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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 25, 1930

Page

7

Business Has Grown Better as Year Opes

Union Trust Company Cleveland notes definite improvement in trade in its survey. Automobiles and building show gains with some employment and retail upticks. but first quarter records reveal the recession’s lingering effects. Prices of basic commodities firm, rubber and other sectors hint at continued strength as spring boosts output and construction.

Cleveland Union Trust Company Ihs Ite Trade Winds Bank Ays Amor Iron and Steel Sonatan

Latin Club Holds Final Semester Meeting in Jacksonville

The Jacksonville Trimble High School Latin Club met at Dr and Mrs C von Scheele home in Jacksonville for its final semester gathering. A music program featured a violin and cornet duet by Edith and Charles Tinker and vocal selections by Miss Mabel Merritt. Refreshments followed.

Merritt enters Ohio Teacher subscription contest

In Tour Contest Glouster April 25 W C Merritt of Jacksonville Trimble High School has entered the Ohio Teacher subscription contest offering a paid Europe tour this summer. He has conducted a state wide mail campaign and visited many schools in this and nearby counties.

Glouster W. C. Merritt Jacksonville-Trimble Ohio Europe Merritt

Winners in Bird Box Contest Earn Prizes

In Glouster on April 25 John Lent Merrill Norris and Robert Kinney won prizes in the Kiwanis Club third box building contest. The group met at the M E Church social room where Miss Mildred Vickrey spoke on birds. Supt Dixon and Coach Bachman of Glouster High also spoke and Gail Wallace performed a saxophone solo. The attendance prize went to Gail Wallace.

Glouster John Lent Merrill Norris Robert Kinney Kiwanis Club M. E. Church Mildred Vickrey Glouster High School Supt. Dixon Coach Bachman Glouster High Gail

Scout meeting to explain new ruling at M E Church

Parents of Boy Scouts in Glouster are urged to attend a meeting at the M E Church at 7 30 tonight. Scout Master C A Bingman will explain a vital ruling, with actions by parents affecting the future of the local organization.

Glouster M. E C. A. Bingman Fathers of Scouts

Mooseheart Legion Women Plan Dance at Moose Hall

Glouster residents are invited to a Saturday night dance and social at Moose Hall hosted by the Women of Mooseheart Legion, marking a regular community event in the city.

Glouster Mooseheart Legion Moose Hall

Mayor targets ads on poles in city

Warning from Mayor Penman urges enforcement of an ordinance prohibiting posting advertising matter on electric light or telephone poles. After several poles were used for ads last week, warrants may be issued for those responsible.

Glouster Penman

Rhinehart Sister Dies In Ohio Qulosster

Mr and Mrs Arthur Rhinehart were summoned to Byer in Vinton County this week by the death of Mr Rhinehart s sister.

Qlouster Arthur Rhinehart Byer Vinton County Rrhinehart

Thea Chapter O B S To Hold Annual Inspection

Glouster April 25 The annual inspection of Thea Chapter O B S will be conducted at the regular meeting next Tuesday night due to an earlier errant notice that had set May 298 as the date.

Glouster Thea Chapter O. B.S

Plain residents host gatherings and church crowd swells

Walter Tierney was entertained Sunday in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Jellison The Plains. Mr. and Mrs. Herbert McDonald and family The Plains were in Dundas Sunday as guests of Mrs. McDonald's parents. There were 152 at the Sunday School at the Church of the Nazarene The Plains last Sunday. Evening Faster services filled the church.

Walter Tierney Sam Jellison the Plains Herbert McDonald Dundas

Probate Notices in Athens County Ohio Accounts Filed

The probate court lists multiple estate accounts and guardianship filings with hearings suspended for publication and exceptions until May 5 1930 at 9 a m. Names include Mary Baughman George W Dean George F Starkey Sherman Minor Maggie Townsend Frank Thomas Co F Wallace Delbert Bosworth Elmont Bosworth Nellie Ziggafoos Fannie Dewees Nannie Addis Aylmer Ackley Bank of Athens guardian James Tabler J W Wade R W Finsterwald Evan Tewksbury Grace Hubler Bertha Daggett Lorella Tippie Robert W Jones S M Johnson Probate Judge 4 11 30tw.

