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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1930
Page
21
A flurry of personal notices and visits includes guests Hatin Wo Vu and Mary end Charles Votmer, church events for Children's Day and July 4 at Zion Church, plus many neighbors hosting relatives. Residents in Athens and Columbus areas announce travel, guests, and family happenings among extended kin.
The Glouster Fire Department will stage two benefit shows at the Palace Theater on Sunday June 29 to raise funds for rubber seats boots and gear. Fire Chief G Lunsford and John Trawford readied city council support after funds shortfall made purchases impossible from city finances. Crawford will provide films and the theater costs with net profits going to the department.
GLOUSTER June 21 The action of Mrs Sylvia Sweeney the Board of Public Welfare adopted a special resolution. Sweeney was appointed to a prior term served one full year and started on her second January. Mayor received word of the death of Robert Penman of Cleveland aged 62. He is survived by a wife and four children with funeral plans in Cleveland and burial nearby.
The Sun-Week Coat Company will open a new store in the Odd Fellows brick building on High Street replacing the space destroyed by Thursday morning’s fire. Shelving from the former room will be reused, and the new store aims to provide much needed storage for the firm.
Albany police report two stores were robbed Friday night yielding about 28 in cash and 225 in merchandise. Clins Drug Co. lost cameras cigarets candy and other items. Coe Hardware Co. suffered 75 in merchandise plus small cash. Entry was gained with crow bars, and investigators suspect multiple suspects. Wayne Wingets leads the inquiry with deputies Wilson and Aten assisting.
Ohio University announces summer and upcoming fall faculty changes in the Biology Department. Dr Raymond Coon from Indiana University joins the lab during Prof Victor Hill absence in Europe. Dr Rush Elliott resumes duties after leave and PhD from Michigan. Carl Frey returns in September after Cornell PhD. Wallace Bacon Paul Ye substitute staff depart. William Stehr joins the allied faculty in September.
Coolville Boy Scouts will adapt a 11-A Summer program at a meeting set for 5 o clock Tuesday night at the Troy Bish School. Scoutmaster Samuel Pattern invites boys interested in scouting to attend.
Census reports show Lawrence County gaining population and replacing Athens County as the leading district area. Lawrence County’s population rose to 44,017 in the past decade while Athens declined to 50,430, affecting district election candidacy sites and county-level administrative shifts.
At the 4-H Club gathering led by Mrs. Felis Wo, Johnson spoke as Daughters 4-H Club members discussed possible summer projects. Readings were presented by Marefaret Rodinson and Lilian Carpenter, with plans noted for future activities and next meeting chaired by Helen Sheriday.
The president's office of the Albersiy grants one year leave to Miss Janette Woolsey children's librarian at Ohio University Library. She will study for a Masters in Library Science in New York City at Columbia University. Miss Feuth Zimmerman will fill the vacancy. she has been a aide at Ohio University and previously worked at the New York Public Library in the past year.
Chicago gangs lie low amid a citywide effort to "clean up" crime led by civic groups and officials. The underworld remains confident the drive will blow over, citing strong political ties and past failed crackdowns. Gang leaders, in hiding or far from town, await the shakeup and plan to resume activity once it passes.
At Tambara Pavilion the Bible Chautauqua program titled The Booth of War draws Elisin and party nightly. Speakers discuss war's moral themes and inner struggles within a broad spiritual frame as attendees reflect on sacrifice and virtue.
A fragment notes Burr Oak location and a burial alongside a hospital reference. It mentions a doctor and a treethip in 21h Alpe, with unclear wording about a burial at the Burr Oak site and associated individuals or events.
A series of Saturday and Sunday visits are noted in Bishopville and nearby towns. Names include Miss Glacia, Miss Tessie Me, Mr and Mrs J ADE McDonald, Mr Mes, Willard Woods, Shirley Days, Nina Louise, Jina Trimier, and others. Observers mention Dr. Harvey Smith and Mrs Marcy Goudy visiting Barberton. Adice L Dentisan and Sylia and Caryl Mevey are also listed among attendees.
Mr and Mrs ret vd Thomas and Mrs Nach oor hosted a reception for acquaintances on Wednesday evening. The event followed Accom death of the w til tin basa. Pete OF MIT and Mrs Cetley attended to celebrate a milestone as guests noted by West of the Peach More trob.
Mrs Bred Hoodie hosted Sunday School group at her home with Mrs Mins Baker assisting. Attendees included Martha Githar, Donsia Grean, Elsie Stright, Lourie Bartley, Margaret Cartwright, Harriet Dicken, Mary Andree, William Burs, Robert Root, James Andrews. Harve Whitlaters entertaining guests Saturday night listed the Hawkins families and neighbors including Mary, Renert, Dale, Helen Louise, Roger, Ruth Lewellyn, ChartS and Thomas Hawk, Walter Hawk, and Thomas Wintus. Eastern Star attendees joined the Zaleskt meeting Monday evening.
The Coen family held a gathering at Coen Lodge last Sunday with Mrs. Coen and Jacob Coen in attendance. A Latbert Woods setting and a casual ratting at the lodge were noted as part of the event.
A fragmentary item notes Dorothy Brooks and Marna Brooks of Athens visiting relatives in Jiavagh. It mentions Mrs CV Hester receiving news and references Mrs Clara Shing in association with a Thursday evening incident.
Dowler Ridge reports June 11 updates with Pete Mace employed at the Libris Mine. Athens residents Misa Lucile Hunter and her sister Vida visited Mrs Bartha Farmer Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Wallant Pidcock of Warbardale hosted Mr and Mrs Robert Zimmerman Sunday. Cadavide Wing area workers face reduced days due to repairs. Robert Zimmerman made a Saturday trip to Nelsonville. Leonard Zummermar attended Hecking church Thursday evening. Lucille Hunter of Athens led religious services at Dewisr Church Wednesday.
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