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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 21, 1930

Page

5

Marriage of Alberta Junod and Dwight Wetherholt Planned

Announcement of the wedding between Alberta Junod of Athens and Dwight C. Wetherholt of Gallipolis took place at First Methodist Episcopal Church with Rev. Arlie Krusell officiating. Guests included families of both sides and the couple planned a home in Gallipolis after a reception at the Limberlost Tea House.

Alberta Jurod E. D. Junod Athens Dwight C. Wetherholt Elias Wetherholt Gallipolis First Methodist Episcopal Church Arlie Krusell Eas Wetherholt Harad Wetherhol

Lodi High Holds Design Banquet at Hillcrest Inn

Lodi High School hosts a season ending design banquet Friday at the Hillcrest Inn. All team members attend with guests. each boy receives an individual trophy. After games and music, Fred Sapp is elected captain for the coming year.

Lodi High School Design Hillcrest Inn Fred Sapp

Mission Circle Hosts Easter Offering at Church Meeting

The Girls' Mission Circle of the Christian Church met at the church with Lucile Diffee as hostess. A pot luck supper preceded the session. Myrta Ashworth presided, and an Easter bank offering was raised. Three dollars was sent to Rest Room for missionaries at Lake Chautauqua.

Mission Circle of the Christian Church Lucile Diffee Myrta Ashworth Lake Chautauqua Martha Maynard Don Giesecke Mary Helen Lee Perdd M. E. Chatley

Make This Model at Home Scallops Are Very Smart

A compact guide explores simple model making at home with a focus on scallops as a playful example. It presents easy steps, safety tips, and creative ideas for beginners and hobbyists.

Athens Messenger Pattern Department Offers Spring Dress Pattern

A 1888 style fragile frock pattern copy in blue pique with white collar and cuffs. Details include scalloped front, inverted pleat, and percale gingham lawn options. Sizes 2 4 6 8. yardage for size 4 listed. 15 cents per pattern, or 10 cents with pattern order. Write name address style number and size to Athens Messenger Pattern Department, 243 West 17th Street New York City.

Athens West 17Th &T New York City

Bain Family Returns From Athens Visit

Mr and Mrs J E Bain and their children Ruth and Jimmie of Columbus return home after a weekend visit in Athens as house guests of Mr and Mrs Carl Stickney at 1173 North Congress Street.

J. E. Bain Ruth Jimmie Columbus Athens Carl Stickney North Congress Street

Angell Family Visit Prominent Over Easter

Mr and Mrs Kenneth Kevith of Akron and Mr Richard Angell of Canton visited over Easter with their mother Mrs Elmer Angell and other relatives.

Kenneth Kevith Louise Angell Akron Richard Angell Canton Elmer Angell

Mrs Skidmore Hosts Friday Lunch at Hillcrest Inn

Mrs S B Skidmore of Middleton port entertained Friday at Hillcrest Inn with a 1 o clock luncheon.

S. B. Skidmore Middleport Hillcrest Inn

Kaysers Return Home After Weekend Visit

Mr and Mrs Harold Kayser return to their Columbus home after spending the weekend with Harold s parents Mr and Mrs Frank Kayser at 87 Lancaster Street.

Harold Kayser Columbus Frank Kayser Lancaster Street

Mrs Gross Returns From Magnetic Springs Visit

Mrs. C. W. Gross came home after a three weeks stay at Magnetic Springs with Mrs. Frank R. Gross who remained in Columbus visiting her son Ernest Gross. Mr. C. W. Gross drove to Columbus and joined Mrs. Gross on a trip to Athens.

C. W. Gross Magnetic Springs Frank R. Gross Columbus Ernest Gross

Local Families Return Home After Holiday Visits

Mr and Mrs G H Blacker of Dayton return home after visiting Margaret Merwin and her parents Dr and Mrs J T Merwin on North Hill over Easter. Mr and Mrs Raymond Marshall and daughter Pearl of Bridgewater PA visit brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs A C Howett at 12 Poplar Avenue and relatives in Athens and Meigs Counties.

Raymond L. Garrs Raymond Edwin and Gerald Louisville Alice Emily Humphrey Fenzel Apartments Garms Marian Humphrey Humphrey Los Angeles Calif Louisvile Connie Weisenbach Columbus J. E. Weitsenbach Martin Avenue G. H. Blacker Margaret Merwin Dayton J. T. Merwin North Hill Raymond Marshall Pearl Bridgewater, Pa A. C. Howett Poplar Avenue Athens Meigs Counties

Sayre Family Visits Cleveland for Easter

Mr. Arthur Sayre of Cleveland visited during Easter Sunday with his mother Mrs. E. D. Sayre.

Arthur Sayre Cleveland E. D. Sayre

Gandhi pledges self rule for India within a week

Mahatma Gandhi told Bardoli listeners that if village officials resign en masse and a coordinated boycott of liquor and foreign cloth is enforced while homespun industry begins, India could gain self government within eight days or complete independence.

