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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1929

Page

3

Rabid fox hound in Nelsonville prompts strict quarantine

A rabid fox hound killed after biting Deputy Stanley Dew and about 50 local dogs led health officials in Nelsonville to impose a rigid quarantine. Regulations require chained or auto-restricted exercise for inoculated dogs, confinement for unvaccinated or bitten dogs, and shooting of dogs running loose. Deputy Dew undergoes Pasteur treatment. A church prayer meeting and business session follow.

Nelsonville Stanley Dew State Laboratory Columbus Board of Health Porter Dicken Athens

Infant Wesley Eugene Harkless Rites Held

Wesley Eugene Harkless two months old son of Mr and Mrs James Harkless died Tuesday morning at the family home near Ashbury. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at 2 at the residence with burial in Asbury Cemetery.

Nelsonville Wesley Eugene James Harkless Ashbury Asbury Cemetery

Evener Family Announces Birth of Daughter Ethel Catherine

Nelsonville reports the birth of a daughter named Ethel Catherine to Mr. and Mrs. Homer Evener on Monday August 26 at the home of Mrs. Evener’s parents Mr. and Mrs. Robert Kep lar. Dr. and Mrs. W Rhodes of Columbus visited Mrs. Alva Johnson and guests. John Newtin and son Howard traveled to Columbus, and Mrs. Nelson Dowler with daughter carries Stracke family visits Logan relatives.

Nelsonville Homer Evener Ethel Catherine Evener Robert Keplar Alva Johnson W. &. Rhodes Columbus John Newtin Howard Nelson Dowler Daugh“R «Lle Stracke Stracke Logan C. EK. Welch L. Landen Edgar Pittsburgh Glendon Barnicut Jean Martha Davis Flossie Crawford Marietta L. Ro Keleh Ruth Elizabeth MecDowell Irene Helen McDowell Jennie Sweeney Anna McCormick Harry Hinman Fiftle Son Athens Charles Myers Nick Hawk Akron Emma Johnson Walbridge Willie Nell Harold Daily Vacation Bible School Middletown William Lash Joss Reed Columbus Dispatch Vivian Beagle Ruby Boss Colummbus John Edington Elizabeth Frank Millikan Ll. A. Collamore Dill Galvin Wallbridge Ed Davidson Carl Coots Edna Dowler Grace Dowler L. G. Steenrod Naomi Jesse Shafer Edna Tom Landon Shafer Marilyn Dan Pearce Minner M. Dunham Mercer Frank Minner Bernice Frances Bennett D. Campbell Madison Street Lena Powers John Robbins Ida Campbell A. Courtney Blanch Verity the Plains Clarence Johnson Max Tippecanoe City Will Hall Wilbert Hall

Rotarians Hear Talk On Tax Proposal In Nelsonville

In Nelsonville Athens County Tax Committee Chairman W E Peters outlined key points of a proposed constitutional tax amendment to Ohio voters at a Rotary Club meeting. He noted a county wide October speaking campaign to inform voters and stressed impartial information to aid ballot decisions. Charles Breem of the Logan Club attended as a visitor.

Nelsonville W. E. Peters Athens Athens County Tax Committee Ohio Rotary Club Peters Charles Breem Logan Club

Excursion Train Planned From Somville at 20 Sunday Morning

An excursion train is scheduled to depart Somville at 20 on Sunday morning. Details on departure time and railway service are provided for interested riders and local residents.

Nelsonville trip set by U M A M for Sept 1

Aug 28 Nelsonville notices announce a special excursion from Nelsonville to Tiffin sponsored by the U M A M will depart at 2 20 AM Sunday September 1 and return about 10 PM. Local events include Erma Wilson hosting a bridge party for Miss Stella Linton with prizes. An Athena Brick plant accident involved Oscar Hartley falling 16 feet but not seriously hurt.

