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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 10, 1930

Page

10

Birth in Chauncey as Ray Andrews’ daughter Mary Louise arrives

Word from Chauncey reports the birth of a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Ray Andrews in the Philippine Islands. The baby is named Mary Louise. Mr. Andrews previously worked as bookkeeper at the Company Store. He is brother of Roy Andrews of Chauncey. Forest Rose Rebekah Lodge in Chauncey reschedules its meeting to 7 30 PM with a birthday social and a surprise lunch hosted by Mrs. Carl Shaffer, Mrs. George Wilson, and Mrs. Gerald Blackford.

Chauncey Ray Andrews Phillipine Islands Mary Louise Andrews Roy Andrews Lodge Forest Rose Rebekah Lodge Carl Shaffer George Wilson Gerald Blackford

Chauncey Weekend Guests Appease Local Hosts

Mrs Irene Temple and the Crumers of Columbus along with the Settles of Lancaster visited Chauncey over the weekend as guests of Mr and Mrs Lee Schoonover. The Linscotts Otterbein and Office Training School graduates plus Mrs Joe Meade of Murray City joined relatives in Chauncey and Murray City. The Smittles of New Concord visited the Courtnoys as well as Mrs Kate Blackston and other Chauncey residents attended a dinner for the local high school faculty.

Irene Temple Herbert Cramer Columbus Frank Settles Lancaster Chauncey Lee Schoonover Dorothy Linscott Otterbein College Westerville Ohio Thelma Linscott Office Training School Joe Meade Murray City Harry Linscott Ray Smittle New Concord G. B. Courtney Smittie

Prices Advance in Heavy Steer Market in Columbus

In Columbus on April 10 a rise in heavy steer prices occurred as shipper demand drove the gains despite public reluctance for beef. Cattle demand for feeders waned while hog prices favored heavy hogs due to better outlet for heavy cuts. pork prices did not sustain the early week rise.

Columbus C. J. West Ohio Farm Bureau Corporation

Arm Mangled in Wringer Rescued by Quick Call

In New Lexington on April 10 Miss Mary Smith a local telephone operator alerted neighbors to a wringer incident. Betty the adopted daughter heard screams and Mrs. John Flood had her arm badly mangled but was freed. Twenty five stitches were needed to close the wounds.

New Lexington Mary Smith John Flood Miss Smith Little Betty

Ruth Still Limping Ahead of Yankees Opener

Ruth limps noticeably from a barley horse but expects to be in shape for the New York Yankees opening game in New York.

Chattanooga Tenn U.P Babe Ruth New York Yankees

Chauncey Dover Seniors Host Faculty Party

Chauncey-Dover High School seniors and faculty were hosted by Supt. and Mrs. L. I. Miller at their home. The event featured Bunco and contests with high score trophies awarded to Mr. Miller and Miss Ruth Fiske.

Chauncey Chauncey-Dover High School Supt Ll. I. Miller Orris Boudinot Dee Daugherty Fred Ferrer Mary Louise Fiske Kathryn Gillispie Mary Guerra Margaret Johnston Pauline Nye Courtney Pettit Gordon Stevenson James Rankin Mary Lee Savage Hattie Thomas Sarah Thomas Pauline Kerk Helen Patton Wesley Walburn Earle A. Miller Dickason Donald Seward

Luther Bible Class Meet Planned in Chauncey Home

The Chauncey M. E. Church Luther Bible Class will gather Friday evening at the home of Mrs. Bess Green Nicholson on Mill Street for a meeting and discussion.

Chauncey Luther Bible Class Chauncey M. E. Church Bess Green Nicholson Mill Street

Chauncey Church to rehearse Easter songs Friday

Chauncey Church of Christ announces a rehearsal of Easter songs by its choir and youth group Friday at 7 30 p m The chorus will be directed by Mrs Ralph Brown in Chauncey.

Chauncey Chauncey Church of Christ Ralph Brown

Elizabeth Phillips reports daughter’s satisfactory recovery

Mrs. Elizabeth Phillips of Chauncey learns her daughter Mrs. Arthur Locke is recovering well from a major surgical operation performed a few days ago in a Salem hospital.

Chauncey Elizabeth Phillips Arthur Locke Salem

Freshman Journalist Sets Ohio U Record at Start

Clarksburg West Virginia native Harry L. Waddell, a freshman in journalism at Ohio University, earned 45 grade points in his first semester, close to an A average. He works seven hours daily at an Athens confectionery and handles tough courses like French and chemistry. Waddell belongs to Beta Theta Pi fraternity.

