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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 28, 1929

Page

5

Marriage Announced of Vivian Mae Wilkes to Ellis McDonald

Mr and Mrs Floyd Wilkes announce the marriage of their daughter Vivian Mae to Ellis McDonald of Athens Route 6. The ceremony occurred at 3 PM Saturday at the First Christian Church parsonage with Rev M E Chatley officiating. Grace Wilson served as maid of honor and Kenneth Wilkes as best man. The bride wore blue satin and accessories. Dr Wilbur Thomson's funeral was attended by relatives in Tomercy. Mrs Fiord Wilkes witnessed the ceremony. The report also notes births, visits, club meetings, and regional social events from Athens and surrounding areas.

Floyd Wilkes Vivian Mae Ellis McDonald Athens First Christian Church M. E. Chatley Grace Wilson Kenneth Wilkes McDonald John McDonald Fiord Wilkes

Loyal Daughters Class Masquerade Party Highlights

The Ruth Fiske Sunday School class of the Church of Christ held its annual masquerade at the home of the Pendergrass family on Jacobs Avenue. Prizes went to Miss Lucy Andrews and Florence Fielder. Attendees included Lavina Rivers Frances Harvey Mary Ferrer Lenora Schultz Ruth Leiber Ruth Letter Lucy Andrews Marvy Louise Baughman Ruth Smith Margaret Tippett Wilma Ferrer Juanita Pendergrass and guests Clifford Davis Clifford Grandstate Elbert Minister Carroll Tippett Charles Minister Saul Shelds Neal Tippett Eleanor Minster Robert Nye Charles Lefler Jr Willard Fielder.

Chauncey Loyal Daughters Ruth Fiske Church of Christ Juanita Pendergrass Roy Pendergrass Jacobs Avenue Lucy Andrews Florence Fielder Lavina Rivers Frances Harvey Mary Ferrer Lenora Schultz Ruth Leiber Ruth Letter Marvy Louise Baughman Ruth Smith Margaret Tippett Wilma Ferrer Clifford Davis Clifford Grandstate Elbert Carroll Tippett Charles Saul Shelds Neal Tippett Eleanor Minster Robert Nye Charles Leffler Jr Willard Fielder

Thoxine Promises Instant Relief for Night Coughs

An advertisement touts Thoxine as a fast remedy for night coughs and sore throats. It claims direct action on the internal cause, no harmful drugs, pleasant taste, and a money back guarantee. Available in 35c 6f, and 190 bottles via Cline's Pharmacy Hieckman's and Nelsonville druggists.

Cline’s Phar Hieckman's Phar Nelsonville

Marriage license for Johnson Bennett Jr and Mildred Farrar

In Grantsville West Virginia Johnson Bennett Jr 22 truck driver and Mildred Farrar 21 student seek a marriage license per local records The document lists their names ages and occupations in the marriage filing. In a separate civil case Kathrine Wagner Erwin Wagner and Frank Heil versus Charles W Wright the court finds the plaintiff's claim true and orders Wright to pay 802 66 to the plaintiffs per the petition.

Johnson Bennett, Jr Grantsville West Virginia Mildred Farrar Coolville Katherine Wagner Erwin T. Wagner Frank W. Heil Charles W. Wright

Prizes at Masquerade Social in Canaan Township

Homeliest and most beautiful men and women will be chosen by contest judges at a masquerade pie social to be held Tuesday night at Rocky Point School in Canaan Township. Prizes will be awarded to winners. The bond issue for the Canaanville High School will be discussed at the November election, with J. F. Miller speaking.

Rocky Point Canaan Township Canaanville Hgh J. F. Miller

Benefit Social in Stewart for Charles Treasuze

Rome Grange will host a benefit social at Grange Hall Stewart on Thursday evening October 31 to aid Charles Treasuze with an interesting program planned.

Stewart Rome Charles Treasuze Grange Hall

Orange Root Promises Quick Health Boost Says Aunt Found Relief

An advertisement proclaims Orange Root and Celery Compound as a quick tonic to purify blood, ease rheumatic pain, boost appetite, and invigorate the body. It cites testimonial from Mrs H D P Lutz of Zanesville Ohio and promotes LASH'S DRUG STORE in Athens for purchase alongside gold en Nuggets and H J Creosote Emulsion.

