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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 1929

Page

3

Milk Liquor Junk Figure In Hearings

In Nelsonville on March 12 a dairy dealer complained of milk thefts along routes. Acting Police Chief Bateman and Mayor Eberle handled four youths tied to milk raids, warning them of a Major Johnson hearing. Several other cases included intoxication charges and domestic disputes with fines and hearings scheduled.

Nelsonville George Bateman L. J. Eberle Bateman Poplar Street Longstreth Campbell Street East End Isaac Ward Harper Hollow Ward Jesse Linscott Marie Hysell John Hysell Nim Wemsley Naomi Wemsley Eberte

Nelsonville Church of Christ Divides Wednesday Services

Nelsonville March 12 The Church of Christ Wednesday services at 7 p m now have three parts inspirational devotional and instructional led by Rev K H McCorkle The topic for this week is Blessings in Christ with Acts eight conversions read and studied. A church bazaar is planned March 14 with booths by all adult classes and a 5 30 p m chicken dinner for fellowship.

Nelsonville Nelsonville Church of Christ K. H. McCorkle Bugaar Esther

Birthday Party Honors Mrs Rose Shackelford in Lancaster

A birthday gathering at Mr. and Mrs. Charles Lewis home in Buchtel honored their daughter Mrs. Rose Shackelford of Lancaster. An elaborate dinner followed by a white cake lit with pink candles. Mrs. Shackelford received gifts as guests enjoyed bridge and five hundred.

Charles Lewis Buchtel Rose Shackelford Lancaster Shackelford Isabelle Lewis Juanita McQueen Margie Peters Ohio University Athens Pauline Woodson Chapman Woodson Hope Woodson Pearl Woodson Raymond Harper Clay Christian Raymond Brunston Nelsonville William Farmer Alfred Northcutt Zanesville June Lee Northcutt Mary Nutter Lewis Lola and Charles Porter Sweazy

Daughters of Veterans Meet at Odd Fellows Hall

The Daughters of Veterans will meet this evening at 7 o'clock in the Odd Fellows Hall.

Daughters OF Veterans Odd Fellows Hall

Athens City Council Creates Tree Protection Commission

An Athens ordinance establishes a three member, unpaid tree protection commission to advise the Service Department on planting, maintenance and protection of shade trees on city property. The measure allows the mayor to appoint terms of two, three and four years, with the council as arbiter if disputes arise. The article notes budget pressures and street work considerations alongside the tree plan.

Athens Eas State Street Elmwood Place Wallace Alex Moore Frank Lowry Enderlin Forest Carbondale Ralph Dalton 8. H. Bing Lowry G. M. Romine Romine East State West State Carpenter Street Lancaster Street Hyde Corner Bert Russell West Washington Street

Miner Seriously Wounded by Falling Axe at Imperial Mine

Frank Douglas, employed at Imperial Mine in Deanville, was severely wounded when an axe used for timber cutting flew back and struck the back of his neck Monday afternoon. He received medical attention from Dr. C. G. Dew. Manus and Charles Shafer of Columbus visited family here, as did Mr. and Mrs. John Hillen in Columbus. Mr. Harry Hall and Claude of Columbus were guests of relatives. W. F. Gray and Clarence Ortt of Newcomerstown joined locals for a Sunday in Columbus, with E. Bennett visiting Columbus today.

Nelsonville Frank Douglas Imperial Mine Deanville Douglas C. G. Dew Manus Charles Shafer Columbus John Monks John Hillen Harry Hall Claude W. F. Gray Clarence Ortt Newcomerstown E. Bennett

Ohio University Glee Club to Enter State Contest

The Ohio University Girls Glee Club directed by Mrs. Margaret Benedict competes with six other glee clubs in Cincinnati's Emery Auditorium as part of the State Association of Women's Glee Clubs contest. They broadcast one hour from WLW on Saturday afternoon.

Ohio University Girls' Glee Club Margaret Benedict State Association of Women's Glee Clubs Emery Auditorium Cincinnati WLW Crosley Martha Culp University of Cincinnati Anne Schellenger Ruth Brelsford Cincinnnati Cincinnati-Ohio University Alumni Association Ohio State University Ohio Wesleyan University Miami University Ohio Northern University Bluffton College Harvey Gaul Pittsburgh Ohio University Club

Kidnapped Boy Found In Kentucky Town

Jimmy Banks seven year old, reportedly abducted from Akron Ohio three weeks ago, was found at J B Farmer in Catlettsburg Kentucky. Farmer and the boy’s grandfather Oscar Lane of Pikeville Kentucky were arrested and jailed. Banks suspected his daughter’s husband as the abductor and told police he might be in Kentucky.