Harry L. Waddell Clarksburg W. Va Ohio University Waddell Athens Beta Theta Pi Fraternity

Grangers Prepare Meeting in Coolville Saturday

The Troy Grange will hold its next regular session at Grange Hall on Rock Street Coolville. The program includes music by the Grange readings by Miss Freda Owens talks on The Grange Automobile Insurance by W IE Bingman and Habit Forming by Mrs Mame Hoobler plus a null call and further music.

Coolville Troy Grange Grange Hall Rock Street Grange Freda Owens the Grange Automobile Insurance W. IE. Bingman Mame Hoobler

Cincinnati Woman Die From Alleged Poison Jake Drink

Coroner reports Mrs. Bertha Stillwell, 57, died after drinking poison called Jake. Fourth local death linked to Jake with a post mortem ordered. General Hospital overrun with 200 Jake paralysis cases. city asked to appropriate 5000 dollars for victims.

Cincinnati U.P Bertha Stillwell Jake F. C. Swing General Hospital

Despondent Father Suspects Death of Son Triggered Self

In Wilmington on April 10 a 55-year-old courthouse custodian, Charles Hormel, was found dead in the basement of the courthouse after a two month period since his son Robert died in an automobile accident. Authorities believe despondency over his son's death prompted the act.

Wilmington U.R Robert Charles Hormel

Ladies Aid Society Formed at Greens Run Church

At Greens Run Church of Christ a Ladies Aid Society was organized during a women’s meeting. Officers elected include President Mary Cartwright, Vice-President Lena Leake, Secretary Bessie Cartwright, Treasurer Lottie Cannon, and Program Leader Clara Cannon.

Chauncey Women of the Greens Run Church of Christ Mary Cartwright Lena Leake Bessie Cartwright Lottie Cannon Clara Cannon

Funeral Attendees From Greens Run Visit New Lexington

Greens Run residents Mrs. Fred Leake Ray Leake Mrs. W H Fierbaugh Mrs. Lottie Cannon and Mrs. Minnie Maynard traveled to New Lexington to attend the funeral of the Rev. W. I. Nuzum a former Greens Run Church of Christ pastor noted for aiding a revival there two years ago.

Nuzum Chauncey Greens Run New Lexington W. IF. Nuzum Fred Leake Ray Leake W. H. Fierbaugh Lottie Cannon Minnie Maynard

Bandits in Pen 21 Days After Holdup

Prosecuting Attorney E C Wag ner Judge T D Price and Sheriff Clifford Wilson praised for speedy handling of bank robbery cases. Lawrence Bucher Frank Dodson Henry Dodson and Chester Pierce disposed of in 21 days with a special grand jury and three hearings. Sedan used in getaway to be sold to defray court costs, owned by Bucher.

New Lexington E. C C. Wagner T. D. Price Clifford Wilson Lawrence Bucher Frank Henry Dodson Chester Pierce Wagner Wilson

Tigers to Play Toronto in Detroit Spring Exhibition

Detroit will wrap up its spring exhibition schedule with a game against Toronto in Detroit today as the Tigers finish their tour in Terre Haute Indiana.

Tigers Terre Haute Ind Detroit ‘Tigers Toronto

Durbin Blames Hoover For Chain Store Growth

W. W. Durbin Democratic candidate for U S Senate attacked chain stores at a Jefferson Day banquet in Kenton urging enforcement of anti trust laws. He credited President Hoover with the expansion being driven by lax enforcement and spoke to several hundred partisans.

Kenton U.R W. W. Durbin United States Durbin Hoover

Fight Over Girls Leads to Warrant for Cutting to Wound

Sheriff Clifford Wilson holds a warrant charging Elmer Gordon of Junction City with cutting to wound Mort Kimball in an alleged fight over two girls who were claimed to be sweethearts of two convicted bank robbers.

New Lexington Clifford Wilson Elmer Gordon Junction City Mort Kimball

Rounsavell Dies in Columbus After Hospital Operation

Charles Vincent Rounsavell 35, chief clerk for foreman of engines at Hocking Valley Railroad, died Wednesday at Grant Hospital after an operation. He leaves widow Mary, son Charles V. Jr., brothers Wallace and Charles Rounsavell, sister Edna Hunt. mother-in-law among relatives in Athens.

