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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 19, 1929

Page

5

Society and Personal Notices In Athens Ohio Area

Mrs. Lila Sadelia Gray of Baltimore Md will entertain with readings for the Woman s Home Missionary Society of First Methodist Episcopal Church Friday at 2. Mrs Gray is president of the Readers Club of Baltimore and is guest at Mrs H L Wheaton 49 Morris Ave Athens. Nabby Lee Ames chapter Daughters of the American Revolution meets Saturday at 2 30 at Mrs H F Miller 165 East State St. Mr and Mrs Philip B Weller of Toronto Ohio return after visiting relatives in Athens and Youngstown. Mrs Ollie Skidmore returned from visiting Detroit and Sandusky with relatives en route home. Rever end Reed resigned his Disciple of Christ pastorate in Sandusky to study in New Haven Conn.

Lila Sadelia Gray Baltimore Lakeside O. J. Hotsington C. M. Coulter P. J. Huffman Ollie Skidmore Detroit Mich W. L. Skidmore Sandusky K. J. Reed Maude Skidmore Reed Disciple of Christ Church New Haven Conn Skidmore I. A. Skidmore Akron Nabby Lee Ames the Daughters of the American Revolution H. FE. Miller East State Street

Topeka Prohibition Clash Delays House Story

Governor Clyde Reed urged The North American Review to drop Jay E. House's article on Topeka's drink scene. House a former Topeka mayor faced inquiry over claims liquor was served in most homes. Reed labeled the writer a smart aleck and warned press coverage would spotlight Kansas as a second prohibition state.

Topeka Kan O.R Kansas North American Review Clyde M. Reed Jay E. House House Philadelphia Walter Butler Mahoney

Steel plants merge create sixth largest producer

Cleveland dated report states that a merger will form the sixth largest steel producer in the nation through an affiliation of M. A. Hanna Company subsidiaries of Cleveland Weirton Steel Company in Weirton West Virginia and the Great Lakes Steel Corporation of Detroit.

Cleveland M. A. Hanna Company of Weirton Steel Company Weirton W. Va Great Lakes Steel Corporation Detroit

Central Avenue church class to elect officers Friday

Bishop Sunday School class at Central Avenue M EF Church will elect officers Friday at 7 30 PM at Mrs Wallace Pratt 79 Central Avenue. Miss Jettie J Denmark resumes duties as Athens High School music teacher after caring for her ill mother in Topeka Kansas. Denmark spent summer abroad and attended the Anglo American music conference in Tucson Switzerland where she appeared on the program.

Bishop Central Avenue M. EF Wallace Pratt Jettie J. Denmark Athens

Needle Club Hosts Reading and Music Evening

Mrs J B McCune hosted the Tuesday Needle Club at 33 Maplewood Drive with twelve members and guests. Readings by Marian Danford and Mary McCune, piano solos by Lavena Davidson and Helen Hayes, plus a contest won by Mrs James Kittsmiller with Mrs W D Robinson second. Hostess aided by Mrs W F Clark. waitresses wore colored dresses. Next meeting October 15 at Mrs James Williams 77 West State Street.

J. B. McCune Maplewood Drive W. J. Davis F. T. Hayes Ray Slaughter L. G. Marynard Harry Elkins Fred Lee Tom Marian Danford Mary McCune Lavena Davidson Helen Hayes James Kittsmiller W. D. Robinson Mary McCine James Williams West State Street

Hunter exonerated in Steubenville squirrel hunting death

Carl Crawford of Steubenville is cleared of blame in the death of his companion George H. Thompson 57 who was accidentally shot during a squirrel hunt.

Steubenville Carl Crawford George H. Thompson

Sayre Study Circle hears talk on State Legislation

Mrs. P. J. Huffman hosted the Sayre Study Circle in Chamber of Commerce rooms Tuesday afternoon with 15 members present. President Mrs. D. C. Snow conducted business before Dr. S. K. Mardis of Athens County spoke on State Legislation. Treasurer W. E. Moler attended a county treasurers convention in Columbus at the Neil House.

P. J. Huffman Sayre Chamber of Commerce D. C. Snow W E. Moler Athens County Columbus Neil House

Rhorick Wins School Transportation Contract

Following the closing of the one room Factory School near Luhrig the Luh rig District Board of Education awarded Roe Rhorick a daily transportation contract for pupils to the Luhrig School at 38.75 dollars per day County Superintendent H R McVay announced. The Factory School was closed by the State Department of Education due to low pupil turnout and the Luhrig school has been redecorated and is in excellent condition for the new year.

