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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1921

Page

10

Aerial Milk Wagon NDO Sends June Milk to London

Oil allowed for consumption as June milk shipments depart from Holland to London via aerial milk wagon NDO.

Ndo Holland London

Milk Cooled in Box Reaches London Four Hours After Milking

A can of milk is sealed in a water tight box with ice packing the gap. The product arrives in London four hours after milking, illustrating rapid transit for dairy goods.

London

Koester Family Joins Marietta Graduation Trip

Will Koester and wife of Montgomery West Virginia drove to Marietta Monday. They were joined by Christena Koester, Mia Koester, Henry Epplein, Lew Burt, and W S Koester and wife. The group attended high school graduation exercises for Christena Koester’s grandchildren the Bay twins and planned a week in Washington county.

Marietta Will Koester Montgomery W. Va Christena Koester Mia Henry Epplein Lew Burt Koester Bay Twins Washington County

Dorst Family Starts Month-Long Midwest Visit

W F Dorst his wife and two children left for Columbus by car on Saturday and will travel by rail to Tipton Iowa to visit J Kautz family. They plan to visit Gardner Kansas to see O H Dorst and expect to be away about a month.

W. F. Dorst Columbus Tipton Iowa J. Kautz Gardner Kansas O. H. Dorst

Mrs Perlina Williams Dies in Chicago at 89

Mrs Perlina Williams widow of J J Williams who ran a store in Middleport died in Chicago on June 2 at age 89 years ten days. Her body was brought to Middleport by J W Pence an adopted son and buried from the Baptist church at 2 PM with Rev Wilson preaching. Interment followed at Middleport Hill Cemetery. Mr Pence had taken his foster mother to Chicago sixteen years ago.

Perlina Williams J. J. Williams Middleport Chicago J. W. Pence Baptist Church Wilson Middleport Hill Pence

Rev Foster Honored by State Sunday School Association

Mason clergyman Rev T J Foster was elected to the State Executive Committee of the State Sunday School Association at the recent convention. The committee comprises the leading Sunday school workers in the state.

Foster T. J. Foster Mason Association

Hoover announces daughter Orleta's marriage to Max Rubin

Mr and Mrs H M Hoover announce the marriage of their daughter Orleta to Mr Max Rubin of Cleveland on June 25 1921 at the residence on Mill street in Middleport.

H. M. Hoover Hher Orleta Max Rubin Cleveland Mill Street Middleport

Botzel Fined for Moonshine Converting to Jail Time Likely

Jakie Botzel captured by the sheriff last Friday faced liquor making charges and was fined 800 dollars plus costs by Justice Martin. He cannot pay the fine with the sale of his home and will likely work part of it off.

Botzel Jakie Botzel Martin

County to Mark Spanish American War Graves

Two dozen markers were ordered by the county commissioners yesterday to mark Spanish American War graves at various locations across the county.

Narrow auto escape saves three on Wyllis hill road

Dr. Bing’s car driven by his daughter Helen Frances backed over a steep embankment on Wyllis hill road Saturday. The vehicle stopped against a tree on the verge of the precipice, saving at least two of the three. Miss Bing escaped injury while Helene Keehne and Alice Scott were badly shaken but grateful for the outcome.

Dr. Bing Helen Frances Helene Keehne Alice Scott Wyllis Hill Road Miss Bing

Lost Wallet Report From Town Cobbler

Shoe cobbler Jackie Beegle patrols town to recover a pocketbook containing about $100 lost Sunday evening in the main part of town. Local man offers reward and asks anyone with information to come forward.

Jackie Beegle

Freight Car Taken Off In Through Car Change

Supt. Hennessey announced the freight car used on schedule for freight only has been retired from service. Freight will be handled by the through car as before.

Hennessey

Martin Hogg Married in Rutland Probate Court

A. B. Martin age 22 and Anna Hogg age 19 both of Rutland were married in the probate court room on Monday morning by Rev. G. L. Ashton. The couple expect to move to Marion to reside.

Martin-Hogg Probate A. BE. Martin Anna’. Hogg Rutland G. L. Ashton Marion

Finger severed by ice cream freezer incident

County Commissioner W. F. Wilson, of Left, lost the end of a finger Saturday when caught in an ice cream freezer. He underwent a painful operation but attended the commissioners' meeting in town yesterday and advised residents to watch the freezers.

W. F. Wilson

Grimm Joins Lansing Club In Central League Baseball

Bend diamond favorite Ralph Grimm signs with the Lansing team in the Central League and shifts to third base. Fans expect a big year as Grimm settles in with the new club.

Ralph Grimm Bend Lansing, Michigan Grimm

Baby Ulah Ann Lewis Born in Middleport

A baby girl described as the finest baby girl in the world was born to Mr. and Mrs. Heritage Lewis of Middleport on Sunday. She will answer to Ulah Ann Lewis.

Heritage Lewis Middleport Ulah Ann Lewis

New State Waterfront Laws Tighten Hunting and Fishing

Local hunters and fishermen face a new act restricting hunting or fishing to United States citizens. Licenses cost one dollar for residents and fifteen dollars for non residents, obtainable from the county clerk. Unlicensed activity carries fines from twenty to two hundred dollars and possible jail terms of ten to sixty days.

Dixie United States

Griffith Trial Set for June 9 at Pt Pleasant

W Holly Griffith already serving two life sentences for murders will face another life trial in Pt Pleasant on Thursday June 9. He has assembled a regional defense team while Prosecuting Attorney Robert Hogg leads the state's case. The homicide of Roush occurred January 12 1921 with disappearance followed by a river body recovery bearing a bullet wound and crushed skull.

