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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1929
Page
14
Logan Bee Plang outlines county wide spelling contest for fourth to eighth grade pupils. Two groups will compete with fourth and fifth in one group and sixth to eighth in the other. District eliminations set for February 24, with county finals on March 14.
Funeral services are to be conducted at the Brethren Church for a local resident. Details about the time and officiating clergy are expected to be announced by the family.
Funeral services will be held at Walted Brethren Church at 2 1 pm Wednesday for Mrs. Danny Cooksey 20 wife of Carlos Cooksey who died at her home in Logan following an illness of several days. Surviving are her husband her parents and siblings with services conducted by the Rev B L Peters. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery.
A garbled note lists Bright officials and potential appointees for city posts around New Year’s Day. It names figures like Veieht, chief of police, patrol officials, and various aides, with several positions expected to shift or retire. The document references a lineup including city leaders and staff, hinting at forthcoming appointments.
The readable text shows garbled reflections on family absence and presence, with stray phrases about health and dental notes. It mentions a person named Helms Ester Pata Loripaayt and references to a May date, a sale context, and various unrelated fragments.
In Zanesville this Saturday Columbia Center Bowling Club edged the Lumber Supply team with a decisive pin total as they faced the Nudge Greethers and other league foes. The afternoon saw visits by the Vendeers with a close contest, while the evening featured a series win on total pins and a notable 250 score by Caluber Wael for Dodge Thetis in a tough match.
Mrs Mana Vorgnpm and her cousin Bips Gladys Columber joined Meg in a Sunday pursuit near Logan. Both returned with several rabbits after using shotguns on the hills. Mr and Mrs Gifford Huly of Columbus were end of week guests of Moe Misellula and Mrs Ang Shriber.
Logansport area notes include court activity with Judge Bailey presiding and a list of local residents named in various cases and community events. The report also mentions Columbus visitations and outcomes from recent medical events, with updates on patients Charles Sebring and others.
Deep-Scattered reports indicate the Red Cross campaign raises $4000.25 in initial totals. General chairman M. Weinrich notes memberships reach 740 with Ward contributions across First and Fourth Wards and professional groups totaling several dollars per member. Final tally expected to exceed $2100 after remaining districts report.
The article reports Ohio University's football squad finishing an undefeated 1924 season. It cites quotes from Professor Mace and notes recognition by regional athletic officials including West Crossen Past and coachs from several universities.
Zenas A. Hull known as Charlie Hull a Civil War veteran formerly of Athens died in Columbus after a long illness at age 64. He served as captain with the Antietam campaign and other major engagements and later moved to Tennessee. Funeral arrangements to be announced by the pastor at a Columbus church with burial in the local cemetery.
Reporter notes a three letter man from Ohio University welcoming football players to a coaching slate. Dr C Berd praises the team as eight years of effort peak with a powerful showing against Indiana University. Coach Den Peden hails a 19 win stretch, cites development of a steady line, and mentions a strong defense alongside key assistants in a tense game atmosphere.
Instructions describe making croquettes from mashed potatoes with scalded milk cheese crumbs and beaten egg formed and fried in hot oil. The recipe uses one cup portions and suggests patate or left cover patate as base with tapioca in the mix.
Local merchants report increased shoplifting as Christmas shopping peaks. Police and merchants association officials caution clerks to watch for petty thefts and urge vigilance amid a rise in incidental grabbing of small items and occasional jewelry.
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