Southeast Ohio Women’s Clubs Hear Year in Review
About 300 attended the Southeast District Conference program at Alumni Memorial Auditorium as Florence Hawkins led music division remarks. Performers included Velma Ackers Logan Betty Dando Paul Kring Grace Moore and several student and local groups. Talks covered junior clubs Passion Play of Oberammergau and civic concerns with law observance and child welfare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio Federation of Women's Clubs
Alumni Memorial Auditorium
Florence Hawkins
Wellston
Division of Music
Velma Ackers
Logan
Louise Noderass
Celiapes
Moir
Betty Dando
Ackson
National Federation of Music Clubs
del Aquet
Plaids
Cadiz
Delibes
Paul Kring
F Music
Ohio University
Grace Moore
Polichinel
Rachmaninoff
Mary Joss
Chopin
Nocrne
Aeolian Junior Chorus
Eliston
Pauline Leary Gillen
Brahms
Iss Moore
Friml
Frammergau
Ana E. Voigt
Hio University
Miss Voigt
Oberammergau
Ecard
Iss Voigt
New 1930 31 Game Laws Booklet Issued by Federal Dept
The Athens Messenger reports the thirty third annual game laws booklet issued by the Department of Agriculture for 1930 31 to aid law enforcement officials sportsmen and conservationists in administering the Pittman birds treaty and Lacey Act. It includes a brief synops is and a list of officials to contact for copies and reporting violations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens Messenger
Relief Work May Be Needed As Winter Arrives In Hocking
Col Wade Christy of the Ohio National Guard reports possible winter relief for Hocking Valley residents. In Athens County many children lack clothing and nourishment. aid from Red Cross, PTA, and Salvation Army is organized. Goos Run and Greens Run schools show greatest need. truancy grows as clothing shortfalls persist. Miners earn about 2.50 a day with rents high. local teachers spend their own money to help.
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Hocking Valley
Wade Christy
Youngstown
Ohio National Guard
Athens
Christy
Myers Y. Cooper
National Guard
The
Red Cross
Association of Parents and Teachers
Salvation Army
Charles Wagner
Meigs County
Hocking County
J. W. Coleman
Belmont County
Athens County
Goose Run
Old Floodwood School
Parent - Teacher Association
Columbus
Cleveland
Cncinnati
O. C. Bird
Southeastern Ohio
Alex Root
Fred P. J.anscott
Oakdale
Trimble Township
York Township
Linscott
Mr. Linscott
Trimble
Hocking
Root
Brazil Reorganizes by Violence as Mob Demolishes Prison
In a striking parallel, Brazil undergoes a turbulent reordering through force mirroring 19th century upheavals. Large street factions in Sao Paulo dismantle Cambusy Prison amid intense clashes and political unrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazil
Sao Paulo
Demons on the Ice Alarm German Arctic Expedition
German scientists traveling by dog sled in the Arctic are abandoned by Greenland guides who warn of demons on the ice. The guides cite a sudden weather shift as proof, insisting demons dwell in heat while the Arctic chill proves Hell is frozen.
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Arctic
Reflecting on War Aid and Bond Campaigns
Mr. William Foy notes a shift from emergency home distress to a wartime relief drive. He recalls Belgian aid and Allied efforts while the Red Cross Knights of Columbus Salvation Army mobilized vast funds for Europe. He cites how the government urged citizens to purchase ten billion in bonds for Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Foy
Red Cross
Knights of Columbus
Salvation Army
Europe
Mixed War Rhetoric Frames Ordinary Americans Struggling
A fragment discusses how various ethnic groups are portrayed as romantic in wartime propaganda, contrasting with the harsh reality of unemployed Americans and family worries, noting government limitations.
Ohio D A R delegates hear talks on welfare and education
Mrs. J W Morgan and Mrs Howard Sellards head child welfare talks urging clubs to identify delinquent children. Mrs William H Schwartz reviews state resolutions on club programs radio law enforcement road safety and Pan American scholarships. Members from Columbus Logan Lancaster Athens and other locales share projects and prizes while a reception and dinners frame the conference day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Morgan
Jackson
Howard Sellards
Portsmouth
William H. Schwartz
G. H. Horner
Columbus
Ohio
D. A. Rannells
Logan
Old Man’s Cave
C. G. Shower
Lancaster
Latin America
Elizabeth Hartinger
Department of the American Home
Carl W. Brown
Thomas Wolfe
Athens
T. W. Craig
South Court Street
Hotel
Berry
Harry Stalder
W. R. Phillips
Grace Cushman
William A. Ruston
First Methodist Church
First Presbyterian Church
Salvation Army Seeks Winter Clothing for Destitute in County
Urgent appeals go out as calls flood Salvation Army for warm clothing. Adjutant Bernard Stone asks for children's suits shoes and stockings, and men's and women's clothes for distribution. Deliver to the Salvation Army Hall on West Union Street Athens or arrange pickup by phoning or writing Adjutant Stone.
