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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1929

Page

3

Perry Schools appoint new teachers and coach

New Lexington Junction City boards meet to hire staff. Miss Mary Florence Mason is named supervisor. Miss Masine becomes coach and junior white toner, and W F Brehm from Sun set is named mathematics teacher at New Lexington High School.

New Lexington Lexenetona-Junction Mary Florence Mason Newark New Lekeneton-Junction New Lexinger Board Mise Masine Rio Grande Gloris Weh ‘Te Toner W. F. Brehm Suneseit New Lexington High School

Burial Is Made Here Saturday

Funeral services for John Coulter were held in Columbus and his body was brought to Nelsonville for burial at Greenlawn beside his parents, the late Mr. and Mrs. William Coulter. Out of town attendees included Eda Gatewood and daughter Gladys, Charles Coleman and daughter Mary Louise, Lee Smith, Joseph Smith, Ed Hall, Earl Slater, Arthur Vorhees, Sam Coulter, John Coulter, Will Coulter, James Coulter, Walter Rackley, and John Roach of Athens.

Nelsonville Columbus John Coulter Greenlawn William Coulter Eda Gatewood Gladys Charles Coleman Mary Louise Lee Smith Joseph Smith Ed Hall

Sunday Guests Fill Columbus Area Homes

Numerous Columbus and surrounding area residents hosted and visited relatives and friends Sunday. Names include Gilbert Hadgar Thompson Siebert Donley Monks Shafer North Hutchinson Verity Pritchard Coleman Bernard Rhoades Juniper Nutter Hallett and others with trips to New York City Buckeye Lake Athens and Zanesville noted.

Ladies Auxiliary Meeting Time Change

The Ladies Auxiliary of the Alexander Presbyterian Church will meet Wednesday at 1 30 o clock instead of Thursday as formerly announced.

The Alexander Presbyterian Church

Vacation Bible Schools Open in Hocking Valley

The Presbyterian Board of National Missions starts four Daily Vacation Bible Schools in Hocking Valley with four locations Deanville New Floodwood Happy Hollow and Sugar Creek Itinerant instructors include Ralph Ely Katherine Harrup Ruth Kelch Velma Young Willie Nell Harrold and Louise Rice Irene McDowell In Deanville Miss Harrold a Maryville College student from Middletown Ohio assists The five week term begins while Nel sonville church hosts a three week school starting June 24

Nelsonville the Presbyterian Board of National Missions Hocking Valley Deanville Ralph Ely Katherine Harrup Ruth Kelch New Floodwood Velma Young Willie Nell Harrold Harrold Maryville College Maryville Tennessee Middletown Ohio Happy Hollow Marietta McGurkin Rhoda Cowan Sugar Creek Louise Rice Irene McDowell Presbyterian Church

Wiener Roast Held by Carbon Hill 4-H Club on Dawley's Hill

In Nelsonville on June 17 the Carbon Hill 4-H Club hosted a Wiener roast on Dawley's Hill last Friday. Attendees included Thelma Matheny Mar Johnson Avanell Smith Marie Dawley Esther Evans Hester Smith Nellie Green Mildred Carroll Emma Evans Louise Hughes Elizabeth Blosser Wanetta Winigman Garnet Smart Alice Coe Beulah Coe Blanche Smith Marietta Atkinson Adrian Coe Earl Johnson Johnny Steinbrink Maynard Bartoe Gomer Evans Byron Hughes Ivan Lehman Don Devol Paul Stratton and Paul Clark. Participants performed a game titled Hobo and offered musical numbers by Johnny Steinbrink and Maynard Bartoe.

