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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1930

Page

5

Mrs Park Dies In Akron Saturday

Mrs William Park 24 former Glous ter resident died at her Akron home Saturday at 1 pm after a short pneumonia illness. Her body returned to Glouster Sunday for burial Tuesday at 2 pm in Maplewood cemetery. She leaves a husband, a four year old son Eldon, her mother Mrs Ellen Brunton and five brothers and two sisters. Funeral services in M E Church conducted by Rev Paul E Kemper. Also notice Pris cilla Class to meet at Mrs Mary Binderbas home Tuesday night.

Glouster William Park Akron S. S. Carpenter Robert Brunton James Alex Nick Robert Everett Brunton Matthew Horner Lostoria Chester Lunsford Toledo M. E Paul E. Kemper Maplewood 148Th Infantry Ohio Hobson J. A. Lovell Marietta N. Lovell Amesville K. R. Lash Jr Athens Lash Athens Presbyterian Church A. Y. Wilcox Union Street Cemetery

Large Red Men class swells Chickamauga Tribe roster

Chickamauga Tribe No 44 Initiates 79 into the Improved Order of Red Men at a special meeting led by tribal deputy William Winefordner. The Great Sachem's Class honors Martin Hanson of Cleveland and brings 52 new members with 27 reinstatements, plus 15 more candidates expected to join Tuesday. A parade on High Street opened the events, followed by refreshments and a smoker. Washington's Birthday dance set for February 22 in Red Men Hall with Pocahontas Lodge members invited.

Glouster Chickamauga William Winefordner Martin €. Hanson Cleveland Ohio Great Sachem High Street Washington

Emma Binford Taken to Grant Hospital for Major Operation

Emma Binford daughter of Mr and Mrs J R Binford of Glouster was taken to Grant Hospital in Columbus on Sunday for a major operation. She had arrived from Detroit Tuesday after a doctor there advised the surgery and was accompanied by her mother and Leonard Miney in Miney’s car.

Glouster Emma J. R. Binford Grant Hospital Columbus Detroit Leonard Miney

Torch Couple Wed In Simple Torch Ceremony

Miss Delma Caroline Chambers and Mr. Samuel Sirnest Chapman of Torch were married Saturday noon by Rev. M. E. Chatley at the Christian Church parsonage. The couple were unattended. Mrs T J Dillinger, ill ten months, was taken to Columbus for treatment and observation. Dr T J Dillinger is confined to his home by paralysis.

Torch Delma Caroline Chambers Samuel Sirnest Chapman M. E. Chatley The Christian Church T. J. Dillinger Columbus Sunnyside Drive J. H. Thompson State Bureau

Young girl wool ensemble for Spring mode adaptation

Fashion note describes a wool coat and skirt outfit with jersey bodice for a girl, sizes 8 to 14. Tweed patterns mix brown, tan, red and beige with contrasting jersey colors. Includes stitched banding, front pleats, leather belt, exact yardage per size, no dressmaking experience needed, pattern price 15 cents.

Mber Sizu

Arminta Morrison Birthday Party Brightens Valentine Day

Mrs. M. C. Morrison hosted 25 schoolgirl guests at 21 Marietta Avenue for Arminta Morrison upcoming tenth birthday. Activities included contest games, solo dances won by Betty Brooks, a heart hunt won by Mabel Connett, and an impersonation contest. Decorations featured Valentine colors and symbols. Clar ence Laughlin assisted with entertainment.

Arminta Morrison St. Valentine’s Day M. C. Morrison Morrison Marietta Avenue Betty Brooks Mabel Connett Clarence Laughlin

Local Vets Groups Postpone Meetings to February 28

Mr and Mrs Clyde Battin of Middleport visited Mrs Ama Bat tin mother of Clyde. Woman's Relief Corps will not meet Friday but postponed to Friday February 28. Daughters of Union Veterans meet Wednesday at 7 pm in J O O F Hall for a patriotic program and pot luck supper after lodge work.

Clyde Battin Middleport Ama Battin Woman's Relief Corps Daughters of Union Veterans J. O. O. F. Hall

Ath High School “A” Association Plans Fundraising Meeting

Plans to raise funds and outline the year’s program will be discussed at a meeting of the Athens High School A Association on Tuesday night.

East Side Parent- Teacher Association Athens High School

Attendance official speaks to Vinton teachers at McArthur

Cc H Porter former Athens County School Attendance Officer addressed the Teachers Association of Vinton County Saturday afternoon at McArthur.

