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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 30, 1929

Page

5

Burleigh Birthday and Anniversary Celebrated at Home

Mr. D. F. Burleigh marked his sixtieth birthday and thirty-ninth wedding anniversary with relatives at 5 West State Street after Sunday School. A large cake adorned the table as plans were made to present a rocking chair. Dinner followed amid reminiscences and greetings from numerous family members and friends.

D. F. Burleigh West State Street Viola Burleigh Carrie Burleigh H. B. Nice George Leighty Ralph William Frank Mable May Niehl Clifford Love Bernice Stanley Nolan Waldo Buck Wayne Lorene Elinore Carlos McCrum Betty Jean Mary Frances Harry Rodehaver Raymond Dora Burleigh Margerette Woods John Fagan Glennella Williams Charles Burleigh

Italian-born singer finds fame in America after Chicago

The text describes Millfield's move to southern Italy for a $50 three month salary, her return to Milan to launch an operatic career, and performances for Spanish Italian and South American audiences. She later stopped in New York, met a family friend, and met the Chicago Symphony Orchestra leader who arranged her Chicago debut, leading to lasting recognition in America.

Italy Milan New York Chicago Symphony Orchestra Chicago America

Hallowe'en Party At Miss Doris Allen Home

Miss Doris Allen and 15 school friends held a Hallowe'en party Tuesday evening with themed decorations and seasonal games. Hallowe'en refreshments were served by Mr and Mrs Guy Carpenter of 492 Richland Avenue.

Central Avenue Hallowe'en William Reefer Second Street William Hahn W. Q. Jones P. G. Hibbard Lancaster Street U.C. D George Pilcher Flary Michael Elery Michael E. D. Cooley Marys Iryburger Bart Davidson N. & Welk Doris Allen Race Street Guy Carpenter Richland Avenue Richard Earl

Sugar Prince and Candy Shop Romance Shock Aix les Bains

NeA service writer reports a sensational tale alleging that His Highness the Aga Khan, Sir Mohamed Shah, secretly courted Odette Carron a candy shop clerk in Chambery. The story claims lavish gifts and a proposed marriage amid public scrutiny and royal titles.

Minott Saunders NEA Aris Sultan Sir Mohamed Shah France Aga Khan Odette Carron Aix-les- Bains Place de Luxe Aix-les-Bains Aga Khen Odette Chambery Sultay Sir Mohamed Shah Paris

Customs Mirror Detects Hidden Liquor On Crossing Bridge

Customs officers stationed at the bridge from Canada to the United States use a hollow mirror to flash the undercarriage of vehicles. The device reveals concealed liquor, reducing inspection workload and improving detection efficiency.

Buffalo — Customs Canada U. S

Big Halloween Parade Promises Fun in Athens

The Athens Kiwanis Club plans a Court Street Halloween party with a parade and dance. Youths will wear disguises including cross gender costumes while rules urge good behavior to avoid disqualifications. Adults join the fun in elaborate costumes for a lively evening across Athens and nearby communities.

Athens Hallowe’en Court Street Sweet Mary Kiwanis

Cul Cummins Dies Suddenly at Home in Nelsonville

Cul Cummins 85 a Civil War veteran was found dead at 11 39 AM by his daughter Mrs Eugene Pritchard in Nelsonville after a day he spent away from home. He enlisted in the Union army at 16 and is survived by three daughters Mrs Butt Circleville Mrs Hammel Circleville and Mrs Turner Rushville and two sons one of whom Cash died here six years ago today. Funeral arrangements have not been made.

Nelsonville Cul Cummins Eugene Pritchard Cummins Gore Hocking County Pritchard Charles Butt Myrtle Hammel Circleville Margaret Turner Rushville Cash

Famed singer Galli Curci to sing at Memorial Auditorium

Madame Galli Curci, renowned coloratura, will present a concert at 8 15 p.m. Wednesday on the Ohio University Music Lecture Course opening night in Memorial Auditorium. She discusses radio's impact, American audiences, and European press influence, plus personal background in Milan and New York.

Madame Galli Curci Memorial Auditorium Ohio University America

Doctor McVay Delivers Address at Ohio University

Dr Anna Pearl McVay dean of Wadleigh High School spoke at Memorial Auditorium on the 1000th anniversary of Vergil's birth. The American Classical League and Athens Rome society backed the event with a 1924 Latin proclamation urging global celebration on October 15, 1930. Bennett Shitup of the School of Music performed two violin solos with Mrs Robinson.

