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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1930

Page

16

Home Destroyed by Flames in Glouster Area

Levi Maxwell, 78, perished in a Friday fire that destroyed his Maplewood home in Glouster. Funeral services set for Monday at 9:26 AM at Hartlesville home. burial at Union Cemetery. Maxwell leaves seven children and a sister. cause suspected arson with a discarded cigarette.

Louster Bertha Martin Maplewood Glouster Levi Maxmites Tig City Nepaley Maxwell Hartleyville Akron Maxwell Neasley Harleyville Clatde Burton Corning Clar Ence Hill Clarence ‘Martin Harry Missy Helen Athens Columbus Cuslons McClelbeen Crookaville John Muswell Bremen Thomas Andersen Kansas Hartlesville Mondey Carter Wiliam A. Williams Union Cemetery, Co

Indian Beauty Queen Leads Mayetta Fair Winner

Miss Green, a full-blood Ponawaitomie from Delta, Kansas, has been chosen as the most beautiful Indian girl in America at a Mayetta fair. The title unites Green with the national spotlight as a symbol of Native American beauty.

Green America Mayetta Kan Miss Green Delt Kun

Anti-knock fuel standardization urged for auto engines

The piece discusses varied anti-knock gasoline types affecting high compression engines and the push by fuel and automotive interests to standardize ratings. It notes motorists should follow manufacturer guidance, the need to match fuel to engine compression, and the ongoing effort to reduce vapor lock and detonation through better fuel design and metering systems.

Israel Klein Scienes NEA Pehe Rage Unti Ober Ing

Mrs Frank Bishop Dies Suddenly in Bishopville

Glouster Ohio August 23 Mrs Frank Bishop about 73 died suddenly shortly after noon today at the old Bishop home in Bishopville where she spent the summer. She was the wife of Frank Bishop of Columbus and with her at death were Arthur Allman and Eleanor Day both of Columbus. The Bishops formerly lived in Bishopville and later Glangster.

Glouster Frank Bishop Bishop Bishopville Columbus Charles Bishop Arthur Allman Eleanor Day Bishons Glangter Columbius

Columbus Nurse Katherine McMahon Dies at 80

Miss Katherine McMahon of Columbus aged 80 died Friday noon at St. Francis Hospital after several weeks illness. Survived by three sisters Mrs. George Thompson and Miss Elizabeth Mahon and Miss Mary Mahon. Funeral Holy Cross Church Glouster with burial at Calvary. Reunion set. Bishop unite notes by RK Lunsford. Oakdale PTA to host roast night fundraiser for school.

Glouster Katherine McMahon Columbus Jacksonville St. Francis Hospital George Thompson Elizabeth Mary M Mahon Jacksourlie High School St. Ann's Maternity Hospital Colunbus Wigoa Holy Cross Church Mingal Pradict RK. A. Lunsford

Burr-Oak Road Closed For Tar Surfacing Work Between Rare Oak and Corning

Burr Oak road will be closed for three to four weeks for tar-tarring between Rare Oak and Corning. Work will use a two-inch depth on the surface with possible detours via Corning or Murray. a dry-season detour from Burr Oak to Corning over old roads may be used after rain.

Glouster Avg.s Rare Oak Corning Avey New Lexington Servin Mebeis Murray CH

Picnic at Church Glovstm… Highlights of Mothers Day Event

A church picnic at the Tagr Grove featured a program of readings and recitations. Mildred Shirkey, Jove Cox, Clea Mae Conway, and others delivered pieces including humorous readings and anecdotes. Local attendees included Inna Jean Nichols and Norma Mae Jansen with Mrs Hallam and Mrs Hots ington presiding.

Jsekgeny Bfdistharch Pott Kiven Tolinws Mildred Shirkey Jove Cox Clea Mae Conway Charles ‘Tinker Katharyn Keine Ann Haskina Inna Jean Nichols Mrs. Hallam Norma Mae Jansen Mrs. Hotsington Var Scheele

Fire at Boston Store Building prompts internal tear and repairs

Aug 23 fire at the Boston Store Building on Abb Street started from a blow torch used by a painter to burn off old paint. Fire department used chemicals and avoided city water. A large portion of a siding had to be torn away to reach the fire.

Glouster Boston Abb Street

Rutland News Briefs Highlight Local Visits and Illnesses

Rutland area residents report a string of hospital visits and family arrivals. Everett Weel of Domsroy taken to McMillan Hospital. Worthy Braley and family from Ellwood City Pa. visiting Elizabeth Braley and Mr. and Mrs. Davis. Mrs. Sommers formerly Edith Winn of Rutland left for Akron to care for Sartin Summers and baby. Grace Troser underwent tonsil operation. condition improving. Several locals travel to Columbus and Parkersburg for family reasons and social visits.

