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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1929

Page

10

State to add Amesville Trimble Road to highway system

The state plans to upgrade the Amesville Trimble Road about ten miles long connecting Route 12 at Trimble with the Athena Marietta Freeway at Amesville. If inclusion falls under the 1940 program work may start next summer. otherwise it awaits the 1941 schedule. The action expands county roads into the state system following a 200 mile annual annexation rule.

Amesville-Trimble Morgan County State Highway Department Robert N. Wald State Director of Federal Creek Valley Eugene Athens Downey, Jr Buffalo Amesville-Trimble Road U. G Hquer EB. LeFever Amensville-Trimble Ifo Spunting Oak el Te Thurman Jackson Gallia Prattavyille Zateski Vinton County Seraksville Mount Pleasant

Lucky Prisoners Dine After Lockup in Hocking County

In the Hocking County jail, 12 inmates were served a substantial Christmas dinner as announced by Sheriff W. Lloyd. The menu included toast, chicken and brown gravy, cranberry sauce, noodles, potatoes, sweet pies, oranges, apples, and other staples.

Hocking County Chelatimas Meng Shecie Sind Mre W. Ty Mloyd

Athens County Dog Licenses Compare to Cars in 1929

The 1929 Athens County annual dog warden report shows 4 960 dog licenses issued, about as many as auto licenses, with 26 dog heads sent to state labs and 12 rabid while 3 negative. It records 427 dogs disposed, 43 sheep killlers, 13 fines for improper care, 20 000 miles traveled, and quarantine and Pasteur treatments across the year.

Athens County Cotumbog COU Pats Athens Bdeker Dicken

Whisky still found in old mine on county line

Deputies Wilson Ator and Constable Marty Joned discovered a still with whisky making gear and nine barrels of mash in an abandoned mine at a mining district on the Hacking County hornet Mary Jing, two miles southwest of Nelsonville. No arrests yet though warrants issued. $1,800 per man allegedly earned from Christmas whisky sales. Equipment and front of the mine were dynamited.

Wilson Ator Marty

Colder Weather for End of Next Week

Weather outlook for December 29 to January 4 shows mostly fair conditions in the Ohio Valley and Tennessee with near normal or slightly below temperatures. A cold spell is forecast toward the end of the period with frequent precipitation likely in the Great Lakes region and temperatures mostly above normal elsewhere.

Washington Ohio Valley Tennessee Ena Rusp Venera

Hospital Notes Admitted to Sheltering Its Hospital

Last week admissions include John Mc Manaway of Millfield from a mine accident, Mrs. Rose Kyle of Athens with a fractured hip, Miss Della Green of Athena for medical treatment, and Mrs. Clara Webb of Athens for medical care. Discharges include Mrs. Martin King of Eratte Fork, John McManaway, and Mrs. Dewey Laughlin and daughter of Athena. Convalescents listed include Mrs. Benson Robes and son of Athens, Mrs. Alice Shayne of Sugar Creek, Miss Beatrice Windsor of Athens, Mrs. Lulu Hampton of Athens, Wilbur Grandstatt of Chauncey, H. C. Towers of Chaunery, and Dorothy Jones. Pratts York lists Mrs. William Darnell and daughter. Springsfield lists Mrs. John Jagers and son, Athens.

John McManaway Millfield Rose Kyle Athens Della Green Athena Clara Webb Martin King Eratte Fork Dewey Laughlin Benson Robes Alice Shayne Sugar Creek Beatrice Windsor Lulu Hampton Wilbur Grandstatt Chauncey H. ¢. Towers Chaunery Dorothy Jones Pratts York William Darnell Springsfield John Jagers

Harrington Receives Dayton Pastoral Call from Newark Leader

Dayton reports indicate Rev Marshall Harrington of Newark will serve as pastor of Central Presbyterian Church in Dayton beginning January. Harrington, a Princeton graduate and holder of a Doctor of Divinity, returns to his native New Jersey after leading Newark's second largest church for years. He is brother to the late Logan Harrington, former city pastor.

Newark Dayton Ita Fla New Jersey Synod Harrington Princeton University Princeton Theological Seminary Princeton Clackburn University Herbert Harrington Logan Banc Wiesta Trea Hytarian

Boys Sentenced for Delinquency in Perry County

James Davis George Davis and Josthua Wahl received suspended sentences to the Boys Indicatrind School from Judge A M Ling er after evidence of delinquency was heard. Each faced a $19 fine plus costs, payable before suspension takes effect, with behavior conditions required. the trio were charged with stealing furs from Pan Doniton near Maxville, Perry County, then brought to Logan for disposal.