Nelsonville Dawley's Hill 4-H Club Carbon Hill Thelma Matheny Mar Johnson Avanell Smith Marie Dawley Esther Evans Hester Smith Nellie Green Mildred Carroll Emma Evans Louise Hughes Elizabeth Blosser Wanetta Winigman Garnet Smart Alice Coe Beulah Coe Blanche Smith Marietta Atkinson Adrian Coe Earl Johnson Johnny Steinbrink Maynard

Newport deputy shoots fleeing youth in liquor arrest

Mickey Dillon of El Paso Texas died in a Newport hospital after being shot by deputy George Johnson during a flight from arrest for possessing liquor and intoxication. Following the shooting threats, a mob gathered at the jail demanding the deputy, but police moved Johnson to safety while the crowd was directed away.

Newport Ark U.P Mickey Dillon el Paso Texas George Johnson State Penitentiary Dillon Johnson Gus Martin Martin Little’ Rock

Ill health cited in Hamilton woman's suicide

Mrs. Berta A. Simpson of New Miami killed herself in Hamilton on Sunday. Police said she waited for a thunder clap before firing the shot, with ill health given as the motive.

Hamilton Berta A. Simpson New Miami

Earthquake Felt in Wellington and South Island

A violent earthquake was felt today across Wellington and the South Island of New Zealand. The shaking was reported as severe in multiple towns with widespread reports of unsettled conditions and structural damage.

Wellington N. Z South Island

Fourth Will Be Safe And Sane In Nelsonville

Nelsonville officials ban firecrackers for the Fourth citing past injuries. Mayor L. J. Eberle announces no sale or use before or after the holiday and urges citizen cooperation for a safe celebration.

Nelsonville L. J. Eberle

Elizabeth Wash Dies in Murray City Funeral Held at St Philip

Mrs Elizabeth Wash died Saturday at the home of her son Charles Wash in Murray City Burial followed at Green Lawn Cemetery with funeral services at St Philip New Church Murray City conducted by Rev Father Gallerini.

Nelsonville Elizabeth Wash Charles Wash Murray City St. Phillip’s Newi Church Fath.r Gallerini Greenlawn

Children’s Day Programs At Local Churches Draw Crowd

Nelsonville June 17 children’s day exercises held at Methodist and Presbyterian churches. Recitations solos and group singing attracted wide attendance, according to reports.

Nelsonville Methodist Presbyterian

Grand Jury Reconvenes to Hear New Athens County Cases

The May term grand jury of the Athens County Common Pleas Court reconvened at the courthouse at 9 this morning to consider numerous criminal cases since the last session. Thirty two witnesses were summoned to appear today and more may be subpoenaed before the session continues tomorrow.

Athens County Common Pleas Court

Hooper Seeks Divorce in Athens County Court

Elisha A. Hooper petitions for divorce from Mary A. Hooper in Athens County Common Pleas Court alleging neglect. Married June 6, 1927 with no children. Plaintiff says wife left him during illness and has refused to cohabit.

Athens County

Hoover Acts on Dry Agent Gun Firing

President Hoover paused all work to review a telegram from International Falls Minnesota urging protection against border patrol overzealousness in prohibition enforcement. The move follows ten days of protests over shootings by dry agents and patrol actions.

Hoover Washington U.P International Falls Minn

Death of Mrs Louisa Steadman in Glouster

Mrs Louisa Steadman died at her Glouster home Sunday at 1 30 am after a 17 week illness. She was nearly 90, a 37 year resident, widow of Daniel Steadman who died February 28 aged 85. Survived by sons Arthur L Steadman and John Steadman. Funeral Tuesday at home with Rev D L Breag and Rev F E Roberts. burial in Pennsville cemetery.

Glouster Louisa Steadman Steadman Pennsville Daniel Steadman

Four Year Old Hook Child Buried After Illness

Private funeral services for the four year old son of Mr and Mrs Thomas Hook of Hunterdon were held Saturday at 2 pm and he was buried in Glouster Cemetery. He died Thursday morning from infantile paralysis.

Glouster Thomas Hook Hunterdon

Work on New School to Start This Week

Glouster announces that construction on the new school building will begin this week. Equipment brought by contractor C. P. Kircher of Athens is being set near the site. Completion is expected by year’s start, with the high school gymnasium to be enlarged as well.

