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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 28, 1930

Page

5

Art Education in Relation to Life Pro Am Paper

The Pallas Club met Saturday at Mrs. L. G. Worstell home to hear C D Hopkins discuss Art Education in Relation to Life. May 6 will be the last calendar-year meeting with Mrs. Howard L Goodwin hosting at 31 Franklin Avenue. Marriage and birth notices follow with Isabell Fallot and Ralph Warner wed April 22 and a daughter Nancy Sue born April 27 to H A Wisman and Ida May Wisman. Passages note visitors and gatherings in Athens area.

Pallas Club L. G. Worstell University Terrace C. D. Hopkins Howard L. Goodwin Pallas Lab Franklin Avenue Burn Shuler Eust State Street Isabell Mary Fallot Louisville Ralph Warner Warner Athens Standard Oil Company Greetey Avenue Detroit Mich

Woman's Missionary Society Meeting in Lancaster Street Home

The Woman's Missionary Society of Central Avenue M. E. Church met at Mrs. Lillian Porter's home in Lancaster Street. President Mrs. Porter led devotions and readings from Luke 2. The group elected Mrs. S. J. Bishop as district meeting delegate with Mrs. Farrar as alternate. Refreshments were served and plans set to meet May 27 at Mrs. Ethel Cone's.

Woman's Missionary Society of Central Avenue M. E. Church Lillian Porter Lancaster Street Porter Oliver Dull Farrar Pratt

Weekend plane crashes kill fourteen nationwide

Airplane accidents across the country over the weekend left fourteen dead including two renowned pilots. In Fayetteville Tennessee a pilot dived into a crowd at a flying circus, killing six spectators and injuring sixteen. Milton Calvert of Columbia Tennessee was held on a murder charge amid the investigation.

Ellstal Fayetteville Tenn Milton Calvert Columbia Herbert J. Fahy Fuiday Cliff Durant Grayling Mich Jim Kelley Fort Worth Texas Lacord Portsmouth N. H Milwaukee Wis Calvert Colvert Felix Campbell M. W. Rhea Rooney Beard Kelly Towry Lawrence Smith Monroe Marbury Hurley Spray Marion Ashy Fayetteville, Tenn U.R Flying Circus Columbia, Tenn

King George Visits Wembley Amid Cup Final Ovation

King George received a great ovation during a surprise visit to Wembley for the Football Cup Final between Arsenal and Huddersfield Town. Thousands from across England attended as the royal appearance energized the crowd.

Wembley Middlesex England U.R King George Arsenal Huddersfield Town

Junior League Meeting Updates and New Birth Notice

The Junior League gathered Sunday evening at Central Avenue M. E. Church with a song and duets by Christine Day and Catherine Wilkes. Dorothy Doty announced the new program committee. Catherine Wilkes was named news reporter. A son, Merrill Dean, was born Sunday April 27 to Prof. and Mrs. Neil D. Thomas of 12 Maplewood Drive, Ohio University Civil Engineering faculty. Ventures For Women Golfers set Wednesday at the Country Club with blind bogey and putting contests as part of Ladies Day. four prizes will be awarded. Mrs. D E Blackburn of Albany Road visited Columbus to see her sister-in-law Elizabeth Blackburn in White Cross Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Ferguson hosted Sunday guests including her parents, grandmother, and aunt from Columbus.

Junior League Central Avenue M. E Christine Day Catherine Wilkes Betty Gilham Dorothy Doty Merrill” Dean Neil D. Thomas Maplewood Drive Thomas Ohio University Art Smith Smith D. E. Blackburn Albany Road Columbus Elizabeth Blackburn White Cross Hospital

Odds Against Confirmation of J. J. Parker

Washington April 28 A makeshift leadership of Senate Republicans planned to block confirmation of Judge John J. Parker to the Supreme Court while Parker defended himself in a letter to Senator Overman. He denied prejudice against negroes and said his upholding of yellow dog contracts followed a prior Supreme Court ruling. The American Federation of Labor protested the decision. Parker said he would elaborate on memoranda before the judiciary committee.

Washington U.P Senate Republicans John J. Parker Supreme Court Parker Senator Overman North Carolina Senate American Federation of Labor Judiciary Committee

River survey provision passes in river and harbors bill

The Hocking River survey provision for flood control in Athens County advanced with the River and Harbors Bill. Congressman T A Jenkins reported the measure passed the House and he expects Senate approval. Jenkins introduced the army engineers survey provision.

