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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1930

Page

4

High school student dies in hospital in Nelsonville

Nelsonville Aug 25 Paul McCray 17 son of Mr and Mrs Charles McCray Madison Street Wis city died Saturday afternoon about 4 oclock at Grant Hospital Columbus where Friday he underwent an operation for appendicitis He was taken ill the day before Funeral services will be held Tuesday at the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ Latter day Saints Fachson Street Burial will be made at Greenlawn Paul was born and educated in Nelsonville where he attended public schools This fall he would have entered the senior class of the high school An accomplished musician he was very popular among friends and a member of the high school Glee club and pianist of the local orchestra He leaves his parents one sister Mrs Helen Windie a barber Harold McCray and his grandmother Mrs Anna Loudmer also Mrs I E Hellyer and Mrs Harry Davis and daughter Harriet spent Sunday at the home of the former's grandchildren at the Knights of Pyttuns Home in Springfield Also listed are friends and relatives visiting or returning from trips in various cities and states including Columbus Huntington Huntington W V Detroit Mich and others.

Nelsonville Paul McCray Charles McCray Madison Street Wis City Grant Hospital Columbus Church of Jesus Thirst Latter Day Saints Fachson Street Greenlawn Aul Clauss D Hic Helen Windie Harold McCray Mee Anna Loudmer I. E. Hellyer Oy Harry Davis Harriet Pyttuns Springfield Leghion Aumtiller 3Tra Gay Aumtiller Sam Longley Uskingum Philo Gilbert Mel Charleston W. Va Harold Mechem Bes Lilian Stover Huntington WV. Va E. W. Toler Lillian Gorsuch Earl Toesday Shirley Louise Detroit Michara J. D. Pierce Alice Spradling Marguerite Arch Jeffers Bellaire Fred Voight Moss Esther Sprachimng St. M. Henry Beth Uckle Verity Betty Jane Verity Meigs County Dayton Mrahonda Durant Atcantzer Fred W. Gimore Burt Marlin Middeport Council No Atutrlant Mechanics Grand Lodge Doge Charles Lasher Rutland Arthur Fick Ar- Vielin Shor Lizale Huber Mott Gionater Resl- Jeroy Anont Dents Emmett Ross Athens Mick Logan Todiy Braivad Ree Rong Eddie Meulah Jiftis Lrather Glouster Max Hemaley Eukene Lyle Porter Ross Pollet Finsterwald Michzzan Flosherwala Frags Knapp John Suilth Bunday Mase Margaret Bower Wanoha Vial Mink Mellsaiter Dave Mataminger Cheavies Roth Eimer Miller-Barton Carson L. A. Hulbert Fete J. Z. Dillard Praneea Omtulien Hehdol Columbud Alina Kathryn Hawking Ulamin Gerived Roy Cotway Delaware Mra Col Washington Abd Sleltr Min Beart Davin Atlantic Rasardae Reomere Sondey Priv. W Biec Southmitt Street Harry Willaniven Camme Stromead Mra Phi Willan Lavirel Chm Torn Harry Ernest Major Aiice Mion Vircia Bouth Sixth Avenue Archie Beiow Staundgoriter Betty Lew Totk Columbia Jeasta Paul Deonard J. C. Leonart Nailer Richard Kelcey Miami Bila Mindas, Fuenta Anal

Police Commissioner's Car Bombed in Calcutta Attack

In Calcutta Aug 25 the automobile of Police Commissioner Sir Charles Tagart was bombed as it moved through the business heart of the city. The commissioner escaped death thanks to his chauffeur who drew a pistol and shot two of the three assailants. One suspect died when seized, another wounded by the blast, and the third arrested.

Calcutta India Sir Charles Tagart

German flyer awed by fog halts Atlantic flight attempt

In Queenstown Nova Scotia Aug 25 a German aviator Captain Wolfgang von Gronau with three companions landed due to fog aboard a trans Atlantic plane en route from Canada to New York. They planned to resume the voyage today despite indicated bad weather.

Queensport Nova Scotia Wolfganz von Grotan Crucenaport Barbor Germany New York Carberight Labrador Hailfax von Gronau

Ohio Coal Output Rises in July and Week Totals

Ohio coal production shows gains with weekly output of 199,000 tons for the week ending Aug 1 and 20,900 tons for Aug 3, up 4.5 percent from prior week. July state production reached 1,574,000 tons, below July 1929's 3,002,000 tons. 1928 and 1923 figures are 1,284,000 and 3,554,000 tons respectively.

Belsonville Ohio

Perry Democrats reorganize in Perry County

A. B. Ferguson of Shawnee was re elected as chairman of the Perry County Democratic Central Committee at an organization program in the County Board of Election lattice. A. Buckley of New Lexington was elected secretary, replacing James Henderson. Fifty seven of fifty five committee members were present and eleven executive members were selected from twelve nominees including J. G. Natcher Ned Watts Fred C. Soliday A. W. Archer P. H. Chiford W. J. Barry John Fleming and others.

New Lexington A. B. Ferguson Shawnee Democratic Central Committee Perry County Co. A. Buckley James Henderson Junction City Demcratic Party J. G. Natcher New Lex Inston Ned Watts Crooksville Fred C. Soliday Glenford A. W. Archer Somerset P. H. Chlfard Corning W. J. Barry New Straatswilh John Fleming

Senator Roscoe McCulloch to visit Athens Republicans

U S Senator Roscoe McCulloch will join Athens County Republican workers Tuesday night as guest of the Republican Central Committee. He comes to help organize for the upcoming campaign and plans no political speech at the meeting. He is expected to address Athens County after the state convention.

