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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 15, 1930

Page

3

Man Surrenders To Lock Himself Up At City Hall

Ray Moore of Philippi West Virginia walked into the Nelsonville City Building asking Police Chief George Bateman to lock him up. He claimed he was under indictment in Barber County for breaking and entering Loyd Booth store at Selington near Philippi six months earlier and that he had been avoiding police.

Nelsonville Ray Moore Philippi W. Va George Bateman Moore Barber County Loyd Booth Selington Oroville Hocking County Bateman

Training Camps to Open for Youths in 1930

Nelsonville reports the Citizens Military Training Camps C M T C will open in a few months for youths aged 17 to 24 to gain training and citizenly benefits. Fort Thomas Kentucky camp is planned for July with Post 14 leader W D Mender organizing district enrollment and a special post meeting soon to enroll candidates.

Nelsonville Fort Thomas W. D. Mender Military Training Camps Association

Lays Source of Epidemic to Milk Supply

Brunswick reports a fever epidemic affecting 20 people. Dr Roy F Leslie, Cleveland inspector, links raw milk from a Brunswick dairy to the illness and urges pasteurization and inspection of dairy milk. He suspects an intermittent carrier at the dairy may spread typhoid.

Brunswick U.R Roy F. Leslie Cleveland Meat and Dairy Leslie

Must Spray Urged To Contain Apple Scab In Southeast Ohio

H A Runnells of Wooster Experiment Station now at Torch Hill urges immediate spraying of all apple trees in Southeast Ohio to stop apple scab spread. Athens County extension agent T H Johnson notes spores spread if leaves stay moist six hours and sprays will prevent this during the today and Wednesday showery forecast.

Ohio H. A. Runnells Wooster Torch Hill T. H. Johnson Athens County

Gas price war continues in Athens County

Gasoline prices rose one cent in Ohio on Monday as major refiners increased rates. In Athens County a gallon costs 16 to 19 cents, while outside the county prices range from 20 to 23 cents. Local officials say the county’s price war shows no end in sight, with reduced prices in effect since February 4.

Ohio Athens County

Nelsonville Declares Clean-Up Week

Nelsonville sets April 15 to May 3 for Clean-Up Week proclaimed by Mayor Bill Hickman. Citizens urged to mobilize rakes shovels brooms and paint brushes to remove rubbish and transform the town with city departments schools and civic groups aiding the effort.

Nelsonville Bill Hickman Hickman

George W. Dean Dies at 69 in Nelsonville

George W. Dean, 69, died Monday night at his Mt. Zion home. The body rests at Stout's Funeral Home with calling through Wednesday morning. Services are at Connett Church Wednesday at 10 with Rev. C P Pridgen officiating and burial in Connett Cemetery. Survived by wife Emma Jane Dean two sons Grover and William Dean of near Nelsonville and a daughter Mrs Sylvia Todd of Asbury Ridge.

George Dean Nelsonville George W. Dean Mt. Zion Stout Connett Church C. P. Pridgen Churcc Connett Emma Jane Dean Grover and William Dean Sylvia Todd Asbury Ridge

Fraternity Brother Donates Blood To Save OSU Instructor

William Keyser, a pharmacy instructor at Ohio State University, recovered after a blood transfusion from fellow Phi Delta Chi member John Goorley of Galion. This marked the second time in a year a fraternity brother donated blood. Keyser previously fell ill last April with hemorrhages and was treated at University Hospital. A week ago he again faced intestinal hemorrhages under Dr Verne A Dodd care.

Columbus O.R William Keyser Ohio State University John Goorley Galion Keyser University Hospital Goorley Verne A. Dodd

Lincoln Memorial University Braces for Mass Dismissal Warning

Warn strikers at Lincoln Memorial University in Harrogate Tennessee threaten to dismiss the entire student body if about 300 students do not return to class. Officials say such a move could disrupt academics as most students abandon classes in protest against faculty dismissals.

Harrogate Tenn U.rp)i Lincoln Memorial University

Doctor to Open Murray City Store in Atlas and Spres Building

Dr. A. W. K. Walker who runs a drug store and medical practice at Buchtel plans a second store in Murray City this week. The Atlas and Spres Building will house the new shop and he will keep a general practice office in Murray City, splitting time between the two locations.

Nelsonville A. WK. Walker Buchtel Murray City Atlas and Spres

Past Councillors of Daughters of America Meet

The Past Councillors of the Daughters of America plan a meeting at their hall on Thursday evening April 17. All members are urged to attend and a pot luck luncheon will be served.

The Daughters of America

Nelsonville High to Stage Absent Minded Bridegroom

The Senior Class of Nelsonville High School presents The Absent Minded Bridegroom a three act farce at the High School Auditorium Friday evening April 25 at 8 oclock. Tickets go on sale tomorrow and may be bought from senior class members.

Nelsonville High School

Pierce announce birth of son Leland Leroy

Mr and Mrs Leland Pierce of East Franklin Street announce the arrival of a son on Sunday April 3. The newborn has been named Leland Leroy Pierce.

