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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 09, 1930

Page

11

West School Fall Festival Plan From Nelsonville

The West School PTA has announced plans for its annual Fall Festival to be held Friday October 10 with a 2 PM and 7 PM program. Pupils in first and second grades perform a playlet Out of the Book while grades three to five showcase folk dances. Miss Bessie Stephenson and her orchestra provide music. Added features include a bake sale fish pond parcel post sale and a refreshments stand.

Nelsonville the West School Parent Bessie Stephenson

Dancing classes planned in Nelsonville at Legion Home

Dancing classes for children will be organized Saturday October 11 at 4 o'clock at the American Legion Home by Miss Margaret Riley of Middleport.

Nelsonville American Legion Margaret Riley Middleport

Standard Bearers Meet for Inaugural Monthly Session

The Standard Bearers held their first monthly meeting at Miss Manuel Sayre’s home Tuesday evening. A candle service installed new officers and Miss Ruth Nixon presented the first chapter of The Cloud of Witnesses. Five new members joined the 23-present and a luncheon followed. The next meeting will be at Miss Vivian Ogg’s Fort Street.

Manuel Sayre Ruth Nixon Vivian Ogg Fort Street

Nelsonville church to raise funds for Sid ney home

In Nelsonville Oct 9 the Presbyterian church will take a special offering at morning service for the Ohio Presbyterian Home in Sidney. Rev. Lloyd Evans serves as a director of the home.

Nelsonville

Doanville Church Tonight Hosts Nelsonville Leader

The Rev. Charles K. Grammer of the Christian Church in Nelsonville will speak at the Doanville Church this evening at 7:30. The event emphasizes a local religious address by a regional clergy member.

Doanville Nelsonville Charles K. Grammer The Christian Church Nelsonville Doanville

Old Timers Triumph Over Floodwood In Nelsonville

In Nelsonville on Floodwood grounds the Dr Walker's Old Timers defeated Floodwood with a final score of 1 to 0. Dilcher and Christian pitched for the Old Timers, while Dunkie Richardson and Day worked for Floodwood. The Old Timers have now played 55 games this season and aim to reach 40 wins before the season ends.

Nelsonville

Local social notes from Marshfield weekend dances and visits

Miss Juanita Maloney and Miss Pauline Johnson attended a dance at Marshfield Saturday night. Carl Johnson visited his grandparents, Mr and Mrs Emanuel Shivers, Tuesday. Dana Windom of Nelsonville visited J R McClain Sunday. Mr and Mrs Wilbur Levering and son Earl visited Mrs Kella Mount Sunday. Mr and Mrs Clarence Rieder and children of Haydenville, Mrs.

Juanita Maloney Pauline Johnson Marshfield Carl Johnson Emanuel Shivers Dana Windom Nelsonville J. R. McClain Wilbur Levering Earl Kella Mount Clarence Rieder Haydenville

Local Social Notes Include Visits and Club Meeting

Floyd Shelton and daughter of Nelsonville with Mrs. Emery Smith and children from East Clayton were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Emanuel Shivers. Sunday, Kella Mount and Fred Maloney attended an Eagles Lodge meeting Tuesday evening.

Floyd Shelton Nelsonville Emery Smith East Clayton Emanuel Shivers Kella Mount Fred Maloney Eagles Lodge

Army Split in Brazil Says Revolutionary Leader Arrives in Buenos Aires

Lindolfo Collor, a leader of the Brazilian revolution, says more than half of Brazil’s standing army sympathizes with the movement. He reports the federal army at about 31 000 men, with 18 000 supporting the revolution, asserting President Washington Luis must bow to the rising strength.

Buenos Aires U.2 Brazil Lindolfo Collor Porto Alegre Collor Washington Luis

Sentenced to Jail for Non Support in Athens County

Charles Bell of Athens, a Black man, was sentenced to 90 days in Athens County Jail by County Probate Judge S. M. Johnson after being found guilty of non support.

Charles Bell Athens S. M. Johnson

Prohibition Reports to Be Sent to Congress Soon

The Hoover era Enforcement Committee plans to forward its prohibition findings to Congress early in December. Chairman Wickersham said a definite report would follow congressional convening, aiming to shift focus from enforcement to broader crime inquiry. The commission also accepted the resignation of secretary Mas Lowenthal and named William D. Barr as his successor.

Washington Hoovers Law Enforcement Commission Congress Wickersham United Press Commission Congresa Hoover Mas Lowenthal New York William D. Bar Sue. Corsols

Two jailed in St Clairsville case for assault and robbery

Charles Campbell age 23 and Emmett Keyser age 20 were jailed in St Clairsville on October 9 charged with attacking and robbing Vernon Jones 75 at his country home near Hendrysburg. Authorities report both men confessed and the elderly victim was tied to a bed post and beaten.

ST Clairsville Charles Campbell Emmett Keyser Vernon Jones Hie Hendrysburg

Man Sustains Severe Injuries After Bottle Attack

Police reported a man with a fractured gut suffered critical injuries after an assault with a bottle. He was not expected to survive the day, according to officers.

Democrats Busy in Ohio Campaign Speeches

Democratic candidates Robert Bulkley and George White addressed party workers in Cleveland and spoke to Rotary Club in Sandusky and Erie County while White spoke at the City Club in Cleveland. Bulkley and White also addressed crowds in Delaware and Newark.

Cleveland U.P Robert B Bulkley Sandusky Erie County Rotary Club George W White Marietta City Club Bulkley White Delaware Newark

Ayres Held to Grand Jury on DWI Charge

John Ayres of Athens was arrested September 27 for driving while intoxicated and pleaded not guilty at arraignment before Mayor Robert Wood. He was bound over for Athens County Grand Jury action after posting a $300 bond.

John Ayres Athens Robert & Wood Athens County Ayres

Mrs Sarah Frost Dies at Alfred

Mrs Sarah Frost aged 65 a lifelong resident died at Alfred after a heart attack at the breakfast table She had suffered heart trouble for years Her husband Charles H Frost died four years ago She leaves a daughter Glennie Shumway and a brother Charlie Ryther Both families based in Orange Township Meiga County with the Frosts well known in Athens County Funeral arrangements not yet made

Alfred Sarah Frost Charles H. Frost

Invaluable Say Society Women on Melly-Glo Face Powder

An old advertisement touts Melly-Glo Faca Powder by D. Zenner Company as a pure, irritant free cosmetic for a smooth, shiny nose finish. It targets society women with promises of invisibly flawless skin and lasting whiteness.

D. Zenner Company

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