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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1929

Page

10

Molly Burnham’s Boston Troubles Reach Police Court

Red threatens Bob in the police court press room after a dispute over Molly and their child. Reporters mock the scene while Molly returns to Boston fearing a detective chase and possible kidnap, as Red plans to protect her and Rita at home.

Bob Red Romeo Molly Newton Molly's Rea Miss Burnham Boston William Blake Lenox Jack Rita Daddy Little Etta Etta Natsu Grandpa Burnthan Toail

Injuries From Mine Fall Fatal to Hungarian Miner

Gabriel Jasper aged 47, a Hungarian laborer, died after being trapped by a slate fall at the Mt slate No. 2 Mine in Murray City. He suffered multiple injuries including pelvic fractures and scalp lacerations and died at Cherrington Hospital at 10:10 p.m. Jasper had recently moved to Murray City for mine work.

Logan Murray City Gabriel Jasper Cherrington Jasper

Glouster Plans Independent Football Team

Glouster Aug 29. A meeting at John Burns barber shop Friday at 7 30 p m seeks to organize an independent football team for Glouster and vicinity. Local football material is available and all interested are urged to attend.

Glouster John Burns

Letter Golf GOLF ON PONIES A POLO GAME

A playful note explains letter golf as a sport not normally tied to golf links. It suggests par is five and hints a solution appears on the last page of the day’s issue.

Molly

Jenkins to Sponsor Graduation Letter Contest in Athens County

Congressman Thomas A Jenkins of Ironton announced a graduation letter contest for Athens County eighth graders with prizes totaling fifteen dollars. The top letter will win $1, second place $2, and the next ten entries receive $1 each. Boys receive a Lindbergh pamphlet, girls receive a decorated copy of the American creed.

Thomas A. Jenkins Ironton Athens County Jenkins

Southern Ohio Electric toAcquire Ohio Utilities and Street Light Firm

The Public Utilities Commission authorized Southern Ohio Electric to purchase Ohio Utilities Company for 2,250,740.05 dollars and Chillicothe Streetway Light and Power Company for 644,828.54 dollars.

Columbus U.pm Southern Ohio Electric Company The Public Utilities Commission Ohio Utilities Company Chillicothe Tailway Light and Power Company

Local Athlete Killed in Zanesville Auto Crash

Eugene Duvall 25 a well known local athlete was killed and James Walsh 21 seriously injured when their auto overturned near Zanesville last night. The cause of the accident is not known.

Zanesville U.R Eugene Duvall James Walsh Here

New Mine Nears Completion Brightens Crooksville Area

August 29 report from Lexington notes the New York Coal Company mine in dry rom territory near Crooksville nearing completion. A new railroad switch is also being installed to serve the operation. When active the mine will employ about 500 miners and unlock thousands of acres of coal lands.

Lexington New York Coal Company Crooksville

Crooksville Rehearsals For Charity Comedy Musical

In Crooksville rehearsals are underway for a three act comedy musical titled Cool Knights. The show is to be staged at the Crooksville school auditorium on August 26 and 29 to raise funds for new fire fighting equipment.

New Lexington Crooksville

Messenger Pattern Department A Smart Frock Dress

Gracious styling in a simple model with diagonal closing and yoke front. Wide plait formation and new lat crop appeal. fabrics include flannel rajah or fine serge in navy with banding. Pattern covers sizes 34 to 42 inches. material estimates given for 38 inch size and braid options. Mail pattern to any address for 15 cents in silver or stamps.

Helen Brown Crowned Beauty Queen in Philadelphia

Newsreel of beauty pageant highlights Helen Brown as the winner with crown scarf bracelet and cup awarded for beauty queen status in Philadelphia. The piece also notes Mrs Leona Pressler from Los Angeles losing in golf at Mayfield Country Club under a faulty putter and Chicago rival Mrs Lee Mida securing a 2 and 1 victory.

Helen Brown Philadelphia Cleveland Leona Pressler Los Angeles Chicago Lee Mida Butler Wield Club

Hines McNalley Reunion Slated at Pennsville Park

Glouster details a reunion for the Hines and McNalley families set for Sunday at Pennsville Park with invitation extended to all friends and relatives of the families.

Glouster Hines-McNalley Pennsville Park

Old Oil Operator Killed at St. Marys

Samuel Boyles an about eighty year old oil operator and Pleasants County producer from St. Marys was killed Tuesday evening when he walked in front of B and O train No 72 pulling into the St. Marys depot at 6 pm. He was well known in the region and his death occurred near the Ohio River division.

