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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1930
Page
2
The piece notes a shift away from national origins policy as a central issue, with selection of immigrants seen as potentially precipitating changes. It also observes veterans legislation absorbing much attention in the period.
Washington at April 17 reports Senate leaders plan two options to block a full Senate debate on Judge John J. Parker nomination. Either defer the nomination in the Senate Judiciary Committee or push for a closed executive session to avoid floor discussion amid Republican party concerns.
Frank Gifford Amesville a fair board member urged Athens merchants and businessmen to cooperate in promoting the 1920 Athens County Fair. He said consolidation of several adjacent county fairs with the Athens County Fair is being considered.
POMEROY April 17 The Meigs County list grows to 21 CPM training camp candidates at Fort Thomas Ky including Lawrence Faulkner Gordon Harris Norman Owens and Thomas Scott among others. Ohio's quota stands at 76.5 percent with 20 scholarships donated by schools and universities for qualified attendees. For information contact R W Schwegman, Meigs County chairman.
Middleport notes a Thursday night service at Heath M E Church features a playlet titled Challenge of the Cross staged by Epworth League members. Participants include Nella Zerkle Helen Smith Julia Miller Louise Hette geimer Gertrude Hansher Frances caRoush and Sara Reynolds Rupe.
The Blue and Gray Trail bus between Pomeroy and Charleston via Ripley will discontinue next Saturday. Passengers to Ripley will be picked up at Mason City by the B and O bus and transferred at Ripley to a Spencer bus for Charleston.
Mrs Delbert Williams wife of a Pomeroy Columbus bus driver is in Grant Hospital Columbus in serious condition after giving birth to a daughter. She was moved from her Vale Street home to her parents near the Meigs Athens County line and to the hospital in an ambulance as her condition worsened.
Joseph Greuser, a Rutland merchant, sues Dessie Winifred Greuser for divorce on grounds of extreme cruelty and gross neglect. The couple married July 31, 1901, and have seven children aged 14 to 27.
POMEROY April 17 The body of Mrs Kate Starkey 70 widow of G A Starkey former Pomeroy resident died in Clarksburg West Virginia Monday brought here for burial from the Baptist Church at 1 oclock with interment in Beech Grove Cemetery The family left Pomeroy about 21 years ago Survived by four sons and three daughters including George Starkey Clarksburg Joseph Toledo Edward Clarksburg Norman Huntington Mrs M B Ray Huntington Mrs Charles Earley Toledo and Mrs Mess Hoff Toledo
POMEROY April 17 T. C. Harbaugh photographer from Columbus here for the Apple Blossom Festival was placed in jail on an intoxication charge.
An advertisement extols Moone's Emerald Oil as a fast acting treatment for inflamed feet. It claims relief from soreness and swelling after one application, notes safety and non staining properties, and highlights antiseptic effects and odor elimination. It also notes popularity and availability at druggists.
Marjorie A. Gold daughter of Mr and Mrs W A Gold of Wahama High School Mason City won first prize in a Morgantown literary contest. She earned a four year WVU scholarship a gold medal a wooden plaque with WVU seal and first prize in essay work.
Ward informs relatives of the death of Mrs. Caroline Lane of Pittsburgh, sister of Mrs. Christena Greuser of Pomeroy Second Ward. Mrs. Greuser and her daughter left for the funeral. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Langletz journeyed to Connellsville Indiana to attend Mrs. Eva Tierney's funeral, a sister of Mr. Langletz and former Pomeroy resident.
A car carrying Ravenswood Band members overturned at Bowmans Run near Racine on the way back from the Apple Blossom Festival. A half dozen school children were in the vehicle but suffered no injuries as it landed upside down on railroad tracks.
Earl Somerville Downing and his mother Mrs Lucy Downing left Tuesday for their home in South Bend Ore. Miss Mary Dennis a teacher at the State Deaf School Columbus arrived today and will stay with her parents Mr and Mrs W H Dennis and other relatives. Mr and Mrs Homer Mizht and
A new French process gives Mello Glo Face Powder unmatched smoothness and long wear. The powder is pure, color tested, does not look pasty or flaky, and won t irritate or clog pores. Its youthful bloom stays on longer and the name to remember is Mello Glo. D Zenner Co.
An observer on the hill with Earl S. Downing spoke of the beauty of the Dr M D Hartinger fruit farm during a Tuesday evening visit to Middleport Hill Cemetery. The hill is set to be a pastel Easter sight rain or shine while Mr Hartinger’s apple orchard is managed by Mr and Mrs James Titus.
Three children relocate to Leading Creek near the Carson farm to live this summer while continuing enrollment at Pearl Street School. Mrs. Winifrede Skidmore, home from Cleveland, visits Athens with her aunt Mrs. Ella Skidmore, joined by Mrs. Frank Vrooman. Ohio University students Charles Garley and Casey Moore, with fraternity brother Bill Grate, were in town Tuesday night. Mr. and Mrs. C. N. Wagner and their two daughters visited briefly in Letart Sunday evening.
Mrs. Wagners family from Gallipolis and Belcher visit J H Grate as W S Ash ley and Marie Houck join Charity County D A rally. Melzer Stansbery from Rutland returns from Parkersburg hospital slightly improved. Parkersburg guests Finney family and Bertha Wagner visit C N Wagner. Lizzie Sames illness prompts aunt nurse. C A Emmish travels to Uhrichsville for several days of business.
Charles H. Fouts, 63, former Morgan County state representative, died Wednesday at his McConnelsville home from heart disease after a brief illness. He practiced law there for 30 years and served as Morgan County prosecuting attorney. He was a member of the Masons and the Odd Fellows.
County officers discovered three empty whisky bottles in Floyd Butcher’s residence in Mechanicsburg correcting an earlier report of three pints. Butcher was fined $300 plus costs after a guilty finding in Magistrate Carl H. Porter’s court for possession. He paid the fine.
The Athens District deputy commissioner of motor vehicles reports total license plate sales for the first two weeks of April reached 1327.11 dollars. One hundred nineteen passenger car licenses sold for 510.02 dollars. 48 truck tags for 783.17 dollars. two passenger-commercial licenses 17.86 dollars. two trailer plates 9.58 dollars. and two motorcycle licenses 6.50 dollars.
Senate action on immigration reform dominated today as lawmakers sharpened debate on proposed changes. House members prepared to consider related measures, signaling high activity on the topic in Washington.
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