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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 01, 1929

Page

5

Guardians and Executors Named in Athens County Probate Court

The Athens County Probate Court granted guardianship to Lemma Starkey for minor Thelma Levan Bean and bonded $100. Carson J. Sanders was appointed and bonded $1,500 as executor with Cora Sanders and Homer J. Wolfe as sureties. Appraisers A E Watkins F D Forsyth and BE C Woodworth named. Holmes authorized to sell five registered U S bonds valued at $2 300. McLaughlin bond $1 600 filed for Mary Ann Grose estate with appraisers Myers Dew and Davis. Real estate sale ordered. Oma Pickett estate personal property sale authorized privately.

Thelma Levan Bean Athens County Lemma Starkey Carson J. Sanders Charles D. Sanders Sanders Cora Sanders Homer J. Wolfe A. E. Watkins F. D. Forsyth BE. C. Woodworth A. F. Holmes Andrew Wilson United States Mary Ann Grose Orlin T. McLaughlin G. F. Myers C. G. Dew T. J. Davis McLaughlin Oma Pickett

Two Teachers Honored Before Leaving for Columbia University

The West Side School PTA hosted a Thursday noon dinner in Central Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church basement to honor Miss Cora Dennis and Miss Rosabelle Reimers who will pursue graduate study at Columbia University. A large crowd of patrons and children attended. Dr and Mrs J Salisbury and others attended the event.

Cora Dennis Rosabelle Reimers West Side Central Avenue Methodist’ Episcopal Church Mises Dennis Mies Reimers Columbia University

Price advertises horse in Mes senger classifieds

Mr. Price of Athens R. No. 5 placed a horse for sale in The Messenger classified section. Two days later the horse sold. The notice promotes selling livestock and rolling stock through Messenger ads and provides contact numbers Athens 0243 and Nelsonville 412-W.

B. & Price Senger Mr. Price Athens R. No. 5 Athens Nelsonille

Foolish Wives Sermon Tonight At Chauncey Church

The Rev F E Roberts will preach at 730 PM in the Chauncey Church of Christ with a sermon titled Foolish Wives He and Mrs Roberts will provide special music The public is invited Also in Chauncey William Schoonover was arrested for intoxication this week by local officers and faces a liquor possession charge

Chauncey F. E. Roberts Chauncey Church of Christ Schoonover William Schoonover Burke Witham C. R. Howard

Naomi Group Meets At Home Wednesday

The Naomi group of The Plains Methodist Church met Wednesday evening in the home of Pauline Howard with Edith Barrows in charge. Mrs Graves led devotions and readings by Marie Michaels and Ruth Grace. Plans were made to host the Friendship Bible Class from Chauncey Church of Christ next Wednesday evening. Refreshments were served during the social hour. Present were Fern Hill Lela Hardy Ruth Grace Edith Barrows Bernice Humphrey Virgene Porter Augusta Whitlatch Marie Michaels Thelma Linscott Helen Michaels Gertrude Johnson Ruth Cade Mrs Graves Pauline Howard.

Chauncey Naomi The Plains Methodist Church Pauline Howard Edith Barrows Friendship Bible Class Church of Christ Fern Hill Lela Hardy Ruth Grace Bernice Humphrey Virgene Porter Augusta Whitlatch Marie Michaels Thelma Linscott Helen Michaels Gertrude Johnson Ruth Cade Mrs. Graves Bishop Central Avenue M. E W. O. Jones Central Avenue Roy Pierce Winifred Jones Jean Clark Kate Jones Pearley Clark

Installation of Rebekah Lodge Officers at I O F Hall

The Rebekah Lodge held its officer installation Thursday in the I O F Hall with a potluck supper and strong turnout. Frieda Bauer served as installing officer assisted by Caroline McKinstry and listed officers include Anna Shirley as noble grand Ida Strawn as vice grand and Lilian Porter as secretary. Several officers were absent and will be installed next meeting. Funeral attendance included Mr. John K. McCune and family from Cleveland and others from Columbus Miss Hazel Shaw Buena Vista and Pomeroy. First Methodist Church groups and local society events are reported with dues reminders and social activities.

Rebekah Lodge Fiossie Wilson Guardian Caroline McKinstry Mabel Jordan Vedia Carpenter Edna Junod Delle Finsterwald Minnie Townsend Clyde Wilson Harry Columbus Hazel Shaw Buena Vista William Shoenline Pomeroy Joe D. Martin

Dying Man Roy Woelsroff Found Near Akron Home

Roy Woelsroff a 32 year old poultry dealer from Fostoria was found dying outside a residence in Akron. He could not reveal the assailant or cause before losing consciousness. A workman John Abrosco found him and alerted police. Police noted he has a sister in Gallipolis.

