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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 20, 1929

Page

2

Two Divorce Suits Filed In Common Pleas Court

Prosecutor People filed three petitions in Common Pleas Court. Lillie Slaughter seeks divorce alimony custody of two minor children and child support from St Tred Slaughter, married in Charlston West Virginia December 19 1912 and separated March 4 1929. Jothy Farley sues Penn Farley for divorce claiming abuse. married Gallipolis December 16 1927 and have a six month old child. J. H Harfenbach county treasurer sues Southern Ohio Gas for taxes totaling 952.42.

Penn Farley Gallipolis Pomeroy J. 8 S. Harfenbach Southern Ohio Gas Company

Wise Birthday Dinner Honoring Ruth Wise

Mr and Mrs C H Wise hosted a surprise birthday dinner for their daughter Ruth at their South Second Avenue home assisted by Mrs Pat Gallagher. Guests included J W Williams Pat Gallagher Stevens Ross Wise Steiff Alman Wise Mazie Wise and others. the evening ended with a social gathering.

Middleport C. H. Wise Pat Gallagher South Second Avenue Ruth W. Williams J. M. Stevens Ross Wise Will Steiff William Alman Charlies Wise Mazie Charley Barnett Lee Rudisil Badie Cross Lucella Russell Lucile Haines Evelyn Lewis

Heckar Dead Pomeroy Man Body To Funeral Home

Charles Heckar, age 64, died at Athens State Hospital Monday night. His body was moved to Finlaterwald undertaking rooms for burial. He was a familiar figure on Pomeroy streets and leaves an invalid wife with no children. His wife was from the Woolweaver family of MacArthur.

Pomeroy Charles Heckar Athens State Hospital Finaterwald Heckar Woolweaver Mac-Arthur

Rejoices Over Healing Power of New Konjola

A Painesville man, 67, praises Konjola for relief from indigestion gas and kidney trouble after two bottles. He reports better meals, fewer night splits, and renewed energy. Kane is sold in Athens Ohio Drug Store and by area druggists.

Konjola Kane Athens

Two Legge Brothers Suspects In County Holdups

Sheriff and police pursue a new tip linking Herbert and Stephen Legge of Middleport to two street hold ups. Warrants issued for arrest as witnesses name Charles Varley. thefts include 15 hams 250 pounds of lard at Lyons farm and meat wagon tire theft near Pomeroy.

Pomeroy Sheriff's Office Middleport West Virginia Pity-Me Charles Varley Justice Gilmore Herbert Stephen Legge Lyons Peoples Legge Brothers Jessie Hart J. W. Schlaegel Sheriff Willock Lindsey Lyons Columbus Miss Hart Schlaegel

Secret Wedding of Kathryn Thomas and Charles Wise Jr

Mrs Kathryn Thomas daughter of Councilman Charles McName and Mrs McName of Pomeroy and Charles Wise Jr son of Mr and Mrs Charles Wise of Middleport slipped away to Ripley West Virginia on December 1 and were married. They kept the wedding a secret until ready to go to housekeeping in Middleport.

Pomeroy Kathryn Thomas Charles McName McName Pomeroy First Ward Charles Wise, Jr Charles Wise South Second Avenue Middleport Ripley W Va

Six year old Roy Seyfried dies of sudden pneumonia

The Roy Seyfried, six, died Sunday at a home near the County Home after a sudden pneumonia attack. He was buried from Peace Evangelical Church this afternoon with interment at Beech Grove Cemetery. He had been playing the yard Saturday in good health before his death.

Pomeroy Roy Seyfried Seyfriend Peace Evangelical Church Beech Grove Tittle

Revival Services Continue At Church Of The Nazarene

Chauncey March 20 revival services at the Church of the Nazarene in The Plains continue nightly at 7 30 pm and close next Sunday. The Rev A J Laird leads with the Rev W W Loveless of London Ohio assisting. Home Coming Day observed next Sunday with 9 30 am Sunday School, 10 30 am preaching, Lord's Supper, and 7 pm evening service. Public welcome.