Hocking River Athens County House of Representatives Washington T. A. Jenkins Ohio Jenkins Senate Army Engineers

Ohio University Band Wins New Championship at Apple Blossom Parade

Ohio University student band of eighty five members under Prof Curtisa W Jansson won the cup at Point Pleasant West Virginia during the Apple Blossom festival. Officers pictured include Orien Patch president Lee Sellers vice president and others. The band has been invited to a contest in Huntington West Virginia on May ? plans for the trip are being considered.

Ohio University Point Pleasant W. Va Curtisa W. Jansson Orien. Patch Lee Sellers Russell Unkrich Paul Young Marion Fisher Robert Young David Stein Huntington

Have You Been Enumerated Census Notice Athens Ohio

A public census notice asks any person possibly missed to inform Supervisor L W Roberts in Athens Ohio. The form requests name address and a reply if the person has not been enumerated, dated April 1 1980 with the responder asserting they have not been counted.

Washington Athens L. W. Roberts Ohio

May reveal drinkers on request to lobby group

The Lobby Investigating Committee in Washington remained quiet as it prepared to resume hearings tomorrow. Reports suggest it may reconsider opposition to publicizing the Association Against the Prohibition Amendment’s report on congressmen alleged to drink.

Washington Lobby Association Against the Prohibition Amendment

Withdrawn affidavits halt Pythian Theater case in Logan

William Rizer withdrew affidavits filed Saturday against six men linked to the Pythian Theater operation. Prosecutor Phil A. Henderson said he does not know what action will follow after the withdrawal. The affidavits involved alleged trustees and Dan James in Logan.

Chauncey Driver Theron Goodson Injured In Truck Crash

Theron Goodson of Chauncey sustained lacerations to head face and scalp with body bruises after a large truck left the road and overturned near the old base ball park in Chauncey. He was pinned under wreckage and taken to Dr. Warren V. Sprague for treatment. the truck owned by his father B F Goodson Chauncey was badly damaged.

Chauncey Theron Goodson

Mrs Mary Morrison Dies in Chauncey Funeral in Athens

The body of Mrs. Mary Morrison was taken from Chauncey to Athens for funeral services at the Apostolic Church and burial in State Street Cemetery. She is survived by two sons and two daughters, her husband having died years ago, and she had been ill with doopey for several months.

Chauncey Mary Morrison William Morrison Athens Apostolic Church State Street

Chauncey City Council Set for Evening Meeting

Chauncey officials announce a council meeting for this evening at 7 30 o clock in the mayor s office at the City Building.

Chauncey Chauncey City

Chauncey P T A to Meet and Local Visits Noted

Regular Chauncey Parent-Teacher Association meeting set for 7:30 PM at the high school auditorium with the first three grades presenting an operetta. Mrs L H Pendergrass of McRoberts Ky visiting Chauncey with her daughter Minnette Pendergrass recently trained in beauty culture in Philadelphia. Christian Women’s Bible Class will meet Wednesday afternoon at a Chauncey church member’s home with Mrs John Shaffer leading and Mrs Floyd Nye chairing.

Chauncey Chauncey Parent- Teacher Association L. H. Pendergrass McRoberts, Ky Harvey Courtney Minnette Pendergrass Philadelphia Christian Women’s Bible Class Church of Christ Sam Tippett John Shaffer Floyd Nye

Birth of son to Mr and Mrs Frank Thomas in Toledo

Announce birth of a son on April 25 at the Thomas home in Toledo. Mrs Thomas formerly Miss Allie Porter. The baby is grandson of Mr and Mrs Fred Porter of Athens and Mr and Mrs Thomas Thomas of Corning.

Chauncey Frank Thomas Toledo Thomas Allie Porter Fred Porter Athens Thomas Thomas Corning

Baptism Service Held at Sunday Creek near Chauncey

A baptismal service was held Sunday afternoon in Sunday Creek north of Chauncey for recent converts from revival meetings at the M. E. Church. Rev. Cowan conducted the ceremony before a fair sized crowd.

Chauncey Sunday Creek Cowan M. E.church

Alleged Manager Arrested Delay Over Judge Eligibility

Alleged manager and associates were arrested Saturday by Sheriff W. R. Loy, and not arraigned as Judge Harley M. Whitcraft could not hear pleas due to his affiliation with the local order. Whitcraft is a past chancellor of that order.

