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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1929

Page

5

Evangelistic Services to Close Friday in Glouster

Evangelist John A. Goddard from Washington D. C. will conclude the Church of Christ meetings in Glouster with Friday night services. Remaining sermon topics include Salvation by Deliberate Choice, Option as Received and Practiced by the Apostles, Whats in a Name, The Church of Christ, and Gospel Paradoxe. The W C Y T U will meet Tuesday afternoon at 1 o clock with Mrs. Marshall from Broad Street and a speaker from Nelsonville expected.

Glouster Church of Christ John A. Goddard Washington D. H The Marshall Trunx Broad Street Nelsonville

Hugh Gormley Moved to Hospital for Treatment

Ex mayor Hugh Gormley of Glouster is to be transported to St. Francis Hospital in Columbus for treatment. He has suffered dropsy and related illnesses, with his condition described as critical, after years of Democratic leadership in Athens County. Gormley served 13 mayoral terms and held state posts including inspector at the Department of Workshops and Factories and a stint in the State Fire Marshal’s Department. He also served as Glouster postmaster.

Glouster Hugh Gormley St. Francis Hospital Columbus Gormley Front Street Buslness FF. Wallace G. Lunsford Xi Gormiey

Dentists Attend Ohio Society Convention in Columbus

Dr and Mrs H T Lee and guests Dr and Mrs L G Bean Dr and Mrs P E Alixson and Dr and Mrs ee Studer leave Tuesday for Columbus to attend the Ohio State Dental Society session at the Neil House December 4 5 reservations arranged for a three day stay social events include a bridge tea at the Columbus Country Club a Lazarus luncheon and a Lowe s Ohio matinee party Wednesday night dinner dance at the Neil House for members and families Thanksgiving hosts Mrs Fred Chevelier and others join a family dinner with notable arrivals from Youngstown Parkersburg and nearby areas

Columbus Ohio State Dental Society Neil House H. T. F.ee Mary Helen Airs L. G. Bean P. E. Alixson Ee Studer Columbus Country Club Lazarus Lowe's Ohio Vamily Fred Chevelier Iester Place J. W. Merritt Youngstown W. W. Watkins Charles Richardson Parkersburg W. Va Jess Lawson Max Ralph Watkins

Family trips bring relatives home to Barberton and Wooster

Mr and Mrs Carson Sanders and daughter Aimy Jo returned Sunday to Barberton from a visit with the Sanders family at 3% Woodard Avenue and with Mrs J Taylor of Wooster visiting in Wooster. The Dunevan family at 166 Maplewood Drive also returned home after a gathering with kin.

Carson Sanders Aimy Jo Barberton Motor J. Sanders Woodard Avenue J. Taylor Wooster Co. D. Dunevan Maplewood lDrive

Hoover Mellon Seek Tax Cut Amid Heavy Senate Agenda

The piece outlines a busy congressional schedule with tax reduction heading the agenda. Senate moves to deny Senator-Elect William S. Vare a seat face delays and possible recounts in Pennsylvania. House and Senate leaders plan to advance tariff legislation, appropriation bills, and disarmament talks before Christmas, with no early adjournment anticipated.

Senate William S. Vare Pennsylvania Vare William B. Wilson House

Thanksgiving visitst Atherns and Osco residents

A jumble of social notes describes families visiting Athens and Columbus over Thanksgiving. Mentioned are Mr and Mrs Brent Metcalf with Robert and Marjory, Dr J D Haskins staying with J W Higgins family, and Carmen Church’s relatives in Hiram. Ohio State Star Society meeting noted. Lydia Lash Evans Club Christmas luncheon planned at Limberlost.

C.D. Higgins Toledo J. W. Higgins Richland Avenue Columbus Doctor Higgins Ohio State Star Society Lydia Lash Evans Limberlost Ton W. W. Connett

Thanksgiving Visits Across Zanesville and Alliance Families

Mr and Mrs I G Flegal of Zanesville spent Thanksgiving week with Mrs Flegal’s parents Mr and Mrs Harry M Roach at 22 North College Street. Mrs Illegal returned home Friday and Mrs Flegal stayed until Sunday. Everett Clendenin and family visiting W W Clendenin and relatives at 7 Walker Street returned home to North Lima. They were hosted by J H Dorsey at 97 North Congress Street with Mrs C H Davis and L H Harner of Morgantown WV visiting, along with daughters Maude Lee and Mabel Dorsey who teach in Alliance schools.

