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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1929

Page

5

Social notices and engagements in Athens area society

Mrs Clara McAdoo announces the marriage of her granddaughter Virgene McAdoo to William H Bureh of Dayton Ohio University student Virgene a sophomore and the couple will reside in Columbus after graduation. Also noted are club meetings births and various local travels and engagements involving Athens residents and relatives.

Clara McAdoo Last State Street Virgene McAdoo Ohio University William H. Bureh Dayton Catlettsburg Greenwood Church of Christ Burch Columbus Athens High School Ohio Universit W. W. Burch Layton Are

Republican Women To Meet in Columbus May 9 10

The Ohio Council of Republican Women will hold its annual meeting in Columbus May 9 and 10 at the Deshler Wallick Hotel. Governor Cooper Senator Fess and David T Ingalls will address sessions, with a banquet Thursday night and officers to be elected Friday.

Mies Edmonds South College Columbus Ohio Council of Republican Women Cooper Fess David T. Ingalls Navy Deshter-Wallick Board of Governors Council Governor's Mansion Bess B. Wetherholt Gallipolis F. W. Bush Athens Claude Thompson Cincinnati

Portsmouth Wedding Ties Feigiey and Tannian Pair

Mr and Mrs Harry I Hamilton and son Kelley return from Portsmouth after attending the wedding of Miss Catherine Feigiey daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank J Feigiey and Mr James K Tannian son of Mrs Mary K Tannian. The ceremony was at Holy Redeemer Church with Mon signor J E K McGuirk officiating. They will be at home in Wheeling West Virginia after May 8 following a motor trip through the state.

Joseph Bk. Jewett Jay Marie Christ Buffalo N. Y Jewett W. H. Jewett Clark FE. Williams West State Street Christ H. H. Keetes Portsmouth William Bobo Columbus Roy Haddow P. G. Dowler Church Street Harry I. Hamilton Kelley Catherine Feigiey Frank J. Feigiey James K. Tannian Mary K. Tannian Holy Redeemer Church J. EK. McGuirk Hotel Hurth

Athens City Federation names parade chief and sponsors event

A short session preceded the Athens City Federation program on Monday. Mrs. John Finsterwald named Mrs. F. W. Bush parade committee chair for June and formed a lunch committee for G. A. R. members. A picture show is planned for Saturday morning May 25.

Athens City Federation John Finsterwald F. W. Bush J. R. Harvey J. B. Hartinger

Second Candidate For Auditor Files In Nelsonville Race

The second candidate in the Republican primary for Nelsonville city auditor is Harry L. Galvin who filed here Monday. The petition bears signatures from Joe L. Galvin BR Cooks John V Wood Fr M Moore and Clara A Moore.

Nelsonville Harry L. Galvin Joe L. Galvin BR. «. Cooks John V Wood Fr. M. Moore Clara A Moore

Witness Arrest Follows Testimony in Athens County Case

After completing testimony in a case before the May Athens County Grand Jury, witness TS JERESTED was arrested. Thomas Cullison was taken into custody by Deputy Sheriff Wayne Wingett for failing to appear before Probate Court on a non support charge.

Athens County Grand Jury Thomas Cullison Wayne Wingett Cullison

Court dismisses Wil son estate case in Athens County

Emma Wilson administratrix seeks appeal after a hearing April 18 in the Common Pleas Court. She posted a $24 000 bond with National Surety Company for duties. Probate Court records show inventories and appraisements filed for two estates, Alexander J. Hayes and Joseph W. Vanes, with administrators Hal H. Roland and Charles L. Stout.

Emma Wilson Athens County Common Pleas Court John L. Wilson Athens County Probate Court Wilson Common Pleas Court Anthony J. Wilson Wisen National Surety Company Athens County Hal H. Roland Alexander J. Hayes Joseph W. Vanes Charles L. Stout

William Baum Seeks Support for Ward in Probate Court

William Baum petitions Athens County Probate Court for a monthly sum of 1 from the ward Lorenzo Loveil s estate. He states the ward is feeble and infirm and needs maintenance and support. the court grants the order compelling payment from the ward s property.

