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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 15, 1929

Page

3

Mrs C A Bartlett Manages Messenger Classifieds

Mrs C A Bartlett takes classified advertisements for the Messenger and can be reached at the Yours line 412 W.

C. A. Bartlett

One Charge Filed Against Edward Hicks in West Washington Street Killing

Edward Hicks faces a first degree murder charge linked to the shooting on West Washington Street during a February 7 incident that killed Alexander Hayes and wounded McKinley Hayes who died days later. Hicks is the sole charged party.

Edward Hicks West Washington Street Alexander Hayes McKinley Hayes Hicks

Seventh Heaven to Be Presented at Alumni Memorial Auditorium

Playshop of Ohio University stages the three act drama Seventh Heaven by Austin Strong tonight at 8:20 PM in Alumni Memorial Auditorium directed by Prof Harold Evans. An overture featuring the Seventh Heaven theme by Dave Todd and Memorial Auditorium Orchestra precedes the show.

Austin Strong Alumni Memorial Auditorium Playshop Ohio University Harold Evans Seventh Heaven Dave Todd Memorial, Auditorium Orchestra

Couple Marry in Laredo As Public Health Nurse Ties Knot

Miss Ethel Walker daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank M Walker of Nelsonville wed Frank Wallace on February 14 in Laredo Texas The bride is a former public health nurse in Nelsonville The couple will live at 1020 Victoria Street Laredo The bulletin also notes an American Legion dance planned for the Legion building on the following Saturday.

Nelsonville Frank M. Walker Ethel Frank Wallace Laredo Texas Victoria Street American Legion Legion

Easter Cantata Promises Dawn of Easter Choir Event

Mrs. Fred Schubert Vernon Davis visited Columbus with relatives. Frederic Graham Cleveland visits his mother Ada Graham and Will Tobertson family. Mrs Ia Metts in Columbus visiting aunt Mrs W W Patten. Mrs Ray O Dell and N J Collins New Marshfield and Z A Courtney also in Columbus. The Plains visit Henry Verity family. W H Parks was in Columbus on business. Mrs J L Wilson visits relatives in Columbus. Ray O'Dell Columbus visited his wife here Thursday. The Methodist Church choir practices weekly for Easter music and will perform The Dawn of Easter directed by Charles Be Poston.

Fred Schubert Vernon Davis Columbus Frederic Graham Cleveland Ada Graham Will Tobertson Todesi W. W. Patten Ray O’ Dell N. J. Collins New Marshfield Z. A. Courtney the Plains Henry Verity W. H. Parks J. L. Wilson Ray O'Dell Methodist Church Choir Charles BE. Poston

Reward Offered for Copper Wire Thieves in Nelsonville

Nelsonville Brick Company offers a 200 dollar reward for information leading to arrest and conviction of copper wire thieves after about 3800 feet stolen in four months. The loss nears 500 dollars with 840 feet taken Wednesday night and 1500 feet on two earlier occasions. Wire supported power and trolley lines. arrests occur but thefts persist.

Nelsonville Nelsonville Brick Co Hocking Valley Brick Co

Bible Drill Aims For Public Exhibition At Friday Evening

Bible Drill Junior Chorus led by Mrs E Cc Tuckerman will present a Friday at 7 o'clock public exhibition at the Christian Church. The group meets afternoons to learn songs and drills with 135 present Wednesday. A special Saturday treat is planned in the church social room. Buttons will identify chorus members for admission. Berean Bible Class in Nelsonville plans to break attendance record next Sunday at 9 30 am with goal of 100 men and a duet by Mr and Mrs E C Tucker man.

Nelsonville E. Cc. Tuckerman Christian Church The E. C. Tuckerman

Mrs Malvern Wilson Hosts Bridge Dinner at East Frank Street

Mrs Malvern Wilson entertained with a bridge dinner Thursday evening at her East Frank Street home. Three tables of bridge followed a six o'clock dinner of Valentine appointments. Mrs Lee Pritchard held high score, Miss Euda Scheeler second high and Miss Velma Backus low.

Malvern Wilson East Frankin Street Lee Pritchard Euda Scheeler Velma Backus

William Stevenson Leaves Nelsonville for Michigan Labor Convention

William Stevenson of Bay City Michigan on official UMW duty has gone from Nelsonville to Lansing Michigan to attend the Michigan State Federation of Labor convention. He is brother of Mrs. Elizabeth Cummins and formerly lived in Nelsonville.

Liam Stevenson Bay City Mich United Mine Workers’ Organization Lansing Michigan State Federation of Labor Mr. Stevenson Elizabeth Cummins Nelsonville

Rainbow Class Party at Christian Church Hosts

Mrs. Carl Starkey and others hosted the Rainbow Class at 121 Mill Street Thursday evening with 40 members present. Guests from Huntington and Columbus attended. Valentines decorated the home and a two course luncheon was served. Prizes went to Pauline Donley first and Lillian Young consolation. Mrs. Tucker man gave a humorous reading.

