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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1929

Page

8

Dream Play On Horseback To Be Repeated Here Monday

Dream Play by Reggae on Horseback staged by Ohio University Playshop drew acclaim two weeks ago and will be performed again Monday night at Alumni Memorial Auditorium. Tickets open to all at 7 30 with reserved seating. curtain at eight. ushers will seat audiences after the chart is cleared to avoid crowding. The production features a cast near 30 and a 20 member crew, demanding professional level lighting and staging.

Kaufman and Connelly Ohio University Alumni Memorial Clark . Williams Rcomers Begkar

Ohio University Art Department Exhibit Opens Monday

The Ohio University College of Education Art Department will open a public exhibition Monday afternoon from 2 to 5 on the third floor of Ellis Hall. Students will host, showcasing grotesque animals, wall hangings, textiles, toys, marionettes, plastic designs, and home decor interpretations reflecting Colonial and Spanish influence with water colors and pottery also featured. The display highlights color development and includes works by Miss Isabelle Work, Miss Germany Kiemm, Miss Catherine Bedford, Miss Hazel WL, and acting director Miss Edna Way.

Art Department College of Education Ohio University Ellis Hall Milady Isabelle Work Germany Kiemm Catherine Bedford Hazel WL Edna Way

Public Discussion On District Union

A public discussion on the proposed consolidation of New Marshfield Mineral and Waterloo Township school districts was held at the Hamley Run schoolhouse. Attendees supported a resolution asking the County Board of Education to carry out the consolidation. present were County Supt H R McVay Carl H Porter and E G Gibson. Waterloo board members R E Nice and A R Davis spoke in favor of the plan.

New Marshfield, Mineral Waterloo Township Hamley Run County Board of Education H. R. McVay Carl H. Porter E. G. Gibson New Marshield

Burial services for Mrs. Frank Smith at The Plains

The funeral of Mrs. Frank Smith was held at The Plains M E Church with Rev L A Donnaly officiating. A large crowd attended and burial followed in Greattown Cemetery. Mrs. Smith long served as president of The Pisins and was active in church work. She is survived by her husband and other relatives.

Chauncey Frank Smith the Plains Plains M. E L. A. Donnaly Stacksebville Prahix Burts Greattown Smith

Four Mines Operated Saturday in District Reports

Only four mines were in operation Saturday in this district: No 255 Greens Run No 69 White Ash on Bailey Run Keeport Mine and the L. D. Poston mine near Chauncey. Three mines worked Friday and Saturday was pay day for most miners in the vicinity.

Greens Run Bailey Run Keeport Mins L. D. Poston Chauncey Thia

Funeral Friday Sprint of Elmer Marks Held Here

CHAUNCEY June 3 The article notes a funeral Friday for Elmer Marks held locally, with Rev Warren of Chester involved and coverage of the event. The piece references a separate lecture by Rev William W Ells on God the Cartoonist to be presented at 7 39 oclock Sunday evening in Chauncey Knight of Pythian hall with Adventist Church sponsorship.

Rev. Warren Chester Elia K. of P. Hall Chauncey God the Cartoonist Willem W. Ells Chauncey Knights of Pythian Hall Seventh Day Adventist Church of Aitenn Davidson NM. O. Warren Chauncey M. E. Church Elmer Marka Hocking

Rev. Vian to lead weeklong evangeliatic services in Chauncey

The Rev Homer Vian will conduct a weeklong evangelistic series at the Bill Field Church of Christ starting Sunday evening at 7:30. Special music features include Vian playing piano accordion and a postlude surprise announced for Sunday services.

Chauncey Mra Homer Vien Billfield Church of Christ Vian

Glouster News Items and Revenue Insight

Glouster items reveal a push to raise revenue with a 21 percent target and new ARS measures. Local officials, including the city council, discuss potential impacts on services and residents.

Glouster Board Hires Teachers At Friday Meeting

Glouster Ohio teachers for high school and grade levels were announced after a Friday night board session. The district will hire eight high school staff and three grade teachers, with several positions still open. Financial notes show a May mayoral collection of $315.15 across funds, with costs and fines settled or set for next board action.

Glouster Pauline Myere Fontele Harper Mildred Howard Helen Dennison Rachel Murray Lucille Jones Lounese

Busy Bee Food Club Meets at School

Canaanville June 1 Busy Bee Food Club met in the economic room of the ca. high school. One new member enrolled as the club planned for the year end. The pattern for an attractive dress was demonstrated with fabric requirements and sewing tips. Next meeting will be held at the home of Mrs Sutton on June 13.

