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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1929

Page

5

McArthur Women Host Year-Ending Birds Luncheon

The E. Z. Club of McArthur closed its meetings with a 41 oclock birds luncheon at Hill Crest Inn. Hostesses were Mrs. Andrew Will Jr and others. members listed include Mrs. L. Wycher, Mrs. Hempton Lomax, Mrs. Tinker, and Mrs. R. D. Martindale. Community notices mention visitors, travels, and a death in Glendale California of Alva Whaley.

E. Z. Club McArthur Hill Crest Inn Andrew Will, Jr O. F. Pilcher Jgfin Gill J. W. Jones Sharp J. L. Will L. Wycher Hempton Lomax

Gladys Glad to Keep on Dancing In New York Wedding

Gladys Glad and newspaper columnist Mark Hel linger wed in New York recently and after a California honeymoon she will resume her position as the highest paid chorus girl in musical comedy.

Gladys Glad Mark Hellinger New York California Ziegfeld

Opening Night Laughter as Muldoon Calls Out at Second

Observations recount humorous incidents at the Industrial League opener. Uproar as umpire Muldoon wrongly calls out on a runner who had already advanced. Scorer's chant precedes mention of Banks I Cream vs Robinson team in a later game. A bat intrusion tale follows with lighthearted battle against nocturnal visitors.

Trish” Muldoon Jeffrey Hunt Giauque Banks I Hunt Glauque Robinson

Ice cream sociable for Boy Scout fund at Pleasant Hill

Willing Workers 4-H Club members announced a ice cream sociable at the shoothouse in Pleasant Hill on July 20 to benefit the Boy Scout fund. Proceeds support local scouting efforts and community activities.

Pleasant Hill Boy Scout Fund Saday Meanibere Willing Workers 4-H Club

Wingless chickens may prove power of future, scientist says

Oma a science notes wingless hens bred for no wings show calmer temperaments and higher egg production. Dr Renwald reports four wingless hens produced 296 315 and 804 eggs in later tests and predicts the flock could become common within five years lowering egg prices to about 10 cents a dozen.

Porhenwald

Athens City Council Adopts 1930 Budget Totals 161 607

The Athens city budget for 1930, totaling 161 607, was adopted after discussion by a special council committee. General Fund of 13 335, Safety Fund 17 945, Health Fund 2 025, Service Fund 18 519.47, plus sinking fund 348 182.87 and bond retirement 37 000 with 10 553.69 interest. Tax valuation falls to 14 226 790, down 1 550 from 1929.

eHows Athens City

Funds Denied for Highway Work Damages Awarded

County commissioners met all day to discuss road improvements funded by the county treasury. The board emphasized county road work and previously aided township projects with private donations. Damages of 160 were awarded to Alexander Smith for fence rebuilds along the Mush Run Road.

Board of Mounty Cote Missioners Veorthou SN Oriday Uhanece Db Cqube Menilera Alexander Smith Mush Run

Heaton Wins Heating Tunnel Contract for Athens Schools

Athens City School Board awarded bids for a heating tunnel between Athens High and Junior High. L Heaton won with 1400.19 dollars for construction in a three bidder group. DeMolet Brothers received the piping contract at 891 dollars. Riley Stoker Corp to install 4380 dollar automatic stokers to improve combustion and reduce smoke. Board approved the 1929 29 school budget.

Athens High School Athens City School Board L. Heaton DeMolet Brothers Riley Stoker Corporation Cleveland

Rdd Roush and Jimmy Foxx Name Spelling Oddities

In historical note, Rdd Roush keeps a single X in his given name while star Jimmy Foxx added an extra X to his surname upon reaching the majors, a curious letters tale tied to baseball fame.

Rdd Roush Jimmy Foxx

Deaver Family Reunion Attended by Shields at Roseville

Mr and Mrs Charles C Shields and their daughter starrelet and son Lawrence joined the Deaver family reunion last Sunday at Melie Park near Roseville. Dr Henry J Deaver of Sabetha Kansas was guest of honor with 125 relatives attending a noon grove dinner. Archery and rifle contests entertained the younger generation.

Zanesville New Lexington Columbus Henry J. Deaver Sabetha Kansas Charles C. Shields Chauncey J. J. Sauders C. H. Weiner Corning Elizabeth Talbot Frank L. Weiner Moxahala James L Weiner George Weiner San Toy John A. Weiner White

East Side zoning plan spurs mass city meeting

A petition signed by 60 East Side property owners prompted Athens officials to call a mass meeting for next Monday at 7 in the Courthouse. Residents and city leaders will discuss zoning the entire city into residential, business, and industrial districts with a zoning commission to study lines and seek public support before action. Correllen will attend to learn citizen sentiment.

