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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1930

Page

30

Daring Rescue Saves Celia Mitchell at Beach Party

Celia Mitchell nearly drowns after a wave swamps her at a beach party. Lifeguard and Tod Jordan reach her as two other swimmers assist, pulling Celia into a lifeboat and delivering her to shore where she recovers under care. Jordan avoids fanfare, insisting Celia rest as she recovers.

Celia Jordan Kate Duncan Lisi Duncan Lisi Celia Mitchell Tod Jordan Ted Jordan

Albany Grange to Hold Annual Inspection Event

Albany plans its annual Grange inspection this Saturday night drawing a large crowd. The program includes prayers by the chaplain, a "Daily Meditation" by several members, roll call, a talk on "Places of Interest I Have Visited," and multiple music readings by Esther Dailey and Fred Elliott among others.

Albany Grange Chaplin Ida Elliott Matt Throckmorton Altha Scott Floyd Fought George Scott Ed Rickey Phoeby Throckmorton Roll Call Esther Dailey Fred Elliott Dailey

Knights Pythias Past Leaders Meet in Nelsonville

The semi annual meeting of the Hocking Valley Past Chancellors Association will be held at Castle Hall Valley Lodge Nelsonville on Thursday evening October 9. Dinner will be served by the Pythian Sisters at 7 15 oclock A good speaker has been secured for the evening Uncle Bill William Thomas Jr of Columbus spent the weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs William Thomas Mr and Mrs Archie Riggs and son Milton of Shelbyville Ind spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Hugh Riggs Miss Mary Evans spent Sunday with her mother.

Murray City Hocking Valley Past Chancellors’ Association Castle Hall Valley Lodge Nelsonville Pythian Sisters Bill William Thomas Jr Columbus William Thomas Archie Riggs Milton Shelbyville Ind Hugh Riggs Mary Evans

Two Luckoff Stores Compete With Mail Order Prices

The Luckoff Stores leverage their buying power through a national network to undersell mail order houses. They argue that centralized purchasing allows rapid adaptation to new styles, while mail catalogs lag behind, boosting local dealers' value to customers despite the rise of mail shopping.

Luckoff Byockoff

Mr. Altman Leads Chauncey Store Ten Year Anniversary Sale

Mr. Max Altman long known in Chauncey retail circles succeeds Herman Luckoff as manager in 1923 and holds financial interest in the Chauncey branch. The store, open until eight each evening, marks its tenth anniversary with a special sale celebrating a decade of operation in Chauncey.

Chauncey and Altman Herman Luckoff Chauncey

Zanesville Families Visit Relatives in Shared Weekend

Mr and Mrs Leonard Smith and family of Zanesville were recent guests of Mrs Smiths parents Mr and Mrs Emmitt Deihl. Mr and Mrs Jamie Conrad and family of Zanesville were weekend guests of Mrs Conrads parents Mr and Mrs Mitt Spires. Mr and Mrs John Ripley and son of Zanesville were recent guests of their daughter Mrs Bart Haley. Roy Grimes and family enter-

Leonard Smith Zanesville Mrs. Smith Emmitt Deihl Jamie Conrad Conrad Mitt Spires John Ripley Bart Haley Roy Grimes

Nusstad Recovers From Poison In Uncertain Circumstances

Mike Nusstad 59 of Modoc is recovering from internal injuries after swallowed chemical disinfectant in an apparent suicide attempt Tuesday afternoon. He drank the liquid in a company store then drove home with his children, collapsed upon arrival. Dr. V von Schele treated him.

Glouster Mike Nustad Modoc Nustad Nystad Ohio Collieries Coal Company V. von Schele

Study Club Meets Glouster Study on South American Isles

Progressive Study Club of this city met at Miss Merle Danford's Trimble home. Led by Mrs. M. M. Bryson, the session explored the Eastern Coast of South America around the Horn to the Hawaiian Islands with lively notes on semi tropical life and U S spirit. Members present included Mrs. B R Angie Mrs. M M Bryson Mrs. W W Burson Mrs. C B Dillion Mrs. Sem Dunnett Mrs. J H Henshaw ao L Janchius Mrs. E L Mrs Grace Ochs Mrs F E Mrs Ernest Williams Danford Mildred and Merle P Danford.

