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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 26, 1929

Page

6

Pershing Accidental Shot Supposedly Hits Justice in Scotland

Alexander Woollcott on WOR radio claimed General John J Pershing accidentally shot Supreme Court Justice Richard P Lydon in the face while grouse hunting at Castle Burchanon Loch Lomond Scotland. Baruch denied the tale saying Pershing and Lydon were his guests and present at the same time.

New York A.R Alexander Woollcot WOR John J Pershing Supreme Court Richard P. Lydon Castle Burchanon Loch Lomond Scotland Woollcott Pershing Lydon Bernard M. Baruch Baruch

Two Boys Are Locked in Box Car for 36 Hours

Toledo report says Joe Pani 17 and Tony Pandidiez 15 from Lorain were trapped in a box car for 36 hours with an unknown destination. They sought lodging from Volunteers of America Captain Ho Miia and were turned over to police. They had walked and hitchhiked to Sandusky before crawling into the car and being locked in by a brakeman.

Toledo Joe Pani Tony Pandidiez Lorain Ho Miia The Volunteers of America Sandusky

College Students Invited to Church Social

A sociable for college students sponsored by West Minster Class members will be at Athens Presbyterian Church tonight from 7:50 to 9:30. Rose Zenn announced it. Rev. A. Y. Wilcox will give the welcoming address. All interested students are invited.

Weste Minster Athens Presbyterian Church Rose Zenn A. Y. Wilcox Presbyterian

Church Trials New Movie Projector in Nelsonville

The Presbyterian Church in Nelsonville becomes optional owner of a combined moving picture projector and stereopticon. It will be tested before purchase and used for youth and children's programs with visual education sessions at 9:15 a.m. and 6 p.m. on Sundays in the respective departments.

Nelsonville Presbyterian Church

Mrs Ball Taken to St Francis Hospital After Stroke

IS AT HOSPITAL Nelsonville September 24 Mrs Harry Ball was moved to St Francis Hospital in Columbus for medical treatment. She is reported in serious condition following a stroke of paralysis she suffered several weeks ago. Mr Reil accompanied her to the hospital.

Nelsonville Harry Ball St. Francis Columbus

Death notices and visits across Ohio communities

Local residents travel to Pomeroy Columbus and Toledo for funerals and family visits. Nobles, relatives, and friends including Mrs J I Fhebenger Mrs Rider and Mrs Vosser attend a death. others visitOdessa from Athens Malvern and Corning. Traveling visitors include Dr W F B Howe Mrs Stanley Mechem Miss Ina Hoover and Mrs T Rosser with Kessinger and Jones as hosts.

John Rider E. J. Vosser Pomeroy J. I. Fhebenger Rider M Irs W. FB. Howe Stanley Mechem Columbus Charles Pichardson

Berean Bible Class to Meet Sunday Morning at 9:30

The Berean Bible Class of the Christian Sunday School will hold a regular session Sunday morning at 9 30. The Rev K H M Mcorkle will have charge of the service in charge of their study as announced.

Berean Bible The Christian Sunday School Fin K. H. M. McOrkle

Central School PTA Meeting Notices and Local Visits

The Parent Teachers Association of Central School invites attendance Friday September 27 at 3 oclock at the Central Building. Austin Ball returns to Columbus after visiting relatives here. His wife stays to visit her parents Mr and Mrs William Dawson. Mrs D W Lasser spent Thursday in Athens.

Sam Starkey Jerseyville Charles Bobo Charlex Martin Stuart Hoodler Columbus Charles Stover Vinton County Ben Raynould Nettie Cook Orville Young J. H. Young Dorr Young Corning Dow Bowers Martha Collumbia Clyde Jones Malvern Ohio E. J. Kessinger Jones Kessinger Mary Elizabeth Kessinger Ohio University Athens Parent-Teachers’ Association of the Central School Esltreet Austin Ball William Dawson D. W. Lasser

W. M. A. Club Meeting At Mrs James Biand Home

The W M A club meets Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs James Biand on Fort Street for a community gathering. Members plan discussions and local service activities.

W. M1. A Mra James Biand Fort Street

Kreixs Host Dinner With Detroit Guests

Mr and Mrs L L Kreix of Franklin Street entertained on Wednesday evening with Mrs Willem McMehon and son Charles Feward of Detroit and Mr and Mrs Durward North of this city as dinner guests.

