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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1931

Page

8

Deetz Declines Head of Nelsonville City Schools Post

Nelsonville Ohio August 6 The superintendent position at Nelsonville City Schools remains open after O F Deetz of Painerville declined the contract he had planned to sign for a three year term. The board earlier narrowed about 70 applications to a few finalists and will reconvene soon to consider a new candidate. Local clubs and social notes fill the remainder of the page with meetings and visits in the community.

Nelsonville Still Oper Washburn Board of Education O. F. Deetz Painerville Toga Deetz

Walter predicts finish of fishing at Nelsonville well

Nelsonville August 6 Jack Walters local contractor and driller believes the fishing job at Happy Hollow well of the Nelsonville Gas Co started last Friday will end today. The well sits within four towers of completion but a string of tools was lost Friday when fishing apparatus attached to a second drill was broken or broke loose.

Nelsonville Jack Walters Happy Hollow Nelsonville Gas Company

Old Timers Edge Doanville 3 2 in Close Nelsonville Game

Dr Walker's Old Timers defeated Doanville by a 3 to 2 score on Buchtel ground Wednesday evening. Campbell and Taylor pitched for the veterans with Robinett and Hall for Doanville. The contest was evenly played as Old Timers tally six hits to Doanville seven. They travel to Logan Friday and will face Drakes next Wednesday after last Friday's loss.

Nelsonville Dr. Walker Doanville Buchtel Ground Campiell Taylor Robinett Hall Logan Drakes Buchtel

Tourney Resumes in Nelsonville Tennis After Rain Delays

Corwin Cookson defeated Harry Bvana 6-3 to reach the second round as rain and wet grounds delayed play. Wolfe wins 6-2 in a five set second round battle with Salty Long, and Jimmy Smith beats Tom Sheppard 6-3 in the first set of their two out of three match.

Nelsonville Corwin Cookson Harry Bvana Salty" Long Wat Wolfe Wolfe Jimmy Smith Tom Sheppard Shorty Lowden Long-Wolfe Woodson Smith Manor Lowden Zuber Poston Sheppard Jen Evans Shey-Manor Sheppard- Jewett

Brothers Arrested In Nelsonville City Jail

Pearl and Earl Bryan of Grover Street were jailed after drunken brawling with their mother. Bryan led officers on a chase before capture in the Dorr Run area. Both had prior stays at the State Hospital. A local man, Poplar Street resident, pleaded guilty to intoxication and paid a $10 fine plus costs. Also, Doc Powell's Clowns prepare to face Columbus All-Stars at the City Playground Sunday at 2:30 p.m. Identified players include Newman, Howe, Betts, Scott, Reeves, Young, Don Smith, Gene Young, Jim Smith, Winnie Howe, and Paul Galvin.

Nelsonville Augus Pearl Earl Bryan Grover Street George Bateman James Cope Penrl Bryan Dorr Run State Hospital Bateman J .N. Miller Poplar Street Bill Hickmen Doc Powell Clowns Columbus All-Stars City Playground Newman Trude" Howe Frank Betts Cim Scott Bord Reeves Carl Young Don Smith Gene Young Jim Smith Winnie Howe Paul Galvin Northland Bret Maine Lindbergh Taj Mrs. Lindbergh

Quiet at Picketted Mine No 6 Murray City Amidst Picket Line

Quiet prevailed at Sunday Creek Mine No 6 in Murray City as picketing continued since Wednesday. Deputies from Hocking County Sheriff's office were present and few workers remained. officials say picketers are not company employees and no disorder was reported.

Nelsonviil Sunday Creek Merrey City Hocking County

Special Teacher Joins Wickliffe School System

Mias G. Valeske Reitz of Flushing joins Wickliffe near Cleveland to teach a 25 pupil special class of abnormal children in the Wickliffe System after leaving Athens Sun Shine School due to enrolment and funding concerns. Reitz, NYU alumna, plans further graduate study in Special Education this summer.

Mias G. Valeske Reltz Flushing Sunshine School For East Side School Athens Wickliffe Delveland Anderson New York City Miss Reitz Ohio New York University Sun

Search Is Fruitless Aboard Soviet Icebreaker Malygin

On Aug 6 a radio report from the Malygin at Rudolph Island says Captain Raold Amundsen and six Italia crew members are still missing since their 1928 Italia airship expedition. The team found supply caches but no sign of Amundsen or the Italians. The message notes a failed search by a Russian crew. The second note reports the 101 Rand Wild West Show stranded at Washington grounds due to back pay delays.

