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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1930
Page
5
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The sixth annual Finsterwald reunion was held at the country home of Mr. and Mrs. George Tedrow near Guysville on Sunday August 3 with 83 members and 11 guests. A business meeting followed dinner and attendees listed include numerous Finsterwald relatives and spouses from multiple states and towns.
A state education manual recommends including ethics and sex guidance in Athens County schools. It argues schools must shape moral traits, provide sympathetic guidance to youth, and address rising delinquency amid changing social standards.
Glouster Ohio outlined a large Emancipation Day program on Monday September 22 with a 2 PM address by Rev G J Johnson at the American Legion ball park a 3 30 PM baseball game between Zanesville Monarchs and Glouster Quick Steps refreshments stands and a Lamborn pavilion dance featuring Earl Baker and his eight happy pals starting at 8 PM.
In Glouster on Labor Day an automobile accident near Dayton claimed Ernest Hayburn Sr. The bodies of Mrs Hayburn and two year old Ernest Jr were not brought home in time and services for the family were postponed. Mr Hayburn arrived Thursday night and was laid to rest at Maplewood after services at Kimble Church of Christ. The Athens County association reunion will be at Franklin Park Columbus with a basket dinner and many former residents expected.
Glouster agency reports Plos to operate part time from Sept 15 under Gloutier supervision. A Flouster depot staffer will work two hours daily at Palos depot 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. Emmett Amens, current Palos agent, will be reassigned to another station.
James Evans was fined 15 dollars plus costs on a drunk charge when arraigned before Mayor Penman. The mayor noted the higher penalty due to an unpaid balance on a prior fine. security was posted for payment and Evans was released. Ralph Bryson pleaded not guilty to disturbing the peace at the Lamborn pavilion, with a hearing set for Monday at 7:30 p.m.
The city council of Glousta reconvenes at the city building at 7 o'clock after an August 15 recess. Reports from department heads cover the previous month along with routine agenda items.
The Old Gang of Trimble held their annual picnic at the Athens Fair Grounds on Sunday August 31. A basket dinner was served at noon. Officers elected include President Frank Hickmar Athens Secretary and Treasurer Olive Thomas Columbia Program Committee Joseph Rust Trimble and Dorothy Sprague Athens. The gathering listed several families present and notes the next tonic will be held August 1 next year.
Judges face a tough call in selecting the on air beauty winner as viewers weigh charm talent and stage presence. The contest blends music talk with entertainment, highlighting performers from diverse backgrounds.
A list of residents and family groups includes Burland Coffman with four children Maria and others, Frank Hickman family, Vern Andrews, Nettie Brown, Roy Bauer, Russell Weaver, Lester Zimmer, Hester McCune and children, Margaret Ann and Austin Dane, Josephine Rees, Edith Wate, Emalene Raber, Rapheal Kasler family, Noah Brown family, Jack Grandy, Augustus Doughty, and Trimbie, all associated with Athens, Oak Hill, and nearby locales.
The Illinois senatorial contest deepened as Abe Lincoln Wister of Chicago announced he was circulating petitions and likely to join the race as a fourth candidate.
Columbus reports three grade crossing elimination projects totaling 500000 dollars were announced by State Highway Director Robert N. Waid. The plan aims to improve safety and traffic flow across multiple locations in the state.
In New Orleans on September 5, a fierce clash broke out between highway patrol and city police at a Huey P. Long rally in the business district. The disturbance began when state officers assumed traffic control and James E. Cripps, supervisor of city police, demanded they stop interfering with city police operations.
Elijah Worden a 42 year old Toledo newsboy and father of six drank four ounces of acid on Tuesday night and died within 15 minutes on the day his $1 000 life insurance was void.
Funeral services for Michael Hearn were conducted at St Pauls Catholic Church this morning after his sudden death from a heart attack Wednesday. He is survived by his widow Annie and five daughters: Margaret at home, Mrs Cornell of Athens, Mrs W. Henderson of Columbus, Mrs W. P. Mason of Pittsburgh, and Mrs W. F. Vorbau of Lima. burial followed in a Zanesville cemetery.
A safety deposit box containing Toledo's trust and endowment funds will be opened today by Mayor W. T. Jackson and city officials to determine the extent of an admitted shortage reported by Henry M. Ryan, commissioner of the city treasury.
The American six meter yacht team secured its fourth win in as many days to reclaim the British American Cup series, avenging a 1928 loss. They sailed three boats against Great Britain and outscored the invaders 20 to 16 in an action-packed day at Oyster Bay.
A department store for motorists offers Firestone tires tubes batteries brake lining rims and accessories plus gasoline oils and lubrication. They claim to save customers money and provide better service.
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