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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 24, 1929

Page

6

Millfield Church Wedding Unites Ruth Howard and Dan Simpkins

Miss Ruth Howard and Dan Simpkins of Millfield were married at Millfield Methodist Episcopal Church in a quiet ceremony officiated by Rev. L. A. Donnally. The bride wore brown satin and tea rose flowers. May Howard served as maid of honor. Paul Theis en was best man. The couple departed for a short stay in Columbus.

Chauncey Ruth Howard Dan Simpkins Millfield Millfield Methodist Episcopal Church L. A. Donnally Ironton Pauline Tracy Dorothy Gillespie Bertha Simpson May Howard Paul Theisen Simpkins Columbus Mason Howard Chauncey-Dover High School Ohio University Mary Simpkins

Prefers Hell to a Flight From Police

George Gano, an alleged fugitive and noted auto thief from Marietta, was captured at Pomeroy and brought back by Marietta police after a two week manhunt for the theft of Sam Thompson’s car. He waived examination on the theft charge, posted 500 bond, and faces pending non-support charges. he said he would rather be in hell than dodge the law. He had evaded authorities in Wheeling and Clarksburg, West Virginia.

Marietta George Gano Pomeroy Sam Thompson Gano Thompson Wheeling Clarksburg W. Va

Evil Eye Slayer Hangs Self in Kalamazoo Jail

Eugene Burgess an alleged "evil eye" player hanged himself in Kalamazoo County Jail using his pants as a rope. He and wife Pearl faced trial next week for the death of Mrs. Etta L. Fairchild, a minister's widow, who was clubbed to death at their home on July 18. The Burgesses believed Fairchild hexed their daughter Eugenie and harmed others.

Kalamazoo Mich Eugene Burgess Kalamazoo County Burgess Pearl Etta L. Fairchild Fairchild Burgesses Eugenie

Auto crashes into herd near New Lexington. three cows killed

At W Db Lindamood farm on the New Lexington Crooksville road a car driven by Thomas Ferguson struck a herd being moved by Mr Lindamood. The car plunged over an embankment, demolishing the vehicle. Hankins son suffered severe cuts. Ferguson and a companion escaped harm.

William Hankison Thomas Ferguson Lindamood Lexington Crooksville Hankinson Ferguson

Eight New Members Enrolled by P T A Chauncey

Chauncey P T A enrolled eight new members at a Chauncey High School meeting. The group approved spending 100 dollars on shrubbery for three Chauncey schools and planned a home talent play. New officers include Mrs Millington as vice-president with Mrs King as assistant.

Chauncey Parent-Teacher Association

Civil War veteran Tippie improves at Chauncey home

John M. Tippie 82 of Chauncey who has been seriously ill at his Mill Street home for two weeks is reported much improved. The Plains notes include local visits by Floyd Linscott family and Mrs Lucy Surgeon guests of William Edwards and Mary Evans.

Chauncey John M. Tippie Mill Street the Plains Floyd Linscott Lucy Surgeon New Haven W. Va William Edwards Mary Evans Charleston Margaret Lowe

Hart Family Hosts Sunday at Beaumont Farm

Mr and Mrs Lucius Hart and family entertained Sunday at their Beaumont company farm. Guests included Mr and Mrs Andrew Lamborn and daughter Kathryn of Gallipolis Ohio Mr and Mrs Orville Hampshire and family and Gail Flukeart of South Bloomingville and Mr and Mrs

Chauncey Lucius Hart Beaumont Prvests Andrew Lamborn Kathryn Gallipolis Orville Hampshire Gail Flukeart South Bloomingville Ohio

Osborne Couple Celebrate 49th Wedding Anniversary

Chauncey, Sept. 24. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Osborne celebrated their forty ninth wedding anniversary Sunday at their home on Ellis Avenue. The day also marked Mr. Osborne's seventy third birthday. Guests included their children and grandchildren. A chicken dinner followed, with contributions from the family.

Henry Osborne Chauncey Ellis Avenue Mr. Osborne Vivian Bernard Jean Coolville Harry B. ‘Noble Billy Jances Halt Osborne Athens Dane Osborne Guy Osborne Millie Osborne W. R. Sayre Ada Bess Middleport

Woman and two sons die in Toledo crash

Mrs. Morton King of Chicago was killed and her two sons A. E. 88 and Krank 15 were seriously injured when their car collided with a heavy truck near Toledo.

Toledo A.R Morton King Chicago A. E Krank

Ohio University Opens 125th Year with Record Freshman Enrolment

About half of the new class enrolled by noon with enrollment rising toward 1000 by Tuesday evening and expected to exceed 2500 total as upperclassmen register on Wednesday. Freshmen events include receptions, mixer at the Men’s Union, tests from 9 to noon, dean conferences, sponsor meetings, an Open football practice and the registration hop at 8 p.m.

Ohio University Irma Voigt John R Johnston Ewing Hall Memorial Auditorium

Governor Pardons Carl Grant In Liquor Law Case

U R Governor Cooper pardoned Carl Grant who has served since February 7 in Stark County Workhouse for failing to pay a 750 dollar fine and costs. The ruling ends the liquor violation case and releases Grant from custody.

Columbus U.R Cooper Carl Grant Stark County Grant

Thompson to Head Work in State Board

John W. Thompson of Lima, current chief of the Division of Fish and Game, is Ohio's potential first conservation commissioner if Agriculture Director Perry L. Greene accepts the council’s recommendation. Thompson was chosen for the division last winter as the Conservation Division was under consideration. The bill originally created a separate department with cabinet status but was reduced to a division under the Agriculture Director. Harpster, ex secretary of state, heads the council, with N. E. Shaw of Columbus as temporary secretary.

Columbus U.2 John W. Thompson Lima Chhief Division of Fish and Game Ohio Agriculture Perry L. Greene Onnovation Council Thompson Cooper Vision Charles H. Jewis Harpster N. E. Shaw

Hand Grenade Found on National Highway Could Explode

Authorities were alerted after a heavily charged hand grenade was found on the National Highway at the Belt Railroad crossing near Zanesville. Police suspect it was placed with premeditation possibly by a fanatic and fear an automobile passing over the device could have caused an explosion.

Zanesville U.P Belt Railroad Here

Mrs Boole Re elected President at 55th Convention

Mrs. Fila A. Boole of Brooklyn N Y was unanimously reelected president of the nation’s Ww. Tk. GU by delegates at the 55th annual convention in Indianapolis. She has now served four consecutive terms.

Indianapolis Ind U.8 Fila A. Boole Brooklyn Boole

Ohio Briefs: Deaths and Crimes Reported Across Cities

In Mechanicstown two men are questioned in the death of Homer Lucas 30 Negro whose body was found in a well near his home. In Leatherwood Ky Olive Keeney daughter of Crate Keeney was killed when the auto she rode in plunged down a 40 foot embankment near Portsmouth. In Gallipolis Captain William Kaike 48 owner of a fleet of Ohio River junk boats was found murdered in a field. coroner says he was killed and his body placed there following a recent separation from his wife.

Mechanicsburg W.P Homer Lucas Portsmouth Olive Keeney, Ds Crate Eeney Leatherwood Gallipolis William Kaike Ohio River James T. Hansonson Raike

Brooksville Interests Buy Saltillo No 1 Coal Property

Brooksville interests have purchased the Saltillo No 1 Company property at Saltillo Perry County and will operate as The Saltillo Coal Company once repairs to the rig are completed.

New Lexington Brooksville Saltillo 1 Company Saltillo Perryty

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