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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1931

Page

3

Nelsonville Legion Opens Employment Bureau Monday

Nelsonville reports Glenford Dugan Post 229 American Legion to run an unemployment registration bureau from the Legion Home with Walter L. Hudson in charge. Hours are 9 to 4 daily except Sunday, assisting unemployed locals and coordinating charity lists to avoid duplication. Contact the Legion Home at 29 W for job leads and charity planning.

Nelsonville T. F. Mulgan Glenford Dugan American Legion Legion Home Walter L. Hudson MCA Afr Hansen Hudson Serson Mulgan

Post Office To Be Open Sunday in Nelsonville

Nelsonville posts announce Sunday hours for Parcel Post and Stamp windows to aid holiday mail. Postmaster F R Jackson says both windows will operate Sunday December 10 from 9 to 11:30 am and 3 to 5 pm. A Christmas program is slated for 7 pm Sunday at the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints at Harper and Jackson Streets performed by Lelangareng family and Nancy.

Christian Church Ward Ta’ Ham Idud Mendelssohn Mary Roscoe Methel Johnson Margaret Johnson Varnet Stenson Joe Galvin Leglance Zameenik Woodland Echoes Creighton Gruber Margaret Scott Beethoven Cuartet Nevin Paul Davis Dow Bowers Ward W. Hamm Overture Fulton Parcel Post Nelsonville Des F. R. Jackson Gtelock Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter Day Saints Harper and Jackson Streets

Nelsonville 1932 automobile license sales exceed earlier years

Nelsonville reports 300 licenses sold to date in 1932 as Ed Evans notes the count is higher than similar periods in past years. Early buying is encouraged to ease rush and prepay gate receipts. agents operate 7:39 am to 10 pm. License rules require a bill of sale. 1981 licenses must be discarded by January 1.

Nelsonville Evans Keller & Weltner

Nelsonville Girls Independent defeat Haydenville 28 23

Nelsonville girls win their second straight, beating Haydenville 28 to 23 at Haydenville. Mary Whyte and Laura Norman lead with 13 points each. team includes Vivian Worley, Maxine North, Evelyn Galvin, and Bessie Shafer. On Jan 8 Nelsonville meets Amesville.

Nelsonville Independents Nelsonville Haydenville Girls Haydenville Mary Whyte Vivian Woolery Laura Norman Maxine North Evelyn Galvin Bessie Shafer Miss Whyte Norman Matheny Amesville

OBSERVE YULETIDE W E A Club Holds Christmas Party

The W. E. A. Club met Friday at Mrs. Tisha Dilcher's Monroe Street home for its annual Christmas party with eighteen members and two guests Bra James Bland and Mrs Lenora Berry. Hostesses served a two course luncheon after a business meeting led by President Mrs Matheny. The next meeting will be Thursday evening December 31 at Mrs Dilcher's home with new officers to be elected.

Wiuh Oscar Bussey Fort Street Viola Keplar Mra. Bussey Dire. Goldieck Yuletide W. E. A. Club Tisha Dicher Monroe Street James Bland Lenora Berry Dilcher Goldie Huhn Gladys Cuckier Myrtle Tennihill Matheny

Porcupine Quills Spark Youth Animal Contest Entries

Jacksonville boy Edward O Shea aged 12 won first in the 12 group with a sharp quilled porcupine coloring. Doris Story 12 Pomeroy and Leona Schoeman 11 Trimble earned honorable mentions. Dorothy Ann Johnson 6 Trimble won 7 cash in 6 to 8 group. Upcoming subjects and prize rules outlined for two age groups with weekly $2 total cash prizes.

Edward O'Shea Jacksonville Perey Doris Story Pomeroy Leors. Schoeman Trimble Doris Leona Dorothy Ann Johnson Mr. Porcupine George Carper George Dorothy Ja Danford Amesville Edith Morris Seths Kelis Betty Lee Eckard Marie Johnson Robert Sedwick Rocalle Brannon Howard Parsons Deanville Adrienne Weaver Glouster Margaret Eddington Myles Hanley Frost Helen Kinney Lubrig Deloria Eileen Brewer Athens Daisie Albany Floyd Clark Logan Bob Johnson Trimble James Koomer Irene Miner Allan Balderson Joe Jidward Sayre Ruth Louise Johnson Leona Schoenman Herna Sayre Kathryn Keirns Hilma Chalfant Virginia Lee Sawyers Lola May Clark Louise Vermaaten Herbert Duss Eia Hardingearid Maxine Louise Steinmetz Max Antle Charles Jones Jerwarda Danford Bonnie Sayre Sunday Messenger Col Sel A. Stephan Stephan Aessenger Dean Watts Chubb Athena County Ecole Messenger Messenger Animal Contest Coen Comtest

Christmas Party At Cosmopolitan Club Highlights Local Play

The Cosmopolitan Club held its annual Christmas party at Mrs. Don Martin’s home. About ninety seven members attended a performance of The Story of Bethlehem by a club group including Mrs. John Harrold Mrs. Martie Oblinger and others, followed by a Christmas carol and luncheon with gift exchanges.

