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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1929

Page

5

Music Club program and society notes in Athens

Society and Personal Mention covers the Woman's Music Club meeting in Music Hall with a program including piano items and a string quartet. It also notes entertainments, visits by locals, travel plans, and the birth of a daughter to Dr. Ville Ewing in Wheeling.

Woman's Music Club Music Hall Miss Board Helen Stevensolo Leyden J. J. Woolley Stalder Ruston Bing Kresge George Wieming Herman Cunningham Columbus Fred O'Neil Athens County Net Or.ville Ewing Wheeling W. Va BE. L. Stanley Albany C. A. Ewing Athens

Barker First to Enter Republican Mayoral Race in Nelsonville

Will L. Barker announced his candidacy for mayor of Nelsonville as the first petition received for the August Republican primary. Barker, a former city auditor, was backed by Nathan Hill E E Bell C C Butt A B Johnson and John H Saltz J E Barker of Athens, a 1926 clerk candidate, is his brother. Many more filings expected this morning.

Will L. Barker Nelsonville Mr. Barker Nathan Hill E. E. Bell C. C. Butt A. B. Johnson John H. Saltz J. E. Barker Athens Athens County

Allgyer To Inspect Farm Bureau Groups In Ohio

J R Allgyer director of organization in the Ohio Farm Bureau and Floyd DeLash mutt visited Athens County Farm Bureau leaders and members to inspect operations and plan improvements. The tour covers Ross Jackson Scioto Gallia Meigs Lawrence Washington Monroe Belmont Guernsey Vinton Athens Hocking and Morgan Counties.

Athens County Farm Bureau J. R. Allgyer Ohio Farm Bureau Floyd DeLashmutt Mr. DeLashmutt Farm Bureau Ross Jackson Scioto Gallia Meigs Lawrence Washington Monroe Belmont Guernsey Vinton Athens Hocking Morgan Counties

Man frees killer in Texas after double shooting

In Waxahachie Texas a grand jury absolved Henry Hempkins of killing Dr Harry Dowling after Dowling killed Lola Roland a temple stenographer who had refused his amorous advances Dowling was shot after forcing entry to Hempkins home and Roland was found dead in the bath

Waxahachie Tex UPJK Grand Henry Hempkins Harry Dowling Hempkins Hompkins Lola Roland Temple Dowling Miss Roland Sheriff's Deputies

Thieves Steal Wire From Kimberly Trolley Lines

A complaint to Sheriff William Williams reported copper trolley line wire thefts in Kimberly. Several pieces of half inch wide copper were taken last night and losses are costly. Deputy Wayne Wingett noted it is the first copper theft in the county, with copper wire thefts common in nearby counties.

Kimberly William Williams Sheriff Williams Wayne Wingett

George Dusky Reaches Ninety Reflecting on Voting Life

Syracuse tribute recalls George Dusky born October 31 1839 in Nease Settlement Sutton Township Meiga County as he recalls voting for Lincoln in 1881 and every election since. He has supported Republicans except twice voting for Grover Cleveland and Woodrow Wilson and last fall for Herbert Hoover.

Syracuse George Lusky Abraham Lincoln Sutton Township Meiga County Grover Cleveland Woodrow Wilson Herbert Hoover Nease Settlement Hallowe'en Pight Mr. Dusky Hold Squire Sulton Township Mary E. Mills Squire Isaac Gilmore Curtis Gilmore

Pomeroy Elder Dusky Recalls Early Syracuse Life

In a reminiscence Dusky notes two welcome stores and a small postoffice when he arrived in Syracuse. He recalls the 1834 cornerstone of Asbury M E Church and lists early neighbors and churchgoers. A member since 187% of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, he cherishes gardening and his long life with good health.

Asbury M. E Dusky Isaac Carleton Quartus Bridgeman Ethan Bridgeman Willam Crooks Joseph Ruffington Matthew McBride Dan DeWollfe Order of Odd Fellows Mr. Dusky

Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery Endorsed by Customer

G B Musselman of 268 Johnson Ave Springheld Olio reports the discovery restored his health after other physicians failed. He says it rebuilt strength and keeps him attending to business. Dealers urged to ask druggists or send 10 for a trial tablet package from Dr Pierce's Clinic Buffalo NY.

Dr. Pierce G. B. Musselman Johnson Ave Springheld Olio Buffalo N. Y

Legion Plans Memorial Day Observance in Athens

The American Legion Post in Athens meets at the Legion Home on Court Street to plan Memorial Day activities. Discussion includes grave decorations for veterans, a cemetery parade with a band, and officer oversight. The post will not hold its annual show this year, but poppies will be sold on the street.

Athena K.T. Cromen American Legion Athens Legion Court Street Ula

Mrs J M Henry Injured in Auto Accident

Mrs J M Henry is in serious condition at her New Lexington home with probable internal injuries from a car crash near Washington D C. The Henry auto skidded and overturned during the mishap.

New Bexington J. M. Henry Washington D. HL Henry

King of Cincinnati bootleggers found shot dead

Cincinnati police describe U. S. Au quest Bruck, 34, once an aide to George Remus, as leading Cincinnati bootleggers. He was found shot to death in a Giteon Hotel room early Monday.

Cincinnati Auqust Bruck George Remus Mowy

May Grange Officers Gather in Court Room

New Lexington hosts county Grange officers and the public as Port Clinton state master Kirk is expected to speak in the court room in the evening of May 2.

New Lexington Bate Court Room Kirk Port Clinton

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Music Club Clarence W. Cable Boston Mass William Cable Ohio University Co. R. Cable W. R. Cable Julia Cable Lucy Burchfield Cable Charles Bolin Molland Crawford Dayton Springfield Bert Russell Order of Eastern Star Mary Edwards K. of Po. Hall Julian M. Snyder Julian, Jr Boston, Mass Ladies’ Auxiliary Barker Allgyer Slimglutt Collegienne Athens, Ohio B. M. Covert Optometrist Grand Jury Texas Plainsman Kimberly Lines Presbyterian Church Yoves Ove Linql Pharmacy CO George Dusky White House C. D. Shafer CO Legion Post W.B. Drake Woodworths Court St Bank of Athens National Bank Remus Aide Grange Master Cinch Ras ES Brand Fis E Boa We Ae “Sts The Athens National Bank ALL New York P. Lorillard Co., Inc West 40Th Street New York City Fifth Avenue 50Th Street Bowery Rene Financial District Fulton Street Broadway 55Th St Greenwich Village 125Th St the Bronx Grand Concourse Alnesnae Paul Whiteman Whiteman King of Jazz Complecte Orchestra Ulgul Deour Tall FM Columbia
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