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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1929

Page

10

Albany News Items Reflect Local Club and Church Activities

Four members of the Willing Workers Class and teacher N Jones fished at Wales Mills Friday. Grow-It-All 4-H Club met at Grange Hall with Edward Green presiding and planned a future fishing trip and a play. Hebbardsville church services include Odd Fellows memorials and a Children’s Day program at Hebbardsville M E Church. Additional items note trips to Columbus, baccalaureate at Ohio University, and family gatherings across Albany and surrounding towns.

M. E Jones Wales Mills Inogene Barnes James Rickey Charles Ennis Don Weimer Grange Hall Edward Green

Two Producers Brought In In Hocking County Oil Field

In Hocking County oil fields two 100 barrel producers were brought in Monday. A third well was to reach pay land Tuesday. Hope Refining and Construction shot a well on the William Mercer lease in Washington Township, good for 100 barrels daily. Adair and Andrews Oil Company completed No 5 on Woodruff heirs tract near Maysville, a 100 barrel daily producer. Four other wells on the same tract are producing. Preston Oil Company was drilling its Beery heirs tract well in Washington Township Field Tuesday with no production report yet.

Preston Oil Company Beery Heirs Washington Township

Miss Hunsacker Briley wed in Nelsonville ceremony

Grace Elma Hunsacker daughter of Mr and Mrs George I Hunsacker of Nelsonville married George Ben Briley son of Mr and Mrs Briley of Logan in a noon Monday ceremony at the bride’s home. Rev W E Ewing officiated. The couple planned a two week trip through Virginia and Maryland and will reside in Lancaster after their return.

Logan Grace Elma Hunsacker George I. Hunsacker Nelsonville George Ben Briley Briley W. FE. Ewing Mt. Sterling Helen Hunsacker Hather Brile

Goss Arrested Amid Divorce Suit in Logan

Boyd Goss was arrested at his Logan home on intoxication charges by Deputy Joe Farbearn. Edith Goss filed for divorce alleging six years of cruelty and intoxication, seeking custody, the West Second Street home, and a restraining order. Goss is to be arraigned after reporting to Columbus for federal grand jury duty.

Logan Boyd Goss This City Joe Farbearn A. M. Ellinger Goss Edith Goss West Second Street Nelsonville Perry Township Columbus Federal Grand Jury W. R. Lloyd

Measles Epidemic Reported in Logan

City Health Office reports Logan facing a measles outbreak with many children affected. Health Commissioner Dr. Morton W. Bland said cases are numerous, but no fatalities have been reported. June 12.

Logan Morton W. Bland

State Begins Case in Behrens Murder Trial

Logan June 12 with jury seated after days of venire actions as Albert Burchette faces first degree murder charges. Key witnesses described Behrens body found at Brimstone Creek and a fusillade of gunfire from multiple directions during the Behrens shooting.

Mayoral Nomination Sparks Delta Theta Tau Notes

In Lagan on June 12 Mike Hansel declared candidacy for mayor on the Democratic side. He faces George Blum in a primary while Republicans Rochester Harry L. Smith and Charles M. Price seek their party nomination. Hansel joined the Burdette murder jury as declaration followed selection. Delta Theta Tau elected Mary Frasure president for the coming year. Catharine Morgan vice president and Grace St Clair secretary also named. The twenty fifth annual convention will be at West Baden Indiana June 27-28 with Catharine Morgan and Mrs. Lorenz Smith set to attend.

Guard Achauer accompanies prisoner to Logan in Burdette case

Reuben Lindsey was moved from the penitentiary to Logan to testify in the Albert Burdette murder case. Guard Chris Achauer, a former Hocking County resident and brother of Haydenville’s William Achauer, will remain with the prisoner until execution. Achauer noted the penitentiary population rose from about 1,500 to 2,700 since his first guard duty. He saw many friends during a Logan visit.

