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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1930
Page
5
W R J Co and Thomas C. Fulton, Lancaster theater operators, have purchased May's Opera House in Piqua, described as one of the citys most valuable business properties. The sale was announced today.
Nelsonville notes two upcoming baseball games. Athens Southern Ohio Electric will face a Twilight League pick-up squad in Nelsonville Friday at 6 PM after Nelsonville’s prior win in Athens. The Buchtel Pick-up beat the Sayre Specials 14 to 4 and other schedule details follow.
The Pythian Sisters of Buchtel announce a benefit dance and card party Saturday night at the Buchtel Opera House. Proceeds will equip their lodge after the K of P building fire destroyed their paraphernalia.
The regular meeting of the Happy Hollow Hustlers 4-H Club will be held Saturday afternoon July 19 at 1:80 at the home of Miss Thelma Howard on Bairds farm.
The Woman's Home Missionary Society of the Methodist Church meets at Mrs Henry Lancaster Plainview Avenue Friday at 2 PM. Assisting hostesses are Mrs Berry Hickman and Mrs Lulu Williams. Devotional leading by Mrs Alex Nelson and program by Mrs Carl Coakley.
The King's Men will meet Friday evening July 18 at 7 30 o clock at the Christian Church study. All members urged to attend. Business of importance has been announced for this meeting.
Mr and Mrs W B Evans of 546 West Washington Street entertained at a 6 o'clock dinner on Wednesday evening for J C Peitsmeyer State Brick Inspector Columbus Ohio.
Joseph Van Nunes, 40, killed himself by turning on gas in his kitchen and using a rubber tube to inhale. A later bell ring sparked the escaping gas, triggering an explosion that blew out three windows, shattered tiles, and set the apartment on fire.
London July 17 report says King Alfonso of Spain escaped injury when his automobile collided with a vehicle driven by a woman while en route to Buckingham Palace. The incident occurred in the capital amid traffic concerns and royal travel arrangements.
Charges of murder were lodged against Peter M. Dragish of Salem and Mary Tinney of Lisbon in connection with the death of Frank Murphy after a party. Murphy reportedly told doctors on his deathbed that others may have been involved, and police found a revolver in Dragishs automobile.
The crew of the airplane K of New Haven may try again from New York to Buenos Aires but needs new financial backing. Garland Peed Jr. Jimmy Garringer and Randy Enslow parachuted to safety yesterday as dense fog and rain halted progress toward the South American capital. Advisors in New York say previous supporters do not plan further expenditures.
Sentenced in Jamestown New York Rev Stephen Cruturos pastor of the Magyar Presbyterian Church Cleveland received one year and one day in prison and a $500 fine after appearing before Federal Judge Simon P Adler for smuggling aliens into the United States.
Nelsonville fire crews were dispatched Wednesday morning to a fire in a truck owned by The New York Farms as it passed The W Nelsonville Lumber Company. Investigators believe a short circuit caused the blaze with little damage reported.
York Grange No 2436 will meet Friday evening at Oak Grove Schoolhouse. Important business will be transacted as announced.
Mrs. Dow Bowers and daughter Mary Jo along with Mrs. Delbert Davis and Mira visited Mr. and Mrs. J. N. Collins in New Marsh field on Wednesday. Glen Allen and daughter Jean were also guests at the same gathering.
The Connett Commanders 4-H Club met at Connett school Tuesday evening July 15. Leader George Brady demonstrated the use of laws and a committee was appointed to organize the July 22 meeting at Connett schoolhouse.
Frank Goldsborough, noted aviator and son of Brice Goldsborough, died on his twentieth birthday from a skull fracture after a fog bound plane crash in Vermont. He died after 18 hours trapped in wreckage, with Donald Mockler unable to rescue him. He was en route to New York for burial arrangements.
A person declares they will switch from washboard use to Rinso detergent entirely, signaling a long term change in their laundry routine. The ad style line emphasizes brand loyalty and a definitive choice.
Geraldine Louise Six, 16 months old and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Six, died Wednesday at Chauncey home. Funeral at 2 p.m. Friday at the residence with burial at Greenlawn. Survived by parents and brother Ralph. a sister preceded her in death.
At the Rotary Club regular gathering John Saltz presented a report on the recent Rotary convention held in Chicago Illinois.
Nelsonville dated July 17 Fred Jenkins was arraigned in Mayor Hickman court on intoxication charges and fined five dollars plus costs.
Mrs. Violet Woodard and grandchildren Eleanore and Wayne Woodard spend two weeks with relatives in Westerville. Mrs. Matt Brandenburg and daughter Miss Forest left to visit Mr. and Mrs Miles Brandenburg in Grand Rapids Michigan. Mrs. Dave Burnelle visited Columbus. John Snowden visits sister Mrs. C C Ervin. Thelma and Rolland Mulls motor to Buffalo Niagara Falls and will meet Mrs. E Price and daughter Margaret in Buffalo to accompany them home for a visit with Mr. and Mrs William Mills. Misses Julia Burnelle Helen Devol and Bernice Backus visit Columbus. Mrs. W H Grady and Miss Vivian Mas Grady Louisville Ky Mrs T E Wells and Miss Leona Wells visit Bremen. Catherine Spencer spends a day in Columbus. Mr and Mrs W J Evans Lebanon visit their son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs W L Hudson and family West Washington Street. Mrs Stanley Briggs and son Neil David Knoxville Tenn visit F S Tedrow family West Washington Street. Maria Creighton Columbus spends end of week with sister Agnes Raybould.
The body of Maury Graham, Western Air Express mail pilot missing since a January crash in a blizzard, was found about five miles from the initial wreck site. Major Richard McDonald, in charge of the search, announced the discovery. Graham, a World War I ace, had a $300,000 malt cargo aboard.
Cleveland July 17 John and Charles Trader brothers who have not left their farm near Cleveland for 20 years refused to go sightseeing downtown. They said urban sights like Terminal Tower and theaters hold no appeal next to green gardens and the open country. I wouldn't go into town for $100 John Trader said. Not when I can live peacefully at home and do as I choose.
A body was discovered encased in a heavy fiveing suit in Zion Canyon about two miles from Cedar City. Investigators cordon off the area as they determine the circumstances of the death.
Ad touts MELLOGLO Powder as pure and government approved with no pastiness flaking or irritation. A French reformulation allegedly makes it spread smoothly and minimize shine, reducing visible pores for longer wear. Marketing by D. Zenner Co.
The youth group of Athens Presbyterian Church will stage two one act plays in the church dining room on Thursday evening July 24 at 7:30. Miss Ruth Sindlinger and Mr. June Smith direct under Prof. Harold Evans of the University who is guiding the drills.
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