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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1930

Page

7

Husbands Hunter and Natalie Drama Unfolds in Missing Date

In a serialized drama set around Alan, Phillipa, and Natalie, tensions rise as Natalie seeks reconciliation with Alan while Phillipa tries to force distance. A late return leaves relationships strained, with promises and fear of misreads shaping the unfolding narrative. An Athens Ohio ordinance notice closes with city governance details.

Isband Hunter Alan Bernadine Lamont Bobby Phillipa Ate Phillips Phill Ina Eats Natalie Ian Fren Alan

Ordinance Fixing City Janitor Salary in Athens Ohio

City of Athens Ohio adopts an ordinance fixing the janitor’s salary at 25 dollars per month to be paid at month end. The measure repeals inconsistent ordinances and takes effect as allowed by law. Passed in council on the 19th day of May, with Hopkins as president and Harris as clerk, Mayor Wood approving.

Athens State OF Ohio Ean of Aamae Rufus C. Hopkins Ee Ss. Wood Ohio Hopkins C. H. Harris R. S. Wood State OF

Athens Ohio Ordinance Prohibits Awnings Under Seven Feet

City of Athens Ohio passes ordinance banning awnings and signs over streets or sidewalks at heights below seven feet. First offenses fined five to ten dollars, subsequent offenses ten dollars or more. Repeals inconsistent ordinances and takes effect May 1930.

Athens Ohio Amends Parking Rule Ordinance 590

Ordinance 590 amends paragraph I of Ordinance 563 to restrict curb standing on Court Street between Carpenter and Union plus West Union to High Street from 8 AM to 6 PM for two hours. On Saturday nights parking is limited to one hour from 6 PM to 9 PM. The act cites May 1932 as the enactment date.

City of Athens State of Ohio Court Street Carpenter Street Union Street West Union Street High Street

Ohio Scenic Stages seeks bus equipment changes in Ohio

Ohio Scenic Stages Inc files with the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio for change in equipment under Certificates 2189 and 3339. The plan adds one 7 passenger Buick and updates another to include one 9 passenger White bus and one more Buick, enabling through service from Washington D C to Athens per schedules. Interested parties may contact the commission in Columbus for hearing details at Circleville, Ohio.

Washington C. H Athens Ohio Scenic Stages, Inc Public Utilities Commission of Ohio Washington D. H Public Utilities Commission of Ohio Columbus Circleville

Notice To Vacate Public Road In Athens County Ohio

Notice before the Athens County Board of Commissioners to vacate a road on the Wella farm line extending west about 300 feet to Route 50 North in Bern Township. The board sets May 31 1930 for viewing and June 2 1930 at 1 00 PM for the hearing at the courthouse. Robt P Tompkins Clerk.

Board of County Commissioners Athens County Ohio Wella Farm Bern Township Court House Said County Board OF CO. Commissioners Robt. P. Tompkins

Parole Consideration Recommended for Densil Bailey

Densil Bailey, prisoner at Ohio State Reformatory, recommended to the Ohio Board of Clemency for parole by the Superintendent and Chaplain. Parole hearing requested for on or after June 10, 1930. Chief Clerk R. O. Seimkins signs the notice.

Densil Bailey Ohio State Reformatory Ohio Board of Clemency R. O. Seimkins John Simons R. OQ. Simkins Kenneth June R. O. Simkins

Notice for Parole for John Simons

Parole notice for John Simons, prisoner before the Ohio Board of Clemency. Record shows case number 23938 with details pending review.

Public notice of insolvent estate in Athens County

Public notice in the matter of Charles I Stout administrator of the estate of Joseph W Vance deceased. Probate Court of Athens County declares the estate insolvent. Creditors must present claims within three months from May 12 1930 or lose right to payment. May 12 1930 Charles W. Stout W Vance deceased.

Charles I. Stout Joseph Y. Vance Athens County Joseph W. Vance Charles WL. Stout

Annie's Gone: Buffalo Woman Escapes Auburn Prison

Lilian McDowell 48 of Buffalo alias Vat Eye Annie, serving 10 years for robbery, escaped Auburn Prison in New York on May 20. Officials were puzzled by the wall climb with no ladder or rope, as she opened her cell with a spoon or tableware and dug around the lock to push the catch.

