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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1929

Page

3

Mrs Schroeder Dies At Home In Nelsonville

Nelsonville Oct. 21 Mrs Imma Schroeder 65 died today at her West Franklin Street home after a paralysis stroke. Her body was moved to MelLaughlin's for funeral arrangements and will be sent to daughter Mrs Red Craig 228 Kentner Street. She leaves three sons Harry Roy and Alfred all of Nelsonville and a daughter Mrs Ellen Metulloch who died six weeks ago.

Nelsonville Imma Schroeder West Franklin Street MelLaughlin Red Craig Kentner Street Craig Harry Roy Alfred Julius Schroeder Ellen Metulloch Mrs Metulloch

Community visitors and weekend guests across Columbus and beyond

Many families hosted or visited relatives over the weekend. Names include Mr. and Mrs. Tom Johnson in Columbus with Marilyn and Keith, Mr. and Mrs. Asa Hammond and Max Dishennett in Logan, Miss Helen Wilson in Columbus, and Mrs. Agnes June visiting her mother Mrs. Cavanaugh. Others traveled from Detroit and Monclair to Columbus, Athens, Zanesville, and Van Wert for visits with relatives and friends. Daughters of Union Veterans meet Tuesday at 7 in the Odd Fellows Hall.

Tom Johnson Marilyn Keith Columbus Johnson Parnis Asa Hammond Otto Stevenson Max Dishennett Logan Ben Raybould Helen Wilson Berry Pritchard Agnes June Cavanaugh Benson Preston Anne Jimmy Bowerstown Ohio Mary Owens David Owens van Wert Earl Baker Athens Clayton Scheide Frank Johnson Jackson Street James Barrows Betty Jane Zanesville Wesley Six Carbondale John Barrows John Cook Detroit Michigan Joe Cook Edwin Holland Steve Holland Daughters of Union Veterans Odd Fellows’ Hall Robert Huenefeld Bob Jr Mary Lou Hudson J. M. Hyde Benjamin R. Barber Monclair New Jersey Barber Hyde Ruth Cook Pauline Donley Ellen Donley Martha Spangler Mt. Carey

Election dates and state notices from Columbus Ohio

Ohio voters will choose on Tuesday after the first Monday in November. Township and municipal officers, judges, clerks of courts, and boards of education are on the ballot. City registration is required in eight large cities. State health officials and highway projects are discussed, with tax and insurance details for Ohio’s 65 insurers totaling 7 505 000.

Columbus Boards of Education Cleveland Cincinnati Toledo Akron Dayton Youngstown Canton Robert N. Waid Fairfield Wayne Gallia General Assembly Clarence J. Brown Brown Ohio H. Ross Ake

Married in 1924 Vada O Neill and Harris Wood Betrothed

Friends in Charleston West Virginia and Nelsonville learn of the 1924 marriage of Vada O Neill and Harris Wood. The couple wed in Baltimore in February 1924 and return with their son Harris Wood Jr to 241 Griest Avenue Hyde Park Cincinnati where Wood works with National City Company of New York.

Nelsonville Qet Vada O'Neill Charleston W. Va Harris Wood Haltimore Sinal Harris Wood Jr Griest Avenue Hyde Park Cincinnati Wood National City Company New York

Kings Heralds Meet at Freers Home for Monthly Session

The Kings Heralds held their monthly meeting at Elsie and Margaret Freer's home with group singing to start. Devotional theme was Youth of Jesus and Bible lesson read by Helen Sayre and Mary Margaret Hetts. Mrs. Thomas Spencer led the business portion. A playlette The Parcel West featured Helen Sayre and others. piano solo Dollie's Waltz by Margaret Freer and luncheon followed. Verna Hand hosted the M F C Club on West Washington Street with sewing and a two course luncheon. Members present included Annabelle Davis Anna Kontner Rose Vaughn Nellie Warner Clara Key Ruth Barbher Hazel Rathenbach and Hazel Dunkte.

Kings Heralds Elsie Margaret Freer Jesus Helen Sayre Mary Margaret Hetts Thomas Spencer Harriet Davis Marietta McKibben Hetty Jane Tigner Betty Sayre Emma Iver Josephine Tigner Genevieve Teuche Mary Margaret Rett Dollie Maraget Freer Verna Hand West Washington Street Annabelle Davis Anna, Kontner Rose Vaughn Nellie Warner Clara Key Ruth Barbher Hazel Ratbenbach Hazel Dunkte

Rainbow Class Host Masquerade at Christian Sunday School

Mrs Harold Mechem 501 Fort Street will entertain Rainbow Class members Wednesday at 8 o clock. Guests are asked to wear masquerade costumes.

Harold Mechem Fort Street Wil Rainbow The Christian Sunday School

Plan Banquet for Fellowship Class Moves Ahead

Nelsonville Oct 21 Plans for the Fellowship Class banquet and party are moving forward with full cooperation. Vice President Dean Long chairs the general committee and oversees all activities. Campaign Committee led by Betta works hard with President Mender naming Housiness program and social groups.

Nelsonville Dean Long Long Betta Mender Frank Johnson Charles Johnson William

Boy suffers broken arm at Knights of Pythias Home

Thurman Hellyer, age unknown, reportedly broke both bones in his left arm at the elbow after slipping while playing football on the grounds of the Knights of Pythias Home in Springfield. He was taken to the home by his grandparents Mr and Mrs CL eB Hellyer.

