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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 26, 1930

Page

7

Matheny Speaks to PTA On Mode of Contagion

Dr. W A Matheny spoke to the Central Parent-Teacher Association on The Common Methods of Contagion of Diseases. The program opened with songs including America The Beautiful and Together and Mrs Cassie Sidders read minutes from the last meeting. Treasurer's report for January was given and Founders Day plans were approved with a contribution to the Founders Fund.

Por. Matheny Sociation America the Beautiful P. T. Ai Cassie Sidders F. R. McLaughlin W. A. Matheny

Chi Omega Wins Best Skit in Prep Follies at Ohio University

The Chi Omega pledges won top honors at the annual Prep Follies held in the Memorial Auditorium. Judges praised standout acts including Ruth Alexander and Constance MacLeod, while performers from Theta Upsilon, Alpha Delta, and Zeta Tau Alpha delivered notable numbers. The show featured musical numbers, dances, and a World War II era themed chorus, with audience enthusiasm high throughout.

Pledges of Chiefs Urd Onto Epniversity Judelag Bean Irma EB. Voigt Tuan Isabelle Work Department of Art Ruth Alexander Constance MacLeod Mary Helen Fretts Eddie Ireng Pittsburgh Ty the Plate Letty Ward Sebring Ohio University Ohio Wesleyan Theta Upsilon Uhiytlis Iron Cleveland Campus Cain Siice Behid Fi Beta Phi Catherine Junge Florite Marevitt Trimble Margaret Crane Ton Canton Feabelle Art Pittstersh Foe YW Oc Joan of Arc Queen Elizabeth Pocahontas Prisella Dolly Madison Betty Rosy Mrs. Hoover Jimie Mee Time Out Nichees Ph Mu Toe Taneing Ie Margaret Nall Mansfield- F

Plea Issued For Unfortunate Family In Need

Athens residents seek clothing and furniture for Harley Secoy and family of Vera Ridge after their home and farm were destroyed by a fire Wednesday night. The Secoys lack lodging and rely on neighbors. Needed items include a chair, table, bed, stove, bedding, and clothing. Donations may be taken to the Brooks home or arranged by telephone.

Harley Secoy Vera Ridge Athens Secoy Jess Brooks Brooks Latralian Army Secoys Jamil

Neighbors Raise Fund For Kennison Family After Fire

Collecting fund in New Lexington for Mr and Mrs Oren Kennison of Sayre whose home was destroyed by a fire caused by a defective fire source. Household goods and all family clothing lost. Local residents rally to aid the family in dire need.

New Lexington Oren Kennison Sayre Kennison

Lancaster Lawyer Dies After Street Collapse

William K. Martin, a prominent Lancaster attorney, collapsed on a street yesterday and died moments later. Physicians attributed the death to apoplexy. The report notes Mia Elizabeth Myer as a relative, with an unclear reference to a mare and prior events.

Lancaster William K. Martin Marelin Mia Elizabeth Myer

Probate Court Auctions And Inheritance Tax Notices

Probate court apprises Elizabeth Webber estate with bond set at 649. Lydia Grook estate sale confirmed by administrator. Tolbert Woodworth admitted to probate. Ernest Lissott estate valued 930 exempt from tax. Inheritance tax assessed on Pronk Gross 232.84, paid by Elizabeth Gross. William Love estate and Cayatha (Grouk) Brok taxes noted. George Ball estate heirs exempt from tax. Petitions to sell real estate filed by Mclaughtin and Russell with sale dates set. Rose Gray sues Cray, Security Savings Bank and others to compel sale of claims on real estate for distribution of proceeds.

Elizabeth Webber Ilzzleig Andrews By & Stanford E.G. Smith J. & Clark Flegurrdian Lydia A. Grook Tolbert L. Woodworth Ernest Ray Lissott Oll Pronk 2 Gross Paige Elizabeth Gross William Love Cayatha Urouk Samuel B. Reece Elifuf George Ball Witaw David A. Sutton Pk. Mclaughtin Sellegal J. W. Russell Fearing Rose St. Gray J. H. and Lene Cray Security Savings Bank Company Joan W. Baek Ccett Roy Cline

Club Dance Postponed at Country Club

Dance at the Country Club, originally planned for Thursday January 30, is postponed due to muddy grounds. It will be rescheduled as a Valentine affair on February 15. Mr HR C Farnsworth has moved to Chickaso to join Vitreous Enamel Products Company as eastern territory manager. his Philadelphia trip will align with Mrs Farnsworth and infant daughter’s move. Farnsworth has led Fay Glo Corporation as general manager for five years and resides in Athens.

