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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1930

Page

5

Reunion at Athens County Fair Grounds Honors Mrs Betzing

A Sunday reunion at Athens County Fair Grounds honored Mrs. W. T. Betzing of Peter Minnesota with picnic lunch. Attendees include numerous Athens residents and relatives from Harrisville Downington Pom eroy and Cleveland with travel from East Orange and Portland. Several local residents attended events in Columbus Iron ton Marietta and nearby towns during the weekend.

Fair Grounds Athens County Fair Grounds W. T. Betzing Peter Minnesota BE. A. Spencer Leo V. Lost Otha Aileen V. G. Westfall Lucille and Ardeth H. A. Westfall Maxine Claude Westfall Billie Jean Ural V. Westfall L. A. Westfall Westfall Harry Jacoby Billie Anna Athens John Hayes Chester Winnie Reeves Downington Niley Lathey Etta Brooks Mary Harrisonville Milo Spencer Pomeroy W. L. Betzing J. W. Macartney Katherine Gould East Orange N. J R. C. Vandevert Portland Oregon Hotel Berry Goulds

Viewpoints of Life Explained by Pastor Weber

The Rev. Charles V. Weber of the Church of God argues three wrong life viewpoints remain separate past present and future. He cites past dreams future fantasies and urges living with past present and future goals to guide behavior.

Charles V. Weber Church of God Hocking Weber Paul

Three Bandits Sought for Cleveland Coffee Shop Slaying

A police net was spread for three bandit killers after Emanuel E. Karamanis, 35, was shot during a Sunday robbery at a Cleveland coffee shop. Karamanis died after tossing a pop bottle at an armed intruder as proprietor Mike Tsoulalas was bound with rope. the bullet struck Karamanis in the heart.

Cleveland Emanuel E. Karamanis Karamanis Mike Tsoukalas

Baby Killed by Car in Struthers

Gladys Irene Shilling, 16 months old, daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry Shilling, was fatally struck when a car driven by William Cramer of Struthers backed from a driveway and ran over the child on Sunday night.

Struthers Gladys Irene Shilling Harry Shilling William Cramer

Akron Census Figure Falls Short After Annexations

Akron director James Corey announced a total population of 257 378, a figure below expectations due to recent city annexations. In Columbus a hit and run killed 9 year old Wanda Wheatly. authorities launched an intensive manhunt for the driver.

Akron U.R James Corey Columbus U.P Wanda Wheatly

Albany Weekend Visits Bind Frum and Friends

Kathaleen Frum spent Saturday and Sunday in Albany with her father Jess Frum. Mae Kline after a visit with J R Harvey left for New York City with Marietta stop. D P Carmichael of Cuyahoga Falls returned home with Carmichael to finish the trip. Mrs Gorham of 27 South Congress Street hosted two weeks of visits. Milo Ford Clapp of Columbus and Mrs Peoples’ daughter visited, with Clapp staying longer.

Leslie White Fred White Ironton G. C. Lemmon C. V. Rounsavell Charles, Jr Lemmon George DeCamp Cleveland Athens G. W. Reynolds Congress Apartments Howard White Logan Kathaleen Frum Albany Jess Frum Mae Kline J. R. Harvey New York City Frank Kline Marietta Harvey D. P. Carmichael Cuyahoga Falls Carmichael C. EE. Gorham South Congress Street Milo Ford Clapp Columbus QO. F. Peoples

Purple Parrot Dance and Picnic At Keystone Center

A group led by Miss Mary Elizabeth Reynolds traveled with families from Jackson County to the E. B. Russell home for a Sunday picnic. Gamma Gamma Gamma held an annual purple parrot dance at the Varsity Inn with green, white and black decor. The Broadway Melody Boys provided music. Michael Todd and Alice Clunk performed. grand march led by Michael Graban and chaperoned by Jewel Dornbirer Margaret Abel and Germany Klemm.

Mary Elizabeth Reynolds F. C. Shafer Virginia Reba Hayden Frederick F. E. Sweeny Willett Sweeny John Sweeny Marie Lewis Keystone Center Jackson County E. B. Russell Gamma Gamma Gamma Varsity Inn Broadway Melody Boys Michael Todd Alice Clunk Michael Graban Jewel Dornbirer Margaret Abel Germany Klemm Ohio University

Remarkable Memory Powers Woman as Company Liaison

Minna Reiners of Pinaud Inc. is described as a living communications system. She sits in on directors meetings absorbs policies and relays them to all branches while traveling to promote campaigns and educate dealers. She also tested skin creams last winter and plans college lectures to repeat the study.

