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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1929

Page

8

Plain local society notes and visits in Chauncey

Naomi Bible Class plans an ice cream sociable for July 17 at the Plains Methodist church with many members listed as present. Mr. and Mrs. Sam Casden of New York to visit Chauncey for two weeks with relatives on Main Street. Dr. and Mrs. C N Sanders hosted a chicken dinner for their recent marriage. Local visits include Lavonda Moore in Cincinnati and Mrs. Flathart returning home after hospital stay in Columbus.

Chauncey Naomi Bible Plains Methodist Episcopal Church Imwah Shrieves Edith Barrows Nora Graves Lelah Hardy Graves Thelma Linscott Marie Michaels Mary Evans Bernice Humphrey Bernice Leeman Audrey Kale Leiah Shrieves Sam Casden New York City Channcry Casdens Max Altman Main Street Clarence E. Sanders Millfield C. N. Sanders Lucille Bradfield Sanders E. Sanders Jimme Sanders

Brothers Celebrate Birthday Party at McConnelsville Home

Dailey of Lower Plains and George Dailey of McConnelsville shared honors at a birthday party hosted by Mr. and Mrs. George Dailey in McConnelsville. A cafeteria dinner followed with many relatives and friends in attendance.

James George Dailey McConnelsville

Four Mines In District Marked Up For Operation

Chauncey June 29 Four mines in the district were marked up for working Saturday according to the real estate and securities report. Mines listed include 69 on Bailey near Greens Run Hocking and Kimbertson. Mrs Marshall sought a temporary restraining order to stop her husband Robert Marshall from disposing of real estate and household goods pending divorce proceedings. Marshall filed for divorce April 24 citing gross neglect and extortion of reputation. Mrs Marshall cross petitioned Friday alleging adultery cruelty indifference wilful absence and failure to protect interests. judge granted restraining order in Common Pleas Court Saturday.

Robert Marshall Common Pleas LG Worstell Marshall Common Pleas Court Hns Bailey Securities Inay Jun Chauncey No Glotster Bank Muane| Greens Run Hocking Kimbertson Frou Jey

Presbyterian Vacation Bible School Closes Second Week

Nelsonville reports its second week closing with 150 children enrolled at the church and 59 in kindergarten. Doanville New Floodwood Sugar Creek and Happy Hollow show slight gains as most children already registered. Nelsonville and Deanville lead in Bible verses learned with 18 each. two afternoons are swimming and games. Plans for a July field day to unite about 456 children for school events and a picnic.

Nelsonville Presbyterian Daily Vacation Bible Schools Doanville New Floodwood Sugar Creek Happy Hollow Deanville

Man fined for whisky drop in weeds in Nelsonville

Patrol officers Bateman and Barcaws cited Clarence Cotton Woods after he dropped a half pint bottle of whisky on Ful ton Street. Woods pleaded guilty to possession and was fined 106 dollars plus costs. A separate trespass case by Willam Coakley against Austin Kossner was dismissed for insufficient evidence. Methodist Church Class 21 meets Monday at Mrs Merrel Green’s Fort Street home.

Nelsonville Tuatice H. E. Danley Willam Snap" Coakley Austin Kossner Pontey Trespai Methodist Church Suiy Merrel Green Fort Street Carl Comey Mating

Croekeville Sealer Seeks Village Council Seat

June 9 report from New Lexington notes Croekeville may elect a village council. OH G Freeker alias Sealer agrees to have his name written in at the primaries for one of six councilmen posts. Six candidates are running for mayor.

New Lexington Croekeville OH. G. Freeker Alioe Sealer Aix

Dogs May Be Taken Out on Chains New Rule by Board

Nelsonville board of health announces July 1 changes to quarantine rules stemming from a maid dog scare. Dogs may be walked on a chain or tether and may run loose in the owner's yard, but dogs running at large remain forbidden and will be shot if found loose on streets.

Nelsonviln Nelsonville Board of Health

Sharp to Oversee Athens Playground Summer Plans

Edward Sharp appointed to manage athletic programs at the city playground after Harald Wise resigns. He seeks to form recreation or baseball leagues with regular games, inviting interested citizens to meet after the Junior League ball game on Wednesday after 6:30 p.m. to discuss use of the playground and provide leisure activities for Athens youth.

Harald KB. Wise Athens Ihkiugh School Edward Sharp Sharp Mr. Sharp City Athena

Local lawn party and church class notices headline

Mrs Elizabeth Davis and Mrs Jon B Davis host Faithful Martha Class lawn party at Kimberly Monday July 1 at 7 oclock attendance requested. A picnic for Junior Home Guards Monday 5 to n pm meet at Methodist Church 4 pm lunch provided. Walter Wolfe hosts dinner for city guests at 446 Poplar Street with Stockiin Latz Ucker and Floyd Wolfe present. Methodist Church class entertained by Mrs Gus Pidcock at Adams Street with program notes and quilt-top fund raiser. Autos collide in New London injuring none and wrecking both vehicles.

Elizabeth Davis Jon B. Davis Martha M. J Kimberly T O’elock Auntor Methodist Church Spcrty Walter Wolfe Poplar Street Joe Stockiin Cleveland Martin Latz Jack Ucker Floyd Wolfe T This City Anna.Michaels Dora Moler Effie Devore Elizabeth Sheffield Maria Evans Edward Pedigo Gretchen |Pidcock Chas Monks Elizabeth Pidcock Emma.Datley Besse Higgins Fannie Williams Margaret Woolery Emma McMaraway Nora. Savers E Trarden Margaret Riley J. I. Cheeseman Elia Sheldon Minnie Patton Sas Hland Bessie Wareheim jMonks

Lightning Strikes Chauncey Home Chimney

During an electrical storm in Chauncey early Saturday morning Dehining struck the chimney at the home of Mr and Mrs Charles McCalsy on Mound Street. No serious damage occurred though bricks were torn loose and soot blew over the upstairs.

