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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1930
Page
5
A drive for new Moose members will be followed by a dance Saturday evening in their new hall in the Worstell Building formerly occupied by the I. C. Cees Lodge. The event marks the opening of a community gathering space and signals ongoing fraternal activity in the area.
The Athens Country Club hosted an informal dance to begin the summer social season with Sammy Kaye's orchestra providing music. Attendees included Dr T R Biddle Major S M Johnson Dr J H Berry and others as Veectors and wives. A buffet lunch followed and a card party is planned next Thursday by Mrs M M Kerr.
Bridgeport officers said Captain Robert Sherman of Stratford and eight crew members were landed in Providence by the Colonial Liner Lexington. Reports indicate 15 persons were rescued after the Thames caught fire and was abandoned in Long Island Sound last night.
Juvenile Judge L Eastman ordered immediate abandonment of two units at the Juvenile Detention Home after an inspection by Fire Warden Patrick Ferrie County Commissioner J H Harris and Eastman. Officials cited safety concerns from the review conducted in Cleveland.
Joly Rounders Card Club met Thursday night at Mr. and Mrs. William Merten’s home. Mrs. D R Morris won the women’s high score and A G Howett led the men’s. Next meeting set for 34 Race Street with Mr. and Mrs. R M Van Dyke. Gleaners Clues meet Saturday 2 to 4 at Mrs. T R Bennett’s 25 Central Avenue. Mrs. J G Worstell hosts Pallas Club Saturday at 2:30 at 91 University Terrace.
The Prince of Wales arrived at Le Bourget Airport Paris from Marseilles at noon. A military police guard escorted him to the Cist Regiment of Aviation mess at Dugny where a cold lunch was served. He continues by air to London after a three month African big game hunt.
Mrs. Lavina Hunter widow of Saul Hunter died at 1 30 this morning at her home in Strouds Run. Funeral services set for 2 PM Sunday at Canaanville Church with burial in the church cemetery.
Earl Harvae of Hamilton County who began a three to twenty year auto sealing sentence on October 31, 1929 at the penitentiary escaped Thursday afternoon from the Junction City Brick Plant and was recaptured two hours later by a nearby farmer.
Athens County taxpayers have five days to file personal property tax lists to qualify for a $100 exemption. County Auditor J Clyde Edmundson notes less than half of taxpayers have returned their schedules and warns a 50 percent penalty applies for returns filed after May 1. The Ohio law requires timely lists and oaths. noncompliance leads the auditor to list and assess property.
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Iva Helle Grimes files for divorce from Charles O Grimes asking dissolution of marriage since 1927. She seeks a temporary alimony and costs and an injunction to keep the defendant from disposing of property. The marriage occurred April 6 1927 and they have no children.
The Standard Supply Company asks the Common Pleas Court to authorize an examination of D Roe Zenner to determine the amount of his indebtedness to defendants Joseph and Mary Rose Leviner and the property he holds.
The passage notes Leviner, employed by Zenner for a Grandview Heights home, faced a prior judgment of $3,080.48 in Scioto County Court. When Athena County sheriff attempted to seize Leviner’s property, it was found his personal property and real estate did not amount to debt collection.
Nine Ohio University students were named to campus publications roles by the Campus Affairs Committee on Thursday night. Recipients include David Stein of Cleveland editor of the Green and White, H Alan Moon of Nova editor of the Athena, Elmer Dingledey of Cleveland reappointed editor of the Green Goat, Harry Kelly of Ashtabula business manager of the Green and White, William Martindill of Hamden business manager of the Athena, Samuel Webb of Cleveland business manager of the Green Goat, and Michael Graban.
In Columbus the disposal of 321 fire victims neared completion at the State Fair Grounds morgue. By 4 p.m. 149 identified yet unclaimed bodies were to be interred in one crypt at Batlawn Burial Park. Many remain unidentified. some weapons found on victims. officials deny guns despite reports.
Campbell, sports editor. Benjamin Becker, circulation manager. Eldon Hawk, advertising manager. All are listed as staff of the Green and White in Carbondale and Athens contexts.
Washington reports say Judge John J. Parker of North Carolina could be confirmed as associate justice despite the Senate Judiciary Committee vote against him. Administration pressure and a pro President stance by some senators fueled speculation, but most believe Parker’s fate rests with the Democratic bloc.
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