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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1930

Page

3

Montford Danford of Middletown Dies in England

Montford E. Danford, age 52, died July 25 in Chester near Liverpool England. He was born in Bishopville and was formerly of Middletown where he served as an officer of the Civic Association. He attended Ohio University and was assistant to the vice president of the American Rolling Mills Company. He leaves a widow and several children.

Glouster Montford E. Danford Chester Liverpool England Danford Bishopville John Milhoan T. J. Danford Ida Powell Chris Lovell Homer Township S. Danford Trimble M. E. Danford McConnelsville H. H. Danford Sistr Zella Middletown

Arrest Mixup Involving Two Men Named George Miller

A Messenger representative reports a white man named George Miller claimed he was out of the city when the arrest occurred and said he was not the George Miller guilty in the case. The incident caused embarrassment to the other George Miller.

George Miller Messenger

Funeral for John M. Gordon Held at Holy Cross Church

Funeral services were held at Holy Cross Church at 9 o'clock for John M. Gordon, a well known hotel man, with burial in the cemetery at New Lexington.

John M. Gordon Holy Cross Church New Lexington

Stores Closed For Gordon Funeral In Glouster

Business places in Glouster closed from 9 to 10:30 this morning as a mark of respect for Gordon. In related state news, Hocking and Perry counties join four others in not holding fairs this year per the Ohio Department of Agriculture announcement from Columbus.

Glouster Perry State Department of Agriculture Columbus

Mayor Warns Glouster on Alley Garbage Dumping

Mayor Penman declares garbage dumping in city alleys must stop immediately and that an ordinance will be strictly enforced. He notes complaints filed with the city and promises prompt action to end the practice.

Glouster Penman

Two George Millers Cause Local Confusion in Glouster

An article notes a second liquor offense fine for a man named George Miller but reveals two men with that name in Glouster. One George Miller arrested is described as colored, highlighting local identification confusion in the Messenger item.

Glouster the Messenger George Miller

Athens man Luckoff exploits travel to defy old saying

In Glouster on August 1, a former resident now touring Europe sends a Paris mailed card that quips it is worth seeing but the more you see the less you know and believe, challenging the saying that seeing is believing. The note from Luckoff of Athens highlights his world journey.

Glouster Herman Luckoff Athens Europe Paris France

Dow Cannon Birthday Surprise At Greens Home

Mrs Dow Cannon was surprised Monday night by friends gathering at her Greens home to celebrate her birthday. The event drew a small group of neighbors and longtime acquaintances.

Glouster Aug. T

Birthday party at the Plains with family guests

A social evening celebrating a birthday featured refreshments and a gathering of relatives and friends. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Charles Mulpas and children Ethel Mae and Martie Ann from The Plains, plus Mrs. C von Scheele Jacksonvile, Mrs. Minnie Maynard and children Paul and Vivian, and several others.

Charles Mulpas Ethel Mae Martie Ann the Plains C. von Scheele Jacksonvile Minnie Maynard Ralph Maynard Paul and Vivian Sam Stephenson Isabelle Hemasey Frank Smith Effie Cartwright Effie McClelland Arch Mingus Betty

Common Pleas Court Grants New Trial In Insurance Case

Judge L G Werstell sustains motion for new trial in the case of The Athens County Grangers Mutual Insurance Company versus Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company. Former verdict for the defense is set aside and a new trial ordered. Plaintiff seeks judgment for insurance paid on a barn burned. Divorce granted Dorothy G Montgomery against Harold Montgomery due to confinement in the Ohio Penitentiary with custody awarded. Emma Martin seeks writ of habeas corpus for custody of Franklin W Martin, four, case set for Aug 11. Non support cases Dunfee and Jesse Duncan set for Aug 7. Alberta Cline vs Lincoln Stanley statutory offense hearing set for Aug 25.

Dorothy G. Montgomery Harold Montgomery Ohio Emma Martin Athens County Franklin W. Martin John Martin Dunfee Jesse Duncan Alberta Cline Lincoln Stanley

Bayer Aspirin Relief Ad Claims Quick Pain Stop

An advertisement touts Bayer aspirin tablets as quick relief for lumbago rheumatism neuralgia headaches toothaches and other pains. It promises complete relief without depressing the heart and highlights the Bayer cross symbol.

Bayer

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