Clarence Chase Chatestone Everett Weel Domsroy McMillan Hospital Worthy Braley Ellwood City Elizabeth Braley Davis Braley Ethel Buckwood Gallipolis Grace Troser Middleport Vreiess

Local notices from Kimberley Aug 28

Community notes from Kimberly report visits in Columbus and Chauncey. Arch Brooks move to second floor of former Kimberly Store building. Nelsonville High School Band concert drew locals to the Square. Shires Cass hosted the first case family reunion. Richard Adams returned home after hospital stay following an accident. Various residents attended church and a 4 H Club picnic. New births and health updates listed among residents.

Pickelt Della McDonald Columbus Arch Brooks Kimberly Nelsonville High School Case Shires Cass Clifford Brown Rosa Brows Willant Searles Emil Fain Richard Adams Cherrington Hostal Logan Nelsonville Happy Hollow Happy Hustliers West Chauncey Charles Holconbe Albert Brown Wallace Pickatt Carl Lauderback Bill Searles Patsy Davis Cricket Brown Howard Donaldson New Floodwood Frank McClein Willa Davis Charles West James Brown Oak Grove

Weekend Social Notices From New Pittsburgh EW

Miss Mattie Dexter of Cleveland spent the weekend with Dr. Henry Simpson. Miss Florence Brooks visited Logan relatives. Miss Ollie Craig visited New Straitsville friends. Olie Craig Venus and Thelma Phillips visited The Lining. Ifford Brooks spent two weeks in Logan with relatives. Kraneth Destr spent Sunday at Starr with relatives while Tom Dexter accompanied him. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Cook returned from Willoughby to visit daughter Mrs. Ralph Lanning and her children. Mr and Mrs. William Farmer Forest Jackson Harry Randolph and Millard Randolph visited their mother Mrs. Gilbert Randolph at Zaneyville Monday. Millard Stanolph spent the week with his mother. Nassel Jewett of Barberton visited Mr and Mrs. C. H. Simpson recently. Mrs. Alea Phillips and kin visited Friday in New Stra le rile with Tim Dane Laird Prudent Dale Hutchison and Herold Harris attended church Sunday night. Mrs EF Motechins appeared spent Tuesday and Wednesday with Mr and Mrs. Charles Shuskweiler family. Harry Sisson of Columbus was a business visitor here Wednesday.

Pittsburgh Aus Mattie Dexter Cleveland Henry Simpson Florence Brooks Logan Ollie Craig New Straitsville Olie Craig Venus Thelma Phillips Ifford Brooks Kraneth Destr Starr Tom Dexters Frank Cook Gon Willoughby Vhey Ralph Lanning Wit William Farmer Forest Jackson Harry Randolph Millard Randolph Zaneyville Gilbert Randelph Millard Stanolph Nassel Jewett Barberton Mrn C. H. Simpson Alea Phillips Gonsper New Stralerile Tim Dane Laird Prudent Dale Hutchison Herold Harris Motehins Apa Bobbie Gene Charles Shuskweiler Harry Sisson Columbus

Local Social Notes From Aug 75 Gathering Week

Mrs Deane Blackwood visited her parents and Mrs Will Pratt last Wednesday. Mrs Dane Brickies and children visited Mrs Mazie Meeks of Jerseyville Sunday. Miss Letta Livacy visited Norma Young Monday afternoon. Verna Young and son Eugene were guests of Mrs Frank Cat Monday. Thurston Carney invited Andrew Gilkey Wednesday. Henry Tubbs made a business tip to Pratts Fork Wednesday. Mrs Dayton Tubbs and daughter Delores were guests of Mabel Staneart Monday. Wheat sowing is planned locally. Frank Chaney of Bedford will lead Epworth League Sunday evening. Edward Blackwood will sing a solo and Mrs Dayton Tubbs with Norma Young will sing a duet.

Srsday Deane Blackwood Will Pratt Dane Brickies Mazie Meeks Jerseyville Letta Livacy Norman Young Verna Young Eugene Frank Cat Thurston Carney Andrew Gilkey Henry Tubbs Pratts Fork Dayton Tubbs Delores Mabel Staneart Barmoers Frank Chaney Bedford Epworth League Edward Blackwood Norma Young

Amesville visitors plan tour to Washington New York and Buffalo

Mrs Oliva Hull and Mrs Treadaway of Flint Michigan visited the Rev and Mrs A M Taylor then left for a tour to Washington D C New York City Buffalo and Canada. Mrs Hull and Mrs Treadaway are writers of Mrs Taylor Beatrice Porter of Marietta spent last week with her mother Mrs Florence Porte John Kasler received a diploma.

Melville Mire Oliva Hull Alfred Treadeway Helen i Brady Ell Flint Mich A. M Taylor Washington, D. C New York City Buffalo Canada Mra Hull Treadaway Wrgtera Taylor Beatrice Porter Marietta Fiorence Porte John Kasler

Kelrne family second annual reunion set at Heeper Ridge Church

The Kelrne family will hold its second annual reunion at Heeper Ridge Church on Sunday September 21. Relatives and friends are invited to attend as Mrs East Liverpool visited Mr A E Fellows last week. Other notes mention extended family visits and weekend travels among locals.

