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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1929
Page
5
Athens society notes cover Ladies circle events and visitors. A Deborah Class pot luck precedes the 7 30 pm church meeting with local families hosting guests and travelers from Piqua Nelsonville and Columbus. Visitors include Miss Florence Croas and Mr Clarence Swanson among others.
Walter B. Richards of Chillicothe Ohio, the sole Ohio survivor of the Maine explosion, attended the Spanish American War veterans encampment parade in Maine. He says he stood on deck when the ship blew and was later found severely injured in the sea about a half mile from the ship.
Newton W. Mayle ex army captain was jailed in Washington County Jail after his wife Marion Mayle 40 was badly wounded and reported near death. Authorities say Mayle admitted drinking at the Athens Spanish American War veterans reunion and that his wife shot herself. witness Kenneth Cook 12 saw the event.
A vintage ad touts Zomo as a cleansing antiseptic liquid for scalp itching dandruff and general skin irritations. It asserts rapid disappearance of dandruff and itching and lists price of 1.00 to 9l.00.
Mrs Carrie E Wolfe of 9 South College Street sues Athens Home Telephone Co in Athens County Common Pleas seeking 25300 damages for injuries from a July fall. She alleges a careless job erecting a pole left an iron barrier on Congress and West State Streets, causing a broken shoulder dislocated arm and loss of income as a caterer.
Elsie Hawk filed for divorce in Athens County Common Pleas Court alleging abandonment, neglect, cruelty, intoxication, and involvement in liquor sales. She seeks temporary and permanent alimony, custody of three minor children, and an injunction to protect the family property. Judge J. G. Worstell granted the injunction.
In Welch West Virginia two brothers aged 9 and 10 were charged with the slaying of a 9 year old playmate and were ordered held for the county grand jury.
A playful ceremony titled All in Fun featured Winnie Winkle and Andy Gump as bride and groom in a mock wedding. Attendants in costume, a lively minister, a blushing bride, a proud groom, and a fun-loving audience created a rollicking evening at Hotel Berry Tuesday night.
In Cleveland on June 26 the murdered medical student Theora K. Hix of Ohio State University is revealed to have had a skeleton in her closet. The grisly display was used for anatomy study by medical classes and was found hanging from a hook among her lingerie. The revelation comes from Jances Green, daughter of former Councilwoman Helen Green.
Columbus report shows Blanche Sam Maphis former city auditor owes Columbus $2,874.60 for a water works fund shortage. Audit covers 1926 to 1929. Maphis resigned April 4 after the shortage was reported. Examined that $2,000 1927 shortage was covered using city notes and funds diverted to water works.
Cleveland real estate man David Wenger aged 37 was shot dead during a holdup at a confectionery. He and proprietress Mrs Mary Nironberg and her daughter Kathier 18 were confronted when the robber demanded money and fired after Wenger rose to defend them.
New Lexington resident S A Allen, 91, one of the four surviving Civil War veterans in town, is critically ill at his home.
Forty four miners are believed trapped after a sea floor coal mine gallery collapsed on the Matsushima Archipelago. The disaster occurred when ocean forces crushed the gallery falls as workers toiled, reports from Nagasaki said today.
Five hundred worshippers at a West Side Catholic Church were startled when a drink-crazed man entered during Mass and fired five shots. One parishioner kneeling at the altar rail was wounded as police investigated the incident on June 26.
W. R. Layman of Cincinnati will start a two weeks meeting at the Church of Christ in New Marsh field beginning Thursday night.
Governor Myers Y Cooper spoke at an Ohio encampment praising Spanish American War veterans. He noted the war’s impact on world influence and urged disarmament for peace. Carmi Thompson thanked him and cited veterans enrollment, voluntary service, and war outcomes.
Alva Alten Heater Chauncey and Ruth Craft of Panxsutawney Pa wed at the bride’s parents home. The service was conducted by pastor at the Kirst Baptist Church. Attendants included Margaret Curry with violin by Averell Craft. After a wedding supper, the couple will reside at 216 North Penn Street Panxsutawney Pa in a furnished home.
John Beckley, 86, recalls Civil War era life in Vermont. He narrowly missed North action, contracted typhoid fever, and drifted with a regiment before recovering. He settled in Rutland after years on a farm, marrying Eunice Humphrey in 1889 and later Mary Kliten Taylor. He raises furs and turkeys and remains active in church and garden.
Madrid reports five European governments today coordinating an extensive search for a group of missing Spanish aviators. Officials say weather and terrain affect progress as crews from multiple nations deploy to locate the crew.
Reports say Manhattan Coal Company mine No. 25 will not start operations until July 1 after about a month of idle time for repairs. The shaft has been retimbered and new washers installed, with steady work expected once operation resumes.
Mrs. Augusta Duffee and daughter Lucille Duffee of Athens visit Chauncey guests Mrs. T I Hamilton. Mrs. Duffee is aunt of Mrs. Hamilton. Chauncey residents Mr and Mrs Kenneth Landa and Betty Lou visit Mr and Mrs John Shafer in The Plain. Duffees from Athens and Chauncey spend Sunday in Malta at Mrs Duffee's brother Iions Milton. Shafer family held annual reunion at the Athens Pair Grounds.
Perry Lancett owner of a flying field near Harrison says peace warrants will be sworn out today against seven men. He alleges they attacked him late yesterday. some alleged to be relatives of one of the three men killed when a plane crashed after taking off from the field Sunday.
Charles Harmon of Hridgepoort pleaded guilty to driving while intoxicated and intoxication charges. He was fined 100 dollars plus costs for the DWI and 5 dollars plus costs for intoxication. his license was revoked for eight months. In default of payment he was jailed in Athens. He was arrested by Marshal Marke Withem.
Twenty seven veterans from Athens area joined by Spanish War veterans and City Federation for a Tuesday dinner in the Chamber of Commerce rooms. Guests included Captain J B Allen and O F Rowland with songs, speeches, and a hardtack favor.
Chauncey Ohio June 26 Mr and Mrs Alva Headley of Punxsutawney Pa bride and groom recently visiting Edward Headley and siblings in Chauncey attended several dinners and official affairs at homes of James Austin Hallett Strouds Run Mrs Lydia Cruise Newark Mr and Mrs Walter Headley Roseville Mr and Mrs James Hallett Nelsonville and Mr and Mrs Charles Headley Chauncey.
Two Athens boys William and Leo Benton sons of Richard Benton Salvation Army Captain left yesterday for a two weeks stay at Glendale Fresh Air Camp thirteen miles from Cincinnati The first week focuses on scout methods and training while the second week covers Bible study and idle training Stella Benton and Mildred Culver of Athena will join Glendale for the second week to take part in the Bible stories.
Satisfaction ran high as the annual encampment of the One Spanish War veterans concluded in Athens. The city and the Athens camp of the U S W V were praised for hospitality to the many visitors. George Smith of Springfield vetoed his appreciation of the treatment by Athens officials, joined by James T. Martin of Columbus newly elected Grand Gugu of the order. Veterans began leaving the city in large numbers with a few remaining to close last encampment business.
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