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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1930
Page
7
Fred J. Reynolds of Athens received a state highway contract for 2.7 miles of paving on State Highway Route 9 from the south boundary to the farm, with brick pave and concrete base, priced at 107400 dollars. The work is to be completed by December.
State health official C N Neal from Mearthur High Gaye spoke at the Alumni Banquet Friday evening. He urged improved handling of fear in health matters and warned about the large number of soldiers affected by disease.
Chauncey May 27 60 truck loads of refuse were hauled to yards north of Chauncey during the cleaning-up of corridors. The work was supervised by Marshat Burke Withem and Mrs Cora Cox with Dr O E Cox’s family noted for a telegram about a relative’s death May 16. Other items record social visits and local graduations at Mary A Burnham School and Chauncey events including a Pythian Sisters birthday social.
The Friday concert featured Athens High School orchestra under J. Denmark with bands, choirs, and girls’ ensembles. Selections included Hungarian Dances, Tone Poem, Overture, and patriotic marches, with notable solos by SRighty, Wood, Nichols, and others.
Chauncey-Dover High announces commencement to be held Tuesday night May 20 in the High School Auditorium. The class motto is Bullet for Character not for Fame. Graduating seniors include Dov Daucherty Esther Clarey Alan Cooney Fred Verrel Mary Louise Fiske Kathryn Gillespie and others. faculty members listed.
The Rev Courtney of the Church will deliver the baccalaureate address to the senior class of Dover High School. The service is set for Sunday at 7 o'clock in the Chauncey of Christ. Christine Brown, supervisor of Chauncey schools, will supervise with the chorus singing.
Three members of the Senior Class at Plaine High School were honored at a Mothers' Club dinner held in the Grade Building dining room. Mrs. Charles Tate chaired the committee with assistance from Mrs. Theodore Nagle Mrs. Rolf Bricker and Mrs. John Krivestt.
Seas observed in The Plains Schools Friday. There was a large attendance of parents and patrons at the school dance in the Marual Cre area.
The Chauncey community reports a May meeting of the Teacher Association moved to the Bilage Grade Senate Auditoriuim with officers expected to be elected. Local obituaries, family visits, and farm-related notes mention residents from Chauncey, Greenlawlis, and nearby towns, including Chauncey families and travelers.
A brisk seven week period ends with Konjola scoring a fine victory. The article highlights a clean win as Konjola rises in form and secures the result amid competitive action.
Mrs E L Joseph of 120 Haydan Avenue Cleveland recounts severe stomach trouble last year. She credits Konjola with rapid improvement after four weeks and seven weeks to regained strength and weight. Sold in Athens Ohio at McKee Drug Co and by local druggists.
The Athens Messenger advertises a copyrighted booklet with over 100 games for youths and young men. It explains content variety, pricing, and ordering details, asking readers to send six cents postage via stamped envelope to The Athens Messenger Information area. เส
Fifty four criminal cases are scheduled for the May Grand Jury convening Monday in Athens County Common Pleas Court. More than 100 witnesses are expected, with jurors in session three days or more. Named residents from Trimble, Waterloo, Athens, Ames, Troy, Bern, and York Townships appear among potential witnesses and participants.
Judge Allan of the Ohio Systems Court will speak at the Athins League of Woman Voters annual patriotic meeting. The event is at the Athens Sector High School auditorium on June 29. Civic groups will be invited, with an outdoor meeting planned for June 5 at Mrs. Singla North HI residence.
Recaints from motor vehicle sales show total license fees of 5631.66 for May as filed with the Athens County auditor. Ninety five passenger cars, fourteen trucks, two motorcycles and other licenses appear in the counts with amounts listed for each category.
In Athens County Trimble and Heady Liggcott report the 1944 apple crop may fall to one-third to one-half normal yield due to successive frosts. Late varieties Ben Davis and Yellow Delicious are mentioned. However many orchards could produce a heavy cherry crop according to Mr Dippacatt.
Seven Ohio University students were selected to compete in a Brown Oratorical Contest to be held Wednesday night at Alamo Memorial Auditorium. The finalists include George N. Cochran Howard Coane Charles Clarke Harry C Mahar and others. Faculty judges will select the winners Friday at the event.
Prof. Raymond Slutz and Prof. Raymer McQuillen lead the English Department in naming Lovers C Braate as top public speaking competitor through Jane P Brown gift support. Prizes include first second third medals and cash awards. At Athens a vehicular accident near Savarn School ends tragically for Freshman team member from the University of Pennsylvania and injures four teammates.
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