I. G. Flegal Zanesville Harry M. Roach North College Street Illegal Flegal Everett Clendenin Dorothy Reta Billy North Lima W. W. Clendenin Walker Street Lee Cox Arthur Boyles J. H. Dorsey Congress Street H. Davis L. H. Harner Morgantown W. Va Maude Lee Mabel Dorsey Schools of Alliance

Missing pilot Nelson reported last seen near Clarion

Western Pennsylvania's snowbound hill country checked for traces of Pilot Thomas P. Nelson who vanished en route from Bellefonte to Cleveland. He was last reported seen at Clarion around 1 am and was heard passing over Brookville minutes earlier. Franklin and Mercer, prior Pennsylvania points on the Cleveland route, had no news.

Clarion Bec Pennsylvania Thomas P. Nelson Bellefonte Cleveland Brookville Franklin Mercer Nelson

Milo Bean Arrested on Intoxication Charge in City

Milo Bean was arrested Sunday night by Captain Charles Maple for intoxication. He will be arraigned before Mayor Ek C. Woodworth at 7 o clock tonight.

Milo Bean Charles Maple Ek. C. Woodworth

Scales Purchased for Local Schools by PTA

Announcements say the PTA will supply a set of scales for the local schools to replace those destroyed in last December's school fire. The association also contributed toward the cost of a radio installed by the schools. Over its years, the PTA has financed many items schools lacked funds to obtain.

Glalcster

Fight halted near Sugar Creek in Glouster

Deputy Sheriff Fred Heck and Marshal Henry Williams stopped a fight on Sugar Creek Road as they returned from Athens. The two men were arrested and released after promising to appear before Justice C. H. Porter in Athens at 6 PM.

Glouster Athens Fred Heck Henry Williams Sugar Creek Road Ath

Columbus Man Killed in Collision Near Columbus

Dee B A R Charles Embleton of Columbus was killed when his auto skidded and crashed into a machine driven by R J Sharp of Pennsville. Rev Lt H Hampe shire of Ashville escaped unharmed. Sharp suffered a fractured leg. Four deaths in Cleveland and Youngstown attributed to weather include Joseph Cook and an unidentified man found frozen near Cleveland, Synthia Cox burned from an overheated stove, and Frank Yasheke of Youngstown who was killed after being struck in a path by a car. John McCreary, Hudson farmer, was found near death today from exposure.

Columbus Dee Charles Simbleton R. J. Sharp Pennsville H. Hampeshire Ashville Embleton Sharp Cleveland Youngstown Joseph E. Cook Irs Synthia Cox Frank Yasehke John McCreary Hudson

Golmar Charged Over Wounding of Wife in Cleveland

Anton Golmar is held by police after allegedly cutting his wife Catherine at their Cleveland home this morning. Mrs. Golmar is hospitalized with fourteen wounds to the abdomen.

Cleveland Anton Golmar Catherine

Coal Yields Tires From Byproducts, Fieldner Reports

A. Fieldner, chief chemist of the U S Bureau of Mines, states coal byproducts can produce automobile tires. Germany already manufactures such a tire, but it is less satisfactory than rubber tires due to lower strain and wear resistance.

A. ©. Fieldner U. S. Bureau of Mines Germany

Truck Crash Kills Cassius O Ferrell and Son Hobart

Cassius O Ferrell and his son Hobart were killed when their truck was hit by a train at a crossing of the Wheeling and Lake Erie Railroad, about 20 miles southeast of New Philadelphia.

New Philadelphia Dee U.P Cassius O. Ferrell Hobart Wheeling and Lake Erie Here

Court House Doings Private Real Estate Sale Approved

Private sale of real estate of Mil dred Dowler by Nettle Dowler administratrix to Kiarvey Gr and Mary C McCumber has been approved. Administratrix ordered to turn over deed and distribute proceeds. Report of appraisement of estate of William H Wharton by George Dowler Adam Tom and A B Conkey filed and confirmed. Carl E Wharton administrator ordered to give additional bond. Inheritance tax determination on Hannah Cradley estate rendered and distribution ordered. Copy of entry ordered filed with Ohio Tax Commission.

