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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 1929

Page

3

Old Timers Run Up Easy 42–8 Victory Over Longstreth

Nelsonville report shows the Old Timers rout Longstreth 42 to 8 in five innings. Dr. Walker led at bat with six hits in six appearances, Dilcher pitched three innings allowing two runs, Morris Murphy held to one run in relief, and key plays came from Byron Smathers Bunting and Wagner.

Nelsonville Longstreth Dr. Walker Dilcher Old Timers Morris Spigot Bunting Wagner Garner Christian Walker Pupje

East Washington Street Bridge Club Hosts Evening

Mrs Earl Baker hosted her bridge club on Thursday with guests Miss Ethel Berry Athens and several members including Mrs Glenn Allen Mrs Malcolm Raybond and Miss Hazel Wallace. High scores went to Miss Wallace first Mrs Campbell second and Mrs Earl Linscott third. Hostess served a two course luncheon.

Earl Baker East Washington Street Ethel Berry Athens Earl Campbell W. FF. Gray Mabel Campbell Katherine Patterson Glenn Allen Malcolm Raybond Earl Linscott Pean Linscott R. H. Sayre Hazel Wallace Miss Wallace Campbell

Family Conservation topic at Athens League of Women Voters meeting

Miss Anne Lanman of the State Welfare Department spoke at the Athens League of Women Voters on family conservation and the duties of parenthood. She outlined how trained social workers help keep families together, prevent divorces, and reduce foster care costs, noting a new fifth member for county children's homes to be appointed January 1. The October 3 meeting will discuss both sides of the tax amendment, with Mrs. W. L. Gard in charge.

Parenthood Anne Lanman State Welfare Department Athens League of Women Voters Federation Club Columbus Miss Lanman Board of County Children’s Homes Rs. W. L. Gard Irman Te R. P. Imes

Stolen 1929 Chevrolet Roadster Belongs to Willard Mariner

A 1929 Model L Chevrolet Roadster owned by Willard Mariner of Carpenter Street was reported stolen from in front of the Armory between 10 30 and 1 o clock Thursday evening. The car bears license 320855 with motor 624159 and serial 9AC40695.

Willard Mariner Carpenter Street

Presbyterian Church Prepares Winter Season in Nelsonville

The Presbyterian Church outlines winter plans headlined by Rally Day on September 29 with Rev. Lloyd Evans addressing topics on facing problems. The Men's Brotherhood kicks off September 27, aiming to secure talent for meetings, while the Sun day School and Young People groups organize growth programs. Concerted evangelistic efforts run Oct 20 to 28 with Rev. Herbert L. White joining Rev. Evans.

Nelsonville Presbyterian Church Lloyd Evans Men's Brotherhood Jake WLW C. W. Backus Christian Endeavor Edward Sharp Agnes Raybould Evans Charles Poston L. P. Rice Presbyterian Ohio Herbert L. White Columbus

Empress of World Irene Wolfskill Found Dead in Solano Hills

Irene Wolfskill known as the Empress of the World, age 57, was found dead in Wooden Valley Creek Solano County. Her death mystery includes possible murder and a family feud between brothers Matt and Ney Wolfskill.

California Valley Suisun Calif Solano County Irene Wolfskill California Bernard Glashoff Miss Wolfskill Wooden Valley Creek Glashoff Matt Ney Jack Thornton

Lines Are Drawn For Fight on Tax Amendment

In Columbus on September 20 the Unified Tax League formed to oppose the All Ohio Tax League which backs the amendment. Former Governor Donahey sent greetings and aid to opponents via W. W. Durbin, Democratic leader of Kenton.

Columbus U.P Uniform Tax League All Ohio Tax League Donahey W. W.durbin Kenton

Probate court approves estate distribution and admits will

Final distribution of the estate of G. H. Williams by administrator J. H. Pierce was approved. The will of William Butts was admitted to probate with Frank B. Tidd and Ora E. Tidd as subscribing witnesses. A marriage license was issued to Dan Simpkins and Ruth Howard, both of Millfield.

G. H. Williams J. H. Pierce William Butts Frank B. Tidd Ora E. Tidd Dan Simpkins Millfield Miner Ruth Howard

County schools chief in Columbus on strike talks

Belmont County superintendent George M. Hogue visited Columbus for talks with state officials about student strikes at two area schools. Thirty three pupils at McClainsville School near Bellaire and 24 pupils at Steele School in Peace Township have refused to attend their schools since early September.

ST. Clairsville U.P George M. Hogue Belmont County Columbus McClainsville Bellaire St. Joe Steele Peace Township

New Salvation Army Home Attracts 2500 Visitors

About 2,500 people have toured the Salvation Army Home on West Union Street since its public opening Friday. Captain Richard Benton says the site will stay open to visitors until October first. In a separate report from Jackson Michigan, Harold Green, 58, murdered his wife with a hammer, burned the barn, and hanged himself in the structure.

