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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1931

Page

5

Governor White To Speak Before Nelsonville Audience Thursday

SLSONVILLE Dec 1 The Nustasist Men's Club of the Tips Methodist Episcopal Church invites Governor George White to speak Thursday in Nelsonville with Mrs Frank Rauch of Athens singing and Mrs Halph Parka on piano. Tickets from Rev H A Sayre. visitors from Logan and Athens expected. seating limited.

Slsonville Tips Methodist Episcopal Church Egbe City George White Frank Rauch Athens Halph Parka H A Sayre Logan

Scarlet Fever Brings Emergency Regulations in Murray City

Murray City faces a scarlet fever threat leading to school closure and emergency rules. All children under 15 are banned from public places during the crisis. The mayor and county health commissioner urge parental cooperation to enforce the order for public welfare.

Murray City Dee Fred Surgen

George Philipp Perry Dies on Friday Night

George Philipp Perry, 66, died Friday night at the Madison Street home after a long illness. Funeral services Sunday at 3:30 p.m. at the residence conducted by Rev Gilbert Courtnes. Burial at Greenlawn. Survived by wife Allie Perry, a grandson Jack Perry, son Carl Perry of Nelsonville, a stepson, and several grandchildren. Aoson Harl Perry preceded him in death.

Nelsonville George Philipp Perry Madison Street Gilbert Courtnes Chauncey Greenlawn Allie Perry Jack Perry Carl Perry Nelsonville Aoson Harl Perry

Death of Mary Judith Cofman reported in Canal Winchester

A message from Canal Winchester confirms the death of Mary Judith Cofman aged 13% following a brief pneumonia illness. Funeral services will be held Sunday at 2 PM at the family residence with relatives from Nelsonville attending. The article also notes Nelsonville High School band’s first concert of the year at 10 PM in the auditorium, with no admission charge, featuring various musical selections conducted by Charles Finsterwald.

Mars Judith Cofman Canal Winchester Nelsonville Mary Judith Glen Cofman Colman Ruby Miskell Eris Miles Howe Elizabeth Street Huse Nelsonville Dee Nelsonville High School Frances Hawk Helen Gandee Dorothy Howe Carl Elinger Suppe Jewel Charles Finsterwald Nevin Edison Hickman Ward W Hamm Bluebell of Scotland Herbert Woody Christian Church Jos Galvin Young Peoples Society of the Presbyterian Church Charles Fineterwald Eng Reece Germany

Numerous Social Gatherings Mark Fort Street Christmas Week

Mrs Wo Cooley hosted a bridge party with Frida and guests including Mrs Charles Howe and Mrs Lee Pritchard. Prizes went to Mrs John Zeller and Miss Catherine Spencer. Mr and Mrs Jon Galvin celebrated their daughter Helen's seventh birthday with contests and games. The Christian Sunday School group held its annual Christmas party with new officers elected. The WE. C. Club, M. F. Club, and G EG Club also hosted Christmas gatherings with prizes and lunches. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Walker hosted Nelsonville M F Club members and guests for an evening of music sewing and social chat followed by lunch.

Christian Church Orchestra Ward W Hamm Margaret Connors Audrey Hall Frances Hawk Helen Gandee Margaret Howe Marle Hall Wilms Scott Kathleen Smith Gerald and Edwood McCreary Charles Evans Herbert Wood Edison Hickman Paul Davis James Barrows Jack Kerr Joe Galvin Ward W Hamm Charles Finsterwald Woman's Aussionary Society Iworcloch Christian Church Sirs Pedipo Athens Josie Baugh Zociety G. Kreppel Corinne Columbus Ethel Wadwace Ait Gallipolis Frank Wather Fred Afulligan Mary Jack Air Mullligan American Legion Deshier-Wallick Mary Keyes Clark Spring Clinton Street Delaware Hospital Frida Aight Spring Anthony Stedem Patricia Lou Little Rock Arkansas J. A Stedem Thomas Mulligan Charles Howe Westerville Erin Pritcharddt Jimmie D A North May ‘Teulse Pritchard Misa Velmx Dowler Columbu W F Patton H Ruble Edgar Ingraham Mercer Pao Wilbur G Ness May Harris Griswold Cowmbus We Jonny Wood Katherine Hall Columbia George Largent Jerry Shutes Chicago Jon Stone Wo Cooley Fort Street Frida Might Mirs Charles Howe Lee Pritchard Woof Gray Robert Kinney Vivian Roscoe Privey John Zeller Catherine Spencer Jon Galvin Columbus Street Helen Contests Johnny Hannahs Bob Smith Hita Mae Dunkie Anna May Leora Allen Marian Tomlinson June Batesman Jean Bumgardner Emily Sharp Patty Lou Hall Sally Jackson Elizabeth Shafer Margaret Barron John Hannahs Bob Christian Sunday School Tisha Dilcher Monroe Street Harriet Gray Emily Reed Ellen Steenrod Mabel Dalton Edith Patton Flossie Coope Flower Fund Committee Rijla Anderson Ina Knight Frank Murphy E.G Louise Ray Pauline Morrison Thelma Hass West Washington Stree H J. Long Wilbur Hutchins Maynard Benshew Grace Mathews Alfred Ray Adeline Eleanore Ray M.F. Club Corning Charles Walker M. F. Club Nelsonville Don Dunkle Austin Kontner Howard Warner Isaac Vaughn Ted Ratchenbach Roy Davis Shelby Barber Mice Clara Key Anna Proposey Vera Hand Everette Kontner Carl Starkey Mary Jane Walker Sundey Alva Gray Welva Lanesville

