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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 05, 1929

Page

10

Ames Boy Cast in Glaspell Play at Ohio Wesleyan

Thomas, son of Mr and Mrs Frank L Thomas of Amesville, joins the cast of In heritors at Ohio Wesleyan University March 15 and 16. A senior and Amesville High School alumnus, he leads the Wesleyan Players as president and serves as senior class treasurer.

Delaware Thomas Frank L. Thomas Amesville Athens County Inheritors Susan Glaspell Ohio Wesleyan University Theta Alpha Phi Ohio Wesleyan Wesleyan Players Sigma Chi Fraternity

Former Postmaster Taken to His State

Marietta March 6 H Tatterson arrested on a forgery charge was sent back to West Virginia after it was found he is legally a resident there. He fell insane while jailed, purportedly from a blow at the base of the brain years ago in Sandyville West Virginia where he served as postmaster for 15 years.

Marietta H. Tatterson West Virginia Tatterson Sandyville W. Va Glouster John Molnar Hollister Pontiac Mich

Five men charged in Logan whiskey cases by deputies

In Logan on March 5 five charges were filed against four men arrested by Deputy Sheriffs Ham Farbearn Briley with state officers H A Lines and J Yates. Bonds include 500 for Pearlie Bond and 150 plus costs for Buckingham. Parks McMannis and Bond faced possession and transportation counts with whisky found in Haydenville and at home.

Logan Ham Farbearn Briley H. A. Lines J. Yates Charlesngham Union Furnace Orin James McMannis Green Township Pearlie Bond Hayle Bond Haydenville Whitcraft Parks McMannis Parks Home

Judge Rules Against New Trial for Youth

Logan March 6 Overruling the state motion for a new trial in the sanity hearing of Ray Featheroff alleged slayer of Jacob Konchler. Judge Harley M Whitcraft refused to place Featheroff on the merits of the case. The Common Pleas Court clears way for a lunacy charge in Probate Court. Featheroff held in county jail.

Featheroff Henderson Atty Forest Weinrich W. R. Lloyd

Couple Marries in New York City Logan Couple Weds

William H. Kessler and Miss Anna M. Scaggaire wed in New York City on February 10. Attendants were Frances Kessler and John McLaughlin. Kessler, son of the late W. H. Kessler, formerly lived in Logan. They will live in New York with Mrs. Sadie Kessler. the groom works for a floral company.

William Kessler Logan New York City William H. Kessler Anna M. Scaggaire Clinton Ind Frances Kessler John McLaughlin Kessler W. H. Kessler Sadie Kessler

Griffin Leaves San Francisco For Bond House In New York

Clarence Peck Griffin, once a leading American tennis player, quit his San Francisco home recently to accept a bond house position in New York.

Clarence “Peck” Griffin San Francisco Bond House New York

Justamere Club Hosts Theme Night At East Main Street Home

Mrs. Kitty Dill entertained the Justamere Club at her East Main Street home on Thursday afternoon with a George Washington theme. Mrs. C. W. Scheide led a related paper, group singing accompanied by Mrs. Wilbur Lanning, vocal solos by Mrs. Raymond Lanning, and readings by Mrs. A. T. Spears and Mrs. M. H. Cherrington. Dinner followed.

Justamere Club Kitty Dill East Main Street George Washington C. W. Scheide Wilbur Lanning Raymond Lanning A. T. Spears M. H. Cherrington Joan of Arc Sack Hyman EF. A. Evans Bernice Evans Columbus Warren Lanning George Leyshon Charles Bell Merritt Wonn

Boy Injured in Columbus Auto Collision

A 15 year old son of George Bee of Columbus suffered a fracture of the right hip when his father's car collided with another vehicle at the Main Depot Streets intersection Sunday evening. The Newark driver was not identified. The boy was treated by Dr. C F Shonk before continuing to Columbus.

Logan George Bee Columbus Depot Streets Newark

Logan Man Pleads Guilty in Assault Charge

Thomas Vancuren pleaded guilty to a charge of assault in Magistrate E. E. Bright's court. He was fined $1 and costs after the affidavit by T. A. Greenwald filed last week.

Stolen Ford Sedan Reported Near Gore in Logan

Orland Johnson of Gore notified Sheriff Lloyd that his Ford sedan with license 104519 was stolen from near his home Sunday evening. Officers are investigating the theft.

