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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1930

Page

10

Public Auction Notice in Athens County Real Estate Case

Notice is given that on Friday April 18 at 1 oclock P M I will offer for sale at the court house door in Athens Ohio the real estate of Rome township Athens County Ohio in two parcels First tract 141 acres more or less bounded by Hocking River Herman Frost and others and by Chiolas Rowell moved to Isaac J Shinn Second tract 68 acres more or less bounded by Elmer Rowell lands and the Hocking River with intricate boundaries appraised at 4500 00 sold as property of the parties per partition order from Common Pleas Court Athens County Sheriff cash in hand at sale Dated March 20 1930 William Williams Sheriff Wayne Wingett Deputy Woolley Rowland Attorneys for Plaintiff

Esate Court House Athens Ohio Rome Ohio Company Hocking River Herman Frost Chiolas Rowell Isaac J. Shinn Elmer Rowell Coolville Sorods Joseph Patton Josephine Butts Isaac James Shinn A of Deeds Athens County Beebe Common Pleas Court

Leaders in School Tests Announced in Glouster

The Every Pupil Test in Glouster Schools lists top scorers by grade and subject. Seventh English names Dorothy Zimmer, Theo Williams, Lucille Richardson. Eighth English Rankin Brun ton, Donna Mae Dodson, Margaret McDonald. Ninth English Cecelia Chute, Helen McCaskey, Bertha Williams, Thelma Dodson. Tenth English Nellie Belle Williams, Faith Lantz, Martha Lent. Eleventh English Andrew Chute, Virginia Garey, Irie Davis, Marie Echstenkamper. Twelfth English Dorothy Mae Smith, Arlene Davis, Martha McLain, Belford Hemsley, Anna Marie Wolf. Latin I Cecelia Chute, Thelma Dodson, Eleanor Roberts. Latin II Faith Lantz, Nellie Williams, Harry Welsch. Algebra I Cecelia Chute, Genevieve Smith, Thelma Dodson, Bernice Jones. American History Anna Marie Wolfe, Dorothy Mae Smith, Belford Hemsley. Chemistry Andrew Chute, Orville Bingman, Ralph Stedman. Geometry Nellie Belle Williams, Andrew Chute, Harry Welsch. General Science Cecelia Chute, James McLain, Lewis Morris, Virgil Leach, Charles Truax.

Glouster Dorothy Zimmer Theo Williams Lucille Richardson Rankin Brunton Donna Mae Dodson Margaret McDonald Cecelia Chute Helen McCaskey Bertha Williams Thelma Dodson Nellie Belle Williams Faith Lantz

Prof Robinson Addresses P T A Meeting on Music

Prof Robinson of Ohio University spoke at the Athens High School P T A meeting about how music meaning lies between the lines. He used phonograph and piano to illustrate basics and discussed time rhythm phrasing and form as students performed pieces by Mozart Ware Custance Hadley Eldridge and others.

Dc. C. Robinson Ohio University Athens Robinson Harriett Ware Mary Jones Jane Gill Bernice Davis Mary Helen Lee Dorothy Ruth Holcombe

Contests Select Jacksonville Trimble Students for County Tests

Contests at Trimble determined representatives from Jacksonville Trimble High School for the county test at Athens. Awards went to Gertrude Vermaaten for humorous reading Charles Tinker for original poem Pauline Wemmer Evelyn Joseph for oration in a tied result decided by faculty judges. Mary Sayre won the vocal solo. The Jacksonville Trimble School Orchestra, from both high and grade schools, will compete in the county contest.

Mary Sayre Jacksonville Trimble Jacksonville Trimble

Murphy Funeral Held At Trimble Church Of Christ

Funeral services for Francis Murphy, victim of the Mine 267 accident at Hunterdon, were conducted at 2 p.m. today at the Trimble Church of Christ. Burial followed in Maplewood Cemetery.

Choir director leads music program and nominating slate formed

Jettie J. Denmark, music director, oversaw the program. A nominating committee was appointed with Mrs. Raymond Walker, Mrs. R. P. Imes, and Mrs. Frank Gullum chosen to select candidates for upcoming elections. The next meeting, the last of the school year, is set for Monday May 18.

