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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 19, 1930

Page

11

Episcopal District Conference Set for Evening Session

The Episcopal Church district conference in Southeastern Ohio will meet in Nelson March 19 for an all day program and evening session. Bishop Blake of Indianapolis will deliver the sermon and address topics include prohibition and missionary work with leaders such as Dr Cecil D Smith and Miss Rathpton among speakers.

Dgar Blake Indianapobishop Indiana Ohio Moore Bhenus Athens Jon Meigs Hocking Pairiie Mion Ock Coulter Kv Mink Liver Lunecheen Fternoon Plloyd Strecker Ohio University Bishop and Blake Hol

Community Notes From Columbus Area Events

Lillian Barrows in training at State Hos Columbus spends time with friends and relatives. Louise Bowers returns home to Columbus after visiting here. Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Minburg and others host events in the city. Patricia Ann birth announced in Ford Thursday 13 with great grandparents noted. The Thelma Mills and Leighton Aumiller families visit relatives. Martha Class of the Methodist Sunday School entertained at Mrs Tori Wilson home with devotion and St Patrick’s program. Twenty five members attended and rolls called by Mrs Cook. Luncheon with St Patrick's decor served by several hosts.

Lillian Barrows Hos Columbus Ity Louise Bowers F. Gray Ew Bowers Athens Kenneth Long Patricia Ann Thursford Isaac Minburg Mk Skivers Thelma Mills State University Mills Leighton Aumiller Mius PHA Martha Methornday School Tori Wilson Columbus Street Clarence Butt Molly Six Cook Neheon Esses Wilson Morrison Robert Whitlateh W. W. Whitlateh

Missionary Society Meeting Held at Presbyterian Manse

The Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church will meet Thursday afternoon at the Presbyterian Manse with Mrs. Lloyd Evans hosting. Mrs. Eliza Yedrow will lead the program and all members are urged to attend as this marks the calendar year’s first gathering.

Sionary Society Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church Lloyd Evans Presbyterian Eliza Yedrow

Social event announced by Daughters of Familiarity

The Counsellors of the Daughters famerie announce a social at their hall on Thursday March 20 at nine. A program is arranged and refreshments will be on sale. A small admission fee will be charged at the door.

Daughters Famerie

Johnston to Preach in Lion Valley on March 19

The evangelist E.A. Johnston, recently returned from mission work, will lead Sunday evening services at the Lion Church in Lion Valley on March 19. He is tied to the Living Link of the Missionary Society and will preach to the local congregation.

East School PTA Announces Final Evening Meeting

The East School Parent Teacher Association schedules its final evening meeting for Thursday the 29th at the East Building. A program will be presented by members of the association.

Nioers

Wilson Dinner Tickets Sell Fast in Nelsonville

Nelsonville March 13 Latest report says Ralph B Wilson meeting Friday night will draw 460 men with 200 out of town guests. Dress rehearsal Thursday, special platform at Christian Church, lighting by Dr Johnson, room arranged by F R Jackson. Powell home hosts Wilson overnight before 6 15 banquet.

Nelsonville Ralph B. Wilson The Christian Church Rk. Johnson F. R. Jackson Connors L. R. Powell Powell Mr. Wilson Ralph Powell Wilson Babson’'s

Saltz Addresses Rotary on International Relations

J. H. Saltz spoke to the Nelsonville Rotary Club on international relations. He urged citizen responsibility and said Rotary’s core aim is to promote peace and understanding among nations.

Rotary Club Nelsonville J. H. Saltz Rotary

York Grange Postpones Meeting Due to Wilson Dinner

The regular meeting of York Grange No. 2436, planned for Friday evening March 21, is postponed because of the Wilson dinner at the Christian Church. The next meeting will be Friday evening April 4, as announced.

York Grange No Wilson Christian Church The Grange

Lenten Music Program at Athens Presbyterian Church

A Tuesday noon concert titled The March to Calvary featured organ and vocal numbers by Susan Worterfield and contralto Helen McClaflin. Works included Stainer Souvenir Poetique Fibich Communion in E Minor Faulkes and Guilmant Sonata in C Minor. Ohio University Music School helped present the Lenten services.

Athens Presbyterian Church Stainer Fibich Faulkes Guilmant Susan Worterfield Helen McClaflin Lord Bernard Music School of Ohio University

Central PTA Meeting Postponed to March 28

The regular meeting of the Central Parent-Teacher Association is moved from March 2 to March 28 due to the District PTA meeting in Logan on Friday March 21.

Central Parent-Teacher Association Parent- Teacher Association Logan

Sunday School Class Hosts At Oak Street Meeting

Class 21 of the Methodist Sunday School met Monday evening at Mrs. Carl Coakley’s Oak Street home with Mrs. Carl Mathews and Mrs. Fred Halag assisting. Mrs. Gladys Bayless led the business session. Mrs. O'Mara read the scripture. Games and music followed. A course luncheon was served to 17 members.

