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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1930
Page
6
Brainerd Minnesota April 15 UPI volunteers called to fight forest fires spreading through dry timber across thousands of acres. Rangers warn continued drought and high winds could trigger a major disaster threatening towns and farm homes as pines become fire traps.
The city band heads to Pomeroy on Wednesday for the Apple Blossom Festival. The caravan departs Athens at noon.
Chauncey reports Easter observances at Chain M. E. Church with an evening service and a program led by Mrs. Cap Smith. The Church of Christ will hold 9:30 a.m. services next Sunday followed by an Easter program featuring recitations, music, and a chorus under Mrs. Ralph Brown. Decorations by Charles Minister and Mrs. J. O. Ferrer. Visitation and Attendance Committee members listed. Program Committee chaired by Mrs. Guy Brookings with members Mrs. Donald Henry and Mrs. Arthur Smith. All welcome.
Police secured a cache of amorous notes and snapshots from the dead Navy Department clerk Miss Mary Baker at Arlington Memorial Cemetery. Investigators plan to detain suspects connected to the young woman after a Friday night assault and shooting, with friends of Baker under scrutiny as the case unfolds.
Brunswick reports rising cases of a mysterious malady that has struck 20 residents of a town of about 200, with officials fearing more infections amid uncertainty about the illness.
Yellow paint highlights parking zones on Main Street Logan with safety zones to be outlined by Service Department workers before completion.
Judge F P Martin hosts Mr and Mrs Kerwood Martin and daughter of Columbus with Judge Harley M Whitcraft away on a Toledo bench assignment. William Rochester of Pittsburgh visits Logan family, marking his first return in six months after a transfer from Altoona to Pittsburgh. Junior Hopple shows some improvement after a skull fracture from a motor accident last Thursday at Cherrington Hospital. Rev L B Wissinger of New Plymouth and Fred Blankenship of New Straitsville stop in Logan for visits and business.
Chauncey residents visit Columbus for weekends and Sundays. Mr and Mrs Ben H Fielder and children Florence and Willard stay with Earl Johnson in Columbus. Burg Johnson and daughter Margaret visit relatives in Columbus. C E McCafferty and Earl Bridgewater spend Saturday in Columbus. Harriett Duffee returns from Athens to daughter T R Hamilton in Chauncey.
Residents of Coolville protest being called a school bus trap after reports that the Washington County Auto Association warned against Route 60 southbound travel. Local officials deny any trap, citing state warnings to slow for buses and noting community traffic safety efforts.
The 187 acre Pilcher farm in Canaan Township, long owned by the Pilcher family, was sold to Robert W. Seaman Stewart after heirs moved away. The property, first bought in 1803 by Steven Pilcher, has been held by the family for generations. The frame house on the site is 76 years old and built to replace an original log cabin. Antique furniture like spooled beds and cherry chests once drew attention from buyers nationwide.
An extensive listing shows programs on WEAF WABC WHAS WLW and CBS stations for April 15 including concerts weather reports livestock and home programs Farm and Home Town and Country and other features. Notable items include the Gibson Orchestra Crosley Dinner Concert Grace Weather Forecast and the Island Duck Festival program with Win Stee and his Orchestra.
Mr. and Mrs. Allen Riley Jr. of Chauncey entertained Wendell Steimella and Harold Woodcock, students at Ohio State University, in their home over the weekend. They dined with Mr. and Mrs. Riley and their son Billy at the home of Mr. Riley’s parents in Nelsonville.
The Rev. C. V. Weber of Athens will speak to Chauncey-Dovey High School students Thursday afternoon. Weber is leading a revival service at the Chauncey Church of God.
Neighbors battled flames to save A F Craven's East Alliance home as Alliance Fire Department allegedly refused to cross the Stark Mahoning County line without a guarantee the $75 out of town fire call fee would be paid. A Central Station truck arrived later and the fire was controlled. Howard Thomas's Marlboro area home burned Sunday despite efforts to save it.
Police throughout Youngstown are on the lookout for a local man linked to the murder of David M. Cohen of Massillon. Cohen’s body was found near Manchester this past Sunday and authorities have yet to locate the suspect.
An incomplete note mentions Joan Osbourn of La Junta Colorado, with a box 216 address, indicating a personal matter or build up context, but the fragment offers no clear event or outcome to summarize.
The Trimble Church of Christ observes Easter Week of Prayer led by Rev. G. B. Courtney. Tonight at 7:30 p.m. Mrs. Anna Kasler leads the session on That I May Know Him. Thursday evening Mrs Zoe Herrold speaks on That I May Know Him and the Power of His Resurrection. Sunday at 10:30 a.m. Mrs Gertrude Rainey speakers on That I May Know Him and the Fellowship of His Suffering.
In Calcutta on April 15, rioting between revolutionary demonstrators and police led to several deaths and many injuries. A mob attacked tram cars burning four and wrecking five more. armored cars and troops were deployed and police opened fire after the mob became unmanageable.
State Highway Engineer John Avery announced a five mile detour is back in use this week on Route 75 linking New Lexington and Shawnee. A two mile paved stretch is under construction and set to open around July 1.
Very Rev Father D J Kennedy, former prior at St Joseph’s near Somerset for 12 years, died in Washington DC where he led the New Immaculate Conception College.
Twenty members of the Amesville Community Club visited the Athens Kiwanis Club at Hotel Berry Monday. After dinner they presented a program of music and talks led by Frank Thomas with Miss Marianna Bing Al Gardner and Mrs Louis Fling performing. Rev A M Taylor spoke on club members living religion. Arrangements were set for Kiwanis to take the Ohio University tour.
April 18. Frei Hatem hotel proprietor paid a $100 fine plus costs after pleading guilty to illegal possession of liquor. Mayor J C Fleming announced the penalty following a raid by State Officer H I Teal and county officers.
An advertisement touts Mucol as a feminine hygiene product used in offices and hospitals for 28 years to prevent trouble and disease. It claims ten-fold strength without harming delicate tissues, reducing odor and easing periods, with douche use for comfort and cleanliness. Available from druggists with easy package directions.
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