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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 03, 1930

Page

3

Prizes Planned for Nelsonville Homecoming Displays

Nelsonville announces cash prizes for farm and home exhibits at the September Homecoming. Grange displays receive seven prizes. 4-H booth prize and extensive cash rewards across classes like Home Baking Flowers and Fancywork. Entries due by Sept 3 with displays open until Sept 13. Governor Cooper is slated to speak on Grange Day September 11. Curtiss-Wright Flying Service to provide airplane demonstration nearby.

Elsonville Nelsonville Grange York Grange Migrera I. Cooper Ltey United States Roscoe H. NcCutloch Thos. A. Jenkins Namiies Curtiss-Wright Flying Service

Primary Race Headlines and County Races Across Athens

Candidates for county sheriff and commissioners appear with one Democrat nominated for treasurer. In Athens County primaries on August 12, several Republicans seek nominations for auditor, recorder, coroner, and prosecutor while some incumbents run unopposed. County voters prepare for a large turnout as both parties select nominees for November.

C. A. Daugherty I. H. Blackwood John J. Kesler A. M. Mooney Athens County Wiliam Moler Gerson D.gorham H. N. Burgett Mardis C. W. Monks Lewis F. Jones John Bolin J. Clyde Edmundson Emmett Carpenter Botin Argo Edmundson Mr. Carpenter

Amsden Man Fined $100 After Guilty Plea

Amsden Ohio resident Grover McKown pleaded guilty to operating an automobile while intoxicated. Mayor Hill Hickman fined him 100 dollars and suspended all driving rights for a period. McKown was arrested yesterday en route to West Virginia with four cases of beer. Police Chief George Bateman reported the incident.

Nelsonvills Grover Amsden Jarratchnd Hill Hickman Ford McKown Fallon George Futez Hickman Raymond Roegee George Batemin Hord Paria Roegen Mor Railty Watying

Experts Tabulate Vote Returns For State Primary

State officials marshal a corps of clerks to compile primary election returns set for Tuesday August 11. Cash premiums exceed 219 470 for the Night Horse Show at the Ohio State Fair with polo prizes over 1500. Governor Myers Cooper and other state leaders are honored with trophies as plans include radio broadcasts and booster committee formations.

Columels Caraill RA. Foretexer State Agricultural Board Forwater Atte Ohio Hye Myers ¥. Cooper Roscoe C. McCullord Bkecretary Clarence J. Bravna Guibert Bettman Joseph T. Tracy Ftate Rees Ake John Y. Chester Jr Frankin Olentangy Park Palo W Stutny Erale Employ Beneficial Association

Opponents for Judge Best of Friends in Athens Race

Two Athens residents, Judge L. Worstell and O. F. Rowland, seek the Republican nomination for Athens County Common Pleas Court judge. Neighbors and lifelong friends, both born in Harrison County, contrast with Democratic activity expected to be light. Eleven Republicans vie for the nomination as Warne Wingett runs unopposed in the Democratic primary.

Athens Common Firas Court of L. @. Worstell O. F. Rowland Athene Harrison County Athens County Renbiizans Httle Athens Cousy Common Fleas Court Dudze J. G. Worstel OL. Lrowlead Roth Poter Fucrows Gilon Hert Tarkharth Woods Barney Sande Id Heck Roy Goldsberry Cutten Unten John N. Brewer W. 3.Wer Garfield Grimes Warne Wingett Campien

Democratic attack on Coopers economy program issued

State Democratic headquarters renewed criticism of Governor Coopers economy plan in a statement accusing the administration of failing to provide a financial accounting to voters. It notes only one quarterly state finances and expenditures report has ever been released and a second report for the first six months through July is ready but not public. DIES IN LP GREETINGS KINGSTON Aug. FUR White greeting his sweetheart in Li 10 of dips aid gireles ghar. tm hente Mathan N Prestise 28 of Crookfield Mass apparently lost control or his airplane and crashed into a mountainside near Woodstock dying almost instantly.

Athens Athens County Washington House of Representatives Florda Tavestor of Perry Lee Florila Georgia Ojo Indiana West Virginia Vni Harrison Statisti Daily Columbus Coopers Democratic Kingston, N. XY Gireles Ghar Hente Mathan N. Prestise Crookfield Mass Woodstock

Vacation Schools Close On Friday In Nelsonville

Nelsonville reports the Hocking Valley Vacation Bible Schools held a three week term ending Friday under Irene McDowell. Enrollment at Hollister reached 180 with about 100 on average, Derhick TD 40 average, Kimberly 32, Hocling 34 with 14, Circle LM 60 with attendance around 30. Teaching staff listed include Rhodu Comat Helen Metowell Ian Ty and others. Also noted is a social dinner at Short Street hosted by Mr and Mrs John Love with attendees Arthur Love, Mrs C Gilbert Love, Selma Smith, and Miss Slerid Lose among others.

