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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1929
Page
3
C. H. Bartlett will manage classified advertisements for the Massenger Phone in Nelsonville. Readers are instructed to contact Bartlett at the provided telephone number 412-W for placing ads.
The Gientford Dugan Post of the American Legion announces a Memorial Day observance near Greenlawn Circle at 7 p.m. led by Pastor W Hoffman. Graves at Street Cemetery will be decorated. veterans will assemble at the Legion at 9:30 a.m. Thursday for services.
Fifty five graduates, seventeen boys and thirty eight girls, received diplomas at Nelsonville High School’s fifty first annual commencement. Dr J L Clifton delivered the address as the Community Orchestra provided music. Valedictorian Louise Rice spoke on Along Life's Gypsy Trail and senior awards were announced including a Wooster College scholarship and bank prize.
Dr Lou Welch 56 died in Salt Lake City Utah after a mastoid operation. He leaves a wife two children and two brothers in Nelsonville and Columbus. Funeral services scheduled in Salt Lake City Wednesday afternoon. He had practiced in Chillicothe and moved West about 17 years ago.
The Happy Hollow Hustlers 4-H Club reformed for 1929 at Mrs Adda Maccombs home on May 25 with 27 members. Officers elected include Marie Warehime president Edith Kinneer vice president Ruby Moore secretary Katherine Warehime treasurer Erma Ward news reporter Thelma Brady recreation leader. The club plans a June 7 meeting at 1 p m at the leader's home and invites new girls to join.
Paul A. Lauby and Frances M. Johnson, both of Akron, were married Saturday morning at Thomas Potts residence on Poplar Street Nelsonville. Rev C W Hoffman conducted the single ring ceremony with Mr and Mrs John R Sweeney of Akron as guests.
The regular K of P Lodge and kindred groups plan their annual memorial at the M E Church next Sunday at 10 30 AM. Special preparations are underway and a large turnout is expected with special music timed for the occasion.
Mark Herrold and Paul Wolf spent Monday afternoon in Athens. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Morris of Athens were guests Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Morris. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Tedrow Jr of Columbus were guests at week’s end of their relatives Mr. and Mrs. F. S. Tedrow and Mr. and Mrs. James Sharp. Mrs. Clara Lytle of Logan visited Miss Carrie Cox Sunday. Mrs. Owen Morrison and son Keith and Miss Nelle Morrison of Shelby vacation two weeks with Mr. and Mrs. Walter Morrison. Mrs. Robert Lyle of Springfield visits local friends. Mrs. Ray O’Dell spent Tuesday in Logan with her sister-in-law Mrs. John Bowen. Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Shugert and Frank Shugert and baby were guests of Mrs. Mary Willis Sunday. Shugert will spend the week with sister Mrs. Willis.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Linton celebrated their Golden Wedding anniversary on Saturday May 25 at 154 North Jefferson Street. The home featured a gold color scheme and flowers with a 5 30 dinner served by granddaughters for twenty one out of town guests including Frank Linton Akron James Linton Terre Haute Stella Linton Cleveland J C Atkinson Alton Babson Ruth Atkinson Evelyn Linton Lynn Atkinson Sarah Baird Athens and Tena Snickenburg Zanesville. They received many gifts from friends.
Sixteen contagious disease cases were reported in Athens County this month led by Athens city with five measles cases two whooping coughs and one tuberculosis case Four eye inflammations including ophthalmia were noted along with three syphilis cases at Athens State Hospital One diphtheria carrier Miss Anna Dwyer remains quarantined though not ill Quarantine rules and Schick testing have been in place for three years County health officials claim overall health is strong versus other counties in the state
Athens County Probate Court ruled the real estate of Miles Johnson, deceased, may be sold to pay debts. Administrator Charles F. Wallace sought the grant, with appraisers Hayes Mayle, J. M. Dolson, and Marion Elliott appointed.
Perry Lucas was discharged from the Athens County Probate Court after Officer Guy Carpenter failed to present a sufficient reason to detain him.
