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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 06, 1930

Page

3

Global Red Thursday Marks Massive Unemployment Protest

Thousands gathered in major cities worldwide to protest unemployment and Communism amid widespread demonstrations. Violence erupted in Berlin Moabit district and at a Fort Worth dam where a man was hurt as two hundred shots were fired. Police mobilized in New York Chicago London Paris Berlin Vienna to avert riots.

Berlin Moabit Fort Worth Tex New York Chicago London Paris Vienna

Parent Teacher Relative District Meeting Notes

Fragmentary report mentions a meeting related to the Parent-Teacher group in a city on March and includes names Perry Lehman Stacy Carpenter and Logan. The text is incomplete and unclear about dates and outcomes.

Maret Perry Lehman Stacy Carpenter Logan

Smith is Elected Exalted Ruler of Nelsonville Lodge

Thomas J. Smith was elected exalted ruler of Nelsonville Lodge, B P O Elks, at the annual meeting held Tuesday evening. Other officers named include Orlin T McLaughlin leading knight and John McCormick loyal knight. Installation set for April 1 with a class of candidates to be initiated that night.

Nelsonville Thomas J. Smith Nelsonville Lodge B. P.O. Ellis Orlin T. McLaughlin John McCormick George Shirley Leland I. Krieg Edward H. Rosser L. R. Krelch I. J. Eberle

Day of Prayer Observed by Nelsonville Church Women

On the day of prayer Nelsonville church women hold Friday services at 2 pm in the Christian Church. Sponsored by the city’s women missionary societies, the observance is open to all women. Mrs H J Long presides, Miss Helen Kim of Korea leads program, Mrs J L Evans recalls last year’s service, and Mrs Thomas Spencer plays piano.

Nelsonville Chmurch Women of Christian Church Women's Missionary Societies of Churches of the City H. J. Long Jesus Helen, Kim Korea J. L. Evans Thomas Spencer

Scouts to Meet Nelsonville Tonight at Legion Home

Troop 46 Boy Scouts meet at 7 pm at the Legion Home with Assistant Scoutmaster Dalton presiding. Francis Kouri and others serve on the Program Committee as new candidates Hubert Juniper Orrville Levering and Robert Auflick sign up. A local Court of Honor may be held soon with awards presented.

Boy Scouts Legion Home Dalton Francis Kouri Robert Figley John Steenrod Wrenghhers Hubert Juniper Orrville Levering Robert Auflick

Quilting Party and Dinner Hosted by Mrs Ervin Nanna

Mrs Ervin Nanna and her daughter Gladys hosted a small quilting party and chicken dinner for friends. Guests included Mrs Henry Malone Mrs Lon Figgins Mrs Howard Hoskins and son Richard and Mrs Ed Cagg and their families.

Ervin Nanna Gladys Henry Malone Lon Figgins Howard Hoskins Richard Ed Cagg

Secretary Died in London Fall From Hotel Window

Mrs. Pearl DeMoret acting secretary to Henry L. Stimson fell from a sixth floor window at the Mayfair Hotel in London and died. She had planned to return to the United States with the American delegation to the naval conference. Police said death was accidental and an inquest was set for Monday.

London U.R United States Pearl DeMoret Washington Henry L. Stimson Mayfair Naval Conference DeMoret George's Hospital

Nelsonville Board of Trade Meets Highlights Year Outlook

Nelsonville March meeting at the Y M C A drew about 90 members. Reports from committee chairs outlined year possibilities, with the Retail Merchants division noting 10 new applications and plans for Ralph B B Wilson and a post office building effort. The April program will be run by division chairs.

Nelsonville Nelsonville Board of Trade Retail Merchants’ Division J. B. Preston W. H.davis Industrial Development and Publicity Committee FF. KR. Jackson Postoffice Thomas A. Jenkins Lloyd Evans Ralph BB. Wilson KE. Bennett Board of Trade

Birthday of Robert Hickman Noted by Knights of Pythias

Val ley Lodge No. 169 Knights of Pythias held their regular meeting in Nelsonville on March 6 and celebrated charter member Robert Hickman’s 74th birthday. A luncheon by Effie Green and Marie Hickman followed, with Terry Green presenting a lit cake. Speeches by Hickman, Pritchard, McDowell, Woody, Monks, and Clements. G W Pearte toastmaster. twenty eight members attended.

Nelsonville Valley Lodge No. 169 Knights of Pythias Knights Robert Hickman Cap” McDowell Ev Woody Charles Monks W. E. Clements

Father Sought for Murder of Own Daughter in Columbus

John Francisco of Dayton is charged with first degree murder in the death of his daughter Evelyn Frances Edgington 19 found dead February 20 in her bed at Columbus Oil Cloth Co plant. Victim’s husband discovered the body and police say evidence implicates Francisco who has been missing since threats to the children.

