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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 13, 1930

Page

6

Officers Elected Mrs Hyde Heads Woman's Club

Nel sonville March 13 The Woman's Community Club met at the home of Mrs J M Hyde Tue sday evening A dinner was served at 6 o'clock Mrs W W Gibson spoke on Early Shrubbery followed by a discussion The following officers were elected for the year President Mrs J M Hyde first vice president Mrs William Mills second vice president Mrs L J Eberle treasurer Mrs Robert Huenefeld secretary Miss Bertha Nixon Seventeen members attended

J. M. Hyde Woman’s Community Club Nelsonville Woman's Community Club W. W. Gibson William Mills

Birthday Surprise for Mrs Ethyl Ma Theny

Friends gathered at Ethyl Ma Theny’s home on Monday evening to celebrate her birthday anniversary. Old time music by Rob Harrold, W. L. Whaley and Tracy Whaley accompanied a potluck supper. Attendees included the McConaha and Lockado families, the Howett family, the Whaleys, Williams families, Allman siblings, Mrs Sayers, Mrs Davis, Mrs Dilcher, Mrs Donley, and Bob Harrold.

Ethyl Matheny Rob Harrold W. L. Whaley Tracy Whaley Will McConaha Eugene Verna E. W. Lockado Dana Howett Donna Mildred Pearl Williams Lulu Williams Gladys Duckler Carl Allman Margret Allman Sayers Cora Davis Tish Dilcher Edna Donley Bob Harrold

Past Chiefs of the Pythian Sisters Meet at West Franklin Home

The Past Chiefs of the Pythian Sisters gathered Wednesday evening at Mrs. Carl Bateman’s West Franklin Street home with members including Mrs. Will Fleck Mrs. Ida Green Mrs. W. W. Gibson Mrs. Robert Eddy Mrs. Hubert Lancaster Mrs. I. Sk. Helyer Mrs. Carl Coakley Mrs. Harry Davis Miss Bertha Howard and Miss Louise Pearce A three course luncheon was served during the social hour.

Pythian Sisters Carl Bateman West Franklin Street Will Fleck Athens Ida Green Logan W. W. Gibson Robert Eddy Hubert Lancaster I. Sk. Helyer Carl Coakley Harry Davis Bertha Howard Louise Pearce

Funeral for Mrs. Nancy Blair in Floodwood

Funeral services for 73 year old Mrs. Nancy Blair who died Monday at her Floodwood home will be held Sunday morning at 10 39 at the Floodwood Church. Burial will be at Greenlawn.

Nelsonville Nancy Blair Floodwood Greenlawn

Classified and Circulation Contact Details

Classified and circulation lines urge readers to telephone classifieds to Mrs Inez J Evans at 821-3 and call 412 W for circulation matters.

Inez J. Evans

W T C U Met At Home Of Mrs Verity

The Womans Christian Temperance Union met at Mrs P B Verity's home in Nelsonville on March 13 with good attendance. Plans were made to sell needlework quilts and rugs and hold a dinner in early April. New members joined and officers discussed the year’s work and future meetings.

Nelsonville Womans Christian Temperance Union P. B. Verity West Franklin Street Charles Green H. J. Lope Sigrid Love Frank Johnson Blanche Starkey

Philadorian Lodge Holds Annual Inspection in Nelsonville

About 120 members and visitors attended the annual inspection of Philadorian Lodge No. 157 F and A M at the Masonic Temple. The Master’s Degree was conferred with Frank Lord Bever ly district lecturer present as grand master representative of Ohio. The lodge was reported in fine condition and ritual work praised.

Nelsonville Philadorian Lodge Masonic Temple Frank Lord Beverly Ohio

Emergency Class Debates Sunday Film Ban at First Baptist

The Emergency Class of the First Baptist Church met at W. G. Woods home for a business session and program. A debate on the motion That Moving Pictures Be Closed on Sunday was held. Refreshments followed with many guests and members named including Rev. J. B. Hall, H. Norman family, Woodson family, Norman, and Woodson as the teacher W. G. Woodson.