Jettie J. Denmark Raymond Walker R. P. Imes Frank Gullum

Widow breaks silence in Price murder vow aftermath

In Moulton Wisconsin on April 17 a widow who vowed vengeance after her husband Clinton G. Price was killed in Juneau County spoke publicly for the first time since the ambush. She said Price, in a dying statement, ordered her to seek out the killer or more lives would be lost as the liquor feud investigation continues.

Maulton Wis U.P Clinton G. Price Juneau County Price

Coal Production Surges vs Week in 1929

The National Coal Association reports US bituminous coal output for the week ending April 12 at 1,375,000 net tons, up from 1,247,000 net tons a year earlier. Bureau of Mines totals for weeks ending March 29 and April reach 911,000 and 257,000 net tons respectively.

Washington United States National Coal Association Bureau of Mines

Joint Good Friday Services at Athens Presbyterian Church

Ohio University students will attend joint Good Friday services at the Athens Methodist and Presbyterian Churches, held at the Presbyterian Church starting 7:39 in the morning. Organized by Olive Carpenter and Ruth Bowley, the services will last about 20 minutes.

Ohio University Athens Methodist Presbyterian Presbyterian Church Olive Carpenter Ruth Bowley

Parade Planned by Red Men in Glouster Saturday Night

Glouster Ohio April 17 A street parade will be held by the Red Men Saturday night followed by a degree team drill on Depot Square Tribes from Nelsonville Athens and Rendville invited All visiting Red Men will be cordially welcomed Red Men officials say Depot Square has been reserved for the drill and parking will be prohibited from 7 30 to 9 59 p m Saturday night

Glouster Glouster Red Men Depot Square Red Men Nelsonville Athens Rendville

Ford cuts prices on tri-motored transports

Detroit April 17. Edsel B Ford president of Ford Motor Company announced price reductions on all tri motored Ford transports. Cuts range from 2000 to 5000 dollars with the 5 AT model dropping from 55000 to 50000 dollars.

Detroit U.P Edsell B. Ford Ford Motor Company

Capone Henchmen Slay Bootlegger in Chicago Nighttime Driveby

In Chicago on April 17 a rival gang killed another bootlegger in a nighttime driveby on Blue Island Avenue. Authorities say Capone and his alcohol chiefs were rumored to endorse a new peace pact.

Chicago Scarface al Capone Blue Island Avenue

Kasler Named Administrator of J W Kasler Estate

John Kasler of Millfield Ohio R D No 2 is appointed and qualified as Administrator of the estate of J W Kasler late of Athens County Ohio deceased. Dated this 1st day of April 1930 at Athens County. Judge S M Johnson probate judge.

John Kasler Millfield Ohio R. D J. W. Kasler Athens County

Divorce Petition Filed in Athens County Court

Willis C. Rose files for divorce from Leona A. Rose of Wheeling West Virginia in Common Pleas Court Athens County Ohio citing three years wilful absence and gross neglect of duty. Hearing set on or after April 25 1936 with attorney Emmett Keenan representing Willis C. Rose.

Leona A. Rose Seventh Street Wheeling West Virginia Willis C. Rose Common Pleas Court Athens County Ohio

Courtney woman appointed administratrix in Athens County estate

Inez M. Courtney of 275 Kentner Street Nelsonville Ohio is appointed and qualified as Administratrix of the estate of Lewis Courtney late of Athens County Ohio deceased dated April 7 1930. Johnson 4-10-3013.

Inez M. Courtney Kentner Street Nelsonville Ohio Lewis Courtney Lete Athens County Johnson

Notice to Contractors Ohio Highway Sealed Proposals

State of Ohio Department of Highways in Columbus announces sealed proposals for crack sealing and improvements in Athens Gallia Meigs Monroe Morgan Vinton and Washington Counties. Specifications available at the State Highway Director and Resident District Deputy Director offices. Proposals due by 2 PM EST on Tuesday April 2 1930. Robert N Waid State Highway Director.

