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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 29, 1929

Page

3

Logan Wins 3 2 in Sixth Inning Over Old Timers

In Nelsonville on Friday evening Logan defeated Dr. Walker's Old Timers 3 to 2 in the sixth inning after rain delays. Soliday pitched well for Logan while Dilcher fanned several Old Timers. a misplayed ball by Juergens allowed two Logan runs and turned the tide.

Nelsonville Dr. Walker Logan Tryone Soliday Dilcher Juergensmier Millfield Athens Murray City

Sewing Club Has A Good Meeting

Amesville July 29 The Amesville Sewing Club held a meeting at leader Mrs. W N Heston s home. Members introduced birds by guessing names and five demonstrations were shown by Mable Brawley Mary Ellen Tieston Irene Jago Maxine Jago and Jaumta Linscott.

Amesville Athens County Fair Helen Carpenter Dorothy Conant Henderson School Alli Club

Repairs At City Hall Start On Roof and Facade

Work began on the City Building roof this morning to remove a dangerous brick wing and loose material. A tin corner on the southwest was removed due to foundation failure while an ornate southeast corner ornament had fallen earlier. R A Dalton, the contractor, slid on the gable and narrowly escaped injury when his overalls caught on a protruding nail.

R. A. Dalton

Beer Possession Brings $150 Fine

Four raids by county officers Saturday yielded a successful raid on a barn beer party at Albert Wilkes on Morrison Brown Hill Old Road. Several bottles were seized with a basketful taken to Athens. Wilkes paid part of a $150 fine and agreed to pay the rest after pleading guilty. Sheriff Williams and deputies led the execution.

Albert Wilkes Morrison-Brown Hill Ers Athens Carl H. Porter Wilkes William Williams Fred Heck Wayne Wingett Wilson Ator Harry Dalton

Two Divorces Filed in Common Pleas Court

Petition for divorce from George Everett Parker was filed Saturday in Common Pleas Court by Margaret S. Parker alleging failure to provide gross neglect and extreme cruelty. They married October 23 1914 and have no children. A second divorce petition seeks from Lawrence E Burton married December 1925 with no children.

George Everett Parker Common Pleas Court Margaret S. Parker Faye Norris Burton Lawrence E. Burton

Plan Investigation Trip for Tuesday Amid Sanitary Ditch Issue

With Athens Service Director G. M. Romine ill last Friday the inspection trip to open a ditch near the McBee Binder is delayed and will be held Tuesday. I. P. Tucker will assist in the investigation as a full settlement of the sanitary question involving surface drainage ditch misuse by homes is forecast for tomorrow.

G. M. Romine Athens McBee Binder I. P. Tucker

Barron Appears in Court For Third Offense Charge

Barron was arraigned in Nelsonville on a third offense charge of possessing intoxicating liquor. He pleaded not guilty and was held to the grand jury under a $2,000 bond, which he could not post. Chief Bateman saw a sack containing a half gallon whisky jug dropped by Barron. Overton Wallace accompanied him to jail.

Nelsonville George Bateman L. J. Eberle Porter Barron Bateman Barron Overton Peg” Wallace Eberle Bill Badwell Athens Bill Davis John Hazelton Mayor's Court Davis Hazelton

Many Columbus Residents Return From Visits and Visits

Local social notes list families and individuals visiting relatives in Columbus and nearby areas. Names include Leighton Aumiller Richard Columbus Hutchison and son, James Beard, Margaret Scott, Mary Jo Bowers, Clyde Dunlap, Minnie Laughlin Edna Emma Connors Bessie Fisk, Tom Mathewson, Mary Selby, J N Collins, William Dixey, Elmo Higgins, W T Hilleary Dana Windon Lee Cox Athens, and others visiting or traveling to Detroit Old Man's Cave Athens New Lexington Detro it.

Leighton Aumiller Richard Columbus Lawrence Hutchison Cleveland Pete Lesline Ralph Wilderloose M. Lesline Columbus John North Clarence Kelch James Beard Grant Hospital Margaret Scott Mary Jo Bowers Clyde Dunlap Congo C. C. Sharp Minnie Laughlin Edna Emma Connors Bessie Fisk Gilbert Walkingburg Detroit Michigan Tom Mathewson Mary Selby J. N. Collins New Marshfield William Dixey Baby Frank Higgins Elmo Higgins W. T. Hilleary Dana Windon New Lexington Lee Cox Athens Joe Mathewson Bobby Joe C. A. Hooper Delbert Davis Paul Dow Bowers Jr Harley Mitchell Dow Bowers Martha Emmett Preston Frank Jackson Lillian Stover Mary Vesper Young Old Man's Cave R. D. Graham Mary Margaret Charles Dalton Gertrude Hill Peter Lesline Wilbur

Increase Your Weight Five Pounds in Thirty Days

McCoy's Tablets touted as the world's great flesh producer promise rapid weight gain and added energy. An underweight woman allegedly gained 10 pounds in 22 days, with a money back guarantee if a user does not gain at least five pounds after four sixty cent boxes or two one dollar boxes.

McCoy's McCoy

Burn Injury Delays Lineman at Southern Ohio Electric

Nelsonville reports a serious left hand burn to lineman Donald Sheffield while handling a transformer at Deanville Coal Company. Also noted is the marriage of Lora Devol to Donald Fisk in Columbus on July 22, with plans to reside there where Fisk is employed.

Electric Company Nelsonville Donald Sheffield Southern Ohio Electric Company Deanville Coal Company Oliver Devol Lora Donald Fisk Vern Fisk Columbus

Barber Sam Longley Injured in Madison Street Fall

Sam Longley a local barber sprained his ankle after sliding down stairs at his Madison Street home on Saturday night police reported. He was treated at the scene and is resting at home.

