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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1929

Page

7

Contest Winners Announced Here in Grouster Schools

The Every Pupil Contest results from Grouster Schools were sent to the State Department of Education. Supt C B Dillon lists the top and average scores by year and subject. Names include Dorothy Zimmer, Mary B E Copperingham, Nellia Bella Willits, Andrew Chute, Elizabeth Webber, and more, across English, Chemistry, General Science, American History, and other classes. A baby named Eudora Trene is announced in Jacksonville by Rev and Mrs W F Reitz.

Grouster Dex State Department of Educaton C. B. Dillon Dorothy Zimmer Lamile Richardson Margaret Trasin Elmer Jones Ceceliaite Lathan Lewis Bernies Jones Way Wiliams Edmond Resiira Gertha Willlane Plane Andrew Chute Fiary Welsch Hele Belle Williams Andrey Chute Charles Duncan Grace Gibbs Mat Kyte Gail Wallace General Serencé James McLain Virgil Teich Harold McAllister Grace Fachardson Ernest Cartwright Tev Qlyers

Mrs Ochs Named as Town Treasurer After Death

Mayor elect Malcolm Penman announces Mrs George Ochs will be treasurer for a full two year term, succeeding her late husband George F Ochs who was elected in November. She currently serves after appointment to complete his term ending December 31, 192?. New mayor plans other appointments and council committee assignments to be announced at the first regular meeting of the new year.

Louster Deco Malcolm Penman George Ochs Hity George F. Ochs Oche Major Lansford Ochs Sissporelet Penmin Pew

Sedan damaged by fire in Gloster Friday

A sedan owned by John Birks was damaged when it caught fire in a garage in the No 4 district Friday evening. Fire department extinguished flames with chemicals. Damaged consisted of broken glass a ruined tire and scorched paint. No insurance. Garage building owned by Jim Price, no damage to structure. Birks reportedly siphoning gasoline from the car when a cigarette started the fire.

Glouster John Birks Damere Jum Price Birks

Mrs Margaret Skinner Improves After Stroke

Mrs Margaret Skinner, who suffered a stroke at her home on Taylor Ridge several months ago, is reported to be slowly improving by friends. A former Gloucester resident, her family moved from the city to a farm on Taylor Judge Street years ago. Dec 22-George Tolliver was fined $20 and costs after pleading guilty to a drunk charge in Mayor Lunsford's court. He arranged payment of the fee and costs. Tolliver was arrested Friday night by Marshal Henry Williams.

Margaret Skinner Glousier Mareward Skinner Taylor Ridge Skinner Glouster Taylor Judge St George Tolliver Lunsford Tom Tolliver Marshal Henry Williams Mire Elias Rernete Columbid Coo Gibson Ste Mra Elinee D Shront Athen Jaadte Willlansa Athens Alis John Hartley Cilteen Christ Wiha Dany Dan White Broadwell Kite Jacob Zarley Henry Dbryvon Thurday Mat Alent W. L. Carpenter William Cleater William Baldorson Township Mia Theney Burns Unset Blarsta Frances Weatersvithe Ate Vrs Cufford Werta Cleveland Tikel Uutrman Bsovtons H. O Setwich Christman Radwich Aohford Daaehtor Ciacied Iedae Fateh Mre Ita Redneck Tstelte Goddard Dutton Jenna Jane Aloizh Betts Stee Po Zen Besta Robbins Thuraday Virginie Lucinda Todkine Brancis Bodking Zalenkh Alving Knowlton Middleport Starling Shingler Barbertos Mer Barry Baughman Ware New York Find Parker Bryne Thale Dangiuor Tad Waether Hinks Thia Place Mira Charen Smith

Love Finds Way in Rural Romance Story

A serialized romance follows Gene Self and his partner as they settle on a widow’s 10 acre ranch. Old love, chores, and a practical marriage proposal mix with the cottage life and fond memories of past spouses. A humorous, folksy tone marks the tale of companionship and domestic harmony.

