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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 10, 1931

Page

3

Back-Pay Aid Arrives for Athens County Teachers

Athens County teachers receive 15 300 in back-pay from Ohio State Department of Education. Superintendent Alex Root notes the funds will not clear outstanding debt but additional state aid for debt adjustment is expected in September. Beneficiary districts include Waterloo School Trimble Village Trimble Rural Shade Consolidated Carthage Rural and Canaan.

Athena County Cohteh Ohio State Department of Education Alex Root Athens County Schools Athens County Bechoota Reet Waterloo School Trimble Village Trimble Rural School Shade Consolidated School Carthage Rural School Canaan

Rural School, Ames Bern Albany School and Trimble Schoo

A read fragment shows rural education notices involving Ames, Bern, Albany, and Trimble, indicating potential school openings or reorganizations. Details are incomplete but point to local district changes affecting multiple small communities.

Ames Bern Albany School Trimble Schoo

Penniless Indiana girl found in Nelsonville questioned

Henrietta Chettle from Indianapolis, age 22, arrived penniless in Nelsonville from Athens after walking and hitchhiking. She has missing person records from Indiana and says she escaped a state institution. She will be held until Indiana authorities arrive to take custody.

Nelsonville Henrietta Chettle George Bateman Indianapolis East End Henrietta Athens Bateman Terre Haute Indiana Anderson

Toxication cases heard in Nelsonville court

In Nelsonville Mayor Bill Hickman court two defendants pleaded guilty to toxication charges. James Hickman was fined $10 and costs, while Elden Ingram also pleaded guilty and received a $10 fine plus costs.

Nelsonville Bill Hickman James Hickman Elden Ingram

Woman Injured After Fall From Ladder in Nelsonville

Mrs Mayme Gettle of Nelsonville fell from a stepladder while removing leaves from a residence on Adams Street yesterday. She broke her left ankle and sprained her right ankle, needing medical care.

Nelsonville Mayme Gettle Adams Street Yesteray

Mizpah Class Meeting Postponed to August 18

The Mizpah Class of the Methodist Sunday School will meet Tuesday evening August 18 at the home of Mrs. Charles Green on East Maklin Street, a week later than previously announced.

Te Methodist Sunday School Charles Green East Maklin Street

Wade Funeral Announced Elsonville

The life of Francis Lowell Cade six weeks old son of Mr and Mrs Herr Cade who died Sunday at home in Coonville will be taken to France County for funeral. The parents have two other children left to them.

Willing Workers Class Meeting at Church Rooms

The Willing Workers Class of the Christian Sunday School will meet in church rooms for a gathering. A potluck luncheon will be served.

Ristian Sunday School

Picnic Party At Ash Cave And Old Man's Cave

A group spent an all day picnic Sunday at Ash Cave and Old Man's Cave. Guests included Mr and Mrs P B Verity, Mr and Mrs Ed Rosser and Becky Ann, Mrs Chas Edington, Mr and Mrs Frank Freer and Jean, Mr and Mrs Fred Edington and Martha, Miss Alice Devol and Shirley Ann Knight.

Ash Cave Old Man’s Cave P. B. Verity Ed Rosser Becky Ann Chas. Edington Frank Freer Jean Fred Edington Martha Alice Devol Shirley Ann Knight

Infant Betty Lou Longstreth Dies at 13 Months

Betty Lou Longstreth, 13 months, daughter of Mr and Mrs Loss Longstreth, died Saturday at their home near Murray City. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. at the Holiness Church in Murray City with burial in Porterville. Survived by parents and four brothers.

Nelsonville Betty Lou Longstreth Loss Longstreth Murray City Holiness Church Porterville

Constable Charged With Failure To Make Arrest

USTER Aug 10 For failing to arrest John Rice after a crash on High Street marshal C W Hersh and night watchman W E Shrieves faced charges. Rice was arrested near H Taylor shop, jailed briefly, broke jail, and later arraigned with a $25 fine for breaking jail.

Uster John Rice Ugh High Street C. W. Her Andrew Saa Rshal Iuscher Night Watch W. E. Shrieves Shrieves K Street G. H. Love Arested Rice H. Taylor Con Love Allen

Opens Repaint Shop Louster

Aug 10. Norman, formerly in charge of a painting business, opens a repaint shop in Louster area. The article notes his prior experience and aims to serve local clients with timely interior and exterior work.

Norman

Auto repair shop opens in Beal building on Main Street

Rage in the Beal building notes a new general auto repair shop occupying the Yaw building on Main Street, previously home to J. V. Yaw’s harness shop.

Rage Beal Yaw Main Street J. V. Yaw

Rogers on Vacation Leave for Camp Visit

Rev. M. S. Rogers, pastor, and Mrs. Rogers left by motor for a two week vacation at the Egypt Young People's camp near Herrin Illinois. He teaches courses on Beginning of the Church and Church Life and will conduct a half day of teaching daily during the trip. Last year the camp hosted 66 youths, 17 of whom planned full time Christian work after the camp.

Local Student Returns to Akron for Fall Semester

Harold E. Andrews returns to Akron to enroll for the fall semester at the University of Akron after a summer vacation in Morgan County. He resumes his role as executive accountant at the Akron YMCA.

Akron Harold E. Andrews Morgan County University of Akron Akron Y. M. C. A

Church Night Services Led by Mrs Henshaw

GLOUSTER August 10 Mrs J H Henshaw will lead the Church Night Services at the Church of Christ Wednesday. PAST GRANDS MEET GLOUSTER August 10 The Past Grands met at Lenna Snowden's home with 16 members and eight visitors. New officers elected President Lenna Snowden Vice President Ora Jones Secretary Marie Dodson Treasurer Nellie Jones. A social hour followed with refreshments and piano solos by Margaret Walburn. Next meeting is a picnic.