Salvation Army West Union Street Richard Benton Benton Jackson Mich U.P Harold Green Parma

Pomeroy Man Fined After Reckless Driving Arrest

Harry Davis of Pomeroy was arrested Thursday on reckless driving charges filed by Ira Quick. The charge stemmed from a Richland Avenue crash weeks earlier. Davis was arraigned before Magistrate Carl H. Porter and fined ten dollars plus costs, which he paid before release.

Harry Davis Pomeroy Ira Quick Richland Avenue Harry L. Dalston Carl H. Porter Davis Uan

Sentenced to Serve Six Months in Athens Jail

Clyde Schall formerly of Nelsonville was sentenced by Judge Johnson in Athens County Probate Court to six months in the county jail and to pay court costs after pleading guilty to contributing to the delinquency of a minor girl. He was arrested in Belpre by Sheriff Williams and Deputy Wingett. The charge was filed by George Bateman, Nelsonville chief of police.

Clyde Schall Nelsonville 8. M. Johnson Athens County Schall Belpre William Williams Wayne Wingett George Bateman

Alex Oliver in Serious Condition after Cerebral Hemorrhage

POMEROY Sept 20 Staff Special Alex K Oliver 60 a retired rural mail carrier who served twenty five years in that post was stricken with cerebral hemorrhages at his home last night His condition is grave this morning The Oliver children living in distant cities were summoned to the family home today due to his condition.

Pomeroy Alex K. Oliver Oliver

Mrs Letitia Reeves Dies Suddenly at 82 in Albany

Mrs Letitia Reeves aged 82 died suddenly of a heart attack at her Albany home at noon today. She was a widow and leaves a daughter, Mrs Belle Bolin. Funeral details are unavailable until the daughter arrives. Reeves had lived alone.

Albany Letitia Reeves Belle Bolin

Local News Roundup From Cable Home Region

CABLE IS HOME NELSONVILLE Dr C W returned from Mt Carmel Hospital Columbus after a three week operation and will be home on West Columbus Street for some time. Birth announced Alice Ann to Mr and Mrs Charles Hateman Diamond Street September 18. Various residents visit relatives in Columbus Lancaster Cleveland and Columbus again with several travel notes and family updates across the area.

Nelsonville C. W Mt. Carmel Hospital Columbus Columbus Street Charles Hateman Diamond Street Alice Ann John Zeller Jr Joan Thomas Adelesberger Henry Poston Lancaster Homer Swingle Muskegon Mich Ira Swingle Ed Love Jr J. W. McConaha John Johnson Fay Green Lena White Charles Price Cleveland C. A. Stover T. R. Potts i Mr. Potts White Cross Hospital Neil Preston Toledo J. B. Preston E. T. Spray Frank Petersburg Ind W. W. Gibson D. W. Gibson Delaware

Birthday Dinner for Mr Perce Raine in Columbus Guests

Mrs. Perce Raine of 215 Adams Street hosted a dinner Thursday night for her husband’s birthday. Attending from out of town were Mr. and Mrs. Spearman of Lancaster, Mrs. Hanfort, Perce Dilcher of Columbus, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Shaw, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Ross and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Chesney, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Dilcher and family of Zanesville.

Perce Raine Adams Street Spearman Lancaster Hanfort Perce Dilcher Columbus Paul Shaw Ernest Ross Ed Chesney Tom Dilcher Zanesville

Toledo Grain Market Report Sat Sep 19

Cash grain close reports wheat No 2 red at 1.34 to 1.35 percent. corn No 2 yellow around 1.06 to 1.07. oats No 2 and white varieties priced at fractions. Clover cash old 11.70 new 11.70. futures shown for several items including Oct and Dec. butter eggs hay prices listed. Cincinnati produce section notes fresh grain samples and price ranges.

Toledo Spt

Wool Prices Defy Parity Amid Mixed Domestic Market

Boston reports wool prices still below foreign parity across qualities. Market shows slight lift as uncertainty clears in raw materials and domestic goods. Cleveland and Chicago produce items list butter eggs poultry potatoes and meat prices with varying gains and steady trends. Pittsburgh notes assorted crude oil prices and livestock receipts with modest shifts in hogs and calves.

Boston

Market Update on Cattle and Sheep Prices

Beef cows, vealers, and fat lambs show strong to higher pricing with top fat lambs reaching 14 25 and bulk lambs around 11 50. Receipts include steers and heifers at 907812.75 and heavy calves at 11, indicating a robust market across cattle and sheep categories.

Pittsburgh

W C T U Leaders Urge Fruit Juices and Reserve Funds

Mrs. Hoole of Brooklyn New York national president of the Women's Christian Temperance Union urged two policies at the fifty fifth annual convention in Indianapolis. She called for state unions to establish reserve funds and for promoting nonalcoholic fruit juices in homes to support prohibition enforcement efforts and public health.

Indianapolis Mia. Billa A. Bloole Rooklyn N. Y Women's Christian Temperance Union Hoole W. CC. TU

Local Poultry Prices and Dressed Poultry Rates

Pittsburgh market list shows live poultry hens at 19 to 20 cents per pound and roosters at 10 to 12 cents. Dressed poultry includes hens 40 to 48 cents, ducks and other items priced. Butter and fresh produce also listed with various prices in effect.

Pittsburgh Ohio

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