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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1931

Page

3

Young Miner Succumbs After Mine Accident

Glen Roy Marshall, 19, a coal loader at Mine No. 5, Sunday Creek Coal Co. Murray City, died at Cherrington Hospital Logan at 6 30 p m after a chest crush injury at the mine around 5 p m. Cause of death was a punctured lung. He left a wife Lucille and is survived by his mother step father and four half brothers. Coroner L F Jones held an inquest in Stouts Mortuary. Funeral arrangements incomplete.

Nelsonville Glen Roy Marshall Sunday Creek Coal Company Murray City Cherrington Hospital Logan Marshall Lucille Daniel Bunting L. F. Jones Athens Stout’s

Will Face Mayor On Liquor Charges

Nelsonville report says Harry Sapp will face two intoxication counts and a possession charge in mayor's court. Police Chief Bateman led wholesale arrests. Raymond Scott arraigned on intoxication, Porter Barron Carl Keplar and Raymond Brown charged with possession. About thirty bottles of home brew and whisky were seized from a box car in local railroad yards. Frank Patton pleaded guilty to intoxication before Mayor Hickman and was fined ten dollars.

Veral Bateman Nelsonville Harry Sapp Raymond Scott Porter Barron Carl Keplar Raymond Brown George Bateman Scott Sapp Frank Patton Hickquan Bae Costa

I. H. T. Club Hosts Evening At Mrs Chester Reeves Home

Mrs. Chester Reeves entertained members of the I. H. T. Club at her Nut Street home with a 7 o'clock dinner and an evening of cards. Hostesses included Mrs. Malvern Leah Reynolds. Prize winners were Mrs. Wilbur Martin and Mae Linton. Present were Mrs. Wald Betts, Mrs. William Barrows, Helen Devol, Florence Cook and the hostesses.

H. T. Club Chester Reeves I. H. T. Club Nut Street Malvern Leah Reynolds Ecards Wilbur Martin Mae Linton Athens Wald Betts William Barrows Iss Mae Linton Helen Devol Iss Florence Cook the Hosses

Club Entertains Miss Mary Louise Pritchard

The club hosted Miss Mary Louise Pritchard for a bridge evening with Mrs Raine as substitute player. First and second high scores went to Miss Mae Linton and Helen Devol.

Mary Louise Pritchard Maret Raine Mae Linton Helen Devol

Deacon Admits Killing Youth in City Park

Roy G. King a Colorado Springs church deacon confessed to killing Lewis J. Palmer known as Buddy Palmer after finding him and his daughter Glenda 18 in a city park. The confession places King at the scene where authorities say the pair were discovered.

Roy G. King Colorado Springs Colo Lewis J Buddy) Palmer Glenda

Becomes Author Paul J Fay Receives National Recognition

Nelsonville Aug 27 Local friends of Paul J Fay Ohio State University instructor will be interested to know he is receiving national recognition as a writer. Fay formerly taught chemistry at Nelsonville High School and handled school publicity with notable ability. Rolland Phillips of the McClure Newspaper Syndicate named Fay a promising comer in a national search to rejuvenate American writing. Two of Fay s stories were accepted by Phil.

Nelsonville Paul J. Fay Ohio State University Fay Nelsonville High School Rolland Phillips McClure Phil

Thank Offering Held by Circle of Ruth at Knox Home

The Circle of Ruth of the Presbyterian Sunday School held its annual thank offering at the home of Mrs. F. S. Knox on Wednesday evening, August 26. Garden flowers decorated rooms and the table centerpieces. 24 members and guests enjoyed a refreshment course. Guests included Mrs. Donald Thrift of Phoenix Arizona, Mrs. Margaret Wendell of Columbus, Mrs. Leroy Stewart of Akron, Mrs. Frank Freer, Miss Louise Shafer, and Miss Ella Burnelle.

Circle of Ruth Presbyterian Sunday School F. S. Knox Donald Thrift Phoenix Ariz Margaret Wendell Columbus Leroy Stewart Akron Frank Freer Louise Shafer Ella Burnelle

Miss Margaret Johnson Entered for Operation Today

Miss Margaret Johnson and Clyde Johnson travel to Philadelphia for a hospital stay. Miss Margaret Johnson entered the hospital for a surgical operation she will undergo today. her mother remains with her at the hospital.

