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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1929

Page

3

Local Woman Weds Tuesday in Columbus Man

Miss Mildred Richardson of Nelsonville became the bride of Edgar Downey of Columbus Tuesday afternoon at 5:30 at the bride’s parents home on Myers Street. Rev C V Hols in of Columbus performed the ceremony, with the bride’s sister as bridesmaid and Baker Young of Athens as best man. A two course dinner followed, and after a two weeks’ trip the couple will reside in Columbus.

Nelsonville Mildred Richardson Edgar Downey Columbus A Richardson Myers Street C. V. Holsin Baker Young Athens Downey Mary Thelma Verulter and Delois John Nichardson John Traught Bessie Simpson J. Smith Arthur Hicks Jank Sapp Daisy Edward Joy Josephine Lester Crothers Frank Crothers Haydenville Lancaster Stump Haydeneville Clarence Reiger Wayne Wharton Rockbridge Cabe Shelton Clarence Keiger Mable

Kings Heralds Meet With Jeannette Cranmer Weekly

Nelsonville reports the Kings Heralds gathering Tuesday evening with a program from Junior Friend and a playette Who Built the Kindergarten. Janette Cranmer performed a piano solo and reading while Betty Jane Tignor and others contributed solos.

Nelsonville Kings Heralds Jeannette’ Cranmer Kings Herald Dorothy Howe Mary Adaline Wilson Dorothy Howard Betty Jane Josephine Tignor Emma Oliver Marrjorie Simington Janette Cranmer Valse Vi‘vette Anhe Betty Jane Tignor

Hyde Hosts Bridge Dinner for Cincinnati Guest Zeigler

Mrs W H Hyde entertained with a Tuesday bridge dinner in her honor for guest Mrs Jerry Zeigler from Cincinnati. A 6 o'clock dinner preceded three tables of bridge with high score prizes won by Miss Erine Spencer and Mrs Leon Wei Cooley. Mrs Zeigler received the guest prize.

W. H. Hyde Jerry Zeigler Cincinnati Misserine Spencer Leon- Wei Cooley Andrew Alles Florence Wood Ruth Jones Athens Bridge John Zeller Jr Jones

Residents Visit Relatives in Columbus and Nearby Areas

A series of social notices reports Mrs. William Morgan visiting her son Vance Morgan and family in Columbus, plus multiple residents visiting relatives in Columbus and nearby towns including Cleveland Huntington Murray City and St Louis. Families such as McKee Scott Ray and Kaclin are noted among traveling or visiting.

William Morgan Vance Morgan George Fisher Columbus McCune Cleveland Charles Pensyle Lee McDowell Otto Kaclin Lydia Woodard Iva Murphy Claayton Murphy James McKee Lillian Charles Scott Ernest O'Niel Barberton Pearl Lantz Sylvia Sweezy Murray City FE. F. Ray Frankfort Ind Mary Ray Famiy West Washington Street R. M. Henry Durward North Misseth Verity A. Shockley Huntington W. Va Lena Snowden Albert Popichel Ralph Howe Joe Figgins John Fisk C. H. Snell Lucy Hoodlett Albert Dilcher Jean Rex Edward Newman Grace Me. Lean Will Matheny St. Louis W. A. Pride Glouster L. G. Matheny Westlington Street Wendell Nelson Perpone Indian River City Fla M. H. Lutz William Mitchell Harley Mitchell FE. J. Kessinger Marvy Elizabeth

Berean Orchestra to Play at Sunday Christian Church Meeting

The Berean orchestra will perform special numbers at the regular Sunday morning meeting at 9 30 o clock in the Christian Church. The lesson will be given by Rev K H McCorkle the teacher.

Christian Church K. H. McCorkle Nelsonville City Board of Examiners H .E. Zuber

Athena Outfit Beats Mac Team 4 3 In Twilight League

Nelsonville Aug 29 Athena Factory defeats Mac Chevrolets 4 to 3 in a pitching duel between Chesser and Carlin. Athena nearly clinches the Twilight League second-half title as six hits for the Chevrolets and seven for the Athenas shape the tight contest. Smith starred in center with strong defensive plays. Box score lists Chesser earning the win over Carlin, with multiple players contributing in the field and at the plate.

