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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1929

Page

3

Bartlett Takes Classified Ads for the Messenger

Stree C HE Bartlett is listed as taking classified advertisements for the Messenger, with notices showing the role and contact details for submitting ads.

Local Court Fines In Small Theft and Intoxication Case

In Nel son ville on May 20 Chauncey Lane pleaded guilty to petit larceny for removing a tail light bulb from John Mitchells car before Mayor L J Ebberle. Lane was fined 25 dollars and costs. Jack Howard of New Straitsville admitted intoxication and paid 10 dollars and costs. Ralph Reynolds of this city was arrested Saturday night and pled guilty to intoxication, fined 10 dollars and costs.

Nelsonville Leon Chauncey L. J. Eberle John Mitchell Jack Howard New Straitsville Ralph Reynolds George Bateman

May week coal output rises in Nelsonville district

U S Bureau of Mines reports soft coal production for the week ended May 11 at 9,125,000 net tons, up about 4 percent from the prior week. The 1928 May 11 output was 8,392,600 tons, and Lake Erie port coal dumping is running at about 1,000,000 tons weekly. Through May 3 the season’s cargo coal total was 4,716,085 tons, twice the 1928 figure for the same period.

Nelsonville U.S. Bureau of Mines Lake Erie

Chute Not Indicted in Nelsonville Guitar Theft Case

Carlos Chute of Nelsonville says he was not indicted by the grand jury after being held by the mayor's court on a guitar theft charge. He claims the guitar was not recovered by police as reported but was found by him and turned over to the owner in Logan.

Chute Nelsonville Carlos Chute Logan

Leader of the Dry League presses church aid for prohibition

Dr. E J Moore, head of the Ohio Anti Prohibition League, urged churches to back the Eighteenth Amendment at the First Baptist Church in Columbus. He warned that newspapers fuel anti prohibition sentiment and said the league never supplied minors to gather liquor violation evidence.

Columbus U.R Christian Church E. J. Moore Ohio Antion League Moore Firstartist

Untold Loss as Lake Erie Sweeps Shore

Wind swept Lake Erie battered a 20 mile coastal front causing widespread damage. Waters inundated cottages and camps, wrecked ships, and ripped out docks. All islands suffered with crops damaged on Pelee Island and Canadian Lake Erie. The storm marks the eighth to hit the shore this spring, impacting the fishing industry and delaying resettlement.

Sandusky O.R Lake Erie Pelee Island Canadian Lake Erie Eigth

Traction Tie Up Averted in Cleveland Conference

Last efforts to avert a strike were to be made at a late day conference between Carmen's Union officials and Joseph H. Alexander president of the Cleveland Railway Company.

Cleveland U.P Carmen's Union Joseph H. Alexander Cleveland Railway Company

Funeral services for Dr E B Bell held at home Sunday

Funeral services for Dr E B Bell were held Sunday at 2 p.m. at the family residence 131 Fayette Street with Rev C W Hostman and Rev D L Browning officiating. The body rests in Greenlawn mausoleum. Out of town attendees included numerous relatives and friends from Columbus New Lexington Crooksville Athens and Glouster among others.

Nelsonville E. BE. Bell Fayette Steet C. W. Hostman M I D. L. Browning M. E Glouster Hoffman Greenlawn J. W. Hanning Ivah Hanning Hannah Green Sam Harney Howard Musser Lillian

John Loudner 74 Dies in Nelsonville Home

John Loudner, 74, died Sunday evening at his Nelsonville home. Survived by wife, son Fred of Deanville, daughters Mrs. Elmer Campbell of Portsmouth and Mrs. Charlies McCray of Nelsonville, and three sisters and three brothers. Two daughters predeceased him. Funeral Tuesday at 2 PM at Mrs. McCray’s home 245 Madison Street, Rev. Father Owens officiating. Burial Greenlawn.

Nelsonville John Loudner Fred Deanville Elmer Campbell Portsmouth Charlies McCray Parl Wolfe Alice Wrenn McCray Madison Street Father Owens Greenlawn

Dinner honors four generations at Hallett home

Mrs. J. C. Hallett hosted a Sunday dinner at her Elizabeth Street residence. Guests included Mrs. James Nutter of Columbus and Mr. and Mrs. Henry Nutter, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Hallett and son Andrew, with four generations represented at the gathering.

