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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 14, 1930

Page

3

Sayre Family to Vacation. Stays Planned at Marbie Lake

The Rev. and Mrs Herman A. Sayre and children of the Methodist Episcopal Church will take a month’s vacation starting Wednesday. They will spend most of the time at Marbie Lake Michigan in a rented cottage. Pulpit Committee arranged four Sundays of 10:30 am services with speakers Ira P. Day D. H. Householder R. S. Parr and A. E. Wagner. The Rev. Sayre was unanimously invited to return as pastor for another year. appointment powers in Annual Conference to be advised at Oxford on Sept. 2.

Nelsonville Herman A. Sayre Methodist Episcopal Church Marbie Lake Mich Ira P. Day Central Avenue Church Athens D. H. Householder Methodist Church Murray City R. S. Parr Lord’s Day Alliance of Columbus A. E. Wagner Ohio University Sayre Oxford

Nelsonville Merchants to Close for Sayre Funeral

Nelsonville Board of Trade stores will close from 9 to 10 Tuesday morning to observe the funeral of Harvey Sayre, a prominent Athens County merchant, with services scheduled in the day.

Nelsonville Nelsonville Board of Trade Harvey. Sayre Athens County

Bodies Sought After Tram Plunge At Rio de la Plata

The search for drowning victims continues along the Riachuelo River near the herd area after a tramcar fell through an open drawbridge and submerged Saturday. Rescue teams comb the water for missing workmen as authorities investigate the accident and its causes.

Buenos Aires Riachuelo River Herd

Sayre Funeral Set for Tuesday in Buchtel

Harve S. Sayre prominent business man died early Saturday at Grant Hospital Columbus funeral services will be held Tuesday morning at 9 at St Patrick's Catholic Church Buchtel Rev Father Carney officiating burial in Buchtel cemetery

Nelsonville Harve S. Sayre Grant Hospital Columbus St. Patrick's Catholic Church Buchtel Father Carney

Fined for intoxication in Nelsonville court

Albert Matheny and Albert Williams were fined five dollars and costs each after pleading guilty to intoxication in Mayor Hickman’s court, as reported by Officer James Coope. Ben Taylor of Buchtel also pleaded guilty to intoxication and paid five dollars plus costs in Square Donley’s Court on the same Saturday.

Nelsonville Albert Matheny Albert Williams James Coope Hickman Ben Taylor Buchtel Square Donley

Birth of Billy James Keating Saturday July 12

Mr. and Mrs. James Keating announce the birth of a ten pound son named Billy James born Saturday July 12. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hellyer and great grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. I. E. Hellyer.

James Keating Ruth Hellyer Billy James Charles Hellyer I. E. Hellyer

Communion Held at Local Presbyterian Church Nelsonville

Seven new members were received at the Nelsonville Presbyterian Church communion service as 160 attended. Guest soloists were Norma Devol of Fargo North Dakota and Dorothy Webster of Bellefontaine. The next communion is scheduled for the second Sunday in October. trustees plan to improve the manse with painting new metal work and a new porch at the back.

Nelsonville Norma Devol Fargo N. D Dorothy Webster Bellefountaine

John McCombs Dies at Home in Murray City

Nelsonville, July 14. John McCombs of Murray City died at his home this morning. He is survived by his widow Cora and several children. Funeral arrangements have not been completed.

Nelsonville John McCombs Murray City Cora

Woman's Relief Corps to Meet at Odd Fellows Hall

The Woman's Relief Corps will convene this evening at 7 30 for a meeting at the Odd Fellows hall.

Relief Corps Woman's Relief Corps Odd Fellows’ Hall

Mrs Shirley Dies Former Resident of Amesville

Mrs Shirley 65 former resident of Amesville died at her Springfield home Saturday funeral services in Nelsonville Tuesday at 10:10 AM with burial in Green Cemetery followed by visitation in Nelsonville M E F church. She leaves a husband John and several children Nettie Hickman Shirley Brewer Floyd Shirley Ruth etc. The notice notes family travel and local memorials in Ohio communities.

Nelsonville Ky Iilen Shirley Amesville Thefield M. EF. Bh H. A. Sayretting Green John Childrers Nettie Hickman West Brendt Shirley Hamilton Yma Brewer Springfieldley Columbus Floyd Shirmbus Otto Shirley Nel

Mrs George Wend Dies At 67 In Chauncey

Chauncey notices report the death of Mrs. George Wend, 67, longtime Millfield resident, after a year of illness. Funeral at Millfield M E Church. she survived by husband and three sons Ray Ralph Clyde. Also obituaries for Otis Adkins of Chauncey, 23, who died at parents’ home near Hebbardsville after Brights disease. services at Alexander Church followed by burial. Pleasant View Temple Pythian Sisters to meet Tuesday for July birthday observances with luncheon at Shady Spot.

Chauncey George Wend Millfield Millfield M Otis Adkins Oscar B. Adkins Hebbardsville Brights Alexander Church Dannie Adkins George Lewis Adkins Pleasant View Temple Pythian Sisters

Christian Woman's Bible Class toMeet in Chauncey

The Christian Woman's Bible Class of the Church of Christ Chauncey will meet Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs Frank Sands with Mrs V Ahbrand as program leader and Mrs Floyd Nye as chairman All women of the church are invited to attend the meeting.

