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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 11, 1930

Page

3

Nelsonville High Glee Club to Present The Sunbonnet Girl

Nelsonville April 11 The Glee Club manages the operetta The Sunbonnet Girl to be staged in the Auditorium at 8 p m Cast includes Rachel Coakley Ethel Johnson Genevieve Beagle Edward Murphy Edith Beagle Gordon Campbell Robert Huene feld Jr Helena Kourt Paul Collamore Mary Jo Bowers Billy Davis Mary Roscoe Helen McDowell Jean Jewett Ruth Juniper and Margaret Weltzheimer An added feature is the High School Orchestra led by Ward W Hamm

Nelsonville Nelsonville High School Glee Club Rachel Kathryn Coakley Ethel Johnson Genevieve Beagle Edward JL. Murphy Edith Beagle Gordon Campbell Robert Huenefeld, Jr Helena Kourt Paul Collamore Mary Jo Bowers Billy Davis Mary Roscoe Helen McDowell Jean Jewett Ruth Juniper Margaret Weltzheimer Ward W. Hamm

Twilight Baseball League plans set for four team league

Nelsonville officials and fans met at the YMCA to map a four team Twilight Baseball League for the coming season. They discussed lineups, uniforms, and repairs at the city park including bleacher seats and wire to protect spectators. Western Electric sound equipment will be installed at the Majestic Theater with an engineer arriving mid-April to upgrade synchronization.

Nelsonville Ans last _&r McFarland Arage Stratton Motors Then Brick Corporation Eir Buckeyes Western Electric Majestic Theater Paul Jones

Driver Hoylam arraigned on reckless driving in Nelsonville

Carles Hoylam Buckhanan W C arraigned before Mayor Bill Ickman on reckless driving charges. He pled not guilty and waived jury trial rights, with a hearing set for a later date. Bond set, car held for security after a Wednesday collision near Lewis Run. Miss Anna Feeney and Mrs. James Leonard of New Straitsville visited local residents Thursday.

Nelsonville Carles Hoylam Buckhanan W. C Bill Ickman Hoylam Haylam Lewis Run

Court House Doings and Local Legal Actions

Court items note Tomas Tignor appealing a $105.25 judgment to Common Pleas Court from Justice of the Peace. Gene Marshall sues John Marshall for divorce and alimony. they wed November 8, 1912 in Glouster and have four children. James Murphy seeks Workmen’s Compensation via Industrial Commission for loss of sight in October 1922 at Starr Jackson Mining. judgment $293.71 awarded to F J Beasley Milling and Grocery against Mr. and Mrs. W S Stephenson.

Tomas Tignor Perry Wood Common Pleas H. E. Donley Ustice of the Geneeve Marshall John Garshal Glouster Isurance Fund Jjames Murphy Industrial Commission of Ohio Murphy Starr Jackson Mining Company State Insurance Fund F. J. Beasley Milling and Grocery Company W. S. Stephenson

Blaine seeks probe of post office box rentals

Senator Nye and Blaine push Blaine Resolution for a senatorial inquiry into post office box rentals. Nye cites private letters about high rents in Philadelphia and Youngstown and Blaine mentions Uniontown. They seek audit and investigation amid claims of syndicate control and 150 million dollars in rentals.

Washington O.K St. Paul Nye Republican North Dakota Blaine Wisconsin Philadelphia Youngstown Ohio Uniontown United States United Press Bine Kipps Senate Post Office Committee Audit and Control Committee

Jokes End As Impatient Gangster Is Executed

Chicago April 11 Aaron Woodward sentenced as a Negro bandit who killed a policeman during a hold up of a minister was electrocuted today in the state prison.

Chicago U.R Aaron Woodward

Berea Crossing Fatality Raises Toll

Berea reports a second fatality at a crossing within eight hours as authorities investigate the deadly incident. The city toll now stands at two dead in the latest crash.

Berea U.2

Drunk Since 1897 Husband in Divorce Plea

Jennie Bishop of Cuyahoga Falls seeks a divorce from Abner A. Bishop of Newark in common pleas court. She accuses cruelty and neglect, noting 30 years of marriage and five children. He allegedly averages three drunken episodes weekly for three years.

Akron U.P Jennie Bishop Cuyahoga Falls Common Pleas Court Abner A. Bishop Newark Bishop

Gandhi expands civil disobedience in salt tax protest

In Bombay India on April 11, Gandhi planned to broaden the tax resistance by blocking taxed liquor and foreign cloth sales. Abid Ali Jaferbhai, secretary of the provincial congress committee and campaign promoter, was sentenced to nine months in prison for encouraging disobedience to salt tax laws.

Bombay India U.P Mahatma Gandhi Abid Ali Jaferbhai Provincial Congress Committee

Detroit witness Ruth Jones held on $10,000 bond

Ruth Jones formerly of Canton Ohio is held in Detroit as a material witness in an alleged gang case involving two former associates Leonard Koven and Matt Crimmins. She was placed under ten thousand dollars bond.

Detroit U.P Ruth Jones Canton, O Leonard Koven Matt Crimmins

Mary Pickford of the East Shines in Cairo Film Ties

The so called Mary Pickford of the East Bebidja Hafez, daughter of the director of King Fuad's palace in Cairo, speaks seven languages and composed music for her latest European production as Hollywood eyes her work.