I Mrs Hutchins Has Interesting Picture

A Plains gathering captures a group photo of a marriage party including Miss Dorothy Modell and Mia Hutchins alongside Mrs Thoeming and family. The scene reflects local social ties, with arrests and court actions involving several county residents noted in the accompanying report. It mentions William Mondell, Charles Silves, and others tied to Athens County legal matters while a wedding group stands as focal imagery.

Warks Popular as Automobilis Entered Nation Roads 1925

Government reports show a total of more than 596 000 automobiles traversed national routes in 1925.

Russ Air Hero In Hunt For Eielson

Soman Shesiukho will join an international air search for Carl Ben Eielson, the Alaskan pilot missing for six weeks off the Siberian coast. The Soviet government ordered the expedition to locate the missing aviator during the New York Might era.

Russ Air Hero Hunt For Eielson Soman Shesiukho International Air Search Carl Ben Fielson Alishan York Hieson

Birth of Lolend Herbert Bobbitt announced in The Plains

Chauncey and surrounding areas note multiple holiday visits and family updates. Mr and Mrs A L Bobbitt of Columbus announce the birth of a son, Lolend Herbert, born Thursday at the Plains home of the Bobbitt grandparents, weighing pounds. Various locals from Chauncey and nearby towns are listed visiting relatives over Christmas and holiday vacations, including McDonald, Bryan, Winnigman, Kall, Powell, Rankin, Ferguson, Olson, Terhune, and others.

Chauncey Aa. L Bobbitt Columbus Bobbitts Chorge Cochran the Plains Lolend Herbert Plains Gay McDonald Springfield Bryan Pains August Winnigman George Cochran Mra ZO. Kall Gallipolis Cheshire Kenneth Powell Jo Ann Clarence Ay M John Shaner Coiine Ralph McCathran Aix Chirlea Moler Gilbert Kielsonville Slarry Moore Floya Sarker Athens Christman George Gabriel, Jr. Lowar J. TL. Ferguson Kathleen Charleston W. Va Ferguson P.M. McHarg Lower Plains Lawrence Olson Chiren Terhune Akron Sirs Rankin Jacobs Avenue James S. Brafield Jr Lage Kira Bess

Funeral Held for Canter Boy Sanford Harry

Sanford Harry Canter nine died Christmas Day after pneumonia in Chauncey parents Asa and Mrs Canter survive two sisters and a brother with services at Church of Christ Chauncey. Burial planned at Wellston. Pallbearers named Willard Fielder Charles Sweeney Jr Dan Clyffe and Mildreth Schultz.

Hauncey Sanford Harry Canter Church of Christ Channce G B Courtney Floyd Nie Wellston Asa Canter Chauncey Delbert Miss Billdred, Pansy Irma Fay Canter Willard Fielder Charles’ Sweeney, Jr Dan Clyfie Midreth Schultz

Christmas Party Held by Naomi Bible Class at Plans M C Church

Chauncet Dec 28 news notes a Christmas party hosted Monday evening at the home of Mrs Floyd Lin scott with class president Kenneth Barrows in charge. Readings carols and gifts followed. teacher Nora Graves gave each member a gift and the class gave a gift to the teacher. Hostess assisted by Lavonda Moore served refreshments. Present were Ruth Cade Maria Michael Helen Michael Augusta Whitlateh Lthal Wright Jaret Channel Bernice Kuman Lelah Shrieves Lela Hardy and Mrs Barrows and sire Lanscott.

Chauncet Naomi Plans M. C Floyd Linscott M Kenneth Barrows Nora Graves Lavonda Moore Ruth Cade Maria Michael Helen Michael Augusta Whitlateh Lthal Wright Jaret Channel Bernice Kuman Lelah Shrieves Lela Hardy Barrows Lanscott

Epworth League Christmas Party at Millfield Church

The Epworth League of Millfield Methodist Church held a Christmas party with carols and gift exchange. Attendees included May Haird, Kathryn Gilespie, Clara Bfinher, Dorothy Glespie, Ethel Mo, Hazel Dean, Lorena Dean, Hazel Willis, Pauline Tracy, Ola Devore, Ruth Devore, John Rankin, Charlie Walls, Oris Chadwell, Pearl Misner, Lewis Tracy, Woodrow Simpson, Fredrick Russell, Clarence Tracy, Virgil Wilthis, plus guests Chauncey and Mrs Mila Hethman and son Lawrence.