Athens County Ohio Mary Baughman John Wesley Baughman George W. Dean Harvey J. Humphrey George F. Starkey J. F. Starkey Sherman Minor Eli Rife Maggie C. Townsend Nathan C. Townsend Frank Thomas Georges Brown Darrell Ziggafoos Fannie Dewees Ralph L. Scarlett Jr Nannie Addis Eva Brown Aylmer Ackley Marguerite Een The Bank of Athens, N. B. A James Tabler J. W. Wade Lulu Brown R. W. Finsterwald Desta Colmer Evan Tewksbury John Martin Grace M. Hubler Eagate Frank Stephenson Bertha H. Daggett Richard V. Daggett Lorella Tippie Warren Alberta Tippie Robert W. Jones Basil Alonzo Jones S. M. Johnson

Chadwell Bus seeks extension of Ohio C C N No 137

The Chadwell Bus Company filed with the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio an application to extend Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity No 137 from Corning to Shawnee to operate a motor transportation service between Athens and Corning via State Routes 155 and 15. The current equipment includes one 12 and one 7 passenger carriger. The company plans Vive round trips daily. A hearing is set for 1 80 p m Friday May 9 1930 in the Public Utilities Commission hearing room, state office building Columbus Ohio. Interested parties may obtain more information from the commission in Columbus.

Chadwell Bus Company Public Utilities Commission of Ohio Athens Corning Shawnee Drakes Buckingham Memlock Public Utilities Commission Columbus Chadwell Trimble

Sheriff Sale Of Real Estate In Athens County Ohio

The Athens County Common Pleas Court directs a public auction of real estate in Yorktown Township on May 3 1930 at 1 PM or soon after. The Nelsonville Home and Savings Association sues Harry and Winnie Gibson. property appraised at 600 dollars with cash due day of sale at the courthouse door Deanville location.

State of Ohio Athens County Common Pleas Nelsonville Home and Savings Association Harry Gibson Winnie Gibson Athens Ohio Yorktown Greenlawn Cemetery Orgs Deanville Hio

Odd Fellows Mark 111th Anniversary in Chauncey

Chauncey hosts the Independent Order of Odd Fellows 111th anniversary celebration with Chauncey I O F C F Lodge and Forest Rose Rebekah Lodge. Andrew Jackson led a program as Junior Bridgewater and Richard Osborne performed. Victrola music and readings accompanied by 52 attendees.

Chauncey Independent Order of Odd Fellows Chauncey I.O.C.F. Lodge Forest Rose Rebekah Lodge Andrew Jackson Junior Bridgewater Richard Osborne Earl Bridgewater Earl Gardner Carl Shaffer

Love Pirates of Hawaii to Be Performed by Plains Glee Club

The Plains High School Glee Club presents The Love Pirates of Hawaii at The Plains Grade School Auditorium Friday and Saturday. Two casts of twenty pupils each perform under music supervisor Miss Blainey who coaches the production.

Chauncey Hawaii Glee Club Plains High School Plains Miss Blainey

Death of Alex Kosyma Reported in Columbus Home

According to a report from Chauncey, Alex Kosyma a former Millfield resident was found dead in bed Wednesday at the Columbus home of his brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs Louie Naggy The death was said to be due to a heart attack Kosyma was born in Hungary.

Chauncey Alex Kosyma Millfield Louie Naggy Columbus Hungary

Train Schedule Revisions Through Athens Unveiled

Changes from B and O and New York Central alter arrivals and departures for trains through Athens. Westbound and eastbound B and O trains shift to earlier or later times with No. 3 and No. 11 among notable moves. New York Central adjustments include Nos. 2 and 3 timings, while Nos. 6 and 9 receive revised arrival and departure times.

New York Central Athens

Police Horses to Face Retirement After Eight Years in City

In Columbus on April 25 a report says 15 mounted police horses, after eight years on downtown streets, may retire. Donors will be asked what to do with the animals as councilman Miller notes a pasture vacation could extend their service despite joint and hoof wear from hard pavement.

Columbus U.R Miller

Chauncey Grades Present Two Operettas At High School

A capacity audience filled the Chauncey high school auditorium for two operettas by pupils. The first three grades offered Picnic In the Woods and the intermediate and upper grades performed Mid-summer. The 125 children wore pretty costumes and delighted the crowd, directed by Mrs. Ralph Brown with grade teachers assisting.

Chauncey Ralph Brown

Cooper to Preach Chauncey in The Plains

The Rev B G Cooper of the Pilgrim Holiness Church now located in The Plains will preach Sunday evening at 730 in the Church of the Nazarene The Plains Rev L H Stanley will lead the morning service The Sunday School meets at 930 with Mrs Carrie Channell as superintendent The public is invited to attend services

Chauncey B. G. Cooper Pilgrim Holiness Church the Plains Church of the Nazarene L. H. Stanley Carrie Channell

Elm Golf Course installs sprinkler system update

A sprinkler system costing over 2000 dollars has been installed at the Elm Golf Course to keep greens soft and live. Water from a nearby creek is pumped into a reservoir. Construction of a 50 yard dam for an artificial lake will begin next week. The lake will be used for swimming and stocked with fish, by Jacob and George Feth, proprietors.

