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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1930
Page
12
Delmer Hilt 82 died Thursday morning at 7 15 at his son and daughter in law W C Hilt Jacksonville after a brief illness. He leaves four children W C Walter and Clarence Hilt Jacksonville and Mrs Fred Parker Warren. His wife died 11 years ago. Funeral services Sunday at 2 pm at the Jacksonville A B Church conducted by Rev Plummer with burial in Russell Cemetery.
Glouster Ohio February meeting of the Kiwanis Club welcomed Miss Burness Candoo as an honorary member. She is a music instructor at Glouster schools and had served as pianist for months. The gathering featured a preacher imitation, poems on Ohio, old-time Kiwanis songs, and prizes. Ladies night is planned for next week with a special program.
GLOUSTER February 28 D P Reese reports crocuses in bloom at his Republic Avenue home on February 26 six weeks earlier than normal signaling an early spring. However the flowers withered soon after a temperature drop Thursday, proving their tender condition could not endure.
Funeral services for Hugh Gormley former mayor will be held at Holy Cross Church Saturday morning at 9 o'clock with mass conducted by Rev Father Clark. Burial follows in Glouster Cemetery.
GLOUSTER February 28 The Sun day Schools at Bishopville and Taylor Ridge announce a five weeks attendance contest starting Sunday. Officials expect higher attendance as a result of the event.
Leonard Robinson of Glouster was fined five dollars and costs after pleading guilty in Mayor Penman’s court to intoxication Thursday night. He paid the fine and was released. Robinson was arrested Thursday morning by Constable George Love.
The League of Nations Council would be empowered to enforce arbitration awards in case of breach of the Kellogg Anti War Treaty, a decision by the League's Commission of Eleven announced in Geneva.
A tense scene unfolds as Noel confronts fear about his father’s letter and his fiancee Mary. The narrator urges calm, promises to shield Noel, and asks him to trust the group to resolve debts with his elder’s meddling. The excerpt ends with a promise to continue tomorrow.
A fragmented fashion note cites Louise Duntley R and a chiffon gown collection. Descriptions mention broad stripes on exotic floral patterns, black stripes on white, large red blue flowers with green leaves, and silhouettes curving over hips with a modified train.
Logan February 28 Officers and members of the two Parent-Teacher Associations of this city have been invited to attend a meeting at 7 30 p m March 8 in the Athens Association high school auditorium Principal speaker will be Mrs Margaret Wells Wood of the American Social Hygiene Association The invitation was extended through the Athens City Council of the P T A.
Lumber Supply topped Logan Way Shoes two games to one in a midweek City League match in Logan. Betas swept Crystal Rocks. Lumbermen totaled 2992 pins led by Edw. Hamilton 641 C. W. Johnson 621 and Earl Roberts 617. Logan’s Rose 635 Struble 608. Betas’ Henderson led their side with 623 across three games.
Mr and Mrs Cliff Walker attended the funeral of her twin brother in Columbus on Monday. The deceased’s aged Civil War veteran father is reported very ill at his Columbus home.
Logan bowler Charles Beshara rolled the week's high score of 276 on Wednesday. He struck all frames except the eighth spare and the final ball of the tenth frame counting seven pins. He does not regularly bowl with a City League team.
Edward Herzog, pin setter at the Beshara Bowling Parlors, narrowly escaped serious injury when a ten pin struck by a ball rolled by Seth Sloan hit his left arm and glanced off near his head on a February afternoon.
Peter Lomax and Jack Horton visited Logan on business with Lomax en route to Columbus. Dr. J. F. Switzer and family of New Straiteville attended the Elks Lodge anniversary in Logan. Charles Shuttleworth and Pearl Slatter of New Straiteville, and Grace Thomas of Murray City, were town visitors. Don Whiting of Marietta also traveled to Logan for business. Merle Harrod of Dayton stayed overnight with Mr. and Mrs. Robert Keynes. Judson Shriner completed a Wil purchase agreement.
Li am Lytle and family have moved from North Street to Columbus after several years at their old residence once occupied by Mr and Mrs H Walls. Lydia Groves of Warner Avenue, ill with indigestion, shows some improvement. Mrs John Bardain of Lancaster visited Logan on Thursday. Frank Martin of Circleville stayed with Mr and Mrs M Martin and Mr and Mrs Milton Martin. Mr and Mrs Raymond Goodlive visited Harley Poling and family in Bremen over the weekend.
Evangelistic services at the Church of God on Hocking Street will continue next week led by Rev. E. K. Caldwell of Dayton. Topics include The Doctrine of Justification and Power To Become a Christian with Wednesday night devoted to divine healing discussion led by Rev. Caldwell and pastor Rev. Charlies Web er.
Henry L. Gilbert 63 a Columbus coal operator and Harvard graduate died Wednesday at his Gilbertsville New York home. He led Black Diamond Coal Co and served as Athens County executive. Survived by widow Laura Fullerton Gilbert two sons Henry Lathrop Gilbert Jr and Erskine Boies Gilbert and daughter Anne Elizabeth Gilbert.
Mt Zion Baptist Church on Carpenter and Congress Streets lists a 9:30 Bible School, 10:45 worship and sermon on Jesus teaching about himself, 6:30 B Y P U on Faith, 7:45 worship with “Signs of the Times,” and Wednesday 7:30 mid week prayer. G R Smith pastor. Nellie Pettiford organist. Angie Cooper superintendent. Gwendolyn Lynch pianist. Adda Marie Guthrie president. Mary Louise Pettiford pianist.
William Howard Taft, former chief justice, remained fighting for life as doctors reported a grim outlook. The nation watched anxiously while his physicians said his death seemed inevitable given his broken body and weak condition.
Mrs Malvina LeFavor and Miss C Augusta Morse, the two oldest women members, will tell the church history at First Christian Church of Athens on Sunday. LeFavor will read scripture and speak briefly. Morse will give a short talk before Rev M E Chatley delivers a sermon. The pair recall church meetings once held in public halls and irregular preaching.
Health writer Dr. Copeland discusses infant lung development and the dangers of lung collapse in newborns and children. Emphasizes preventing colds, boosting resistance with fresh air sunlight cleanliness and nourishing food. Urges start good care from birth to ensure independent breathing.
Readers ask about calcium rich foods milk eggs fish butter and produce. A second question covers itching due to pruritus multiple causes and morning facial flushing from circulation issues. A third notes bleeds with advice to mail a self addressed envelope and cautions about TB in homes with shared towels and dishes.
The day signals a generally progressive and pleasant state with opportunities for enterprise and adventure. Personal affiliations thrive, birthdays may bring a prosperous year with initiative and industry rewarded, and a child born now is foreseen to gain happiness and success in life.
Professor Eggleston of Marietta College will lead a summer survey under the Ohio State Biological Survey to assess pollution in the Hocking River and its tributaries. The effort aims to show pollution disrupts aquatic food chains and harms game fish, with findings to be shared in Athens. Authorities note the Muskingum system is cleaner than the Little Muskingum, and local plans include forming a Walton League chapter at New Lexington.
Mrs. R Richards of Cleveland praises California Fig Syrup for her constipated child Rebecca noting rapid relief and improved digestion. She states the product keeps her daughter strong energetic and healthy with repeated use for upsets of colds and weak bowels.
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