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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 19, 1930

Page

3

Finance report of church prepared for annual meeting

The Finance Report of the Church of Christ details the church treasury for current expenses totaling about $1,431.27 with allocations to missions 298.21 local clarity 78.18 busig 5.01 using tind 4200 Sunday Sceneal Tankeis Aid 7610 and other funds including Missionary Society 143,352 choir fund 197 and Esther 102.93 plus various Sunday Meetings 425.59. The report notes values Workers’ Class and Women’s groups among other line items and upcoming Methodist Sunday School meeting planned for Monday evening at Mrs. Wily Hath Parks home.

Shlsonvills Dan Utsouvinte Chute of Christ Aregnaneal Church Treasher Missionary Society Choir Ley Women's Esther Rainbuskins Marturl Methodist Sunday School Oetack Wily Lew Bowell Ileney Las

Prohibition Agents Seize Truck With 50 Gallon Alcohol Load

In White Plains on a January day, New York dry agents seized a truck loaded with fifty gallons of alcohol and detained three men found on the scene. A bystander claimed a man drove away the truck as agents left. The evidence and vehicle reportedly vanished, while the three suspects were charged with illicit liquor possession.

White Plains New Yor

Probate Court Hearing Set for Woodworth Will

Court records list the probate hearing for the will of Robert L. Woodworth on January 21, 1244. Guardianship bonds, estate sales, name restorations, and divorce actions are noted among proceedings in the same court, including alimony and child custody requests.

Robert L. Woodworth Zoth Ballenger Clyde B Ballenger

Nelson brothers awarded a prize in Titusville

Nelson brothers Doth and Dean, former Nelsonville boys, sons of the late Charles and Anna Nelson, received a fountain pen desk set as a prize from a local store for meeting the sales quota for the fourth straight quarter. The award came from a Milwaukee based company handling local feeds, with plaques given quarterly for past year quotas. Also, Miss Julia Burnelle hosted her bridge club at her West Washington Street home with Miss Mag Uinton scoring high and Aless Helen Deval second.

Sessoxville Aiken Titusville Florida Star-Advocate Nelson Brothers Dean Nelsonville Charles Anna Nelson Nelson's Devil Store SL. Lous, Mg. Company Julia Burnelle West Washington Street Mag Uinton Aless Helen Deval

Chicago Gang Blamed For Gotham Murder

New York police linked a intercity compact between the New York and Chicago underworlds to a murder in Gotham. The body of Frank Yale provided a key clue as tests in Chicago traced a machine gun fragment to Benton Harbor, Michigan. The case ties into a broader network noted by authorities, mentioning the St. Valentine’s Day incident.

New York Iaad Uere Confcient Chicago Frank Yale Crooklyn Follee Whalen Benton Harbor Mich Frederick Burke

Coolidge to write brief history of United States

Former President Calvin Coolidge will author a concise history of the United States from 1778 to 1930, to be engraved on a Black Hills monument near towering figures of Washington Lincoln Jefferson and Roosevelt. Officials of the South Dakota Historical Association say the inscription will be suitable for a 4,000 carved centuries and carry no payment.

Kodystone Lupi —Ormer Cahin Coolige Allo United States Washington Linsomn Jefferson Roosevelt South Makoin Black Hills

Boats collide off Paris injuring forty sailors

A torpedo boat Arab and the despatch boat Allette collided near Paris on January 18. One boat was nearly out of service and both were beached. Forty sailors sustained injuries in the incident.

Paris Allette

Luncheon of Senators Marks Historic Ada Visit

Washington Jan 13 President Robert Williams of Ohio Northern University in Ada hosted a unique Senate luncheon with three former students now serving as U S senators Simeon Ty Fest Arthur Rob inson and John M Robinson The gathering would have included Senator Wilt had he been alive highlighting the universitys rare ties to federal lawmakers

Washington, D.C Senate Robert Williams Ohio Northern University Ada United States Senate Simeon Ty, Fest Ohio Arthur Robinson Indiana John M. Robinson Kentucky Wilt Olio Northam

Funeral attendance marks city mayor's memory

Mr and Mrs Il A Sines and Mrs Trany Sines, Lawrence and Walter Sites attended the funeral of Mayor Sims in New Straitside on Thursday. Many relatives visiting in area include Mrs Crystal Sharp, Mrs J E Davidson, Mrs H G McLauschin, and other local residents.

Persoral Il. A. Sines Trany Sines Lawrence Walter Sites Sims New Straitside Kemman Lyons Cristal Sharp Nelson Dowler Nelle Stracke Hogar Bret Strack Mabel Lighan Colby Wath 'Eryerds Elizabeth Murpine Columbus Cryssil Sharp James Lauderback Sen Franck Joyn Aul Sullivan Idad Prazes Marion Will Galvining Wilbridge Teibulivea Tree J. Ee Davidson Lernon Sin H. G. McLauschintra Viskling Dia Lancaster Mra Candy Helen McCarta Thosa W. Va Mary McCarty W. J. Sands Cincinnati Vish Inglis Mars T. FL Potts C. BR. Fisher Dor Pethy Ann Ang Tamy Laura Mul Burns Gobhiie Campbell Muss Dorothy

Latin Club Formed By School Students

Trimble High School students organized a Latin Club with Clea Dine as president and Eileen Lyn as treasurer. Merrirth Merrirkt was elected secretary. Monthly meetings will be held, with membership open to Battin area students eligible for one year of study.