Murder trial to begin Wilbur Welson at Athens Court

Wilbur Welson aged 60 is to stand trial for the murder of Wilbur Cooper 29 at The Plains after both men died from gunshot injuries following an argument reportedly sparked by Cooper tearing boards from a chicken coop. Welson rented the house from Cooper’s sister and objected to damage to the coop. The Athens County Courthouse will host the trial on Monday. In other news a Dec 11 heat record was set in Columbus at 66 6 degrees with Cincinnati 66 degrees Youngstown 67 and Cleveland 64.

Wilbur Nelson the Plains Wilbur Welson Wilbur Cooper the Plaine Athens County Welson Cooper Columbus Cincinnati Youngstovia Cleveland

Road Work in County Nears End for 1931

County Surveyor J. W. Wilson reports road work in Athens County near completion for 1931. Limestone placement is underway on several stretches, with wet weather delaying final grading. About 125 men were employed in November. total payroll reached 4,223.74 dollars. A steel bridge project at Federal Creek faced week long delays due to high water and news of erecting machinery issues.

Athens County J. W. Wilson Ofmestone Long Run Lodi Township Tucker Hill-Strouda Run Canaan Township Greens Run Trimble Township Wilson Champion Bridge Company Federal Creek Curtis Farm Ames Township

Girl Scouts mobilize Christmas aid across communities

Across the nation Girl Scout troops join civic groups to aid families in need. They mend clothing, craft scrapbooks, dress dolls, and organize Christmas parties and gift distributions supervised by county nurses at Peach Ridge school. Troop captains are Mrs OEF McClure, Mrs Fred Wheaton, Miss Charlotte La Tour ette, Miss Julia Davis. lieutenants include Helen Holmes, Justine Kroft, Louise Dunn, and Geneva Kackley. Activities include mending clothes, preparing dolls, and collecting funds to fight tuberculosis with Red Cross outreach in local stores.

Girl Scouts Girl Scout Sil Scout Council Peach Ridge School Athens Welfare Association Oef McClure Fred Wheaton Charlotte la Tourette Julia Davis Mechanicsburg Helen Holmes Justine Kroft Louise Dunn Geneva Kackley Athens McClure

Athens adopts two hour parking rule in downtown streets

Athens safety director Franz Woodworth announced enforcement of a two hour limit on Court Street and West Union Street starting Monday. Violators will be fined one dollar. tagged cars will be towed if left all day. City officials say the rule opens space for visitors and shoppers. The Athens Messenger reports the plan aims to improve downtown parking and access.

Athens Satuday Franz Woodworth Court Street West Union Street Megscars Cara Woodworth Attatis Adop

German sailore lost near London trawler wrecked

The crew of the German trawler Verus, 32 members aboard, were drowned after the vessel was wrecked in bad weather north of Ploro Livds. Seven persons were reported missing. The Bergen agent reported the total wreck.

London Ateam Verus Ploro Liv Ds Bergen Ufebont

WA extension work praised by Johnson in annual report

Work done in year shows extensions in Athers County more successful than before. T H Johnson notes community spirit improves through better education and local participation. Few farm homes lost to bankruptcy. funding comes from state and county sources for extension programs.

Athers County Extension Organisation T. H Johnson Johnson On County Extension Pontona Grange Dairy Organics Vita Sraith.Hughes County Fale County Granges Farm Bureaus Wiigits Erdmy Obie Ohio State Ie County

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