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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 03, 1930

Page

7

Family tensions unfold in Knight household cliffhanger

Judith Knight, newly wed to Arthur Knight, navigates mounting tensions with her stepdaughter Tony and Arthur’s past wife in a tense domestic scene. A photo triggers jealousy and suspicions as Judith contends with Tony’s meddling and Arthur’s illness, building toward a dramatic discovery before the chapter ends.

Judith Cameron New York Artha Knight Knight Tony Junior Judith Mickey Mortimer Paris Andy Craig Craig Miami Mortimer Franklin Monroe West Arthur Sow Arthur Knight Judith Knight Father Mother Arthur Junior Mrs. Knight Tony Knight

High School Megaphone Returns in Athens Messenger

Students of Athens High School under Miss Anne Pickering publish The Megaphone weekly. The column appears in The Athens Messenger each morning with news originating from the high school.

Anne Pickering Athens High School

Study of Great English and American Writers Expanded

The article surveys studies of Defoe Milton Swift and other great English writers. It notes essays by Addison and Steele and sketches on Muza's Vision. It discusses themes on The Coverley Papers and a study of four interpreters of American life Hawthorne Melville Thoreau.

Defoe Milton Swift Addison Steele Muza Coverley Pn Hawthorne Pelson Melville and Thoreau

Investigador de panel translates and polishes student writings

Spanish language class works on translating and refining diverse articles for second year students. The exercise covers newspaper style, social topics, and historical context to develop language and editing skills.

Investigador de Panel Hoot

Senior High Art Class Projects Showcase Fashion and Decor

Costume designing and various garments were created by senior high art pupils. Afternoon frocks evening dresses and sport wear were produced. Interior room decorating perspectives were studied and clay figures received notable attention.

Study of Animal Soos Ends. Botany Next Semester

Historical school notes indicate an end to a semester of zoology covering diverse animal species from amoeba to humans. The course concluded Friday and the next term will begin with botany studies for the following semester.

Typing Class As First Year Skill At School

A fragment notes students like Will Key pursuing typing as a key skill in the first year. The text hints at a school emphasis on speed and accuracy in typewriting and related development during the term.

Lester

French Course Translates World Travel Tale

Students in French LOU dramatize parts of the world travel story Le 4 Monde as part of the course. The translation and staged readings reflect class work on language and culture.

Lou

Poems and Songs Put Aside From Regular Routine

The note indicates poems and songs are set aside from routine duties. It suggests a temporary shift in focus to prose or other tasks in the usual workflow.

Inventions Discussed In Physics Class

Students explored major inventions such as the telephone sewing machine electricity and the printing press. The lesson surveyed their beginnings discoveries and significance noting how each reshaped communication industry and daily life.

Co operation of teachers and Megaphone staff praised

Journalism classes prepare students for future work and aid English study. Pupils gain reporting experience by interacting with instructors. Faculty support enables comprehensive coverage and wider distribution through The Athens Messenger, reaching homes and distant districts.

Athens Messenger Athens High

Evening Engagement Highlights From 1939 Playgroups

Group one led by Charles McKinley staged Curfew with a conversational bridge party by Mary Jones. Ann Evans presented the 1939 Evening Engagement. Group two planned by Robert Worthman was not performed due to lack of time.

Ann Evans Charles McKinley Mary Jones Robert Worthman

Classroom Snippets Prompt Thought on Literature

During a discussion on Longfellow Mrs Hughes asks Marion Boggs to recall My Lost Youth. Miss Pickering tests oral knowledge asking Ferdinand's relation to Miranda in The Tempest. Joe Klingenberg comments Sweeter than Sweet.

Mrs. Hughes Marion Boggs Longfellow Marion Miss Pickering Ferdinand Miranda Joe Klingenberg

Mary Louise Hartnell Expounds on Paris at French Club

Miss Mary Louise Hartnell eighth grade English instructor spoke at the French Club meeting Monday about Paris and the Chateau regions. She described a summer European tour and recalled Havre as a chief French port seen on the arrival day. She noted differences between French trains and those in the United States.

Paris Chateau Mary Louise Hartnell

Spanish Club Plans Badges and Games at Meeting

The Spanish Club discussed buying badges at its third meeting held Wednesday. Members made playing cards for use in Spanish ecard games. Mary Jones and Albert Watkins will lead entertainment at the next meeting a week from Wednesday.

