Barberton Youth Says He Shot Himself After Killing Mother
Barberton police and county authorities advanced the death by own action theory in the fatal shooting of Frank Fister Jr. 18, in his home. His mother Mary Fister 38 was wounded but not seriously. Fister died at Citizens Hospital Bar berton of a head wound as the prosecutor questioned the mother and discounted a masked stranger mystery.
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Barberton
Frank Fister Jr
Mary Fister
Citizens Hospital
Fister
Creorge Hargreaves
County Truck Burned in Morning Fire at Courthouse Lot
An Athens County Highway Department truck burned at 6 30 this morning after gasoil spilled and ignited in the fuel tank. An electrical spark likely from the starter started the blaze as city crews stood by fearing explosion. Driver Keith Zimmerman and two passengers escaped as the cab occupants leaped clear. Insurance transfer issues complicate coverage on the recently rebuilt truck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County Highway Department
Keith Zimmerman
Albany
Charlie Leighty
Mechanicsburg
ID. J. Powers
Athens
Athena Brick Corporation elects new directors and officers
Nelsonville report on the Athena Brick Corporation annual meeting lists directors R H Jackson James Sharp William Barrows FE H Pugh W H Davis T M Wolfe C G Bowen A M Renick C A Quintrelle Fred Robertson and others. Officers elected include R H Jackson chairman A M Renick president W H Davis VP treasurer and general manager William Darrows VP and salesman EE Hugh VP and production manager C A Quintrelle secretary and W Davis GM. Plant operates half-time with favorable prospects for full-time production amid a large volume of orders awaiting shipping guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Athena Brick Corporation
R. H. Jackson
James Sharp
William Barrows
FE. H. Pugh
W. H. Davis
T. M. Wolfe
Athens
C. G. Bowen
A. F. White
Frank Wolfe
Logan
I. R. Peters
Lancaster
A. M. Renick
Chillicothe
C. A.qaintrelle
Sale Postponed by Esther Class Bake Sale at Wilson Grocery
The bake sale announced for Saturday morning at Wilson Grocery by the Esther Class of the Christian Church has been postponed. The new sale date will be announced later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson Grocery
Esther
The
Christian Church
Regular prayer service led by Frank Johnson at Mil ler home
The King's Men hold a regular prayer meeting Friday evening at the home of William Miller on Back Street with Frank Johnson continuing to lead. All members are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King’s Men
William Miller
Back Street
Frank Johnson
Bridge club honors awarded at Mrs Wallace Glenn home
Mrs Wallace Glenn hosted her bridge club at 97 East Columbus street on Wednesday afternoon. Mrs Cecil Shafer, Mrs Harry Kelley and Mrs Glenn received trophies for high scores.
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Wallace Glenn
East Columbus Street
Cecil Shafer
Harry Kelley
Glenn
Space Expanded for Nelsonville Wilson Banquet
Nelsonville lines expand seating to 438 in the Christian Church auditorium for the Ralph B. Wilson meeting on March 27. Mrs J M Hyde hosts informal reception for out of town women guests from 4 to 5 39 pm with local Board of Trade members aiding. minstrel program features Mrs Frank Rauch of Athens and a cast led by A Rider. Ralph B Wilson will give the main address with Rev John Lloyd Evans as toastmaster and M S Connors introducing the Columbus visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Ralph B. Wilson
the Christian Church
J.M. Hyde
Board of Trade
Eugene Cable
W. H. Parks
Harriett Baird
L. KR. Powell
Harry Edington
Lloyd Evans
Herman Sayre
Martin Ohlinger
Walter Wolf
William Morgan
James Sharp
L. D. Johnson
John Wood
Ben Statter
P. C. Morris
C. Sharp
C. E. Welch
Frank X. Rauch
Athens
A. Rider
Leonard Cooley
Robert Kinney
John Calf
Raymond Laine
Corwin Cookson
Jock Raybould
James Beard
Ralph Parks
Jack Bobo
John Lloyd Evans
Columbus
Evans
Connors
Hocking Valley Railroad
Mr. Wilson
Faithful Workers Class Met for Tuesday Evening
The Faithful Workers' Class of the Methodist Sunday School met at the teacher Mrs. Thomas Spencer's Chestnut Street home. Devotions led by Mrs. J D Lecne, business by Mrs. C G Kreppel, quilting report given, Easter charity bake sale planned later.
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Methodist Sunday School
Thomas Spencer
Chestnut Street
J. D. Lecne
C. G. Kreppel
Josephine Murphy
Kreppel
Adda Neikirk
Frank Higgins
Spencer
Cagg
Marie Spencer
Ross Cox
Cora Davis
Rank Higgins
Ruth Spencer
I. Kk. Hellyer
J. D. Ledlie
John Kiley
Perce Raine
Harry Cox
Lucretia Kennedy
Harry Runion
Charles Moler
Jesse Bryan
W. H. Bartoe
DD. H. Stewart
John Murphy
Id Cagg
Nelsonville High postpones band concert and play
Nelsonville High School postpones the Friday March 21 band concert and student play to Wednesday March 26 at 8 15 p m in the high school auditorium. Seats may be reserved Monday at the principal L E Zuell’s office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Nelsonville High School
L. E Zuell
Berean Bible Class to Feature Special Music on Sunday
The Berean Bible Class of the Christian Sunday School announces special music for Sunday morning at 9 36 o clock. Scott Bowers will perform a vocal selection while regular teacher A G Mechem conducts the class.
