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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 24, 1929

Page

9

Busy week ahead for Chauncey Boy Scouts begin Monday

Chauncey residents welcome a busy Scout week with Troop meetings at the Methodist Church and a revival attendance plan. Troop 1 led by H Johnson and Arthur Cameron meets Monday, Troop 4 meets Tuesday at 6 o clock, with tenderfoot tests for Troop 4 scheduled midweek. A Saturday hike and mock courtroom activity engage all troops, under Scoutmaster Huarold Moore and Roy L. Dupler as commissioner. Communities including Lower Plains and Athens participate in surrounding events and visits.

Roy L. Dupler Th. Johnson Arthur Cameron Huarold Moore Athens Hubert Eddy Donald Graffiti Jon Biddle

Rebels send commission to Hoover over Mexican movement

In Mexico on March 23 a rebel commission led by Gen J G Escovar, chief of the revolutionary forces, heads to Washington to press the claim of the rebels before President Hoover and the U S government. Troop 4 and Troop 2 members meet at the Methodist Church for a separate session.

Stroud‘s Run Washington Troon Gerzyn Ugarte Methodist Church Carranza Hind U South America

Celebrate Ninth Anniversary of Chauncey Ladies Aid Society

Chauncey March 23 The ninth anniversary of the Ladies Aid Society of the Chauncey Methodist Episcopal Church was celebrated Thursday at the church. Mrs Lucila Preston former president oversaw arrangements with Mrs Lizsie Harvey. A noon dinner followed by cream and cake. Visitors included Mrs Tames former president and others. Oldest member, Dora Fradec, about 70, attends meetings regularly. Attending were Luella Preston Willkua Cochran award Lott Dora France Afis Jeames Campbell Addie Ronnie Mabel Jolson Nile Dew Noah Harvey Ton Walters James Love Tippett Flichardson Bros Vint Cunningham Mille Os borne and Fred Cagan with daughter Nellie.

Chauncey Ladies Aid Society Chauncey Methodist Episcopal Church Lucila Preston Lizsie Harvey Tames Presi Ors Tawa Dora Fradec Luella Preston Willkua Cochran Award Lott Dora France Afis Jeames Campbell Addie ‘Ronnie Mabel Jolson Nile Dew Noah Harvey Ton Walters James Love

Greens Run School to Present Sailor Maids Operetta

Greens Run High School music program under Mrs Lenora V Saylor will stage a two act operetta Sailor Maids in the Greens Run High School Auditorium Chauncey March 23 28 at 730 pm. Cast includes Paul Welsh Ernest Cartwright Ray Leake Eldon Grinstead Bros Kutta Goldie Magas Doris Nerbaugh Estella Wallish with a chorus of 40. Tickets are being sold by students and a capacity audience is expected.

Greens Run High School Lenora V. Saylor Trimble Township Eas Tun High School Chauncey Irium Paul Welsh Ernest >Cartwright Ray Leake Eldon Grinstead Bros Kutta Goldie Magas Doris Nerbaugh Estella Wallish

Court House Doings December 22 1926

The plaintiff acts through Weatherston and after suit the defendant’s attorney waived service and confessed judgment for 218.44, with the court ordering 278.4 and 725 sought. Other cases include John Lemay v Rachel Davis settled without trial, custody action involving Anna Guthrie and Howard Guthrie, and a divorce note suit for 681.60 with 7 percent interest. Other actions include a mortgage deed issue, a Saullers note, and a Commercial Credit Company suit against Fred Pritts and Jerry Griest for 196.66 with 6 percent interest.

Weatherston Isuit Men C.D. Hopkins Common Pleas Court John Lemay Rachel Davis Athens County Common Pleas Court Anna Guthrie Howard Guthrie West Baughman Berenice Saullers Howard Athens Hopkins Ohle Glove “Manufacturing Company Tay G. Tlanchard

Multiple Foreclosure and Debt Actions Reported in Athens County

Legal notices describe July 26 1923 dates and actions in Athens County Common Pleas Court. Claims allege judgment against defendants for 112.56 plus 725 with 7 percent interest, with real estate insufficient for payment and seeking sale of property. Foreclosure suit by Edgar Burton and Alsinda Burton against Nancy Sams includes 606 note, 7 percent interest from April 13 1928, and a mortgage to be foreclosed. Damages appeal from Justice of the Peace to Common Pleas recounts 29 dollars awarded Nelle Starkey against Floyd Starkey for money owed, a canary bird, and goose eggs, with bond posted March 14.

