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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1930
Page
5
Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Spencer and Mrs. W G Westfall attended the funeral of Jerry Reeves at Downington Monday afternoon.
Mr and Mrs Emmett French hosted a Saturday birthday party for their son Richard on Jerseyville Road. Guests included many boys and girls with Valentine favors and a red and white cake as the centerpiece. Assisted by Mrs Charles Warren and Mrs Harry Nichols, the event featured games and lunch as names like Virginia Shaf Dorothy Morrison Lena Mae Reid Anna May Baker Dorothy Penner Livelyn Reading Frances Collins Lowell Sutton Richard Bolin and others were noted among the attendees.
The Delphian Society met Tuesday evening at Miss Dell Finsterwald’s home 32 Franklin Ave to study early German composers Bach and Handel. Attendees included Mrs. Shannon Miss Finsterwald Walker Ferguson Brooks Rutherford and Maud Rutherford with Mrs H Hartman visiting from Cleveland. The club reports completing poetry studies for the year and continues music discussion.
The Progressive Literary Club gathered at Mrs. C. D. Duncan’s Maplewood Drive home for its annual business session. Officers named include President Mrs. Howard Brookins and treasurer Mrs. P. E. Shirley. The group voted to aid the City Federation with a kitchen shower and noted immigrant contributions at roll call.
The Eagles lodge hosts a Thursday evening Valentine party and dance in the Eagles Hall for all members and their families.
Mrs J H Berry hosted a Tuesday afternoon tea for the Women s Foreign Missionary Society of First Methodist Church assisted by Mrs Mary G Ness society president. Guests were greeted by Mrs Fred McKay with hostess committee led by Mrs M M Kerr and assisted by several friends. Red carnations, ferns, plants and carnations decorated the dining and living rooms while Mrs James Palmer and Mrs W L Slutz led the program in the two hours.
Mrs. Roy Pilcher hosted the Tuesday Needle Club at 16 East Union Street with twelve members and several guests. Contest winners included Mrs James Williams and Mrs J W Hudson in the first contest, and Mrs Ollie Skidmore and Mrs C A Terrell in the second. readings were given by Mrs J W Hudson followed by refreshments at Hannon cafeteria.
Mrs. P I Shirley presided at the Maccenas Literary club meeting hosted by Mrs. FE Cooley. Members answered roll with original rhymes. readings included St Peter at the Gate and The Penny and the Dollar. prize winner Mrs Er W Bingman. luncheon served by several hostesses. Annual election set for February 25 with Mrs C N Darst to host.
Mr and Mrs Daryl Watkins announce the birth of a son on Tuesday February 11 at Sheltering Arms Hospital.
The Christian Church Choir will hold its rehearsal on Thursday evening instead of Friday, delaying the usual weekly practice. Members are advised to note the revised time and plan attendance accordingly.
Mr and Mrs Frank S Roach celebrate fifty one years of marriage on the anniversary date. Ella Stewart wed Frank Roach at the Stewart home on South College Street when six inches of snow covered the ground. The couple built a home at 20 South College Street and have lived there since. Gleaners Class reschedules its meeting to Friday evening February 21.
The second annual colonial party of the Daughters of 1812 will be held Friday evening at the home of Mrs. Harry Junod at 5 North Congress Street.
Mr and Mrs G H Blacker of Dayton came Tuesday to see Dr J T Merwin who was hurt in an automobile accident Monday. Though Merwin is rapidly recovering he will stay at home until early next week.
The Martzolff Class plans an evening gathering for Class Six at 7 o’clock Thursday in the First Methodist Church. It promises a social program and refreshments for attendees.
Cleveland reports the 40 000 fund to build a Myron T Herrick Memorial Hall in the American Legion Building Paris is over-subscribed. Contributions continue as John H Dexter president of the society for savings announces the surge in donor commitments.
William Cale, 41, was in critical condition in a local hospital after his 16-year-old son Leslie shot him four times during a family quarrel in Ashland Colorado. Authorities held the boy as the investigation continued.
