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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 27, 1930

Page

8

Athens High to Stage Meet the Wife Friday

Rehearsal finished for the Athens High School production Meet the Wife a three act comedy. Cast includes Jane Gill as the wife Harvey Lennox played by Charles McKinley, Phillip Lord by William Clark, Doris Bellamy by Ruth Anna Kittle, maid and bush by Louise Kemton and Tom Craig, Visitor Stanton by Robert Worthman, Gregory Brown by Webster Dalton. Allen A. Nellis directs for the Dramatic Club.

Athens Jane Gill Harvey Lennox Charlies McKinley William Clark Phillip Lord Ruth Anna Kittle Doris Bellamy Louise Kemton Tom Craig Robert Worthman Vistor Stanton Webster Dalton Gregory Brown New York Allen A. Nellis Dramatic Club of Athens Higa School

Magic City Lodge to Inspect and Perform Degree Work

Magic City Lodge No. 797 I O O F will hold its regular meeting on Friday night in Gouster. District Deputy Grand Master Wolfe of Coolville will inspect the lodge, who recently inspected Jacksonville. A social time with refreshments will follow, with many out of town visitors expected.

Glouster Magic City Lodge Wolfe Coolville Jacksonville Odd Fellows

Glouster Man Undergoes Appenix Operation in Akron

Max Johnston former Glouster resident underwent an appendicitis operation at an Akron hospital Monday. He was visiting relatives when he fell ill on the return trip to Akron. Max Johnston is the son of Mr. and Mrs. James Johnston of Akron former residents of Glouster.

Glouster Max Johnston Akron Max James Johnston

Petition Circulated for Ross Ake State Treasurer Nomination

A petition in this locality supporting Ross Ake for the Republican nomination for state treasurer collected about 50 signatures before being filed, according to L. E. Richardson who led the circulation.

Ake Glouster Ross Ake L. E. Richardson

Syracuse Village School District Seeks Bids for Fireproof School

Sealed proposals invited by the Syracuse Village School District Meigs County Ohio for a fireproof school building. Bids due April 10 at noon local time. Separate items include plumbing electrical heating and overall general contract. Bonds required 10 percent with 50 percent surety bond. board reserves right to reject all bids.

Syracuse Village Meigs County Ohio Fred Shumway Syracuse William Mills Citizens Central Park Bidg Nelsonville Board of Education Board of Fiducation

Sheriff Sale in Athens County Partitions of Rose Place

Notice is given of a public auction April 18 1930 at 1 PM at the Athens Court House selling two parcels in Rome Township Athens County Ohio. First tract 141 acres described with references to Ohio Company patent and Patton heirs. Second tract located sections 2 and 4 Town 6 Range 12 bounded by Rowell land and Hocking River. Appraised at 4500 dollars. Proceeds go to parties in partition suit Press Frost plaintiff Rose Place et al defendants. Sheriff William Williams and deputies listed with counsel Wayne Wingett Rowland.

Ohio Company Hocking River Lierman Irost Ilsut Chiolas Rowell Isaac J. Shinn Leander Jrutts Joseph Patton Athens County Ohio Elmer Roweill Athens Coolville Rods Josephine Butts Elmer Rowell Conao Isaac James Shinn Beebe Common Pleas Court William Williams Wayne Wingett SY & Rowland Y Plaintitt

Mrs Edwards Dies at Columbus Home

Mrs. Albert Edwards former Sunday Creek Valley resident died at her Columbus home Tuesday night after illness and an unsuccessful operation. She is survived by her husband and two sons Clyde and Norval Edwards of New Athens and sister Mrs. Chris Lovell of Mountville. Funeral Friday in Columbus with burial at West Union Street Cemetery Athens. Born near Bishopville, she lived in Trimble and Jacksonville before moving to Columbus.

Chris Lovell Mountville Columbus West Union Street Athens Mrs. Edwards Bishopville Trimble Edwards Jacksonville

Kings Purchase Johnstown Grocery Firm

Gerald King of Trimble and his father Fred King of Johnstown have bought a Johnstown grocery and now run the business. The family will move to their new home next week. Gerald King previously worked for Bryson Lumber in Trimble before it was sold to Athens Lumber.

Glouster Gerald King Trimble Fred King Johnstown Mr. King King Bryson Lumber Company Athens Lumber Company

Willing Workers Class Meting Friday at Mrs Richardson’s

The Willing Workers Class of the M E Church will meet Friday night at the home of Mrs Harry Richardson. All members are urged to be present.

