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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1931

Page

3

Crossing Accident Victims To Be Buried Thursday

John Wion a 52 year old Nelsonville resident died after his coal truck was struck by C and O passenger train No 38 at the municipal electric light plant crossing. He died at Cherrington Hospital Logan. Body sent to his brother J Wion in Nelsonville then to sister Mrs Chidester in New Straitsville. Funeral Thursday at 2 pm at the New Straitsville M E B Church with Masonic Lodge oversight. He leaves two brothers William and George and two sisters Mrs Chidester and Mrs H H Barricklow.

Nelsonville John Wion Municipal Electric Light Plant Cherrington Hospital Logan J. W. Wien Chestnut Street R. C. Chichester New Straitsville M. EB Masonic Lodge Wion William George Chidester H. H. Barricklow Arcola

City Auditor Reports Balances in August 1931 Funds

City Auditor Ralph Ellott released balances for August 1 1931 across city funds: General 2281.07 Safety 307.94 Health 95.45 Service 96.02 Gasoline 1820.44 Water 1349.77 Light 8911.16 Auto Registration 988.56. July receipts totaled General 64.40 Health 100 Service 375 Water 306.87 Light 1691.11. July expenditures were General 882 Safety 580.38 Health 85 Service 177.72 Gasoline 623.03 Water 1308.58 Light 2429.64 Auto Registration 727.95.

Ellicott Nelsonville Ralph Ellott

Temporary Hauling Of Coal Arranged After Fatal Incident

Bondsmen of the late John Wien arranged to temporarily haul coal for the municipal power plant pending a new administrator. Wien, who held the contract to supply coal for a year, was killed yesterday during a delivery. The plant reportedly has about one day’s fuel on hand. Wien's truck was wrecked but parts survived as repairs were planned at Logan shops.

Nelsonville John Wien Municipal Electric Light and Water Works Wion Wien Yesterdey Logan Shops

Small Gasser Hamley Run Drafts Light Flow in Berea Sand

Nelsonville news reports a small gasser on Hamley Run in the Berea Sand, shot yesterday by Standard Natural Gas Company and Jack Walters. Initial flow around 100000 cubic feet. Separately, Stratton Farm oil well at Happy Hollow by Nelsonville Gas to be cased this week and shot later.

Nelsonville Berea Standard Natural Gas Company Pittsburgh Hamley Run Jack Walters Stratton Farm Happy Hollow Nelsonville Gas Company

King’s Heralds Society to Hold Wednesday Picnic

Members of the King’s Heralds Society plan a Wednesday afternoon gathering at 2:30 at the home of Mrs. Thomas Spencer for a picnic.

King’s Heralds Society Thomas Spencer

Three-Year Old Drowns in Corning Cistern

Frederick G. Anderson three years old, son of Mr and Mrs F G Anderson Sr of Corning, drowned in an open cistern at the family home about 10 o clock Monday morning. The mother and three other children had visited a neighbor. The father, thinking all were away, searched after a later inquiry by another child and found the body. Funeral arrangements not set Monday night.

Frederick

Annual Bishopville Picnic In Bishopville Grove

The Bishopville Community Club held its annual picnic in the grove at Bishopville last Sunday after Sunday School and church services. A basket dinner was served at noon and the afternoon featured social time. Next year's picnic will occur in August in the Bishopville grove.

Glouster Bishopville Community Club Bishopville Bishopville Grove

Plan Music Program Glouster Church of Christ

Arrangements were completed for a special musical program at the Church of Christ in Glouster on Wednesday night as part of church night services. Hymn and tune books will be used. solo, duet and quartet numbers will be featured along with instrumental music. The program aims to attract broad interest.

Glouster Church of Christ Hiymn Ussue

Teacher Resigns to Take Toledo Post

Miss Sylvia Rinehart resigns as commercial teacher at Hollister High School and accepts a position at Whitmer High School in Toledo.