Chauncey Charles McCalsy Mound Street

Speedy Drivers Prompt Police Patrol on East State Street

Police report multiple complaints about speeding on East State Street at night. A patrolman will monitor the area day and night to curb traffic violations due to the narrow street layout near State and Home Street. Pedestrian crosswalk guidance is issued for Ohio University students.

Police Department East State Street B.S. Finsterwald Ohio University

Hospital Notes At Sheltering Arms Hospital

Five patients admitted this week at Sheltering Arms Hospital include Miss Mabel Connett and John Almashy Jr for tonsil removal, Mrs. Elizabeth Kern for medical treatment, Mrs. May Fought for a major operation, and Miss Anna Sanders. Mrs Gertrude Stewart of Youngstown and her son convalescing. Marion Johnson of Athens dismissed. Other dismissals include Mrs Anna Osborn and Mrs Hulda DeWolff and Mrs Catherine Smith and Miss Connett.

Sheltering Arms Hospital Mabel Connett West State Street John Almashy, Jr Elizabeth Kern Court Street May Fought Lorene Avenue Anna Sanders First Street Gertrude Stewart Youngstown Ohio Marion Johnson Athens R. 10 Anna Osborn Athens State Hospital Radso Hulda DeWolff Detroit Catherine Smith New Marshfield Connett

Two Divorces Granted in Athens County Court

Two divorces were granted in Athens County Common Pleas by Judge L. G. Worstell Saturday. Opa Cotner was granted a divorce from Paul Cotner for neglect of duty and custody of their minor child. Agnes Cursey received a divorce from Hurl Carsey for gross neglect and wilful absence and may resume her maiden name Agnes Donaldson.

Athens County Common Pleas L. G. Worstell Opa! Cotner Paul Cotner Hurl Carsey Agnes Cursey Agnes Donaldson

Loyalty Sunday Observed at Presbyterian Church Athens

Loyalty Sunday is observed at the Presbyterian Church of Athens with a 10:50 a.m. sermon by Dr A Y Wilcox on Loyalty to the Washington administration. The Little School meets at 7:15 p.m. under Prof C R Gentry, and Christian Endeavor gathers at 4:20 p.m. in Mohican Room. The church joins Fast Methodist at 7:40 p.m. for union services.

Presbyterian Church of Athens General Assembly St. Paul Minnesota A. Y. Wilcox Chute Washington RB. Gentry Christian Endeavor Society Mohican Ohio University Dorothy Jones Fast Methodist Cloek M E. Chatley The Christian Church

Three Released on Delinquency Charges

County commissioner Dave Johnson announced Saturday that the Department of Motor Vehicles will cut truck license fees by 50 percent, effective July 1. The reduction will lower the original scale of fees.

Department of Motor Vehicles Dave Johnson Athe County

Local Athens County Delinquency Case Dismissed in Probate Court

William Doberts of Robert Holcomb Darter Momar Athens name omitted from June 24 list. The family including Effie Hol of Conmmeter Pools and three minors attended a veterans event. Iren and an adult daughter Ann Matheny were arrested for delinquency but dismissed in Probate Court. Holcomb and Matheny had been jailed awaiting trial. Mrs Notcomb released on bond.

Througn William Doberts Robert Holcomb Darter Momar Athens Cld Chamber Children Effie Hol Iren Ann Matheny Hlotcomb Matheny Athens County Notcomb

Ohio Officials Launch Public Campaign Against Traffic Violations

State Inspector C Hovey orders county officers to end the two week educational drive and enforce new highway rules. Emphasis on proper lighting license plates visible from afar and no parking on highways. Dealers must display plates during delivery and vehicles with only one light after dark are prohibited.

Ohio C. Hovey Wilson Ator Highway Pace Hpy Highway Pahon Ators Escot

Porter's Court Decision Appealed in Athens County

The appeal challenges Magister Porter award of 50 dollars and court costs to Person Cooper in a case against I E Rathburn and H Nelson. Defendants in the common pleas court cite the minor court ruling and claim Rathburn and Nelson referenced a firestork alleged to be Cooper's property.

Carl H. Porter Cooper I E. Rathburn H. & Nelson Athens County Common Pleas Court Rathburn Nelson

Thief Breaks Into Home Seizes Cash And Silver Spoons

Local officers describe the Friday night burglary at 207 East State Street in which a man entered through a back door with a shillelagh key, stole 35 in cash and several silver spoons, and ate a snack before fleeing.

Warnsworth East State Street Shileton

Salvation Army Holds Young People Meeting and Week of Services

The Salvation Army announces a special town meeting at headquarters on Tuesday July 2 at 7 30 PM inviting young people. The week’s program includes open air services at the courthouse corner State Hospital grounds and indoor services at 7 30 PM each evening with a Holiness meeting Sunday at 10 36 AM and a Sunday School at 2 30 PM.

Salvation Army Sunda State Hospital Young Peoples League Coat House Corner Ptt Mesun Army T'3 Plu

Picnic Planned for Poor Children at Salvation Army HQ

Plans will be made Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock in Salvation Army Headquarters for a sterile outing to be given for poor children. All children wishing to attend should report to Captain Tochard Renton at that time. The date of the outing has not been set but definite arrangements will be made then.

Salvatio Army Tochard Renton

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