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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 08, 1926

Page

3

Adequate Fire Equipment Planned By Nelsonville Council

Nelsonville council on September 8 instructed Safety Director William Burnell to prepare plans and costs for improving the fire department. Project not to exceed 10 000 dollars with possible bond implications to be reviewed by city officials. A two mill levy may be placed on November ballots to relieve finances, while weeds on vacant lots attract censure and canal-property questions are discussed amid a busy meeting.

Nelsonville William Burnell Public Safety Fred Scott Sidney Cook County Budget Commission

Major Johnson Chosen Speaker for Chamber Meeting

Nelsonville set to host the September Chamber of Commerce meeting delayed last week will convene Thursday evening. Major Sam Johnson of Athens will deliver the program with civic committee oversight and preparations aim for large attendance.

Nelsonville Chamber of Commercie Sam Johnson Athens

Newly Married Couple Return to Nelsonville

Miss Annabelle Dewhurst and Roy Davis wed September 1 2 at Logan and left for Indiana on a motor trip. They returned Tuesday evening and reside on Poplar Street. Davis family runs a Nelsonville grocery. he is a 1918 graduate. Dewhurst graduated in 1924. First chapel opens new school term at Senior High with staff introductions and fall schedule.

Nelsonville Annabelle Dewhurst Roy Davis A. Pi Ckerington Logan Indiana Poplar Street Sylvester Davis Joe Dewhurst

Yewish New Year Will Be Observed

Nelsonville reports local Jewish members plan for Rosh Hashonar beginning tomorrow. New Year's Eve is observed tonight with solemn joy and greetings. The festival lasts two days for all Orthodox Jews.

Nelsonville

Knights of Pythias Meet for Robertson Funeral

Nelsonville Knights of Pythias assemble at Castle hall at 12 30 p m Thursday to attend the funeral of the late S F Robertson.

Nelsonville Knights of Pythias of Castle Hall S. F. Robertson

Baseball Player Dislocates Ankle in Sugar Howls Game

Earl Campbell of the Sugar Howls dislocated his ankle last night while sliding into second base. The Factory and Sugar Howls game, halted with the score 6-1, was called off after Campbell’s injury. He was resting easier this morning and feared to have a broken ankle initially.

Nelsonville Earl Campbell Sugar Howls Sugar Wis Campbell

Calvert Family Holds Reunion in Nelsonville

Sept 8 report from Nelsonville describes the second annual reunion of descendants of Joshua and Charlotte Calvert. Mrs W T Grose and her daughter hosted a picnic dinner at the Columbus home after a day of family gathering and personal reminiscences.

Preston Smith Wilma Columbus Joe Cochran Forest Glen Carpenter Findlay D. D. Calvert Stanley Mechem Nelsonville W. T. Grose Joshua Charlotte

Glenn Family Reunion at Wrights Grove

Nelsonville report lists Glenn family members attending the annual home coming at Wrights Grove, including Mr and Mrs John Glenn and Paul, Pearl Glenn and family, Ed Glenn and sons William and Lawrence, Will Glenn and Park Glenn and daughter Mary Belle, W Vanadrick and Elizabeth, Edna Eden and children, Columbus participants Anna Johnson Otis, South Point. Athens attendees Sam Hawthorne Ralph Gillem Alice Price. Columns residents Charlies Barnhart Euseas Barghart.

Nelsonville Glenn Wright's Grove John Glenn Paul Pearl Glenn Ed Glenn William and Lawrence Will Glenn Park Glenn Mary Belle W. Vanadrick Elizabeth Edward Glenn Charles George Eugene Jim Glenn Ray Richards Julia Carpenter Edna Eden Columbus Anna Johnson Otis South Point Ford Kate Brice Knotesdry Pataskala Jake Glenn Harvey Bernice Watson Athens

Pennells Hold Second Annual Reunion in Columbus Park

The Pennell family met at Glenwood Park in Columbus for the second annual reunion drawing about 150 attendees. A noon dinner followed by a pink rose cake, devotional service, and a brief business session elected Rev J H Pennell as president Mrs John Farrow as vice president H L Pennell as secretary and treasurer and Rev Marion Pennell as historian. The next meeting is planned for Zanesville on July 4 1927 with local attendees William Pennell and John Faroy family members present.

Nelsonville Pennell Glenwood Park Columbus E. C. Cohagen J. H. Pennell Zanesville John Farrow H. L. Pennell Columbus Treasury Marion Pennell Joseph Pennell Wilkesbarres Pa William Pennell John Farroy Dallas Leslie

McMillens Plan Annual Family Reunion

Children and relatives of the late Ansel McMillen met at the fair grounds for a reunion. About fifty attended and a dinner followed with a short program. Officers elected: Charles McMilen president Laura B. Allen vice president and Mrs Oscar Rosebrook secretary treasurer. The 1927 meeting will be held at Winton the first Sunday in September.

