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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1929

Page

3

Memorial Day Parade Planned by Nelsonville Scouts

Leaders of Boy Scout Troop 45 plan a Memorial Day parade in Nelsonville with Troop 43 marshal Wilbur D. Mender and a list of aides. The parade assembles at the Y M C A on Franklin Street at 1 48 p m and proceeds through West Washington Canal Street West Columbus Hocking Street and East Columbus Street with a reviewing stand at the Dew House porch. After the parade an assembly on the Square features brief addresses by Mayor L Z Eberle Rev K H McCorkle and L F Buell and a mass singing led by Supt H FE Zuber. Citizens are urged to attend.

Nelsonville Troop 45 Boy Scouts Wilbur D. Mender Trie Troop 43 Franklin Street Franklin Street Assembly Place West Washington Canal Street West Columbus Hocking Street Hocking 76 Favett Chestnut Harper Poniar Street Jefferson East Columbus Street L. Z. Eberie A. J Kentt FE. Buell H. Buber K. H McCork J. Db. Adngwron CH Bartlett Donald Johnson Verna Hond Harela Mechem C. &. Mechem Roy Scout Camp Fire Girls Raneera of America G A. R Venus American Legion Nelson- Hitch Eberle K. H. McCorkle L. EF. Buell H. FE. Zuber Haresback G. A. R. Car Tli

Alumni Banquet Closes Nelsonville Commencement Week

Approximately 60 alumni and guests attended the Nelsonville High School Alumni Association reunion and banquet at the Christian Church marking the close of Commencement Week. Speeches by Rev Sunny Sundberg and others highlighted talent development, with dancing to Bobby Gardner’s Ohio University orchestra at the Elks Hall afterward.

Nelsonville Nelsonvilleigh School Alumni Association Christan Church Mechen Alanim! Group Lloyd Evans Presbyterian Church Hubert Hyde Mac Bartlett Harry Snyder Chicago Fred Marsh Columbus Supt H. BE. Zuber Lillian Barnecent Aughe Regina Saskatchewan Canada Bertha Locie Fischer Sunny” Sundberg Second Lutheran Church Springfield Ohio Sundbert Rotary Club Association E. Washburn Frank Jackson Adaline Ray Freda Smith Verna Hand Elks’ Hall Bobby Gardner Orchestra of Ohio University

Marriage Notice for Josephine Geers and James Smart

Mr and Mrs J Geers of Long Street announce the marriage of their daughter Josephine to James Smart of Toledo. The ceremony took place Wednesday May 22 in a code as reported and the couple will reside where the groom is employed.

Nelsonville Geers Longstreth Josephine James Smart Toledo

Midweek Presbyterian Service With L R Keleh in Nelsonville

In the minister's absence L R Keleh will lead the midweek service at the Presbyterian Church in Nelsonville this evening. Choir practice is cancelled Thursday night due to the holiday.

Nelsonville L. R. Keleh Presbyterian Church

King's Men to Hold Friday Prayer Meeting

In Nelsonville on May 29 the King's Men will meet at the home of William Six on West Washington Street at 7 39 PM. All men are invited to attend this Friday evening prayer gathering.

Nelsonville William Six West Washington Street

Official Board Meeting of M FE Church Postponed

The meeting of the Official Board of the M FE Church scheduled for this evening has been postponed to a later date, as announced.

Nelsonville M. FE. Church

Bridge Club Honors Pritchard Hostess Tuesday

Mrs Fiugene Pritchard entertained her bridge club Tuesday evening at her West Washington Street home. Guests included Mrs W E Howe Mrs C C D Pritchard Mrs Stacy Sharp and Miss Erma Wilson. Mrs Carl Stratton won high score, Mrs Donald Shafer second high, Mrs Stacy Sharp guest prize. A luncheon followed.

Fiugene Pritchard West Washington Street W. E. Howe CC. D Pritchard Stacy Sharp Erma Wilson Carl Stratton Donald Shafer

Benefit euchre party at St. Phillips Parish Hall

FUCAHRE party tables were used in a Monday evening benefit euchre at St. Phillips Parish Hall in Murray City. Mrs Earl Baker and Bill Spray won high score trophies while Miss Hazel Wallace and Everett Crane held low scores. Mrs Kate Kinnear won the door prize. Refreshments were served after the event.

