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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1930

Page

5

Needle Club Elects Officers and Social News

The Tuesday Needle Club elected officers for the year led by President Mrs. W. H. Jewett and Vice President Mrs. Carl Porter. A first prize went to Mrs. Etta Laverty, with Ruth Phillips as consolation. Guests included Mrs. L. H. Blackwood and others. The group plans a February 10 meeting and a February 18 dinner for husbands. Ohio Bar Association meeting in Dayton drew Judge Worstell and R. D. Williams. Birth announced: a son for Dr. Joseph N. Basom and wife on January 22 at Sheltering Arms Hospital.

W. H. Jewett Carl Porter James Williams L. B. McCune S. SS. Winters Etta Laverty Ruth Phillips L. H. Blackwood A. L. Johnson Roy Pilcher East Union Street James Day Morris Avenue L. G. Worstell R. D. Williams Dayton Ohio Bar Association Joseph N. Basom West State Street Sheltering Arms Hospital

Brown Family Plans Columbus Visit for Weekend

Mr and Mrs Louis Tt Brown and their niece Isabell Mary will travel to Columbus Friday to visit Mr Warren Francis and spend the end of the week there.

G. Jordan Jack Jordan Jaqualyn Columbus Athens Louis Tt. Brown Isabell Mary Warren Francis

Death of Mrs. H. R. Manville in Lakeland Florida

News arrives of the Tuesday death of Mrs. H. R. Manville at her Lakeland home Florida. She was a former Athens resident and a cousin of Mr. Louis I. Brovyn.

H. R. Manville Lakeland Fla

Requirements of Five Powers Explained at Naval Conference

London January 23 The first session of the naval conference outlined each power's general ship needs with no tonnage figures given. Delegates from Great Britain the United States France Italy and Japan discussed requirements while Sir Maurice Hankey was elected secretary general. The meeting was private and adjourned at 11 50 a m to resume talks.

London U.P Queen Anne’s Great Britain United States France Italy Japan Maurice Hankey

School Men To Meet At Wellston Friday

A Southeast Ohio Schoolmasters' Club fellowship banquet is set for Wellston Friday. H. R. McVay announces the event and Doctor Collicott of Columbus will deliver the principal address. Attending will be district members including McVay Miller Chappell Porter.

Southeastern Ohio Schoolmasters’ Club Wellston H. R. McVay Athens County Doctor Collicott Columbus L. F. Miller D. O. Chappell J. H. Porter

Oyster supper at Pleasant Valley Church Saturday night

The Ladies Aid Society will serve an oyster supper for the benefit of Pleasant Valley Church at 7 o'clock Saturday night. The event invites parishioners and community members to support church programs.

Pleasant Valley Ladies’ Aid Society

Marmola prescription tablets promise fat loss and renewed vigor

Advertisers claim Marmola can reduce fat through a gland-based method without starvation. The pill is touted as a 22 year old formula used by millions with visible beauty and vigor results. Each box costs 1 dollar and is sold by druggists.

Nelsonville Poistoffice Project Proposed in Congress

A bill introduced by Representative Jenkins Republican Ohio proposes a new post office building in Nelsonville Athens County Ohio with a budget of 125000 dollars. The measure seeks authorization to construct the facility and supports federal funding for the project.

Washington Nelsonville Athens County Ohio Jenkins

Natural gas rate in Newark raised to 63 cents

Newark authorities increased the natural gas rate from 63 cents to 63 cents on Wednesday under a city ordinance passed December 5, 1927. The rate remains in effect for eight years, after which a new rate will be set as per the original 15 year contract.

Newark Itn

Four inmates trapped jail break at Meigs County Jail

Four prisoners facing larceny charges sawed jail bars and dug a tunnel in the basement to escape Meigs County Jail. Deputy Morris discovered them early morning as they worked, after removing a concrete block. The four Hartford W Va, Hedrick Charleston W Va, Moore and Salzen Charleston W Va await grand jury action.

Pomeroy Meigs County Ben Morris Edward Taylor Hartford W. Va Joseph Hedrick Oliver Moore William Salzen Charleston

Kruschen Salts Promises Fat Loss and Energy Boost

An advertisement extols Kruschen Salts as a safe daily fat loss method. It claims regular morning doses improve energy, vigor, and endurance, says obesity stems from inactivity, and promises fat loss visible within two weeks with enhanced bodily functions and regularity. A four week supply costs sixpence at McKee Drug Company.

McKee Drug Company

Belpre Couple Dies in Gas Fume Tragedy at Home

Marietta reports carbon monoxide poisoning claims Mr. and Mrs. Elttett Fairbanks of Belpre. The couple, ages 44 and 42, were found dead Tuesday evening. coroner cites Sunday morning death. Fires burned in the house with gas lights on. Four canaries died. The last visit was Saturday night with neighbors the Goffs.

Goffs Marietta Elttett Pairbanks Belpre Nisit Lee Goff

Hartley Named Aide On War Vet Staff

A. Hartley of Pomeroy, staff correspondent for The Messenger, is appointed national aide on the staff of Fred W Keen, commander in chief of the Spanish American War veterans organization.

Hartley A. Hartley Pomeroy the Messenger National Aie Fred W.keen

South Perry High Granted FourYear Charter

Ohio schools receive 24 new four year charters including South Perry High School Hecking County as announced by T Howard Winters assistant director of education The grant covers four year charters for the 24 institutions in the state official release notes the action is recorded by the State High School Record

Columbus Ohio T. Howard Winters South Perry Hecking County

Hedrick Brother Linked to Ohio Murderer Executed

Joseph Hedrick identified as brother of John Hedrick an Ohio killer executed in Columbus after conviction for murder. The report notes the relation and the high profile case in the state.

Joseph Hedrick John Hedrick Ohio Columbus

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Needle Club R. Rughes Hattie Richey Noble Grands Club A. N. Johnson Grosvenor Street Jean Willison Louise Banks Franklin Avenue Bridge Edmon Sheridan War! Fisher E.F North Court Street BAYER Kruschen Columbia Gladys Brockwell Robert Frazer Forest Stanley James Crane Collegians George Lewis and Dorothy Gulliver Marion Talking Pictures J ‘Davies Imarianne Lawrence Gray Cliff Edwards Benny Rubin Mama Goldwyn Mayer Mrs. Elliott Fairbanks Word Ceived South Perry High PISO Shadis One OLDEN SUN Coffee Golden Suin Coffee Big Daylight Lydia E. Pinkham Alice Bassett Ogan Pennsylvania John Greenleaf Whittier Lucky Strike Dance Orchestra The American Tobacco Co
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