Logan

Local Residents Visit Columbus and Hospital News

Mr and Mrs John C Pettit and Mr and Mrs Charles Price of this city visited Miss Rhea Pettit in Columbus where she recently underwent appendicitis surgery. Mr and Mrs Gerald Devol of Carbon Hill announce the birth of twin sons Monday. Mrs Samuel Bail of Greendale was taken to a Columbus hospital Sunday for treatment of complications.

John C. Pettit Charles Price Columbus Rhea Pettit Gerald Devol Carbon Hill Samuel Bail Greendale Columbus Hospital

Glouster News Items Whone Your Want Ads for the

Items printed in Glouster News alert readers to place want ads. The short notice lists requests for classified line notices and upcoming publication deadlines.

Red Men Plan Glouster Gathering March 28

William Winefordner announces the next meeting of the Imp O R M Zone No 12 with Chickamauga Tribe No 44 in Glouster on March 28. Great Sachem Hanson and other speakers will attend with visiting tribes urged to bring candidates for initiation. A 6:30 pm street parade on the Public Square precedes the gathering.

Glouster

Petition Against Amesville Bern Township School Union Claims Facts

A report from County Superintendent H. Mm. McVay warns Ames and Bern Townships petitioners misstate the plan to merge two districts. He says the move creates a single district with a unified school board, not elimination of local one room schools. The plan would affect the charter and bond intentions for a new building.

Ames Bern Amesville High School H. Mm. McVay Amesville McVay State Department of Education Board of Education

County to inspect bridges near Glouster and High Street

Glouster March 6. County commissioners are expected to inspect Hollister Road and two bridges deemed unsafe. One bridge near the Glouster ice plant carries limited traffic and is a relic of horse and buggy days. The other, the High Street Bridge over Sunday Creek, dates from 1907 flood repairs and is cited as unsafe. Council urges commissioners to address these hazards.

Glouster Hollister Goose Run Murray City High Street Sunday Creek

Comfort Play Suit Pattern for Little Girl 4 Sizes

Advertisement for a white broadcloth play suit pattern trimmed with red and white gingham. Details include optional wrist or short sleeves, slashed front, tab trim, and elastic leg casings. Sizes 2 4 6 8 years. Yardage varies by sleeve length. pockets and facings require extra material. Pattern available by mail for 16 cents.

Battle of millions as proxies clash for Standard Oil board

Harsh words fly at the Standard Oil of Indiana Building as John D. Rockefeller Jr. proxies seek to oust Col. Robert W. Stewart from the board in a billion-dollar proxy war. Stewart’s side searches for dum-dums among the proxies.

Chicago Standard Oil of Indiana John D. Rockefeller, Jr Robert W. Stewart Standard Oil Company John D Stewart Group Stewart Rockefellers

Wordplay answer to Letter Golf puzzle

The puzzle solution lists a chain of rhyming words: Good Hood Hook Hock Lock Luck, forming a word ladder style sequence. No additional context or attribution is provided.

Baby Dies After Birth in Millfield Family

A baby born Sunday to Mr and Mrs Charles Brooks of Millfield died Sunday night at 1030. The infant was buried Monday in Nye Cemetery at Chauncey.

Glouster Charles Brooks Millfield Nye Chauncey

Hollister Residents Head for Pontiac Jobs

John Molnar of Hollister travels to Pontiac Michigan for work while a notable Hollister expatriate community lies there. Mr and Mrs E S Bingman visit Columbus for a major operation at Grant Hospital aided by Dr H G Gibson with details unclear on timing.

White Rose Temple Lays Night Social for Pythian Sisters

Glouster march 5 white rose temple no 92 pythian sisters invites all members to a social gathering wednesday night at seven oclock in the knights of pythias hall. all must appear dressed as children. lunch will be served.

Glouster White Rose Temple Pythian Sisters Knights of Pythias

Army Band 10 to Play Athens For Stadium Fund

The Athens Kiwanis Club will sponsor three United States Army Band concerts in Athens to raise money for the Ohio University Stadium fund. The first concert is scheduled October 9 in the Alumni Memorial Auditorium under Captain William Stannard.

Ohio University Stadium Athens Kiwanis Club United States Army Band Athens Varsity Inn Alumni Memorial Auditorium William Stannard Washington Congress Kiwanlana Athens Business and Professional Women’s Club Ramona Hughes Athens Club Hughes

Body of Farmer Is Found Dead Near Fairview Road

In Chester West Virginia on March 5 the body of 38 year old farmer Jacob McBee was found beaten to death by robbers near Fairview Road north of town. Neighbor Walter Smot discovered the body in the weeds.