St. Phillips Parish Hall Murray City Earl Baker Bill Spray Hazel Wallace Everett Crane Kate Kinnear

Feng Yu-hsiang Dismissed From Chinese War Ministry

Chinese National State Council dismisses General Feng Yu-hsiang from the ministry of war accusing him of taking 5,000,000 rubies monthly from Soviet Russia and negotiating a secret treaty with the Soviets to oppose Chiang Kai-shek. Charges include Sun Yat Sen principles disobedience and army growth from 360,609 to 500,000.

Soviet Russia Chiang Kai-shek China Feng Yuhsiang Ministry of War National State Council Feng Sun Yat Sen

Dorothy Neiman Dies After Illness in Nelsonville

Nelsonville May 29 Miss Dorothy Neiman 24 daughter of Mr and Mrs A Neiman died Tuesday morning after a long illness. The body was taken to O Shaughnessy Funeral Home Columbus for funeral services Wednesday burial in Columbus. Ledward Mason 43 died Monday at St Anthony s Hospital Columbus funeral Friday at 9 at the Catholic Church Bucks conduct by Rev Schaefer burial Whitmore Cemetery. Mrs Rachel Martin 75 died early this morning at her Murray City home funeral at United Brethren Church Murray City Friday 2 burial Greenlawn. She leaves several children and her husband David Martin preceded her in death 12 years.

Nelsonville Dorothy Neiman Neiman O'Shaughnessy Columbus Ledward Maso St. Anthony's Hospital Bucks Father Schaefer Whitmore Rachel Martin Murray City United Brethren Church Greenlawn David Martin

Winners in Silver Mirror Beauty Contest named in yearbook

The Ohio University Athena announces the Silver Mirror Beauty Contest results in the college yearbook. Top entrants include Anne Lenore Trimble Pi Beta Phi McKeesport Pa Martha Stewart Pi Beta Phi Athens Greeba Collins Chi Omega Athens and others totaling 25 entrants. Lucile Van Lehn Urichsville serves as editor and J Douglas Dole Lima as business manager.

Silver Mirror Ohio University Athena Anne Lenore Trimble Pi Beta Phi McKeesport Martha Stewart Athens Greeba Collins Chi Omega Maxine Williams Helen Sweeney Zeta Tau Alpha Amsterdam Catherine Lucille Conn Alpha Delta Pi Mansfield Eleanore Garrett J. Douglas Dole Lima

Memorial Day flags Available Near Nelsonville and Greenlawn

Memorial Day flags for decoration of war veterans graves are left with Harry Powell at Greenlawn Cemetery and at Cooley's grocery. Eligible groups and individuals are asked to report decorated graves to these locations. Local notices mention Memorial Day gatherings and community visits by residents in Columbus, Cincinnati, and other nearby areas.

Greenlawn Cemetery Cooley's Emery Nelsonville Harry Powell Cooley's Grocery

Murray City Plans For Decoration Day

Murray City calendars Memorial Day events with a 15 am start at the High School, speaker Rev D G Householder, a parade to Murray City Cemetery and a firing salute by Murray Post No 429. Rain would move events to the Riel School Building.

Murray Ciry Murray City D. G. Householder M. EB. Church Wilhl Murray Post No American Legion Riel Secion Post Murray Post New Straussillie

Representative Men And Women Selected At Ohio University

A faculty student committee chose Ohio University juniors and seniors for the Athena yearbook. Senior women include Florence Coates Steubenville Mildred Fate Libana Betty Drake Hester Athens Pauline Swanson Athens Margaret Cruikshank Hicksville Helen Sweeney Amsterdam Cornelia Holcombe Athens Verna Danford Athens Mary Goelz Dayton Elizabeth Montague Steubenville Senior men include Ralph Betts Nelsonville Jack Bosch Hamilton Ralph Zahour Cleveland Lewis Terren Cleveland Robert Marion Richwood Everett Shimp Basil David Todd Mansfield Gilbert Beckiey New Cumberland La Kurnell McKinney Athens Junior women include Lucille Van Lebn Undrichsville Emily Liddell Massillon Margaret Schick North Canton Amy Nash Niles Louis Daggett Athens Margaret Baxter Elmira Virginia Wart Warren Elma Stout Clarksburg Mary Virginia Hewitt Columbus Carolyne Christy Adena Junior men include Hugh Clifton Thom eros Lobert Ohm Willoughts Harry Haller Cleveland Louis Snyder Levelland Kendall Query Wilkinsburg Pa John Brammer Marietta Ray Singer Cleveland J Douglase Cole Lima Glenn Cole Niles Kenneth Coulter Toronto Selections were based upon the individual's character personality and their campus prominence.