Raold Amundsen Rudolph Island Umberto Nobile Washington Lindbergh Bis Country Alaska Lindberghs Point Barrow Coast Guard Northland Enter Tea Capes Alas

Yoke Front Dress Pattern Adv from The Athens Messenger

A fashion feature describes a simple yoke dress pattern with a deep back point and front diagonal line, offered in printed cotton or silk with belt options. Sizes range from 14 to 42, yardage given, pattern cost 15 cents, catalog 25 cents, mail orders to The Athens Messenger Pattern Department, New York City.

Athens Messenger Pattern Department West Wth Street New York City

Lindberghs Rest Amid Arctic Jaunt In Northwest Territory

Flying Col. Charles Lindbergh and wife pause in AKLAVIK as winds blunt sun and set course for Point Barrow on a 70 mile leg toward Tokyo. Eskimo crowds, reunions with locals, and fuel uncertainties frame their northern stopover on this record flight.

Aklavik Northwest Territory Augby Royal Canadian Edmonton Charles A. Lindbergh Hington Tokio Japan Tiren Baker Lake Filer Point Barrow

Local gathering stuns with unexpected humor and delight

A small party drew smiles as attendees embraced a light mood and playful moments. Laughter spread among guests, highlighting a relaxed and cheerful atmosphere at the event.

Bridges Under Construction In York And Waterloo Townships

Athens County highway work centers on Kimberly Carbondale Road with three bridges in York and Waterloo Townships. One bridge may finish in a few days. two larger 30 foot span bridges target late August. Grading on Torch Road and Jeffery Road near completion within a week or ten days. County Engineer Dike Wilson provided the update.

Torch Troy Township Lodi Township Wilson

Exempt From Jury Duty Ohio Guardsmen Remain Lincoln

Ohio National Guard members remain exempt from jury duty until the exemption is repealed by the State Legislature. Attorney General Bettman issued the opinion to Fairfield County Prosecutor Russell Cunningham confirming that the old exemption persists despite changes in the jury code effective Aug 2.

Chuw National Guard Columbus Oho National Guard Bettman Fairfield County Russell $. Cunningham Cunningham

Flight unfolds for transatlantic route charting

Cleveland August 6 A P Par i er Cramer, who twice failed to cross the North Atlantic, trains a third voyage to northern Europe. Officials of Trans-American Airlines report he landed at Angmagssalik Greenland after departing Detroit July 23. The flight, sponsored by Trans-American, seeks a northern air route for a proposed trans Atlantic passenger and airmail service to Copenhagen and London.

Clevvoland

Water Shut Off on East Side for New Main Construction

The Athens City Service Department will cut water Friday morning from Tw to noon due to work on the new main from North Hill to East State Street. Affected areas include East State Street from Townsend Addition to Elmwood Place and Elmwood Place from State Street to May Avenue.

North Hill East State Street Athens City Service Department Townsend Addition Elmwood Place State Street May Avenue

Marquis To Attend Eagles Convention in Toledo

Marquis will represent Ath ens Aerie 522 of the Fraternal Order of Eagles at the Ohio State Convention of the F C E in Toledo from August 10 to 13. The event will discuss pensions in Ohio and employment measures, with a new convention class of candidates to be initiated in honor of state leaders. Participating aeries include Toledo Defiance Fostoria Tiffin Fremont Marion Bellevue Willard Sandusky and Findlay with about 150 initiated.

D. BH. Marquis Athens FR. W. Barker Erie FE. M. Barry Cleveland M. L. Brown Springfield Toledo Defiance Fostoria Tiffin Fremont Marion Bellevue Willard Sand

Mary Turner Charged With Second Degree Murder

In Zanesville on August 6 Mrs. Mary Turner aged 34 was charged with second degree murder for shooting and killing her husband Turp Turner 63 during a quarrel at their home. She said she acted in self defense after he tried to strike her with an iron pipe.

Zanesville Mary Turner Turp Turner

Seek To Oust Board

Governor Witte faced a petition demanding the resignations of all members of the State Board of Optometry. The move was filed by the Ohio Newspaper Association and the Ohio Council of Retail Merchants.

Columbes Witte State Board of Optometry Ohio Newspaper Association Ohio Council of Retail Merchants

Board accused of overreach targeting optometrists ads

Representatives claim the board has assumed power not given by statute and blocks optometrists from advertising. They cite a campaign against optometrists linked to retail stores using volume merchandising to cut prices on services and merchandise.

Cold soups array for light meals and savoring

The article outlines several cold soup varieties including tomato and vegetable options with gelatin set in cups, tips for adding stock or sour cream, and a sorrel based cold soup. It describes ingredient prep, simmering times, and serving ideas for refreshing meals.

Alice Lynn Barry

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