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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 24, 1930

Page

8

Nelsonville for Mrs Devore to be conducted at home

Funeral services for Mrs Rebecca A Devore will be held Friday at 2 PM at the Weigand residence 751 Chestnut Street Wisonville with Rev C L Johnson Akron former Christian Church pastor presiding Burial will follow at Greenlawn beside her husband William Devore who died years ago

Wisonville Rebecca A. Devore W. H. Weigand Weigand Chestnut Street C. L. Johnson Akron The Christian Church Greenlawn William Devore

Body of Patrick McLaughlin Due in Nelsonville

The body of Patrick McLaughlin, formerly of Buchtel and Nelsonville, is expected to arrive from Springfield Illinois, where he died on Tuesday. Funeral mass will be held Friday at 9 am at the Catholic Church, with burial at Buchtel.

Nelsonville Patrick McLaughlin Buchtel Springfield Ill McLaughlin Pete McLaughlin Father Carney

Prayer Service Planned by King's Men for Birthday of Thomas Collins

King's Men schedule Friday night prayer meeting at George Beagle's Walnut Street home at 7:30. The service honors Thomas Collins' birthday with all members invited. Buchtel Prayer Band members will attend.

Nelsonville King’s Men George Beagle Walnut Street Thomas Collins King's Men Buchtel Prayer Band

Meeting Notice for Pocahontas Degree and Birthday Party

All members of the Degree of Pocahontas are asked to attend a business meeting Monday evening April 28 at the hall. The April birthday party will follow. Hostesses include Ethel Hayden Bertha Ray Susie Wallace Mattie Weekley Mabel Dalton and Blanche Stanley. W B A Club to Meet on Friday at Mrs Carl Linton’s home at Madison and Grover Streets.

Degree of Pocahontas Ethel Hayden Bertha Ray Susie Wallace Mattie Weekley Mabel Dalton Blanche Stanley W. B. A. Club Carl Linton Madison and Grover Streets

Meeting Postponed for Rebekahs Chapter

The Past Noble Grands of the Order of Rebekahs postpone their meeting due to the Senior Class play. The gathering will now be held Friday evening May 2 at Mrs. C. C. Ervin's home, 894 Walnut Street.

Order of Rebekahs C. C. Ervin Walnut Street

Troop 46 Plans Short Meeting in Nelsonville Suburbs

Troop 46 will meet at the Legion Home Friday at 7 15 pm with a 20 minute session due to the Senior Class play at 8. Several Scouts are expected to receive badges and new tenderfoot and first class exams will be offered. Absentees risk loss of commissions. dues are urged. Inter troop track meet being planned. props and demonstrations by the three patrols. Mrs Steenrod family called to Columbus due to illness. visiting Mrs Windsor of Yuma, Ariz., returns from D A R Congress in Washington.

Nelsonville Legion Home L. Seibert, Jr Garrett Hoch G. L. Steenrod Jesse Shafer Steenrod Naomi Steenrod C. Longley Allard Hostetter Tom Shafer Columbus George Steenrod St. Francis Hospital Clara B. Windsor Yuma Ariz Washington, D. C C. H. Martin

Dangerous 28 Gangsters Targeted by Chicago Police

Chicago Crime Commission labels 28 big shots as the Dangerous 28 and asks police to press pursuit until they quit. Frank Leesch presents the Blue Book listing top gangsters and urges continual enforcement against murder liquor vice and gambling rackets.

Chicago U.R Chicago Crime Commission Frank Leesch

Local residents and visitors share travel updates

Mrs. Mary Beagle returns from Huntington W Va to join relatives for the winter. Miss Esther Ervin of Columbus visits her parents Mr and Mrs Co Ervin. Williard Brenner of Lancaster conducts a business visit Wednesday. S S Steenrod visits Wheeling WV for business. Mrs Emma Edwards and Mr and Mrs Alvin Wallace move to Columbus to make a new home. Mrs John Hill and Mrs EB Bell visit relatives in Columbus. Mr and Mrs Clyde Rodda and their daughter from Toledo are en route from Washington DC visiting Dr and Mrs N Hill.

Mary Beagle Huntington W. Va Esther Ervin Columbus Co. Co. Ervin Williard Brenner Lancaster S. S. Steenrod Wheeling Emma Edwards Alvin Wallace Stella Edwards John Hill EB. E. Bell Clyde Rodda Toledo Washington, D. C N. Hill

Senate Debates End Likely For Harris and Johnson Bills

In Washington on April 24 the Harris Immigration Bill in the Senate and the Johnson Veterans' Bill in the House were likely to be finished today with votes possible. The Harris measure would apply immigration quotas to Western Hemisphere nations except Newfoundland and Canada, and a recommit motion failed by a large margin signaling passage. The Johnson bill would compensate World War I veterans whose cases are worthy but unmet by current law. The Senate Lobby Committee planned to close questioning of President Curran of the Association Against the Prohibition Amendment, while the House Judiciary Committee aimed to finish hearings on repealing the Eighteenth Amendment with witnesses Sir Henry Brayton and Willam C. Roper slated to appear.