Mary Jones Albert Watkins

Curfew Skit Shown by Drama Club Members

Five members presented a courtroom scene directed by Virginia Coe at a Drama Club meeting. Charles Bennett and Bernice Davis faced curfew law charges with Mary Helen Lee as defense and Lucille Gardner as prosecutor.

Dramatic Club Virginia Coe Charles Bennett Bernice Davis Mary Helen Lee Lucille Gardner

Paris Trip Notes Mention Hartnell Party Visits Louvre

The Texan travelers describe small dirty compartments in Europe and discuss Paris sights. Miss Hartnell recalls departing from Paris on July 14 during Bastille Day celebrations. They note Paris streets, old architecture, and the Louvre with the Venus de Milo statue and Winged Victory on display.

Miss Hartnell Paris Louvre Museum Venus d’Veille

Science Club Talks Highlight Student Demonstrations

Students presented at the Science Club meeting on Thursday with talks such as Mushrooms and How They Grow by Frances Kempton and Whales by Margaret Radford. Delmar Hornbrook spoke on Solar engines and Eleanor Cox on How Much Air Plants Need while Ted Preston discussed Alternating Current and Its Detection and Albert Watkins covered Making a Magnet. Robert Siggley described a coal tar experiment with a picture, with Elmer Jacobs and Warren Higgins performing demonstrations.

Science Club Frances Kempton Delmar Hornbrook Margaret Radford Ted Preston Eleanor Cox Albert Watkins Robert Siigley Elmer Jacobs Warren Higgins

Wet and dry prospects in Congress loom in 1930

Washington dispatch notes that wets seek even a few seats to bolster the anti prohibition cause while drys aim to entrench power. With no major issues on the horizon beyond the wet dry fight and a non presidential year, candidates face a binary political climate in the 1930 elections.

Pennsylvania Grundy Ware Philadelphia Calvin Coolidge Springfield Northampton Mass Raynor Association Against New York Rhode Island Delaware Wisconsin Maryland Massachusetts California Messenger Washington Congress

Schafer Seeks to Withdraw Censuring Resolution

In Washington on Feb 3, Rep Schafer of Wisconsin faced opposition from Georgia reps Crisp Brand and Edwards in the House over a resolution censuring Christ for turning water into wine. Schafer argued the measure shows prohibition turning champions into heretics, citing Charleston ministerial approval.

Washington U.P Georgia Schafer Wisconsin Christ Crisp Brand Edwards Charleston W. Va

Farmer Charles Wilson Dies at 73 in New Lexington

New Lexington, Feb 3. Charles Wilson, 73, a prominent local farmer, died from complications after illness. He was well known in the area for his long farming career and community involvement.

New Lexington Charles Wilson Here

Vitamins Boost for Energy and Health Mention Cod Liver Oil

Advertises McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Extract Tablets as a drugless vitamin aid to boost strength and energy. States two tablets equal one teaspoonful of cod liver oil with 60 tablets per bottle and praises doctor approval.

McCoy America

Radio Schedule Highlights A Busy WLW Day

A detailed WLW broadcast log lists programs through February with segments including Top the Mornin, Organ by Artur Chandler, Morning Devency, Aunt Jaina Man, Weather Reports, Livestock and Market updates, School of the Air, and the Cincinnati Chile Orchestra. The schedule spans from 3 a.m. to after midnight with multiple talk, music, and feature segments.

Artur Chandler Dad Kershner Aunt Jaina NBC Isa Moreshy I Mustvale Hotel Gibson Nps Piarera Ted de Tork Rivne Reaper Fea Livestoes Cincinnati Chile Orchestra Benrus Dynacen Tom P.m Cgidson Orchestra Tony Three Doctors WMAQ Ingram Shavera Nisely Dream Shop Real Folks Berate Weather Man Hamilton Tailoring Club Empire Builders Po Moe Michael Havers Lise Pei Heermann Melvitle Hy Midnight Hotel Qibwan Zo Mine Henrys

School Broadcast Schedule for February Week

Schedule of school broadcasts for the week of February 3 over Station WLW Cincinnati. Times listed 2:00 to 3:00 p m Eastern Standard Time. Programs include Current Events with Mr Harrleen Bayre at 2:20 p m Nature with Prof Harry Eswine at 2:20 p m and Story Plays and Rhythm with The Smile y at 2:40 p m.

WLW Cincinnati Harrleen Bayre Harry BE. Eswine Smiley

Radio program listings and station identifiers excerpt

A fragment listing radio segments with times and station calls including WOAE WGOY WOAK WHAS WLS WW WORRY WOCKY WCAE WWJ WHAS WTAM and others. Programs include morning devotions, melodies, and rebroadcasts across multiple stations with numeric values noted.