Dean Charles Hogg Roush Griffith Stedfastly

Logan 1. O. O. F. Memorial Services Held

Logan 1. O. O. F. Memorial services were held at the U B church with Rev. J G Spears delivering the morning sermon to a large audience. Louis B Houck past grand master of Ohio gave the memorial address and praised Judge O W Wright and C B Comry. He urged members to live by the fraternity’s principles. Mrs Mary Taggart Blasius sang a solo in the afternoon.

Hocking Valley Ohio Judge Houck Logan Oddfellows O. W. H. Wright C. B. Comry Mary Taggart Blasius

Memorial rites honor Logan Oddfellows buried in cemeteries

The memorial address was followed by a parade to Logan cemeteries where flowers were laid on the graves of departed Oddfellows. Nearly 100 former members are buried in the two Logan cemeteries, with five laid to rest in the past year.

Firme Anthony Logan

Body of Noah Nunemaker Brought for Burial in Columbus

The body of Noah Nunemaker, a local resident, died at his home in Columbus. It was brought to the area on Logan morning for burial. Funeral services were held at the United Brethren church and the remains were interred in Oak Grove cemetery. Many relatives reside in the vicinity.

Noah Nunemaker Columbus Logan U. B. Church Oak Grove

Affidavit Charges Zeiglers and Kuhn with Burglary

W S Whit ecraft files an affidavit against John and Fred Zeigler and Harvey Kuhn of Gibisonville charging burglary. They waived reading, were bound over to the grand jury, bonds set at 1000 dollars each and posted. Boyd Kuhn, in the county jail, faces three similar charges with a 2000 dollar bond he cannot post. alleged ring leader.

W.S. Whitecraft John Fred Zeigler Harvey Kuhn Gibisonville Vor Miller Grand Jury Boyd Kuhn

Divorce Decree Granted in Snider Weaver Custody Case

Judge Pettit granted a divorce to Tresa Snider from Walter Snider for extreme cruelty. The court awarded custody of their minor child to the plaintiff and ordered $20 per month for child support. Before marriage, the plaintiff was Tresa Weaver, daughter of Mr and Mrs Wright Weaver of Marion township. Walter Snider works at Logan Clay Product Company.

Tresa Sniders Walter Snider Pettit Snider Tresa Weaver Wright Weaver Marion Township Logan Clay Product Company

Man named Fitzpatrick faces trouble after alleged advances

A 25 year old man from New Jersey identified as George Fitzpatrick was selling maps in Greendale when he allegedly made improper advances to two young girls, 14 and 12. A crowd beat him before sheriff and authorities intervened. charges of crimes nature will be filed. The town had prior violent notoriety from a local murder case.

George Fitzpatrick New Jersey Greendale Helen Cozad Ellen Drake Cozad Larimer Fitzpatrick Frances Jewel Raymond Phelps Ohio

Youth Fractures Wrist in Jumping Test on Market Street

Robert Keynes aged about 17 injured during a jumping contest with friends at the rear of the Keynes home on South Market street. He suffered a fracture of the left wrist and was treated by Dr. Rannels who reduced the fracture.

Keynes South Market Street Robert Keynes Rannels

New High School Chef Coach Returns Home

Harry Newman returned to his home Friday after a year as chef of Manual Training and athletic coach at Wellsville High School. He has accepted a contract for the same position next year with a higher salary and reports fair success in athletics with the basketball team showing well. Most lettermen will return in the fall, enabling him to build strong teams for next season. Newman is an Ohio University graduate with a good record in academics and athletics.

Harry Newman Wellsville High School Ohio University

Laying Brick Begun on Logan Nelsonville Pike

Work on brick paving near Pattonville starts with 50 men laying grade for one and a half miles of three and a half mile project. E N Turner is contractor with Carl Engle as assistant. Lost pin in Logan from Phil Delta Theta with J M C Ohio Zeta engraved. contact John M Cooley at National Fire Proofing Co Haydenville.

Logan-Nelsonville Pattonville E.N. Turner Carl Engle Ohio University Logan Phil Delta Theta Fraternity J. M. C. Ohio Zeta John M. Cooley National Fire Proofing Co Haydenville

Plains Area Residents Attend Gatherings and Baseball Showdown

The Plains and nearby areas saw a parade of visitors including Mr. and Mrs. Henry Frost and Miss Mary Wallace from Athens and many relatives. A local baseball game crowned The Plains 12 Kim berly 2 over Kimberly on Sunday.

Henry Frost Mary Wallace Athens Ike Wallace William Roberts Joe Slater Robert Noble Dave Aleshire Sam John Gabriel Albert Aleshire Hazel Geisicke Mineral Lon Humphrey George Lowden Nelsonville Henry Stauffer Lib Shafer Chauncey Elza “McGranor Zine Courtney Kimberly the Plains Will Whesstone Buchtel Ed Anderson

Hancock Senior Class Play at Ewing Hall Auditorium

John Hancock high school presents The Kingdom of Heart's Content wonder at Ewing Hall Wednesday evening at 7 45. The one night performance promises a strong cast and a warm tale with broad appeal for all audiences.

Mastodon Skeleton Found Near Arlington

A mastodon skeleton with tusks nine feet long and twelve inches in diameter was discovered in Butcher Knife Canyon, four miles east of Arlington, Ore., on June 7. The find includes a massive skull and tusks, drawing attention from local researchers.

Unearth Arlington Ore Butcher Knife Canyon Here

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