New York Auburn N. Y Lilian McDowell Buffalo Annie

Girls Kidnapped to Toledo. Ohio Crime Under Probe

Two 16 year old Cleveland girls said they were kidnapped and forced to accompany their abductors to Toledo where one was attacked. Police cared for them in Cleveland as investigations continue into the incident.

Toledo U.P Cleveland

Safe Mu-col feminine hygiene method promotes health

Doctors endorse Mu-col used for 28 years in hospitals and offices. It stops germs in delicate organs and prevents trouble and pain. Ten-fold strength yet does not injure lining unlike poisonous suppositories or carbolic acid solutions. Improves periods, stops odor, and offers comfort and cleanliness with step by step directions in the package. All druggists carry Mu-col.

McArthur High School Class of 1930 Graduation

The McArthur High School commencement filled the opera house on May 20 for the class of 30. Rev Weiser gave the invocation and Ohio University dean T C McCracken delivered the address. Graduates Worley Huston Mark Ogan John Beckley presented diplomas by J E Rosser. An Ohio University student orchestra provided music.

McArthl Kh McArthur High School Mr. Weiser T. C. McCracken Ohio University Athens Worley Huston Mark Ogan John Beckley J. E. Rosser Board of Education Arthur Clarence Ziegler

McArthur High Alumni Banquet Recaps 19th Century Roots

Some 145 alumni gathered May 16 for the McArthur High School Alumni Banquet. Highlights include first class diplomas issued in 1877, speeches by Evelyn Sharp Swaim and Hulbert Jackson Swaim, performances by recent graduates, and notes from Grover Smith the historian. Officers for the next year were elected: president Mrs Ethel Fri Saltz, vice president Joe Saltz, secretary Mary Cozad, treasurer Fred Weisenberger.

Mcarthur McArthur High School A. Will, Jr Evelyn Sharp Swaim Hulbert Jackson Swaim Christian Church Frances Murdock Glenneth Darby Marjorie Kirkendall John Sprague Lillie Ziegler Morrison Wave Warner George Orville ‘Carson Columbia Main Street Mary Robbins Nola McCareley Martha Hamilton Grover Smith Imogene Lantz Ward C. A. Neal Jennie Dowd Dailey Ethel Fri Saltz Joe Saltz Mary Cozad Fred Weisenberger

Operator Dies in Hamden After Long Illness

W A Kibbey 35, operator for the B C at Hamden for ten years, died at his home after an extended illness. Funeral services were held Sunday evening at 7 30 by the F O Eagles Lodge of Wellston. Monday at 2 o'clock services were at the residence with Rev Frederick Brown of the M E Church officiating, followed by grave services by the Masonic Lodge of Jackson. He leaves a widow and three sons Wilbur Donald and Robert at home.

Jackson

Suspect Held in Radcliff Home Robbery Near Athens

Sheriff Ray Cox arrested Harry Whitt at Fisher Station near Athens for alleged participation in the Robbery of Dr. B. V. Swisher's Radcliff home a few weeks ago. A second suspected bandit is known but not yet apprehended. The couple were bound while burglars searched for loot and took about 45 dollars.

McArthur Ray Cox Harry Whitt Fisher Station Athens B. V. Swisher Radcliff Dr. Swisher

Congress man Jenkins of Here McArthur

Congress man T A Jenkins of Here McArthur is noted in a May 20 report as addressing local concerns. The brief item lists his involvement in regional political activity and promises to return with updates.

Here McArthur T. A. Jenkins The

Commencement Events Across Richland and Rio Grande

The Tenth District speaker delivered the class address at Richland Township High School in Allenaville. County Superintendent M. B. Cox presented diplomas. An alumni banquet followed on Saturday night. Mr. Jenkins gave a commencement address at Rio Grande on May 24.

McArthur Richland Township High School Allenaville M. 8. Cox Mr. Jenkins Rio Grande

Court Limits Seizure of Rum Running Cars

The Supreme Court ruled that rum running automobiles may not be confiscated under the stricter provisions of the Internal Revenue laws when owners are innocent, even as Volstead Act violations lead to possible forfeiture. Justice Stone announced a unanimous decision distinguishing Volstead Act forfeiture for innocent owners from tax-law forfeiture.

