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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1930

Page

3

Athens County Reaps $1.56 Million in Two Year Road Upgrades

Athens County reports a two year program totaling 1 561 107 dollars for state highway construction and maintenance. Projects include new bridges resurfacing brick paving on the Athens Logan road and dust abatement on gravel roads. State aid for schools and hospital improvements are noted along with gas tax funding and county gains from the Cooper plan.

Athens County Athens State Hospital Cooper State Highway Department Athens-Logan Athens.Marietta

Manhunt Ends as Ahmed Abed Is Arrested in Palestine Plot Case

Sam Mahaned spent 18 months searching worldwide for the alleged triple murder plotter in Palestine. He identified Ahmed Abed, 49, in Cleveland, Ohio, after guiding police to the suspect. Mahaned vowed to avenge his 17-year-old niece killed amid mob action over treason accusations against her father. Abed allegedly made false accusations after being jilted.

Sam Mahaned Palestine Cleveland Ohio Ahmed Abed Mahaned Abed

Mine Hopppers Destroyed by Fire at No 7 Mine

Hop s of the abandoned No 7 Mine of the Sunday Creek Coal Co above Murray City on New Straitaville Road were destroyed by fire between 1 and 2 am causing several thousands of dollars in loss. Origin of the blaze undetermined. The mine had not operated since 1928 and much equipment was moved to other properties. Murray City Fire Department fought the blaze for hours.

Y Sunday Creek Murray City Hockingfield

Missionary Society Convention Set for Nelsonville Church

The Woman's Missionary Society district meeting will be hosted October 22 at the First Presbyterian Church Nelsonville. Churches from Union Furnace New Plymouth Logan and Nelsonville participate. The 11 o'clock business session leads to a noon luncheon with guest speaker Mrs Frank Troop wife of Rev Troop pastor in Columbus who has China mission work experience.

Nelsonville Woman's Missionary Society First Presbyterian Church Union Furnace New Plymouth Logan Frank Troop Troop Central Presbyterian

Deaths Reported in Nelsonville and Columbus

Juanita Lovsey nine year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry Lovsey died at home in Hocking County Funeral services are planned for The Plains Church Tuesday at 3 PM Burial will follow in The Plains Cemetery The Lovsey family and several siblings survive J W Hopkins a former Nelsonville resident died Sunday at University Hospital Columbus His body was taken to Stouts Mortuary for funeral arrangements to be announced later

Nelsonville Juanita _Lovsey Harry Lovysey Hocking the Plains Church The Plains Cemetery J. W. Hopkins University Hospital, Columbus Stout’s

Civil War Vet Conrad Dearing Dies at 85 in Buchtel

Nelsonville obituary reports Conrad Dearing 85 a Civil War veteran died Sunday at his home in Buchtel Funeral services set for Tuesday at 1 pm burial in Buchtel cemetery He is survived by several children his wife died six years ago.

Nelsonville Conrad Dearing Buchtel

Warmer Weather Seen After Cold Spell Forecast

Athens County weather forecaster FE Wolfe predicts warmer weather after a morning low of 17 degrees. The cold spell peaked today and will be followed by rising temperatures as a warm front moves in.

FE. W. Wolfe Athens County Wolfe

Juanita Lovsey Died At Home In Chauncey

Juanita Lovsey aged 9 daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry Lovsey died Sunday morning at her home in Hocking after a few days illness of acute appendicitis She was a Plains school pupil Funeral services set for Tuesday at 8 PM from The Plains Church She is survived by parents and nine siblings The family formerly lived in Beaumont In Chauncey Christian Woman's Bible Class meets Wednesday at 81 Second Street Mrs Floyd Nye presiding and Mrs T R Hamilton leading program All church women urged to attend

Chauncey Juanita Lovsey Harry Lovsey Hocking Plains Hool Plains Church Beaumont Christian Woman's Bible Chaunsey Church of Christ Neal Helser Second Street Floyd Nye T. R. Hamilton

Local Families Share News From The Plains

The Plains community reports moves and visits as Clyde and Mrs. Martin relocate to Buckingham. Carl Oliver recuperates at home from illness while Wilmer Powell and Lornest Eugene are noted ill or recovering. Athens visitors William and Mrs. Smith stay with Elmer Lavely’s family, and Clint Patton with Nelsonville ties join Shaffer family guests. Cooper spends weekend in The Plains from Newark, and Walter Wharton visits from Hartleyville.

