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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 1930

Page

5

Orchestra Concert Delights OU Audience at Alumni Memorial

The Ohio University Symphony Orchestra under Prof. DeForest Interham performed a varied program in Alumni Memorial Auditorium drawing about 1,000 attendees. Soloist Paul Sebring joined for two numbers, and the program featured Schubert Rosamunde, Beethoven Fifth movement, Sibelius Valse Triste, Delibes March and Procession, with an encore of Drigo Valse Bluette. A second concert is slated for Sunday afternoon March 16.

Ohio University Alumni Memorial Auditorium DeForest W. Interham Paul Sebring School of Music Mr. Sebring Jean Sibelius Pacchus Delibes Drigo

Delta Kappa Patronesses Entertain at Home

Delta Kappa patronesses Mrs. E. E. Woodworth Mrs. O D Morrison Mrs. A F Hixson Mrs Dwight Williams and Mrs Mildred Fowler hosted members from 4 to 5 pm Saturday at Woodworth home North High Street. Guests included Miss Edna May faculty advisor Mrs Curtis W Janssen and others. Lena Schaeffler of Coshocton visited with her mother Mrs Lionne Schaeffler until Sunday afternoon. Mr and Mrs H J Brown of St Clairsville visited their son and daughter in law on May Avenue. Mr and Mrs L B Snyder and son Frederick of Richwood spent Sunday with the Snyder parents on Grosvenor Street.

Delta Kappa E. E. Woodworth O D. Morrison A.F. Hixson Dwight Williams Mildred Fowler Woodworth North High Street Edna May Curtis W. Janssen James R. Patrick Donald Lena Schaeffler Coshocton Lionne Schaeffler University Terrace H. J. Brown St. Clairsville Athens Hunter Brown May Avenue L. B. Snyder Frederick of Richwood T. A. Snyder Grosvenor Street Earl Snowden Edna Ival Akron

Townsendes Attend Funeral in Downington

Mr and Mrs A D Townsend were in Downington Sunday to attend the funeral of Mrs Margaret Hopkins, the aunt of Townsend. Progressive Literary Club will meet Tuesday at 7 PM at the home of Mrs Roy Andrews 72 May Avenue.

A. D. ‘Townsend E Downington Margaret Hopkins Progressive Literary Club Roy Andrews May Avenue

Travel party visits Delaware for weekend

Mr and Mrs J Earl Snively and Mrs Augusta Campbell of Tuppers Plains joined Misses Blanche Rose Price and Rowena Sprout for a motor trip to Delaware. They spent Sunday there with relatives Mr and Mrs R W Barrett before returning Sunday night.

J. Earl Snively Augusta Campbell Tuppers Plains Blanche Rose Price Rowena Sprout Delaware R. W. Barrett

Gallipolis Hosts Halliday Dinner For Cincinnati Basketball Team

Mr and Mrs John Halliday of Gallipolis entertained at Hillcrest Inn Saturday honoring the Cincinnati basketball team. Their son John Halliday serves as assistant coach and the team coach was also a guest at the dinner event.

John Halliday Gallipolis Hillcrest Inn Cincinnati

Mrs Swartz Returns From Lancaster Visit

Mrs. A. R. Swartz returned Sunday evening from a two weeks visit with friends in Lancaster. She is the daughter of Mrs. James Beam who lives at 34 South High Street where Mrs. Swartz makes her home.

A. R. Swartz Lancaster Mrs. Swartz James Beam South High Street

Walter Jones dies in Sovereign West Virginia

Mrs. John Kilpatrick of 72 West Mulberry Street learned Saturday of the death of her brother Walter Jones of Sovereign West Virginia. Funeral services were held at his late home with burial in Blair West Virginia. Mr Jones was born and reared near Murray City. He leaves a wife and seven children.

John Kilpatrick West Mulberry Street Walter Jones Sovereign W. Va Blair Jones Murray City

Social assemble honors Snyder at Palmer Street

Mr. and Mrs. George Snyder of 12 Palmer Street hosted a Sunday gathering with guests including Mr. and Mrs. John Edgar and son Denver, Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Frakes of Colonville, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Edgar, Mr. James Stanley, and Miss Viola Thompson of Carbondale.

George Snyder Palmer Street John Edgar Denver Floyd Frakes Colonville Clarence Edgar James Stanley Viola Thompson Carbondale

Youngstown Teachers Visit Albany Road Family

Mr Verle C Kenney and Mr Archie Lipp of Youngstown were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs BE Kenney on Albany Road. Mr Kenney teaches art at Youngstown High School.

Verle C. Kenney Archie Lipp Youngstown BE. C. Kenney Albany Road Mr. Kenney Youngstown High School

Emma Battin Visits Zanesville With Bixlers

Mrs Emma Battin spent the weekend in Zanesville staying with her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Ned Bixler.