Ll. J. Kreix Franklin Street Willem McMehon and Son Charles Feward Detroit Durward North This City

Peacox Trial Near End In Mount Vernon Slaying Case

A jury faces verdict on Earle Peacox accused of killing his wife Dorothy in Mount Vernon New York. Prosecution psychiatrists prepare to testify on his mental state as defense rests its case and the judge calls for closing summaries.

White Plains Soyt U.P Earle Peacox Dorothy Supreme Court Tompkins Yate Mount Vernon

Neisorville Greyhounds Open Season Against New Lexington

Neisorville Highgehead football team opens its 1529 season Friday in New Lexington against Perry County power New Lexington. Coach Marshall relies on backfield deception and passing to offset New Lexington’s tough line. Starting lineup likely includes Jay Evans, Joe Evans, Kennedy, Hickman, Jewett, Kuhn, Nye, Ingram, Fisher, Collamore, Hartley, Davis with Seacorn tickets selling fast and aim for 190 adults and 190 students.

Nelsonville Neisorville Highgehead New Lexington Perry County Eleven Greyhounds Scarlet and Noiserville Forse Hanven Martial Sp Erty Secason Theta Avatal Smelyness Scarlet Gray Lovan Marshall Jay Joe Evans Kennedy Hickman Jewett Kuhn Nye Ingram Fisher Frida

Ohio University Opens as New Session Starts

Masses of Ohio University students begin the annual grind after registration. President B B Bryan delivers an inspirational talk at the first convocations. New faculty member Professor Paul Sebring sings and performs with accompanist Mrs C C Mobieson. about 200 couples attend the registration dance at the Men’s Gymnasium hosted by the Men’s Union chaired by Glen Cole Harry Haller Dallas Palmer and Robert Leake.

Ohio University B. B. Bryan Trst Paul Sebring Grenadiers Schumann Boots Cherre Glen Cole Harry Haller Dallas Palmer Robert Leake

Enlow Replaces Akers on Ballot for Township Trustee

Enlow selected to fill vacant ballot slot after the death of Akers of Lee Township. Akers died about a week ago after filing petition with the Athens County Board of Elections. Committee members on the petition include A D Winertt Frank Davies FL M Deiner T J Barlow and John Lindley.

BK. Akers Lee Towniship Bh. L. Enlow Akers Athens County Board of Elections Felow Cominttes A. D. Winertt Frank Davies FL. M. Deiner T. J. Barlow John Lindley

Truck wreck leads to alcohol case near Holsington farm

A truck driven by J Burdette of Waverly left the Albany Road bank near the Holsington farm Wednesday night and halted in a bottom after crossing barbed wire fences. Burdette and companion Fred Sams of Parkersburg were arrested after refusing to leave the Housing ton area. Sheriff Williams and Deputy Wingett summoned from Athens. Burdette fined £10 and costs after pleading guilty to intoxication. Sams released with no charges. The truck was only lightly damaged and no injuries were reported.

J. Burdette Waverly Holsington Albany Holsingtons Burdette Fred Sons Parkersburg Wiliam Williams Wayne Wingett Athens Sams Felix Filey

Court House Kings Leave Demurer Filed in Williams Back Salary Case

Athens County Auditor J Clyde Edmundson was instructed to file a demurrer to Susan Williams petition for 328 dollars in back salary as jail matron. Marriage licenses issued to Julius Manning 23 Millfield miner and Mae Bellock 1 Millfield at home. George H Ferguson 36 Lucasville widower and Edna Acers 22 Chauncey waitress listed.

Mundson Athens County Susan Williams Julius Manning Millfield Mae Bellock George H. Ferguson Lucasville Edna Acers Chauncey

Lehman Fined for Operating While Intoxicated

Nels onville Sept 26 Henry Lehman Gore Hocking County pleaded guilty to operating an automobile while intoxicated in Mayor I J Eberles court He was fined 190 and costs with a six month driving suspension His companion Burt Andrews Murray City pleaded not guilty to intoxication and will have a later hearing He allegedly caused two wrecks between New Straitsville and Nelsonville Tuesday night

Ry Lehman Gore Hocking County I. J. Eberle Costa Lehman New Straitsville Nelsonville Burt Andrews Murray City

Plan Reception for New Pastor at Methodist Church

Nelsonville church officials invite all members and friends to a reception in the social rooms on Friday at 7 oclock in honor of the new pastor Rev and Mrs H A Sayre.