Elm Jacob and George Feth

Grange Hall Dedication Tonight at Athens County Fairgrounds

The state grange master Walter II Kirk of Salem will attend the dedication of the remodeled Grange Hall on the Athens County Fair Grounds formerly Floral Hall. The Pomona Degree Team of Athens County will run the opening and closing exercises led by KE Gillespie worthy master of the Pomona Grange.

Walter II Kirk Salem State Grange Grange Athens County Fair Grounds Floral Hall Pomona Athens County KE. Gillespie Pomona Grange

Ohio Penitentiary Locked in Fire Aftermath

Warden P. E. Thomas stands firm against convicts demanding his removal as guards keep order after Monday night’s fire. Prisoners push for a new parole board and better wages while National Guardsmen sit ready. An official panel probes causes with Gov. Cooper urging restraint and orderly conduct.

Columbus P. E. Thomas Ohio State Penitentiary Myersen Cooper Thomas White City Gilbert Bettman Bettman Albert O’brien John Richardson Akron J. (. Woodard

Golfers must enter 34th national open by May 27

New York April 25 United States Golf Association announces entries must be filed before May 27 for the 34th annual national open at Interlochen Country Club St Paul Minnesota Qualifying tests run June 8 to 16 in twenty districts

New York U.P Interlochen Country Club St. Paul Minn United States Golf Association

Seven Nurses To Graduate At Athens State Hospital

Seven student nurses at Athens State Hospital will receive diplomas at a May 2 commencement. Hal H. Griswold, director of the State Department of Public Welfare, will deliver the principal address. The diploma recipients are Linnie M. Birge Cleda B. Curtis Elesha G. Eaton Julietta Jeffers and Laura McDole.

Ie Athens State Hospital Hal H. Griswold State Department of Phoniic Welfare Linnie M. Birge Cleda B. Curtis Elesha G. Eaton Julietta Jeffers Laura McDole M. BE. Chatley Helen McClaflin State Department of Public Welfare Charles J. Sherwood State Welfare Department Miss Ann Haworth M. E. Chatley March Misa Ann Haworth

Pastor Freed of Charge in Marrying Girl

In Lexington Kentucky a five member Episcopal Diocese council absolved Rev Julius Arnold Velasco of St Johns Dayton of the charge he violated a pledge by marrying a Roman Catholic. He was found guilty of defamatory literature about Bishop Abbott and will be censured but remain rector. Velasco defended church personal-life authority.

Lexington U.P Julius Arnold Velasco St. Johns Episcopal Church Dayton Here H. P. Almon Abbott

Explosion Destroys Home in Cleveland Heights

Investigation by deputy state fire marshals began into a blast that wrecked the three story home of Anson H. Russell in Cleveland Heights. It is the second explosion in five days in the Heights district with damage pegged at seven thousand dollars.

Cleveland U.P Anson H. Russell Cleveland Heights Heigh Russell

Amster Testifies in New York Extortion Trial

Nathan L. Amster wealthy financier testifies that actress Olga Edwards trailed him worldwide and that his gifts totaling about 170000 over thirteen years were not payments for a child. He denies being the boy’s father and calls her a “softie” in court.

Olga Edwards Nathan L. Amster New York Amster

Johnson Veterans Bill Passes. Senate Debates Harris Immigration

Washington, April 25. The Johnson Veterans' Bill has been safely passed by the House and routine calendar legislation will occupy the chamber. The Senate continues to debate the Harris Immigration Bill with an expected vote delayed for three days. Prohibition work dominates Senate committees as Judiciary considers shifting enforcement to the Justice Department and the Lobby Panel questions Association Against the Prohibition Amendment. Curran testifies for the seventh time. The House looks ahead to tariff debates next week.

Washington U.P House Senate Judiciary Committee Treasury Justice Department Henry H. Curran Capt. W. H. Slayton Association

Attempt to block merger in Youngstown suit

In Youngstown on April 25 a suit filed by associates of Cyrus Eaten seeks to halt the Youngstown Sheet & Tube Bethlehem Steel merger approved by stockholders on April 11. Sheet and Tube officials promised speedy action to bring the issue to trial.

Youngstown Cyrus 8 Common Pleas Youngstown Sheet & Tube Bethlehem Steel Sheet and Tube

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