Emma Battin Zanesville Ned Bixler

Unsolved Melvin Horst Murder Probed in Wooster

Charles Hannah, under pressure from Wayne County officials, continues to withhold the fate of Melvin Horst’s body. Prosecutors say Hannah and his ally Earl Conald may know the location, while recent searches near Kidron church yielded no grave. Public anger grows as indictments near for child stealing are anticipated.

Robert B. Larkin United Press Wooster Charles Hannah Melvin Horst Hannah Ora Slater Cincinnati Clark Shearer Marion F. Graven Shearer Graven Walter J. Mougey Earl Conald Mougey Conald Donald Arthur Arfield Tony la Facia Onofrio Siguidici Frey Orrville Kidron Melvin Adam Amsetutz Amstutz Wayne County

Court House Doings in Common Pleas Court

Judgment for 1500.68 on a commovit awarded to James S and S C Staneart in their suit against J W Bolin administrator of Elizabeth Berholzer estate, Carson Oberholzer, and W H Oberholzer. Note issued while plaintiffs operated Athens Implement Company.

Common Pleas James S&s. “Vy S. C. Staneart J. W. Bolin Elizabethberholzer Carson Oberholzer W. H. Oberholzer Athens Implement Company

200 AT ARMORY DANCE

The Armory hosted the Red Men carnival dance drawing the year's largest crowd with more than 200 attendees joining the event on Saturday night.

Armory Dance Armory

Officers are Elected at Pallas Club Meeting

At a Saturday gathering at 18 South Congress Street officers for the coming year were chosen for the Pallas Club. New leaders include President Mrs C D Hopkins and First Vice President Miss Jane Atwood.

Pallas Club W. L. Slutz South Congress Street C. D. Hopkins Jane Atwood Mary Kahier Kimmett Rowles Amy Weiher Howard Goodwin H. J. Holcombe

Art and Thimble Club Meeting Set for Friday

The Art and Thimble Club will meet Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock in the Chamber of Commerce rooms.

Art and Thimble Club Chamber of Commerce

Minnesota Professor To Lecture Tuesday

Donald G Patterson, a University of Minnesota professor, will lecture on Physique and Intelligence Tuesday afternoon at 4 in the Fine Arts Building. The talk is sponsored by Sigma Pi Sigma of Ohio University and open to the public.

Donald G. Patterson University of Minnesota Fine Arts Sigma Pi Sigma Ohio University

Police Make Three Arrests Saturday in Athens

Police report three arrests in Athens on Saturday. Ralph Stephens of Harrietsville Ohio University student and Perry Woods of Athens were charged with speeding. Jake Lindley of Athens was charged with intoxication.

Athens Ralph Stephens Harrietsville Ohio University Perry Woods Jake Lindley

Athens High School Dance Planning Meeting

A discussion of the first of a series of dances will occur at the Tuesday night meeting of the Athens High School A Association. Club members are asked to meet at the high school at 7.

Athens High School

Quartet on stage: the Gale Sisters rise in Flying High

Four Gilmartin sisters born in San Francisco became the Gale Sisters on Broadway in George White’s Flying High. Jane and Joan among the quartet measure 5 feet 4 inches and 115 pounds each. None married yet, as they balance dance careers and family ties.

Mr. Gilmartin San Francisco Sadye Gilmartin Gale Sisters Jane Joan Jean George White

Many Hoboes Request Flop Shelter At City Jail

With spring abroad hoboes seek jail shelter nightly. Police report eight applicants Saturday night and an February nightly average of four or five. Most men travel for work. ages span 20 to 65. Occupations listed include truck driver shoe maker and laborer. Laborers lead in numbers due to unemployment nationwide.

Logan prosecutor to decide on manslaughter charge in Gleason case

Prosecutor Phil A. Henderson, expected back from Chicago Monday, will likely determine if a manslaughter charge is filed against Gleason. Crane, a World War veteran, leaves a wife and stepdaughter. funeral plans incomplete as Mrs. Crane recovers. Daubenmeier remains unconscious with relatives summoned. a truck driver by trade, he has been unemployed for two weeks.

Phil A. Henderson Chicago Gleason Crane

Choir Dinner Precedes Practice at United Brethren Church

Choir members from the United Brethren Church enjoyed a Friday evening dinner and social hour before practice. Dinner was served at six with covers laid for forty. Washington's birthday related contents were presented.

The United Brethren Church Washington

Washington's Birthday Party by DAR in Easterling Clubhouse

The Governor Worthington Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution held its Washington's birthday party at the Easterling Clubhouse on Saturday with 75 members and guests, including many men. Forest E. Weinrich spoke on Nationalism after a 6 pm dinner, followed by a musical program and the singing of the Star Spangled Banner.

