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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1930

Page

5

Garden of Eden Dance Caps Zeta Sigma Delta Social Year

The Zeta Chapter of Sigma Delta R held its final social function of the year, a "Garden of Eden Brawl" dance at the chapter house 93 North Congress Street with about 25 couples. Russ Dean and his Rounders provided music as chaperones and a guest list included Miss Bessie Lemmon and others from Ohio State University and Beebe.

Ben ¥. Brown John Baur Bessie Lemmon Pataskala Betty Porter Ohio State University Owen Lemmon Fred Zimmerman Beebe Everett McCoppin Columbus Judd Keefe George Brown Byron Parrett

Ten Cases Before May Grand Jury at Athens County

Ten criminal cases were scheduled for the May Grand Jury convening at Athens County Courthouse. Prosecutor R D Williams stated about 50 witnesses were subpoenaed to testify, with the session likely lasting three days. Charges include failure to provide, assault, passing a school bus unlawfully, discharging firearms, multiple liquor offenses, selling cigarettes to minors, selling without a license, shooting with intent to kill, and liquor manufacturing.

Athens County R. D. Williams

Lady In the Kitchen booklets from U S Bureau of Home Economics

The Athens Messenger offers new cooking booklets with home economics recipes illustrated. Sets of three cost 10 cents, six booklets 18 cents, with postage and handling saved for buyers. Orders must be mailed today.

Athens Messenger U. S. Bureau of Home Economics

Rain Postpones Ohio University Band Concert

Inclement weather postpones the Ohio University Band Concert planned for Sunday by a week. The concert honors graduating seniors James Patterson Robert Young and Grage Battistone who are members of the band directed by Prof. Curtiss W Janssen.

Ohio University Band Curtiss W. Janssen James Patterson Robert Young Grage Battistone

Election Uncertainty Defines Pennsylvania Primary

Harrisburg reports confusion over issues and factional alliances plus voter apathy clouding the Pennsylvania primary outcome on the eve of ballots.

Harrisburg U.P Pennsylvania

One-eyed cow drives county intrigue and $10,000 suit

In Marietta on May 19 a one-eyed cow sparked a feud in Wesley and Fairfield Townships. Charles Lucas sues for $10,000 for alleged damage to his reputation plus attorney fees and damages for wrongful detention after a search led by ex magistrate Benjamin McGrew and ex constable Albert Burgess. The case follows arrests and a habeas corpus writ that freed Lucas when the authorities’ commissions had lapsed.

Marietta Wesley Fairfield Washington County Common Pleas Court Charles Lucas Benjamin H. McGrew Wesley Township Albert Burgess Henry Austin Israel J. Kunkle Kunkle McGrew Burgess Athens County Lucas Frank F. Fleming Probate Court

Census enumeration notice seeks missing individuals in Athens Ohio

The notice asks any person missed in the 1930 Census to contact Supervisor L. W. Roberts in Athens Ohio with name and address. It advises filling a coupon if not enumerated and mailing it, recording residence on April 1 1930 and whether enumeration occurred.

BAYER Washington Athens L. W. Roberts Ohio

Alleged false arrest case tied to calf payment

The article alleges a conspiracy involving a calf given to Kunkle to pay Bossy’s board bill. Austin allegedly prepared an affidavit in Fairfield Township. Lucas was arrested, jailed six days, then released after a probate court review. The plaintive seeks damages for false arrest and wrongful detention by assumed court officials.

Kunkle Bossy Austin David S. Nicholas Fairfield Township Lucas

Vote Expected At Methodist Conference Censure Session

Dallas May 19 A censure vote was expected at the 21st quadrennial conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church South. Bishop James Cannon Jr. would be summoned before a trial jury on charges of stock market speculation.

Dallas Tex U.P James Cannon Jr Methodist Episcopal Church, South

Prisoners Escape From Hospital After Still Explosion

Two unguarded government prisoners who had been in East Side Hospital since April 24 escaped in their night clothing early today after being seriously burned in an alcohol still explosion.

Toledo U.P East Side Hospital

Gamble to Decide Fate of the Tariff in Senate

Washington May 19 The tariff bill was tabled in the Senate in a gamble like rolling dice. Administration leaders admit a risky plan to push a modified tariff revision with a special Tariff Commission. If the vote fails, the bill could be killed or delayed indefinitely.

Bill Senate Washington Watson Special Tariff Commission Congress House

Ohio National Guard Company L Relieved From Prison Duties

Sixty members of Company F 165th Ohio National Guard in Athens completed a three week duty guarding the outside wall of the Ohio State Penitentiary. They answered questions from curious motorists and continued shifts despite a three day family pass. Fifty three men rotated duty with sixty one in the camp. Paul Ayers was in hospital after on duty injuries.

165Th Ohio National Guard Athens Ohio State Penitentiary Paul Ayers

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Sigma Delta Rho Dance James QW. Woodworth Franklin Avenue Athens Needle Club Helen MccCaughey Akron Esther Harris East State Street Clarence Davis Kroger Packing Company Robert Davidson Logan Thomas Littler Given W. Va Thomas’ Foglesong Littler Mrs. Foglesong I. N. McHarg Joseph H. King Arles R. King New Lexingn J. L. Phillips Mary Robert Rose Roy CC. Shirley Blanche Price Rose Brice G. O. Shanks Hockingport P. E. Shirley J. M. Hawking Robert E. Nye New York London England Cincinnati Harvey Nye Frederic J. Haskin The Athens Messenger Information Bureau Washington, D.C Washington Co West Virginia American Legion Clarksburg Marie Mildred Warner Legion Haylor’s South Court St Church Conference Cannon France Gold Star Biornda Europe Charlotte Butler Orviedo Helen R. Withamson West Plim Beach Henry J. Golden Orlando Merrill Roos United State Army Athens National Guardsmen Chesterfield Spyle Uusgett Peicmy Liggets & Myers Tobacco Liccerr & Myers Tobacco Co
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