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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1930
Page
10
Aug. 29. W. E Shrieves was chosen night watchman by Gloucester business men after ten applicants and several ballots. On the third ballot he edged Henry Williams and Harry Cheney and was sworn in as deputy marshal by Mayor Penman. he will begin duty tonight. Robert Skinner had acted as night watchman since E F Weaver resigned to return to Mine No. 95 when it resumed operation.
The Mining Vocational School in Glouster will begin its fourth year next Wednesday night with A. W. Seabright, a mining engineer from the State Vocational Educational Department, in charge. The program targets mine foremen and fire bosses, but is open to all miners and interested nonminers. Classes are free at the High School Building.
Rev Paul E Kemper pastor of the M E Church preaches his final sermon of the conference year Sunday night He will depart Tuesday morning for Oxford to attend the M E Conference The Miami University buildings will host the conference which will run for a week.
Byron Nott son of Mrs Ada Nott of Santa Ana California former Glouster resident has been elected chief of the Friendly Indian Camp at Osceola following an assignment of 20 Santa Ana boys to cabins. His brother Dwight Nott is also at the camp. Boys enjoy sports and receive first aid instruction during the stay.
Rev. and Mrs. Homer H. Vian and their two children travel to Ashley Indiana to spend two weeks with Mr. and Mrs. Frank Vian. Mrs. Vian’s sister Miss Eleanor Lewis will join them there on Sunday.
Mrs. James Williamson of Columbus, formerly of Glouster, has been seriously ill for 18 months and is gradually improving. Friends in Glouster report recovery now seems imminent as Mr. Williamson and family had lived in Glouster before moving to Columbus years ago.
A district convention of Rebekah Lodges is in progress with Jacksonville Lodge, state officers attending the district school in the Odd Fellow Building this afternoon. Supper is served in the M E Church Social Room this evening followed by degree work led by Jacksonville Rebekah Lodge with many visiting lodges expected.
The Poca hontas Lodge at Millfield has moved its council regalia and rode room fixtures from the Stacks Store Building to the Russell Building and now holds meetings in the new location.
The bankrupt stock of Lincoln Department Store will be offered for sale Saturday afternoon at 1 o'clock. Due to numerous inquiries, several buyers are expected to attend and bid on the stock.
Mrs Frank Binderbasin Jr and Jeanette Brown hosted a Jacksonville Bridge Club gathering with three tables in play. High scorer was Mrs George McKinley and second high Miss Evelyn Deal. Dainty refreshments followed the game with numerous members in attendance.
C. Belt of Columbus owner of High Noon claims a mile trotting record on a half mile track at the Ohio State Fairgrounds. The time posted yesterday in the Treasurer of State's Trophy event was 2 04 4.
Athens County Teachers Institute adopted resolutions praising Alex Root for broad scholarship sterling manhood and genial disposition as new superintendent. The meeting featured music from Chauncey-Dover High School students and an address on the value of recitation and vocational guidance.
The speaker delivered a largely reflective address with interspersed practical pedagogy aimed at aiding younger teachers new to the profession.
Four hours after warning of impending blindness Esther Harvey 81 of North Baltimore is found dead in the kitchen of her son-in-law and daughter JM Henry. Her head rests on open gas jets beneath a blanket as authorities note her eye growth dimmed her sight and she spoke of being a burden to family.
Harold Barstow sues F E Sweeny and Son for 276 29 dollars. Justice C H Porter issues a writ of attachment in Athens Township Athens County Ohio dated August 29 1930.
Bert Manus Sam Farris and Thomas Hanna with unknown residences are named in a June 4 1930 filing by F H Heck in the common pleas court of Athens County seeking action. The notice calls for their appearance and response as required by law.
Ohio announces a legal action in case No. 14576 against named parties asking for recovery of specified personal property. Respondents must answer by October 18, 1950. Attorneys for F. S. Heek? Jones Jones and S-2H-totn represent the plaintiff.
Oliver Phillips petitions in the court of common pleas Athens County Ohio seeking a mortgage on 6014 acres in Bern Township Athens County to secure a debt of 2040 dollars plus interest. Respondents Yeater and spouses and Archie Yeater must answer by October 18 1950. attorneys Jones Jones & Paskine represent plaintiff.
Hazel M. Cooper filed for divorce and child custody maintenance and support against L. Dale Cooper of Akron at 640 East Archwood Avenue. Case No Lies2 Common Pleas Court of Athens County Ohio, hearing on or after October 6 1930. Attorney R W Finsterwald for Hazel M. Cooper. 8-22-6otw.
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