Glouster M.ef. Church Harry Richardson

House OKs ICC bus regulation bill across state lines

The House passed a bill authorizing the Interstate Commerce Commission to regulate motor bus lines, affecting every bus line operating across state lines.

Washington Interstate Commerce Commission House

Hooper Estate Administrator Named in Athens County

Belle S. Hooper of Athens Ohio appointed and qualified as Administrator of the estate of Don C. Hooper late of Athens County Ohio deceased. Dated March 10 1930 at Athens Ohio Judge J. Veratewe probate judge of said county.

Belle S. Hooper Athens Ohio Don C. Hooper Athens County Nas Tavei Nts J. Ah Erat Ewe Said County

Divorce Petition Filed in Athens County Court

Willis C. Rose files for divorce against Leona A. Rose in the Common Pleas Court of Athens County Ohio alleging three years wilful absence and gross neglect of duty. Hearing set for on or after April 2 1930. Attorney Emmett Keenan acts for Willis C Rose.

Leona A. Rose Seventh Street Wheeling West Virginia Willis C. Rose Common Pleas Court Athens County Ohio

Ten Glouster seniors to take general scholarship test

Ten students from the Senior Class of Glouster High School will represent the school in the general scholarship test for high school seniors. The test will be held Saturday April 19 at the Junior High School Building in Athens. Rules limit representation to ten seniors.

Glouster Glouster High School Athens

Bible 204 Years Old Owned by Mrs. Stanton in New Plymouth

An English Bible dating from 1726, 204 years old, sits with Mrs. Samuel Stanton on Route 1. It was passed down by her great grandmother, along with an English snuff box from her great great grandmother.

New Plymouth Samuel Stanton

Foreclosure suit against Emma Landis heard in Ohio court

Frank Landis of Detroit Michigan is notified that The Nelsonville Home and Savings Association of Nelsonville Ohio filed a Common Pleas Court action in Athens County seeking a $380 judgment with 7 percent interest from July 1 1929 and foreclosure of mortgage on Lot 360 in Longstreets Addition Nelsonville. He must answer by May 10 1930.

Frank Landis John R. Street Detroit Michigan Nelsonville Home and Savings Association Nelsonville Ohio Common Pleas Court Athens County Emma Landis B. F. Landis B. EF. Landis Longstretchs Emmett Keenan

Public sale of Athens County real estate April 12 1930

Probate Court of Athens County Ohio orders a public auction of real estate on April 12 1930 at 1 30 p m at the Athens Court House. Properties include Verity additions lots 69 70 22 23 24 25 with coal under and Ohio University rents reserved. Appraised at 3525 dollars. Cash due day of sale. Administratrix IMO Woodgerd.

Athens County Ohio Athens State of Verity Athens ‘Township Ohio University

Spires Divorce Action Filed in Athens County Court

Annie Spires sues Frank Spires in the Athens County Common Pleas Court for divorce on Wilful Absence for three years and gross neglect of duty. Custody of three younger children sought. Hearing requested after April 18, 1930. attorney Emmett Keenan, 36-Goth.

Frank Spires Annie Spires Common Pleas Court Athens County Ohio Emmett Keenan

Notice of Assessment for Stewart Street Storm Sewer District No 3

The estimated cost of building Stewart Street Storm Sewer District No 3 has been prepared under Ordinance No 5381 passed March 19, 1925. The estimate is on file in Athens Ohio in the Clerk of Council’s office for inspection. Objections must be filed within five weeks from the date of this notice. By order of the Council March 10 1930.

Stewart Street Water Works Department City of Athens Ohio

Parole Recommendation for Fred Green at Ohio Penitentiary

Fred Green, inmate No 54776 at the Ohio Penitentiary, is recommended to the Ohio Board of Clemency by the War Den and Chaplain for parole consideration. Hearing scheduled on or after May 6 1930, by Parole and Record Clerk J Bonzo dated 3 27 80tw.

Fred Green Ohio Penitentiary Ohio Board OF Clemency Dd. J. Bonzo

Triangular romance ends as husband held in Cleveland case

In Cleveland on March 27, Frank Spollito was detained after neighbors alleged abuse amid a 12 year love triangle with his wife of 30 years Mrs. Cologeria Ipollito and Theresa Scilla. The two women and five children were cared for at a detention home as police investigated complaints. Both women defended Spollito as loving and denied abuse.

Cleveland U.P Frank Spollito Cologeria Ipollito Frank Theresa Scilla Ipollito Scilla Charles Cavolo Theresa

500 Men May Be Given Employment

New Lexington March 27. Perry County unemployed committees push for a wage scale at a Shawnee conference with Iron Clay Brick Rock Run Purvis Brick New Straitsville Claycraft Brick to reopen plants and offer jobs to 500 men.

