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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1929

Page

9

Centenarian Joseph D McDonald Remains Active Neighbor

PISCOPVILLE May 34 Special Farmer painter carpenter blacksmith and jack of all trades Joseph D McDonald nears his stat birthday born June 11 1848 though rheumatism he remains in good health He recalls when only three houses stood his son now shares the old homestead The family of 12 includes eight children seven living Joseph M Mer a John Milhoan Richard Prasier Mrs John Wagner Mrs Joseph Cheney Mrs Guy Triptett and Mrs Dave Kinder Eldest son Lewis died years ago McDonald has 56 grandchildren 62 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren

Piscopville Joseph D McDonald McDonald Bishopville Joseph M Joseph Airs Joseph Cheney Giouster Guy Triptett Trimble Mires Dave Kinder Jacksonville Lewis Mr. McDonald

No Sling Shots Banned In City After Breakage Complaints

Mayce residents report windows broken by sling shots as authorities urge action. Mayor Hines says sling shots will be prohibited in the corporation and violators will be arrested.

Chauncey WD. Hines

Chauncey Man Burns Leg in Vintage Aviation Accident

James Wale of Chauncey suffered serious burns to his right leg when a shen avoline he was using in 1910s ignited. The report notes the incident occurred in Chauncey on May 24.

Chauncey James Wale

Revival Services Set to Begin at Taylor Ridge

In Chauncey on May 24 a ten day revival will start Sunday evening in Taylor Ridge United Church area. The sessions will be led by Rev. K H Mietler of Nelsonville Church of Christ. The public is invited.

Chauncey Taylor Ridge K. HW. MietlerEls Nelsonville Church of Christ

Siblings and friends visit Columbus and Virginia trip notes

Misses Lucinda and Eileen Sands of Chauncey return from a Columbus visit with sisters Mrs. John Karr and Mrs. Jonnoc. Seul Wilson and Silena Wilson in Chauncey spend time in Crackston West Virginia with two friends in Richmond. Rev. G J Courtney returns from Wilmington Ohio after attending a Church of Christ convention.

Lucinda Eileen Sands Chauncey Columbus John Karr Jonnoc Seul Wilson Lunes Crackston W. Vasilena Wilson Richmond G. J. Courtney Wilmington Ohio The Church of Christ

Twenty-One Apply for Citizens Military Training at Ft Thomas

Twenty-one Perry County young men have applied to attend the Citizens Military Training at Ft. Thomas. The group seeks the training program as part of the postwar defense effort.

New Lexington Perry County Citizens Military Training Canine Ft. Thomas Rox

Plains High School Senior Day Exercises Highlighted By Music And Play

The Plains High School held Senior Class Day events in the Grade School Auditorium with a community band and speeches including salutatory and valedictory. The class play Go Blow Mary was staged to a large audience, with another performance scheduled tonight and the Alumni banquet planned for Saturday evening in the Grade School dining room.

Chauncey Plains High School Tamiss McCullough Ruby Parhit Shelers Viola Kennedy Fred Filkies Thomas Porter Mac McCulloush Pretorius Nida Carios Cowan Matt Bryan Maxine Howard Violet Kennedy Gass Serge the Plains High School Mary

Bert Vargo and Donald Frazey Travel to Pontiac

Bert Vargo and Donald Frazey of Chauncey have gone to Pontiac Michigan for unspecified business or visit, details not provided in the fragment.

Bert Vargo Donald Frazey Chauncey Pontiac, Mich

Divorce granted on grounds of neglect in probate court

Mrs. Adaline Mosier of Glouster was granted a divorce from Charles Mosier of Ypsilanti by Judge J D Davis in Probate Court. Custody of the minor children awarded, alimony set at 3460 and 40 per month for child support.

New Lexington Adaline Mosier Glouster R.i Ty No Charles Mosier Ypsilanti, Wiech J. D. Davis

AV Probe Game Casts Shadow Over Whig State Tilt

A tentative report hints at an AV probe affecting Whig State and the upcoming polo match against Dic Tem. Details remain scarce as officials prepare for tomorrow's first polo contest amid questions surrounding the probe.

Logan High School basketball team honored with gold emblems

Logan May 24 eight members of the Logan High School basketball squad and the manager received gold basketball emblems. Funds came from a stand at the April 27 inter-county track meet. Emblems bear each player's name, the letter and year 1929. Those honored: Captain Cline Bond Loomis Warner Spencer Jones Roberts Gray and manager Frank Wright.

Logan Logan High Ted Sawyer Fach Ietter Cline Bond Loomis Warner Spencer Jones Roberts Gray Frank Wright

Affidavit Filed Against Haydenville Man in Local Court

Logan May 24 An affidavit charging intoxication was filed in Judge A. M Illinger's court against Jacob Bowersock of Haydenville. He has frequent visits to Hocking County courts on similar charges. Arraignment was expected Thursday.

Court calendar changes delay several Athens cases

Dockets in Athens County Common Pleas Court shift with several trials postponed or rescheduled over the next weeks. Defendants include Alex Moore on embezzlement larceny charges, Edward Hicks indicted on two first degree charges, and Hert Barnes for manslaughter, with appeals for money and other cases moved to June.

Athens County Common Pleas Court Common Pleas Court Alex Moore Edward Hicks Hert Barnes Aira Jenking Amuiet L. Woodworth George Love Itiama HM Tracey Geenat ii Harting T.C Areca Ty Ceanse Cape Ieee Tee J. Marvin Reeves Ilyn Johrech Grand

Reformapors W Ler ington case sentence for robbery

Carl Hoops aged 28 father of five received an indeterminate sentence to Mansfield Reformatory after pleading guilty in Common Pleas Court to robbing the local railway express company's office in the town.

W Lerington Carl Hoops Mansfield Reformatory Judes T. D. Price

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