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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1930

Page

8

Plains News Items Highlight Local Travel and Visits

Chare fos McMillan visited dla ols ter Aird E W Allen and Irene Pyle in Springfield this week. Mrs Patrick Quinn moved from Orbiston to The Plains. Funeral in Raine for a cousin. several local visits and church activities noted. The Plains School notes report radio studies and a trip to Oaklo University for Folds Day program.

GE Plains Chare Fos McMillan Dla Olster Aird E. W. Allen Irene Pyle Springfield Mia Clayton Bookina Uteeon Buchtel Charles Gasking Racine Patrick Quinn Orbiston Plain Cheerie Albany Joe Hutchins Velma Goodloe Lane Logan Seth Robinson Tom Ambrose Gibbs, Jr Athena Mra Gibbs Nell Barker Daugghter Aix Ed Barker the Plains Ladies Ald Society M. E. Church Fill Vaheth Hawk Sire Robert Mearis Tar Grace Nagie Bernice Keeton John Martin Berney Bill George Stith Ed Buffington Plummer Lax Hubbardeville Racking George Potts Dorothy Cade Robert Cling H. Porter Myrtle

Washington ode and honor roll at Plains High School

An assembly at Plains High School on Friday honors Washington and features poems and songs. The event, led by Mr Troor, includes awards to members of the 4-H club, plus an honor roll listing seniors, juniors, sophomores, and freshmen with grades B and above.

Washington the Plains High School Troor Geneva Don Gabriel Bonnie Harrison George Washington As & Farmer Flora Hanning Fong Sailin Aohod Kail Thes Tot ‘Johnson Tiv cl

Despondent youth shoots self after car crash incident

A despondent young man, nephew of Ver Smith, was found in a car crash scene near the Mcarthur Road residence of Mrs. Altert Pearce. He died from blood loss after being taken to St. Francia Hospital, Columbus. Letters showed他 was distraught over a romance with Kathryn Giestet of Columbus. The body was returned for burial after services at the Christian Church.

Peg Behut Fee Joseph Mcarthur- Road St. Francia Hospital Columbus Ver Smith Inez Ogen Ules Kathryn Giéstet U Columbus Wood Ant Athens Sanday Turets Mia Jerry Mar Wiliam Grown Vhildres Haydenvillle Bir Guy Buskirk Hamden Peti Gas Marguerite Wood Sittle Frank Athena Blanche Howell Kenneth Robbins Ralph Robt Max Howell Jack Swaim Ohio State Wrecker

Albany club meeting notices and social program changes

Reading mentions a Tuesday to Wednesday meeting shift for the Ten Day Club with Miss Fierimonth presiding and Mrs. Henry Reeder, Mrs.igram fader, and Mrs. Josie Moss participating in readings. The note describes antique postures, patriotic songs, and a social hour with hostess duties and upcoming hosts for future gatherings. The Lae plies' Ald Society and M E Church class meet at their homes or local venues with program items, prizes, and Valentine decor noted.

le Waa Lo Stantey Miss Fierimonth Henry Reeder Brown Igram Fader Josie Moss Ted Faye Welf Lincoln Rei How Barat Lae Plies Ald Society Irs George Sum Brooks M. E. Church Lasch

Shawnee Athletic Club dinner features Major Fleming guest

Members of the Shawnee Athletic Club hosted a chicken dinner on a February 74 event with guest Major John C. Fleming delivering the principal address. Short talks followed by business and a social hour in the club room. The Perry County Tournament was underway with Shawnee and nearby teams scheduled to play on February 22.

