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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 25, 1929

Page

5

Pistols and Rifles Stolen From Armory

The Armory at 12 o'clock Sunday night reported a theft of two pistols four rifles a pair of field glasses and blankets. Captain T W Shafer of Company L 166th Infantry led the investigation. Charles Meek claimed Columbus as his address and was arrested Monday morning by C J Allstock but released after questioning. Police continue investigation of the robbery.

T. W. Shafer 166Th Infantry Charles Meek Columbus C. J. Allstock Meek West State Street S. Finsterwald

Centenarian miller and long-serving staff in New Lexington

Old Timer: A Arnold Milling Company owner A Arnold at 80 remains active in New Lexington Ohio where he has run the mill since 1864. His assistant Lloyd Smith has retired after 61 years with the Arnolds, highlighting a career rooted in the same plant and town.

New Lexington New Moon A. Arnold A. Arnold Milling Company Arnold Ohio San Francisco Lloyd Smith Arnolds

Albany Woman Is Wed in New York City Chapel

Stella Elsie Field 33 formerly of Albany and Frank J. Jack 41 of Albany were married in a Municipal Building chapel in New York City. Deputy City Clerk J J McCormick officiated. The bride, born in Albany, is daughter of Samuel and Many Tom and was previously married to Paxton Field, divorced in Middletown Ohio in 1927. Jack is son of William A and Jennie Pepper Jack, born in Salem Massachusetts.

New York Stella Elsie Field Albany New Work Frank J. Jack J. J. McCormick Samuel Tom Paxton Field Ehe Middletown Oban Jack William A Jennie Pepper Jack Salem Manly

Watkins Dies Early Sunday in Chauncey

William Watkins lifelong Chauncey resident dies at home on Main Street after short bedfast period. Survived by widow Dora Watkins son Willard and daughters Mrs Homer Cunningham and Mrs Rye Cunningham all of Chauncey. Funeral likely Tuesday with Nye Cemetery burial. Ellis Stump 65 longtime Millfield resident also dies after long illness. survived by several children.

Chauncey William Watkins Main Street Dora Watkins Willard Watkins Homer Cunningham Rye Cunningham Marion Watkins Mr. Watkins Nye Cemtery Ellis Stump Millfield

Six Arrested on Drunk Charges in Chauncey

In Chauncey on Sunday six men were arrested for intoxication and jailed. Two face additional charges of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated: Rudolph Bryan of Nelsonville and Clifford Kirkendall, Alderman. Others detained include Edward Dunn, Riley Tippie, Curt McClain, and William Kirkendall of Alderman. Arresting officers were Marshal Burke Witham, Deputy Alva Karns, and Constables C R Howard and Edward Lott. Arraignment set for Monday before Mayor W D Hines and Magistrate M B Tucker.

Chauncey Rudolph Bryan Nelsonville Cliffford Kirkendall Edward Dunn Riley Tippie Sugar Creek Curt McClain William Kirkendall Burke Witham Alva Karns C.R. Howard Edward Lott W. D. Hines M. B. Tucker

Lyceum Evening At Chauncey High School Auditorium

Chauncey High School in Hall is filled for a Lyceum program presented by Mr. and Mrs. Winters. Whistling solos and readings open the program, followed by two plays titled When Silence Is Golden and Happiness Through Sacrifice. The event was well received.

Lyceum Mrs. Winters Chauncey Chauncey High School

Chauncey Dinner Honors Visiting Couples

Mrs. Elizabeth Knode and Miss Helen Howard of Chauncey attended a dinner in Amesville at Dr and Mrs J M Howard's home. The event honored Mr and Mrs BR Roberts of New Castle Wyoming and Mr and Mrs Hurst Montee of Detroit Michigan.

Chauncey Elizabeth Knode Helen Howard Amesville J. M., Howard BR. F. Roberts New Castle Wyoming Hurst Montee Detroit Mich

Tea and visits mark Theta Sigma Upsilon events

Theta Sigma Upsilon held a Saturday tea for mothers and guests at the West Wing chapter room with Mrs Dorr Hast Cleveland Mrs Martin Wales Mills Mrs Giesecke and Mrs Kittle Athens among attendees. Various social visits include Columbus trips and hospital stays as Athens residents and campus clubs plan meetings and homecomings.