Nelsonville CL Eb. Hellyer Thurman Hellyer Knights of Pythias Springfeld Bhey

Jane Bagless Birthday Party With Hallowe en Theme

Mrs Charles Bagless hosted a Saturday afternoon party for her daughter Jane's sixth birthday with games contests and masquerade costumes. Prize winners were Gloria Hoodlet and Jean Betts. refreshments and Hallowe en favors were given to guests. Nearby in Nelsonville Bahamas?

Charles Bagless Jane Gloria Hoodlet Jean Betts Hallowe'en Dorothy Mary Louise Lowden Gloria Hoodler Jean Bobby Mathews Jean Wetts Barbara Lee Pritchard Katherine Margaret Barron Martha Cooley Miriam Lee Betts Mary Frances Grace Barbara Steenrod Mary Adeline Wilson Ruth Mathewson Mick Hall Addie June Shelton Milen Davis Athens

Messenger Ad Leads Albany Man to Sell Flock

A Messenger classified ad brought 15 Delaines ewes and one Delaine ram owned by Edward Brooks of Albany Ohio to buyers. Brooks sold the entire flock within a day after the ad appeared.

The Messenger Edward Brooks Albany Ohio Brooks

Wedding Held Here Sunday

Miss Gladys Andrews of Glouster and J Delton Smith of Zanesville wed Sunday morning at 8 at the bride's home on Front Street. Rev Paul Kemper officiated. After a breakfast the couple drove to Zanesville and Marion for a visit before settling in Zanesville. The bride, Guns ter High School graduate, Class of 1929.

Marion Zanesville Gunster High School Green's Fion

Local Odd Fellows Plan Community Day at Coolville High

Local I O O F members plan to attend the 1 O O F Community Day at Coolville High School auditorium next Sunday afternoon. A program features children performers plus band and orchestra music with Grand Master J M Fitzpatrick and other speakers listed on the program.

Glouster Coolville J. M. Fitzpatrick

Hunt Relatives Sought for Boston Estate Left by George Austin

Chief of Police Henry Williams received a letter from Chester J. O'Brien a Boston attorney seeking relatives of George Austin who died in Boston leaving a substantial estate. Austin born Dayton Ohio August 15 1851 was son of James Austin and Rebecca Paddock Chadwick. Attorneys believe he had relatives in this area with Chadwick families once living near Sugar Creek Athen Corning.

Chadwick Sugar Creek Athen Corning

Visitors Attend Marceline Rebekah Lodge Meeting

Visitors from Malta Murray City Nelsonville and Jacksonville attended the Marceline Rebekah Lodge meeting Saturday night. The degree was conferred and refreshments followed with social time.

Deffinbaughs to Spend Winter in Canton

Mr and Mrs Henry Deffinbaugh residents of this city traveled to Canton on Sunday to spend the winter with their son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Thomas Williams. The Williams then came here after Lem the last of the week.

Glouster Henry Deffinbaugh Canton Thomas Williams Williams Lem

Elizabeth Zane Dew Chapter Meets for Year at American Legion Home

The Elizabeth Zane Dew Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution held its first meeting of the year on a Saturday afternoon at the American Legion Home. New regent Mrs. W. H. Weigand presided as 29 members answered roll call and guest speaker Rev. H. A. Sayre spoke on Historic Marietta.

Elizabeth Zane Dew Daughters of the American Revolution American Legion W. H. Weigand Ohio A. R. Collect W. L. Higison Mes. &. H. Jackson O Tedrow L. C. Mertin Bi. Dean James Sharp C. G. Sheppard Whitlateb Girl Homemakers

Proposed Ohio constitutional taxation amendment article twelve

A historical Joint Resolution proposes amending section 2 of article XII and repealing section 3 of article XII to alter property tax limits in Ohio. The measure, approved March 19 1929 and filed March 26 1929, outlines tax exemptions for public bonds and certain public properties and sets conditions for effective date and ballots.

State OF Ohio State of Ohio Conservancy Ar of Sanitary District Act Conservancy General Assembly United States OF America Secretary of State Clarence J. Brown Wuereop Urto Columbus

Father John's Medicine Praised For Children's Nourishment

Mrs. FE O Deery Jr of Flatbush Brooklyn reports Father John Medicine keeps her two children aged six and four healthy with three generations using it. The ad claims the medicine supplies vitamins often missing from food and notes 75 years of success due to its pure wholesome formulation.

FE. O. Deery, Jr 36Th St Flatbush Brooklyn John Ware Mass Father John

Also Mentioned on This Page

C. HL. Bartlett Nelsons Vie Mrs. Schroeder Joe Mathewson C. A. Hooper Elford W. Poole New Bedford C. H. Bartlett Ralph King John Morman Fna Stephenson Frank Poston Frank Jr Madison Herbert White Nelson Memorial Vreshbyterian Ldosd Evans Fellowship Movement Evans Cumberland Keplar L. J. Eberle John Griffis Buchtel George Bateman Tate Ohio Penitentiary Derver Preston E. Thomas Charles A. Neal State Department of Health Health Commissioners of the State Society of Sanitarians of the State Harris Wool Vada O Neill M. F.C. Club Ines Springfield Fagle Patrol Meeting Bennie Sterling Bacle Boy Scouts John Arrows Dan Shay Donald Shafer Robert Riley Robert Patton Gilbert Weiss Darrel Keplar Lillian Mary Coleman Bliss Business College James Coleman Shepherd Gladys Andrews J. Delton Smith Ows Boston George Austin H. E Jones Magic City Lodge Lebanon Atlas Store Glouster, O Geneva Tio Olio Mechem’s
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