Pan Doniton Maxvilly Perry County Logan

Prisoners Thankful For Christmas Dinner Thanks and Appreciation

In Athena County inmates express gratitude for a Christmas chicken dinner provided by Sheriff and Mrs William Williams. The message honors the care and Christian ideals guiding the institution, despite being apart from loved ones. Prisoners extend wishes for a prosperous New Year and thank the donors for forethought and generosity.

Willian Williams Athena County Jazt Dhe Hind

Weakley case to be before grand jury

The district court schedules a grand jury session starting Monday at 10 o clock. The case of Ateh Weakley Greendale charged with banking misconduct related to the death of Otho Lambert is among matters under consideration. Prosecutor Phil A Henderson says the grand jury will review the death and related charges, with a report due after sessions begin. Assignments include Conklin versus Jak Bonn and several other cases set for January dates under presiding Judge Rice.

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Mother Jones Near Death in Hyattsville Hospital

Veteran labor agitator Mother Jones, 83, is near death at Hyattsville Hospital. Born in Cork, Ireland in 1820, she came to the United States as a girl, married in Memphis, Tennessee in 1861, became a widow seven years later, and spent her life fighting labor battles, enduring many arrests.

Mather Jones Hyattsville Aid Cork Ireland Hearge ’ ‘Jones Memphis Tenn Haities

Two Charged in Bellaire Liquor Death

In Bellaire on December 2, authorities announce the sale of liquor led to a man's death. Joseph McMahon, 21, and Clifford Eberling, 18, both of Shadyside and-Mach Ran are charged with second degree murder, accused of giving liquor to Samuel Fleming that caused his death.

Indianapolis Ind Don U.P Bellaire Paixon Joseph McMahon Shadyside Clifford Eberiing Mianutic Turing Selupe Samuel Paved Fleming

Hocking County Commission routine session adjourned

Logan Ohio. The Hocking County Commissioners finished routine business and prepared to tackle the upcoming Tide program after New Year. A member of the board indicated that major items were deferred and special officers would also be appointed later.

Logan Titec Hocking County Bord Lway Eal

Funeral Held For Mrs. Maude Watson In Logan

In Logan on Saturday funeral services were conducted for Mrs. Maude Watson who died after surgery at a Columbus hospital. Rev. E L Metow of St Paul’s Protestant Episcopal Church led the rites and burial followed in Oak Grove Cemetery. Hermman Tholeison of Roseville was later arrested on a Logan warrant related to a local case and held after transfer by deputies.

Logan Briefs Guests and Visitors In Town

Logan notes a stream of visitors and relatives over Christmas and into the new year. Names include John A. Smith from Columbus, C Brian of Exton, Joe Britgood Logan family, Yaenes Brian and Jimmy Brows, Ward Township, and many local relatives. Others traveled to St Clairsville and Akron while Belmont County extends via Carolyn Walters and the Walters family.

Logan John A. Smith Columbus J. W. Brian East Main Street Christ- Imiag Dre Mra C. Brian Exton Joe Britgood Stre Yaenes Brian Jimmy Brows Luke Warner Avenue J. E. Geil Uth Granville Thussell Geil Denison Antiversiity Raymond Mochwood Chicago University Robert W. Lang St. Clairsville Lang Belmont County Iver Tanning Akron Wy Yaw John Wieken Orig Horiugfield Bernice Vansickle Sheriff West Lloyd W. A. Henpiergon West Bain Street Mer Albert Elck Robert Walters Tolsdo A. J. Yeo Burpee Knapp Effie Beourher

Stansberry Arrested by Deputy Sheriff in Priday Night

John Stansberry of The Mains was arrested by Deputy Sheriff Wilson Ator on a charge of view-support and committed to Athens County Jail to await further action.

Stansberry John Stansberry Priday Wilson Ator Athens County Jalil

Grange Supports One Hour Parking Ordinance

Grange No. 2029 endorses the one hour parking rule in operation citywide. The group transmitted a letter to the City Council at its year end meeting, opposing repeal and noting the minority vote on December 20, 198% advisement. Mayor-elect Elias Bright opposes the measure, and Council may revisit the ordinance. The session covered village officials, council leadership changes, and local staffing notes, with no action on Church Street assessment.

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