Governor T’schaikowski Cc. E. Bowen Mary Louise Bowen Bayly Cecil Cameron Harriett Gibson Weymueller Toerner Herbert Atha Coultrap Florence Rannels McArthur

Bridal Shower Weaves Rainbow Motif for Ruth Myers

Frances Myers hosts a bridal shower for Ruth Myers at Maple Street home. A crepe paper rainbow leads guests to the bride-elect’s new home, where pot of gold gifts and two contests honor the guest of honor. Attendees include Miss Sines Miss Johnson and many others. Lunch follows.

Ruth Myers Frances Myers Maple Street Myers Miss Myers Helen Johnson Marie Sines Miss Sines Miss Johnson Ruth Loomis Doris Hammon Josephine Starr Garnet Sheets Dorothy Myers Dorothy Roberts Mary McGonagle Clarence Blosser Carl M. Poling Mabel Wolfe Millie Rainer

Columbus Visitors Spend Weekend with Larimer Kin

Mr and Mrs George Larimer of Columbus hosted Mr and Mrs Charles Larimer and other Logan relatives over the weekend. Mr and Mrs Phil Tschappat visited Utica to see his parents. Mr and Mrs Buellaby Miss Mildred Collins and Charles Schneider called on relatives in Springfield.

George Larimer Columbus Charles Larimer Logan Phil Tschappat Utica Mr. Tschappat Buellaby Mildred Collins Charles Schneider Springfield Theodore Newman

Mrs Otto Gullett 46 Dies Suddenly at Modoc

Mrs. Otto Gullett, 46, died Saturday night at 12:15 at her Modoc home after a heart attack. She had been in good health minutes before. Survived by her second husband and six children: Clara Smathers Wilkesville Clyde Donohue Jacksonville Dewey Donohue Rutland Mrs Bridget Ashworth Rutland John and Thomas Donohue residence unknown. Service set for Wednesday at 1:30 PM at Wilkesville U B Church with burial in Wilkesville Cemetery.

Glouster Otto Gullett Modoc Thomas Donohue U. B Wilkeasville Wilkeaville

Pot Luck Supper Featured At Thea Chapter Meeting

The Thea Chapter QO 8 will hold a regular meeting in Glouster on Tuesday night featuring a pot luck supper. All chapter members are requested to attend.

Glouster Thea

Local Social Roundup Sent To Washington And Nearby Visits

Mrs. Willard Newman and Mrs. 3 J Magill head to Washington D C after word of a sister’s forthcoming surgical operation. The Browns of Dayton with sons visited Earl Brown and James Rittgers family. Bremen native Mrs. Tillie Brown spent the weekend with Earl Brown and Mrs. James Rittgers. Myrtie Boyles of New Straitsville left for Logan after her brother Clarence Daubenmeter’s serious injuries. Edward Jones visited Nelsonville. Mrs. Thomas Eherat visited Columbus. Barney Blankenship from New Straitville made a call in town Saturday evening.

Willard Newman Logan South Mulberry Street Washington, D. C Ray Brown Dayton Earl Brown James Rittgers Tillie Brown Bremen Myrtie Boyles New Straitaville Clarence Daubenmeter Edward Jones Nelsonville Thomas Eherat Columbus Barney Blankenship Caleb

Nutrition meeting on Meat Substitutes in Logan

The third in a series led by Alma Garvin, extension specialist, will be held at 360 North Street, Logan, at 10 o'clock Thursday morning. The topic is Meat Substitutes as part of the Meat and Meat-Like Dishes study for the year.

Oil well deal ties Roseville field to Marietta firm

Riley Morris of Glouster sells half interest in an oil well in the Roseville field to a Marietta corporation. The well reaches about 8780 feet, with a producer nearby yielding over 150 barrels daily.

Riley Morris Roseville Field Glouster Roseville Marietta Corporation Clinton Aand Morris

Knights of Pythias mark 66th anniversary in Corning

The Brotherhood Order of Knights of Pythias celebrated its sixty sixth anniversary Thursday night February 7 at the Pythian Temple attended by 250 guests from Corning and nearby towns. A card party and dance are planned for Hermey's Hall Wednesday.

Mrs Ed Tippie Called By Death In Beech Grove

Mrs Ed Tippie died at her Mel eish home Sunday morning after a several months illness. She was 26, wife of Albert Maxwell and mother of a young daughter Sarah. She was taken to Columbus hospital for treatment but did not improve and was brought home. Funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon at Beech Grove Church at 2 o clock conducted by Albert Maxwell with burial at the church cemetery.

Glouster Ed Tippie Meleish Sarah Maxwell Coslumbus Hospital Beech Grove Albert Maxwell

Robber Surprises Move Into Mrs Willan Druggan Home

Jem Carter of Bishopville ran through Glouster on Front Street claiming pursuit of the Mrs Willan Druggan property and now his family occupies the residence as a home in the town.

Glouster Jem Carter Rbishopville Willan Druggan Front Street

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