J. C. Hallett Elizabeth Street James Nutter Columbus Henry Nutter Andrew

Heaton Couple Welcome Daughter in Columbus

Mr and Mrs W F Heaton announce the arrival of a daughter on Friday May 17 at St Ann s Hospital Columbus The baby is the granddaughter of Mr and Mrs A G Cotton of Nelsonville

Nelsonville W. F. Heaton Eva Cotton St. Ann's Hospital Columbus A. G. Cotton

Post meets on Memorial Building plans in Nelsonville

Glenford Dugan Post No. 229 leads a special meeting at the Legion Home in Nelsonville on Tuesday at 7:30 PM for ex servicemen interested in the Memorial Building. Important business will be discussed and refreshments served after.

Nelsonville Glenford Dugan Legion Home

Esther Class to Meet at Mrs Bowers Home This Evening

The Esther Class of the Christian Sunday School will hold an important business meeting this evening at the home of Mrs Jefferson Bowers on Madison Street. Members are urged to attend.

Esther The Christian Sunday School Jefferson Bowers Madison Street

St Andrews Church Benefit Bridge Event Tuesday Evening

The ladies of St Andrews Church host a benefit bridge and social at 8 o clock Tuesday night in Parish Hall. Friends are invited to attend.

St. Andrews Church

Columbus Social Guests Share Sunday Visit

Mr. and Mrs. Gates Trout and two sons of Columbus visited Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Crouse. Mr. and Mrs. 8 Lane hosted Sunday guests Professor and Mrs. Harold Knauss, Dr. Clyde Vanneter of Columbus, and Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Adamson, also of Columbus.

Gates Trout Columbus Ed. Crouse Lane Harold Knauss Clyde Vanneter J. DD. Adamson

Cowskin Coat Trend Sparks Talk of Leopard Companions

A quirky fashion note follows Mrs. Edith Beggs who returned on the Berengaria with a leopard to match her coat, suggesting cowskin coats may prompt wearers to carry a cow as a matching pet.

Edith Beggs

Death of Miss Julia Casey in Zanesville

Miss Julia Casey of 340 Mackenzie Avenue Zanesville died Sunday evening in a Zanesville hospital after several weeks illness. She was the niece of Mrs. Harry Bath of Nelsonville and had visited the all home. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 9 AM at the Catholic Church in Zanesville.

Nelsonville Julia Casey Mackenzire Avenue Zanesville Harry Bath Nelsonvill All Home

Local residents visit Columbus and area towns this weekend

Mr and Mrs Leland Devore Mrs Will Varry and daughter Fern were in Columbus Sunday. Several Ohio visitors including Ethel Huffman Paul McGee and Hittle son from Dayton Miss Mary Elizabeth Kessinger guests Miss Maryetta Cann Lancaster and Miss Elizabeth Ketheart Mt Pleasant Ohio and others from Caldwell Athens and Cleveland enjoyed time with relatives and friends over the weekend.

Leland Devore Will Varry Fern Columbus Ethel Huffman Paul McGee Hittle Son Dayton Mary Elizabeth Kessinger Maryetta Cann Lancaster Elizabeth Ketheart Mt. Pleasant Ohio David Quick Caldwell Bk. B. Acomb Fnr Joe Mathewson Athens R. D. Graham William Patton William Morgan William Galvin Walbridge Ed Davidson C. M. Brown Marion Will North Max Cleveland William Malone Charles Malone William Baird Akron

Hoover heads to Shenandoah for weekend fishing trip

President Hoover departs the White House for a weekend outing in Virginia’s Shenandoah National Park and fishing preserves, enjoying fine weather as he begins the trip.

Washington Hoover White House Els Shenandoah National Park Virginia

Farrell’s Caddy Pat Geddes Joins Ryder Cup and Open

Johnny Farrell brings his caddie Pat Geddes to England for the Ryder Cup and the British Open. Geddes has served Farrell for many years.

Johnny Farrell England Pat Geddes Farrell

Belgium Holds Line in German Debt Settlement Talks

Four power talks with Britain France Belgium and Italy stall as Belgium refuses to trim its demand of 25 900000 marks tied to German currency deflation during the war. The United States offered a partial reduction in annuities without changing total payments, aiming to ease agreement and assist in the division of war damages.

