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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 25, 1930

Page

6

East Side PTA meeting centers on parental duties and youth guidance

Supt. W W Ankenbrand outlines PTA aims at Athens East Side meeting stressing home school church unity and parental responsibilities. He warns youth danger lies in precocity and lack of restraint. Attendees approve committees and elect delegates for upcoming state convention.

W. W. Ankenbrand Athens Public Schools East Side Parent-Teacher Association Ankenbrand Emmett Rowles

Luncheon and Program at Presbyterian Church

Friendly Society of the Presbyterian Church schedules a 1 o'clock luncheon and program Friday at the church. Miss Ruby Hankey will discuss her Europe trip this summer and a music program will follow. Members must notify Mrs. C. W. Gross or Mrs. Dow Grones by a stated deadline.

Friendly Society of the Presbyterian Church Ruby Hankey Europe C. W. Gross Dow Grones Ton Yi

Local residents visit kin and attend gatherings in Athens

Mr. I. M. Foster visits sisters Sallie Foster and Mrs. O. F. Peppies in Athens before returning to Washington D C. Mrs. E H Cotton comes back from Albany. Pythian Sisters set 7 30 Friday at K of P Hall with a noon lunch. Mrs. Winters heads to Lakewood Ohio to visit relatives. Mrs. Sam H Torrey and Mrs. Nelie Cambert tour Cleveland area. Cronbies return to Akron after Cleveland visit. Whaley spends weekend in Columbus with friends.

I. M. Foster Sallie Foster O. F. Peppies Athens Foster U. S. Court of Claims West Washington, D. C Pythian Sisters K. of P. Hall

Enrollment Of Student Teachers At Athens High School

Ohio University student teachers totaling forty five are enrolled at Athens High School, per Superintendent W W Ankenbrand. Miss Valeska Feitz in charge of the Crippled Children's choir will visit special rooms for crippled children at Newark and Zanesville Friday per the Ohio Department of Education.

Athens High School Ohio University W. W Ankenbrand Valeska Feitz

White Opens Ohio Democrats To Start Drive Monday

The Ohio Democratic Party will launch its campaign on Monday September 29 with rallies in Zanesville and Marietta. Campaigners will then tour the Fifteenth District long represented in Congress by gubernatorial candidate George White for two terms.

Zanesville Ohio Democratic Party Marietta Fifteenth George White Congress

Nebraska farmer uses K-R-O to kill 103 rats in 12 hours

A Nebraska farmer reports killing 103 rats in 12 hours with K-R-O, a squill based product billed as a guaranteed rat and mouse exterminator. The advertisement claims safety for dogs cats and poultry and offers a money back guarantee.

Nebraska U. S America

Akron Woman on Vacation with Local Family

Mrs. William Reese of Akron spends two weeks visiting Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Jordan at 146 Grosvenor Street. Mrs. Reese is a niece of Mrs. Jordan.

William Reese Akron C. L. Jordan Grosvenor Street Reese Jordan

Boy Becomes Man at Six in Toledo

Six year old Clarence Kehr, 3 ft 5 in tall and weighing 84 pounds, shaves cigars smokes and performs strong-man stunts. Doctors cite ductless gland activity as cause. Toledo officials refuse to place him in first grade and Catholic schools take a similar stance. Parents plan to seek guidance from Columbus.

Toledo Clarence Kehr Columbus Ohio Department of Education Clarence, Jr Charles S. Meek Ohio Clarence

Sky pilot may serve Europeans around Tanganyika lakes

A young clergyman in London answered the Bishop of Central Tanganyika’s appeal to learn to fly for ministering to Europeans around the Great Lakes of the Tanganyika Diocese. The volunteer has begun flying lessons and the bishop seeks 5600 dollars to buy an airplane.

London Africa Central Tanganyika Great Lakes Tanganyika

D A R Constitution Day Event in Ames Chapter

Nabby Lee Ames Chapter of the Daughters of American Revolution held Constitution Day at Mrs. Nora Atkinson's home. September 20 featured a paper by Mrs. Hilda Rice White and the President General's Message read by Mrs. Meta Selby Glazier. A social hour followed with refreshments served by the hostesses.

