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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 10, 1930

Page

19

Slaughters and Riggle Take Akron Trip to Falls and Fair

Mrs L O Slaughter and party visited Akron to see daughters Mrs W Dale Gandee and Mrs Richard De Arnett then motored to Niagara Falls and Canada. Lawrence Wilbur Slaughter and Roy Riggle toured Athens together and attended the Ohio State Fair in Columbus and air races in Cleveland. May Harris of Nelsonville visits Athens aunt Miss Ella Putnam and uncle George Israel Putnam. Harris remains ill at home with Betty Harris in Nelsonville.

Miss May Harris Nelsonville Athens Ella Putnam George Israel Putnam Miss Harris Betty Harris John V. Wood

Hoisingtons Announce Birth of Son George Robert

Mr and Mrs Ray Hoisington near Fisher announce the birth of a son George Robert on September 6. Mrs George Hoisington Ath ens is the grandmother. Dr and Mrs C E Cooper son Warren and daughter Lorna Jane are at home from a motor trip through Michigan visiting relatives.

Ray Hoisington Near Fisher George Robert George Hoisington Athens C. E. Cooper Warren Lorna Jane Michigan

Clever Skit Follows O. E. S. Lodge Meeting

Visitors from Millersport Pom eroy Millfield and Nelsonville attended the regular Order of Eastern Star meeting in the Masonic Temple Monday evening. A skit titled Exalted Order of Free Female Masons was performed by Sister Masons with Mrs J W Hudson Mrs J A Palmer and others in the cast. Mrs H I Atkinson and Mrs John Kilpatrick were initiations candidates. Mrs Catherine Bryson of Millersport sang three solos and Miss Marguerite Wood provided piano accompaniment.

Millersport Pomeroy Millfield Nelsonville Order of Eastern Star Masonic Temple Masons Masonic Blue Lodge Exalted Order of Free Female Masons J. W. Hudson J. A. Palmer I. N. McHarg W. E. Clark Fred Fenzel Joseph King Fred Kiltan R. M. van Dyke J. Atkinson H. l. Atkinson John Kilpatrick Catherine Bryson Marguerite Wood Bryson

Woman Year Subject of Progressive Club

Mrs Vern Kempton hosted the Progressive Literary Club meeting at 42 Elmwood Place with H M Brookins presiding. Members discussed the year theme Woman and heard a paper on Athenian Spartan and Roman Matron by Elson Hedges in J R Harvey's absence. Guests J T Binns and Don Young attended. prizes awarded to J L Meade and Don Young. Next meeting with Mrs A N Johnson.

Vern Kempton Elmwood Place Progressive Literary Club H. M. Brookins Elson Hedges J. R. Harvey J. R. Harvey. Guests Were Mrs. ). T. Binns Don Young JL. C. Meade A. N. Johnson

Thirst M E Church Groups Meet Thursday Afternoon

King's Heralds and Little Light Bearers of the Thirst Methodist Episcopal Church plan a Thursday 2:30 PM meeting at the church. Members will bring Mite boxes to contribute.

King’s Heralds Thirst Methodist Episcopal Church Woman's Missionary Society of the Christian Church

Mrs McKee Returns From Boston Visit

Mrs W H McKee was at home after a Boston visit with her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs G H Evans and their children. She then went to Jackson to visit her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs E A Jones and their infant daughter Gloria, from whence she has just returned.

W. H. McKee Boston Mass G. H. Evans Jackson E. A. Jones Gloria

Couple Returns From Detroit Trip With Guests

Mr and Mrs Roger Connor bring home Mrs L N Williams from Detroit preceded by Mr Williams who attended the McBee Binder Company convention in Athens. Williams is connected with the Burroughs Adding Machine Company.

