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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1930
Page
7
Amos Parrish surveys the jumper dress as a versatile early 1920s fashion. The piece notes its American appeal across sports and formal settings, with variations in neckline length and two piece or one piece designs.
McArthur Ohio Oct 14 T J Shipley of Huntington W Va has arrived to surface three miles of highway from Route 50 at Prattsville to Zaleski. Grading is done slag will be sourced from Wellston and completion is expected in 20 days if material arrives promptly. Following surface wearing in traffic and a tar and roll will finish the project along the George Washington Trail between McArthur and Chillicothe.
McArthur notes include Carroll resident George Crow nearing 191st birthday visiting his daughter Mrs J Howell and family with Clyde Jackstone and Nelle returning to Carroll. Green Run church homecoming at Glouster drew former congregation members. Dennis Wilson of Credla, Civil War veteran, and Phoebe Cassill visiting Chicago then Rio Hondo for a visit. Letha Hartley widow of Frank Hartley, injured near Nelsonville, visits with Howard Snyder, accompanied by sister Elizabeth Douglas of Barberton.
John Brecht aged 78 died at his Swan township home. He leaves a widow and no son or sister. Mrs. Judith Hewitt of Brown Township and niece Mrs. E. F. Reasorer near New Plymouth are provided as relatives. Funeral held in New Plymouth with Rev. F P A Harlan officiating. Burial followed.
Mrs Anna Elferetta Wyatt aged 58 wife of Charles L Wyatt died suddenly of heart disease at her Allensville home. Survived by children Effie Buskirk Stuck Claude Bryan Kenneth and 14 grandchildren. Funeral Sunday at 2 pm Allensville Christian Church with Rev W W Weiser officiating. Burial Allensville cemetery.
The list of petit jurors for Vinton County includes Charles Robb Madison Township Edith McCarley Elk H S and S Bennington Vinton Howard Radcliff Eagle Rosella Hixenbaugh Brown Joseph Huhn Clinton R G Reynolds Richland W J Spires Wilkesville Elizabeth Cavanaugh Madison Joe Davisson Clinton William Rosser Madison William Sharp Vinton William Hopkins Brown E F McKibben Madison Laura Allen Brown to appear Monday October 20 1930 at 9 am The case of Jesse Smallridge and William Phillips for robbery of Beckleys store will be the first tried.
The United States produced 40000000 bushels of wheat in the past season, up 24000000 from last year, though more wheat will be fed. Prices declined all week while Russia ships 4000000 bushels weekly. Canada’s crop rose to 384000000 bushels from 304000000 last year.
A young doctor insists halitosis of the mind explains modern horror talk at dinners and luncheons. Characters debate frankness and distaste for sensational tales, contrasting today’s detached interests with past rural simplicity. Comwright, 3080.
Navy officials from Washington and Lakehurst will visit Akron Wednesday and Thursday to inspect work on the giant dirigible Akron. The inspection follows recent progress reports and aims to verify construction and readiness milestones for the airship program.
A 40 year old Ahmed Abed was arrested in Cleveland while boarding a Union Station train after an 18 year manhunt tied to a triple murder in Abwan Palestine. Detective Shibley investigated a confession from a countryman, with Sam Mahamed asserting a lifelong oath against Abed.
The reading warns of aggressive planetary influences on Wednesday October 15 aimed at high ambitions. Bold moves may be stifled by rash acts. prudent, deliberate effort should bring increased prospects, finances, and personal advancement while guarding against treachery. For a birthday child, traits point to success and enterprise.
Lopaine Thompason, 12, died near Kenia after her father backed a car over her causing fatal injuries. Authorities report the accident occurred in Franklin and the family is cooperating with investigators.
In a humorous family scene on Manhattan island, Dicky teases Mr. Veritzen while Madge schemes for a Christmas gathering. Veritzen reluctantly accepts the invite, wary of misread signals, as Lillian and the narrator watch the antics and tease. The piece ends with a hint of continuation tomorrow.
Dr. R Ss Copeland explains hives or nettle rash as sudden skin swelling linked to digestive issues and possible food poisoning. He notes two forms, common childhood occurrence, and urges medical advice if hives endure. Remedies include topical hyposulphite solution and, for widespread cases, a diluted bath, with diet changes and bowel cleansing advised.
The brief item notes Amos Parrigh discussing fur coats and luxurious fabrics tomorrow, highlighting style trends and high fashion options.
Princeton University scientists report finding dinosaur eggs millions of years old near Red Lodge Montana. Dr Glenn L Jepnen and the Scott Fund Expedition unearthed edge fragments and a new mammal tooth in Upper Cretaceous strata. The discovery may illuminate why giant reptiles disappeared, possibly due to competition from a new mammal life form.
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