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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1929
Page
7
Inspection will be made of Bishop Lodge No 470 I A M at a meeting tonight. J Alderman of McConnellville is district lecturer and will likely present. Masons will receive a cordial welcome.
Glouster May 16. A new schedule from the New York Central Lines shows train No. 2 of the K. M. Division will run through Hobson to Charleston WV instead of terminating at Hobson. The four daily passenger trains remain unchanged.
Mr and Mrs Miles BE Joyce traveled from Florida to Corning by car after spending the winter there. They describe a fine trip and are now back at their Corning home.
The Nimble Finger Club met on Tuesday May 16 to elect officers Miss Mary Belle Cole chosen leader Barbara Sayre is president Thelma Koons is resident Other members listed include Mark Mitchell Lucy McCune Peery McCune Martha Ann Heckman Nora Hail and Bartha Jean Chadwell.
The national feeder cattle pool head will push for more feeder cattle in Southeastern Ohio with a speech before the Athens Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday noon. C M Gill notes cattle grazing areas have lacked cattle recently and expert input supports rebuilding the phase of agriculture. Gill also explains Cleveland Chamber opposition to a proposed state senate reapportionment amendment and urges focus on the taxation amendment on the November ballot. F Rowland presided in Murphey's absence.
After 35 years of semi pro ball in Cincinnati Leone Ard Pop Simms says he is through. He played through decades for local teams and became a storied figure in the circuit, ending a long run in the sport.
Dan McGuein, Vanderbilt coach, says spring football practice is a grind and favors its discipline. He notes the continuous drills and physical toll on players as they build into the season.
Miss Agnes McAllister daughter of Peter McAllister of Glouster and Clift ford Brooker of Detroit were married at St Rose rectory Detroit on Saturday evening. The ceremony was witnessed by William McAllister and Enos Canale. The bride, a Glouster High School graduate, left Union Telephone after ten years to care for her mother. Brooker, son of Mr and Mrs George Brooker of Murray City, has worked in Detroit for three years. They will reside in Detroit.
Lennie Montgomery, minor child of Alexander H. Montgomery of Rome Township, may choose a guardian per Athens County Probate Court. Lucy Montgomery, guardian chosen by Judge M. Johnson, has filed a $900 bond with The Fidelity and Deposit Company of Maryland as surety. The court also waives further appraisement for the Wilbert Dusky estate after Maude Dean, executrix, filed a statement of personal property and request.
C. J. Buehler remained in jail after failing to meet a 569 bond set by Magistrate Carl H. Porter. Constable Harry Dalton arrested him and he pleaded not guilty before the magistrate, who bound him over to the Athens County Common Pleas Court with bond at 608. The affidavit charging non support of his two month old child was signed by his wife Vivian Puehler.
Will Syx of Athens begins a 60 day sentence in Athens County Jail after arraignment in the Prebats Court for failing to support his minor child. He must pay a $100 fine plus court costs and provide weekly $3.75 to probate court for the child’s care and education. Syx was arrested and turned over to probate court Monday by Judge M. Johnson.
Nathan Reynolds eluded Athens County officers for over a year before being captured in Columbus and arrested by Constable Harry Dalton. An April 1928 affidavit by his wife led Magistrate Carl Worth to charge him with neglect to contribute support for three minor children. He pleaded guilty and was committed to jail when he could not furnish $600 bond set by Magistrate Porter.
The National Coal Association reports that US bituminous coal production for the week ended May 11 was about 9,025,600 net tons. Bureau of Mines data for weeks ending April 27 and May 4 show 118,600 net tons and 8,781,000 net tons, respectively.
Memorial Day plans in Athens include a 9 am parade forming at the Legion Home led by the Athens High School Band and veterans from Spanish American War and G A R groups in cars. The procession visits West State Street Cemetery Catholic Cemetery on Lancaster Street and West Union Street Cemetery with a short program at West Union Street Cemetery featuring an address by a noted speaker.
Rumors say Jack Dempsey may clash with Max Schmeling in September if Schmeling wins the heavyweight bout against Paulino Uzendun at Yankee Stadium. The potential matchup would bring a high profile comeback for the former champion.
The Prince of Wales will play Walter Hagen in a golf match at Sunningdale over the coming weekend. Hagen said he would give the Prince strokes after observing his early shots and performance.
The Newark Y M C A baseball team will meet the Bryson Lumber Company team Saturday at 2:36 PM on the American Legion grounds. Bryson previously defeated Newark early in the season, and Kytta or Brunton will pitch for the locals with Parker or Yocum catching.
Boston University designates archery as a minor sport with men and coed teams. The move adds formal recognition and program structure for shooters across genders.
Lotty Wilson, pitcher for Georgia Normal School, pitched two no hit no run games in one week showcasing dominant pitching and top form for the team.
Advertises McCoy’s Tablets claiming rapid weight gain for underweight men and women. One woman reportedly gained 16 pounds in five weeks. Offers a money back guarantee after four 60 cent boxes or two one dollar boxes if not gaining at least 5 pounds and improving health. Distributed by McCoy’s Laboratories with Cline's Pharmacy as a seller.
Athens City adopts Ordinance No 563 regulating traffic on public streets. Pedestrian rules vehicle right of way speed limits lighting parking and heavy vehicle weights are defined with detailed sections for intersections signals safety zones and penalties.
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