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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1929

Page

7

Local M Ladies Auxiliary Meets In Murray City

June gathering at Sire Pearl Shuttleworth home includes business session and games. Attendees include Mrs. Sally Riggs Grace Storer Garnet Meade Myrtie Person Connie Robinson Lizzie Fisher Emma Bennett Ooal Jones Anna Simons Margaret Liryson Mabel Poling Gwen Shuttleworth Sulla Robinson and Miss Murphy Sadie Foster plus Mr and Mrs Sidney Johnston family. Several local relatives visit Logan and Nelsonville families. church events and graduations noted.

Array City M Ladies Sire Pearl Shuttleworth Sally Riggs Grace Storer Garnet Meade Myrtie Person Connie Robinson Lizzie Fisher Emma Bennett Ooal Jones Anna Simons Margaret Liryson Mabel Poling Gwen Shuttleworth Veronica SS Sulla Robinson Murphy Sadie Foster Sidney Johnston Betty Norris Logan Mr. Johnston Than Edington Alvs George J. Hall Maxine Anita Nelsonville Hubert G. Hall Akron Willard Ferney Cleveland Stanley Baker Pon Jack Mary Owens Nelsonvile van Wert Susan Baai Laliba Emma Castell Sadge Chivers Isie Strum Effie Devol Mattie Ralph Carle Acker Joan Cook Cora Watters St. Philip Neil Bunco Agnes Frank Charles Alrphy Charles Dugan Wal Mary's High School Lancaser Mary Martha Bert Wooten John Fostoria Rachas Martin Amita Newman Business College Columbus Charles Strim

McArthur Area Social and Legal Notices Highlight Local People

The Nastern Star held a meeting at Masome Hall with a pot luck lunch. Prosecint Charles OG Chapman and others attended the Child Welfare Conference in Athens. A marriage license was issued to James S Waldron and Eula Ward of McArthur. Garrison and others hosted civil and church social events. juries and court notices announced for Athens and Vinton counties. Several residents returned from cities and planned trips to Europe, with numerous visits and family updates reported.

Amos FE. Garrison James 8

Local Family Visits and Social Gatherings Across Town

Bedford Henderson and family spent Saturday and Sunday with Errett Walker and family in Columbus. Mr and Mrs Glen Hart visited Edaon Mart and family Sunday evening. Mr and Mrs Guy Lee and daughter Marietta with Thomas Mulligan and Dons were Sunday guests of Charles Hines and Benters. June 8 George Fe and Virgil Blackwood and children spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs John Douglas. Mr and Mrs Willie Martin stayed with Dell Whaley and family. Mr and Mrs George OBrien and Mr and Mrs Joe Glover of Weese Texas spent a few days visiting and hosted by Mr and Mrs Ed OBrien at the Club Headquarters near Carpenter and Cour Streets.

