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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1930

Page

3

Race Riots Stir San Francisco and Manila Tensions

An official California inquiry and plans for a National Humiliation Day observance in Manila followed race riots between Filipino and white laborers. The clashes prompted talks of restricting Filipino immigration, with the Commonwealth Club and State Federation of Labor among groups expected to push for action.

San Francisco California Manila United Press Congress State Federation of Labor The Commonwealth Club Philippines United States

Class To Meet Makes Kerr Bo Be In Charge of Berean Meeting

NELSONVILLE January 31 The Berean Bible Class will meet Sunday at 9 30 am in the Christian Church auditorium Charles Kerr vice president will preside A G Mechem will teach the lesson and Miss Sigrid Love will be present. Personal mention Mrs John Hill and Mrs Bee Bell entertained guests Wednesday including Mrs Elizabeth Davis Athens Miss Ivah Hanning and J W Hanning Columbus

Kerr Bo Berean Nelsonville Orean Bible Christian Church Chares Kerr A. G. Mechem Sigrid Love John Hill Beeb Bell Elzabeth Davis Athens Ivah Hanning J. W. Hanning Columbus Ralph Orr James Smith Freda Smith Charles Williams Toledo JL. McLaughlin George E. Johnson

Missionary Society Meets at Presbyterian Church

The Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church met Thursday at 2 o clock with good attendance. Guest Mrs. W H Grady of Louisville Ky assisted by Mrs W L Hudson led the program with Mrs C B Weltzheimer and Mrs Clarence Backus. A luncheon followed hosted by Mrs Kelch and Mrs Weltzheimer. A Ladies Aid Society meeting was held then a committee was appointed to nominate new officers.

Intimate Picture Of American Notables At Sea

An account of U S delegates aboard a ship detailing Frederick William Wise Senator Robinson and others including Elizabeth Morrow and Ann Morrow Lindbergh. The piece notes their casual dress, gambling fun on deck, a no beer rule, and the delegation's understated, friendly conduct despite Navy and diplomatic duties.

Frederick William Wise Joseph T. Robinson Charles Burnett Tokio Burnett BP Cndee Equest State Department Elizabeth Morrow Ann Morrow Lindbergh Stimson William Hard Hoover Raymond Clapper Washington United Press Athens Messenger Japper Ashington Unitedress Association Delegan

Farewell trips by the Nelsonville Cannon Ball and Shot Gun

After nearly 50 years of daily service the Nelsonville Branch passenger trains the Cannon Ball and Shot Gun made their farewell trips. The last run marked by conductor Bartoe and engineer Mender, with Reynolds signaling, ends a chapter in Hocking Valley rail history once linked to coal mining and labor trains serving New Straitsville Murray City and Straitsville. Freight and mail services adapt as express offices close and a Star Route handles Logan mail.

Nelsonville Hocking Valley Tom Mulligan Boney” Myers al Knapp Ike Schaff Frank Vanatta Tom Galvin Emmett Kriser Charley Hanning J. B. Hanning McLaughlin Boys Mathenys Charles Gabriel Joe McNerney C. A. Stoneburner J. C. McCarty J. R. Smith Thomas Morgan C. R. Hutchinson T. 8. Bush Hod” Mender James Coleman James Bartoe Charles Reynolds Bartoe Mender New Straitsville Reynolds Deman Murray City William Burnell Baird Albert Knapp Straitsville Brush Fork Snow Fork Logan New Strattaville Public Utilities Commission Straitaville Buchtel William Morgan New Straitaville Buchtel Carbon Hill Greendale Carbon Hill

Social evening honors Mrs Ralph Orr at 696 Poplar Street

Mrs R H Sayre entertained a group of friends Wednesday evening at her home 696 Poplar Street in honor of Mrs Ralph Orr Columbus Bridge. Three tables were occupied in the play with Mrs Orr receiving a guest prize and Mrs W F Gray and Miss Frances Bennett awarded trophies for first and second high scores. Guests included Mrs Charles Williams Toledo and Miss Pauline Donley Columbus.

Bridge Club Bart Baker Washington Street Lee Pritchard Gerald Wallace Florence Cook R. H. Sayre Poplar Street Ralph Orr Columbus Bridge Orr W. F. Gray Frances Bennett Charles Williams Toledo Pauline Donley Columbus

Benefit card party at St. Philip's Church in Murray City

Fifteen tables filled Tuesday evening for a charity card party by the St. Philip's New Church ladies. Winners included Ruth Brooker and Gerald Wallace taking top prizes, Walter Duncan getting the consolation prize, and Clara Cavanaugh winning the door prize.

