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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 14, 1930

Page

5

Health of Pub- Yc School Children Talk Given at Pallas Club

Miss Ber na Bridgman principal of the 1st Side School spoke on the health of public school children during the Pallas lab meeting Saturday afternoon. Mrs. Raymer McQuiston hosted at 48 Mill Street. Miss Mary Connett led the program. Next Pallas Club meeting set for April 26 with Mrs. L. G. Worstell in University Terrace.

Berna Bridgman 1St Side Pallas Lab Raymer McQuiston Mill Street Mary Connett Pallas Club L. G. Worstell University Terrace

Birth of Laura Jeanne at Sheltering Arms Hospital

Prof and Mrs A C Anderson announce the birth of a daughter Laura Jeanne at Sheltering Arms Hospital on Sunday April 13 in the afternoon. Professor Anderson belongs to the psychology faculty at Ohio University.

A. C. Anderson North Congress Street Sheltering Arms Hospital Laura Jeanne Anderson Ohio University

Westfall and Frosts Visit Warner Family in Flora

Mr C G Westfall and wife and daughter Ardeth spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Leo Frost and daughter Eileen at the home of Albert Warner in Flora.

C. G. Westfall Ardeth Leo Frost Eileen Albert Warner Flora

Lydia Lash Evans Club Meeting Arranged for Thursday Afternoon

Lydia Lash Evans Club will hold a 2:30 PM gathering with Mrs. D B Green at 291 East State Street. The Order of Eastern Star meets Monday at 7:39 PM in the Masonic Temple with initiation and refreshments.

Lydia Lash Evans D. B. Green East State Street Order of Eastern Star Masonic Temple

Athens mourners attend funeral of Mr. G W Ross

Persons from Athens who traveled to Carbon Hill on Sunday for the funeral included Mrs. Minnie Pierce Mrs. Gertrude Matheny Mrs. Alice Francis Mrs. C Charles Knox Mr. Frank Nagle Mr. W B Pruden and Mr and Mrs W W Clendenin.

Athens Carbon Hill G. W. Ross Minnie Pierce Gertrude Matheny Alice Francis C Charles Knox Frank Nagle W. B. Pruden W. W. Clendenin

Women golfers to meet for lunch at Athens Country Club

For organization women members of the Athens Country Club will hold a 12 o'clock luncheon at the club house on Wednesday. Reservations should be made with Mrs Hayes at the Country Club by Tuesday.

Athens Country Club Hayes

Mrs. N. W. Roberts Joins Husband in Athens After Illness

Mrs. N W Roberts, previously detained at her former Colorado Springs home due to illness, has recovered and joined Mr. Roberts in Athens.

N. W. Roberts Colorado Springs Mr. Roberts Athens

Akron Family Guests of Local Residents Over Weekend

Mr and Mrs R L Shafer and daughter Marie Imogene visited Mr and Mrs F C Shaf er on Richland Avenue with Mr and Mrs Andrew Bonnet and son Billy from Akron.

R. L. Shafer Marie Imogene Andrew Bonnet Billy Akron F. C. Shafer Richland Avenue

Miss Helen Kittle Hosts Weekend Guests

Miss Helen Kittle daughter of Mr and Mrs Hull F Kittle 175 North Lancaster Street accompanied by Mr Gwynn Sanders of Richwood were weekend guests at Miss Kittle s home She is a teacher in the Richwood schools.

Helen Kittle Hull F. Kittle North Lancaster Street Gwynn Sanders Richwood Miss Kittle

Out-of-town mourners attend funeral for B. J. Davis

Family and friends traveled from Parkersburg West Virginia Akron Zanesville Chillicothe and Stewart to pay respects Saturday for Mr. B. J. Ira Davis. Attendees included F. G. Davis Frank Rexroad Howard Rexroad T. M. Marshall John Rowan Anna Walsh Catherine F A Rowan and others.

B. J Ira) Davis F. G. Davis Frank F. L. Rexroad Howard T. M. Marshall John Rowan Anna Walsh Parkersburg W. Va J. M. Rowan Akron F. A. Rowan Catherine Zanesville James Rowan Chillicothe Andrew McGraw Martin McGraw Thomas McGraw Stewart

Williams Family Trip to Leon West Virginia

Clarence Williams and his wife took their children Orland and Margaret Louise to Leon West Virginia on Sunday to visit Mr and Mrs Hay Smith. Mr Smith who has not been in good health is now improving.