HR. C. Farnstworth Chickeso Hiddey Post Vitreous Enamel Products Company Phladelphia Farnsworth Ahco Cornelia Afr Fay Glo Corporation Athens Chass Cooley Slaig Street E.W. Lingntan Jesus Mra Ud BR. Spauldtag Tad Yiev Skmare Watt Ortles Ieeonakytty Macy Kelley Ching Republic Arena Meles Anita 2. C. Briggs Olio Foundry Staubonritte Ie Vamping Briggs Columbia Avenue J. Deasley

Census Districts Organizing for April Count in Ohio

The eighteenth and nineteenth census districts of Ohio including Athens County are organizing rapidly for the census taking in the first week of April. The eighteenth district led by Gaylord Peters of Lancaster covers Fairfield Hocking Perry and Pickaway Counties. The nineteenth district led by Miss Mary Washidones of Zanesville includes Morgan Muskingum and Washington Counties. The twenty seventh district led by H L Roberts of Athens includes Athens Anilla Jackson Lawrence Meiga and Vinton Counties.

Ohio Athens Athens County Gaylord Peters Lancaster Fairfield Hocking Perry Pickaway Miss Mary Washidones Zaneswillie Morgan Mus

Delphian Society Event Details Muddled Date

Calendar notes a Delphian Society gathering with the date and time garbled. Mentions LG Bean 36 Poplar Avenue and Mrs J Walker hosting at a ten o clock start, with Meacenas Literary possibly involved.

Delphian Society Oylock Whytes LG. Bean Eo Maecenas Literary Mra Walker Street

Playshop Seeks Sun-Up Preview and Society Elections

Dayton January 27 report details Playshop planning two night presentation of Sun-Up with Whitcraft elected group secretary and Barnes of Sidney to preside. Cast includes Margaret Laverty as Judges. other officers named W. Lyon and N. Tk. McClure in Cleveland area. Local clubs schedule meetings, social events, and entertainment programs across Athens Street and surrounding neighborhoods.

Suen Presvyak Harold Evans Department of Dramatics Ohio University Dayton Barnes Sidney U. Lyon Youngstown Jean Any J. M. Whitcraft Loran Hocking County N. Tk. McClure Medinas

Ohio Alumni Dinner in Niles features President Bryan

A chaotic report details President Bryan as guest speaker at the Ohio Alumni Dinner in Niles. The piece lists attendees, hospitality at the i Club and Hantron Cafeteria, and mentions local figures from Columbus and Wheeling, with references to travel plans and social events surrounding the gathering.

Bryan Ohio Niles

Auto Tags Revenue Reported By County Official

A county auditor reports receipts from last week in license plate sales. Forty passenger plates sold for 460 dollars, six truck licenses and five trailer licenses sold for 359.40 dollars. A check for 34940 is noted for money collected for automobile license plates.

Physicist at Gate University undergoes minor surgery

Prof. O E McClure of the Department of Physics at Gate University underwent a minor surgical operation at Sheltering Arms Hospital on Thursday. He will likely be confined to the hospital for the remainder of the semester, according to his physician.

Frof. O E. McClure Gate University Sheltering Arms Hospital

Athens Girl Scouts Patrols Meet for Cooking Test

In Athens Troop Two members Marianna Schucter Doulye Ilete baugh Cela Pendergrass Teleris Henderson Jean Barrow and Vite Gini Minter attended a cooking test at the Scout Headquarters during a regular meeting. Troop Two planned a festival for the next gathering while Troop Three held a Monday meeting and started regiments, with Tenderfoot First Aid and signaling work featured in Troop Four activities. A joint party by the American Girl and Gypsy Patrols was postponed.

Athens Girl Scouts Mel” Latier Wein Marianna Schucter Doulye Iletebaugh Cela Pendergrass Teleris Henderson Jean Barrow Vite Gini Minter Uia

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