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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1930

Page

5

Civil War Veteran Jefferson Lowers Dies in The Plains

Jefferson Lowers 0, a Civil War veteran, died Friday evening at his home in The Plains after a light stroke. Survived by wife and a mix of family, funeral set for the Church of the Nazarene in Plains with pastor officiating.

Hacncey Jeferson Lowers Chad Plains Donald Cunningham Bundus Atterhoon Ut Oelock Church of the Nazarene Etuc Uetes Fev Stantes Liriat Uta Esrondchmenh

Clifford Gabriel Varemy Announces Birth of Daughter

Mr and Mrs Clifford Gabriel announce the birth of a nine and one half pound daughter at their home in Lower Plains on Friday. Grandparents include Mr and Mrs George Gabriel Sr of Lower Plains and Mr and Mrs A M Linscott of Hooper Ridge.

Shauncey Ang. S Clifford Gabriel Lower Plains George Gabriel Mee A. M. Linscott Hooper Ridge Bert Young Heir Home West Franklin Street Ated Mire George DP Hart and Son Metter J. M. Butts

Work Five Days Chauncey Ming No. 25 Heparts

Chauncey Ming No. 25 worked five days the last week averaging zero classes. Nine mines in the area operated Friday and Saturday with similar activity. local notes include visits and medical operations involving Chauncey residents and nearby towns.

Chauncey Mins Chauncey Chauncey Ming

Nelsonville Briefs Highlight Court, Hospital, and Social News

In Nelsonville Aug 23 a man named Sexon was arraigned in Hichman's court after a driving incident. He was fined five dollars and costs. Pant deiry underwent an exploratory operation at Grant ospugl and his condition improved. The dinner gathering honored Mrs Chester Reeves with a bridge shower hosted by the I T Club and friends at Mrs Donald Betts' home on Poplar Street.

Sonvill Careese Hichman Nelsonvilli Pant Deiry Golmana Charles McCray Chester Reeves Julia Bur Bridge Club I. . T. Club Mra Donald Betts Pop- T Street Reaver Group CLUC Mary Louie Pritchard Fort Street Raymond Raine Ruth Kelch

DIES AT HOME IN MORGAN COUNTY

Mrs. Ora Keyes 33 died at her home in McCoonnelssie after cancer illness. Funeral at Sle i Conneleville with burial in local cemetery. She leaves husband J M Keyes and daughter Leah Reyes, plus brother Frank Wao moelstiie and others. Several years’ illness noted. unrelated notices follow.

Ora Keyes Wases Meccoune Saville Chauncey Auk Org Keyes J. M. Keyes Willi Charkens McCoonelssie Slei Conneleville Mde Cis Cety Leah Reyes Frank Waomnelstiie

Selsonville Personal Notices Segments Update Weekends

Local society page lists residents and visitors: Mrs. John Frazier and Mrs. Ambrose Terrett return from Akron after visiting the Wilsons. Mrs. Charles McCray visits Paul at Grant Hospital Columbus. Mrs. I B Pritchard travels to Zaleski and Columbus. Others include trips to Detroit Windsor Canada Athens Buckeye Lake and Niagara Falls with relatives and friends.

John Frazier Ambrose Terrett Akron A J. Wilson Charles McCray Paul Grant Hospital Columbus B. Pritchard Zalesk Columbua Will Anderean Ed Mitts Zanesville Mit R. G. Collins Richard Collins Detroit Windsor Canada G. B. Linton Athens Fiinby Misa Anta Springer Mandamin Laws Vielf Earl Weiss Tamby Divert Weiss Aro L. K. Kreleh Burt Les Mia Busward Tolosa San Antonio Texas Joe Mechem

Races Turn Chaotic As Motorcycles Spill At Athens Fair

Thousands watched as two motorcycles crash on a curve during a nine lap race at the Athens County Fair. Spinny Robingey led briefly before a flat tire caused skidding. Herron veered to avoid him and fell. Spinny and Herron suffered minor injuries. Trey Robinson finished the race. Wilson Docator withdrew before start due to trouble.

Athens County Donald Spinny” Robingey H. A. Herron Herron Trey Robinson Spinny Robinson Brothers Wilson Doc"ator

Veteran fuble found on Athens farm near Union

A veteran fuble was found on a farm near Union by J. F. Robinson of Athens R. D. No. The shell bore the initials A. CO. and a date, though the full details are unclear.