Logan Reuben Lindsey Albert Burdette Chris Achauer Achauer Hocking County William Achauer Haydenville

Delegate Tells of Rotary at Work

Dean T. McCracken of Ohio University spoke to the Athens Rotary Club at Hotel Berry about the Dallas Rotary International convention. He described 9,500 Rotarians from 26 countries, the theme of international service, and efforts to link internationalism with nationalism plus youth exchange to promote world peace.

Rotary International Dallas Texas Dean T McCracken Ohio University Athens Rotary Club Hotel Berry Dean McCracken Athens Club

Walter F E Brehm Hosts Birthday Dinner Party

Dr Walter FE Brehm entertains Wednesday evening at Nets House Columbus for the pleasure of his wife Mrs Brehm as she marks her birthday. A dinner party will precede a theater outing with guests including Mr and Mrs Joe Case Mr and Mrs W L Franks Dr and Mrs F Rauch Dr and Mrs Brehm Logan and Mr and Mrs N Stevenson Columbus.

Walter FE. Brehm

Rodman Divorce Suit Seeks Custody in Franklin County

Sheriff serves Arch E. Rodman of this city with summons in a divorce action filed by Blanche R. Rodman of Columbus. The Franklin County petition cites neglect and seeks a decree, custody of the minor children, and a restraining order.

Logan W. R. Lloyd Arch E. Rodman Blanche RE. Rodman Columbus Franklin County

Miss Mary Stanton Graduates in Music Teacher Course

Miss Mary Stanton of Cincinnati completes her studies at St Marys High School in Hyde Park Cincinnati and earns a teacher's certificate in music. She is the sole class member to obtain this credential. Her father Leo Stanton and Mrs Char Roberts with daughter Ruth join Miss Kathleen Jolly at the commencement exercises.

Hamden Mary Stanton Cincinnati St Marys High School Hyde Park Leo Stanton Char! Roberts Ruth Kathleen Jolly

Theodore T. Donaldson Graduates From Ohio State Medical College

Logan June 12 Theodore T. Donaldson son of Mr and Mrs J B Donaldson West Hunter Street graduated from the medical college at Ohio State University Tuesday He will serve his interneship at University Hospital after prior service at Mt Carmel Hospital He is a Student Council member and Phi Sigma honorary medical fraternity member Parents and relatives attended the ceremonies in Columbus universities graduation day

Young Blake Undergoes Tonsil Removal at Cherrington

Logan June 12 14 year old Donald Blake son of Mr and Mrs Eugene Blake of Sand Run was operated on at Cherrington Hospital Tuesday morning for tonsil removal. Thirteen months earlier he had an appendectomy at the same hospital and his father served as Special Juror in the Burdette trial but was excused to be with his son.

Logan Donald Eugene Blake Sand Run Cherrington Hospital Harley M. Whitcraft

Local residents host guests across Athens and nearby towns

Shade Burson and Guthries of Athens with Mrs. DeWeese of Barberton visited relatives here Sunday. Foch Burson returned from Columbus where he studied last year. Nurses and neighbors called on Walter Smith Opal McGrath and others near Carseytown Rutland. Visits continued among Browning Krewers and Trecker Wirima Kelley families.

Sam Burson Emmett Guthrie Athens Charlie) Grim Ella DeWeese Barberton Perry Smith Foch Burson Columbus Miss Cavanaugh Walter Smith Opal McGrath Carseytown EK. E. Browning Rutland Morris Ruckoye Lake Joe Hawk Mansfield Adilison Creamer Selah Wetherby Hattie King

Peach Ridge Visitors From Dayton and Jackson County

Peach Ridge residents hosted or visited relatives and friends over the weekend. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. William Stephen son from Dayton with Jed Stephenson family, and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Carr with children visiting William Hunter and others.

Wish Wash Mash Mush Much Puzzle Answer

The sequence shows a word ladder style progression from Wish to Much by altering one letter at a time. The solution demonstrates the shifting vowels and consonants to form connected words.

