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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1929
Page
4
In Meigs County the sale of new automobiles dropped in November with 31 passenger cars and no trucks sold. Used car exchanges rose to 731. The near arrival of winter is cited as a factor in the slump. A wedding occurred at a Courthouse on Monday in Pomeroy uniting Donald Balla of Radcliff and Eieler Phelps of Langsville. Justice L Wy Gilmore officiated.
Mrs Davies presided at the Legion Auxiliary meeting in Middleport with Mira in chair. New chairmen named include Mira N Barnes hospital chair Mrs Harry Bennett child welfare chair, Mrs Sue Sauer publicity chair. The president added to the executive board Mrs C Ade Bing and Mrs T V ance. Mayor J Liarteye elected chairman of the Community Christmas committee with Pirsil Edwards secretary-treasurer. An effort planned for a great Christmas success this year.
In a hearing before Justice Crimore, Neiman agreed to pay Wilt 30 and court costs after disputes over wire removal and rails damaged the public highway. The criminal obstruction charge was dismissed. a check tendered by Neiman was later found bad, ending the case with private consultation and settlement.
The Athens County meeting discussed a proposed rabies treatment bill covering costs for residents of the county exposed to dog or animal bites. Names listed include Dr. Stamey and several patients treated, with notes on who would bear expenses and where treatment occurred.
In a Monday court session Kelley received a prison term and fines after pleading to counts tied to public unrest and traffic violations in the village area known for its wary residents. Authorities described the case as ongoing with potential appeals and credit for good behavior noted by the judge.
Mrs James Thomason of Pavens Wood and a passenger from Parkersburg were seriously injured when a collision occurred while returning from Ponvroy. The report notes divorces granted for multiple cases and details a drive into a river area with dismissals and ongoing proceedings.
Marion Estep remained in custody on bond following a reported assault outside her home last Saturday. Police described injuries as serious while witnesses noted the suspect, Joachim, fled the scene. A jury later determined the case warrants further hearing as investigators pursued details of the incident.
Fragmentary report shows county auditor A Bhekmore and associate John Sauvage amid a rush over tag distribution. Readers glimpse names and numbers but details are unclear in the damaged text.
A visit by Missionary team members from Middleport to Heath Me and surrounding areas featured talks by Mrs Alpha and others. The group discussed Indias aid, reported plans to return to Mer woele Me, and shared accounts of recent village outreach and fundraising.
Laird, a leader at the Manhattan Coal Company in Chauncey, suffered a serious head injury Monday while attempting to toll a car onto a ramp in the mine. Dr. Werren Vo Sprague attended and Lalrd was removed to his home in Walburn. Nearby, Mr and Mrs Eber Gillespie hosted a dinner at Millfield with several guests including James Gillespie, Joe Borey, Panthea Pratt, and others. The Friendship group of Chauncey Church of Christ postponed its meeting due to illness among members. Georgie Shingler was reported ill at his home on Sand Ridge near Chauncey, his condition described as grave.
Regular bus service starts to Plains with eight daily trips from Chauncey. The new line follows the road from the Gewunment bridge to Athens, scheduled every two hours, after Johnson led a Plains delegation to the Utilities Commission. First bus leaves Chauncey at 8:20 each morning, with service continuing along the route.
Community notes show Pontiacs natives and Chauncey residents moving back and forth between Pontiacy and nearby Chauncey during the farmers strike. Many found work in Pontiacy while some families stayed, and Thanksgiving drew many Chauncey visitors to Pontiacy for vacations.
A meeting for parents in The Plaine community will be held tonight in the high school auditorium to organize a class in parental education. Migs Hornback of the State Department of Education will speak from Columbus and address attendees. All parents in The Hallows area are urged to attend.
Dee Syracuse reports Harry Bohram named guardian of his father John Bohram to facilitate leasing the Golam land tract for development. The tract has never been drilled. nearby gas and oil fields exist. Also noted are local obituaries, family news, and Thanksgiving travel updates from Pomeroy and surrounding areas.
State examiner Se W. Riley reports Athens County Courthouse records were kept in good shape. Clerical work across departments was careful and ably performed with minor errors easily corrected. Special praise noted for county auditor sheriff and surveyor offices.
Mrs Thoma Stratton Shrives and George Schens of Buchtek faced arraignment with Magistrate Carl Porter on charges of possessing intoxicating liquor. Both pled guilty and were released on payment of fines and bonds. The arrests came after county officers raided homes noted as beer gardens, seizing wet beer. Officers present included Sheriff Willand Williams Deputy Wayne Wingett Constable Harry Dalton Secret Service Agent Peter Barrowa and Marshal Williams Gloucester.
Three stars led the Pulettes in 1929 with Chuck Klein Letty O Dowell and Don Slurst accounting for 106 of the 153 home runs in the major league team closing methods during the season.
Leste Harrap, United Press business representative, defended free press as essential for peace and warned censorship would fuel war. He cited dangers of government tampering, urged news agencies to expose secret diplomacy and oppose censorship in shaping public opinion.
Albany high school construction estimated at £59,008 will begin in January with contract award set for January 6. The new structure will sit 30 feet south of the current building, add 117 feet of frontage and measure 21 feet in depth. The gymnasium will be enlarged to house permanent seats for 200 and space for more as the gymnasium is expanded.
Judge W Duncan sentences William H Valentine a ViQua attorney to one to seven years in the state penitentiary on charges of embezzling 280 dollars from a company he represented. Valentine was remitted some time ago.
A testimonial from a satisfied user in Ohio touts Konjola for ending neuritis and indigestion. The speaker reports relief from gas and bloating, headaches, and renewed appetite, noting complete disappearance of neuritis and restored well being after use. Kopjola displayed at Mie Kee Drug Store and by local druggists.
Fragmented and garbled report notes Athens County will receive an extra fourteen thousand dollars from a tax estimate. It cites county officials, a revised distribution, and mentions a state revenue line and final settlement figures.
Athens Countys officials J E Grosvenor John Lang and G A Daugherty Count Surveyor J W Wilson will attend a state meeting to discuss public improvements planned for 1930 The gathering is set for Thursday morning at One Southage Hotel in Columns Governor Myers Y Couper will attend The meeting aims to review federal and state cooperation in public works projects and outline next steps for local commissioners and surveyors in the upcoming six months
The report notes the death of Fullington on Mendy Ward amid a complex oath context. Details are unclear due to damaged text but indicate a fatal incident connected to the local community and figures such as Mr. Peronbie and others. Authorities are referenced with retained actions in Cahunitiey Hirowes.
A man endured a prolonged head cold worsened by a failed car start. After attempts to start his vehicle, he sweated and shivered in frigid air, seeking treatment from his attending physician and a noted specialist.
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