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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 15, 1929

Page

3

Probate Actions in Athens County Will Cases and Appointments

The Athens County Probate Court admitted the wills of Charles C. Hill and Jacob L. Warner to probate. Addie M. Hill appeared and elected to take under the Hill will. Aldo and Belle McKinley testified to Warner’s will. Robert Cabeen sought authority to transfer real estate as executor of J H Cabeen. granted. Carrie P D Larch filed a similar application for Hoit S Larch. granted. Letters testamentary issued to Fred E Varner under Jacob L Varner's will with no bond required. A M Mooney F W Chapman and L M Walden named as appraisers.

Charles C. Hill Athens County Addie M. Hill Jacob L. Warner Aldo Belle McKinley J. H. Cabeen Robert Cabeen Carrie Pd.larch Hoit S. Larch Fred E. Varner Jacob L. Varner Varner A. M. Mooney F. W. Chapman L. M. Walden

Cashier Charged in Bank Embezzlement Case at Orrville

Frank L. Strauss, 53, former vice president and cashier of Orrville National Bank, was held in Federal Court today under five indictments alleging theft of 100000 dollars. The case relates to the Orrville bank and involves federal charges.

Cleveland O.R Frank L. Strauss Orrville National Bank Orrville

Embezzlement Charge Over $100000 Span 14 Years

A man is charged with embezzling more than $100000 of funds for personal use over a 14 year period. The allegation covers a long pattern of conversion and misuse of entrusted assets.

New Konjola Medicine Praised by Noted Doctor

Dr. Geo H Spriggs of Cincinnati endorses Konjola after testing it on kidney trouble neuritis rheumatism and gas bloating cases. He reports patients sleeping through the night walking a mile in weeks and losing weight with improved health. Sold at McKee Drug Store in Athens for local residents.

Geo. H. Spriggs Athens McKee Inwood Place Cincinnati Spriggs Edinburg Konjola Nature McKee Drug Store

Spring Clean-Up Underway Citywide Efforts Begin Today

Street Commissioner Ed Dewhurst launches the annual clean-up with winter debris removal and a heavy workload ahead through spring and into summer. The city notes two fewer dogs this morning after Officer George Bateman removed aging hounds. An early drive on roaming homeless is promised. St Agnes Guild met at Mrs Mayme Brickles on West Franklin with a long list of attendees.

Nelsonville Ed Dewhurst George Bateman St. Agnes Guild The Episcopal Church Mayme Brickles West Franklin Street James McKee Nelson Dowler Mary Evans John Warrington Clark John Hall Marion Porter Lena Valkenburg Charles Hellyer Fred Hall Isaac Warner Maria Powell Joseph Barber Lillian McKee Audrey Frances Marie Hall Nelle Dowler Joe Porter Virginia Hellyer Jack Welch

Hendersons announce birth of son Robert Paul

Nelsonville announces the birth of Robert Paul Henderson on March 14 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J N Katzenbach 443 Chestnut Street. James R Henderson is in St Louis and Mrs Henderson will join him later. Dr and Mrs Wayne Bronough announce daughter Patricia Ann born at their home in Belpre.

Nelsonville Pilgrim Holiness Church Chestnut Street George B. Kulp Battle Creek Michigan Kulp James R. Henderson Minneapolis Robert Paul

Golden Rule Class Meets At Fayette Street Home

The Golden Rule Class of the Methodist Sunday School met Friday evening with Mrs. C. L. Stout and Miss Geneva Geers hosting on Fayette Street. Fourteen members attended, Rev. and Mrs. C. W. Hoffman were guests, followed by refreshments after a business session. Local missionary C. A. Spriggs and Nelsonville district workers report success at Jennings Union Sunday School in the Ohio Fire Proofing Company plant. meetings continue through Sunday. Donna Louise born Friday morning March 15 to Mr. and Mrs. Don Kantner.