Chauncey Church of the Nazarene the Plains A. J. Laird W. W. Loveless London Ohio the Plains Church

Moore Radio Party at Lower Plains Home

Mr and Mrs Harry Moore hosted a radio party at their Lower Plains home. Lunch was served for guests including Mr and Mrs Russell McHarg Mr and Mrs Arthur Burchfield Adrian Dicken Gilbert Moler of Nelsonville and Mrs Frank Moore of Athens.

Chauncey Harry Moore Lower Plains

Death of Charles Connor Crushed Under Sliding Slab near Everett Pa

Ezra Karns of Chauncey learns of the death of his cousin Charles Connor near Everett Pennsylvania. Connor was loading slabs on a wagon when a frozen pile slipped and crushed him. Snow and rain had soaked the slabs making them cling together. Funeral held at Union Memorial Church near Everett. Survived by two brothers and five sisters.

Chauncey Ezra J. Karns Charles Connor Everett Connor Union Memorial Church

Couple Weds in Gallipolis as Nurse Marries Middleport Man

March 20 report from Middleport notes Miss Gladys Beard a Holzer Hospital registered nurse wed Errit Russell of Middleport. The ceremony took place at the Presbyterian Church manse in Gallipolis with Rev Wood Duff officiating. The couple later visited the bridegrooms parents Mr and Mrs W G Russell and planned to set up housekeeping in Middleport.

Middleport Gladys Beard Holzer Hospital Gallipolis Errit Russell Presbyterian Church Wood Duff W. G. Russell Mr. Russell

Father Is Held In Non Support Case

George W. Cunningham of East Liverpool appeared before Judge Crew on a non support charge. He is the father of a seven year old son living with his divorced wife near Reedsville. They married at Parkersburg and lived at St. Marys after the birth, then separated. Cunningham was indicted last year but not located until recently. The court ordered the mother to testify and set bond at $1,000 with Cunningham remanded to jail until the bond is raised by Saturday.

Pomeroy George W. Cunningham East Liverpool Crew Reedsville Parkersburg St. Marys

Local Moves and Court Action In Pomeroy News

Mr and Mrs Kenneth Guinther plan to move this week from the Mills house to the Mrs Mary King property on Pearl Street. Curly Davis resigns as night watchman in Middleport. Elizabeth Rink files for divorce from Erwin Rink in Common Pleas Court with attorney Cedric W Clark withdrawing filings.

Kenneth Guinther Mills Mary King Pearl Street C. H. Wise Groveport Harley Deval O. C. Smith Coal Street Grace Savage Columbus Starling McCollough A. E. McCollough Pomeroy M. E. Church McCollough Grant Hospital MecCollough William Wallace W. J. Forquer HM. L. McCracken Miss Beulah Delaware Pomeroy Common Pleas Court Elizabeth Rink Erwin R. Rink Atttorney Cedric W. Clark

Screen Stars Lupe Velez and Gary Cooper Split Rumor

Lupe Velez and Gary Cooper were photographed as Lupe bid her reported fiancé goodbye and departed for New York to appear on stage in connection with her latest picture. They deny imminent marriage but admit they are in love.

Lupe Goodby New York

Booklet on Brick Homes Offered by The Athens Messenger

The Athens Messenger promotes a booklet on brick homes with exterior views and floor plans. The guide aims to aid builders and homeowners and requests readers to write name and address on the coupon for further information.

THE Athens Messenger Sidaghonen

Browning Assists at Corning Church Evangelistic Series

The Rev. D. L. Browning of this city assists Rev. W. A. Moore at Corn ing Methodist Episcopal Church in Glouster for the week. Tonight’s theme is The Secret of a Christ-Like Life. Thursday’s topic What Is Faith. The final sermon A Christian's Life Plan. Services continue next week. Cottage prayers held tonight at the homes of Charles Kirkbride and A. M. Bennett prep for upcoming church services.

