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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1930

Page

3

Legion in Contests to Boost American Legion Membership

Glenford Dugan Post 25 Nelsonville announces a membership drive January 15 to January 21 led by Commander Wu D. Cooley. He urges ex service men to join a strong organization as state and national legislation aids veterans while hospitals expand and rehabilitation advances. Post invites former service men to a regular meeting on January 14 at its home.

Elsonville Jac Glenford Dugan Post Amerian Legion Nelsonville Wu DL. Cooley Pew Coolley American Legion Congress Aoldier Saliny Inasine Glenford Dugan Laineh

Zuber 15 Speaker Talks Geforce Motives at Meeting

At ILSONVILDE January 11 the first meeting of the West Front district held with 12 members present. Supt J E Wilber spoke on fears and the starts to school. Mrs I M Coakier presented work for the year. members studied a book. Next meeting February 13 at the school. CARD PARTY TO BE GIVEN The women of St Patrick s Church Buchiel sponsor a card party January WW at the Parish Hall. PUBLIC invited. P T A TO PRESENT PLAY Miss Molloy will be presented Monday evening at Happy Hollow School by the Darent-Teacher Association with musical selections.

Treaisis West Front Ofelock J. E. Wilber I M. Coakier St Patrick's Cathete Church Buchiel P. TA Miss Molloy Happy Hollow Darent-Teacher Association Seler- Hong

Bank Bandits Escape From Ohmer Viela Bank

A trio of robbers fled with 4600 from the Ma tronal Bank last night after staging a costly hold up. Police pursued but the men remain at large. Some believe the suspects hailed from Cincinnati.

Eomerviela Dan Fram Cinginnati

Funeral Held in Nelsonville For Mrs Hefei Smith

Funeral services were held at the Methods Church in Nelsonville for Mrs. Hefei Smith who died Sunday. Attending were family and friends including Mrs. Harry Wikies and others from New Pittshurs and East Franklin Street. A second item notes a bridal shower for Mrs James Keating hosted by her parents on West Cotemtin Street with readings by Mrs Delta McMapterg and Miss Mae Linton among attendees.

Nelsonvilile Hefei Smith Tinelitrl Pheter Adams Ners Valle Omtenfteld Fottan Tng Frei oit-of-Lanny Achteoptere Ue Harry Wikies Hem Sirewn Ars Eet Rilen Matey Hardens Mat Fora Ceufor Huber Randolph New Pittshurs Misseraiee James Keating Gron Charles Bottyer West Cotemtin Street Beta Wieree Mas Pratt Marry Dvisle Che Delta McMapterg Harry Danis Timgowan Pttesix Keating

Movies Shown At P T A Meeting

At Nelsonville January 11 the East School absorption suit was discussed. Miss Lillian Young led fifth grade pupils in a program with a solo, a song, and a dramatic skit. The association shared a store company motion picture and planned a community effort to address boy problems. A donation check was presented and cooperation with the local party was decided for a February 27 event.

Nelsonvillt Lillian Young Carma’ Eestner Elove Evans Motloy Dayton Plethe Leiga Eaprushe

Mrs Slaves Dies After Work at Her Home on Ward Street

The article reports the death of Mrs Slaves at her Ward Street home on Friday, following a long illness. Funeral services are planned for Monday at 1 o'clock at Stouts Chapel with later services possibly at a nearby church. The piece mentions family members and local acquaintances in attendance and notes a community gathering by the WoAL Club and others.

Jin Kelsonvh Orur Maver Wark Street

Mutia and Riano Fail to Please in New York Film Venture

British East Africa's Mutia and Riano, famed jungle figures, travel to Manhattan for W. D. Van Dyke's Trader Horn project. Language barriers, customs, and subway arouse confusion as they adapt to Fifth Avenue spectacles and Hollywood logistics. They endure rooms and hotel life while awaiting months of filming in Hollywood and face public curiosity about their exotic status.

Gence York Mutia Riano Drichtest Manhattan Gdilla British East Atoca le Leer Africa Aimerwa Manes Provson Afra Bissl Mutla Jungle Hollywood Mutia Hag Beck Neville W. §. van Dyke America Ellis Island Iapestal Couris van Deke Washington Davis Asatate Savage British East Africa New York Greenwich Village Kinno Lion Tama Fifth Avenue Trafic Riana Martin Fifth Holywood van Dyle

Berean Bible Class Second in A Contest With Newport News And Middletown Men

Berean Bible Class placed second in a contest among Newport News and Middletown area churches led by officers such as Starr Starkey and George Brads. The event at Nelsonville featured participation from Berean groups with Middletown and Newport News churches, amid long-standing rivalry and a forty-year tradition in Bible classes.