Nelsonville Chesser Athena Factory Carlin Chevrolets Athena Boys Factory Boys Athenas G. Smith Pearson W. Coepe J. Coepe Parry Wien Web Garner Elliott Smith Buckeyes Stratton Motors Hope Woodson Chat Woodson Buckeye Battery Longley Linton Jack Taylor Caria Jonking Acsee Stewart Shirtey Wises Dpunkle Ferry Isise Bi Wien I Wo Athena Coepe Jenkins Hartley Adams Webb Dunkle Chesser S Chapman Athena AB Rohl PO ALE W. Cooper Chesser, P Gotte Adama Witett BOF Hartley Alibary

Berlins Return Home After European Voyage on He de France

Irving Berlin and his wife Ellin Mackay return to New York aboard the SS He de France after a trip to Europe. The composer and lyricist and their party are greeted on arrival. The message notes Berlin’s status as a noted songwriter and highlights their reunion in the city.

Irving Berlin Ellin Mackay France New York Europe

Bucyrus salesman killed in auto crash near city

Chaney Lewis Co. of Bucyrus, 38, was killed when his car collided with another driven by Frank H. Libbe of Toledo near Bucyrus yesterday. The report comes from a local dispatch on August 29. The story also notes that the National Education Association, the largest teachers organization, was founded in 1857 in the United States.

Bucyrus U.R The National Education Association Teachers’ Organization United States

Club to Melt Nelsonville Meeting Notice

Aug 29 report states the Woman's Benefit Association Club will meet Friday evening with Mrs. Rebecca Nutter on Elizabeth Street in Nelsonville.

Nelsonville Woman's Benefit Association Club Rebecca Nutter Elizabeth Street

Rabid Hound Terror Strikes Nelsonville Area

Nelsonville reports four dogs killed after rabid hound bites spread. Porter Dicken, county dog warden, vows strict quarantine as officers warn of ongoing danger. In a separate incident, William Finnerty’s Bone Hollow property saw a small spruce fire in a lean-to garage from a kitchen stove spark. no damage reported.

Nelsonville Porter Dicken William Finnerty Bone Hollow

Classified Ads by Mes. C. H. Bartlett in The Messenger

Mes. C. H. Bartlett handles classified advertisements for The Messenger. Contact at 412-W for placement and inquiries.

Mes

Miner dies from injuries at Sunday Creek Coal mine

Gabriel Jaspar a 46 year old loader at Mine No 5 of the Sunday Creek Coal Company Murray City died last night at Charlington Hospital Logan from injuries suffered in a coal fall about 2:30 pm yesterday. A companion John Moraz escaped injury. Jaspar previously worked at Congo and moved to Murray City after a suspension.

Nelsonville Gabriel Jaspar Murray City Chertington Hospital Logan Sunday Creek Coal Company Stout John Moraz Jaspar

Edward Hicks Sentenced for First Degree Murder in Athens

Edward Hicks faces life in the State Penitentiary after a judge overruled a new trial motion and convicted him of the February 7 shooting death of Alexander Hayes in Athens. The case marked the county’s first first degree murder conviction. A second homicide against Hicks was held for trial, while Charles Barnhart posted bond on a dog harboring charge.

Edward Hicks Athens Negra To State Columbus Nent Merc J. G. Worstell Hicks Alexander Hayes West Washington Street Athens County McKinley Hayes Alevanter Hayes

Mrs Cheshire Hostess to Neighbors in Nelsonville Gathering

Mrs Tou Cheshire in Nelsonville Route 2 welcomed 86 neighbors and friends for a pleasant social evening at her home and received several gifts from the guests.

Tou Cheshire Nelsonville Route 2

Edith Stiers Hosts Bridge Party For Acomb Farewell

Edith Stiers held a five table bridge party Wednesday night honoring Mrs FE BR Acomb who will move to Athens soon. Score trophies went to Mrs Edward Sharp and Mrs Frank Jackson while Mrs Acomb earned the guest prize. In Nelsonville Mrs Harry Ball moved from W J Cavanaughs home in Columbus to his wifes home here after her paralytic stroke following eye surgery. Mrs Blanch Hartgrove visited Columbus for business Thursday.

Nelsonville Edith Stiers FE. BR. Acomb Athens Edward Sharp Frank Jackson Harry Ball W. J. Cavanaugh Columbus Ball Claude Cranmer

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