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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 13, 1930

Page

7

Pallas Club meets with literary program and local notices

Dr Edith Beechel led a talk on professional training for elementary teachers in England at the Pallas Club gathering held at 165 North Congress Street. Meetings and visitsAssociated events include January 25 hostess Mrs M E Twiss, and notices of local families and club activities in Athens.

Edith Beechel Pallas Club James P. Porter North Congress Street Doctor Beecher England Anna K. Price Tom M. Wolfe Athens Federation of Women's Clubs J. R. Gentry Herbert R. McVay M. E. Twiss

Parkersburg duo visits Dyson family on Kurtz Avenue

Mr. Frank Dunbar and son James from Parkersburg West Virginia visit Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. George C Dyson at 20 Kurtz Avenue. Dunbar is a brother of Mrs. Dyson.

Wayne Lutz Gallipolis Lutz Katherine Frank Kayser North Lancaster Street Co. D. Giauque May Avenue Sheltering Arms Hospital Giauque Ohio University Frank Dunbar James Parkersburg W. Va George C. Dyson Kurtz Avenue Dunbar Dyson

Ohio weekend deaths blamed on fires guns and autos

Fires, guns, and automobiles caused multiple deaths across Ohio over the weekend. In Findlay, six family members perished in a blaze started by a knocked over kerosene lamp. Other fatalities included a druggist shot by a robber in Perryburg, two Cincinnati gas asphyxiations, a Lancaster suicide, and a Zanesville auto collision.

Columbus Ohio Wilson Long Findlay Long Laura Miss Long Nancy Long Helen Leroy Leon Ewing Wilbur Livingston Perryburg Cincinnati R. O. Bell Russellville William Genell Lancaster Edson Pool Jennie Ross Zanesville Erma O

Christmas Gift Bombing Suspects Held for Questioning

In Seat Pleasant Maryland Herman Brady and Lawrence Brady were held at Upper Marlboro for questioning over a fatal bombing at Mrs Naomi Brady’s home. The blast hidden in Christmas Wrappings killed Mrs Brady and a younger brother and injured six others.

Naomi Brady Seat Pleasant Herman Brady Lawrence Brady Upper Marlboro Brady

Columbus Fatal Collision Claims Cable Worker

Witnesses said Mrs. Ross' body was dragged 75 feet. Clarence L. Emerich, 21, a cable splicer for Ohio Bell Telephone Company, was killed in Columbus when his automobile collided with another machine.

Wilson Ross Clarence L. Emerich Ohio Bell Telephone Company Columbus

Shot During Raid Man Pleads Not Guilty in Liquor Case

Willard Ransom a Barlow Township Negro shot and wounded during a sheriff raid on a whisky camp near Fleming in November pleads not guilty to illegal manufacture of liquor. He appeared in Marietta Common Pleas court with crutches after weeks in hospital and posted bond for trial next Saturday.

Marietta Willard Ransom Barlow ‘Township Fleming Common Pleas Ransom Bond

100 Attend Ball For Mooseheart Building Program

More than 100 persons attended a charity ball held by the Loyal Order of Moose on Saturday night. Proceeds go to Mooseheart School in Mooseheart Illinois to fund a building program, per Ralph McKinstry, dance committee member.

Loyal Order of Moose Mooseheart School Mooseheart Ill Ralph McKinstry

Wife of Pastor Dies in Gallipolis

Mrs. J. V. Stone wife of the Rev J V Stone pastor of Grace Methodist Church died Sunday in Gallipolis. The Rev Stone had come here from Dayton.

Gallipolis J. V. Stone Grace Methodist Church Stone Dayton

Hand Injuries Suffered By Teacher In High School

Paul Rockwell substitute teacher in New Lexington's high school sustained injuries to two fingers on his right hand after they were caught in a planet.

New Lexington Paul Rockwell

Ohio Pupils to Hear National Radio Lessons Daily

Thousands of Ohio school pupils will listen to the American School of the Air broadcasts on the Columbia network as a classroom supplement. Dr. J L Clifton says the program starts Feb 4 with WALU or WCAH likely carrying it in Columbus. The Ohio series, previously run by WEAO and WLW, is funded by the state after legislative support.

Ohio Clifton Columbus Columbia Broadcasting System J. L. Clifton Educational Bureau of the Columbia System United States WALU WCAH Clifton An

Marietta Routs Kenyon on Home Court 83 to 24

Marietta defeated Kenyon 83 to 24 at home. The Marietta offense clicked while strong defense limited the visitors, delivering a decisive victory for the rivermen.

Marietta,o U.P Kenyon Cnrers Marietta Rivermmen

Polar Bears edge Ohio Northern in tight 28 27 loss

In Ada Ohio last night the Polar Bears fell to Ohio Northern 28 to 27 in a closely contested game. The lead changed by limited margins after halftime as neither team gained more than a two point edge.

ADA Hiram Ohio Northern Ohio

Bandits Handcuff Pair Escape With Cash

Steubenville police sought two bandits after a late Saturday raid on the General Baking Company. They handcuffed night watchman L. H. Randolph, 55, and nearby resident Robert Phillips, 26, to a radiator, blew open the office safe and took about $4,000 in cash and checks.

Steubenville U.8 General Baking Company L. H. Randolph Robert Phillips

Balmer Named Acting Home Superintendent

Balmer and Bidney were named acting superintendent and supervisor of trades at the Ohio Soldiers and Sailors Orphans Home replacing Charles V Burton who resigned after education-method criticisms. The board of trustees announced the temporary appointment to resolve a dispute over a permanent appointee.

Nema Balmer Bidney Ohio Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Orphans Chariea V. Burton Palmer Burton State Department of Education

Sells School Desk To Ford's Museum

THORNVILLE January 13 Mrs Rousculp sent a walnut desk from the old West Main Street school to Henry Ford's Dearborn museum after reading of Ford's antiques program. She just received a $10 check and thanks.

Thornville

Old Mine Fire Threatens Highway Near New Straiteville

Mire from a 45 year burning underground coal seam at New Straiteville reopens in the center of the Inter-County Highway at the north end, with flames and wire smoke rising from the pad. Highway workers fill the cave-in as reconstruction may be needed next summer.

New Lexington New Straiteville

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