First Baptist Church W. G. Woods J. B. Hall H. Norman Laura Norman C. M. Jones Edna Chapman Charles Jones Hardee Goldie Ruth Woodson Floyd Saunders Edward

Elizabeth Zane Dew Chapter DAR to Meet Saturday

The Elizabeth Zane Dew Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution will hold a regular session Saturday afternoon March 15 at 2 30 o clock at the American Legion Home.

Elizabeth Zane Dew Daughters of the American Revolution American Legion

Farrington Decision Is Expected Today

Insurgent miners at the rump convention in Springfield expect to decide if Frank L. Farrington former Illinois district UMWA president will be admitted as a delegate. Farrington resigned to take a $25 000 a year post as labor adviser for Peabody Coal Company amid charges of UMWA friendliness.

Springfield U.P Frank L. Farrington Illinois United Mine Workers of America Farrington Peabody Coal Company

Williams Elected Head of Local Brotherhood

William Williams sheriff of Athens County was elected president of the Brotherhood of the First Christian Church Wednesday night. Jerry Sisler was named vice president and Tom Bennett secretary and treasurer. A motion to hold joint meetings with Methodist and Presbyterian church brotherhoods was adopted with separate banquets planned before and after each joint meeting.

William Williams Athens County Brotherhood of the First Christian Church Glen Staneart Jerry Sisler Tom Bennett

Two Year Limit Set in Ohio Personal Injury Actions

Ohio Supreme Court rules damage actions for personal injuries must be filed within two years of the accident. The decision, in the case of Tilly L. Smith versus New York Central Railroad, stems from a Trumbull County Common Pleas Court origin.

Columbus U.P Ohio Supreme Court Tilly L. Smith New York Central Railroad Trumbull County Common Pleas Court

Murder trial details Irene Schroeder case in New Castle court

In New Castle on March 13 the December 27 1929 killing of Corporal Brady Paul of the Pennsylvania highway patrol was unfolded in testimony before a jury in the murder trial of Irene Schroeder a 21 year old Wheeling waitress.

New Castle Corp Brady Paul Pennsylvania Highway Patrol Irene Schroeder Wheeling

Darrow Sentenced In Auto Stealing Case

Cleveland March 13 George Darrow 29 claiming relation to Clarence Darrow was found guilty of auto stealing and sentenced to one year in the Ohio Penitentiary by Judge George P Baer.

Darrow Cleveland George Darrow Clarence Darrow Facous Ohio George P. Baer

Bridge Party Honors St Patrick's Day At Fayette Street Home

Mrs C EF Bennett and Mrs C J Bartels hosted a Wednesday evening bridge dinner at Fayette Street with seven tables in play. High score went to Mrs Leonard Cooley, second to Miss Catherine Newman, and low to Mrs James Knight. Out of town guests included Mrs Ralph White of Athens and Miss Catherine Spencer of Crooksville.

C. EF. Bennett C. J. Bartels Fayette Street Leonard Cooley Catherine Newman James Knight Ralph White Athens Catherine Spencer Crooksville

Missionary Society to Give Silver Tea at First Baptist

The Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church colored invites members and friends to a silver tea on Thursday March 13. The program includes songs prayers welcomes papers talks and remarks by church leaders and officers from the A M E and Christian Endeavor groups.

Edward Walker Goldie Woodson B. Y. P. U. Society Anna Mae Colbert J. B. Hall J. H. Mann Society

W B A Club Set for Friday Evening Meeting

The W B A Club will meet at the home of Mrs. Farr Baker on Jefferson Street Friday evening at 7 o'clock.

W. B. A. Club

Wade announces marriage of Willa Wade to Raymond Brown

Mr and Mrs J W Wade of Buch tel announce the marriage of their daughter Willa Wade to Raymond Brown of Buchtel in Detroit Michigan on Saturday March 8.

