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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 01, 1929

Page

12

Mrs lnee Evans Handles Messenger Classified Ads

Mrs lnee J Evans takes Messenger Classified ads for Nelsonville column phone yours to her 824 5.

Lnee J. Evans Nelsonville

Logan Dies at Family Home on Fern Street

Mr. Logan died about a year ago at the family home on Fern Street. The residence was sold as Mrs Logan departed for Columbus.

Mr. Logan Fern Street

Hearings Set on Two State Highways in Athens Area

Two petitions for proposed state highways will be heard at 2 o clock Tuesday afternoon at the Athens Court House. State Director of Highways R N Ward will conduct the hearings. The roads petitioned run between Frimble and Amesville and between Guysville and Coolville.

Athens Court House R. Ne Ward Frimble Amesville Guysville Coolville

Skeleton Found Buried On Buchtel Road Trail

Charlie Smith, custodian of the city dump, discovered a box hidden beneath a slate pile on the road. The find, aided by Jim Ruflick and Acting Police Chief George Bateman, revealed a human skeleton built from bones found with an unholy odor. The expedition also noted a cliff where more than 200 dog remains are said to lie, suggesting an earlier construction of the scene.

Nelsonville Charlie Smith Buchtel Road Charlie Jim George Bateman Wilds Charley

Masons Conduct Three Funerals in Nelsonville

Philo dorian Lodge No. 157 F and A M conducts three funerals in succession. J Henry McCullock was laid to rest at the Presbyterian Church. A special meeting at 1 pm Saturday follows to attend O C Jones services, with another 1 pm Sunday service for J W Jonas.

Nelsonville Philodorian Lodge J. Henry McCulloch Presbyterian Church O. C. Jones J. W. Jonas

Special Carbon Lodge meeting for John Turner funeral

Nelsonville November 1 special meeting of Carbon Lodge No. 62 F and A M Sunday at noon to attend John Turner funeral at the church in Buchtel at 2 o'clock. Members urged to attend.

Nelsonville Carbon Lodge John Turner Buchtel

Boy Scouts to Attend Kerean Class Meeting

Nelsonville notice says Boy Scouts will attend the Kerean Class gathering at the Christian Sunday School at 9 30 in the morning. The First Baptist Church Buchtel choir will sing and local members are urged to attend.

Nelsonville Christian Sunday First Baptist Church Buchtel

Fletcher announces Irma Fletcher to Wheeler Newton marriage

Mr and Mrs H E Fletcher of St Albans W Va announce the marriage of their daughter Irma to Wheeler Q Newton of Charleston W Va. The ceremony occurred Wednesday October 39 the groom a former Nelsonville boy and son of Mr and Mrs Charles Newton who moved to Charleston years ago.

Nelsonville H. E. Fletcher St. Albans W. Va Irma Wheeler Q. Newton Charleston Charles Newton

Legion Post to Attend Funeral of Civil War Veteran

Glenford Dugan Post members meet at the Legion Home in Nelsonville on Saturday at 1 45 PM to attend the funeral of Paul Cummins a Civil War veteran

Nelsonville Glenford Dugan Post American Legion Legion Paul Cummins

Halloween Party Crowds Pack Y Rooms and Street Parade

A Hallowe en party drew a large crowd with masked participants in the Y rooms porch and streets. A Boy Scouts led parade through the Square down Columbus Street and Washington Street to the stage for judging. Prizes were awarded for best and odd makeup and musical numbers amid light rain.

Nelsonville Hallowe'en Boy Scouts Columbus Street Washington Street A. Dilcher H. FB. Zuber Paul Wright Tom Galvin Ruth Lee Gene Tyo Wilber Powell Guy Barber Helen Weltzheimer Gennetta Kinney Don Wright Virginia Green Orville Levering Earl Norman Elenor Woodard Agnes Hiller Miles Brooks Treva Shaw Mary Shaw Lillian Tucker Anna Foss L. F. Windle Donald Hughes

Funeral services for Orlando Jones in Nelsonville

Orlando Jones 25 died Wednesday night at Cherrington Hospital Logan. Funeral Saturday at 2 pm at his parents A L and Mrs A L Jones home near Mt Zion. Body to be placed in Lancaster mausoleum.

Nelsonville Orlando Jones Cherrington Hospital Logan A. L. Jones Mt. Zion Lancaster

Social Visits Highlight Columbus Region This Week

Miss Mabel Poston visits with Mrs. Allison Jones in Columbus. Several Columbus ladies including Verna Hand Thelma Baugh Mildred Bayless and Adeline Ray were guests Wednesday. Visitors Donna Kentner and Mrs. Donald Kentner return to Walbridge Friday. Mrs. William T Dixey and baby visit her parents in Columbus. Mollie Six spends days with Columbus friends. Reverend K H McCorkle travels to Knoxville as business visitor. church duties covered by Reverend Gilbert Courtney Chauncey. Mrs. Harry Runion travels to Toledo to visit her daughter Helen Collins. Grace Sheppard Elizabeth Collins and Marcelete Wallace attend a concert by Madame Galli Carol in Athens Memorial Auditorium. Mrs. Fred Scott visits Columbus. Charles Scott visits relatives in Murray City.