J. F. Robinson Athens R. D. No Union A. CO

Water Testing Under Way For Athens County Schools

Walter Suppiies supervision directs testing of water supplies at all Athens County schools for September 1 opening. Samples sent to State Health Department lab. rains raise concern over contamination. City Board of Education requires schoolchildren to be vaccinated and careful entry dates noted.

Walter Suppiies Athens County WM. Higgins Hearti State Health Department Athens City City Board of Education Haa Lisepins

Five Hurt As Auto Slides Near Athens Hospital Grounds

Five persons were injured when the auto skidded and slid onto a bank near Route 11 en route to the Allen home after visiting the home of Mr and Mrs Virgil Bravis on Richasal Avenue. Injuries described as serious were reported. passengers included Aet, Mew Dester Alten Abbany, Ret, and uth, with others present.

Throwal Athens Aet Ret Uth Allen Mir Virgil Bravis Richasal Avenue Oe Athena Sanity Fair Desvis Howe

Crawford Funeral Today for James Raster

Funeral services for the late James Raster who died recently will be held this Sunday afternoon at 1 oclock at the Sowgh Tanai lines, with burial in Viewolainge Cemetery. Mrs Crawford leaves a widow and several children including Multon, Athena, James, Carole Jill Batt, and Gilbert Crawford, all of South Cankan.

James Raster Saath Cannan Oelock Login Venand Wiewolainge¢ietery Crawford Mra Multon Andrew Iona Thaneho Durel Athena James Uianfor Aweas Asbury Carole Jill Mra Batt Batts Gilbert Crawford Wall of Routh

Nine Pound Daughter Born to Gabriel Family

A nine pound daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Clifford Gabriel at The Plains on Friday August 22. The Gabriels now have nine daughters. Their eldest child is Grace Kinacolt, daughter of Walter Gabriel, now Mr Gabriel.

Clifford Gabriel Plaina Gabriel Walter Grabriel Misa Grace Kinacolt

Election of Central Committee Officers Set for Tuesday

Republicans plan a Tuesday election for central committee officers as Athens party leaders announce nominees. Key figures include Terry, Lamindid tech executive, and Mevalloc expected to address the assembly. Democrats hold a separate caucus at the Courthouse with Richards and others in attendance.

Central Committee Reguidicant Athens Caumy Begin Hosea Metinggd Reepublic Mrectig Baghets Noarronp Botet Terry Cement Coonolitegiaen Bwepehlens Bsa Bea Hense Ran Shah Lamindid Mevalloc Gall Senaige Frank Bowws Ies Ronse Thomas Jontais Congresonn Fahiver de Voster Breveldra Washington Lardainquet David Fala Robert S. Wood John Waonlter Leketh Tnhomtecmenia Fever E Richards Ae Turdhia Eaccathe Viatttee Mieharl Tie Tie Denovratie Centat Catmanitten Michael Calling Misy Plerenen Artile Rosa J. 0 McCoy 2M Murphy Festert Kenna Walter Treage Fs HL Burrdin Thoa Baedin John Paver Atle Towne

Township and Township Names in a Disordered List

A long OCR based list enumerates numerous townships and individuals with scattered spellings. The text appears as a garbled roster of place names such as Bern Township and Albany along with various personal names, likely from a historical county atlas or directory.

Judge Worstell’s Colum bus Hospital Case in Ohio

In Columbus Hospital Judge Worstell with LG Waentell of Athens County Common Pleas reviews a case about a surackead operation at a Colandais Compital for relief of esc teaable. Judge Worden, while a practicing attorney at Athens County Par, faced eye trouble linked to overwork. Mrs Worstell and their son attorney Lawrence Worstell have been with the judge in Columbus.

LG Waentell Ona County Common Dens Tana Colandais Esc Teaable Sensi Senate Worden Athens County Par Mra Worstell Tawwrence Worstell Ute Judie Chumbua

Hartford to Chicago Air Derby Pilot Down in Midair Collision

A Hartford to Chicago Air Derby pilot crashed after a midair collision near the takeoff area. The wreckage fell to the ground, with authorities reporting three aircraft involved and a fatal outcome for the flyer identified as Sir Verme Roberts of Moline.

Lorain Aug Teoberts Moline Temder Hartford Conn Chioge Jed Clove

Prepare for School Days in Athena County

The Athena County school system outlines preparations for the new term. Details cover bus drivers, janitors, and supply logistics, with wages and roles for several staff including the night janitor and county drivers. A teacher enrollment drive and student registration records will be issued at the institute on Wednesday and Thursday.

AML Buatle H. BR. McVas Athena Bentegaher Deaka Albany Geo Takes Guinte Roger Blade Etel

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