H. Dpd Lutz Main St Zanesville, O Alvo Lash Lasivs Athens

Tweed Suit Pattern With Wool Liner For Fall

The pattern features a warm chic tweed coat lined with wool and a full verted pleated skirt with a wide girdle and tuck-in blouse. Available in mixed tweed colorways with brown bone buttons and sizes 16 to 42. Size 16 requires specific yardages. pattern includes complete instructions and fit guarantee.

Jersey

Amputation of Finger After Mine Incident

In Bailey Run at the White Ash Mine worker Grandstaff had his third finger on the left hand amputated at the first joint by Dr W V Sprague after attempting to coupe cars. He was employed at the mine when the injury occurred.

Chauncey Het Fred Grandstafy W. V. Sprague Grandstaff White Ash Bailey Run

Woman Credits Vegetable Compound For Health In Wetmore

Mrs Joan Brassca of Wetmore Colorado says after a 14 year marriage and years of poor health Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound helped her regain energy. She claims many women have used it as a tonic during and after pregnancy and she recommends it to others.

Wetmore Colo Lydia FE. Pinkham Joan Brassca Colorado

Chauncey Friends Attend Saturday Night Party

A group of friends gathered at Mrs. Elizabeth Phillips home in Chauncey on Saturday evening for a smashed party with garoes and refreshments. Attendees included Christine Mae Nixon Delma Pyles Lorena Pyles Andy Willis Charlie Pyles Sadie Williams Marcellin Willams Margie Wyles Lucile Williams Mrs. Allie Kincade Elma Phillips and Mrs. Elizabeth Phillips.

Chauncey Elizabeth Phillips Christine Mae Nixon Delma Pyles Lorena Pyles Andy Willis Charlie Pyles Sadie Williams Marcellin Willams Margie Wyles Lucile Williams Allie Kincade Elma Phillips

Injury along Chauncey roof fall injures John Ley Jr

Young Chauncey resident John Ley Jr sustained head and shoulder injuries from a fall from a roof behind his home. Warren Sprague attended him as did Mrs. J. W. Wade and other relatives. The notice also lists several local visitors and travels among Chauncey Millfield and Athens residents.

Chauncey John Ley, Jr John Ley Warren V. Spracue

Racket Murders Denny Pinatore in East Alliance

Youngstown reports that racketeers are believed responsible for the murder of Denny Pinatore aged 36 of East Alliance, killed around 9 50 p m Sunday. The inquiry continues as police investigate the gun attack.

Youngstown A.prooder Denny Pinatere East Al“ance

Rally day program draws 150 at Chauncy Church

Chauncey Oct 2 150 attend Chauncey Church of Christ Sunday School rally with 13 officers and teachers present. Devotional period and singing preceded a brief program. Alfreda Mae Whetstone Granstedt born Oct 26 weighs eight and a half pounds. grandparents listed as Mr and Mrs Richard Whetstone and Mr and Mrs Red Grandstedt.

Chauncey Church of Christ Sunday School Chauncey Church of Christ Mra Ralpth Brown Obert Courtney Charles Metfield Saunders Pine Vete Harvey Nye

Fragmented Notice Produces Blurred Street Address

OCR text shows partial lines with unclear names and dates. The readable fragments imply an event on a Thursday involving a street name and potential party or action, but details remain obscured. No definite entities or actions can be confirmed from the legible content.

Church Ladies Meeting Planned by local group

Chauncey detective Leyal will lead a Wednesday afternoon church meeting at the home of Mrs. Op Perrel on Mighty Street with Mrs. Guy Urookita as program leader and Mrs. Floyd Nye in charge. All women of the church are invited to attend.

Pallas Club Pallas W. A. Matheny North Hill P. G. Dowler G. H. Cless Any Weiher Howard Goodwin Chauncey

Auto Mechanics Class Opens Under State Oversight

Chaunney October 14 report notes a new Auto Mechanics class within the Vocational Education Department with 29 enrolled boys mainly from Raphmore and Junter. The program operates under direct state supervision headed by an inspector.

Chaunney Mt Education Department Nanteey Raphmore Pevaenet

Hover High School Presents Community Vocational Course

A local program at Hover High School engages parents and residents in hands on projects. Participants work on motor bearings window glass refacing and related subjects tying math and history to practical skills.

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