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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 26, 1930

Page

18

Petition drive seeks state aid for tuberculosis tests

Athens County dairymen organized the Anti Tuberculosis Dairy League to circulate petitions for an area plan to test cattle. After a $1 500 county appropriation, the league aims to recruit enough signers to invoke state testing with state and federal cost sharing. The program envisions testing by the State Department of Agriculture and USDA with compensation to owners for culled cattle, under specific appraisal and salvage rules.

Athens County Dairymen's League State Department of Aticulture United States Department of Agriculture Willor A. E. Potter Albany Dairy League Athens Coun Atwood Grim Ladiss Alien Abstrdere Granville Udlogh Deve ALON Ward Yorks Diutbeaceiutses Canaan Starry Diern Bdear Digens Amey Samuel Piltet Trey Iting

Local residents and a driving accident reported in January

Lottridge Goge moved to a new location on the Frank Caldwell list. Margaret Frost spent Monday with her sister Mrs Clyde Sams. Mrs Leroy Baggs was ill at home. Lennia and Glen Sharp miss school due to whooping cough. Mr and Mrs Esmond BrandeLearzy had a car accident near Abe Burdette farm driving toward Gursville last Monday. car damaged but they escaped injuries. Mrs Iva Hixson visited A L McBee. Mrs Samuel Frost and daughter Margaret Delmar Frost and Den ni Axson visited Mrs Haxot Datley in Zanesville. all returned Wednesday except Mrs Front who stayed longer with her daughter. Mr and Mrs Clarence Startz visited Harry Carleton near Coolville. Belasco of Logan was here for Hope Gas Company business. Date appears as January 5.

Goge Frank Caldwell Margaret Frost Clyde Sams Bir J. NM. Allen Athens Leroy Baggs Lass Lennia Glen Sharp Esmond 2Brande- Learzy Gursville Abe Burdette Farm Brandeberry Iva Hixson A. L. McBee Sarmuel Frost Margaret Delmar Frost Dennia Aixson Zanesville U.s.ponte Ne Aa. & B. Supply Company Parkersburg Iim Liy House John Shanks Coolville Ladies Albang Missionary ‘Society of the M. EB. Church Mra Jones Fhursday W. J. Batley Jame Whursdary Tierfather A. M. Bradley Nevefans G. W. Dewees Charles Miller Worthington, Tower S. T. Baker

Plains High School King club plans a party and officers

The Plains News notes The Plains High School King club plans a party soon. Officers elected include President Dorothy Bricke vice president Ifelan Gabriel secretary treasurer Giese Gally berry Florence Tate Vera Kervisti and Cherstiie Cochran. Tiltie Anderson is news reporter.

Glass the Plains High School King Dorothy Bricke Ifelan Gabriel Anu Relary Treaagurer Giese Gallyberry Florence Tate Vera Kervisti Cherstiie Cochran Tiltie Anderson Fulor Mumphrey Alfred Hawi Pia Willoughby Theater Vanteal Missea Vernal

Mine accident and community notices in scattered report

Kimberly Little Eleanor Michael visited grandparents near Pisher Station. Carl Tinkham injured at Moerking mine and taken to Sheltering Aros Hospital with head and hip injuries. two wives and seven children. Mrs Elizabeth Hawk hosted guests including Robert Hawk of Columbus and others. numerous social visits noted. References to students and staff at Newark and Plains High, births, and local social events.

Eleanor Michael Chewas Pisher Station Joel Riley Carl Tinkham Moerking Aros Elizabeth Hawk Robert Hawk Column Bus Will Bower Near the Baker Settlement Adds Nash Smith Columbus Bet Adams Iu Michal

Haydenville Ladies Tie Regu lar Meeting and Social Dates

Haydenville community notes a Monday evening regular meeting of the King’s Daughters at Dorothy Vollmer’s home. President Gertrude Ginther led. prayers, roll call with Bible verses, and dues paid. Social hour followed with refreshments and a garden song. List of attendees includes Mex Luther Wyskiver Dorothy Vollmer Alice Allen Gertrude Ginther Catherine Todd Nora Skiner Nettie Vuhlinger Dorothy Spencer Marsie Matheny Melon Evans Mildred Walters and others.

