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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1930

Page

6

Affairs of Alan, Natalie, and Phillipa unfold in New York

Alan frets over a broken marriage with Natalie while dating Phillipa who pressures him toward marriage. Natalie pressures him with distance and secrecy as Phillipa pushes for a quick commitment. Alan battles longing for home in Hillshire and a growing attraction to Phillipa, hinting at a possible third act.

Alan Phillipa Hillshire Natalie Frances Hannah Alan Little

Divorce Suit To Be Heard Monday

Inez Holland Ogan files in Franklin County Common Pleas Court. Depositions taken. Plaintiff now resides in Columbus. Trial set for today. The Ogan family includes four daughters in their twenties who studied at Ohio University and Ohio State, plus a younger daughter and three sons. Both families long rooted in Vinton County.

Accident near Ironton injures no one

McARTHUR May 12 Francis Lomax of McArthur driving with Arthur Christian of Dundas on Route 75 near Ironton was struck by a machine from the opposite direction Thursday morning. His car was badly damaged and hauled home by Art Crow's wrecking car. no one injured.

Mcarthur Francis Lomax Ironton Arthur Christian Dundas Art Crow

McArthur Hosts County Eighth Grade Commencement

McArthur held the county eighth grade commencement on a gala day with County Superintendent M S Cox in charge. Flags fluttered as hundreds of children and relatives gathered for speeches music by Mrs Charles Keeney and recitations. Athletic events, track meet, and special stunts capped the afternoon at the Fair Grounds.

Mcarthur M. 8. Cox Charles Keeney

Two Indicted for Obtaining Property by False Pretense

McArthur May 12 W A Cypher and N C West were indicted by the Vinton County Grand Jury for obtaining property through false pretenses. Defendants were arraigned and pleaded not guilty. Bond set at 600 for appearance at next term of court.

McArthur W. A. Cypher N. C. West Vinton County Grand Jury Bond

Brewer and Martindill Named to Vinton County Election Board

In McArthur May 12 J W Brewer a Democrat from Zaleski and D A Martindill a Republican from McArthur were appointed to the Vinton County Election Board by the secretary of state. Frank Wrightsel is chairman after a board reorganization. The clerk contest ended in a tie and Carl R Smith of McArthur was appointed to the office.

Mcarthur J. W. Brewer Zaleski D. A. Martindill Vinton County Secretary of State Frank Wrightsel Carl R. Smith

Suit Filed For 2710 In Auto Collision

Floyd Riddle sues Charley Swishelm in McArthur for 2710 damages alleging wilful negligence driving at unlawful speed on the wrong side of the road caused a collision damaging the plaintiff left eye permanently.

McArthur Floyd Riddle Charley Swishelm

McArthur Personal Notes Highlight Local Movements

Joseph Morgan returned home from a Columbus hospital after a major operation accompanied by his father J N Morgan. Dr A W Paffenbarger and wife left for Washington on May 15, traveling Route 60, praising its scenery. They plan to visit their son Dr George C Paffenbarger and his wife in Washington.

McArthur Joseph Morgan Columbus Tinker's J. N. Morgan A. W. Paffenbarger Washington George C. Paffenbarger Merrill Shrum Bobby Aaron Littlejohn Cincinnati Thomas Button Cynthia Hamilton Martha Alice Dunlap Harry Westerman, Jr Leo Bighouse Gheer

Athens High School News by Miss Anne Pickering

Junior and senior students under Miss Anne Pickering supervise the Athens High School column. The latest school news covers activities, events, and updates from the student body, with reports on classes, clubs, and campus life.

Miss Anne Pickering

Reserve To Name Heads Wednesday Girl Reserve Officers

School year officers will be elected at the Wednesday meeting. Nominees from the Girl Reserve cabinet include Mary Jones and Tessa Woolley for president and vice president, Frances Pierre and Betty Gullum for secretary, Ara Belle Chute and Helen Seiple for treasurer, and Jane Gill for pianist. Members may nominate others at the meeting. The club also held a talk on the Private Secretary by Miss Mayme Johnston with advice on secretary duties and office organization.

Girl Reserve Mary Jones Tessa Woolley Frances Pierre Betty Gullum Ara Belle Chute Helen Seiple Jane Gill Mayme Johnston Miss Johnston

Hi-Y to Elect Officers at Tuesday Meeting

Officers will be elected for the next school year at the Hi Y meeting to be held Tuesday.

Hi-Y

Pattern Department Seeks 1899 Spring Style Frock

A fashion notice previews Pattern 1899 with georgette chiffon voile or flat crepe frock featuring cape collar short sleeves and flared skirt. Patterns require specific yardage by size. price is 15 cents each, 10 cents with pattern book. orders to The Athens Messenger Pattern Department New York City.

Athens Messenger Pattern Department West 17Th &T New York City

Batavia High School Permits Bare Legs for Girls

Batavia New York May 12 High School girls may go stockingless if they choose with parents' consent. The School Board announced the decision at a special assembly after two students were sent home for dress. Parents opposed the move. the matter was referred back to the board.

Batavia N. Y U.P

Colored Sugar Now Offered in Tea Table Card Figures

Colored leaf sugar is available for tea tables and parties in card figures with multiple flavors now offered.

