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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1929

Page

5

Mission Circle to Meet at First Christian Church

The Girls' Mission Circle of the First Christian Church will hold its September meeting Thursday evening at 5 45 at Mrs M L Chatley's home on North Congress Street Pauline Fierce and Dolores Phelps will lead the program detailing their trip to the convention. Mr and Mrs R F Tripp of New York City are on a two week vacation visiting relatives in Athens and plan brief stops in Loudenville Niagara Falls Rochester and other locations before returning home. Mrs John Cross left for Wheeling West Virginia for a several days visit and plans an extensive vacation with her husband starting in Akron Indianapolis and Cincinnati then boat trip on the Ohio River to Pt Pleasant.

Mission Circle The First Christian Church M.L. Chatley North Congress Street Pauline Fierce Dolores Phelps R. F. Tripp Louise Dana New York City Athens Gaby P. Dana University Ter- Pee Loudenville Mrs Rank Tripp John Cross Wheeling W. Va G. W. Gibbs Cross Akron William Burnell Indianapolis Ind A. F. Head Cincinnati Ohio River Pt. Pleasant

Laguardia to oppose Walker in New York mayor race

Congressman LaGuardia emerged from the September primary as the Republican rival to Mayor James J. Walker in November. He defeated independent Republican candidate William Bennett by a wide margin, with Walker unopposed for the Democratic renomination. Supporters called Bennett’s defeat a wet victory amid the city’s prohibition dispute. Democratic incumbents in key city posts were renominated in most cases.

New York U.P I’. H. Laguardia James J. Walker Prohibition Laguardia William Bennett Canon William &. Chase Walker Bennett Esterday

Judge T P D Price Assigned To Logan Bench

Perry County Common Pleas Court Judge T P D Price is assigned to Logan for the week by Chief Justice Marshall as announced in New Lexington on September 18. The move places Price on the local bench to handle cases during this period.

New Lexington T. PD. Price Perry County Common Pleas Court Logan Marshall

Modern Adam Sighting Reported Near Laporte Farm

Lorain County residents report a nude man seen entering a corn field near Laporte. Sheriff Adams and deputies searched woods and field but found only footprints and signs the area had been used as living quarters. The witness described the man as sunburned all over and emaciated.

Elyria U.P Lorain County Laporte Clarence E. Adams Butcher

Value Of A Friend Roll Call Topic at Hobson Study Circle

Miss Delle Finsterwald presided at a Tuesday Hobson Study Circle meeting at 17 Elliott Street. Roll call drew opinions on the value of a friend. Guests included Mrs. W. Fink and others. hosting duties were shared by Mrs. F. E. Burdette’s household.

Delle Finsterwald Hobson Study Circle F. E. Burdette Elliott Street Oril Carpenter John Gross W. Fink James Lewis E. G. Burt E. D. Cooley Ruth Burdette Donald Margaret Edith Burt

Elliott Suit Seeks Real Estate Payment in Common Pleas

William P. Elliott and Anna L. Elliott sue Newton Schoonover for 600 dollars claiming the purchase price of real estate signed over but unpaid. Judge L G Worstell grants a temporary injunction to protect the property. J Maurice Hyde files for divorce from Margery Vance Hyde citing wilful absence. The couple married September 16 1914 and have one child, Betty Vance.

Common Pleas William P. Elliott Anna L. Elliott Newton Schoonover Schoonover L. G. Worstell J. Maurice Hyde Margery Vance Hyde Betty Vance

Estate suit over alleged loan to Lowrys for Brooks estate

Flavius McPherson as administrator files suit for $600 claimed loan to J. M. and Clara E. Lowry intended to be paid into the estate of Lydia A. Brooks upon her death. The action seeks repayment from the defendants as part of the Brooks estate settlement.

Lydia A. Brooks Flavius McPherson J. M Clara E. Lowry

Final Estate Distribution for Alexander J Hayes Approved

The final distribution of the estate of Alexander J. Hayes by Hal IV. Rowland as administrator has been approved.

Alexander J. Hayes Hal IV. Rowland

Prosecutor Dismisses Child Abandonment and Non-support Charges

Charges against Myrtie Hammon for abandoning three minors were dismissed on motion by County Prosecutor R D Williams. A non support charge against Adam Hawk was likewise dismissed on prosecutor motion.

Myrtie Hammon R.D. Williams Adam Hawk

Married People's Class Elects Officers for Ensuing Year

The Married People's Class of the Christian Church elected officers for the coming year at the regular meeting Tuesday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Ayers on McKinley Avenue. Officers are: Carlos H. Cameron, president. Paul Ayers, vice president. Loren Mead, secretary. Tom Gibson, treasurer.

The Christian Church Paul Ayers McKinley Avenue Carlos H. Cameron Loren Mead Tom Gibson

League of Women Voters Meeting Planned at Federation Club

The first fall meeting of the League of Women Voters is set for 7 30 p m Thursday at the Federation Club rooms. Miss Anne Lanman will speak on Family Conservation as an inspector for the Division of Charities in the state Public Welfare Department. The Athens City Federation and Parent-Teacher groups are urged to attend.

League of Women Voters Federation Club Rooms Anne Lanman Division of Charities Department of Public Welfare Athens City Federation Parent-Teacher Associations

Dawson Fined $100 In Police Court

Dawson C. L. Dawson of Fisher's Station was arraigned Tuesday night before Mayor FE Woodworth on a drunken driving charge. He pleaded guilty and was fined $100 plus costs, made part payment, and provided security for the rest to be released. The arrest followed a Monday collision at North Lancaster Street and Columbia Avenue. He settled damages with the other vehicle owner.

