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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1929
Page
10
Molly Burnham covers the Barrows murder trial, writing two stories one for guilt and one for acquittal. She frets as the jury deliberates, dreams of a novel about a doomed woman, and learns a twist about Bernice Bradford and a missing marriage.
A fragmented narration recalls Ned and Molly debating a young man in love with a poet and a mysterious Great Lover. The dialogue touches on a history of romantic intrigue, a domineering proprietor, and a plan to decide what to do with him as the group moves along Beaven Hill.
Annie Bartoe of Nelsonville files for divorce from Maxwell Bartoe after 36 years of marriage. She sought temporary and permanent alimony and a protection order, alleging failure to provide food clothing and medical care, and claiming he insulted and harmed her, including an incident where hot coffee burned her. Bartoe, a miner earning 100 to 120 dollars monthly, allegedly threatened her and drove her to depend on charity while they shared property.
A detailed obituary honors Maud De Wolf known as Aunt Fannie a Syracuse native for over eighty years. She taught in local schools including early mixed classes and Sabbath School work and is linked to a notable family history and a tragic steamer incident involving her husband John J. De Wolf.
A fragment notes traveling theatre companies visiting a town near Mes. Ian Drow on Mth Street plans to rent for a showing at a local venue. Residents express interest and curiosity about the performance and its accessibility to the community.
A crowded list of stations and networks outlines a sequence of top radio features. Programs span from symphony concerts to opera, orchestral hours, weather updates, livestock reports, and variety talks across WOR WJZ NBC CBS WLW WEAP NBG and other outlets.
A vintage pattern describes a linen outfit for a small boy with a sailor collar short sleeves and patch pocket. The design features a split front waistline separate back tail and decorative Tockety openings above side seams with contrasting braid trim and a shield motif. Sizes 2 4 and 6 years materials list notes 32 linen and 2 inch wide contrasting belt trim.
Miss Davis takes the role of full time Red Cross head in Athens County. She handles inquiries from ex service men on pensions compensation and insurance. Office hours run 8:50 to noon with a busy queue of veterans seeking aid and guidance.
Th. D. Ashley of Racine was fined $14 and costs after pleading guilty to reckless driving in a Mechanicsburg crash that sent Henry Tubbs’s car into a ditch. County traffic officer Wilson Ator made the arrest.
Four absent voters ballots were mailed from the Board of Election office. Clerk Dave Johnson sent out ballots to residents of Nelsonville three and Glouster one, with destinations including Monroe Michigan Columbus and Lakewood.
John Cooper admitted to Sheltering Arms Hospital for thigh fracture. Harold Fighey underwent tonsil removal. Convalescing patients include Elizabeth Kern Mya Raymond Atkins Charlca Staten Clifford Moriarty and Jeasle Tolph. Mrs Charles Weber and her baby Athens were dismissed this week.
A disheartened roadster laments a fading owner. The car recalls how quickly affection turned to plans to sell. The owner touts a sale to a man in brown, hoping for a new purchase, while the garage awaits the next buyer.
Revelers left a guitar and ice hooks at the county jail after a small East Clayton beer raid. Constable Guy Carpenter’s children and Sheriff Willard Williams are mentioned in humor about returning the items to owners. No clear names or dates are provided.
Witnesses describe officers confiscating beer bottles and a guitar after a raid in Tacoma Washington. Deputies Warne and others questioned participants awaiting parts arrivals as a plane event unfolded.
Constable Harry Dalton City Carpenter Special Officer Steter Burrows and an organization head are cited in a Nelsonville police report detailing departmental roles and authority.
A new grave was opened beside Robert Seward in the Athens State Cemetery. Edward Grubb of Fairfield County died Friday at the hospital after a long illness born about 1900s. He spent 25 years in the area with mental illness and had no identifiable relatives. Commitment papers were filed in Lancaster, Fairfield County.
In Common Pleas Court a 1990 case by A. L. Johnson against John Tosser is filed. The petition claims due payments for provisions and maintenance provided to the defendant.
Directing debts and legacies per your will, arranging trust handling, converting assets to cash, distributing estate per terms, and making final accounting to the Court.
More than a score of applications are stalled as carriers await processing after a postal dispatch, with 10 orders still pending. Officials say the examination exit is set for August, and all must pass within 10 days to gain admission, with payments due in Washington before acceptance.
In New Lexington a judge set bonds for non-support charges against Mary Lou Walls and another defendant. Eugene Warniner appeared in court to post bond with Beam Tha Nixem as surety. Charles Llavie, son of M Labert Davie, was awarded a geril by the board of Charing in the same notice.
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