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Salvation Army
Bernard Stone
West Union Street
Athens
Stone
Varied Offers Made Today in Classifieds
Classified ads list two Jersey cows for milk in trade for a general purpose horse. A 700 pound pony is offered for 35 dollars. Trade possible for hay or corn. Baled oats or timothy hay priced at 20 dollars per ton at the barn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jersey
Mary Harrison McKee Dies in Greenwich at Seventy Three
Greenwich, Conn. October 29 Mrs Mary Harrison McKee widow of General McKee and daughter of the late President Benjamin Harrison died today in her seventy third year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenwich
Conn
Mary Harrison McKee
Benjamin Harrison
Banker Returns Home Unharmed After Kidnapping
Earl L. Yocum, president of the Yocum State Bank, was released unharmed after four days of captivity by gangsters demanding 40 000 dollars. Yocum said he was treated well and declined to discuss terms. His wife planned to pay the ransom as he returned to Galva from Atkinson with two young daughters present. The suspects are believed to be connected to a broader Abduction ring targeting wealthy residents.
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Galva
Lib
U.R
Earl L. Yocum
Yocum State Bank
Yocum
United Press
Atkinson
No. Wheatley Mine Tragedy Near McAlester Deepens
Rescue teams in McAlester Oklahoma near the No. Wheatley coal mine narrowed the gap to reach 29 men buried by a Monday night explosion that sent poisonous gas through wrecked passageways. Eight more bodies were recovered as effort continued at 2,500 feet underground with no tapping signals from remaining trapped workers.
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Mcalester
Okla
U.R
No. Wheatley
Here
Pasageways
Mrs N K Moore dies at 86 in Trinway
Mrs N K Moore of Trinway dies Tuesday morning after two weeks of paralysis. She is mother of Alex Moore former Athens mayor now serving at the Ohio State Penitentiary who was allowed to visit. Survived by three sons and three daughters. Funeral planned for Thursday afternoon in Trinway.
Watkins Funeral Set for Saturday in Athens
Watkins aged 75 dies at his Cleveland home after 15 years in the area. Funeral from the Christian Church in Athens Saturday at 2 PM with Rev. M Fr Chatley officiating. He was born in Wales and lived in New Straitsville and Athens County. his wife and one daughter Eva preceded him. Surviving children include Frank Jr Athens Sidney Thomas Charles Mayme Beatrice Margaret Mrs Fred Austin of Cleveland James of California and Mrs G F Newlan of Columbus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rank Watkins
Cleveland
Christian Church
Athens
Mr. Watkins
Nateglow
Wales
New Straitsville
Athens County
Eva
Frank Jr
Sidney
Thomas
Charles
Mayme
Beatrice
Margaret
Fred Austin
James
California
G. FE. Newlan
Columbus
Cold Weather Predicted for Ohio Winters
Columbus reports from the United States weather bureau predict a severe cold season for Ohio after a record hot summer. Weatherman William H. Alexander cites cycles of three to five years and notes a decade with unusually low snowfall in the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Buckeye
United States Bureau
Ohio
Akron Prohibition Losses Blamed as 924 Bootleggeries Cited
Akron safety director H H Arnold called the dry law a failure after listing 924 known bootlegger operations gambling and vice dens in the city and admitting he cannot close them. He blamed personal liberty laws shielding raids on private homes where most outlets operate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akron
U.P
H. H. Arnold
Arnold
Uncle Sam to Hire 224000 Extra Christmas Helpers
Postmaster General Brown issued instructions for 224000 extra workers to be employed nationwide during the Christmas rush. Postmasters were told to use capable men with families who are currently unemployed to aid the unemployment situation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
U.R
Brown
Merchants Hope Central Transfer Halted to Collinwood
NOT TO MOVE BUCYRUS Oct 29 The New York Central plan to shift local shops to Collinwood Cleveland has been rescinded. The move would have affected 200 employees and their families in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucyrus
U.R
New York Central
Collinwood
Cleveland
Lillian Day Fined On Liquor Charge
Jillian Day of Athens was fined $100 and costs after arraignment before Magistrate C H Porter on a charge of possessing intoxicating liquors. Arresting officers reported confiscated quantities of whisky mash and beer along with two complete stills at the Day residence. Orville Lewis pleaded not guilty to a larceny charge and was to be held for a Thursday hearing before Magistrate Porter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jillian Day
Athens
Costa
C. H. Porter
Orville Lewis
Porter
Witches and Goblins Set for Athens Halloween Parade
Witches goblins and spirits will descend on Court Street for Athens Kiwanis Club Halloween party with a parade at 7:30 from Mill Street to Court Street and back to the courthouse. Ohio University Band will provide a concert while prizes are announced at the judge's stand.