Methodist Sunday School Carl Coakley Oak Street Carl Mathews Fred Halag Gladys Bayless Frank O'Mara

Beattie Dies at 77 in Logan Area

Lewis Beaty aged 77 of near Haydenville died Tuesday at Carrington Logan hospital. Funeral services will be Thursday at 2 p.m. at Stout's Undertaking with burial in Greenlawn Cemetery. Survived by two nieces Addie Huffman Columbus and Mrs Clara Glancy Orbiston and six nephews Thomas Huffman Columbus John Huffman Chillicothe Charles William Huffman Murray City Frank Huffman Orbiston and Harry Huffman Cleveland.

Nelsonville Lewis Beaty Haydenville Cherrington Logan Stout’s Undertaking Establishment Greenlawn Cemetery Addie Huffman Columbus Clara Glancy Orbiston Thomas Huffman John Huffman Chillicothe Charles William Huffman Murray City Frank Huffman Harry Huffman Cleveland

Arrest of Frank Bennett on alleged non-support charge

Frank Bennett was arrested Monday night by Police Chief George Bateman and held for Logan officers. He is said to be wanted on an alleged non-support charge.

Nelsonville Frank Bennett George Bateman Logan

Olive Tablets Claim Clear Skin and Detox Benefits

An advertisement promotes Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a gentle substitute for calomel that cleanses blood, bowels, and liver. It claims many users experience clearer skin and improved well being after a week of use and lists price points of 15¢, 8¢, and 1¢.

Edwards

Mrs Mary Klotz Dies After Long Illness

Mrs Mary Matilda Klotz wife of John Klotz and former Carbondale resident died Tuesday evening at her daughter Mrs Harley Shivers 289 West Franklin Street Nelsonville after a long illness Funeral services are set for Friday at 10 am at St Andrew Catholic Church Father Owens officiating Burial will be at Greenlawn She is survived by her husband one daughter Mrs Skivers and three sons John Klotz Jr Carbondale Frank Klotz Lima and Joseph Klotz Jackson Michigan

Nelsonville Mary Matilda Klotz John Klotz Carbondale Harley Shivers West Franklin Street St. Andrew's Catholic Church Father Owens Greenlawn Skivers

Funeral Held for Mrs Hoodlett in Haydenville

Funeral services for Mrs J J Hoodlett were held at the Presbyterian Church in Haydenville with Rev Lloyd Evans in charge. The body rests in Green Lawn mausoleum. Out of town attendees included Mr and Mrs Munro Philadelphia and others from Columbus Newark and Athens.

Nelsonville J. J. Hoodlett Hoodlett Haydenville Presbyterian Church Lloyd Evans Greenlawn

Party Planned Nelsonville Young Men's Fellowship Inauguration

In Nelsonville the Young Men's Fellowship Class at the Christian Church will begin a regular program Sunday morning March 23. President W. D. Mender will initiate the class. A party is planned for Friday March 28 at 7 30 pm with committee Norman Hall Earl Bateman Tom Shafer. Members attending must pay 50 cents to cover expenses to Norman Hall or Earl Lateman. All former or prospective attendees are urged to be present.

Nelsonville The Christian Church W. D. Mender Norman Hall Earl Bateman Tom Shafer Earl Lateman

Reese Returns from Florida to Visit Sister in Buckeye Lake

W I Reese of Buckeye Lake has just come back from Florida and is visiting his sister Mrs B W Gabbury.

W. I. Reese Buckeye Lake Florida 8. W. Gaabury

Nelsonville High Band Awaits New Uniforms Before Friday Show

Nelsonville High School band members anxiously await uniforms expected from a Columbus firm. The suits were due Monday and did not arrive this morning, but officials say they will reach the school today before the Friday concert and musical comedy.

Nelsonville Nelsonville High School Columbus

Services Held Fridays at Episcopal Church

Nelsonville reports weekly services led by Rev. Pie low at the Episcopal Church every Friday evening at 7 o'clock. The notice specifies regular Friday gatherings under the church leadership.

Nelsonville Pielow Episcopal Church

Prof McCoard of Ohio State Faculty Dies

Prof. George W. McCoard, 1 mem ber of the Ohio State University faculty for 48 years, died at his Columbus home after a long illness. He joined OSU in 1882 and rose from assistant instructor to full professor. More than 10,000 students are said to have sat in his classes. He was affectionately known as Flunky.

Columbus U.R George W. McCoard Ohio State University McCoard The University McDoard

Lord Balfour Dies in Woking at 81

British statesman Lord Balfour died at Fishers Hill House in Woking to day aged 81. He had a 60 year career in British and international politics and led the British War Mission to the United States in 1917. He returned in 1922 as a Washington Naval Conference delegate and was warmly received in America as an old friend.