Columbus Charles Vincent Rounsavell Hocking Valley Railroad Grant Hospital Mary Rounsavell Charles V. Rounsavell, Jr Wallace Charles R. Rounsavell Edna Hunt Fred White Athens

Pattern Book Price Promotion for Athens Messenger

The notice advertises a PATTERN BOOK of new spring and summer styles priced at fifteen cents, discounted to ten cents when ordered with a pattern. It provides mailing instructions to The Athens Messenger Pattern Department at 13 West 17th St New York City.

Athens Messenger Pattern Department West 17Th St New York City

Police hunt for robbers in Toledo hotel beating

A man and his wife are being sought by police after Edmund T. Carr owner of the Carr Hotel was beaten and robbed in Toledo. The incident occurred on Wednesday, prompting a wide manhunt.

Toledo Edmund T. Carr Carr Hotel

Ohio University Harvard debate on admission restricted by ability

An audience of over 2,000 heard Harvard University and Ohio University clash at Alumni Memorial Auditorium. Ohio’s Leonard Henniger Kenneth Coulter and Ralph Brown argued affirmative while Harvard’s J Mack Swigert Frederick Fiech ter and Dwight D. Cooke argued negative with Harry C. Mahan as chairman.

Harvard University Ohio University Alumni Memorial Auditorium Leonard Henniger Kenneth Coulter Ralph Brown J. Mack Swigert Frederick Fiechter Dwight D. Cooke Harry C. Mahan

Coal Production in U S Falls Short by 300 000 Tons

National Coal Association weekly estimate shows bituminous coal output for week ended April 5 at 8,350,000 net tons based on railroad loading reports. Bureau of Mines data for weeks ended March 22 and March 29 stand at 7,532,000 and 7,905,000 net tons, with April 1 holiday in union fields causing a roughly 300,000 ton drop.

Washington National Coal Association United States Bureau of Mines Union

Author's wife loses alienation suit in Lima court

A $100000 alienation suit against Mrs Le Eden, former wife of author James Oliver Gourwood, was reduced to a $20000 award by a common pleas court jury in Lima. The suit was uncontested, according to reports.

Lima U.pi le Eden James Oliver Gourwood Common Pleas Court

MELLO GLO Face Powder Promoted by D Zenner Co

Beauties endorse MELLO GLO Face Powder claiming purity and long wear from a new French process. It promises smooth application, nonpastiness, and a youthful bloom, with coloring matter approved by the government.

D. Zenner CO

Mu-col Feminine Hygiene Ad Claims Safe, Effective Use

An old advertising note touts Mu-col as a doctor trusted feminine hygiene product used for 28 years in hospitals and offices. It claims ten fold strength without harming delicate tissue, prevents trouble and pain, eases periods, and cleanses with a regular douche for comfort and security.

Ziegfeld Praises Sandow as Nationwide Strong Man

Florenz Ziegfeld touts the strength of Sandow across the land praising the international showman’s appeal and his portrayal of the American girl. The famed Broadway promoter remains active as a public relations figure.

Florenz Ziegfeld Sandow

Woman Awarded 3000 in Pullman Exposure Case

Miss Sara Cusher of Cincinnati won 3000 in U S District Court against the Pullman Company for exposure suffered when she was carried past Parkersburg West Virginia to Athens in February 27 and left there for transportation back, causing facial paralysis.

Athens Cincinnati U.R Pullman Company Sara Cusher U. S. District Parkersburg W. Va

Teacher jailed in Georgetown after classroom spanking

Georgetown April 10 Lloyd Brown 26 rural school teacher is to spend the day in jail after being convicted of whipping pupil Miss Cleo Gast 15. He was fined 50 dollars for spanking an allegedly unruly student. The girl's father then filed assault and battery charges against Brown.

Georgetown Lloyd Brown Cleo Gast Brown

Marmola Pill Prescriptions Claim Obesity Cure

Authors urge Marmola tablets as a remedy for obesity, attributing excess fat to a gland weakness and noting 22 years of use with millions of boxes sold. The ad claims drastic weight loss and promises a book explaining action, with druggists selling at $1 per box.

Firefighters Save 85YearOld Woman From Blazing Home

In Wilmington on April 10 Mrs. Sarah McDonald 85 survived a house fire after five firefighters and neighbors battled flames in adjacent rooms while she lay confined by a serious illness.

Wilmington U.P Sarah McDonald

Dar Mentha Pepsin Provides Quick Indigestion Relief

A diarized ad-style fragment promises rapid relief from acute indigestion and heartburn with one tablespoon of Dar Mentha Pepsin. It claims heart palpitations ease within ten minutes and offers a money back guarantee against chronic indigestion.

S&s

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