Washington Internal Revenue Supreme Court Justice Stone

Sentenced To Pen In Fake Land Claim

Dr. Herbert E. Edwards was found guilty in Federal Court of using the mafla to defraud. Judge Samuel H. Weat sentenced him to three and a half years in the Atlanta Federal Penitentiary and a $1600 fine. Edwards and A Presse! were charged with collecting 626 membership fees from about 3,000 Edwards claiming a land claim on Manhattan Island worth $7,000,000,000.

Cleveland Herbert E. Edwards Association of Edward Heirs Samuel H. Weat Atlanta Edwards A. Presse Manhattan Island

Couldn't Take Dog So He Stays Home

In Lakes, Newfoundland on May 20 Johnny P. Stanton, left behind when his parents sailed to Europe, earned 2.96 for a long distance Chicago call by mowing a lawn. He said he did not miss the Ile de France by accident and ran off the ship to stay with his dog Rex, noting they don’t play baseball in France.

Alan Natalie Phillipa Florence For Lakes U.P Johnny P. Stanton New York Europe Chicago Johnny Ile de France Rex France

Jurors Drawn for Vinton County Petit Jury

McArthur May 20 venire for Petit jurors in Vinton County lists Ruth Hawk Brown Township Nettle Milhon Elk Ed Fitzpatrick Wilkesville F Vowell Wilkesville Jackson Graves Richland C T Sharp Madison Sarah Ansel Brown Pearl Clements Elk Mrs Enson Rinehart Jackson Mrs Bert Winters Brown Charles Rosser Swan Forest Marple Elk J F Dennison Harrison Elgan Teeters Eagle John Reed Wilkesville to appear June 2 1930 at 9 am.

McArthur Petit Jurors Vinton County Ruth Hawk Brown Township Nettle Milhon Elk Ed Fitzpatrick Wilkesville F. Vowell Jackson Graves Richland C. T. Sharp Madison Sarah Ansel Brown Pearl Clements Enson Rinehart Jackson Bert Winters Charles Rosser Swan Forest Marple J. F

Religious meeting at Harkins Chapel led by Miss Price

A religious meeting in progress at Harkins Chapel conducted by Miss Price of Athens began May 10 and will run for two weeks. Mrs E Vollenweider hosted a Sunday School Class party for the Christian Church Monday evening with help from Misses Margaret Brown and Lots Witt.

Harkins Chapel Price Athens E. Vollenweider The Christian Church Margaret Brown Lots Witt

Moonshine Tunnel Case Fines Owner in Martins Ferry

In a noon raid in Martins Ferry today, Mrs. Anna Arcaragi of Aetnaville was fined 1000 dollars for possessing two 200 gallon stills, 100 gallons of liquor, and 15 barrels of mash in a tunnel linking her house to a neighbor’s. The court ruled the charge applied to the party whose water and electric connections were used.

Martins Ferry Anna Arcaragi Aetnaville

Tarkio College Names Young President in 30th Birthday Day

In Pittsburgh, Dr. Robert N. Montgomery accepts Tarkio College presidency Mo. He becomes America’s youngest college president at age 30. He is the son of Dr. John Knox Montgomery of Muskingum College fame. The previous holder was Robert M. Hutchins of the University of Chicago, who assumed leadership a year ago.

Pittsburgh UWP Americcas Robert N. Montgomery Tarkio College Tarkilo Robert M. Hutching University of Chicago Montgomery John Knox Montgomery Muskingum College New Concord Ohio

Summer Home Project Ideas Invite Kids To Help

For a bright season, families can involve children in simple tasks. Let them paint chairs and tables, sew chintz curtains, and stencil patterns on pantry walls to foster creativity and teamwork.

Moone's Emerald Oil Promises Quick Foot Relief

A vintage ad promotes Moone's Emerald Oil as a remedy for tender aching swollen feet. It claims the first application provides relief, with a few short treatments curing foot troubles if used faithfully. The sponsor guarantees satisfaction with a refund if not satisfied.

Moone

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