WOAE WGOY WOAK WHAS WLS WOCKY WCAE WWJ WTAM WORY Radio Household Institute WCAR WAL

Radio Station Listings From Early Broadcast Schedule

The item compiles a fragmentary table of radio program affiliations and times across stations such as KDKA WLW WJR and WEAF. It references acts or programs including Aunt Jemima Man Headliners Luncheon Five and National Farm and Home Hour with various time slots and station pairings.

A. m Jemima Man KDKA WIR KDA WLW Ein Manahatters WCKY Wok Wwfl WJR London WLW I Kdka Weaf Net National Farm WAR Ato

Radio Schedule Fragments Across Stations and Times

A chaotic ledger lists Monday February radio segments, names, and call signs. It notes devotions, musical features, and orchestral programs across CBS affiliates and local stations with scattered times and partnerships.

WLW Broadcast Schedule Highlights Tuesday Morning

Radio timetable lists programs from 6:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. with segments such as Top O’ the Mornin Aunt Ima Mae and Organ Contest at noon. Includes livestock reports weather forecasts markets and various music and talk segments around Cincinnati station WLW.

Evening musical lineup at the grand stage

A noisy schedule lists performances from the Herbor Lights at 10:30 to Howard Phillips' Orchestra at 12:00. The bill includes Stage Stars and Relaman Orchestra followed by Philorents Orchestra and a late dancing hour.

Foereens Janauvet Unitarie Am Haracters Otera Bera Mistorical Herbor Whit Will Relaman Philorents Howard Phillips

Evening Music and Variety at Nisgare Venue

Tonight at the Nisgare venue a 60 minute program features Julia Sanderson and Frank Crum followed by Paul Whiteman's Band. Joe and Vi present a Conclave of performers, with Amos and others in popular songs. The lineup includes Kapey Orchestra, Around The Rollickers, and a melodrama at 9.

Nisgare Julia Sanderson Frank Crum Romanceo Paul Whiteman Joe Born NBO

Apparent School Program Highlights This Week

The Division of Special Class will present a varied program featuring The Doll's wound Master Martin and Mound Builders. An Eve Series and an Art A event are scheduled across the week, with events aimed at the school of the air audience on Thursday through Friday.

Rason Martin Ohio E. Ter Crip Sizu

Man Charged After Knife Incident At Family Meal

In New Lexington, Herman Joseph Fett, 64, allegedly tried to stab his brother during a meal hour. He reportedly threw a knife at Frank Fett, but only caused a shallow arm wound. The incident prompted a formal complaint against Joseph.

New Lexington Fett Herman Joseph Eph Ran Herman Abe Joseph

Night Riders suspected in Bellaire murder case

In Bellaire on February 3 authorities probed the death of Arta Williams a 23 year old from Wheels West Virginia found in a cake of fuel in the Ohio River. Investigators noted tar like marks a broken necktie and hair burrs as signs of mob violence linked to a Night Riders group once active in the town.

Bellaire of Arta HH. Williams Wheels W. Va Negress Ohio

Child Blames Father in Muskegon Death Case

Mildred Hansen, 16, testifies that her mother Anna Hansen, 41, died after alleged beating by her father in Muskegon Michigan. Police reported a fatal assault with family involvement and court action to determine responsibility continues.

Muskegon. Mich Mildred Hansen Anna Hansen

Mt Vernon Woman Rescues Self From Clothes Fire

Mise Mids Lybarger of Mt Vernon saved her life by jumping into a bathtub of water after her clothing caught fire. The incident occurred on February 8 as she preserved her presence of mind during the blaze.

MT. Vernon Mise Mids Lybarger

Notice To Taxpayers RATES OF TAXATION In Athens County 1929

Notice from Athens County Treasurer J. W Molter listing tax rates for 1929. It specifies county and local levies including General County Fund Home Fund Indigent Soldiers Fund Died Bellef Fund Pension Fund and other funds, with millages for Road and Bridge Bond Retirement and total county levy. Local rates refer to a table not shown.

Athens County J. W. &. Molter Ile Tate Lavy Ounty Bor General County Fund Icludes County Home Fund Chil Bellef

County Treasurer Office Hours Ad

Office hours listed for Saturdays at the Athens County Treasurer's Office. Name Abel T. Bailey, Deputy County Treasurer, appears in the notice. Time frame and additional details are not fully legible in the fragment.

Athens County Abel T. Bailed Treac

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