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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 14, 1930

Page

3

Springfield Boy at Knights Home Pursues Aerospace Drafting

Paul Hellyer, 17, resident at the Knights of Pythias Children’s Home in Springfield, writes of his studies in airplane drafting at the Columbus School of Drafting and his progress in drawing, English, chemistry, and German. He notes hours spent in shop classes, his home team sports, and upcoming advancement to the highest home office.

Nelsonville C. W. Monks Paul Hellyer Knights of Pythias Springfield Paul Harrison Hellyer Columbus School of Drafting Washington, D. C City Church

Two Held in Alleged Theft at Doanville

In Nelsonville on April 14, Walter Koon of Doanville and Charles Price of Bremen pled not guilty to grand larceny and were bound over to the Grand Jury at $2,500 each. Ed Bartlett of Deanville faces arraignment on a similar charge, tied to a theft of a $60 motor controller and other fixtures from coal stripping hoppers near Doanville. William Asabelle and William Darb Baker, both charged with intoxication, paid fines and will work them off on the streets.

Nelsonville Walter Koon Doanville Charles Price Bremen Bill Hickman Ed Bartlett Deanville Koon Price Sam MebDonald William Asabelle James Cope William “Darb’ Baker George Bateman Asabelle Baker

Deaths Reported in Nelsonville Murray City and Columbus

Michael Clendenin died at his Murray City home after a Sunday illness. Funeral services set for Tuesday at 1 30 PM at Murray City Methodist Church with burial at Greenlawn. He leaves wife Isabelle, son Clyde, and daughter Mrs Charles Herbst of Columbus. John Hickman, 61, died at his High Street home. He leaves wife Mima, 15 children, his mother Mrs Emily Hickman of Deanville, three sisters and one brother. Funeral arrangements pending.

Nelsonville Michael Clendenin Murray City Methodist Church Greenlawn Isabelle Clendenin Clyde Charles Herbst Columbus John Hickman High Street Mima Hickman Emily Hickman Deanville

Birthday Surprise For Walter Hillyer In Dayton

Thirty four friends and neighbors gathered at Mr. and Mrs. Walter Hillyer home in Dayton on April 9 to surprise him on his birthday. The evening was social with refreshments. Attendees from afar included Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Dryden, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Sullivan, Mr. and Mrs. Bush of Troy, Mrs. Burdella Hillyer, G. F. Spahr and two children of Osborn, and Walter Hillyer who formerly lived on Long Street.

Walter Hillyer Dayton C. E. Dryden Ed Sullivan Bush Troy Burdella Hillyer G. F. Spahr Osborn Longstreth

Berean Bible Class Plans Easter Service Attendance

The Berean Bible Class of the Christian Church in Nelsonville prepares for a large Easter morning gathering at 9:30. The Improved Order of Red Men will attend in a body. Mrs Glen Allen and Mrs Bernice Bar rows will be heard in a quiet number. The Red Men will feature a male quartet and the Whistler and his dog will also appear.

Nelsonville Berean Bible Class The Christian Church Glen Allen Bernice Barrows Whistler

Doanville Church Announces Midweek Services

Miss Irene McDowell of Doanville announces services at Doanville Church on Wednesday Thursday and Friday this week. The Rev Spriggs of the American Sunday School Union will be the speaker.

Doanville Nelsonville Irene McDowell Doanville Doanville Church Spriggs The American Sunday School Union

Passion Week Talks Begin In Nelsonville

Rev. Lloyd Vivans opened the fifth in his Nelsonville series with An Evening Following Success and will speak again at 7:30 this evening on An Evening Following Righteous Indignation.

