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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1929

Page

3

Buckeyes Step Up In Twilight League Standings

Buckeyes defeated the Chevrolets 1 to 0 in a Twilight League game. Green pitched shutout to earn top billing. Kneey Walk and Dunkle contributed on defense, while Woodson and colleagues filled in at key positions for both teams.

Buckeyes C. Woodson F. Godson PP. Woodson Dunkle Foucher Collamore Shirley Mae Chevrolets Jennd Lewis Gilbert Smith

Funeral services held for Mrs Grace May Vans in Columbus area

Nelsonville June 26 Funeral services for Mrs Grace May Vans who died Friday at Radium Hospital Columbus were held at the family home in Cohum Sheyous district deputy of the Woman's Benefit Association and presided over the recent convention of the organization in Nelson.

Nelsonville Grace Mayvans Radium Aspital Columbus Cohum- Ss Sheyous Woman's Venefit Association Nelson

Shawnee Woman 85 Dies at Home

Mrs Port Uranhert 85, of Shawnee, died Tuesday evening at her home. She was mother of Mia OW. Wion of cis. Funeral arrangements have been completed. The Willing class and St. Christian Church groups held meetings with meals and social events planned for July and August.

Nelsonville Port Uranhert Shawnee Mia OW. Wion Cis

Red Men To Confer Degrees Thursday

Mohawk Tribe No 174 of Athens will confer degree work on a class of candidates Thursday evening. The work will be exemplified on a ground after which refreshments will be served on Washington Street. Mohawk Tribe will confer the first and second degrees and Kilt Trio of Nelsonville participates. The article notes an incident with Indians in war paint and a taunting phrase.

Athens Washington Street Nelsonville

Evangelist Robinson to Speak in Middleport

Evangelist Robinson known as an angelist will address the Nazaree Church in Middleport on Thursday night. An overflow meeting has been arranged, with the evangelist visiting for one night only.

Middleport Robinson Nazane Church

Nelsonville Rotary Club notes retirements and new officers

Reports from retiring treasurer C Meachem and secretary Ralph Parks show the club in satisfactory condition as it closes its year. President Warren Badger completes his term and is succeeded by William Morgan with Hk Mechem as new vice president.

Nelsonville Hk. Mechem Morgan W. H. Badser C. BR. Mechem H. E

Charles F Myers Dies at 79 in Nelsonville

Charles F Myers 79 longtime owner of the Myr House in Nelsonville died after a three week illness at his West Washington Street home. He was born August 1958 in the family hotel, connected with the Presbyterian Church, survived by widow Mayme, two children Charles and Bees London, a granddaughter, and a nephew in Athens. Funeral Friday at 2 PM at the residence conducted by Rev Lieva Evans.

Nelsonville Charles F. Myers Myr West Washington Street Mr. Myers Hezekiah Catherines Myers Moyert Presbyterian Church Lieva Evans Myers Hiss Mayme Myers Charles Myers Detroit Michigan Bees London Hanging Rock North Carolina Harry Hinman, Jr Athens

Euchre card party at St Phillip Neri Church

A euchre card party is planned by Martha Cini of St Phillip Neri Church in Murray City for Thursday evening at 7 p.m. All are invited. In Nelsonville on June 26 the King's Men will hold a Friday night prayer meeting at 7 30 at the home of Mr I Howe on West Columbus Street. All members are urged to attend.

Martha Cini St. Phillip Neri Church Murray City Nelsonville King’s Men Ee. i. Howe Columbus Street Mr. Howe Glousten Glouster Temple

White cloth donations sought by Athens County nurses

County nursing staff issued an urgent appeal for white cloths including old bleached cotton or linen items such as clothes napkins and handkerchiefs. The workers say they are completely out of these soft fabrics and rely on local donors to supply needed materials.

Athens County

Lydia Johnsen Weds Clayton Scheide in Logan Ceremony

Lydia Johnsen daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Johnsen married Clayton Scheide son of Mr and Mrs Clayton Scheide of Logan Monday at 3 20 pm in the Christian Church. Rev W H McCorkle officiated in a small ceremony with immediate family. The bride, a Nelsonville High School graduate class of 1922, has taught in local schools for five years. The couple will reside in Logan where Scheide is an electrician with Scheide Allen Livetrical Company.

