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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1930
Page
6
The Nelsonville High School Band announces its Saturday concert with a varied program. Performances include marches, selections from modern composers, and bright solos by students. The event showcases the band’s growth and community tradition.
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The notice lists officers elected for Nelbonville club including President Delert Marattiter and Vice President Tay, with secretary Wilbert Dean and other roles. It also notes a meeting at the Connett Hubbry and remarks on refreshments led by George Hrady.
In Nelbonville on June 20, drivers and pedestrians were ordered to appear before Mayor Lili Tehinga following police action. Several individuals pled guilty or no contest to speeding and related charges, with fines set. A separate incident reports a juvenile, Jack Davie of Lancaster Industrial School, taken into custody for theft and later returned to custody with the stolen items recovered.
A group of Nelsonville women plan a bridge party this evening at the home of Mrs Fawend Shafer in Athens. Attendees include Mrs W. Th Meehem, Mrs Wal Morgan, Mrs Harry Kelly, Mrs Welch, Mrs Cecil Shafer, Mrs Statbeaybrow, Mrs Jehan Elington, Mrs GJ Harteta, and Mrs B. Beene von Prifa. Dinner will follow at Mrs Riades Cote with Mrs Kenner.
Fragmented text shows names and places like Cleveland and Manetta with mentions of a visit to relatives. The piece references Mrs. Mariasz Porter and Mrsharles PRampean and extended visiting periods with friends and kin.
The Woman's Home Missionary Society of the Methodist Church held a Thursday gathering at Mes. Mitrabeth Davia's home with Mra. A Whitmore leading due to the absence of the appointed head. A fundraising plan proposed dividing ten shares five cents each among members, with profits reported at the next meeting. new officers were elected and a program of stories readings and songs was presented.
The WRing a Men group will meet in the evening at 7 30 clock at the Christian Church with Mr Bowman leading the gathering.
Bill Mickiman attended a convention in Columbus with Ohio POWs and business executives. The event gathered leaders from multiple cities to discuss postwar issues and leadership.
Huddy family members gathered for an all day pleale at the home of Mr and Mrs In Dr Huddy near Haydenville. Attendees included John T Huddy Leah Carey Frank Huddy Gordon W Vai Huddy Headyside Parte Huddy Charlies Huddy Brandenburg Lena Walfe Wayne Burm Gardner Tom Huddy Irvin Nanna Gladys Vennett Herbert Walker Charléa Campbell James Ruddy Wylie Ryan and others from Nelsonville Shadyside Cambridge and New York City.
Edgar Thompson of Jacksonville and known as Thompson Who was detained by Constable Joe Jonas on Thursday night and placed in Athens County Jail for non payment of a fine. He had previously been fined for possession of intoxicating liquor.
Athena Terriers rally to a 4 2 victory over Buckeye Whippets as Chesser fans 11 and allows four hits. Coepe leads offense with a double and single in three at bats while Walker struggles on the mound for Buckeyes.
Funeral services for Mrs Mary Ann Neiermeyer will be held at 8 am Saturday at St Peters Church. The deceased passed away at home after a long illness in the Wea Westay area. Interment and arrangements are pending with local funeral home.
The Rev. Steuben Cox of Indianapolis will assist in revival meetings at the Pilgrim Holiness Church in Nelsonville through Friday Saturday and Sunday, led by Rev. R. P. Fitch of Columbus. Cox will present special songs and will handle music at each service.
Four youths two boys and two girls were rescued two miles off Grand River near Fairport Harbor after signaling distress by lighting gasoline soaked materials. The youths were Charles Prosser 23 and Richard Kitzel 22 both from Cleveland and the girls were unidentified in the report.
In Painesville a motor boat trip went wrong when the 25 foot craft lost power on the Grand River. Prosser and Kitzel fought waves and darkness to save two frightened girls who refused to reveal their names. The group used shirts and handkerchiefs as a flare to signal for help. The drifting boat never received aid as another vessel did not respond.
Athens County Board of Elections will receive bids for poll books and election supplies at a 7:30 PM meeting this Friday. The items cover the August Primaries and the November election.
In Bombay on June 20 police and a crowd of native demonstrators clashed in front of an English store. Sixteen people were injured, two seriously, as tensions flared amid ongoing disturbances at the site.
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