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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 22, 1930

Page

5

Nabby Lee Ames Chapter DAR Hosts April Meeting

Nabby Lee Ames Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution held an April meeting in the Chamber of Commerce rooms with hostesses Mrs. Emmett Keenan Mrs. A Sloane Mrs. H L Jones Mrs. F E W Bush Mrs. Blanche Henry Mrs. O D Dailey and Mrs. Anna White. Regent Mrs. George S. Pilcher led the business session and Mrs. W R Phillips reported on the State Conference at Oxford March 6 to April 9 highlighting the Caroline Scott Harrison Memorial dormitory dedication at Miami University. Tea was served by hostesses during the social hour. Miss Louise Price resigned as national inspector of Girl Scout camps effective Oct 1 to pursue graduate work at Stanford University, after spending Easter with her mother Mrs. Anna K K Price. Price also has sister Mrs. Augusta K Bedilion of Marietta visiting the Marietta Times staff.

Nabby Lee Ames Chamber of Commerce Emmett Keenan A. ©. Sloane H. L. Jones EF. W. Bush Blanche Henry O. D. Dailey Anna White George S. Pilcher W. R. Phillips State Conference of the Daughters of the American Revolution Oxford Caroline Scott Harrison Miami University Louise Price New York City Leland Stanford University Price Anna KK. Price East

Miss Blanche Howe Returns to West Liberty Faculty

Miss Blanche Howe on the West Virginia State Normal faculty returned Monday to duties after a visit since last Thursday with sister Miss Maude Howe of 14 Poplar Avenue. Also stopping at the home of Mr. George C. Lawson were Mr. and Mrs. K. W. Jones and children Evelyn and Lowell Huntington, W Va. Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Lawson and children Jack and Jane. Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Miller Columbus. Mr. Dwight Stout and son Dell of near Greenfield. Sunday visitors to the Lawsons.

Blanche Howe West Virginia State Normal West Liberty Maude Howe Poplar Avenue K. W. Jones Evelyn Lowell Huntington W. Va A. M. Lawson Jack and Jane W. G. Miller Columbus Dwight Stout Dell Near Greenfield George C. Lawson

Murray Visit Ends as Georgetown Couple Leaves

Mr and Mrs D G Murray of Georgetown JIl left Monday after a weekend visit with their son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs FE E LaBaw at 107 West State Street.

D. G. Murray Georgetown Jil FE. E. LaBaw West State Street

Miss Adrian Smith Spends Recess with Friends in Pittsburgh

Miss Adrian Smith of Jerseyville, a student at Ohio University, spent the last recess with friends in Pittsburgh, enjoying a brief campus break away from academics.

Adrian Smith Jerseyville Ohio University Pittsburgh

Kilpatrick family returns from Easter recess

Mrs. John Kilpatrick and daughters Agnes and Marie Jean came back Monday from Elyria where they spent Easter recess with Mrs. Kilpatrick's brothers Art Jones and Carl Jones and families.

John Kilpatrick Agnes Marie Jean Elyria Art Jones Carl Jones

Columbus visitor weighs Athens as new home

Mr. Everett Burchfield of Columbus was a Monday visitor in Athens and is contemplating locating in this city his former home.

Everett Burchfield Columbus Athens

Banfield Visits Dr Bean in Columbus Overnight

Zoe Ellen Banfield of Columbus spent Saturday through Monday visiting Dr. and Mrs. L G Bean at 30 Poplar Avenue.

Zoe Ellen Banfield Columbus Mrs. L. G. Bean Poplar Avenue

Easter visits and hospital convalescence noted

Mr and Mrs John Cross spent Easter Sunday in Logan visiting Mrs Cross's brother Mr F S Ted row of Nelsonville convalescing in the Cherrington Hospital from injuries in an accident. Mr Robert Welty and Mr Robert Fosselius students at Ohio University spent the Easter recess at their homes in Elyria.

John Cross Logan F. S. Tedrow Nelsonville Cherrington Hospital Robert Welty Robert Fosselius Ohio University Elyria

East Side PTA Fathers Meeting Set for Wednesday

The East Side Parent-Teacher Association holds a fathers meeting on Wednesday at 7 39 PM. Dr. Frank B Salisbury will speak on Movies to Wise Use of Leisure. Public is invited.

East Side Parent-Teacher Association Frank Salisbury

Local Visitors Spend Weekend With Cleveland Hosts

Mrs Iva Lunsford and Miss Fern Robinson visited Mr and Mrs Frank Norton in Lakewood Cleveland. Mr Ray Kenney Manual Arts teacher in Cincinnati spent his Faster vacation with his parents in Pleasanton. He came with his sister Mrs R Gilmore and children Richard and Shirley of Cincinnati. Kenney returned Sunday night while Gilmore and children stay a week.

