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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1929

Page

7

Last Regular City Council Session Ends Year

The December meeting at the City Building saw all members present with Mayor Lunsford presiding. Re-elected were Andrew Allen Dr W A Pride and Idurtzman. Crawford and Cheney did not seek re-election. Penman was re-elected. Crawford praised collegiality and biweekly meetings, while a street project on Brook Street and Sprig Street drew bids and ongoing work. The council discussed relocating a vacant lot dispute on Coons Street and considered a Palace Theater request to show The King of Minger and Biblical motion picture on December 29, where city permission depended on a ruling from the mayor.

Glouster Counell Sitendance Lunsford Peesiging Andrew Allen W- A. Pride Idurtzman Joh Crawford J. BR. Cheney M. Penman John Crawford Cornell Broct Street Sprig Streck Sprig Streck Was Made By Commitman Uhiner He Stated That 20 Toads of Sindy Tarnad Street Spring Street Russell Lent Coogs Coun Thei Tangs ! Counglinen Penmen Pride Kurtzman John Grawford Palace Theater wiUner Stag Deventher Fim

Messenger Correspondent Report From Nelaanville Telephony News

The Messenger from Nelaanville publishes a telephony news update by correspondent W Barnere. Details cover local communications issues and recent developments in phone service.

W. Barnere i the Messenger Nelaanville

Dr John G Pettit Dies At Clarksburg Hospital

Dr John G Pettit longtime West Virginia tuberculosis service head and former state insane hospital official died after emergency surgery for an intestinal abscess. He was 69 and leaves widow three children and his mother. A large campaign expanded Hopemont hospital and Conley Hospital was dedicated in his honor. Funeral services set for Hopemont and Weston with burial at Weston Cemetery.

West Virginia Clarksburg Pettih Miss Blah Harold Mary Lou C. H, Pettit Trimble Wr. Pettit Cimble Pett Crooksvile C.H. Pettit Dr. Pettit Chicago Imedical College Clay W. Wa Weston, W. Wa van Soen West Virginia State Insane Hospital Arly Hopemont Conley Hospital West Visita Wiliam G. Contey Cesk Coles Oath Pettit Hopentont Pettitts Dr. Petiit

Suber Speaks at Chapel on Friday

Suber E Zuber delivered a Christmas program at the Senior High School Auditorium on Friday. The event featured readings, songs, and a solo, with students from local classes performing and a party following in West Washington Street social rooms.

Suber Selsonville Sevior High School HE. E. Zuber Zuber Askeed Mary Roscoe Ethel Johnson Margaret Scott Jana Christnuts Kagze Skule Ligo Charles Hams Mary Hells Mary Miller Edison Hickman Joe Spray Elizavit Backus Virginia Green Anita Tal Bob Matis God Stelter Mark Saveld Will Scott Larbarecenrod Argurine Johnson Ida Claus Earl Zuber Lactone Supt. Zuber Prin Buell Phyllis Robson Billyelson

William N Sines Dies At Hospital

Nelsonville reports telegraph operator William W. Sines aged 44 died Friday at Grant Hospital Columbus after his removal from his Jackson Street home. Survived by mother Mrs Alice Lines two sons Kou ney and Gall two sisters Mrs Daly Corwen and Mrs B A Pratt. Funeral Sunday at Church of the Latter Day Saints at 10 oclock, Rev A L Anderton presiding. Burial at Greenlawn.

Nelsonville William W. Sines East Clayton Grant Houspital Columbus Jackson Street Tscoeclock A. L Anderton Greenlawn

Rangers to Meet Noilgonvilles Gift Exchange

On Monday evening December 29 the Box Rangers of America will hold a gift exchange at the T. M. C. A. at 6 30 o clock. Members listed include Less Feed Tom Higgins Tor McLaughlin Selby Smith May Ersin Lawrence Ervin Bob Lancaster Jill Mechem Grayden Bateman Gene Connors and officers to be appointed Ross Skeed tribal chief Tamife Laughtin assistant chief Tom Figgins tampum bearer Selby Smith Indian runner.

Noilgonvills Uie Box Rangers of America T. MC. A Rangers Aft Imem Less Feed

Wilkinson dies suddenly at mine in Snelsville

Wilkinson Charles, 67, coal loader at Dr C G Dew mine Snake Hollow, died at work Friday around noon. He had heart attacks in medical history. Funeral Sunday at Diamond Street Nelsonville conducted by Rev KR McGorkle. Survived by wife Cora Edwards Wilkinson, three daughters Nel Doltman Pearl Hitchings Bernie Oliver, mother Mrs Jane Wilkin som, and other relatives.