New Lexington Perry County Shawnee Iron Clay Brick Company Rock Run Purvis Brick Company New Straitsville Claycraft Brick Company

Prison mutiny probe expands to 750 inmates

In Jefferson City Missouri an official inquiry into a mess hall mutiny involving 750 convicts was opened with plans for a thorough review of penitentiary records under way.

Jefferson City U.R

Peer libel trial opens in Lorain court

William and Michael Peer sue Samuel Horwitz owner of the Lorain Journal and David Gibson publisher for libel in articles printed November 13 and 14, 1928. The case before Judge A R Webber marks the first of two $50,000 suits.

Elyria U.P William Michael Peer

Retired Engineer Sibert Plans Farm Life Next Year

Maj Gen William Illinois Sibert, renowned for the Mobile dock system and Gatun locks project, announces retirement to his Kentucky farm. He also names himself chairman of the Boulder Dam Commission.

William IL. Sibert Mobile Ala Gatun Panama Lowling Green Sibert Gadseden Hare Boulder Dam

Bodies of two cousins found in Brecksville tied and murdered

Two cousins named Anthony Borselline were found strangled in a turtle back of a heavy coupe off Fitzwater Road near Brecksville. The older man, 38, was a father of four. the younger was 84. Investigators suspect Akron bootleggers may be involved as victims left Tuesday to visit a friend.

Cleveland Anthony Borselline Fitzwater Road Brecksville Brecksville Road Borsellino Mary Akron

Decrease Reported In Coal Production

The week ended March 22 saw another drop in US bituminous coal output. The National Coal Association based on railroad loading reports estimates 7,880,000 net tons mined that week. Earlier weeks ending March 8 and March 15 reported 8,565,000 and 8,088,000 net tons respectively.

Washington United States National Coal Association U. S Bureau of Mines

Trotzky Ill in Constantinople During Exile

Leon Trotzky once co dictator of the Soviet government is critically ill in Constantinople after six years in exile. He has been refused admittance to several European countries fearing international complications.

Russia Leon Trotzky Constantinople Europe

Krussell Compares Two Arts in Lecture at First M. I. Church

Rev. A H Krussell spoke on Our Source of Power linking learning to swimming and prayer saying the swimmer trusts buoyancy and Christians the love of God Deep water sharpens both practices and in life crises we seek practice over theory Paul Sebring of the School of Music Ohio University sang How Beautiful Upon the Mountains The Copeland Class attended the service in a body.

A. H. Krussell M. I Paul Sebring School of Music Ohio University Copeland

Great Offer To All Who Suffer Stomach Agony Gas And Indigestion

An advertisement touts Dave's Mentha Pepsin as a cure for gas indigestion and dyspepsia. It promises rapid relief within ten minutes from one tablespoonful and claims a bottle proves the remedy, endorsed by pharmacists nationwide.

Dave America

14 Universities Vote 3 to 1 in Favor of Wets

The Harvard Crimson poll of 14 colleges shows a strong wets plurality with 11 006 supporting modification of present laws and 5 589 seeking total repeal. Only Pennsylvania remained dry.

Cambridge, Mass Harvard Crimson Harvard University Pennsylvania

Financier Cyrus Eaton Visits Youngstown in Steel Merger Clash

Cyrus S Eaton of Republic Steel arrives in Youngstown to bolster opposition to Bethlehem Steel's bid to absorb Youngstown Sheet and Tube Company. The move signals a key dispute in Midwest steel consolidation with Eaton among the sector's prominent young financiers.

Youngstown U.P Cyrus 8S Eaton Republic Steel Middlewest Bethlehem Steel Corporation Youngstown Sheet and Tube Company

Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin Endorsed By Doctor

A family physician promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a safe laxative for men women and children. The product is said to be prepared under strict supervision from fresh herbs and pure ingredients following the original prescription.

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Monkey Business Odd Fellow Lodge Pred Shumwal H. Springer Common Press Frost Sunday Creek Valley Father Hits Bus Lines Willis C, Rose Imo Woodgerd Joseph Evans H. Harris George Clark Eeener Lorain Journal Trotzky II II Krussell Merchants’ Exposition Athens County Buick Co Carpenter Sts Harvard Cornell Princeton Assumption Lafayette Dartmouth Purdue Massachusetts Institute of Technology Altherst Colgate Brown Pittsburgh Steel City John D. Rockefeller, Jr Young Rockefeller Dra. W. B. Catpnete Doctors Family Burke Cross Bros Union St Athens, Ohio
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