Chauncey Thee Epworth Nmillfield May Howaird Kathryn Gilespie Clara Bfinher Dorothy Glespie Ethel Mo. Cutcheon Hazel Dean Lorena Dean Hazel Willis Pauline Tracy Ola Devore Ruth Devore John Rankin Charlie Walls Oris Chadwell Pearl Misner Lewis ‘Tracy Woodrow Simpson Fredrick Russell Clarence ‘Tracy Virgil WiIthis

Mines Active in Chauncey District on Saturday

Fourteen mines in this district operated Saturday including numbers 4 72 25 207 14 64 1 28 86 6 and 5. Stations listed include Posten in Ireeport and Chauncey with several others noted.

Chauncey Dbtrict Postom Ireeport Chauncey Ho

Chauncey High to Host New Year's Night Basketball

Chauncey High School schedules a New Year’s night basketball doubleheader between alumni and Chauncey teams for boys and girls. Coach Thelson said the event draws locals and gate receipts will help cover season costs. Also notes Christmas Day gatherings of the Tracy family in Columbus Mississippi and Pontiac Michigan.

Chauncey Chauncey High School Thelson

Decline in US coal output half million ton notice

Washington reports the weekly tally of the National Coal Association shows about 24,000 net tons of luminous coal produced in the United States during the week ending December 21. The figure marks a decline of roughly 500,000 tons from the prior week’s production, with 7270 net tons at key sites.

Washington United States Durie

Banks to Elect Directors at Athens Meeting

The Bank of Athens and its 1600 directors plan a January meeting to elect new policy officers and set dates for a secure savings project. Officials announced the agenda includes appointing officers and confirming the January 16 meeting date, with Athens national banking leadership in attendance.

Athens Banka Mank Athens Mertiig

Vets Must Put In Claims On Monday

Vets must file claims by Monday for adjusted compensation. The note lists attendees and hosts at Mulfield and Mithtfeld area homes, including Mr and Mrs John Terr ier, Mr and Mrs Charles Der Ther, and Emanuel Crabtres Detrajt, with Corben and Tracy families among guests.

Ence Misher Atty Tauline Tracy Clarence Tracy Mulfield Willan Corben Columbus Chiatman John Terrier Charles der Ther Mithtfeld Emanuel Crabtres Detrajt Mich Fm MithMeld Emoanuel Cresiree Allen Chadwel

Athens County Red Cross urges veterans for pin coins

Local volunteer Mia Rope Volinvla, Athens County Red Cross Chapter secretary, announces that World War era veterans must file applications by Monday to receive commemorative pins. The report notes travel to Washington on January and lists multiple residents and events around Athens, with Christmas gatherings, hospital visits, and family movements detailed in the community notes.

Mia Rope Volinvla Athens County Red Crewy Janis Psy Linda Explaineal

Mysterious Place Names and People Appear in Fragmented Text

A garbled OCR passage mentions multiple names and terms such as Shade Wade Dee, Tate, Toronto, Walter, Cain, May, and Mott with references to places and possible events. The legible fragments hint at a chaotic scene with many individuals and locations but lack coherent narrative or clear outcomes.

Wade Dee Foe Vrs Tate Antuany Toronto Werks Walter Flow Pime Korat Che Edith d Etary Ponaly Coniatimane Addi Mies Cottey Vress As Garden Mr Ad Wea Labbis

Amesville MMSNITAG Weekend Visits The Strand Vas Appel

A scrambled report notes Amesville MMSNITAG members and leaders like Wiel Janaghder and Mia Jirral Evans spending a week in the company of associates at the Strand, with mentions of Worth Ineton and other local figures amid unclear events and dates.

Mmsnitag Leeff Aind Mea

Fragments in a Disrupted Mineral Report Text

Readable fragments describe health concerns like obesity and baby care alongside vague mentions of places and people. The garbled lines reference individuals, organizations, and dates but lack coherent actions, making a concise event hard to identify.

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