Theta Sigma Upsilon West Wing Dorr

Court House Doings in Common Pleas Court

Libel suit by N B Croy against Aaron W Brown settled out of court with costs paid and record waived. Suit filed July 11 1928 and set for trial on March 26 in Athens County Common Pleas Court. Also suit by H O Atkins and E L Atkins Athens Chick Hatchery against Guy Hale seeks 412 dollars for 2450 chicks two brooders litter with 6 percent interest from Jan 31 1929.

Common Pleas Court N. 8 Croy Aaron W. Brown Athens County Common Pleas Court H. O. Atkins E. L. Atkins Athens

Marriage Licenses Issued In Athens County Probate Court

Two licenses were issued on Saturday in the Athens County Probate Court. Roy Norris 45 a miner of Athens and Bertha Giffin 20 of Sugar Creek received licenses with parental consent noted. Norris has been married before and is divorced. Denver Millican 24 a coal miner of Kimberly and Rose Hunter 21 a house worker of Nelsonville also received a license.

Athens County Roy Norris Miner Athens R. D Bertha Giffin Sugar Creek Norris Denver Millican Kimberly Rose Hunter Nelsonville

American Aviator Is Captured by Rebels

NACO Arizona March 25. Mexican federals hold Naco Sonora across the line as rebel forces push north. General Lucas Gonzalez strengthens defenses and supplies after the capture of American aviator G. K. Morrison during a scouting trip. he is believed to be interned by the rebels.

Naco Ariz Sonora Lucas Gonzalez Federals G. K. Morrison Morrison

Watchman Found Dead in Lumber Yard Ambush

The lifeless body of Eli Grubb a 76 year old watchman for Horning Lumber Company was found in a rear yard early today Detectives believe robbers tried to burglarize the office and murdered him when he resisted.

Akron U.P Eli Grubb Horning Lumber Company

Millfield Hosts Ohio University Students Dinner

Mr and Mrs O C Howard entertained at their Millfield home with a three course dinner honoring Ohio University students George Hastings Vincent Jukes Pete McKinley Jr Charles Sanders Jr and Stanley Howard Also Mrs C E Sanders and Mrs O C Howard attended Mothers Day exercises in Athens The Loyal Woman Division of the Church of Christ Chauncey will meet March 25 at Mrs Blanche Gardner home with Mrs Floyd Nye in charge and Mrs Edward Minister leading the program

Millfield O. C. Howard Ohio University George Hastings Boston Mass Vincent Jukes Cleveland Pete McKinley, Jr Athens Charles Sanders, Jr Stanley Howard C. BE Sanders Chauncey Loyal Woman's Division Church of Christ Blanche Gardner High Street Floyd Nye Edward Minister

Chauncey area social notes and visits report

Local residents from Chauncey and surrounding towns host and visit relatives across Athens Zanesville and Columbus. Entries list guests Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Mingus, Mr. and Mrs. T J Smith, Mrs. George Lofronte ill at home, Miss Julia Carter in Zanesville Hospital, influenza cases, and various family visits and travel to Akron Columbus and Millfield.

Clarence Mingus Jacksonville T. J. Smith Nelsonville Arthur Smith Chauncey George Lofronte Roscoe, Brickles Baby Athens John Palmer Alvie Russell Opal Hunt Bert Knight Fred Evener Zaneaville Julia Carter Zanesville Wesley Six Dayton Six B. K. Carter Glouster Verna Six Gibbs Viett Columbus Forest Allen Betty Henrice Shoppe Akron Allen Elizabeth Phillips Elmer Phillips B . Roberts Elizabeth Knode Helen Howard Milton Brookins Millfield John M. Howard Amesville New Castle Wyoming

Auto Wreck Poof It s Air Crash Now

The article notes a shift in disaster coverage from auto wrecks to plane crashes and reports a rare Sunday with no Athens area auto accidents while Nelsonville saw several incidents as drivers defied collision laws.

Athens Nelsonville

Eddy urges finding God amid doubt at Ohio University

Dr. Sherwood Eddy addressed Mothers Day at Ohio University Alumni Memorial Auditorium, arguing religion is a personal vital love for God and neighbor. He cited atheists finding belief through life events, noted doubt can spur progress, and urged students to live in faith, hope, and love. The program included a Girls Glee Club concert and vocal performances.

Sherwood Eddy Ohio University Alumni Memorial Auditorium Dr. Eddy Czechoslovakia Eddy Girls’ Glee Club Margaret Benedict Gretchaninoff Carter Mildred Masten Helen Hedden School of Music Faure Miss Masten

Marshel Foch Funeral Prep In Notre Dame Chapel

Paris March 25 Ferdinand Foch is laid to rest in a small Notre Dame chapel as final preparations begin for a historic French funeral.