New York Minna Reiners House of Business The Pinaud, Inc Miss Reiners Miss Reinery Lash

Winners to Be Honored at the Capital

Winners of the District State Scholarship Contest held at Ohio University Athens will travel to Columbus next Saturday to receive team and individual honors. Readings include Dale Moore Portsmouth Jean Wood Jackson Heber Johnson Ironton Ralph Hope Portsmouth Roger Jacob Portsmouth Mary Louise Lawrence Cambridge Hawlet Thompson Portsmouth Franklin Newcomer Marietta Jean Wood Jackson Charles Proudfit Cambridge Frances Novick Cambridge Ellen Monrad Portsmouth Rosemary Lavey Logan and county leaders William Tetrick Waverly George Arnold Somerset Anthony Moskus St Clairsville David Nash Woodsfield Sylvia Hull Albany Mildred Heskett Pennsville Zita Holleran New Straitsville Beatrice Bulger St Clairsville and more.

Ohio University Athens Columbus Roger Jacob Portsmouth Mary Louise Lawrence Cambridge Hawlet Thompson Franklin Newcomer Marietta Jean Wood Jackson Charles Proudfit Frances Novick Ellen Monrad Rosemary Lavey Logan William Tetrick Waverly George Arnold Somerset Anthony Moskus St. Clairsville David Nash Woodsfield Dale Gillespie Sylvia Hull Albany Francis Norris Lowell Mildred Heskett Pennsville Zita Holleran New Straitsville Beatrice Bulger St. Clairaville Marjorie Gant Carlisle

Women to elect officers at Ohio University club meeting

The Ohio University Women's Faculty Club will elect officers for the coming year at a 7 o'clock tonight meeting in the club rooms. Dr. Edith A. Beecher, president, announced today.

Ohio University Women's Faculty Club Edith A. Beecher

Exempted Village Students Earn First Honors in Multiple Subjects

Ainsile Minor Belpre first year French Josephine Smith Byens ville and second year French Anna Hartley Waverly among students from exempted villages earning first honors. Honors include Ray Tilton Caldwell Amer ican history George Dew Barnes ville first year algebra Frances Smith Matta McConnelaville, George Barrett McConnelsville plane geometry Marvin Warner Barnesville ninth year English Frances Smith McConnelaville tenth year English John Wheeler Caldwell Jeannette Martin MecConnelsville eleventh year English Virginia Bailey Barnesville twelfth year English Mary Alice Smith McConnelsville second year French Doris Neu mann Bridgeport Christine rash McConnelsville first year Latin Morrison Sebastian Barnes ville and second year Latin Paul Glover Caldwell.

Ainsile Minor Belpre Josephine Smith Byensville Anna Hartley Waverly Ray Tilton Caldwell George Dew Barnesville Frances Smith Matta McConnelaville George Barrett McConnelsville Marvin Warner McConnelaville John Wheeler Jeannette

Sororities Sing for Rotary Cup at Ohio University

Ohio University sorority contest sponsored by the Athens Rotary Club will be held Tuesday night in front of Ewing Hall. Six organizations, including Pi Beta Phi Alpha Xi Delta and others, compete for a silver loving cup with a contest song Mighty Lake Rose by Ethelbert Nevin. Judges are Professors Sebring Lekberg and Giauque.

Ohio University Athens Rotary Club Ewing Hall At & Clock Ethelbert Nevin Rotary Pi Beta Phi Alpha Xi Delta Paul Sebring V. Lekberg D. Giauque Chi Omega Alpha Ni Delta Zeta Tau Alpha Phi Mu Alpha Sigma Alpha

Fire destroys Ashre Block in Tiffin district

A blaze in the Ashre Business Block in Tiffin caused an estimated $100,000 loss. Firemen Arlington Beck and Edward Miller were overcome by turpentine fumes and treated by a physician.

Tiffin Ashre Arlington Beck Edward Miller

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A. B. Roe New Orleans Mr. Roe Railway Auditors P. G. Dowler White Cross Hospital M. D. Worley James McClanahan Howard Brookins Guy Graham John McClanahan James Earich Harry Frost Supreme White Shrine Ned Bixler Zanesville Emma Battin University Terrace Women of Mooseheart Legion Jack Quest Wanda and Jerry Ralph McKinstry Anna Mae Clarence McKinstry Ohio Penitentiary Alice Florence Brewer West Union Street Fannie Bean Harry Rodehaver Guysville Hoy Rodehaver D. Burleigh Clevelander Bandit Tri Gam Julia Blanshard the Security Savings Bank Italy Miss Ualy Brunets Signorina Mafalda Mariottino Viareggio Dale Moore Heber Johnson Ralph Hope Athens County Savings & Loan Co F. E. Goldsberry Orange Ohio F. J. Beasley Milling & Grocery Co. Distributors Uncle Joe Cannon Human Mind Winston Churchill Anatole France Lorenzo the Magnificent Logans Va Schou Bayer Congoleum
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