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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1930
Page
10
In New York on May 9 the Iron and Steel Institute heard leaders debate the business climate with equanimity. Charles M. Schwab of Bethlehem Steel argued mergers are a natural development, while financiers should focus more on small enterprises.
The Y M C A benefit Listen Ladies drew a large Nelsonville High School Auditorium crowd last night with a rapid, humorous skit lineup. Highlights included the Nelsonville Prize Baby Show with infants Stuart Hoodlett and others, plus lively numbers by John Call Gloria Hoodlett and the Daters chorus. Tonight the show repeats as Chuck's Buckeye Buddies perform between acts. In obituary news, Mrs. Mary Jane Donahue, 84, died in Chauncey Thursday. services will be announced by Stout's Funeral Home.
Nelsonville officials cited unsanitary conditions of the Hocking River at The Rocks and prohibited swimming there until further notice. Local health authorities urged residents to avoid the area and follow updated advisories.
Rev. B. J. Hall to lead Sunday School at 9 30 with B J Hall superintendent and Mrs C M Jones as pianist Morning worship at 10 45 on The Good Mother from Exodus 2 2 B P U meets at 7 00 Goldie Wood son president and Mrs C M Jones to present a special Mother s Day program No Evening worship scheduled
Troop 46 begins at 7 30 tonight in Legion Home with W D Mender in charge assisted by Scoutmaster Hoch and others. Flag ceremony includes national anthem and escort by Francis Kouri James Barrows and Robert Figley. Color guard list Don Shafer John Steenrod Gerald Thomas. Harry Evans named troop ascribe and will act tonight. Troop split into Moose and Lion Patrols with officers and members named. May 13 a Legion exhibition and Court of Honor to present tests and awards for tender foot second class and first class candidates.
Athena Factory defeated Woodson's Buckeyes 7-5 after building a 7-0 lead through three innings. Chesser allowed no hits in four innings to earn the win. Norman started for the Buckeyes, surrendering five hits and five runs in two innings. The game included a playful bunny interruption and featured key hits from Coakley Bail West and Chesser.
The Missionary Society of the Christian Church met at Miss Lulu Parry's Poplar Street home with 16 members and one guest. Special honor was paid longtime members of 40 years. A memorial service honored Mrs. T. H. Barron and Mrs. Rebecca Devore. Officers were elected: President Mrs. H. J. Long, vice presidents Mrs. Lane and Mrs. Walter Morrison, secretary Miss Parry, assistant secretary Mrs. C. C. Mechem, treasurer Mrs. Baugh, assistant treasurer Mrs. Allie Dil cher.
Mrs S S Lane led the program with readings on Bible Women as Evangelists and Evangelists in the Home Field. Miss Sigrid Love spoke on If They Only Knew, and Mrs Glen Allen sang Beautiful Garden of Prayer. Readings on Work Among the Arcadians followed by Mrs Long and Mrs Belle White. Refreshments were served by Mrs P B Verity and Mrs Blanche Juniper during the social hour.
A special Mother's Day service is announced for Sunday at 9 30 in the morning at the Christian Church. Musical numbers include a duet by Mrs Glen Allen and Max Bowers and an anthem by the choir. Miss Marcelete Wallace will present readings. The Fraternal Order of Eagles and the Improved Order of Red Men will attend in a body.
In Nelsonville on May 9 members of Acme No 391 Fraternal Order of Eagles met at the hall at 9 AM to march to the Christian Church for a Mother's Day program. The Women's Christian Temperance Union held a Wednesday institute at Mrs. E W Allen's home with a 12 PM chicken dinner. Speakers included Mrs. Kate L Blake from Columbus and county president Mrs. Roy A Saylor of Athens, with music by the W C T U quartet and duets by Mrs. Frank Higgins and Mrs. John Williams. The devotional was led by Mrs. Frank Betts. The hymns included Some Glad Day and Master Let Me Walk With Thee. President Mrs. Sam Starkey presided. Mrs. Frank Johnson reported on charity and relief work. county president urged attendance at the Athens county institute. Mrs. Charles Monks closed with prayer.
David Johnson, clerk of the Athens County Election Board, announced rearrangement of four voting precincts that were combined last month reducing the total to 71 from 94. Hollister and Hunterdon are joined, as are Goose Run and Quin Hollow near Glouster.
The original boundary redraw grouped Hollister with Goose Run while Quin Hollow matched Hunt erdon, altering local geographic alignments amid the county line update.
Amos Pierce 85 a well known Langsville resident died suddenly at home after several days illness. Civil War veteran.
El Paso, May 9. Frank Goldsborough, 19, planned to depart for St. Louis on the second leg of a fresh challenge to his junior trans continental flight record.
The Ohio Council of Republican Women ends its two day session with officer elections and a Governor's Mansion reception. Governor Cooper outlines plans to ease overcrowded penal and welfare facilities after the recent prison fire. Senator McCulloch blames unemployment on tariff uncertainty and factory shifts, urging immigration control and anti trust enforcement to protect American labor and markets.
He described fireproofing the penitentiary and additions to London Prison farm Mansfield Reformatory and Grafton Honor Camp. He defended his administration against Democratic charges of higher state payrolls while Attorney General Gilbert Bettman forecast a GOP clash to preserve the party line. Mrs Wilma Sinclair Levan opened the meeting and introduced Bettman and other speakers including Mrs Foraker and Mrs Elizabeth Clark.
Cleveland May 9. Search for the slayer of Janet Blood 16 renewed as police stake out Detroit dives. Detective Cooney traced the killer to underworld bars while a $1000 reward from county officials remains in effect.
Widow of the late George Falloon of Athens and former Columbus resident, Mrs. Hurd remarried theatre magnate Butterfield after Falloon’s death. Hurd, 55, was killed last night in a motor accident in Washington, D. C., linking two prominent families with ties to Athens and Columbus.
Earl Holmes, 38, narrowly survives an assault after a gangster’s jealousy leads to beating and tying him to a tree in a suburban area. Police intervene as the trio is about to kill the victim after a dispute over a gangster’s girlfriend.
A trio of pump-gun robbers fleeing a Toledo trap Thursday shot their way free after a companion was killed. The gang left loot behind and is believed to be hiding in Michigan City, as police continue the search.
The Athens Messenger promotes a Home Helper booklet detailing 150 housekeeping techniques gathered from various sources with government stamps. Chapters cover Decoration and Painting, Household Utilities, floors and Carpets, Furniture Fabrics Silver Dishes Crockery Repairs Foodstuffs and Pests. Send six cents with coupon for a copy.
Information Bureau in Washington DC encloses six cents for a copy of the Home Helper booklet. Includes address line Nama Street City State.
A testimonial states a niece endured months in bed before using Resinol Ointment. After several applications she found relief and was soon healed. Signed by Mrs. B. Storland of St. Paul Minnesota, with directions to obtain samples from Resinol Chemical Company headquarters in Baltimore.
Athens Chick Hatchery in Athens Ohio owned by the Atkins family emphasizes scientific breeding and careful mating. E L Atkins senior and Harry Atkins junior oversee operations with university trained staff to provide high quality baby chicks to buyers.
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