Cc. H. Porter Athens County Teachers’ Association of Vinton County McArthur

Pioneer Club Woman S N Hobson Dies At 93 In Athens

Mrs. S. N. Hobson, 93, longtime Athens civic leader and pioneer in Ohio women’s clubs, died at her daughter’s home after a four week illness. A charter member of the Pallas Club and Ohio Federation of Women’s Clubs, she helped place art in public schools and served on the Athens City School Board after women gained suffrage. Born to Quaker ancestors in Columbiana, she valued peace and Progressive era civic work. She married Samuel N. Hobson in 1854.

S. N. Hobson Athens Ohio E. R. Lash, Jr West State Street Ohio Federation Civic Club Hobson Athens City Women’s Relief Corps Columbiana William Penn Society of Friends

Dillon Named Is Made Member of School of the Air Committee

Supt. C. B. Dillon of Glouster schools is appointed a member of the State Advisory Committee of the Ohio School of the Air by J. Tr. Clifton state director of education. The appointment was announced in Glouster on February 17.

School of Air Committee J. TL. Clifton Glouster C. B. Dillon Glouster Schools Ohio School of the Air J. Tr. Clifton

Junior League Reorganizes at Jacksonville M E Church

The Junior League reorganization in Jacksonville with Mrs W H Reitz and Miss Mary Tinker as leaders drew 22 juniors for a Sunday program at the Jacksonville M E Church. A Valentine box was featured and each child received a valentine from the leaders. Burial arrangements mention Athens Presbyterian church with Dr A Y Wilcox officiating.

Slouster Jacksonville M. E. Church W. H. Reitz Jacksonville Mary Tinker Athens

Missing Ohio University student still unfound

No trace has been found of George Kovalchick a missing Ohio University student as of Saturday. Mayor Robert S Wood said the youth left his room Tuesday night to study at the library and the Hocking River was partly dragged Saturday afternoon with searches to continue if the river level allows.

George Kovalchick Ohio University Robert S. Wood Hocking

Man Leading Team Is Killed by Auto

Alliance sheriff and local police investigate the death of James Dosa 47 after being struck by a machine driven by Melvin Emerick of Sebring. Dosa was guiding a team of horses along the Alliance Cleveland Road when the fatal collision occurred.

Alliance U.P Ed. Gibson James Dosa Melvin Emerick Sebring Dosa

Gas blast kills 93 year old at Comeaut home

George Traver, 93, died after a natural gas explosion rigged a fire at his Comeaut residence. The blast occurred while he was in the basement, starting a fatal fire.

Comeaut U.P George Traver

Akron Professor Dies at 65 in Akron

Dr. Joseph C. Rockwell head of Akron University Department of Classical Languages died at his home in Akron Sunday of a heart attack. He was 65 and had served on the faculty since 1992.

Akron U.R Joseph C. Rockwell Akron University

New French Face Powder Promises Smooth, Lasting Wear

An advertisement touts a French process for MELLO GLO Face Powder by D. Zenner Co, claiming unparalleled smoothness, long wear, tested color, and a non irritating, pore friendly formula that leaves a youthful bloom.

Melloglo D. Zenner CO

Service Honors Francis Willard Memorial Leader

About 600 people attended the Francis E. Willard Memorial service at the High School auditorium. Dr. H. J. Holcomb of the First M. E. Church spoke on Willard’s work and the benefits of prohibition. The program featured a pageant “The Spirit of Francis E. Willard Still Lives,” with 10 adults and 50 children in colorful costumes and special lighting. Edith Saylor directed the pageant with musical numbers by Fred Lee Tom, Mrs. William Ruston, the W. C. T. U. Women’s chorus, and the High School Orchestra. O. L. Hoisington led the musical program.

Francis BE. Willard H. J. Holcomb M. E. Church Francis FE. Willard Athens W. Co. T. U O. L. Hoisington

Man Charged With DUI After Fatal Crash in Cleveland

February 17 reports confirm George EB Reynolds, 35, was charged with driving while intoxicated after a crash that killed his friend David Merrill, 32, in Cleveland. Police say the collision left Merrill dead at the scene while Reynolds was injured.

Cleveland George EB. Reynolds David Merrill

Funeral set for U. Ree John A. Hill 75 in Little Sandusky

Columbus report says U Ree John A Hill age 75 retired life insurance man died at his home in Little Sandusky after an accident where he stepped in for a car near Marten.

Columbus U.ree John A. Hill Little Sandusky Hear Marten

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