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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 24, 1929

Page

5

Lydia Lash Evans Club delegates named for State meeting

Lydia Lash Evans Club in Emmett Rovwlea hosted a Thursday session with delegates chosen to attend the State Federation of Women’s Clubs meeting in April in Dayton. Elected were Arthur Boyles as president and Mrs Clarence Laughlin as first alternate, with Mrs J R Harvey and Mrs T H Johnson as second delegate and second alternate respectively. A pair of papers were presented by Mrs Henry A Hatch on Books and by Mrs Arthur Boyles on Furniture.

Lydia Arthur Boyles

Degree of Master Mason conferred on Burgh Roades

A special communication of Faramathea Lodge No 03 Fo o and AM conferred the degree on Candidate B C Rouges before 95 members and visitors. Railroad employees assisted, with officers including W M Teret D Harper and S W Tarsmutne. Short addresses followed by refreshments in the banquet room.

Faramathea Lodge Baltimore Rairoad Edward Cole Teret D Harper W M. Tarsmutne Chillicothe Chillicothe Deorme Mitchell Walter T Schaller John Potter S Zaleski Vileski Leov Jackson J D_ Buttursillo Buttersine Fred F Swable Vattier Cincinnati William B Moore Paramathea Walter Schifter Coul Thomas J Wist IG Worstell C M Copland

McFarland Hosts at Salesmen's Banquet

McFarland of the McFarland Chevrolet Company Athens hosted a Wednesday night dinner at the Hotel Ferry with attendees from the ValarlanChevrolet Nelsonville Mae Chevrolet Albany and First National Bank of Athens. Speakers included G T Smith Vane Siles manager and Mayor L J Kerls. An Aprilias contest between the Athens and Nelsonville Chevrolet groups was announced with a turkey dinner prize and a May dinner for the losers. Rivalry between organizations promises an exciting battle, per management.

Marland McFarland Chevrolet Company Athens Ferry Chevrolet Mae Chevrolet Company Nelsonville Chevrolet Company G T Smith Vane Siles Chevrolet Malor L. J Kerls J HO McChue Virst Ku

Birth of Daughter Lilen Lionne Schaeffler in Los Angeles

Announcement received Saturday by Mrs. Lionne Schaeffler marks the birth of a daughter, Lilen Lionne Schaeffler, on Friday March 22 in Los Angeles. The child is named after the two grandmothers. Mrs Schaeffler was formerly Marguerite Taylor, daughter of Mrs M Taylor of Los Angeles and the late Dr H M Taylor, a former Athens physician.

Lionne Schaeffler Lilen Lionne Schaeffler Los Angeles Calif Leo A. Schaeffler Schaetrfter Marguerite Taylor M.taylor H. M. Taylor Athens

New Trial Sought by Defendant in Riot Damage Case

Dewey Garrison sues Athens County Commissioners for 1000 dollars claiming injuries from a July 25 1928 riot on the Modoc Buchtel Highway. Defense asks new trial after a Morgan County verdict finding sufficient evidence against plaintiff.

Dewey Garrison Athens County Ganson Modoc-Buchtel Morgan County Ross Smith Phaintifé Sit

La Ed Works as Psycho Analyst at State Hospital

A nineteen year old junior at University of Texts splits her time between the Stu student body and the Stute Hospital for the Insane at Austin. She serves as a psychoanalyst there while still in school, balancing duties with her studies.

University of Texts Coed Stu University Stute Hospital For the Austin

Margaret Bowers Dies at Age of 81

ALBANS March 3. Mrs Margaret Bowers aged 81 died at 9 am at the home of her daughter Mrs Irvin Davis two miles south of Albany. Death from complications of diseases. Funeral Monday at 1 o'clock at Albany Baptist Church under Rev M Cunningham. Burial in Hebbardside Cemetery. She was widow of Wesley Bowers who died 25 years ago. Survived by one daughter. parents were Henry Masheter of Meigs County.

Mrs Bowers Henry Masheter Meigs County

Luhrig Man Posts a Bond for a New Trial

Clifford Martin of Luhrig, charged with possessing property for manufacturing intoxicating liquor, moved for a new trial in Athens County Common Pleas Court citing court jurisdiction. Magistrate Carl Porter noted a long‑standing issue. Martin was found guilty and fined 150 dollars plus costs after bond of 400 dollars was set for his appearance.

Carl Porter H H. Rouwland Clifford Martin Luhrig Athens County Common Pleas Court Porter Costa H B Pilchard The Cour Martin Common Pleas Court Harry Dalton

Five Generations in Sams Family Shown in Picture

A portrait now in the hands of Charles Roberts of Athens features five generations of the late James Sams of Longton. The image, taken in 1913, includes Sams, his wife, and descendants with two living members expected to remain in the future. The scene recalls the family’s Long Run homestead and marks a rare multigenerational display. The note mentions Cecile Noblison and her son Roger Robinson on the Athens-Pomeroy Road, with Roger then a baby and now 16. Also listed is Johnson of Junction City whose death at 46 from congestion of the lungs is noted, along with a Perry County operetta by Hemlock pupils planned for March 24.