Woodworth C. L. Dawson Fisher Dawson Charles Maple North Lancaster Street Columbia Avenue

Car Collision Damages Moore Station Near New Lexington

Robert Winer of San Toy and Everett Slay of Glouster collided at the Moore filling station near Six Mile turn. The station suffered severe damage. Winer was badly cut and bruised while Slay sustained only minor cuts and bruises.

New Lexington Robert Winer San Toy Everett Slay Glouster Moore Six Mile Turn Here Winer Slay

Jury finds Bert Barnes guilty of assault in Brooks death case

A jury convicted Bert Barnes of assault and battery in the February death of Fred Brooks, but found him not guilty of manslaughter. Barnes posted 300 bail and was released. Trial spanned two days with 11 state and 4 defense witnesses.

Bert Barnes Athens Fred Brooks Thens Barnes Tl. G. Worstell Worstell Hudson Avenue Brooks Deefense R. Y D. Williams Athens County

Ohio University class gathers with Professor Mackinnon

Officials announce that all members of the contemporary literature course taught by Professor Mackinnon must meet in Ew ing Hall in the professor's office Friday at 7 p m.

Ohio University Mackinnon Ewing Hall

Noted Twin Brothers Separated by Death

Toledo reports the death of Henry W. Burns 95 of Woodville Ohio, one of America's oldest twins. Surviving twin William H. Bruna, a founder and director of Ohio Savings Bank & Trust Co. of Toledo lives nearby. The brothers celebrated their 95th birth date on February 4, 1929.

Toledo U.P America Henry W. Burns Woodville Henry William H. Bruna Ohio Savings Bank & Trust Company of

Americans Fail to Make Most of Their Lives, Zuber Claims

H E Zuber Nelsonville schools superintendent told the Athens Rotary Club that Americans do not know their jobs and many fail in business and life. He cited data: only one in 10 leaves an estate, one in 30 earns $200 a month or more, and eight million women must work or starve. He urged constant effort and job fit, noting study of fitness for work is just beginning.

H. E. Zuber Nelsonville Athens Rotary Club Hotel Berry Zuber Rotary Club of Europe

Fire Drives Miners From Cambridge Collieries Mine

Scores of miners evacuated after a fire broke out early Monday at the Cambridge Collieries Company mine near Caldwell. The blaze, blamed on gases ignited by an unprotected lamp, threatened the large Caldwell field mine and forced more than 400 workers to flee.

Caldwell Cambridge Collieries Company

Miners Strike in East Ohio Roswell Shaft Mine

One hundred twenty five miners at H. R. Brown and Son Mining Company in Roswell East of New Philadelphia struck for restoration of the 1917 wage scale. Led by United Mine Workers president Lee Hall of Columbus they demand mule power to move cars and a partial work stoppage continues as management refuses.

New Philadelphia H. R. Brown and Son Mining Company Roswell Here Lee Hall Columbus United Mine Workers

Sheltering Arms Notes Patient Admitted for Treatment

Mrs. Bueva Lyons of Zaleski was admitted Sunday for medical treatment and will be a Sheltering Arm Hospital patient for several weeks, it is expected.

Sheltering Arms

Service this Davening at Athena Presbyterian Church

A preparatory service for communion will be held at Athena Presbyterian Church this evening at 7 30. Pastor Wilcox will give the brief address. The September communion service is scheduled for Sunday morning September 22. Bible School work will resume next Sunday at 9 15.

Athena Presbyterian Wilcox Bible School

Brown To Speak at Two Local Churches

Dr. F. L. Brown, president of the Ohio Conference of the Methodist Protestant Church, will preach in Athens County next Sunday at Richland Avenue Church at 10 30 AM and at the M P Church in New Marshfield at 7 30 PM after remodeling of the Richland Avenue sanctuary.

F. L. Brown Ohio Conference of the Methodist Protestant Church Athens County Brown Richland Avenue Dr. Brown M. P New Marshfield

Phillips Rose Promoted to Head Fiber Products Dept.

Phillips Rose, son of Mrs. BE. T. Rose of 126 East State Street, is named general manager of the Fiber Products Department of the United States Rubber Company. He will head the unit from New York City where he has worked for years, with a career spanning Ohio University, the University of Kansas, Mellon Institute, and WWI service.

Run Phillips Rose BE. T. Rose East State Street United States Rubber Company New York City Mr. Rose Rose West Middle West Ohio University University of Kansas Mellon Institute Pittsburgh Sumatra New York

Parmer Hit by Auto Near Carroll

A. C. Alspach, 83, prominent farmer north of Carroll, was struck by an automobile while walking near his home on September 18. He suffered a fractured hip and leg and was admitted to Grant Hospital in Columbus for treatment.

Lancaster C. A. Alspach Carroll Grant Hospital Columbusa

Neighborhood bombings shock Cleveland but injures none

Police believe local grudges sparked two house bombings in Cleveland. The blasts rocked the neighborhood but caused no injuries.

Cleveland

Dillinger Twins Born in Canaan Pike Family

Mr and Mrs Oscar Dillinger announce the birth of twin sons Floyd Donald and Lloyd Donald on Saturday at their home on Canaan Pike.

Oscar Dillinger Canaan Pike Floyd Donald Lloyd Donald

Aged Couple Weds In Gallia County

Gallia County wedding reported for Mrs. Mary A. Price 75 of Rio Grande and J. H. Cottrell 43 of Carpenter. Justice C. W. Adama presided at Rio Grande with Price described as a member of a promint Gallia family and mother of six children.

Gallipolis Mary A. Price Rio Grande J. H. Cottrell Carpenter C. W. Adama

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