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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1929

Page

3

Final P T A Meet to Be Held Tuesday

The Nelsonville High School Parent-Teacher Association will hold its final meeting Tuesday at 7:30 PM in the High School Auditorium. Officers will be elected and a program includes Juvenile Orchestra, Girls Glee Club, saxophone duet, and student awards. The Citizens-Central Bank will present prizes for top chemistry, commercial, and English students on May 24 at 1:20 PM.

Nelsonville Miss Williamson Bob Huenefield Billy Davin H. J. Guber

Skiver 63 Dies Sunday After Hospital Operation

Services for 63 year old Skiver will be held this afternoon at Hayden Church with burial to follow. The late husband and father, a resident of Columbus, died after an operation at a local hospital. Funeral arrangements were announced by W. H. McCorkie of the First Christian Church.

Bais Columbus

Carnival Here Nelsonville May Fest Nears

In Nelsonville the American Legion Funfest runs May 6 to 18 at the old ball diamond. A carnival company arrived, with full operation expected by Thursday. A meeting is planned for Legionnaires aiding the Prifest at the Se ton Home Tuesday evening.

Nelsonville Old Ball Diamond Seton Home

Woman murdered near Aldine on highway north of Houston

Houston police sought two men wanted for killing a young woman. The victim was found shot and left on a highway near Aldine about 15 miles north of the city. Investigators released descriptions and asked for public help.

Houston Tex Aldine Here

Ticket Sale Includes Spacious Hall at Nelsonville Event

Nelsonville May 6 ticket sale for a community dinner sponsored by the Rotary Association faced crowding as space in the M E B Church dining room limited seating. The shortage forced continued sales despite high demand.

Nelsonvilie bin Nef Reta Aber Vnaita’ Asceetation M. EB Mosto

Hazeld Tinker Dies After Abdominal Operation

Nelsonville residents mourn Hazeld Tinker age 29 who died at Chant Hospital Saturday after abdominal surgery. He leaves a widow formerly Miss Helen McLaughlin, a Nelsonville native. Funeral arrangements were not immediately announced.

Harold Tinker Seecumbs Colum Ts Nelsonville Hazeld Tinker Chant Hospital Mies Helen McLaughlin

Buchtel High School Graduation Set for May 7

Buchtel School commencement will be at the school auditorium on Tuesday May 7 at 8 p.m. Superintendent Alex Root of The Piaina will deliver the class address. Seniors Evelyn Altman Elizabeth Schwarz Hazel Taylor Marcia Tolliver William Janks and John Ludden have met graduation requirements and will receive diplomas.

Nelsonville Buchtel High School Alex. Root Piaina Evelyn Altman Elizabeth Schwarz Hazel Taylor Marcia ‘Tolliver William Janks John Ludden

Nelsonville High to Present Comedy Mummy and the Mumps

Nelsonville High School Senior Class will stage the comedy Mummy and the Mumps in the High School Auditorium on Monday May 18 at 8 pm. Cast includes Clyde Maynard Tom Sheppard Roger Wolfe Dean Long Jetty Los Helen Jackson Mary Pritchard Elizabeth Benniston Louise Rice. Directed by Miss Rosemary Tucher with Mrs Claremouth assisting.

Nelsonville Nelsonville High School Clyde Maynard Tom Sheppard Roger Wolfe Dean Long Jetty Los Helen Jackson Mary Pritchard Elizabeth Benniston Louise Rice Rosemary Tucher

Past Chiefs of Pythian Sisters to Meet at Mrs Davis Home

The Past Chiefs of the Pythian Sisters will hold a meeting Wednesday evening at Mrs. Harry Daviss residence on SL Mill Street.

The Pythian Sisters Harry Davis SL Mill Street

Berean Bible Class Sees Tight Beefs Versus Perkers Contest

Eighty three men attended Sunday morning at the Berean Bible Class. Great interest is shown in the Beefers and Perkers contest with a close run by both sides. A special Mother's Day program is planned for next Sunday and the goal is set at 190 men present.

Berean

Skinner Hosts I W Mehl Farewell at Riverside Home

Mr and Mrs S N Skinner entertained Friday evening at their Riverside home in honor of I W Mehl Ohio Bell Telephone wire chief recently transferred to Lancaster. A smoking stand was presented to Mr Mehl by a local office employee and a luncheon was served.

S. N. Skinner Riverside I. W. Mehl Ohio Bell Telephone Lancaster Mehl

Dinner Honoring Mr and Mrs Ray Ashby Jr in Cleveland

Guests at a Sunday dinner in Cleveland included Mr and Mrs Ray Ashby Jr and Bertha Allen as hosts Mr and Mrs Charles Watton. Attending were Mr and Mrs Richard Woodard and daughter Ruth Mr and Mrs Joe Woodard William Littlewood Jack Bankenbere Cyril Walton Miss Gladys Ashby Mrs Ray Ashby of Nelsonville.