Hollister Sylvia Rinehart Whitmer High School Toledo

Return From Trip Glouster

Mr and Mrs J Beshara and three children returned Saturday from a three weeks trip through Canada. They motored two thousand eight hundred miles on their trip.

Glouster J. Beshara Canada

Local buyers from Glouster head to New York stores

Sam Aikman of Glouster and partners Max Altman Chauncey Herman Luckoff and Sam Sauber Gal Lancaster travel to New York City to purchase merchandise for the four Luckoff Stores.

Glouster Sam_ Aikman This City Max Altman Chauncey Herman Luckoff Athens Sam Sauber Lancaster New York City Luckoff

Postmaster Hamble Attends Legion Convention as Delegate

GLOUSTER Aug 18 Postmaster H Hamble travels to Toledo as a delegate for the Frank McCann Post of this city to attend the American Legion convention. He was admitted to Toledo by air.

Glouster H. ¥. Hamble Toledo American Legion Frank McCann Post

Trimble Triumphs Over Hollister in Twilight League

Trimble defeated Hollister 10 to 3 in a Twilight League game at Glouster on Monday evening. Hallam earned five strikeouts for Trimble as the lineup produced five runs in the second inning to seal the win. Roof and C Adams each had three hits while Earich and Harry added two hits apiece. Snedden and Adams of Hunterdon also fanned hitters and issued free passes in the rough action.

Glouster Trimble Hollister Hallam Snedden Adams Hunterdon Roof C. Adams Earich Harry V. Earich Nowy D. CR Enanemmnnen Smathérs Elkins Heiser Theisen V. Grandy Whiting, c Anderson Acssencomat

Atlas Store Buyer Travels to New York for Fall Line

Herman Atlas of The Atlas Store is spending the week in New York City to purchase the fall and winter merchandise for the store.

New York Glouster Herman Atlas Atlas Store New York City

White Sox overwhelm Blues 10-2 in Twilight League

Nelsonville Aug 18 The Mac Chevrolet White Sox crushed the Buchtel Blues 10-2 in six innings to firm their hold on first. Eddie Stewart fueled the attack with three hits, while George Oliver and George Garner added three hits apiece. The Blues stranded runners each inning and failed to score until the sixth as errors plagued both sides.

Nelsonville Mac Chevrolet White Sox Buchtel Blues White Sox Eddie Stewart Virg Phillips George Oliver George Garner Bob Bateman Blues Freeman Dick Kimble Bruce Chevies Buchtel Stratton Motors

Roscoe Family Dinner Guests Include Many Relatives

Mr and Mrs John Roscoe of Fort Street hosted a large family dinner on Sunday with relatives from Phoenix Arizona Columbus and local households. Attendees included Mrs Donald Thrift Dale Roscoe Ruhl Roscoe Boyd Roscoe Daughters Vivian Mary Helen John and Mr and Mrs W L Cooley and daughters Martha Jean.

John Roscoe Fort Street Donald Thrift Dale Roscoe Phoenix Ariz Ruhl Roscoe Boyd Roscoe Columbus Vivian Mary Helen John W. L. Cooley Martha Jean

Missionary Society to Meet at Country Home

The Woman's Home Missionary Society of the Methodist Church will meet Friday evening at the country home of Mrs. John Herrold. A picnic dinner will be served at 6.

Woman's Home Missionary Society of the Methodist Church John Herrold

Two Men Arrested On Robbery Charge in Nelsonville

In Nelsonville on August 18 Police Chief George Bateman said Dean Pug Pearce and Floyd Llew Bryan were arrested on highway robbery charges. They allegedly took $150 from John Hoodlett after a bank withdrawal and a ride in Bryan's car. Pearce confessed taking $30, with the rest returned. Bryan denies knowledge of the robbery.

Nelsonville Hocking County Dean (Pug) Pearce Floyd Llew) Bryan George Bateman Bateman John Hoodlett Hoodlett Doerr Run Bryan Pearce

Doctor Cr W Cable Returns After Treatment

Nelsonville report says Dr Cr W Cable and Mrs Cable visited Mt Carmel Hospital Columbus Friday for treatment and returned home last night with condition greatly improved.