Paris United States Belgium Germany Britain France Italy Thomas W. Lamont Norman Armour Dasfattes Hoover Owen PD Young England

Cavalry to Clash in Night Battle Near Columbus

Phantom armies about 800000 strong entrench on the Big Derby as Blues and Reds maneuver for a simulated battle around Columbus. Blues mass 900 mythical troops to strike the city, while Reds defend the east bank and resist the planned push. The clash between opposing regiments is expected before nightfall at the London nest, a strategic maneuvering point.

Columbes U.P Blues London

Whaley Held on Bond in Prohibition Case

A. V. Whaley faced charges of possessing intoxicating beverage and objected to Magistrate Cart Whaley was ordered to the Common Pleas Court for a morning hearing. Bond set at 500 dollars by Sheriff Williams Wayne Wingett Wilson Ater and State Prohibition officers following a Friday raid on Whaley’s farm yielded beer.

Cart HM Worters Court A. V Whaley Porter

She Flies Atop As Pilot Wynn Bradford Leads

A fragment notes a female pilot at the controls with Wynn Bradford mentioned, regarded as possibly the oldest person to fly. The readable text is limited and lacks full context or confirmation of details.

Wynn Bradford Whoo

Jewelry Burglary Steals $22,000 in Gems from Kelly Home

Police seek burglar who broke into Edmund P. Kelly residence in Columbus late Sunday and escaped with $22,000 in jewelry. Items taken include a $7,990 diamond pin, a $4,000 diamond bracelet, a $5,000 diamond ring, and a $6,000 pearl necklace.

Columbus Edmund PP. Kelly

New Shoe Soles 106 Instead of $1 25

An advertisement notes a new repair product for shoe soles that costs under 19 cents to apply. It claims to harden and seal worn soles, resembling leather, and offers samples by mail from Garver Building, Des Moines Iowa. Agent opportunities promise earnings up to 19 dollars daily.

E. U Garver Les Moines Iowa Lecodie

Long Mileage To Travel 3 Miles

A fragment notes a freakish mail route involving a letter from Center to Sheidenville and Providence, with rural free delivery interposed. The readable portion hints at a misrouted letter traveling between two points and arriving the next morning despite the distance.

S Ntham. Masa Hrom Center Adet Sheidenville Providence Franke Fonville

Orlerein Wins Meet With 77 to 64 Victory

Orlerein defeated Western Reserve 77 to 64 at home in a May meet. The win boosts the team’s standing as scoring leader Omari Reed posted strong numbers and coordinated plays led by coach Hartman. The result marks a decisive midseason win in regional competition.

Orlerein Upb-Oberenia Western Reserve

Oeng Back to College V Ton Guest Plans to Return

In a brief notice the international guest, Oeng, announces plans to return to college this fall to resume study. Details on program and affiliation were not provided.

Oeng

Marble Contest Runner-Up William Allen in Glouster

William Allen, son of Mr and Mrs Frank Allen, former Glouster residents, finished as runner-up in a marble shooting contest at Barberton. Ten-year-old John Kiss won the deciding game 6-5. Both boys advance to the suburban finals at Summit Beach Park next Saturday with Ocean City finals set for June 23 to 30.

Glouster William ‘En Frank Barberton John Kiss Allen Kiss Summit Beach Park Ocean City

Glouster graduates stage three one act plays at opera house

Glouster High School’s graduating class will present Booth Tarkington’s The Trysting Place, Margaret Cameron’s The Teeth of the Gift Horse, and Bessie Springer’s Gassed at the Glouster Opera House Friday night. 17 seniors perform under director Miss Merl Danford with Paul Harrison as stage manager.

Glouster Glouster High School Glouster Opera House Booth ‘Tarkington Inez Ley Paulina Vaughn Elizabeth Winefordner Ralph Judson Bill Johnston Harold Cornwell Margaret Cameron Gift Horse Julia Ginnan Una Zimmer Beulah Bennett Frances Taylor Max Johnston Virgil Eddy Bessie Springer Floger Kittle Pobert Blower Harper Williams Leroy Stedman Paul Bingman Miss Merl Danford Paul Harrison

Memorial sermon honors Legree of Pocahontas at church

At Glouster on May 29 a large attendance including Pocahontas Legrees and Red Men gathered for the annual memorial sermon for the order. The sermon was delivered by Rev. F. E. Roberts of the Church on Christ.

Glouster Legree Pocahontas F. E. Roberts

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