Nelsonville Congregation The Methodist Episcopal Church Oelock H. A. Sayre

275 Feet of Sewer for Morris Avenue

A 275 foot six inch sanitary sewer is being laid on Morris Avenue between Cable Street and East State Street. Six workers under G M Romine supervise the project to correct a shallow prior installation. The line will be six feet deep to service home basements as Kardin Brothers complete new houses along the street. Completion is expected by October.

Romine Homcee Kardin Brothers City Service Department

Seven Greek Houses Are New This Year at Ohio University

Seven fraternities at Ohio University occupy new houses as the new school year begins. Chi Omega moves to 25 College Street with W. E. Moller as resident. Theta Mu Alpha takes the former Chi Omega house. Sigma Sigma Sigma settles at 27 Kurtz Avenue. Zeta Tau Alpha moves to 24 South College Street. Lambda Omega stands at 85 West State Street with Mrs. Dyer as chaperone. Delta Theta at 70 University Terrace. Theta Upsilon’s home is 116 North Congress Street. Omega Beta Pi at 123 East State Street and Alpha Delta Peta at 45 Mill Street with designated chaperones.

Chi Omega Park Place College Street W. E. Moller Theta Mh) Alpha

County Church of Christ Convention Slated at Athens

The Church of Christ plans its county convention at the Athens Christian Church on October 4 with inspirational addresses by several pastors. Delegates from local churches are expected, with a program starting at 10 a.m. and continuing through afternoon and evening sessions featuring forums, business during the afternoon, and talks on church unity and religious education. The county has 14 Church of Christ congregations in Athens County.

Annus County Church of Christ Athens Kiev M. KB. Chatley F. Kk. Roberts K. H. Mee Corkle Homer Vian Fiev C. A. Pearce Hiram Pearce Unified Service Athens County

Lindberghs Plan Good Will Trip From Trinidad

Col. Charles A Lindbergh and his wife will depart Trinidad for Maracay Venezuela on a good will mission after completing an airmail survey flight. The Pan American Airways plane that accompanied Lindbergh departed at 7 am local time and is returning to the United States via the Lesser Antilles.

Port OF Spain Trinidad Pan American Airways Col Charles A. Lindbergh Dutch Guiana United States Lesser Antilles Lindbergh Maracay Venezuela

Athens man fined for trespass parking on school grounds

John Andrews of Athens pleaded guilty to trespassing and was fined five dollars and costs by Magistrate Carl Wi. Porter. Constable Harry Dalton arrested him for parking on Rock Riffle School grounds. the fine was suspended.

John Andrews Athens Carl Wi. Porter Harry Dalton Rock Riffle

Prohibition Chief Cites City Beer Prices at WCFT Meet

In Indianapolis on Sept 26 Prohibition Commissioner J M Doran cites rising beer prices in Chicago and other large cities as evidence that enforcement is active. He reviews the broader prohibition situation before the fifty fifth annual convention of the national WCFT U there.

Indianapolis Chicago J. M. Doran Wcft. U

New parking rules ban angle spots in business district

Parkersburg officials implement a traffic ordinance this week requiring all vehicles to park parallel to the curb. Red painted curbs mark sections with limit parking to guide drivers.

Parkersburg

Rebels Gain Prominent Chinese Military Leaders in Canton Uprising

Hong Kong dispatches report General Chan Chai Tong commander of the Canton District joins General Chang Fat Kwei in a rebellion against China's National Government. The move signals a significant escalation in the rebellion with key military figures siding with the insurgents.

London U.P Chan Chai-Tong Canton Chang Fat-Kwei China Hong Kong Exchange Telegraph Bureau

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Justice Serious Coalition Ina Hoover Woman's Benefit Association EF. C. Schiess T. Rosser Harry Hunton Helen Collins George Seenes Walbridge Berean Bible Class R T. A. Mertoing Perry County Enlow Public Square Nelsonville Friendly Five Shoes Court House Kings J. Clyde Ed Probate Eberle Nels Onville Methodist Church Morris Avenue Moris Avenue Cable Street East State Street G. M. Romine Ajesti Paramount Mary Brothers Oscar Vitaphone Vaudeville Wife Parker BEPR Hoin Archer Paw Nelsonville Lumber Sherwin-Williams
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