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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 05, 1929

Page

3

New Radio and Electrical Supply Shop Opens in Ovens New Store

In Ovens New store NEGLUX VILLE Walter Ky haa opened a radio end with xupply shop on Hocking In the room formerly occu by Hartos Hardware store. The shop represents two electrical supply firms and continues on page Thirteen. Berean Bible Class Plans Banquet In Nelsonville July 6 The Christian Church group will outline a banquet and program for July 1 with a spectacle mentioned. The Rev K H Me Corklé will present the lesson. Detroit Report Guards Seize Liquor Laden Boats In River Police detained 18 men after a chase and near collision in the Detroit River as investigators review the incidents.

Nelsonville Christian Church Plana Albacen Omnes Thia Ct Fis K. H. Me Corklé Tesson Detroit Meh Adil Detroit River

Young Wife Dies in Willard Area

Mrs vanelle Johnson Wilkinson aged 17 wife of Kenneth Wilkinson died Wednesday at the family home in Willard. The body was taken to her mother Mrs Arles Lax near Carbon Hill. Funeral services will be Sunday afternoon at Carbon Hill Church. She is survived by her husband and newborn twins, a two day old son, and her parents along with three brothers and four sisters.

Welsonville Vanelle Johnson Wilkinson Wits Kenneth Wilkinson Willard Arles Lax Carbon Hill Carbon Hiles

Birthday Bridge Party Honors Miss Grit Smith

Miss Freda Smith hosted a Wednesday evening three-table bridge party for her sister Miss Grit Smith. Knoxville guest Mrs. Stanley Briggs attended. Prizes went to Miss Vivien Ascoe first and Miss Mary Pritchard second. Refreshments followed the play. Other locals and visitors were noted among the attendees and during the same week, various residents were hosting or visiting family in Haydenville, Marion, and Columbus.

Freda Smith Grit Smith Stanley Briggs Knoxville Tenn Vivien "Ascoe Mary Is Pritchard H. Brown Margaret Cl Virgil and Cecil Brown Marion Luther Wyskiver Haydenville Raymond Liit Columbus Gertrude Hill Ruth Grace Orr Ralph Orr Wroctorvile Elmer Bay R. H. Brown Louise Pearce Margaret Clark W. Pearer John Brown Will Melvin Harbarger Logant Robert, Stevenson Middleport Vessie Wraith Handley Louise Stewena Washburn Akron C. E. Washburn Parley Waundling Fred Ingmire Maxine Union Furnace Frank Walker Sarah Shamansky Page Morris

Gas Well Strike Near Johnson Hill Draws Attention

A 1,700,000 gas well was hit at 926 feet in the Berea sand on the C. E. Campbell lease near Johnson Hill by Bryan & Berlin Drilling Co. The Nelsonville area location lies about a mile from the town center. Representatives note potential Clinton sand tests and possible rig movement if a large production offer is accepted. Local residents and visitors across several towns are listed in the society notes.

Nelsonvile Berea Bryan & Berlin’ Drilling Company C. E. Campbel Johnson Hill Nelsonville Corporation Clinton Nelsonville Coal & Land Company

Wed in Logan Nelsonville July 5 wedding notice

Mise Ruth Hill, daughter of Mrs Gertrude Hill, wed Ten West in a Methodist ceremony performed by Reverent Miells. West is employed at LOK. Daisy Riley announces birth of a daughter to Mr and Mrs Arnold Hue of El Paso Texas, formerly Miss Nettie Matheny of Nelsonville.

Nelsonville Ruth Hill Gertrude Hil Ten West Mrlo Frank West Miells Heain Withe McGregor Walter Schenz West Lok Daisy Riley Wly Arnold Hue el Faso Texas Nettie Matheny Nelsonvili

Funeral for Mr and Mrs Alva Held After Furnace Tragedy

In a somber service, neighbors gathered to remember Mr Alva and Mrs Alva after a furnace accident. Local authorities investigated the blaze as a community grieved the couple.

Mr. and Mr. Alva

Bridge Club Meets at Summer Beach Event

Mr and Mrs Ben Stalter hosted the Friday Redes club gathering at their summer beach home. About 32 Athens Country Club members attended the annual party with games and prizes, including golf and medal play.

Bridge Club and Airs Ben Stalter Friday Redes Club Athens Country Club FLBL Woolley J. J. Lister Hee

Reverend Evans to Preach at Presbyterian Church

Rev Idoyd Evans is scheduled to preach on Sundays at the First Presbyterian Church in town. The sermons focus on walking in faith with a theme The Walk and run through the summer until July 28, followed by summer activities resuming in August at the church.

Idoyd Evans Presbyterian Evans Willereach Pirst Presbyterian Church Houbus Plis

RARATEDR COMPOUND Advertises Digestive Remedy

An advertised remedy named RARATEDR COMPOUND promises relief from indigestion gas and sour stomach. The pitch asks readers to try it without a guarantee at the price of $1.00 per bottle and cites a Pythian Building address.

Aon Pharisey Pythian

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