The Nile Cleopatra Mile Bebidja Hafez Mary Pickford East Fuad Cairo Europe Hollywood

Auto fire on Poplar Street blamed on short circuit

In Nelsonville on April 11 a fire under the hood of Dick Wolfe's car on Poplar Street was stopped by the fire department after a short circuit was believed to have caused the blaze yesterday afternoon.

Nelsonville Dick Wolfe Poplar Street

Community Club Discusses Playground Provisions Meeting

Members met with Mrs. L. J. Eberle on East Washington Street to discuss playground activities. Mrs. L. R. Kelch led the program on Annuls, with delegates elected for the state convention in Columbus on April 22 and alternates named.

L. J. Eberle East Washington Street L. R. Kelch J. M. Hyde Robert Huenefeld Columbus Martin Ohlinger

Mothers' Club of West School Read Papers on Bookshelves and Fathers

The Mothers' Club of the first grade class met at the West Building on Thursday with good attendance. Mrs. B. M. Coakley read papers on Children’s Bookshelves and American Fathers, followed by a general discussion. Next meeting set for Thursday May 5 at the school.

Mothers’ Club West School B. M. Coakley

Mrs Betts Visiting Newark With Family

Mrs Frank Betts is visiting in Newark with her sister Mrs Fay Matticks and her son Charles Betts. Mrs Oliver Devol and daughter Miss Helen were Columbus visitors Friday.

Frank Betts Newark Fay Matticks Charles Betts Oliver Devol Helen Columbus

Sudden Death of 21 Month Old in Nelsonville

Kathleen Lou Linscott aged 21 months died Thursday morning in Nelsonville from a heart attack. She was daughter of Mr and Mrs Earl Linscott and sister of Wanda Katherine. Funeral Saturday at 2 PM at 860 Chestnut Street with burial at Greenlawn. grandparents Mr and Mrs Stacey Sayers and D L Linscott.

Nelsonville Kathleen Lou Linscott Earl Linscott Rodney Earl Linscott Stacey Sayers D. L. Linscott Wanda Katherine Chestnut Street Greenlawn

Residents Visit Columbus Weekend

Mrs. Frank Jackson and Frances Parry with her sister Mrs. George Schwenke spent Friday in Columbus.

Frank Jackson Columbus Frances Parry George Schwenke Logan

Track Meet Delights City Schools Students

Fifth and sixth grades held a high school style track meet Thursday afternoon with Y M C A pennants awarded to Miss Bever at Central School and Miss Cook at West School. Chester Windle topped all individuals, while Moe and Galvin shared high scores for their winning team. William Corbin led the fifth graders. The eighth grade event is scheduled Friday April 18 at 4 p.m. at Central School Grounds.

Nelsonville Miss Bever Cook Chester Windle Charles Moe Tom Galvin William Corbin

Marble tournament entries open in Nelsonville

Residents of Nelsonville may register at the Central School Grounds before Friday noon April 18 for a marble tournament. Three divisions are offered: under 13, under 16, and 45 and over with prizes for each. The event runs Saturday starting at 10 o clock.

Nelsonville Central School

RECORD MAINTAINED AT CONNNET SCHOOL 100 PERCENT ATTENDANCE

Connett School in York Township reported its March attendance at 100 percent, maintaining its prior record.

Nelsonville Connett York Township

Lease News Lights New Palace Furniture Room on West Washington

Palace Furniture Company operated by BP Bingman will move from the Hyde Building at Public Square to new quarters in the Hyde room by June 1. The space will be remodeled with enlarged display windows and a connected brick garage. Interior updates include lighting and redecoration to fit a 36 by 148 foot floor plan opened by Edward Walker and Harry Thomas.

Nelsonville The Palace Purniture Company BP. Bingman West Washington Street Hyde Building Public Square Preaton Clothing Hyde Room Irem Furniture Company

W. B. A. Club Meeting Announced

The W. B. A. Club will meet this evening at seven at the home of Mrs. Besse Bland on Fort Street.

W. BA

Passion Week Program at Myle Chapel A M E Church

Passion Week program led by Pastor Rev M H W Johnston features sermons on the cross with texts for April 14 18 and 16. April 14 sermon by the pastor asks Father forgive them for they know not what they do. April 18 theme today shalt thou be with me in Paradise by J A Murray and Mr Davis. Social hour and refreshments served by stewardesses board. Wednesday notes a round table talk titled women he had thy son.

Edward Walker Harry Thomas J. H. Mann Hall First Baptist Church M. T. Newsome Thomas Poe Thornton Davis Chapman Murray William Poe J. A. Murray W. J. Newsome A. C. E. League Myle Chapel M. HW. Johnston Pather Paradise Mr. Davis

Upset Not Serious If Bowels Get This Help

When you're out of sorts with a headache dizziness bilious taste and coated tongue constipation may be the cause. Take Cascarets tonight and again tomorrow to clear waste and restore bowel action. Doctors say cascara strengthens bowel muscles.

Missionary to China Abducted in Liangsi Province

Nina Eleanor Gemmell a 35 year old Presbyterian missionary in China’s Liangsi province has been abducted by bandits. She previously resided in Girard Kansas and began missionary work in 1919. A brother and sister reside in Washington DC.

Nina Eleanor Gemmell Liangsi Province China Girard Kan Washington, D. C

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