Ohio University Athena Florence Coates Steubenville Mildred Fate Libana Betty Drake Hester Athens Pauline Swanson Margaret Cruikshank Hicksvile Helen Sweeney Amsterdam Cornelia Holcombe Verna Danford Mary Goelz Dayton Elizabeth Montague Margaret Baxter Elmira Virginia Wart Warren Elma Stout Clarksburg Mary Virginia Hewitt Columbus Carolyne Christy Adena Hugh Clifton Thomeros Lobert Ohm

Posse Kills Man Named in Murder

Bradley Jones, 4, was shot to death at Shanton near Hamilton during a night raid by a 14 man posse. Sheriff Luther Lopersen and the group were seeking Joseph Zwick tied to the killing of Joseph Jacobea by gangsters nearby on Monday night.

Posse Luther Lopersen Joseph Zwick Joseph Jacobea

Ohio Aquatic Club Sponsors Big Snium

The Ohio University Aquatic Club presents a swimming demonstration at Crystal Pool Saturday from 1:30 to 3. Fancy acts by top university swimmers Miriam Ransdell Mildred Dorr Bertha Kulberg Thelma Thomas and Mary Gault follow with stunt diving by John Tanno Lewis Shaffer and Ray Wraft. Other male swimmers assisting include Robert Robenmyer James Blankenship and Fred Reach.

Mermaid Wil Crystal Pool Ohio University Aquatic Club Miriam Ransdell Mildred Dorr Bertha Kulberg Thelma Thomas Mary Gault John Tanno Lewis Shaffer Ray Wraft Robert Robenmyer James Blankenship Fred Reach

Cornell coach Jack Moakley begins 30th season

Track mentor Jack Moakley of Cornell University starts his thirtieth season guiding the Black and Gold track program this year, bringing four decades of coaching experience to athletes.

Jack Moakley Cornell, Ia

French Plane Makes Start but Returns to Beach

May 29 report from UP says the French monoplane Yellow Bird landed again at the beach at 9 16 a m after an attempted hop to Paris A small leak in the main gasoline tank was found and pilot Me Assolant said no further takeoffs would occur today A delay of four or five days could follow due to tide conditions.

Vilet Jean Assolant Assolant

Marshal Named New Lexington Deputy Sheriff

Laude Marshal of New Lexington has been appointed first deputy sheriff of Perry County under Sheriff Clifford Wilson, succeeding William Richards who resigned. Richards plans to resume operations at Mine No 19 in Bucking ham, in which he is financially interested.

New Lexington Perry County Clifford Wilson William Richards Richards Buckingham

Bids Opened for Road Work in Carbondale Area

County surveyor J W Wilson reports bids opened today for furnishing unloading and hauling of gravel or lines for Carbondale Kimberly Albany roads. Grading and quarrying limestone underway on Hooker Ridge and Harmony Roads. Limestone being placed on Vore Ridge Road. In Rome and Troy townships crews build and paint concrete bridges.

Carbondalee Kimberly Road New Marshe Albany Ounty J. W. Wilson Hooker Ridge Harmony Road Canaan Township Vore Ridge Athens Township Rome Troy Townships

Investigation in Ohio Prohibition Department Probes Decoy Use

Columbus May 29. An investigation by the State Prohibition Department was expected to proceed today into reports that girls were used as decoys by inspectors in Lawrence and Scioto Counties. The inquiry focuses on alleged misconduct by prohibition officials during routine operations.

Columbus U.P State Prohibition Department Lawrence Scioto

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