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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1930

Page

5

W C T U Meets Discusses Evils of Cigaret Topic

Nelsonville May 15 The Woman's Christian Temperance Union met at the home of Mrs G W Lax Fayette Street with several hostesses. Worship led by Mrs Charles Monks included two hymns and John 14 readings. A memorial service for Mrs Rebecca Devore followed.

Nelsonville Woman's Christian Temperance Union G. W. Lax Fayette Street Lax Adda James Laura Spencer Josie Baugh Charles Monks John James H. A. Sayre Marietta County Institute Athens Thomas Spencer Anna Allen Sam Starkey Adam Lama

Mrs Hass Improves After Wednesday Hospital Operation

The condition of Mrs W J Hass who underwent a surgical operation Wednesday at White Cross Hospital, Columbus, is reported improved. Mr and Mrs Dewey Ruscoe who accompanied her to the hospital have returned home.

Nelsonville W. J. Hass White Cross Hospital Columbus Dewey Ruscoe

Open Maccabees meeting in Nelsonville May 16

Public invited to an open Maccabees gathering at the I. O. O. F. Hall in Nelsonville on Friday evening May 16. Short talks by F. F. Schwarz Columbus supervisor, James B. Yaw division supervisor Columbus, and C. W. Pdtham district manager Columbus. Logan Sir Knights to perform a drill and veterans with 25 years affiliation to receive silver service pins.

Nelsonville Maccabees I. O. O. F. Hall F. F. Schwarz James B. Yaw Division Supvisor Columbus C. W. Pdtham Logan Sir Knights Veterans of the Maccabees Order

Mrs Mechem Hosts Bridge Club at Fort Street Home

Mrs Walter Mechem entertained her bridge club Wednesday afternoon at 392 Fort Street. Guests included Mrs John Owers Mrs John Lawson and Mrs Louis Rice. High scores were Mrs Cecil Shafer first Mrs A B Johnson second and Mrs John Owens third.

Walter Mechem Bridge Club Fort Street John Owers John Lawson Louis Rice Cecil Shafer A. B. Johnson John Owens

Ohio figures attend medical association meeting

Dr and Mrs C C Butt and their children Addie Frances and Charles attended the Ohio State Medical Association meeting in Columbus Wednesday where Dr Butt, president of the Athens County Medical Association, was a noon luncheon guest at the Neil House.

C. C. Butt Addie Frances Charles Columbus Ohio State Medical Association Butt Athens County Medical Association Neil House

Wire thefts cleared by confession in Nelsonville case

Nelsonville police report a confession by Elmer Sharp to a string of copper wire robberies tied to nine sites including Nelsonville Brick Company Haydenville National Fire Proofing Kimberly Coal and Land PD F Shafer Mine Joek B Davis Mine and Coonville Mine. About 600 pounds of wire were taken per trip and most stolen junk moved through Xenia dealers. Sharp, held at Athens County Jail, implicates seven others in the crimes.

Nelsonville George Bateman Elmer Sharp Nenia Nelsonville Brick Company Dite Sharp Bateman Wayne Wingett Secret Service Peter Barrows Zanesville Xenia Nelsonville Brick Company Haydenville National Fire Proofing Company Kimberly Coal & Land Company F. Shafer Joek B. Davis Coonville Hocking Athens

Festival Delayed in Nelsonville Schools Event

May Day Festival of Nelsonville schools postponed to Friday afternoon due to today’s rain. Superintendent explains damp school yard made performances unsafe for children.

Nelsonville Nelsonville Schools

Candy and bake sale by Junior Christian Endeavor Society

The Junior Christian Endeavor Society of the Presbyterian Church will hold a candy and bake sale Saturday at 10 oclock in the vacant room of the Opera House block. Mrs Edward Sharp oversees the group of about 75 children, and the sale funds the group expenses and helps meet their apportionment.

Nelsonville Christian Endeavor Society The Presbyterian Church Opera House Edward Sharp

York Grange Meeting Scheduled at Oak Grove School

York Grange No. 2436 will convene in regular session Friday May 16 at p m at Oak Grove School. The agenda includes important business and work in the third and fourth degrees as announced.

York Grange No. 2436 Oak Grove

Meeting Announcement by Central School PTA

The Parent Teacher Association of Central School will hold a meeting Friday afternoon May 16 at 3 o clock in the school building.

Parent - Teacher Association of the Central School

Church to honor graduates at breakfast in Nelsonville

Local high school graduates who are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church or Sunday School will attend a 7 45 am breakfast in the Nelsonville church parlors. Supt H K Zuber Principal L F Buell and 21 graduates will be guests. The Rev Herman A Sayre leads a committee arranging details and each graduate will receive a church gift.

Nelsonville Methodist Episcopal Church H. KE. Zuber L. FE. Buell Herman A. Sayre Ralph Parks T. S. Bush Ed Crouse Joe Davis Otto Shirley Mable Barnicut Marion Campbell Oliver William Davis Oscar J. Hartley Earl T. Hilleary Jean Jewett Clifford Linton Edith Campbell Vivian Coakley Evelyn Douglas Thelma Howard Majel Lee Gladys McAfee Helen McKibben Kathleen Shirley Louise Skinner Marguerite Stewart Selma Weiss Gertrude Wend Catherine Wolfe Marie Warehtme Lucile Keating

Junior Orchestra to Perform at Methodist Service

The Junior Orchestra at the Methodist Episcopal Church will play at 7:30 p.m. on Sunday. Selections include Queen of the North Overture Greetings of Spring In the Cross of Christ I Glory Beautiful Garden of Prayer La Fatlana Mexican Serenade and Cross and Crown. Betty Tignor Garth Lightfoot Audrey Hall Marie Hall Audrie Bean and Beasie Stevenson perform. The program lasts one hour and fifteen minutes with a brief pastor’s talk.