Catlettsburg U.P Jimmy Banks Claude Banks Akron J. B. Farmer Farmer Oscar Lane Pikeville Cattlettsburg Banks Kentucky

Famine Claims Thousands in Belgian Ruanda Report

A Kampala dispatch to the London Daily News says thousands died of famine in Belgian Ruanda. The report notes motorists saw hundreds dying on roads as they tried to cross into Uganda.

London Kampala Uganda London Daily News Today Ruanda

Kappa Sigma Pi Plans Evening Meeting at Church

Kappa Sigma Pi of the Presbyterian Church will meet Thursday at 7 PM in the church. Dr. W L Gard will lead a brief discussion on The Life of Paul.

Kappa Sigma PI Presbyterian Church W. L. Gard Paul

Hurt at Mine Sees Worker Suffer Broken Shoulder

Walter Bennett suffered a broken shoulder Monday afternoon when coal fell at the White Ash Mine Bailey Run where he works. He was taken to Dr Hyde's office for medical attention and later returned home on Chestnut Street.

Nelsonville Walter Bennett White Ash Bailey Run Hyde Chestnut Street

Dayton Power and Light to Sell Preferred Stock

Columbus March 12 authority granted by the Public Utilities Commission allows Dayton Power and Light Company to issue and sell 2 1/2 million dollars in six percent preferred stock.

Columbus U.R Dayton Power and Light Company Public Utilities Commission

Mrs Wilt Dies at Lancaster Home

Mrs Will Simonton learned of her aunt Mrs James Wilt death Sunday night at the family home in Lancaster. The Wilt family once resided in Nelsonville. Funeral services are set for Wednesday at the residence with burial in Lancaster.

Nelsonville Will Simonton James Wilt Lancaster Wilt

Three New Borns Reported In Nelsonville Area

March notices from Nelsonville and nearby towns record births. Joe Edward Stratton was born March 12 to Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Stratton of Fayette Street, with Audrey Hellyer formerly of New Pittsburg. Eddie Joe Dewhurst, born March 9 at White Cross Hospital Columbus, is the grandson of local families the Dewhursts and Morrells. Allison Grant Dewhurst was born March 10 to Mr. and Mrs. B. S. Rhodes near Kimberly.

Nelsonville E. H. Stratton Fayette Street Joe Edward Stratton Audrey Hellyer New Pittsburg Gilbert Dewhurst Ann Morrell White Cross Hospital Columbus Eddie Joe Joe Dewhurst Ed L. Morrell Columbua B. S. Rhodes Augusta Pidcock Kimberly Allison Grant

Local residents visit relatives and travel plans noted

Ralph M. Butts returned from New York City after a three week baking course and will live in Glouster. Ira Swingles left for Boston due to his brother's death. Several residents are visiting Columbus and Akron relatives, with multiple guests noted at various homes.

Ralph M. Butts New York City George Butts Nelsonville Glouster Lillian Estep Rhodes Kimberly Ira Swingles Boston Mass John Swingle Claude Cranmer Ada Graham Clarence Ortt Newcomerstown W. ¥. Gray Madison Street Lis McLaughlin Columbus C. A. Stover Will Blackburn Billy Litz Akron Donald Shafer

Waffle Party for Methodist Sunday School Class

Mrs Will Simonton and Miss Erma Wilson hosted Class 21 of the Methodist Sunday School at Erma Wilsons East Columbus Street home on Monday evening. A waffle dinner for twenty members was served and enjoyed.

Will Simonton Erma Wilson Methodist Sunday School East Columbus Street

Pollyanna Class Hosts Social at West Washington Home

Miss Louise Ray hosted the Pollyanna Class of the Christian Sunday School Monday evening at West Washington Street. A business meeting planned the church bazaar for Thursday March 14. Lunch during the social hour featured St Patrick’s appointments and was served. Present were Mrs Claude Cranmer teacher Mrs Walter Linscott Mrs Lou Adams Mrs Florence Oldfield Miss Gay Ervin Miss Elsie Coakley Miss Mildred Bryan Miss Erma Ball Miss Edith Dilcher Miss Lillian Hellyer Miss Kathleen Barrows Miss Mary Cranmer Miss Rena Morman and Miss Amelia Shafer.