Katie Shelton Columbus John Sisto Frank Kovalaski Bbecknetl John McGuire Kimberly Thomas Gears Lizzie Edwarts Youngs Town Lizzie Stitt Irmalle William Chivers Howant Chvers Mise Bernice Schavel Vistors Infomera Mro Howard Bish Molly Clark Syracuse John Snider Morr Fay Ge Wi Wille Mes Reulok Carpenter Ter and Son Athens May Walker Smaithfeld Tian and Hare Rhea Frivee Lan Bell Sheltes Children's Hospital Columine Samantha Stelton Frank Parkersburg Lierie Rileynk Pomeroy Thomas Deve Fre John Waiters Dora Spencer Tle Ness Pete Mason Paul Potts Laurelville George Wotts Wotts M. E Dorothy Frares Detroit Penn Dorothy Epent Sundas Herman Warner Wolfpen Quiver Econ Guy I Mullard Edward King Earnest Hart Glen Hert Charles Williams Ste Glen Hart Charles Hines Stephen Bradles Mark Wilbur Ardith Hart Lena Hines Hareley Victor Whalen Tyor Shatinway Howard Cl Aau Fe Virgil Blackwood Chilren John Douglas Willie Martin Dell Whaley George O'Brien Joe Glover Weese Texas Ed O'Brien Charlie Blackwood Carpenter and Cour Streets Virgil Didward Mlorcs RM Plains John Stanock Akron Waeke Vile Murrey City Alolllea Hardy Sverett Gaskinsle E.R Vand R. Grant Price Thurston Frank Forster Foston Carl Fred Porter Harry Porter Oral Porter Wits Charlie Binkley Frank O Neal Afra Chirenee Totter James Staley Alhae Mra Karl Rbhodehaver Leonard Tilvea Guyavile Worth Dicken Smith Eva Burdette Salt Frank Senithy Minnie Yerkey Thne Emmashkareagin Craigville W. Va Albany George Burdette New Straitevile Ape New Straitsville Mike, Dukeman Ark James Soll Stewart Bell Wiliam Finney Irvits Finney Sengr Banumont Jack McCalltate Thelma Hawk Courtney Badadi Alvah Verity Bisher Bt Nobie Collins New Marshfield Lord North Nelsonville

Hamden News Briefs Reflect Local Inspections And Travel

June 3 Hamden reports a Puritan plant steam show line damaged on floor injuring an employee. State inspectors from the Insurance Inspection Bureau conducted a full town inspection with a re rating planned within a month. Local residents including Mrs GoW Rever and families travel through town. dog wardens check on sheep killed by dogs in Jocust Grave neighborhood.

Handen Yhii! Ward Pure Lan Pkent Ag Ong Neer Momlay Ducksman Empen Ler Clullothe W. Pureay Trary Cinrian Richmond Fenman Leas Pat Puncan Jackson George Kohler Yoleshi Chilheeths Charles Bighorne Chilheethy Star Insurance Inspection Bureau Hamden Eure David Oak Hill Portsmouth Hamndin Gow. Rever Taxel Edwards Oak Mill U. S. Army Seaver Colo Oak HM Philippine Islands Cal Miesius Ian Ray

Community Notices from North Bethel Evening Gatherings

June 1 attendance noted at North Bethel events. Honor Brown and family from Athens visited Miss A N Brown. The Dunkins of Millfield spent Sunday with the Toefflers and Hunters in Strouds Run area. Peach Ridge and Willam Hunter of Peach Ridge joined Willam Darchfetd household for Sunday afternoon.

Ittle Federal North Bethel Honor Brown Willard and Melvin Athens A. N. Brown Dunkin Millfield Henry Toeffler Charles Hunter Strouds Run Willam Hunter Peach Ridge Eliza Darchfetd

Traffic Code Booklets Available in Athens

Books on the new traffic code distributed to motorists in Athens by the South East Ohio Motor Club remain available. Secretary H. W. Burgett announced today that copies are free to anyone who requests them.

Athens South East Ohio Motor Club H. W. Burgett

Husband May Face Grand Jury Probe Over Alleged Neglect

Divorce case against George W. Natt y of Wheeling West Virginia may spark a grand jury investigation into neglect of two minor children. Estella C. Dalley testified of repeated cruelty and lack of support over six years, while son Ralph Dailey in Detroit sent modest monthly sums.

George W. Natty Wheeling W. Va Estella C. Dalley J. GQ. Worstell Daley Bre Bai Daleys Vaele Dailey Detroit Ben Dalley Sugar Creek Dude Wortsill

Ohio State University to confer degrees in June

The Ohio State University will hold its fifty second annual commencement June 11 with Chile, FL Kettering as speaker. About 2 250 are candidates for degrees pushing the year total beyond 1 900. Athens will be represented by four graduates: Lawrence Grosvenor Woretell, law. Glenn Orren Gillette, master of arts. Mayme Virginia Johnston, master of arts. Nelle She Warner, master of arts.

