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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 22, 1929

Page

3

Tramps to Meet Shell Oil Five On Local Floor Tuesday

Hav ing defeated the Nelsonville Greyhounds 58 to 55, Al Dilcher s Tramps prep for a Tuesday clash with Shell Oil five of New Lexington on the local floor. Marshall Longley Shirley Muir Howe West and Smith form the Tramps. Ray Smith and Freddie Lowe of Zanesville are among visiting players. A preliminary game begins at 7 45 with the main event set for 9 o clock.

al Dilcher Shell Oil Five New Lexington Nelsonville Nelsonville Greyhounds Shell Oil Tramps Marshall Longley Shirley Muir Howe West Smith Ohio University Zanesville Zanesville High School Ray Smith Freddie Lowe Ohio

Nelsonville Greyhounds vs Ironton High in SE Ohio league final

Nelsonville hosts Ironton in the last game of the high school season to decide the Southeastern Ohio League title. Nelsonville leads with no league losses, Ironton has one defeat. a win by Nelsonville earns the trophy. A large crowd is expected. girls teams from Nelsonville and Buchtel meet earlier.

Nelsonville Nelsonville Greyhounds Ironton High School Ohio River Greyhounds Ironton Scarlet and Gray Boys Nelsonville Girls Buchtel Girls

Pythian Sisters Hold Inspection at Valley Temple Lodge

A 6 o'clock Thursday dinner accompanied the inspection by Mrs. Eva Van Dyke district deputy grand chief of Valley Temple Lodge 137. She praised the work, 98 grade on the order, with visiting Pythian stars from Columbus Athens Chauncey and Murray City. Candidates were Joe Wien Katherine Wareheim Seenes Mildred Wend and Mrs George Brady. A gift was presented to the inspecting officer.

Pythian Sisters Valley Temple Lodge Eva van Dyke Valley Temple Pythian Columbus Athens Chauncey Murray City Joe Wien Katherine Wareheim Seenes Mildred Wend George Brady

Glee Club to Sing for Berean Bible Class at Christian Church

Nelsonville reports the High School Glee Club will perform Sunday morning at 9 30 o clock for the Berean Bible Class in the Christian Church. Rev. K H McCorkle will present the lesson, and all men are invited to attend.

Nelsonville Berean The Christian Church K. H. McCorkle

Rearraignment and Pleas in Nelsonville Court

Wil m and Faires Koon of Deanville were rearraigned before Mayor L. J. Eberle on an affidavit alleging neglect of their elderly mother. The others pleaded not guilty, were released, and ordered to report to the Mayor on March 7. Carl Lanning of Floodwood pleaded guilty to intoxication and was fined $10 plus costs.

Nelsonville Wilm and Faires Koon Deanville L. J. Eberle Carl Lanning Floodwood

Commission to Hear Case Against Chief Pearson

Charges filed against Jack Pearson suspended Nelsonville police chief by Mayor L J Eberle will be heard by the City Civil Service Commission likely Friday March 1. Athens attorney R W Finsterwald, Pearson’s representative, was granted extra time to file an answer. a general denial is expected and the commission will set a formal hearing date.

Nelsonville Jack Pearson L. J. Eberle City Civil Service Commission R. W. Finsterwald Athens Pearson

Sharpe Addresses Men’s Brotherhood on Immigrant Issue

Rev John Sharpe known as the Children's Bishop spoke to 69 members at the Athens Presbyterian Church, arguing Americans must foster Christianity and education amid immigrant challenges. He described mining towns, shared jokes, and urged Christians to engage in politics for better social outcomes.

America Men's Brotherhood Athens Presbyterian Church John Sharpe Ohio Europe Christ Christianity United States Sharpe A. B. Sias Brotherhood

Bay Rum Jag Triggers Arrest in Local Snow Alley Scene

Nelsonville reports Stanford Richards of West Virginia told Acting Police Chief George Bateman that a bay rum jag made him act funny. Richards, found collapsed in an alley by the gas office, was taken to the city building and later admitted his error. He faces arraignment on intoxication charges.

Nelsonville Stanford Richards West Virginia George Bateman Bateman West Washington Street Richards

Millican Infant Dies at Six Months in Kimberly

Darrell Eugene Millican, six months old son of Mr and Mrs Russell Millican, died Thursday night at the family home in Kimberly. He leaving behind the parents a sibling and both grandparents. Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon with burial at New Marshfield.

Nelsonviile Darrell Eugene Russell Millican Kimberly New Marshfield

Mrs Parry Hosts Diner With Notables In Town

Mrs Hannah Parry and her daughter Lulu hosted a dinner Thursday with guests Mrs Robert Huenfeld Mrs Loren North Mrs Tillie Hall Miss Sigrid Love and Miss Beth Verity at their home.

Hannah Parry Lulu Robert Huenfeld Loren North Tillie Hall Sigrid Love Beth Verity

Old Time Fiddlers Reunion Slated In Nelsonville

The event takes place at the I O O F Hall on Saturday night February 23 with public invited and no admission charge.

Nelsonville I. O. O. F. Hall

Young Coaster Injured When Hit by Truck

Marold Jewett 16 of 158 West Washington Street suffered head arm and thigh injuries after a sled was run over by a McKinstry Produce Company truck driven by Russell Lowry. Police say the accident occurred as the truck turned onto West Washington Street from Cemetery Street at a slow rate. witnesses call it unavoidable.

