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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1929
Page
12
Athens residents gathered Sunday for the funeral of Dell Bryne. A Friday morning house fire at Edward Smith's home above town caused minor damage and was promptly extinguished. Mrs. Mabel Chase, previously ill, shows improvement.
James Davis of New Straitsville was fined 200 dollars and costs by Judea J. D. Davis after officers found 73 gallons of whisky in his garage amid an illegal possession case.
Betas captured one contest in a postponed Logan league series, finishing the final game with 1008 pins. Smith led with 244, Watson 226, as Logan Way Shoes posted 908 936 833 across three games and Burtrum topped the Shoes with 699 in total.
Venus Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star plans a Thanksgiving evening meeting at the Masonic Hall with ritual work. Past worthy matrons and patrons will hold stations as a candidate receives the work. Rehearsal was held at the hall on Tuesday afternoon.
Officiating under H. D. Atha the Sunday School class of the Methodist Episcopal Church elected officers during class hour. Miss Ethel Cooke was named president with Mrs. Lavon Goodlive as vice president, Miss Agnes Smith secretary, Miss Leviolet Reddick treasurer, and Miss Maxine Notestone chairman of the Flower Committee.
Mrs. Adam Mahoney and two children Betty and Peggy of Detroit visit with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Fred J Stracke of Hocking Ave. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Coleman and daughter and Mrs. Etta Brewer were in Columbus Sunday as guests of friends. Whosit club hosts a house warming for Mrs. Phil Tschappat on North St with a 6 o'clock spread and bridge. Guests include Mrs. Ward Chase and Mrs. Carl Harper. Mrs. Walter Reasoner visits sister Mrs. Frank Thurnese in Columbus Wednesday.
Miss Emma Albany and Jo Potter have suffered typhoid fever in the past two weeks. Mr and Mrs George Bailes spent Thursday to Saturday in Columbus. C H Wilcox of Alvada and W C Wilcox of Marion visited their brother in law Clint Cross who is seriously ill. Mr and Mrs Thomas H Johnson and daughter Betty of Athens were Tuesday guests of Mr and Mrs Jeff Tewksbury. Avis Wilcox of Vanlue visited here with her sisters Mrs Vina Roberts and Mrs Clint Cross. Center Stake School lists perfect attendance for November across grades from first to eighth with teacher Helen Cordray.
Wyatt Creek residents hosted visitors including Mr. and Mrs. Jewett Parmiter and two daughters Ida Mae and Mary Lu on Sunday. Alice Potter visited Mary McDaniel Sunday afternoon.Virgil Jones of Columbus came to Wyatt Creek Saturday. Leonard Potter received notice to return to work and left for Newark Saturday. Eldon Wyatt had a cataract removed at Grant Hospital Columbus Friday. T. J. Whites hosted George and Mrs. King of Amesville for Sunday. Gilbert Boudinot and Mrs. King visited Tom Keirns last Sunday.
John O'Leary of Buffalo, longtime Second Ward supervisor, praises Peterson's Ointment as the only remedy that cured his chronic piles quickly. He urges sufferers to try the treatment after years of unsuccessful remedies and vague promises.
Logan November 27. County Surveyor reports a rush of gravel and road material to finish the maintenance program before season end. Eight carloads have been placed at Nelsonville for Asbury Ridge Road in Starr Township and more gravel arrives at Haydenville for Laurel Run Road. Unloading help is arranged from Orla Wolfe and additional county road crews may be moved from Starr Township. Grading on the second section of Asbury Ridge Road advances and should finish this week, covering about one and a half miles.
Jane Isabel Adcock 79 died at home after a week battle with pneumonia. Widow of Henry S. Adcock she lived in Logan since 1899 coming from Webb Summit. Survived by daughter Maude Danison and several siblings and relatives. Funeral at First Methodist Church with Rev. James R. Fields, burial in Oak Grove Cemetery.
Michael Marino age 21 son of local merchant Phillip Marino was taken to Grant Hospital Columbus with fractures to both kneecaps from an auto accident on the New Lexington Shawnee Road.