King’s Daughters Dorothy Vollmer Ure Gertrude Ginther Luther Wyskiver Dorothy Vortmer Alice Allen Hatherine Todd Nora Skiner Nettie Louise vUhiinger Dorothy Lina Spencer Marsie Matheny Melon Evans Mildred Walters James Huey Dennis Patton Cherien Walker Eva Vesper Wiltur Lightfoot James Decker Misa Mildred Moore Mer C. &. Moore Lloyd Matheny Dev Dave Hundred Playa Statheny Ann Floyd Rivanshield Wow Snr Omer Carelyr Vira Robinee Sarah Sucker Sthel Waller Verm Lighamett Robinett Stra. Wilhane Fazer Logan Dorothy Saunders Rooning Whh Lewis Ingram Emma Pfeuser Lancaster Martha Rheinshield Laura Smart Blanch Tucker Ray Goodline Floyd Rheinshield Bert Tucker Dow Smart The Owl Club Gertrude Achauer Oscar Olyver Jennie Patton FA ‘Senace

Chapel Notes Tidy Social Visits at Local Households

Graham Chapel reports a flurry of family visits and illness notes. Ruth Bobo hosted Graham’s visit while Jonas Gbear shows slow recovery. Travelers include Mary Samz and Hugh Sheridan party from Clarks Chapel, and several locals from Athens Long Run Asbury and Clarks Chapel.

Car strike injures worker on U S Route near Parkersburg

A worker in a car crash on the slippery curve of the U S route near Parkersburg was rushed home by injured car occupants after their vehicle skidded. The driver, an employee of the A B Supply Company, was unconscious at the scene. Local residents and church groups report a weekend of visits, meetings, and revival activities at Antioch and nearby towns.

Sixth International Fond Congress Held in Washington

The Sixth International Fond Congress takes place in Washington D C on October 6 marking its first western hemisphere gathering. Roy D Chapin of the National Automobile Chamber of Commerce is named president of the American Organizing Commission.

International Fond Washington, D. C Hemisphere Roy D. Chapin National Automobile Chamber of Commerce American Organizing Commission

Burr Oak URE News Brief From Jan 25 Update

Fragmentary local notes report Mrs B Mae Melvonald and son Donshi visiting her mother Mrs Eww Ivers Faye Ivory spent Sunday at Oak base. Clarence Stires suffered an injury to his right foot while writing. Children of Sohn Tene yy HW of the mrasses Wrealy Lost have returned to school after a permit at ul.

Ure Mae Melvonald Donshi, Af Glovsta Ivers Faye Ivory Samndiy Oak Ul. Ness

Fragmentary 19th century notice from Sharpsburg and surrounding area

Unclear OCR text mentions families in Sharpsburg Waltsblrg and Amesable with several individuals including Dan, Jor Renn, Mary Eaath, Pullyania Arm strong, and Carlos Marrs. References to scarlet fever recovery, tonsillitis, and local farm lumber needs. Specific places and dates are obscured by garbled transcription.

Dan Jor Renn Mary Eaath Pullyania Deibhett Mr. Gray Chare Wyerton Carlos Marrs Amoryille Pereny

Local notices from Marietta and nearby towns

Brief health and family updates from Marietta area. Mentions William Mewburm at Memorial Hospital, Mrs Merrill Cain visiting Mountsuit, John Davis ill and moved to Bethesda Hospital Zanesville, Mrs Lillian Carpenter aged president ill with care by niece Mrs Shyder, Madge Carter visiting Ringgald, Hiram Thomas father cared for, influenza affecting 1841 year old Alta Reed, Hiram Croy selling farm near Bix Wools Schoolhouse, and Kenneth Starling care updates at Marrat Hospital.

Hesttelhil Dehy Willian Ahaa Pei Willian Memoral Hospital Marietta Anders George Yount Riz Woods Merrill Cain Silas Cain Mountsuit John Davis Hily Merbert Avis Bethesda Hospital Zanesville Lillian Carpenter Aince Shyder Westerville Madge Carter Ringgald Hiram Thomas Alta Reed Hiram Croy Bix Wools Kenneth Starling Ia Marrat Hospital Janene Starling Pennaville

Coolville News Items Readies February Grange Program

The article details a Saturday program by the Grange featuring talks by G. Q. Shanks and Meuph Stout on Agricultural Market reports and language usage. It notes the Sunday School hosted by Mrs Edward Allen and lists newly elected officers and attendees, with social events and future meetings planned.

Fragmentary Town Council Record From Conktia Dow Surust

An old omanmuites record notes Town Council proceedings in Conktia Dow Surust. It mentions deities, oaths sworn by Gad, and a charge about thefts, with the Mayor’s duty to enforce justice and detention.

