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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1930

Page

3

Rotary clubs to meet in Nelsonville Friday

Athens Logan and Nelsonville Rotary Clubs plan a joint meeting in Nelsonville at the M E Church with dinner at 6 30 and a musical program before Dr W O Thompson of Columbus delivers the evening address Thompson is president emeritus of Ohio State University and nationally known educator

W. O. Thompson Rotary Clubs Nelsonville Athens Logan M. E. Church Columbus Ohio State University

Marietta Visitors and regional travels noted

Local residents frequent Columbus and Cincinnati for business and family visits. Names include Mr. and Mrs. Huenefeld, Mrs. Bark er, Mrs. Rice, George and Guy Ridenour, Mrs. Skinner, Mr. Mose Thornton, Sis McLaughlin, R. W. Butler, Robert Hardy and family, Henry Bardain, Marie Hayden, Ruth, Anna Bardain Foreman, J L Wilson, Jesse Van Horn, Doris James, Herman Ruble. Also noted are shifts in a Central PTA meeting time to 2 30 PM for Friday.

Bob Huenefeld C. C. Barker Raceland Kentucky W. G. Rice Winchester Marietta George Ridenour Guy Ridenour Columbus Sis McLaughlin Lancaster R. W. Butler Robert Hardy Carbon Hill Henry Fardain Nelsonville Marie Hayden Ruth Athens Anna Bardain Foreman Marion J. L. Wilson Jesse van Horn Hot Springs Arkansas Herman Ruble J. B. Rice Doris James

Old Time Fiddlers Meet At Odd Fellows Hall

The Old Time Fiddlers will gather this evening at 7 o'clock in the Odd Fellows Hall per an announced schedule.

Odd Fellows’ Hall

Elizabeth Zane Dew Chapter to Meet at Legion Home

The Elizabeth Zane Dew Chapter DAR will hold its regular meeting at the Legion Home on Saturday afternoon January 18 at 2 30. Donations for Ellis Island will be received during the gathering.

Elizabeth Zane Dew Daughters of the American Revolution Legion Home Ellis Island

King's Heralds Meet at Leader's Home This Saturday

The King's Heralds will meet at the home of leader Mrs. Thomas Spencer on Saturday at 2 o'clock in the afternoon replacing the earlier plan to meet with Harriet Davis. Members are asked to bring their dues.

King's Heralds Thomas Spencer Harriet Davis

Dorcas Society Women Entertained at Deanville Meeting

Fifteen members attended a Tuesday evening Dorcas Society gathering at Mrs. H. D. Krieg’s Fayette Street home. Reverend Lloyd Evans screened moving pictures and refreshments were served by the hostess.

Dorcas Society of Deanville H. D. Krieg Fayette Street Lloyd Evans

Wise pleads not guilty in Athens County Court

Albert C K Wise, brought from Bellaire after failing to appear for arraignment, enters a not guilty plea on a statutory charge in Common Pleas Court. Unable to post 60 dollar bond, he is jailed in Athens County until trial. He was apprehended by Bellaire authorities and returned by Sheriff Williams.

Albert C. K. Wise C Common Pleas Wise Athens County Bellaire Athens William Williams

Travel group leader Huffman dies at home in Tiffin

William M. Huffman aged 65, longtime grand secretary of the United Commercial Travelers of Ohio and former grand president of the Travelers, died at his Tiffin home after a long illness.

Tiffin U.R William M. Huffman The United Commercial Travelers of Ohio Huffman Travelers

Pleasant Relief From Constipation Tablets Ad

An old advertisement promises relief from constipation and dull skin using Dr Edwards Olive Tablets. It claims the tablets cleanse the bowels and liver toxins, improve energy and beauty, and are a preferred, vegetable-based remedy sold in 15c 30c and 0c sizes with olive color.

Edwards Dr. Edwards

Nelsonville Athletes Praise Fine Sportsmanship After Athens Game

Nelsonville officials and Coach George Marshall praised the high level of sportsmanship shown during the Athens game at Athens. The matchup resumed a three year school rivalry with a large Nelsonville crowd in attendance and Athens winning on strong foul shooting.

Nelsonville George Marshall Athens Focal School H. FE. Zuber Lewis FE. Buell

Nelsonville Banks Elect Directors and Officers

The Peoples Bank Company and Citizens Central Bank in Nelsonville elected new directors at annual meetings. Directors named include W H Parks J V Wood J M Hyde R W Parks J P Wood GC G O Blennes for The Peoples Bank and J H Saltz Julius Fischer R H Jackson C E Welch L J Eberle S E Dean James Sharp for Citizens Central Bank. Officers were elected: W H Parks president J W Wood vice president R W Parks cashier and C E Welch vice president James Sharp cashier.

Nelsonville The Peoples Bank Company W. H. Parks John V. Wood J. M. Hyde R. W. Parks J. P. Wood G O’blennes W.H. Parks J. W. Wood R. W

McGrath Named To Police Force In Maywood

McGrath 441 East State Street a former painting contractor was appointed by Mayor Robert S. Wood and city service director Franz L. Woodworth as a special officer on the Athens police force. He will succeed Howard Gilson who resigned to become a salesman and will begin duty Wednesday night from 6 PM to 6 AM.

Maywood McGrath East State Street Robert S. Wood Franz L. Woodworth Athens McGrath Howard Gilson

Revival Services at Richland Avenue Church Begin January 27

The Richland Avenue Methodist Protestant Church will start revival services on January 27 led by Rev. J. L. Cartwright. Evening services will begin at 7 o clock and continue for two weeks with daily gatherings.