J. W. Wade Buchtel Willa Raymond Brown Detroit Michigan

First Legion Benefit Card Party Held in Nelsonville

Grenford Dugan Post American Legion sponsored the first in a series of benefit card parties at the Legion Home. Miss Wallace of Murray City and William Shafer won the high score prizes, with M. W. Alkire taking the door prize. Refreshments followed the games.

Legion Nelsonville Grenford Dugan Post American Legion Legion Home Miss Wallace Murray City William Shafer M. W. Alkire

King's Men Friday Prayer Meeting Set at Roy Barron Home

Nelsonville reports the King's Men hold Friday night prayer meeting at Roy Barron's 512 Pleasant View Avenue at 7 o'clock with Mr Barron leading. All members requested to attend.

Nelsonville King’s Men Roy Barron Pleasantview Avenue Mr. Barron

Happy Hollow PTA Plans Friday Evening Meeting

The Happy Hollow Parent-Teacher Association announces a meeting Friday evening March 15 at 7 30 at the school building. A brief business session will be followed by a program featuring a play The Mischievous Niger presented by York Grange No 2436 members. Members are asked to bring sandwiches for the lunch during the social hour.

Happy Hollow Parent-Teacher Association York Grange No. 2436

Local visits and returns across several towns

Mr and Mrs Lou Traugh visited Mrs George Kirns near Floodwood on Monday. Mr and Mrs John Glen in Enterren have returned from a visit with prise. Mr and Mrs Carlos Ogg were visitors in Columbus Wednesday. Ri M Kenry attended a meeting of Lord Motor dealers in Columbus Thursday. Mrs W H Grady returned to Louisville after months with her mother Mrs T FE Wells. Mr and Mrs Harry Nolte and daughter Sue of Lancaster visited the Bartletts on Wednesday. Mrs W R Henry returned from a visit with Mr and Mrs H B Bean in Granville. Mrs C A Stover visited Columbus Thursday. Leonard Russell returned to Frankford IL after two weeks with his aunt Mrs J M Butts.

Lou Traugh George Kirns Floodwood John Glen Enterren Enterprise Carlos Ogg Columbus Ri. M. Kenry Lord Motor Dealers W. H. Grady Louisville T. FE. Wells Harry Nolte Sue Lancaster CM. H. Bartlett WR. M. Henry H. B. Bean Granville C. A. Stover Leonard Russell Frankford J. M. Butts

Tells Secret Of Feminine Hygiene Product Mu-col

Doctors advise women Mu-col is a safe dependable way used for 28 years in hospital and office treatments. It stops germs in delicate organs ten-fold stronger yet does not injure lining unlike poisons or carbolic acids. Prevents trouble disease pain makes periods easier stops odor and provides comfort and cleanliness. Easy directions in package available at all druggists.

First claimant to Gallagher trust fund in Marietta

Mrs. William Basher of Lancaster New York files a claim to the $16 000 trust fund from the Dr Charles A Gallagher will in Marietta. She says a torn piece of paper with foreign writing matches a missing piece referenced in the case but the judge notes it does not correspond to the will paper. Judge Fleming will return her slip of paper.

Marietta William Basher, Sr Lancaster New York Charles A. Gallagher Fleming

Gandhi Leads 79 Followers from Assali Amid Fading Crowd

Mahatma Gandhi departs Assali with 79 loyal disciples heading to Borsad to refine salt in defiance of British monopoly laws. The scene contrasts with yesterday's mass show of disobedience as crowds thin.

Assali India U.P Mahatma Gandhi Asiali Assal Borsad

Giants Start Revamp After Injury Pause in Series

San Antonio report says injuries halted the Giants vs White Sox series until Sunday. Manager McGraw began reshaping the New York Giants lineup today to seek a winning combination.

San Antonio U.P White Sox McGraw New York Giants

Anthony Funeral Services Set For Saturday

Funeral services for Mrs. William Anthony aged 63 of 17 Palmer Street will be held at 10:30 A.M. Saturday at her home with Rev. Charles B. Weber of the Church of God officiating. Burial will follow in Clarks Chapel Cemetery. Friends may call at the residence.