Nelsonvilile Toca Howking Valley Huailromhertetuis Nelsonvillie Tiffin Dro U. A. M Satunday Nelsonville Aleut Miany Erma Wilson Columbus Street Stella Linton Cleveland J. L. Wilson Donald Shafer Miss Linton Athena Brick Corporation Oscar Hartley Young Hartley

Homecoming at Connett Church Set for Sunday

The annual Homecoming at Connett Church will be held at the church on Sunday September 1. A basket dinner will be served at noon. An interesting program has been planned.

Connett Church

Women’s Benefit Association Birthday Party Notice

All members are requested to attend the birthday party at the association hall on Wednesday evening August 28.

Woman's Benefit Association

Quiet wedding unites Nelsonville pair in ceremony

Nelsonville on August 28 reports Charles Hoover a city bus driver and Audry Sweazy of Buchtel wed by Rev. C. W. Hoffman at the parsonage. Myrtle Sweazy attended. In Nelsonville the M E Church official board meets at 8 15 pm to discuss matters for the coming year.

Nelsonville Charles Hoover Audry Sweazy Buchtel C. W. Hoffman M. E. Church

Glenn Family Reunion At Factory Church Near Athens

The Glenn family reunion will be held at the Factory Church near Athens on Sunday, September 1, as announced.

Nelsonville Glenn Factory Church Athens

Birthday gathering honors Emily Brandeberry at 72

Mrs Emily Brandeberry celebrated her seventy second birthday with a Sunday gathering at her home attended by her children and many neighbors. Dinner served to 71 guests, with music by Elson Brandeberry Edward Russmussen Gillian Taylor Brandeberry and Vault Welch.

Emily Brandeberry Elson Brandeberry Edward Russmussen Gillian Taylor Thomas Brandeberry Vault Welch Elworth Greney Ernest Greney Floriene Alexander Greney Richard Linton Richard Leonard Billie Wanda Linton Cecia Linton Bartlett Frank Brandeberry Aileen MacConnelsville Edmond Brandeberry Elso7 Brandeberry McConnelsville Mac McManus Ernest Welch Columbus Harold Meeks John Welch Floyd Welch Henry Welch Herman Welch James Parrish Carol Louise Gillian Taylor Paul Taylor Edward Rassmussen Ray Rassmussen Mildred Hernsberry Thomas Brandeberry Madge Grency Parmer Taylor

Mac Chevrolets Top Buckeres 6 to 5 in Twilight League

The Mac Chevrolets defeated the Buckeres 6 to 5 in Twilight League action last night. Oliver Bishop led the Chevrolet offense with three safeties including a double, while Woodson of the Buckeres pitched well after a rough first inning.

Nelsonville Huckeres Garner Woodson Chevrolets Rucheves Makitz Buckeyes Oliver Bishop Chevrolet Surckeves Flelt Center Garden Hewie Athena Factory Boys Athenas Stratton Motors Luckeyes

Reservoir and Basin to Receive Cleaning in Glouster

Court house notices cover inheritance tax rulings in several estates including Arthur L. Lee and Adda M. Brown. A divorce petition by Jena Cray against James Cray seeks alimony and custody. Jacksonville Board of Education faces a temporary injunction over a new high school funding and tax levy. Glouster completes waterworks work with cleaning of the reservoir and basins and prep for softened water flow and new storage tanks.

Arthur L. Lee Adda M. Brown Alexander J. Hayes Gulouster Elfy Water Maine Glouster

Glouster to Hold Teacher Certification Examinations

Glouster on August 23 will host the Oneal teachers certification examination at the high school starting at 8 30 in the morning. The State uniform examination questions will determine certificates renewal based on required teaching experience. Also, local theater cuts admission to two bits for adults this week, marking the first postwar movie bargain in town.