Glouster C. P. Kircher Athens

Gloster Moose Lodge Advances Membership Drive

Gloster Lodge No. 1197 Loyal Order of Moose conducts a membership drive with initiation fee cut to 6 dollars for a limited period. Former members receive a special rate. A basket dinner is planned at Bishropville grove on Sunday July 7 with J. J. Stoehar of Steubenville scheduled to speak from the grand lodge.

Glouster Gloster Lodge Order of Moose Bishropville J. J. Stoehar Steubenville Grand Lodge

Gaskalla Petition Not Listed in Messenger

Gus Gaskalla mayor and renomination candidate says his petition was filed on time and he has a receipt showing the election board received the required fee. The name did not appear in Sunday's Messenger.

Glouster Gus Gaskalla

Road Work Materials Arrive for Nelsonville Area Projects

June 17 reports from the Hocking Valley Railroad yard at Nelsonville show 55 car loads of crushed limestone being dumped at Kimberly for resurfacing the Kimberly to Carbondale road. Thirty car loads of gravel were dumped near the Nelsonville Brick Company for repair work on the Hocking County Ridge Road over Lick Run Hill and for Connett and Asbury Churches. Mr and Mrs W W Evans of Ashton Avenue hosted a Sunday dinner with Mrs and Mrs John Theis and daughter Helen of Marietta and Mr and Mrs Clarence Scott and daughters Wilma and Margaret.

Nelsonville Hocking Valley Railroads Kimberly Carbondale Nelsonville Brick Company Hocking County Lick Run Hill Connett Asbury W. W. Evans Ashton Avenue John Theis Helen Marietta Clarence Scott Wilma Margaret

Doanville Arrest in Dance Disturbance Case

Charles Johnson of this city was arrested at Doanville Saturday night by Special Constable William Koon on a charge of quarreling and fighting after a disturbance at the Doanville dance. He pleaded not guilty before Mayor J J Eberle and will have a hearing June 18.

Nelsonville Charles Johnson Doanville William Koon Johnson

Summer Term Opens at Athens High and Ohio University

Summer school sessions at Athens High School and Ohio University began today for a nine week term. Seventy seven senior and junior high students had registered by noon, with seven teachers retained. Students were arriving from Athens to attend classes as registration continued in the Men's Gymnasium. Exact numbers pending.

Athens High School Ohio University A. F. Hixson Athens

Classified Pig Offer Sparks Quick Sale in Local Ad

A reader found exactly what he wanted in the Messenger Classifieds. Mr Fiza Burchfield of R. 1) 2 offered two pairs of pigs and Poland Chinas, selling them the same day. Call Athens 0243 or Nelsonville 412 W to place your ad.

Messenger Fiza Burchfield Poland Athens Nelsonvilla

New Way To Improve Skin With Trench Process

An advertisement touts the Trench process for MEVLA LO Face Powder claiming unparalleled smoothness and longer wear. It emphasizes a pure color, no flaking, and non irritant formula by MELLO-GLO THE BD ZENNER CO.

Iits Mello-Glo Zenner CO

Mrs Orndorf Dies In Hollister At 70

Mrs. Alveretta Orndorf of Hollister, 70, died Sunday at 7:30 a.m. at the home of her son-in-law and daughter in Glouster. She had been ill since December and leaves five children including Mrs. George Emrich and Carl Orndorf. Funeral services are set for Tuesday at 2 p.m. at Hollister church with burial in Maplewood Cemetery.

Glouster Alveretta Orndorf Hollister George Emrich Will Orndorf Mary Dodgen Springfield George Orndorf

Ohio Wesleyan elects two alumni trustees

Delaware June 17 election results announce William F Bigelow editor of Good Housekeeping and George B Harris Cleveland attorney as alumni trustees of Ohio Wesleyan University.