Woking England UPR Lord Balfour Fishers Hill House United States America

Physician Sues for Large Sum for Work

Dr. Thomas Grant Youmans of Wilmington sues for fees claimed for medical services to Mrs. Rhoda J. Sells widow of Louis Sells of the Sells Floto Circus. Petition seeks $50 daily for 56 days plus additional allowances for time allegedly lost from private practice. Location Columbus. File date March 19.

Columbus U.R Rhoda J. Sells Louis Sells Floto Circus Federa Court Thomas Grant Youmans Wilmington Del Sells

Athens Rotary hears talk on public utilities by Dr C L Jones

Dr C L Jones manager of the Athens Home Telephone Company addressed Athens Rotary Club at Hotel Berry. He praised stockholding workers and local ownership, noted Athens as a toll center for Southeastern Ohio, and urged public utility efficiency as a measure of a town.

C. L. Jones Athens Home Telephone Company Athens Rotary Club Hotel Berry Dr. Jones Athens Telephone Company Fire Department Companivn Jones A. T. and T. Company Ohio

Warning to Stomach Sufferers

Advertisement urges stomach comfort with Dr Jacksons Digestive Powder, claiming relief from heartburn gas and bloating. Promises safe home remedy under satisfaction guarantee and money back. Offers free sample by mail from The KeGu Medicine Co of Zanesville Ohio.

Dr. Jackson eKeGu Medicine Co Fifth St Zanesville Ohio

Athens business men to attend Nelsonville trade meeting

At least 90 Athens business and professional men will travel to Nelsonville next Friday for a Board of Trade meeting expected to draw 160 attendees from Southeastern and Central Ohio. Last night Athens Rotarians headed to Gallipolis for an inter-city Notary meeting.

Athens Nelsonville Board of Trade Oblo Gallipolis

Missing Norwalk youth after companion found dead

Chum Walter Wilhelm, 16, remains missing from his Peru Township farm as investigators link the death of his friend Robert Mantett, 16, found with a bullet to the heart along a road near the Wilhelms. Coroner C L Bell says the boys were seen together minutes before Mantett's body was found and searches continue.

Norwalk A.R Walter Wilhelm Peru Township Robert Mantett Maniett Matt Maniett Wilhelms C. L. Bell

Bank Merger Creates World’s Largest Financial Firm

New York March 19. Consummation of a merger of Chase National Bank Equitable Trust Company and Interstate Trust Company forms the world’s largest bank with deposits of 2 073 644 686.07 and resources of 2 814 535 635.57. Wall Street later reported further large acquisitions signaling consolidations across finance and energy sectors.

New York Chase National Bank Equitable Trust Company Interstate Trust Company Wall Street Io Today News

Gallagher Announces Candidacy for Ohio Governor

Dan W. Gallagher, former Cleveland News reporter, declared his bid for the Democratic nomination for governor. Petitions to place his name on the ballot are circulating across Northern Ohio.

Cleveland Dan W. Gallagher Cleveland News Today Ohio Gallagher

Klutch false teeth cushion advertisement

Klutch promotes a dental comfort cushion that stabilizes dentures to prevent rocking and chafing. The ad claims the cushion improves fit and comfort, and includes a claim that the wearer can speak as well as with natural teeth. Pricing is listed as $0 for a box holding three months of comfort, with availability at drug stores.

Vinci Medicine: Relief and Pep For Nervous Parents

Mrs Johns says Vinci calms nervous children and restores happiness after using the tonic. For 30 years doctors have prescribed Vinci for its iron calcium and cod liver oil elements. The first bottle promises sound sleep and renewed energy then boosts appetite. Suitable for nervous wornout people seeking quick vitality. Sold at Gibson’s Pharmacy.

Vinci T. Johnstone Gibson

Second Kidnapping Probe In Barberton

Police investigate a second kidnapping in two months involving Frank M. Aust a 20 year old Barberton High School senior found bound and gagged in a box car on a Barberton siding. He was taken to hospital and refused to discuss the abduction.

Barberton Frank M. Aust Rust Fee Clinton Road

Where is Capone Chicago Homecoming Sparks Theories

March 9 report from Chicago notes Capone’s homecoming as a rumor filled drama. Officials, police and citizens weighed rumors, denials and theories while unsure of the gangster’s location.

Capone Chicago

Schoolhouse bids received by Ames-Bern Board

The Ames-Bern Board of Education will receive bids for three school houses in Ames Township Athens County known as the Henderson Easter and Savers schools. Bids must be in the clerk by 10 pm on March 22. The board reserves the right to reject any or all bids.

Ames-Bern Board of Pifuccation Bert Kumns Trimie

Thoxine touted for quick relief of sore throat

A Rochester advertisement promotes Thoxine as a doctor prescribed throat remedy that relieves soreness on first swallow. It claims faster action than gargles or salves, no harmful drugs, and safety for families, with 6e to 1.07 dollar pricing and availability at local pharmacies.

Cline’n Phar Slighman's Phar Nelsonville

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