East Side Athens Cty Ity Cornellen East Siders

Robert Hixson Hurt After Fall At Mine

Chauncey July 16. Robert Hixson 60 a carpenter of Chauncey fell from a scaffold into a lumber pile at Mine No. 2h of the New York Coal Co. and was badly injured. He was taken to Chauncey where doctors have not yet fixed the extent of his injuries.

Chauncey New York Coal Company Robert Hixson Chauncey Carpenter Hixson Eh Bilis Avenue

Sailor with Unmatched Whiskers Makes Bold Claim

Aboard the destroyer Nelson, Gunner Albert Nelson boasts the best whiskers in the United States Asiatic Fleet. The camera catches him declaring his facial hair so notable it supposedly surpasses all others, a boast softened only by a stubbornly humorous delivery.

Russians Mass Troops on Border Reported by Travelers

Report from Harbin dated July 16 notes heavy Russian troop concentrations along the border. Travellers say many trains have moved, some with heavy artillery, and unconfirmed reports claim 66,000 White Russians, including former Czartat troops, offer services to China.

Harbin Manchuria U.P Chita Shanghai Tientsin Mukden China

James Sowards Pleads Guilty To Assault On Wife

Kentucky Jim Sowards known as James Sowards of Chauncey pleads guilty to assaulting his wife. He receives a $10 fine plus costs after pleading in Mayor Hines court. Police arrest by Marshal Burke Wither. Wife testified he struck her with a shoe during the incident.

Chauncey James Sowards Kentucky Jim W. Dpd Hines Tima Sowards Burke Wither

Road Open Chauncey War-Timing Delayed Tar Arrival

The Plains road remains open as grading completes and tar is awaited for sealing. Local visits include Miss Gertrude Pritchard and Mrs William Pritchard of Athens, guests of Edward and Mrs Chauncey Minister.

Gertrude Pritchard William Pritchard Athens Mes Edrward Chauncey Tontse Reindfeld Renlah Benjamin Columbus Chauncry CC. F McCafferty Chauncsy Colummbue

Notaries In Athens County Told to Print Names on Deeds

Clerk of courts Ken Nelson warns Athens County notaries public to print or type the notary’s name on every document they view as required by section 128 of the Ohio code. The notice notes many notaries have neglected this rule and explains the text allowing name printing near the notary’s signature on each document.

Athens County Ken Nelson Ohto Mise Nelson

Pleasant View Temple to Initiate Tonight in Chauncey

Pleasant View Temple No 135 Pythian Sisters of Chauncey will initiate at their regular temple meeting this evening with all officers asked to wear white. A social hour will include a luncheon in Chauncery. Also noted are two Sunday visits from Mr and Mrs GW Keck and family of Wilkenville to relatives in Ellis Avenue.

Pleasant View Pythian Sisters Chauncey Pythian Sleeters Chayoneey Mies GW. Keck Carl Lawrence Hilda Wilkenville George Keck Ellis Avenue

Birthday Dinner in Haun chy Plains for Mrs Earl eson

July 16 at the Plains home Mrs Earl eson celebrated her birthday with a chicken dinner. Attending were Mrs Thompson and her mother Mrs Mary A Melle of Chauncey along with Jobe King and other local friends. Also noted is Chauncey visitors Chaite BF Headley and sons from Chauncey to NewportKy and day trips to Dayton Bellevue and Fort Thomas with a Stand Queen boat ride Cincinnati to Coney Island.

Haunchy Chauncey Mra Chaite BF Headley and Sons Omerald Dorward Irice Newport Preston EB. Thompson Solomon Thompe Dayton Bellevue Fort Thomas Cinetanati Coney Island

Hutchinson Flood Floods City as Waters Raze Area

United Cross officials aided Hutchinson Kansas as flood waters rose up to three to four feet in streets and residences. The damage estimate around the city reached 1 million dollars with thousands of acres of wheat washed away in surrounding countryside.

Hutchinson Kan United Cross Ain Miop Hutehtoeon

Wildcats Triumph in Close West Playground Contest

Wildcats edged the Wildcats 26 to 25 at the West Playground. Pierce and Més lain led the losers while Entwhtatte and ardis starred for the winners. Red Davies Chuely Courcy and Howard Guess homered for the home team.

West Playground Toom Tost Pierce Méslain Ardis Red Davies Chuely Courcy Howard Guess

Indiana University enrolls 43 coaches from two states

Forty three coaches and a few notable athletes from two states enrolled at Indiana University's coaching school this year.

Hiethy Indiana University Corner School

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