C. B. Dillion Sem Dunnett J. H. Henshaw L. Janchius E. L Grace Ochs F. E Ernest Williams Danford Mildred Merle P Danford

Daughters Postpone Flag Presentation for Armistice Day

The Daughters of Union Civil War veterans postpone the flag presentation for the new school building until Armistice Day. A special program is planned for the event and a flagpole will be provided so the flag can be accepted when ready.

Glouster Orro

Surprise Birthday Party for Mrs. Lottie Cannon

A carefully planned surprise party was held for Mrs. Lottie Cannon at her Greens Run home on Friday. Friends and neighbors spent the day with lunch and gifts, honoring her birthday anniversary with many attendees and a shared celebration.

Lottie Cannon Greens Run Allen Boudinot Gordon Mingus Millfield Ford McClelland Truetown S. F. Stephenson William Mingus Mary Lou Albertus Lowry Billie Frank Smith Ralph Maynard Vivian M. Grinstead Minnie Maynard William Cartwright Carl Cartwright Ed Cartwright Elizabeth Daniels Fred Leake Mary Lee Donna Blower Dow Cannon

French play at Trimble High School Friday night

The French class of Jacksonville Trimble High School will present Bete Noir in the Trimble high school auditorium Friday at 7 30. The program includes specialties recitations and songs with the venue decorated as a French cabaret. Cast trained by Miss Helen Crawford and Mrs McBride.

Glouster Jacksonville-Trimble High School Trimble Helen Crawford McBride

Fomona Grange to Confer Degrees Friday Night

Fomona Grange holds a special meeting Friday at the Grange Hall in New Marsh field to confer degrees on county Grange members. The Meigs County team will perform the ceremony while the Athens Grange organization assists.

Fomona Grange Grange Hall New Marshfield County Grange Meigs County Athens Grange i Handicrill

Glouster Contest Highlights State Test and Local Winners

Oct contest in Glouster features high state test on G Clark campaign in Northwest territory with Piqui Indians and Springfield sesquicentennial. Senior Class honors go to Rob Albert Giacomo Beulah McCall. tied for fourth place.

Glouster Northwest Territory Piqui Springfield Frida Rob Albert Giacomo Beulah McCall Plac

Unclear OCR Summary of Local Social Notices

Fragmented report lists guests of various families including Mr and Mrs and children, names garbled. Mentions a leg injury at a game, a week with John, and a Parent-Teacher meeting with a sale or event noted.

Ar Dean Geradaushter Ar Cook Donald Stanley Jim Risonville John Clemlint Douglas Chase Sunda Pearl Ash Fami Za Athens Glen Jon Hollis Howell Ella Mneig Jane

Bargain Seekers Urged to Arrive Early for Best Values

The notice warns shoppers not to blame the outlet if bargains are gone and many disappointed, urging early arrival to grab what remains and keep smiling.

Sam Altman Leads Glouster Store Fourth Anniversary

The photograph honors Sam Altman manager of the Glouster store who succeeded Herman Luckeff in 1928. Altman is financially invested and driving record business as the store relocates to larger remodeled quarters with expanded facilities and lines for the fourth anniversary of operation in the county.

Sam Altman Glouster Herman Luckeff Altman

Community Notes from Rural Athens Area Visitors

Relatives and friends from Athens Columbus Urbana Nelsonville Belpre and Belpre area visited or hosted in the region. Names mentioned include the Mace families Rathburn Johnson Wyatt Peters McKibben and Schner families and others with several illness notices and a stroke recovery update.

Thomas W. Child Athens Lund Doris Virgene Mace Armstead Mace Elba Rathburn Pearl Johnson Harry Wyatt Columbus Johnson Vansky Schneider Catherine Peters

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