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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 30, 1930

Page

7

Girls' High School Basketball Feature Friday at Nelsonville

The Wellston and Nelsonville High School girls meet Friday at the auditorium as Wellston leads the Hocking Valley League with two wins. Nelsonville coach Shaw urges full participation from students and fans amid expectations of a hard fought game and a possible three way league tie. The Boys Reserves also play, and Nelsonville Greyhounds travel to New Lexington.

Nelsonville Wellston Hocking Valley Lancaster Logan W. L. Pet Perncaster Elgsonville Wellston Girls Shaw Nelson ‘Ville Nelsonville Greyhounds New Lexington

Local Bridge Club Hosts Dinner and Pair Scores

Mrs W H Hyde entertained her bridge club at 6 pm with a dinner at 29 East Columbus Street followed by three tables of play. Mrs Edward Sharp won high and Mrs John Zeller Jr. was second. Miss Dorothy Vorhes received the great prize. Guests included Mrs W T Halliday, Cleveland, Miss Dorothy Vorhes, Miss Mary Sharp, and Miss Ruth Hyde.

W. H. Hyde East Columbus Street Bridge Club Edward Sharp John Zeller Jr Dorothy Vorhes W. T. Halliday Cleveland Dorothy Vorkes Mary Sharp Ruth Hyde

Evangelist A. Daugherty Holds Services in Nelsonville

Evan gelist A. Daugherty continues evangelistic services this week in the Church of God at Watkins and Popular Streets. Interest is seen in the meetings.

Nelsonville A. Daugherty Church of God Watkins and Poplar Streets

Courthouse Reopened After Cleaning and Repaint Project

Athens County residents are invited to view the courthouse after cleaning and redecorating finished today. J H Grosvenor notes pride in freshly painted halls and escorted tours through the Common Pleas Court room, which benefited most from the work. Total cost is about 3000 dollars funded from the building and supplies budget.

Athens County J. H. Grosvenor County Board of Commissioners Mr. Grosvenor Common’ Pleas

Funeral services for Mrs George Sanders in Nelsonville

Funeral services for Mrs George Sanders who died suddenly at the family home on Frank Street will be held Friday at 2 PM at the residence with Rev Gilbert Courtney of the Christian Church Chauncey presiding. Burial will follow at Greenlawn. Short services were held for Doris Elaine Tucker one week old daughter of Mr and Mrs Lowell Tucker at their Diamond home with burial at Haydenville Cemetery.

Nelsonville George Sanders Frank Street Gilbert Courtney The Christian Church Chauncey Greenlawn Doris Elaine Tucker Lowell Tucker Diamond Haydenville

Troop 45 Edges Troop 48 In YMCA Basketball Game

In Nelsonville on January 30 Troop 45 beat Troop 48 21 to 19 at the Y M C A. Seibert led Troop 48 with high score while P Huddy top scored for Troop 45. Players included Seibert Patton Tucker Figley Steenrod Huddy Denny Galvin Barrows Haas.

Nelsonville Boy Scouts Seibert P. Huddy Patton Tucker Jf Figley Steenrod Huddy Denny Galvin Barrows Haas

Surprise Birthday Party For Miss Nellie Green

A birthday party was held at Nellie Green’s Carbton Hill home on Wednesday evening in honor of her seventeenth birthday anniversary. The event featured music and games with many gifts from friends including Mildred Carol Victor Joyce Gladys Green Roy Johnson Russell Dawley Marie Dawley Avanelle Smith Greta Wilkinson Pauline Wilkinson Lillian Guess Kay Blosser Louisa Hughes Gretchen Robey Delbert Nutter Viola Winnigham Bill Winnigham Marietta Atkinson Earl Johnson Carl Robey Gomer Evans and Louisa Mitchell.

Nellie Green Carbton Hill Mildred Carol Victor Joyce Gladys Green Roy Johnson Russell Marie Dawley Avanelle Smith Greta Pauline Wilkinson Lillian Guess Kay Blosser Louisa Hughes Gretchen Robey Delbert Nutter Viola Bill Winnigham Marietta Atkinson Earl Johnson Carl Robey Gomer Evans Louisa Mitchell

Indiana Flood Threat Grows With Ice Rush

Residents in southern Indiana face rising water and ice as the Wabash and White Rivers swell southward toward the Wabash Ohio junction. New ice jams threaten to release more water and ice over undammed territory while relief remains scarce for those affected north of the junction across an 18 to 15 mile wide strip.

Vincennes Ind U.P Indiana Ohio

Northwestern Shoe Retailers' Convention Reveals Foot Facts

Jan 30 Minneapolis reports at the Northwestern Shoe Retailers' Convention cite that the average American walks 18 098 steps daily covering seven and a half miles. Highlights claim a housekeeper walks farther than Boston to San Francisco yearly without leaving home, and a chorus girl or dancer covers notable miles during performances.

Minneapolis Minn Boston San Francisco

Local Social Notes From Columbus And Surrounding Areas

Mrs. C. A. Stover visited friends in Columbus Thursday. Mrs. Charlies Windle is visiting relatives in Marion. 8. C. Longley made a business trip to Columbus. College of Wooster students Louise Rice Tom Sheppard Mac Bartlett and Wendell Howell spent several days at home. Mrs. Edith Stiers hosted sister-in-law Mrs. W. T. Holliday of Cleveland. Ivah Hanning and Bert Hanning of Columbus spent Wednesday with Mrs. John Hill and Mrs. E. E. Bell. Mrs. L. A. North and Miss Beth Verity visited The Plains Wednesday with aunts Mrs. Z. A. Courtney and Miss Blanche Verity.