Roger Connor Detroit Mich L. N. Williams Williams Athens McBee Binder Company Burroughs Adding Machine Company

Athens Descendants At Barrett Reunion

Barrett family reunion held in Washington D C at the home of Mr Alfred Barrett and Miss Lucy Barrett. Officers elected for year include C J Flowers Athens president Ella Barrett Huntington vice president Ella Barrett Delaware secretary treasurer. Notables include Nancy Spaulding North Lewisburg and Mrs Edgar J Martin of Columbus visiting family in Columbus with Prof and Mrs T N Hoover and their children Thomas and Virginia.

Barrett Washington D. H Alfred Barrett Lucy Barrett C. J. Flowers Athens Ella Barrett Huntington W. Va Delaware

Nelsonville Bake Sale by Homecraft Club Friday

The Homecraft Club will hold a bake sale featuring needlework and home baked foods Friday at 1 o'clock in the Baird building on the Public Square.

Homecraft Club Baird

Miss Harriet Spring Operated For Appendicitis In Columbus

Nelsonville report states Miss Harriet Spring was moved to Mercy Hospital Columbus Tuesday for an emergency appendicitis operation performed soon after arrival. Her mother Mrs. Clarke Spring and Dr. A J Pritchard attended the patient. Dora Burlett Buechtel's post operative condition at Mercy Hospital Columbus shows improvement after an appendicitis operation the previous day.

Nelsonville Harriet Spring Mercy Hospital Columbus Clarke Spring A. J. Pritchard Dora Burlett Buechtel Mercy

Miss Lillian Stover Featured in Over Air Program

Miss Lillian Stover a student of Ohio Wesleyan University will perform popular piano selections in a radio program over WAIU Columbus at 9 45 AM on Thursday. She has spent the summer with her parents in Nelsonville and will return to Delaware Monday.

Nelsonville Lillian Stover WAIU Columbus Miss Stover Ohio Wesleyan University Delaware A. Stover

Peg-Strip Oak Floors Highlight Durable Beauty

American women emerge as key buyers in durable finishes and artistry as Peg-Strip Oak floors gain prestige in top homes. Notable listings include Wm. Smith Residence Uhrichsville Ohio Portage Lumber Akron Brookside Country Club Columbus Walter Damorach Oyster Bay and Yale University Hu man Relations Powell Mfg Petersburg.

Wm. Smith Uhrichsville Ohio Portage Lumber Co Akron Brookside Country Club Columbus Walter Damorach Oyster Bay N. Y

New Fall and Winter Fashion Book and Pattern Offer

No dressmaking experience needed to use this pattern. Fifteen cents per pattern plus a book featuring adult and children's models, transfer patterns, and stamped novelties. Order to The Athens Messenger Pattern Department, 243 West 17th Street, New York City. Pattern 2015 suited for wool or silk fabrics with varied trimmings and color schemes.

Athens Messenger Pattern Department West 17Th Street New York City

Committees Named For District Meeting In Athens

Committees for the Southeast District Conference of the Ohio Federation of Women's Federated Clubs were listed for the Athens meeting October 28 29 in the Chamber of Commerce rooms. Names cover conference treasurer secretary and dozens of chairs for luncheon registration art exhibit tickets decorations publicity and more. A Lydia Lash Evans Club program followed with readings solos and songs.

Ohio Federation of Women's Federated Clubs Athens Chamber of Commerce A. O. Sloane John Finsterwald Clara McAdoo Inez Alexander A. Kk. Wagner J. R. Harvey Frank Cone R. P. Simes W. L. Gard Pallas Club Dr. Hopkins W. A. Matheny Amy Weiher Higley Study Club BE. L. Miller R. A. Dalton Hobson Study Circle Carl Ferguson F. W. Heed CurrentsSvents Club R. PB. Imes W. H. Radford Child Conservation Club W. EF. Giesecke Sayre Study Circle D. C. Snow Progressive Literary Club Howard Brokins Maecenas Literary Club Ifred Stauffer Lydia Lash Evans Club Arthur Boyles Woman’'s Music Club Charles Millikan W. R. Phillips Delphian Athens Mary Kahler Sylvia Totman Henry Emmett Keenan L. W. Russell W. H. Jewett W. B. Bentley Ch. A. R George Pilcher KK. W. Chubb H. Db. Henry Frank Murphey Clarence Gill Harry Foster J. H. Berry Roger Jones Jed Beasley Tom Wolfe F. W. Bush T. W. Craig Mary Ness H. Bing A. E. Wagner Andrew Murphy Girl Scouts Roy Parent - Teacher Association Freeman Scott R. W. Finsterwald Roberts. Wood William Logan Evan Jones

