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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1931

Page

5

Nelsonville Legion Opens Employment Bureau Monday

Nelsonville commends Glenford Dugan Post 38 American Legion to launch unemployment registration at the Legion Home led by Walter L Hudson. The office runs 9 am to 4 pm daily except Sundays to locate work, collect charity lists, and coordinate baskets avoiding duplication for local churches and organizations.

Nelsonville T. F. Mulligan Glenford Eugen American Legion The Legion Walter L. Hudson Mir. Hansen Legion Home Hudson Mulligan Glenford Dugan Wide ‘Eat

Post Office to Be Open Sunday for Parcel Post and Stamp Windows

Nelsonville post office will open Sunday from 9 to 11 and 3 to 4 for parcel post and stamp window service to aid Christmas mailings. A Christmas program is set for the Tivelock Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints. Local residents noted spending time in Columbus and awaiting holidays with families.

The Christian Church Ward W.W. Hamm Jungman Margaret Howe Little Town of Flethlehem Beth Verity Mra Loren North Paul Davis Ward W Hamm Athalia Mendelssohn Gibraltar Overture Hayes Nevin Joe Galvin Bowers Ward W. Hamm Overture Fulton Benediction Nelsonville F. R. Jackson Tivelock Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter Day Saints Harper and Jackeson Streets Leland Kreig Nancy EH. J. Rosser Helen Verity Henry Columbus A. Stover Hottie Lulan Stover Ohio State University Emma Lou Henshaw School For the Deaf B. W. Henshaw Fay Trou Bremen Elks Arthur Vorkes Brest Cc. E. Welch Jo Barnicut Ohio Wesleyan University Delaware Mabel Harnicut EL Welch EL Welch. Bmiss Kathleen Saltz Wooster College Wooster Ohio Jobo Saltz Washington Street Will Tedrow St. Francia

Nelsonville License Total Now Is 300

Nelsonville reports 3932 automobile license tags sold to date, with 400 as the next milestone, Ed C. Evans says. Early buying helps avoid last minute rush and speeds receipts. tags must be issued with original bill of sale and 1931 licenses expire by January 1.

Nelsonville Ed C. Evans Evans Keller & Weltner

Nelsonville Girls Edge Haydenville 28 23 in Betseball Clash

Nelsonville Independents beat Haydenville 28 to 23 as Mary Whyte and Vivian Wolery lead with 13 points apiece. Laura Norman Maxine North play centers Evelyn Galvin and Bessie Shafer guard. Jan 8 they visit Amesville.

Nelsonville Independents Gliss Whyte Miss Norman Nelsonville Matheny Haydenville Amesville

Porcupine Quills Highlight Jacksonville Contest Winners

Jacksonville youths star in The Messenger Animal Contest with Edward O Shey 12 winning first in the 9 to 12 group for a well colored porcupine entry. Dorothy Ann Johnson 6 to 9 wins first with a neatly colored porcupine, while Doris Story and Leona Schoeman receive honorable mentions for their chalk drawings.

Edward ‘O'’Shey Jacksonville Perey Doris Story Pomeroy Leona Schoeman Trimble Doris Leona Dorothy Ann Johnson Mr. Porcupine George Carper George Dorothy Jo Danford Trimbie Sunday Messenger Col Rdl A. Stephan Ufe Stephano Messenger Dean Watts Chubb Athens County The Athens Messenger Animal Contest

Christmas Party At Cosmopolitan Club In Fort Street Home

The Cosmopolitan Club held its annual Christmas gathering at Mrs. Don Martin’s Fort Street home. Twenty nine members and a guest attended a Bethlehem playlet by club members, followed by carols, piano accompaniment, a luncheon, and a gift exchange.