Iva Lunsford Columbus Fern Robinson W. M. Davis Frank Norton Lakewood Cleveland Ray Kenney Cincinnati Wayne Kenney Pleasanton R. Gilmore Richard and Shirley Kenney Gilmore

Bryan party to tour Northern Indiana in three day trip

Mr Julian S Bryan arrives in Athens from New York City to join his father Dr E B Bryan president of Ohio University on a three day motor tour through Northern Indiana. They will depart for the trip today.

Julian S. Bryan Athens New York City E. B. Bryan Ohio University Indiana

Spragues Return From New York City Visit

Dr. and Mrs. John R. Sprague returned from a visit to New York City where Doctor Sprague attended clinics at Bellevue Hospital and the New York Post-Graduate Hospital.

John R. Sprague New York City Doctor Sprague Bellevue Hospital New York Post

Death of Jessie Lee in Akron noted in telegram

Mrs. Thomas Littler received a telegram Monday reporting the death of her half brother Mr. Jessie Lee in Akron where he lived with his sister Mrs. W Engle. Funeral services are planned for Wednesday in Akron.

Thomas Littler Jessie Lee Akron W. ©. Engle

Russia restricts Easter tokens and coloring eggs

The government bans coloring Easter eggs and selling Easter tokens while people secretly produce their own supplies. Religious worship continues covertly, heightening tension and risk for dissidents opposing the regime.

Russia

Jerusalem Faiths Observe Holidays Under Guard Patrols

In Jerusalem Jews and Muslims celebrate holidays concurrently with protected crowds. Machine suns stand at key main thoroughfares to deter violence and ensure safety.

Jerusalem

Separating church and state on the American plan

In 2004 the author notes that churches are filled and all religions may worship as they please or not at all. Belief is personal and separation of church and state has worked well thus far.

America Riday

Athens Area Social Notes Highlight Local Visits

Mrs Horace Allen of Troy visited with her daughter Miss Amy Allen at Poplar Avenue, Carnegie Library staff, from Thursday to Monday. Mr and Mrs W Harvey and sons Dwight and Donald spent Easter in Barlow with Mr and Mrs B Harvey. Leo Strahl of Marietta, an Athens native who left 20 years ago, visited the area, father of Miss Routh Strahl and of Clarence Strahl, musicians in Ohio. Dr K Tinker of Columbus, former Athens physician, recovering at O G Tinker's home after a car accident.

Horace Allen Troy Miss Amy Allen Carnegie Library Poplar Avenue W. Harvey Dwight Donald Barlow B. Harvey Leo Strahl Marietta Athens Routh Strahl Youngstown Clarence Strahl Cleveland K. Tinker Columbus O. G. Tinker Lancaster Street

The Athens Messenger Road Book Available for Readers

The Athens Messenger presents an Automobile Road Book through the Washington Information Bureau. This illustrated compact guide covers highway routes, road rules, license regulations by state, an auto trail map, distance chart, parks and camp sites, and touring equipment. Priced at four cents with a postage and handling charge. Fill out and send the coupon now.

Athens Messenger Washington Information Bureau United States

Automobile Road Book Order From Washington Informant

Frederic J. Waskin of the Information Bureau in Washington DC offers the Automobile Road Book. Send four cents in coin or stamps for a copy, enclosed with the request. City Street State noted for mailing.

Grand and petit juries named for May term service

A grand jury venire of 14 and a petit jury venire of 25 were selected for the May term of Common Pleas Court by Ena M. Nelson Judge L G Wors tel and Sheriff William Williams. Due to many criminal cases from January, the grand jury will not meet until May 19. Read more names include L W Sanders Dover Township Elsie Underwood Trimble Township Constance Helwig Athens Thomas Noon Trimble Grace Sayre Trimble Clark Kinder Trimble Peart O Mace Waterloo F J Robinett Waterloo Charles Kuhns Ames Mrs Fred Runnion Troy William Feutch Bern John Kilpatrick Athens Cydnor Riley Alexander Dora Barth Troy Christopher Graham York Robert Beckley York Dorothy Covert York Thomas Rh Hamilton Dover Fred Dorr Canaan Mrs C V Hester Waterloo CC I Starr Athens George Dishong York Mrs Garfield Grimes Dover CC I Jones Athens.

Common Pleas Court Ena M. Nelson L. G. Worstell William Williams L. W. Sanders Dover Township Elsie Underwood Trimble Township Constance Helwig Athens Thomas Noon Grace Sayre Clark Kinder Peart O Mace Waterloo Township F. J. Robinett Charles Kuhns Ames Township Fred Runnion Troy Township William Feutch Bern Township John Kilpatrick Cydnor Riley Alexander Township Dora Barth Christopher Graham York Township Robert Beckley Dorothy Covert Thomas Rh. Hamilton Fred Dorr Canaan Township

Wise returns as athletic director at West High School

Mr Harold Wise resumes duties as athletic director at West High School Columbus. He accompanied Mrs Wise and their daughter Martha Jo on an Easter visit to Martha Jo’s grandparents, Mr and Mrs C H Porter at 67 West Washington Street, where the family continues their stay.