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Athens
Kiwanis Club
Court Street
O. U
Athens Kiwanis Club
Ohio University Band
Mill Street
Kiwania Club
Union Street
Cleveland
Ox Roast at Noon Attracts Athens crowds
Armistice Day plans announced by American Legion Post 21 Athens include an ox roast at the Athens County Fairgrounds noon with 100 floats entered in a parade led by the Motorcycle Club and Legion Band. Boxing bouts 40 rounds and a motorcycle race are planned along with street dancing and a large turnout of merchants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. T. Crossen Post 21
American Legion
Legion
Athens
Motorcycle Club of
Athens County Fairgrounds
Community News Letters Delayed by Mechanical Troubles
The Athens Messenger reports several community news letters intended for Wednesday were not printed due to mechanical troubles at the plant. The letters will appear later in the week, with a portion scheduled for next Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens Messenger
Messenger
Senator Shipstead Visits Beverly Hills Ranch
A letter from Beverly Hills recalls Senator Shipstead of Minnesota visiting a ranch on Sunday. The writer notes Shipstead defies party labels and praises straightforward views, comparing his stance to the navy expansion and mentioning Mr. Coolidge. The tone reflects political chitchat with modern radio commentary.
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Beverly Hills
Calif
Shipstead
Minenesota
Secretary of the Navy
Boston
Bank Bandits Hold Up Fairfield National Bank
Six daring bandits robbed the Fairfield National Bank in Lancaster on October 28, fleeing with between $5,000 and $10,000 after assaulting two bank officials and a customer. Authorities across Central and Southern Ohio pursued them as bank officials estimated the loss near $8,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lancaster
Fairfield National Bank
Central
Ohio
University Women Discuss Group Opens Four Meeting Series
The Ohio University Women's Discussion Group begins its first meeting tonight with 346 women students in Athens. The four meeting series runs over four consecutive Wednesdays. Leadership and hostesses have been named including Mrs J G Pedigo and Miss Mary Blayney with hosts at multiple homes.
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Ohio University
Athens
Voigt
J. G. Pedigo
Mary Blayney
Fred Fenzel
Bertha Vickers
Samuel Miskine
Velma Phillips
Anna Fitzgibbons
Ohio candidates spend little in campaigns despite fierce races
Ohio congressional candidates largely report limited campaign spending per the statements filed with the House clerk, even as several districts stay intensely competitive. The filings show modest outlays across the state despite high political stakes.
Funeral services for Thomas Clark held in Lancaster
Funeral services for Thomas Clark who died Tuesday morning will be held at 10 o clock Thursday at his daughter Mrs H A Baird's home at 26 Brown Avenue. A procession leaves at 1 for Lancaster for 2 o clock service at Fairview Church followed by burial in Lancaster Cemetery.
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Thomas Clark
H. A. Baird
Brown Avenue
Lancaster
Fairview Church
Lanenaster
American Men Make The Best Husbands
Pauline Parker and Jean Assolant, a French flyer, separated after his Atlantic flight and divorce in Paris. Parker urged American girls to wed American men, while the Assolants’ decree cited reciprocal wrongs by both parties as their marriage ended.
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Pauline Parker
Jean Assolant
Paris
New York
Assolants
Democratic Candidates Challenge Cooper Extravagance in Athens Rally
Democratic nominees for attorney general governor lieutenant governor and secretary of state denounce the Cooper administration as extravagant. M. Ray Allison cites payroll rises and a new state building expense while George W. White backs hardened rural roads and critiques a 60 foot highway plan. Newman closes the Athens County meeting as students at Ohio University hear partisan speeches.
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Campaian
Athena
M. Ray Allison
George W. White
William G. Pickrel
John H. Newman
Prevent Cooper
Ohio
Allison
White
Vic Donahey
Washington
Hamilton County
Cooper
Cincinnati
Newman
Athens County
Ohio University
Charlies A. Jones
Jones
Princeton
Woodrow Wilson
Gill Is Leader of Athens Community Fund Drive
Gill named president of the Athens Community Fund Committee at a chamber meeting. Attendees included Carpen er Beckley Hughes Murphey Johnson Lawrence and Gill. Campaign details and funding goals pending upon full information from welfare agencies. Lawrence to serve as temporary secretary until a permanent secretary is chosen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co. M. Gill
Athens Community Fund Committee
Athens Chamber of Commerce
W. A. Carpener
H. C. Beckley
D. W. Hughes
Frank Murphey
8. M. Johnson
W. B. Lawrence
Mr. Gill
Ncance
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Southern Ohio
Alumni Auditorium
Southeastern Ohio Club
Cornelia Treuthart
Americization
Glenn Nickerson
Chéville
Law Observance
H. Li. Rose
Correction Division of Public Welfare Department
Sted
J. Haskin
Ington, D. C
Col
Arthur Brisbane
King Features Incorporated
Niagara
Banker
Akron Safety
Sam
Lillian Day
White House
Arthur M. Woods
Hoover
Colonel Woods
National Project
New York City
Legion's
Francis Lavelle
Gill
Community Chest Drive
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