Solvablus California Jane Ohio State University Chile FL Kettering Sind Ezisto FL Chauncey Trinity Episcopal Church Athens Lawrence Grosvenor Woretell Gien Orren Gillette Mayme Virginia Johnston Amnster Arte Nelle She Warner

Live Stock Club Holds a Meeting

The Mocking Valley Live Stock Club held its third meeting at Cecil Robinson’s home on June 4 followed by a wiener roast. New members Charles Copeland and Earl Loring joined. Past meetings were at Paul Mansfield’s home on May 30 and next plans were with Dick and Fred Haze. Everett Ball led roll call with members sharing their projects.

Mocking Valley Minh Cecil Robinson Charles Copeland

Eight Added to Club of Hustlers

Eight new members joined the Happy Hollow Hustlers 4-H Clothing Club at its first meeting held Friday at the leader T. H. Johnson’s home. County extension agent Johnson spoke on summer club work as Longfellow quotes sparked the roll call.

Happy Hollow Hustlers T. H. Johnson Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

Come and See Invitation At Athens County Farm Tour

County Extension Agent T H Johnson announced a planned visit to the Athens County Test Farm in Carpenter on Thursday June 20. The event invites local residents interested in soil improvement and best farming practices to join the tour and see the fertilizer treated soil producing excellent crops. In another item a prisoner named Alex Smith, 28, hanged himself in Nungstown city jail earlier today.

Athens County Carpenter Te T. H. Johnson Johnson Noungstown Alex Smith

High School Class Graduates In Athens Commencement

Athens High School seniors receive diplomas in a ceremony at the High School Auditorium. Dr C Collicath notes inherited knowledge and personal ability guiding graduates, while J Harshman and the board of education present diplomas as the orchestra and chorus perform.

Athens High School Dev. C. Cellicolt Columbus Public Schools Pre Plis Collicath Sid Cal Coulter Sylvia Paul Saye Jor Schumann Mabel Croy Ramah Durst Dwight Gaskill John Gift Addie Guthrie Russel Hall Lorena Hartley Hixon Selah Holland Mildred Melmess Harriet Jacoby Fred James Kenneth Jones Aliee Keen Lowell Kenney George Kilpatrick June Kimball Rex Koons Esther Leanta Gertrude Lyon Alice McCracken Elizabeth McGraner Mona McWhin Jey

Rival Physicians in The Plains Faced with Stork Record

In The Plains June, Dr AWK Walker of Buchtel and rival Dr iPD Nelson treated families across three homes. A baby was left at three residences in one week, with parents listed as Mr and Mrs Jack McAllister, Mr and Mrs Leonard McKee, and Mr and Mrs Wal Staltern. Residents ask, can you beat this record.

the Plains Awk. Walker Buchtel I. PD. Nelson Imo Oboya Jack ‘Tinkham Jack McAllister Leonard McKee

East Side School Records Show Perfect Attendance

A list of students from East Side School praised for perfect attendance and punctuality over the past year. Miss Bertha Driven notes many pupils from multiple grades, including Isabel Young and David Winoit, achieved no absences or tardies, while others are commended for consistent attendance.

East Side Bertha Driven Dea Anvihor Arbigs Puma Amd Isabel Young Ann Mae Mitchell Bolus Hedges David Winoit Mary Jane Duncan Beris Jane Fulton Mary Allen Gibson Thit Prade Roy James Timedike Yeas Dorothy Cavaiey Catherine Betz Stella Carey Dane Kitts Mats Genter Margaret Hughes Ruth Pliny Bleumey Juan Ha Savior Ptuline Masterton Mary Anna Schuter Rath Shamel Virgink Qiaest Ett Vies Wolfe

Local man charged with forged check in Perry County

Lloyd Folk of near Rushville was arrested and jailed on an affidavit from Perry County Bank accusing him of forging a check for $40 on his father George Folk of June Town. In Columbus Federal Court a habeas corpus hearing involving liquor-case costs was heard, brought by George Hatem of Somerset.

