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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 13, 1930

Page

8

Alfred Collins Taken To Jail For Police Court Fine

Alfred Collins of Trimble was taken to a county jail in Athens to serve a $13.80 fine and costs from a drunk charge after Christmas. He was released to work on Glouster streets but failed to keep the promise, prompting multiple trips by Constable Henry Williams. He was jailed until Friday night then turned over to Deputy Sheriff Fred Heck.

Glouster Alfred Trimble Athens Collins Henry Williams Fred Heck

Reverend Roberts Ends Successful McArthur Meeting

The Rev. F. E. Roberts of the Church of Christ in Glouster closes a four sermon series in McArthur, declaring the latest gathering the most successful. The minister reported the church meeting drew strong attendance and spiritual impact.

Mcarthur Glouster F. E. Roberts Church of Christ Roberts

Revival at M. L. Church Records 16 Converts

In Glouster on Sunday 16 converts and 15 new members joined the M. L. Church after a rainy night revival. Donald Householder led booster and Senior Epworth League choirs with solos. Rev Paul E Kemper preached morning on What is it to be a Christian and evening on Why Should I Become a Christian. Knights of Pythias service set for tonight at 7 o'clock.

Knights of Pythias

Regular Glouster Encampment Meeting Tonight

Glouster Encampment I O O F holds regular session at Odd Fellow Hall Tuesday night to consider an application for encampment membership.

Glouster Odd Fellow Hall

Thea Chapter O E meets Tuesday night

The Thea Chapter of the Eastern Star will hold a meeting Tuesday night. All members are urged to attend as officers request full attendance.

Glouster Thea Chapter O. E

Tax collections under way in Glouster district

County treasurer arrives for semi annual tax collection limited to Trimble Township and nearby incorporated towns. Tax agents operate at Glouster State Bank with another visit scheduled for Tuesday.

Glouster Trimble Township Glouster State Bank

Funeral Services For Miss Ina McColley Held At Jacksonville

Funeral services for Miss Ina McColley were conducted Friday afternoon at the Jacksonville U B Church. The interment followed at Maplewood Cemetery, with Rev Plummer officiating. The deceased died at the home of her grandparents Mr and Mrs Thomas Shumway in Jacksonville.

Ina McColley U. B. Church Jacksonville Glouster Thomas Shumway Jacksonville U. B Plummer Maplewood

Personal Notices From Chauncey Area

Mrs Winnie Baughman Chauncey went to Albany Friday to attend the funeral of her brother Ray Elliot. Mrs C E Sanders Millfield went to Columbus Monday to visit Mrs Fawn Spellman. Dr Nile Sanders returned to Columbus today after a weekend in Chauncey and Millfield. Harold Ogg Columbus spent Sunday with his parents in Chauncey. Mrs Grace Davis Akron is visiting Chauncey with her parents. Mrs Pearl Devis Chauncey is reported improved after serious illness.

Winnie Baughman Chauncey Albany Ray Elliot Hebbardsville C. E. Sanders Millfield Columbus Fawn Spellman Nile Sanders Harold Ogg Charles Ogg Grace Davis Akron Cap Smith Pearl Devis

Loyal Woman's Division to Meet in Chauncey

Jan 13 Chauncey program details note Loyal Woman's Division of the Church of Christ will gather Wednesday afternoon at Mrs Guy Gardner home with Mrs Floyd Nye as program leader. President Mrs Nye urges all members to attend.

Chauncey Loyal Woman's Division Church of Christ Guy Gardner Floyd Nye Nye

Moonshiners in Mountains Tied to Hooded Band Halting

In Williamson West Virginia on January 13 authorities report the hooded band of moonshiners in the Marrowbone Creek region were halted with the arrest of Andy Kirk and Sherman Hanna. Eight others previously arrested were charged with membership. Kirk and Hanna were captured in an isolated cabin. a gallon of liquor seized. Willie Kirk and Noah Rose charged with liquor law violations.

Willie Kirks Hanna Noah Rose Willie Kirk Rose

Funeral for George Shingler Held in Chauncey

George Shingler 67 died Thursday at his Sand Ridge home. Funeral services were Sunday at 10 a m in Chauncey conducted by Rev Guss Graham. Survived by widow son Dannie and daughter Alice both at home. Body to be buried in Wellston.

Chauncey George Shingler Guss Graham Gertie Carter Ogg Lang Lettie Hintz Wellston Shingler Sand Ridge Dannie Shingler Alice Shingler

Chauncey pair plead guilty to intoxication fined five dollars

Jackie Haynes and Burt Vargo of Chauncey admitted guilt to intoxication in Mayor Hines court. Each was fined five dollars plus costs and arranged payment. Marshal Burke Withem arrested them in Chauncey.

