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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1929
Page
6
The contract for carrying the bus mail from Athens Post Office to Glouster and intermediate offices has been awarded to J Chadwell Jr of Trimble for $342 per year. The mail bus arrives 7 am daily except Sundays and holidays, and Chadwell assumes the contract July 1.
Hl. Archer and Mrs. Archer depart for Washington D C on vacation. Charles Williams and Hazel Dew also take time off with families at Duck Lake. Ralph Gatchel and Ralph Shepard substitute for the vacationing carriers with Dean Pedicord covering Williams.
Carnegie Library in Athens adds several new titles including Beneath Tropic Seas by Leote, Running Brook First Tank Trailers from the Middle Horde by Garland, The New Map of South America by Gibbons, A Study of the Modern Novel by Marble, Theatre of Today by Mutterwell, The Development of Theater by Nicoll, The Third Book of Modern Verse by Ritten, Goo Morning America by burg, Ol by Sinelatr.
Police sought an unidentified shooter after shots were fired at C Sumner Fess son of U S Senator Simeon Fess as he drove slowly over Greso Creek between Hamilton and Middletown last night. Fess was alone and the shots likely came from a passing car.
In a June 6 lecture at Columban College in Ohio a speaker named Stout discussed coal formation. He described carthite coal and the geological conditions forming coal beds, noting Ohio has about 12 389 square miles of affected area with 3 mines traced for railroad use and 18 proven to hold value.
June 6 Hooper Ridge Cemetery hosts Decoration Day observance next Sunday with a community dinner planned at the church house. Preparations have been completed to entertain a large crowd and attendance from this locality is expected.
The P. of Jacksonville will meet at 1. oy FL Hall in Jacksonville at 7 30 o'clock Wednesday night. Members of the Rebekah Lodge urged to attend this session. A pot supper will be served.
Police probed the murder of 28 year old Mrs Anns Gunning. Her husband Almt, an entedneer, remained in custody as the investigation focused on motive and alleged threats. Local reports note a dispute over domestic affairs prior to the fatal shooting setup near their home.
Officials from the Division of Agricultural Services announced quarantine measures and the formation of a new line affecting Belmont Guernsey Mas Shragin Fairteld Pickaway and surrounding townships in northern Voery County. The action targets pest control and restricts movement of goods within the affected area.
Members of the Friendship Bible Class of the Church of Christ in Chauncee met for their monthly bus and social gathering at the Nye home on His Street. Wyona Gardner was elected vice president and the group planned observance of Father’s Day, with Roy Rhibrand sharing a talk on Service and a social program featuring Bradfield and Wyona Bradfield in songs and Lucile Bradfield on the piano.
Mrs B W Seevers marking her eighty second birthday at home in The Sains with a dinner for 25 relatives and friends. Four daughters attend along with grandchildren great grandchildren and numerous guests including extended family from Marion Chauncey Weston Glen Ebon and Whipple.
Mr and Mrs Lloyd Wharton announce the birth of a son named Victor Lloyd Jr at their home in St Charles Louisiana. Dr Wharton formerly lived in Chauncey and graduated from Chauncey High School. He is a son of Mr and Mrs F C Wharton of Johnstown Ohio, formerly of Chauncey.
Rev and Mrs Ahlbrand were in Athens on Wednesday for the Child Welfare Conference held at the Presbyterian Church.
Claims against the Cleveland Clinic disaster workers compensation fund will be heard tomorrow by the State Industrial Commission in Columbus. Between 30 and 49 employees were killed or injured in the gas explosion and claims on their behalf are estimated near 50 000 dollars.
TRUETOWN NEWS lists many visitors over the end of the week including Mr and Mrs Charles Arfolds and Mr and Mrs William Kovieh with sons Alex and Julius and daughter Anna from Cleveland. Gerald Bryan and wife with son Noah visit from Zanesville. Miss Goldie finishes teaching in Middletown. others motor to Canada and Pittsburg for relatives and mutual calls.
I. Olle was elected director of the Vircon Company, succeeding N. Hee for Chicago. The announcement came from Central Frues Company of Sinois with Columbus ties noted.
William L. Tallman, alleged killer of Mrs. Virginia Patty, was missing from the U S S Admiral Benson after a midnight capsize rumor. Tallman, a radio operator, had been arrested on board following the slaying in Los Angeles. Capt Sohst described Tallman as fleeing overboard to dodge questions about the murder of Frank D. Vortland’s wife.
Fragmentary notice describes construction at Flint ten miles north of here for a new school facility associated with the Josephinum precinct. Details are unclear due to garbled OCR.
Elmer of Chauncey dies at his home on Sixth Street following a prolonged illness. He had lived with his wife and daughter in law, and is survived by his wife Mrs. Thomia Marks and other relatives. Funeral details have not yet been announced.
Ohio welfare director Hal Griswold urged preventive child welfare work as essential for future stability. He noted a 40 million dollar physical plant and 10 million dollar budget, calling for trained school workers and expert parental guidance. The American Legion pledged support for keeping children in homes, with relief from private and public funds as needed. Stereopticon case views and local leaders attended the luncheon at the Athens Presbyterian Church.
An old advertisement touts McCoy's Tablets as a tonic to help pale thin men gain at least five pounds in 30 days with improved health and vitality. It promises a money back guarantee through Cline's Pharmacy if goals aren’t met and lists McCoy's Laboratories New York City as the main or distributing source for the product.
The U S flagship of the Yangtse patrol was reported in danger of sinking after striking rocks at the Woosung breakwater last night near Shanghai.
Advert says Keuschen salts supply six mineral salts vital for organs and nerves, claim fat loss and vitality. Take half a teaspoon daily in hot water for three weeks, then weigh yourself. bottle available at McKee Drug Co. with money back if no health gains and energy improvement.
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