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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 03, 1930

Page

3

Farmers Week opens with lectures exhibits at Ohio State

About a thousand Ohio farmers and wives arrived in Columbus to begin the 18th annual Farmers Week at Ohio State University. Five days of lectures, demonstrations, exhibits and films feature the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation meeting with speeches by Arthur Hyde and Perry Green.

Columbus Ohio Ohio State University Ohio Farm Bureau Deleration Arthur M. Hyde Perry J. Green Alfred Vivian College of Agriculture L. B. Palmer M. D. Lincoln Yale University Hall Ohio State Horticulture Society Ohio State Guernsey Breeders Association Ohio Horticultural Hall Insurance Company Armory Verna Elsinger Farm Bureau Farmers’ Week Ohio Hereford Cattle Breeders Aassociation Farmers Institute Parent Teacher Association Ohio Vegetable Growers Hampshire Seine Breeders Jersey Cattle Club Ohio Dairymen Ohio Forestry Association Ohio Beekeepers Farm Women Clubs Federation

Chicago Gangster Cada Shot To Death In Own Car

Joseph Motor Car Cada once a race track daredevil and racketeer in Chicago is killed by two men who rode with him in his expensive car through the Wilson Avenue District before dawn. The shooters, neatly dressed, stepped from the vehicle, adjusted their attire, and walked away.

Chicago Joseph Cada Dare Devil Willson Avenue

Belle Kennedy pleads not guilty in poison candy case

Belle Kennedy of Bellaire pleads not guilty to sending poison candy to her daughter in law Mary Adama Kennedy. Federal Judge Henson W. Hough bounds her for trial in Steubenville March 10 after an indictment dated December 14. Also, Victor and Wurtey Hutchinson plead guilty to Oreton Post Office robbery and are remanded on $2,000 bonds for February 25 sentencing.

Columbus Durh Belle Kennedys Bellaire Mary Adama Kennedy Henson W. Hough Steubenville Oreton Vinton County Victor and Wurtey Hutchinson

Quarantine Implemented After Prisoners Found Positive

The facility placed inmates under quarantine on Monday after two prisoners tested positive, triggering enhanced isolation and monitoring measures to prevent further spread.

Crusade Started With 800 Attend Sunday Services

Nelsonville reports the Methodist Episcopal Church began its Loyalty Crusade on Sunday and plans to run through Easter. Attendance reached about 8900 across services. Lincoln Day is set for next Sunday with a St. Valentine sermon for the youth in the evening.

Methodist Church Nelsonville Methodist Episcopal Church

Mrs Lindsey of Happy Hollow Dies at 71

Mrs Ellen Lindsey 71 widow of Alfred Lindsey died early today at her Happy Hollow home. She leaves two daughters and one son. Funeral Thursday at 1 36 PM at her residence conducted by H A Sayre pastor of Nelsonville Methodist church. Burial in White Cemetery.

Ellen Lindsey Happy Hollow Alfred Lindsey H. A. Sayre Nelsonville Methodist Church Gal Whitre

Past Chiefs to Meet of the Pythian Sisters

The Past Chiefs of the Pythian Sisters will meet Wednesday evening at the home of Mrs. Carl Coakley at 267 Oak Street.

The Pythian Sisters Carl Coakley Oak Street

Inspection of Uniform Ranks Knights of Pythias at Castle Hall

The Uniform Ranks of the Order of Knights of Pythias will hold an inspection at Castle Hall Tuesday evening. All members are requested to wear full dress uniform and a dinner will be served at 6 30.

Order of Knights of Pythias Castle

McDowell Family Notices Across Several Towns

Mrs Elizabeth McDowell and daughters Irene and Helen attend to family matters in Portsmouth after their grandmother's death. Various locals, including Elzie Hellyer and the Mathewsons, visit relatives in Athens Columbus and Amesville over the weekend while others travel for visits or business.

Elizabeth McDowell Irene Helen McDowell Portsmouth Charles Kentner Mill Street Elzie Hellyer Columbus I. E.hellyer C. A. Stover Jas. Fischer Pleasantville Clarence Wolfe Tom. Mathewson J. F. Mathewson Athens Willis Davis Forest Kontind Paula Jean Ynbus Charles Kontner Unday Joe Mathewson Lsons Ghterg Donna Vivian Marion Dorothy Cambridge G. N Hig ‘Gins Ray O'Dell Henry Lancaster Virgil Davis Fover Frank Mavis

Commissioners Meet Township Delegates on Road Matters

Delegations from Carthage Waterloo and Lee Township met the County Board of Commissioners at the regular meeting. No decision on road indebtedness was reached while county bills were approved.

Carthage Waterloo Lee Township Alouster

Burglars Break Into Two Business Places in Nelsonville

Three burglaries in Nelsonville were reported early Sunday. The Swingle Confectionery lost pipes and tobacco after forced entry, Beasley Filling Station had $5 pennies stolen from the cash register, and an attempt on M. L. Rosser grocery failed as burglars were frightened away.