Elliona Canaanville Bea Food Club Jaanville High School Vntyle Uginesa Xession Cran Gira Weeve Phylla Chanel Widih Jover Katherine Balzer Mrs. Sutton Ternoon Mary Walton

Be dies Aid Society Meets in Jacksonville Church

The Be dies Aid Society of Jacksonville held its regular meeting in the M. E. Church Tuesday night. Mrs. Della Johnston led devotions and a program followed with violin and piano solos readings and recitations. Refreshments and a social hour closed the session.

Glouster

Penman enters Republican mayoral race in Athens county

Malcolm Penman member of the present Council files his petition with the Athens board of elections to run in the August primary. The petition is signed by E E Drury Andrew Allen M S M LeFaver Everett Eddy and Duncan. The Jacksonville Mothers Club will meet Wednesday night at Mrs C J Haskins home in Trimble urging all members to attend for important business before the day.

Glouster Malcolm Penman Board of Elections At Athens E. E. Drury Andrew Allen

Deevers Held in Jail After Long Journey

Deevers is jailed in Athens County after years of mobility working wagons and building a Trimble home. He faced a mortgage-related charge, extradition backed by an affidavit, and was held on $1,000 bond pending trial. Funeral services for J. Pettit and family will be in Trimble, with burial at Maplewood.

Goluster C. H. Pet Trim William Wilble Batavia Trimble John &. Deevers Columbus Athens Bath Deevers State of Ohio Pettit James J. Smith Porter Williams Mr. Pettit Louis Columbus and Bryson Albany New York Draver H. E. Pettit Crooksville B. H Millfield John G. Pett Hopement W. Va Trimble Christian Church G. K. Courtney Chauncey Maplewood

Ann Williams dies in Glouster after four weeks illness

Mrs. Ann Williams, 59, died Friday at 12:15 PM at her Main Street home after four weeks of illness. A Glouster resident for 22 years, she came from Braceville, Illinois. Survived by husband John Boe Williams, who predeceased her in 1902, and two granddaughters Mrs. Co. Duncan and Mrs. W. E. McDonald. Three nieces and nephews live near Wheeling, West Virginia. Funeral Monday at 2:30 PM at the Duncan home on Main Street, Rev. D L Browning officiating. Burial in West Union Street Cemetery, Athens.

Wheeling W. Va C. E. Duncan Main Street D L. Browning West Union Street Athens

Ten Violators of New Traffic Code

Athens Police Department ordered ten violators of the new traffic ordinance to report Friday. Four have paid $1 fines: Granville Berlin, Howard Doff er, William Smith, and Clarence Bardin. The remaining six must report to Mayor E C Woodworth within two days to pay their fines, totaling $1 each.

Athens E. C. Woodworth Granville Berlin Howard Dowfer William Smith Clarence Bardin G. A. Lawrence Thomas Battin Dolly Kimball J. B. Swanson John Demoter Edna Copeland

County Grange to Meet at Coolville

Pomo na Grange holds a regular all day meeting in Coolville on Saturday June 15. Many degrees are expected to be conferred upon members and new joiners will have an opportunity to receive a decree.

Pomona Grange Coolville

Memorial Services for Athens County Grange Veterans

Public invited to memorial services conducted by Athens County Grange veterans and Spanish American War groups. Ceremony set for Sunday evening June 23 at 7 in Alumni Memorial Auditorium with literary program by Mrs Ed Rickey of Almon.

O. O. Bryson Athens County Grange Athens Trimble Grange Rial Ed Rickey Almonies State Convention of Hany Veterans

French Restrict Films Move Faces Senate Debate

Washington reports that a Senate debate is sparked by proposed French restrictions on film imports and American movie houses during a three day convention. Senator Ridge of California urges decoration of houses as tours to show friendly nation commerce.

Citiens Washington

Merritt Family Attends Tiffin Alumni Banquet

Prof Will C Merritt and family of New Marshfield spent a week at Tiffin and Indian Lake. Thursday night Mrs Merritt attended the Tiffin High School alumni banquet with 490 people, honoring the class of 25 years ago as part of commencement season. An alumnus now a US Navy lieutenant stationed in Panama delivered the principal address.