Akron U.P Roy Woelsroff Jack Woelsroff Fostoria John Abrosco Gallipolis

Unclear College Scores From Fragmented Summary

Readable scores show multiple games with colleges and opponents. Wittenberg defeated Ohio Wesleyan Harmon Hall 39 29 while West Virginia beat Davis and Elkins 44 to 30. Other results include Wilmington 23 over Youngstown City College 22 and Kent State 30 over Defiance 29 and Catawba 17.

Harmon Hall Wilmington Youngstown City College Kent State West Virginia Davis and Elkins Defiance Catawba

Melo water softens soap to cut scum in washing

The notice promotes Melo as a water softener that reduces soap use and prevents scum when washing in hard water. It claims Melo lets water form suds, improves cleaning, and saves soap, urging readers to buy at their grocer.

Corn Borer Quarantine Not Moved Toward Ohio River

A Washington County committee representing truck growers and sweet corn interests returned from Columbus with satisfaction after protesting the plan to shift the corn borer quarantine line to the Ohio River. The hearing in Columbus led to assurance the quarantine will stay along its existing central Ohio route.

Marietta Columbus Green Lloyd E. Stacy M. G. Nixon W. W. Harsha 8. H. Plumer Ohio Ohio River Washington County

Lind Weds Miss Elinor Rooney in New Orleans

Carl Lind second baseman for the Cleveland Indians married Elinor Rooney of New Orleans in a New Orleans ceremony. The couple left for a wedding journey to Cuba by steamer. Lind is a former Tulane University baseball star.

Carl Lind New Orleans Cleveland Indians Elinor Rooney Cuba Lind Tulane University

Aged Man Dies After Stroke Exposure in Infirmary

Albert Colbaugh of Newberry died at the county infirmary after being received there this week. A Belpre justice of the peace acting as coroner found death due to exposure. Colbaugh, about 80, lived in a Belpre Township shanty near the Washington Athens County line. Neighbors had not seen him early this week.

Marietta Albert Colbaugh Newberry Geraldine Wise Belpre

Woman Sprains Ankle After Fall At Chauncey Hall

Mrs. Thomas Oliver of Chauncey sustained a badly sprained left ankle Tuesday evening after slipping on stairs at the Chauncey Knights of Pythias Hall. She had been attending a Pythian Sisters Lodge meeting. Dr. Warren V. Sprague treated her.

Chauncey Thomas Oliver Chauncey Knights of Pythias Pythian Sisters Lodge Warren V. Sprague

Grange Meeting at Trimble Hall and Millfield Services

Grange No. 1830 will hold a regular meeting at Grange Hall Trimble Saturday evening with expected attendance and important business. Regular services at Millfield Methodist Church Sunday begin with Sunday School at 9 30. Rev L A Donnally preaches at 7 pm.

Trimble Grange Grange Grange Hall Trimble Chauncey Millfield Methodist Church L. A. Donnally

Elderly malt carrier found near shanty after stroke

Investigators reported an aged man lay hours at his door in a deplorable state with frozen feet and bruises to head and side after a fall. He appeared near death when moved to the infirmary by township trustees. He had no close relatives. Funeral arrangements await township action.

First Grade Performs At Athens School Assembly

Children from the West Side School first grade entertained the other grades with a program Thursday morning. They spoke of notable activities from their year and served a cracker with apple preserves they prepared themselves.

West Side Athens

Nelsonville man buys building on South Court Street

The former Athens Home Telephone Co building on South Court Street sold to Nelsonville resident Harry M. Raden for about 24000. The ground floor will house Jack Davis Fair Store with a remodel plan. upper floor to become offices or modern apartments. Groundwork and front remodeling underway with completion targeted for April 1.

Athens Home Telephone Company South Court Street Harry M. Raden Nelsonville W. E. ‘Moler Telephone Company Molers Baden Raden Jack Davis Fair Store Davis State and Court Streets

Son arrives by plane as father dies in Buffalo pneumonia

Ralph W. Pierce, 45, treasurer of the World's Dispensary Medical Association, died in Buffalo last night from pneumonia. His son, E. Vaughn Pierce, 22, reached the city from Miami by airplane four hours earlier in a race with death.

Buffalo N. Y Ralph W. Pierce Dispensary Medical Association E. Vaughn Pierce Miami Fla

Lottery Operation Report Tied to Treasury Balance

Dayton police arrest Isaac B. Loeb 36 of Cleveland on charges of operating a lottery tied to the daily U S Treasury balance report. Three other men alleged to be involved are also in custody.

Dayton Isaac B. Loeb Cleveland U. S. Treasury

Day Couple Guest Speakers At Local Meeting

The Rev and Mrs I P Day attended as guests while Superintendent and Mr A F Hixson were unable to attend due to business that kept them out of town.

I. P. Day A. F. Hixson Thuy

Norfolk & Western Railway announces 5 percent wage hike

Roanoke Virginia February 1 class of the Norfolk & Western Railway announced yesterday a 5 percent wage increase for the mechanical department which will go into effect today.

Roanoke Norfolk &W Railway Thi

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