Clyde Martin the Plains Buckingham Carl Oliver Ray Oliver The Plains William Smith Athens Elmer Lavely Wilmer Powell James Powell Clint Patton Nelsonville Ray Shaffer Patton Mr. Shaffer Church of the Nazarene

Honored at Party for Wiley Patterson Birthday

Mrs Emma Patterson hosted friends at her Millfield home on Thursday to honor her son Wiley Patterson on his birthday anniversary. Refreshments were served. Attendees included Marie Dean Lorene Dean Elizabeth Kish June North Mary Mae Dunkie Mertie Ervin William Dunkle Leslie Pyle Yoke Boscoe Wilbur North Andy Boscoe Zeke Kozma Le Roy Ayers Louis Tracy George Jackson and Wiley Patterson.

Chauncey Emma Patterson Millfield Wiley Patterson Marie Dean Lorene Dean Elizabeth Kish June North Mary Mae Dunkie Mertie Ervin William Dunkle Leslie Pyle Yoke Boscoe Wilbur North Andy Boscoe Zeke Kozma le Roy Ayers Louis Tracy George Jackson

Millfield Personal Guests Visit Local Family

Mrs. Pearl Martin and Mrs. Jane San Fillipo of Columbus visited Millfield last week as guests of Mrs. Emma Patterson, the former’s mother.

Millfield Pearl Martin Jane San Fillipo Columbus Emma Patterson

Social Notes Toward Columbus Area Weekends and Visits

Local residents travel between Columbus Athens and Cambridge visiting relatives and attending events. Notable stops include Mr. and Mrs. Bert Youngs, Mrs. J M Butts, Miss Lillian Stover at Ohio Wesleyan, C W Hannahs in Cambridge, and Dorothy Welch in Columbus for the Michigan Ohio State game. Planned brief visits span Youngstown and Wellston with multiple family hosts and weekend gatherings.

Bert Youngs J. M. Butts Bart Baker E. J. Baker Athens Sam Starkey Youngstown Woman's Christian Temperance Union Ed Keyes Columbus W. T. Parks Nenia Alva Johnson Elizabeth Cooley St. Petersburg Morida Joe Barrows Frances Bennett Wellston Tom Schenz Tom Russell New York City Fred Scott Charles Knouff Leonard Cooley Charles Ervin Harry Patton Walbridge Frank Bonifield Pittsburgh.Pa C. EE. Welch Mabel Barnicut Jo Barnicut Dorothy Welch Salt Lake City Utah

Want Bowmans in Adjoining State

Definite charges are lodged against Nell and Howard Bowman leaders of a bandit gang that robbed in West Virginia and Ohio last year. Captain Watson filed an affidavit for a warrant in Magistrate R Hays court. The crime charged is the robbery of the South Side drug store in Parkersburg several weeks ago.

Parkersburg W. Va Nell Howard Bowman Wang West Virginia Ohio Watson R. ©. Hays South Side

Coal production runs below 1929 levels in Ohio report

Nelsonville reports October 11 week coal output at 9,402,400 net tons, up about two percent from the prior week but still below 1929 levels. Ohio for the week ended October 4 produced 459,000 tons, with Lake Erie port shipments totaling 80,408,683 tons to October 12, versus 86,687,829 tons in 1929.

