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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1930

Page

5

Social Roundup Recaps Visits and Birth in Athens Area

Mr. H O Shirley returns to work after a week with his son Charles in Chicago. Dozens of relatives and friends from Zanesville Detroit Canton and Columbus gather for dinners visits and a birthday note. Patricia Elaine Jordan born at Sheltering Arms Hospital weights 3 9½ pounds. Virginia Beam visits Athens grandmother Mrs James Beam. Pollyanna class wiener roast organizers and attendees outlined.

H. O. Shirley Charles Shirley D. E. Carney Chicago Harry Shirley Wright Shirley Athens Frank Carney Herold Zanesville Herbert Chicago, Ill Arlie Smith Dorin Cecil Detroit Mich Alpha Sutton C. L. Jordan Grosvenor Street Patricia Elaine Sheltering Arms Hospital

Sigma Sigma Sigma Picnic at Hillcrest Inn Grove

Sigma Sigma Sigma members attending summer school at Ohio University plus patronesses and guests enjoyed a Thursday evening picnic at Hillcrest Inn grove. Patronesses included Mrs H E Benz Mrs E L Miller Mrs W E Moler and house mother Mrs Rodehaver. Guests included Miss Constance Arbaugh Miss Janette Baker and Miss Carolyn Hyde. Members present listed various sisters and spouses. Edith McLeod of Cincinnati visiting sister Constance McLeod in Athens. Clarence W Cable of Akron visiting relatives in Athens and leaves Monday for Springfield to join a city hospital under construction. Mrs J P Wetherholt and sons Bob and Tom motor visited Athens to escort Miss Bess Wetherholt to Gallipolis for the weekend.

Sigma Sigma Sigma Ohio University Hillcrest Inn Grove H. E. Benz E. L. Miller W. E. Moler Rodehaver Constance Arbaugh Janette Baker Carolyn Hyde Helen Roush Geraldine Hope Helen Nunemaker Clarence W. Cable Akron Athens Cable Springfield J. P. Wetherholt Bob Tom Bess Wetherholt Ohio Council of Republican Women Columbus Gallipolis

Water shortage strains Athens County farms in heat

Hot dry weather drives widespread water shortage as farmers haul water from streams and neighbors wells for livestock. The Hocking River reaches a multi year low of 2.52 feet while central and western Athens see rain help. Daily Athens water consumption climbs from 806000 to 1000000 gallons as lawns receive extra irrigation. Local residents Mr and Mrs A C Law and daughters Marian and Jeny Lou visit Fred Porter family at 52 Grosvenor Street in Pittsburgh.

Athens County Washington County Hocking C. N. France Mill Street Athens A. C. Law Marian and Jeny Lou Pittsburgh, Pa Fred Porter Grosvenor Street

Earth Tremor Felt in Marion Reports Shake Homes

An earth tremor rattled dishes and moved furniture in Marion shortly after 6 p m yesterday. Residents reported homes shook but there was no property damage.

Marion

Schools to Be Auctioned Saturday in Glouster

Two former school buildings in Glouster will be offered at public auction Saturday afternoon starting at 1 o'clock. The Palmer Building sits on lot 335 and the No. 6 Building on lot 3, with about 2.04 acres total. Both are frame structures and sales include the lots.

Glouster Board of Education Palmer

Services Planned in Glouster at Church of Christ

Glouster on July 11 announces Sunday night church services at the Church of Christ at the usual hour. Last Sunday night Rev Reitz of Jacksonville preached at the M E Church. An adjourned session of Council will meet at the City Building tonight at 7 o clock to pass the annual budget.

Glouster Union Church of Christ M. E Reitz Jacksonville

Few budgets in Athens County still on file

Only four of 47 annual budgets from Athens County taxing districts for 1931 have reached Auditor J Clyde Edmundson’s office. Budgets must be filed by July 20 with public inspection allowed for 10 days before filing. The budget board reviews and approves budgets before setting the year’s tax rates.

Athens County J. Clyde Edmundson Trimble Rome York Townships Nelsonville City Ohio Edmundson W. E. Moler R. D. Williams

Odd Fellows to Install Officers at Jacksonville Lodge

Officers will be installed at a regular meeting of Charles Thomas Lodge I O O F in Jacksonville. H E Jones of Glouster, special district deputy, will lead the installation. Refreshments and a social time follow the ceremony. visiting Odd Fellows are invited.

Jacksonville Charles Thomas Lodge H. E. Jones Glouster

Resignations at Glouster Hotel Move to Lancaster

Mrs. Jane Donaldson and sister Miss Dora Wagner resigned from duties at the McIntyre home in Zanesville and assumed management of the Hillside Hotel in Lancaster. Mrs. Donaldson previously ran a hotel in Murray City and had led Lancaster’s Hillside Hotel before leaving due to Mr. Donaldson’s ill health.

Mrs. Mary Noss To Lecture On League of Nations

Mrs. Mary Noss of Athens will speak at the Athens First Methodist Church Sunday at 10 30 am on Impressions of the League of Nations. Rev Arlie Krussell announced a program promoting international good will and a special ritualistic service will be held. Mrs Noss observed League activities while living in Geneva Switzerland.

Mary Noss Athens League of Nations Athens First

Tigers to Return Glouster Reds Sunday Fight for Revenge

Murray City Tigers visit Glouster Sunday afternoon at the American Legion Grounds for a baseball clash. Glouster aims to avenge an earlier 13 inning loss to Murray City as two strong teams meet in a highly anticipated game.

Glouster American Legion Murray City Tigers Glouster Reds Murray Tigers

George J. Shust Sr Estate Property Sale Set

The George J. Shust Sr property in the Walsall Addition will be offered at public sale Saturday afternoon at 1:30 by Attorney George W. Rose administrator. The estate was appraised at 1800 dollars but may sell for two thirds of that, about 1200 dollars.

Glouster George J. Shust, Sr Walsall Addition George W. Rose

Milano Gang Feels Porello Reprisal Looming

In Cleveland a bootlegging feud escalates as four Milano gang members go missing after the Mayfield Road speak easy killings of Joe Porello and Sam Tiocco. Police seek George Angersola Johnny Angersola Charles Colette and Albert Polizzi in connection with the strife.

Cleveland Leutenantsa Arim Frank Milano Porellos Joe Porello Sam Tiocco Mayfield Road Milano

Radox Footbath Promises Corn Relief and Strong Feet

An advertisement from McKee Drug Co. promotes Radox footbath as a remedy for corns and calluses. It claims soaking for 15 minutes softens hard skin, enabling removal and preventing recurrence if shoes are worn wisely, with emphasis on oxygen release and roots. It urges customers to order if not in stock.

McKee Drug Co Ines

Youth, 14, Dies by Own Hand Over Tobacco Task

Porto muth authorities investigate the death of Harry Miller, 14, of Stout near here. The coroner ruled death by his own action after reports he shot himself rather than hoe a tobacco patch. Initial belief was accidental self harm following a reprimand for refusing to hoe.

Portsmouth Harry Miller Stout Here Virgil Fowler

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