Delaware William F. Bigelow Good Housekeeping George B Harris Cleveland Ohio Wesleyan University

Aged 18, She Must Get Divorce Before Marriage

Opal Gower of Clayton Township near New Lexington faced legal limits on her marriages. At 16 she endured multiple alleged marriages and a kidnapping scare, later seeking divorce from Robert A. Taber in Kentucky and planning to wed Alfred Young once the court acted.

New Lexington Opal Gower Clayton Township Grover Cleveland Hardin Flower Hone Harvey Gener Mardin Hardin Cinceinnati Robert A. Taber Cincinnati Maysville Taber Hendricks J.D Davis Alfred Young Shy Kentucky

Tulane’s Oekler Sets Shot Put Meet Record at Southern Conference

A single new record emerged at the Southern Conference track meet as Oekler of Tulane established a new meet mark in the shot put event.

Oekler Tulane

Komagatake Volcano Erupts with Violent Explosion

Komagatake Volcano north of Hakodate erupted in a violent burst today triggering earthquakes and a series of tremors reported from Hakodate and nearby areas. No injuries were immediately confirmed as crews monitor ash and lava activity.

Hakodate Japan U.P Komagatake Ity

Read All Over Athens Ad for Fox Terriers

Classified notice from Athens featuring Charles Maxwell selling thoroughbred black and white fox terriers. Most pups sold quickly. one remained. Call Athens 0243 or Nelsonville 412 to place an ad.

Charles Maxwell Athens Nelsonville

Aged woman flies in airplane with calm courage

Mrs. Kitty Tubbs, 85, from Columbus, rode at Columbus airport with friends Mrs. Norma Zimmerman and Mrs. Lottie Smathers. She recalled Civil War memories and recalled offering nursing service in Washington during the conflict. Mrs. Tubbs later traveled 10 miles by car in a single day and planned further activity.

Norma Zimmerman Beech Street Coliives Airreport Iliving Publis Zimmerman Lottie Smathers Buechtel Sullivant Avenue Tubba Mra. Zimmerman Tubbs Washington Lineeh

Ohio People Seek State Activities and Airport Dedication

Secretary of State Clarence J. Brown handles numerous inquiries on state reports and election laws from colleges and researchers nationwide. Preparations for the Port Columbus airport dedication include a week end aerial circus and the first airport train to plane transfer on July 6. Health officials urge camp sanitation signs, while the Ohio Penitentiary undergoes dormitory and factory construction as inmate population nears 4700.

Columbus Clarence J. Brown United States Brown Air Congress Port Columbus Pennsylvania Railroad and Transcontinental Air Transport Company Pennsylvania Flyer

Lake Men Asked To Approve Merger

Cleveland June 17 A proposal seeks to merge about twenty Great Lakes freighters under one operating company with a capitalization around 40 million dollars. The plan would unite independent ship operators into a single group totaling 115 Great Lakes freighters under the centralized venture.

Lake Cleveland UBD Great Lakes Atanda Great Lakes Freiehters

Famous Inventor Charlee Francia Trash Dies in Cleveland

Cleveland mourns the death of Charlee Francia Trash, renowned inventor of the ara leh and the storage battery. He died at his old home Saturday night after a pneumonia attack, aged 8% years. authorities reported a quiet passing in the city.

Cleveland The Cleveland and the Word Today Charlee

Pastor Louis Tieman Dies After Anniversary Sermon

The Rev. Louis A. Tieman, pastor of Sacred Heart Church in Cincinnati, died of a heart attack Sunday shortly after delivering a 23rd anniversary sermon for the Rev. Joseph A. Michalowski.

Cincinnati Louis A. Tieman Sacred Heart Church Joseph A. Michalowski

Hafey’s 15th homer ties game for Cardinals in tenth win

Hafey belted a ninth inning homer to tie the game for the St. Louis Cardinals against the Houston Teaves in extra innings at Sportsman’s Park. His 15th homer of the season sparked the comeback in a tense finish.

Homer St. Ious Cardinals Heston Teaves Hafey

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