John C. Fleming Myre Barney Perry County New Lexington Walter Harrop Zanesville Patt Chiefs Knights of Pythias Delta Arthur Ferguson Cona Ed Ferguson Corning Thomas Moron Newark Fatintelle Willams Mildred Starner Mary Ann Griffith Mary Margaret Schroeder Tabert Ricktadermatier Raymond Joer Hannah Lexington Tne Dehn Seaman Rosetta James Skillinan Paul Stowe Friands Mermaret Titchells New Laington Webb Abbetts Charles Hebisthaugh Mre Tammor Loran Fock Mogquade New Straitsville Shawnee Athletic Club Thorsday Edward Peterson Howard Dishon Columbia Wire Ray A McLaughlin Oon Zanesie Harry Barns Zanesville Weanea Ang Ifre Griff Jenkins Ark

Death Probe in Piqua Leaves Questions Over Stone Attack

Prosecutor J. E. Harvey opens an investigation into the death of 23 year old Estr. Thomas, who died 36 hours after his father-in-law Son Lowry allegedly struck him on the head with a rock. The case focuses on causation between the assault and the fatal injuries.

PIQUA J. E. Harvey Etr. Thomas Lowry

Connecticut murderer hanged at state prison

Frank A. Dibattiata, 26, was executed early today in the State Prison for the murder of Samuel Kanarof, a Hartford grocer, on April 1. He was pronounced dead at 12:18.

Weathersfield Conn Frank A. Dibattiata State Samuel Kanarof Hartford Grocer

Unclear OCR Note on Major Corporate Merger and Consolidation

Fragmentary report references a large union of middle market companies forming a consortium and consolidating several firms. Mentions names Cyrus & Lulon, Goodyear Tire & Rubber, and Cleveland financiers. Details about lines of credit and control are obscured by garbled text.

Cleveland Goodyear Tire & Ruler Jackci Ber

Blacksmith veteran of Tuppers Plains marked by long life

In Tuppers Plains Feb 3 celebration honored James Shields born near Athens County. A lifelong blacksmith who owned the Saker shop and made wagons and shoes, Shields is said to be the oldest active blacksmith in the region at a high age. He has 19 grandchildren, four deceased children, and a granddaughter-in-law in Den Cola. His home now with son and daughter Charles Fairbanks and Mrs. Debby Snead.

Paul Kemper Glouster Earl Cowan W. P.M. Society Elmer iLaveriy Heles Nelson Bernice Keeton Grace Nagh Verna Tom Cada Norothy John Donaldson Sara Perry Lehman Logan Snaut Mra Jazet Paedmonia Guy 3ieMillan Raymond Junior Mra Earth Moore L. McMillen Charles McMilla Raish Harry Forter Frank Porter Blaney Cari I Porter Athens Julia Wise Startha Jo Columbus William Moora Wellstan Hockings Jos Hardy Sugar Creek Mollie Hardy Floyd Batch Lucy Surreen Netonville Walter Hawk Richard Caloon Uppers Plains Nields Ife Athens Coury Tuppers Plains Saker Shields Hus Mrr Lures Amgee Sweet Antister Debby Snead den- Cola Are Charles Fairbanks Tienda Harris Dean Chester J. G. Kim Tine Reed Fattie Green Bethel Vern Shields Oak James Davis Kutchering Keller C. i Young Earnest Richards Parkersburg Villa Chapman Charles White Homer Shields Glennie Petty East Liverpool Amd Well Keller Riva Fox Vox Place J. M. Keller Relateves Edna Springer

Local residents visit kin and attend community events

Mineral Inkicat and Mrs Buckley with children visit Buckley sister recovering at home. Henry Miller stops by Barley family. Rob Stephenson, Arr Kisor visit. Stephenson improving slowly. Prayer service planned. church activities noted. Local residents from Athens and nearby towns attend a public dance at the Hall. several names listed among attendees.

Joe Buckley Charles Buckley Oolville Henry Miller Wes Rob Stephenson MD Kisor AL Tl AL Tl] Mephenson, Mr. Stephenson Is Slowly By Proving Fran Longness. 1 Vrayer Church Joseph Allgood Katherton Vaughe Adidis George Shingler Barberton Winsted W. BR. Jones Grover Stout Knox G. L. Stout Giames Chesser Diadtha Heater Frank Jenkins Athena Athens Mra G. Gibaon Dell McAfee Owen Stella Carmen Vaughn Rows Tra Brooks Floyd Ste Kibben Jong

New Marshfield Notes on Local Social and Visits

The New Marshfield area reports many social calls and visits among residents and families. Names include Mrs. H. B. Stright, Anna Yee Nanna, Mr. and Mrs. H. D. Nanna, Mrs. Bessie Milliron, Mr. and Mrs. Russell Millican, and others visiting Athens or Columbus. The Senior Class of New Marshfield High School hosted an event, and various households hosted guests or traveled for relatives and errands.

