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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1930

Page

6

Nelsonville High School alumni banquet set for Tuesday noon

Reservations for the annual Nelsonville High School Alumni Association banquet must be filed by noon Tuesday. Tickets available at Shafer’s Newsstand the Coronal or from committee members. The annual meeting includes dinner at 6:29 pm at the M Church with remarks by Dr. W. H. Hyde and addresses by B. R. Jackson and Orville Parsons, followed by a dance at the Elks Hall.

Welaonville Nelsonville High School Bshafer Coronal Cammities M. Church W. H. Hyde B. R. Jackson Orville Parsons Jack Raybould Elks Hall Velock

Film Vamp Lola Te Putti Seeks Stage Work After Talkie Bid

New York imports figure film vamp Lola Te Putti announces she is vincing with the movies and seeks stage work. She denies her German accent caused her to forfeit talkies and aims to prove versatility in theater roles.

Lya Te Putti New York

Stolen Cars Reported in Nelsonville Street

In Nelsonville on East Columbus Street two cars were stolen late Saturday night. A 1914 Ford coupe owned by Walter Bittner of Buchtel and a 1923 Ford touring car owned by Cliffera West of Buchtel were taken. Bob Williams pleaded guilty to operating while intoxicated in Mayor Bill Hickman’s court, with a $100 fine, costs, and a six month suspension of driving rights.

Nelsonville Troy East Columbus Street Walter Bittner Buchtel Cliffera West Nelsoxville Bob Williams Bill Hickman Frnday O George Bateman Ipa

Tanker Crushed in Fog Collision at Staten Island Port

A tanker named W. W. Bruce docked at Staten Island after slipping into port in fog off the New Jersey coast, sustaining a twenty feet gash in the bow in a collision with another tanker. Crew pumped half the cargo of petroleum overboard to keep the ship afloat. damage to the vessel was estimated at $40,900.

W. W. Bruce Staten Island New York New Jersey

Two Injured In Auto Crash Near Day

In Hermenville near June Day floodwood two young men suffered injuries including possible skull fracture when an automobile collided with another vehicle. The injured were taken to Dr Hyde's office for medical attention. The report notes a collision involving Dixon and a companion near Myers Crossley at night.

Helronville B.C Floodwood Ditcha Myers Crossley Dixon Hyde Atton Tian

DIES ON SATURDAY SELSONVILLE OBITUARY NOTES

Bliss Hazel Grace Griffis a 24 year old died at her Orbiston home Saturday Funeral services were held at Orbiston Church Monday at 2 pm led by Rev Mrs Cook Burial followed at Greentown She is survived by her parents Mr and Mrs Jacob Griffis and several brothers and sisters Theodore Roosevelt Hughes ten months old son of Mr and Mrs Roosevelt Hughes died early this morning at their home in wood wood Loyal Women to Meet The Loyal Woman s Class of the Christian Sunday School will hold their regular business meeting Tuesday at 7 30 pm at the home of Mrs Fred Juniper West Washington Street

Albert Lorison Mora Draper Jackson Mich Josephine Blackstone Columbus Missy Claudia Coope Mullard Donley Mingo Junction Herry Carrier June Fred Gradel John Coope James Hallett Polly Hallett Mery McArthur George Owings New Straitaville Charles Myrtle Chauncey Faylor Reymond Jr Toledo Omar Welling Buffalo N. Y Oliver Welling Louias Chicago Ube WH. P. Miner Louis Snyder Aon Richwood Ohio Charles James White CH Hospital Ben Watters J. F. Mathewson William Crawford Tom Mathewson Marguerite Cook Fostoria Rose Cook Mise Cook Nelsonville Edward Figgins Hie G. Wi Fiselus Sara Jones Prospect Mira Elizabeth Sheppard Ohio University Athens Grace Shephard A. Stuck Rocleder Grace Shepyard Henry Porton Florida Edward Bole Dayton Ni Kalzenbech Montana Airy Mabel Henderson Paul Henderson Minneapolia Baltin Harley Mitchell Jance Billy Elma Bell Glouster E. E. Bell Joan Ail Mirs Lestie Cox John Weymueller Carrie Cox Ralph Weymueller Fir J. W. Collings New Marshield Dow Howers, Jr Little Marthe Myrtle Moore DeSo Missouri Florence Mulligan Thomas Mulligen Belle Herrold Rex Velma Young Evelyn Hazel Blackborn Akron SS. Blackburn Ann C. A. Stover Wes. Webb Mes. Webb J. L. Preston Preston Childrens Ane Jimove Page Morris Foster Fred Wilson Tor Columbus Mandas Selsonville Bliss Hazel Grace Griffis Orbiston Orbiston Church Cook Greentown Jacob Griffis Theodore Roosevelt Hughes Roosevelt Hughes Sehiool Fred Juniper West Washington Street

Theta Chis from several states gather for OhioTheta Chi anniversary

Theta Chis from Pennsylvania New York Maryland West Virginia and Oslo visited Athens for the fifth anniversary of the Alpha Tau Chapter at Ohio University Events included a smoker a Friday night a 7 o'clock gathering in front of Lindley Hall a Saturday baseball game initiations for Keller Youngstown and Woodworth a banquet a group photo and a Theta Chi Corporation meeting Wives of faculty members hosted a bridge party at the Whitehouse home A slate of officers was elected for the Theta Chi Corporation and an Alumni Board of Control formed with notable members including Prof Ray Paynter and Dendis West The banquet featured remarks by Grand Secretary George Lasher and guest speakers from several cities

Theta Chis Pennsylvania New York Maryland West Virginia Oslo Athens Alpha Tau Theta Cal Ohio University South America California Texas Tennessee Washington D. C Mich Victor Whitehouse Emmett Rowles George Start Lasher Alfred Hughes Thornleon Roy Hayt Paynter Seaman Farly George Dalley Prateassor Whitehouse

Jacksonville fire destroys several outbuildings on Edwards property

A wash house behind the Albert Edsworths property in Jacksonville and a coal house behind Mrs Lucinda Hitt’s property were destroyed by fire Saturday afternoon. Gloster Fire Department rushed to protect nearby structures as several buildings remained in danger.