Louise Ray Christian Sunday School West Washington Street St. Patricks Claude Cranmer T the Walter Linscott Lou Adams Florence Oldfield Gay Ervin Elsie Coakley Mildred Bryan

Bartoe Home Hosts Card Party Saturday Evening

Mr and Mrs Max Bartoe Jr entertained at cards at 101 Mill Street on Saturday evening with guests Mr and Mrs Bob Jewett Mr and Mrs Pearl Grace and Mr and Mrs Watson Wolfe. Refreshments were served at a late hour.

Max Bartoe Jr Mill Street Bob Jewett Pearl Grace Watson Wolfe

Nelsonville Girls Basketball Team Theater Party

The Nelsonville High School girls basketball team enjoyed a Monday evening theater party at the Majestic. Coach Miss Helen Shaw and manager Miss Irene Frericks led the group, joined by Treva Shaw Mary Whyte Helen Ogg Bessie Margaret Shafer Lulu Steenrod Adda Frances Butt Ruth Pierce Vivian Woolery Mary Pritchard Lorena Norman and other teammates.

Nelsonville High School the Majestic Helen Shaw Irene Frericks Treva Shaw Mary Whyte Helen Ogg Bessie Margaret Shafer Lulu Steenrod Adda Frances Butt Ruth Pierce Vivian Woolery Mary Pritchard Lorena Norman

Musical program at Athens Kiwanis assembly spotlighted

At the Athens Kiwanis meeting in Hill Crest Inn the club enjoyed a musical program with Harmon Atkinson of Athens High School performing cello and trumpet solos. Ohio University students Paul Beatty Jack Martin Bob Gardner and Jimmie Blankenship also sang. The event promoted a Michigan summer music camp for high school players and announced prizes for the Athens Merchants Exposition.

Athens Kiwanis G Club Hill Crest Inn Thesteiry W. FE. Moler Albany Road Harmon Atkinson Athens High School Jettie Denmark Miss Denmark Michigan Kiwanis Club Atkinson Seasion Etitid Ohio University Paul Beatty Youngstown Jack Martin Nelsonville Bob Gardner Lakewood Jimmie Blankenship New Straitsville B. T. Grover Athens Harold BE. Wise

Kiwanis Club Adopts International Rules for Contest

The Kiwanis club planned a contest under Kiwanis International rules. Two new members were welcomed: Dwight Williams, purchasing agent of Ray-Glo Corporation, and J. S. Sherrard of Athens National Bank. Guests included Dr. C. L. Jones, Ronald Jones, William Moler Jr., and Jank Moler.

Kiwanis International O. C. Bird Kiwanis Education Committee Dwight Williams Ray-Glo Corporation J. S. Sherrard Athens National Bank Dr. C. L. Jones Ronald Jones William Moler, Jr Jank Moler

Soper Urges Wholesome Rivalry Among Ohio Colleges

Dr Edmund D Soper president of Ohio Wesleyan University urges wholesome rivalry in inter collegiate affairs to be developed among all the colleges in Ohio He delivers sermons at combined Methodist and Presbyterian church services this week during a union gathering.

Ohio Edmund D. Soper Ohio Wesleyan University

Soper comments on improving rival university relations

Dr Soper says rivals can be friends and both Ohio Wesleyan University and Ohio University should cooperate. He thanks the townspeople and universities for hospitality and expresses that their relationship is just beginning during this visit.

Ohio Wesleyan University Ohio University Dr. Soper

Schedule For Schick Tests In Athens County Schools

The Schick test schedule was released under Dr. T H Mahoney supervision. Dr. Mahoney and nurse Misé Fell tested Athens city pupils and coordinated with district leaders Miss Clara Cavanaugh in several towns. By week’s end all county schools had been covered, officials said.

Schick Athens County T. H. Mahoney Athens City Mahoney Misé ¥ Fell New Marshfield Mineral Hocking Carbondale Connett Grove Kimberly Clara Cavanaugh Jerseysville Pleasanton Goilden Bardsville Albany Misa Fell

Speedy Dade Left Injury Worries Los Angeles Doctors

Los Angeles physicians are stumped by a left injury afflicting flyweight Speedy Dade, leaving his status unclear and sparking concern about his next bout.

Los Angeles Speedy Dade

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C. H. Bartlett ORKLE Athens Council Tree Commission E. Ti. Wallace Ohio University Agriculture Department Glee Club Pollyanna Kiwanis Assembly New Hill Crest Inn Soper Liverpool England Joseph Reginald V. Clarke Walton Clarke Princeton University Yiew Hudson Jour Isle Cuarther Treasure Islands Treasure Island Paris-American Pharmacal CO Samsara Owen Fannie Wardeee Fannie Ward Certinaies The Coats
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