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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1930

Page

5

Athens party hosts entertain guests at Charleston house party

A group of younger Athens residents including Helen Jones and Jane Rupel Hardesty attended a Charleston, West Virginia house party hosted by Mr. and Mrs. I. A. Hardesty at River Creek for the pleasure of their daughter Jane Rupel Hardesty. Nacy Hall of Charleston joined the group for a dance at the Woman's Club of Charleston yesterday evening.

Helen Jones Mary Jo Twiss Virgnia Masterton Marian Danford Ann Marjorie Beasley Mary Ellen Bibbee Ted Daggett Jerol Betz Athens Charleston W. Va I. A. Hardesty River Creek Jane Rupel Hardesty Nacy Hall of Woman's Club of Charleston

Athens Needle Club Picnic Postponed Indefinitely

The Athens Needle Club picnic scheduled for Wednesday has been postponed indefinitely. Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War will meet Wednesday at 7 30 p.m. in the I O F Hall.

Athens Needle Club Daughters of Union Veterans of the O. F. Hall Pocahontas Tepes Rippling Water Council 131 Red Men’s Hall

Mrs. J. P. Wetherholt Makes A Stop In Athens

Mrs. J P Wetherholt of Gallipolis stopped in Athens Monday evening while traveling by car from Columbus on a return trip home. Mr. C A Overmyer departed today for a business trip to Detroit and Chicago and will be away the rest of the week.

J. P. Wetherholt Gallipolis Athens Columbus C. A. Overmyer Detroit Mich Chicago Ill

Benton Harbor guests visit Shannon Avenue hosts

Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Dunham and Mr. H. A. Archer of Benton Harbor Michigan are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Bauer at 17 Shannon Avenue.

Arthur Dunham H. A. Archer Benton Harbor, Mich J. W. Bauer Shannon Avenue

Gahle Claims Athens Merchants Pay More Taxes Than Chains

Cyclone Gahle speaking for W K Henderson cited Athens figures showing independent stores paid over 400 in taxes while chain stores paid under 200. He added independent food jobbers paid more than 17 000 in taxes and urged residents to trade at home to keep dollars in their town.

Athens Cyclone” Gahle W. K. Henderson Shreveport Athens High School Gahle Consumer

Wakeful Nights From Indigestion

Digestive disturbance causes wakeful restless nights and unpleasant dreams. Bisulated Magnesia after the last meal or before bed calms the stomach neutralizes excess acid and promotes restful sleep by normal digestion. Available at any good drug store in powder or tablet form for a simple trial.

Relief Comes With Showers In Athens County

Rainfall of 0.30 inches on Monday offered brief relief from a month-long heat wave and drought in Athens County. Prof Clyde E B Cooper of the Ohio University Weather Bureau noted cooler temps from 81 to 70 during the day and 62 at night, with slow warming expected and little crop relief anticipated in Southeastern Ohio.

Athens County Clyde EB. Cooper Ohio University Weather Bureau Ohio Professor Cooper

Miss Carson to Wed Dr. Richard Thompson in Smithfield

Miss Dorothy Dailey will be maid of honor and only attendant at the wedding June 25 in Smithfield at the bride's home. Miss Carson recently graduated from Ohio University and has served as supervisor of Physical Education in Steubenville schools. Dr. Thompson previously lived in Athens and with his family had ties to a coal company.

Miss Carson Ohio Dorothy Dailey Dorothy Carson Smithfield Richard Thompson Steubenville Joseph Carson Ohio University Miss Dailey Alpha Gamma Delta Dr. Thompson Athens North Congress Street H. J. Brown W. Lewis Brown St. Clairsville

Rates on coal debated by U S board in Lake Erie move

The Interstate Commerce Commission opened hearings on rate schedules for bituminous coal moving to Lake Erie ports. Ohio and Pennsylvania operators seek to lower a 35 cent differential with southern mines, while Pittsburgh and other groups push for geographic advantages to stand. Intervenors from Fairmont and Duluth groups warn raises could stifle competition for lake cargo trade.

Washington Interstate Commerce Commission Lake Erie Anthracite Institute Pittsburgh and Duluth Chambers of Commerce Coal Traffic Bureau of Fairmont W. Va Ohio Pennsylvania Virginia West Virginia Kentucky Tennessee Great Lakes Pittsburgh Fairmont Coal Traffic Bureau Winona Association of Commerce Minneapolis Traffic Association St. Paul Association of Commerce Duluth

Anthracite Institute Urges Focus on Industry in Trade Reforms

The Anthracite Institute urged the commission to examine facts about the anthracite industry and its competition with the bituminous trade before revising the coal trade policy. The statement stresses a narrow technical approach to the ongoing controversy among producing districts.

Anthracite Institute Iake Cateo

Wheat Prices Slump Seven Cents for Week

Columbus report shows a seven cent weekly loss in wheat prices ending June 14. Grain expert C W Eberhard cites weak foreign demand and large carryover as factors. New Texas arrivals add to downward pressure on prices.

Columbus C. W. Eberhard Ohio Farm Bureau Corporation Texas

Hoover accused of deceit over Smoot Hawley tariff

Senator Pat Harrison charged President Hoover and Republican leaders with hypocrisy and deceit in defending the Smoot Hawley Tariff Bill. He said misleading statements were used as the bill moved toward Hoover for signature.

Washington U.R Hoover Senate Pat Harrison Mississippi White House Harrison

Widow’s weight loss linked to harsh marriage in LA divorce

Mrs Viola Barton told a Los Angeles divorce court that constant nagging and threats of beatings by her husband caused her to waste away from 512 to 376 pounds. The judge heard she shed 142 pounds in the years of strain.

Los Angeles

Athens Okays Contract for Dumping Ground Rental

City officials authorize Mayor and Service Director to contract with Life Milliron for rental and maintenance of a garbage dumping ground in Athens. Allocation set at thirty five to forty five dollars per month. Service Director given full supervision. ordinance effective upon legal date.

Athens Chigo Lilglis Milliron Athena Ofte Life Milliron Bolhetter Ohio Oslo Jalil

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