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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1930
Page
12
Judy Grant reunites with Bastien in New York and plans social gatherings while dealing with Alan and Chummy as romances unfold. Bruce Gideon's shadow complicates her life as gossip swirls about an engagement and possible marriage.
Stunt flyer J I McGrady descended in Grant Park when his plane motor cut out and was ticketed by Sergt Arthur Hohlof for violation of a parking in the park ordinance. The incident occurred on the lake front baseball diamond and underscores that excuses do not excuse park infractions.
John Eisnaugle of Trimble pleaded guilty to stealing an automobile on July 8. He waived preliminary hearing and is bound to the Athens County Grand Jury on $1,500 bond, with default leading to jail. Accomplice Virgil Collins, aged, is in probate custody. The pair were arrested in Cincinnati and returned to Athens. the car owned by D. C. Robinson, Trimble.
Fred Applin runs for justice of the peace in Iron Mountain Michigan saying he is badly handicapped as the father of 16 children. Opponents argue election would require adding to the sheriff's residence to house his family, calling it an unwarranted waste of public funds.
In Chauncey on July 21 a gray mare on the Hossington ridge pasture snorted and faced the house signaling danger. Mrs Hoisington and daughters investigated and saw smoke near the roof. son with a fire extinguisher battled the blaze and limited damage.
Mr. and Mrs. Bert Wells and children of Columbus visited the Tucker home on Converse Street. Preston Thompson and daughter Roberta of Newport Kentucky, who had been staying with the Tuckers, returned home. Charles E Hambel Alva Miller and children from near Elliott Morgan County were Friday visitors at the Tucker residence.
Mrs. Ralph Porter entertained a group of friends at her The Plains home on Friday evening in honor of Mrs. Curtis Groce and family who are leaving for New Marshfield to spend the summer. A handkerchief shower was given for Grace with games and refreshments. Bernice Lyman won the prize in a contest.
Mrs. Halie Crittenden of Wichita Kansas and her sister Mrs. Linnie Brown of San Francisco Calif are in Millfield visiting their sister Mrs. Clarence E Sanders and family. Born near Amesville both last visited Ohio 15 and nine years ago respectively. They plan an indefinite stay. Mr. and Mrs. Sanders hosted a chicken dinner Sunday in their honor.
Harry J B Wolfe 41 nephew of William Ryan died at his Lancaster home after a long Chauncey life in Beaumont. Funeral services set for Tuesday at 2 PM from his residence and burial in Forest Rose Cemetery. Survived by widow Agnes Late. Parents are deceased. William Ryan and daughters Mildred Hazel Ryan and Charles Ryan plan to attend.
Past Chiefs' Club of Pleasant View Temple Pythian Sisters Chauncey met at Mrs Ira Cunninghams home with Mrs Rye Cunningham assisting. The session included roll call, dues, a readings and music program, followed by refreshments. Attending were Mrs Lucy Surgeon Mrs William Collins Sr Mrs Arthur Smith Mrs Clara Wallace Mrs Rye Cunningham Mrs Ira Cunningham and visitor Mrs Floyd Linscott.
Sunday evening callers included Mr and Mrs Lawrence Hambel and Mr and Mrs James Watts and daughter of Crooksville. Weekend guests were Mr and Mrs M B Tucker of Chauncey and Mr and Mrs Preston E Thompson and daughter Roberta of Newport Kentucky.
A 6 week-old baby left on the back porch of Alderich Grab a Chicago telephone lineman in a satchel was found by Grab who notified police. The caller notes the baby’s welfare and reports the incident as a mistaken home delivery.
The Athens Messenger advertises a booklet on FISH AND SEAFOODS offered through the Washington Information Bureau. It highlights fish as a light, healthful, easy-to-digest food suitable for warmer months, expectant mothers, and children, inviting readers to send six cents for a copy.
Frederic J. Haskin of the Information Bureau in Washington, D. C. encloses six cents for a booklet on fish and sea foods and signs as the requester.
Columbus July 21 The secretary of state announces installation of a 15 line telephone system in his office to relay election returns from county boards for the approaching primary on August 12. Voters will choose Republican or Democratic candidates for governor lieutenant governor U S senator and Ohio Supreme Court judges. Abstracts will carry statewide results for representatives Congress judges state central committee members and state legislators. About four voting precincts exist in the state.
The annual report to Governor Myer Cooper shows 18 535 physician and surgeon certificates issued, 616 to osteopaths, 849 limited practitioners, 353 podiatrists, and 701 midwives. There were 857 physician and surgeon rejections, with 535 limb practitioners osteopathy 18 chiropody and 96 midwives. Nursing schools total 78 with 13 131 beds and 9 162 daily patient average. 4 152 student nurses. Nursing certificates since passage of the act total 14 019.
The State Building Commission in Columbus reports plans and specifications for a new state office structure on the Scioto River front. Construction is expected to start before October 1 with completion aimed for December 81, 143. Project cost is 4,006,000 dollars and substantial savings are anticipated by letting contracts soon.
Warden P E Thomas announces inmate relatives may visit on weekdays and Mondays or Fridays from 12 30 to 3 30 p m with a one hour limit and no food until further notice. A roast dinner was served Sunday with 25 pigs processed recently. The prison population stands at 4103.
The Division of Safety and Hygiene of the Industrial Commission of Ohio urges workers in mechanical labor to heed heat dangers during the hot season. It cites reliable weather tips from industrial bulletins and daily press for health precautions. Thomas P. Kearns calls for following wise suggestions.
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