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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1929

Page

5

Local Society Notes Highlight Club Events and Weddings

Society and personal mentions cover a Thursday afternoon at Mrs. I E Shirley’s home with eleven members and guests including Flora Boring and Jease Finsterwald. The Athens fair days June 20 plan is noted along with various visits, illnesses, and a retirement dinner at Warner House in Chillicothe.

Tl. I. D. Club I. E. Shirley South Cemetery Street Flora Boring J. H. Rice EK. D Jease Finsterwald Elery Midh Athens Fair Bart Davidson Florence Lash Williams New York City

Desperate Baby Desertion Narrows In Ohio Case

In Columbus a 15 month old baby was left with Mrs. Kanuckel by a mother who planned adoption. The woman intended to travel to Cincinnati after leaving the child and took the older boy with her. Juvenile detention care and court investigators pursue the mother as authorities in Middleport are notified. Charlotte M. Martin leads the domestic relations inquiry.

Girl Scouts Plan A Swimming Party

Troop No. 2 of Girl Scouts met at the Little House on Mill Street Thursday afternoon to plan a swimming party. Miss Rads dall, the scout captain, outlined the Parkersburg camp program and noted Tenderfoot scouts aim to complete tests before Miss Ransdall leaves Athens. Miss Harris gave a story and short talk.

Little House Mill Street Miss Radsdall Parkersburg Miss Ransdall Athens

Ex-Priest Shoots Girl and Kills Self in New Jersey

In Harrison New Jersey ex priest Paul Miervinis shot the woman Helen Halitakes after she refused his marriage proposal and then killed himself. The incident follows a history of revocation of priestly vows and an alleged love rejection.

Helen Halitakes Harrison, N. J

Court Actions In Athens County Common Pleas

Two suits filed this morning in Athens County Common Pleas total 8700 dollars. Citizens Central Bank of Nelsonville sues Earl I Lama and Edith Lama in one case and Earl R Lama in the other over unpaid promissory notes with interest claims from 1927 and 1624 respectively, involving Nelsonville Lots. Dr Warren V Sprague sues Dover Township trustees for 21775 for medical services rendered to poor families, detailing fifty six house calls, care over weeks, and one operation.

Athens County Common Pleas Court Citizens Central Bank of Nelsonville Earl i. Lama Edith 8. Lama Earl R. Lama J. M. Lama Alice Lama Karl Lama Athens Warren V. Sprague Dover Township Sprague

Exhibits Wool at The County Fair For Last 30 Years

Albany June staff Spect Md Exhibitions show wool displays by Sarah Pilizabeth Paitley age $5 one of Athens County's oldest residents in fair entries for 30 years. She learned to spin in childhood and could weave 40 yards of cloth at age 12. Mrs Dailey preserves a linen tablecloth spun by her, and she loves flowers and good health. Born in Somerset County Penn March 22 1844 she is one of nine children. Her daughter Goldie Moore and Irma Sickter live nearby. A Civil War veteran, Mr Dailey died after long service.

Sarah Pilizabeth Paitley Athens County Dailey Somerset County Pennsylvania Dattey Elizabeth Jesse King T. J. Fee Train City Peasley Tennaylvania Ohio William Barstow Kine Tin Tlew Wen Tetrview Beata Dailey Goldie Moore Athens Irma Sickter

Ohio University Robin Hood benefit returns to Alumni Auditorium

Nearly 100 musicians dancers and actors from Ohio University stage a revival of Robin Hood’s Reverie for a National Fellowship Fund benefit. Irma Voigt and Edith Wray lead the production with the Ohio University Orchestra Girls Glee Club and senior music students providing original music and vocal pieces.

Ohio University Alumni Memorial Auditorium National Fellowship Fund Athens American Association of University Women Irma FE. Voigt Edith A. Wray Ohio University Orchestra

Woman Votes On Golden Wedding Eve

Mrs. Dailey, about to celebrate her golden wedding anniversary, is a firm believer in votes by women and has exercised her right since it was extended. Her confidence is shared by a close friend quoted as preferring The Daily Messenger.

Four new high school teachers joined Athens Sitaf board action

Four new members were added to the list of high school teachers at Athens High School following appointments by Superintendent A. F. Hiseon and ratification by the Board of Education during the regular Thursday night meeting.

Athens High School A. F. Hiseon Board of Education

High School and Grade School Staffing Additions

A local school system lists two open positions at the high school and three in the grade schools. Names named for teaching posts include AT Hughes as principal and a roster of teachers such as Oliver Wool and Mary Connett. New members are Mrandda McComb Marjorie Figher Herbert McKelvey and Pea Wately.

AT. Hughes Oliver L. Wool Mary Connett Anne Steketing Irene Hand W. M. Bryant Jace Stockberger Mary Louise Hartnell Nelle Pickering Helen Leech Hale Pickett Robert W Emmert Anna K. Price Edward & Dowell Carl Roberts Cora Batley Edna Zick Corrine Studstilt Walter P Porter John F. Newcomb Join Glover Allan A. Nettis Eva V. Lamen Mayme Johnston Jette J. Denmark Mildred Rice Ruth Giesen Ethel McEwen Harold B Wise Edward Sharp Mrandda McComb Marjorie Figher Herbert McKelvey Pea Wataley

Notable Local Names in School Pageant Cast

Pal F KB H Marehman Mis hia Smith Homer Van Aller Miss Compton Miss Virginia Wernecke and Miss Lota Keller form the coveted pageant lineup in a community event listing. This roster highlights local participants including several young women associated with the school fund drive and campus activities.

Pal F. KB. H Marehman Mishia Smith Homer van Aller Compton Virginia Wernecke Lota Keller

Hartley Set to Move as Hartley Family Prepares Relocation

Oliver Hartley of the agricultural department at Columbus plans a move to Baltimore with Mrs Hartley and daughter Miss Mabel to join son John. The Hartleys will establish a temporary residence on Lincoln and will visit periodically, ending years of residence with W A Lee family.

Pomeroy Oliver Hartley Columbus Fay Harteya W. A. Lee Miss Mabel Hartleys Baltimore John Hoe I Hartley Lincoln

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