Richland Avenue Methodist Protestant Church J. L. Cartwright

Two Men Fined on Intoxication Charges in Nelsonville Court

Frederick L. Jones of Athens County admitted guilt through his attorney in Mayor Hickman court and was fined five dollars plus costs for intoxication. James Shivers of Nelsonville received the same fine and costs after arraignment. Jones had failed to appear in person. Coroner L. F. Jones of Athens County, who was in Nelsonville for an inquest into the Kimberly mine death of Alfred Wolf, was arrested on intoxication charges by Chief George Bateman but released after agreeing to appear in court.

Nelsonville Frederick L. Jones Hickman Jones Alfred Wolf Kimberly L. F. Jones Athens Athens County George Bateman Frederick Sl. Jones James Shivers

Mrs Joner Evans Handles Nelsonville Messenger Classifieds

Mrs Joner J Evans handles Madison Messenger classified ads for Nelsonville column. Contact her at the listed phone on a 24‑hour basis for ad placements and inquiries.

Joner J. Evans Nelsonville

Death of Five-Year-Old Leroy Stiers at Millfield Home

Leroy Stiers five year old son of Mr and Mrs Harvey Stiers died Thursday morning at the family home in Millfield Nelsonville. Burial will be in Hollister Cemetery Friday morning.

Nelsonville Leroy Stiers Harvey Stiers Millfield Hollister

Benefit card party raises funds at St Phillip’s church

Eleven tables filled Tuesday evening at the ladies group sponsored event in Murray City. Veronica Storer and Bill Sprei led high scores, while Mrs M W Alkire of Nelsonville won the door prize.

Ladies of St. Phillip’s Newi Church Murray City Veronica Storer Bill Sprei M. W. Alkire Nelsonville

Mrs. Brickles Hosts Neighborhood Shower

Mrs. Joe Brickles known as Birdie Evans was guest of honor at a miscellaneous shower held at her Poplar Street home Wednesday evening. Twenty neighbors and friends attended and enjoyed contests and games as gifts of china linen and silverware were presented.

Joe Brickles Birdie Evans Poplar Street

Resumption of Athletic Relations Between Schools Praised

Alfred K. Hughes and Coach Pete McKinley praised the respectful conduct of fans and players from Nelsonville and Athens after a basketball game. The two schools resumed athletic relations last night with ideal conditions and a clean, fast contest marked by sportsmanship.

Nelsonville Athens Alfred K. Hughes Athens High School Pete McKinley Bulldogs

Bronchuline Emulsion Promises Quick Relief For Persistent Coughs

An old advertisement touts Bronchuline Emulsion as a potent remedy for stubborn lingering coughs. It claims first doses soothe soreness, with three to four doses providing relief and a half bottle often subduing the cough. It urges readers to ask McKee Drug Company or any up to date drug store for Emulsion.

McKee Drug Company

Kelley Fined On Trio Of Liquor Charges Near Frost

Delbert Kelley, near Frost, was fined $150 and costs on each charge of possession of intoxicating liquor and possession of equipment for manufacturing intoxicating liquor, and $40 and costs on a charge of intoxication. He pleaded guilty before Magistrate Carl H. Porter. jail if unpaid. Trial set for February 10 on a separate malicious destruction of property indictment. A secret indictment was returned by the January Grand Jury after a barn raid reportedly housing whisky and a still. Deputy Sheriffs Wingett and Atoifler arrested Kelley Tuesday night after two weeks of evading arrest.

Delbert Kelley Frost Carl H. Porter Athens County Kelley Common Pleas Wayne Wingett Wilson Atoifler

Amston Plane Crash Victims Identified

Amston Connecticut dated January 16 reports the charred bodies of Daniel Marra and William Kirkpatrick found after a plane crash near the town. Investigators describe the wreckage as badly burned with efforts continuing to determine flight details and cause.

Amston Conn Daniel Marra William Kirkpatrick Whoa Here

B. and O. Weighs New South Bridge Plan in Athens

The Engineering Department of the B. M. and G. Railroad Company reviews proposed plans and cost shares for a new South Bridge in Athens. A. H. Griffith, Cincinnati district engineer, reports detailed cost figures from the State Highway Department have been sent to the chief engineer with recommendations.

B. & G. Railroad Company Athens Bard of Commissioners A. H. Griffith Cincinnati State Highway Department

McNeal Fined and Committed After Drunkenness Plea

Robert McNeal was fined 25 dollars plus costs after pleading guilty to drunkenness before Magistrate Carl H H Porter. Unable to pay, McNeal was committed to Athens County Jail. deputies Wayne Wingett and Wilson Ator arrested him the previous Tuesday afternoon. Chauncey McNeal also appears in the report with a 28 dollar fine and costs.

Robert McNeal Chauncey Costa Carl HH. Porter McNeal Athens County Wayne Wingett Wilson Ator

School official charged with larceny in Kanawha County

Emereen Canto, former principal of Kanawha County School, and two former attaches of the Board of Education were arraigned in Intermediate Court in Charleston on indictment charging larceny. The case stems from activities at the school district.

Charleston W. Va Emereen Canto Kanawha County School Juiden Piatriet Board of Education

Slain in cabin near New Castle details emerge

Two suspects were arrested in Youngstown today in connection with the murder of Clark Rae 55 who was shot to death when three bandits invaded his cabin home at Coaston near New Castle Pennsylvania last night.

Youngstown U.P Clark Rae Coaston New Castle

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