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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1929

Page

3

Woman Dead Mrs Goldie Silcott Dies After Brief Illness

Nelsonville on May 13 reports the death of Goldie B. Silcott four years old after a brief illness at home 692 Yed Street She is survived by husband Charles W Silcott a daughter and several relatives Foster mother Mrs Susan Dunkie foster sister Mrs Martin Hubbard of Eliado Texas and Miss Dorothy Hilton Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 1 30 PM at the residence with Rev C P Pridgen Holiness Church burial in Greenlawn Cemetery

Nelsonville Goldie B. Silcott Yed Street Charles W. Silcott Dorothy Hilton Susan Dunkie Mrrs Martin Hubbard Eliado Texas C. P. Pridgen Holiness Church Rorial Wilgrima Greenlawn Ceme

Local families visit relatives over weekend in Columbus area

Numerous residents from Columbus Athens and surrounding towns visited kin across the weekend. Mrs Thomas Mullican Mrs Fred Schubert and children along with several others traveled to and from Columbus to spend time with family.

Eagles Honor Mothers Day With Local Program

Nelsonville Aerie of Eagles held a Mothers Day observance at the Eagles Home in Nelsonville on Sunday afternoon. Dean C. Throckmorton spoke on the lodge’s Mother's Day origin and pension measures, as Boy Scouts Troop 45 demonstrated first aid and signaling.

Nelbsonville Nelsonvile Aerie of Fagies Eagles Home Singing of America K. H. McCorkle Camp Fire The Christian Church Dean C. Throckmorton Columbus Hea Eagles Lodge Boy Scouts Scott Bowers Cits Wiliam J. Darin New Strait Tiie

Widow Mary Loomis Dies in Haydenville

Mrs. Mary J. Loomis aged 73 died Sunday at her daughter Mrs. Cliff Devore home in Haydenville. Funeral services will be Tuesday afternoon at the Haydenville Church conducted by Rev McCandlish. Burial will follow in Haydenville. Her husband Russell Loomis preceded her in death. six children survive.

Nelsonville Mary J. Loomis Cliff Devore Haydenville McCandlish Russell Loomis

Petunia Seeds Arrive for Woman's Club Distribution

Selsonville notes the Women's Community Club seeds arrived and will be handed out at the regular meeting Tuesday evening at the Y M C A. A large distribution of seeds and plants will go to city school children.

Selsonville Woman’s Community Club

Ray Conrad Fined for Intoxication in Nelsonville

Ray mond Conrad of Loran was fined 19 and costs by Mayor J. Fberle after pleading guilty to intoxication. Guests of the former’s parents included Mr and Mrs Lugene Rosser. Edwin Holland of Mann's Business College Columbus visited his parents over Sunday. Ben Smith Lancaster and Mae Lekart Columbus were guests of their parents. Stephenville resident Norden Lancaster visited his parents over the weekend.

Joe Mathewson Aonttas Robby Athens N. Figgins Frank Tedrow Columbus Josephine Kiotz Clifford Saunders Jogse White Pomeroy High School R. White Floyd Courtney Coaotumbus Gilbert Dewhurst Jorahuret Zail Kemp Dean Ann Junior Alvin Lamb Ray Lamb Joe Figgins Thos, Mathewson Carl Cline Carol Jean Wnelsonville Raymond Conrad Loran J. J. Fberle Lugene Rosser Edwin Holland Mann's Business College Steve Holand Ben Smith Lancaster Mae Lekart E B. Beard Norden Lancaster Stephenville Henry Lancaster

Local residents visit relatives across the week in Columbus area

Col umbus residents travel to Lancaster Rushville and Westerville visiting kin. Clarence Pospichel and family, Miss Marie Pospichel accompany them home for a week. Wallace Glenn, CC A Stover, Harry Hall and Katherine host or visit relatives. Martha Vivian Joan and Virginia Dawson join grandparents, and Pearl Barrows Frances Davis return after several days visit.

Clarence Pospichel Columbus Albert Pospichel Marie Pospiche Leonard Coole Martha Vivian Joan Retail Merchants Virginia Dawson

Hopstetters Welcome Son Billy Lee in Nelsonville

Mr and Mrs Charles Hopstetter announce the birth of a son named Billy Lee on Saturday May 11 at their home on Pleasantview Avenue. He is a grandson of Mr and Mrs Hopstetter of Buchtel and Mr and Mrs M R Pedigo of this city.

Nelsonville Charles Hopstetter Mary Pedigo Pleasantview Avenue Billy Lee Mra Hopstetter Buchtel M. R. Tedigo

Flowers brighten Nelsonville Presbyterian Mother's Day

Mother's Day at the Nelsonville Presbyterian Church drew many worshippers. A bouquet of roses from Mr. and Mrs. Edward Johnson of Columbus honored his mother and Nelsonville's church member. Other flowers came from local residents and families, with Mrs. Mary Cos noted as the oldest mother present. Sheldon Scott’s special selection, dedicated to Mrs. John W. Scott and sung by her daughters, was praised as among the day’s finest songs.

Nelsonville Th Presbyterian Church Edward Johnson Columbus Ja BR. Reich Ragen Cable H. LD. Krieg Mary FE. Cos Sheldon Scott John W. Scott

Virginia Kuhn dies at eight from pneumonia

Virginia Joan Kuhn aged eight died Sunday night at her parents home on Hubbard Street. The child had suffered a short illness and death was due to pneumonia. Funeral services will be held tomorrow at 1 oclock at the Nelsonville Christian Church with Rev. K Ho MeCorkie officiating. Burial will be in Beemown Cemetery. Survived by parents Mr and Mrs James Kuhn and several brothers and sisters.