Clarence Williams Orland Margaret Louise Leon W. Va Hay Smith Smith

Mrs Duffee to Spend Summer with Chauncey Family

Mrs Harriett Duffee who has wintered with her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Hull FE Little 175 North Lancaster Street will go to Chauncey to spend the summer with her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs T R Hamilton.

Harriett Duffee Hull FE Lancaster Street Chauncey T. R. Hamilton

Strauss Family Hosts Distant Relatives From Ohio and Pennsylvania

Mr. and Mrs. Phillips Strauss, of 59 Richland Avenue, welcomed Sunday visitors including their son Joe Strauss and daughter Mary Strauss. Also present were Stephen Postiche and the Turk and Hutchins families from Swift and Blairsville, Pennsylvania. William Hutchins, a Luhrig resident and Athens County native, returned after more than two decades.

Phillips Strauss Richland Avenue Joe Strauss Mary Strauss Stephen Postiche Swift Ohio Harry Turk Butler William Hutchins Blairsville Strauss Athens County Luhrig

Duncan family and guests visit Kittle household

Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Duncan and son Bobby from Glouster visited Mr. and Mrs. Jed Kittle at 173 North Lancaster Street on Sunday, accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Falla of Bishopville.

C. E. Duncan Bobby, Glouster Falla Bishopville Jed Kittle North Lancaster Street

Current Events Club Meeting Friday Evening

The Current Events Club will meet Friday at 7:30 PM with Mrs. Jessie Drake hosting on Mont Rose Avenue.

Current Events Club Jessie Drake Montrose Avenue

Athens social notes recount weekend visits and renewals

Dr. John C. Henry and family visited Mrs. Henry in Athens at the Bailey home and with the Henrys, joined by son in law Mr. and Mrs. J W Saltz of McArthur. George Shamer family toured Chillicothe to see relatives. A A George of Zanesville, former New York Central agent, renewed acquaintances in Athens.

A. A. George Zanesville Athens New York Central Railroad

Should varsity athletics be limited to seniors

Ohio University coach Brandon T Grover argues against restricting varsity eligibility to seniors. He says all classes should compete for financial reasons, noting major sports fund minor sports and intramurals and asking where funding would come from for three years of intramural support.

Brandon T. Grover Ohio University

DON PEDEN AT OHIO STATE FOOTBALL AND BASEBALL COACH

The writer questions why seniors would be excluded from competition while sophomores and juniors face limits. The note contrasts ongoing athletic participation with concerns about student athletes and eligibility policies.

Don Peden Ohio University

Pete McKinley Voices Skepticism About System

Athens High School coach Pete McKinley says he does not think the proposed system will work, voicing doubts about its effectiveness and feasibility.

Pete McKinley Athens

Allan A. Nellis Named Athena High Intra mural Coach

Athena High School announces Allan A. Nellis as the intramural athletics instructor, guiding internal sports activities amid a broader athletics program.

Allan A. Nellis Athena High

Trimble man held on bad check charge

John Mc Clellan of Trimble was arrested by Marshal Burk Withem in Chauncey on a bad check charge for passing a worthless check at Beebe Restaurant. He pleaded not guilty and was bound over to court and jailed when unable to post bond. Thomas Pickett and Lawrence Lyons of Chauncey were jailed after pleading guilty to intoxication and fined five dollars plus costs.

Chauncey John McClellan Trimble Marshal Burk Withem H. A. Beebe McClellan Miss Beehs Beebe W. D. Hines Thomas Pickett Lawrence Lyons Marshal Withem Hines

Clifford Banfield’s son improves after illness

April 14 Chauncey Clifford Banfield, four years old, son of Mr and Mrs Clifford Banfield of Fourth Street Chauncey, has been seriously ill with tonsillitis and mouth infection but is now reported improved.