Esther Christian Sunday School Dew Hotel James Coleman Poplar Street Beth Verity Bridge Club Welch W. Columbus Street A. EB. Welch Net Bridge Club Arthur Vorhes Columbus J. Kessinger William Morgan Frank Hreer John Lawson C. G. Sheppard P. W. Hickman Mra Hickman Walter Mechemson Svoreet Stove Club Moss Hazel Wallace Chestnut Street Nelle Dowier Mary Frown Alice Wyskiver Sia Walte. Green Bee Rayboula Burl Wallace Clarence Greet Lulu Parry Beaster Deer Margaret Clark Hazel Wallace Dult Ivan Matheny Madison Street Duskey Home Rainbow 8. S. Lane Lou Allen Lane Paulina Johnson Jean Allen Bethlehem Margaret Scott Carnes Hickman Lester Webb Glen Allen Edwin Johnson Roy Morris Edward Johnson Stanley Mechem William McCulloch Mia Willam Barrows Anna and Huth Betts Elsie Dalton Sigrid Love Mary Jo Bowers Lena Whitemore Frances Parry Pauline Johnson Glenn Allen Ruth Hyde Fort Street Robert Yeon Lorain Onto Robert Keynes Logan C. A. Ruble Edward Sharp Leonard Cooley Oscar Bussey Viola Keplar Bussey Goldie Kuhm M. EB Cora Tignor Devo-Ional Anna Kontner Worthington Retta Howe Nellie Linscott Mae Ennis Whitmers Mabel Jones Jones Jpsie Flosme Green Santa Claus Goldie Kuhn Mable Jones Alicer Drescher Blanch Brooks AlCect Adkins Blanche Stanley Minnie Whitmore Gertie Merz Della Rober Fiossie Green Erma Adhing Cathleen Charles Ennis Cleo Mae Stanley Yuletide W. B. A. Club Tisha Dilcher Monroe Street James Bland Lenora Berry Dilcher Goldie Zuhn Gladys Duckler Myrtle Tennihill Matheny Cosmopolitan Club Don Martin James Sharp John Herrold Marthe Oblinger Walter Wolf Charles Tedrow Jota Salta C. J. Stout Afra

Ohio Industry Records November Industrial Accidents

Ohio industry shows 111 nonfatal accidents and 82 fatalities through November. The report credits handling heavy machinery, hand tools, falls, and motor vehicles as top causes and notes a higher fatality and time loss rate, while praising a new safety accord and targeting a 25 percent reduction next year.

Ohio Division of Safety and Hygiene Anl Motor Vehicles Athens Isa Sild Thonns & Kearns Lisisien Oof Shawn Auctioa

Vinton County P T A Meeting Highlights Cooperation

A large gathering of the Vinton County Parrot Teacher Association met at the Presbyterian Church in McArthur. Edwards Perkins presided. Mrs Ethesimon of the Ohio Congress of Parent Teacher Associations spoke on federal and state roles as fact finders and aiming to extend benefits to every pupil through parent teacher cooperation. Mrs Cos urged using schools to aid prohibition and other laws enforcement.

Ohio Congress McArthur Dee Vinton County

Explosion Victim Injured In Garage Gas Blast

Andrew Nichol, owner of a garage on Columbia Avenue, suffered minor burns after a gas explosion in his two story garage. He smelled gas, descended with the meter and connections on the lower floor, then struck a match causing the blast. Athens firefighters extinguished the leak and damaged joists and walls in a corner of the building.

Andrew Nichol Andraw Nichel Columbia Avenue Nichola Athens Ina Walla

Two-in-One Beach Costume Adapts For Swim and Promenade

A featured two-in-one beach costume offers a nautical look for the promenade and a dip at the shore. The pure white Jersey suit wears with a shirt when not swimming, skirt removed for beach use, enabling comfort and modesty.

Dea Bitner Voermfort

Ginnan Named Member of Ohio Road Board

James Ginnan, president of the Aa jestic Theater, was elected and asserted leader of the Ohio Good Ready Federation at its annual meeting in Columbus. New officers include ALK McCulloch of Cambridge as president, TR Bhat as vice president, and W A Alatorf of Columbus as executive secretary, with other officials named and discussed federation aims.

James Ginnan Aajestic Theater Ohly Good Ready Federation Columbus Alk McCulloch Wand McTrber Columbua Bewid Sovernora Geers Yaovidet Minthoda Sinte Minaady Mindatrathos

Five More Fines in City Traffic Regulation Case

Mayor Robert S Wood excused five out of town residents with warnings and fined five in town for traffic regulation violations. Fines were issued to Hateh Herman Luckoff Fred Knafer D W Young and D M Goddard for vehicle registration and double parking infractions.

Athans Hate Paich Robert S Wood Hateh Herman Luckoff Fred Knafer Dw Young D. M. Goddard

Biddle Named Fair Manager in Athens County Society

At a Saturday Board meeting in the courthouse the Athens County Agricultural Society elected officers for the year. Nelsonville’s A W Ward was chosen president, John Moe Laughlin Coolville vice president, RAF Beveridge Athens treasurer, and Frank Hiddle secretary and manager. About 2000 attendees expected due to premium incentives, with treasury around $80 and new members including Conrad Mulligan and others from Glibesk, Crawfont, Canaan, and Athant.

