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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1930

Page

6

Athens Grange Dedication Marks New Hall at Fair Grounds

Athens Grange held the dedication of its newly remodeled hall at the Athens County Fair Grounds formerly Floral Hall. The event featured remarks by Walter F. Kirk Balem Ohio Grange Master and highlighted cooperative, education and farm protection themes. A double quartet, ceremonies, and a reception followed, with officers of Athens Grange and Pomona in attendance and a tour of the new hall noting pine floor wallboard and new curtains.

Walter F. Kirk Balem Ohio Athens Township Athens County Fair Grounds Floral Hall Ross Grange Gaid Grange Della Shaw Athens Grange Fort Cowan Pew Grange Ares Grete Potter Berthanges Anne Mansfield Athens Grabee Pomona Gorge Snider Mack Bretey Claretyts Manatielé Hiram Westfafl George Sider Earl Cowen J. Foltz Philip Briley Clara Mansfield Eugene Jacoby Hiram Westfall Harry Jacoby Jeff Tewksburry Loyd Efaw Lew Marshfield County Grange O Bryron Athens County Pomona Grange Ethel Watkins Athens Pomona Grange J. A. Palmer Mable Mansfield St. Marcis T .J. Johnson Albany Athing Canaan Lod Rome Summit

Hospital Notes Admits Last Week to Sheltering Arms

Admitted last week to Sheltering Arms Hospital were Harley Kittly Milfield major operation BScott Mathews Athens medical treatment Mra imi Wey Albany Major operation. Mrs Myrtle Knowlton Albany and Troy Pields Vors Rides were admitted last week from Sheltering Arms Hospital convalescence at the hospital are Herbert Dixon Shade Samuel Sayre Trimble Albert Campbell Milfeld John Reuter Nelsonville Mrs C Stephenson and Son and Mrs A C Anderson and baby

1 Arms Hospital Harley Kittly Milfield Bscott Mathews Athens Imi Wey Albany Myrtle Knowlton Troy Pields

Erwent Elcher Dies Suddenly at New Marshfield

Ernest Elcher, 7, drops dead at his home in New Marshfield from heart trouble on Saturday. Survived by widow Mary and stepson Troy Morrison. Funeral services set for 3:00 p.m. Monday at the county, burial in New Marshfield Cemetery. Resident of Zalosk prior to moving to New Marshfield.

New Marshfield Ernest Elcher Marchent Mary Troy Morrison Marahfield New Marahe Elcher Zalosk

Wigmore Seen as World Court Judge Candidate

Friends of John H. Wigmore dean emeritus of Northwestern University law school and a noted international law authority seek his election as a judge on the World Court. A panel of 15 judges will be elected in September.

John H. Wigmore Northwestern University Law School World Court

Athens County students set for Southeastern Ohio scholarship contest

An Athens County high school team chosen in an exam will join teams from other counties to compete in a Southeastern Ohio scholarship contest at Ohio University. Superintendent H. R. McVay oversaw testing with 30 teachers present and tests sent by the State Department of Education. Alternate participants and numerous students from Chauncey Dover, Ames Bern, Albany, Jacksonville Trimble, and related schools are listed as potential substitutes.

Athens County Tound Fron Southeastern Ohio Ohio University Lngtish Ire Batley Troy Township iCelia Mensfield Ames ~ Bern Ruth McCullough the Plains Freshianna Sinda Hult aAlbany Charles Brown Carbondale Daisy Douglas Albans Ortis Chadwell Chaunces-Dover Thomas Hiddison Ruth Allen Albany Celia Mansfield Ames-Bern Clifford Shaffer Wilbur Herris Amers Dern Norman Lowry Hollister Josephine Glnnan Crglish Sarah Thomas Chauncey-Dover Anna M. Edztonakt Jacksonville- Trimble Adam McDaniel Ames-Bern Fimler Reena Shalter Chauncey-Dorver Omar Gaston Annabelle Matheny Chauncay-Dover Muth Wade Chauncey Dover Lawrence W Hunter Waterloo Martha Lere Hitchcock Troy Tavnnship Charles Matthewa Chauncey - Dover John van Meter Shade Donna Hasbire Canaan Dorothy [Slocker Mary Guerra Irene McVay Ada Gillilan Raymond Dean James Gagnelie Welch Rome Chamistrs Bert Toltiver Buchiel Joseph Cherniak Buchtat Catherine Edzikowski Jacksonvile-Trimble Anpabelle ‘Fatherr Lillian FE. Mhover Buchtet Josesphing Rers Jacksonville-Trimble Land Ado F. McDanlet

Two Papers Read at Central P T A Meet

Two papers presented at the Central School Parent-Teacher Association meeting discussed giving a child the right start in life and fitting the child for his task. Mrs Loring G Connett and Mrs Leo Merchant spoke as the program opened with singing and a brief business session led by President Orville Carpenter.

