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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1929

Page

6

Palmer Arrested Saturday Night in Glouster

James Elmer Palmer was arrested at his home in Glouster about 9 o clock Saturday night by Deputy Sheriff Fred Heck on non support charges from the Probate Court of Athens County. He was held in the city prison until noon Sunday and then moved to the county jail in Athens.

Glouster James Elmer Athens County Fred Heck Palmer Athens Heck Newark Luhrig

TAG SALES DRAG AS TAGS GO ON SALE

GLOUSTIER December 16 Local automobile registrar L Pe Munden reports slow tag sales with fewer than 40 licenses sold since December 1. Officials expect a sales increase starting next Saturday when new tags become legally usable on cars.

Gloustier Pe Munden

Grace Ochs Named Glouster City Treasurer

Grace Ochs has been appointed to fill the remainder of her husband George F. Ochs's term as Glouster city treasurer after his death. The term ends December 21 and the late Ochs had been re-elected for a two year term starting January 1. Appointment to fill the full term will be made by Mayor-elect M Penman.

Glouster C. G. Lunsford Grace Ochs George F. Ochs Ochs M. Penman

Wheeling Surgeon Killed in Traffic Crash

Dr. Joseph Milton Houston 67, a prominent Wheeling physician and surgeon, died from injuries after a Wheeling-Pittsburgh bus struck his car on the National Highway Sunday. He was a graduate of Waynesburg College and the Columbus Ohio Medical College.

Wheeling W. Va U.P Joseph Milton Houston Wheeling-Pittsburgh

Mrs Lee Dies at Sheltering Arms Hospital

Mrs. Guy Lee, aged 38, died at 12 49 AM at Sheltering Arms Hospital in Athens after a ten day illness. The body was moved to C I Wallace Mortuary in Glouster and will go to the home of her brother Clarence Myers in Jacksonville. She leaves her husband and five children. funeral arrangements were not set.

Glouster Guy Lee Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens C. I. Wallace Clarence Myers Jacksonville Lee

Glouster PTA Plans Program by Six School Grades

The Glouster Parent Teacher Association will stage a program by the first six grades of Glouster schools at the high school auditorium on Wednesday. Principal events include contributions from pupils and teachers as part of the meeting.

VP. U. A Glouster Glouster Parent Teacher Association Wed

Drydock Mine 255 Sets Two-Week Cog Output Record

Drydock No. 255 mine at the Ohio Collieries properties produced 25 030 tons in the two weeks ending Saturday night, the largest two weeks output in its history. The mine is described as modernly equipped with improved mining gear.

Glouster Dee 16 Drydock Ohio Collieries Company

Two Killed in Akron Weekend Traffic Crash

Two men died and seven were injured in Akron over the weekend. The fatalities were William I. Wing, 64, of Connellsville, Pa., and William Betleyloun, 27.

Akron William I. Wing Connellsville William Betleyloun

Doctor proposes bone warnings at dangerous road crossings

A West Virginia University physician suggested a grisly cue to slow traffic by placing human bones at hazardous intersections and corners as a stark warning to motorists. This practical but gruesome idea aims to deter reckless driving through stark, tangible imagery.

West Virginia University

Funeral held for James Fouty in Chauncey

Funeral services for James Ralph Fouty age 30 were held Sunday afternoon at the First Church of Christ Chauncey conducted by Rev G B Courtney. Burial followed at Greenlawn Cemetery with pallbearers listed. He died Thursday in Zanesville hospital from pneumonia followed by cerebral hemorrhage leaving a wife three children his parents two Chauncey sisters and a brother.

Chauncey James Ralph Fouty Church of Christ Courtney Charles Ogg Hazel la Hugh Charles Bradfield, Jr Lucille Sanders Greenlawn John Glackford John Smart Clarence Mullins Charles Karns Virgil Manning

College Days College Talent To Be Staged By Chauncey Schools

Chauncey in December presents an operetta College Days directed by Christine Courtney Brown. Main roles include Neil Tippett Lucinda Sands Dean Hamilton Mary Louise Fiske and Paul Theisen with a 39 member chorus. Plot centers on Brinkdale College campus and a campus romance.

Chauncey Christine Courtney Brown Neil Tippett Lucinda Sands Dean Hamilton Mary Louise Fiske Mary la Savage Paul Theisen Cee Daugherty Albert

Wards of Home Guests of Church Society

Westminster Fellowship entertained 68 children from Athens County Children's Home at a Presbyterian Church Christmas party. Over 125 attended. games, readings by Anna Hinkel and Kathryn Merkcle, a Ruth Zimmerman story, and carols by the group. Sigma Delta Rho served supper. Olive Cementer organized arrangements. Nineteen sang in a candle light service led by C. D. Giauque with Paul Saylor on organ.