West Washington Street Marold Jewett McKinstry Produce Company Russell Lowry Foster Place Cemetery Street Jewett Minnie Jewett

Social notes from Columbus and surrounding towns

A summary of visits and gatherings featuring A G Mechem returning from Hamilton. Mrs Joshua Spencer in Athens for an afternoon party hosted by Mrs C M Copeland. Numerous Columbus residents including Miss Mary K Morton Pittsburg Pa Miss Grace Reichborn Newark and Miss Betty Mechem Ohio State University guests of the Mechem family at 892 Fort Street. Also mentions John G Snowden and other local visitors and hosts throughout Columbus and nearby areas.

A. G. Mechem Hamilton Joshua Spencer Athens C. M. Copeland Ross Cox Columbus Mary K. Morton Pittsburg Grace Reichborn Newark Betty Mechem Ohio State University Walter Mechem Fort Street John G. Snowden C. C. Ervin Carl Prentiss Maxine Grace Glen Oliver Glen Jr Suzanne Columbus, Are Guests of Mrs. Oliver's Parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. R. Stalter Muriel Gilbert Donald Johnson E. C. Hellyer Mildred Bob Ohlinger Thelma Mills Cincinnati J. D. Adamson Lawrence Lines Mary Ellen Chapman George Brady Elizabeth Murphy Thelma Hass Bliss Business College W. J. Hass Mildred Butts Irma Wilson Aaron Read Indianapolis Ind W. W. Kelly Anne Popoczy Billy Rhodes Bob Huenefeld Verna Hand Adeline Ray

Buckley Denies Auditor Charge in Ohio Funds Audit

Former State Treasurer Bert B. Buckley denied unlawfully depositing state funds in banks that failed to bid. He argued the deposits earned double the interest Columbus banks offered and disputed the state auditor Tracy’s report covering treasury accounts at Buckley’s resignation.

Columbus U.R Bert B. Buckley Tracy Treasury Buckley

Journalists Gather for Sigma Delta Chi Convention

Two hundred high school journalists from five states registered in Cleveland for the annual Sigma Delta Chi convention.

Cleveland Sigma Delta Chi National Honorary Fraternity

Ohio Forecast Sees Fair Skies Despite Earlier Snowfall

Ohio weather outlook calls for fair skies tonight and tomorrow with little temperature change. The Weather Bureau notes yesterday’s forecast of heavy snow did not occur as temperatures fell sharply, welcomed by State Highway Department workers keeping roads open.

Ohio United States Weather Bureau State Highway Department

County Court Tourney Opens In City Today

In the Ohio University gymnasium the first round of the Class B County Basketball tournament unfolds with Stewart Albany Glouster New Marshfield advancing. Stewart beats Albany 34 16 Dalton Gorham lead scorers. Glouster defeats Buchtel 34 21. New Marshfield edges Lodi 19 11. Afternoon games feature The Plains vs Canaanville Hollister vs Chauncey Amesville vs Coolville Stewart vs Glouster New Marshfield vs winner of The Plains Canaanville.

Stewart Glouster New Marshfield Ohio University Gymnasium Stewart-Albany Albany Cagers Albany Dalton Gorham Cunningham Buchtel W. Johnson Kutta Williams Cornwell Phillips Andrews Lodi Lodi Cagers Lodt Tom Bob Morrison Plains Canaanville Hollister Chauncey Amesville Coolville

Classified Ads Highlight Cars Chicks and Ranges For Sale

See by the classified ads today a 1928 Chevrolet coach fully equipped for 475 dollars. a Ford roadster for sale. a gas range in perfect condition for 9 dollars. Baby Chicks White Wyandottes 16 cents each. coal delivered at 2.75 per ton. First come, first served. Be There.

Chicago Police Seek One Man After Mass Killing

Chicago police focus on one suspect behind a machine gun massacre that killed seven gangsters. The probe ties to the Lake Druggan beer racket era with a man who “took the rap” and later sought $30,000, signaling possible mob dissension and payoff schemes.

Chicago A.R United Press George “Bugs” Moran West Ride Frankie Lake Terry Druggan Lake-Druggan Moronites Leavenworth

Jenkins Denies Change in Federal Route 50 Routing

A letter from Representative T. A. Jenkins of the Tenth District states Federal Route No. 50 is permanently established and he is not opposing or seeking a change to the current routing of Highway No. 60. He cites efforts to improve State Route No. 7 from Parkersburg to Cincinnati and to secure funds for road improvements, while urging coordination with local chambers and highway officials.

T. A. Jenkins Tenth W. E. Peters Athens Jenkins Cincinnati Ohio Parkersburg National Capitol Building Salt Lake City McArthur Chillicothe Washington of Virginia Cinma Lake Erie Coj Renean Chamber of Commerce Automobile Association

Hardware men elect Herrnstein Ohio ware head

In Cincinnati at the annual convention of the Ohio Ware Association the Chillicothe man Herrnstein is elected president as the group closes its meeting.

Cincinnati Herrnstein Chillicothe Ohioware Association

Also Mentioned on This Page

C. A. Bartlett Pythian Inspection Berean Bible Class Commission Theriendly Society of the Church Fiddlers Young Coaster West Athens Joyce’s Department Store Nelsonville, Ohio M. E. Joyce Hoodletts Department Store the Square Vic Sherow Messenger the Doctor Dad Meshes ELEOD Stevens Laurenceburg Blanchards Dept. Store Irvin Cobb
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