Nelsonville Lt. & Bureau of Mines Ohio Lake Erie

Elizabeth Zane Dew DAR Opens Year Meetings at Legion Home

Elizabeth Zane Dew Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution met at the American Legion Home on Saturday afternoon October 18. Hostesses were Mrs J B Preston and Mrs C G Sheppard. The program featured a talk on Revolutionary Ancestresses and a musical solo by Miss Margaret Johnson with Mrs R M Parks at the piano. The regent Mrs F M Poston greeted members and outlined the year’s work while Miss Lulu Lane reported on the South Past District Conference in Logan on September 2. A paper by Mrs R C Graham of Maryville, Q, was read by Mrs Charles Martin, with informal tasks conducted by members. The next meeting is scheduled for Saturday November 16.

Elizabeth Zane Dew Daughters of the American Revolution American Legion J. B. Preston C. G. Sheppard Margaret Johnson R. M. Parks F. M. Poston Lulu Lane Logan R. C. Graham Marynville Charles Martin

Olive Tablets Promise Clearer Skin And Health

An advertisement touts Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a gentler substitute for calomel. It claims the tablets cleanse blood and bowels, improve liver function, and lead to clearer skin with no sickness or pain after use. Package sizes include 30 cents, 60 cents, and more.

Dr. Edwards Edwards

East Lak ity Utah Woman Honored At Dinner

Mise Dorothy Welch was guest of honor at a Sunday dinner hosted by Dr. and Mrs. C. EB. Wetch. The group toured Rock House and Out Man's Cave in the afternoon. Other attendees included Dr. and Mrs. Wetch, Mrs. Matet Barnicut, Ruth Riverte Hath Misa Virginia Lou Eberiee, Miss Jo Barnicut and Miss Welch.

Mise Dorothy Welch East Lakity Utah C. EB. Wetch Rock House

Carter's Liver Pills Advertisement Pitches Substitutes

An old time ad touts Carter's Little Liver Pills as a trusted substitute option. It promotes a pure vegetable formula for a cleansed liver and improved digestion.

Carter

Mines Working Chauncey District Report

Mines in the Chauncey district are operational today except for mine No. 86. Working mines include No. 9 and others listed in the report.

Chauncey

Local Rail Markers and Place Names Listed

A compact list shows No. 255 No. 16 No. 69 Ohio No. 1 No. 68 No. 24 No. 28 Boston No. 6 L. D. Boston No. 119 Chauncey No. 25 and Hocking. The sequence reads like cataloged labels or station markers reflecting regional identifiers and street names.

Ohio Boston L. D. Boston Chauncey No Hocking

Primary Group Hosts Hallowe'en Masquerade in Chauncey

Primary classes at the Church of Christ Sunday School Chauncey with teachers Miss Eva Ferrel and Miss Mary Agin hosted a Hallowe'en masquerade at the home of Mr and Mrs J O Ferrer on High Street. Prizes went to Margaret Marie Jackson Pauline Agin Jack Cunningham and Frances Fiske.

Chauncey Church of Christ Sunday School Eva Ferrel Mary Agin J. O. Ferrer High Street Margaret Marie Jackson Pauline Agin Jack Cunningham Frances Fiske Geraldine Parry Isabel Courtney Wanda Bumgardner Ethel Henry Marylin Parry Nellie Agin Betty Jane Courtney Mary Helen Harvey Edna Richardson Warren Hale Jimmie Sedber Junior Sether Arzetta Richardson Kenneth Hale Ruth Shaffer Junior Hale Jo Ann Seiber Ruth Seiber Helen Ferret Evelyn Mae Smith Eva Merrel Mrs. Ferret

Woman's Relief Corps Regular Inspection Near Odd Fellows Hall

The Woman's Relief Corps holds its regular inspection at the Odd Fellows Hall this evening at seven oclock. Mrs Sam Jones of Logan will serve as inspecting officer. Refreshments will be served after the meeting.

Odd Fellows’ Hall Sam Jones Logan

Mello-glo Prevents Shiny Nose

An old advertisement touts Mello-glo or Melia-glo Pure Powder by Zenner Co as a cosmetic to hide shiny skin. It claims long wear with no trace of pantines or entrancing effects, promising a smooth spread and large pore minimization.

Ororae Zenner CO

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