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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1929

Page

3

Ethyl Gas Demonstrations At Ohio University

Chemistry students will view a 2 o'clock demonstration of ethyl gasoline by the Ohio Standard Oil Company in the university chemistry department. A public session follows at 7:30 in the Hotel Berry main dining room, led by O B Lewis of Ethyl Corporation with accompanying experts from Cleveland and Columbus.

Ohio Standard Oil Company Ohio University Hotel Berry O. B. Lewis Ethyl Corporation Athens O. C. Malley Cleveland C. E. LeSourd Ralph Erwin Columbus

Mrs Shafer Hosts Bridge Dinner For Mrs Adams

Mrs Cecil Shafer entertained Tuesday evening at 32 Franklin Street with a four table bridge game. A dinner at six followed. Mrs Frank Poston won first prize for high score and Mrs Stanley Dew took second. guest prize went to Mrs Adams of Plattsburg New York.

Cecil Shafer E. Franklin Street H. S. Adams Plattsburg N. Y Frank Poston Stanley Dew Adams

Pythian Sisters to Host January Birthday Party

The Pythian Sisters plan a January birthday celebration Thursday at 7 PM in their rooms. Members will be called and a good turnout is hoped for. A pot-luck dinner will be served.

Dover Township Board Considers Four Acre Athletic Ground

The Dover Township Board of Education discussed buying four acres east of Chauncey-Dover High School for an athletic field and playground. A committee led by Carl Gardner and N. B. Harvey was appointed to negotiate the price, with bond authority possible. To handle doubled Millfield enrollment, an additional teacher will be hired and a transfer arranged.

Chauncey-Dover High School Dover Township State Department of Education Athens County Schools H. R. Mc-Vay Hamley Run Beaumont Sunday Creek McVay

Pittsburgh Tech Triumphs Over Nelsonville in Overtime

Pittsburgh Tech defeated Nelsonville Greyhounds 87 to 86 after a 3 minute overtime. LaCasio led Tech with 14 points on six field goals and two fouls, while Hartley topped Nelsonville with 10 points in a loose, high tempo district game.

Nelsonville Pittsburgh Tech Nelsonville Greyhounds Greyhounds Hartly Hartley Jewett LaCasio Pittsburgh Golwash Nelsonville Junior High Haydenville Owens Newman Brocklen

West School drives to collect old newspapers this week

Nelsonville citizens are asked to contribute old papers by telephoning the West School Building before Thursday. The papers will be collected and sent for promptly, authorities announced.

Nelsonville

Indian Fight Over Indian Funds Draws Senator Pine In

Senator W B Pine new US senator from Oklahoma enters the Indian affairs dispute with a bang. Commissioner Burke names Pine in the Jackson Barnett scandal and accuses him of conspiring to destroy Burke and the Indian Bureau as the fight over who controls the Indians purse strings intensifies.

W. B. Pine United States Oklahoma Burke Jackson Barnett Pine Indian Bureau

Fined by Mayor for Drunk Charges

John Masten was fined $15 and costs after arraignment before Mayor Alex Moore on intoxication charges Tuesday evening. Harry Millican received a $25 fine and costs after arraignment Tuesday night for the same offense. Both men must pay their fines by tonight, according to Chief Finsterwald.

John Masten Costa Alex Moore Masten Finsterwald Charles Maple Harry Millican Moore Milliron Maple

Bridge Club Hosts Evening At Fay ette Street Home

Miss Oril Smith entertained her bridge club Tuesday evening at Miss Freda Smith's home on Fayette Street. Guests included Miss Katherine Newman and Miss Clara Key. Three tables played. Mrs. Lorenza Butts won high score, Mrs. Frank Mellinger was second, and Miss Newman received the guest prize. A luncheon was served.

Oril Smith Freda Smith Fayette Street Katherine Newman Clara Key Lorenza Butts Frank Mellinger Miss Newman

Mrs Earl McCune Honored At Columbus Street Bridge Party

Mrs Earl McCune prepares to move to Cleveland and was guest of honor at a Tuesday bridge party hosted by Mrs W H Hyde on E Columbus Street. Mrs Frank Jackson assisted. Prize winners included Mrs McCune for guest prize, Mrs Leland Krieg for high score, and Mrs Herman Ruble for second high. Three tables played and an elaborate luncheon was served.

Earl McCune Cleveland W. H. Hyde E. Columbus Street Frank Jackson McCune Leland Kreig Herman Ruble

Two Men Held on Profanity Charge in Grand Jury

Nelsonville January 23 Ernest Rutter and Guy Bryan Buchtel pleaded not guilty to using profane language in the presence of women. They waived preliminary hearing and were held to the grand jury under $500 bond each.

Nelsonville Ernest Rutter Guy Bryan Buchtel L. J. Eberle

Local residents visiting relatives and traveling

Mrs. Maragret Freriks spends the week with Mr and Mrs Henry Freriks in Crooksville. Miss Mildred Claffey of Lancaster visits Mr and Mrs Cletus Mellinger. Mrs C A Stover visits relatives in Columbus. Miss Elizabeth Stedem visits sister Mrs Robert Witman in Columbus. Mrs Clarence Heft visits Columbus today. Lon Lowery and family stay several days at Magnetic Springs. Charles E Poston visits Columbus on business. Mr and Mrs Robert Witman of Columbus recently visit J A Stedem's family. Miss Oril Smith travels to Athens on business. Beasley garage drivers Frank Poston Jr Roy Erb Earl Campbell Bil Wright in Columbus to fetch Fords.

Maragret Freriks Henry Freriks Crooksville Mildred Claffey Lancaster Cletus Mellinger C. A. Stover Columbus Elizabeth Stedem Robert Witman Clarence Heft Lon Lowery Magnetic Springs Charles E. Poston J. A. Stedem Oril Smith Athens Frank Poston, Jr Roy Erb Earl Campbell Bil Wright Beasley Garage

Bridge Party Honors Ladies of Columbus Street

Monday evening at Mrs. R. H. Jackson’s home four tables played bridge. Prizes were awarded to Mrs. Gay Aumiller and Mrs. Page Morris. Mrs. Jackson hosted luncheon for the guests after the games.

R. H. Jackson Columbus Street Gay Aumiller Page Morris

Robert Haab Elected Swiss President for 1929

Robert Haab is named the Swiss president for 1929 after winning the recent election. The selection marks the start of his term and sets political leadership for the coming year.

Robert Haab

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