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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1930
Page
7
The speaker highlights state funding use by local groups for State Fair premiums and ads. Cattle tuberculosis tests show one reactor among 1340 in Troy Township Athens County. McKellip calls breeders to campaign against abortion and track blood lines, production, and records to improve profits.
Two “Young Bobs” near Congress as Robert H. La Follette of Albuquerque seeks the Democratic nomination for New Mexico’s representative seat. He is a cousin of Wisconsin Senator Robert M. La Follette Jr. and the cousin once removed of the late Senator La Follette Sr.
Fire rages across eastern New Jersey and Long Island forcing evacuations as hundreds become homeless. Fire warden George Thomas dies directing a Forked River blaze. Gilberton and St. Bonaventure College suffer sizable losses while 50 mile radius departments battle the flames.
At Philadelphia headquarters the Presbyterian Church voted 1061 in favor and 1 against an overture to bar women from ordination as ministers. The decision follows last year’s resolution from the General Assembly at St Paul.
The Rev. Paul E. Kemper of Glouster will leave White Cross Hospital in Columbus on Wednesday after a goiter operation. He plans to stay about a week at his sister's home in Westerville with Mrs. Kemper accompanying him.
Glouster on May 6 reports Maxine Rush hosted a Wiener roast Saturday night at McLeish villa with guests including Leo Westfall Glen Shepard Burr Oak Peter Iwell Frank Jewell Jack sh Glouster Dorothy Hardy Kathryn Jennings Hollister and many others. Sunday visitors included Mrs John L Baird Mrs Jack Binderbasin and families from nearby towns as well as trips to Old Man's Cave. Gerald es and Audrey Marie returned to city from their trip to Detroit after a death in oil town. Harmon accompanied by grandmother Mrs Charles James to Bowling Green.
Mercy May 6 report details county commissioners bids from local banks for county funds and for infirmary improvements. Pomeroy National and Farmers Bank each receive portions of funds. other banks shared in the investment. C E Dow recommends rapid action to secure a safer infirmary building due to dilapidated conditions and outlines estimated costs for fire safety updates and repairs.
Mrs Roy Heines 33 died suddenly from asthma and complications after illness beginning Sunday. She was active in the Baptist Church and attended evangelistic services. Survived by husband Roy and three children Mary Rodney and Kathryn. parents Mr and Mrs Dennis. three sisters and a brother. Funeral arrangements not announced.
Glouster May 6 Dr W A Pride a local dentist since 1893 has accepted a position at a Cleveland clinic. He will travel to Cleveland Sunday and begin duties Monday morning. If the new line of work pleases him he will move to Cleveland. Mrs Pride will remain in Glouster for now.
The American Legion squad posted four wins and one defeat after beating the No 6 All Stars 20 to 0 Friday and the colored team 17 to 14 Sunday. They host Newark Y M C A on Saturday at 3 pm on Glouster grounds with Reid Wheeler Morris Kytta Hen ry to bat. The note adds T A Noon fuel inspector for New York Central Lines attends a Chicago Fuel Association convention.
Miss Jessie Hart of Pomeroy, recently back from a world cruise, is reported to have inherited $10,000 from a Washington D C woman who died. Hart had served as nurse and companion to the elderly beneficiary for years. She left in March and returned in May to learn her name in the will.
May 6 excitement in Middleport as Rachel Owen, 13, was bitten twice by a German police dog owned by Roy Russell. The dog reportedly came to the Owens home with a Russell family member. County Dog Warden Henry Seidenable was notified and will act. the dog is alleged to have bitten others as well.
Middleport residents Mr. and Mrs. L. R. Crowell of Wellston announce the birth of a nine pound son born Monday, May 5. He is a grandson of Mrs. Mittie Powell and the mother is formerly Miss Elizabeth Powell, both of Middleport.
State officials and the entire state cooperate with Nashua on May 6 to raise funds for the relief of districts ruined by the fire as guardsmen protect the ruins of over 250 homes and several factories.
The Senior Class of Glouster High School released the 1930 annual on May 6. An 80-page affair, it features class and faculty photos, readable matter, and generous advertising patronage as copies are distributed to purchasers.
An open meeting in the Fraternal Order of Eagles Hall Glouster Thursday will discuss the Ohio old age pension movement with Hobart Scott of Cincinnati as speaker. Scott also speaks to the Glouster Kiwanis Club before the Eagles session ends prior to 8 PM.
Washington May 6 U R Economists from 46 states and 179 colleges sign a petition urging President Hoover to veto any tariff increase and asking leaders to oppose the pending Tariff Bill. Noted scholars from Stanford Chicago Yale Princeton Harvard and Columbia back the appeal, warning losses to farmers and exports. Senate Smoot declines comment and plans to route the bill to conference before consideration in the chamber.
Ivan McKellip of Ohio State University told 15 Athens County Jersey Cattle Breeders that keeping detailed records boosts earnings more than feeding cows. He noted Ohio gold medals for herds of five cows averaging 400 pounds butterfat yearly, and urged participation in the Parish Jersey Show in Marietta to learn cattle types.
James A. Pratt former Athens resident now in Newark will lead vesper services on Station WAIU Columbus at 5 PM Sunday May 11 and will also sing during the hour.
Oh Boy! What Joy Lift Corns Right Out Radox bath claims to remove corns root and all while softening callouses. Rub away hard skin on heels and toes with the hand after using two tablespoonfuls in a gallon of hot water for four nights. McKee Drug Co. and leading druggists sell it. Foot comfort promised.
A historic remedy promises rapid relief for aching swollen feet. The campaign claims the oil dissolves pain within minutes and reduces swelling with continued use. It touts odor elimination and money-back guarantees from druggists for varicose or swollen veins.
May 6 report from Hazelton Ta describes delegates attending the United Mine Workers tri-district convention for the anthracite region.
A convention adopted a resolution urging inclusion of the check-off in the next wage contract with the hard coal operators. An overwhelming vote instructed the miners negotiating committee to press for the check-off in all future dealings with operators.
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