Carl Starkey William McCulloch Kenneth McCorkle Orland Millholland Lydia Johnson The Christian Church Mill Street E. C. Tuckerman Huntington W. Va Schubert Columbus William Grey Charles Kentner Blanche Linton Elizabeth Stedam Pauline Donley C. A. Jack Lillian Young Tuckerman

Mizpah Sunday School Girls Enjoy Valentine Evening

The Mizpah Class of the Methodist Sunday School met February 12 at Miss Elizabeth Linton’s Jefferson Street home. Fifteen members and guests attended a brief business session followed by a literary and social hour. Miss Louise Pearce won the literary contest. A two course luncheon was served. The next gathering will be at Mrs. D. L. Wallace’s Columbus Street home.

Methodist Sunday School Elizabeth Linton Jefferson Street Louise Pearce D. L. Wallace Columbus Street

Faithful Martha Sunday School Class Plans Meeting

The Faithful Martha Sunday School Class of the M. E. Church will meet at Mrs. L. R. Powell's Fort Street home next Monday evening February 18. Assisting hostesses will be Mrs. W. H. Parks, Mrs. Charles Scott, and Mrs. C. A. Storer. Roll call will be answered with quotations from George Washington.

Martha M. E. Church L. R. Powell Fort Street W. HU. Parks Charles Scott C. A. Storer George Washington

Birth of Byron Danford Sprague in Indianapolis Pennsylvania

Mrs. George H. Sprague announces the arrival of a son born this morning in a hospital at Indianapolis Pa. The child is named Byron Danford and is the grandson of Mr and Mrs F M Walker of this city and Mr and Mrs Ernest Sprague of McArthur.

Nelsonville George H. Sprague Nelva Walker Indianapolis Byron Danford F. M. Walker Ernest Sprague McArithur

Doanville Church Lunch Plans Amid Repair Schedule

Doanville church repairs force Sunday School to meet at Miss Irene Mc Dowell's home in Nelsville at 9 30 Sunday morning. A soup dinner to benefit the Doanville church will be served at the schoolhouse Saturday evening February 16 starting at 6 o'clock.

Nelsinville Doanville Irene McDowell

Valentine Class Social Held By Aldebaran Members

Miss Evelyn Skinner entertained the Aldebaran Class of the Metho dist Sunday School at her home Monday evening. Miss Jennie Tennehill led the scripture lesson and games followed a business session. Present were Miss Moorehead Lois Bateman Agnes Hillen Dorothy Dailey Edna Green Ruth Keating Audrey Bean Ruth Keating Freda Cordell Evelyn Skinner. Guests included Marie Dewhurst Margaret Wolfe Margaret Connor Helen Linton Florence Hasseriing Margaret Rittimeyer Edith Cordell.

Evelyn Skinner Methodist Sunday School Jennie Tennehill Miss Moorehead Lois Bateman Agnes Hillen Dorothy Dailey Edna Green Ruth Keating Audrey Bean Freda Cordell Marie Dewhurst

Valentine Party at Jefferson Street Home

Miss Clara Margaret Galvin hosted a Valentine party Thursday afternoon from 3 30 to 5 30 at her Jefferson Street home. Twenty guests attended and contest prizes went to Mary Frances North and Wilma Scott. Hearts decorated the house and luncheon was served in Valentine appointments.

Clara Margaret Galvin Jefferson Street Mary Frances North Wilma Scott

Red Cross Selects Directors for Year

Seven Athens Red Cross board members were elected for the year at the Chamber of Commerce meeting. Thelma Grubb, local secretary, reported 985 new local members and $3,806 subscribed in January, exceeding the $3,500 quota. Fred Spaulding, national Red Cross field officer from Columbus, attended.

Athens Red Cross Board Chamber of Commerce F. D. Forsyth T. M. Wolfe R. J. Jones A. D. McPherson R. P. Imes W. L. Gard R. W. Finsterwald Thelma Grubb Red Cross Fred Spaulding Red Cross Feld Columbus

Missionary Night at Presbyterian Church Address by Dr Hudnut

Dr W H Hudnut of Youngstown Presbyterian Church will speak at Missionary Night services at 7 pm. The event is hosted by missionary societies from the First Methodist Episcopal and Presbyterian Churches with Mrs Mary Ness and Mrs E B Smith directing. The Hudnuts spent a year abroad, largely in Africa, on a leave of absence granted by their congregation. The weeklong series concludes Sunday night with a union service at the First Methodist Church on the topic Christ and the New Man.

W. H. Hudnut Youngstown

Ayer's Pectoral Promises Quick Cold Relief

Doctors tout a method that relieves colds rapidly, with Mrs Helen Parker cited after using Ayer's Pectoral. The remedy is said to ease nasal and chest congestion, reduce feverish and achy feelings, and hasten recovery, with results seen by the next day.

Athens Helen Parker Ayer Tomorow

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