Lydia Johnsen Frank Johop Clayton Scheide Clayton Scheffte Logan Ww. HO McCorkle Christian Church Mies Margarety Johnsen Mronk Micketts Apt. Cline Nelsonvile High School Lozan, A Bride Seheide-Allen Livetrical Company

Migs Baber Clark Weds Kenneth Istrid in Walbridge

Newsownville reports the June 15 wedding of Wisther Clark daughter of Mr and Mrs Wilson Clark to Kenneth Isbell son of Mr and Mrs R R Isbell. The ceremony at 5 pm at the Clark home featured Rev John Crider and Mrs Ruth Melviniels singing. Attendants wore pink chiffon and orange blossoms. reception for 57 guests followed. The couple will reside in Walbridge.

The Nazarene Church Ruth Melviniels Galion George Paker Wisther Fancuff Raymond Clark Wilson Clark Isbell

Old Timers Defeat Murray City 34-4 In Seven Inning Meet

Nelsonville notes the Buchtel Old Timers beat Murray City 34 to 4 in seven innings. The Old Timers scored early and pulled away with two or three runs per inning. They plan to visit Logan on July 3 and Shawney on July 4, aiming to repeat last season wins over Shawney.

Buchtel Murray City Nelsonvielle Murray City Taft Logan Shawney Ofd

Columbus Visits and Family Notices Postpone Church Meeting

Mrs Robert Vean and family visit Akron relatives in Columbus for several days. Numerous locals visit Columbus Wednesday, including the Seiden, Tedrow, Frost, and Snackenberg families. The Presbyterian Church meeting, set for Thursday, is postponed due to C. Fo Myers death.

Mircetenary Society of the Presbyterian Church C. Fo Myers

Six Year Old Hurts Arm In Play Accident

A six year old daughter of Mrs. Mary Shepard of near Mountville fractured her right arm after a fall Monday night. She was taken to Dr. Lelever in Glouster where the fracture was reduced. Further items mention local meetings and residents visiting Columbus and Pontine Michigan.

Mary Shepard Sglouster Mountville Lelever

Heavener Couple Released On Bond After Raid

Mr and Mrs Fred Heavener Lucar Crewk arrested by state prohibition agents and sheriff deputies after a raid on their home were arraigned before Judge I G Worstell. Heavener freed on 1000 dollar bond and Mrs Heavener on bond. both bond for July 6. They were released from county jail where held since arrest. Heavener claimed liquor was in a shanty on their property not in their home.

Fred Heavener Lucar Crewk Marty Dalton Wilson Ator L. G. Worstell Heavener

Delegate Poisoned at War Veterans Convention Death

Rumor spread on Court Street that a delegate to the Spanish American War Veterans convention died from poison booze. A patient at Athens State Hospital reportedly died and was brought to Walburn undertaking for burial as curious onlookers dispersed.

Court Street Amerian War Veterans’ Convention Athens Walburn Buavial

Transfer Shifts Dollar Steamship Official to Boston Office

Nelsonville reports Glen noWaymncellor a Dollar Steamship Company official has moved from New York City to the downtown Boston office. He is spending a two weeks’ visit with relatives in the city and nearby.

Nelsonville Glenn oWaymncellor Dollar Steamship Company New York City Boston Mass

Woman fined for firing a gun in Glouvetter court

Harry Mayles appeared in local police court Tuesday and was fined five pounds and costs for firing a gun in the corporation. The shooting occurred around one o'clock Monday night near the MAViea hone. Mas Mavipa admitted to firing but claimed it was to shoot rats.

Harry Mayles Glouveter June Hem Loral Corporation Coats Maviea Hone Marshal Witaniw Eekambinert Sachs Mas Mavipa Voliiversary

Local Notes From Glouster and Morristown

Miss Bessie Davia Dadergo underwent an appendectomy at Grant Hospital in Columbus and is recovering. Principal J Holter and Juline Pree attended a funeral in Glouster. Morris, William Golding and Mae Cheney joined a Grant meeting at Athens Mountiy night.

Miss Bessie Davia Dadergoes Geane Hospital Clouster Morris William Golding Mae Cheney Grant Ene Ting Athens

Leever Family in Glouster Visit with LeFever Kin

Dr and Mrs EL W Leever, once of aetta, spend part of winter in Texas and are visiting Dr LeFever and his brother in Glouster. They are joined by their brother-in-law and sister Mrs Wind Carr during the stay.

Howe Prows Hospital Update From Trimate

Mrs Breen reports Charles Brown has returned home from a Columb hospital after an operation. The family notes he is recovering following the recent medical procedure.

Howe Charles Brown Trimate Columb Hospital Mra

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