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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1930

Page

6

Two Score Awards At Hostess Mrs Rose Bridge Club

Mrs John Rose hosted her Franklin Avenue home Thursday evening for a bridge club event with guests Earl Shaffer and Miss Melba Woodworth. Three tables played and the top score trophy went to Mrs W F Smiley while the second prize went to Mrs Rolland and Jones. Mr and Mrs J H Boden returned from a business trip to Columbus with their son James Boden and guest Miss Ernestine Donnery of Bucyrus who will visit over the weekend. Donnelly, a senior at Ohio University and president of Alpha Gamma Delta, is noted among the attendees. Mary Louise Walker, daughter of Mr and Mrs E R Walker, returns home from a two week visit with Mr and Mrs H J Brown in St Clairsville.

John Rose Franklin Avenue Ira Earl Shaffer Melba Woodworth W. F. Smiley J. H. Boden Columbus James Boden Ernestine Donnery Bucyrus Boden Donnelly Ohio University Alpha Gamma Y Delta Sorority Mary Louise Walker E. R. Walker H. J. Brown St. Clairsville

Moser Biddle Family in Gallipolis Visit

Mrs Elizabeth Moser Biddle of Columbus spends the summer in Gallipolis with her son in law and daughter. Mr and Mrs Harry Miller visit over the weekend with her brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs Earl T Dailey at 8 North Congress Street. She will return to Gallipolis Monday.

Elizabeth Moser Biddle Columbus Gallipolis Harry Miller Earl T. Dailey North Congress Street

Vacation trip of Miss Dean and Miss Smith from Washington

Miss Minnie Dean and Miss Edna Smith depart Washington D C for a several weeks vacation. Miss Smith will stop in Marietta while Miss Dean arrives in Athens this evening to visit her brother and sister in law Mr and Mrs Frank Dean of 70 Second Street.

Minnie Dean Edna Smith Washington, D. C National Capital Miss Smith Marietta Miss Dean Athens Mrs Frank Dean Second Street

Mrs. Ethel Riley to Visit Washington Partners

Miss Ethel Riley of Washington arrives this evening at 3 South Court Street home of Mr. and Mrs. George C. Parks for a visit. Saturday Perry Riley of Cleveland will join for the weekend at the Parks residence.

Ethel Riley Washington, D. C George C. Parks South Court Street Perry Riley Cleveland Parks

This Model at Home Pattern The Athens Messenger 1935

A 1935 pattern offered by The Athens Messenger Pattern Department presents a printed frock with vestee and cape collar in versatile fabrics. Sizes 14 through 46 are listed with yardage needs and simple instructions. Cost is 15 cents per pattern and 25 cents for a book. mail orders to New York.

Athens Messenger Pattern Department West 17Th St New York

Richland Ladies Aid Bazaar Supports Church Re dedication

The Richland Ladies Aid is sponsoring a bazaar at the Richland Avenue M. P. Church to run all day Saturday. Proceeds will aid the church re dedication. Aprons, fancy work, and quilts will be displayed. Mr and Mrs Frank Nelson and daughters Bernice and Edna of Peoria IL visited with Mrs Alex Nelson and family. Frank Neilson is brother of the late Alex Nelson.

Ladies’ Aid Societys Richland Avenue M. P Frank Nelson Bernice Edna Peoria Ill Alex Nelson Frank Neilson

Miss Katherine Figg Returns From Kentucky Visit

Miss Katherine Figg has returned from a two weeks' visit with her mother at their home in Louisville and other points in Kentucky.

Katherine Figg Louisville Kentucky

Miss Florence Penquite Plans Cincinnati Visit

Miss Florence Penquite left Thursday night for a two weeks visit at her Cincinnati home, then to spend time at a millinery house in the city before returning to Athens.

Florence Penquite Cincinnati Athens

Oklahoma City Race Terror Complaints Filed in 23 Cases

Federal authorities named 23 men as suspected terror riders accused of driving Negro residents from settlements in extreme southwestern Oklahoma near Erick and Shamrock after a deadly attack on a white woman in Shamrock. The complaints followed a federal commission probe into alleged depredations and racial clashes in the area.

Oklahoma City Oklahoma Roy St. Lewis Erick Okla Shamrock Tex

Westing man shot by police in New York Central Yards

In Columbus New York Central Yards Charles Hopp alias Harper a 19 year old negro was fatally wounded by Sergeant W Murray of the New York Central Police Murray said he fired after Hopp who he surprised emerging from between two cars drew a gun and menaced him

Columbus Charles Hopp Harper Westing W. Murray New York Central Police New York Central Murray Hopp

Heat Wave Hits Athens County With Soaring Temperatures

Temperatures climbed from 54 degrees Thursday morning to near the year’s high by evening in Athens County. Forecasters expect continued warmth with little chance of rain as conditions remain hot and sunny.

Athens County

Hundreds Aid In Search For Body Of Youth

Akron July 18 The body of 11 year old George Walk son of Mr and Mrs John Walk was recovered from East Reservoir by Coventry Township fire department after a massive search in the Portage Lakes District. More than 1000 people in boats and on foot scoured banks and shallow areas and dragged deeper portions of the lake following his disappearance from a swimming party. He was missed only when it was time to go home. The reservoir was well lit by car headlights and midnight crowds lined the banks with traffic blocked by jammed autos.

Akron East Reservoir Coventry Township Portage Lakes George Walk John Walk George

New Push to Free Billings and Mooney With MacDonald Westbound

A petition for a rehearing of Warren Billings pardon was filed with the California Supreme Court as John MacDonald heads west to recant his 1916 17 testimony. The move links Billings case to Mooney, who awaits a similar fate, under Gov. Young who may act on court recommendations.

State Supreme Court George D. Crissy United Press San Francisco Warren K. Billings Thomas J. Mooney Billings California Supreme Court Mooney John MacDonald Baltimore MacDonald Young Supreme Court California

Typhoon Rips Through Fusan Swamping Southern Korea

A typhoon hit Fusan today destroying more than 100 houses and laying waste to crops in surrounding areas. Reports say Southern Korea was devastated and shipping was paralyzed as the storm swept over the region.

Fusan Korea

Booklet on Ice Creamze Promises Rich Desserts Guide

The Athens Messenger publishes a booklet on ice cream with heavy cream as a base for frozen desserts. Government expert notes these recipes use cream diluted with evaporated milk or thickened milk and gelatin to balance richness. The booklet, available for four cents postage and handling, explains freezing methods and dessert applications.

Athens Messenger

Information Bureau invites order for ICE CREAMS booklet

Washington information office asks readers to enclose four cents in coin or stamps to obtain a booklet titled ICE CREAMS.

Information Bureau Washington, D. C

Senate hearing on McCormick campaign funds adjourned

Chicago July 18 The senate investigating committee postponed further inquiry into Ruth Hanna McCormick's 1922 campaign expenditures after witnesses reportedly misled the panel. The total cited expenses were $319,789.96 with $7,060 in unaccounted evidence beyond her disclosed $252,570 personal costs and $87,214.19 from independent groups.

Chicago U.P Senate Ruth Hanna McCormick Gerald PB. Nye

Rescue Effort Continues After Mitchell Tunnel Disaster

In Livermore California on July 18 rescue teams pressed to recover 12 workers killed when the Mitchell Tunnel on the Hetchy water project exploded near San Francisco. Four bodies found. eight still missing as investigators seek the cause.

Livermore Calif AUP Mitchell Tunnel San Francisco Hetchy Water Project Here

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