Logan Telegraph Operator Sets Four Week Southern Tour

Phil McCarthy, telegraph operator for Hocking Valley, departed Tuesday for a four week trip to the South and West. His plan includes New Orleans, then the West Coast with visits to California and Washington, returning home via the northern route.

Logan Phil McCarthy Hocking Valley New Orleans West Coast California Washington

Old Soldier Hiram Finley Dies in Perry County

Hiram Finley, 91, Civil War veteran, dies at his home near Sayre in Perry County.

New Lexington Hiram Finley Sayre Perry County

Local Social Roundup From Richland Area Highlights Visits

Richland Avenue residents and neighbors share a weekend of visits and travel. Families including Shafer Burson Leighty Haning Taylor Gibson Martin and McCollins are mentioned with companions as they visit Pratts Fork Huntington Huntington Athens Fairmont and Denver. Several members recover from illness and attend commencements while others travel for family affairs and schooling events.

Ice Cream Supper Planned by Sunbeam Circle at High School

The Sunbeam Circle Sewing Club will host an ice cream supper at the High School Building next Thursday night June 13. Local residents including Mr and Mrs A R Caster and Fontelle of Columbus visited relatives here at week’s end. Don Wood and family spent Sunday with his parents G G Wood and wife. Attendees from here joined K P Memorial services at Dyesville on Saturday. Mrs C H Jewell and daughter Don visited relatives in Athens Tuesday.

Sunbeam Circle Sewing Club A. R. Caster Fontelle Columbus Don Wood Allegro Pat G. G. Wood K. of P Dyesville Surday H. Jewell Don Athens

Local Guests and Weekend Visits From Bishopville Notes

Bishopville residents hosted and visited relatives and friends over the weekend. Guests included B H Martin of Zanesville and the Fuller and Thompson families from Ringgold. Caroline Chappelear returned home to Havana after two weeks with Wayne Blackburn.

Aiden Wells B. H. Martin Zanesville William Fuller Clyde Thompson Ringgold Caroline Chappelear Havana Wayne Blackburn Albert Embrey Baby Fultonham J. W. Palmer Guy Lovell S R. Lovell Fiona Rose Withem Mildred Smith John Davis Kenneth Wolfe Columbus Ralph Gatehel Glenster Garfield Carter Lucille Jim Carter John and Dwight Smith Louis Stump Betty Jean Ellen Pedicord Jesse Withem Taylor Ridge Jim Milhoan

Local families host visitors and weddings in McLeish region

A parade of guests from Glouster Youngstown and other towns visited McLeish and nearby areas. Eldon Fouts and Violet Slater wed at home with Rev. J M McDonald officiating. Numerous relatives and friends shared meals and evenings, while Children’s Day and other community events were announced. Nearby retirees Fry and family trace old depot service roots before relocating to Columbus.

Hamden Family Trips and Local Visits Reported

Hamden resident Hamden FE Brown and family drove to Athens on Sunday to escort his sister Mrs Guy Spaulding home. Mr and Mrs Herbert Jackman of Lancaster former Hamden residents visited and attended Mrs Robinsons funeral. Miss Francis Martindill finished studies at Ohio University and returned home with her mother to attend Athens commencement. Her brother William an officer in a fraternity will stay until all students depart. A crate of fourteen pigeons was released by operators here Sunday morning after being shipped here.

Alfred Florent Marietta S. E FE. R. Brown Athens Guy Spaulding Herbert Jackman Lancaster Hamden Robinson Francis Martindill Ohio University William

Community Notices From Athens Area Gatherings and Travels

Clarks Chapel visitors Ella Dillinger and daughter Mable with son Charles called on friends in Carbondale. Athens High School graduation exercises attended by locals. Nancy Hanning visiting Coolville friends, staying with Frances Gunder. Carpeggt family and daughters Lucille Lilyanq Phyllis visited Wy tives in Guysville. Lucy Patterson returned home after weeks with Delma in Barberton. Ben Maxwell and son James at memorial service in Bates. Sheldon couple from Athens spent two days with James Bell family. Duncan family of Athens visited Oliver Walla. Elizabeth Helen Phillips Zella Armstrong and Snow family hosted Miss Foster’s graduation then left for Lisbon. Mary Louise Wolf of Coolville visiting Perry Hanning. Preparations underway for Children’s Day program at church Sunday evening June 23.