Columbus U.R John Francisco Dayton Evelyn Frances Edgington Robert McCall Francisco

Two Local Basketball Games Set for Thursday Night

Nelsonville hosts Carbondale champions of Hocking County Class B at 7 30 p m. Then Athens De Molay meets Nelsonville Ditchers Tramps at 7 30 p m in separate Athens regional tune up games.

Nelsonville Athens Nelsonville High School Carbondale Hocking County Athens de- Molay Nelsonville Ditchers

Contempt ruling overturned for Cleveland Press editors

The Ohio Court of Appeals reversed contempt sentences against Louis B. Seltzer and Carlton K. Matson of The Cleveland Press. The court called the penalty excessive and contrary to weight of the evidence, urging ethical conduct and highlighting free press protections.

Cleveland U.P Louis B. Seltzer Carlton K. Matson Cleveland Press Common Pleas Frederick P. Walther Court of Appeals Willis Vickery Manuel Levine John J. Sullivan

Fire destroys Fred Wilking Carriage Plant in Marietta

A Marietta fire leveled the Fred Wilking Carriage Company Plant early today. Explosions accompanied the blaze, with estimated losses around $35,000. No injuries reported. The fire department investigated the incident as flames swept through the factory.

Marietta U.R Fred Wilking Carriage Company

Mines stripped of copper wire near Nelsonville

Copper thieves stripped wiring from the Twin Coal Company Mine near Jobs and the North Hocking Coal Company mine near Murray City. The latter mine had been closed for repairs. operators named include Jacob Sherman and Frank Lowry of Athens. Police Chief George Bateman received the reports.

Nelsonville George Bateman North Hocking Coal Company Murray City Jacob Sherman Frank Lowry Athens

Local Social Notes Record Week of Visits and News

Mrs. Walter Lines spent Thursday in Columbus with friends and relatives. The Plains pair Mr. and Mrs. Joe Hutchins and Mrs. A. Courtney visited relatives here Wednesday. Mrs. Frank Bean spent Thursday in Columbus. Mr. and Mrs. Julius Fischer and several young ladies spent Wednesday in Columbus. Joan Zeller visiting aunt Mrs. Thomas Adelesberger in Columbus. Ruth Ward returned home to Walbridge after visiting relatives here. Fred Dalton Bill Galvin and Zig Parry returned to Walbridge where they are employed after visiting relatives here. Mechem was a business visitor in Columbus Thursday. Hannah Evans returned from Lancaster where she visited Mrs. G. A. Hamm. John K. Zeller Jr. and wife announced the birth of a daughter Wednesday March 6 at their home 122 Last Fayette Street. Mrs. Oscar Shaw Opal Kellett and daughter Lorraine of Bessemer Alabama are visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Peter Shough and other relatives and friends in this city.

Joe Hutchins A. Courtney the Plains Frank Bean Columbus Julius Fischer Leona Wells Fanny Mulligan Mabel Shafer Joan Zeller Thomas Adelesberger Ruth Ward Walbridge Fred Dalton Bill Galvin Zig” Parry

Bridge Club Party at Mrs Dew's Home

Mrs Stanley Dew entertained her bridge club Wednesday afternoon at 159 East Columbus Street. Guests included Mrs C K Welch Mrs Donald Shafer and Mrs John Owens. High score prizes went to Mrs Cecil Shafer first Mrs Stanley Dew second and Mrs Gay Aurmiller third.

Stanley Dew Bridge Club East Columbus Street C. Kk. Welch Donald Shafer John Owens Cecil Shafer Gay Aurmiller

Dinner honors Joe Galvin on fourteenth birthday

Mrs. Joe S Galvin hosted a Tuesday dinner on March 4 honoring her son Joe on his fourteenth birthday. Attendees included Ward Hamm Kenneth Kinneer Jack Heffner Ralph Parks Jr Francis Kourl Ray Swyers Art Richard Zuber Thomas and Joe Galvin.

Joe S. Galvin Joe Ward Hamm Kenneth Kinneer Jack Heffner Ralph Parks, Jr Francis Kourl Ray Swyers Art Richard Zuber Thomas Joe Galvin

Personal mentions and local society notes

Mr. and Mrs. William Mills spent Wednesday in Columbus. Mrs. I. S. Davidson and Mrs. William Galvin are with Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Kirkendall in Creole. Charles Alkire left today for Washington coo after weeks with his son and with Mr. and Mrs. M. W. Alkire. Harry Kelley was a business

William Mills Columbus I. S. Davidson William Galvin Aaron Kirkendall Charles Alkire Washington Coo M. W. Alkire Harry Kelley

Ohio University Band to Perfor matinee for Athens children

The Ohio University band will give a matinee for Athens and Athens County school children under the East Side Parent-Teacher Association at the Alumni Memorial Auditorium at 3:30 Friday afternoon. Mrs Fr ob Forsyth of the association said the afternoon program was arranged because many pupils could not attend the evening concert.