Mabel Poston Allison Jones Columbus Verna Hand Thelma Baugh Mildred Bayless Adeline Ray Donald Kentner Donna Walbridge William T Dixey Baby Frank Higgins Mollie Six K. H. McCorkle Knoxville Tenn Christian Church Gilbert Courtney Chauncey Harry Runion Helen Collins Toledo Grace Sheppard Elizabeth Marcelete Wallace Madame Galli Carol Memorial Auditorium Athens Fred Scott Charles Scott Murray City

Honor Students Named At Nelsonville High School

Nelsonville High announces top six weeks honors across grades nine through twelve with first, second and third place names. The list also records students achieving all A’s in the first period, highlighting the school’s high academic performers.

Nelsonville Nelsonville High School Arvilla Pierce Helena Kourl Orville Parsons Anna Hoce Ruth Backus Jo Barnevut Jeanette Bartels Mercedes Keeton Adah Bussey Betty Howe Wilma Scott Elizabeth Backus Anita Hall Helena Kouri Ruth Butt Kathryn Wolf Margaret Scott

Miss Garnet Wright Hosts G. E. G. Club at Adams Street

Miss Garnet Wright entertained eleven G. E. G. Club members Tuesday evening at her Adams Street home. A two course luncheon was served. Mes ville columnist Mrs. Inez Evans notes the event and provides contact numbers.

Garnet Wright G. E. G. Club Adams Street Inez J. Evans Nelsonville

Nelsonville School Levy Renewal Urged for Five Years

The Nelsonville Board of Education asks voters in the November 5 general election to renew a three mill levy for five more years. The levy is not new. it expires this year and renewals are needed to meet state aid requirements and keep schools operating.

Nelsonville

Halloween Party Hosted by Mrs McCall and Miss McCall

Mrs Frank McCall and Miss Gay McCall held a Halloween party at 09 Chestnut Street. The home was decorated in Halloween style with games and music. Guests included Dr A L Pritchard Mrs Ralph Reynolds Vera Vernice Mary Etta McKibben Ruth Patton Eleanor Spencer Jack McCall Frank McCall Jr Bobbie Reeves Chauncey Mrs Claude Grinstead Charles Victor Kansada Grinstead Logan.

Frank McCall Gay McCall Chestnut Street A. L. Pritchard Ralph Reynolds Vera and Vernice Mary Etta McKibben Ruth Patton Eleanor Spencer Jack McCall Frank McCall Jr This City Bobbie Reeves Chauncey Claude Grinstead Charles Victor Kansada Grinstead Logan

Hyperion Club Meets Saturday With New Host at 182 Fayette

The Hyperion Club will meet Saturday afternoon at 2 o clock with Mrs H JD Krieg at 182 Fayette Street replacing the announced host Mrs Lloyd Evans. Mrs Herbert Swingle entertained Sunday with her sister and husband Mr and Mrs Tom Withers and daughters Margaret and Jean Port Clinton.

Hyperion Club H. JD. Krieg Fayette Street Lloyd Evans Herbert Swingle Tom Withers Margaret Jean Port Clinton

Funeral services for John Turner in Buchtel

Funeral services for John Turner will be held at the A. M. E. Church in Buchtel Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Burial will follow at Buchtel Cemetery.

Nelsonville John Turner Buchtel Buchtel Cemetery

Rally Day Observed At First Methodist Sunday School

The First Methodist Sunday School will observe Rally Day on Sunday with the Athens High School Band playing on the church lawn at 8 45 AM. Sunday School programs begin at 9 00 AM in all departments, with special promotions led by Marian McClure and Mrs S H Bing in the Primary and Intermediate divisions.

First Methodist Sunday School Arlie Krussell Wesley Foundation Athens High School Marian McClure S. H. Bing

Sunday School and Choir Arts Program at Athens Church

In the adult department the Men s Chorus will sing and the Martzolf duet along with the regular chorus perform. After class sessions a photograph of the entire Sunday School will be taken on the church lawn. The Athens High School Band will close the exercises with a concert.

Martzolf Athens High School

Girl Scout Leader Veeneman Joins Athens Council

Miss Virginia Veeneman of Louisville arrives as local director of Athens Girl Scouts succeeding part time leader Miss Claudia Roberts. She conducted Girl Scout work in Louisville and completed a Camp Edith Macy training. A November 9 hike is planned with a committee chaired by Mrs. C. H. Harris.

Virginia Veeneman Louisville Athens Girl Scouts Claudia Roberts Locel Veeneman Edith Macy New York C. H. Harris

Mrs George Logan Dies in Columbus

Athens resident Mrs George Logan died in Columbus while visiting her daughter Mrs Geneva Kale. The body will be brought to Athens Saturday morning for services at Dowler Funeral Parlors on Sunday afternoon, with burial in West State Street Cemetery.

Wirs George Logan Athens Columbus Geneva Kale West State Street

Identity of Girl Held in Jail Revealed in News

The Daily News reports Gloria Rouzer, niece of Rear Admiral Julian L Latimer and cousin of Johns Hopkins educator Dr. Thomas Latimer, is the girl held in Louisville related to the Jack Kraft case. Her father, Capt Leigh H Rouzer, a Mexican mine owner, lost his fortune in the Mexican Revolution.

NW York Urbaamily Daily News Jane Ord Rouzer Louisville Jack Kraft New York Miss Ord Gloria Hkouzer Julian L. Latimer Andousin Thomas Latimer Johns Hopkins University Leigh H. Rozer Milionaire Mexico

Millinery Sale Brings New Hats for Saturday Display

A shipment of hats is unpacked for Saturday selling. The display features Metallc Hats to pair with Pur-Collared Coats and new felt hats in various colors and sizes, including black for small and large heads.

Metallc

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