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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1929

Page

8

Floods From Heavy Rains Hit Junction City and Surroundings

Two guards from the State Brick Plant in Junction City hunted a convict Tucker who escaped during a storm. Jackson was recaptured. A dark man matching Tucker’s description was seen on High Street Bridge and fled in a car northward. Separate reports describe Sunday Creek flooding and widespread flood damage across Corning and Trimble areas, washing out roads and damaging gardens and streets.

Guouster Junction Tucker Jackson High Street Bridge Willams Marshal Williams Heck Blower Corning Road Murray City

Wheatley Dead Glouster Area Resident Dies at 74

J W Wheatley aged 74 died Thursday evening at 6 28 at his home near Glouster on the Glouster Hollister pike after a period of failing health. He leaves wife and two children Mrs James Brown of near the Wheatley home and Charles Wheatley of Saginaw Michigan. He served on Trimble Township Board of Education as clerk and belonged to Glouster Lodge F and A M Knights of the Golden Eagle Odd Fellow Lodge at Buechtel. Funeral at Hollister A B Church Sunday at 2 pm conducted by Rev T C Gibson of Junction City. Burial in Hollister Cemetery.

Glouster Glouster-Hollister Pike James Brown Wheatley Home Charles Wheatley Saginaw Mich Wheatley Trimble ‘Township

Chatley Discusses Superstition at Glouster Kiwanis

The Rev. Chatley of Athens spoke on superstition at the Glouster Kiwanis Club meeting. He argued superstition begins when reason dies and imagination runs wild. The Glouster High School Orchestra provided music and C K Reckhold won the attendance prize donated by A H Chute.

Glouster Chatley Athens Glouster Kiwanis Club Glouster High School A. H. Chute C.K. Reckhold

Fines Assessed in Booze Cases Four Men

Four men were fined five dollars and costs each for disturbing religious services at Derthick. Woodrow Blush and Carl Dickens face juvenile court for separate charges. Shirley Northrop posted bond. Six pleaded guilty to furnishing liquor to minors and was jailed for not paying the $168 fine. Police said arrests will continue to curb disturbances at meetings.

Glouster Derthick Frank Miller Floyd Giffin David Gwillym Henry Gaskalla Woodrow Flush Carl Dickens Athens Mirhens Atonens Shirley Northrop Northerop Blowers Willams

Ambulance Hit By Auto Injures Four In Louster

May 4 a CFL G Wallace ambulance en route to Akron was struck by a sedan near Zanesville injuring four. Hobart Jewell driver of the ambulance fractured several ribs, Fred Leake of Greensburg was knocked unconscious, his daughter Ada a knee injury, sedan driver Bruce Morn Tengh of Gainesville suffered minor head injuries. The ambulance feed mechanism failed and the car left the road for repairs. Leake stood beside the ambulance when struck third party driver uninjured. Hazel Power not hurt.

Louster CFLG Wallace Thi Akron Hobart Jewell Fred Leake Greens Tun Miss Ada Bruce Morn Tengh Asinesville Rae Janesville Zanesville -Umbriciss Leake Wa

Trimble High School Banquet Highlights Alumni Spirit

The Trimble Parent Teacher Association hosted a banquet at Trimble High School for 50 guests with Seniors and Juniors as honored guests. Principal M. M. Bryson presided, and remarks covered school problems by leaders from the board and schools.

iTrinble Joan R. McBride Jacksonville McVay Athens

Surprise Party Honors William Deal on Fifty-Third Birthday

A surprise party was held at the Deal home in Jackson ville on May 4 in honor of William Deal turning fifty three. Guests included Mr and Mrs John Teal and two children Wallden and Yolland among others. Refreshments were served and gifts numbered many.

Lulu Millz Southard Phena Wetzel Wes Householder Dudley Swindell Mary Lou Charles Herbert Frank. Davis Hattie Harmbo Elizabeth Ellen John Cox John Altman Clarence Mingus Theresa Heck Edward Harry Billy

Losey Dead at 71 in Glovster Home

Charles Losey aged 71 died Friday night at 7 near Trimble. He never married and lived with his brother James Losey and sister Miss Minnie Losey. AWeather, John Losey, resides at Oakdale, with Mrs Henry Reynolds at West Jefferson. Funeral plans not yet arranged.

Glovster Charles ‘Losey Trimble Atvork James Losey Minnie John Losey Oakdale Henry Reynolds Jefferson

City Officials to Receive Salary Back Pay

Glouster, May 4. For the first time in three months city officials will receive salaries since year’s start. The meeting authorized the mayor and clerk to issue a certificate of indebtedness to cover January February and March. Funds to be paid from a semi annual county draw. Street Committee to meet township trustees on Morgan Street bridge to prevent flood damage. Mayor’s April report shows $55 in fines and costs collected. Waterworks fund stands at $10 487.83, maintenance and repair fund $1 457.13, gasoline tax fund $505.97.

Glouster Momntha Eghont Algo Morgan Street

Funeral Today for Mrs Louis Kates of Greens Run

Mrs. Louis Kates 41 of Greens Run died at St Francis Hospital Columbus Thursday after an operation. She was brought to the hospital Wednesday night by June Carpenter ambulance. Survived by husband five sons Louis Jr Andrew Arthur Charles and one daughter. Funeral services Sunday afternoon at home Browning of the city in charge of arrangements with burial at Maplewood Cemetery.