William Anthony Palmer Street Charles B. Weber Church of God Hocking Street Clarks Chapel

Tove Poems Book For Tears

The Washington Information Bureau of The Athens Messenger publishes a 458 page booklet titled LOVE POEMS. It offers a curated selection of the best known lines and fragments of love poetry available for ten cents in coin or as a stampa sent to The Messenger's Washington Bureau.

Washington Information Bureau Athens Messenger Messenger Washington

Two Men Plead Guilty to Intoxication Charges

John Gleason and H Glidden pleaded guilty and were fined ten pounds and costs after arraignment Wednesday morning before Magistrate Carl H Porter on intoxication charges. They were arrested Tuesday night near Canaanville by Sheriff William Williams and Deputy Wayne Winzgrett.

John Gleason H. Glidden Carl H. Porter Canaanville William Williams Wayne Winzgrett

Five Women Named to Cresset Honor at Ohio University

Five senior women at Ohio University were elected to Cresset, based on scholarship and leadership. Recipients include Betty Rodewis Youngstown Mary Chessman Hazel Hershman Coshocton Betty Breese Canton Hellene Jones Canton. Lucille Van Lehn president explained criteria as a B average and campus involvement. A piano program by Irene Witham and songs by Helen Hook complemented the convocation. Edward Paul presented a silver cup to Alpha Gamma Delta. Mothers Weekend events were announced for March 21 22 and 23 by Irma L Voigt.

Ohio University Florence Jenkins Women's League of Ohio University Theta Chi Irma E. Voigt Delta Tau Delta Hotel Berry Zona Gale Breese Campus Alumni Memorial Auditorium Athens Hallene Woods Margaret Lax Dean Voigt Gladys Lowash Isobel Cunningham Dallas Farmer Louise Ickis Elma Stout Vincent Jukes Theora Bartholomew Emily Liddell Marion Yenney Robert Ohm Lucille Cutler Betty Breese Lucille van Lehn Judy Eed Alice Kirkup Margaret Slusser Elizabeth Shultz Jane Warner Effie Cowie Emmy Lou Keehne Hilda Sanders Edna Juergens Julia Dornbirer Helen Hedden Leona Hughes Helen Vane Clark Williams Maurice Foraker Hazel Hershman Samuel Webb Pauline Vierce Dorothy Jefferson Grace Crary John Hulbert Leavitt Gard Robert Cooper Edwin J. Smith Robert Anderson Mary Albert Marcel Horn Helen Hook Mrs. C. ©. Robinson Doris Wilhite Mdna Way Marian Morse Anna Witzgibbon Alice In Wonderland Edith A. Wray Cresset Betty Rodewis Bbllaire Mary Chessman Youngstown Coshocton Gilead Hellene Jones Canton Athens Public Schools Irene Witham Schooler Music Music School Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority Edward Paul Athena Irma EL. Voigt

Ohio Board frees 34 prisoners at London Prison Farm

The Ohio Board of Clemency ordered paroles or conditional releases for 34 inmates at London Prison Farm. Included is Bal Douglas of Athens County age 64 jailed for liquor possession two to five years. granted two year parole from a February 21, 1928 sentence.

Columbus Ohio Board of Clemency London Prison Farm Bal Douglas Athens County

Newspapers as force for international education and policy

Karl A. Lickel, president of United Press Associations, told the Bond Club of New Jersey in Newark that newspapers are the greatest force for international education and thus the best salesmen of international policy.

Newark N. J Karl A. Lickel United Press Associations Bond Club of New Jersey

Dave's Mentha Pepsin Promises Quick Stomach Relief

An advertisement claims pepsin and mentha strengthen a weak stomach in two weeks. It asserts regular three daily tablets cure indigestion, improving digestion and lasting stomach health. It touts wide drugstore availability and rapid relief within minutes of use.

Dave America

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