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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1930
Page
2
In Pomeroy a plan advances to merge the two local Methodist congregations Shkinazso Chapel and Bethany. Committees will draft merger plans ahead of a congregational vote. Nearby churches have blended successfully and Sunday services rotate between sites to accommodate larger crowds.
The Chester 4-H Club met at Miss Margaret Imma Wood’s home last Thursday. A demo team was chosen, clothing projects worked on, and games played. Next meeting set at the Fox house with heaters Elma Smith and Kathleen Taily. Entertains Guests in Middleport with a June an event hosted by Mr and Mrs Bean and others. Doctor Orr Preaches in Middleport Church as Orr family visits from Willington and Chicago. Mrs Orr sings a solo.
Elaine Ervin, 95 Fourteenth Avenue, Columbus, departed for Madison Wisconsin to take a French and journalism course at the University of Wisconsin. Her sister Miss Sara Bouise Ervin, a high school instructor, remained behind. Betty Aachen, guest of Mrs C Z Ohlinger, left for Columbus to start a new home.
An escaped mad man reportedly hurled a family to death near a beak a local police report indicates a violent incident. Investigators pursue leads as residents react with fear and officials pledge safety measures.
A Pomeroy restaurant posts a large wall card reading Cashing checks is like playing with humble bees. Patrons notice the sign as they dine, blaming bad check writers for the establishment.
County Commissioner Tyving Kare notes unusually clear river water here in many years, rivaling Gauley River in West Virginia for depth illusions. A man named Bla encountered danger retrieving a bucket, nearly swept under as river depth fooled the eye. Married pair Kathryn Starkey and Donat J. Earepty announce nuptials in Toledo with a June ceremony and post-wedding plans to travel east.
Middleport Council No 187 Daughters of America elected new officers for next year. Names include Marie Bench as junior past councillor Hazel Marting as associate junior past councillor Ornir Hendrix as assistant councillor Gilmore as vice-councilor Telgar Morrict as assisting vice councilor Lala Russell as seconding secretary Rava Gonely as assistant recording secretary Helen Sayre as financial secretary Nora Earth as treasurer Wertha Hissell as conductor Mabel Weege as inside sentinel Minnie Gilmere as outside sentinel Erna Howard as page Cella Feng listed among attendees. The council will hold installations with the ranlor thoU A Mi Ash.
Announcement confirms the June 26 wedding of Miss Florence Louise Michman and Charles W. Dassen in Columbus. The ceremony took place at 17% Northwise Toule vard with Pastor Wirst Community Church officiating. Immediate families attended followed by a wedding supper, and both families share ties to Wilkinsburg and State College.
A family reunion in Pomeroy reorganized plans after an executive meeting. the event, held November 22, drew about 0 attendees and included roughly four members of the Roush family from nearby counties in Indiana and Delaware.
Ballot forms have been mailed by county boards of elections as preparations for primaries proceed. The Ohio State House undergoes a major renovation including rotunda changes and new information desk while the House decoravad is updated and few carriers and rugs will be installed.
A lurid health ad attacks constipation and illness claiming germs poison the body. It touts Orange Brand Nuggets and Orange Brand Tonic as cures for digestive issues blood purification appetite relief and overall vitality, sold by Lash's Drug Store and other outlets.
Governor Myers Yoaper opens the Nations Educational Conference in Unapilat City. From June 5 to July 4, organizers expect 1,000 visitors daily, making it the largest convention held in the city.
Mrs Joffie Ries in declining health at Lucite for a week with Miller and Mondhan families visiting. Fred Bult returns from Bolas Hospital with a lingering bronchial issue at his South Beard Street home. Travel details include Ms Edith and Miss Kathryn GastkH Malcmt Mra J. Wi. & ehreitar on Celumibus with relatives. Mexico City reports a clash as Communists killed and red arrests noted near Letart farm with Dan Eactineer.
The Vatican announced the creation of five new cardinals in a ceremony completing the second act of the apostolic succession. The pope participated in the ceremony, and the new cardinals include eight from North America.
Abe Alexander and Harlan Willaman were fined 50 dollars each after pleading guilty to stealing a tub of lard from Richardson Bakery in Glouster. The tub was recovered at Willaman’s home following an undercover tip and a card warrant. Alexander paid part of his fine and arranged to pay the rest. Willaman also arranged payment plans. A separate item notes a bowling meet at Mrs. John Z. Stiff’s house on Spring Street Wednesday at 3 PM.
The Trimble Township board hired most teachers for the district at a Saturday meeting in Glouster. Assignments include Hollister First Grade Nellie Reher, Second Grade Aan Verha, High School Frank W. Purdy Zelma Hill, Oakdale Vetuna Parke r McLeish Jeanette Wolfe Garrett Moice Goose Run Freda Brower Fierce Ridge Milared Headley band and orchestra instructor O Apt. The State Department of Education allowed continued operation of Fierce Midge and Blackwood for another year.
In Glouster June 34 the community benefit at Palace Theater collected 81.25 with some tickets still to report. After about 10 in expenses, the remaining funds will aid the fire department purchases of rubber coats, boots, and helmets. A separate item notes a baby girl born to Mr and Mrs Max von Behecle in Jacksonville on Sunday.
A minority report of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee labeled the naval treaty unfair to the United States. Senators Johnson California Moses New Hampshire and Arthur Robinson Indiana argued the pact favors Britain, lacks parity between fleets, and would be costly to taxpayers.
The Shineland Commission departed for France today in preparation for the official end of Shineland occupation by France at midnight tonight. Germany and Tunean relations noted as the term of the mission concludes.
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