Leland Pierce East Franklin Street Leland Leroy

Boy Rangers of America Meet in Nelsonville

The local lodge of the Boy Rangers of America meets at 6 45 P M Wednesday at the Y M C A Guide Ranger Mender asks every member to attend Chief Ross Reed and Chief Gene Connors are expected to report full attendance The Cheyenne Tribe leads the Sioux with tribal attendance goal of 190 percent Plans for a party or banquet and camp fire training will be discussed Members should pay weekly dues

Nelsonville Boy Rangers of America Mender Ross Reed Gene Connors

Travel and Family Visits Highlight Columbus Social Roundup

Mr and Mrs Paul Dunn and Mrs Blue of Zanesville with Mr and Mrs Wesley Six and son Floyd of Carbondale were guests of Mr and Mrs John Barrows on Sunday. George D Ridenour, a Columbus business visitor, was there Tuesday. Mr and Mrs William Morgan visited relatives in Columbus at week’s end. Mr and Mrs Wallace Glenn visited the former’s parents in Columbus at week’s end. Mrs Charles Reynolds and daughter Leah spent Tuesday in Columbus. Mrs Franks Anderson is visiting her daughter Mrs Robert Currey in Columbus.

Paul Dunn Blue Zanesville Wesley Six Floyd Carbondale John Barrows George D. Ridenour Columbus William Morgan Wallace Glenn Charles Reynolds Leah Franks Anderson Robert Currey

William Ross pleads guilty to intoxicated driving in Nelsonville

In Nelsonville on April 15 William Ross of New Straitsville pleaded guilty to operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. Mayor Bill Hickman fined him 100 dollars plus costs, suspended his driving rights six months, and jailed him pending payment after a collision at Harper and Poplar Streets.

Nelsonville William Ross New Straitsville Bill Hickman Bass Patiee Harper and Poplar Harper Poplar Clayton Bookman Buechtel Ed Bartlett Deanville Athens

J. E. Lee Named Loyal Man Appointed By Posw ance Company

Nelsonville April 15 J E Lee of Nelsonville is named a full time representative of the Ohio State Insurance Company attached to the Columbus branch He is a mining engineer formerly with the New York Coal Company for four years and ex president of Nelsonville Board of Education.

Nelsonville Columbu Citigen L. A. High Columbus Ohio State i. Insurance Company J. E. Lee Nelson Villey Lee New York Coal Company Board of Education

Funeral services for John Hickman Sr

Funeral services for John Hickman Sr who died at his home on High Street will be held Wednesday afternoon at 4 oclock at the Christian Church Chauncey pastor Rev Gil bert Courtney will conduct the services Burial will be made at Greenlawn Cemetery

Feneral Nelsonville John Hickman High Street The Christian Church Gilbert Courtney Christian Church i Chauncey Greenlawn

Meric Netson Visits Parents in Columbus

Meric Netson of Columbus visited his parents Mr and Mrs Alex Netson on Monday and Tuesday, returning home after the brief stop.

Meric Netson Columbus Alex Netson

E G Club Meeting With Miss Pauline Merri som Held

The G E G Club met Monday evening at 661 Pleasantview with hostess Miss Pauline Merri som and guest Miss Elizabeth Reich. Members present included Mrs Walter Linsecott Sire Wilber Hutchins Miss Ma imed Bryan Miss Louise Jury Miss Milian Hellner Miss Thelin Whi vd Mite Amelig Shater. A need ark was the diversion of the evening and a two purse luncheon was served.

A. E.G G. E.G Mepdayvening Pauline Merrisom Pleasantview Elizabeth Reich Walter Linsecott Sire Wilber Hutchins Maimed Bryan Louise Jury Milian Hellner Thelin Amelig Shater Need!ark

Easter Market at Baether Class Sunday School

An Easter market will be held at the Dileher Confectionery Saturday April 19 by members of the Baether Class of the Christian Sunday School. Colored exes homemade candy and home baked food will be offered for sale.

Dileher Baether The Christian Sunday School Gale

Farewell Party for Miss Mary Etta Athingen in Carbon Hill

Miss Mary Etta Athingen was guest of honor at a Monday farewell at her Carbon Hill home before moving to Rockbridge. Music and games highlighted the event with refreshments served. Guests included Hester Smith Mildred Carroll Rachel Wilson Beulah Coe Bloise Stedman Garnet Smart Gladys Green Blanche Smith Martha Joche Ruth Pearl Stover Maria Johnson Nellie Green Carrie Green Viela Wingnan Chara Blommbrick Kay Bloxser Byron Hughes Carl Robey Woodtrew Devo.

Mary Etta Athingen Carbon Hil Viela Winignan Chara Blommbrick Kay Bloxser Byron Hughes Carl Robey Weeodtrew Devo

Logan Man Dies After Car Strikes Walking Pedestrian

Charles Jacobse 44 of Denville, foreman at a dryline, was struck by a moving auto driven by Harry Giouster while walking home after attending the I. O. F. Lodge event in Haydenville. He died at Cherrington Hospital after being found at about 9:20 p.m. Monday.

Logan Charles Jacobse Denville National Fireprest Rainy Haydenville Cherrington Jacobs Mobile Harry Tise Giouster Merchant Ted I. O Binville

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