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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1930

Page

3

Mining schools open this week in Nelsonville area

Night mining schools led by A W Seabright resume in the Hechiog District. Croohaville Glouster Macray Solsonsine and other classes begin September 2 to September 4 with free state-supported instruction. Courses cover mine electrical work economics and safety. Students may qualify as fire bosses and mine foremen after tests.

Nelsonville Seabright Hechiog Croohaville Glouster Macray Civ Solsonsine Department of Mining

Masons Meet Vote Change Time of Meeting

Haybrow Council MKR and Masons plan to vote on a by law amendment at the Masonic Temple to move monthly meetings from the first Wednesday to the first Friday evening. Discussions include Ohio Grand Council centennial in Columbus later in September and attendance plans.

Mellonville Haybrow Counc Masonic Temple Ohio Grand Council Columbus

Marble Sommers Injured in Truck Crash Near Logan

Nelsonville Aug 30 Til Ham Marble Sommers a Huntington creamery diner and former Nelsonville resident was hurt when a truck he drove overturned near Logan early Friday. A message to his father Noah Sommers says he was taken to Logan hospital. details of the accident are not learned here.

Nelsonville Til- Ham Sommers Hunting- Ham Logan Noah Sommers Logan Hospital Huntington Creamery Athena Huntingon

Repair Break Near Nelsonville Water Main

Aug 30 a section of pipe to replace a mutated 12 inch main leading from Hone Hollow reservoir was installed today by Joe Benhurat and a force of men. The break, blamed for local water shortages, was found weeks ago and temporarily fixed. the breach is attributed to slipping rock on the hillside.

Nelsonville Hone Hollow Joe Benhurat

Plan Jubilee at Patrick's Catholic Church

Aug 30 NELSONVILLE plans Sept 4 jubilee at Patrick's Catholic Church. Mass opens at 10 with Fathers Swartz Matwack Bhater Kellarman. dignitaries Dengler Owens Connolly Carnes Clarke Hynes MeNe能 and Galleriai present. Chicken dinner at Parish Bell, supper at 5 followed by lawn fete and a dance beginning at 7.

Nelsonville Patrick's Catholic Church Chtel Marge Father Swartz Elebrant Father Matwack Father Bhater Kellarman Dengler Owens Connolly Carnes Clarke Hynes

Fatal Cat Infection Claimed Life Of Guy Hunter

Nelsonville report says Guy Hunter aged 34 died in Cherrington Hospital Logan after a forehead cut became infected. The body returned to Bone Hollow for funeral at Pilgrim Holiness Church at 3:30 Sunday with burial at Buchtel. He leaves wife Mary Stilwell Hunter, three daughters, a son, four sisters and six brothers.

Nelsonville Guy Hunter Cherrington Logan Bone Hollow Pilgrim Holness Church Cléck Buchtel Willam Hunter Morristown Mary Stilwell Hunter

Mrs Throckmorton To Be Buried Monday

Albany report states Minnie Bowera Throckmorton age 50 died at home after stomach illness. Funeral services Monday at 1 pm in Albany with burial in Hebbardeville Cemetery. Survived by husband Dry James Throckmorton, two daughters and a son, plus mother and brother in Oklahoma.

Albany Minnie Bowera Throckmorton Trevices Hebbardeville Zhrockmorton Sas Meigs Coun Young Bastst Dush Clarence Asa Athens Mane Dry James ‘Owers Albaty Ceb Severson Oklahoma Pier

Burns couple returns from European quake tour

Rev. Wanka Burns and Mrs Burns, teachers at Berea College, completed an eight week European trip. They arrived at their farm near Coolville after visiting Italy three days after a summer earthquake. Their tour included several European countries and the British Isles.

Coolville Wanka Burns Burns Here Europe Berea College Beres Italy British Isles

Mrs Ben Black Dies in Columbus at 50

Mrs. Ben Black, 50, native of Athens County, died Saturday morning in Columbus at her daughter’s home from heart disease. Burial set in Greenlawn Cemetery. Family notes include husband Ben Black and several children and stepchildren.

Ben Black Athens County Columbus William Weat Greenlawn Black Grosvenor Re Black William Bleck Athens Benack Grosvenor

Wrecking of Nelsonville Pump Sparks Probe

A Sunday Creek Coal Co pump worth 290 dollars, stored in Jobs Hollow, was wrecked with a pledge hammer to sell its cast-tram base as junk. About 900 pounds were sold to a junk dealer for two cents a pound. Affidavits were drawn for the arrest of two Jobs Testament, to be charged in the offense.

