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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 25, 1930

Page

3

Singers From Bluffton To Appear Here

Bluffton College in Bluffton will send a girls glee club to Athens for a Friday contest. The Bluffton group, among state contenders, will compete with Ohio University Ohio Wesleyan Ohio Northern University of Cincinnati Ohio State University Miami Wittenberg. Members include Margaret Zuercher Mae Smith Kathryn Moyer Marcelio Fett Susie Warkentin Gwendolyn Basinger Kathryn Fenton Anne Weldy Lucille Amstutz Margaret Amatutz City Bauchman Marguerite Lantz Janette Wallace Elizabeth Batungartner Edna Ramsayer Doartha Thompson Hilda Amstute Charlotte Basinger Menritta Schneck Alice Oveseh Dorothy Quiring Laura Conrad Ella Mosiman Kathryn Lugilett Sigabeth Williamson with accompanist.

Bluffton College Bluffton Athens Bluffton Singers Ohio University Ohio Wesleyan Ohio Amatutz Clity Bauchman Marguerite Lantz Janette Wallace Elizabeth Batungartner Edna Ramseyer Doartha Thompson Hilda Amstute Charlotte Basinger Menrietta Schneck Alice Oveseh Dorothy Quiring Laura Conrad Ella Mosiman Kathryn tLugilett Sigabeth Williamson Accompaniat

Local Church Services Amid Wartime Sermons

Michigan group holds weekly services at the Reorganized Church on Jackson and Harper Streets. Led by Elder John R. Grice of St. Clair, Michigan, gatherings start with song at 7:15 p.m. followed by a sermon and solo each evening, with topics focusing on baptism and proofs of divine authority.

Ces Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Aints Jackson Harper Street Hitler John R. Grice St, Clair Michigan

G E G Club Hosts Needle Work Evening

The G. E. G. Club met Monday at Miss Elsie Cooksey 328 Adams Street. Ten members enjoyed needle work games and contests and a luncheon was served by the hostess.

G. E. G. Club Elsie Cooksey Adams Street

Local Social News Highlights From Columbus and Nearby

Local residents attend visits and family gatherings across Columbus Ohio and surrounding towns. Notables include Mrs J H Sharp visiting in Arresday, Miss Marie Hickman’s Columbus trip, and Mrs W P Minner with daughter Mary Elizabeth. Guests of the Gilbert and Andrews households share end of week and weekend guests.

John H. Saltz Evans Marie Hickman Columbus Ridenour William Morgan Mirian Rudolph Chicago Til Jamnice Mitchell Ohio Gertrude Rainey Trimble Gigne J. PD. Andrews W. P. Minner Mary Elizabeth Lester Fluke Asther Nelle Ed Fluke Landon Shafer Chillicothe Ray Barron John Love Will Bland T. S. Barron Mt. Carmelle Barron Elizabeth Sheppard Ohio University Athens Her Mather Grace Sheppard Frank Oakley Hildren Rose Farm Don Bhafer V. Wood Cincinnati Harris Wood A Wood, Jr Wood Lucille Powell Detroit Harry Powell

Nelsonville limits Wilson dinner to 300 guests

Nelsonville boards set 300 ticket cap for March 21 Ralph B. Wilson dinner. Half the seats reserved for locals, half for visitors from nearby towns. Tickets on sale at Daugherty Oakley office with regional ticket managers named. event highlights include a 20 minute hometown minstrel and arranged menu.

Nelsonville Nelsonville Board of Trade Ralph Wilson Victor Oaklevy Columbus Roger W. Babson Statistical Organization Hocking Valley Lloyd Evans Harry Raden Victor Oakley Daugherty-Oakley C. D. Shafer C. D Athens W. H. Davis Athena Brick Corporation Logan and Lancaster C. E. Bennett Bennett Creamery Murray City Buchtel Chauncey Glouster Leonard Cooley John Wood KR. B. Stuart Cecil Shafer Frank Jackson

Nelsonville Y M C A auxiliary organized by local women

At a Monday meeting 18 women joined as charter members for a new Y M C A auxiliary. Temporary chair Mrs. Cecil Shafer will soon call another meeting to plan activities. A four member committee was named to assist at the Open House on Saturday March 1 with a candy and popcorn booth to benefit the radio fund.

Nelsonville Cecil Shafer

Mrs Powell Hosts Dinner at West Franklin Home

Mrs Maria Powell entertained at dinner Sunday at her West Franklin Street home. Guests included Miss Lucille Powell of Detroit Michigan, Harry Powell and his sons Leslie and Charles.