Mildred Dowler Nettle Dowler Kiarvey Gr Mary C. McCumber William H. Wharton George Dowler Adam Tom A. B. Conkey Carl Ee. Wharton Hannah Cradley Tax Commission of Ohio

Woman’s raid uncovers liquor stock in two homes

Mrs Doris Stratton Shrives and George Sheng faced liquor law charges after sheriffs raided their Buchtel homes late Saturday. About 75 beer bottles and brewing gear were found in Shrives kitchen, with additional evidence at Sheng’s across the street. A Tuesday arraignment was set for both defendants.

West Doris Stratton Buchtet Walla Shrives George Sheng Sheng Furniah Mg Strives Iven Sherif Williams Willams Wavone Wingett Harry Ly Dalton William, Grouster Denputy Fred Heck Secret Service Peter Parrows

Visit to Pope at Vatican City Planned for Thursday

Dec 2 report from VISIT POPE ROME states King Vic for Emanuel HI and Queen Rena will visit Pope Plus IY at Vatican City Thursday at 10 a.m. local time. The official itinerary and participants are listed for the royal visitors.

Rome Vic Emanuel HI Rena Pope Vatican City

Man Seeks Release From Athens State Hospital

A plaintiff appeared in Common Pleas Court Monday seeking discharge from Athens State Hospital claiming recovery of sanity.

Common Teas Athens State Hospital

Grippith Seers Released in Habeas Corpus Case

Habeas corpus proceedings instituted by Evan Griffith of Athens led to the release of Grippith Seers.

Grippith Seers Evan Griffith Athens

Snowy Athens Area Opens To Winter Sports Enjoyment

Little Canada weather and fresh snow coated Athens and surrounding territory creating four scenes for winter recreation. Skaters demonstrated speed and skill on the lakes at Athens State Hospital while countryside youths tested skates on creeks and ponds. In town, children coasted on a quiet street as a two inch snowfall improved conditions. Locals in Hocking Valley hailed the snow for easier tracking of game.

Athens Akill Bundayeon Athens Flate Hospital Hocking Valley Tabbite

Bobcats Invited to Legion Banquet for Undefeated Ohio Team

More than 100 members of K T Croasgen Post and Ohio University athletic officials plan a banquet at the Presbyterian Church honoring the Ohio University football squad, undefeated this season. The event starts at 7:49 p.m. Invitations go to Dr OFCL Wired, director of athletics, OU. Speakers include post commander O Gibson and likely Sir PLD Bryan, OU president.

K.T. Croasgen Post No. 6T America Legion Ohio University Presbyterian Church Ofcl Wired American Legion Jonsey” Sama

Harvard student Timken survives river ice plunge in Vermont incident

In Vermont, J P William Bat Timken aged 24 and three companions plunged into the Black River after their raft broke ice. Rescuers say their clothing froze solid. the group found refuge after breaking through frozen water. Timken is the son of a New York financier.

Nyon J.P. Willian Bat Timken Heo Linken Retter Howepital Black River Heniag Harvard

Death by suicide of former Probate Judge Hal W. Mighaela

Worries over a tax investment fund were cited as the motive in the self inflicted shooting of former Probate Judge Hal W. Mighaela at his automobile agency offices here Sunday. The man died from his wounds and left no immediate explanation for the act.

Hal W. Mighaela Ealea

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WOO CI TL OU Athens County Secial Affairs Hoover Mellon Ways and Means Committee Hawley Johnny Padur Ilis Johnny Brent Metcalf Robert Marjory Akron Charles FP. Martin Tor RR. J. Studer Homer C. Clark Tom Carl J. 1D. Haskins Grosvenor Street Carmen Church Carmen, Jr Hiram FB. R. Walburn Scales I. T. AL Ens Man and Son the Mutual Home and Savings Association Majestic Vheater Building BAYER Bayer Manufac Ren Schwab Comely Eurana Schwab Charles M. Schwab Aman Marymount School Tarrytown Court House Buchtel Folk TMU Lydia E. Pinkham Lydia F. Pinkham Buckeye Building and Loan Association Buckeye State Building and Loan East Gay ST Columbus.o Featuring Little Canada Bobcats Ft. J. Beasley Milling & Grocery Co Ley River Bat’ Timken Ts Vermont Griswold Electric Winchester Eureka Our
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