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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1929
Page
3
The readable text appears garbled with scattered words and names. It mentions places and a sequence of letters that do not form a clear report or event. No coherent date or person details emerge.
Ghiswood Dosan Port receives commendation for improvements made at Port Street Cemetery. June 1 event notes the cemetery as a final resting place for war veterans and early residents, with flowers laid on graves.
The Tago Dells council discussed financial collections and the need for more policing. The mayor cited strict economy across departments and considered beautification efforts through planting flowers, but no action was taken. The meeting adjourned after discussions on city finances and public protection.
Alfred and Rolly Windle of Nelsonville were arrested on warrants alleging theft of $40 worth of copper wire from coal operator J. Shafer's Kimberly mine. Both brothers pleaded not guilty at arraignment before Mayor J. Eberle and were released on $1000 bonds for the next grand jury appearance.
The Nevo and Mrs. C. W. Hoffman traveled to Adrian Michigan to visit the latter’s parents. The Reverend Hoffman will be away over next Sunday with Rev. J. L. Miller of Athens occupying the pulpit both morning and evening. Mrs. Hoffman will stay in Michigan for several weeks into July while Reverend Hoffman returns later next week.
J. Sk. Wood of Scloomingsburg Ohio reports severe neuritis and stomach trouble improved after taking Konjola. He says two bottles restored health and urges others to try it. The remedy is sold at McKee Drug Store in Athens Ohio and by local druggists in nearby towns.
Nelsonville June 4 report confirms Acorn bull pup has rabies per Athens County Health Department. Ohio State Laboratory in Columbus tested the dog's head and found the disease, prompting a special Health Board meeting on local quips and response with authority guidance.
June 4 report from Street Commissioner La Dewhurst noting a small crew repairing upper Fort Street. Brick is being removed and re-laid on a heavy sand cushion. West Columbia Street also slated for early attention with financing plans under discussion.
John Jerico, 75, was fined $600 for possession of a pint of whisky and released after his wife mortgaged their home in St Chairsville, Ohio. Doctors noted rheumatism kept him from serving a two week jail term. Jerico claimed the whisky was for seduction purposes.
Haybron council plans a regular meeting at the Masonic Temple on Wednesday evening to elect and install officers and confer royal and select master degrees. Dr. B Lowden urges good attendance as refreshments follow the session.
In Toledo during a wedding reception at St Stanishius Church Jean Sennevako and John Masciana wed yesterday. Verna Jachimiak 27 was killed by a stray bullet while seated beside Steven Debs 24 who was shot but survived. Police say the intended target was Debney who did not live with his wife.
Local society notes list Mr and Mrs R M Henry and others visiting Columbus Monday and Tuesday. Includes Mr and Mrs Dow Martin and son Dow Jr. Mr and Mrs John Hillis. Miss Mayme Keplar. Miss Irene Mitchell heading to Columbus for the summer. and visits by Mrs William Mills in Columbus. Also mentions trips to Logan and Detroit, plus Buckeye Lake and Athens.
Fragmented text lists retail moves and schedules with unclear references. The readable portions mention stores, holidays, weekdays, and dates but lack coherent events or named entities to confirm a single news item.
June 4 in Nelsonville marks a community sale and free breakfast at 6 15. The Nelsonville Retail Merchants Association hosts the event at the YMCA. The Missionary Meeting of the Women’s Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Church occurs Friday at 2. Mrs Hetta Howe, Mrs Miles Howe and other leaders assist. The Ruth Circle of the Presbyterian Sunday School held its annual meeting Monday at Irene McDowell’s home. A promise dinner was enjoyed with out-of-town guests Mrs Boos McCune and Mrs Bertha Stewart among attendees. Meetings were led by Mrs Patith Stlera with Mrs Lieyd Evans in charge of devotions. The yearbook of prayer was prepared by Mrs Croat Griffin and home papers presented by Mrs M Cooley.
Higley resigns from the head of the Department of Chemistry at Wesleyan University as officials announce a department reorganization. The retirement of de George is noted, with ongoing work in industry and research to guide the transition.
The former owner of a local fish market is retried on a charge of selling bad fish amid testimony about a string of financial and banking irregularities. Prosecutors allege misdeeds connected to Albany and nearby banks, while the defense asserts insufficient evidence and questions of counsel.
Imesville 4-H Club 44 elected officers at a June 4 meeting held at the home of W. L. Hestong. Officers include President and Vice President along with secretary treasurer and others. Members Dorothy Johnson and Janet Thompson attended. the club planned a future business meeting and refreshments were served.
Devan hosted MU Club Monday night on Poplar Street with a light supper and diversion for members present as noted in the evening's informal gathering.
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