New Marshfield Will C. Merritt Tiffin Indian Lake

Edwards in Jail Faces Four Charges in Athens County

Columbus man Fatt Edwards, now held in Athens County Jail, is charged by Prosecuting Attorney RK D Williams with two counts of disposing and two counts of removing chattel property. He was arraigned by Magistrate Carl H Porter and remanded on a $406 bond after pleading not guilty. Edwards previously faced a fine for registering at a local hotel under an assumed name.

Athena County Common Pleas Court Andrew Koen Koen Glousterman Abraham T Sherman Booker Pittsburgh Jare Nathaniel A. Cook Brooker Sheri Roy Patterson Jman Mr. Cook James O’nail Cook Dent Pitsburgh Hatfield River Teo Battery Marion Moore Hiram Bue Amd Jerry Grimm The Messenger Middleport Joseph Cook Domeroy Syracuse Pomeroy Misa Hannah Enoch Marvin Stringshuts Ravenswood Reedsville Saxon Tanners Run Letart Falls Nelle Banks Steubenville Abbie Williams Burgesstown Abraham Lincoln RK. D. Williams Fatt Edwards Columbus Athens County Carl H. Porter Harry Patton Athens Hia Edwards Porter

Fowler Reelectated President Of Perry County Sunday School

At the Perry County Council of Religious Education convention in New Lexington on June 1 A. D. Fowler grocer and Perry County clerk of courts was chosen president of the Perry County Sunday School Association for the sixteenth consecutive year.

New Lexington Perry County

Three Die in Caliente Northern Route Accident

A Pacific railroad incident near Caliente left three people dead, including a young woman, and six others injured. Officials report a wreck involving a shiny rock and tindhers in a wagon on the line west of town. Details are scarce as investigators assess the scene and determine the cause.

Caliente Here

Partial payment for wool arriving at warehouse

Athens County farmers are informed that a partial payment will be made as the wool arrives at the warehouse. The executive committee of the Ohio Wool Growers’ Cooperative Association approved an initial payment of 22 cents per pound, a new feature in this year’s wool marketing plan.

Athens County Aj Menting Ohio Wool Growers’ Co Fenerative Association

Pays Arrest Cost And Gets Freedom

A Middleport truck driver Clyde Shawver parked near the cemetery and acted queer Friday night. He pleaded guilty to intoxication before Magistrate Felix Riley, paid the costs of his arrest, and was dismissed. A separate note reports changes in wool financing with prepayment and interest adjustments for consignors and the Ohio Wool Co‑operative Association.

Middleport Clyde Shawver Harry Junoed Felix Riley Shawver NLT Mills Ohio Wool Grove Co-operative Association General Wool Pool

County 4-H Officers to Convene in Athens June 28

County farm agents and Ohio State 4-H leaders led by W. H. Palmer will host an all day meeting in Athens on Friday June 28 at the County Extension Agent T. H. Johnson office. The session aims to train 4-H officers and boost confidence in boys and girls with demonstrations songs and a picnic lunch.

W.h.palmer Ohio State Athens T. H. Johnson Mr. Palmer Tom Cunard Vinton County George Kreitler Meigs County Robert W. Lang Hocking County

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Athens Court University Miny Mrs. Freak Ethel Ary Warren V. Borague Sos Shauncey Joan McAlister Pising Thelma Hawk Robert McAllister Fletcher Hawk Leohard McKee Ellery Mckee Joe Hardy Plains Louize Dew Lancaster Will Millfield Church of Christ Pleasant View Temple No Pythian Siaters Chester L. Wyckoff Akron Charles Franklin Harold Minister Fairport Harbor Edward Minister Chauntey Sam Tippett Family J Carroll Tippett Luther Wallace Drew Norma Bob Jack Thomas Thomas Byesville Has Lewisburg Marks Lucy Sur-Charles Bradfield Thomas Marks Seon William Young Wallace Mill Street Jef Zanesville Leonard Koenig Murray Stea Mr. Thomas City Merle Baum Youngs Zaneaville Parkersburg Charlie Bumgard Barnhouse Wellston Evan Morgan Ars Council Messenger Pattern Department Busy Bee Food Club Ladies’ Aid Society Malcolm Penman Councilman Mothers' Club C.H. Pettit Mooseheart Miect Margaret McHarg Ann Williams Fowler Mundew’s Bakery Farmer's Ohio Association Meeker Cornwell’s Aibens Jewelers Jacobs Optometrist Atlas Store Giouster Railieke Department Adee Ais Mae Isaac Wilson
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