Nelsonville Lloyd Vivans Ter Vans

Local social visits span Lancaster Columbus and Athens

Mr and Mrs John Carpenter and their son Jack visit Lancaster while Mr and Mrs John Keller and son Harold call on Landon Shafer in Lancaster on Sunday. Athens guests Mrs E C Schloss Mrs Bob Wood and daughter spend Sunday with friends in this city. Vern Vorhes and daughter Marjorie visit Dorothy Vorhes at Mt Carmel Hospital in Columbus Sunday. Willard Brenner visits here from Lancaster Monday. E A Wallace from Columbus visits local friends. Ella Robson and Mabel Figgins spend Saturday with relatives in Columbus. Bob Hall visits Pomeroy and Athens Saturday. Josephine Porter returns to Carroll after a week with her parents. Mrs Fred Edington returns from Columbus after visiting Dorothy Vorkes at Mt Carmel Hospital. Mrs George Beable and daughter Genevieve spend Monday in Columbus.

John Carpenter Jack John Keller Harold Landon Shafer Lancaster E. C. Schloss Bob Wood Athens Vern Vorhes Marjorie Dorothy Vorhes Mt. Carmel Hospital Columbus A. B. Wells T. E. Wells D. J. Chapman Willard Brenner E. A. Wallace Ella Robson Mabel Figgins Bob Hall Pomeroy Josephine Porter Carroll Joe Porter Fred Edington Dorothy Vorkes George Beable Genevieve

Easter Holy Week Services At Nelsonville Church

Several Methodist Episcopal Church School classes will sing during Holy Week services with special numbers each evening. Holy Communion will be administered Thursday. Rev. H. M. A. Sayre will deliver sermons on The Clear Call Seeking The Saviour of All Repentance Killed by Sin. Services start at 7:30 p.m with an evangelistic focus and consecration observed nightly. Program details available Thursday and Friday nights at the church.

Nelsonville Methodist Episcopal Church School Thomas Spencer A.L. Barker Charles Monks Retta Howe Coakley C. L. Stout Cook HM. A. Sayre

Social Roundup of Columbus Residents at Week’s End

Mr and Mrs S A Stack and others from Columbus visited Grace Shepard and daughter Elizabeth. Several couples spent weekend with relatives, while Elizabeth Shepard a Ohio University student visited her mother. Henry Shivers fire injury care noted and hospital visits listed.

S. A. Stack W. CC. Rohleder Columbus Grace Shepard Elizabeth John McNerney John Hoodlet Bernard Powell Donald Lee Haydenville Henry Shivers George Johnson Fort Smith Arkansas Elizabeth Patterson Leighton Aumiller Richard Columbus Fred Johnson George Edward Zanesville Tom Black Dave Burnelle Fred Coakley Dean Coakley Elsie Coakley Logan Elizabeth Shepard Ohio University Athens Delbert Davis Dow Bowers Paul Davis Elias Davis St. Anthony’s Hospital Hilma Johnson George Hartgrove Lee Whartgrove Grant Hospital Alvin Wallace

Red Cross outfits救孤母及其孙辈获援助

Athens County Red Cross secretary Mrs Dwight Rutherford provided full clothing outfits for a grandmother and her two grandchildren found destitute near Athens. After an inquiry by Probate Judge S M Johnson, arrangements were made for transportation to a daughter in Tennessee. The family had been abandoned by relatives and suffered with homelessness and unemployment.

Wenman Athens Dwight Rutherford Athens County Red Cross T& Work Asee Toleedo Toledo 8. M. Johnson St Athens County Probate Court

Horse trade ends in fines after drunken dispute

Clem Kepler of Nelsonville and Clyde Cantor of Logan faced Mayor Elias Eli Bright over a disputed horse sale. Kepler pleaded guilty to intoxication and Cantor to possessing intoxicants. fines were levied at 10 dollars plus costs for Kepler and 1650 dollars plus costs for Cantor. The horse was later found to belong to Kepler who had sold it to Edward Alvis to cover his fine.