Crystal Sharpson Herman Ackie Pearson, Jr James Lauderback Kimberly Graham Mary Margaret Athens Mrr Charles Dalmist Ray Ashby, Jr Bertha Allen Charles Watton Cleveland Richard Woodard Ruth Joe Woodard William Littlewood Jack Bankenbere Cyril Walton Gladys Ashby Columbus Ray Ashby Nelsonville

Allenes Host Honor With Ashby Return Dinner

Mr and Mrs Frank B Allen of Poplar Street entertained Sunday in honor of Mr and Mrs Ray Ashby Jr recently returned from Cleveland. Guests included Miss Dorothy Allen of Athens Mr and Mrs Glen Allen and daughter Jean and Miss Mars Allen.

Frank B. Allen Poplar Street Ray Ashby, Jr Cleveland Dorothy Allen Athens Glen Allen Jean Mars Allen

Musical Program At Local Methodist Church Draws Attendees

Mrs James Stephenson and daughter Bessie along with several others attended a Sunday evening musical program at the Logan Methodist Church. The group included Mrs Garnet Schoonover Mrs Pickett Nellie Hall Audrey Bean Francies Audrey Hall Josephine Tignor Virginia Green Pretty Stewart and Pauline Hall.

James Stephenson Bessie Garnet Schoonover Pickett Nellie Fred Hall Audrey Bean Francies Audrey Hall Josephine Tignor Virginia Green Pretty Stewart Pauline Hall Logan Methodist Church

Ohio appoints vote officials in most counties

Secretary of State Clarence J. Brown announces certificates of appointment for deputy state supervisor of elections are issued for most counties. Seven counties lack appointees due to four year terms. Lawrence and Meigs have contests delaying Republican board members. A state bar exam is set for June 26 27 in Memorial Hall with 650 to 700 applicants. New Bar Exam Commission members Pickrel and Bell named. Ohio-WV motor vehicle reciprocity aims to waive WV tag purchases for in state business.

Columbus Clarence J. Brown Potter Cuyahoga Hamilton Frankin Lorain Lucas Stark Lawrence Meigs Memorial Hall State Bar Examining Commission William G Pickrel Dayton Harry Bell Mansfield Bar Examining Commission Eighty-eighth General Assembly Col Chalmers R. Wilson John G. Belknap West Virginia Charleston Ohio

Markham Defends Old Verse Against Free Form

In an interview Edwin Markham argues free verse will not replace orthodox forms. He praises free verse for certain expressions but says traditional poetry offers lasting musical pleasure. cites Poe and Tennyson as examples and praises Carl Sandburg, Millay, and Renaissance. He credits health to diet, outdoor sleeping, and worry-free living.

Markham Edwin Markham Poe Helen Tennyson Carl Sandburg Chicago Fiona St. Vincent Millay Plato Mr. Markham Sowing Hall

Ohio traffic toll rises with Easter weekend crashes

A spate of deadly crashes across Ohio leaves nineteen dead over the weekend. Among the victims: Grover Leckhart a 44 year old farmer. Mrs Belle Nelson Leckhart 45 and Dora Leckhart 7. Geraldine Lewis a prominent Ohio State University athlete. a polo pony incident in Columbus killed several others. Charlie Oe 69 in Cincinnati. Simon Unger 5 in Akron. Public traffic recalls report multiple fatal crossings and roadway incidents.

Ohio Ehe Grover € Leckhart Tickland County Belle Nelson Lockhart Dora Lockhart Geraldine Lewis Ohio State University Columbus Lake Weed Bernsen Gene Cincinnati Charlie Oe Akron Simon Unger Ravenna Randolph

Wife Is Awarded Decree of Divorce in Athens County

Marmus Brickles won a divorce from George Brickles of Nelsonville in the Athens County Common Pleas Court after witnesses testified to beating. The couple married in 1927 and had lived in Nelsonville. Brickles, once wardmaster, lost his job due to drinking. he did not contest the case filed last October.

George Brickles Nelsonville Marmus Brickles Athens County Common Pleas Court Brickles

Lost gray pocketbook on Yard Street found and returned

A gray pocketbook lost on Yard Street near Mrs Stella Grimes of Sharpburg was recovered after a printed Lost and Found ad was placed in the column. The article was returned to its owner two days later, with readers urged to call local ad-takers or the listed numbers to report missing items.

Shea Trogis Love Radio Bretvicas Yard Street Stella Grimes Sharpsburg Athena Nelsonville

Hoover Lauds Smith For Medal Recognition

In New York on May 6 a letter from President Hoover praised Smith as "a distinguished American and a great public servant." The Laetare Medal, given annually by the University of Notre Dame to a Catholic lay leader, honors individuals whose work brings glory to the Catholic faith.

