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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1929
Page
3
Nelsonville July 22 Mrs Bertha Sayers fined 190 and costs after pleading guilty to possessing liquor at a Patten Street home raid conducted by Prohibition Officers Bateman and Sines. Van Pettitt also charged with possession received the same penalty.
John Russell of Sullivan Indiana was honored with funeral rites Sunday at the Isaac Warner residence on Columbus Street conducted by Rev K H McCorkle of the Christian Church. Hymns Rock of Ages and Safe in the Arms of Jesus were sung by Mrs Loren North and Miss Beth Verity with piano by Miss Irene Love. Burial followed at Grn lawn Cemetery. Loyal Workers Class of the Methodist Sunday School meets Thursday evening July 28 at Emily McManaway's home.
A long list of family visits and travels across Lancaster and nearby towns is noted. Mrs Hannah Parry and relatives from California Pa. attended a funeral in the city for John Russell. Visitors include Miss Lena Russell and Walter Russell of Columbus, Mia Runera Woodburn of Akron, and many from Lancaster and Columbus. R Swope returns to Nelsonville after six weeks as agent for Malway Express in Wilmington. Others visitations include Mrs Ashbery McCombs, Mr and Mrs John Dowdy and Erma, and Camp Perry Ohio National Guard arrangements for Several youths with Badger and McBride families.
New York July 22 The German liner Bremen races toward New York Harbor likely beating the Mauretania’s Atlantic crossing record of 4 days 15 hours 18 minutes. Fog and currents complicate the voyage as the Bremen nears the United States under steam.
Cantons medical circles buzz over Samson the 82 foot python who, after being fed a pigeon, swallowed a red Indian blanket to reach the meat. Veterinarians query a possible need for surgery as experts consult from Akron and New York before sending him to Cincinnati for care.
In Chicago on July 22 two young women Miss Hilda Schanfelberg 21 and Mrs Pauline Taylor 28 died or were fatally injured when an unlicensed plane piloted by Jens Jensen crashed at Akers Field. Their escort warned against the ride, but they collected 2.59 dollars each for the excursion.
Detroit officials report Ford Motor Company could not add details to Henry Ford's pledge to raise wages to a $6 minimum in the not distant future. The company did not expand on timing or method for the wage increase.
Chicago July 22 futures recovered all losses from last week as traders rushed to cover shorts. Rain forecasts over drought affected farming regions lifted sentiment and supported prices in the grain market.
The article notes an estimated number of about 4 0600 000 enslaved people in the United States just before the Civil War, reflecting the scale of bondage prior to the conflict.
Olympic champion Albina Ossipo will head the women’s aquatic stars of New England at the Honolulu meet in the second week of August. The event gathers some of the nation’s top swimmers for a high level competition.
Tickets for Shakespeare's Julius Caesar will be sold in Athens under the auspices of the Yo Wott AY. The play, chosen for its relevance to Ohio University teachers, is to be performed Wednesday evening with box office hours in the morning and afternoon. Dean Voigt notes teachers prefer this play and expects many high school students to attend.
Middleport police seek a man for obtaining money under false pretenses in Middleport and Cambridge. Fillill was arrested Saturday night on Court Street by Chief FE. Finsterwald and jailed awaiting arrival of Middleport officers Sunday.
Five men were arrested by Athens police on suspicion of stealing the automobile they drove. Unnamed suspects were jailed briefly before proof tied them to Fort Benjamin Harrison, Indiana, and the car's ownership. They were released after a two hour wait as suspicion centered on the inexperienced driver.
The Athens Presbyterian Church pastor Wilcox spoke on local history during a Sunday sermon. He highlighted the life of Mrs Earnest Schwefel and the booklet Prom Generation to Generation, detailing Athens pioneers and early church figures.
NEW LEXINGTON July 22 The Crooksville M E Church holds its fourth quarterly conference in Crooksville today with District Superintendent H. C. Stafford of Lancaster presiding.
Stewart reports Rome Grange will hold a meeting on Wednesday evening. The Jolly Stitchers will repeat their program, providing community entertainment and activity for attendees.