Forg Eereteen Actuary Athens County Common Pleas Court Hopkins Nell Baughman Reading Nell B. Reading Edgar Burton Alsinda Burton Nancy Sams Wiliam Williams

Baughman Enters a Plea of Not Guilty

Harry W. Baughman of Baughman Auto and Supply in New Marshfield was arraigned before Mayor E. C. Woodworth on charges of removing and defacing identification marks from new automobiles. He pleaded not guilty and was bound over to the May Grand Jury under a $500 bond.

Harry W. Baughman Baughman Auto and Supply Company New Marshfield E. C. Wood‘worth Woodworth

Lydia Linscott dies at 72 near Athens after pneumonia

Mrs Lydia Warren Linscott 72 wife of Augustus P. Linscott died Saturday at her home near Canaanville following a nine day illness from pneumonia She was active in civic affairs leading the 4 H Busy Bee Wood Club and serving the Canaanville schools Grange and other community efforts Born Nehemiah Warren Linscott and Florence Linscott Weser were her children The family farm on the Athens Petersburg Road has been home since 1887 with a tradition of open house for friends.

Athens Lydia Warren Linscott Augustus P. Linscott Cangonville Nehemiah Warren Linscott Florence Linscott Lin- Scoll Canaanville Busy Bee Wood Club Canaan Township

Thian Sisters and Belick Corps Exhibitors at Athens Fair

The Thian Sisters and the Woman's Be lick Corps long exhibited at the Athens County Fair. After the 4 H Club formed, the club exhibit work was also their responsibility. They include husband Nehemiah Linscott and two children Nehemiah, Warren Linscott Akron, and Florence Lin Linscott Mrs. Vernon N Y. Twin sisters Mrs. Charles Youns Athens and Mrs. Kate Sommers California survive. The funeral is at 2 pm Monday at the home with burial in West Union Street Cemetery in Athens.

Thian Belick Athens County Nehemiah Warren Linscott Akron L. G. Veser Florence Liniscott Vernon N.Y Feft Charles Youns Athens Kate Sommers California West Union Street

Recognition Given to O U Music Student Miss Velma Young

Miss Velma Young, formerly director of music at East Side School and later in Last Side School, is recognized in the Supervisor's Service Bulletin for directing the operetta The Stolen Flower Queen using 226 young performers. The bulletin features her and a cast photo.

Velma Young Chia University East Side Miss Young G. Grant. Schaefer Young Bertha Bridgman Fast Side Ohio University Lis Red Pepper Orchestra Marshall Missouri Mary I. Blayney Miss Blayney Marshall School

State Examiner To Audit Mayor's Books

State Examiner George B. Rector of the Bureau of Inspection and Supervision arrived in Athens to conduct a full audit of the mayoral books kept by former Mayor Alex M. Moore. No records remained after Moore’s resignation, and Rector said the audit duration is undetermined as of Saturday morning.

George B. Rector Bureau of Inspection and Supervision State Auditsing Department Athens Alex M. Moore Mrr. Moore Rector

Conversion Leads to Christianity Belief of Speaker

The Rev. W. D. Ward of Cincinnati preached at a Christian Church revival service that conversion begins faith repentance and obedience and continues until death. He said many expect a spectacular event but the cross and the coming of Jesus assure God waits for us to turn to him and that being saved is a lifelong race ending in victory for those who persevere with cooperation from the believer.

W. D. Ward Cincinnati Mr. Ward Jesus Christ

Reverend Roberts sermon themes and Palm Sunday service

A church program outlines Palm Sunday services with themes including The King of Glory for the morning sermon and Spiritually Married to Christ for the evening address. Bit Ward closes with a remark about service to humanity despite activity. Special services are planned at Christin Glounter Church.

Ward Rai Bi Roberts Christin Glounter King of Glory Christ

Amendment Opens Four New Veterans Insurance Options

The Athens Chapter of the American Red Cross reports an amendment to the World War Veterans Act allowing eligible World War veterans to apply for United States Government Life Insurance up to 10 000 in increments of 500. This is an outright purchase with no back premiums, requiring at least one month’s premium remittance and guidance from Miss Grubb on the fifth floor of the Security Bank Building.

Pew Athens American Red Cross Mise Thelma Grubb United States Migs Grubb Bullditiz

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