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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1931

Page

3

Hundreds Attend Jobs Home Coming In Ohio

A large crowd gathered for the annual Jobs Ohio home coming on Sunday August 16 with a basket dinner and Sunday School for 107 attendees. Former pastors Rev L A Donnally and Mrs E R Householder led services, with many relatives from Chicago Cleveland Detroit and other states traveling to attend.

Jobs Ohio L.A. Donnally Lancaster Jobs In E RR Hougeholder Bremen Chicago Willam Canter Asthur Elgon Canter Gaal Canter Betty Eugene Imin Harry Fearson Jenni Fanny Brarch Farmer Della Ervin Cleveland Harry Saylor Stary Kathryn James Hanna Florence Lallian Ralph Hanna Ronald H. Rununer George A Ma Beasons Gerald Swier M. B Brickles Hewellsturg W. Va Mary Bofollett Fred Cupples and Son Dunglen Ohlo Wale Lace Jolly Edward Jolly Mary Evalyer Jey Portland Man Jolly E. R. Householder Columbus Myr Robert Butterworth Andy Moody Lizzie Louie Moody Fiona Rider Frank Shaw Sugar Grove Fera | Dupler Joan Dupler Jay Dupler McArthur Kate Phillip Roselle Byesville William Mulpatrick John Kilpatrick Myrtle Davis Beatrice Noble Ann James Logan Virgil Wright Floyd Loomis C. H. Power Pearl Wray Mary Howe Walter Shaw Es Hinntson Ray Stewart Evelyn Grove City Ida Lawws Obetz Tunction Will- Yam Aumock Lillian Helen Athens John Powers Jacob Dorst Loala Dorset Air George Giver John Fillpatrick End Delores Henderson John Ladugh Rebecca Collins F HO Nida James Cot Marion Ivyers Billy Noble Anna Noble Nelserville Mismie Garnet June Gail Garner Beatrice Somers Erna Dodds den Bumeardner Earl Matheny J W Sowers Charles Dorst Elzin Buteman Conrad Wein William Parry P. No Miller C. Bo Hawel Jack Hannahs John Fisher Marton Swyers Ea Williams Clifford Betty Mae Kul Patrick Akron Sarah Williams i Corning Tha Floyds Butts Ditsie Willams Qlouster Emret Wilgma Sadie Martha Snyder Faugter Bob James Carson Hayes Charles Vergn Layenord Rhine Vernon Case Art Jonveontine John Altman Howard Keeton Tom B McCuilough Frank Sayler Runicer Gravez C. the Tuains Rober I. McCullough Irs Fred Nida Lower Magule Dams Bachelter Sarah Sthel Millfield Air Flelden Wills Carl Willis Clarence Willis Mra Harley Lanning Charles Willis Hazel Willis Annte Wils Kathyleen Wils Chauncey WI Willems Nile Dew N. S. Barvey W. L. Ferrell Lena Farry Esther Clary W. Ferrel Louise Dew Frances Harvey B. F. Ferrell Buchtel James Monney Myrtle James Trulley Ralph Swyers Ball Dison Lula Nutter R Margaret Smethers Esther MexXce Virginia Sayer Mr. van Lawrence Hopkins Orbiston Kenneth Offman Rudolph Cayp Polly Griffith Mary Helen Fearns George Fearn Big Carton Campant Garden Huh Louie Lowes Gears Vera Uckleat Longstreth Ambrose Greenfeld Belford Anders Keith Margaret Warren Cambridge Mike Chechorosiah Bethe Wren Lewis Blaine Obie Frank Slater Breva Rock Cantoh George Morrison New Pittaburgh

New Neyonville appoints Arnold as school leader

A newly chosen superintendent with a four year tenure in Rushcreek District of Fairfield County is set to move to Neyonville. He will relocate with family and begin the three year contract in a community praised for raising school standards and balancing athletics with academics.

Abnult Prewly Neyonville Arnold Rushcreek Fairfield County Bremen North Central Association of Standard Schools and Outriss

Birthday Party and Visits Highlight Shawnee News

Shawnee residents recall birthday celebrations and social visits across several towns. Mrs J A Severance hosts a two course luncheon with relatives and friends from Shawnee, Somerset, New Lexington, Zanesville, Lewisville, McCuneville, Columbus and Athens. Local youths perform a three act children’s comedy at the M E Church basement on Wednesday night.

