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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1930

Page

17

Census shows population shifts in Athens and Vinton counties

Census figures for Athens and Vinton counties reveal population changes across villages and townships. Amesville rises to 740 residents from 273 in 1920, while Amesville Township and nearby areas show declines elsewhere. detailed 1939 and 1920 counts list townships like Athens, Vinton, Jackson, and Knox with varying totals and declines.

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Night football in Athens draws mixed opinions

Athens residents discuss the idea of adding night games under lights at Ohio Stadium. Many favor evening attendance to help workers and businesses, while some worry about cold nights and practicality.

Toodignta P. F. Good Strathmore Bowls Ata Ohio Stadium Athens Ft Janis

Mayor Warns on Amber Traffic Lights and Fire Crews

Mayor Robert Wood urged drivers to stop at amber lights near fire stations after a Friday incident where a heavy fire truck nearly collided with two cars ignoring amber signals at a Court Street intersection. He said during fire alarms all traffic should yield to fire vehicles and avoid blocking intersections.

Slanala Robert 3. Wood Court Street Tratia Dinanpeara Potoma

Daytime Play Seen In Fresh Air Field Report

A brief note describes a daytime practice under clear skies with players cooling off in the air. Attitudes shift to daylight sessions, with emphasis on outdoor work and team rhythm during warmer hours.

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May 17 Graduation Exercises at Jacksonville Trimble High

Commencement at Jacksonville Trimble High School featured the High School Orchestra under Urot C. Apt and the chorus directed by Abrs. Hofmann. Students read futures in the program as Rev. W. R. Reliz and G. S. Courtney assisted. diplomas were awarded to имен Edzikow, Rees, Torshieh, Fodoski, Donth, Merritt, Dusz, Sayre, Cratz, Chalfant, Matyshalla, McCune, Felser, Reher, Sands, and Deaper amid remarks.

Louster Jacksonville-Trimble Capaciti

Complaints Heard By Council On Property Water Risk

At a Friday council meeting in Urbancrest and Kempton residents raised issues of water pooling from an alley flooding backyards and overflowing lots. A resident blamed Ohio Fuel Gas for not extending service to his property after repeated requests and another asked about progress on gas piping to a home.

Glouster Bay Curtisston Urbantrest Ohio Bert Tudson Yew Street Judson Ieal Fens Distanes Hadkois

Mrs George Williams Dies at 69 in Glouster

Mrs Mare ret Williams age 69 wife of George M Williams of Glouster died at 12 10 Saturday at the home of Joe Murray 507 South Street Zanesville. Survived by husband and children Jeff Morgan J Williams West Frankfort Indiana Mes Owen Meredith Glouster Mrs Fred McCoy Athens Mes Walter Williams Zanesville Moses Williams Columbus and Mrs Joe Murray Zanesville. Born in Wales she lived in New Straitsville and Glenshire before 43 years with her husband. Funeral at Meredith residence Monday at 2 o clock burial Union Street Cemetery Athens.

Glousther Mareret Williams George M. Williams Glouster Joe Murray South Street Zanesville Jeff Morgan J. Williams West Frankfort Owen Meredith Giousters Fred McCoy Athens Walter Williams Moses Williams Columbus Willams Morgan J. Reese Wales New Straitsville Glensirr Wiliams Meredith Union Street

Glouster Reds Open Season vs Crooksville in Sunday Game

The Glouster Reds travel to host Crooksville in a Sunday afternoon American Legion contest. Manager Leinsford undecided on the opening pitcher, with Thornton or Leyton Adams as candidates. Admission reduced to 25 cents, game slated for 2 30 p m.

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Fourth of July Firework Ban Declared by Mayor Penman

GLOUSTER May 11 Mayor M. Penman announced fireworks will be banned on city streets and sidewalks for July 4 observe on the Fourth. Residents may only use explosives on their own property to celebrate the holiday.

Glouster M. Penman

Memorial services at Glouster Sunday night

Memorial services for Chickamauga Tribe, Improved Order of Red Men and Pocahontas will be at the Church of Christ with Rev. J E Roberts delivering the sermon. Lodges are urged to meet at Red Men Hall at 7 o'clock and march to the church. Mooseheart Women Glouster Chapter 1806 to attend memorial at Christan Church at 7 o'clock Sunday.

Glouster Chickamauga Church of Christ J E. Roberts Red Men Hall Mooseheart

County election officials to learn new code and radio schooling

On May 22 about 3 600 county election officials will receive instructions on the new election code during a meeting in Columbus. After the session, May 28, Secretary of State Clarence J. Brown will address other state election officials on the Ohio Night School Tecio program broadcast by Station WLW. The event follows the State Department of Education arranging the broadcast and marks Ohio’s early use of educational radio. John McDaniel, 44, died suddenly while plowing and his funeral is set for Sunday at Hooper Ridge Christian Church with Rev. Berery Courtney officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Columbus Clarence J. Brown Tecio Ohio WLW Times B. HM. Darrow State Detachment of Education Br. J. L. Cuflot Frst Senate House of Representatives

Dangers of Hitchhiking Warned by Motor Club Official

H N Burgett secretary of the South East Ohio Motor Club warns operators to ignore solicitors offering free rides as a safety precaution. He cites risks of lawsuits if a driver helps a rider who later causes trouble and urges drivers to deter hitchhikers along highways.

H. N. Burgett South East Ohio Che

Poetess Tessa Webb to Speak on Ohio Poetry in Columbus

Tessa Sweazy Webb, longtime educator in Flocking Valley, now connected with Ohio State University, will give a talk in Columbus on Ohio poetry at Station WallU. Emphasis will be on the book Poems On Ghio collected by C. J. Marte allt, former Ghio University secretary. Webb is known for editing The Columbus Daily Dispatch literary pages and publishing poetry in contemporary magazines. Webb, raised in Hocking County, taught in New Pinsbareh, Carbon Hill, and the Boeke r County Children's Homeo. ELECT GLOUSTER STUDENT Lee Sellars named junior president of Metta Glee Club. Poul Young elected business manager.

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Freshmen Play In The High Road At Ohio University

Ohio University drama group Playehon presents The High Road directed by Harold Piven. Cast includes Alex, Phyllis Brown, Ernest, Jack Swanson, Isabel Alewart, Reginald Whlebs, Charles Reamer, Henry Branting, Mary Elizabeth Jones, Jaden, Orson Knisely. Technical staff and production roles are listed with incomplete spellings.

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