Glouster Awa Sehool Baaniners Om Kioom High School Mornina Aduite

Golden 50th wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs John Hogue

Mr and Mrs John Hogue Sr celebrated their Golden Wedding anniversary at their home east of Glouster on Sunday. The event also marked Mr Hogue's 64th birthday with 46 relatives and friends in attendance. They have spent 50 years of marriage in the vicinity and have one child, six grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

Glouster John Hogue Mr. Hogue Ang

Petition outlines bonds funds for Trimble school repair

The petition says about 15000 dollars are in the progress of the defendant board and available for the stated purpose. No part has been expended except for tax and interest on the bonds issued. The board ordered the money turned over on August 24, 1925 to a joint high school committee to be used for repairs and improvement of a Trimble school building.

Bernice M Newel Moan J. Jones George M Burke Burke J. Beasley Millingaml Grocery Company Jena Mray James H. Cray Arso Bien Jacksonville Board of Education of L. G. Worstell Board of Education Trimble Jackson Will Pboard Taxca

Nye Family Reunion Set For Sunday in Athens

Last minute reminder cards inform Nye family members of the annual reunion to be held in the K or D Hall Athens this Sunday. Horace HW Nye of Elverta will speak as the organization’s official presides, with L GC Nye of thin city chairing arrangements. Meetings planned for 9 AM and 3 PM with an alehet to follow.

Nye K Or D. Hall Athens Horace HW. Nye Elverta L. GC. Nye Thin City Alehet

Wood Family Reunion Planned at Grove on State Farm Road

The Wood family announces its annual reunion at the Grove on State Farm Road Carpenter Street on Monday. A program with music is planned and all relatives are invited to attend.

Wood Grove Th State Farm Carpenter

Fourth Annual Linscott Family Reunion Held at Athens Fairgrounds

The fourth annual Linscott family reunion is set for September at the Athens Fairgrounds with G. W. Linscott serving as secretary.

Linscott Athens Fairgrounds G. W. Linscott

Pleasant Valley Church Ladies Aid to Host Cheiken Supper

A cheiken supper will be given at Pleasant Valley Church by the Ladies' Aid on Saturday evening August 31 for the benefit of the church.

Pleasant Valley Church Ladies’ Aid

Former Resident Mr Hesse Visits from Yonkers

Mr and Mrs Ernest Hesse and their sons from Yonkers New York visited Mrs Hease's aunt Mea N R Hesse in the city on a return trip from the Pacific Coast. Mr Hesse grew up here attended local schools and the University of Olde Anaiversity and is now vice president of the American World Book Company, a textbook publisher.

Ernest Hesse George Yonkers Monegv Lowensees South America Mexico Porto Pico Heawall Philippine Islands

Lancaster Victors Edge Monday Contest

A. J. Craig and family and Taylor Cram lead Lancaster victors in a Monday game. Names repeated in OCR show local residents contributing to the win as the report notes community involvement and a celebratory outcome.

A. J. Craig Charteacre Fewheton Point MM Jayior Eknell Tod Taylor Cram Lancaster Vialtors

Local Family Visits Highlight Weekend Socials

Mrs Sim Heat and son Dayton spent a week with Mr and Mrs Joe Chapman on a month vacation. Ann Johnson from Cleveland joined the visit. Mrs Wyatt and son Blige Dan of Athens were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Jee Chapman. Mrs Ceorte Chapman Leone Sayre joined Sunday afternoon visits with the Chapmans.

Sim Heat Msteta Chape Mead Dayton Mra Joe Chape Mies Ann Johnson Wyatt and Son Blige Dan Athens Jee Chapman Ceorte Chapman Leone Sayre Mavere

Auctioneer reports Lucket buys fall stock for stores

Herman Lucket of Athens plans purchases in New York and will supply the Lackett stores in Athens Chauncey and the city.

Golouster Herman Lucket Athens Lackett Chauncey

Farm Equipment Ad From Athens Implement Co

Long fragment highlights Smith Manufacturing Co mention and Athens Ohio. It pitches McCormick Deering products a cream separator oil manure spreader and International Harvester trucks. Encourages insurance talks for lightning losses and Farmall for fall seeding options.

McCormick-Deering

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