Logan Clem Kepler Nelsonville Clyde Cantor Elias Eli Bright Charles Notestone Lewis Reynolds Kepler Cantor Edward Alvis

Personal notes from weekend visits among Athens residents

Mrs H FE Mills and daughters Ruth and Susie and son Harry Jr visited Mrs John Williams and daughter Gloria Sunday. Mrs G L Steenrod with Mrs Laura Spencer, Miss Mayme Keplar and 8 C Longley visited Columbus and George Steenrod at St Francis Hospital. Leoline Seibert and Ellan Seibert hosted visitors in Bartlett while Mr and Mrs Joe Mathewson and sons visited the Figgins in Athens.

H. FE. Mills Ruth Susie Harry, Jr John Williams Gloria George G. L. Steenrod Laura Spencer Mayme Keplar

Pilot Missing After Biplane Vanishes in Thick Fog

Ralph White, a student pilot, disappeared after his Curtiss-Wright field biplane rose yesterday and vanished in dense fog. Authorities prepared for a broad search with concerns he may have drifted toward the Atlantic.

Valley Stream L. I U.P Curtiss-Wright Ralph White Atlantic

Logan Board of Education Receives 30 Superintendent Applicants

Logan April 14 Thirty applications have been received by the Logan Board of Education for the position of district superintendent. Notable candidates include Fred Burchfield, Senior High principal, and J E Frew, Junior High principal, who agree to cooperate if one is chosen. The board will take time to review all applications before naming a successor to former Supt C F Ridgley.

Logan Logan Board of Education C. Wood Bowen Fred Burchfield J. E. Frew Supt. C. F

Oberlin honors Logan graduate in music conservatory

April 14 report from Logan High School principal Fred Burchfield says Virginia Harper, former Logan pupil and daughter of Rev T C Harper of Portsmouth, is among the top tenth of Oberlin Conservatory of Music freshman class based on first semester grades. The notice was read in chapel today.

Portsmouth Harper Logan United Brethren Church

Senior High School Pupils Score High in State Test

Logan April 14 The State Department of Education test covered English Latin chemistry physics geometry algebra and American History. Top scores listed include English II Marion Schwenke Elma Gail Mooney and others. Mathematics and science winners named with several ties across subjects.

Logan State Department of Education Marion Schwenke Elma Gail Mooney Hester Lee White Beatrix Ricketts Peery Hack Alice G. Poston Christine Eberst Emma Kienzle Catherine Stoughton Kenneth Johnson Rosemary Favey Wayne Snider Phelps Krebs Walter Bray Edward Goodlive Rosemary Carey Rexford Nay Dean Kollison Mexford Nay Evelyn Carnes Josephine Tom Nathanae Eiche

Spicer couple from Oroville visit Logan Saturday

Mr and Mrs B H Spicer of Oroville were Logan visitors Saturday evening.

B.H. Spicer Oroville Logan

Surprise Birthday Party For Clarence Matheny By Fireproofing Co

National Fire proofing Company of Haydenville employees held a Thursday evening surprise party at the Belle Hyson Tea Room in this city for Clarence Matheny on his birthday. Attending were the guest of honor, Mr. and Mrs. Matheny Sr., Mrs. Russell James, and Mrs. Clarence Matheny, with thirty-one employees present. Mrs. W. G. Bowen hosted Modern Bridge Club members Friday evening at her West Second Street home, with Mrs. Will White as substitute player.

National Fireproofing Company Haydenville Belle Hyson Clarence Matheny Matheny Russell James W. G. Bowen West Second Street Modern Bridge Club Will White

Yimmie Yonson's Job Presented by Ilesboro High School

Logan April 14 pupils and faculty of Ilesboro High School present Yimmie Yonson's Job as the final lyceum program of the year next Friday night. The play has been offered as part of the inter high school activities this year. A supper will follow the performance.

Logan Yimmie Yonson Ilesboro High School Lyceum

Mrs Beulah Coe Returns Home After Hospital Stay

Mrs Beulah Coe was brought to her sister Mrs Emmett Kitchen's home on Zanesville Avenue Thursday from Lancaster Hospital. She is reported to be recovering from a recent surgical operation.

