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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1930
Page
3
A special court at the Monaco Legation legally separates Princess Charlotta and Prince Pierre after weeks of political strife. The decree recognizes Prince Ranier, age seven, as the legitimate heir to Monaco’s throne.
Three wealthy high school boys from Heather Downs confessed to at least 20 home burglaries on River Road and nearby areas in Toledo. They said they robbed for the thrill, spent only a small portion on cash at pawnshops, and discarded most of the loot.
Chauncey church announces Rally Day service for Sunday March 23 at 9 30 a m at the Bible School in Chauncey. Various classes aim to meet attendance goals with special music and congregational singing. Officers and teachers urge all pupils to attend Sunday morning service.
Mrs Gladys Selby Mock a former Jacksonville resident died Wednesday at her Canton Ohio home Funeral services will be Saturday in Buffalo and burial will follow She was the daughter of Mr and Mrs Ralph Selby formerly of Jacksonville
Richard Dwight Hill, age, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Dwight Hill of Millfield, was brought to Dr Warren W Sprague in Chauncey for tonsil removal. He is grandson of Mr and Mrs P D Hill of Millfield.
James Dunn Edna Preston is hospitalized in University Hospital Columbus in serious condition. She traveled from Detroit Michigan and is the daughter of Mrs Rose Dickerson Chauncey and sister of Mrs Carl Conrad of this city.
Misses Lena and Edith Wilson and Chauncey visit Colum bus area this week while Saul Wilson visits Charleston West Virginia Chauncey mourners Mrs Lee Schoonover and Mrs A J Preston Chauncey attend the funeral of Mrs J J Hoodlett former Chauncey resident in Nelsonville. Edward Wallace returns from Chicago and visits his sister Mrs M J Gardner in Chauncey. Miss Esta Rankin and Miss Mary Ellen Meise White Cross Hospital Columbus visit Abe Rankins Millfield parents this week. Mrs William Blackston Columbus visits G B Courtney Chauncey.
George Williams, 65, a reputed gunman and killer, was moved to Columbus to face the electric chair on June 28 for the murder of Patrolman Carl A. Sherman. The trial of his alleged accomplice, Charles Sonny Hanovich, neared verdict as a juror faced mercy doubts and the widow of a victim testified with emotion.
Mrs Floyd Stanley returns to Chauncey from Adrian Michigan where her daughter Mrs Jack Lightfoot was ill in hospital. Lightfoot has returned home while another daughter Miss Bertha Stanley remains ill. Rev V Ahitbrand will lead Sunday service at the County Home at 2 pm with the Y W Girls of Ohio University to sing.
Norma L ee, daughter of Chauncey residents Mr. and Mrs Rye Cunningham, born recently, was named Norma L ee instead of Chrystel per updated notice.
In Brice on Thursday March 21 Mr and Mrs E McCafferty and Dorothy Jane, joined by Mrs William Beckler and Mrs Riley Tedrick from Chauncey, visited Mr and Mrs John Cook. The Cooks, former Chauncey residents, run the Brice post office. Mrs Cook is reportedly ill and daughter Mrs Alice Caldwell assists with care.
Revival services at the Chauncey M. E. Church led to the postponement of the Esther Bible Class gathering. The event, set for this evening at Mrs. Robert Hixson Sr.’s home on Ellis Avenue, was cancelled.
Mrs Ralph Virgil Brown hosted a birthday anniversary gathering at High Street Chauncey with guests Miss Asta Rankin Miss Mary Elen Meise Columbus Ralph Brown Virgil C LaHugh Miss Isabel Brown and Miss Lauretta Fielder Chauncey.
The Industrial Relations Department issues a comprehensive order to repair and modernize a jail. It requires a second egress, removal of gas stoves, and a uniform heating and ventilation system, plus a rigid hot water vent, new waterproof floor, removal of old tubs, addition of showers, removal of old water closet, interior cleaning and painting, and an expansion adding separate female and child cells with soundproofing, minimum 59 square feet per cell, barred ends facing windows, and at least one water closet and lavatory per cell.
Floyd Rush of Buchtel was arrested at his home by Deputy Wayne Wingett on a charge of stealing copper wire from a local mine near Buchtel. He is in Athens County Jail awaiting arraignment.
A 400 foot wide landslide on State Route 7 near Mile Run in Marietta Washington County has wrecked the highway and destroyed the B and O Railroad right of way. Millions of tons of earth slide toward the river at about a foot per hour. damage runs into a huge sum with no end in sight.
Two Ohio University students win campus entertainment roles for the Athens Merchants Exposition at the Armory March 26 to 28 under Kiwanis Club auspices. Herbert Kalklosch will sing and Howard J. Blaine will perform tap dancing in a vaudeville act. Prizes, food samples, park dancing, and a nightly mysterious guest contest add to the attractions.
Owen Koehler a 24 year old farmer of Thornville obtained a marriage license from Probate Judge J. D. Davis here as Fay Helser 24 of Thornville was too ill after an appendicitis operation to appear. A physician's affidavit approved the arrangement.
William Frank Williamson aged 82 died in his room after taking poison in Parkersburg. He left a note saying he planned the act. Relatives from Pleasant City Ohio and Red Hill retrieved the body.
Athens County health officials reported no paralysis cases linked to Jamaica ginger. Dr J M Higgins said many Jake paralysis cases occurred in other Ohio cities and Kentucky with dozens in Columbus Mt Vernon Cincinnati Middletown and Kentucky. Most victims became paralyzed weeks after consuming diluted ginger extract.
A. R. Leo Pesola of Ohio State University, missing two weeks, was found ill and destitute at the Cleveland YMCA. He had suffered a nervous breakdown. plans call for returning him to Iron City Minnesota once he is able.
Adam Buck one of two living Civil War veterans in Reedsville and Olive Township remains active without a cane. Born in Carthage Ohio he served in the Seventh Ohio Battery 1862 to war’s end. His family hosts an annual birthday gathering on the Sunday nearest October 1.
In Lexington Kentucky the ecclesiastical trial of Rev Julius Arnold Velasco rector of St Johns Episcopal Church Dayton on charges including violation of a pledge to his bishop and conduct unbecoming a minister has been postponed from March 23 to April 23 according to an announcement.
Elmwood Place police report the shooting of Manuel Shreve 19 while playing a street game with boys. The youth, described as mentally deficient, was shot in the back from an elevated position as they played "Spy" last night. Citizens fear mob violence if the killer is found.
Elyria March 21 Ralph W Strong secretary and general manager of the Ohio Farmers Co operative Milk Association was understood today to have offered his resignation to become effective September 1 amid recklessly spending money charges.
Perry County commissioners provide funds to guard the County Jail during the imprisonment of four bank robbers Chester Pierce Lawrence Dutcher Henry Dodson and Frank Dodson who robbed Junction City Bank on Tuesday. American Legion members and National Guardsmen are serving as guards.
Passenger traffic on Lake Erie between Cleveland and Detroit began when the steamer City of Detroit T departed Detroit harbor for Cleveland. The return trip to Detroit by City of Detroit was made last night as the City of Cleveland Hf left Detroit for Cleveland amid excellent weather conditions.
After months of debate and revisions the Senate moved toward passing the Hawley Smoot Tariff Bill with a final vote possibly tonight or tomorrow. The oil tariff question remains, having been defeated and placed on a motion to reconsider.
Chairman Hawley of the Ways and Means Committee defended the tax refund of 33.6 million dollars to the United States Steel Corporation in a speech before the House yesterday. The defense followed questions about the policy and its impact on the industry and government finances.
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