Berean Newport News Middletown Llonviele Jan Db Ieetos Eneiher Nelsonville Kerr Joka Miner Barsows Ihe el Howe Areville Saam Starkey Forenan Offierre Nelaunville Whdely Tor Con Bo Rlalt

Win Banner Nelsonville Fourth Grade Meets March Meeting

The fourth grade class of the Wester school plans a meeting of the Weat Mapeut Teachers Association for February afternoon. President Mix Witt Supean will supervise the meeting to discuss the schedule for a session of the association on March 2.

Nelsonvilde Jan Atondahew Tinier Weat Mapeut Teagher Association Tie Mithiink Aftvenoon Softtoeloek Mix Witt Supean Qeetag Maite Pridos Werte Ata

Faculty teams play Monday in local event

A read partial article describes a Monday faculty games schedule with multiple players and teams listed, including names like Watlen Marts and Bey. It references schools, committees, and venues, noting planned matchups and locations in Nebaraa, NE.

Chickens Stolen From Bobo Farm

Theft of 25 ehtekeng reported at Bobo Farm with repeat incidents noted. Authorities identify Bas Byle Jorseegili and Ron Friday night deputy Sterim Wayne Wingett as involved suspects. Second report in nine months cites chicken theft from nearby residences near derdesvttte Theme, Al. Earlier theft of 22 Chuckella reported three weeks earlier by Clair les Dolo.

Bas Byle Jorseegili Ron Dieputy Sterim Wayne Wingett Fasenil Ehtekens Clair Les Dolo

iClogged Water Line Replaced Here

A city sewer crew replaced a clogged water line in a neighborhood. The work involved connecting new mains to main lines and extending services to affected residences, with crews finishing Saturday according to city records.

Warkmean

Cleveland garment strike ends for 1500 workers

About 1500 workers in Cleveland garment factories prepared to return to work Monday after an agreement between the Cleveland Garment Manufacturers' Association and unions. The accord impacts more than half of the workers on strike, though some plants remain closed under the AM union action.

Cleveland Cialand Cleveland Garment Manufacturers Assoc.’ Lion Shops Meric Ember Seth

Two University Students Arrested in Milk Theft Ring

Two OM University students were arrested Monday morning after alleged involvement in stealing milk from Athens homes. Detectives linked the suspects to multiple complaints of missing milk and dairy products. Special Officer Wilson led the patrol and identified the accused as Tirta Gver and an unnamed accomplice. Authorities plan further questioning as the investigation continues.

OM Eniversity

Crusaders to Hold First Executive Draft Meeting in January

The Crusaders announce an inaugural executive draft meeting set for January 7 in Cresapers with aims to promote proselytization. The anti Simon League plans its annual session in Detroit at the same time.

Fleveland Crusaders Anti - Sainon League Wil

Revival attendance and city events amid a busy week

The fragment lists numerous names and places connected to a revival event and various community activities. Mentions include Elson Vilgar, Pant te Reaper, Nekouyille v Mepbodat Wileeheee, and many individuals with scattered affiliations. The text references a schedule, notices, and gatherings across the city, with terms like Mid Mepert and Mis 2 signaling local calendar entries.

Elson Vilgar Fan Tikka Reaper Tarmer Paige Ani Mira Geena Mer Fie Dypeore Wook Tears Clint Pheton Vien Biber bLadidy Ebert Sutth Nithir Reanede Ming

Day Observance and Victory Dinner Muddled Text

Fragmentary report describes a day observance at a Va die Meas Staecdis site with a victory day event. Mentions a dinner prepared by Barker X Vern and Mars evepervant, but many words are garbled, leaving unclear locations and participants.

Pythian Sisters Install Officers in Nulsonville

The Pythian Sisters of Nulsonville held their annual officer installation at the Knights of Pythias Hall. Elected officers included chief Alance Jowan, vice president Wloade Crawford reentor, Beetha Butt mentor La iWelte as manager Mary eenors intxtrss oof Ananee, and other officers like TWarehulm mistress of record and ffielig Bartoer protester. The event named Mes Howard as part of the organizing slate.

Nulsonvilles Pythian Jovaningy Knighta Pythiae jHinh Lisket Alanche Jowan Mistresas Gerarrespamdenes Ffielig Bartoer Protester Mitchet Rund Mes Howard

Community Arts and Civic Events Highlight Local Year

A garbled list of upcoming community activities notes midest youth groups, a production titled Fete dantlea, and a coop sponsor with ITLY Clay. It mentions the Cosmopolitan Club meeting at Madame Clarenen Titty, election of new officers, and a discussion on customs, religion, and governance of Nordic peoples.

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