Harold Wise West High School Columbus Wise Martha Jo C. H. Porter West Washington Street

Orthodox Greek Church Story Continues on Page Four

A continued feature on the Orthodox Greek Church appears on page four, with further details to follow beyond the initial report. The article outlines church history, community impact, and upcoming events of interest to parishioners and regional observers.

Divorce Decrees and Custody Granted in Local Court

Saturday afternoon Judge Worsieli granted several divorces and custody orders. Annie Spires received custody and child support of her minor children from Evan Spires. Lucile Rodgers became Lucile Bolin after divorce. Edna McLeod and Dorothy Eleanor Pickering also obtained divorces. Thomas Burley was fined 15 dollars and costs for disturbing a lawful assemblage after a failed new trial motion.

Worsieli Cree Annie Spires Evan Spires Lucile Rodgers Lucile Bolin Danie Rose Fred Rodgers Edna McLeod Egra MccLeod Dorothy Eleanor Pickering Lester Jennines Pickering Worstell Thomas Burley Burley

Hoover Vetoes Commemorative Coins For Gadsden Purchase

President Hoover condemned the growing practice of issuing commemorative coins in a veto message to the House. He refused to sign legislation authorizing silver half dollars for the 175th anniversary of the Gadsden Purchase, insisting the monetary system serve defined purposes.

Washington Hoover House Gadsden

Prohibition Poll Disputed by Board of Temperance

The Methodist Board of Temperance Prohibition and Public Morals attacked The Literary Digest poll showing wet bias. Floyd Nott cited 47.91 percent of votes from New York Pennsylvania New Jersey Illinois and Connecticut, states with 28.58 percent of the population. Five dry states Texas North Carolina Oklahoma Tennessee and Georgia cast 30 percent of votes though they hold 13.79 percent of the population.

Washington Literary Digest Methodist Board of Termperance Prohibition and Public Morals Floyd Nott Philadelphia New York Pennsylvania New Jersey Ilinois Connecticut Neff Texas North Carolina Oklahoma Tennessee Georgia Enis

Deborah Class Monthly Meeting Notice

Deborah Class of the Christian Church will hold its regular monthly meeting Thursday evening at 7 23 o clock at the home of Mrs H Chatley 64 North Congress Street

Deborah Class The Christian Church Regnlas O'Cloek Bh. Chatley North Congress Street

Moone's Emerald Ointment Promises Quick Foot Relief

A bold claim promotes Moone's Emerald Ointment as a powerful penetrating remedy for painful feet and varicose veins. The ad guarantees a full refund if pain, soreness, or odors persist, urging readers to try the product despite prior failures. Druggists stock it widely.

Moone

Boy and Grandmother Die After Baseball Injury

Two mourners held joint funeral rites in Mt. Vernon Texas for J Stant Campbell 17 who died after being struck on the head by a pitched baseball during a game at Purely hear Saturday and for Mrs J Stant Davis 82 who died from shock following the incident.

MT. Vernon Tex J. Stant Campbell J. Stant Davia

Supreme Court to Review Russian Fleet Claim Against U S

Washington April 21 A Supreme Court review was granted on a claim by the Russian Volunteer Fleet Corporation seeking recovery from the United States for property seized during war. The case hinges on wartime actions and U S diplomatic non recognition of Russia.

Washington Russian Volunteer Fleet Corporation United States Russia Supreme Court

Safe dependable feminine hygiene product promotion

Doctor's guarded secret told after 28 years of use in offices and hospitals. Mu-col is claimed to stop germs in female organs with ten-fold strength and four doses, allegedly safer than polonon suppositories or carbolic acids. It purports to ease pain, prevent trouble, and improve periods, odor, and comfort. directions on package.

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Selz Shoes Big Daylight Chas, C. Millikan Optometrist Millikan’s Jewelry Store Masonic Building Arthur Brisbane King Features Incorporated Holy Sepulchre Frederic J. Waskin the Athens Messenger Information Bureau Washington, DC Orthodox Greek Church Sein Ordinance OF the United States Public Health the Cline Ice Cream Co Catherion Barlow Lee Mary Nelsom Olive Baughman A. ES. Dutton Tensie Wolf Trimbie Owen Lemmon Rome Burt Stout Parker Snyder Watroe J. A. Richards Bert Pkpetitt Trim Myra Gertrude Pride Trimble John Mourn Etta T OR. Snell Berry S&s Asphodéle Asphodele Leatheric Gardenia Gline Pharmacy Ca Westinghouse Great Westinghouse Laboratories Westinghouse Laboratories Westinghouse Refrigerator Parker Bros. Music CO
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