Athens High School Nancy Hanning Coolville Frances Gunder Victor Carpegg Lucille Lilyanq Phyllis Wytives Guysville Lucy Patterson Sturday Barberton Delma Ben Maxwell Foster Lisbon Mary Louise Wolf Cooleville Perry Hanning

Also Mentioned on This Page

Albany Presbyterian Hebbardsville Howard Warner Lodge Jeff Tewksbury Hebbardsville M. EK Everette Cline Fay O. Db D. W. Martin Howard Hart Marcello Chillicothe Ney Carpenter T. J. Fee Plain City Walter Fee Fee Robert Richard Thomas Fee Charles Haverst Alexandria F. Daily Erma Sickles James Lanberg Cutler Forest Martin Raymond Ralph W. Martin Dell McAfee Jacksonville H. C. Hovey Gladwin French C. N. Jones Pataskala Maggie Lavelle Behrens Hazel Storer Murray City Charles Bright Arch Griffith Laurel Township Willard Brown Good Hope Township Mike Hansel Samuel Smith Orland DeLong Salt Creek Township KR. KE. Allen William Stebelton Laurelville Jasper Crieglow James A. Brown Falls Township Dan Reedy T. W. Phillips W. KR. Liegd Athena County Walter Harned Nelson DeLong Obed Walton Earl Behrens Brimstone Creek Escore William Bellhorn Lancas Ter Fairfield County Walton Lloyd Hammond Lloyd Loring Dle J. P. Miller George J. Heer Heuben Lindsey Elmer Danner Danner Burchette Lindsey Loring Behrena Henderson Mike Hensel Rotary Theodore T. Donaldson Ohio State University Donald Blake Peach Ridge William Stephenson Dayton Jed Stephenson A.M. Brown Herman Roy Noland Robert Everett Irene Will Stalders the Plains Charles Carr Gibson Prescription Store Richland Avenue George R. Shafer Gladys, Trene Margaret Louise John Ator Rudolph Burson Pratts Fork Herbert Leighty Charles Leighty Myrta Morrison Roscoe Martin Alva Haning George Taylor Detroit Nora Gibson Helen M. €. Bolin Jacob Duckler Aldena Tewksbury Lucille Martin Tom Layerman Fairmont W. Va Eleanor Martin C. FE. Leighty Dr. C. Gibson Helen Gibson Huntington Frank Macé Mae Stanton Denver Colo Lulu Pearl McCollins Ray McCollins George McCollins Oscar Butts Mayton A. K. Newman Ray Burris Marie Burris Zenner Bishopville Mitzie Symphony Pive Tiller F. J. Beasley Milling & Grocery Co Hazel McLeish John Millioan Jessie McDonald J. M. McDonald Thelma and Bernadine Jones Glouster Floyd Smith Youngstown Eldon Fouts Corning Violet Slater Hunterdon Ralph Gatchel Gerald Updike Lucille Carter Dorothy Donna Mary Wells Dean Pedicord Maplewood Miles Merle Adrian Jovy Charles Milhoan Ollie Moody Porterville Charles Moody J. W. Moody Miles Easler Frank Vedicord Meleish Din Steadman Fultenham Z. W. Palmer Elien Pedicord Frank Pedicord Orleana Madge Pedicord P. M. Smith Samuel Whelding Nesta New York City Wales O. E. Vollenweider McArthur Ogier Wellston Vollent Wether Thelma Moorehead Portland Esther Anthony Edward Fry Marguerete B. & O. Depot Mr. Fry Clarks Chapel Ella Dillinger Mable Charles Carbondale Suneday Ajesti Popina Columbia James Murray Barbara Kent Harmacy
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