Luhrig State Department of Education Roe Rhorick Luhrig District Board of Education H. R. McVay McVay

Union Textile Organizers Escape Mob on Wild Ride

Charlotte dispatch reports National Textile Workers' Union organizers Cartel and Pfoffer dodged a mob of anti unionists after midnight making a perilous drive along lonely roads to Blacksburg. Police say about 10 cars followed from Gastonia seeking the speakers at a strikers rally. The campaign of terrorism in Piedmont raises anxiety as workers seek safety and organizers seek AFL guidance.

Charlotte N. C U.ri National Textile Workers’ Union Blacksburg 8. C Cartel Pfoffer A. J. Bryant Jacksburg United Press Gastonia Ef Ther Bessemer City Ella May Wiggins Piedmont Rogers Baldwin American Civil Liberties Union Marion American Federation Ben Wells

Radio explains school boy patrol work and safety campaign

Ohio automobile clubs sponsor a school safety campaign with patrols under South East Ohio Motor Club supervision. WAITU radio program 6:34 pm Wednesdays highlights clubs' safety work and will name outstanding efforts. past campaigns in Dayton and Cincinnati reported zero school child casualties. Burgett notes daily WAITU news flashes at 6 pm report stolen cars.

Ohio Automobile Clubs Ohio State Automobile Association Columbus WAITU Ohio Motor Club H. N. Burgett Motor Club Dayton Cincinnati Burgett Waiu

Deaths of Workmen Ruled Accidental in Canton

Canton Ohio today coroner T C McQuate ruled two worker deaths accidental. Anthony Chenal 62 died after a magnetic crane crushed his head at the State Iron and Metal Company yards. Ralph Fortney 46 Crestline conductor died of a cerebral hemorrhage found in his train’s caboose as it passed Canton.

Canton T.C. McQuate Anthony Chenal State Tron and Metal Company Ralph Fortney Crestline Fortney McQuate

Dayton Police to issue capias for Ray Lake arrest

Dayton Police prepared to issue an arrest capias for Ray Lake a Preble County Court clerk after he failed to answer charges of possessing and transporting two jugs of liquor. Officers say the liquor was found in Lake s car after an accident.

Dayton Ray Lake Preble County Lake

Bigamy charge after two marriages in Steubenville area

Two alleged marriages without a divorce led John White, 22, Mingo Junction, to jail on a bigamy charge. Police say he wed months ago in New Cumberland West Virginia and married again in Steubenville two days prior.

Steubenville John White Mingo Junction White New Cumberland W. Va

Father of Largest Family in Alliance Found Dead Near Car

Alliance reports the death of Mike Goodren 75, a truck driver and father of 24, found beside his truck. A joint city county probe will determine if heart trouble or tainted sausage caused the death after his report of suspected tainted food. He had 24 children and led a large blended household.

Alliance U.P Mike Goodren Frank J. Carr Said Goodrey Goodren

Woman Judge Rules On Big Question Shall I Bob Hair

Cleveland judge Florence E Allen the sole woman on a state supreme court decides to bob her hair after initial reversal of a prior plan. She cancels an earlier appointment and finalizes the decision despite earlier opposition. She lauds bobbed hair for its many advantages and says she is glad she made the choice.

Columbus U.R Florence E. Alien Cleveland State Supreme Court Allen Mika Susan Rebhan

Electrician Curtis Appleman fatally electrocuted in Mansfield

Curtis Appleman, 21, an employee of the Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Co, was electrocuted in Mansfield when he touched a high voltage line. Authorities investigate the accident at the site.

Mansfield Curtis Appleman Weatinghouse Pleetriec and Manufacturing Company

Frey Wins First Major League Start in Reds 9 5 Win

Cincinnati moved within one game of sixth in the National League by defeating the Phillies 9 to 5. Jimmy Frey earned his first major league win for the Reds.

Cincinnati Phillies Jimmy Frey

Socialist Party picks Morria Hillqguit as national chairman

New York attorney Morria Hillqguit elected national chairman of the Socialist Party succeeding Victor L. Berger of Milwaukee. He plans to unite Socialist and Labor organizations across the United States Canada Mexico Porto Rico and Central and South America into a Pan American federation with millions enrolled.

Morria Hillqguit New York Socialist Party Victor L. Berger Milwaukee United States Canada Mexico Porto Rico Central and South America

Cyclist Charley McGlynn Completes Coast to Cleveland Trip

Charley McGlynn, 38, resting in Cleveland after a Portland Oregon to Cleveland bicycle journey. He rode in as a bronzed traveler weighing about ten pounds less, having purchased a used bike for 81.50 on August 2 and began the trip to visit his home town. He worked in Portland as a pressman and chose the unconventional route by bike rather than flying.

Cleveland Charley McGlynn Portland Ore Town McGlynn Pacific Coast McGivynn

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