Nelsonville Columbus H. E. Zuber George Marshall Board of Education Methodist Sunday School C. L. Stout Geneva Geers Fayette Street C. W. Hoffman C. A. Spriggs Jennings Union Ohio Fire Proofing Company Don Kantner Louise Linscott Donna Louise Ray O'Dell William Morgan Daisy Farrell Sterling, NL Sherman O'Morris Little Son Lydia Johnson R. M. Henry C. D. Henry Harry Henry Amesville Tom Potts Charles Myers Emma Johnson Grace Dowler Lancaster Harold Mechem M. L. Lutz

Pioneers and Profiters: Nelsonville School Assembly

The Nelsonville High School held its morning assembly with Rev. K H McCorkle speaking on Pioneers and Profiters. Principal L C Buell presented a Hoover portrait to the ninth grade. Supt H E Zuber urged student focus for year end standings. Special Berean Bible Class music announced for Sunday at 9 30.

Nelsonville K. H. McCorkle The Christian Church Nelsonville High School L. C. Buell Hoover George Marshall Supt H. E. Zuber Berean Bible

Burial in Greenlawn Nelsonville

The remains of Mrs. Anna Curtis Pritchard, 77, wife of William Pritchard, who died Wednesday at her Columbus home, will be brought to Nelsonville Saturday for burial at Greenlawn. Funeral services will be held this evening at the residence in Columbus.

Greenlawn Nelsonville Anna Curtis Pritchard William Pritchard Columbus

Ath High School Frolic Delivers Laughter In First Show

The Athens High School Spring Frolic opened with a lively junior class comedy The Ghost Story and a slate of two one act plays plus skits. Senior and junior classes compete with two plays each as theater director Miss Jettie Denmark steers a robust evening of humor and drama.

Athens Jettie J. Denmark Walter Porter Bernice Davis Anna Albert Watkins George Pauline Cone Lucille Gardner Bertine Sanders George Rutkoskie Ted Preston Robert Shepard

Frolic Highlights Junior Department Minstrel And The Owl Play

Junior department staged a minstrel show with a full troupe including an interlocutor dancer blues singer violinist and clowns. Sophomore drama The Owl featured Kathryn Campbell Marvin Woods Gerald King Vernon Huggins and George Merchant with a vivid living room set. Senior class presented The Teeth of the Gift Horse praised for its poise and humor. Lighting and staging were led by Jack Swanson with assistants.

Joe Bardin Ruth Chandler Mildred Landis Jimmy Overmyer Fred Helwig Jane Gill John Pickens the Owl Mr. Bryant Kathryn Campbell Marvin Woods Gerald King Vernon Huggins George Merchant Anne Pickering Alice McCracken Florence Mildred Wilson Nan Monadell Sanders Virgil Cross Loyal Kenney Gertrude Lyon Marietta Jack Swanson Kenneth Smith Kenneth Jones Morrison Burns

Jury to Get Case in Columbus City Mortgage Embezzlement

The jury after three weeks of testimony and argument will hear the $285,000 Cities Mortgage Company embezzlement case today in Columbus.

Columbus Wu,p Cities Mortgage Company

No Charges Filed Against Humbert Resigns From World Airplane

R F Humbert vice president and general manager of World Airplane Manufacturing Company resigns and leaves Athens early Thursday morning according to Joseph Buckley Mineral a board member. No charges have been filed.

R. F. Humbert The World Airplane Manufacturing Company Athens Joseph Buckley Mineral

Instructors Resign as Athens Flight School Faces Change

C O Laurie and H F Nicodemus announce leadership changes at the Athens aviation company. Humbert travels from Athens to East Liverpool while classes may continue under Laurie if enrollments persist. Students’ prepaid money will be credited, with a Friday meeting deciding continuation.

C. O. Laurie Humbert Athens East Liverpool H. F Nicodemus Laurie Desire Buckley

Lunacy Charge Filed Against Lover in Salem Township

Worthy Caster faces lunacy charges in Meigs County Probate Court with a hearing set for Friday. Officials say he walked a beat before the William Knotts home carrying a loaded gun in a bid to shoot Jessie Knotts 17 who refused his advances. Knotts' father filed the affidavit. Caster is jailed pending investigation.

Pomeroy Worthy Caster Meigs County Caster William Knotts Salem Township Jessie Knotts Knotts

Fishing Season Opens on Lake Erie at Lorain

Lorain March 15 The Lake Erie fishing season opened today with many fishing smacks and tugs expected to depart their winter berths as anglers hit the lake seeking perch and other catches.

Lorain Lake Erie

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