Trimble Jackson Clea Dine Will Merrirkt Maher Merrith Eileen Lyn Mertings Jeho Battin Ronan Manners Cyston Neal

Lost Pilot Report Said To Be With Piute Tribe

A stray pilot may be alive with a Piute tribe in a remote region after his plane went down. Reports cite Navy and air forces and private owners aiding in the search as authorities pursue the missing aviator.

Las Vegas Hal Maury Gerbachy Shelvir United States Arc Navy Murinering

Dr Thompson Addresses Rotary Gathering In City Speech

Dr Thompson spoke at a Rotary Club meeting in the city, urging moral restraint and civic duty. He praised religious and educational values, urged support for law and order, and warned against extremism, highlighting national unity and self-government.

DR. Thompson Rotary Gathering

Second Grade Wins Banner at Central School Event

The Parent-Teacher Association met Thursday after school at 1:30 pm to elect a new president Mis dbaris Trkivia and report good attendance. Second grade led by Miss Bue Lon won the banner with 11 mothers present and several performances noted including a clarinet solo by Florence Basteriing.

Selsonville Dain Parent-Leacher Association of Te Central School Byiday Ihutcal Tailding Ageeting Newpresident Misa Bue Lon Ghledy Audrey Halt Florence Basteriing Marie Natylund Audrey Mean

Hospital Notes Admitted to Sheltering Arms

Hospital notes list admissions and discharges. Names include J P Olsen from Auresville, Mrs Vernin Baho in Athens, Gear Daher in Athens, James Abrahan in Athens, Mack Showalter in Chauncey, J F Johnson and others. Discharged patients include J Johnson Amestville and Mach Joahnavn. A woman named Mrs Alice Shayne and Mrs Charles Chiar nelles with her daughter are mentioned among inpatients.

J.P Vernin Baho Athens Gear James Abrahan Mack Showalter Chauncey J. F. Johnson Amestville Mach Joahnavn Anis Sette Wiscir Giondsiat Chann Verte Bobo Aen Convatescenta Alice Shayne Sugar Hite Pameruy Mra Charles Chiarnelles Damehter Wilcox

Quarantine Placed in Columbus Over Smallpox

Jai quarantine measures announced in Columbus as Franklin County authorities place a partial quarantine after two smallpox cases are found among prisoners.

Columbus Jun U.ai Franklin County

Anniversary Elermated Morst Tiose Misbrothery Club Meeting

The Morst Tiose Misbrothery Club of Priday celebrated an anniversary at Mia Riaret Awa Haer’s home with members Mis Tout Warne Ary Ercasnner Mise Tabt Marys The Weber and others in attendance. A Methodist group from MTF Kelowl will meet this evening at Mia Mergell’s den on Fayl Street.

Mia Riaret Mickey Linn Weber Ales Mra den of Mia Mergellareen Fayl Street

Latertained Clo Misread Notice in Local Caption

A garbled OCR item mentions Mrs Aintay Erte and Mr Boar with Swanson in Athens and Muscat Laawsen at Wheath. It notes a ceremony on a Friday with a guest periaia ddd Mea OC. The piece references a trethianary for a score in Ee play and an Arlnditers ioned at Gotelok before the plats.

Aintay Pronkliy Boar Dolar Swanson Athens Muscat Wolee Gotelok

Blower Leaves Ohio Estate Worth $250000

In Columbus on June 18 Judge Homer Bostwick probated the will of Joseph In Blower. Mary Blower is named as executor along with Ruth Blower and the widow. The estate is estimated at 250000 with 50000 personal and 200000 real estate. Blower was a former Athens County coal operator.

Columbus Jun Mary Blower Joseph In. Blower Homer Bostwick Qhie Waller Blower Ruth Blower Athens County

Four Ohio Women Honor Candidates in Local Ballot Context

Fragmented OCR details a Cleveland area political scene with multiple names, places, and events. Voters are noted as engaged, with references to governance figures, campaign activity, and community discussions shaping election participation across Ohio communities.

Bankrupt Dealers Face Arson Charge in County

A string of bankrupt dealers across Muskianon County faces arson charges tied to a wave of suspicious fires. Authorities allege deliberate ignition at multiple sites, with investigations led by the AMG county prosecutor and fire marshal.

Mrs Hyde to Talk Over Radio From Nelsonville to Cincinnati

Mrs Hyde of Melonville will travel to Cincinnati on Tuesday to discuss community view and federation work on Rise a radio program at 2245 WELW. She will outline progress in civic service and celebrate her work with the Men’s Club and women’s groups, amid reports of charitable projects and local church events.

Nelsonville A. M. Hyde Melaonville Cincinnati Rise Wemenis Hyde Aw Ogen Melos Hiyate Alec AROS

Auditor Receives 584 For License Sales

A garbled report mentions an auditor being paid 584 for license sales amid unclear text. The passage contains numerous unreadable fragments and nonsensical phrases, obscuring names, places, dates, or institutions involved.

Shafer Fined for Using Dealer Tags in Civil Action

A damaged clipping reports Shafer fined for dealer tag misuse. It mentions a civil service exam upcoming and references officials connected to Washington. The text also alludes to immigration inquiries and national security topics, but specifics are unclear.

Shafer

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