Swingle Confectionery Chestnut and Watkins Streets Beasley Fourth Chestnut Streets M. L. Rosser Fort Street

Fire damages Wy man home in Nelsonville blaze

Fire at Myers Street home owned by Mrs C R Wyman in Nelsonville caused about 4000 dollars in damage The blaze reached the roof before discovery and the second story was badly damaged Occupants were Mr and Mrs Orville Midkiff and family Household goods on the first floor were removed Insurance covered the loss Fire department hoses burst delaying response

Nelsonville Myers Street C. R. Wyman Orville Midkiff

Daughter of Couzens Weds Bank Clerk in Simple Life

Margo Couzens Chewning, 19, amid public scandal after eloping with Williams Jefries Chewning Jr, 26, a bank clerk, earns parental forgiveness in Richmond and plans a modest household life back in Washington. She reports the wedding by telephone and an indeterminate honeymoon.

Washington U.P Margo” Couzens Chewning Williams Jeffries Chewning Couzens Margo Richmond Hotel

Presbyterian men's meeting in Logan Friday evening

Logan Nelsonville February 3 The Men's Brotherhood of the local Presbyterian Church will meet with the Logan Presbyterian Brotherhood at Logan Friday evening. The local men's choir will sing several numbers at this meeting. S. E. Dean is president of this group.

Nelsonville Presbyterian Church Logan Presbyterian Brotherhood Logan S. E. Dean

Meeting on Career Paths for Graduates in Nelsonville

A Nelsonville event at 7 36 tonight will gather the Senior Junior High School Parent-Teacher Association at the high school auditorium. Superintendent H E Zuber will lead a round table on what children should do to earn a living after school, followed by vocal and instrumental music.

Nelsonville Keb H. E. Zuber

Ruth to quit over Yankees demand for 85 thousand a year

Babe Ruth has not signed a contract from the New York Yankees and says he will be a holdout unless offered a three year deal at 85000 dollars annually. He warns he would quit baseball to live on investment dividends if his terms are not met.

New York U.R Babe Ruth Florida New York Yankees Ruth United Press Brady Austin Tex Ar Hsmith Henry H. Brooks Omee B.A. Berry Will Brady el Paso He Htura Calif

Have Hope of Finding Missing Ohio Chemist

Cleveland reports revived investigation into the disappearance of Dr. Ernst Wattl a Cleveland chemist whose wrecked auto was found November 6 near Pottstown Pennsylvania. New evidence emerges while his fate after a secret trip to Philadelphia in November remains unknown his wife and friends await word.

Cleveland U.P Ernst Wattl Pottstown Philadelphia

Theater Bombing Strikes Hinsdale Suburb Near Chicago

A theater bombing occurred late Sunday in Hinsdale, a Chicago suburb, with about 300 inside including many women and children. The blast caused a frantic stampede toward exits and a perilous crush at doorways before the theater was cleared.

Chicago Hinsdale

County Ministers To Meet Here Tuesday

The Athens County Ministerial Association will hold a 10 o'clock Tuesday meeting at the First Methodist Church. Rev Artie H Krussell of the First Methodist and Miss Ruby Hankey, student secretary of the Athens Presbyterian Church, will discuss church and state university relations. An open discussion will follow. the event is open to the public per Dr A Y Wilcox.

Artie H. Krussell First Methodist Church Ruby Hankey Athens Presbyterian Church Athens County Ministerial Association A. Y. Wilcox

Victim of Blast Dies in Hospital

Charles Wachenschwans 24 died at Cherrington Hospital after a dynamite explosion near Myers Crossing Saturday afternoon. He and Lewis Carpenter were in a boat when the fuse ignited prematurely. Wachenschwans lost a hand and suffered severe leg injuries while Carpenter lost an ear. Funeral services set for Tuesday at 2 at his sister Mrs. Fred Fritts home near Myers Crossing with burial at Greenlawn. He leaves his mother Mrs. Tillie Evans and several siblings.

Nelsonville Charles Wachenschwans Myers Crossing Cherrington Hospital Wachenschwans Lewis Carpenter Happy Hallow Wachenschwanz Fred Fritts Greenlawn Wachenschwang Tillie Evans

Revival continues at Church of God led by A Daugherty

The revival conducted by evangelist A Daugherty at the Church of God grows in interest. Two were converted last night and the public is invited to attend the meetings.

Evangelist A. Daugherty Church of God

Loyal Woman's Class to Hold Tuesday Evening Meeting

The Loyal Woman's Class of the Christian Sunday School will meet Tuesday at 7 o'clock at the home of Mrs. Fred Juniper on West Washington Street. All members are urged to attend.

The Christian Sunday School R. M. Henry West Franklin Street Loyal Woman's Class Fred Juniper West Washington Street

Hyperion Club hosts Poston on International Relations

Charles E. Poston was the guest speaker at the Hyperion Club gathering Saturday afternoon with Mrs. J. M. Hyde. He spoke on International Relations of Today, with study-book chapters by Mrs. J. J. Adamson, Mrs. Stanley Dew, and Mrs. Walter Whit latch.

