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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1929

Page

6

Pettit Heads Hopemont Tubercular Hospital Dedication

Dr J G Pettit, son of Mrs C H Pettit of Trimble, leads the Hope mont Tubercular Sanitarium at Hopemont West Virginia now Conley Hospital named for Governor Conley. The dedication drew State Board of Control members and other officials as $150 000 hospital building and extensive expansion were showcased. Sheriff sale set for Fort Newton property Urbancrest at Athens Court House November 1 1 PM appraised at 3900 minimum bid 2600

Glouster Hopemont W. Va West Virginia J. G. Pettit C. H. Pettit Trimble Conley Hospital State Board of Control Fort Newton Urbancrest Court House Athens

Pomeroy Notes and Local Incidents

Pomeroy items report Janet Ewing visiting Columbus with friends. Wilber Stewart and Jack Cartwright jailed for defying a one way line and assaulting an officer. Funeral for Mary Hellitzer held at Texas Church. Southern Ohio Oil Service Company incorporated in Columbus. Lem Fisher pleads not guilty to illicit liquor charge. bond set and forfeited. Paul Shay family from Toledo visiting. Mrs Jessie Mitch returns to Youngstown. Philip Felger and wife welcome a daughter. Felger works in the post office. Mrs Walter Eynon and daughter visit Pomeroy and Harrisonville.

Janet Ewing BR. H. Ewing Pomeroy Columbus Wilber Stewart Jack Cartwright Mary Helitzer Darwin Texas Southern Ohio Oil Service Company Capital Stock John Schaaf D. W. Reese O. H. Stewart Lem Fisher Scipio Township F. W. Gilmore Paul Shay Toledo Shay Albert Mees Jessie Mitch Youngstown Philip Felger Spring Street Felger Post Office Walter Eynon Harrisonville

Millionaire Mosby Sues Wife for Divorce in Cincinnati

Gil bert H. Mosby president of Mosby Medicine Company and patent medicine maker sues Roberta Mosby for divorce on neglect grounds. The couple wed April 30, 1921 at Bellevue Kentucky. he was 33 she 18. The marriage followed by a successful recipe venture that boosted his wealth.

Cincinnati U.R Gilbert H. Mosby Mosby Medicine Company Roberta Mosbys Bellevue Mosby

Still Plays Game With Giants Veteran Bowerman Farm Player

Frank Bowerman a 60 year old catcher for the New York Giants during Christy Mathewson's era occasionally plays with his team in Michigan where he operates a fruit farm.

Frank Bowerman New York Giants Christy Mathewson Michigan

Hoover Cheer Sparks Neutrality Break in World Series

Mule Haas hit a ninth inning homer for Philadelphia that shattered the President and Mrs. Hoover’s neutrality during a World Series game. The Hoovers cheered, with the President joking to Mayor MacKay about their neutrality, while Mrs. Hoover praised Pat Malone’s ninth inning rally as marvelous.

Philadelphia U.P Mule” Haas Hoover

Halloween Rules From Mayor Lunsford

Oct. 15 report from Mayor Lunsford warns that Halloween is permitted only on one night. Police will arrest violators and keep offenders in the city jail until arraignment the next morning. An extra patrol will deter malicious stunts seen in prior years.

Glouster Hallowe'en Lunsford Hallowe

Wolfe Home Hosts Sunday Guests Near Trimble

Mr and Mrs A O Wolfe entertained Sunday guests at their Trimble area home. Visiting were Mr and Mrs W G Dennis and daughter Marian Lou of Columbus. They returned to Columbus with Mrs R H Wemmer and granddaughter Vera who, with Harold Wemmer, were guests at the Wolfe residence.

A. 0. Wolfe Trimble W. G. Dennis Marian Lou Columbus R. H. Wemmer Vera Harold Wemmer Wolfe

Ohio to study pollution of streams with state help

In cooperation with the Ohio Department of Health the engineering experiment station at Ohio State University will study Ohio streams pollution. Led by Prof John C Prior and F H Waring the project aims to present current status show corrective measures and forecast needed improvements.