Chauncey Christian Woman's Bible Class Church of Christ Frank Sands V. Ahbrand Floyd Nye

Chauncey Families Plan Ontario Fishing Vacation

Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Henry and son Charles join Mr. and Mrs. Donald Henry with daughter Ethel, and Mr. and Mrs. Bartel Franz with son Richard, all of Chauncey, for a vacation fishing and camping trip to Ontario Canada. Elza Adams and son will oversee the Henrys' garage during their absence, while Bill John and J B Franz will run the Franz restaurant.

Chauncey Wilfred Henry Charles Donald Henry Ethel Bartel Franz Richard Ontario Canada Henrys Elza Adams Franz Bill John J. B. Franz

Funeral services for Mrs Francis held in Millfield

Funeral services for Mrs Francis, a former resident of Chain Bailey Run vicinity, were conducted Sunday afternoon in Millfield by Rev K of the Holiness Church. Burial followed in the H Cemetery. Mrs McNutt died at Butler after moving there recently. She is survived by her husband and several children, with many sisters and brothers.

Dhauncey Francis Chain Bailey Run

Local visitors greet Chauncey residents on Sunday

Ruth James of Millfield hosted guests including Mr. and Mrs. W. Johnson of Gloucester Mr. and Mrs. Don Sanders of Albany Mr. and Mrs. M. J. Gardner of Chauncey and Mrs. Rudolph Nelson and daughter Marilyn of Indian River City Florida in Chauncey visiting Mrs Nelson's parents and relatives

Edward Sharp Lyman Carr Lillian Mack Fostoria W. H. Becker Marietta C. H. Bartlett Violet Bayless Mildred Hampton James Kitchen Columbus E. W. Toler Frances Gorsuch Huntington W. Va Lillian Stover Ed Keyes Ss. S. Blackburn Grace Shannon Jack C. A. Jack David Gorsuch Mary Lillian Buckeye Lake Kathryn Hall B. M. Coakley Mary Ruth Clarence D. F. Shafer Joe Mathewson CC. A. Hooper Athens Doris Jessie Columb Ralph Orr Mrthens Carl Stratton On Murphy and Son D John Columbu al Ind Lulu Nor Wbus William Lin Donald York Bis Donna Eden Patton Gladys Ash Lucille Sheeping Charleston Chauncey Ruth James Millfield W. Johnson Glouster Don Sanders Albany M. J. Gardner Chauner Rudolph Nelson Marilyn Indian River City Fla

Super-Slayer Burke Hunted in Two States

Chicago reports Fred Burke the bank bandit remains sought in two states after near capture at a Michigan summer cottage. Police say Burke uses disguises and may target officers. a $100,000 reward stands.

Chicago Fred Burke Michigan Hesstake Muskton Mich Burke Das Moran

Funeral of Mrs Ida Weekley Held in Chauncey

The funeral for Mrs. Ida Weekley takes place Tuesday at 2 PM at the Church of Christ in Chauncey. She died at the home of her son Lester in Ocala Florida and her body arrives in Chauncey today.

Chauncey Ida Weekley Lester Ocala Fla Church of Christ

Mrs Lizzie Wend Dies in Millfield Neighborhood

Mrs Lizzie Wend 66 died Sunday at the family home in Millfield. Funeral services set for Tuesday at 1 30 P M at the residence with burial at Greenlawn. She is survived by her husband George Wend and several children.

Nelsonville Lizzie Wend Millfield Greenlawn George

Suit Heard In Bostows Board Merger Case

A U.P. report from Cincinnati dated July 14 cites Cyrus S. Eaton in testimony concerning Youngstown Tube Company merger with the Steel Corporation. The proceedings focus on a Cleveland based million led venture amid the Yen merger dispute.

Bostows U.P Cyrus S. Eaton Youngstown Tube Company The Steel Corporation Cleveland

Midwest cooled by rainstorms ease heat wave toll

Rainstorms and cooling air spread across the Midwest after a week of extreme heat. Chicago saw a 36 degree drop in 24 hours as authorities reported hundreds of thousands in damage and at least 175 heat deaths nationwide with additional drownings in efforts to escape the heat.

Chicago U.P St. Louis

Markers on 100000 Miles Of U S Roads Ease Travel

The federal road program marks nearly 100000 miles of improved highways. The numbering system standardizes routes by numbers, reducing confusion. East West routes use even numbers, North South routes use odd numbers. Shields are standard size and placed about one mile apart.

H. N. Burgett South East Ohio Motor Club Government Bureau of Public Roads Este

Rosenbloom backs repeal of prohibition laws in bid for Senate

Benjamin L. Rosenbloom the first Republican candidate for United States senator to announce his platform declared support for modifying prohibition laws. He pledged to re-establish rights guaranteed by the Magna Charta the Bill of Rights and the Constitution, arguing Volsteadism is eroding basic freedoms.

Wheeling W. Va Benjaminl. Rosenbloom United States Rosebloom

McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Extract Tablets Ad

An advertisement touts McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Extract Tablets as a tasteless alternative to cod liver oil. It claims tablets supply the same weight and strength building elements, are easy on delicate stomachs, and are approved by the Good Housekeeping Bureau. Mrs. Henry H. Manchester of Maywood, New Jersey, endorses their benefits for children. The offer lists 60 cents for 60 tablets from Cline Pharmacy Co.

McCoy's Henry H. Manchester Maywood N. J McCoy Good Housekeeping Bureau of Foods, Sanitation and Health Cline Pharmacy Co

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