Paris Marshel Ferdinand Foch Notre Dame Cathedral France

Columbus man exonerated in death of Franklin Funk

William J. Dewitt of Columbus was exonerated today in the death of Frank Funk a local resident who was struck and killed by Dewitt's automobile on Sunday authorities announced.

Columbus William J. Dewitt Frank Funk Dewitt

Abandoned shrubbery sale ends in Athens after eight years

The City Federation of Women's Clubs announced no shrubbery sale will occur this spring due to insufficient local demand. Eight years of sales had begun with high initial interest and many nearby towns benefited, though last year had none and current supplies suggest no attractive pricing can be offered.

Athens Federation of Women's Clubs Federation

Crowd at Church to Hear Eddy Speak Sunday

Mothers and their children filled the Methodist Church for Mothers Day services with Dr. Sherwood Eddy and Mrs. Eddy as special guests of the university. Eddy spoke at the Mother Daughter banquet and again at 3 o clock vesper services. Attendance showed record participation by mothers of Ohio University students in Athens.

Sherwood Eddy Methodist Church Mrs. Eddy University Ohio University Athens

Five Fined in Court Here by Woodworth

Five men identified as Harry Hamilton Donald Cooley Clarence Barnett James Collins and Carl Partlow were fined this morning in Mayor E C Woodworths court for intoxication. All pleaded guilty with fines of six dollars plus costs thirteen dollars twenty cents each. Collins paid ten dollars with costs and was jailed for nonpayment. Arrests were on Saturday night by Captain Charles Maple and Special Officer Tom Johnson.

E. C. Woodworth Frank Cochran Harry Hamilton Donald Cooley Clarence Barnett James Collins Carl Partlow Costa Collins Cooley Hamilton Colling Court Street Barnett Partlow Eagie Charlies Maple Tom Johnson

Morrison Speaks To News Students

Professor Morrison of Ohio University addresses Delta Gamma journalistic society about International Relations and present day problems at the weekly meeting. A special session was set for Monday at 4 45 in the Messenger office. Railways are sold in a separate Lima dispatch announcing Empire Public Service Contracting to acquire Western Ohio Railway and Toledo Green Southern.

Morrison Ohio Ak F Delta Gamma 3 Organisation — State Department of the States Messenger Lima U.R Western Ohio Railway & Company Toledo, Green & Southern Company Empire Public Service Chicago Fe D. Carpenter Weern Ohio Railway

Trio Held in Death Of Man In Car

IRONTON March 256 Police held Charles Webb 59 Minute Stewart 31 and Lambert 238 in connection with the death of Jamie last week. A post mortem showed Webb died from a head blow and fire in his car followed by unconsciousness. Officers hinted a quarrel over litter.

Ironton Charles Webb Stewart Lambert Jamie

End Cold Fast With Ayer's Cherry Pectoral

Athens residents aided by hospital doctors claim quick relief from head colds when using double strength Ayer's Cherry Pectoral. Mildred Burns contracted a cold that spread to bronchial tubes but improved within hours with the remedy, fever fading by morning.

Retter Athens Mildred Burns Ayer

Also Mentioned on This Page

Armory New Yor Watkins Eva S. Griffin C. R. Featherston Grant Hospital Griffin H. G. Householder Victor Pierce Carrol Bean Carrol Ann the Plains Bean Fred R. Beasley Plains Woman's Music Club Mary Ness University Terrace Neal Hessel Second Street Progressive Literary Alberta Koch Sandusky Maumee N. LC. Mills Maplewood Drive Mr. Arthur Sayre E. D. Sayre Helen Peoples Shillittos Cincinnati 0. F. Peoplee Edward R. Harris Chillicothe Harris Peoples Bert Linscott Marion Augustus P. Linscott Margaret Almond Lancaster the Eagles The Episcopal Church W. B. Bentley Morris Avenue A. L. Johnson Justus Brown L. D. Lane E. R. Walburn Walburn, Apartments Florence Penquite A. J. Steel Marguerite C. H. Wyatt Elmwood Place Steel Arthur Steel Harry Elkins Florence White Chilligo Jackson Dru Eae F. J. Beasley Milling & Grocery Co Court House Slingluffs Collegienne Shop Nevalene Goff Coolville James MecCol God Foch Day Books Bond Boxes Woodworth Thene Onice Dial
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