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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1934

Page

5

Coal Men Launch Safety Move At Nelsonville Meeting

A preliminary meeting in Nelsonville promotes a state safety campaign to reduce mine accidents. Representatives from coal companies, local unions, and the safety division discuss plans with speakers including L C Lewis and Thomas Kearns.

Nelsonville Isonville Seading Coal Companies Gastrict Department of Safety Hy- 4 Ohip Presbyterian Church Daugherty Sunday Creek L. C. Lewis Safeeer Division of Safe Hygiene Thomas Kearns Suint J. M. Manufacturer's Representative Industrial Commission Ohio

Christmas Home Lighting Contest Entry Information

The notice invites entrants in Athens or Nelsonville to join a Christmas lighting contest. It promises a free red decorative light bulb to participants who fill out a coupon and comply with eligibility rules for single bulbs per household.

Athens Nelsonville Handl

Daughters of America Elect Officers for 35

Mrs. Elizabeth Dorst of Pomeroy served as inspecting officer for the Daughters of America meeting in Nelsonville. Elections named councillor Della Roby and several officers including Maud Evans as vice councillor and Minnie Whitmore as assistant warden. A 12 o'clock chicken dinner followed and a work report was presented.

Nelsonville Elizabeth Dorst Pomeroy Daughters of America Della Roby Della Pidcock Maud Evans Minnie Whitmore Effie Devore Bertha Ray Outside Sentinel Ada Allman Inside Sentinel Lucille Campbell Ethel Hayden Elizabeth Scott

Cat Whiskers Captured After Weeklong Chase

Amos Haybron known as Cat Whiskers was tagged and removed from circulation by Chief George Bateman after a police manhunt. Haybron, a parole violator from London Prison Farm, was returned there by Parole Officer F P Martin. He surrendered Sunday after a zigzag pursuit across the Hocking River with Amos wading the water while the chief pursued by car.

Nelsonville Amos Haybron George Bateman Haybron London F. P. Martin Logan Athens County Hocking River Amos Chief Bateman

Queen Esthers Meet at Miss Cramner Home

Nelsonville reports a Queen Esthers gathering scheduled for Wednesday at 7 30 PM in Miss Jeanette Cramner's Fort Street home. Dues will be collected and members should bring a ten cent gift for the Christmas exchange.

Nelsonville Jeanette Cramner Fort Street

Wells Addicott Transferred Home After Major Operation

Nelsonville reports Wells Addicott moved from Cherrington Hospital to daughter Mrs. W H Hyde's home. He underwent a major operation and is now recovering.

Nelsonville Wells Addicott W. H. Hyde Cherrington Hospital

Believe Trouble at FERA Plant Ended

In Nelsonville no pickets appeared at the FERA mattress factory as officials hoped labor troubles would be settled. Three workers were removed last week after an assault on the foreman, six were placed on probation, and the three reportedly received direct relief. A Unemployed League committee sought mayoral intercession and relief adjustments were discussed with county officials.

Nelsonville Fera Mattress Unemployed League 8S. G. Holland Holland Lloyd Evans County Relief Committee

Birth of Doris Ann Mellinger in Nelsonville

Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Mellinger announce the birth of a daughter Doris Ann on Monday December 17 at 350 Oak Street. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Mellinger Dayton and William Burge Floodwood. Great grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Jack Burge Floodwood.

Nelsonville Bernard Mellinger Oak Street Doris Ann Eugene Mellinger Dayton William Burge Floodwood Jack Burge

Traffic light confusion causes side collision near opera house

Miss Hannah Yerlan and relatives visit Glouster while Colum bus residents Mr and Mrs Delbert Marshall spend time there. In Nelsonville Paul Hall and Athens resident Nelson DeVol collide after misreading a green light near the opera house corner. One car suffers a broken axle and fender damage, the other a damaged left front fender.

Nelsonville Paul Hall Athens Washington Street Nelson

Esther Class Christmas Party Held at Nelsonville Church

FortY members and two guests of the Esther Class of the Christian Church attended a Christmas party at the church in Nelsonville. A 6 o'clock dinner opened the gathering, with officers elected including President Miss Ethel Rosser and several vice presidents. The program featured readings songs and a gift exchange.

