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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 03, 1930

Page

6

Athens Delays Abroad as Kidnapper Suspect Held

In a chaotic society notice from Athens to Pe, Mrs. Sprague sails toward France with Gold Star mothers to visit stepson William C Sprague, a World War I aviator killed in Northern France. The story blends local social notes with a sensational element about a kidnapping case and traveling families, mentioning multiple names and routes across the Midwest and Europe.

RS. M. W. Sprague State Department of Industrial Relations Onlo New York U. S. US America Alsne France William C. Sprague Sprague Europe

Overseas Veteran Rejoins Reunion After War Service

An overseas veteran attends a reunion with fellow servicemen and family members. The report notes his 22 months in the Army, years in active service, and connections to Meigs County and Denver. It mentions illness in a brother and a visit by relatives including Mrs Selim Biles and Mrs Gack Babyrday.

Selim Biles Brown Chapman Avenida W. H. Sanders Denver Colo Sie. Ge Bane Army Firenpatton Ad Sendersmilly Germany Meigs County Jana Oise Alia Hai Gack Babyrday

Local residents plan visits and travel news

Mr and Mrs Philip Stare of Cleveland visit relatives in Alben and Canaanite Road and plan trips to Phill athe before returning home. Mrs Ethel Ralph leaves for a two week vacation with Judd Chase. Mrs Maude Woodworth and son Paul head to Chicago for a market season. Homer Birkendall and family announce the birth of a nine pound son. Mrs Birkendall is bedridden with a fractured ankle from a fall a week ago. Ralph Grapperhom leaves Saturday for a recent trip to Minnesota.

Philip Stare Cleveland Alben Martle Mansfield Canaanite Road C. E. Starr Joyce Street Phillathe Ethel Ralph Wells Alnnibs Mya Judd Chase Maude Woodworth Paul Woodworth Chicago Spreuch Aowe Homer Birkendall Channely Elmer Dewey Trawer Mains Wirkendall Rine Cyverine Frank Ralph Grapperhom Iene Charles Schaefer Lionna Schaeffer Albert J. Jones Evan Verhees San Diego Calif B. J. Jones Elmwood Place New York California Panama Canal Air Greeba Collins Bob Ohiinger Dayton RR. Walker Walker Harriet Rulon Nelsonville Payton Detroit Ohlinger Floyd Rosser Loudenville John Dana

Calendar Notice of Meeting at 69 South Port Street

A calendar entry notes a gathering at 2:00 PM on Tuesday at the home of A. Blame, located 69 South Port Street. The meeting will discuss local nesting and White Hi e UD the Wedd 7 aus evening at the K. af Th. ty.

No change in milk prices amid dairyman protests

Dairy farmers allege no milk price rise despite higher costs for feed and pasture shortages. They report production declines of about three percent while producers and buyers clash over pricing. A second item notes a high school star from New Lexington and an operation in Somerset with appendicitis.

Athens Santifeastern Bey

Bridge of Saturday Honors House Guests

Evening at the home of Mr and Mrs George Whipple 29 North Congress Street honored guests Dr La Vinia Warner Miss Lenore Calhoun Columbus and Miss Margaret Beatty Greenfield Texas. Martha Whipple hosted a bridge party Saturday.

George Whipple North Congress Street Rele Martha Whippie la Vinia Warner Lenore Calhoun Columbus Margaret Beatty Green-field Edwin A. Jones Jackson University Hospital Jones Katherine McKee Mig W. H. McKee University Terrace Supt H.R. McVay North Congress Street L. M. Gillilan Salt Lake City E. Skinner, Jr Emily Middletown

License Fees Report For July Half Totals 318.55

The semi monthly report from the Athens District deputy commissioner of motor vehicles shows July sales totaling 318.55. One passenger plate sold for 4, 35 passenger plates sold for 100, 12 truck powers sold for 142.26, two RomaliaE car licenses and one trailer license also listed.

Athens District Deputy Commissioneer of Motor Vehicles South East Ohio Motorink Uwe

Advises Extension of Farmers Credit in Ohio

Columbus report by Carl J. West, research director of One Farm Berroa Corporation, warns lenders to extend credit to farmers amid drought. He says many farmers will fail next year if supplies cannot be bought, urging prudent banking and continued credit to farm security to keep Ohio agriculture viable.

Columbus Ohio Carl J. West Berroa Corporation Farmeya Deitner

Katherine Lowman Engagement Reported in Washington

Society circles announce the engagement of Miss Katherine Lowman daughter of Assistant Secretary of the Treasury Seymour Lowman to William Jardine former Secretary for Agriculture and recent U S Minister to Egypt. The notice came from Washington D C where Miss Lowman is a noted society favorite.

Katherine Lowman the Treasury Seymour Lowman Witam Jardine Agriculture U.S Egypt Washkington D. C Miss Lowman

Beauty To Wed Chicagoan Mrs Shepard Of Columbus

Society notes detail visits and travel plans. Beauty prepares for wedding to a Chicagoan as she visits her mother in Columbus. The week features motor trips, weekend visits, and numerous family and local engagements across Ohio and nearby states. People travel to Toledo Green and Canada, with several mentioning university events and insurance campaigns.

C. M. Shepard Columbus Cf Grosevenor Liniversity Te Grosvenor Sheyud

East Athens wedding plans unfold with many travelers

A long notice details Ruth Foster Buckmaster’s upcoming Washington wedding to Fern Littlepage, with relatives visiting in Athens and Columbus. It lists Buckmaster and Foster family ties, accompanying journeys east and via the Panama Canal, and a Columbus hospital birth for Katherine McKee’s daughter.

Bruce Mac Weill Buckmaster Frances Foster Kenosha Wis Athens 0. F. Peoples Mixes Sarah Loater Washinglton Dv. G Sixteenth Street North West

Iron Ind vis its home folks in and near Athène

Iron Ind visits home folks in and near Athène, an account of travel through small towns and surrounding countryside. The note emphasizes family connections and regional ties as the group moves between farms and village gatherings. The piece captures rural life and local hospitality.

Cless Family Reunion Set at Lancaster Home

Family gathers at 34 Mo Avenue for Cless reunion to honor late parent. Attending are William Cless of St Paul Ming and Mrs Emil Cless Sir, Albert Cless Des Moines and sisters Hatherin Chess and others. Distant relatives Ray Pair Dahmer Barnesville and J R Hare are homebound but improving.

Geq H George H. Cless Ray

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