James Sims Longton Charles Roberts Franklin Avenue Athens Roberts Sams Homsteid Long Run Dang Wiral Glanahan Robison Roger Pfarwe TE Leavy Pawidy Lexingson E Johnson Junction City

Leaves large brood from Mrs Clarissa Woods Cook

Mrs Clarissa Woods Cook of Bloomsville died recently leaving one hundred and thele great-great-grandchildren. She was 2 grandmother of Yin Cook of The Plains and through frequent tisks became well known. She left four children sixty four grandchildren eighty five great-grandchildren and one hundred twelve great-great-grandchildren.

Jenkins Takes Mexican Trip

Congressman Thomas A Jenkins of the House seeks study of immigration problems with a self funded trip along the Mesnan border. He aims to inform Washington and supporters about migration trends as Congress debates immigration policy and a resolution tied to the lower house.

Thomas A Jenkins Lord Listeidt Kougmasi Mesnan Mexico Jenking Washington Scheing Jenkins America Ptlmolc Organweutory Nee Lark City Ion Adiost Ene Pasatitron Ohio Ji Nkins

Two More Through Busses Are Added

A Satur day announcement from the Pod Star bus station says two additional buses will begin service Monday on the Athens Colun route. The new buses will carry 24 passengers and operate along the new line to city limits, with furnishings in the depot and staff explaining the changes.

Athens Colunbus Pod Star

Rachael Class Met E'rlay At First Methodist Church

Rachael Class of the First Methodist Church met Sunday evening at Libel Cable’s home 245 East State Street with teacher Mrs Duncan. After a brief business session, games followed by refreshments. Easter themed appointments and several members attended including Helen Gibson Mary Florence Hedges Lizbeth Fri Jane Marquis Alma Hill Dorothy Duncan Evelyn Ruston Frances Hoisington Anna Mae Rupe and other Cable family members.

Rachael E'rlay Achael Sunday School First Methodist Church D Duncan Inday Libel Cable East State Street Helen Gibson Mary Florence Hedges Lizabeth Fri Jane Marquis Alma Hill Dorothy Duncan Evelyn Ruston Frances Hoisington Anna Mae Rupe Othel Cable

Athens girl found in hotel in Ashville O

March for Marjorie White a 15 year old daughter of Mr and Mrs A H White of 12 Stuity Street ended with the arrest of Willaim Khansbettom 31 at his home. He will be charged with contributing to the delinquency of the girl when brought to Athens County. Detectives found letters from the girl at his Ashville hotel. The girl was taken to detention homes in Columbus for custody of her parents. Sheriff and welfare workers assisted in the search and the case remains under investigation.

Marjorie White HR White Stuity Street Willaim Khansbettom Ub Tolurtbuy Ransbottom Athens County Hanshotland Columbus Cabel Sheil Wallam Williame Atheng Ising

Woman to Head Marine Bureaus for First Time

A historical record notes a woman slated to lead the Maritime Bureaus, marking a milestone as the first female head in the American marine inspection service within the Commerce Department. The report also mentions details about the inspector general and leadership transition at the agency.

Marine Department of Commerce Gon Sicherson Hoover

Social Calendar Week in Athens Nation-listed events and meetings

Social calendar lists events across Athens with details of meetings and gatherings. Activities include Woman's Auxiliary of the Eagles at 42 Morris Avenue Monday afternoon, League of Women Voters Monday night at Chamber of Commerce rooms, Goo Delphian Society Tuesday at Hill Crest Van with dinner, Maecenas Literary Club Tuesday afternoon, Child Conservation League annual meeting Thursday night at 730, and various district meetings and church functions.

The Eagles jChild Conservation League Radford Pranklin Avenue

Hospital Notes from Sheltering Arms

Hospital notes from Sheltering Arms show several births and admissions. New arrivals include a daughter born to Wa ind and Mrs Teo White of Gloucester on March 20, and a daughter born to Mr and Mrs George Marcinhe of Palmer Std on March 20. Multiple patients were admitted for tonsil removal and major surgeries, with caregivers and staff listed. The Graceland College program features a sacred music concert with soloists and a choir, conducted by Widdlewest towns figures, and plans for a spring tour beginning April 1 in Athens and surrounding areas. Harvey South of old Athens was the only patient dismissed during the week.

Sheltering Arms i Hospital George Gra Athens Teo White Glouster George Marcinhe Palmer Std Mwy Vona Mehnight Nutland Sura- Nealoperabon Muarguet Showalter Chauncey Muse F Aliss Frances Hatch O'itansils Minnie McCullough Hinry Hetch Athe Saga Creek Grae End Ee Tank Hannon Chauncey Alis Yiubert Gip Gameren Ueside Hula Marshal Tasepr Kansas City Iman Graceland Harvey South Old Athens

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