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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1929
Page
3
Nelsonville report says Dr Walker's Old Timers defeated Buchtel and Nelsonville All Stars 18 to 0 on October 11. The piece notes the Veterans’ dominance, a 24 game season with seven losses, and plans to resume in spring with added experience.
In Athens a man named Wallace was fined 100 dollars and costs after pleading guilty to intoxication. He was jailed for non payment of the fine and released, then jailed again in Nelsonville after a joyous celebration. The case involved Mayor L J Eberle and Acting Police Chief George Bateman.
Nelsonville October 14 Miss Lillian Howe has accepted a position in the office of the Sunday Creek Coal Company. She previously worked in Columbus and assumed her new duties late last week.
The W T U will meet Tuesday at 2 o clock at the home of Mrs. Charles A Green on Fast Franklin Street. Assisting hostesses are Mrs. P B Verity Mrs Ada Lama and Mrs A J Barker. Mrs Standall will lead the devotional service and Mrs Frank Betts the program. The new president Mrs Sam Starkey will preside. All members requested to attend.
Nelsonville police reported two minor automobile wrecks. Laird Prudens of Long Street drove off the road from Mason City Hill to the Monday Creek Bridge on the Ruhテル Road Saturday midnight, damaging his new coupe but uninjured. Another collision at Myers Crossing Sunday afternoon involving John Green and Mr. Hoisinger of Lancaster left no injuries.
Attorney John W. Bricker of Columbus will be guest speaker at the Nelsonville Y M C A dinner honoring the campaign committee. Workers will report on progress and plans.
Funeral services for John Edward Collins will be held Tuesday at 2 o clock at the residence of William Topsail on Saint John Street. Burial will follow at Buchtel.
In Murray City, the Tigers trailed Mendel Tailors 7 0 at halftime and gave up two third quarter touchdowns, finalizing a 13 0 defeat before 900 fans. Key injuries limited Murray City, with Mudrie Seaman Trace and Swyers absent. Next week the Tigers meet Mast Restaurants of Logan to decide the Hocking Valley champions.
A period advertisement touts McCoy's Tablets as a health building tonic and weight producer. It claims many underweight men and women gain weight after a few weeks and cites a guarantee: if after using four sixty cent boxes or two one dollar boxes a thin person does not gain at least five pounds, the druggist will refund the purchase price.
In Logan on Church Street a pole cat appeared at a home and was caught in a trap. A traffic officer was summoned to assess the situation as the animal lay in the trap awaiting disposal.
Logan October 14 funeral services were to be held for Harry Clark 31 who died in Springfield Friday from injuries suffered two days earlier at Buckeye Incubator Plant He is survived by a widow and eight year old daughter Clark formerly lived in Logan and the body was to arrive around noon for funeral arrangements after arrival
Inspector Lines and Deputy Farbearn found seven half pints and a pint of whisky at Charles Wollett home in Green Township. Wollett arrested in Logan and arraigned before Magistrate Bright. pleaded guilty and fined $100 plus costs. Other notes cover local visits, moves, and sports events with community figures and upcoming meetings.
Logan Ohio area football report notes Masts Restaurants fielded an all new lineup from New Straits ville and Logan and were defeated 12 to 0 by Shop Bakers of Columbus. N Davis stood out for the visitors while Leadbetter and Keeler led Mast backs. Masts set to face Murray City Tigers next Sunday.
Logan October 14 The Men s Club of the Presbyterian Church elected Dr Harry Eastman president and named FP RB Trueblood as vice president, Traw ard Ralston secretary, M C Martin treasurer. Membership committee includes Alfred Campbell William Martin Lew Mock and others. By laws will be drafted by Henry L Geddes John Daugherty and James L Martin. First meeting set for later this month with monthly winter meetings.
Washington Information Bureau offers an official booklet on pickle making with accurate tables and tests for sweet and sour varieties. It includes recipes and guidance from government scientists. Enclose four cents to obtain MAKING FER MENTED PICKLES.
Logan court records show four pleas of guilty were entered against 15 indicted men arraigned before Judge Harley M Whitcraft. Sentences and bonds varied. some defendants faced trial dates in October for charges including distilling liquor, non support, larceny, and motor vehicle theft.
Logan, Oct. 14. Deputy Sheriff Marbeann caught Otho Lambert outside the jail coaxing prisoners to join him. The regulation prevents prisoners from going outside, so Lambert was placed on the beside to continue his conversation. He faced a magistrate Monday on a charge of being intoxicated.
Oct 14. County officials at the Courthouse rushed to the building after an explosion echoed through halls. Investigators determined Sheriff W T Liogd accidentally discharged a 44 caliber revolver while cleaning his office. The bullet struck the wall. the office was mostly empty at the time.
Emma Tidd died at her Buck Run home near Rockbridge at 11 20 a m Saturday from stomach trouble after months of illness. She had no children. Funeral service held at Advent Christian Church Rockbridge at 10 30 a m Monday, burial in Mopewell Cemetery.
An advertisement from D. Zenner Co promotes MELIAZ GLO and MIPLLO GLO face powders. It claims purity and a French process delivering a smooth application, lasting wear, and a youthful bloom without pasty or flaky skin.
Roy Kelch six years old stepped on a roadster starter and sent the car rolling down a Warner Avenue incline. The vehicle jumped the curb, crossed a sidewalk, and reentered the street before Lawrence Ellinger stopped it. The boy clung to the running board during the incident.
Mia Blanche Shriner entertained Sunday at her mother Mm Ann Shriner’s home with friends from Columbus including Leanna Engle Fisie Miller Hilda Wiitemuetz Neto Highes Gertrude Floch Mareela Brazo Katherine Murphy Viva Harris and Shriner’s guest list. Mrs Harold Tipton plans to move to Gallipolis with her fans and Mrs Albert Schreck and Mrs Ray McGovern hosted a bridge tea at Easterting Club with ten tables and lunch. High scorers were Etta Miller Pred Ambrose and Worrest Weinreichs. Out of town guests included Mrs Arthur McGovern Columbus Mrs M W Bailey Columbus and Mr Leo Stenger Lancaster.
The Thoxine cough remedy claims immediate soothing and tackling internal causes, with a pleasant taste and no harmful drugs. It is sold with a money back guarantee in 86e, 60c, and 1.00 bottles, through Pat Hickman’s Pharmacy and other drug stores.
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