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Berean Bible Class
The
Christian Sunday School
Scott Bowers
A. G Mechem
Morgan and Stover Inspect The Sportsman Exhibition
Mr and Mrs William Morgan and A Stover visited Columbus for inspection of The Sports man an exhibition at Union Station The Sportsman is a through train of the Hocking Valley Railroad with Chesapeake and Ohio Railway linking Toledo Columbus to Virginia and West Virginia routes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
William Morgan
A. Stover
Columbus
Sportsman
Union Station
Hocking Valley Railroad
Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad
Toledo
Virginia
West Virginia
Mizpah Methodist Sunday School Event in Emerald Theme
The Mizpah Class of the Methodist Sunday School met March 17 at Miss Margaret Flannagan’s home on McCampbell Avenue. Emerald attire, Irish theme, games and contests, with Killarney roses awarded to several attendees. Hosts included Mrs. Elmira McHaney Mrs. Bertha O’Neil Miss Jess Mikellen and Miss Elizabeth Kinnegan. Other guests Mrs. Elizabeth O'Brien and Mrs. Retta O'Rourke attended.
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Methodist Sunday School
Margaret Flannagan
McCampbell Avenue
Connell
Killarney
Louise Mulligan
Killen McCoy
Clara Fitzpatrick
Alice McSorley
Susan Kelley
Mary Murphy
Elmira. Mc- Haney
Bertha O'Neil
Jess Mikellen
Elizabeth Kinnegan
Flannagan
Elizabeth O’brien
Retta O'Rourke
Maggie O’clancy
Florence Mchree
Terry
Alice McSortey
Susan Weller
Norah McCarthy
Sadie Sullivan
Bess Mikellon
Elizabeth Finnegan
Ellen McCoy
Bertha Michaels
Kings Heralds to Meet at Methodist Church Saturday
The King's Heralds will meet at the Methodist Church Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock. The leader, Mrs. Thomas Spencer, has requested the attendance of all members.
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King's Heralds
Methodist Church
Thomas Spencer
Local visitors and relatives in Columbus scene
Raleigh dear. Columbus visitors include Mrs. E. M. Gilbert on Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. L. &. McLaughlin visited relatives in Columbus earlier this week. Mr. and Mrs. John Hillis and their son John Edward visited relatives on Thursday. Lloyd Henrich of Columbus visited in the city on Wednesday.
Employees Back Planned Merger with Bethlehem Steel
More than 12,500 workers at Youngstown Sheet and Tube announce support for James A. Campbell's plan to merge the company with Bethlehem Steel Corp in Youngstown on March 20.
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Youngstown
Youngstown Sheet and Tube Company
James A. Campbell
Bethlehem Steel Corp
Funeral service for Martha Milstead in Mt. Pleasant
Fr. McDowell and his son John join Lee McDowell in Mt. Pleasant for Martha Milstead’s funeral service today.
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McDowell
John
Lee McDowell
Mt. Pleasant
Martha Milstead
Petersons Ointment Heals Longstanding Sore
A testimonial ad touts Petersons Ointment as rapidly alleviating soreness and healing skin conditions. It claims one application removes discharge and itch while easing piles bruises and eczema, with a 25 cent box proving its cure and a letter from Robert Phillips of New Salem Indiana noting an 18 year fever sore finally healing after use.
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Peterson
Robert Phillips
New Salem
Ind
Rescue attempt at Wolf Run Mine ends with fire out
Steubenville report says Wolf Run Mine officials tried to enter the shaft to recover Kuba Pewansky 33 killed in a recent mine fire. One other miner died and 95 were trapped but later rescued as officials said the blaze had burned itself out.
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Steubenville
Wolf Run
Warner Collieries Company
Kuba Pewansky
York Grange Set to Meet Friday Evening at Connett School
York Grange will convene Friday evening March 21 at 7 20 at the Connett School despite yesterday’s notice of a change. The gathering keeps the originally planned date and location.
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York Grange
Connett
Prompt Judgment Sought in Common Pleas Suit
The Common Pleas Court hears a petition by E. Rauh & Sons Fertilizer Company against W. Jamison and W. G. Finsterwald seeking 175.03 on a promissory note. Divorce hearings set for April 11 include Dora Wilson vs Andrew Wilson and Harry Zeigler vs Olive Zeigler. A decree favors the defendant in the equitable relief suit Mabel Nagle vs Frank Nagle.
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E. Rauh & Sons Fertilizer Company
A W. Jamison
W. G. Finsterwald
Dora Wilson
Andrew Wilson
Harry Zeigler
Olive Zeigler
Equitable Relief
Mabel Nagle
Frank Nagle
Jessie L Morris Appointed Executrix of Hannah Morris Estate
Jessie L Morris has been appointed and qualified as Executrix of the estate of Hannah Morris late of Athens County Ohio deceased dated this 28th day of January A D 8 M Johnson Probate Judge of said County 3- RUi
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Jessie L. Morris
Hannah Morris
Athens County
Ohio
Appointment of Administrator for C Hooper Estate Athens Ohio
Pelle S Hooper of Athens Ohio is appointed and qualified as Administrator of the estate of C Hooper deceased in Athens County. Dated 10th day of March 1930. TOMNSON Probate Judge of said County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pelle S Hooper
Athens
Ohio
C. Hooper
Athens County
Tomnson
Divorce Petition Filed in Athens County Court
Willis C. Rose files for divorce from Leona A. Rose in the Common Pleas Court of Athens County Ohio alleging three years wilful absence and neglect of duty. Hearing set for on or after April 25 1930 with attorney Emmett Keenan handling the case.
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Leona A. Rose
Seventh Steel
Wheeling
West Virginia
Willis C. Rose
Common Pleas Court
Athens County
Ohio
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Isiple
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Berean
W. Swer
M. Johnson
Said County
Emmett Keenan
Dean
M.H. Nelson
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Doat
Doan’s
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Nelsonville Lumber Co
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