William ©. Baum

Authorities Probe Use of Girl Decoys in Liquor Raids

Edward Little defends liquor raid tactics claiming ministerial and anti saloon league figures supplied girls as decoys in Lancaster raids. Little suspended as Governor Cooper of Ohio orders an investigation into the conduct and authority behind the decoy program.

Ministera Anti-Satoon League Edward Little Lancaster Little Cooper Ohio

Sorority Song Contest Set At Ohio University

Eight Ohio University sororities will compete in the fourth annual song contest on Wednesday night on the steps of Ewing Hall. The Athens Rotary Club sponsors the event and presents a silver loving cup to the winner. Phi Mu defends its three year title and permanent possession of the original cup. a new cup is offered this year. Judges are Fred Lee Team Sven Vietor Lekburg and Mrs Helen Stevens. Competing groups include Alpha Gamma Delta Chi Omega Phi Mu Pi Beta Phi Delta Phi Sigma Zeta Tau Alpha Alpha Xi Delta and Theta Upsilon.

Ohio University Ewing Hall Sing 14 Athens Etary Club Rn Feta Phi Dudges Fred Lee

Chesestouthe Fire Fatality Retold

Gienn Bateben, age 88 and father of five, died May 7 when attempting to kindle a fire with kerosene. Fire officials report the blast caused burns and fatal injuries at his home in Chesestouthe.

Chesestouthe Gienn Bateben

Athens County to Hold Juvenile Welfare Conference

Chairman M Johnson of Athens leads a planning session for a juvenile welfare conference at the Athena Presbyterian Church. The Allred Division of Charities, State Public Welfare, oversees with Athens, Vinton, and Hocking counties attending. The June meeting is the 26th district conference during spring 1929 with Miss Bell Greve announcing recent attendance and open public program.

Dudge & M. Johnson Athens Athens County Digiiet Athena Presbyterian Church Allred Division of Charities State Department of Public Welfare Vintoo Hocking Athena Ent Vanferenece Felt Greve Ucharitiea Valumie Ettichala Americana Legion Service Etaba Echlub Esclal Weorkera

Superstition to Be Chatley Subject at May Brotherhood Event

The Men's Brotherhood of Athena Christian Church will hear Rabbi Chatley speak on That Queer Streak in Us All or the Heamer of Superstition at the May meeting. Sharpy's orchestra to provide music. J J Stelter announces next year officers to be elected including president and secretary treasurer. The president will appoint program and ticket committees. A dinner by the Women's Council at 6 o'clock.

Fev Brotherhood Sharpy J. J. Stelter Thoeas Pinner Woemens Council of the Church wVebiek

County Awards Two Road Contracts in Athens County

The Athens County Commissioners awarded two road contracts to Alden Parsons after Parsons’ bids topped the list. Mud Run Road in Canaan Township will be 14 feet wide with top dressing and crushed stone bids totaling 84,578.78 dollars. Hooper Ridge Road in Armes Township also bids at 4,236.15 dollars for base and dressing. Chase Road in Alexander Township failed bids will be rebid.

Alden T’ Parsons Athena County Commissioners Parsons Hide Canaan Township Warilatone Faraone Daraona Hooper Ridge Iidad Armes Township Cone Noa Alexander Township Telford

French aviators killed as plane wing collapses in training

Hourges France May 7 French military aviators died during bombing practice when one wing collapsed in flight. The victims were part of a relief unit that conducted bombing drills near Hourges.

Hourges France

Fletcher gang uses violent tactics injuring women in Cleveland

In Cleveland, May reports indicate Fletcher's group employed violent tactics, sending several women to hospitals early in the day. Authorities are investigating the incident and pursuing leads.

Cleveland Fletchers

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