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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1929
Page
3
Gen uino Santone a 64 year old resident of Ellwood City Pennsylvania died after leaping from the fifth floor of a Cleveland hospital building.
William T Jones 80 and former Shawnee resident died after a weeklong illness at his son George M Jones home in Murray City. He leaves a daughter Mrs J J Heiner of Rutland and three sons George Thomas and William. Services set for Sunday at 2 PM at the M Ed Church in Shawnee conducted by the Reverend Geisen.
The Nelsonville W C T held its March meeting at Jose Reem's home on Myers Street led by Mrs. Mary Riggs with prayers by Mrs. Ledlie. Members and a guest were served refreshments after reports and a discussion on tobacco and cigarets and a bill to ban tobacco use by teachers.
Nelsonville March 22 Mrs Harriett Sommers 89 pioneer resident and widow of George Sommers died Thursday afternoon at the home of her daughter Mrs Thomas Bush 650 Poplar Street Survived by three children Noah Sommers Mrs Bush and Mrs Charles Richardson nine grandchildren eleven great grandchildren husband and five children preceded her in death Funeral services will be held Sunday at 2 pm at the Bush residence Burial at Greenlawn
About 70 attendees from the boys and girls squads, Chamber of Commerce members, and townspeople gathered at the Presbyterian Church for a banquet. Gold basketballs were awarded, with remarks by Arthur Ward, Rev Hal H Lloyd, Dr Hubert Hyde, and Coach George Marshall.
March 22 report notes three popular songs from the operetta Tulip Time to be sung at the high school auditorium by the Senior High School Music Department. Paul Collamore performs Tulips That I Love. Tom Sheppard and Mary Jo Bowers sing I am In Love With a Lovely Lady. Paul Collamore and Mary Roscoe perform As Long As the Windmills Turn. The production features Dutch costumes with windmills and tulips, creating Holland mood. Final dress rehearsal occurred Thursday afternoon.
The Home Missionary Society of the Methodist Church met Thursday afternoon at East Columbus street with Mrs. Ed Crouse and assisting hostesses Mrs. Lafe Hawkins and Mrs. Paul Duncan. Vita Whitmore led the business meeting and devotional. A program on migration and a reading on money talks were presented alongside a playette Tithing Brings Happiness. Mrs. Frank Moore was elected treasurer of the hostess fund for the Jubilee in two years as 20 members were served refreshments.
Mrs Hayes Yeager of Lebanon Illinois attended a bridge party hosted by Miss Freda Smith on Fayette Street. First prize went to Mrs Lee Pritchard second to Mrs Miller Wilson and guest prize to Mrs Yeager. Hostess served a two course luncheon.
Chauncey will present the fourth number of the lyceum course at 7 30 o clock Saturday night in the Chauncey Dover High School Auditorium.
Raymond Auflick, month-old son of Mr and Mrs James Auflick, died Thursday at the family home on Grosvenor Street. Funeral services will be held at the residence Saturday at 2 PM with burial at Greenlawn. The Berean Bible Class meeting at the Christian Church Sunday morning at 9 30 will feature a solo by H E Zuber. special vocal music will highlight the program.
In Nelsonville on Wednesday morning Mrs Anna Levering of Route No 8 suffered a broken right hip after catching her foot on a wire and falling at her home. Dr N Hill of Nelsonville reduced the fracture.
Mrs Maude Perrey of Nelsonville was moved to the Athens County Jail by Acting Police Chief George Bateman following a guilty plea to possessing intoxicating liquor and a $100 fine with costs awaiting settlement. Dinner hosts William Evans and guests included Mrs John Dunlap, Mrs Ellen Poling, and Clyde Dunlap among others.
The Rev. W. D. Ward discussed normal belief as a personal God revealed in Jesus Christ at the First Christian Church. He warned against chronic unbelief and defined normal belief as faith in God’s presence and Jesus as guide and savior, with Christ living in followers today. Five new church accessions were noted and reminders about tonight’s school day service were issued.
The Henry Clay Fire Insurance Company of Lexington Kentucky states it will not be responsible for Mobility under specific farm and combined policies. Farm Fire Policies Nos 18655 through 18674 and Combined Fire Tornado Farm Policies Nos 15150 through 15174 are affected.
Mre Desta M Perry 48 died Thursday morning at 7 at her home near Flora Meigs County of dropsy She lived near Flora most of her life except one year in Athens where she owned property She leaves five children Dale Perry Flora and other sons and daughters
Fragmentary obituary detail mentions Douglas Athens Ralph Perry troit Mich Frank and Clara at home Richard Douglas sister Mrs Albert Roecher Montana. Short services at residence Saturday 12:30 followed by 2:30 church service and burial in a local cemetery. Mrs member of the Church of TavET Bearwallow.
Crookaville pottery owners plan a full fall operation as salesmen report steady daily activity and new strategies to boost season outcomes. Local shopkeepers foresee a strong market with expanding stargie insures and sustained demand.
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