Administrator Nate French seeks court approval to sell real estate in the estate of Erastus Filward Dexter to pay debts and administration costs. The matter will be heard in Athens County Probate Court on July 1. Defendants named are Marguerite Turner Caroline Woods and Thomas Dexter.
The estate of George B. Parker is reported for administration by Sarah J. Parker as the widow and administrator applicant. The filing outlines the distribution arrangement and seeks court action to probate the will and settle debts and heirs.
Milburn E. Johnson, heir at law of the Minerva F. E. Johnson estate, sought tax exemption. The gross value of $455 with no debts made the net market value $455. The estate leaves a widower and two children, one son and one daughter.
The widow Emma C. Vore filed for the estate of Thomas BR. Vore reporting a gross value of 2490 with no debts. Fred J. Burt requested tax exemption for the Charles Burt estate valued at 2609 with no debts to pass to the widow and three sons. N O Warren as administrator of the William Williams estate cited a gross value of 14.71 with debts leaving nothing for market value.
Clarence Fuller, a Guysville restaurant operator, told Magistrate Cur Porter that outsiders had not been notified slot machines and punch boards were illegal beyond Athens. Fuller was fined five dollars plus costs, half suspended, and paid twenty five dollars plus costs after admitting guilt and promising removal of the devices today.
Nelsonville May 28 The junior orchestra formed recently to provide music for junior church services at the M E Church includes violins Anita Hall Virginia Green Betty Stewart Josephine Tignor clarinets Marie Hall Audrey Bean Nellie Pickett at the piano and Bess Stevenson on cornet. Miss Pickett and Miss Stevenson lead the group which aims to have about a dozen players soon and will perform during opening exercises of the Sunday School session next Sunday.
Nelsonville May 28 George Marshall director of athletics at Nelsonville High School has been rehired by the board of education to serve in a similar capacity next year. A contract was signed. Under his direction this year teams were strong and football prospects for next fall are encouraging with basketball material at the usual high standard.
Daughters of Veterans will convene this evening at the Odd Fellows' Hall at T o'clock, as announced.
Mrs Joe Ledlie receives word of the death of her brother E H Robinson at Clovis New Mexico on Saturday May 25. Formerly of Gallia County he moved west about 25 years ago and was in the real estate business.
W R R Co members will meet at Stout's Wednesday afternoon to craft wreaths for Deoperation Day. All members asked to attend. Families and friends noted visiting and attending funerals, while others travel for events in Columbus and Steubenville.
Mrs Fauna Spiehman of Columbus was the guest Saturday of Mrs Leslie Cox, according to local social notes.
Clifford Hollins of Athens pleaded guilty before Magistrate Carl Porter for parking in the wrong section of the Ohio University athletic field. He was fined $19 and costs, paid, and was released. Oliver Wood, assistant principal at Athens High School, was summoned for arraignment this evening.
The Messenger issued a correction stating John Rowland of 21 South College Street was not charged with theft. The actual thief remains unidentified as of Tuesday morning. Earlier, a break in at Harry Risley’s grocery on North Cemetery Street prompted Captain Maple to fire a warning shot to deter the prowler. no items were stolen. Everett Roush and Clarence Densmore of Athens were arraigned for intoxication, fined $10 plus costs.
Pleasanton girls organize a 4 H Club with officers elected including President Helen Kenney and Leader Mrs Mack Hanning. Members plan clothing projects and set a next meeting for June 1 at Mazie Haning’s home with new members by invitation only.
The Farm Bureau and related groups announce that Rector will speak at meetings organized by the county Farm Bureau and the Chamber of Commerce luncheon. The event aims to explain cooperative farming concepts and the role of the farm office in Athens County.
Memorial Day services will be held Sunday at the Methodist Episcopal Church in Jerseyville. The Reverend Rice will deliver the sermon. Friends are asked to bring flowers to decorate the graves of all soldiers.
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