Vanderhoof Mr and Mrs Austin Hull of Athens were guests of Mr and Mrs William Conant. Mr and Mrs Edward Chevalier and daughter Evelyn visited the Murphys. Mr and Mrs Edgar Burton and daughter Velma visited the Coles. Vanderhoof School pupils attending without absence in November were Myrtle Murphy Naomi Ramsburg Charles Chase Gordon Bailey Ruth Persinger Daisy Murphy and Twila Persinger.
Bedford residents including Mr and Mrs Tracy Whaley Nelsonville spent Sunday with W L Whaley. Mabel Colburn stayed Friday night with Sarah Henderson. Ernest Hart and son from Athens visited Glen Hart family Sunday. Edith Whaley stayed Sunday night with Mary Lee. Charles Hines hosted a Sunday gathering with Clyde Hines Guy Lee and families. Millard Quivey visited by Mrs Glen Hart Thursday afternoon.
Seven year old John Sloan son of Mr and Mrs Seth Sloan of South Walnut Street suffered a fractured collar bone Tuesday while playing with his cousin Edward Scholl on Mound Street. The injury occurred when the child struck a large rock rolling down an embankment.
Mr. and Mrs. George Biggs spent Friday with Mr. and Mrs. Charles Williams in a friendly gathering.
Rutland Della Bryne aged 58 of Stutland died at home Friday night. Burial was at Miles Cemetery Sunday with the funeral at the home led by Harley Bolton. Survived by his mother Mrs. Vena Bryne two sisters Mrs. Cora Smith Huntington and Mrs. Carrie Thomas Belle W Va and a brother Red Bryne at home. Miss Addie Stedman of Columbus visits relatives here. Mrs. Sarah Carter ill. Mrs. Myrtle Barrett and sister Mrs. Minnie Vanzant guests here returned to Cleveland. Walter Smith and daughter Hila and John Thomas and son Arthur came from West Virginia for the funeral. J Vl Stevens and wife of ...
Burr Oak John Post returns to Iola Kansas after visiting Grant Post. The seven weeks old son of Mr and Mrs John Holland died last week. Funeral services were held last Thursday with burial in Dew Cemetery near Burr Oak. Albert Maxwell Hartleyville led the services. Mr and Mrs Denver Post and children and Richard Post Columbus visited Mrs Sylvia Post. Mrs Helen Post Van Horn spent time with Mr and Mrs Billy Van Horn. Rev Mrs Bray will preach at Spencer Ridge Sunday night. Grant Post and grandson Ellis Dew visited Mrs Jan Hermey. Jesse Dugan spent the end of the week in Hemlock. Kaye Ivers spent Saturday in Corning. Grace Ivers and James McAtor Hemlock spent Sunday evening with Eva Ivers.
Canaanville residents Mr. and Mrs. James Allen and their son John Robert visited Quimby Rhodes Sunday evening. Mrs. J. D. Rowe took a business trip to Athens Monday. Adrian Wade and wife of Chauncey visited his parents Mr. and Mrs. James Wade. Stanley Edwards and daughter visited Mr. and Mrs. John Edwards. Frank Danes and family moved to Luhrig for work.
An old fashioned ad touts Bronchuline Emulsion as a strong cough medicine for stubborn, long lasting coughs. It claims first doses soothe soreness and repeated doses can end a persistent cough, urging readers to ask Mekee Drug Company or other modern drug stores for a bottle.
The East Side School Student Council hosted a Thanksgiving program for grades four through six on Tuesday. Bobby Davis presided as president and sixth graders outlined playground supervision plans. The program featured Psalm 107 read by Eugene Cole, stories and poems on the Pilgrims, a Puritan theme, a sixth grade playlet, and songs led by Margaret Reybur.
Judge Robert H. Day, a member of the State Court, spent Monday in New Lexington hunting Perry County rabbits.
Berlin dispatch reports the Communist paper Weltant Abend claims the Chinese Government agreed to enter peace negotiations with Russia. It states talks will cover ownership terms of the Chinese Eastern Railway.
Athens residents like Edward Russell report rapid relief from head cough and chest cold after taking double doses of Ayer's Pectoral a hospital certified compound. The doctor notes congestion cleared within hours and the patient slept well though a severe cold began after a weather change.
The medicine was hospital certified as best among tested methods for head colds coughs and chest colds due to its quick reliable relief and absolute safety. It is now advertised by leading druggists.
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