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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1929
Page
7
Relatives traveled from Columbus Athens and Stoutsville to Trimble for the funeral of 92 year old Marta Eddy. Rev. H Morin led the service at the Church of Christ and burial followed at Bands Cemetery.
The fortieth birthday anniversary of Charles Rider was celebrated Friday at his home in Chauncey with a large cake and dinner. Attendees included members of the McDonald, Rider, Ryler, Lowcery, McWaldhams, Sherwood, Potts, Qiler, and Easler families from nearby towns.
Chauncey residents report neat streets after a week of weed cutting along highways and public plots. Property owners are urged to trim weeds on their lots to further enhance the town’s appearance during summer visits and holidays.
A chaotic report describes a sedan crash involving driver fatigue near Chauncey and Go West over the Chyaeng Ey duty. Names include Mrs Zote, Mr and Mrs Coulson, and painter crews at Chauncey as authorities investigate the incident and ongoing work disruptions.
The text reports that four mines operated on Friday and Saturday with some names or places noted. It mentions Chauncty and Gaerns Run Chial Noodo and Lotton Sotat Mitueld as entries and indicates no labor on Saturday for some sites.
The Jacksonville Ladies' Aid Society gathered Tuesday night at the Methodist Church. After opening with America, members heard scripture from the Corinthians and enjoyed a program including recitations, violin duets, vocal solos, and readings presented by Bernice White, Helen Guinther, Judy Tinker, Elizabeth Ellen Rambo, Helen Oskey, Dorothy Davis, and Ernestine Shirkey, followed by refreshments.
Two board members were out of town causing the Board of Education to skip Friday night sessions. Dick Jones was in Cleveland and Carl McLain visited relatives. a meeting is expected later in the week.
A sedan driven by Harry Hulbert of New Marshfield overturned twice near Carbondale at 5 PM Friday injuring three. Hulbert suffered contusions, Mrs Hulbert cut on face and leg, and seven year old Dwight Hulbert had leg cuts. Five family members were in the car. three other children were unhurt. The car was righted by bystanders and Hulbert drove home.
At a Friday meeting, Glouster council directed Street Committee to buy a dozen locust nests to install street signs city wide. They notified Athens county commissioners of unsafe conditions on Oak Street Bridge the Mine No 246 approach bridge and Madison Street Bridge. The mayor reported June receipts of 169.18 with May and June deficiencies in Public Affairs, and the board noted costs for a new water plant and deep well pumps. Budget talks adjourned to approve the 1930 budget.
Glouster July 6 Miss Janor Davis entertained friends at her Jackson ville home for her fifteenth birthday. Muse and games were played and refreshments served.
Long Run ONG Run July 6 reports Mr Hugh Sheridan and Miss Cora Phillips visiting Mr and Mrs Ira Sams. Miss Vera Tippie of Bates stayed with Miss Mabel Lones. Delmer Sams visited grandparents Mr and Mrs Thomas Phillips. Guy Kelley and daughters Regina Elaie Mae visited Charles Kelley. Mr and Mrs 0 R Fallon were guests at the Sams home.
Sirsa Poston of Akron visited his parents Mr and Mrs Jessie Poston over the weekend. G H Stephenson of Townsend West Virginia and Mr and Mrs Ja Hubler hosted relatives. Families from Athens Columbus and Dutch Creek joined in gatherings. Lorens Mathews recovering from appendectomy at Sheltering Arms Hospital. Funeral at Athens for Alva Giflett.
4 H club members met for a July Fourth social with a cream and cake sale raising 70 dollars. Cleon Dust announced planning for a regional event at the county fairgrounds this year. The next meeting is scheduled for July 11 at the Reynolds home.
Three men from Catbridee were arrested in Me pPonnelisle on charges connected to a copper wire theft from the Camaanville mine. About 1,000 pounds of wire were discovered missing after the haul was initially reported as 40 pounds. The suspects were bound over to the grand jury on 2008 bond and held at the county jail.
A Friday night blaze at Herrold's Mill city dump and surrounding shanties damaged Thorns base and other rag and bailed paper storage. Flames forced crews to search the river for relief as chemicals and water-borne agents were used. Fire Chief Laurbin cites spontaneous combustion as the blaze’s suspected cause.
Found not guilty in common pleas court on a charge of possessing intoxicating liquor. Fred Heavener of Sugar Creek was discharged Friday afternoon after judge H M Whitcraft presided. The alleged liquor was found in a vacant house formerly occupied by Hebeca DeLong, but evidence did not prove ownership beyond a reasonable doubt. His wife Maronie Heavener faced trial on selling intoxicants, but her case continued.
A case of scarlet fever was quarantined last week in Amesville, the first in the county this season, per Dr J M Higgins of the Athens County Weather Department. Leona Zarley, one year old, is believed to have had scarlet fever since July 3. A warning from the local cream office urged watching for symptoms such as strawberry tongue and a fine rash to prevent further spread.
The June issue of the Ohio University Alumnus is distributed to subscribers, containing a report on commencement, a detailed 1929 commencement story, and departments on personals deaths and marriages. Three pages cover athletics work.
A Baptist missionary unit met Thursday afternoon with about 2 dollars in attendance. Mrs Faye Wilber chaired the meeting and readings were given by Mrs Mary Pearman. Afterward the group spent time visiting and about 33 dollars was raised from the church supper. Several local residents and guests were mentioned, with tours and visits noted.
The Dibinson Brothers Dwikht and Domai and oy relocate their repair shop to 72 North Court Street after three years of remodeling. The new modern building offers battery service tire repair washing and greasing with space on the north side of a lot 160 feet wide on Court Street.
Developments of various branch corporations in the bureau will be discussed at the monthly meeting of the Athens County Farm Bureau directors Tuesday night at 8 o'clock. T. H. Johnson, County Extension Agent, will preside. W. H. Kampt of Coolville is president of the organization.
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