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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1929

Page

3

Rangers to Convene Boy Scouts Meeting at Y M C A

A special Lodge 804 Boy Rangers of America meeting is set for Tuesday at 2 o clock PM at the Y M C A in Lionville. Attendance is urged for members sons as they plan to take part in Memorial Day activities.

Lionville Boy Rangers of America Rangers Hubert Juniper Lloyd Elliot Bob Lancaster Bill Mechem Homer Pyle John Forbes Darrel Duncan Rosser Reed Tom Higgins Eugene Connor Paul White George Ridenoure Billy Young Tom Mclaughlin

Loyal Women to Meet at Fayette Street Home

The Loyal Women's Class of the Christian Sunday School schedules its regular business meeting Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs Alice Dilcher and Mrs Josephine Baugh on Fayette Street. Professor Smith and wife supervise music, with Miss Mildred Parker and Miss Mildred Baver as Osborn High School teachers visiting Superintendent H. E. Zuber and his wife on Sunday.

Chrstian Sunday School Alice Dilcher Josephine Baugh Fayette Street Pil Professor Smith Mildred Parker Mildred Baver Osborn High School H. E. Zuber

Visits and Travels Roam Night in Central Ohio

A whirlwind of visits unfolds across Columbus and surrounding towns as families and friends from Miamisburg, Amanda, Greendale, Athens, Zanesville, Bellefontaine, Union Furnace, Newark, Akron, Steubenville, and more converge for Sundays and weekends. Guests include Mrs. BR M Henry, Lucille Verity, the Roscoes, and many others with motor trips spanning long distances. Individuals and households host relatives, share meals, attend Sunday School, and plan weeklong stays with kin across the region.

BR. M. Henry Lucille Verity Betty Jane Verity Columbus Loyd Ruth Roscoe John Roscoe C. W. Day Leyton Askens Ruth Harlin Genevieve Vanho Jenny Vollock Miamisburg Clements Ruth Amanda Roscoe Clements Greendale Phoebe Wirth Clements Delbert Davis Paul Don Bowers, Jr Will Robertson Davis Isses Gertrude Lillian Wye Robert Wend Sunda Akron E. J. Kessinger Mary Elizabeth Raymond Tomlinson Dunglen Ohio Manson Martin Smithfield Hubert Tomlinson Steubenville Enos Starkey Clarence Holland Hertha Starkey Akron Bert Starkey Iarl Starkey Donnascan

Nelsonville Class of 1929 Hears Prodigal Son Sermon

Rev. Lloyd Evans preached the Nelsonville High School baccalaureate for 65 graduates at the school auditorium. He said education changes the student like the prodigal son, urging graduates to leave home, serve their communities, and finally serve the Most High God. The service featured the Presbyterian choir, soloist Jack Raybould, and ministers from local churches.

Nelsonville Lloyd Evans Presbyterian Church Nelsonville High School Mr. Evans Maeterlinck Charles E. Poston Jack Raybould K. H. McCorkle Christian Church C. W. Hoffman Methodist Church Supt H. EK. Zuber Prin. J. EE. Buell

Nelsonville Boy Scouts Parade Memorial Day Plans

Troop 45 and Boy Rangers led by W. D. Mender will march in Memorial Day parade in Nelsonville with full uniform for all able Scouts. Memorial services set at Greenlawn Cemetery. Troop 45 to meet at Christian Church, request furniture donations for a Scout den, and enforce absences penalties. Camp planned for June 18 if weather permits.

Nelsonville Boy Scouts Y. M Boy Rangers W. D. Mender Greenlawn Christian Church Nelsonville Boy Scout Headquarters Powell L. V. Powell Troop 45 Ohio

Summer school registration and enrollments reported

Summer school in Nelsonville invites students to meet Superintendent Zuber Tuesday morning for junior training in modern business. Nine students are enrolled in ninth grade English and five in tenth grade English. others may confer with Mr Zuber tomorrow morning.

Nelsonville Zuber

Patrol Leaders Beavers Patrol Discharges Announced

Honorable discharge granted for Patrol Leader Charles Hellyer and Assistant John Steenrod from Beaver Patrol. Earl Haas and Assistant Billy Raybould also receive honorable discharge as leaders of The sear Patrol. Troop rules allow periodic removal of patrol leaders and replacement with new leaders.

Charles Hellyer John Steenrod Beaver Patrol Earl Haas Billy Raybould The Sear

Troop 51 Meets at YMCA Before Decoration Day Services

Boy Scouts Troop 51 will hold an evening meeting at the YMCA for a brief business session in preparation for Decoration Day services. Members are urged to attend.

Boy Scouts

Cicero Class Members Enjoy Crystal Springs Picnic

The Cicero Class with friends Helen McDowell Ruth Butt Mary Owens of New York City and the Misses Grace and Mildred Roberts spent Saturday at Crystal Springs. A picnic dinner was served at noon and light refreshments in the evening.

Cicero Helen McDowell Ruth Butt Mary Owens New York City Grace Mildred Roberts Crystal Springs

Trustees buy land for Connett Church cemetery addition

York Township trustees purchased an acre at Connett Church for cemetery use. The plot was fenced and burial spaces are now available for interment in the expanded grounds.

Nelsonville Trustees of York Township Connett Church

Meeting Postponed By Woman's Club

The Woman's Community Club meeting at the YMCA has been postponed due to the Alumnae banquet. A new date will be announced later.