W. R. Lloy Harley M. Whitcraft Order Judge Whitcrat

Logan Man Tames Wild Viper At Track Meet

C. W. Zeigler impressed onlookers at the Logan McArthur track meet by handling a viper with apparent calm, easing doubts about the creature’s danger as he spoke to friends on Thursday and Friday.

Logan C. W. Zeigler Mr. Zeigler

Mrs Mary Harper Leaves City for Little Valley Home

Mrs Mary Harper guest of Mr and Mrs Kil Tschappat for weeks travels with son in law Carl from Marietta as far as Akron then to Little Valley New York to live with daughter Mrs Dean Case. Mrs Arnold Roush recovering from surgery at Columbus hospital brought home Sunday. Miss Hazel Lehman of Columbus visited North Street home of Mr and Mrs William Lehman over the weekend. William Laver and son Bill visited in the Capital City Sunday. Mr and Mrs B H Spicer of Oroville were visitors in the city.

Mary Harper Kil Tschappat Carl From Marietta Akron Little Valley N. Y Dean Case Arnold Roush Columbus Hazel Lehman William Lehman North Street William Laver Bill Capital B. H. Spicer Oroville

Mrs Mary Strawn dies after long illness at 74

Mary Harriett Strawn aged 74 wife of John Strawn died at home in Logan this morning at 3 59 after a prolonged illness from dropsy and heart trouble She is mother of Mrs E C Thompson and Mrs Wardhase Funeral services will be at the family home at 2 pm Wednesday with burial in Oak Grove Cemetery

Legion Post Meets Tuesday Evening For Important Business

Logan April 28 The American Legion Logan Post announces a Tuesday meeting at 7 36 PM led by commander M F Weymueller. Vice Commander Frank W Harden, district head, attended Columbus Sunday for department executive committee duties.

Logan Logan Post The American Legion M. F. Weymueller Frank W. Harden Columbus Department

Adlerika Glycerin Mix Claims Quick Constipation Relief

Simple glycerin and buckthorn bark mix advertised to act on upper and lower bowels in two hours. Claims to purge unseen internal poisons and provide a full cleansing beyond pills or partial treatments. Also asserts gas relief within ten minutes with a list of local pharmacies.

Adlerika Gibson’s Athens Hickman’s Nelsonville Poling’s Murray City Taylor's Drug Store Coolville

Angle and Mount Arrested for Intoxication in Logan

Logan Police Chief John Bell arrested Fred Angle and Joe Mount on Saturday for intoxication. They were fined ten dollars and costs after arraignment before Mayor Elias E B Bright the next day.

Logan Fred Angle Joe Mount John Bell Coats Elias Eb, Bright

Miss Ruth Heft Hosts Bridge Night on Woods Street

Miss Ruth Heft entertained with three tables of bridge at her Woods Street home Saturday for sister Mrs. kt. 1 Green of Cynthiana Kentucky visiting. Mrs. M. FL Weymueller and Mrs. Join W. McBroom won high honors. Lunch followed. Guests included Mrs. Green, Mrs. Weymueller, Mrs. McBroom, Mrs. Byron Moorehead of Olean New York, Mrs. Clinton Webb, Mrs. Seth Sloan, Mrs. Claude Hammond, Mrs. Paul Spears, Mrs. H. M. Roocks, Mrs. Alfrén Campbell and Miss Florence Bort.

Ruth Heft Woods Street Green Cynthiana M. FL Weymueller Join W. McBroom Weymueller McBroom Byron Moorehead Olean N. Y Clinton Webb Seth Sloan Claude Hammond Paul Spears H. M. Roocks Alfrén Campbell Florence Bort

Presbyterian Guild Discusses "The Negro" Topic at Home Meeting

The Presbyterian Guild met at Mrs. John Rochester's North Orchard Street home Friday evening to discuss "The Negro." Mrs. J. D. Anderson and Miss Anna Wellnitz presented papers on the subject followed by reading leaflets. A luncheon was served by Mrs. Rochester with Miss Mary Lemon and Miss Ida Steinman assisting.

Presbyterian Guild John Rochester North Orchard Street J. D. Derson Anna Wellnitt Seasion

Women from Logan attend W M A branch convention in Columbus

A group from United Brethren Church Logan attended the W M A branch convention in Columbus Thursday and Friday. Official delegate was Mrs Walter Reasoner with Mrs Reasoner and Mrs Otto Iles on the program performing a vocal duet. Attendees included Mrs Reasoner Miss Arnold and others from Logan.