Maria Powell West Franklin Street Lucille Powell Detroit Michigan Harry Powell

Auto thefts and vehicle recovery in Nelsonville area

A loaded truck owned by M. Shamansky lost a front wheel and tire and a tire and rim while parked at his home Saturday night. Insurance covers the loss. Kenneth Smith reported his coupe stolen and police recovered the car Sunday morning abandoned near Cox's farm above Nelsonville.

Nelsonville M. Shamansky Kenneth Smith Cox

Gypsy Band Detained After City Gate Visit

In Nelsonville on February 25 a Gypsy caravan confronted Mayor Bill Hickman at the city gates. Three autos arrived on Columbus Street causing calls to the mayor. The band was rounded up and sent westward with a terse exchange ending in their departure.

Nelsonville Bill Hickman Columbus Street

Cripple Sent to Jail After Fine in Nelsonville

Nelsonville court reports John Roberts of Huntington pleaded guilty to operating a vehicle while intoxicated. He was fined 109 dollars and costs, lost driving rights for six months, and jailed pending settlement. Also charged, William Baker pleaded guilty to intoxication and fined five dollars and costs.

Nelsonville Bill Hickman John Roberts Huntington W. Va Roberts Ohio George Bateman William “Darb" Baker Baker Athens

Legion Post meeting postponed to Wednesday evening

The regular Glenford Dugan Post American Legion meeting was moved from Tuesday to Wednesday at 7 PM at the Legion home.

Glenford Dugan Post American Legion Legion

Athens Liquor Fines Show an Increase

Columbus Feb 25 U P Liquor law violators fined under the Crabbe Act paid into the state treasury in 1929 a total of 55363636 an increase of 16746537 from the previous year State Prohibition Commissioner Rupert R Beetham said revenues in Hamilton County rose from 4563 to 24259 66 The county will retain a portion for its prosecution Other counties also showed increases Athens County rose to 2029 94 from 1137 19 while Fairfield Perry counties fell to 38601 37 and 2465 41 respectively

Columbus U.P Rupert R. Beetham Hamilton County Athens County Fairfield County Perry County

TASTY HASH Preparation Improves Flavor

A cooking tip notes soaking chopped meat in gravy or sauce before chopping yields a tastier hash than cooking it immediately.

Births and a visit in Glouster area

A son born Sunday to Mr and Mrs Emmett Olbers of Millfield, former Taylor Ridge residents. Mr and Mrs Elton Bulliston announce a son born Friday, longtime Taylor Ridge residents now living on Taylor Ridge. Paul Smithe of Huntington W V visited his parents Mr and Mrs R B Smith in Glouster over the weekend. he works for Kresge in Huntington after transfers from Detroit and prior postings in Charleston and Dayton.

Glouster Emmett Olbers Millfield Olbers Taylor Ridge Elton Bulliston Bulliston

Polished Silver Improves Egg Dish Color in Salt Water

A kitchen note suggests dropping silver used on eggs into a pan of salt water immediately after serving helps reduce discoloration. The tip emphasizes prompt handling to preserve appearance.

Athens County Group to Meet at Capital

GLOUSTER Feb 25 The Athens County Association of Columbus will hold its annual midwinter potluck dinner and old time dance in Druids Hall 874 South High Street Friday night beginning at 6 30 oclock A surprise program will be featured Any Athens County people in Columbus Friday night will receive a cordial welcome at this event.

Glouster Athens County Association of Columbus Druid’s Hall South High Street Athens County Columbus

Concrete sidewalk laid before old bank building

Walks on the west side of High Street are now largely concrete with a new sidewalk completed in front of the old bank building just north of the Post Office in Glouster.

Bank Building Glouster Bank High Street

Albright buys two lots in Rameysburg fishing villa

Jack Albright, visiting from Columbus, bought two lots in Rameysburg on the Muskingum River. He plans to build a cottage this spring. The village is near prime fishing territory and several locals own cottages nearby.

Glouster Columbus Jack Albright Rameysburg Muskingum River Albright

Paul E Sellars Visits Glouster From St Clairsville

Paul E Sellars of St Clairsville spent the first of the week at his home in Glouster. He works for the M Work Company of Cincinnati and travels from St Clairsville visiting Ohio and West Virginia territory for the firm.