Glousten Andrew Ale]len Carpenter Hardware Company Nettie Echstenhamper Jacksonville M. LE T. Browning von MrCune John Hechstenkamper Jacksonsile Herman Bebstenkamper Dacksagacule High School Columbus Business College Nu Ishion Ag Allis Allen NavidAllen Cobhambre Carpenter Flardware Company Oan Glouster Louis Kates Greens Run St. Francis Hospital Columbus Ian Carpenter Andrew Arthur Charles Mass ‘Helm Joeloe Ko Charme John McLaughlin F. RB. Tidd Tavelar Wolf Tauta No Cat Columbus J. FE. Carleton West Wigat Ale- Connelsville Phebe Carleton Parkersburg Richard Houston Decatur Misa Mallie Gunder Tuppers Plains Laura Gunder Fiouiting Fran Mame Hoobler Gertrude Barth Eastern Star Athens Flt Wise M. E. Church Clay Payne Portamouth Everett Wigal Mildred G. Carleton

Baccalaureate and commencement events for 1923 class

Coolville May 4 The baccalaureate services for the Class of 1923 will be held Sunday evening May 6 at o'clock with Rev A V Wilcox of Athens delivering the sermon The commencement exercises will be held Tuesday evening May 7 at 8 o clock in the auditorium with Gov Myers Y Cooper delivering the address The Alumni banquet is set for Thursday evening with reservations due by Tuesday May 7 The Junior Senior banquet occurred last Thursday and featured elaborate decorations Civic Orchestra provided music Several local residents and guests attended events and inspections in nearby towns and Athens including Eastern Star chapter activities

Oolville Trev A. V. Wilcox First Presbyterian Church of Athens At &Eslock Myers Y. Cooper Tim Athens High School Central High A. F. Hixson Christian c Qverture von Suppe MM. Coulter Sylvia Schubert J. G. Collicott Columbus Public Schools Clapric Celebre Paganini Robert Schuman Paul Saylor Board of Education I, Harshman Giptomas George BE. Whipple Ass Sanglass Stev. M. E. Whatley A. ¥. Wilcox Ruston Burnley Mendelssohn M. Coulter Gounod M. d. Chatley Russell Hall Isolor William Cooper Lee Lewis Lorothy Wilson Fitzabeth Ong Jack Swanson Nasubers Cliss Delores Phelp Neivo Tae Cowrney Chauncey Chauncey-Tavern High School Methodist Church Gilbert J. Courtney Church of Christ Chauncey High

Seniors and Juniors Plan June Graduation Events

Athens High School announces promotion exercises for the Junior Department on June 6 and commencement activities for the high school on June 7. The program features processions, music, and class addresses with 76 seniors listed, including Paul Saylor and Beatrix Ong, under the guidance of Superintendent A F Hixson and Board members.

Plainsville and Chesterhill School and Community Notes

Plainsville and neighboring areas report school closures on Friday for a successful term end. Nora Linscott is noted as teacher with several students earning perfect attendance and diplomas for reading. Community updates include pastors honored, marriages licensed, and local birthdays and visits in May.

Plantsville Nora Linscott Alla Francis McCune Gardner Chesterhill Alia Gage Emma Huffman P ‘Ironess

Chauncey Do ver High School Senior Banquet Held at Colonial Athens

Chauncey Do ver High School seniors and 79 Junior and Senior class members gathered for a Colonial Athens banquet with a chicken dinner and pink flower decor. Coe Daugherty served as feast-master and speeches were given by several students. Guests included Chauncey Board of Education members, faculty, and families.

UAT Ncey Chauncey-Dover High School Colonial Athens Coe Daugherty Chauncey Board of Education Jiheir Kferman Thiesen Spaulding Narl J Gardner AL Oui. Wields Charles Ors Wesley ‘Wwalburn Altaf, Miller Furt Miller Herbert Gerald Habeons Paul Thiesen Miss Truth Fiske Donald Seward

William M Ellis to Speak in Chauncey Seventh Day Adventist Hall

Tevangelist William M Ellis of Philadelphia will speak at Chauncey Wrights of Tythias Hall Sunday at 7 30 PM under the Chauncey Seventh Day Adventist Church. He will present an illustrated lecture on Will There Ever Be a United States of Europe with a 2 30 PM Sunday service to follow.

William M. Ellis Philadelphia Charles Peebe Chauncey Chauncey Wrights Tythias Hall Jocal Seventh Days Adventist Church Fev Filis United States of Europe John W. Davidson Adventist Church

McCorkle to Start Greens Church Meeting Series

The Rev. K H McCorkle of Nelsonville Church of Christ will lead a ten day series of meetings in Greens Town Church of Christ beginning Monday evening. The public is invited per announcement by Rev. Courtney, pastor. Naomi Richie Class will meet next Wednesday at Mrs Ralph Porter's home for semi monthly business and social session. Miss Elizabeth Kaszonyi of McKeesport is visiting Millfield relatives. Millfield Church of Christ Ladies Aid meets Friday at Mrs Z Hill’s home. Dwaine Martin returns for a short visit with relatives in Barberton and Columbus.

Jacksonville Glouster Ladies’ Aid Society M. E Jacksonville Mothers’ Club Pat Curtis Challancey Martha Frost Columbus Auncey Earl Johnston Ells Avene Gillet RB. Courtney Betty Jane Isa Charles Harvey Marguerite Harvey Courtney L. H. Pendergrass Springfield Paul Courtney Sara A. Jones James Jones Eunice Dorothy Jones Ruth Johnson Tun K. H. McCorkle Nelsonville Naomi Richie Plains Methodist ‘Episcopal Sunday School Ralph Porter Thor Plains Millefield Elizabeth Kaszonyi McKeesport Millfield

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