Tife Loring G. Connett Leo Merchant Central School Parent-Teacher Association P. T. A. Senge Orll Carpenter

Memorial Day Parade Planned in Athens

Tentative plans for Memorial Day observance in Athens were agreed at a joint meeting of G A R Spanish American War Veterans and American Legion. A parade including clubs, scouting units and local groups will likely be led by the Ohio University band with multiple committees named for parade program transportation publicity and flower decorations.

Athens American Legion K. T. Crossen L. Pickering A. V. Wilecot Ashens Presbyterian Church Boy Scouts Girl Scouts Salvation Awny Athens National Guard Long Ohio University Band J. Clyde Edmundason R. A. Dalton B. M. Gibson C. D. Heck U. Ll. Pickering R. RR. Johnson Frank S Lowry Caph J. B. Allen J. L. Vickering Clyde Edmundson Clyda Gibson A. W. Brooks POQ Nichols Lowers Women's Relief Corps Daughters of Union Veteraan Spanish-American War Veterans Auxiliary Legion At &Oeleck

Broadway Crackdown Spurs Gloom on Nightlife Parks

On April 26 a foray led by Maj Maurice Campbell raided Bollywood Restaurant as dry law enforcement tightens in New York. Fifty six people were arrested with liquor possession charging 26 patrons. raids previously targeted staff.

New York URA Maurice Campbell Broadway Jay Hollywood Patrona

Athens debated municipal park plan amid mixed views

Residents of Athens polled about creating a municipal park. Names like D Connell Gardner Lambohn Tompkins Grosvnor Bird Malone Howell, and others weigh costs, sites, and impact on city life while noting fairgrounds and debts. A mix of support and skepticism highlights demand for recreation and concerns over funding and maintenance.

Automobile Road Book Offered by The Athens Messenger

The Athens Messenger advertises an Automobile Road Book covering camping, camp setup, camp cooking, sanitation, and break camp topics. It promises practical, illustrated guidance for travelers and offers mail delivery for four cents in stamps or coin with a coupon.

The Athens Messenger Jerewith

Hasida Direetor Information Bureau Names Street Address

Frederic J Hasida of the Information Bureau in Washington DC lists street addresses and street name details. The OCR text appears garbled but indicates a directory or bureau listing with location specifics and governance references.

Frederic J. Hasida Direetor Athens Messenger Information Bureau Washington, D. C

Admits Thee 15 Years Old From Poor Farm to Prison

Abram Cornelius Jr a 15 year old described as worn and aged faced Newark court after pleading guilty to a 13 year old indictment charging theft of funds from a bank where he worked as cashier He was found at a poor house in Cheyenne Wye and extradited His sentence was remanded.

Locust Plague Threatens Wide North Africa to Iraq

April 26 report notes one of history’s greatest locust plagues sweeping from Morocco and the Atlantic coast to Iraq and the Persian Gulf. Ten countries report damage in the tens of millions of dollars as swarms darken skies and move across Senegal, Morocco, Algeria, Egypt, Sudan, Palestine, Trans-Jordania, Arabia, and Syria. A second item marks the dedication of the U S Grant Memorial Community Building in Bethel on General Grant’s birth anniversary.

London North Africa Morocco Atlantic Ocean Iraq Persian Gulf Africa Near East Senegal Algeria Egypt Sudan Palestine Trans-Jordania Arabia Syria Bethel U.rh U. S&s Grant Memorial General Grant

Arbor Day program at East Side School features student performances

At East Side School Friday morning the 7 East Sale Student Council organized an Arbor Day program. Richard Eddy led the event as president, and a donated tree was planted by members of the Sinnh Glade. The program included choral songs, a talk on Arbor Day origins, a packet on Arbor Day, and poems led by students from grades four through six. Time officers were announced for six weeks, with Charles Wheaton as fourth grade president and Dorothy Pierce as Miss Thildeeman's sixth grade secretary.

Kathrin C. Anneshandy Fire Department Klapp Danzen Aldi Duncan Fred Rowland Creed Gtris Johnny Appleseed Dorothy Ann Schilling Arbor Day Joyce Kilmer Martha Melater Charles Wheaton Fatricia Hants Curtis Wilson Tet Lembern Wee Ronard Bolinger Aldine Duncan Misa Shannon Bob Craig Donald Radford Dorothy Pierce Miss Thildeeman Bob Coe Rice Bobby Davis Wendell Davidson

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