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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1930
Page
3
Aged couple from Glouster are described with scattered details about a half century ago wedding. The text mentions two children and partial names but the fragmentary OCR yields unclear dates places and events.
Edward Carpenter of Cannonviller and Mrs Lee Carpenter head the family with son Charles of Athens. M H Geandati and two granddaughters Ethel and Edith Menk are mentioned along with Mette Cals and Meris Dille in Chester’s district. Moody and Bielion are noted in lineages.
In Glouster on Sunday, Lev. ACA Foner of Corning a former pastor will deliver the baccalaureate sermon in the high school auditorium. In Rev Paul Kemp’s absence due to a surgery, Rev Turn will substitute. The service is a union observance with churches sharing the evening schedule to allow all to attend.
Probate notes list executors appointed in several estates including Rossetter and Bosworth with wills admitted to court. Appraisers named for Chase Robb and other estates. Private sales authorized and sale reports confirmed. Inheritance taxes assessed for Carthage Township heirs. Names include Augusta Evans historic estate, George Ball appraisal, and guardians named for Oswald Mitchell heirs.
A Mother's Day pageant at the Church of Christ Friday night features over 50 participants including Mrs. Ralph Nida as America and Miss Amingdauchius as Youth of America. The program includes color bearers, attendants, and vocal and instrumental numbers, promising one of the finest productions yet. In New Lexington, Ailes Pred Cotimian and Raphael Vess of Gloucester were recently married. the bride is the daughter of George Coffman, and the groom is the son of Homer and Mrs. Vess.
C M Gill of the Athens Chamber of Commerce said the Aeronautics Division of the U S Department of Commerce will be asked to plan two proposed airposts for Athens. The group met at the Hotel Berry and aims to gain federal recognition for a landing field. A letter to Congressman T M Jenkins of the Tenth Ohio District seeks his cooperation.
Government warned by Indian organizations that Gandhi’s arrest could trigger disastrous revolutionary outbreaks in India. British troops reinforce near chief cities to curb riots with scores of casualties reported in the past 24 hours. Fourteen commercial groups from Hombar protest the arrest as undermining confidence in the government’s fairness. Mothers begin journey to World War I cemeteries in France and Belgium as Gold Star mothers and widows travel to honor fallen soldiers.
Advertisement touts Zemo as a fast relief for itching skin, raw or peeling areas, pimples, and irritation. It claims healing effects, antiseptic safety, and broad availability at 35 cents, 10 dollars, and two dollars.
In Hartleyville two brothers in law clashed resulting in assault and battery charges. Both men pled guilty and were fined 35 plus 313.40 costs each. The costs were to be paid later as commissions and disturbances were settled by Mayor Penman. Also noted are local visits and Mother's Day events in Glouster.
Glouster May S Mills J Heten Dirnnett, senior class member of Glouster High School, underwent an appendectomy at Grant Hospital in Columbus Wednesday afternoon. The operation went well per relatives, and her graduation appearance will be affected by recent illness and surgery. Dough, of near this city, announces the birth of a daughter on May 3.
An advertisement touts Bayer Aspirin as a safe remedy for lumbago rheumatism neutalgia headaches toothaches and systemic pains in women. It claims relief is complete and notes genuine aspirin does not depress the heart, urging readers to look for the Bayer cross.
An advertisement promises dramatic weight loss and health benefits for 85 cents a month through Krusehou Salt. It pledges fat reduction, energy gains, clearer skin, and a renewed urge for activity, claiming rapid results and widespread appeal.
Incomplete obituary style notice listing residents and family details. Names include Mr and Mrs Whartt and a long roster of relatives and acquaintances. Event mentions a reunion or gathering with a diner served and a moon phase reference. The text is fragmentary with many garbled spellings and missing context.
In Cleveland on May 5 an embarrassing delay forced artist models to appear with a love theme to appease three city physicians. Dr Re Ve Honin, promoter of the banned show, was ordered to leave the city. Safety Director Edwin D. Barry defended the move, stating no political imagery could remain.
An old newspaper ad touts Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin as a mild laxative for chronic constipation. It claims pleasant taste and gentle action suitable for children, emphasizing its thorough effect and availability in large bottles with a free trial offer.
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