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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1930

Page

3

Mrs Barron in Mt. Carmel Hospital after serious operation

The edition reports Mrs T S Barron underwent a breaker operation Wednesday at Mt Carmel Hospital Columbus. Her son KR I Barron remains with her. Edward Love Jr, recently through a major surgery at Christ Hospital Cincinnati, is improving and will stay in hospital for several weeks.

Barron Mt. Carmel Hospital Columbus Elsonville T. S. Barron Mt. Carmel KR. I. Barron Edward Love, Jr Christ Hospital Cincinnati

Nelsonville High presents Son John comedy for band fundraiser

A sizable Nelsonville audience enjoyed a Nelsonville High School production of Son John at the local auditorium last night. The comedy featured 15 credited characters led by Billy Davis as the bashful boy, Paul Collamore as Son John, and Clifford Linton as Uncle Hiram. The 32 piece band performed between acts and extra tickets hint at a full house for tonight’s final performance at 8 o clock.

Nelsonville John Nelsonville High School Billy Davis Paul Collamore Soh John Clifford Linton Hiram EE. Zuber Focal School

Bayer Pirin Question: Early Doubts About Harmful Effects

Report notes public concern over Bayer Pirin and medical views in early discussions. Doctors weigh potential risks and benefits while researchers seek clearer guidance on safety and usage.

Benefit card party at St Andrew's Parish Hall high scores awarded

Twelve tables of bridge and euchre were played at the St Andrew's Catholic Church benefit party Tuesday evening at Parish Hall. Miss Agnes Murphy and M W Alkire won euchre high scores while Mrs Bart Baker and Jim Donahue took bridge trophies. The next party is set for Tuesday evening March 4.

Ladies of

Business Girls Farewell Party for Mrs Blacker

The Christian Sunday School class honored Mrs. Marion Blacker with a farewell gathering at her Poplar Street home on Wednesday evening. Twenty members and guests attended, presenting a gift as Re freshments were served.

The Christian Sunday School Marion Blacker Poplar Street

Arrest of William Scott on intoxication charge

Nelsonville report states William Scott, a Black man, was arrested Tuesday night by Patrolman James Cope and arraigned before Mayor Bill Hickman. He pleaded guilty, fined five dollars plus costs, and jailed pending settlement. Unable to pay, Scott was sent to Athens by Police Chief George Bateman.

Nelsonville William Scott Kimberly James Cope Bill Hickman Scott Athens George Bateman

Steenrod Returns From Detroit Business Visit

8S. S. Steenrod has returned from a business visit in Detroit Michigan.

S. Steenrod Detroit Michigan

Increase in Coal Stock Sparks Federal Report

Consumers' bituminous coal stocks on January 1 reached 46,300,000 tons, up 2,800,000 since October 1. The rise comes as colder weather boosts consumption. November and December average weekly consumption stood at 10,782,000 tons with exports at 330,000. The report notes higher combined consumption and exports than a year ago, and that stock levels remain below early 1920s highs. Mr and Mrs Robert Huenefeld attend a Cambridge funeral today.

Nelsonville Federal Bureau of Mines Earry

End a Cough Fast with Pine Remedy Card

A home cough remedy blends Pine with sugar syrup to soothe inflamed membranes loosen phlegm and aid absorption into the blood. Marketed as superior to substitutes it promises quick relief from bronchial coughs chest colds and related epidemics with a money back guarantee.

Frances Willard Services Held at Nelsonville

A large crowd gathered at the Methodist Episcopal Church in Nelsonville on Feb 20 for Frances E Willard memorial services. Mrs Sam Starkey presided as WWU president with readings, solos, and papers on Willards organizing youth and newspaper tributes. One new member joined the Union as the service closed.

Nelsonville Methodist Episcopal Church Frances E. Willard Woman's Temperance Union Sam Starkey America Lloyd Evans H. A. Sayre God Thomas Spencer Glen Allen Sigrid Love A. L. Barker Frances Willard Frank Betts Miss Willard H. E. Zuber Frank Johnson J. M. Hyde Charles Monks

Father Confessed Slayer Implicates Three in Child Murder

Charles Hannah of Orrville confessed slayings related to the murder of Melvin Herst and the disposal of the boy’s body. He named three others as participants in the crime, investigators announced.

Charles Hannah Orrville Melvin Herst Qhie Hannah

Bridge Club Entertained At Fayette Street Home

The Wednesday Afternoon Bridge Club was hosted by Mrs. C. E. Bennett on Fayette Street. Mrs. William Mills won high, Mrs. Cecil Shafer was second, and Mrs. P. W. Hickman took third. Orlin McLaughtiin attends Caribou formal dinner at Dr. Ed C. Back’s home. James Stuber, famed game hunter, will join the guests. Mrs. John Fisk had a minor foot operation performed by Dr. J. M. Hyde Tuesday at home.

Bridge Club C. E. Bennett Fayette Street William Mills Cecil Shafer P. W. Hickman Orlin McLaughtiin Columbus Ed C. Back Cambridge James Stuber John Fisk J. M. Hyde

Contract Awarded to El Sass Meyer for ADA Project

El Sass Meyer Construction Company wins the contract for an ADA construction project with a bid of 13 053 dollars. The award outlines the team to perform accessible improvements at the designated site, with completion goals and standard procurement terms.

ADA Elsass-Meyer Construction Company

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