Nelson Tle Virginia Joan Kuhn James Htunnhover Chia T Eclock Nelsonville

Special Mother's Day program at Berean Ulags

May 14 A Special Mother's Day program was served yesterday morning at Berean Ulags where 128 men attended. Fate numbers were given by William Davis Scott Bowers and Mrs. Gillian Allen. Special talks were made. In the Reefers and Porkers contest the Porkers lead by about 2,000 points.

Norbert Clark Jr Hosts Tenth Birthday Party

Norbert Clark Jr entertained a group of young friends at his home Friday afternoon for his tenth birthday anniversary. Music, contests, and moving pictures were highlights of the event. Helen Kesterson won the contest prize. Guests included Tath and Rova Gilbert, Fither and Kathleen Hayden, Brantey Bruce, Charles Townsend, Ruth and Anna Riley, Tommy Hardy, Robert Riley, Betty and Jean Hayden, George Hayden Jr, Stex and George Letroy Clark, and Helen Kesterson. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Clark.

Norbert Clark, Jr Helen Kesterson Tath Rova Gilbert Fither Kathleen Hayden Brantey Bruce Charles Townsend Ruth Anna Riley Tommy Hardy Robert Riley Betty Jean Hayden George Hayden Jr Stex George Letroy Clark Clark

Women of St. Phillipa Parish Host Benefit Card Party

The women of St Phillipa Parish Murray City will entertain with a benefit card party on Tuesday night May 14 at the Parish Hall Bunco and euchre will be played.

St. Phillipa Parish Murray City Bunco Ecuchre

Columbus Good Will Tourists to be Welcomed in Guouster

May 13 reports arrangements to greet 150 Columbus Good Will Tourists from the Manufacturers and Wholesalers Association of the Columbus Chamber of Commerce. They travel by a special train with stops at New Lexington and Corning before arriving in Guouster, where about 25 minutes will be spent. A Mountville 4-H Club is organized with Miss Leona Wade as supervisor.

Geousten Columbus City Glouster Mountville Leona Wade Wervisor

James Rice Remains in Jail for Unpaid Fines in Clouster

James Rice of Clouster was jailed in Athens after failing to pay a $25 fine and costs for drunkenness. An older $59.99 fine was added, extending his jail term to at least 69 days. In Trimble, Mr. and Mrs. Underwood returned from Indiana with J. A. McLaughlin acting as agency head during his absence.

Clouster James Rice Athens Marshal Williams Gaskalla Rice Glouster S. Underwood Trimble

Buckeye offers 5 percent CDs and mail service

The Buckeye advertises investment by mail with a 5% Certificate of Deposit program. It notes convenient payment methods including personal check bank draft postal money order and registered mail. Interest can be mailed semiannually or compounded with principal. Resources total over 47 million dollars.

Buckeye’s

How to Fly Without Flying by a New Invention

A report from Wright Field, Dayton, describes W. J. Hieffman of United tiaarpey testing a new flying device, claimed to keep aloft for about three hours. Demonstrations took place in Pittsburgh with Misswell O'Day observing.

W. J. Hieffman United Tiaarpey Wright Field Dayion Pittsburgh Misswell O'Day

Weather Threatens Southwest Areas as Tides Rise

Unclear weather forecast across Kansas and Missouri hints at rain and potential flooding. Officials warn residents to monitor conditions near rivers and waterfronts as storms move through the region.

Flood warnings lift as alerts end in Washington

Washington authorities announce flood warnings have been rescinded after rainfall subsides. Officials urge residents to remain cautious for potential residual flooding and to monitor updates from local agencies.

Washington

Mermaid Lucille Hyatt Wins Chicago Swinning Contest

Lucille Hyatt, a 38 year old Chita mermaid, won the Central Amateur Athletic Union swimming contest in Chicago. She has swum since age 30 months, and is the daughter of Haurr Hyatt.

Lucille Hyatt Chita Central Amateur Athletic Union Younmiera Chicago Lucille Haur Hyatt

Hocking County Jury Commission Reappointed for Third Term

Walter Harned Republican and Nelson Lelong Democrat, both from Lonning Nelson Lelong, were reappointed to the Hocking County Jury Commission for a third year. Judge Harvey M. Whitaker announced the appointments, noting the men have served two years and will meet in Logan on the fourth Monday of May to replenish the jury wheel with two hundred names.

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Rival Wives serial begins in Messenger May 17

The Messenger announces the present serial Rival Wives by Anne Austin will start Friday May 17 and continue without breaks through the tale of two families in a small town. Readers have followed the aerial story and will find Rival Wives engaging as it unfolds in regular pages each issue.

the Messenger Messenger The Thowsatia Anne Austin Hlack Piscon Emall

Patton Dies After Eight Months Illness at Frost

P D Patton aged about AS died at his home near Frost at 4 30 this morning after an illness of about four months. He had been in failing health for years and death was due to infirmities of old age. Born in Rome Township he lived in the district all his life and was a farmer. He was the son of Joseph Patten and Premetia Patten and the last survivor of the family. His wife Chive A Patton, previously of Trey Township, died five months ago. The couple had no children. Funeral services will be held at 1 oclock Wednesday morning in the Baptist Church near Froat.

Frost F. PD. Patton Rome Patten Head Jove P'S Premetia Patten Chive A. Datton Trey Township Froat

Plane crash in May 72 kills two brothers Hage menich and Gordon Ketenhoffen

A motor failure caused a plane to crash from about a100 feet near Lon Breach. Pilot Gordon Ketenhoffen, 45, and passenger Hage Menich, 72, were killed in the crash.

Lon Breach Hagemenich Gordon Ketenhoffen Gordon

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