Spring Fever Grips Class as Students Doze Through Lesson

Describes how spring affects a classroom with students nodding off during translation. Three or four heads droop over notebooks while one boy topples, then the class erupts from sleep to start the lesson as the gong rings. Dreams of a green pool and fresh breeze fade as students rush out.

Miss Jettie Denmark Resigns After Two Years at Athens High

Athens High School acknowledges Miss Jettie J Denmark resigning after her second year. Under her guidance the band progressed the orchestra formed and she coached glee clubs operettas and choruses for school entertainments. Her departure saddens students faculty and townspeople. Depict Roman Life Forty slides showing views of Rome were displayed at the Latin Club on May 5. Among

Jettie J. Denmark Athens High School Rome

Slides from the Ap pian Way tour shown with notes read by Ann Evans

Explanatory notes accompany slides of the Ap pian Way Temple of Vista Coli seum Forum and tombs. Ann Evans, club president, read the notes. Program supported by a Service Bureau run by three Ohio state universities.

Appian Way Temple of Vista Coliseum Forum Ann Evans Service Bureau Ohio

Fifth Period Home Economics Dinner Menu

A spring dinner was served by the fifth period Home Economics class on Wednesday at 5 o'clock. Guests were class members. The menu included roast lamb with mint sauce, new potatoes and peas, hot biscuits and butter, fruit salad, and coffee.

Tall actor with curly hair helps with play sets

A fellow described as tall with blonde curls is named as the likely person to meet. The speaker notes he often plays a butler in productions and eagerly assists with set work, insisting the reader knows his name and should hurry before he leaves.

Ohio University exhibit visit by Athens schools

Miss Louise Stahl head of Art Department at Ohio University arranged an exhibit that was visited by all art classes from Athens Junior and Senior High last week. Miss Stahl made the visit.

Louise Stahl Ohio University Athens Miss Stahl

Ohio University to Hold Annual Senior Day Ceremonies

Ohio University plans Wednesday Senior Day events featuring an academic procession to Alumni Memorial Auditorium, an address by Senior Class president Kenneth Coulter and a farewell by President E. B. Bryan. Junior and freshman participants will follow with a Freshman-Sophomore tug of war and the Festival of Lanterns concluding with taps.

Ohio University Athens State Hospital Ewing Hall Alumni Memorial Auditorium Kenneth Coulter E. B. Bryan Donald Dowd Marcelline Woodrum Clarke Williams Joe Colvin Bennie Kranz Dallas Farmer C. D. Giauque Studio Club

Sherman Still Under Martial Law After Sheriff Attack Mob

Sherman Texas remains under martial law as National Guard troops enforce order after last Friday’s courthouse arson and lynch scare. More than 500 troopers and rangers patrol streets to disperse crowds. jail break rumors persist amid ongoing tension.

Sherman Tex U.R Texas National Guardsmen

Footbath Claims Cure Corns Fast for Pain Free Feet

A jubilant ad extols soaking feet in a Radox Footbath for three to four nights to remove corn roots and hard skin. It promises safe, delightful relief and comfort with feet that are healthy and pain free.

Doctor Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin Free Trial Offer

Would you like to try this doctor's laxative free of charge. Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin combines herbs and senna to start muscular action and relieve constipation. Mild, delicious, effective, and available at all druggists or by mail from Monticello Illinois for a free trial bottle.

Caldwell Dr. Caldwell Monticello Ill

Notable Local Staff Members List Seeks Recognition

The record notes staff members including Margaret Johnson Charles McKinley Arabella Chute Helen Townsend Dorothy Radford Clara Belle Bailey Margaret Porter Eugenia Lawson Catherine Campbell Leota McCoy Mildred Murphy Mary Jones and Julia Bogle as part of the community roster.

Margaret Johnson Charles McKinley Arabella Chute Helen Townsend Dorothy Radford Clara Belle Bailey Margaret Porter Eugenia Lawson Catherine Campbell Leota McCoy Mildred Murphy Mary Jones Julia Bogle

Stained glass exhibit inspires junior high art class work

A visit to the stained glass window exhibition in Fine Arts Hall spurs junior high students to sign decorative windows for the art room. Senior high class designs and decorates book ends and wooden holders. Sixth period focuses on decorating boxes.

Fine Arts Hall Yeo

Captain Applejack stage mystery play slated for May 24

Senior Class presents Captain Applejack a Walter Hackett Arabian Nights mystery comedy May 24 under A A Nellis. Cast includes Robert Warthman Virginie Coe Ruth Fleck Leland Hall Margaret Johnson Charles McKinley Everett Barnhart Charles Bennet with two minor roles to be filled.

Captain Applejack Walter Hackett A. A. Nellis Apple John Robert Warthman Virginie Coe Poppy Faire Pengards Ruth Fleck Leland Hall Anna Valeska Margaret Johnson Charles McKinley Ivan Borolsky Everett Barnhart Lush, the Butler Charles Bennet Johnny Jason

Five held in riot case over courthouse fire and prisoner death

Five men charged with participation in a riot that began with a courthouse firing and ended with the burning of George Hughes, a Negro prisoner who died in a vault. ten others were at liberty on bond. A promotional note urges buying Radox at McKee Drug Co. or any drugstore to start tonight to rid of all coins.

Mc-Kee Drug Co George Hughes

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