Jackie Haynes Burt Vargo Chauncey W. D. Hines Marshal Burke Withem Leity

Kenneth Hale Suffering From Double Pneumonia In Chauncey

Mrs. B. F. Goodson and Theron Goodson traveled to Wellsville after learning four year old Kenneth Hale son of Mr and Mrs Barney Hale was critically ill with double pneumonia. A morning report said the child's condition had improved.

Barney Hale Chauncey B. F. Goodson Theron Goodson Wellsville Kenneth Hale Hale Goodson

Gypsies Visit Chauncey Offer Fortunes Before Departure

A group of about 20 Gypsies spent 30 minutes in Chauncey on Sunday. The women stepped from a large automobile and offered to tell fortunes after securing food, then departed toward Nelsonville.

Chauncey Nelsonville

Lindy and Anne Get a New Pair of Wings

Lindy and Anne receive a secret new aircraft the Colonel calls the Mystery Ship built for exceptionally long distance flights. The $30,000 design promises extended range and daring aviation feats.

Lindy Anne Colonel

Per Capita Steel Use Highlights U S Living Standards

U S Steel consumption per person in 1929 reached about 1000 pounds, far exceeding other nations. The rise reflects industrial growth, mass production, and rising living standards with autos, buildings, and widespread steel use.

United States Iron Trade Review Great Britain Germany France America

Akron house wife turns spare room into cosmetic factory

Mrs. Lucy Sawyer Stevens of Akron converted a spare bedroom into a cosmetics business in 1952, building a line of creams and perfumes that now produces over $1,000 worth weekly. She funded it with self tests, samples, and direct selling, facing obstacles including a French chemist and limited advertising. The venture grew without renting the room, with Stevens remaining hands on in production and sales.

Akron Lucy Sawyer Stevens Lillian Russell Sarah Bernhardt America New York City Philadelphia Buffalo

Radio education at USC offers credit via KEJK lectures

The University of Southern California Radio-Correspondence Education Division completes its first year offering 12 weekly KEJK lectures plus correspondence lessons, a term paper and final exam for university credit. Courses include English and literature with new offerings planned such as interior decorating and accounting.

NEA Los Angeles Calif United States University of Southern California KEJK Radio-Correspondence Education Division Southern California R. S. McMillian McMillian Petroleum Corporation McMillian

Faculty Club to Debate League of Nations Ten Year Record

An open forum at the Men's Faculty Club will consider Has the League of Nations Justified Itself in Ten Years. Prof. George Starr Lasher chairs the discussion and Prof. Willfred Mauck will present his view before audience discussion.

League of Nations George Starr Lasher Willfred Mauck

Gas main explosion disrupts service near Selma

A Logan Gas Company main exploded two miles east of Selma between Cedarville and Celina causing widespread gas outages in Clark and Green counties. No injuries reported as crews assess the scene and restore service.

Springfield U.P Clark Green Counties Logan Gas Company Selma Cedarville Celina

Horses On Sale Sparked Rush In Messenger Classifieds

A pair of work horses weighing 2,800 pounds were advertised in The Messenger live stock column and drew a rush of buyers. The horses were sold, and The Messenger is blamed for the advertising impact.

the Messenger

Your Frail Boy How To Help Him

Advertisement extols McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Extract Tablets as a vitamin rich remedy for frail children. It claims vitamins A and D brighten pale cheeks and notes two tablets equal one teaspoon of cod liver oil. The toner underscores tablet availability at drugstores for 60 cents.

MccCoy

Continued Rain Sparks Threat of New Floods in Ohio

Heavy rains across Central Ohio renewed flood fears as rivers rose after a weekend COOL spell. Cleveland’s Huron and Vermilion lowlands faced flood conditions while Pipe Creek south of Sandusky faced threats. Milan saw record-high stages, and Mad River Buck Creek at Springfield rose again, with Middletown and Hamilton reporting rising Big Miami.

Columbus U.P Ohio Cleveland Huron Vermillion River Pipe Creek Sandusky Milan Springfield Middletown Hamilton

Athens County to consider $3000 for bovine tuberculosis test

Athens County Commissioners will review a $3000 appropriation at the next regular meeting to fund a bovine tuberculosis test in Athens County. The move is backed by the Athens County Dairy Tuberculosis League, led by president A. F. E. Potter of Albany, with J. H. Grosvenor as chairman.

Athens County J. H. Grosvenor Athens County Dairy Tuberculosis League A. F E. Potter Albany

Olive Tablets Offer Gentle Relief from Constipation

Dr Edwards Olive Tablets provide a gentle vegetable laxative with olive oil no calomel, promoting natural bowel and liver action. Sugar coated tablets aid those with dark breath fatigue and torpid liver. relief comes after one or two at bedtime. Priced 15c or 30c.

Bandits rob First National Bank in Mason

Three bandits held up the First National Bank at Mason near Cincinnati today and escaped with 7000 dollars. Their automobile was later found abandoned in Middletown.

Cincinnati Tan U.R First National Bank Mason Middletown

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