In Glouster on July 22 Constable Blower and Marshal Williams arrested Otis Mayle of Philo Joshua Stiers of Oakdale and his wife after a disturbance complaint. Arraigned before Mayor Gaskalla they pleaded guilty to intoxication and were fined five dollars plus costs each and released after payment arrangements.
Mrs Don Burt and son Jimmie of Wapakoneta visited relatives after staying with Mrs Catherine Daugherty then traveled to Athens for a few days. Mrs Fred Anderson and son Max and Mrs Oberholzer of near Amesville were Sunday guests of Mrs Andersons parents, with Mrs Armstrong joining them later. Barney Laskey returned to Columbus after a few days with the Trasin family. Mr Bernard Noon of Columbus spent the weekend with his parents, Mr and Mrs M F Noon. Miss Grace Beckwith and sister Elizabeth Ann of Malta visited friends including Miss Kista Cunningham and Mr and Mrs Girard Blower of Akron, who stayed with Mr and Mrs Dire John Beu.
Trimble Township trustees plan to complete grading and draining on the Hartleyville and Antle roads this week. Hartleyville Road has been lowered and widened. grading on Congress Run road is set to begin early next week, taking about two weeks. After grading, bids will be sought to surface Hartleyville Antle and Congress Run roads with crushed limestone for year round motor traffic.
Bowing alleys bought by John Burns arrived Saturday in Clouster. A factory man will supervise installation this week and the alleys are expected to be ready for use by the latter part of the week.
Robert Thompson of Zanesville purchased the Tiv Coyle restaurant here and will assume control August 1.
A two week camp begins August 4 at the State Camp Grounds near Pomeroy with participation from Parkersburg Company IL and Spencer machine gun unit, Huntington rifle company, Charleston rifle and machine gun elements, Weirton regimental HQ service company, plus a band and trench mortar unit from Bluefield.
Reedsville July 22 Captain Dayton H Randolph famed for river piloting for years saw his automobile crash off a freshwater road. His wife was injured in the excursion into a ditch and both were taken to a local hospital for treatment after the auto refused to obey the wheel and left the road.
July 22 a visit by Mr and Mrs Leonard Campbell and Mrs Alvira Campbell of Nelsonville to ROD Townsends and wife. The Nelsonville sister, 88, is quite well for her age but has limited sight. Her sister Julia Troy, aged, did not travel due to illness. The siblings lost a sister in June at age 89. their mother died aged 91.
July reports from Middleport and Pomeroy detail Rev HE Biehinger missing Sunday services after illness, Rev Leonard of Philadelphia preaching, and Police Chief Dana Roush returning with two youths in custody for Wednesday car theft involving Harry Schwaub's vehicle. Also noted are travel updates for Mrs Jacob Burchett and daughter and a church dedication trip to Athens for Christian Science followers.
The court found the first indictment count against George Deem not sustained while the second count for receiving stolen goods was sustained. The stolen wire valued at 57.87 dollars was linked to the case. The prisoner was remanded to jail to await sentence.
Soothing unseen Zemeo provides fast relief for itching and discomfort from bites rash sun burn and other summer afflictions. It cools and smooths irritation keeping skin clean and antiseptic while remaining safe pleasant and affordable at 60e and $1.00.
A board of education completed the selection of teachers for vacancies at Plains. Prof M Mclough, formerly of the schools there, secured a science training position in the high school. Mrs Carl Duckworth of Syracuse was rushed to Holzer Hospital with appendicitis after a severe attack.
APTLE GROVE July 22 a little son of Mr and Mrs t Jip Mee Cay of this place died from bread poisoning since he fell from a perch and broke his foot recent days.
A fragment from Charlottesville Va describes an engraving error on two dollar bills featuring Thomas Jefferson at Monticello. Eugene Ogeler of the University of Kaneh is noted, with mention of the Monticello site and recent stone work associated with the Jefferson residence.
Sixty persons believed drowned when the Chinese steamer tiphone collided with the Japanese freighter Mary near Shantung. Rescue parties searched the area for survivors as authorities investigated the incident.
An ad touts McCoy's Tablets offering weight gain and health improvement. It claims underweight men or women can gain at least six pounds in four to six weeks, with a money back guarantee if not satisfied. Buy at druggists with a return option.
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