Auto strike injures resident on West Main Street

Walter Rochester of this city is recovering at Cherrington Hospital from a fracture of the left leg after a neighbor, Harry Shaw, started his automobile and inched forward while Rochester stood on the sidewalk talking with a friend. Doctors say the fracture is of the large bone below the knee.

Logan Walter Rochester Cherrington Hospital West Main Street Rochester Harry Shaw Shaw

Boy on Bicycle Hit by Car Near Rockbridge

In Logan on Saturday 12 year old Frank Stoughton rider of a bicycle was struck by an automobile carrying three women near Rockbridge on the Logan Lancaster highway. He suffered a skull fracture and underwent surgery at Cherrington Hospital. his condition Sunday was listed as hopeful. Deputy Sheriff Joe Farbearn investigates the accident.

Joe Farbearn

James Mast Dies in Logan Restaurant Owner

James Mast a long time local restaurant owner died at Columbus Hospital after an operation earlier in the week. He leaves a wife and two children Mrs. Clarence Jesser and Harold Mast of Logan. Funeral arrangements have not been set.

Logan James Mast Columbus Hospital

Dinner Party Honors Sister Visitor With Bridge At West Hunter

Eighteen guests attended a dinner at Mrs. H. B. White’s West Hunter Street home on Saturday to entertain her sister Mrs. George DeCamp of Lancaster. Bridge followed the meal with Mrs. Joe McGhee and Mrs. EF T. Rugg of Columbus among the out of town guests.

H. B. White West Hunter Street George DeCamp Lancaster Bridge Joe McGhee EF. T. Rugg Columbus Yucata

Boy Appeals for Alms Prompt Juvenile Investigation

In Logan on Main Street a year-old boy asked for charity under his father. Juvenile authorities contacted Judge A. M. Eltinger and a social service worker questioned the parent, found the family staying at a Columbus tourist camp, and ordered them to return home. Red Cross officials were alerted to the case for further inquiry.

Logan Main Street A. M. Eltinger Columbus Red Cross

Logan High play Pickles cast

Director hosted a banquet for the Logan High School Pickles cast and assistants at Belle Hyson Tea Room. Miss Mary Jane Anderson, music supervisor, acted as hostess. Tables were set for 56 guests before the group moved to the Moose lodge room for dancing and games.

Logan High School Belle Hyson Tea Room Mary Jane Anderson Moose Order

Brown announces marriage of Mien Eather to Basil W Britt

Mr and Mrs James K Brown announce the marriage of their daughter Mien Eather to Basil W Britt son of Mr and Mrs Sherman Britt of Columbus. The ceremony occurred at King Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church on Wednesday. Britt is a graduate nurse who has served on the Franklin County public health nursing staff. The Browns hosted the couple from Thursday onward.

Logan Seniors Win State Scholarship Team in Multiple Subjects

Ten Logan High School seniors led by J W Coleman county superintendent Fred Burchfield principal and Richard Coleman Murray City formed the state scholarship team in mathematics history science and English. Phelps Krebs Frank Wright and Harold Shepard won second and third places with Pearl Shaw and Joe Delshtey honorable mention. Other participants included Catherine Stoughton Emma Kiensle Cora Sweyers Betty Martin and Opal Alltop Edward Pummell of Greendale visited Logan Saturday.

Logan Logan High School J. W. Coleman Fred Burchfield Richard Coleman Murray City Phelps Krebs Frank Wright Harold Shepard Pearl Shaw Joe Delshtey Catherine Stoughton Emma Kiensle Cora Sweyers Betty Martin Opal Alltop

Also Mentioned on This Page

Worstell H. A. Wisman Ida May Cuyahoga Falls Nancy Sue Noble Grand Club Rebekah Lodge Mary Fryburger West Union Street J. E. Stalder E. E. LaBaw West State Street John Morris Enola Morris Rachael Butler Pratts Fork John Radford Athens R. F. D. No. 1 Missionary Society of Central Church Mac Bethel Cleveland A. S. Bethel Ellen Bowers East State Street George Ruder Carl Ferguson Joseph Varney West Gordon West J.J. Parker Rizer Millfield the Plains Charles S. Bradfield, Jr Council Creek John Strawn Legion Home Telephone Co Sklewalk Frank Stoughton Rockbridge Estrer Brown A Bride Edward Pummell Greendale Athens County Savings & Loan Go Lostro Bldg Athens F. E. Goldsberry Whiting’s Logans Supplice
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