Nabby Lee Ames Daughters of American Revolution Nora Atkinson Hilda Rice White Meta Selby Glazier Keenan Cross White Junod Koons Atkinson

Girl Scouts Rally Friday in Worstell Building Scout Rooms

Girl Scouts plan a Friday evening rally at 7 o'clock in the Worstell building scout rooms. Josephine McVay daughter of Mr and Mrs H I McVay 158 North Congress Street will be notified to attend by members.

Girl Scouts Girl Scout Worstell Sach Josephine McVay H. i. McVay North Congress Street

Kellogg Elected Judge on World Court on First Ballot

Frank B Kellogg former secretary of state and author of the Kellogg Peace Pact was elected a judge of the World Court to fill the unexpired Hughes term by the League of Nations assembly on the first ballot.

Geneva U.P Frank B. Kellogg United States World Court Charles Evans Hughes League of Nations Assembly

German agents accused in WWI horse poison plot at US ports

German agents allegedly poisoned horses and mules bought by the Allies in the United States to disrupt Allied ships and stocks during neutrality. The German claims commission considers about 49 million dollars in damages from two munitions plants. Agents reportedly attempted ship destruction but not factory targets. Anthrax germs were claimed harmless to humans, while evidence ties a German agent to arson and germ placement in wells and waters.

Hague Holland U.P United States America Rael von Lewinski Mixed Claims Commission von Lewinski Robert W. Bonynge Bonynge Captain Hinsch Felton Wells Ponds Norfolk Newport News

Schiller marathon team ends 770 hour ride in Columbus

The Schiller bicycle team halted its world record attempt after 770 hours of continuous riding in Columbus. The riders said they stopped due to school difficulties, noting the bike remained in good condition as they paused.

Columbus Schiller

High Strung Widow Wounds an Officer

Enid Oklahoma September 25. Mrs Dolly Douthitt 60 denounced as hounded by persons who she says drove her to an explosion after they hounded her. An officer was wounded in the incident and details indicate a volatile domestic dispute escalating to violence.

Oklahoma Enid, Okla Dolly Douthitt United States Douthitt H. Wedgewood Arthur G. Sutton Roy Elam Sutton

Cantons Crime Cases Unfold In Federal Court Trial

In Canton Ohio a federal court trial unfolds against ex police sergeant Ellis Darany confectioner Mike Smith and liquor distributor Big John Gust on conspiracy to violate dry laws. Testimony recounts protection payments and raids while Canton widow Roxie Wealey describes bootlegging work and dangers in speakeasies.

Cleveland U.R Canton Ellis Darany Mike Smith Big John” Gust Tony Kalaras John Gust Durany Gust May Wealey Roxie

Robber shoots Western Union manager and flees with $5

The assailant shot Charles C. Headley 51, Western Union Telegraph manager in Ashtabula, as he demanded money. Headley was wounded and the robber then took $5 from the cash drawer and fled after pausing to overlook $35, vanishing toward Greenville Pennsylvania. The search shifted to Pennsylvania after Headley's abandoned car was found in Greenville.

Ashtabula U.R Charles C. Headley Western Union Telegraph Office Pennsylvania Greenville Hoadley

Fate of plane mystery today officials say

In Cleveland officials reported the Curtiss Robin, which departed Cleveland Airport at 1:30 am, remained unaccounted for with no landing reports. Pilot William Parker and passenger William McNulty, who rented the plane, planned to fly to Buffalo but did not land. A circling plane was heard at 1:35 am over the business district.

Cleveland U.P William Parker William McNulty Consumers Salt Company Columbus Curtiss-Wright Flying Service McNalty John Corrodi Corrodi Buffalo

Powerful 500,000 volt Xray tube announced

Development of a half million volt Xray tube via Dr. W. D. Coolidge announced in a WGY radio talk. The device is more than twice as powerful as existing X-ray therapy tubes and Coolidge’s team is already pursuing a 900,000 volt tube.

Schenectady N. Y WGY W. D. Coolidge

Revival services reopen at Strouds Run Church

A large crowd attended the revival opening Wednesday night at Strouds Run Free Methodist Church. The Rev Joel Webb of Athens Free Methodist Church leads the evangelistic services assisted by Rev W B Pruden of Athens.

Strouds Run Free Methodist Church Joel Webb Athens Free

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