New Yorn Areski University of Noaipa Sterbert Hace Banith Hoover Smith

Medical Association Opens 83rd Ohio Meeting in Cleveland

A 1,560-strong group of physicians arrives in Cleveland for the eighty-third annual Ohio State Medical Association convention. An informal golf tournament at Westwood Country Club kicks off activities, with major sessions at Puette fall and clinics across city hospitals through Thursday.

Cleveland Dar Science Ohio State Medical Association Westwood Country Club Puette

Palma Gilat ines Prostate Relief Free Mail Offer

Advertisement offers Palma Gilat ines as a remedy for urinary and prostate symptoms. It promises a 1.00 box with 86 Palma Gilat ines sent postpaid after mailing name and address to Palme Company, Battle Creek Michigan. The copy urges immediate response and notes a return offer.

Thoueamla Pie Palme Company Dept. A4 Calhoun St Battle Creek Mich

Compromise Plan Discussed as Conference Hangs on Decision

Paris May 6 France and Belgium debated Ohwen Young's compromise reparations plan. Young chaired the experts conference and distributed copies to allied delegates including the French. He then met with J. P. Morgan and Parker Gilbert with Emile Francq arriving from Belgium to join deliberations.

Paris France Belgium Ohwen Young Conference of Experts Thomas W. Lament J. P. Morgan Venice Parker Gilbert Berlin Emile Francq

Social War at Washington Opens Afresh In Roosevelt Family Row

Reports say Alice Roosevelt Longworth opposes Mrs. Gann in a Washington social dispute tied to a dinner hosted by Eugene Meyer after his Farm Loan Board chairmanship. The claims are unconfirmed with Mrs. Gann declining to comment while other party members navigate the national implications.

Washington Roosevelt Gann Vidaard Everett Gann Tog Roan Clube Alice Roosevelt Longworth Avattath Mra Gann Mra Eugene Meyer Federal Farm Loan Board

Health Board To Elect New Member In Athens Meeting

A new member of the Athens health board will be elected at today’s advisory council meeting in the City Building. The seven member council includes the board president and all village mayors in the county. Dr J M Higgins county health commissioner will deliver the 1928 annual report. In Hamden Vaughn Shires was found guilty of forgery and sentenced to Olda Venitenbiry for three years. his wife received a Marysville reformatory sentence for the same charge.

Athens Cents Heard of Health Cty Sevitary Council Triatches J. M. Fliggins Hamden Vaughn Shires Olda Venitenbiry Breloto White Marysville

Missing Baltimore man from Lancaster after lodge visit

A. A. Miller of Baltimore, near Lancaster, has been missing since Saturday after leaving home to attend Peasantville Masonic Lodge inspection. Friends fear possible foul play as he was alone in his car when last seen.

Lancaster A. A. Miller Baltimore Peasantville Josa

Trimble High Performs Operetta Amid Low Turnout

A Trimble High School operetta at the Trimble Church of Christ drew a fair crowd despite high water. Miss Phyllis Sayre directed the show, with performances from Kon Sprague, a sixth grader, and Mary Marie Phillips of the fifth grade.

Trimble Church of Christ Phyllis Sayre Kon Sprague Papi Mary Marie Phillips

Mrs David Gunder Dies at 74 in Coolville

Mrs David Chunder 74 died about noon Sunday at the home of her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs C A Bingman on Madison Street She had lived in Coolville but since February stayed with the Bingmans in this city Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 30 p m at the Coolville cemetery conducted by Rev D L Browning The body was taken to Coolville Monday for burial in the Coolville cemetery Also noted T A Con is in Chicago for the International Fuel Association session at the Hotel Sherman which ends Friday.

Nelsonville Troop 45 Boy Scouts of America K. H. McCorkle Ible Kourl Signal Corps Doe Bucher Buechter Off Mender High School Powell Trnehler Secouta John Huddy Robert Figiey Chester McManamay Kenneth Alkire Byron Phil- Mark Herrold Joe V Pedigo Willem Lawson Robert Tucker Whese Glouster T. A. Oon Chicago International Fuel Association Sherman Ircay

Losey Funeral Services Set for Tuesday at Conn Church

Funeral services for Thames Losey of Trimble who died Friday will be held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o clock in the Conn Church, conducted by Rev. W. D. Christenman of Oakdale. Burial will follow in the churchyard cemetery.

Thames Losey Real Trimble W. D. Chriesman Oakdale

Friendship Circle to Meet at M. A. Church

The Friendship Circle will gather at the M. Ak. Church Tuesday evening with Mrs. Lou Munden leading the committee. A pantomime "That Old Sweetheart of Mine" and several musical selections are planned for the program.

Glouster Friendship Circle M. Ak Lou Munden

Return to Work Amid Guard Patrols at Rayon Plants

Workers at the American Members and American Galznstoff Company rayon plants resume duties after a shutdown as four National Guard companies and 199 special deputies surround the factories. The tense scene marks a precautionary effort to protect operations and personnel.

Plizabreth. Tenn Galznstoff Company Rayon National Guard

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