Bullock leaves Lakewood chemist ends decade battle

Arthur K. Bullock a Lakewood chemist and inventor will abandon his laboratory and will not contest the ouster order issued by Lakewood Municipal Judge M J Walther Attorneys for Bullock said the move ends a 10 year dispute with residents over noise and odors amid numerous lawsuits filed by both sides.

Cleveland U.P Arthur KK. Bullock Lakewood M. J. Walther William Shaver Bullock

State to Extend Highway Work as Drought Relief

Governor Cooper and highway officials decided to continue current expenditure for the rest of the year to provide relief in drought affected North Carolina counties. Engineers will coordinate with local committees and the drought relief committee to focus funds where needed most.

Columbus U.R Cooper

Old Torch feed mill destroyed by blaze

Torch, Sept. 10. The John Walker feed mill, recently a barrel factory and local landmark, burned Tuesday night. Loss is estimated above $1,000. Fire blamed on heater. spotted by Joseph Eslocker and two Gallipolis residents driving by.

TORCH John Walker Joseph Eslocker Gallipolis

Mill at Hockingport Changed Hands and Expanded

The old mill built at Hockingport 55 years ago by William Wheeler ground grain into feed and flour. Capt M R Thorpe of Washington DC later gained control and added machinery. It was moved to Torch. Walker used the building to construct cargo boats and pack apples. Material for 1,500 barrels was destroyed.

Hockingport William Wheeler M. R. Thorpe Washington, D. C Torch Walker

No Kindergarten This Year in Athens Public Schools

Superintendent W. W. Ankenbrand announced that Athens Public Schools will discontinue kindergarten classes this year. Last year Ohio University operated a kindergarten at East Side School but university officials have decided to discontinue it. Health officials urge vaccination for all entering students before the Monday opening.

Athens Public Schools W. W. Ankenbrand East Side Ohio University Ankenbrand Athens J. M. Higgins Athens County Higgins

Airplane Destroyed in Port Columbus Hangar Fire

A plane in the Municipal hangar at Port Columbus was burned today. Fire crews contained the blaze before it could spread to five other planes stored in the same building.

Columbus U.R Port Columbus

Fay Wemmer Bound Over on Firearm Charge

Fay Wemmer of Trimble Township was bound over to the Athens County Grand Jury on a charge of pointing firearms by Justice of Peace FE. L. Jones. The hearing Tuesday ended with Wemmer released on a $200 bond after pleading not guilty. The charge was filed by Albert Wemmer.

Fay Wemmer Trimble Township Athens County Grand Jury Peach FE L. Jones Trimble Albert Wemmner

Jumps Under Train Reported In Columbus Local

Columbus officials say C. G. Baker a 45 year old State Hospital patient died after jumping under a Pennsylvania train near Columbus late yesterday.

Columbus C. G. Baker State Hospital Pennsylvania Here

Hit and run injures 64 year old in Columbus

A hit run driver struck Edward Wall 64 fracturing both legs as he lay in critical condition in Columbus. This update notes Wall in critical condition after the incident and police continuing investigation.

Columbus Edward Wall Wall

Faked robbery leads to jail term for Columbus cabbie

Walter Moore a 29 year old Columbus taxi driver received a 30 day jail sentence after falsely reporting a robbery to police. He claimed he was held up but investigators found no evidence of the crime.

Columbus Walter Moore

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