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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1928

Page

7

Funeral for Mrs. Biddison Held in Trimble

Mrs. Dell Inh Biddison dies at home in Trimble Township aged about 8? years. Burial at Maplewood follows funeral in Trimble led by Rev. G B Courtney. Survived by husband Thomas Siddison and nine children plus three sisters in Ohio and nearby states.

Trimgls Dell- Inh Biddiso Trimble G B. Courtney Chauncey Maplewood Biddison Kimble Township Thomas Siddison E. G. Triddison Trimble K. M. Biddison Clarksburg W. Va A. Bludison Stewart O. A. Biddison Columbi H. M. ‘Thompson Athens George Coffman Corny Columbey C. Ll. Own Mrs. C. He Lydia Denuford Brett Lane

Pearl Snatched From In Front Of Train Here

Ruth Vernon nine year old girl narrowly escaped death when she was pulled from a railway crossing by neighbor William Johnson as a northbound pass train No. fr iday evening ne ar Jacksonville. The engineer tried to stop but could not before the train struck the spot. Ruth and Johnson escaped serious injury.

Sluany Spring Street L. L. Munden Ruth Vernon Pic Jevening Jacksonville Id Vernon Wbacksenville Wats Pl Main Street Wred Johnson Chilessonville Johnson Ruth Netthfer

Browning Tip for Pork Roast with Sugar Rub

A pork roast browns better and tastes richer when a teaspoon of brown sugar is rubbed into the meat along with the flour used for coating. The sugar helps caramelization and adds depth to the crust.

Naomi Bible Class Sees Monthly Program At Home

Naomi Bible Class met for its monthly program at a member's home on June 16. Devotions were led by Elline Heht and recitations, a song, and readings followed by notices of attendees and a list of guests including Mrs. Nora Clinee Hrnh, Audrey Kail, Mrs. Viafel, Mrs. Anpuela Whitliteh, Leta Bards Mes, and others.

Youn Ance Tine Mienael Marin Nora Crniee Audrey Kail Viafel Anpuela Whitliteh Leta Bards Virgeie Doeter Suiseout Edithagit Michaels Missanyi Deomird Runie Lowers White A

Pocahontas Club Meeting Notes and Announcements

Pocahontas group plans Thursday evening gathering inviting members to attend and bring a favorite item. Anniversaries and June fillings discussed with emphasis on encouraging attendance and sharing wishes for a summer event.

Attended Meeting Delivers Sparse City Report

The record notes a June gathering with delegates present and a reporting by Woods on well-attended kneets. It mentions fishing themes and a night event with a PYTHIAN SESTENS group and Sisters, including a fly fishing potluck by ponds.

Chalxcey Woods Peerhoutas Pee Ami Colin M Sn Herb Wade Mingus Cies Aretorn Henry Unter Milhday

Annual Children's Day Observed

Annual Children’s Day is observed with a program featuring dialogues and special music. The organizing committee, led by Marie Michaels, includes Mr Seati, Mrs. Gre Thomas Cate Thelma Lane and others.

Ores Hide Wand The Chara Ls Entertainment Marie Michaels Seati Gre Thomas Cate Thelma Lane le Grad

Fishing trip underway from Chauncey to Lake Manasse

Dr L Ch Xelson and son Dow of The Plains and Dale Channel of Columbus departed for a ten day fishing trip to Lake Manasse Michigan. They travel by similar route and aim to be away about a week.

Chauncey Dr. L. Ch Xelson and Son Dow Plains and Dale Columbus Lake Manasse Michigan

Coolville News Items Read Like a Local Page

Local notes from Coolville report family visits and gatherings. Residents Meredith and family celebrate and travel, while Troy Grange plans a joint meeting with Rome Grange and a guest program. Other items mention trips to Pittsburgh and Athens visits, plus community events and extend family stays.

Troy Grange Tif Oelock Rome Grange Stewart Mimic Hoole Girtrude Barth Rth Nichonal Athens Ainge Sapoiel McChiby Pittsburgh M. Mavegao Agra Jidin Edward Alden Dur

Court House Soings In Probate Court

Four marriages were finalized by the probate court in the morning. William Orville Baum aged 43 of London, stock dealer, and Clara May Fel aged 31 of Sharpsburg were joined by officiating minister Dr. James Moran. Walter Eugene Wolfe 30 of Nelsonville and OUI Bell Lower of Nelsonville, presided by Carl Porter. Haroth Dewey Garrison 24 of Manchester and Dorothy Dane Shuts, daughter of Win J. Shut, with minister Rev RL States. Harry Sum and Saphe ron Tilton 22 of Coolville, telephony operator, were married.