Glouster J. H. Henshaw Church of Christ Lenna Snowden McHarg Ora Jones Marie Dodson Nellie Jones Margaret Walburn

Vacant House Catches Fire in Nelsonville

A residence owned by Bob Bateman on Grosvenor Street and vacant two weeks burned about 2 am. The blaze, thought to start in a closet, caused extensive room and smoke damage. Firemen found one door partly open. wiring showed no short circuit. The fire happened during an electrical storm.

Nelsonville Bob Bateman Grosvenor Street

Maynard Hunt Injured in Street Collision

Maynard Hurd, small son of Mrs. Lillian Hurd, Walnut Street, was bruised after running into a passing car’s running board on a Walnut Street street Sunday noon. Ted Voigt, the driver, aided the boy and took him to a physician. The accident occurred as the car moved slowly. the father survived the Millfield Mine disaster last November.

Nelsonville Maynard Hurd Lillian Hurd Walnut Street Ted Voigt Millfield

Vacationing Longleys Host Friends at Gaysport Camp

S C Longley John Longley and Frank Johnson spent a two weeks vacation at Gaysport on the Muskingum River entertaining a party of friends at their camp Sunday. The group included Mr and Mrs James Beard and Miss Mayme Keplar of this city Miss Ruth Burdette Verell Burdette and Harry Dalton of Columbus Mr and Mrs Burdette and Miss Vivian and Ralph Burdette Mr and Mrs Lowell Chasé of Albany.

S. C. Longley John Longley Frank Johnson Gaysport Muskingum River James Beard Mayme Keplar Ruth Burdette Verell Burdette Harry Dalton Columbus Burdette Vivian Ralph Burdette Lowell Chasé Albany

France seeks security guarantees at arms talks Laval says

Premier Pierre Laval tells United Press France will accept arms limitations only with guarantees from other powers to protect national security. He notes France has pursued disarmament but accuses others of not following suit, says France seeks a minimal armed force and may lead the Geneva delegation if still in power while Briand and Tardieu remain influential.

Paris U.P France Pierre Laval Europe Laval Geneva Aristide Briand Andre Tardieu Lon

Dismissal Hit By Professors

An AAUP investigative committee condemned Ohio State University trustees for summarily dismissing Prof. Herbert A. Miller, citing loss of academic freedom and public trust. The report found no evidence of radicalism but noted the professor received no hearing and suggested personal animus influenced the action.

Washington U.2 Ohio State University American Association of University Professors Herbert A. Miller Ohio Institution Miller Board of Trustees Publi Trust

University faces scrutiny over dismissal amid investigation

Doctors and officials dispute a controversial dismissal at a university. Dr. Miller defends the action while university leaders, including President Dr. George W. Rightmire and the Board of Trustees, refuse to comment until the association's full report is released.

Miller Onlo State University Fhd Ile George W. Rightmire Fta

Toledo man shot at during robbery thwarted by attendant

Marion Gazette reports 26 year old Clarence Reiter of Toledo was wounded in a shooting at a local hospital after a would be robber attempted to steal from a gasoline station. Ernest Stoner, 30, a station attendant, fired at the assailant, preventing the robbery.

Marion cCiement Reiter Toledo Ernest Stoner

Five Mantra Ad Sparks Curious Box Store Display

A quirky ad fragment notes a 38 cent price for a “big box” item at unspecified stores. The text references phrases like “Five mantre” and mentions Peterson’s emet ment in a puzzling, incomplete manner. The item remains unclear due to garbled OCR.

Peterson Quilty

Hemroid Relief Claims From Secret Cure Tablets

An advertisement touts Hemroid tablets as a fast remedy for piles. It alleges relief from itching bleeding and protruding symptoms by improving blood flow and relieving congestion, claiming quick results and a long-standing track record.

Leonhardt Moenes

Lent Family Reunion Set For Haydenville Grounds

The Lent Family annual reunion will be held at the Grotto Grounds near Haydenville on Sunday, Aug. 16, the organizers announced.

Nelsonville Haydenville

New Swindle Proves Effective for Once

Five unemployed men were duped by a grey-haired philanthropist of about 50 at St. Mark's Place on Long Island. He promised work, then paid five men with a $100 loan check while asking others to pitch in cash to cover the “loan.” After weeds were pulled, the man vanished with $20.75.

New York U.P St. Mark's Place St. George L. I

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Nelsonville and Vicinity Athens County School Teachers Brother Norville Nixon C. C. Ervin David Peters Detroit Rowena Washburn C. E. Washburn H. L. Heck W. E. Howe Roy Washburn Wooster Helen Washburn Wadsworth R. M. Henry Lucille Verity Betty Jane Verity Minnie Laughlin Michigan Canada Orland Cook William Koenig New Lexington Burt Wallace Margaret Clark Julia Six Barron Six Grand Rapids Mich Evans Hudson Vernon W. L. Hudson Venice Harbarger Logan G. W. Pearce W. A. Pride L. G. Matheny Albert Riggs Ross J. F. Leech Martha Davis Flossie Crawford Huse Barnes Beverly Elmer Poling Francis Elton Smith Selma Ed Love Joe Johnson Bert Stultz ZWO Longstreth Rogers Illnois Camp Maynard Hunt By Robert J. Bender United Press Miller Custer Ohio State Nelsonville Home and Savings Association F. J. Beasley Co Garemaumi Paul Lukas Eleanor Boardman Geoffrey Kerr Matinee al Hush Money Joan Bennett Hardie Albright Lig Folf Liccert & Mymas Tossacco Co U.S.A
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