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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1930
Page
28
In a seaside rescue, Celia Mitchell is saved after a drowning scare as Ted Jordan dives to reach her. Lifeguards and bystanders assist, Celia regains consciousness, and Jordan insists she returns home to rest while Lisi worries about the party.
Celia Mitchell nearly drowns during a swimming party at the boat club. Ted Jordan risks his life to rescue her, leaving both shaken but grateful. Back at Mrs Parsons house Celia receives care while her father John Mitchell demands she return home next morning.
Oct. 8 report says Mike Nus tad 50 Modoc is recovering from internal injuries after swallowing a large amount of chemical disinfectant in a company store and then driving home with his children where he collapsed. Dr. W. von Schele treated him.
Progressive Study Club of this city met Monday night with Miss Merle Danford at her Trimble home. The group studied Western Coast of South America through the Horn to the Hawaiian Islands. Mrs. M. M. Bryson led with a description of semi tropical islands and U S life. Attendees included Mrs. B. R. Angie, Mrs. M. M. Bryson, Mrs. W. W. Burson, Mrs. C. B. Dillon, Mrs. Sam Dunnett, Mrs. J. H. Henshaw, Mrs. H. L. Janchius, Mrs. E. L. Jones, Mrs. Grace Ochs, Mrs. I. E. Williams, Misses Lalla Danford, Mildred Vickroy and Merle Danford.
The Daughters of Union Civil War veterans postpone presenting an American flag for the new school building until Armistice Day. A special program is planned to accompany the event, and a flag pole will be installed so readiness is preserved for the flag delivery.
Friends and neighbors gathered at Greens Run home on Friday to celebrate Mrs. Lottie Cannon with a lunch and gifts. Attendees included Albert Cannon and many others from nearby towns and families sharing in the occasion.
The French class at Jacksonville Trimble High School will stage the play Bete Noir in the Trimble high school auditorium Friday night at 7 30. The event features specialties recitations songs and a French cabaret style setting. Cast trained by Miss Helen Crawford and Mrs McBride.
Pomona Grange schedules a Friday night session in New Marsh field Grange Hall to confer degrees on county members. Meigs County team will perform degree work while Ath ens County Grange handles Teme spesielt.
Four Glouster High School students with top grades on the George Rogers Clark campaign in conquering the Northwest and subduing the Indians at Piqua will attend the sesquicentennial celebration in Springfield Friday. Senior Class results: Robert Williams Albert Giacomo Rex Orndorf lead. Beulah McCall and Alfred Craft tie for fourth.
Downington welcomed Ray Hartman and family from Fultonham and Gerald Dean with daughter plus Dwight Cook and two children from Springfield for the weekend. Donald Stanley sustained a fractured leg at school Wednesday. Harrisonville’s Jim Clark visited John Clark’s family, while Clint Douglas from Chase spent Sunday with Pearl Ash and family. PTA meeting drew a large crowd with a good program and refreshments. Zack Jewell and family from Athens vacationed with Glen Jewell. Hollis Howell ill. Ella Neighborgall visited friends. J D Cooper and daughter Jane of Athens called on J L Clark Sunday.
Zaleski rural mail carrier R. H. Thomas is sidelined by a hand injury and Harry Tripp serves as substitute. Notable local visits include Athens guests Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Driscoll and child, with daughters Doris and Virgene Mace accompanying home from relatives. Mrs. Peters, an elderly resident, is seriously ill.
Pat Harkins and Mae visited Armstead and Mrs. Mace on Sunday. Ezra Dixon suffered minor injuries when his car hit B&O train No. 43 at Depot Crossing. car demolished. Emma Eckelberry returned from Chillicothe relatives. John Potter and children visited McArthur on Monday. J E King Athens and P Morris Albany attended an Eastern Star meeting. Albert Pennell Vern and Roy Kyle visited Middleport relatives for a picnic. Jack McAllister and family and Mrs Brown Athens were Sunday guests of John Schneider. Watson Hill visited Nelsonville relatives last week.
Shawnee Don Brake of Columbus called on friends here over the weekend. Henry Azebell of Nelsonville and Jno. Fouchs of Columbus visited relatives. Judge Davis and family spent Sunday in Syracuse. George Gaver of Athens visited Mrs. Rosetta Gaver. Julius Zurs of Portsmouth is spending a week with Mrs. Ira Russell. Florence Jones and her mother spent Sunday in Columbus. Cash Russell of Ottawa spent a week with relatives. Mrs. John Jaynes is seriously ill at Cherrington Hospital in Log an. Mall Russell and son Charles of Evansville Ind. are visiting Mr. and Mrs. John Norris. John Russell left Friday to live with the Russells. William Azebell of Nelsonville called Friday. Mrs. William Davis and Herbert Davis of Newark spent Sunday with Mrs. Davis Sr. Sue Starsmith of Urbana is spending vacation with relatives here. Charles Heidelbaugh and wife are visiting her brother George Dishon in Indiana.
Albany hosts its annual Grange inspection with a full program including scripture, songs, readings, and a lunch brought by families. Community updates cover new Zimmerman filling station, birthday visits, missionary group plans, and local club activities.
Local social calendar highlights visits by Miss Myrtle Halliday to Miss Helen Miller and other guests from Syracuse and Belpre. Dorcas Needle Club hosts an all day meeting at Mrs Luella Keller’s. Ladies Aid Society organized at U B Church with officers listed. Card of social events includes teacher meeting, old fashioned belling, and multiple Sunday visits across Reedsville Beverly Athens and Langsville. Mrs Maria Kim remains in care after a stroke.
Murray City reports a semi annual meeting of the Hocking Valley Past Chancellors' Association set for Thursday at Castle Hall Nelsonville with dinner by Pythian Sisters at 7 15 PM Uncle Bill Schooler of New Concord will show K P home pictures. Open to Knights and Pythian Sisters.
Carbondale announces the birth of Frank Lewis Risley on Monday October six weighing eight and a half pounds. Grandparents named include Sam Risley and George Gardiner of Barberton. Other local families report visits and travels across Ohio and West Virginia as winter arrangements form.
Bedford area residents Virgil and Mrs Blackwood with children spent Sunday with John Douglas. Homer Story and son Clarence joined Ollie Sloan in Farmington W Va. Harriet Burson, ill, shows slow improvement with Ralph Burson’s family. Various neighbors from Nelsonville Springfield Athens and Pomroy joined relatives in weekend social visits and calls.
A bridge south of town burned on Monday afternoon delaying the Southbound Train No 2 for about four hours due to sparks from a locomotive. The bridge was damaged but not destroyed, allowing one train to proceed after repairs. Local residents visited and returned, with several families noted visiting relatives here over the weekend.
Local notice lists numerous guests visiting Rutland and area families over the weekend including the Smiths, Conrads, Grimes, and Ralph households. Several church meetings and revivals are noted along with a high school football game against Ohio University Training School from The Plains. A fatal typhoid related death is reported and the Fall Festival concludes with strong crowds and Civic Association praise.
Milton L Cornes of near Little Hocking was laid to rest Sunday at the Decatur M E Church. He leaves a son Arthur and six grandchildren. James Scott and the Martin family visited Mrs Clara Summerville in Parkersburg. Everett Coulson spent last week with his brother Marion in Decatur. Elizabeth Ator, ill with typhoid pneumonia, is reported improved.
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