Logan Beulah Coe Emmett Kitchen Zanesville Avenue Lancaster Hospital

Charles F Brandt Former Hocking County Sheriff Laid To Rest

A large crowd attended the funeral for Charles F Brandt former Hocking County sheriff at St Matthews Lutheran Church. The Rev Amos L Heyde preached the sermon and burial followed in Oak Grove Cemetery.

Noah Guess arraigned for drunkenness in Logan

Noah Guess was arrested Saturday night by Policeman Lewis Reynolds and arraigned before Mayor Elias E. Bright on drunkenness and disorderly conduct. He pleaded guilty and was fined 25 dollars plus costs.

Logan Lewis Reynolds Noah Guess Elias E. Bright Costa

Two Die in Family in Logan

Funeral services were held for Ruby M Meyers three month old daughter of Mr and Mrs Lawrence Meyers of Logan at Iron Street Christian Church conducted by Rev P S Kreffler. Burial followed in Shaw Cemetery after pneumonia illness. Her grandmother Mrs Henry Meyers died the same day at her home nearby.

Logan P. S. Kreffler Gibisonville Iron Street Christian Church Ruby M Lawrence Meyers Shaw Cemetery Henry Meyers

Fire Burns 50 Acres Near Webb Summit

About 50 acres around Webb Summit were burned in a grass fire started by John Aur and another person preparing to plow. The blaze spread to adjacent farms owned by Ira Angle and Mrs. Laura Coakley before neighbors controlled it. Fences damaged.

Logan Webb Summit John Aurand Ira Angle Laura Coakley

Inter-county Track Meet cups arrive for Logan meet

Silver cups donated by the Logan Chamber of Commerce arrive and go on display at Case Pharmacy for the April 19 county grade school meet. The inscriptions read Inter-county Track Meet-Boys and Inter-county Track Meet-Girls.

Logan Case Pharmacy Logan Chamber of Commerce

Local radio group broadcasts in Columbus on WAIU

W. W. Harden M. B. Hes and Harry Woltz along with Miss Grace Harden of this city appeared in Columbus on Saturday for two WAIU broadcasts. Their first show aired at 7 PM and a second program followed in the afternoon. They performed old time music.

Logan W. W. Harden M. B. Hes Harry Woltz Grace Harden Columbus WAIU Mike

Boy Run Down by Car In West Union Street

Six year old Louie David nephew of Mrs Lillie Joseph of West Union Street is in Sheltering Arms Hospital with internal injuries and facial cuts after being struck Saturday night by an automobile driven by Eldon Mahaffey of Athens on West Washington Street. The child stepped into the path of the car as vehicles parked on both sides prevented avoidance.

Louie David Lillie Joseph West Union Street Sheltering Arms Hospital Eldon Mahaffey Athens West Washington Street David

Two Men Return to Athens County Jail on Non-support Charges

George Conkle of Barberton and Clifford Bernard of Holmes County were returned to Athens County Jail Sunday in custody of Sheriff William Williams and Deputy Sheriff Fred Heck. They are to be arraigned Tuesday before Probate Judge S. M. Johnson on non-support charges.

George Conkle Barberton Clifford Bernard Holmes County Athens County William Williams Fred Heck S. M. Johnson

Shakespeare in Time and Country illustrated lecture

Dean F. E. W. Chubb of Ohio University will give an illustrated lecture at 7 30 Tuesday night in the Fine Arts Building. Athens residents can attend as 70 slides will be shown including 20 newly acquired ones.

FE. W. Chubb Ohio University Fine Arts Athens

Athens residents fined on traffic and assault charges

Everett Gaston of Athens was fined 5 and costs by Mayor Robert S. Wood after a guilty verdict for reckless driving. Martin Tinker of Athens was fined 5 and costs and 25 respectively on intoxication and assault charges.