Westminster Fellowship Athens County Presbyterian Church Louise Holdren Anna Hinkel Kathryn Merkcle Ruth Zimmerman Geraldine Martin Kathryn Wolfe Mrs. Tompkins Ada Snyder Juanita Walsey Mother O' Mine Sigma Delta Rho Ohio University Olive Cementer Lascille Steith Kathryn Myers Dorothy Jefferson Christine Porter Mary Elizabeth Kessinger Luella Myers Gladys Sowash Dorothy I. Jones Fielen McClaffin Pauline Whittac Ruby Hankey Marion Violet Homer Wilson Merrill Davis Mrs.Tompkins Marianna Bing Clark Williams Joe Dande C. D. Giauque Paul Saylor

Copperheads Killed on Farm Near Grosvenor Crossing

Three copperhead snakes were found basking in sun on J. T. Hope’s farm at Grosvenor Crossing and were killed by hunters GC Duncan PP Tucker of Athens. Warm weather likely emerged them from winter hibernation. Largest snake reached two and a half feet. other two were smaller. The reptiles then became active before death.

J. T. Hope Grosvenor Crossing BD. Duncan PP. J. Tucker Athens

Honor Mrs France Chauncey Birthday Dinner at M E Church

Ladies Aid of the M E Church Chauncey met at Mrs Nile Dew home on Jacobs Avenue to share a chicken dinner and celebrate the birthday anniversary of a club member. The gathering reflected church community spirit and friendship.

Ladies Aid M. EK Chauncey M. E. Church Nile Dew Jacobs Avenue

Pocahontas Lodge Elects Mazen Council Officers

At Mazen Council Degree of Pocahontas Lodge in Millfied officers were elected. Names include Louise Guerra Muzie as VP, Clara Golden Powhattan as prophetess, Jessie Woods K of R, Ruby Simpson C of W, Jennie Cole pianist, Lizzie Patton team captain, Trene Wade first scout, Rebecca Tracy third warrior, Cora Davis first runner, Maggie Dean second councillor, Esther Brown G of T, Mrs. Clark.

Chauncehy Mazen Council Pocahontas Lodge Millfied Vpocahontas Louise Guerra Muzie Winnona Eisie Misner Clara Golden Powhattan Clarence Misier Jessie Woods Ruby Simpson Mvyrtie Olbers Jennie Cole Harriett Snyder

Japan Seeks Submarine Defense Stance At London Talks

Ex-Premier Wakatsuki leads 50 Japanese delegates in Chicago en route to Washington for preliminary talks with President Hoover and Secretary Stimson before London Armament Conference. He says Japan will seek a delay in replacing capital ships and retain current submarine strength, not competing with Britain or the United States.

Chicago U.P Japan London Rkeijiro Wuakatsuki Wakatsuki Washington Hoover Stimson England Great Britain United States

Largest 35-foot Santa model towers in Philadelphia

Three Quaker City girls climbed a ladder to tell Santa what they want for Christmas beside the world’s largest 35-foot tall Santa figure displayed in Philadelphia.

Santa Claus Tor Philadelphia Quaker City Santa

Christmas Vesper Service At Athens Schools

A large audience filled the Athens High School Auditorium for the annual Christmas vesper by the Athens Senior and Junior High Schools Music Department. Miss Jestie Denmark led about 300 students in songs with assistance from Mrs. Frances Adams and several student accompanists. Contents included multiple grade choirs, a senior chorus, girls' quartet, Girls Glee Club, and violin piano duets by Frieda Levin and Irene Cowan, with Ruth Anna Kittle and Kris Chaney in another duet. The program closed with a 300-voice chorus performing four carols.

Athens High School Athens Jestie Denmark Frances Adams Aci Dorothy Ruth Holcombe Betty McClure Gwendolyn Lynch Helen Gamertsfelder Mary Jones Jane Gill Bernice Davis Marys Helen Lee Frieda Levin Irene Cowan Ohio University Ruth Anna Kittle Kris Chaney Kha Pian Alfa Wmrticseth

Loyal Women Plan Annual Christmas Gift Exchange

In Chauncey on Wednesday afternoon the Loyal Womans Division of the Church of Christ will hold its annual Christmas party at Mrs. T. RR. Hamilton’s home on Mound Street. Mrs. Lloyd Nye serves as chairwoman and Mrs. J. O. Verret as program leader. All church women are invited to attend and participate in the gift exchange.

Chauncey Loyal Womans’ Division Church of Christ T. RR Hamilton Mound Street Lloyd Nye J. O. Verret Cfhag

Self-denial idea fades as American prosperity grows

The speaker argues that historic need for national saving and self-denial has ended. America now has ample capital and exports billions, while Europe moves beyond such strict thrift. Prosperity rests on spending wisely rather than denying consumption.

Dog licenses go on sale Friday for 1939 season

County Auditor Jo Loyde Edmundson announced that dog licenses will be issued from Friday through January 20. Licenses may be bought at the county auditor’s office in the courthouse or at five other points yet to be announced. Fees are $1 for males, $2 for females, and $10 for licenses. A $1 penalty applies if not procured within the period December 10 to January 20 unless law provides otherwise.

Joloyde Edmundson Edmundson

Grand Duchess Kira Visits U S Society Circles

A 2 year old Grand Duchess Kira, daughter of Grand Duke Cyril, heir to Russia’s exiled Romanoff line, visits the United States. Her reported engagement to King Boris of Bulgaria stirs New York Washington society and Russian noble exiles in America.

Kira Cyril Russia Boris Bulgaria New York Washington Thenribes Riusetan Pamerica

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