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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1930
Page
6
McArthur Ohio August 29 The general store of Alice Stiffler on Main Street was broken into last night and merchandise valued at 504 to 1000 dollars carried away by truck. The rear door was pried open. several dresses underwear and other items were taken. A truck was used to haul the goods away. no one heard the burglary.
Akron auditor for Goodyear Zeppelins visits Athens and Albany relatives. Browns, Markesons, and Joneses span Cleveland Columbus and Atlantic City as travels weave through Ohio and New York. Notables include Ohio University students and pilots amid family reunions and teaching duties.
The Ohio Elks Association held its 32nd annual convention at Cedar Point. J. C. A. Sepelman of Toledo became president, succeeding William G. Lambert of Cleveland. Ernst von Bargen of Cincinnati was named first vice president. William G. Campbell of Lorain second vice president. Harry D. Hale and William Petri reelected as secretary and treasurer. New trustees include John Kaserman of New Philadelphia. A. Bart Horton of Cincinnati leads the Past Exalted Rulers and other officers were elected across the board.
The Brown Shaffer annual family reunion is planned for Monday at the Athens County Fairgrounds. Miss Hulda Murphy will attend her grandfather W. H. Barnes's funeral in Marietta. Colum bus visitors included Mrs. R. P. Tompkins and family. Cincinnati brother of Carl Beasley Harold Stevens joined others in Columbus for the Ohio State Fair and horse show where Mrs. Fred R. Beasley earned ribbons.
Mr. and Mrs. P. G. Hibbard returned from Cleveland where they visited their son Mr. John Hibbard in Berea and his brother Mr. S. L. McCune. Miss Margaret Davis left for Youngstown to resume teaching Home Economics at the high school after studying for her master’s degree at Columbia University in New York. She has been at home with her mother Mrs. W. J. Davis at 78 East Mulberry Street this past week.
Dr and Mrs W W Lee and daughter Mary Helen return from a four day motor trip to West Virginia mountains with a stay at White Sulphur Springs. George Williams son of Sheriff and Mrs William Williams returns from Columbia University and will depart for Marion for the new school year. He teaches at Harding High School. The Williamses host Mr and Mrs Thomas Winning of Vincennes Indiana and the couple will stay through mid next week.
Mrs. Don C. Coultrap of Columbus arrives to spend the remainder of the week with her father, A. W. Ullom, who is convalescing from illness at his home, 40 North College Street.
Mr and Mrs Arthur M Ander son and their nephew Paul Gillilan traveled to Columbus on Thursday as motor visitors to attend the Ohio State Fair.
Captain Wolfgang Von Gronau and three ocean flying companions left North Beach Airport for Buffalo then plan to reach Chicago for a visit before continuing to Cleveland for the Bennett Balloon Races scheduled Monday.
Arrangements are complete for a homecoming at the Lawrence Chapel M. E. Church near Lottridge. An all day meeting is set with several speeches. Former residents and friends are invited to attend and contribute to the picnic dinner.
The annual Grand Army of the Republic encampment closed with a pilgrimage to Point Pleasant Ohio the birthplace of General U S Grant. Veterans traveled by steamer up the Ohio River for the observance.
The body of Earl Palmer, 50, assistant general manager of Owens-Illinois Glass Co., was found hanging from a basement rafter in Toledo. He had been in ill health.
Real Christians in Columbus report a clerical mix up after an ad for a reliable person to store a piano was misread as seeking a "Christian" to take the piano. Responses flooded in with applicants declaring their faith and even vowing not to play certain music.
Co. R. Genter aged 36 died at his home in Cable Road this morning from organic heart trouble. He had worked 12 years at the Floodwood electric power plant and leaves a wife five children three girls and two boys oldest 16, four sisters and two brothers. One brother in Florida another in Louisville with others in Indiana. Funeral plans awaited word from relatives.
Mrs. Malcolm Raybould hosted the Nelsonville bridge club on Scott Street. Guests included Mrs. R. H. Sayre and Miss Carrie Cox. Hazel Wallace won first high score, Glen Allen second. Sayre received guest prize and Allen the club prize. A two course luncheon was served.
All Pythian Sisters of Frances Willard Temple No 151 are requested to attend a meeting Tuesday evening at 7 oclock at the Odd Fellows Hall in Buchtel.
The Christian Church Ladies Aid held an all day quilting event with a noon potluck. Members and guests enjoyed a luncheon and business session. New officers named for next year include President Mrs Steenrod Vice President Mrs Bean Secretary Mrs James and Treasurer Mrs Dilcher.
The Sunshine Class of the Christian Church will hold a candy sale Saturday afternoon at 3 30 o’clock at The Hub.
A jaunty hat in fall mode tilts to the left side with a perky bow adding chic. The accessory highlights seasonal style and creates a playful, asymmetrical silhouette for ensembles.
Miss Frances Parry visits sister in Logan while Nellie Auflick returns from Cleveland. Rev Father Eugene Owens comes back from New York City. Mrs Joe Barrows and Mrs Charlie Bayless spend Friday in Columbus. W G Bennett of Columbus visits daughter Mrs Earl Baker. Delaney family and Betty Athy visit Evelyn Auflick in Columbus. David Bennett returns to Columbus after four months with Hari Baker. Tedrow spends Friday in Columbus with kin. Tomlinson family and Dorst visit Columbus. C C Ervin visits Columbus with daughters Esther Ervin and Lynn Chapman. R I Barron and family vacation in Canada. George Barrows family visits relatives in Derry. Ruth Lee Seibert with Dorothy Ann Fisher visits Will Morgan grandparents. Hallett family spends Thursday with relatives near McArthur.
Will span Pacific from Japan to Tacoma, Lieut Harold Bromley, American aviator, expects to start at dawn tomorrow.
In Findlay two deaths are confirmed as May Cummons, 23, was shot by her estranged husband Ritchie, 30, who then killed himself. The incident occurred early this morning.
Nelsonville August 29 special Troop 46 meeting at 7 30 p m at American Legion Hall to discuss a jam boree with Scout troops from Buchte!, Murray City, Nelsonville and nearby towns. Acting Scout master Wilbur Mender to preside. all members urged to attend.
Columbus reports an Aviation Day at the State Fair featuring Dale Red Jackson and Forest O Brine with a 1919 Robin refueling display. Lyman Voepel will attempt to top his 12 looping record if weather allows while Al Wilson showcases Kittyhawk era stunt flight. O Brine was not in the city and the two performers were reportedly separated professionally.
The New York State Federation of Labor adopted resolutions urging modification of the prohibition laws and requesting President Hoover to convene an extraordinary session of Congress to speed up federal projects already authorized. The resolutions received unanimous approval.
Al Wilson, famed stunt aviator, plans to fly his 1911 pusher aircraft from Chicago to Los Angeles to prove old style pushers are practicable. He expects a slow pace with potential landings in corn fields and barn lots along a southern route, recognizing wind limits and fuel constraints.
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