Witt New Lexington Lloyd Folk Rushville Perry County Bank George Folk FDAY Columbus June Tur George Hatem Somerset

Ice Cream and Strawberry Festival Benefit at Tom's Alling Station

An ice cream and strawberry festival will be held at Tom's Alling Station on Richland Avenue Tuesday night June 11 to benefit the Ladies Aid of the Richland Avenue Methodist Protestant Church. Proceeds go to the church.

Tom's Alling Station Richland Avenue Ladies Aid of M. Pp. Church

Little Roberta Dainty Miss of Mysteries Captivates Magicians

Lima June 7 A tiny girl about 12 entered the stage before 600 members of the International Brotherhood of Magicians. Roberta Byron of Philadelphia amazed the crowd with a series of tricks, pulling colored scarves from air, producing objects from a bucket, and making balls multiply. Her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Glaston, watched as their daughter impressed professional magicians including LE Barton, now dean of the old school of magicians.

Lima International Brotherhood of Magicians Iitle Roberta Byron Hiladelphia Adout Piri Cetciana Coe Nelson Downs Wolus Ale Robrta Mynters Bho Mra W. Glasston Philadevilla Lina Rehibh Findigy Barto Old School of Magicians Ila

Wants Money He Paid for a Con

A court record from Athens County reports Perry Lucas of Connyville appealing to the Common Pleas Court after a magistrate denial. Glad Cau of Cre aAwanville was named defendant. The case concerns a purchase alleged to be a con that led to the buyer’s death within ten days. The plaintiff seeks $55 in damages.

Alice Irvine Guy C. Irving Athens County TG. Waldron Hof. Nixon Myrtle Nixon Felly Riley Perry Lucas Connyille Athens County Common Tileas Court Glad Cau CreaAwanville Licas Atates

Boys Form Club In Connett Area

Fifteen boys organize a new 4 H Club in Connett area. The second meeting is set for June 11, announced by member Wilbert Dean. Other members include Harland Jesao Cagg Guibert Mernthier Tony McKnight Edward Rurchhfeld Harry Hewitt Russel Maymond Lawrence Wilbur Kienebeil Haymond Andrews Pearl Neulan Arthur Duskey and Earl Barnhart.

Connett Fhat Wilbert Dean Harland Jesao Cagg Guibert Mernthier Tony McKnight Edward Rurchhfeld Harry Hewitt Russel Maymond, Lawrence Wilbur Kienebreil Haymond Andrews Pearl Neulan Arthur Duskey Earl Barnhart

Local Docket of Social Visits and Family News

Community notes detail visits from relatives and friends across Akron Athens Columbus and Nelsonville. Local families host gatherings attend funerals and celebrate births while church groups invite members to join quilting sessions.

Loyal Daughters Club Holds Third Meeting

The Loyal Daughters 4-10 Club held its third meeting at leader Mrs A Bell's home. Members conducted roll call with a bird description. An article on the Life of the American Nationalist was discussed and district notices were shared by Dorothy McChingham and Martha Robinson. The next meeting date was planned.

Loyal Daughters Mra 3 A. Bell Ana Doothy McChinghan Martha Robinson Lealer

Grand Jury Session Set for Athens County

Special session of the Athens County Grand Jury planned for Monday aims to probe criminal charges. Deputy action included a transcript filing and announced entries as officials prepare for further indictments.

Athens County RD. Wiliams

Goitre medical treatment touted by Michigan lab

Cleveland June 3 U A The completion of the Union Terminal project in Cleveland was cleared when the Federal Court of appeals vacated an injunction against the Pittsburgh and West Virginia Railway. A new goitre treatment developed by a Michigan laboratory is claimed to shrink and possibly remove goitres quickly and safely with a free booklet offered to sufferers.

Cincinnati U.A Cleveland Ctrcuit Court of Appeals Pittsburgh & West Virginia Railway Paul Jones Harmicas Astone

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