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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1929

Page

6

Buchtel Parents-Teacher Bazaar Cleared 207 Dollars

Nelsonville December bazaar by Buchtel P T A cleared 207 dollars. President Mrs Sehively expressed appreciation to all who helped. Dolls in the contest went to Kathleen Tolliver first and Darlie Syeazy second. The next meeting is the second Thursday in January. Buchter grade school will present a Christmas canto Thursday December 1 at the Buchtel Opera House. Eula Stheeler hosts a gathering at number Franklin Street. High scores were led by Mrs Willys Barroews first and Miss Julian hat second. The Hi Club met Thursday noon at the Senior High with good attendance. Plans discussed for a chapel program at Tac school Friday morning.

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Salvation Army Aid Reaches Nearly Two Hundred Athens Families

The Athens post of the Salvation Army reports relief for nearly 200 needy families in 1929 including groceries clothing and shoes. The document cites 1 170 persons helped 151 visits by officers and 92 sick calls as well as Christmas baskets and transient relief.

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Baby Strangled to Death in Columbus Mistranscribed Case

In Columbus on December 14 a three year old boy named William Hicks died after strangling on a nipple in a milk bottle incident. Police report details are limited but confirm the fatal accident occurred at the family home.

Columbus Iam Hicks

Lodge Refurnishes Village Square Room at Home Window Display

Nelsonville Dec 14 faithful Rebekah Lodge No 48 has maintained a room for an elderly couple at the Odd Fellows Home in Springfield and the lodge has refurnished it. A large donor list supports complete overhaul and return. locals contributed hours to complete the long overhauls and additions with many names and organizations noted.

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MARRIAGE LICENSES LISTED FOR FRANKLIN STUMP AND CLEO PARKE

Franklin E. Stump age 21 farmer of Laurel Township and Cleo Mildred Parke age 24 at home of Lawrence Parke were united in marriage. The notice notes pending investigation following a prior arrest of a man named Logan and references Deputy Sheriff Hammond Pyle and a residence in Coonmale.

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Chauffeurs In Athens County Urged To Take Exams This Week

Chauffeurs in Athens County are urged to apply and take examinations this week to continue in service next year. Deputy commissioner Ard Johnson reports the Department of State Bureau of Motor Vehicles requires exam papers be completed. those failing may not receive badges or registration cards until after January 1, 1900. Exams conducted in the courthouse basement from 7 AM to 1 PM.

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Raids Continue On Punch Board Owners In Rockhertee Area

Logan deg F Constable George Shaw and deputies pressed raids on punch-board owners Thursday, arresting several individuals for theft and entering records. Those charged appeared before Magistrate J. Miller. guilty pleas were exchanged with fines suspended as officers pledge to remove patch boards and related machines from business premises. The WBA Club met with a luncheon and social hour. Martha Class to host chicken dinner Monday evening in Methodist church rooms with a social period following meals.

Migistrate J. Miler Methodist Walt Ines

Governor's Paxylion Committee Meets in Columbus

The Governor's Committee on Paxylion holds its first meeting in the Deshler Hotel ballroom Columbus on Friday December 20 at 1 50 pm Temporary chairman is 72 J Marshal of Toledo and temporary secretary Mrs Charles Waller of Fremont Governor Cooper will address the committee and outline plans to organize and pursue the committee's program to study the tax and taxation system in Ohio.

Columbus The Governor's Committee On Rlay J. Marshal Toledo Charles Waller Fremont Cooper Ohlo

Safety in Mines Meeting Aims to Cut Accidents

Safety in mines is the object of meetings after a series of safety talks sponsored by the State Department of Industrial Relations. About 125 operators and mine foremen attended at the Nel Sosills district workhouse. The discussion stressed that 50 percent of industrial accidents are preventable and that U S incidents tally about 100,000 yearly, far higher than World War casualties. Beauright, state department vocational instructor, chaired the meeting.

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Safety and hygiene leaders outline mine accident plan

Thomas P Kearns Columbus chief of safety discusses general measures and state aid to cut accidents in mining. Walter Swith mine inspector details ripping accident types and elimination methods. L C Lewis mine safety engineer reviews educational program. A safety organization plan to be carried out with union operator cooperation. Program already started in eastern Ohio with good results and expected to expand to Howling field. Professor Nolte of Ohio State University Mining Dept backs safety programs. Nolte leads a vocational night project with about 140 students. Local operators approve safety efforts. federal official Hodis pledges company support. Other officers Noah Andrews Logan and Isaac Vaughn Nelsonville deputy inspectors Bee Pritchard Nelsonville Industrial Commission.

Thomas P. Kearns Division of Safety and Hygiene Columbus State Department Walter Swith L. C. Lewis Tnera Ohio Ib Ie Nole Department of Mining Ohio State Versity Nelsonville Bee Pritchard The Industrial Commission

Three Funerals Over Week End In Three Towns

Three funeral services were held over the weekend for Norms 1. Tresne olds in Dayton and Leonard Guess in Carbon Hill after a fall incident. Clarence Dussey, connected to Huck priest, died in Wyandotte. Services for all were arranged with local churches and families.

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Children's Choir to Give Recital in Nelsonville

The Presbyterian Church children's choir will give a Christmas recital at the 7:30 pm service Sunday. Directed by Mrs. Edward Sharp with organist Mrs. Math Stivers, the program features carols and solos including The Day of Joy Processional, God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen, Silent Night, and Bells of Christmas, amid offerings and congregational responses.

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