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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1929
Page
2
Desta Perry 49 died at home after Bright's disease. Finsterwald funeral home prepared the body. Survived by husband and five children. Funeral Saturday at 2 pm from Burlingham Church, burial in local cemetery.
POMEROY March 22 Sheriff Yock returns from Columbus with three Legge brothers and their uncle jailed on suspicions of committing numerous crimes in the neighborhood. Two Legge brothers with warrants remain at large. Smoked hams and cans of lard from Middleport meat house are recovered and returned.
March 22 at Burdette fruit farm in Pomeroy Ohio State City fruit specialist F H Beach led a grafting demonstration for fruit growers. He explained top working can change one variety to another and that grafts yield quick, abundant crops even on older trees. Also reported Mrs Ke Lama of Logan is seriously ill at her son E R Lama home on Lincoln Street middleport.
Wright Field expert Mr William T Penn describes relief from five years of illness after using Konjola claiming rapid improvement from indigestion stomach ulcers and nervous exhaustion. He notes skepticism before trial and rapid health gains after two bottles.
In Pomeroy on March 22 officials face delays to Main Street improvements awaiting another vote. The street car line may be replaced by Safeway Transportation buses as a revenue loss and coal-haul service push the move. The city fears state funding withdrawal if delays persist and awaits Colum visit outcomes.
Middleport March 22 The Middleport School Orchestra directed by Miss Vesta McCoy has grown from ten to about twenty members spanning fifth grade to tenth year. Members include Dan Farmer violin and clarinet, Gordon Harris cornets and xylophone, William Kincaid saxophones, James Sisson drums, Corinna Morgan accompanist. The group will perform at the April 5 program at the Masonic Temple.
Jack Lyons left Thursday for Key West to join his father John E Lyons who has improved enough to drive the Lyons car home to Middleport. The 65 year old invalid and his son plan a long return trip with several stops along the way.
Midderport on March 22 reports Mr and Mrs Will Graves have rented a ready furnished residence to Mr Miller and plan to move where Graves gains employment while doing light housekeeping.
The Busy Bee Class met last evening in Middleport with Mrs. Martin Mygatt presiding. Mrs. R. M. Barnes taught the lesson. A short program and social time with light refreshments followed the gathering.
Mrs. Florence Wright, bedridden with flu and complications since Christmas, remains in critical condition in Canaaville as of March 22 with little hope for recovery.
Meigs County hosts the final chick rearing school of the season in Reedville on March 26. County agent George W. Kreitler will discuss modern feeding brooding and rearing methods at the Reedville School.
George W. Cunningham who came from East Liverpool on a non-support charge was released after paying court costs and giving $100 to the child's mother. He agreed to pay $12 monthly for the child's support and then left for Parkersburg where an aunt is said to live.
Sam Wood 82, respected Black resident living alone at Hooker, suffered a heart attack while trimming grapevines for Mr Carrier Wednesday afternoon. A physician revived him and he was returned home. Wood cared for the Brown property at South Fourth and Hooker Streets.
Rev. Robert R. Reed of the Indianola Presbyterian Church in Columbus told the Men's Brotherhood that stewardship should extend to all walks of life. He urged workers in industry to apply Christ’s teachings, noting Christian business leaders strive for the Golden Rule amid profit driven practice.
A repute former Princeton football hero described his career path across Penn State College Iowa City and the University of Illinois. He noted acquaintances with Prof C C Robinson now Ohio University music head Dr FB A Hansen and Coach Don Peden. Mrs M Haffey led dinner service for the Friendly Society, with Dr A B Sias presiding as president.
The county contest of the first annual state wide scholarship contest begins Saturday at 10 in the Athens Junior High School Building. Tests last one hour unless shown otherwise on the examination blank. The state contest date was corrected from April 16 to April 6. The district contest is March 30 with location pending.
New Lexington March 22 five prisoners remain in the county jail after a round up earlier this year and several penitentiary sentences. Authorities believe the crime wave has been checked in the county.
Automobiles taxis and small buses have been called into service after an incident. Details remain unclear as officials assess the scene and determine next steps.
The Athens Nelsonville Traction Company replaces the street car bin with a bus and takes the large bus to a garage for overhauling. The bus shares the street car schedule, runs two units per hour, and adjustments will be made as needed. The bus was placed in the garage Wednesday morning and should be ready by Saturday while cylinders are bored and the motor overhauled.
J. J. Bowen was arrested Thursday by Deputy Sheriffs Wayne Wingett and Wilson Ator for intoxication in New Marshfield. He was fined $10 plus costs by Justice Felix Riley and jailed in default of payment, later pleading guilty after sobering up.
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