Bombay India Mahatma Gandhi Gandhi Bardoli Gujerat

Outterman, Wingett, and Kilgore Guests in Local Visit

Mr. W. C. Outterman of Chillicothe and Mr. Lovell Wingett of Pomeroy were Sunday guests of Wayne Wingett at 122 Maplewood Drive. Mrs. Joseph D. Kilgore with granddaughter Martha Isabel Cottingham returned to Columbus after visiting EK A Cottingham and family at 287 East State Street.

W. C. Outterman Chillicothe Lovell Wingett Pomeroy Wingett Wayne Wingett Maplewood Drive Joseph D. Kilgore Martha Isabel Cottingham Columbus Kilfore EK. A. Cottingham East State Street

Columbus Woman Visits With Rauch Family Over Weekend

Mrs. Robert Douglass known as Aileen Rauch of Columbus visited Saturday and Sunday with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Frank X. Rauch.

Robert Douglass Aileen Rauch Columbus Frank X. Rauch

Capital's Egg Hunt Marred by Racketeering

Washington reports extra guards around the White House as Easter Monday egg rolling draws crowds and tourists fall prey to racketeering. Authorities tightened access for adults while guarding children during the annual event.

Capital White House Washington U.P

Artist's Wife Fights for Home in Luxurious New York Studio

Mrs Lucy Lamar seeks a court order to move out furniture from a New York art studio after occupying it post her husband Julian Lamars departure. She claims the National Arts Club and her husband obstruct her efforts to reclaim belongings and secure her residence.

New York Lucy Lamar Julian Lamar Reno New National Arts Club

Easter egg roll returns to White House grounds

President Hoover set aside the southern lawn for the annual Easter egg roll for children. Last year 47,000 attended with games and picnics. amid the bustle 71 children were lost but were later returned to their parents.

Hoover White House

Knights of Pythias to Hold Perry County Meeting

The Knights of Pythias of Perry County will host an open county meeting in New Straitsville on Wednesday evening April 23. Grand Vice-Chancellor N. E. Kidd and Deputy Grand Chancellor William Schooler will speak.

New Lexington Knights of Pythias Perry County New Straitsville N. E. Kidd William Schooler

Genuine Bayer Aspirin Ad Claims Safe Prompt Relief

An ad promotes genuine Bayer Aspirin as safe and effective for pain cold and sore throat relief. It urges buyers to choose the product identified by the Bayer name on the package and the word Genuine printed in red to ensure authenticity.

BAYER

ILO. F Lodge Anniversary Celebration at Chauncey Hall

The 111th anniversary of the ILO F Lodge will be celebrated next Wednesday evening by Chauneris I O O F Lodge and Forest Kos Rebekah Lodge at the Chauncey Knights of Pythias Hall. A program followed by refreshments and a social time for members of both lodges and their families.

Chauncey ILO Chauneris I. O. O. F Forest Kos Rebekah Chauncey Knights of Pythias

Examinations Planned by Ohio Civil Service Commission

The Ohio Civil Service Commission announces May 1 and 2 exams for positions including physicians, medical inspectors, pressman, statistical editor, proofreader, photographer, plumbing inspector, architect auditor, chief engineer, and special eye nurse. Other roles cover actuary Grade IV, alumni recorder assistant at Ohio State University, Division of Securities, architectural engineer, mental hygiene chief, director of women's works, labor statistics, railroad inspector, stenographers Grade 1, Roosevelt Game Preserve supervisor, and several non-assembled posts. The Mary issue of the official bulletin with full details will be mailed free.

Aud Tor State Civil Service Commission Ralpt H. Emmons A. Sandles Ohio State University Division of Securities Bureau of Mental Hygiene Division of Labor Statistics Roosevelt Game Preserve Commission

Cars Collide Sunday on Pomeroy Highway

Two vehicles were damaged Sunday afternoon on the Athens Pomeroy Road near a curve five miles north of Pomeroy. Dale Whaley of Athens swerved into Thomas Craig’s car, damaging the left front fender. Whaley’s car ended in a ditch after a broken front wheel. No injuries were reported.

Athens Pomeroy Road Dale Whaley Thomas Craig Craig Pomeroy Whaley

Bids Sought for U S Mail Routes Athens to Glouster and Logan

Sealed bids for carrying U S mail on two bus routes from Athens to Glouster and from Athens to Logan for the year July 1 1930 to June 30 1931 are due May 13 1930. Service requires six deliveries weekly including first class matter newspapers and special handling. The Logan route will include Nelsonville while the Glouster route includes Chauncey Millfield Jacksonville and Trimble.

Athens Glouster Logan Washington Nelsonville Chauncey Millfield Jacksonville Trimble

MELLO-GLO Face Powder Ad Claims Lasting Bloom

An advertisement promotes MELLO-GLO Face Powder claiming pure coloring matter approved by the Government. It promises a smooth spread and a youthful bloom without flaky skin, using a new French process called MELLOGLA Face Renee to stay on longer.