Athens County Agricultural Society Board of Directora Enon Aon Ward Nelsonville John Moe Laughlin Coolville Raf Beveridge Athens Frank Hiddle Biddle Ward Euccords Leo Willams Ward McLaughlin Boamt Conrad Mulligan Lout Tonnabip Man Strode Rem ‘Towtrattp Glibesk Crawfont Canaan Younahip David Jobnann Athant

Tax Response on Delinquent Taxes in Albany County

County treasurer announces a tax response program for delinquent taxes. Attorney Samuel EL Araping is appointed to collect unpaid taxes, with mail and office options available. Office hours are mornings and early afternoons. special hours apply on Saturdays.

Conchense Preasveer Gorham Satore Iy Atornsy Samuel EL Araping Rose Une Ofpine

Logan and Ruth Hager Death Notice and Escape Arrest

Logan reports the death of Ruth, daughter of Mr and Mrs Hager, with burial plans pending. Separately, Wile Morhin, who escaped from a state hospital, was captured near Murray City by Deputy Sheriff Stanley Sparnow. authorities were notified and the escapee’s condition was clarified.

Murray City Stanley Sparnow

Fined 100 dollars for DUI after street collision

Eugene Douglas of Candenella pled guilty to a motor vehicle charge after a night crash on Friday. Officer Wilcam Aten cited Douglas for drunk driving and suspended his license for four months. Burke of ALneBe was seriously injured in the wreck.

Eugene Douglas Candenella Tv Bk Bngel Robert Wood Douglas Wilcam Aten Streek & W. Burke Alnebe Burke Wee

Port Negri Actress Fights For Life After Operation

Dec 18 Port Negri the actress fought for life today after an intestinal obstruction relapse and a recent operation for a fractured femur. Doctors reported she remained weak but steady as observers awaited further updates on her condition.

Yola Negri Beate Santa Monica Port Negri

ULCERS AND DIGESTIVE AILMENTS PROMISED RELIEF

An advertisement touts a treatment for stomach ulcers and indigestion claiming dramatic, lasting relief without surgery. It emphasizes a patent remedy and offers free explains to readers, directing to Cleveland Von Co. in Ohio for dosage and proof.

Von Cleveland von CO Old Arcade Cleveland

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Nelsonville Legion H. Bartlett Call Elks' Hall Rhythm King Marietta Jack Raybould Woman’s Home Missionary Society M. E. Church C. D. Shafer Fayette Street L. J Eberle Frank Moore L. D. Johnson Henry Lancaster DB. T. Club Ohio Fuel Gas Lancaster Corwin Cookson Ohio Fuel Gas Co Bickel Chiye Adit Morris Letha Keirns Betty Lee Eckard Marie Johnson Robert Sedwick Rosalie Brannon Howard Parsons Deanville Adérieane Weaver Glouster Margaret Mddington Myles Hantey Frost Helen Hinmey Lubrig Deloris Ad Jams Maxine Brewer June Smith Cliffora Willis Athens R.E John Lawrence Katherine Mathews Albany Grace Potter Eileen Brewer Dol Ne Tippie Floyd Clark Bob Johnson Trimble James Koomer Irene Miner Allan Balderson Joe Edward Sayre Ruth Louise Johnson Herna Sayre Kathryn Ketens Hilma Chalfant Virginia Lee Sawyers Lola May Clark Louise Vermaaten Herbert Dug Hillis Hardingearid Maxine Louise Steinmetz Max Antle Charles Jones Bernarda Danford Bonnie Sayre Clyde Lehman Martha Evener Violet Fink Alma Galvin Ruth Patton Garth Lightfoot Coolville Helen Moore Vinton FP. T. A Santa Toyland Carpenter Hardware .Co Aul Ginnan Ohio Road Board C. E. Heft W. Washington St Rubles General Electric Westinghouse Cleaners Gadbury Electric CO Nelsonsilie Albany Paninie Bervteta Harrisonville Alehany Contiiaad Fam Hage Hanner Gwen Costa Common Pleas Coure Gershon D.gorham Alben Frankfort Lamber Paitine Co Athen County Common Pleas Court Petitings DR. Acomb Majestic Theatre N. Court St. Dial California Canada Cuba C. E. Scott Pans Wavgzorme
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