Eutire Ladies of St

Kerns Divorce Suit Seeks Alimony and Custody

Bella Kern files for divorce from Ar ne Kern with temporary alimony and custody of one child. They were married October 6 1924.

Bella Kern Arne Kern

Burton Leaves Estate Details in Burton Will

Inventory filed in Probate Court lists real estate and stock holdings of the late U S Senator Theodore E Burton totaling nearly a million dollars. The document was filed in Cleveland on January 31.

Burton Cleveland U.R U.S Theodore E. Burton

Powell couple return from Ottawa after aunt's death

Mr and Mrs L R Powell returned from Ottawa where they were called by the death of Mrs Eliza Zeller aged 84 Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon in Ottawa.

Nelsonville L. R. Powell Ottawa Eliza Zeller Otwa

Sunshine Class Met at Hall Home

The Sunshine Class No 6 of the Methodist Sunday School met at the Hall home on Wednesday evening with Miss Kathleen Pidcock as teacher. Eileen Hartley led prayer and Vesper Wareheime read scripture. Marte Hall and Catherine Hall performed clarinet pieces while Frances Hawk, Catherine Hall, Kathleen Pidcock, Agnes Hartley and Leona Nichola won prizes. Seven guests and 18 members attended. one new member joined. Next meeting set for Tuesday evening February 14 with Alice Devol Jennie Juniper and Agnes Hartley organizing. Vesper Wareheime to lead devotional service.

Sunshine Methodist Sunday School Kathleen Pidcock Audrey Marie Hall Eileen Hartley Vesper Wareheime Marte Hall Marte Audrey Hall Frances Hawk Catherine Hall Agnes Hartley Leona Nichola Alice Devol Jennie Juniper

Edward Cagg Omitted From Oak Grove School Honor List

Edward Cagg was left off the January perfect attendance list for Oak Grove School, despite having a flawless attendance record. The omission affects the official pupils roster and may require correction by school officials.

Nelsonville Edward Cagg Oak Grove

Hyperion Club Meeting Led by Mrs Hyde and Mr Poston

The Hyperion Club will meet Saturday at 3 PM with Mrs J M Hyde at 138 Fort Street. Charles E Poston will lead a discussion on International Relations of Today and discuss Europe as part of the study, noting his annual Poston tours to Europe.

Hyperion Club J. M. Hyde Fort Street Europe Charles E.poston Poston

Tax Penalty Increases On Delinquent Athens County Taxes

Athens County closes December tax collections and transfers tax books from Treasurer W. E. Moler to Auditor J. Clyde Edmundson for certification. Delinquent taxes incur a 10 percent penalty. delinquents listed in The Athens Messenger must pay by February 14 to avoid an additional 8 percent penalty.

Athens County W. E. Moler J. Clyde Edmundson Athens Messenger

Miss Violet Russell Takes Up New Work In Fairmont

Miss Violet Louise Russell daughter of Mr and Mrs J S Campbell leaves 78 West Carpenter Street to assume duties as director of physical education at Dunbar High School in Fairmont West Virginia She completed a four year physical education program at Ohio University.

Violet Louise Russell J. SC. Campbell West Carpenter Street Fairmont W. Va Dunbar High School

Burley Guilty of Disturbing Assembly in Mineral

Thomas Burley of Mineral was found guilty by a jury in Common Pleas Court for disturbing a lawful gathering. He was indicted by the January Grand Jury after testimony showed he disrupted Mineral School during its season and menaced two teachers who reported his children's absences. Judge Worstell will sentence Burley later.

Thomas Burley Mineral Common’ Pleas Burley Echog Worstell

Attorneys Advise Club on Restrictive Legislation Potentially

Attorneys advised the club that such restricting legislation may be possible. The note outlines legal risk and the need for cautious compliance with forthcoming rules and regulatory scrutiny.

Dr Bouf In Charge At Athens Church Class

Dr H T Houf of the Philosophy Department Ohio University will lead the student class at the Athens Presbyterian Church. The Sunday morning meeting begins at o'clock with vesper services scheduled for 16 o'clock Sunday night.

H. T. Houf Ohio University Athens Presbyterian Church

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