Everett Gaston Athens Robert S. Wood Martin Tinker

Three Drown In Fern Lake Fern Lake tragedy in Kentucky

Three people drowned when their rowboat capsized on Fern Lake in Millersboro Kentucky on Sunday. Victims were Miss E Overton 24 her sister Maurene 14 and Joseph Fubate 20 all from Cedar Forks Tennessee.

Lake Millersboro U.P Fern Lake E. Overton Maurené Joseph Fubate Cedar Forks Tenn

Pirates Open Season With 6 1 Victory Over New Orleans Club

In New Orleans on Sunday the Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the New Orleans Southern League Club 6 to 1. The team departs for Cincinnati to begin the season tomorrow.

BUCS New Orleans U.P Pittsburgh Pirates Cincinnati

Von Porat Signs to Meet Gagnon or Griffiths Winner

Chicago April 14 A R Nate Lewis matchmaker for the Chicago Stadium announces Otto Von Porat will meet the winner of the Jack Gagnon and Tuffy Griffiths bout in May The Gagnon Griffiths fight is set for April 30 with the Porat bout slated for May 14 or May 21

Sign von Porat Chicago A.R Nate Lewis Otto von Porat Jack Gagnon-Tuffy Griffiths Ther Gagnon-Griffiths

Smuggling of Diamonds into U S Rises

Washington April 14 The Treasury Department seeks more funds for overseas customs agents amid rising smuggling of diamonds and jewelry worth millions. Deputy Commissioner Dow cites annual diamond smuggling estimates from 20,000,000 to 40,000,000 dollars, while jewelers assess watches valued at about 9,000,000 dollars entering untaxed.

Washington USA Treasury Department Frank Dow

Frank Mitchell Dies at 68 in Athens Home

Frank Mitchell 68 died suddenly at 6 AM Monday at his home 16 Shannon Avenue. Funeral service will be at 2:39 PM Wednesday at the residence. burial at Stewart. A former city teamster, he had been in failing health for years and leaves a widow, two children Myrtle M and Clarence of Athens, and two grandchildren Alice June and Anna Mae.

Frank Mitchell Shannon Avenue Stewart Mitchell Myrtle M Clarence Athens Alice June Anna Mae

Rivalry blamed in Mason county bootleg murder

David M. Cohen 27 Massillon was found shot and bound on a road near Manchester Ohio. Police said he was bound with seat cover shreds from his car and dumped on a pile of leaves. The murder is linked to northern Ohio bootleg gang rivalries.

Akron U.P Ohio David M. Cohen Massillon Manchester Cohen Silas Renninger

Carsey Freed After Plea On Drunkenness Charge

John Carsey of Mechanicaburg was released today after paying a $25 fine and costs set by Magistrate Carl H. Porter. He was arraigned on drunkenness and arrested Sunday by Sheriff William Williams and Deputy Wayne Wingett.

John Carsey Mechanicaburg Carl H. Porter Carsey William Williams Wayne Wingett

Four West Virginia officers freed on bond in still raid death

In Charleston four state policemen were released on bond after their arrest in connection with the death of Jim Hastings during a still raid Saturday night. Hastings died in the raid and the officers face unspecified charges as the investigation continues.

Charleston W. Va U.P Jim Hastings

Father John’s Medicine touted as family remedy in Fitchburg

Mrs. George Caron Jr of 69 Everett Street Fitchburg Massachusetts says Father John’s Medicine has been their family remedy for years and she would not be without this old fashioned treatment. The product is described as used in numerous hospitals and institutions.

John George Caron, Jr Everett Street Fitchburg Mass

Wade Funeral To Be Held Tuesday

Funeral services for Glendon Waite fourteen son of Mr and Mrs James Wade of Canaanville will be held at 2 pm Tuesday at Canaanville Church with burial in the church cemetery. The death occurred Saturday afternoon when Waite was caught beneath a truck rear wheel driven by Herbert Brown of Athens who started the vehicle after a brief conversation. An Athens County coroner L F Jones ruled the death accidental following investigation.