Anna Pearl McVay Athens Ohio University Wadleigh High School New York City Vergil Memorial Auditorium Society of Athens Rome American Classical League Amer Bennett Shitup School of Music Hrs Robinson

Playshop Presents Behold This Dreamer at OU Friday

Ohio University drama group Playshop stages Behold This Dreamer by Fulton with Mrs. Robinson in the lead role. The Friday performance marks the first public bow of the organization’s new season.

Playshop Dramatic Organization Ohio University Fulton

Charges Dismissed In Family Quarrel

Hollis Vandeeriff of Blue Creek faced charges dismissed by Mayor Hugh Egan after a hearing. The case began when Deputy Sheriff Joe Farbearn arrested him on an affidavit from Mrs. Vandegriff. The incident involved an ear of corn thrown during a family dispute.

Logan Hollis Vandeeriff Blue Creek Hugh Egan Laurelville Joe Farbearn Mra

Mrs Bird Speaks At Chauncey P T A Meeting

Chauncey Oct 10 The Chauncey Parent-Teacher Association held a regular meeting at the high school auditorium with Mel Stella Conningham as chairman. Mrs Bird Athens reported on the State Parent-Teacher Convention in Spring and several officials spoke about the bond tax for the new school. Attendance was unusually large and interest in the P T A work was strong.

Chauncey Chauncey Parent-Teacher Association Mel Stella Conningham Sion Milla Nelsonville Bird Athens H. Rh. McVay Karl W. Gardner Board of Education Cegard Bond

Court House Yields Sale of Evans Estate For Debts

Court proceedings reveal the sale of Joseph Evans estate to satisfy debts. Mary Evans waives dower. Appraisers named L D Nelson Edward Michael and Roy Michael. Limima Shaffer earns a divorce from Ralph Shaffer on gross neglect grounds. Judgement orders trial costs custody of child and $4 weekly alimony. The couple wed February 9 1925. Samuel J Christie sues John W McDonald and M McDonald for 5100 dollars claiming a collision during a horse ride on State Highway 41 in Meigs County leaving the horse dead and plaintiff injured.

Joseph Evans Mary Evans L. D Nelson Edward Michael Roy Michael Limima Shaffer Ralph Shaffer Common Pleas Court Samuel J. Christie John W. McDonald M. McDonald Meigs County

Mines Marked Up for Work in Chauncey District

Thirteen mines in Chauncey district were marked up for work today per the report. Mines listed include No. 9 No. 72 No. 255 No. 267 No. 10 No. 69 Ohio No. 1 No. 68 No. 28 No. 86 Poston No. 6 No. 25 and Luhrig mine.

Ohio Poston Chauncey

Entertainment at Mill Field School Evening Event

Chauncey notices an 7:30 PM program at Mill Field School with music and speakers to benefit the school district band.

Chauncey Millfield School

Automobile Negligence Alleged in Personal Injury Suit

A petition seeks damages from $100 to $5,000 for personal injury alleging the automobile was driven carelessly reckless and on the wrong side of the road.

Cafeteria Benefit Supper Planned at Rock Ruff le School

A cafeteria benefit supper is set for Friday night at the Rock Ruff le School in Athena Township. A program of entertainment is being arranged for the event.

Rock Ruff__le School Athena Township

Chauncy Fall Festival At Chauncy-Dover High School

The Chauncy-Dover High School Fall Festival in the high school gymnasium drew a good crowd on Tuesday evening. A mixed program entertained attendees and booths sold food. Proceeds benefit school purposes.

Chauncey Chauncey-Dover High School

Chauncey Teachers Host Hallowe'en Masquerade Party

Chauncey Oct. 80 teachers Hannah Clutter Mamie Nixon and Ruth Bridgewater organize a Halloween masquerade for Chauncey Primary School pupils and visitors. The event will be held Thursday afternoon with Varenta of the pupils welcoming attendees.

Chauncey Chauncey Primary Hannah Clutter Mamie Nixon Ruth Bridgewater

Ministers Attend Central Church of Christ Convention

The Rev. G. A. W. Courtney of Chauncey and the Rev. K. H. McCorkle of Nelsonville attended a Central Church of Christ convention in Newark on Tuesday.

Chauncey G. AW. Courtney K. HH. McCorkle Nelsonville Church of Christ Newark Central Church of Christ

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