Cosmopolitan Club Don Martin Fort Street Toreskty CE. Weltaheimer Lowandena Lane Bertha Howard Bertha Niton Louise Pearce Grace Milfred Roberts Piane Mia Clarence Butis Robert Iuenefeld Devon Grup

Ohio Industrial Accidents Show Safer November Record

The Industrial Commission reports November accidents in Ohio 327 cases lower than the prior month and 274 below November 1930. Major causes were handling of objects 228, machinery 1789, hand tools 1821, falls 1303, and motor vehicles 164. Athens County had two fatalities and seven days lost time. Overall, eleven months show a 19 percent year to date decline, with safety gains credited to the Division of Safety and Hygiene and state agencies as industry aims for a further 22 percent reduction next year.

Clarme Industrial Commission Ohio Ghiy Aafety Ta

Vinton PTA Meets With Olin Congress Leaders

A large Vinton County Parent-Teacher Association meeting at the Presbyterian Church heard Mrs Simon of the Ohio Congress praise federal and state PTA as the driving force for collaboration among teachers, parents, and PTA groups. Mrs Cas urged using schools to aid enforcement of prohibition and other laws.

Howe Adtdrosn Olin Congress Mlarthur Vinton County Parent-Teacher Association Preabytterian Giwards Verkine Mra Simon Ofio Congress Anao Jaton Mos Cas Atute Prohibition Enforces

Explosion Damages Garage in North City. One Hurt

A gas explosion occurred in a garage owned by Andrew Nichols Aver ue on a Saturday morning. Nichols suffered minor burns to the neck and head while escaping to the lower floor after detecting a gas odor. Firefighters responded, shutting off gas as damage spread to a wall corner near the curb.

Andrew Mishel Andrew Nichola Columbin Nichols Athens Jolste

Two-in-One Beach Costume Makes Nautical Look Possible

A two in one beach costume allows a nautical style on the sands. The white suit with a removable skirt creates a quick dip ready transformation. The design enables easy alteration and versatility for seaside promenade.

Uie Harner

Ginnan Made Member of Ohio Road Board

James Gianan president of the Statistic Theater elected to join the Ohio Road Board at its annual Columbus meeting. Officers named include Lee McCulloch attorney and state highway adinary, Cambrige president, Bauer vice president, Brown springhold past proviate, and Morlisra of the Bank governor as executive secretary. The group planned studying private practices of the State Library way Department and financing municipal improvements including roadway administration across counties and townships.

James Gianan Statistic Theater Tueter Ohio Good Columbus Alee McCulloch Boned Cambridge TR. Abl White Co Chaytl Bauer Provident Dha Nausr

Five More Fines for Parking Violations in Athens City

Five residents face penalties for traffic regulation breaches in Athens while five out-of-town drivers from Bingot Robert & Wood are accused. Most offenders violated a two hour limit and an impairment against double parking by officers citing vehicles.

Athens

Biddle Named Fair Manager

Officers of the Athens County Agricultural Society elected at a Saturday courthouse meeting. William Biddle was named manager and secretary. John McLaughlin became president with Ko Beveridge as vice president. New board members include Conrad Malligan and others as the society plans the fair year and pending payments.

Athens County Agricultural Society For U2 Sheppard Atallah Watt Nelaunville John McLaughlin Coalville Ko Beveridge Athens Fring Hiidle Biddle Ward Leo Vnal Wear

Tax Response Delinquent Payments Urged By County Treasurer

County treasurer G D Gorham announces policy on delinquent taxes and notices that unpaid charges will be pursued. Taxpayers are urged to pay promptly to avoid penalties and payments may be made by mail or at the treasurer’s office in the courthouse with limited hours on weekdays.

Gorham Ania Ata Llosa Hathaday Ole Dock

Ruth Kaaner Dies at Eight on Birthday in Naw City

Ruth Kaaner eight years old, daughter of Mr and Mrs Omar Kaaner, former residents of The Naw City death announced on her birthday. Funeral arrangements pending, body brought to the home of Mr and Mrs Limer Harden. A suspect was arrested at Murray City by Deputy Sheriff Stanley Sparnon and investigators notified.

Lee Weatelanges Ruth Mroo Omar Kaaner Mav Limer Ivgrmiye Tlouan Ehoenengred Atta Boa Bitad Ab

Fines and suspended license after traffic incident

Eugene Dougan of Caseening pleaded guilty to a motor vehicle charge and was fined 108 dollars with driving privileges suspended for a month after his car struck Burke of Athens injuring him. Officer Wileen Aber arrested Dougan, the incident occurring Friday night. In a separate matter, Gershon Gorham filed delinquency claims in Common Pleas Court against Frankfort Lamber Co for unpaid sums including 8276.97, while parking disputes were noted.

Eugene Dougan Caseening Ceteineg Robert 8. Wood Douglas Wileen Aber I W. Burke Athens Burke Common Pleas Court Gershon Gorham Frankfort Lamber Cd Et. Parking Co al County Common Pleas Court Freee Ene Fens

Pulh Negri Near Death After Relapse In Santa Monica

Han Pulh Negri, an actress in Santa Monica, remains critically ill after a relapse following a serious operation. Doctors report the illness worsened despite initial signs of recovery and official updates stress cautious prognosis.

Pula Negri Santa Monica Dec Pulh Negri Actreas

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