Woman's Community Club

Weigand Elected Regent of Elizabeth Zane Dew Chapter DAR

Mrs. W. H. Weigand was elected regent at the final meeting of the Elizabeth Zane Dew Chapter DAR in Nelsonville. Other officers include vice regents B E Bell and W H Hyde, secretaries Gay Aumiller and Mary Sharp, treasurer L J Eberle, registrar Nona Lane, historian M Q Shepard, and chaplain W L Hudson. The day featured patriotic songs, a reading by Mrs. M P Ohlinger, and talks by Mrs. W W Poston and Mrs. T Db Brown.

Nelsonville W. H. Weigand Elizabeth Zane Dew Daughters of the American Revolution American Legion BE. E. Bell W. H. Hyde Gay Aumiller Mary Sharp L. J. Eberle Nona Lane

Wreaths for veterans graves arranged by local groups

The Woman's Relief Corps prepares Civil War wreaths at Stout's Funeral Home and evergreen materials for World War veterans come from the Legion Home. Flags have been placed at Fort Street and Greenlawn cemeteries. remaining flags can be obtained at Cooley's grocery or Harry Powell at Greenlawn. Orders to avoid flag placement until Decoration Day were requested.

Woman's Relief Corps Stout

Puchtel May 27 Memorial Services Parade and Dinner Planned

Memorial services will be observed on Decoration Day in Buchtel with Mayor James Tolliver leading. All Buchtel grade teachers are to assist, children marching will receive tickets to a Star Theater show at 1 pm, and a chicken dinner is served at St Patrick's Hall from noon to 6 pm. The parade forms on Matin Street at 8:30 am Thursday.

Buchtel James Tolliver Star Theater St. Patrick's Hall Matin Street

Two Boys Killed in Sand Cave Collapse at Club

In Ashland Kentucky on May 27 15 year old Owen McBraver died and 11 year old Hiram Borders narrowly survived after a sand cave they dug at Bellefonte Country Club collapsed. Club caddies and workers freed them from the sand.

Bellefonte Brayer Bordere

Buckeye to meet Greendale at city playground on Decoration Day

Buckeye faces Greendale at the city playground at 2:30 p.m. Decoration Day. Wilson and Walker will guard the Buckeye battery. Cecil Woodson manages the team with George Walker as captain.

Nelsonville Buckeye Greendale Buckeyes Wilson and Walker Cecil Woodson George Walker

Wife Awarded Alimony in Athens Court

In Athens County Common Pleas Court Sarah Law of Sugar Creek was granted temporary alimony of 59 dollars while seeking divorce from John TD Law. The defendant was absent but ordered to pay 59 dollars. Mrs Law accused John Law of adultery and neglect asserting they married May 19 last year and have lived apart since. She works for the State Highway Department and owns a car and real estate.

Sarah Law Sugar Creek Athens County Common Pleas Court John TD. Law L. G. Worstell Law State Highway Department

Busy Bee Club Organizes During Year Two Run

The Busy Bee Food Club met at leader Mrs Lucy Suttons home in Canaanville on May 23 to organize for a second year. Officers elected include Iaa Fay Gaul president Marie Williams vice president Phyllis Channel secretary Marjorie Morris treasurer Mary Margaret Walton cheerleader Betty Iene Morris news reporter. Next meeting planned for June 6 with refreshments served. Separately Athens County officers raided a 50 gallon still near Pritts Brothers Garage resulting in two men arraigned. Charles Cantor pleaded guilty to manufacturing liquor and was bound over to the land jury. Herbert Bailey was fined for intoxication and jailed. The raid was led by Sheriff William Williams and deputies. One man, Fred Pritts, remained jailed for bond nonpayment. Magistrate Carl H Porter set bond at 1590 dollars.

Busy Bee Food Club Lucy Sutton Canaanville Iaa Fay Gaul Marie Williams Phyllis Channel Marjorie Morris Mary Margaret Walton Betty Iene Morris Helen Rose Kathryn Baker Athens County Nelsonville Pritts Brothers Carl H. Porter Charles Cantor Cantor Floodwood Porter Herbert Bailey Glen Ebon William Williams Wilson Ator Fred Heck Harry Dalton Guy Carpenter Fred Pritts

Chip Off Bingham Line Appointed Vice Consul

Hiram Bingham son of Senator Bingham of Connecticut is named vice consul by the state department and is being trained for foreign service. His appointment signals a diplomatic path for the young official as he prepares for governmental work.

Hiram Bingham Senator Bingham Connecticut State Department

Tragedy Near Columbus Rose Garden Tractor Death

Kendall Little age 22 was found crushed beneath a tractor in a Columbus Rose Garden field. The coroner opened an investigation into the death on May 27.

Columbus O.R Kendall Little Columbus Rose Garden

Probate Court News: Frost Appointed Estate Administrator

Probate Court in Athens County appoints Prob Frost as administrator of the estate of Preston D Patten of Rome Township with National Surety Co named as bond surety for 10000 dollars. Overruled exceptions to Dexter estate inventory. personal property valued around 600 dollars.

Press Frost Preston D. Patten Rome Township Athens County The National Surety Company Erastus Edward Dexter Caroline Woods Marguerite Turner Dexter

Akron Man Shot by Gangster in a Car

Akron police report a 37 year old Charles Lopresto died after a passenger in a touring car fired a double barreled shotgun at him in Akron. The shooting occurred early today with Lopresto dying two hours later.

Akron Charles Lopresto

Detectives Tie Murder to Gang Feud Over Frum Traffic

Detectives said the homicide likely ends a gang feud linked to illicit frum traffic. Authorities pursue leads and expect more arrests as they explore ties to street factions.

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