Coun Conktia Mtrstaal Gad Sal Mare Rans Justine

Local notices and meeting reports from community page

Mrs Hoolwor attends family gathering and dinner held in honor of relatives. W W Westervelt returns from Newark visit with Russ Francia Meany. the piece notes local family ties and a recent zero temperature stretch. Troy Grangers met for a January 15 meeting with talks on thrift and budgeting and a poultry keeping discussion.

Mrs. Hoolwor Nore Iman Elba Dieter Cole Mas Mane Cole Lioyd Cole Diantha Ats Rootder W. H. Westervelt Newark Columbias Wells St of Troy Grangers Mame ‘Weller Thrift ST. Merile Gere Keller Claude Conkitn Dese Mirdeard Ward Hernady Leo Baker Oihcers Ireland

Local Society Notes From Scattered Fragments

Fragmentary obituary and social notices list several individuals visiting relatives and traveling. Mentioned are Frost Rost and Tan 2631 with Mrs FE Jesse Newton, Miss Asis Sudd of Bethansya, Prost visiting Hiltend, CGOW Templton visiting Tuy parents in Chaeles Jhon, and Doris Weleh in Fos No. of ts all. Also referenced are Mrs Press Tost from RL U No.1 returning from Salem and Linton visiting his mother Mrs TC Gliter Run.

Asis Sudd Bethansya Hiltend Chaeles- Jhon Press RL. U Salem Wick Linton TC. Gliter

Local notices from Tuppers Plains area gossip and events

Community members from Tuppers Plains and nearby villages celebrate birthdays read missives about hospital visits and family milestones. residents attend weddings, visits to relatives, and town sightings while illnesses and travel interrupt daily life in the district.

Carbondale Teen Team Defeats Thlon Praannee In Race Xgame

Carbondale Co cirventate i Sai. Itigh School bene kell team defeatel othe Thlon Praannee tligh Sulwot teim in a rast xgame on the Uniga Wine nace 'oor Thesday eveing. The score snug 29-23. Oscar Bolinger and Dua-Tittle lead visitors. Mrs. Leslie Peek and Toon ard Prater noted Nelson family. Wednesday night visitors included Mrs. Mabtle Mace and New Mrs. field. Wednesday afternoon calls to Mr. and Mrs. John Mace and Finney Dresher and daughter Taura. Mrs. Eliza Melcock called on Mrs. Leohard Pidewis. Pear Polcock and children from Chillicothe arrived Thursday evening. Phicock, daughter of Mr and Mrs John Mare, attended the Miners oblee mother. Mrs. Daabtias spent evenings at Kuipl Williams and family.

Co Cirventate i Sai Itigh School Bene Kell Oscar Bolinger Field Mra John Mace Finney Dresher Daushtan Taura Tia Amie Kennard New Marshfield Eliza Melcock Cullert Leohard Pidewis Pear Polcock Chillicothe Phicock John Mare Tome Begia Lee Airs TS. Daabtias Kuipl Willams God Family

Albany News Items Contests and Local Games

The Albany area closes a 1924 farm account contest with four boys Arthur Lash Raymond Hooper Loren Parker and Kenneth Saylor praised for detaching farm work and keeping ledgers. Local sports recounts a hard fought basketball doubleheader with Gears, Woolville and Albany teams and a recent league stand.

LBANY Dan Auspie Department of Yocathunad Agriculture Albany F. , Morton Everett White FF. Roberts Focal Jstate Pennsylania Joint Stock ‘Land Bank of Cleveland Herman Cordray Alang High School Lewis Weyand Prout Artie Lash Woolville Trere Albany Eyder Coolvilly Jlo Stewart Athena County Ladies Afu Society MM. Church KE. HH. Lasch Wl Agilogly le Ricbey al Vatte

Local notes and small-town court and social items

City officer Terric Davis reported a beer find at Albu Vanderford residence near Calioily Cemetery. Joe Van derford pleaded guilty to possession of intoxicating liquor and was fined $100 plus costs. Jacob Brooks faced possession charges after a search at Creek Head residence. he pleaded Not guilty. January blank notice. Mrs. Wagenbach and son travel to Munark New Jersey for a beach called hery following witness. Mrs. A. Atkinson, mother of Mrs. Wagenbach, visited Dayton. Charles Huesket of Dayton visiting Mrs. Fora Hill. Lawrence Heskett, recently in Chidlenthe, stayed with mother. Mrs. Dillon Murray recovering at home after hospital stay. Mrs. Lettie Kintetlff of Albany wintering with brother and sister-in-law. Mrs. Ansel suffered rheumatism attack but improving. Sunday guests at Emer McKibben home included Mr. and Mrs. Martin, Mrs. Bhendu Howell and children, and Mr. and Mrs. Gooden and Lewis.

