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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1929
Page
6
Athens business group elected H. G. Householder president to lead the Athens Merchants Association as stores plan for the holiday season and the year ahead. The organization schedules a banquet to kick off activities.
Carris C Aylstock files for divorce from Kenneth Aylstock constable of Athens Township in the Athens County Common Pleas Court alleging three years of neglect and lack of support. The petition requests temporary alimony and a restoration of her maiden name. Aylstock faces prior embezzlement allegations and a bond for appearance before the next grand jury.
Visiting hours at the Athens County Jail are limited to Mondays and Thursdays under Judge L Worstell. Sheriff Williams says a deputy is on duty 9 to 11 AM and 1 to 4 PM to prevent interference with jail work. A Girl Scout class led by Miss Claudia Roberts will be held Wednesday evening for leaders and mothers, part of a broader program involving local troops and regional Girl Scout officials.
Willam B Golden vice president of the Bath of Athens N L A fractured his left humerus after slipping on an ice covered sidewalk on West Washington Street Friday at 6 p m He was resting at Congress Apartments and X ray confirmed the fracture at the shoulder area of the arm.
Secretary and treasurer reports show a strong gain in membership with 55 city merchants now onboard. Mayor Johnson cites plans to appoint committees for a membership drive and a salary review for the secretary as Athens merchants discuss a nationwide drive toward cooperative progress and unified retail strategy.
Two divorces were granted Friday afternoon in the Athens County Common Pleas court. One decree cited extreme liberty and the other adultery. Cora E. Freeman was granted a divorce from Clifton E. Freeman on grounds of enmity. They married February 7 1927 and have no children.
A meeting reelected several committees for the Spanish War Veterans Association state convention in Athens set for June 22 to 26. A. Dalton, local camp chairman, announced the program and committee slate. Nathan C. Townsend of Rome Township was received as a committee member and will help finalize the convention details.
Ohio University will conclude registration for the second semester Monday with about 1,200 already enrolled. More than 1,000 students will attend conference sessions with advisers in the Men's Gymnasium. The treasurer’s office faced delays as payments were not accepted until Monday.
Ohio University biology professor W A Matheny will address the Athens Men’s Brotherhood at the First Christian Church Tuesday evening on "Materials or Non-Materials of Life." A mixed quartet from Athens High School will sing with Dorothy Ruth Holcombe at the piano. tickets handled by Guy Ferce and committee.
In Athens County Probate Court the entry determined inheritance tax for W. D. Carpenter estate. The will of Joseph Evans admitted to probate with widow Mary Evans to elect under terms. Sabra Morris estate appoint Etla Morris as administratrix. Emma J. Ross estate admin joint Warren L. Roas and Lawrence B. Foss to return proceedings within 20 days. Baling of personal property in Sabra Morris estate and administration of Lewis Newsum estate in Waterloo Township granted to B. J. Hoodlet, with appraisement waived for under $500. Inventory for Bolt Larch estate recorded, including real and personal property.
Three lines in the Messenger employment column advertise for a girl to handle boonkeeping and general office work at Luckeff's Store. Many readers saw the ad and one satisfactory applicant was found shortly after. Readers with no job to offer are urged to call Athens 0242 or Nelsonsilia 415-W and ask for an ad taker.
Beasley Milling and Grocery sues Hocking Valley Railroad in Athens County Common Pleas seeking 3000 in damages for a truck destroyed when struck by a locomotive on March 21 1925 at Wellston Broad Way crossing. The case cites 2060 loss and asserts the incident occurred with the track crossing at 639 PM.
Deputy sheriffs Wayne Wingett and Wilson Ator found one half gallon of whisky and three buried barrels near Arch Brooks home at Tick Ridge. The barrels contained a frozen mash Brooks claimed was chicken feed. Brooks faced arraignment on charges Saturday night but remained at home to care for his ailing wife.
Election of a delegate to the national convention in April in Chicago will be held at a meeting of the local chapter of the Jenak Walton League Tuesday evening at 7 o'clock in the City Building. Officers announced Belturdey.
Alban Riley longtime Athens County native and Ohio University alum died after a months long illness. He worked as a railroad engineer with the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad and captained the 1910 Ohio football team. He leaves widow Grace Reeder, two children Deight Jr and Elizabeth, and siblings Dira Edward Cave Ethel Riley Fred Riley Cyd not and Perry Riley. Funeral services and burial are planned in Athens with a West Union Street Cemetery interment.
The question of the servant is widely discussed as a problem solved daily. Mr. Harvey Cone sought a woman for housework, posted in the Messenger Help Wanted columns, and found strong applicants. A satisfactory servant solution is offered by dialing Athena 0242 or Nelavaville 412-W.
The Athens Home Telephone Company stock valued at 13 000 is transferred to the Bell subsidiary Union Company of Illinois and to the Chicago Bell Company. The move dissolves the Athens firm, with stock passing to Terry Her husband Henry Fo Mil and the late founder Dr C L Jones noted as former secretary and educator of the company. The transfer was authorized by the Cubic States Commission and reflects the broader restructuring of the Bell system.
Mrs Apphia Cable Miller aged 98 died early Saturday at her home in Alran. The death was reported to her niece Mrs Hel a Lachiney of 38 Franklin Avenue.
Postponement of the Boy Scout Father and Son Banquet announced in The Messenger Magazine Section. The anniversary program runs from Monday night February 1 to Tuesday night February 12 with a special showing of two motion pictures for boys aged 14 and under. The event features pictures from New York headquarters and a History of the scout organization in Athens plus full anniversary week details.
Services will be held from seven to eight o clock at several places near homes. Members of the church and congregation are urged to attend. The Rev A Y Wieot and Prof GB Smith will lead sessions with films and place the services in the hands of local committees.
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