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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 08, 1929

Page

3

Contracts set for transporting pupils in Rome Township

The Rome Township Board of Education awarded contracts for pupil transport from Grees Valley and Front to the consolidate site at Stewart. Ralph Byron will transport Frost school pupils from Green Valley at $1 yearly per pupil with a three year term. Isaac was awarded Green Valley No. 4 route at $65 monthly for thirteen students using horse drawn vehicle.

Grees Valley Stewart Rome Township Isaac High S

Poetic Reflection on Aging and Life

A speaker notes that as people age they tend to forget poetry beauty and romance and urges remembering that God set humans to live like kings and longs for a life of desire and longing. The remark highlights the tension between aging and maintained aspirations.

Enthusiastic Service Features Vocal Choir Led by Mrs Holsington

A spirited service featured 59 voices under the direction of Mrs. O TL Holsington with Mrs. James Ruston on the piano accompanying the choir.

O. TL. Holsington James Ruston

Three on Sunday as stork brings two

In Nelsonville on Sunday, Doctor Walker of Buchtel assisted by his team delivered twins to Mrs Nip Bullock of Mor n at 2 am and a ten pound girl to Mrs Earl at Mr Graham's home in Buchtel by 4 pm. The King's Heralds will meet Tuesday at 7 with Miss Virginia Green and local groups announce meetings.

Nelsonville Doctor Walker Buchtel Walker Nip Bullock Morn Earl Graham King’s Heralds Virginia Green Elizabeth Street Rh. M Henry Beth Verity Lucille Verity Itshurch Mrs. Henry

Birthday Party Honors Miss Inez Wood Patton

A Friday evening lawn party at Mrs. Frank Russell’s Chestnut Street home celebrated Miss Inez Wood Patton’s birthday with radio music games and lunch. Guests included Juanita and Char Russell Chester Yates Ralph Pack Donald Newton Fairy Starling Opal Evans Pauline Vorhes Mollie Pack and others. visitors Mr and Mrs C H McCarty and son Jack from Washington DC joined the gathering.

Inez Wood Patton Frank Russell Chestnut Street Miss Datton Juanita Char@ Russell Chester Yates Logan Ralph Melvin Pack Donald Newton Fairy Starling Opal Evans Pauline Vorhes Mollie Pack Mr. Bergendine Dora Matheny Irma Ball Roy Matheny Hus Kiser Chesté@ér Johnson Gwen Matheny Lowell Hardy Raymond Ruscoe Heary Edgar Ed Alberry Thomas Ligner

Coast Guard records Prince George sea collision rescue

The Prince George carrying 249 passengers collided with the 125 foot patrol boat Agassiz off Cape Ann 54 miles offshore. Both vessels reported no deaths as passengers were transferred to the Agassiz and Mojave cutter assisted. Investigations proceed by owners and coast guard.

Boston U.prhanother United States Coast Guard Prince George Cape Ann Coast Guard Agassiz Yarmouth N. C

Leg Breaks Again in Albany Car Crash

Arthur Lee, 53, of Athens R D No 2, suffered a second fracture of the right leg in two weeks while his granddaughter Mildred Sinclair, 20, sustained bruises and lacerations when a touring car driven by Miss Sinclair overturned near Albany Sunday night about 7. The car, with a defective steering gear, left the road and was badly damaged. It was reported motorists righted the vehicle and summoned an ambulance. The injured were taken to Sheltering Arms Hospital.

Arthur Lee Athens Mildred Sinclair Miss Sinclair Albany Issing Jaeger Ambulance Sheltering Arms Hospital

Zemo Soothes Itch and Skin Ailments Says Ad

Advertising copy touts Zemo as a cure for itching skin sunburn windburn bites pimples and rash. Claims relief appears quickly with even severe itching disappearing on contact and promotes Invisible Zemo as the best antiseptic for drawing out local infection and clearing blemishes. Prices listed include 60c 85c and 1.00.

Zemo

Old Timers to Meet Logan in Upcoming Games

Local sports notes show Buchtel's Best defeating Murray City 15 to 4 at Buchtel field and then losing 9 to 5 to Monday-Lons istrethh. Upcoming matches include Buchtel Best vs Buchtel Pick-Ups and Millfield vs Doctor Walker's Old Timers, with a Thursday trip to Logan.

Nelsonville Buchtel Murray City Buchtel's Best Millfield Doctor Walker's Logan

George Sheppard arraigned on menacing threats in Nelsonville

George Sheppard of Buchtel was arraigned before Mayor Harry Donley on a charge of menacing threats against Mary Nutter of Buchtel. He posted bond and his hearing is set for Tuesday evening.

Nelsonville George Sheppard Buchtel Harry Donley Mary Nutter Sheppard Bond

Reverend and Mrs Howearth Visit Moundsville Family

The Reverend and Mrs. J Howearth and their son Leslie visited the homes of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Githam and Mr. and Mrs. Will Devol on Thursday and Friday and returned Saturday to their home in Moundsville West Virginia.

J Howearth Leslie Sam Githam Will Devol Moundsville

Sure Fire Remedy Ad from Cem Pharmacy

An advertisement promoting a stomach relief tonic priced at 50c and 1.00 per bottle. It promises cure for stomach trouble indigestion gas and sour stomach. Includes location in the Pythian Building and a guarantee.

Cem Pharmacy Pythian Building

Pastor Hoffman Takes Vacation Auto Tour Through Michigan

Rev C W Hoffman pastor of the M E Church departs for a vacation with plans to drive to Adrian Michigan to join his wife visiting her parents. They will tour Michigan and Canada by auto and he will miss three Sundays while the pulpit is supplied. Announcements will appear in the Messenger. Miss Mary Adeline Wilson returns from visit with grandparents in Washington.

Nelsonville C. W. Hoffman M.ef Adrian Mich Hoffman Michigan Canada Pulpit Supply Committee

Student dies after motorcycle collision near Portsmouth

Donald Bell, 22, Ohio University student and former member of Gamma Gamma Gamma, died in hospital after his left leg was crushed when his motorcycle collided with a truck driven by Robert Reno, a former Scioto County deputy. The truck overturned but Reno was uninjured. Bell had returned to school last fall after a severe leg injury and had worked at a steel mill in Portsmouth. He was the son of David Bell, a Circleville bank cashier, and the Bells formerly lived in Sabina Ohio.

Portsmouth Donald Bell Ohio Univerisity Robert Reno Scioto County Reno Young Bell Gamma Gamma Gamma Fraternity Don Peden Hell David Bell Circleville Bells Sabina Ohio

Popular Powder of Beautiful Women

An ad extols IMELLO-GLO Face Powder said to beautify complexion. It claims purity and government approval, promises smoother skin and reduced flakiness, and notes a new French process for longer wear.

Zenner

Hocking County Awarding Ballot Printing Contract

Election Board members met to award the ballot printing contract for the August primary. A. L. Halts won with a bid of 7040 for 18 precincts in the city. no other county primaries exist. The next meeting is the Saturday before August 13.

Union Service Sermon Urges Shedding Personal Baggage

Dr H T Hout associate professor of philosophy at Ohio University and former president of Te Grande College delivered a sermon at the union church in Chautauqua Athens Sunday evening. He urged that people must cast off personal baggage to become kingly in life noting three types of baggage lost enthusiasm a closed mind and excessive routine. He argued true leadership comes from engaging in meaningful work and facing truths rather than hiding behind excuses.

Ohio University Te Grande College Union Church Athens Hout Israel Bayer Benes Samuel Baal R. Mouf

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