Ansel McMillen Wellston Fair Grounds Charles McMilen the Plains Laura B. Allen Springfield Oscar Rosebrook Winton

Seven Days Bring Surge in Local Marriage Licenses

In the first seven days of September fourteen marriage licenses were issued, a higher total than typical for two weeks. Six licenses were granted yesterday to couples including George C. Gerlach and Lillian M. Sawden. Walter G. Floto and Esther Frances Vorhes. Joseph Diamond and Helen Stoke. Harvey E. Radcliffe and Nellie Smathers. William A. Adams and Mary Bell Hammond. James Ezra Stack and Mildred Clarys Bobo. Names include ages, occupations, and hometowns such as Glouster Athens Steubenville Nelsonville Buchtel and Dexter City with parental names listed.

George C. Gerlach Butcher Michigan John Gerlach Lillian M. Sawden Glouster Thomas Sawden Walter G. Floto Steubenville George Floto Esther Frances Vorhes Nelsonville Verne Vorhes Joseph Diamond Helen Stoke Athens Mike Stoke Harvey E. Radcliffe Lancaster L. E. Radcliffe Nellie Smathers Buchtel Curtis Smathers William A. Adams Joseph Adams Mary Bell Hammond Emery Hammond James Ezra Stack Dexter City John Stack Mildred. Clarys Bobo Albany Frank Bobo

Game Warden Names Spotters In Illegal Squirrel Hunt

B T LeFever, game protector of Gloucester, investigated reports of illegal squirrel hunting in Athens. He appointed twenty five spotters and a special game warden while in the city, with the Izaak Walton league aiding. A $10 reward was offered by L F Jones, president of the league, for information leading to arrests and convictions.

B. T. LeFever Glouster Athens LeFever Izaak Walton League L. F. Jones League

Jacksonville Man Is Charged With Shooting Intent

Katherine Serba of Jacksonville filed charges against Benjamin Trigger in the Magistrate Court this morning for shooting with intent to kill.

Katherine Serba Jacksonville Benjamin Trigger

Adson Maxim Balances Fitness and Appetite at Lake Hopatcong

Adson Maxim inventor and pageant figure maintains a daily routine of punching bag workouts and an exercising machine in a special home room at Lake Hopatcong New Jersey. He plays tennis walks his estate and describes himself as an omnivorous eater while noting occasional coffee or tea beverages.

Adson Maxim King Neptune Atlantic City Lake Hopatcong N. J Maxim Mr. Maxim

Trial set after shooting in corporation limits

Pearl W Helwig reports Mrs Serba and Andy Serba charged Trigger after a shooting in the corporation limits. Trigger lived with Tony Hyletski at Jacksonville and a conflict arose between families. The bullet missed the spouting of a house as Mrs Serba watched in her yard. Trigger pled not guilty and was bound over to Common Pleas court. Hyletski posted $500 bond on the intent to kill charge.

Pearl W. Helwig

Minor charge bond secured by Hyletski as surety

Hyletski served as surety for a $100 bond imposed by Magistrate Helwig on a minor charge, with the action recorded in the court docket.

Hyletski Helwig

Charges against Wiseman for trucking law violations

Three charges were filed by Herb Kelley against J A Wiseman of Athens Trucking before Magistrate Pearl W Helwig. Wiseman faced accusations of operating a Republic truck without a license August 24, using a G M C truck tag purchased for another vehicle September 3, and making a false registration statement for a Federal truck around December 31, 1925. Jessie Ellis of Alexander township was fined five dollars and costs for indecent exposure, with a four month jail term suspended on good behavior.

Herb Kelley J. A. Wiseman Athens Trucking Company Pearl W. Helwig Wiseman Republic Kelley Jessie Ellis Alexander Township Ellis I. F. Tucker

Deaf Woman Struck Between Cars Near West Union Street

Mrs. Michael Miller, a deaf resident, was dragged about ten feet after being caught between two passing automobiles while crossing West Union Street near her home. She sustained minor injuries and was taken home for care. neighbors and her physician Dr. Blaine R. Goldsberry confirm her deafness and note the cars were not speeding.

Michael Miller

Doctor Goldsberry Reports No Serious Injuries

The doctor states he can ascertain no serious injuries though Mrs. Miller remains under observation.

Finsterwald Family Holds Annual Reunion

Seventy six persons attended the Finsterwald family annual reunion held at a local hall. John Finsterwald was chosen president of the gathering, with plans discussed for next year’s event and family activities.

Finsterwald

Wald family elects officers for 1927 reunion

The Wald family held elections with John Finsterwald as president and E. B. Dent as vice president. Elsie Finsterwald became secretary and treasurer. Committees include Will Coe Blanche Finsterwald Elmer Finsterwald and Frits Phillips with Jesse Finsterwald and William Finsterwald on the special committee. The next reunion will be held in 1927 on the Sunday before Labor Day.

John Finsterwald E. 8. Dent Elsie Finsterwald Will Coe Blanche Finsterewald Elmer Finsterwald Frits Phillips Mia Jesse Finsterwald Whiliam Finsterwald

Buckeye Saving By Mail Notices Profit and Service

Out of town Buckeye customers receive the same courteous service as the 70000 members. No depositor loses when remitting by registered letter check bank draft post office or money order. The Buckeye has paid interest for 31 years. 5 percent on certificates. Issued for large or small amounts. Interest from date payable semiannually by check. Resources over 82 million with reserve and surplus at 91.

Buckeye

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