William Orville Baum London Christopher Baum Clara Maye Fel Sharpsburg Yn Lovelle James Moranshiner Walter Eugene Walle Nelsonville Miner Andrew J. Wolfe Ouig Bell Elsonville Proud Lowers Carl Porter Haroth Dewey Garrison Manchester Jam Garevisor Uani Dorothy Dane Shuts Taweher Quuaghter Win J. Shut And Harry Sum Sapheron Tilton Coolville Sidney Tiltion

Funeral Held for Enoch R. Dickerson 68

Funeral services for Enoch R. Dickerson 68 of Chauncey were conducted Friday at his church by Pastor Ke Warren with burial in the nearby cemetery. He is survived by his widow three sons Edgar Thomas Emmett and a sister Mrs Anna Hart of Clarion Ohio along with 16 grandchildren and other relatives. Frances Mary Helen Harvey noted in Lancaster for graduation and visitors from Kentucky and Oklahoma were seen in the city with local family.

Chauncey Enoch R. Dickerson Vriday Ke Warren Burigl Dickerson Edgar Dickerson Dunglew Ohio Thomas Dickerson Emmett Dickerson Anna Hart Clarion Noah S. Harvey Frances Mary Helen Lancaster Louis Moody Lloyd Pendergrass Herbert Minnette Muttaberts Harvey Courtney Peter Pendergrass A. B. Mackie Ruth Vlina Kang3s Arthur Brewer Elis Avenue

Dainty Dress Pattern for a Little Tot

A vintage pattern notice describes materials for a dainty dress for a child. It lists fabrics such as Dimity and voile, details like plaited extensions for fullness, and a shoulder style for comfortable sleeves. Size options include 1 to 4, with yardage and wide fabric requirements noted.

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Plains Church Group Meeting at Nida Home

The Plains church group met at counselor Mrs. Fred Nida’s home with a talk by Mrs. J. Pickerington of Athens and a royal sale by Frederica Nida. A nominating committee was formed and two new members Mae and Truth McCunough joined the group.

Chauncey Standard Reurers Society of the Plains Fred Nida the Plains Mae Truth McCunough Maria Ale«shire Edna Bradshaw Christine Cochran Esther Mae Cochran Maxine Channel Verna Nagle Eva Lavely Clara Stalder Rederica Nida Kathryn Barstow Margaret McGee J. L. Pickington

Major Lutenguer Aims For Nicaragua Command in Historic Flight

Major Charles A Lutenguer, 47, set to fly from Washington to Nicaragua to assume command of U S Marine forces fighting rebel General Sundino. He won the Curtiss Marine Trophy on May 19 for a 100 mile flight near Washington at 157.6 mph. Previously a private who rose to lieutenant in 1905, he served at Vera Cruz and Port au Prince, and became a naval aviator on Sept 24, 1924. The trip will mark the first nonstop Washington to Nicaragua and include Lt H C Busbey aboard.

NEA Washington Charles A. Lutenguer Charles A Fleur Nicaragua United States Marine General Sundino Lutz Curtiss Marine Jattz Marine Corps Vera Cruz Port Au Prince Haiti Grantico Marine Marracks New Orleans Pensacola Ila Luis Patt Jules Lugat Biccarague Stheett Immarka H. ¢. Busbey Aso Washington-Nicaragua Miami Charles A. Luts Marine Aviation Forces

County Tax Funds Divided After 1927 Collections

Auditor J. Clyde Edmundson announced that county tax income for the year totaled about $51.8 million. General taxes reached $569,378.85, county special $16,401.05, township special $479. The report also notes delinquencies and other small accounts in the year’s fund allocations.

J. Clyde Edmundson

Bird Man Recieves Wide Range Of Bird Coloring Letters

Readers from Nelsonville and nearby towns describe sending pictures of birds in varied styles. They praise the Bird Man and share notes about coloring, pasting, and wrapping pictures, hoping for prizes and honorable mentions.

Thei Richard Burkett Jacksonilye Paresis Wrile Margaret Shirkey Jacksonville

Chief of Athens Police Resigns to Seek Sheriff Nomination

Herbert J. Parker, chief of police of Athens, resigns to run for sheriff in the Republican primaries of August. Mayor Alex Moore accepted the resignation but asked Parker to stay until a replacement is found. Parker agreed to resign but will continue as acting police chief until a successor is named.

Herbert J. Parker Athens Alex Moore Savbagmieet Moore Parker Pauce Line City Hnix Otly

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