Nelsonville Methodist Episcopal Church Troubador Garth Lightfoot Betty Tignor Garth Lightfoot. “la Fatlana

Nelsonville Students Lead In Public School Ranks

Nelsonville May 13. The second six weeks rankings list top students by grade across all schools. Notable names include Arvilla Pierce Catherine Wolfe Helena Kouri Juanita Gandee Mil dred Bussey Maxine Hall Naomi Lehman Mariel Sayre Evelyn Ogg Mary Blimes Aud rey DeLong and Pauline Johnson among many others across twelfth to second sections.

Nelsonville Arvilla Pierce Catherine Wolfe Helena Kourl Juanita Gandee Mildred Bussey Maxine Hall Naomi Lehman Idith Lanner Vivian Joy Mariel Sayre Arlene Betts Margaret Wolfe Betty Howe Mercedes Keeton Jeanette Bartels Mary Adeline Wilson Mary Margaret Betts Lizabeth Backus Margaret Bettemeyer Mildred Tomlinson Vesper Coakley Dorothy Daily Evelyn Skinner Wilbert Dean Luella Loudner Mabel Malone Mary Nelle Lanner Lelia Schoonover Mercedes Keaton Mary Kk Frances Bob Stalter Mary M. Betts Fannie Glenn Elizabeth Back Martha Calvin Mary Whitmore Marie Buell June Gardner Eileen Hughes Mary Eunice Goodspeed Central School Irvin Badger Terry Green Robert Stratton Paul Wright Ruth Seibert Francis Hall Norma Hillen Mary Mulligan Betty Petit Martha Sheppard Laura Willis Annabelle Warren West School Bob Lancaster Marjorie Holland Fast Edith Lehman Amy Dewhurst Louise Dusky Shirley Knight Betty Snackenberg Helen Stratton Sam Howe Jean Betts Evelyn Craig Charles Levering Carl Mathews Lewis Vaughn Ralph Woodard West June Huffman Bernadine Perkins Margaret Rosser Norma Triplett Virginia Wend Mary Eleanor

Moone's Emerald Oil Promises Quick Foot Pain Relief

An advertisement touts Moone's Emerald Oil as a fast fix for swollen tender feet. It claims pain relief within fifteen minutes after a few applications and gradual swelling reduction with regular use. The copy also promises corns and calluses shrink with nightly applications and offers a money back guarantee through druggists.

Moone

Community Members Named in Local Directory Snippet

A fragment lists many individuals including Wiffins Gilbert Smith Evelyn Jo Fiske Ruth Higgins Norris Z Second and Donald Shafer. Also names First East Mary Blimes Dorothy Bay Waiva Bateman Beth Glenn Mildred Howett Betty Lo Key Ruth Morris Ruth Shafer and Lloyd Chesser Carl Bruce Billy Keeton Bobby Sowers Wesley Thompson Betty Forbes Audrey DeLong Pauline Bateman Jane Bayless Alice Duskey Pauline Johnson Mildred Triplett.

Nelle Dowler Ruth Lee Seibert Getty Stewart Mary Groce Ruth Lehman Elmo Rolson Alberta Shafer Carma Heffner Martha Galvin Edith Lehman Ruth Patton Thomas McLaughlin Evelyn Ogg Evelyn Wolfe Margaret Dezo Mary Eleanor Figgins Evelyn Jo Fiske Ruth Higgins Gilbert Smith Mary Blimes Ruth Shafer Billy Keeton Audrey DeLong Betty Forbes Eleanor Weaver

Filibuster Prompted Mock Arrest of Speaker Longworth

Washington May 15. Speaker Nicholas Longworth received an unusual mock arrest by House Sergeant-At-Arms Rogers amid a group move to quickly gather members during a filibuster. Longworth faced light chaff from colleagues as the chamber halted by the stalemate and could not vote adjournment.

Washington U.P Nicholas Longworth Rogers Longworth

Western driver joins speed classic in Indianapolis

Mel Kenealy, nicknamed a Second Lockhart, arrives in Indianapolis to prepare for his first start in the international 50 mile race for $100,000 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on May 30.

Indianapolis Ind Mel Kenealy Lockhart Indianapolis Motor Speedway

Six Held in Murder Case Near Toled

Three men and three women are believed implicated in a murder case near Toledo. Police report ongoing inquiries, with authorities naming the six suspects and stating investigation continues into motive and connections.

KRELD Toled U.P

Robbery Homicide Ties to Oil Firm Raid

William Malone, a night watchman, was shot and killed during a raid on an apartment tied to a tempted robbery of the Standard Oil Company. Two suspects were held today in connection with the case.

Standard Oil Company William Malone

Probe motor transfer coordination in Washington

An inquiry in Washington reviews the overall motor transfer coordination. The probe addresses how vehicles move between agencies and potential gaps in control and reporting mechanisms.

Interstate Commission Orders Rail Competition Probe

The Interstate Commerce Commission today ordered an investigation into railroad competition practices. The action seeks to assess rates service and competitive alignment among major carriers.

Suit against Wheaton Hardware dismissed by agreement

Johnson Motor Company suit for judgment against Wheaton Hardware Company was dismissed and record waived by agreement of the parties.

The Johnson Motor Company Oo Wheaton Hardware Company Aas Record

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