Glouster Paul E. Sellars St. Clairsville M. Work Company Cincinnati Ohio West Virginia

Relic Sugar Bowl Tied to Steadman Family Heritage

A Sugar bowl, brought from England during the Revolutionary War by Mrs. Doudna and passed through generations, now resides with L. L. Steadman of this city. It belonged to his mother Louisa Steadman who died last summer at age ninety. The bowl is intact and well cared for.

Holy Cross Parish card party and dance at Red Men’s Hall

Plan card party and dance in Red Men’s Hall on Wednesday night hosted by Holy Cross parish women. Cards from 7 to 10 and dancing from 10 to 12.

Glouster Holy Cross

Count von Luckner to speak at Ohio University music lecture

Count Felix von Luckner known as the Sea Devil in World War I will present the seventh Ohio University music lecture tonight at 7 PM, aiming to let patrons catch both the lecture and the Ohio Marietta basketball game. A hat and coat service will operate at Alumni Memorial Auditorium, with a 4 10 PM Faculty Club session on international affairs beforehand.

Count Felix von Luekner Ohio University Ohio-Marietta Count von Luckner Alumni Memorial

Torture Murder Recalled by Death in Ohio Penitentiary

Steubenville report recalls the death of Steve Bochen 35 at Ohio Penitentiary where he was serving life for a torture murder. Bochen and four others were convicted in the December 11 1921 Piney Fork killing of Stanley Nazgarcuk after he was beaten and stabbed through the night and died next day.

Steubenville Steve Bochen Ohio Penitentiary Lours Bochen Stanley Nazgarcuk Piney Fork

Mayor orders fines for speeding and intoxication in Athens

A fine of 25 dollars and costs was imposed on Perry Woods of Athens by Mayor Robert S. Wood after a speeding conviction. Ralph Stephens, Ohio University student, cited for speeding and to Probate Court due to being under age. Jake Lindley of Athens fined 5 dollars and costs for intoxication.

Robert S. Wood Perry Woods Athens Ralph Stephens Ohio University Jake Lindley

Society Life Not The Life for Him

London society should note the young Lord Settrington left privilege for ordinary work. He quit luxury to work as a janitor, then became a mechanic, and has now married Elizabeth Hudson, daughter of a Buckinghamshire vicar.

London Lord Settrington Itirst March Eizabeth Hudson Buckinghamshire

Pape's Cold Compound Promises Quick Cold Relief

An uplifting testimonial promotes Pape's Cold Compound as a fast cure for colds. The ad urges readers to take little white tablets costing 35 cents available at all druggists, claiming rapid relief even when sick.

Pape

Bank Robbery In Galena Ends With Small Loot

Four youths were held prisoner in a Galena barber shop while four bandits blew the bank safe. The robbers burned a second safe door but took only small change. Witnesses Kenneth Platt and Fred Watts alerted others, the robbers fled by automobile around 4 a.m. No injuries reported. Also listed are circus acts and student organizers for a community event with clowns and acrobatic stunts.

Galena URI Galena Bank Fred Miller Kenneth Platt Fred Watts Sunbury Lester Cunningham Shorty” Alltison

Surprise Band to Highlight Ohio University Circus

Ohio University students majoring in physical education plan the third annual circus to be held at the Men's Cymbosium on Wednesday. A surprise band will be introduced, with clowns and trained animals featured in the event.

Ohio University

Zemo Antiseptic Promises Quick Relief For Itching

Itching ends when Zemo touches skin and provides soothing relief for sunburn windburn bites pimples and rashes. In severe cases itching disappears quickly. Used to draw out local infection and clear blemishes while being safe for family use. Available for 60 cents to one dollar.

Zemo

Naval delegates to meet on Thursday in London talks

Prime Minister MacDonald ordered a consultation of heads of all delegations to the naval conference for Thursday morning. He expected the French delegation led by Premier Camille Chautermps to arrive by Wednesday, allowing resumed negotiations after a week’s adjournment.

London MacDonald Camille Chautermps

Man Withdraws Plea in Statutory Case Before Magistrate

William Warren, arrested last week on a statutory charge, withdrew his plea for a preliminary hearing and entered a not guilty plea before Magistrate Carl H. Porter. He was bound over to the grand jury with bond set at 8 500 dollars and committed to Athens County Jail.

William Warren Carl H. Porter Athens County

Home remedy promises relief for chest coughs

An advertisement touts mixing Pinex with syrup or honey to create a cheap pint bottle for cough and chest cold relief. It claims rapid action targeting the lungs and bronchial tubes, with creosote-based Piney as the active ingredient and a money-back guarantee.

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