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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 08, 1930

Page

3

Robbers Loot Hub Clothing Store in Nelsonville Heist

Robbers broke a side window to enter the Hub Clothing Store on Public Square in Nelsonville on Monday morning. They carried away clothing and furnishings valued at 400 to 500 dollars, plus 15 dollars from the register, with outfits for three or four men including suits top coats shoes shirts ties hosiery hats underwear and traveling baggage. The robbery was discovered when the store opened and boxes were found scattered and trampled. Police said the getaway occurred without waking residents on the second floor or at the adjacent Dew Hotel.

Nelsonville Public Square Dew Hotel

Circle of Ruth meets at Presbyterian Church social rooms

The Circle of Ruth of the Presbyterian Church met Monday evening in the church social rooms. A 6 o'clock dinner with Eastern appointments was served by Mrs. Lloyd Evans, Mrs. James Knight, and Mrs. Robert Huenefeld. Miss Freda Smith led worship. Home and Foreign papers were presented by Mrs. Bartels and Mrs. Sharp. Mrs. Leonard Cooley led the Year Book of Prayer. Irene McDowell reported on the Logan Presbytery. Nineteen members and two guests attended.

Ruth Lloyd Evans James Knight Robert Huenefeld Freda Smith C. J. Bartels Edward Sharp Logan

Nelsonville council adopts traffic ordinance with parking limits

Nelsonville approves a traffic ordinance restricting parking on the east side of Jefferson Street between Washington and Watkins, limits parking to 12 hours, and bans parking within 10 feet of hydrants or 15 feet of corners. The measure keeps double parking rules for the Public Square and directs one way traffic on the Square, while outlining street improvement plans for Jackson and Fourth Streets and Jefferson Street connections.

Nelsonville Jefferson Street Washington and Watkins Streets C. E. Welch S. E. Dean Jackson Street Fourth Street Chestnut Masonny Hill Franklin Washington Streets Service Department Fred Scott Shafer Harper Hollow Council Majestic Theater Council Chamber Robert Kinney K. B. Beard

Presbyterians Install New Officers in Nelsonville

In Nelsonville on a Sunday service Presbyterians installed new church officers for the year. The slate includes Sidlevy Rahal as leader, with officers Mable Haffner as secretary and Roy Sayre as treasurer, plus Miss Jae Sheier directing music and other named members serving in roles.

Nelsonville Sidlevy Rahal Snackenburg Severiniet Sager Mira Mable Haffner Roy Sayre Candeeies Awtj

Police chase leads to Madison for arrest of suspects

Police said officer George Dattaan went to Madison West Virginia this morning and will return tonight with red Anderson wanted on a statutory charge in Mayor Wickman s court. Alteran is being sought after an arrest in Madison at the request of local officers and if he stated he would be taken into custody.

Nelsonvilees George Dattaan Madison W. Va Red Anderson Bill Wickman Alteran

Nelsonville Abihe Baseball League Meeting Planned

A meeting in the interest of the city baseball league will be held Wednesday evening at Pesgelpe. The manager and all interested in the tenure have been asked to be present at the V M C A.

Nelsonville Abihe Ciy Baseball League Pesgelpe Vo M. C Manseero

GoD Ridengar Visits Columbus on Tuesday

GoD Ridengar traveled to Columbus as a business visitor on Tuesday, meeting with local officials and discussing potential collaborations. The delegation's stop highlighted cross city commerce and regional networking opportunities.

Ridengar Columbus

Davis Seriously Ill in Columbus County Hospital

Message from Ville reports Davis in serious condition at St Francis Hospital after a recent illness. He is four years removed from an earlier paralysis and had been a patient in Columbus County before staying for medical treatment at home.

Class of the Christian School Hosts Evening at Church

The 4 Class of the Christian School was entertained in church rooms with a two course dinner at eight after a social session led by Miss Beth Verity. Decorations used blue and gold, plan for an egg and article sale on April 19, and a style show highlighted the program.

Christian Schhool Weber Mira Frank Johnson Kane Dew Bow Loren North Charwert Beth’ Verity Tivans Lulu Bart Beiot Business Seasion Beth Verity Mire Cartes Goce

Beauty star Allyn King dies after drastic diet

The former Ziegfeld standout Allyn King leaped from her aunt's fifth floor New York apartment after a dieting regime that undermined her health. The article notes her once bright Broadway career and fading public focus prior to the tragedy.

Broadway Allyn King New York

Miss Steenrod and Hostetter visit brother in Columbus

Naomi Steenrod and Allard Hostetter traveled to Columbus to see Naomi's brother George Steenrod who is receiving medical treatment at St. Francois Hospital.

Naomi Steenrod Allard Hostetter Columbus George Steenrod St. Francois Hospital

Hyperion Club Meeting At Mrs Judua Iecher Home

The Hyperion Club met Saturday afternoon at 38 East Franklin Street with good attendance. Massolini TM was the roll call response and International Relations was led by Mrs. Whitmore. Chapters from Europe in the War were presented by Mrs. W. H. Badger and Mrs. Julius Hischer. Delegates to the Ohio Federation of Women's Clubs in Columbus on April 22 were elected: Mrs. Lloyd Evans and Mrs. W. H. Tarks, with alternates Mrs. Stanley Dew and Mr. W. W. Whitlatch.

Hyperion Club Mra Judua Iecher East Franklin Street Massolini Mra. Whitmore Europe W. H. Badger Julius Hischer Lloyd Evans W. H. Tarks Ohio Federation of Women's Clubs Columbus Stanley Dew W. W. Whitlatch

Scouts to Form Nelsonville Team This Friday

Troop No. 45 of Boy Scouts will meet at the Y M C A Friday evening at seven o clock to organize a baseball team. All members have been asked to attend.

Nelsonville Y. M. CC

Turner Announces Birth of Son Vern Henshaw

Mr and Mrs Lester Turner announce the birth of a son Vern Henshaw on Monday April 1 in this city. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Perry Turner Haydenville and Mrs August Voight. The Voights and family visited Caldwell to accompany Mrs Voight home. Ss CL Longley visited Columbus and St Francis Hospital. Mrs Joe Porter stayed with Mrs Clarence West in Columbus. Mrs James McKee and daughter Lillian visited relatives in Columbus Tuesday.

Lester Turner Madison Street Vern Henshaw Perry Turner Haydenville Fred Voight Caldwell August Voight Joe Porter Columbus Clarence West James McKee Lillian

Colum bus Socials and Visits Highlight Weekend

Mr and Mrs A G Cotton attended church Sunday in Columbus with their son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs W F Heaton. Frank Tedrow Jr visited his mother in Columbus at week’s end. George Williams from Ravenna was a week visitor staying with Mr and Mrs Gray. Union Veterans to meet at Odd Fellows Ball at 7 tonight. Mrs Charles Scott and family visited relatives in Murray City. Mrs Joe Verity spent time with her sister Mrs Fes Brown. Charles E Poston was a Columbus visitor Tuesday. Mrs George Worthington of Buchtel hosted weekend guests including Mr and Mrs Scott Bitner Clyde Peyton Ted Schoppeltier and family and Mr and Mrs Carl Worthington.

A. G. Cotton Columbus W. F. Heaton Frank Tedrow Jr George Williams Ravenna Gray Charles Scott Roger Murray City Joe Verity Lagan Fes Brown Charles E. Poston George Worthington Buchtel Scott Bitner Clyde Peyton Ted Schoppeltier Carl Worthington

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