Nelsonville Cr. W. Cable

Mooney Reports Pleasant Ireland Trip Amid Green Crops

John J Mooney from Nelsonville writes from Ireland that his voyage was smooth and the countryside is lush with green fields. He notes money is scarce but crops are excellent and the scenery remains beautiful during his stay in his old homeland.

Ireland Nelsonville John Mooney

Social Callers Visit Various Indiana Cities

Mrs. Amanda Bassner of Bluffton Indiana is visiting Mr. and Mrs Lon Coakley for several days. Mrs Jesse Backus is in Columbus attending the Daughters of America convention sessions. Mrs T J Davis spent Sunday in Athens with her son Mr and Mrs Don Davis. Mr and Mrs Will Burnelle and son Lowell were visitors in Columbus today.

Amanda Bassner Bluffton Ind Lon Coakley Jesse Backus Columbus Convention of the Daughters of America T. J. Davis Athens Don Davis Will Burnelle Lowell

Lawn Fete Success Funds Nelsonville Band Project

The Band Boosters' Club reports a successful lawn fete held Saturday evening with public cooperation praised. Proceeds will benefit the Nelsonville High School Band. The event featured a concert by band members led by Ward W. Hamm and a parade from the High School.

Nelsonville Ward W. Hamm

School to the Public Square Program Highlights Art Piece

The program featured a selection titled Roses of Picarty by Bart Zuber and Buber, presented to the public square audience in a civic arts event.

Local residents enjoy trips and visits around Columbus

Dr and Mrs WW Jones and daughter Myre. Frederick Hirsch of Columbus. guests of Mrs J Cable and Mr and Mrs Ed Dean. Many families tour Serpent Mound and Canters Cave, Athens trips, and visits to Ashville Stoutsville Buckeye Lake and Columbus. Couples, teens, and friends travel for weekends and university events.

Jones Myre Frederick Hirsch Columbus Ape J. Cable Ed Dean P. B. Verity Frank Freer Jean Pred Edington Martha Charies Edington Knight Serpent Ed Rosser Becky Ann Athens William Barber Han Young Lillian Mildred Beatrice Barber Harry Barber Indian Lake Charles Cox Anna Newman Er. J. Kessinger Kathryn Newman Mary Elisabeth Kessinger Ashville Allie Morris Stouteville

Visitors travel plans noted for Parkersburg trip

Mr and Mrs Bea Newt and party spent Sunday near Parkersburg West Virginia. Mr and Mrs Joseph Addotta and two daughters from Newark New Mexico arrived to visit Mrs Addotta's grandparents Mr and Mrs Walter Hitchings. They will travel to Toledo to visit Mrs Ethel McCauley before returning home.

Sone Bea Newt Carbondale John Pedico Fart Hilleary Parkersburg, W. Va Joseph Addotta Newark

Dinner Honors Mrs. Carrie Pick at Nees Villa

Mrs William Gray Stewart hosted a Sunday dinner in honor of Mrs Carrie Pick before her departure for New York in September. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Ed Knight Wanley Gray Mrs Fisk Nelens ville Mr and Mrs Gaylord Cook Mr and Mrs John Barrows Mr John William Bobbie and others.

William Gray Stewart Carrie Pick Neesvilla New York Ed Knight Wanley Gray Fisk Nelensville Gaylord Cook John Barrows John Wiliam Bobbie Gray Can

Marjorie Dempster Feted At Lanesville Party

Miss Marjorie Dempster of Lanesville and her mother Mrs Alfred Dempster were guests of honor at a Friday evening party hosted by cousin Bisse Almeda. Music dancing and games formed the program with refreshments for about 80 guests.

Marjorie Dempster Lanesville Alfred Dempster Bisse Almeda Scetaaraecbene Road Usic Refrestamente Wera

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