Logan bowlers defeated Glouster 2 298 to 2 201 at Burns alleys Tuesday night. Connors led Logan with 202 in the first game while Tolbert and Price contributed solid totals. Stoecklein, Boyer, Hemsley, and Richards posted top marks for Glouster in a close team score.
Jacksonville hosts a community revival led by Rev. W H Reitz and Rev J A Plummer with evangelist Rev Al E Kemper of Gloucester. Sermon titled The Christian Life concluded. tonight topic Redeeming Grace as FE meetings draw good crowds.
Feb 12 report states Richard Dew was fined for parking his automobile in a manner violating local regulations in Glouster. The brief item notes the citation issued by city authorities and the fine amount.
George Funk and his sister in law narrowly escape a fatal blaze after a gas furnace exploded at the J. J. Aldrich store. Funk, 37, of Columbus, suffered facial burns and fainted, taken to St. Francis Hospital with non life threatening injuries. A related shout confirms Mrs. Rainey’s daughter in law fled a Barberton home fire, while Mrs. Rainey and Miss Fletcher slept nearby. The residence lost its structure and belongings.
Part of a car rested on the sidewalk at High and Main Streets. Richard Dew of Burr Coak vicinity was fined 5 dollars plus costs in Mayor Penman’s court Tuesday night. Charges were filed by Marshal C W Fischer.
The Rev. Harry M. Wilson of Springfield Kentucky and former Glouster pastor will sing sacred songs on WHAS Louisville at 9 30 A M Thursday morning according to message received here.
The Loyal Daughters Class of the Church of will meet Thursday at 7 30 p m at Mrs Heck’s Spring Street home. Members are asked to bring a basket item.
Brown of Millfield sustained a compound fracture of the left arm just above the wrist after a fall on Monday afternoon in the Palace Theater Building on High Street. An X ray confirmed the fracture and doctors reduced the bones.
Major S. M. Johnson an Athens County probate judge won endorsement of the Athens County Republican Executive Committee for the Tenth Congressional District representative seat. The vote, 8 to 6, replaced Thomas A. Jenkins on the endorsement list. Other endorsements included Roscoe J. McCulloch for U.S. senator and state officers like John T. Brown lieutenant governor Gilbert Bettman attorney general and Ross Ake state treasurer.
Mrs. Lola Folley of 62 Min Street says Messenger classifieds can rent rooms quickly. She recently leased two nicely furnished rooms using the paper’s For Rent sections and notes great results from advertising.
Fragmentary OCR lists individuals including Jones in Glouster W R Wells Lathrop John McLaughlin Coo ville M D Zimmerman Albany and Po B Johnson Trimble with unclear context or actions.
The Italian government presented a gesture of complete accord with the Vatican. Pope Pius XI celebrated the eighth anniversary of his coronation with a solemn ceremony in the Sistine Chapel.
The Sinfonian String Quartet of Phi Mu Alpha performed selections from musical masters at Ohio University Alumni Memorial Auditorium. Members listed include Prof. Bennett Shimp Prof. J. T. Hellebrandt Prof. De Forest Ingerham and Kenneth Ruckman.
Dayton report states motorcycle officer George Nl. Brown, 35, was near death from a fractured skull after his bike collided with a parked police motorcycle on February 11. Brown serves as a motorcycle officer in Dayton.
The Athens Boy Scouts annual banquet at Hotel Berry drew over 180 attendees. Guests included local civic supporters as the event marked the 20th anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America. Speakers praised the movement while Roy L. Dupler, county scout commissioner, credited for keeping scouting active in Athens.
The banquet meeting was the largest ever held in Athens in honor of the Scouts organization. Mr. Krusell spoke on the influence of personality on our lives. A Court of Honor is scheduled at the Scout Headquarters in the First Methodist Episcopal Church for Thursday at 7 o'clock.
President Taft's condition showed improvement with a comfortable night as he awoke only twice. Doctors reported steady progress, and his spirit and strength were noted as contributing to the recovery.
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