Columbus Ohio Department of Health Engineering Experiment Station Ohio State University Ohio John C. Prior Civil Engineering Department F. H. Waring State Department of Health Engineering Experiment Station News

Lathrop Man and Athens Woman Fined in Disorderly Conduct

Ray A. Hunter of Lathrop and Anna M. Smith of Athens appeared before Judge Fleming in Marietta on Monday for disorderly conduct after an arrest at Bartlett a week prior. Both pleaded guilty. Hunter received a $150 fine and 60 days in jail while Smith was fined $50 and 30 days in jail. Neither fine has been paid.

Marietta Ray A. Hunter Lathrop Anna M. Smith Athens Fleming Bartlett Hunter

Foundation Work Planned for Apple Creek Institution

Columbus October 15 foundation work on the new state feeble minded institution at Apple Creek will begin this week, State Welfare Director Hal H Griswold said today.

Columbus Apple Creek Hal H. Griswold

Clarence Skinner Improves After Crash at Sheltering Arms

Favorable reports come from Sheltering Arms Hospital in Athens regarding Clarence Skinner who remains in serious condition after a Chauncey Nelsonville road automobile wreck Thursday night. He was conscious for several minutes Monday, the longest since the accident, and doctors express hopeful signs of recovery.

Trimble Clarence Skinner Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens Chauncey-Nelsonville Road

Room Leased On High Street For Nelson Bakers

The former Cornwell Jewelry Store room on High Street in Glouster has been leased by the Nelson Bakers for a retail sales room. The space is in a building owned by Frank McCann Post American Legion. Mrs Mildred Balderson, Peach Ridge teacher, visited her parents Mr and Mrs C I Kasler to close the week.

Glouster Cornwell Jewelry High Street Nelson Bakers Frank McCann Post American Legion Mildred Balderson Peach Ridge C. 1. Kasler

Kiwanis Club Plans to Buy Street Markers

The Athens Kiwanis Club voted Monday night to purchase fifteen new street markers for Athens. The deal fulfills an agreement with the City Council that the club would buy signs as needed if the city installs and maintains them. Delegates George Whipple and M. M. Kerr reported on the Marietta state Kiwanis convention, and Rufus Hopkins discussed the U. S Army Band concert at Memorial Auditorium last Wednesday.

Athens Athens Kiwanis Club Berry Hotel George Whipple M. M. Kerr Kiwanis Club Marietta Rufus Hopkins U. S Army Memorial Auditorium

Fatal street brawl leaves one dead in Cincinnati

A riot on a Cincinnati street left one man dead two wounded and four arrested including two women after a fight early today. Police detained suspects as the scene cleared and investigations began.

Cincinnati U.P

Poison Gas at School Demonstration Sparks Fear

In Cleveland on October 15 three boys with police night sticks containing concealed poison gas chambers were linked to a stolen auto belonging to Forest McDonald of Columbus. David Travo, 19, was arrested at the car. neighbors reported seeing youths with the clubs. Police fear possible gas release.

Cleveland URI ANL Forest McDonald Columbus David Travo

Veteran Emanuel Smith 86 Dies in Glouster County

Emanuel Smith 86 Civil War veteran died Sunday at 2 pm at the home of his son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Marion Zaarley on the ridge between Paris and McLeish He leaves six children His wife died years ago Funeral services set for Bishopville Church Wednesday at 2 pm Elder William Williams to officiate Burial in Bishopville cemetery Nearby visitors included Carl Steffy Soliders Grove Wis and Roy Steffy and daughters Alice Jean and Mary Faye Malta

Glouster Emanuel Smith Marion Zaarley Paris McLeish Smith Bishopville William Williams

Six Witnesses Summoned in Lobby Probe

The Senate Judiciary Sub committee opened the lobby investigation with six witnesses called to reveal how influences shaped the sugar and pottery schedules of the Republican Tariff Bill. Frederick L. Koch, a Tariff Commission pottery expert, was the first to testify on possible external pressures.

Washington U.P Senate Judiciary Congress Frederick L. Koch United States Tariff Commission

Sino-Russian Battle Ends With Heavy Losses at Lahasusu

In Lahasusu on Friday a Sino-Russian engagement caused major losses for both sides and partial town destruction. About 600 Chinese soldiers drowned in the Sungari River while three Soviet gunboats were sunk. The ten hour fight involved land and naval forces.