Nelsonville Esther The Christian Church Ethel Rosser Ella North Hazel Verity Amy Howe Lulu Parry Beth Verity Dora Bussey Grace Owens Mayme Coleman Emma Cook Anna Wolfe Reading Jimmy Pritchard

Mrs Donald Lowden Undergoes Appendicitis Operation

Mrs Donald Lowden underwent an appendicitis operation at Cherrington Hospital yesterday morning. Her condition this morning is reported as very satisfactory.

Nelsonville Donald Lowden Cherrington Hospital

Christmas Party Planned by Class 21 at Nelsonville Church

The Meth odist Church Class No 21 holds a Christmas party in church parlors on Thursday night with dinner served at six o'clock.

Nelsonville Methodist Church

Ruth Hannahs Hospitalized in Columbus for Treatment

Ruth Hannahs is in St. Francia Hospital Columbus for treatment for car trouble accompanied by her mother Mrs. Lessie Hannahs.

Nelsonville Ruth Hannahs St. Francia Hospital Columbus Lessie Hannahs

Beatrice Sines Visits Father in Columbus Hospital

Mrs Beatrice Sines spent the latter part of the week at White Cross Hospital Columbus with her father Charles McClurg who is recovering after a recent operation.

Nelsonville Beatrice Sines White Cross Hospital Columbus Charles McClurg

Gift ideas for the hard to shop for man at Quick's

A local shopper suggests Christmas gifts for men from Quick's. Popular picks include a shaving kit with cream lotion and tonics, wooden shaving bowls, compact leather travel kits with empty containers, and a range of cigars, tobacco, pipes, and leather pouches. Also offered are spun aluminum cocktail shakers with accompanying cups and trays.

Quick Irven Quick Quick's

Governor White Departs for Christy Portrait Session

Governor George White travels to New York for his final sitting as Howard Chandler Christy completes the portrait of the retiring Ohio chief executive.

Columbus George White New York Howard Chandler Christy

Hitler Clean-Up Measures Expand Across Germany

Berlin dispatch reports mass raids on bars and public baths leading to 600 detentions as Hitler broadens a moral purge. Targeting the Storm Troops, authorities cite perversion rumors and past purge actions as justification, with leaders questioned and released and signs of wider political impact observed.

Berlin Adolf Hitler Germany Hitler

Match Results From Wilmington Wrestling Cage Meet

At Wilmington Don George of North Java New York defeated Vic Christy of Los Angeles in 3 58. Tom Alley of Spokane beat Henry Graber of Germany in 21 33. Harry Fields of Philadelphia defeated Little Beaver of North Carolina in 30. Frank Brunowitz of Poland tossed Jack Rodgers of Texas in 8 54.

Wilmington Del Don George North Java N. Y Vic Christy Los Angeles Tom Alley Spokane Wash Henry Graber Germany Harry Fields Philadelphia Little Beaver North Carolina Frank Brunowitz Poland Jack Rodgers Texas

Four Chickens Stolen From Mary Sparham’s West End Coop

Mrs. Mary Sparham reported to police Sunday night that four chickens were taken from her West End coop in Nelsonville.

Mary Sparham West End

Mizpah Class Christmas Party Planned in Nelsonville

Members of the Mizpah Class of the Methodist Church will hold a Christmas party at Mrs. Bert Wallace’s home in Nelsonville tomorrow night. Dinner is set for 5 30.

Nelsonville The Methodist Church Bert Wallace

Santa Claus Visit at Salvation Army Hall Youth Party

Santa Claus distributed gifts to the Girl Guards at their party in the Salvation Army Hall basement Monday night. Sixteen girls attended with Lucille Hunter and Mrs. W. W. Hinshaw in charge. The room featured red and green decorations, a decorated tree, red luncheon tables, and candlelit lunch followed by early evening games.

Santa Claus Salvation Army Hall Lucille Hunter W. W. Hinshaw

Woman abandons infant in department store restroom

In Springfield on December 18 authorities took custody of a month old baby boy after a small woman in black slipped into a department store restroom, left a note on the child asking that he be sent to the Ohio Masonic Home.

Springfield Ohio Masonic Home

Ohio Cage Schedule Highlights Four College Games

Heidelberg plays Mt. Union while Third Lutheran faces Cedarville. Wittenberg meets Juniata and Dayton travels to Cincinnati in this week’s college basketball slate.

Ohio Heidelberg Mt. Union Third Lutheran Cedarville Wittenberg Juniata Dayton Cincinnati

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