Washington U.P Senate House Newfoundland Canada Henry H. Curran House Judiciary Committee Henry Brayton Ontario Liquor Control Board Willam C. Roper Princeton Nets

Grandmother Is Again Sentenced To Jail

In Paducah Kentucky on April 24 Judge Charles I Dawson sentenced 69 year old Mrs Mary James Trotter to six months in Jefferson County Jail Louisville after her plea that she only sold liquor to support her four grandchildren. She had been given a 12 month probated sentence at the last term but was re-arrested two months ago for selling whisky.

Paducah Mary James Trotter Mannington Charles I. Dawson Jefferson County Louisville

Coal output slips for third straight week in April

Washington reports the National Coal Association estimate shows soft coal production for the week ended April 19 at 8,000,000 net tons. This marks the third consecutive weekly decline since March 29, following 8,248,000 net tons for April 6 and 8,175,000 net tons for April 12 per the Bureau of Mines.

Washington National Coal Association United States Bureau of Mines

Warden Suspends Guards in Fire Incident

Columbus April 24 Warden Thomas suspended two more guards and appointed three new ones. Guard Edward W Kerr suspended pending investigation of alleged intoxication last night. Guard Roy Minshall suspended after Captain John Hall charged he was derelict in duty Monday night. Presence of exploded pistol shells in fire swept cell blocks explained by Warden Thomas as guard Guy Porter firing to warn others.

Columbus Thomas Edward W. Kerr Roy Minshall John Hall Guy R. Porter

Ohio Penitentiary crisis cools after all night vigil

In Columbus 1600 convicts moved orderly from cell blocks to the Mess Hall for breakfast as guards and National Guardsmen maintained a tense perimeter. The day after a devastating fire that killed 320, inquiries focus on responsibility and alleged heroism, including disputes over Warden Thomas duties.

Columbus Ohio Penitentiary Mess Hall Coal Company

Oil Improves Cleveland Turning Point in Industry

The Union Trust Company notes stabilizing trends in oil, with profits rising among major companies. Hydrogenation enables fuel oil to gasoline, while cracking boosted US gasoline recovery from 26.1 percent in 1918 to 44 percent in 1929, with future gains expected to 55 to 60 percent. If 1916 20 averages held in 1929, daily crude runs would exceed 7.9 million barrels.

Cleveland Union Trust Company United States

Harvard Scientists Probe Supposed New Planet Find

Cambridge April 24. Photographic plates at Harvard Observatory studied to verify Ottawa Dominion Observatory reports of a possible new planet. Prof Harlow Shapley said the object may not be Planet X from Lowell Observatory but requires further analysis to confirm its nature.

Cambridge Mass U.P Harvard Observatory Dominion Observatory Ottawa Harlow Shapley Lowell Observatory Flagstaff Ariz

Minister Who Wed Catholic Girl On Trial

A Lexington church trial continues over Rev. Julius Arnold Velasco's marriage to Catherine Rogers a Roman Catholic. Velasco faces charges of insolence and in subordination for marrying a Catholic woman in January at Ellicott City Maryland. The case focuses on whether he may retain his Episcopal priest status in the Lexington Diocese.

Lexington U.P Episcopal Church Julius Arnold Velasco St. Johns Episcopal Church Bellevue-Dayton Velasco H. P. Almon Abbott Catherine Rogers Ellicott City

Lightning Strikes Two Men Near Crooksville

In Springtime Crooksville on April 24 Lewis Cohagan and Harry Warren of Denver town narrowly escaped death when a bolt of lightning struck between them as they operated a wire stretcher on a fence. Both were unconscious. Cohagan’s clothing and shoes were torn. They received medical attention and are expected to recover.

Crooksville Lewis Cohagan Harry Warren Denvertown Here Codagan

Bishop Demanded Resignation Amid Defamatory Remarks Controversy

The rector testified the standing committee knew of the engagement at ordination while Bishop Abbott pressed for Velasco's resignation. Velasco allegedly attacked the rector from the pulpit and in statements to the press.

Abbott Velasco

Family doctor laxative offers gentle purging remedy

A trusted laxative remedy promises gentle cleansing for children and adults alike. Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin uses pure senna and laxative herbs to stimulate bowel movements, easing biliousness headaches and constipation. A free trial bottle can be obtained by writing to Monticello Illinois or through a local druggist.

Dr. Caldwell Monticello Ill

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