Marietta Commercial College Paul Davis Newark Davis Gilbert Boudinot H. G.turner Columbia Kelrne Heeper Ridge

Community Notes from Lottridge OTTRIDGH Area

Mr and Mrs G H Moechtle of Milwaukee return home after a pend ing genetral daye at Daniel Ackrey home. Families and visitors including Boggs, Chevalier, Allen Runion Herdman Hixson and Barnes gather at local residences and farms around Freedsville and Warren during the week.

Catherine Herdman Athens Joh Bacheldor Paul the Plains Daniel Ackley Nira Edwin Hixson Persons Farm L. T. Runnion Harold J. W. Barnes Freedsville BD. T. Burns Eae Wees Dornan Rae Ormsby Warren Dorothea Mildred Runnion J. N. Jenklys

Road grading begins near Strode's Store in Sach contracts

Sharpsburg area notes grading on the road from Strode's Store to Plantsville has started with five men at work Fanners seek more employment on such contracts. Lilian Bardin visited Athens Sunday meeting son James Edgerton for a Thegipsong reunion near Ches nire. Rev Gregory and family were in Lancaster. Mrs Gregory and children stayed with her mother Margaret Kitchen. Clarence Kerns and Everett Calloway repair the district schoolhouses in James and Bern Townships. Several families attended the Muel Gas Company employee clinic at Lancaster Saturday.

Harpsburg Lota Strode Vere Burch Old Man's Cave Logan Sunray New Marshfield Strode Plantsville Lilian Bardin Athens James Edgerton

Straitsville News: Local Families Travel and Obituary Report

Aug 22 Straitsville news notes Mr and Mrs T W Blankenahty and Mr and Mrs Ned Warman of Orrville vacationing in Washington Dc Funeral services held for Harrison Crawford leaving a widow and five married children Andrew Angle hosts in William Stephenson home Birth announced for Frank Mathews night marshal and wife hospi tal status Myr and Mrs Frank Hupp and Pauline vacationing in New York City Fred Blattkership visits John Bagent Civil War veteran in Gora

Harrison Wrawford Andrew Angle Witliam Stephenson Frank Mathews Mathews Frank Hupp Pauline New York City Fred Blattkership John Bagent Gora Mr. Bagent

Junior Metcalf Returns Home From Nevada Trip Alone

Aug 23. Junior Metcalf, 12, spent the summer with his aunt Mrs Z C Matlack and left Sunday for his Nevada home. Other notes: Thomas Wood of New York City visited his daughter Mrs Warren Weat. Jay Shumaker and family of Detroit stayed with his parents Mr and Mrs J B Shumaker. Timothy Coffey and family of Marion visited Mrs Coffey's parents Mr and Mrs Joseph McAvoy. Mr and Mrs Silas Seckman of

Ong Bottom Junior Metcalf Z. C. Matlack Nevada Uge Thomas Wood New York City Warren Weat Jay Shumaker Detroit J.B. Shumaker Timothy Coffey Marion Mra

Women pilots setting new marks in aviation progress

Washington Aug. 23 Women are not only learning to fly but setting records that challenge men in commercial aviation. About 250 U S women hold government licenses and serve as commercial transport test and demonstration pilots, aircraft sales staff, and airport managers while taking executive roles with airlines. Nine women belong to the National Air Mail Pilots Association.

Ashington United States Americas Automobile Association AAA Air Travel Division National Air Mail Pilots’ Association

Land leases filed in Marion and surrounding townships

Ohio Fuel Gas Company leased land in Marion, Malls, Washington, Besitan and Salt Creek Townships. Forty two leases were recorded covering about 5.00 acres, with much of the acreage in Marl en Town area amid speculation of a rising gas well. Total recording fees will exceed 100 dollars.

Olgaria Marion Malls Washington Besitan Salt Creek Ohio Fuel Gas Campany County Recorder’s Recorder DB L. Struble Lee Ang

Foghorn as Time Signal Used by Local Harbor Workers

In Wisconsin a foghorn near the harbor serves as a time signal for ship handling. Miss Florence Dunton, a Wheaton city woman, notes that four horn blasts indicate the required interval to sell a boat.

Manttow OU Wis Florence Dunton Wenen

Enthusiasm for Konjola Promises Relief and Gain

Sufferers seek relief not promises. Case of Laura Gallagher of Youngstown, Ohio, highlights Konjola claims to cure indigestion headaches and nervousness. Ad touts Konsolare in Athena Ohio and distribution by Wiest druggists nationwide.

Laura Gallagher North Avenue Youngstown Ohio Kanjola Athena Ohio Lat Meken Deng Co Chinenue

International Road Congress to Meet in Washington

The sixth International Road Congress will convene in Washington from October 6 to 11. Thomas P. Henry of the American Automobile Association says the meeting will stimulate road building worldwide with many national authorities attending and demonstrations of U S highway methods.

Ashamgton Washington Thomas P. Henry American Automobile Association Henry Henry “O Ravelers Tony United States Piois London Seville

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