Nelsonville Sunday Creek Coal Company Jobs Hollow Focal Murray City

County Reunion Set for September 7 in Columbus

The Athens County Association of Columbus hosts a summer reunion at Franklin Park on Sunday September 7. A basket dinner and all day meeting are planned with a surprise program for former Athens County residents. Dessie Day is secretary. Blaine Johnson, former Trimble resident, is president. Hundreds are expected, with many from Athens County attending.

Columbus Athens County Association of Columbus Franklin Park Blaine Johnson Trimble Athens County Dessie Day

Injury to Train Rider Proves Fatal

Harold Coker age 20 of Black Fork near Portsmouth died after jumping from a moving freight train on the New York Central tracks between Armage and Gromenor. His brother James survived a fall that fractured his skull. Harold died at Sheltering Arma Hospital from injuries suffered early Friday.

Harold Coker A. Negro Black Fork Portsmouth Arma Hospital New York Central Armage Gromenor Coker James Glousier

Hospital Notes From Sheltering Arms Discharges List

Discharges for the week include Mrs Edward Martin Glouster tonsil surgery Mrs L Alten Athens and Mrs Gladys Brown Amesville medical care Threatk Afiner Anteartile and Clyde Martin tonsil removals Welds Young Five Point c andits Motors? cases Helen Shackert Deauville John Aldean Athens Injures 1 motorcycle accident Mortis Porter Athens Convalescing list adds Jaret Bobo Albany right foot amputation Mrs J C Jennings Co?lumbus automobile crash Morris Sox Chauncey Mrs W Bentley Athens Mrs BR A Gentry and Mitton Nuzom Stewart all shown in hospital notes.

Sheltering Arms Hospital Edward Martin Glouster Mra L. 8 Alten Athens Mra Gladys Brown Amesville Threatk Afiner Anteartile Clyde Martin Zaleaki Welds Young Five Point c Helen Shackert Deauville John Aldean Mortis Porter Jaret Bobo Albany J. C. Jennings Timbus Morris Sox Chauncey W. Bentley BR. A. Gentry Mitton Nuzom Stewart

Burial Here Nelsonville and Area Life Events

Nelsonville notes record the burial of Bess Black 60 of Columbus after a heart attack and funeral plans in Nelsonville. The column also lists a flurry of 4-H Club meetings births visits travels and family reports from the Nelsonville area and Columbus including a new son born to Mr and Mrs Eugene Powell and updates on relatives and friends.

Harl Campbell Iss Mars Louise Pritchard Francs Bennett Misa Vinian Restoe Nisa Adaling Ray Magara Als Ars. L. A Davis Sunbury Wee Pearl Shivers Heave l Mus Eugene George Ernard Powell Lou Thompson Kel Mount Wilbur Leser Ing Zion Henry Arlene Betts Childesthe Columbyus Walebert Cla! Caldwell Co .Whitmore Walter Mechem Cunningham Detroit Alex Nelson Bail Hase

Mayor Hickman fines two after drunken driving incident

Elsonville reports Ernest Gidley and Hindman fined by Mayor Bill Hickman after car wreck on Fourth Street. Gidley paid 100 dollars and costs for intoxication and careless operation. Hindman pleaded guilty to intoxication and released on bond. Brown of Springfield charged with drunken driving and fined 100 dollars and costs. Police action followed crash on Chestnut Avenue. Event notes: church fund bake sale and community gatherings amid local notices.

Elsonville Errnest Gidley Thia City Bill Hickman Sesterdy Gidley Hindman Gidley Huanabioe Uty Wile George Bateman Fourth Street Galt OW. Brown Troon Folton

Ambiguous Hearing Notes On Meigs County Trial Proceedings

Fragmentary report describes a court hearing in Meigs County with mentions of witnesses, arrangements, and expected actions. It references potential delays, bonds, and October court convenes, noting involvement of named residents and local officials. The text is chaotic with garbled names and unclear outcomes.

Troy Resident Holds Rare Civil War Relics After 40 Years

Troy resident Ira Biewa shows a formal postwar loyalty oath record from 1860s voting amid a collection of relics. The items include a leather pocketbook once owned by Calvin Cooper, a 1262 issue of stamps, and a German Bible once owned by Val Bisetstein.

Ira Biewa Coolvilla RT Na HA Wooley Merasenger Michael Lenox Trown Parkersburg WoVa Virginie United States Brown Calvin Cooper Val Bisetstein

Marriage Licenses Reported for Athens Couples

Charles Christman a teacher of Athens and Anise BE Ball also of Athens listed as a couple. Mearl Rizer a miner and Myttit Nichols of Noelsonville listed as a couple at home.

