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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 11, 1930

Page

5

Anniversary Celebration Honors Wolfe Powell Family

Mr and Mrs Alton Wolfe Wan a Powell 75 Mary Street entertained Saturday evening for their first wedding anniversary and the birthday of Dick Powell. Guests included Miss Lois Shulte Mrs Virgene Aldrich Mr and Mrs Guy French Mr Floyd Wolfe Mr Earl Roush and the hosts.

Alton Wolfe Wana Powell Mary Street Dick Powell Lois Shulte Virgene Aldrich Guy French Floyd Wolfe Earl Roush

Pollyanna Class Party at Christian Church Social Rooms

Pollyanna Class of the Christian Church Sunday School held a class party Monday evening in the church social rooms. Helen Jake presided over the business session as class president. Charmeon Person and Frances Nichols captained the two sides in a planned contest. Katherine Minameyer organized entertainment. Reta Smith won the prize in a heart hunt. Refreshments for St Valentine’s Day were served by Leota McCoy Clysta Rosser and Louise Pratt.

Pollyanna Christian Church Sunday School Helen Jake Charmeon Person Frances Nichols Katherine Minameyer Reta Smith Leota McCoy Clysta Rosser Louise Pratt

Wriendship Music Club Hosts Eleven Members and Guests

The Wriendship Music Club met Friday evening with eleven members and ten guests. New members Mary Graves and Geral dine Chism were welcomed. Activities included piano duets, poems, readings, and two musical numbers. Newport Valley scene noted with social updates from Athens and nearby homes.

Wriendship Music Club

Birthday surprise honors Mr Morrison in local party

Mrs L T Morrison hosted a surprise birthday party at 403 East State Street for 40 relatives and friends. The evening featured valentines and games as part of the valentine season celebrations. Mr and Mrs Carl Heck of 255 East State Street announce the birth of a daughter on Monday February 10.

Carl Heck East State Street Sheltering Arms Hospital Lydia E. Pinkham Della Hutsell East 1St Street Casper Wyoming

State Civil Service Exams Scheduled for February test dates

The State Civil Service Commission will hold the first general exams of the year on February 25 and 26 for 19 positions. Jobs include Telephone Operators Clerks Grade 2 and 8 Bookkeeper Grade 4 and roles in Public Welfare Education Agriculture Health Industrial Relations and more. A bulletin with qualifications will be mailed free on request.

Frst State Civil Service Commission Department of Public Welfare Division of Charities Department of Agriculture State Board of Pharmacy Department of Education Division of Workmen's Compensation Dept. of Industrial Relations Dept. of Health Industrial Commission Dept. of Education

Three Inmates Die in Fire at City Home

Brockton Massachusetts February 11 1930 At least three aged inmates perished today in a fire that destroyed the City Home early this morning authorities reported.

Brockton Mass Uri

Bankrupt Chauncey man files federal bankruptcy suit

Chauncey resident William Collins of Athens County filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition in Federal Court listing liabilities of 3524.57 against assets of 2850 with 700 exempt.

Chauncey Man Columbus William Collins Chauncey Athens County

Cottingham Family Plans Columbus Visit and Auto Show

Mrs. E. A. Cottingham and her daughter spend Tuesday and Wednesday with relatives in Columbus. Mr. Cottingham will join for Wednesday to attend the automobile show and accompany them home. Mrs. Blaine K. R. Goldsberry left Monday for Charleston West Virginia to visit her brother Dr. L. A. Vetty.

Thomas Watkins Columbus Athens Inlaw Daryl Watkins Sheltering Arms Hospital Watkins Dayton Fred Winsterwald E. A. Cottingham Titthi Mr. Cottingham Blaine KR. Goldsberry Charleston W. Va L. A. Vetty

Deer and moose wander into DeWinton homes in Alberta winter

Grace Warner reports from DeWinton Alberta that a severe snow season pushes deer elk and a cow moose into town seeking food. Wildlife become tame taking handouts and entering kitchens while Banff Winter Carnival is expected to succeed due to heavy snowfall.

Grace Warner DeWinton Alberta Banff Miss Warner

Man Wanted to Sell Tea and Pure Food Products

Athens County opening for a reliable man to sell a large line of Tea Coffee Extracts Spices and Pure Food Products. Free Gift Plan opens every door. Established company with contract beating others four ways. Write The Lange Company Bow 508 De Pere Wisconsin ce

Qld Lange Company Bow de Pere Wisconsin

Athens Movies Shown At Kiwanians Club

Clark Williams presented campus pictures to the Athens Kiwanians at Hotel Berry. The show included Ohio University faculty, Court Street views, and the final practice of the 1929 football team before the Wittenberg game. L. W. Roberts announced an upcoming district census in Athens. New members J. Trautwein and B. F. Griser were welcomed. A joint meeting with the Rotary Club and Gov. Myers Y. Cooper’s Founders Day speech at Ohio University were announced for Tuesday.

Athens Clark Williams Ohio University Athens Kiwani's Hotel Berry Court Street Wittenberg L. W. Roberts W J. Trautwein B. F., Griser B. T. Grover Rotary Club Myers Y. Cooper Cooper

County Health Board Receives 4879 From February Tax Settlement

Athens County auditor J Clyde Edmundson announced that 4879 will be appropriated to the Athens County Board of Health from the February tax settlement, half of the annual 9758, with 2000 more from the state treasury. Districts list their contributions by township and town, based on the health tax rate of 0.003 mill.

Athens County Board of Health J. Clyde Edmundson Athens County County Health Board State Athens Township Alexander Ames Bern Canaan Carthage Dover Lee Township Ledi

Tax District Valuations Examined and Explained

The article discusses the proper valuations of various taxing districts. It explains methods used to assess property values and outlines how these valuations affect local tax rates and revenue.

FASTER NOT INSANE WARREN PRISONER ASSERTS GENTLE MENTAL STATE

Richard Stewart, 47, a Warren rug merchant, declares himself not insane and in immediate danger. Dr. C W Thomas, Stewart family physician, stated after examination on Monday.

Warren Richard Stewart C. W. Thomas Stewart

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