David John Junes Mundey Charles Smith Castor Bobo Athens Vis Kors Mina Fry Athens Tras Nak Hawk A. J. Kennard D. Sh. Kennard Air TK. S. Dinsmore Fune Margaret Bridge Robnett Ridge Bridge Lila Trout Chesapeake Ohio Fritz Stahl Paul Columbus Adrien Townsend Elesha Fatén Hirs Floyd Townsend Howard Styder McArthur Suesty Guy Burker E. Bidcock Alton

Carbondale Notes and Local Visits Reported

Carbondale notes list pupils preparing a school program for the February Parent-Teacher Association meeting. Mrs Eva Kennard visits the homes of Mr and Mrs Date Wennard and Mr and Mrs Finney Dresher. Mrs Dora Hoak learns her mother Mrs Anna Milar will return from Chittoothe Saturday in poor health. Albert Tremaine suffers a week long leg injury from work. Stella Dodds guests of Aunt Mrs Ford Doolittle Thursday. L W McCaather and family announce a baby girl born February 15. Ruth Parker of Athens visits her mother Mrs Callahan who marks her seventy first birthday. High school play attendees include Mr and Mrs Oscar Prater and others. Nelsonville visitors also noted.

Pergram Hirh Parent- Foucher Association Eva Kennard Date Wennard Finney Dresher Dora, Hoak Anna Milar Chittoothe Milar Albert Tremaine The Ming Stella Dodds Ford Doolittle L. W. McCaather Ruth Parker Athens Callahan New Marshfield Oscar Prater Fore Jesse Doolittle Emma Lowry Mire Myrtle Lowry Ralph Williame Airs Nelsonville CC Breveran Wii

Chesterhill Banker Seriously Ill in Columbus Hospital

Local notes report Chesterhill banker C P Yocom seriously ill in Columbus Hospital with grave prognosis after several days of illness. His wife and daughter accompany him. Mrs. John Rey of Elton visited him earlier. Community updates include moves, visits, and obituaries in Coolville area.

Chesterhill Columbus Olville Troy “Grae Hestefhill C. P Chesterhiil E. H. Stouts Bank Gertrude Barth J. ‘Yocom Luellie Hodgin Mery Smith Ringgeld Tuezsday John Rey Elton Milton Wallace Hiram Croy Harry Dobbins Gerald Peebles Akron Ischa Price Elliott Jesse Kirkbridge

Reverend and Mrs Derrick attend district church meeting

The Reverend and Mrs Derrick attended a district church meeting at Corning Welnesday. J. B. Swayne, an aged resident of this place, is seriously i.

Derrick Corning Welnesday J. B. Swayne

Sins of Jee Beards quarantined again in Sharpsburg

Sharpsburg Feb 22 report scarlet fever again blocks schooling with three children unable to attend for three months. Various local residents receive medical updates. Schick tests given to students. several families report illnesses and small town life details. church and school activities resume after illness.

Harpsburg Jee Beards Ruth Isames Taempgen Mary Edith Armstrong Barttete Hermon Etai Thompson Clarence ‘Kerns Nellie Kerns Schick Chloe Brill Marlette Cae Tal Leota Strode Misa Vera Isteo Ila Harris Hada Gregory Lillian Bardin Harry Aldridge Callaway Missen Franses Ald McCunel Plintsville Vera Strode Bins D. W W. Grit Starpsburg Grace van Vier Oge Levi Mardin Cterligbure Mt Hermon St Clarkshurz Bits. Rose, Polis Akron Amaswillie

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