Charles Christman Athens Anise BE Ball Mearl Rizer Miner Myttit Nichols Noelsonville

Henney Reunion At Athens Fairgrounds This Sunday

The annual Kenney reunion will be held Sunday September 7 at the Athens Fairgrounds. All relatives of the late Samuel Kennis family are urged to attend. Officers will be elected for next year.

Athens Fairgrounds Lale Samuel Kennis

Marital Union and Social Highlights From Local Evening

The report notes a wedding event and social guests including Mea Tey Ivan Shonte Ure Pao Mian Halen Mette Wintoines, with remarks on arrangements and a reception. It mentions Mine Mannie Williams marrying WH Magtin of Pontiac Columibus, and notes plans to reside in Pontiac with local families and residents in Columbus.

Wweey Mea Tey Ivan Shonte Ure Pao Mian Halen Mette Wintoines Fariddai Pathe Henry, Minsen Vel Young Mars Sharp Margaret Jonnsen Tortths Vorhex Toke Wefa Wan Ty John Zolier Tinct Ladward Bhatp Accand Mary Sharp Maifin Brio Mannie Willams Cointabua

Fragmented OCR Note about Football Match Details

An OCR fragment references a football event with unclear team names and a score or time noted as Gdi-7, leaving the main action and participants obscure. The readable elements point to a sports item but lack clear identities or outcomes for a proper headline.

Community News Bursts With Local Visits and Travel

A stream of notices reports residents visiting relatives in Columbus and Annapolis, family gatherings, and hometown updates. Marriages, furloughs, hospital stays, and vacations are noted for numerous locals including Chauncey Shumaker, Marion, and Mary Bartere, with greetings to friends and travelers.

Also Mentioned on This Page

City Reservoir A. L. Pritchard N Hill Joyce's Dept. Store M. E. Joyce Foot Outfitters Vies Bes Black Bran Bess Black Nelsonile Cohgmiby Netsonville Greeniamn Fred Connor Welsonville iConnett Nes Neil Misa Helot McLean Canada Mies Biret Jonson Pranilin Street Sibson Delaware W Wa Gihean Mia Phege Worth Clements Jonn Whan Wolfe Mir Mia Retty Rosemary Bir Lena Sha Gorge Johnson Margaret Johnson Hickman Christh Fund Orland Tess Dartana Bedi Christian Mant Jainson Hilloween Sie Pal Maryows Betty Verity Shen Chiatoan Gaener Jang Yeriv Fatty Begs Rachel Steenrod Jane Dolman Bite Rhodes Hower Gertrude Fisk Leura Linnie Stephie Fern Barher Mary Prancha Jack Bronker Charieg Robert Toveddamt Mya Wastha Joyort GEG Kiuthhen Smith Mise Tauike Ray GE v Bury Alverde Barnes West Washington Street Dro & Piachon Mabel Tucker Alverda Barnes Jthy Peter Barrows Claude Cranmer Yonday Mening Otto Khtor Mary Hutchins Don Liuilis Newman Garnet McBride Viola Henstaw Bernice Linscott Kattleen Smith Mildred Bryan Pauling Morrison Loulke Ray Tucker LGLNG Chile Neloavilieh Anna Lona Hopkins Mee Charier Hopkins Dornville Doanville Church Buriu Mea Watt Baker Josephine Bernett Colambua Mehoe Jacobie Chariaa Vilink Vaceworth Seraciie Sonar Mary Minken Leenan Fey Mia Mithun Pilla Davehier Troy Henney Thor Gadbury Electric Shop Nelsonre Walt Majestic Electric Jeanie Smith Ran Tenie Aneniing Pish Ore the Gem Pharmacy Pythian Bldg Ortagon Leics Motormick Jeweler & Optometrist Wielsensil To Furniture Mreus Neer Phowe Ber C. E. Heft Woastlagton SL Sr Isons Ife Crickes Nelsonville Dry Goods Company Nelsonville, O Hewen Howton Nba Ogttal Berneget Che Teabank Company Mar Uibary Dome Tate AIN Bhd Sts Atlen Indias Chauncey Shumaker Rei Pametey John Lauweler Ponteroy Marion Annapolis Maryland Shair Kom Attra Bere Hle Hols Hospital Mars Vival Ted Roberts Jeniln Pomeroy Viet Robert Inke Oborts Haaren Fan Huntington Te Borin Matthewnon Dourhier Bethe Mirh Tee Toulas Reboria Mra Croorge Castwell Portierdy Loa Labor Day Jack Oakie Syracuse Ginger Rogers Poonam Pia
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