Department OF Highways Columbus Ohio State Highway Director of Athens Gallia Meigs Monroe Morgan Vinton Washington

Konjela praised by Ohio reader for digestive relief

Mrs. Aren a Borden of Leesburg Ohio credits Konjela with ending years of stomach trouble gas pains and bloating After two bottles she reports rapid improvement and says she can eat anything again The ad notes six to eight bottles and lists McKee Drug Co in Aliens Ohio and local druggists as sellers

Konjela Arena Borden Leesburg Ohio Retef Konjola Konijola Aliens Mckee Drug Co

Funeral Attendees from Distance for M. N. Clendenen

Funeral services for M. N. Clendenen in Murray City drew relatives from several states. Attending were John Andrews and daughter Elizabeth, Roy Edwards, Henry VanMeter, Henry Gosney, Harry Andrews, Hallwood W VI, William Gosney Sr. and Jr., Mrs. Henry Gosney of Middleport, Charles Herbst of Columbus, and Mrs. Edwards of West Columbia West Virginia.

Glouster Thos M. N. Clendenen Murray City John Andrews Elizabeth Roy Edwards Henry VanMeter Henry Gosney Harry Andrews Hallwood W. VI William Gosney Middleport Charles Herbst Columbus Edwards West Columbia W. Va

Progressive Study Club Meets at Miss Danford Home

The Progressive Study Club held its regular meeting at Miss Lalla Danford’s Fairlawn Street home with Mrs. LElL Jones presiding. Members shared current events and discussed papers. Grace Ochs presented Makes the Most of Today, and Danford spoke on the Bok bird sanctuary and singing tower gift to the world by Edward Bok.

Glouster Progressive Study Club Lalla Danford Fairlawn Street LE. l L. Jones Grace Ochs Miss Danford Edward W. Bok

Partition suit regarding 65 acre Athens County property

Carlos Saulters and Ethel Saulters of Longmont Colorado and Anna Bergen of Minneapolis Minnesota must answer by June 1930 in the Court of Common Pleas of Athens County Ohio in case 14867. Petitioners Bessie Benner and Elmer Saulters seek partition of real estate in Alexander Township formerly owned by William H Saulters and deeded in 1892 to Harvey M Saulters.

Carlos Saulters Ethel Saulters Longmont Colorado Anna Bergen Minneapolis Minnesota Bessie Benner Elmer Saulters Court of Common Pleas Athens County Ohio Alexander County of Athens William H. Saulters Ohio University Pleasanton Road Harvey M. Saulters William Horton Saulters Jones, Jones & Erskinf

Spires Divorce Action Noted in Athens County Court

Annie Spires files for divorce against Frank Spires in the Common Pleas Court of Athens County Ohio alleging wilful absence for three years and gross neglect of duty. She seeks custody of their three younger children and a hearing set for April 18 1930. Emmett Keenan attorney.

Frank Spires Annie Spires Common Pleas Court Athens County Ohio Emmett Keenan Fom

McLaughlin Appointed in Nelsonville Notice of Probate

Orlin T. McLaughlin of Nelsonville Ohio appointed in probate matter concerning the estate of B Frank Landis late of Athens County Ohio deceased. Dated March 31, year not shown. Probate Judge of Athens County presiding.

Nelsonville lender seeks mortgage foreclosure against Landis

The Nelsonville Home and Savings Association of Nelsonville Ohio filed in the Common Pleas Court of Athens County Ohio against Emma Landis and the heirs at law of B Landis deceased asking judgment for 386 dollars with interest from July 1 1920 at 7 percent and foreclosure of mortgage on Lot 869 Longstreets Addition Nelsonville Ohio. Frank Landis of Detroit Michigan is alerted and must answer by May 10 1930.

Frank Landis John R. Street Detroit Michigan Nelsonville Home and Savings Association Nelsonville Ohio Common Pleas Court Athens County Emma Landis B. F.ndis Jemma Landis B. F. Landis Longstretchs Emmett Keenan

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