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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1931

Page

3

Impressive Military Funeral for Nelsonville Man

Charles Robert Kinkade Hinfe, a long time Nelsonville resident and brother of former police chief Phil Kinkade, received a full military funeral at Presbyterian Church. Spanish American War veterans, a Glenford Dugan Post firing squad, Athens bugler, and local dignitaries attended. Burial was at Greenlawn. The service included a hymn Crossing the Bar and a poem by Mrs Kinkade.

Elsonville Charles Robert Hinfe Presbyterian Church Glenford Dugan American Legion Athens Nelsonville Hoy Lloyd Evans Temryson Kinkade Greenlawn Wmelsonville Phil Kinkade Nee | Elizabeth Phillips Alice Kinkade Glouster Smith Kinkade Gordon W. Va Minnie Hanegade Detroit Sieh

Community Institute Concludes at Oak Grove in Nelsonville

The Community Institute at York Granga hall Oak Grove closes Tuesday afternoon after a week praised as more successful than prior years. Monday’s Welfare Work lecture by Mrs Bing inspires residents, while Forrest Hall’s Institute talk urges daily use of agricultural spirit. Tuesday features crowded programs with school songs declamations posters and a rural talk by E A Taylor Growing Green Gold. The Nelsonville Church orchestra Jack Raybould solos and poultry focus by T H Johnson mark the closing activities.

Nelsonville Dec Community Institute York Granga Hell Oak Grove Bing Wellare Forrest Hall Institute Hall Mr. Root Nelsonville Christian Church Orchestra Jack Raybould E A Taylor Mr. Hall T. H. Johnson

Ohio museum head to lecture What To See in Ohio

Nelsonville notes Prof B A Aughinbaugh head of the Ohio Historical and Archaeological Museum at Ohio State University will give an illustrated lecture What To See in Ohio at Nelsonville High School at 8 15 and 10 30 oclock Wednesday. Pupils to hear him in the morning with a small fee for attendance parents urged to come by 10 20 as no extra seats will be available.

Nelsonville B. A. Aughinbaugh Ohio Historical and Archaelogical Museum Ohio State University Ohio Nelsonsile High School Aughinbaugh Prof

Robert Thornton Dies at 53 to be Buried in Nelsonville

Nelsonville Ohio December 5 Relatives notified of the death of Robert Thornton age 53 at his Columbus home Friday The body will be brought to Nelsonville for funeral services at the A M E Church Tuesday at 1 pm Burial will be at Greenlawn He is survived by his wife Mrs Mary Thornton Columbus his father and stepmother Mr and Mrs Moses Thornton a brother Charles Thornton and a step-brother Rev James Mann of Nelsonville

Nelsonvillee Robert ‘Thornton Columbus Nelsonville A. M E Greenlawn Mary Thornton Moses Thornton Charles ‘Thornton Rev James Mann

Funeral held for Walter Linton with Sayre officiating

Walter Linton died Tuesday in University Hospital Columbus after treatment. Funeral services were held Friday at 10:30 p m at his parents home in Nelsonville with Rev H A Sayre of the Methodist Church officiating and burial at Greenlawn. Out of town mourners included Pollard daughter Helen, T P Willy, Carstrells, Pauline Daugherty, Atkinson family, Frank Linton, Stella and Bertha Linton, and others. Also notes a W B A Club meeting on Robbins Road with twelve members present and plans for a December 18 Christmas party.

Sayre Nelsonville Walter Linton University Hospital Columbus Charles Linton Jefferson Street H. A. Sayre Methodist Church Greenlawn W. B.A Rebecca Hartley Robbins Road Mrrs Billa Anderson Etet Matheny Robert Curry Evelyn Pollock New “Marshfield Lenore Berry Bessie Bland Tishe Dilcher Monroe Ee Street Tuncheon

Buchtel Honors Roll and November Attendance Totals

Buchtel news notes the upper grades honor roll compiled by Supt Fred C Linscott and the November attendance records. Honor roll lists include Seventh through Twelfth Grades with multiple students named. attendance figures are provided by grade, led by First Grade Anna Gray at 97 and ending with Eleventh and Twelfth Grades Mary Elconin at 957.

Buchtel Buchtel Schoola Fred C. Linscott Eugene Murphy Elizabeth Newman Don Schiey Paul Wagner William Russell Mary A. Wagner Ada Smathers Mary Morrison Koward Collins John Vice Thomas Davis Dessie Conley Max Tolliver Clayton McGee Mary 5. Wagner Lilian Russell Tommy Wallace Robert Maccombs Jenny Vice Gerald Robson Joe Wagner Albert Guy Irene McQuaid Harold Tolliver Vivian Sweazy Vivien LaFollette John King Marie Banheld Vivian Glover Glenna Collins Raymond Tennihill Charles Lewis Agnes Calvert Lowise MaGee Anna Gray

Bazaar Plans Highlight P T A Activities In Buchtel

P T A plans for the annual bazaar in the Buchtel Opera House on Saturday December 32 prompts a special meeting December 10 to finalize arrangements. Pupils have created prize winning posters shown at Sayre's and Wagner's stores. Highlights include dancing bingo and food, with teachers and members boosting preparations.