Charles E. Poston Hyperion Club J. M. Hyde Fort Street Europe J. J. Adamson Stanley Dew Walter Whitlatch James Knight W. H. Grady Louisville Wilson

Class 19 entertained at Mrs Katzenbach home

Class 19 of the Methodist Sunday School was entertained Friday evening at the home of Mrs Ted Katzenbach. Mrs L E Buell assisted Mrs Katzenbach and a two course luncheon was served during the social hour. The devotional service was in charge of the president of the class Mrs Anna Kontner. Fourteen members responded to roll call.

Methodist Sunday School Ted Katzenbach L. E. Buell Katzenbach Anna Kontner

Plans to Grade Road Stretch on 50 North

John W. Dowler Athens district engineer presents the plan to grade and build a traffic bound highway stretch west of Amesville on U S Highway 59 North. The $65 000 project runs two and two tenths miles from one half mile west of Amesville. Bids open February 25 at Columbus. The proposal eliminates two narrow iron bridges and a sharp turn near Johnson Hill.

Amesville The State Highway Department John W. Dowler Athens Robert N. Waid Columbus Dowler Johnson Hill

Veterans rally for immediate independence in Philippine Islands

About 10,000 veterans of the Philippine Revolution gathered in Manila to press for the King Resolution granting immediate independence. The rally, held on National Humiliation Day, largely avoided references to California race riots.

Manila U.P Philippine Islands California

Judgment Sought On Promissory Note Feb Twenty Second Nineteen Twenty Seven

Jesse Thompson files in Common Pleas Court seeking a $300 judgment against W. A. Dodds on a promissory note dated February 22, 1927. The petition requests the court to enter judgment in favor of the plaintiff for the amount due plus costs.

Common Pleas Jesse Thompson W. A. Dodds

Adlerika offers relief for upset stomachs and digestion

Mary Decies testifies that Adlerika removed gas and old waste matter from her system. The ad claims the first spoonful relieves stomach distress and helps meals and sleep, listing Gibson's Pharmacy Athens and several other stores as places to buy.

Adlerika Mary Gibson's Athens Hickman’s Phar Nelsonville Poling’s Murray City

Banishes Nervousness With ONANGI ROOT Remedies

Mrs. Mathew Phillips of Steubenville testifies that ONANGI ROOT Iron and Celery Compound steadies nerves and strengthens the body. She credits improved digestion, weight gain, and relief from dizziness after using five to six bottles, with sales through Lash's Drug Store and H. J. Laboratories in Parkersburg, W. Va.

Mathew Phillips Short St Steubenville Lash H. & J. ‘Laboratories Parkersburg W. Va

Meinke Son Heads West After Train Death

Conneaut police seek Merle and James Meinke after the father F. A. Meinke was struck and killed by an eastbound train yesterday. The sons were en route to Los Angeles.

Conneaut F. A. Meinke Merle James Los Angeles

Man Says He Was Shot by U S Customs Officer

Arthur La Framboise of La Salle Ontario claims United States customs patrolmen shot him in Canadian waters of the Detroit River. He incurred two light wounds and was brought to a Windsor hotel after the incident early today. his condition is not serious.

Windsor Ont Detroit River Arthur la Framboise la Salle la Framboise

Society notes from Columbus visit and Athens guest

Mr. and Mrs. Milo Ford Clapp of Columbus came for Sunday with the latter's mother Mrs O F Peoples. Mr. Clapp returned home and Mrs Clapp remains for a longer visit. Mr Elmer Armstrong Jr of Brooklyn NY spent the end of the week in Athens and stayed with his uncle Mr W W Coe at 227 East State Street.

Milo Ford Clapp Columbus O. F. Peoples Elmer Armatrong, Jr Brooklyn N. Y Athens W. W. Coe Fast State Street

Hoover Plans Fishing Trip to Long Key Florida

The White House said President Hoover hopes to spend four or five days fishing at Long Key Florida soon, with no exact travel date set. Long Key lies south of Miami.

Washington U.P White House Hoover Long Key Fla Miami

Angling Talk Set at Izaak Walton League Meeting

Members of the Izaak Walton League will discuss angling at a meeting scheduled for 7 30 p m Tuesday night at Athens City Hall.

Athens

Mrs. Mary Hill Dies In Zanesville Hospital

Mrs. Mary Hill 82 of Plantsville died Sunday in a Zanesville hospital from complications. Survived by husband Fred two sisters Mrs Nancy Norman and Mrs Frank Nero a brother George Gaines two stepdaughters and several nieces and nephews Funeral services set for 2 30 p m Tuesday at Chesterhill Methodist Church with burial in Chesterhill Cemetery

Mary Hill Plantaville Frank Nero Athens Zanesville Fred Nancy Norman Athena George Gaines Plantsville Grace Day Mra. Giladys Chesterhill Methodist Church Cheaterhilll Cemetery

Quarantine Lifted at Franklin County Jail

After three weeks of smallpox quarantine the ban on the Franklin County Jail has been lifted and inmates may resume normal activities as health officials declare the area safe.

Columbus Franklin County

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