Glendon Waite James Wade Canaanville Canaanville Church Burrial Church Herbert Brown Athens Brown L F. Jones Athens County

Glouster Man Sent Back To County Jail

W F Douglas of Glouaster was held by the Athens County Grand Jury and remanded to the Athens County Jail after failing to post $800 bond. Magistrate Carl H Porter arraigned him on a concealed weapons charge. the affidavit was filed by MV Van Horna. Douglas, a paroled prisoner from Ohio Penitentiary, is serving a non support sentence and was previously convicted of forging checks.

W.ff. Douglas Glouaster Athens County Carl H. Porter Douglas MV. van Horna Ohio Penitentiary

Young Girl Doris Smith Dies at McDougal Home

Doris Marie Smith 18, daughter of Mr and Mrs Leonard Smith of McDougal, died Sunday at 12:30 PM at her home from complications of diseases. Funeral services set for 10 AM Tuesday at Amensville Methodist Church with burial in Chesterhill Cemetery. She leaves her parents and four sisters.

Wealthy real estate dealer in jail after wife strangled

Frank D. Crawford, a 45 year old real estate dealer, confessed to strangling his wife in bed after a quarrel in East Orange New Jersey. Police found him in the kitchen smoking as the body lay in the bedroom. a 19 year old daughter and 15 year old son slept nearby.

East Orange N. J Frank DD Crawford

Bank for International Settlement topic at OU club

Thomas M. Wolfe of Poston Consolidated Coal Company Athens will lead a discussion on The Bank for International Settlement at the Men's Faculty Club of Ohio University. The meeting runs from 4 10 to 6 10 Friday afternoon with a round table discussion after the presentation.

Bank For International Settlement Thomas M. Wolfe Poston Consolidated Coal Company Athens Ohio University

Orange Brand Tonic and Nuggets Promote Appetite

A testimonial from G W Dowler of Parkersburg West Virginia praises Orange Brand Tonic formerly Orange Root for restoring appetite and energy. He notes increased hunger, strengthened strength, and improved digestion aided by Nuggets, with no unpleasant laxative effects. The ad claims Gentian and other ingredients improve gastric flow and stomach tone. Sold by Lash's Drug Store and other outlets.

G. W. Dowler Third St Parkersburg W. Va Lash Ady

Verdict Upheld in Bender Home Raid Damages

The court of appeals upheld a $2,000 verdict for Edna Bender wife of Senator George H. Bender against state dry raiders who invaded her Cleveland home in 1925. Senator Bender had earlier won $25,000 in 1927 reduced to $3,000. The raid was led by prohibition officer William J. Patrick who died in 1927.

Cleveland Edna B. Bender George H. Bender Court of Appeals Bender Prohibition William J. Patrick Patrick

Nine children left fatherless by Lancaster accident

Henry Thimmes aged 60 fell from the rear of a Lancaster Packing Company truck in Lancaster on April 14 and sustained a fractured skull. The incident left nine children fatherless and is under investigation.

Lancaster Henry Thimmes Lancaster Packing Company

Adtere ika touted by Dr Carl Wenscheke for bowel cleaning

In private practice Dr Carl Wenscheke promoted Adtere ika a iime ple formula claimed to cleanse upper and lower bowels remove hidden poisons and relieve gas bloating in under 20 minutes and chronic constipation in about two hours He listed several Ohio area pharmacies selling the product including Gibson's Athens Hicke's Nelsonville Pots ing's Murray City Taylor's Cootville

Carl Carl Wenscheke Tke Adlerika Gibson's Athens Hickeman's Pharmacy Nelsonville Potsing’s Murray City Taylor's Cootville

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