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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1930

Page

3

Carbondale Couple Wedded 86 Years In War Days

Carbondale May 28 The sixty sixth wedding anniversary of Air and Mrs W W Doottl, longtime residents, was to be celebrated May 6 but postponed due to Mr Doottle s service in the Civil War. They have eight children. Melvin Huey Ford, Rosa Partlow and Saran Athi. He served in Glatson Virg enty artillery and endured hardship without ever receiving honors.

Carbondale Carbon Dale WW. A. Doottl Doolittle Mr. Doolittle Gelhveburg Antiochinn Gratton W.va Nancy Leonard Melvin Huey Ford Rosa Partlow Athens Saran Athi Kissimme Inla Poolittie

Theater Chief Resigns Over Bomb Threat to Open Projection Room

Dover police chief William Byers, hero since 1944, resigned rather than carry out a mayoral order to bomb the Bazley Theater to force the opening of a forbidden Sunday program. Mayor Stucky accepted the resignation and named Frank H. Javens as interim. Police and theater staff faced arrests as prosecutors prepared for arraignment.

Dover William TE. Byora Burnday Stucky Bazley Theater Byers Frank H. Javens Ita Aurocessor Jevens Robert Blackunhorn Byer Nyers

Careless visitors urged to aid Greenlawn Cemetery

Nelsonville May 26 Herry Fowell sexton at Greenlawn cemetery asks visitors to stop discarding broken glass jars and bottles on drives and avoid cutting swaths with mower across adjacent lots. He notes debris endangers tires and harms grounds as hundreds are expected next week and calls for public cooperation.

Nelsonville Herry Fowell Greenlawn

Flags Stir Graves as Memorial Day Observance Nears

May 26 Nelsonville report on Memorial Day Flag Committee urging reports of unflagged graves at Greenlawn and Fort Street Cemeteries. Extra flags available at Greentown and Fort Street. Fraternal groups asked to postpone decorations until soldiers services conclude.

Nelsonville Greenlawn Fort Street Harry Powell Greentown Cooley Grocery Somimittes

Floodwood Building Destroyed by Fire in Nelsonville

A large two story brick store and adjoining frame structure were destroyed by a blaze in Floodwood near Nelsonville. The fire originated in a garage area and spread to the brick building housing HW Sayre rental store. Loss estimated around 20000 dollars. Firemen from several towns fought the flames. two gasoline pumps and two autos were destroyed. The frame building housed a post office previously and a local grocer’s stock was damaged but much of the goods were saved.

Nelsoxville Mivsut New York Coal Company Oto Savealrick Carr Ford Wicks Renetal Sayre Valley Farms Company Charles Batenay

Pluto Named After Underworld Body Discovered

An astronomic note from Arizona dated May 26 reports the discovery of a new body in the Qlar system named Pluto in honor of the underworld. The find is described as the ninth body in the system, with early remarks noting its significance to planetary math studies.

John Hay Jock) Whitney America Mary Elizabeth Artemus Philadelphia Payne Whitney Belmont Fark Long Island Whitney Agye Wall Street Qlar Amed Pluto Ariz Solar System Underworld Seovered Pluto

Visit Marietta Junior Choir Heads to River City Sunday

Forty four members of the Marietta Methodist Church Junior Choir led by Pauline Whilateh with organist Henry Lancaster and pianist Jo Barnicut attended morning services at First Methodist Church in Marietta. They performed several numbers and were hosted to lunch before a seated city tour.

Methodist Church River City Nelsonville Pauline Whilateh Mtre Henry Lancaster Jo Barnicut

PESTIVAL OPENS NELSONVILLE May 26

Nelsonville crowds welcome the Spring Festival sponsored by Glen ford Dugan Post. American Legion and Gooding Amusement Co. set up rides and booths while the Public Square transforms for weeklong attractions. Children’s events and community notices fill the day’s brief items.