St. Marys Marietta Samuel Boyles Pleasants County Ohio River B&o Williamstown

Pupils Registration Begins Tuesday In Glousterk

Glousterk August 2 Plans set for two teachers meetings next Monday. Elementary teachers at 9 am and high school teachers at 10:80 am. Pupils registration starts Tuesday morning with grade by grade times and locations in junior and senior high study halls.

Ex Veterans Plan Reunion For 332nd Regiment

Akron August 2 More than 2000 members of the 332nd regiment of the Led division will attend the eighth annual reunion to be held Saturday and Sunday August 31 and September 1. Recruited at Camp Sherman in 1917 the unit served in Italy and participated in major battles. Former members reside in Athens and will attend. Previous reunions were held in Akron Canton Cleveland Youngstown and Steubenville.

Akron S332nd Camp Sherman Sherman 832Nd Italy 332Nd Athens Canton Cleveland Youngstown Steubenville

Weekly U S coal output reaches 9 700 000 tons

The National Coal Association reports 9 700 000 net tons of bituminous coal produced in the United States for the week ended August 24, based on preliminary railroad car loading data. Earlier Bureau of Mines figures showed 9 570 000 tons for August 10 and 9 550 000 tons for August 17.

Washington United States National Coal Association U. S. Bureau of Mines

Finsterwald Family Reunion Eyed for September 1

Members of the Finsterwald family will hold a reunion Sunday September 1 on the Fred Phillips farm near Amesville. Basket dinner will be served at noon.

Finsterwald Fred Phillips Amesville

Identify Genuine Aspirin and Bayer Cross Mark

The passage promotes Bayer Aspirin as safe and effective for headaches neuralgia neuritis and rheumatic pain. It instructs buyers to look for the Bayer Cross on each tablet and to seek the Bayer name and the word genuine in red print for authenticity.

Bayer

Methodist Church chicken dinner to aid local budget

The women of the Methodist church in Glouster will serve a chicken dinner Friday evening from 4:30 to 6:30 to raise funds for the local expense budget. Proceeds will support community services and church activities.

Glouster

Miss Ber Nice Nolan Undergoes Tonsil Removal

The article notes Miss Ber Nice Nolan of Chester Hill recently underwent a tonsil removal operation. The report indicates the procedure occurred at the city hospital.

Gloustel Bernice Nolan Chester Hill

Kiwanis Night Postponed in Glouster

Glouster Kiwanis Club postpones Ladies' Night due to unavailability of billed talent. Mrs Lolie Antle, longtime Trimble resident, buys property on Mound Street Athens and plans to move there this fall near her sister and brother in law Mr and Mrs Gay Fierce.

Glouster Glouster Kiwanig Club

Washington Cathedral Draws Over 259000 Visitors Annually

The Washington Cathedral in Washington DC welcomes more than 259000 worshippers and pilgrims each year, reflecting its status as a major religious landmark and pilgrimage site.

Washington Cathedral Washington, DC

Mc Connellsville-Mafia Board to Seek $30,000 Bond for Gym

Glouster August 29 The Mc Connellsville Mafia Board of Education will place a $30,000 bond issue on the upcoming election for a new gymnasium. If approved the state reportedly will add $12,000, totaling $462,000 for the project. Saw yer reunion to be held near Millfield at C H Boudinot home. golden wedding of William and Mrs Sawyer of Urbana celebrated. welding anniversary of C H Roudinot observed.

William Blake Lenox Mass New York Molly Red Rita Glouster McConnelsville-Mafia Board of Education Anz Sawyer West Supe C. UH. Boudinot Millfield William Sawyer Urbana C. H. Roudinot

Athens Flooring Company Hosts Banquet for Inspectors and Party

The Athens Flooring Company held a plant inspection and banquet on Wednesday afternoon and evening. Mayor K. C. Woodworth delivered the welcome address. Speakers included John Woolley, U. B. Headley, A. Dawson, H. Meleis, T. Coppock, with James H. Boden as toastmaster. Several local residents attended the event.

Athens Plooing Company Kk. C. Woodworth John 4. Woolley Athens UB. A and Mes T. K. Hixson J. C. Bardin W. L. Ross W. A. Arick Mrs. Arick Mes James H. Boden Ross Pursley W. R. Sayre Viunimer Beeson Middleport

Kruschen Salts Promotes Safe Fat Loss Claims

A vintage advertisement touts Kruschen Salts as a proven method to melt fat and boost vitality. It claims six essential minerals purify blood aid kidneys and bowels and improve energy with a daily half teaspoon in hot water. Bottle priced at 8 cents with money back guarantee.

McKee Drug Co Jnst

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