Snelsonville Charles Wilkinson C. G. Dew Snake Hollow Diamond Street Nelsonville KR. H. McGorkle The Christian Church Cora Edwards Wilkinson Nel- Ne Doltman Pearl Hitchings Bernie Oliver Jane Wilkinsom Abe Phil Perry Nesuntille West Columbua

Dances and meetings announced for Glenford Dugan American Legion

ANNONCE DANCES WNELSONVILLE Dec 22 The regular meeting of Glenford Dugan Pont American Legion to have been held Tuesday evening December 24 has been postponed The meeting date will be given later Wednesday evening December 2 the Legion will hold its chapel Christmas dance and on Tuesday running December 31 the New Year s dance will be held Carnival decorations will prevail at the latter function Saturday night dances will be held as usual through the season Nome Guards to meet T the Meme Guards will meet Monday afternoon at 5 a rock at the home of Sam Wark Ont Street for ubch Christman party There will be an exchange af Bitte

Wnelsonville Glenford Dugan Pont American Legion Legion Wit Sam Wark Ont Street Ubch Christman

Mothers Meet Gluster in Jacksonville Reading Club Night

The Mothers' Reading Club in Jacksonville held a meeting at the home of Alix Rigby Swindell with Mrs. Shirkey in charge. Members shared Christmas stories and readings, exchanged gifts, and discussed subscriptions to a journal. The next gathering will be hosted by Mrs. Shirkey at her home.

Jacksonville der Rome Alix Rigby Swindell Ste. Render Nets Wbg Alas Shirkey Anisall Wan Leon Nicholas Belle Shickey

Study Club Holiday Party at Mrs Clark’s Home

The December gathering of the study club at Mrs. Joan Clark’s house on Waldut featured 15 members present. After a 6 o'clock dinner, the group enjoyed games, a gift exchange, and scattered acknowledgments of members including Mrs. Robert Dennison and Mrs. Kate Barto amid a festive decor.

John Dolingtom Oscar Ginginan Lincoln Murphy Columbus Herbert Leyshon Delaware Giausier Mra Joan Clark Waldut Glark Mra A Hy Chute Airk A. Thes O'Clark Mamberg Robert Dennison Kate Barto Mary Welsci van Kehstenkamper Dora Urritelt John Clark Will Molt A. D. Chute von ‘Hoon Atlases Josephine Ledfelt Margaret Stosekiein Jane Hedtalt Joln Teal

Welcome Home Wobleonville Christmas Meeting Returns Students

The Presbyterian Church WUT held a Christmas service Sunday evening at 6:34. A lunch followed by a fellowship time is planned. The room will feature Marthe Christling tree and tables. The gathering welcomes local students and young people back.

Woblesonville Presbyterian Church Collery

Mispahovlase and Forest Embroidery Club Host Readings and Dinner

Mrs Charles Green hosted the Mispahovlase class at the Methodist Sunday School event with assistance from Mes Itch and Geown and guests Miss Margaret Clath and Miss Louise Pearce. Gifts were given to the teacher Mrs Tharcher, refreshments served, and 15 members attended. Mrs Burl Wallnes hosted Forest Embroidery Club members for a Friday evening dinner at Chestnut Street with eight attendees including Mrs Walter Greco, Mrs Malcom Baye boul, and others. holiday visitors Martha Ken and family arrived for the season.

Vhe W Christian Sunday School Hima Rs Mana Dogirhet Chestnut Reek Core Davis Harry Nol Hania ‘Thomas Airs Itta Anderson Sylvia Newm Ararank Murphy Indeen Nether Meath Apo Lilass Charles Green Mra Green Tharcher Lefrashmenta Burl Wallnes Chestnut Street Ow Forest Ease Ube Christ Christine Thee Waltee Greco Malcolm Bayeboul Melsda Dawler Mes Gartiude Ste. Mie Brown Smbecy Hulu Larry Margaret QiInek T1dad Wallace Louise Puaree and Tesee Fee

Christmas Holiday News from Columbus People

Personal mentions highlight Columbus area residents visiting, traveling, and celebrating holidays with family. Names include Malt, Pritchard, Shafer, Bowers, and several students from Wooster College and Ohio universities. A missionary society event at the Methodist church closes the list with community and church activities.

Y M C A Notes Campaign Progress and Plans

Dr th de VWelul, chairman of the TV campaign, announces total raised 36,21060 with promised funds continuing. The drive reports $4000 initial, no pledges binding as the full amount was subscribed. Officers urge community support from Napoleonville and nearby districts as a special holiday schedule and membership cards are planned. Christmas trees, badges, telephone contact, and cards will be distributed. season’s greetings extend to all.

Th de Vwelul Vuonday Samyeind I Tae Vonualttes Noleonville

Christmas program at Connett Church announced

A Christmas program under Connett Sunday School will be held at Connett Church Tuesday evening December 24. Oak Grove and Connett School will participate in the program.

Connett Oak Grove

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