Athens Athens County Ohio University Band East Side Parent-Teacher Association Adumnni Memorial Auditorium Ob. Forsyth

Four Million Dollar Road Contracts Awarded

Columbus reports four million dollars in road contracts awarded by State Highway Director Robert N. Ward in the administration's largest road program. Bids accepted February 25 named bidders across several counties including Perry, Muskingum, Athens and Athens-Marietta routes with surface treatments macadam paving and a concrete bridge project on the Hocking River.

Columbus U.P Robert N. Ward Wairfield Licking Perry Muskingum H. W. Curry & Company Paton Muskingum County Athens County J. Hl. Beckler Athens Athens- Marietta

Taft Maintains Stable Condition After Night

President Taft passed a comfortable night and took some nourishment. Attendants at his Washington home reported no change in his condition this morning.

Taft Washington U.P William Howard Taft

MELLOGLO Face Powder Promises Youthful Look

A Jolted ad touts MELLOGLO Face Powder as making you look years younger. It claims government approval for its color and a French process to spread smoothly, hide large pores, and prevent shine, with longer wear by using MEL LO-GLO-D from Zenner Co.

U. S Zenner CO

Knights of St John Social Evening at Hall

A social hour and a hinge diversion followed a Tuesday business meeting of the Knights of St. John at their hall. Afterward a luncheon was served by a committee of Mrs. George Eberst Mrs. Cyrag Rochester Mrs. Charles Fox Mrs. Rudolph Brown Mrs. Cora Brown and Mrs. Joe Thomas.

Knights of St. John George Eberst Cyrag Rochester Charles Fox Rudolph Brown Cora Brown Joe Thomas

Business visitors and locals attend theater in Columbus

Frank Taylor of Columbus and Frank Redfern of Adelphi were in the city on business Wednesday. Miss Melen D Rochester Miss Ruth Heft Mrs Alfred Campbell and Mrs Meth Sloan drove to Columbus to attend a theater presentation. Frank W Harden vice commander of the Ohio Department of the American Legion visited Athens Wednesday evening.

Frank ‘Taylor Columbus Pussday Melen D. Rochester Ruth Heft Alfred Campbell Meth Sloan Frank Redfern Adelphi Frank W. Harden Ohio Department of the American Legion Athens

Local Legion Post Meeting Cited in Report

Joe Canty attended a Legion post meeting in Columbus Wednesday evening while Mrs Bird of Athens visited Logan on Tuesday to consult officials about local matters.

Legion Post Joe Canty Columbus Bird of Athens Logan

High School Operetta Pickles Presented This Week

Cleo Tucker, a school graduate, prepared much of the stage settings for the Hig School operetta Pickles to be performed later this week in the high school auditorium at Laxean.

Contempt of court arrest reported in Columbus

Police report Edward Sturrwelk was arrested on contempt charges in Columbus. He was held after being brought by Deputy Shortt to Lorman for the Common Pleas Court contempt proceedings.

Louan, March Edward Sturrwelk Columbus Sherif

Campbell Secretary Resigns. Canty Appointed to Hook County Bar

The Hook County Bar Association announces that secretary Mrs Clara W Campbell has resigned and the vacancy is filled by the appointment of Joe Canty. Campbell was elected secretary during a recent reorganization several weeks ago.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Boting Wales South Africa George Prince of Wales Hersog Capetown Smith Women of Cit Troop 46 A. L Stimson Trade Board Honor Hickman York Grange York Oak Grove Appeals Court Domingo Ozama Santo Domingo Dominican Republic Charles B. Curtis John M. Cabot Boston Puerto Plata la Vega Port Au Prince Maiti Bateman Walter Lines Oscar Shaw Opal Kellett Lorraine Bessemer Alabama Peter Shough Stout & Harden Stoutsville Hocking M River Pomeroy-Marietta Road Coolville Actonville Vassar Majestic Fox Marguerite Churchill Charles Eaton Charles Bickford and Fred Kohler In Hell’s Heroes Black Betty Hickman’s Liver and Kidney Medicine Time Ashe Glouster Harrison Arrested Jones Insurance Real Estate Kolynos Chas. H Castoria Quick Roth Quick's Ss. S. S&s Norcohol Mennin Coty Paria Hinds Ies Quick’s Union St Ohio
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