Jack Jenkins Bliss Business School Columbus Stanley Willard Francia Shawnee Earl Humphrey New Lexington J. W. Severance Fulton Smediey Zaneaville Ming Susan Smediey Lewisville Alfred Hughes Athens Lewis Severance Dorothy George J. A. Severance Isabelle Beatrice McCuneville E. 4. DeVore Miseez Agatha Treadwell Ann Leah Paterson Isabella Molleokenp Alvetda Joseph Moxahela Park Albert Craig Mies Marjorie Treadwalla Huntington M. E. Church

Quarterly Conference of M. E. Church Ends

Nelsonville reports a growth year with 311 Sunday School attendance, a 38 increase from last year. Dr. R. O. McClure presided, and trustees officers were elected. Sayre invited to remain as pastor, and improvements in finances noted. Several local residents and visitors are listed with travel to or from Columbus and other nearby towns.

Nelsonville Methodist Episcopal Church R. O. McClure McClure

Driver in wreck pleads not guilty in intoxication case

Driver in auto crash near the city Friday noon pleads not guilty to a charge of driving while intoxicated. He is held on a $100 bond for a preliminary hearing Aug 27. Theodore F. McCormick and EW Motlisee also plead not guilty to intoxication charges and are held on bond for Aug 27 hearings.

McCormick Cleveland John Herroikd Faru Hickman Lest Nicht Theodore F. McCormick EW. Motlisee Lancaster Martha Grighan Stanley McCormick Sugar Creek Karola J Baumeister Columbus

Mechem Funeral Conducted Friday for Harold Mechem

Funeral services for Harold Mechem longtime Nelsonville Columbus merchant and Athens County resident were held at his brother CS Mechem’s home in Nelsonville with Rev Eric Cook and Rev Charles Ko Grammer presiding. Attendees included numerous friends and relatives from Columbus Lakewood Youngstown and Ann Arbor among others.

M. Hell Smithfield W. C. Matheny Cow Allman Middleport A. Stover Columbus Guy Fisk Biuchtel Hall Charles Garlinger T R. Potts W. Brush Rebecca Ann Turkey Fout Lake Akron Ralph Orr Mra J Smith Freda Smith Albert P. Robinson Charleston W. Va EB. C. Matheny Laurel Ren Kimberly F. O. Schmidt Helen Goodspeed Thesr Fort Leavenwort Kansas Charles Martin A. W Schroeder Coa Stover Wref White Sulphur Springs C & © Railroad Co Green Brier Dickie Butler Ruth Glenna Shady Side Ohio John Coope Claudia Essie Keeton Mercedes Billy Brafy Lake Qeta Powers Nelsonville Harold Mechem Athens County Nelsonie Nelsonville Church of Christ Charles Ko Grammer Mieben Mire Schuler Max Tennebaum W. EH Foster Ed Cileianer J H Richard Ze Kemp Emg Carlyle Roy Naw Ghuster Wallace Scheel Reverend Cook Eric Nero D A Evans Nate Blake

Local social season details at 41 West and area events

Mrs Ruth Eherte Heil hosted bridge with four tables while Mrs Baldwin received trophies for high scores at Hallcrest Inn. Guests included Miss Jean Rauch Athena and Miss Stevance Wood. Mrs Keon hosted a theater party at the Majade Theater and social visits continued through the week.

Fartieg Monom Mra Rovert Baldwin Frances Knox Yellow Springs Obis Nuskapd Abd Bre Frank Jackson Chat Endo Mire Exiward Sharp Misa Jean Rauch Athena Misa Siotvence Wood West Washington Street Eaech Hinecheon Hallcrest Inn Filer Gucaia Mere Mie Baldwin Mira Alden Stllson Long Ioland NO Y Abra Robert Keynes Logan Mis Woo Hye John Ketht Ruth Eberle Hall Mary Sharp Stan Ruth Aste Alia Vaeima Mills Keon Hillerset and Shuratay Steater Majeade Theater da Febsonville Siia Alden Stan John @eiler Ruth Bberte Misser Plorenge Wead Ruth Hyde Driies Lawson Helen Doce Eon Marin Moreis Mary Dstarp Freda Ohnuth Eligabeth Polington Mary Ellenbeth Kessinger Reveows Sharp Thelma Mills Louse Rive Mra Maliwin Mrs. Knox

Mayor alters relief card to demand work not relief

In NMALLOWVILLE Aug, a man seeks relief but refuses to work. Mayor Hickman Adams previously issued certification cards claiming the bearer is entitled to work if able, but an applicant altered his card to read relief instead of work, prompting questions about the tampering.

Mayer Bellew Nmallowville Aug Sin Migknan Waa Follawa Hickman Avenaaian Meard Beefore Ashe

Social Club Notes and Awards At West Street Gathering

A late evening social at West Street featured eight tables in bridge with Frank Jackson winning the film award and Mrs John Batiee placing second. Refreshments served as members, including Mrs Rebeccs Nuthan Eliabeth and Mrs Milche beth Havett, planned next meeting for September with Mrs Myrtle Tannimll.

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