Chauncey Clifford Clifford Banfield Fourth Street

Ahlbrands Attend Easter Service in Athens

The Rev. and Mrs. V. Ahlbrand of Chauncey joined worship at First Methodist Church in Athens. The Rev. Ahlbrand will present the Easter lesson to Class Six next Sunday morning.

Chauncey V. Ahlbrand Athens First Methodist Church Ahlbrand

John D. Hill Visits Millfield Before Detroit Promotion

John D. Hill of Columbus spent the weekend in Millfield with Mrs. Hill and his parents Mr. and Mrs. P. D. Gill. He left Sunday for Detroit where he has been promoted from his Capital ity position.

Chauncey John D. Hill Columbus Millfield

Chauncey Bible Class to Meet at The Plains

Christian Woman's Bible Class of the Church of Christ Chauncey will gather Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. John Shaffer in The Plains. Mrs. Floyd Nye chairs the meeting and Mrs. M. J. Gardner leads the program.

Chauncey Christian Woman's Bible Class Church of Christ John Shaffer the Plains Floyd Nye M. J. Gardner

Mrs. Margaret Beebe Dies at 92 Pioneer Chauncey Resident

Chauncey resident Mrs. Margaret Beebe age 92 died Saturday at her son Frank Beebe's home in Athens. Funeral services were held at Chauncey Methodist Church with burial in Nye Cemetery. She is survived by four children. son H. A. Beebe of Chauncey. Her husband Hopson Beebe preceded her in death.

Chauncey Margaret Beebe Frank Beebe Athens Chauncey Methodist Church Nye Beebe H. A. Beebe Hopson Beebe

Funeral for William F. Friley Held in Chauncey

William F. Friley 23 son of Mr and Mrs Francis Friley Trimble was buried in Nye Cemetery Chauncey after services at Trimble Church of Christ conducted by Rev F E Roberts The Finley family formerly lived in Chauncey coming from Jackson County A 12 year old daughter died while they lived there.

Chauncey William F. Friley Francis Friley Trimble Nye Trimble Church of Christ F. E. Roberts Finley Jackson County

Norval James Returns Home After Columbus Surgery

Norval James arrives back at his Chauncey home near Millfield from Columbus where he had operations at St. Francis Hospital for hernia and appendix removal.

Chauncey Norval James Millfield Columbus St. Francis Hospital

One Day Spring Vacation at Ohio University

Ohio University will close for a spring vacation of one day the Monday after Easter. Easter recess runs from 4 PM Friday to 8 AM Tuesday, per the university catalogue.

Ohio University

Amesville Club To Meet With Kiwanis

Members of the Amesville Community Club will be guests of the Athens Kiwanis Club for a joint dinner at Hotel Berry at 6:80 tonight. The program, arranged by the visitors, includes musical entertainment and addresses with B. T. Grover presiding.

Amesville Athens Kiwanis Club Hotel Berry Athens B. T. Grover Kiwanis Club

Ohio University team struggles with coaching transition

The article notes disorganized play and lack of coordination in the varsity squad as they adjust to the coach's system. It contrasts this with the Ohio University team in fall and cites the need for players to adapt before reaching varsity level.

Ohio University

Comment on college athletics system proposal

Griff Evans from 17 Church Street warns that such a system would ruin the prosperity of college athletics and expresses concern about its impact.

Griff Evans Church Street

Thorolson Coaches Ohio University Wrestling Team

Ohio University faces a three year gap in coaching and training as Thorolson withdraws from the wrestling program. The disruption risks weaker varsity results and a marked decline in team quality.

G. E. Gibson Prefers Short Sports College Stay

A druggist named G. E. Gibson comments that top athletes may skip a full college program for a single year of competition, arguing it lacks value for prolonged amateur or professional development.

G. E. Gibson

College team selection should include all students

Paule e and Woodworth argue the varsity team should be open to the entire college rather than chosen from a small group. They contend a fuller tryout would create fairer chances and more entertaining games for spectators.

Paulee, Woodworth North Congress

Reform Proposal Supports Extended Varsity Eligibility

Attorney R. W. Finsterwald argues against restricting varsity athletics to seniors. He believes the current plan remains superior and rejects alternative reform ideas.