Alesht Yan Terric Davis Wellston Albu Vanderford Calioily Joe Vanderford Meotrihur Sas Jacob Brooks Ilead Brooks Misinal John Wagenbach Munark New Dares Wagenbach A. As Atkinson Virell Mesribur Lewis Gooden Prattstitle

Funeral of Mr Tt. BO Lawrence noted at local services

The article lists mourners from Rochester Cambridge and Coalville for the funeral of Mr Tt. BO Lawrence. Several family members and friends attended including Mrs We TL Com grove Dravinburg and Mrs Glenna Hay shins. Travel and other details mention a train trip and a local home in Bitteburgh with a note on wartime service.

Jan Ti Wetawan BO Lawrener Grove Dravinburg Lawrence Rochester Mert Sineason Versi Ftevanson Glenna Hayshins Cambridge Mra Tzabath McCa Coalville Fie Tye Bitteburgh Wittel Servic Sural Warner Tral

Local notices and family names appear in scattered report

Fragmentary items list names and addresses around Aldine Strand Richland Avenue and Athens area. Mentions Shade Ruth returning home after suit against McCollings, Vern O'Brien moving near Libbie Burgon, Charles Evans calling on Ifred Smith, and Mrs Joe Basom linked to Sheltering Arms Hospital notes. Ongoing family references and a January note about Mrs Bob.

Ruth George McColling Aldine Strand Pawson Meeks Wideson Satter Grace Douglas King Emerson Douglas Richland Avenue Vern O'Brien Libbie Burgon Charles Evans Ifred Smith Wall Hope Ware Joe Basom Luby Sie Bob

Marshfield Young Peoples Class 6 Held Meeting

New Marshfield Young People's Class 6 of the M K Church held a meeting Saturday night at the home of Mr and Mrs F C Stelmer Mayer. Programs included games and refreshments. Names of officers and attendees span many listed families and local residents with Athens and Parkersburg visitors noted.

M.K. Church F.C. Stelmer Mayer Teleslinionis Mary Ross Margaret Caremen Ada Trou Ruth Rkenoury Fawiful Mace Helen Fay Gott Mabel Helo Fair Reba Lena Andress Edward Coopery Lloyd Shatter Paul Frank Steinmeyer Calin Harry Efawy Clarence Sharrock Nannag Waldo Burtha Steinmeyer Harald Stight Ir Baker Athens A.D. Toxensend Marlo Dixon J. G A. B.cundith Parkersburg W. Va Freank Pugh Lancaster Mer Nixon Summit Grange Scott Bovis School Orme Selioh Petinaey Ariste Mae Aduen Young Reta Wadedwis Martha Wolo Guvnelto Draver Garment Wiligh Janta jLomee Teta Tyin Moint Ruth Gantt Marvin Young

Syracuse Postscript Amid Mixed Readings and Gatherings

The article lists a series of social events and names connected to Syracuse including Mrs. YW and Mr. YRaCUSE, various local residents like Miss Graee Walliams and Mrs. Maury Weies, and mentions university students in Athens. It notes evangelist services at Ashure Methodist Church and hospitality at Pouteroy.

Yracuse Tai Brdzaan Renied Muoday Ulinailey Sue Nurmi Pallips Dreoly Darter Laneye Shaw Mercomt Mere DT Yederigh Keno Maury Weies Dielem Wafer Misgielen Graee Walliams Thie University of Athen Willums Oulot-loch Mitielers Churel Mia George Jenny Charles Khoefer Pouteroy Ty Nichols Taps

Rutland Notices and Local Mentions in Brief

Rutland brief items report Mrs. Ams of Verch Grove sueing for her daughter Bonnie Willers. Kermit Brown returns from California trip. Elie Sidenstricker travels to Langsvite. G W Jotneon from Toledo is forest of fronds at Rutland. Clarence Langstreth’s son Sev, age 11, mentioned. Mary Lilem Taylor noted in local line.

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