Renee D. Ziennek

New Stop Light Installed in Chauncey Intersection

Chauncey reports a new electric stop light at the Converse and Main streets intersection. The gift from Fred R. Beasley of Athens marks a modernization milestone for the city. In Millfield, Mr and Mrs Clarence E Sanders hosted a Sunday chicken dinner with guests including Mrs Elizabeth Woody, Mrs Fawn Spleltmen, Dr Nile Sanders, and the Sanders family from Chauncey and Zanesville.

Chauncey Converse Clarence E. Sanders Millfield Elizabeth Woody Fawn Spleltmen Columbus Nile Sanders Charles Sanders Zanesville Jennie Sanders Lewis Sanders

Glides to Fame in Wichita Woman Club Presidency

Margaret Evans Crumplar of Kansas has been elected president of the Wichita Glidette Club, one of the pioneer gailplane clubs for women, signaling rising prominence in local aviation circles. The appointment highlights a notable milestone for women aviators in the region.

Margaret Evans Crumplar Kansas Wichita

Man Dies During Easter Choir at Perrysbure Church

Murr Canfield 27 son of Dr and Mrs D R Canfield Perrysbure died from apoplexy suffered while singing in the Perrysbure Methodist Church Easter Sunday service.

Toledo U.P Perrysbure Methodist Episcopal Church Murr Canfield D. R. Canfield Perrysbure

Radox Corn Remedy Brings Quick Relief For Feet

In England a simple three to four night foot bath with Radox lifts corns roots and all. First sale in America asks McKee Drug Co. or any drugstore for Radox promising hard or soft corns callouses and rough skin on heels and toes will improve within a week.

England McKee Drug Co America Radox

Three Bodies Still Lost in Maumee River

Toledo April 21 divers resumed dragging the Maumee River bottom for victims of a sedan plunge from the Ash-Consaul ridge last Monday. Only the sedan and a key tied to a girl’s handkerchief surfaced. The key belonged to Miss Gertrude Chadwick 21 and the others were Miss Lillian Burdock 19 and Thomas Knighton.

Toledo Urh Maumee Ash-Consaul Ridge Gertrude Chadwick

Four Baptized at Trimble Church of Christ Easter

At the Trimble Church of Christ four persons were baptized Sunday evening by Rev. G. R. Courtney after Easter services. Courtney noted good attendance at Easter services across Trimble Greens Run and Taylor Ridge Churches of Christ.

Chauncey Trimble Church of Christ G. R. Courtney Courtney Trimble Greens Run Taylor Ridge Churches of Christ

Chauncey Visitors Include Several From Ohio and Philadelphia

Misa Marie Morgan from Lancaster visits Chauncey two weeks with her parents Mr and Mrs Henry Morgan. Arthur Swart from Philo Ohio attends Easter services at Chauncey Church of Christ. Dr CG N Sanders from Columbia spends weekend with relatives in Chauncey. Noah S Harvey and Guy E B Osborne and Charles Hemper from Athena visit Old Man's Cave. Robert Phillips from Newark visits Charlies Sweeney family in Chauncey. Minnette Pendergraas from Philadelphia stays with aunt Mrs Ralph Brown and Minnie Clarey from Lancaster with Chauncey parents Mr and Mrs Charles Clarey.

Misa Marie Morgan Lancaster Chauncey Henry Morgan Arthur Swart Philo Ohio Chauncey Church of Christ CG. N. Sanders Columbia Noah S. Harvey Guy EB. Osborne Charles Hemper Athena Old Man's Cave Robert Phillips Newark Tatster Charlies Sweeney Minnette Pendergraas Philadelphia Ralph Brown Minnie Clarey Charles Clarey

Chauncey Hosts Easter Guests At Ogg Home

Mr and Mrs Charles Ogg of Chauncey entertained their daughter Ruth Ogg from Athens and their sons Harold and Virgil from Columbus along with Miss Mary Loring of the Capital City as Easter guests.

Chauncey Charles Ogg Ruth Ogg Athens Harold and Virgil Ogg Columbus Mary Loring Capital

Four Mines Operating in Chauncey District Report

Four mines in the Chauncey district are operating today. The listings include No. 267 No. 10 Ohio No. 1 and the L. D. Poston mine with April 21 dated report.

Chauncey Ohio L. D. Poston

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Eles Dwight Wetherholt Holt Michigan Wetherholt Don Strawn Hillcrest Mission Circle Anne Adams E. W. Barnes Birmingham Court of Chancery George Clark AEN Anneral Rancher Bayer Aspirin the Plains Charles S. Bradfield, Jr Tate Odd Fellows Pomeroy Highway U. S Athens County the Mutual Home and Savings Association the Security Savings Bank Fred R. Beasley Maumee River Trimeble Church of Christ Father John Athens County Savings & Law Bor Serene Etary Sahara
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