Glouster Albert Edwherds Jacksonville Mra Lucinda Hitt Gieuster

Grade teachers hired by board in Glouster Greens Run

In Glouster Greens Run and surrounding townships a series of hiring actions placed new teachers in first through sixth grades, with Trova Pack named principal and several staff assignments at Glouster Greens Run high and Oakdale. The district noted not to employ certain teachers for Fierce Ridge and Blackwood, and discussed transporting Taylor Ridge pupils to Trimble. A protest arose from Fierce Ridge residents as the plan continued.

Tiwan Glouster Amail Trimble Giomer Wan Education At & Mening Night Beulah Bennett Ielty Greens Bernice Mipscher Glounter Glacia Worden Lowe McCréad Charlce Wickerhiam Carryo Smith Trova Pack Crystal Situwis Crea Justice Hokister Irene Golding Agnés Metigan Margaret Hemaley Frances ‘Fhomey Marty E. Mount Thelma Adams Bylvia Ringheart Orville Allen Demes Salyer Hollister R. D. Maynor Greens Row Oakdale McLeish Eoose Run Board of Education State Department Fierce Ridge Blackwood Taylor Ridge Greens Run Younty Bettef Board of Educaaion

The Golden Baby: Hundreds of Mothers Find Likeness

A painting titled The Golden Baby draws hundreds of mothers who see their own children reflected in the artwork. Curators report strong emotional reactions as the piece tours local galleries, with many visitors noting familiar features and shared maternal experiences.

Fraternity Officials Names From Ohio Valley Session

A list of attendees and contributors from various towns and cities across Ohio and West Virginia is recorded, detailing executives, secretaries, and active chapter members. Names include Woodworth of Niles, Hoge of Huntington, and Leake of the active chapter, with participants spanning Pittsburgh to Wheeling and as far as Toronto and Cleveland.

Ter G. A. Woodworth Niles Robert H. Hoge Huntington Marietta Charles Lynch Woodsfield Homer Hood Warren Oriel Barehill Akron Alfred Hughes Emmett Rowles Roy Paysler Thor Olson Seaman Faria George Starr Lasher Victor Whitehouse George Datley Floyd Wolfe Athens

Woman Sets Altitude Record for Plants with SOHP Motors

A woman reportedly set an altitude record for plants using a craft powered by 50 horsepower motors. Her ascent reached 15,260 feet before the device and crew faced the next testing phase.

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Cheese Eggs Dish from Frugal Kitchen Memoir

A quirky recipe note describes melting cream cheese in a pan, then whisking six eggs with a touch of pepper and onion, cooking until firm. The method emphasizes thorough scrambling and serving hot as a simple, creamy dish.

Hoover Visits Pennsylvania Church On Return From Fishing Trip

President Hoover and aides stopped at a Lierrpool Methodist church 30 miles north of Harrisburg on the way to Washington. About 24 worshipers filled to 250 after ushers with secret service aided. the Rev EH L Harrett delivered a 15 minute sermon as Hoover listened. The pastor prayed for the nation's chief executive and asked Hoover to participate, offering a chance to take a part in the service.

Hoover Wayside Church Pennsylvania Methodist Church Liverpool Harrisburg Secret Service Washington Governor Fisher Mr. Hoover United Statees Thes President Hoover

Nancy Carroll In Dramatic Yacht Crisis Off Boston

Nancy Carroll and husband Jack Kirkland, both aboard the Katherine 17 yacht, faced a severe windstorm that stranded their party miles off Migots Light. A 100 pound anchor failed to stop the vessel, giant waves swept the deck, and rescue by the Nerous brought them to Boston. Carroll remained calm and later joined a train to New York.

Boston Nancy Carroll Rim Star Jack Irkland Playwricht Miss Carrell Gordon Gibbs Sumer Seltnite Gibbs Marhiehead Jackson Arthur Migs Carroll

Nevada gas chamber claims third life at state prison

Prison officials report Bob Witte, 47, died in a small gas filled room at the Nevada State Penitentiary in Carson City during the execution using the state’s lethal gas method. Witnesses describe the apparatus and timing as the chamber filled with fumes, the inmate strapped to a chair, and the body released shortly after the appointed moment.

Carson City Nev U.R Nevada Bob Witte State Penitentiary Ranin White Ree Laxen

Cooper Addresses Methodist Church on Crime and Parental Duty

In Stralipsville June 1 Governor Mycra Cooper spoke to a Methodist congregation urging churches schools and homes to solve the crime problem. He emphasized parental responsibility and the need for steady effort to restore order. The report notes the governor’s emphasis on community action.

New Stralipsville Goveror Mycra Cooper

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