Harbin Manchuria UPI Lahasusu Sungari

Pleasant Hill hosting pie and candy sociable program

Pleasant Hill School hosts a Friday evening event on October 18 with pie and candy social. Mrs Mary Hawk and Mrs Ruth Pierce teach the school and pupil performers present a program before D O Chappel assistant county superintendent delivers a talk. Proceeds support the school.

Pleasant Hill Mary Hawk Ruth Pierce D. O. Chappel Conety

Leadership Training School planned for Athens religion work

A five-church meeting in Athens launched a plan to broaden religious education. Leaders from six churches approved a Leadership Training School to begin in December offering four courses for ten hours each, with instructors to be locally and nationally recognized.

Athens County Athens Iin He Bing State Welfare Department Ohio Bing Edith Beeche Hey A. H. Krussell Madison Wisconsin Krussell

Logan Gas rate case to be argued before Ohio Supreme Court

Oral argument to be submitted to the Ohio Supreme Court in Columbus in the Logan Gas Co case. The company appeals a utilities commission valuation of 40 million dollars for Ohio properties and seeks about 60 million. Some 33 municipalities and rural districts are affected. Rates will not be set until after the appeal is decided. The court will take the case under advisement after the hearing and delay decision.

Columbus Ohio Supreme Court Logan Logan Gas Co State Utilities Commission Ohio Supreme Court

Asa Dullah Khan Installed King of Kabul

Asa Dullah Khan, brother of Amanullah, is temporarily installed as king in Kabul to replace Bacha Sakao who fled the city last week ahead of Nadir Khan's advancing troops.

Calcutta U.P Asadullah Khan Amanullah Afghanistan Bacha Sakao Kabul Nadir Khan

How To Save On Moving Expenses

A Messenger Classified ad idea promotes dialing 0243 to list owned furniture for sale and replace with smaller items. Mrs. O G Jordan of 19 Church Street reports selling a long list of household goods from beds to a phonograph in one day.

Messenger O. G. Jordan Church Street

Chase School Plans Saturday Evening Entertainment

Mrs. Everette Carbaugh announces a ple and candy sociable at Chase School this Saturday October 19 with a special program. Proceeds go toward equipment for the school and readings and music will be provided for Albany High School. Speakers will explain the bond issue for a new Albany high school.

Chase School Everette Carbaugh Albany High School Albany Ciildipe

Porch Collapse Injures Seventeen Girls at Blue Mountain College

BLUE MOUNTAIN Miss Oct 5 Seventeen girls were injured when a second story porch at Blue Mountain College a girls school collapsed and hurled them 25 feet to the pavement last night. Fifteen of the injured all suffering broken arms legs or cuts and bruises were in hospitals at New Albany.

Blue Mountain Miss Glue Mountain College New Albany

Wedded at Pomeroy Sues for Divorce

Marietta Ohio October 15 Mrs Corn Circle has filed in common pleas court for divorce from Augustus A Circle whom she wed at Pomeroy March 23 1913. She cites gross neglect of duty extreme cruelty and says she is the second wife with former stepchildren abusing her. She claims his son’s unlawful acts caused financial hardship.

Marietta Corn Circle Common Pleas Court Agustus A. Circle Pomeroy

Treatments for Horses at Chicago Stable

Thoroughbred horses at a racetrack stable near Chicago receive daily ultra violet ray treatments when natural sunlight is unavailable to keep them in good condition.

Racituer Chicago

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Sheriff's Sale Mligs County Haas Ohi Ohio State Eranosion Arekatos Om + free Ling Strange Nelson Bakery Cornwell Jewelry Store K. A. Kasler Trimble Route No. 1 Carl Steffy Soldiers Grove Wis Roy Steffy Alice Jean Mary Faye Malta W. A. Steffy Ellott Cross Road H. P. Kasler Senate Group Richardson’ S Bakery New Lexington First Methodist Church H. Bing Clark Williams C. M. Coulter Marian McClure Christian Church M. E. Chatley R. Richey Person Edith Surlor Presbyterian Church J. R. Gentry George Clesa Miss Beecher A. ¥. Wilcox Edward Sharp Jackie Rhodes George Putnam Ruby Hankey Centre Avenue Church W. Pierce T. H. Farrar I. V. Day Farr Cowen Charles V. Weber H. T. Hount Logan Company Chauncey G&j India V. Union St WLW the Cline Ice Cream CO
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