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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1929

Page

5

Society and Personal Mention Highlights Across Ohio

Miss Harriett Putnam and Miss Mary Wheeler head back to Denver to rejoin the Denver schools faculty after seven weeks visiting Cleveland Columbus and Miss Putnam’s parents. Many locals travel for visits and weekend trips to Columbus Akron Athens and Jerseyville while relatives welcome newborn Eugene Edward Johnson and attend fairs and school events.

Harriett Putnam Mary Wheeler Denver Colo Cleveland Columbus Miss Putnam George {. Putnam North High Street Frederick Charles Ross Mollie Pierce Harley Atwood Grim Jerseyville Athens Ohio State School For the Deaf

Peak Day at State Fair as Navy Planes Arrive

Thousands gathered at the State Fair as 12 navy fighting planes reviewed by Governor Cooper arrived from Cleveland. Led by Assistant Secretary of the Navy David Ingalls, the fliers planned maneuvers over the grounds, a Norton Field landing, and a luncheon with the governor.

Columbus U.R Navy Cleveland Cooper David 8. Ingalls Norton Field

Chauncey-Dover High Orchestra Plays At All-County Event

Twenty members of the Chauncey Dover High School Orchestra joined the Athens all county orchestra to furnish music for the eighth grade commencement. School buses transported players from Milifeld and Chauncey to Athens.

Chauncey Chauncey-Dover High School Athens Milifeld Athena

America’s Churches and Greens Reach Over Two Hundred

The September World's Work notes at least 216 distinct religious bodies in the United States led by 19 Methodist divisions, 18 Baptist bodies, nine Presbyterian groups, 22 Lutheran kinds, 17 Mennonite bodies, and seven Eastern Orthodox divisions. Beyond long established churches, 100 minor sects with 2,000,000 adherents flourish alongside Roman Catholics and Jews.

United States Charles W. Ferguson Ferguson

New Ule block in Chauncey readies for occupancy

August 29 Chauncey reports E. T Abdella’s new Ule block building is nearing readiness. The Abdella family occupies the 10 room living apartment with a bath upstairs. The first floor houses a general grocery and a confectionery and pool room. The building replaces the fire-destroyed structure from two years ago.

Chauncey E. T Abdella Abdella

Surprise Birthday Party For W A Bell At Millfield

A surprise party was held at W A Bell's Millfield home this week for his birthday anniversary. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Chester Sanders of Millfield, Mr and Mrs Pred Sanders and children of Trimite Me, Mrs Clarence Sanders, Mrs Jonnie Sanders, John Theisen, Mr and Mrs W A Hell and Miss Clara Bell of Millfield.

Chauncey W. A Bell Millfield Chester B. Sanders Pred Sanders Trimite Clarence Sanders Jonnie Sanders John Theisen W. A. Hell Clara Bell Millfieid

Park Jones Nuptials Prelude at Hillcrest Inn

Mrs. Glenn S. Jones hosted a luncheon at Hillcrest Inn in Huntington to honor Miss Irene Park and Alvin W. Jones before the Park Jones wedding scheduled for 3 PM Wednesday. Guests included Miss Park, her fiancé Alvin W. Jones, Miss McClannahan of Chillicothe, and Mrs. William Jones with Mr. and Mrs. Glenn S. Jones.

Glenn S. Jones Huntington W. Va Hillcrest Inn Irene Park Jones Alvin W. Jones Park- Jones Miss Park McClannahan Chillicothe William ® Jones

Police Seek Identity of Man Found Dead by Alum Creek

Columbus police probe a body found in bushes along Alum Creek. An empty carbolic acid bottle lay beside the corpse, and investigators say the man had been dead about two weeks.

Columbus U.P

Ironton Public Service Buys Local Railway Franchise

Ironton Ohio August 29 The Ironton Public Service Company formed by local businessmen has purchased the franchise and property of the Ohio Salley Fleetric Railway Company including its rolling stock joining two rail lines under new ownership

Ironton U.P Ironton Public Service Company Ohio Salley Fleetric Railway Company

Boy Seriously Hurt in Fall From Swing Near Home

Chauncey August 29 Lowell Stage 18 percent son of Mrs Lote Stage Lower Hyases sustained serious injuries Wednesday afternoon in a fall from a swing. The seat board fell out, throwing him headfirst. He was unconscious and carried to the Moore home. His condition was reported improved this morning.

Chauncey Lowell Mra. Lote Harry Moore

Nine mines resumed work in Chauncey area

Chauncey Aug 20 nine local mines were marked for operation today including No 72 No 2hh Ohio No 1 No 85 No 24 Freeport J D Poston and Chauncey Mine No 0, indicating renewed activity in the Chauncey region.

Chauncey Chauncey and Vicinity Ohio Freeport J. D. Poston

Weeds Cut Along Chauncey Streets

A force of men has worked days cutting weeds along the Chauncey highway and streets under the local street commissioner. Considerable improvement has been noted already.

Chauncey

Local residents tour towns and visit in Columbus

Mr and Mrs W A Bell with children Mise Ciara Bell and Courtney Pettit travel to McConnelsville Stockport and Chester Hill on Sunday. Mrs Jenny Sanders of Miliflett visits Columbia. Mr and Mrs Joe Carpenter move to Bart Pettit farm in Millfield this week. Denver Keker Chauncey and Mrs William Omen Millfield visit Columbus to see Omen in Grant Hospital recovering from an operation.

W. A. Bell Mise Ciara Bell Courtney = Pettit Milifelt McConnelsville Stockport Chester Hill Jenny Sanders Miliflett Columbia Joe Carpenter Athens Bart Pettit Millfield Mra Denver Keker Chauncey Willian Omen Millfeld Columbus Omen Grant Hospital

Sohio Motor Oil Offers Unsurpassed Lubrication

The notice urges motorists to assess oil change frequency by oil effectiveness speed and road conditions. It promotes New Sohio Motor Oil free from wax as best for lubrication and lasting quality, and urges draining and refilling crankcase with it today.

Standard Oil of Ohio

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