Sam Longley Madison Street

Have Steak Fry Enjoyed by Columbus Group at Ash Cave

Mr and Mrs Leonard Cooley Mr and Mrs Frank Jackson Mr and Mrs Leland Krieg and Mr and Mrs Emmett Preston of Columbus drove to Ash Cave Sunday evening where they enjoyed a steak fry.

Leonard Cooley Frank Jackson Leland Krieg Emmett Preston Columbus Ash Cave

Homecraft Club Hosts Evening Dinner Social

Mrs. Joe Tignor entertained the Homecraft Club Friday with a 6 o'clock dinner. Guests included Mrs. George Godenswager of Cleveland and Mrs. Ben Sines. Members present were Mrs. Ira Roscoe, Mrs. Sherman Brooks, Mrs. Charles Bowers, and Miss Mary Linton.

Joe Tignor Homecraft Club George Godenswager Cleveland Ben Sines Ira Roscoe Sherman Brooks Charles Bowers Misa Mary Linton

Excursion Train to Detroit Sells 45 Tickets

The Hocking Valley Railroad reports 45 tickets sold for the Saturday night Detroit excursion. The special train was widely patronized across the district.

Nelsonville Hocking Valley Railroad Detroit

Plente Event Planned by Pythian Sisters at Grotto Grounds

The Pythian Sisters announce their annual plente at the Grotto Grounds on Thursday August 1. Members attending should call Mrs Blanche Jonas at 116 W for details and reservations.

Pythian Sisters Blanche Jonas

Rainbow Sunday School Picnic Planned at Grotto Grounds

The Rainbow Class of the Christian Sunday School will enjoy a picnic Tuesday evening at the Grotto grounds. Members are asked to be at the church at 6 30 o clock.

Christian Sunday School Grotto Grounds

Zemo Antiseptic Promises Quick Itch Relief

Depend on Zemo to stop itching. Soothing antiseptic draws out heat and sting from skin irritations like mosquito bites sunburn poison ivy and summer rash. Used for twenty years with success. One application offers relief at 35c 60c or $1.00, available from all dealers.

Marriage of Londa McBride to Raymond Hilt in Columbus

Mrs. Edna McBride announces the marriage of her daughter Miss Londa to Raymond Hilt son of Mrs. Gertrude Hilt in Columbus. The Reverend Cramer of the Presbyterian Church performed the ceremony Thursday evening at 7 30 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Reed. Those present included Mrs. Howard Wallace and other relatives. The couple resides in Columbus where the groom works for Kroger Company.

Edna McBride Londa Raymond Hilt Gertrude Hilt Cramer Presbyterian Church Reed inColumbus Howard Wallace Hy Bride Cliff Hartley Joe Cox Columbus Kroger Company Walter Vernon Oklahoma City Okla Vernon Sarah Verenon Tom Noon Indian Lake Della Kell John Murphy Harvey South Athens Helen Sauders F. Souders F. J. Stephenson Jo Tian Prammer Nici Lanora N. C Wrimbte Mrs. C Hosking Misa Mary Elizabeth Bennett Jackson

Dukes, Colum bus man dies after cerebral hemorrhage

Nelsonville July 29 Glenn H Dukes 52 of Columbus a well known local figure died Sunday at his home after a cerebral hemorrhage. For five years he was chief engineer for the Sunday Creek Coal Company with holdings in the Hocking and Sunday Creek Valleys. He is survived by his widow and one daughter.

Nelsonville Glenn H. Dukes Columbus Dukes Sunday Creek Coal Company Hocking Sunday Creek

Local Families Visit in Cleveland Area

George Godenswager and family visit the end of the week at a Cleveland jetty with his wife and sons visiting Mr and Mrs Jore Hartman. Miss Josephine Porter returns from Columbia where she visited Mr and Mrs W Mellinger and Miss Helen Wiss. Mrs Howard Wallace and Mrs Raymond Hill of Columbus visit their mother Mrs Bina McBride.

George Godenswager Cleveland Jore Hartman Josephine Porter Columbia W. ©. Mellinger Helen Wiss Howard Wallace Raymond Hill Columbus Bina »McBride

Odd Fellows Picnic Set for Labor Day in Athens County

Ten Athens County lodges plan an all day picnic at Athens Labor Park on Labor Day. Grand Master Fitzpatrick will attend with other grand officers. A countywide baseball game features a team from Glouster and Jacksonville against the rest. Basket dinner at noon.

Clouveter Athens County Athens Odd Fellows Rebekah Jodge Fitzpatrick Tothe Grouster Jacksonville Odd Fellows Hich Athena Albany Rachtel Carbondale Coolville Glouster Jacksonville New Maraheld Nelsonville Stewart

Examination Set for Clerk Carrier Post in Glouster

An examination for clerk carrier in the post office service will be held in Glouster on September 6. Open to men and women, with full details from the local post office. Simultaneous exams are planned in Caldwell and Carey Ohio.

Glouster Westmaster Hambel Cincinnati Caldwell Carey Ohio

Four Guilty Of Drunkenness In Qulouster Court

Four men Worthy Robeta Fred Zimmer Jesse Define bargh and Sam Reeves were arraigned in Mayor Gaskalla s court. All pleaded guilty to drink charges. Zimmer Roberta and Reeves faced fines of five and ten dollars plus costs. Reeves had prior oil fire charge pleas.

Qlouster Gaskalla Worthy Rob Eta Fred Zimmer Jesse Definebargh Sam Reeves Marshal Williams Mower Old Mine Zimmer Roberta eSa Reeves

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