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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1930

Page

5

Athens Toy Shop aids needy children for Christmas

The Messenger Toy Shop in Athens coordinates donations of dolls, clothes, shoes, and other items for Athens County children. Local residents including Paul Cagley, Mrs. M. Q. Fuller, and John V. Wise organize efforts at The Gas Company quarters to sort, repair, and deliver gifts.

Athens Csniger Gas Coomraigs Athens County Paul Cagley M. Q. Fuller John V. Wise Cisemrany Ther Oton Or Thera Tor Santa Claus Santa Santa Clas da Beton Jane Shetter Messenger Toy Shop Setare Fanta Cleave Uscdy Toy Shop B Te Majestic Theater Aikengs Chidren Santa Aus Incere Mgiress Woothey Fanta

Wingett will appoint deputies after term ends

Wingett has not named his deputies yet and plans to appoint two assistants when he leaves. Williams, who has used three aides, may pursue other work after leaving office, while the new administration seeks funds to meet deputy salaries.

Eliot Waynes Wingett Shevitt Williams Wilson -Afor Wade Williams

Elks Memorial Service Scheduled for Sunday Afternoon

The Athens Elks Lodge will hold memorial services at the Fikes Home ine Building Sunday afternoon at 7 o clock. The Rev. Acie F Krussell will deliver the address. Miss Marianna Bing will sing solos with Mrs. Tompkins and a quartet providing music.HB Graven will speak in memory of deceased lodge members, noting three members of the lodge who died since last year.

Rey Acie F. Krussell Ésley Foundation Athensks Fikes Marianna Bing Robert Tompkins Carter Miss Bing Sirs Tompkins TD. Glaugue Clark Williams HB. T. Graven

Chauncey Community News Ledger Highlights

Local notices report Mrs. Henry Osborne improving at Ells Avenue after heart trouble. Nancy Howden remains unchanged. Mrs. Lawrence Reeves in St. Francis Hospital in Columbus is improving after surgery. Mary Reeves underwent an operation days ago. Church activities include quilting at the Church of Christ, officer elections at the Pocahontas Lodge, and December meetings for youth groups. The town's water reservoir for Sunday Creek Mine No. 6 is being dredged during the dry period. Community members share health updates and visits, with several residents traveling to Columbus for hospitals and Shriners events.

Chauncey Henry Osborne Ells Avenue Nancy Howden Bhe Lawrence Reeves St. Francis Hospital Columbus Mary, Reeves Millcorld News Pal Roudine Ladies’ Aid Society of Church of Christ Theontas Lodge Clarence Milan Ethel Leoftier Church of Christ David Swatz Chauncey Nest DP Loadee Offic Myrtle Olbers Jeanette Col Amd Alice Theisen Myrtle Oldera Mia Aliee Powell Jon Nelsonville Sunday Creek Russell Lent Jacksonville Cr. H. Boudinot Frank Wiliams Athene Mary £Ams Clarence Brown H. O. McDaniel F. E. Boudinot Ato- Daniel Shriners W. A. Wartley Arthur Triplett Charles Leof- Hier Homer Tracy Clarence Afisner Nee Averting Tohn Wemmer St. Frances Hospital W. P. Brown University Hospital Mr. Brown

December meeting of Athens County Union Class

December 14 monthly meeting announced by Mrs. Any West of the county organization will be held Sunday afternoon at the Tara Wehneses Ohriech in Mur VILE. The session includes a preaching service praise testimony and songs. All interested are invited to attend.

Chaur Thelma Linscotts Marcarrite McGee T4lley Howard Jantor Elizabeth Canter Ruih Smith Gward Myrtle Jackson Bess Cunningham Martha Shafer Pearl Henry Viola Howard Clara Wallace Bessie Cunningham Grand Temple Lenai Cunningham Clara. Wallach Plesaant View Tarmple Pythian Aincey Dee Chauncet Tha Athens County Mur Vile Any West

Mrs Barber Dies in Wellaton After Illness

Mrs. Neney Barber, 72, died Thursday night at her home in Wellaton after an illness. Services set for Sunday at 2 PM with burial in Wellston cemetery. She left several children including a daughter Mrs Asi Canter of Chauncey and a son George Y Hieber of Farhendale. Mrs Barber had connections to Chauncey residents and was known locally. In related notice Louis Canter and Chauncey miners faced a mine accident. Canter survived with medical attention.