Margaret Ethel Johnson Clyde Pylaware Weberay Sasgaret Johnson

Local residents host friends from several cities

Mr and Mrs C G Kreppel entertained Ed Ludlow and sons Bob and Bill of Detroit on Wednesday. Mrs John Hall and daughter Edna left to visit relatives in Columbus and Mt Vernon. Earl Moser and son Charlies spent the weekend in Marion and were joined home by Mrs Henry Grimes and son Earl at the Moler home. Mrs Anna Cohn of Baltimore is visiting Mrs C H Ruble in Columbus Street. Mrs C A Hooper of Athens visited her sisters the Misses Verity. Mrs J L Wilson returned from a visit in Columbus and Zanesville. Frank Rosser visited Columbus Thursday. Bill Galvin returned to Walbridge after visiting here. Mrs William Radford and daughters Helen and Margaret of Athens were guests of Mrs Rachel Drescher and Mr and Mrs Carl Coakley. Mrs Charles Hoodlet visited Athens Wednesday. Mrs Sheldon Graham of Columbus spends the week with her mother. Mrs Drescher and Carl Coakley and family, along with Mr Graham and daughter Virginia, will come Sunday to accompany Mrs Drescher home.

C. G. Kreppel Ed Ludlow Bob Bill Detroit John Hall Edna Columbus Mt. Vernon Earl Moser Charlies Marion Henry Grimes Earl Moler Anna Cohn Baltimore C. H. Ruble Columbus Street C. A. Hooper Athens Verity J. L. Wilson Zanesville Frank Rosser Bill Galvin Walbridge William Radford Helen Margaret Rachel Drescher Carl Coakley Charles Hoodlet Sheldon Graham Mr. Graham Virginia

Birthday party for Mrs. Long hosted by G E G Club

The G E G Club held a Wednesday evening party at Louise Ray's home 530 West Washington Street to surprise Mrs. B J Long for her birthday anniversary. Guests enjoyed yellow and white decor, a birthday cake, and bingo with prizes awarded to Virginia Lamborn and Pearl Barrows.

B. J. Long G. E. G. Club Louise Ray West Washington Street Long Bingo Virginia Lamborn Pearl Barrows Lucille Newman Bernice Linscott Viola Henshaw Ruth White Mary Lou Kathleen Smith Jane Thelma Hass Margaret Jane Pauline Morrison Dora Matheny

Clyde Lanning dies after long illness in Floodwood

Clyde Lanning aged 37 died at his Floodwood home on Wednesday after a prolonged heart illness. He leaves a wife, several children, his parents and siblings. Funeral arrangements have not been announced.

Nelsonville Clyde Lanning Floodwood

Meigs County Justice Under Scrutiny Probe

Cedric Clark Meigs County prosecuting attorney welcomes a full inquiry into county justice led by John MacSweeney state welfare director. Clark says his office is not involved in eviction case disputes raised to Governor White or the arrest of Charles Higgins Gallipolis attorney. Clark is son in law of M C Hobart Red Bird Mining receiver connected to evicted houses.

Athens County Fair prompts Friday early close for merchants

Athens stores and merchants with families closed Friday afternoon for the Athens County Fair. Local businesses will also suspend operations during the event. REUNE AT PRATTS GROVE.

Athens Athens County Pratts Grove

German Ace and Ohio Judge To Meet At Air Races

Ernat Udet, famed German air ace, will meet American judge Walter B. Wanamaker at the National Air Races in Cleveland. Wanamaker and Udet shared a famed dogfight over Chateau Thierry in 1918, with Wanamaker surviving a crash that left him with injuries. Udet plans to attend alongside other national flying dignitaries during the August event.

Ohio Western Front Common Pleas Walter B. Wanamaker Akron Fiier Uta Wanamaker Milton Brenner London NEA Service, Inc Germany Weeden Wanay Arcan Navy al Williams Udet RK. L. R. Atecherty England Marty de Bernardi Italy Ortinskt Poland Uaet Ernst Udet Judge Wanamaker Lieutenant Wanamaker

Real Son of Wild Wey Mont Duncan McDonald Portrait

The first native son of Mont Duncan McDonald, aged 82, is described as a frontiersman, trapper, hunter, and interpreter. His father served as the last factor of a Hudson Bay Company trading post in the west.

Mont Duncan McDonald Hudson Bay Company

Kenney Reunion Set for Pratts Grove August 30

The annual Kenney reunion is scheduled for Sunday August 30 at Pratts Grove. Relatives and friends are invited to attend.

Pratts Grove

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