Nelsonville Ty Glenford Dugan Post Gooding Amusement Company Legion Post

Graves of War Vets Will Be Decorated

War veterans graves will be decorated at Clark’s Cemetery Church service at 10 o’clock Sunday afternoon. Rev. Lni a F. Rowland will speak. Veterans from various wars will attend. Before the memorial services, the annual business meeting of Clark Chapel Cemetery Association will be held. JL Williams, superintendent, announced. Officers will be elected.

Clarks

4 H Cooking Club Elects Officers

The Cook A Well 4 H Club met at the home of Mrs N Ruby Day to discuss salad and sandwich making. Officers elected were Catherine Wilkes president Opal Spencer vice president Kathryn Cowan secretary Christina Day news reporters Loriie Day and Betty Gilham cheerleaders and Dorothy Day and Alice Bardin assistants. Mrs Day serves refreshments to her club. They will meet again June 3.

N. Ruby Day Catherine Wilkes Opal Spencer Kathryn Cowan Christina Day Loriie Day Betty Gilham Dorothy Day Alice Bardin

Local seniors present Captain Applejack play Thursday

Aliens High School seniors will stage Captain Applejack in the auditorium at 8 o clock Thursday night. Under A A Nellis guidance the three act comedy follows jewels and mansion intrigue on land and shipboard with students in key roles.

Aliens High School Captain Applejack A. A. Nellis Walter Hackett Ata Ales Mongar Leland Hull Ruth Weck

Unclear historical names outline pirates base shifts

Fragmentary OCR lists many names such as Margaret Per ter Mrs Whatcomb Leland Malt aid Ruth Peek Mr and Siew Mens wrad Chariton Bennett Johnny Jason and George Trutkoski Dennett. It mentions eight yenfors in the base of pirates will be greg to the seco nd act.

Butler Margaret Perter Mrs. Whatcomb Leland Malt Ruth Peek Mr and Siew Menswrad Chariton Bennett Johnny Jason Ound George Trutkoski Dennett Yenfors Pirates Greg

Kushing Freed in Lisbon Murder Case Verdict

May 26 judge Slocum directed the jury to retire and find He WwW Kushing not guilty in a dexron murder tied to the death of Sites by a deputy. Kushing, 23, a farmer and former Ohio State and University of Chicago student, was alleged to have aided a rising band during a traffic law confrontation.

Lisbon Winsfeld S. Slocum Kushing UN von Dexron Koshing Fanner Rexkirnt Elyria Ohio State University of Chicago Blat Automobile Ute Fitrest Wik

Poppy Sale Raises 36 Dollars in Athens Event

The annual Poppy Die analog conducted on Saturday by the K.P. Crossen Plast and Anirban Legion realized 36 dollars. Oldo University students assisted Div selling the poppy eats F toma.

Athens K.P. Crossen Anirban Legion Oldo University

Fourteen Athens residents pay fines in traffic campaign

Fourteen Athens residents paid fines of five dollars each in a weekend traffic campaign directed by Chief of Police E. Fininterwald. Arrests were made for speeding and muffler violations while several offenders faced double parking and restricted-zone penalties. Names of those fined include W. B. Molter, Gail Matthews, Joe Celvis, and others.

Athens Chiat Peleg Beng Perested Thane Reckress W. B. Molter Gail Matthews Joe Celvis Waldeck Bohinsky Elvyn Brickler Seward Gerham Floebbert Erment Coe John Grew Preabers Ed Greavenor Mra Bar Funk den Dewd Eldridge Whippie Stor Cara Ons Bee

Court House Deings DOMALON PLEAS COME

Court records show several divorce and custody actions listed in the session. Cases include Mary B against Riteshasom, Charles W. Cable against Bes sin QC, and a suit dismissed in Petr x McClanahan versus Glen Romtaq. Other divorces noted were Lona Raye v Nathan Reynolda and Thomas Dickerson v Reve Dickerson, with dismissals for those actions. The Athens Home Tell ahons Company matter closed around June 6 to June 17.

Viveren Mary Ritehasom James CC Ritehason Charles W. Cable Bes Sin Petr x McClanahan Glen Romtaq Lona Raye Nathan Reynolda Han Thomas Dickerson Reve Dickerson Carrie Wel Athens Tellahons Company

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