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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1930
Page
5
Florence Klingensmith, 23, of Fargo South Dakota, completes 143 loops in one hour and 13 minutes in a world record flight. Separately, prison unrest prompts military control. guards plan segregating agitators and building a stockade for disciplinary use.
The Country Club hosts a Thursday bridge party as the second summer social event. Play starts at 8 o'clock with seven progressions using the straight system. Hostesses are Mrs. Kerr Mrs. Sisler and Mrs. Hess who will arrange partners for singles. Mr William Silvus and his brother in law Mr B J Waters from Liverpool Nova Scotia have arrived at 160 East State Street to visit E G Silvus and family and will return to Canada after a week's stay in Athens.
Ohio State Penitentiary remains tense as prisoners from the White City cells explore tunnels under the facility. Guards and National Guardsmen patrol with machine guns and tear gas ready while electricians illuminate block interiors. Warden Thomas refuses further bargaining as 150 police stand by within the grounds.
Louisville April 29 Birth control promised to be a paramount issue before the National League of Women Voters as delegates resume discussions on government reform and public welfare The New York delegation plans to push birth control onto the program stirring controversy The gathering also tackles government administration tariff and preparedness Mussolini is blamed for the failure of the Naval Conference at London according to Chester H Rowell
Ohio University School of Music presents Mr. Donald Maurer Dowd, basso, in a graduation recital at Memorial Auditorium Wednesday evening. Dowd studied under Prof. C. C. Robinson. Visits include Mr. and Mrs. L. L. Deissle and son John Jewell of Cincinnati staying with Athens friends. Deissle transferred to Knoxville with plans to move May 1. Mrs. Deissle and son will visit Athens before joining him. Mrs. Jewell will summers with her daughter Mrs. Etta Laverty. Other visitors include Mr. and Mrs. G. C. Lemmon and daughter Margaret of Ironton with Mrs. C. C. Rounsavell of Columbus returning to Ironton after weekend at 186 North Lancaster Street. Current Events Club dinner for husbands moved to Colonial Dining Room at 6 45.
Miss Ellen Stage and Mr Vernon Fulton wed in Columbus on Monday afternoon. Rev Paul Keaser officiated at the Bryden Road home using a double ring ceremony. The couple will reside in Athens with Mrs Marie Hayden. Fulton Beauty Parlor owners.
Fiery political papers circulated as secret party meetings and a serenade preceded Ohio University voting day. The Toupee and Wig parties distributed their papers and held nocturnal serenades amid egg throwing and last minute push to influence students before polls opened at 9 AM.
Tau Sigma Delta at Ohio University founded 1921 has received word from Robert A. Smythe national treasurer of Pi Kappa Alpha that their petition for a chapter has been accepted. The local fraternity will be installed as Gamma Omicron chapter once installation arrangements are completed by province officers, said James Boden president.
Advertisement touts Kruschen Salts as the solution for rapid fat loss and renewed vigor. It claims fat reduction in three weeks, with improved energy, clearer skin, and youthful vitality, urging readers to buy from druggists or McKee Drug Company.
Mrs Maud Fenzel returns from Miami Beach with improved health. Wayne Matthews and Marjorie Boyles announce the birth of a son on April 28 at the Boyles home. Gwen Frazier of Belpre visits sister Mrs Gwen Carmichael in Athens. Roll Carpenter of Cincinnati visits his mother Mrs Parker Carpenter. Helen Laverty, Murray City music supervisor, travels to attend a high school play after finishing the school year. Arthur L Molter and wife of Cleveland visit W E Moler family.
At Ohio Penitentiary 1300 inmates were forced into submission by Warden Thomas and National Guardsmen after nights of turmoil sparked by a West cellblock fire. Rebels were isolated, agitators removed, and work to resume in the prison planned as leaders faced removal toward the State Prison Farm in London. Dawn brought quiet aside from White City cellblock disturbances.
The high school concert scheduled for Friday has been postponed to Friday May 16 due to conflicting dates at the school. Jettie J. Denmark Athens confirms the change.
Revival services at the Church of God in Chauncey led by Rev. V. Weber of Athens ended Sunday. Attendees reported a well attended event. Weekend visitors included Orville B. Newton and two Rome, C. relatives, Homer Harvey and family from Dayton, Mrs. MacDonald of Chicago, and Ear Stanley and family from Springfield visiting local relatives.
Music supervisor Miss Denmark announced a free concert at the high school auditorium today. The program includes the orchestra, band, girls glee club, girls quartet, eight soloists, the skit Tout pour 1 amour from the Spring Frolic, and an adaptation of a Vienna Royal Opera ballet.
Chauncey Indiana April 29 Mrs Wesley Walburn elected president of Chauncey P T A at Chauncey High School Building meeting. New officers include Bart Bridgewater vice president Ruth Wiske secretary and L P Miller treasurer. Former president Clell Cunningham chaired event with program by Mrs Ralph Brown including vocal solo Lucinda Sands pupil operetta by first three grades teachers named.
Four mines in the Chauncey district were marked up for work today numbers 267 10 24 and 86. Miss Irene Jackson and Miss Stella Carter have returned home to Chauncey from Dayton and Springfield.
Mr and Mrs Donald O Neal announce the birth of a one pound son at their home in Sugar Creek on Monday April 28 Mrs O Neal formerly Miss Fay Southerton Grandparents are Mr and Mrs John Southerton Sugar Creek and Mr and Mrs Ozro O Neal Amesville
Members of the Ladies Aid Society of The Plain M. E. Church held a dinner at the rooms last week to honor Elizabeth Hawk on her birthday anniversary. Mrs. Hawk serves as president of the Ladies Aid and the event featured a social gathering with strong attendance.
Mr and Mrs Eart Souders of Chauncey hosted guests Sunday at their home north of Chauncey. The visitors were Mr and Mrs Dufford Martin and Mr and Mrs Kaa Bauer, all residents of Chauncey.
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