Chester W. Va Jacob McBee Fairview Rd Walter Smot

Musterole Laxative Cold Tablets advertised

Musterole Laxative Cold Tablets promise prompt relief from head colds without gripping or buzzing. The chocolate coated tablets are offered by Musterole Company of Cleveland Ohio at 35 cents through druggists or by postpaid direct order.

Musterole Company Cleveland Ohio

Hoover Baby Named After President In Columbus

In Columbus on March 5 4U PR a baby boy born six days earlier to Mr and Mrs Alston Hoover was named Herbert Clark Hoover honoring the President the parents announced.

Columbus Alston Hoover Herbert Clark Hoover

DePauw and Dayton to clash in Chicago tonight

College basketball teams from DePauw University and the University of Dayton face off in Chicago tonight. The matchup is set for a high-stakes clash as both programs vie for key conference wins.

Chicago U.P DePauw University University of Dayton

Boston Massacre and Its Shadow on the Revolution

The narrative recalls the Boston massacre 159 years past with conflicting eyewitness views. It notes British troop presence in Boston and rising tensions that culminated in a deadly clash and helped hasten the American Revolution.

Keirns Celebrate Fifteenth Wedding Anniversary at Amesville

In Amesville on March 65 Mr and Mrs Edgar Keirns hosted a Sunday gathering at their home for the fifteenth wedding anniversary. A noon cafeteria style dinner was served with flowers from Mrs George Linscott as table decor. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Lewis Morris Mr and Mrs James Meseher and families Mr and Mrs Harve Wolfe and son Irwen Mr and Mrs Spicer Keirns and daughters Eleanor Alice Esther and son George, among others.

Amesville Edgar Keirns George Linscott and Keirns Lewis Morris James Meseher Edith Dorothy Robert Harve Wolfe Irwen Spicer Keirns Eleanor Alice Esther George G. L. Bryson Ace Easter William Tyron Glenn Sealock Mary Adaline George J. Linscott Ernest Howard Edward Victor Letha Nellie Sayers

Robin Returns to Lancaster Doctor’s Home for Fifth Year

An inline male robin returned yesterday for the fifth year to the home of Dr. C. H. Hamilton in Lancaster, continuing a seasonal visitor pattern noted by residents.

Lancaster C. H. Hamilton

Waiter Robbed at Park Restaurant by Three Unknowns

Three unmasked robbers held up a waiter in the Park restaurant in Lancaster yesterday and escaped with 12 dollars in cash and two overcoats.

Lancaster Park

Boyis i On in Three States Kidnapping Case Spreads

Akron dispatch reports eight year old Jimmy Banks kidnapped near his school. Police issued a warrant for Oysker Lane the missing boy's grandfather. Descriptions include a 1923 Ford touring car with two men two women and another boy. The search extends to Kentucky Indiana and Illinois.

Akron U.P Jimmy Banks Kentucky Indiana Illinois Ohio George Doran Oysker Lane

Poison liquor blamed for seven deaths in Peoria

U R indicates poison liquor caused seven fatalities in Peoria over the last three days, prompting investigations and warnings. Local officials urge caution as authorities trace the culprit beverage and advise residents to avoid suspect samples.

Peoria U.R

Phillips Milk of Magnesia advertised for babies and children

An ad explains using Phillips Milk of Magnesia to ease colic gas sour belching and vomiting in infants and children. It advises dosage by age, claims quick comfort, and promotes the book Useful Information. Address given for free copy from The Phillips Co. 117 Hudson St New York.

Phillips Co Hudson St New York N. Y Phillips U. S Chas. H. Phillips Chemical Co Chas. H. Phillips

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Honor Ames Boy Samuel Adams Crispus Attucks John Thomas Griffin Boy RED M'Way Messenger Pattern Department Gity Kiwanis Club Berry Robert C. Hess Women’s Club New Inn Albany Road William E. Moler Farmer Ely The D. Zenner Co History OF America Boston Hill Iui Kerr Hardware Co Mrs. Keirns White Robin Boyis i Cross Ajesti Billie Dove Lew Cody Aileen Pringle Jack Holt and Betty Compson Captain Swagger Nelsonville Rafael R. Johnson
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