Junior Senior High PTA Meeting Monday Program

Nelsonville reports a Junior-Senior High School PTA meeting Monday at 7:20 PM. Eight minute talks and a musical program feature Rev. Herman Sayre, High School Brass quartet, and soloists. Mrs Albert Barber presides as three short talks address athletics and high school life.

Nelsonville FPTA Herman Sayre Guenod Played By the High Schow Francia Kourt Foe Galvin Edward McCresry Herbert Woody Rachel Kathryn Coakley Soto Bluebells of Scotland Albert Barber Juan Yantis Helen Shaw Frin Leb Snell Our High School Athletic Association Ralph Parks Guy Hawk C EB Welch Bessie Deer Rev Sasre

Orchestra Is Heard in Nelsonville

An orchestral concert by the Christian Church Orchestra was held at the York Grange meeting in Nelsonville on Tuesday. The program featured a large roster of local musicians, with Ward W Hamm directing. a church choir was also organized. The event included a variety of instruments and pieces, drawing community participation and attention.

Nelsonville Christian Church Orchestra York Will J Rice W Hamm Christian Churen Church Orchetra Viollas Margaret Scott Max Barroys Wihna Scott Gerald McCreary Tola E'wood Vic Creary Gahin

Red Cross Campaign Reaches Carbon Hill Schools

Carbon Hill schools started the Red Cross campaign last Monday with a goal of 1 membership per teacher class and pupil group. By Friday workers reported the objective reached, marking Carbon Hill as the first in Hocking County to complete the campaign.

Carbon Hill Red Cros Red Cross Hocking County

Woman Fined on Possession Charge in Nelsonville Court

Mrs Minn Patton pleaded guilty to possession of intoxicating liquor after a Monday raid and paid a 100 dollar fine plus costs. Her son Lloyd Patton faced a grand jury on furnishing liquor to a minor, while Luther Burch of Grosvenor Street admitted diverting electric current around a meter and paid a 50 dollar fine and costs.

Nelsonville Minn Patton Grosvenor Bbtreet

P T A Will Meet Happy Hollow School Monday event

P T A Happy Hollow School will lunch Monday evening at the school. A feature is group singing by pupils. A pot luck lunch will follow. Members and patrons are urged to attend. Shower and club notes follow with guest list and details of events and gatherings in Nelsonville.

Happy Mellow Nelsonville FPA Happy Hollow School

Rebekah Lodge Meeting Set for December First

Ali members of Buchtel Rebekah Lodge No. 142 are asked to attend the meeting on December 1. Members should bring their favorite dish for a pot luck dinner, with business to be transacted.

Nelsonville Sec S-Ali Buchtel Rebekah Lodge No. 142

Method of Opening School Is Revised

A joint committee of the superintendent and grade school principals approved a revised opening schedule for grade schools in Nelsonville on December 6. Entry bells are set at 8:00, 8:13, and 8:30 with country students allowed to go to rooms on arrival. parents are urged to keep children from reaching the school before 9:15 on cold or rainy days.

Nelsonville Gamipriged B . Arnold

Transferred Telegraph Operator Mayes To St Pierre

Transfer notices indicate Nelson Carr, longtime Western Union operator here, moves to St Pierre with Charles Vanner and Logan in the local office. Mrs Sayre’s missionary group met at Columbus Street home. Christmas carol service, quiz, and India needs discussion noted. supper postponed to January.

Mayes Necsonville Nelson Carr Western Union Telegraph Mire Herman Sayre von E Columbus India Hyde C. Stout Petia Herrod Brititier Henstd Mrs Gore Outa Foster Blanche Minrlead Mra Charles Grear

Char Makers Wake Readers in Latin Quarter Salons

Readers gather in a central room while workers read aloud from newspapers, a char making theme draws interest from the audience. The scene shows a blend of worker dynamics and public engagement as people listen to general-interest topics in a historic quarter setting.

Paes Anda Beoka Taplea

Marchers Plan to Enter House Floor at Congress Opening

Police efforts to keep the Hanter marchers peaceful in Washington focus on a potential floor entry at the House of Representatives opening Monday. Albert Benjamin coordinates the Washington aspects, while Police Chief Galasford seeks to provide food shelter and protection for visitors amid the tense situation.

Washington House of

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