Bryson Lumber Company Elects Officers and Directors

The Bryson Lumber Company stockholders met in Glouster Trimble on Monday night to elect five directors Frank Bryson C H Bryson M M Bryson W W Bryson and Ethel Shirkey. The directors then organized with M M Bryson president C H Bryson vice president Ethel Shirkey secretary W W Bryson treasurer and Frank Bryson general manager.

W. W. Bryson Frank Bryson

Trimble and Plains to Debate Friday Night in Trimble

The Trimble negative team and The Plains affirmative team meet in the Athena County high schools debate series second round. The event will be at the Christian Church in Trimble Friday night and is open to the public with good attendance encouraged. Also, the Willing Worker’s Class gathers Friday night in the M. E. Church social room with Mrs Gardner’s committee hosting.

Glouster Trimble Plains Athena County High Schools Christian Church M. E. Church

Wrist is Cut In Glass Door Incident At Pomeroy

Yesterd ay in closing a glass door Kerns Roush son of Mr and Mrs Harry Roush thrust his arm through the glass cutting an artery in his wrist. It required several stitches to close the wound and stop the flow of blood. The injured boy is 15 and a pupil in the high school. The injury will keep him from his studies for several days.

Pomeroy Kerns Roush Harry Roush Aes

Miss Julia Carter in Critical Condition After Surgery

Chauncey report details Julia Carter's emergency operation at Zanesville Hospital on Tuesday morning. Her parents Mr and Mrs Carter and several siblings traveled to Zanesville to be with her, with additional relatives from Lancaster Athens and Chauncey. In Chauncey Dover High School aims to host a spring frolic in the gym this evening with entertainment and sale of food and candies.

Chauncey Julia Carter Zanesville Hospital Carter Zanesville Bert Knight Denver Carter Guy Vaughn Lancaster Pearl Day Athens Fred Evener Chauncey- Dover High School

Family Visitors Over Weekend In Athens Nelsonville Area

Mr and Mrs Harry Moore hosted guests including Earl Starkey and daughter Donna Jean plus Charlie Moler of Nelsonville. George Gabriel Jr and F M McHarg visited Mrs Ligsie Barber in Nelsonville, ill but improving. Melba Welk returned to Coshocton after visiting The Plains and Athens. I E Cook and family of Lower Plains travelled to Baltimore for grandmother's funeral.

Harry Moore Earl Starkey Donna Jean Charlie Moler Nelsonville Florence Moore Athens George Gabriel, Jr F. M. McHarg Ligsie Barber Melba Welk the Plains Coshocton I. E. Cook Lower Plains Baltimore

Chauncey Couple Celebrates Twentieth Wedding Anniversary

Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Burchfield of Lower Plains marked their 20th anniversary with a family dinner hosted by cousins Mr. and Mrs. Russell McHarg. Guests included Kenneth Burchfield and Lois Stage with her son Lowell. Easter bazaar and bake sale announced for March 23 at the Sayre Store Chauncey.

Chauncey Arthur Burchfield Lower Plains Russell McHarg Friendship Bible Class Church of Christ Sayre Gale

Central School Teachers Meet in Room 8 After Noontime

The Central School Parenteacher Association will convene in Room No 8 at 3 oclock Thursday afternoon A report on the district meeting in Pome roy will be heard and plans for study and education will be discussed

Central School Paret' Teacher Association Pomeroy

Amesville High to Give Music Program Tonight

Amesville High School Glee Club directed by Miss Lois Cecil will present a varied program at the Presbyterian Church tonight. The entertainment was postponed from two weeks ago and will feature a large number of students.

Glee Club Amesaville High School Lois Cecil Presbyterian Church

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Southern Gas Company Mr. C. Holp Marion Avenue Painesville, Ohio Adolph Joachim Pomeroy-Columbus Ezra Karns Charles Conner Everett, Pa George Cunningham Middleport Briefs Curly” Davis Maylor Marley Davis Lupe Velez Gary Cooper Frodatte Beskin Iplogmation Berge Rick Hosces Browning Corning Methodist Church Bryson Lumber Company Beasley’s Ford Fred R. Beasley Athens, Ohio Amesville High Amesville Sandbags N. S.S Gloria
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