R. W. Finsterwald

College athletics open to all fit students says Dr Danford

Dr Byron Danford argues that college athletics should be open to all students who are physically fit. He contends sports do not interfere with studies enough to justify restricting participation to seniors.

Byron Danford

Ohio University Athletics Chief Opposes Senior-Only Plan

C Bird, director of athletics at Ohio University, criticizes a proposal to restrict varsity athletics to seniors. He argues the plan is unnecessary for schools capable of controlling their athletics and calls it unsuitable for capable programs.

C. Bird Ohio University

Death of Columbus Engraver Henry Reibel Under Investigation

Police investigate death of 58 year old Henry W. Reibel an engraver and brother of Dr J A Reibel whose severed body was found on a railroad track near Union Station around midnight The death is treated as a possible suicide under the own action theory.

Columbus U.P Henry W. Reibel J. A. Reibel Union Station

Senior athletes and intramural reform discussed

A letter from Don Millik an argues that students lose athletic interest as they become seniors and suggests teams of sophomores and juniors boost energy. He favors two years of intramural athletics and preserves junior and senior varsity athletics if reforms occur.

Don Millikan North Hich

Justice Porter Comments On College Athletics Eligibility

Justice of the peace Carl H Porter argues against limiting college athletics to seniors, contending the rule would harm public interest and weaken the college and student body by narrowing participation.

Justice of the Peace

Malone Opposes Limiting College Athletics to Seniors

Dr J A Malone of Athens argues athletic training benefits would end if college sports were restricted to seniors only. He expresses strong disapproval of the idea and questions its merit.

J. A. Malone Athens

Refused bribe ends in federal agent slaying

Washington reports that Lamar W. York, a federal prohibition agent, was killed for refusing a bribe. Police questioned two Negro suspects arrested after raids. John Logan was located in the city and John Borum was found at a Maryland farmhouse.

Washington U.R Lamar W. York Prohibition John Logan John Borum Logan City Borum Maryland

Two 10-year-olds released in Rotz death probe

Canton April 14 Charles Christeen and Victor Gravila, both 10, held in connection with the death of 11-year-old John Rotz, were released to their parents after police said the shooting is believed accidental.

Canton U.P Charles Christeen Victor Gravila John Rotz

Endorsed By Beautiful Women Beauties who guard their complex ions use MELLO-GLO Face Powder

The advertisement proclaims MELLO GLO Face Powder as pure with a new French process. It claims the powder stays on longer, gives a youthful bloom, spreads smoothly without a pasty or flaky look, and is government approved for its coloring matter.

Zenner

Olive Tablets Offer Pleasant Constipation Relief

Dr Edwards Olive Tablets provide a sugar coated laxative alternative to calomel. The ad touts 20 years practice, a safe natural formula, no griping, and claims quick, pleasant relief from constipation, torpid liver, bad breath, and tired feelings with one or two tablets nightly. Prices 1lc, 30c, 60c.

Edwards J. Edwards

Coal town mourns 17 killed in West Coast mine blast

Carbonado Washington April 14 1911 17 men die in a sudden gas explosion in a Pacific Coast Coal Company shaft leaving 200 residents to feel the loss and families facing separate graves officials say no hint of neglect found and cause remains unexplained by mine inspector W R Reese.

Carbonado Wansha Cascade Mountains Pacific Coast Coal Company W. R. Reese

Husband Held for Questioning in Wife's Death

Cleveland police detained Concezio lacobuazi, age 20, for questioning on April 14 regarding the death of his wife. Authorities reported no formal charges at this stage as the case remained under investigation.

Cleveland Concezio Lacobuazi

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Country Club John C. Henry Charles Frankham Joan R. J. Noss Miami Valley Hospital Dayton George Shamer Georgia and Aileen G. W. Shamer Charles Mariner Charles S. Bradfield, Jr Detroit Chauncey Church William Friley O. U Thorolson McPherson A. D. McPherson Rapid Shoe Repairing W. Union &T Beautiful Women Atkins Mrs. Stovers Daily Vapors Home Telephone Co West Coast Josephine BAYER the Mutual Home and Savings Association the Security Savings Bank Athens County Savings & Law Mammoth Kentucky F.J. Beasley Milling & Grocery Co Athens Cash Feed Store Amlsville Mill
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