Nelsonville Hocking Valley Chools Misa Irene McDowell Marty Hollister Derhick Kimberly Hocling Wih Circle LM Misston School Michiel Sand Morristown Annd Greens Rollinging Mia Rhodu Comat Helen Metowell Iain Ty Buehtel Hath Tine Flarrep Mary Elizabeth Keastiver Sind Roum Mitas Louise Rhee Denote Owens Dan Paling Gera Thun John Love Short Street Arthur Love Uetts Akron Gilbert Love Selma Smith Colummbua Edward Toe Meo Ervin Lynn Chapman Cally Calunibus Misa Lillian Stover van Inco Mra Jon Wverly Inughiom Betty Jane Welleton W. OW Otheon Wan Bee ‘Wobhter John Mongan Mors Banke Heeley Miay Fenlon Whyte Tame Whyte Mt Vernon Ohio Misa Jennie Raine Neverstamantha Charles Haines Whe Bolte Ueir Chevatnud Mixa Fraheen Tennett Cleve Columbur Helen Wilton Columbia Berry Pritchard Joannes Oay Columbus Karene Meltinger Dayton William Mitchell Jie Mia H.W. Shater Fayette Alrert Atusuet

Broadcast of Election Returns Announced for August 1

Secretary Clarence JF Brown announces that radio stations WLW Cincinnati and WAI L Columbus will broadcast the August 1 primary returns directly from the secretary of state's office. Returns will air tonight and continuing through midnight with possible extended coverage if results are very close.

Columbus Clarence JF Brown Arrugenenla WLW Cincinnati WAIL Singe Tha Honra Angus

Mush Run Eagles 4 H Club Meeting Disrupted Demonstration

Mush Run Eagles 4 H Club met at Ruth Mathews's home on Friday evening. The event for the fair and a demonstration contest were discussed. Guests included Mr and Mrs Alexander Smith and their daughters Robetta Mary Frances Wanda Joan Lar Marquis Carla Doers and Ervin Smith. The next meeting is planned at Richard and Albert Smith's home.

Canaanville Mush Run Eagles Dermit Ruth Mathews Indo Alexander Smith Robetta Betile Mary Frances Wanda Joan Lar Marquis Carla Doers Ervin Smith Richard Febert Smith

Scouts Defeat Nelsonville Troop in Tight Baseball Tilt

Aug 2 Thiy Connett Commanders beat Troop 41 Boy Scouts of Nelsonville 2 to 1 at Kimberly ball diamond. One more game planned between the teams at Nelsonville.

Nelsonville

Oil spouts high in air from well near Nelsonville

The Hick Run area near Nelsonville reports oil spouting high above the ground from the Frank O'Mara No. 2 well. Production expected to be substantial with ongoing operations by Nelsonville Oil & Gas, and preparations for further drilling on nearby tracts. A contractor crew under A Brockmann is advancing location work and potential deeper drilling. Funeral announced for Mrs. William Ydeel on Monday.

Edenton Brockmann Cana Company Yenterata Piafren Peral Nies Internsty Haide Ull Ruddry Creed Teat Murray City Iil Tee Mt Oey Penton Ll Murray City Methodlal Church GreenAs Nelsonville Vome & Ravingy Gerald Campbell Mabel Young Cherington Sunday Creek Columbia Hospital Lagan Amuumer Noah Andrews Union Heung & Producing Company Frank Patton Hocking River York Vawnehip

Nelsonville wedding and church notices collide in Saturday scene

The Nelsonville area reports a Saturday ceremony at St Francis Church in Columbas with Violet Saire Payless and Edward Friend among attendees. After a reception at the Batleys home, a couple departed for a two week honeymoon to New York City, Trattimore and Washington Glory areas noted as residence.

Nelsonville Ang Miass Violet Saire Payless Att Mroc Mire Mitton Baliess Scab Avenue Columbas Tamers Gilbert Kate Mia Kitehen Columbua Mietsbeal Satuday Fomh Chit Columban Mise Jo Ballese Thonadd Pawer Edward Friend

Entertaining at Madison Street by Mrs Glen Allen

Mrs Glen Allen hosted a Thursday evening at her Madison Street home with prizes awarded for play results. Guests included Mr and Mrs Cuttard Witten and daughter Shirley Ann visiting from Dayton to see former residents Mr and Mrs Hebert Wiltama.

Glen Allen Madison Street Core Peizes Karl Pinker Ming Hazel Waltaes Decem Mra Froy Sayre

Funeral Rites Held Amid Regional Travel Notices

Local obituaries and social notes out of Mellonville and nearby towns detail funeral services led by Reverend Vimusenolter, with mourners and relatives traveling from Columbus, Akron, Cleveland, and Detroit. The community hears of visits by Lar Krie g and others, family reunions planned at Grotto Grounds, and several residents abroad or on vacation.

Maze Saved From High Power Line Incident

Nelson Ville August 10. Hoy Mase chief lineman of the municipal electric department was severely burned and saved from death by a co worker when coming in contact with a 7 9 volt power line at the city plant. He recovered after hospital care, though incapacitated for some time. He had been working atop the switchboard connecting lines when the accident occurred. Joe Hanna rescued him. Dr. D. G. Dew treated the injured man.

Nelson Ville Ton Hoy Mase Denicipal Aent Afany Browl Maze Trang Joe Hanna Anas Crack Fist Add Tea Onle Burne

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