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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1930
Page
6
May 15 Glouster reports heavy frost with light damage in the vicinity. Frost Sunday was less severe but some damage noted. Next event, May 26 deflation at regular meeting of Thea Chapter C E and S.
Miss Emma Hanning hosted a wiener roast for a group of youths at her Taylor Ridge home on Thursday night. Games and activities lasted four hours with a long list of attendees including Edith Hodison, Eugene Gollard Morrison, Bernice Kittie, and Jack Inbowon among others.
The New Girl Reserve Officers held a meeting on May 22 to discuss the past year’s work and plans for the coming year. Officers include Medoner president Teresa Woolley vice president Betty Guilum secretary Arabelle Chute treasurer Helen Reptide and committee chairs Leota Mitoy and Frances Pierre with Jane Gilwer and Mary Louise Pettivord in line for roles. A poster committee was formed led by heat head Fodehaver. Mary Consell dean of girls and Helen Keech advised. Radio purchase opinions from teachers support school radio as a beneficial asset for education and student engagement.
A garbled local item mentions Miss Helen Teech teaching Latin at Athens High School and a planned publication by The American Classical League with studies on the Aegean region. It notes fifty-five illustrations and a summer program for teachers, plus various school notices and theater events.
Birth notices from Glouster report a daughter to Mr and Mrs John Silhott of Trimide and a son to Mr and Mrs Carl Wright in the city, with hospital plans and an operation noted for a Mrs Frank Desana. Community events include Marcellite Rebekah Lodge meetings with degree work and refreshments, plus Legion service activities and school announcements.
The article recalls a May fifth or sixth Decoration Day event in Renken area with references to speakers and a committee. It notes community involvement, a long tradition, and expectations of participation by residents and local groups, including school staff and students. It mentions newspaper items about local education officials and community activities.
GLOUSTER May 16. Mine No 10 at Derthick did not pay monthly until today the Ist of the month. An old miner said this was the first time in forty years that the mine failed to pay by the due date when the 25th fell on Sunday. Many employees expect higher pay Monday night, amid disappointment that payments were late.
Detroit May 26. Enthusiastic dreamers plan a long road pilgrimage from the United States through Mexico Central America to South America. Brothers Adam and Andrex Stores from Buenos Aires completed a 7500 mile journey in a dented car two years on the road. They crossed Peru Bolivia Brazil and Colombia then Venezuela Panama Costa Rica Nicaragua Honduras El Salvador and Guatemala before reentering the United States at El Paso. Marines lent revolvers for protection in Nicaragua.
A social roundup enumerates Margaret Johnson Charles McKinter Arabella Chote Helen Townend Sonithy Radfordt Clara Belle Bailey Margaret Porter Enrene Lawson Catherine Campbell Teota McCoy Mil dred Merphy Mary Jones Julia Dogie among the community’s listed ladies in a local social notebook.
The text notes Brooklyn and Cleveland leading major clubs in rebounding value amid a broader National and American League context with Cleveland, Cincinnati, Philadelphia, and others referenced. It mentions Indians and Athletics in league standings and trades, reflecting a stats-driven snapshot of baseball and basketball-era team values and moves.
A tennis squad including George Lott of Chicago Van Ber of Baot Orange Wilmer Alson of Fort Worth Texas John Does of Santa Monica California Berkelevelt of Austin Texas and Gregory Mangin of Montclair New Jersey will depart soon to England. Tet and Mangin will make the motions Fits Eugere Texon will accompany as non playing captain.
A scrambled段 of phrases hints at social chatter about travelers in Buenos Aires and hints at names Hale Pickettts and Helen Town. It references a calendar, a local golf course, and a cryptic countdown of eight days with an unclear conclusion.
In Warren on May 26 Charles Marie 27 killed by Sunday after failed reconciliation with his two year old wife. He then shot himself and died two hours later at William Bolster's home. The incident follows marital strife linked to a possible attempt to reunite. A separate note mentions a kitchen sharpener combo for knives and scissors.
American League leader Tiny Miee Washington and Ernest Orsatin St Louis set pace in batting with averages near .850. Ruth tops home runs with 6 in week. Foxx and West lead runs and scoring. NL highlights include Frankie Frisch and Curtiss in doubles and triples. Lughie, Lugie, and Halas among top pitchers in their leagues.
A local ad claims a glycerin mixture defeats sour stomach better than soda. It promotes one spoonful of a concoction called Adjerika or Add lerika, described as relieving gas and sour stomach by cleansing upper and lower bowels. Multiple pharmacies are listed as outlets.
Johnston, the American amateur champion, begins strong at the British Amateur championship in St Andrews. He halved a match against Bernard Darby after an early lead, with a three and four final score. Harrison Riscomy and Pat Abi are noted among other contenders as rounds proceed.
A letter from Mrs. Gillespie of Cluc fluid West Virginia touts Orange Brand Tonics as a miraculous remedy for long stomach weakness and nervous indigestion. She details severe pain, loss of appetite, and constipation easing after taking the product, urging readers to visit local stores for the treatment.
The readable fragments describe Afani in a tense scene with a protest and welfare concerns. It hints at personal conflict, a public event, and evolving social tensions within a community context.
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