U. S Roscoe McCulloch Jim Athens Athens County Republican Central Committee Athens McCulloch

Funeral Services For William McDonald In Nelsonville

Funeral services for William McDonald will be held Tuesday at 2 PM at his Maple Hill home in Nelsonville, conducted by Rev. B A Sayre. Burial will follow at Greenway. McDonald, born in Ireland, leaves a wife Margaret and children including WW and Sam McDonald, Ada Hawk, Morris, Wright, and others. He died Saturday morning after a long illness. a brother died 13 weeks earlier in a mining accident.

Nelsonville William McDonald Dig Maple Hil B.A. Sayre Methodise Episcopal Church al 'Greanywr McDonald Frelanu Irelard Marware Yam Sam McDonald Tush Lawrence Ada Hawk Logan Morris Corning Wright Happy Hollow Ain Berea Beightey Queean Park Caltt Ason Charles

Three Shot at Arcadia Hotel Ends in Death and Wounding

In Springfield on August 25 Roy G Staley of Dayton shot and wounded his estranged wife in the Arcadia Hotel after confronting her about a divorce. Barokl M Smith a 21 year old clerk was also wounded as Staley fired then killed himself. The wife sheltered behind Smith as the gunfire began.

Springfield Roy G. Staley Dayton Arcadia Barokl M. Smith Staley Smith

Mayor 63 Marries 16YearOld Bride in Controversy

Cincinnati report notes Mayor Frank B. McNitt, 63, wed Alovette Piling Clarke, 16, amid protest from residents. Citizens and allies debated the union as critics demanded postponement while the couple prepared to live together.

Pleads Not Guilty to Assault Charge in Cleveland

An unidentified man arrested on assault and battery charges faced a court hearing in Cleveland. A second fragment notes a death by suicide linked to a levee incident and a downtown arrest, but details are unclear due to damaged text.

Cleveland C. H. Porter Tose Jonas

Woman Wounded in Cleveland Firearm Incident

Aug 35 Cleveland report says Marion Warren 3 was wounded probably fatally by a stray bullet on a porch near her home. Police later arrested Mrs Viola Corot in connection with the shooting that also injured a man and a child during a dispute involving Ber Wid and John, who was shot in the right shoulder.

Cleveland Marion Warren Viola Corot Campbell Ber Leateet John

Tax Reassessment Notice Clarified by County Auditor

A county auditor explains the law on reassessing real estate in subdivisions after value changes. The note corrects a prior misreporting that suggested a uniform 20 percent reduction and outlines the procedure to notify owners of reassessment plans and valuation changes.

Oto Yale Ita Edmunson

Late Pasture Talk Brings Hay Crop Hopes

Farmers in the county discuss weather and pastures as they plan a late hay crop. They anticipate decent yields if conditions hold, with good quality forage expected for cattle and local markets. Freight rate relief from a nearby city is noted as aiding the season.

Waelig Kans City Boreau Jfucel

Death of David Mite 08 at Ate Hospital Charleston

The death of David Mite 08 occurred at Ate MTN Hospital in Charleston after illness. The body was brought to W4 héthe here where funeral services were held at the First Utes txt church tolling Rev Gr. BR. Wilkon officiating. Survivors include four sons and one daughter with names listed. burial will be in the Middleport Nut Cemetery.

David Mite Ate MTN Hospital Charleston Gr. BR. Wilkon

Young Woman Claimed by Death at Pomeroy

Pomeroy August 26. Misa Chetethie Senkus 22 daughter of Mr and Mrs John Renkus died after injury sustained while bathing at Ayracune Road car. She was a graduate of Pomeroy High School and worked at the Joden telephone exchange. The funeral was held at the Meodist Church with burial at Herel Trove Cemetery.

Pomeroy Misa Chetethie Senkus Arma Honspial Athena Cate Filentia Misa Senkay John Renkus Pomeroy Tieh School Jorn Birickon Lwiin Theo Pemoiist Herel

Bankers Meet Polo After-hour Talks and County News

The Moles Mountyones Association held an after dinner meeting at the Elenharet Tavern with Howard Johnson of Pt. Phenaitt Weathonal Bank as the roost speaker. C F Hallburn of Citizens National Bank Middleport reported on Ohio Bankers meetings in Dayton and Charleston. Police investigated a street assault in Athens involving Ross and others, with no immediate arrests due to extradition issues. a suspect, Max Kematey, remained at large.

POLO Moles Mountyones Association Aft ‘Ork Alnner Elenharet Howard Johnson Pt. Phenaitt Weathonal Dank C.F. Hallburn Ciizens (National Bank Middleport Aeport Dayton Sinine West Sinine West Virginia Meeting Held At Charleston. W. F. Teed Farmora Hank Amd Sayinga Company Ware Meeline W. A Teed Recine National Brnk

Family gathers at Mayer J home for all ages reunion

A large gathering at the home of Mayer J included relatives from Washington Kansas City and Miltonport. Attendees shared a chicken dinner and long acquaintance during a day of reunion with many named guests and long time friends.

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