C. A. Stover Columbus Charlies Windle Marion C. Longley Louise Rice Tom Sheppard Mac Bartlett Wendell Howell College of Wooster Edith Stiers W. T. Holliday Cleveland Ivah Hanning Bert Hanning John Hill E. E. Bell L. A. North Beth Verity the Plains Z. A. Courtney Blanche Verity

Rev W I Mossman ends ten day meeting at Mt Zion Church

Nelsonville January 30 Rev W I Mossman Cheshire has closed a ten day meeting at Mt Zion Christian Church. Weather near zero kept some away but attendance remained good. No accessions were made but interest in sermons grew and the church was strengthened guiding younger members toward active service.

Nelsonville Mossman Cheshire Mt. Zion Christian Church

Scouts to Meet Nelsonville Friday Evening

Members of Troop 45, Boy Scouts, have been asked to meet at the Y M C A Friday at 7 o clock.

Nelsonville Troop 45 Boy Scouts

Don’t Be A Human Swill Barrel Health Ad Crowded Claim

An old style medical advertisement touts Orange Root Golden Nuggets as a cure for chronic constipation and liver sluggishness. It claims triple action cleansing of the intestines and liver stimulation, promising rapid health return and non habit forming effects. Lash’s Drug Store and other drug stores nationwide are listed as sellers.

Lash

Inviting Guests Promoted By Athens Chamber Meeting

T W Craig urged expanding the Athens Chamber of Commerce to foster friendly ties with business leaders in Athens County. The entertainment committee was asked to invite commercial teachers from nearby cities to luncheon meetings and consider a July 4 community picnic at the Fair Grounds. John McLaughlin Coolville approved the plan and Fred McKay suggested extending invitations beyond Athens. Oscar Fulton proposed a July 4 picnic at the Fair Grounds.

Athens Chamber of Commerce Athens Athens County Local Commerce Organization T. W. Craig Chamber of Commerce Craig Entertainment Committee Prans John McLaughlin Coolville Fred McKay Oscar Fulton Fair Grounds

Court House Doings Estate Bond Approval and Actions

Court records note the sale of personal property from the estate of M. H. Luts by the executor has been approved. Alla I. Stanley as administrator of the William Stanley, Jr. estate must furnish an additional bond of 9 550.18 dollars. Bond has been approved.

M. H. Luts Alla I. Stanley William Stanley, Jr

Bronchyline Emulsion Promises Fast Cough Relief

The ad touts Bronchyline Emulsion as the quick fix for lingering stubborn coughs. Four teaspoonfuls daily are claimed to stop tough coughs without chloroform sugar or dope, with one or two doses for ordinary cases, sold by McKee Drug Company and dealers nationwide.

McKee Drug Company

Court approves arrangements for ward Edward Smith

Court has approved arrangements made by Cart Buck with Mildred Buck for the room and board of his ward Edward Smith. Distribution of proceeds from Elisabeth Webber's property sale, ward of Lissie B. Andrews, totaling 3333.33 dollars, has been ordered.

Cart Buck Mildred Buck Edward Smith Elisabeth Webber Lissie B. Andrews

Marriage entries for Covington and The Plains couples

Donald Holt 31 a plasterer of Covington Kentucky weds Rosie Carter 18 at home Athena Morgan Monroe 28 a miner of M1 field weds Myrtle Nixon 19 at home The Plains summary of two marriage notices with names ages occupations and locations.

Donald Holt Plasterer Covington Rosie Carter Athena Morgan Monroe Miner Field Myrtle Nixon the Plains

Kimberly School PTA Sets Friday 3:30 Meeting

The Kimberly School Parent-Teacher Association will meet Friday afternoon at 3 30 with a brief program arranged for attendees.

Parent-Teacher Association of the Kimberly School

Tank Explodes At Kettleman Hills Well Killing One

A 12,000 gallon gasoline tank at Felix Well No 1 Kettleman Hills District exploded early today with a flame seen for miles. One man, Charlesia J. Phillips, was killed and four others were missing as flaming gasoline set fires. A second tank of 12,600 gallons also exploded.

Coalinga Calif Felix Well Kettleman Hilla Chariesa J. Phillips

Home Quarantined After Death of Young Boy

The home of Mr and Mrs Edward Pidcock in New Marshfield is under quarantine after the death of their eight year old grandson.

Edward Pidcock New Marshfield Grand

Local Health Officials Probe Meningitis Case

Fragmented OCR report notes Dr J M Athens County health official stating two brothers and two others are held until the cause of contagious meningitis is learned. No other county cases are reported.

Higgina

Local Student Emerges as Promising Speaker

A fragment from the report notes a student named Mr. McLaughlin praising a peer for definite promise to speak, reflecting on last year at the school and the potential for future growth.

McLaughlin Eald

Easy Kruschen Salts Diet Claims Fat Loss

Advertisement touts Kruschen Salts as a simple daily fat loss method. A month supply costs 86 cents and promises weight loss visible on scales, plus a British side effect called that Kruschen feeling boosting energy and ambition.

Great Britain

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