Chadncet Dee Neney Barber Wellaton Arenas Wellston Mtort Parker Dairelner Asi Canter Chauncey George Y Hieber Farhendale Mere. Parker Panter Chaney

Quizzed Regarding Missing Woman

An unclear report describes police questioning about the disappearance of a woman tied to a Brooklyn household. A suspect named Albertit Latreyec Tali allegedly forged documents and claimed marriage to a woman identified as Mise Cedare hold, with conflicting details about a person named alice in Florida and Iowa.

Eigenia Crdarhelm Brooklyn New York Pollce Veresteal Albertit Abaya Vian Edward Latreyec Tali Mise Cedare Hold Ust Alice Florida Lowa

Millierld Ladies Aid Society Meets at Church

The Millieih (Cherian) Ladies Aid Society plans a Thursday meeting at the church with all members urged to attend. A stop dinner will be served and a business session includes dues, gift exchanges, and a quilted session by several members.

Aid Seelrty Cherian Baley Churel Nex Ainner Vive Weenrn Daniel Patten Frank Semens C. . Howard Norvel James Mise Use Brookins

College Newspaper Men Gather for Annual Ohio Meeting

The Ohio College Newspaper Association held its annual banquet at Hotel Berry with J. Olveramis presiding and welcomes from Dr. Elmer Barent Bryan and others. Journaling editors attended sessions at Ohio University and toured the Messenger lab before a concluding program.

Mie Colverssy Athens Messmer Elmer W. Dingettley Ohio University Green Gast Vance University of Atiron Ohio College Newa- Paper Association Mone Union George Starr Lasher Ohio University Joturnadium Hotel Berry the Messenger Salirdiey Notere Aon Ater Giser Eitreltt Alea Jute Problema David A. Bigeine Harry H Kelly Fstnees Ohio Universiy Green Clarinnar Efiy

Holidays Bring Anvil Displays Across Athens Stores

Athens merchants decorate storefronts for Yuletide with wrappings and lighted greenery. Trees and festive props line streets as shoppers prepare for Christmas. A Kentucky Penny Press note mentions Santa Claus planning to deliver gifts, with weather and travel cautions given for the night’s snow.

Athens Morrehanta Artri Mocking River Santa Clos

Manic fugitives believed freed during New York incident

Disorderly scene reported as two men escaped from custody in New York. Police pursued, with brief notes of a battle and a Salvation Army building in Athens cited in connection to the event. Names and details are unclear due to damaged text.

Athens County Teachers Listen to Dr Bryan on Vocation

Dr Bryan tells Athens County teachers that vocation is the county’s most earnable path. He notes the 90 percent of the population attends ad understanding work time. He discusses education, economic impact, and extending programs for local youth.

Athens County DR. Bryan Br. LO Bryan Hbo Antes Tryan Aryans

Institute Meeting Highlights Local Education Group

A small group including Primary Ann Verba Hollister and Ida Patterson met to discuss educational plans. Music featured a county choir from Fifth to Sixth grades directed by Raymond ven. A Biological Contact was given by Br. WW. AL Mathers of Ohio University on applied wage concepts.

Smal Ann Verba Hollister Floyd Otyerbotzr Gakdals High Schott A. Rice Mains Ida Patterson Obie Ombe Marling Bing Ammee-Borm School Baventry Raymond Ven Br. WW AL Mathers Ohio University McCullough

Athens Chief Warns Youths on Salt Caliber Rifle Fire

City police chief B A Finsterwald warns young shooters after a Saturday incident. Finsterwald cites complaints about amat TIN and the discharge of arms within city limits, urging respect for ordinances banning certain firearms.

Athens City Limita B.A Finsterwald Finsterwald Ordi

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