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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1931

Page

7

Nelsonville Legion Opens Unemployment BureauMonday

Nelsonville announces Glenford Dugan Post 229 will open an Unemployment registration bureau at the Legion Home on Monday December 21 at 9 am. Aw Walker L Hudson, formerly Y M C A secretary, will head the office, operating daily 9 am to 4 pm except Sundays, to list unemployed in the area and help find work. Hudson will also compile charity lists and coordinate with churches to avoid duplications.

Nelsonville T. F. Mulligan Glenford Dugan American Legion The Legion Me Walker L. Hudson Secre Wiba Hudson Legion Home Mulligan

Post Office Opens Sunday for Christmas Parcel and Stamp Windows

Nelsonville announces Sunday hours for parcel post and stamp windows to aid Christmas mailings. Postmaster F. R. Jackson said window hours will be from 9 to 11? and 1 to 3? or 3 to 5 o'clock p m. Local residents are urged to mail early and take advantage of the extended service.

Nelsonville F. R. Jackson

Nelsonville License Total Reaches 300 As Year Ends

Nelsonville deputy commissioner Cr Evans reports 300 automobile license tags have been sold to date. Early purchase aids receipts and avoids last minute rush. The largest sale so far goes to Keller and Weltner for a high priced tag at 113 dollars. Tags require a valid bill of sale and no 1931 licenses may extend past January 1.

Nelsonville Evans Focal Keller & Weltner Draymen

Nelsonville Girls Ind 28 Haydenville 23 In New Victory

Nelsonville girls beat Haydenville 28 23 to win their second win of the season. Whyte and Norman led with 18 points each while Matheny topped Haydenville scorers. Amesville trip set for Jan 8. Also notes Athens Fuel Gas bowling match and W B A Christmas party.

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

Porcupine Quills Didn't Daunt Jacksonville Boy

Edward O Shea, 12, of Jacksonville won first in the 9 to 12 group in The Messenger Animal Contest for his coloring of a Canadian porcupine. Doris Story and Leona Schoentan also received honorable mentions. Dorothy Ann Johnson won first in the 6 to 9 group. Next week features a peccary coloring entry with noted teeth and dark hoofs.

Edward O'Shea Jacksonville Percy Doris Story Pomeroy Leona Schoentan Trimble Doris Leons Dorothy Ann Johnson Mr. Porcupine George Carper George Dorothy Jo Danford Amesville Edith Morris Letha Kelrns Betty Lee Eckard Maria Johnson Robert Sedwick Rosalie Brannon Howard Parsons Deanville Adrienmne Weaver Glouster Margaret

Cosmopolitans Club Christmas Party Highlights

The Cosmopolitans Club met Friday at Mrs. Don Martin’s home 338 Fort Street for its annus Christmas party. Twenty seven members and a guest Mrs. James Sharp attended as a group performed The Story of Bethlehem with Bre. John Herrold and others. A piano accompanist Mrs. Robert Huehefeld accompanied the play and the Christmas carols. A two course luncheon was served and favors included miniature Christmas trees. The group held a gift exchange and enjoyed the event.

Esther Glass Christan Dew Hotel Segal Tits James Coleman Poplar Street Beth Verity Bridge Club Welch Columbus Street EB. Welch Lee Bridge Games Arthur Vorkes Columbus B.J. Kessinger William Morgan Frank Freer John Lawson C. G. Sheppard P. W. Hickman Hasel Wallace Chestnut Street Nelle Dowier Mary Brown Alice Wyskiver Water Green Bee Raybould Burl Wallace Clarence Green Lulu Parry Bessis J. Deer Margaret Clark Hazel Wallace Ivan Matheny Madison Street Ome Craft Cin Mra Oscar Bussey Fort Street Viola Weplar Yana Goldie Leland Kreig Nancy BE. J. Rosser Helen Verley Henry C. A. Stover Lillian Stover Ohio State University Emma Lou Henshaw School For the Deaf E. W. Henshaw Fay . Trout Bremen Elks Charity Bair Arthur Vorhes C. BE. Welch Jo Barnicut Ohio Wesleyan Uniiversity Delaware Mariel Barnicut C. E. Welch Kathleen Saltz Wooster College Wooster Ohio John Saltz Washington Street Will Tedrow Barneavile Cian Tedrow Earl Campbell Corwin Cookson Campbell St. Francis Hospital Yuletide W. B. A. Club Tisha Dilcher Monroe Street Jatees Bland Lehora Berry Dilcher Goldie Rubn Gladys Duckler Myrtle Tennihill Matheny Cosmopolitans Club Don Martin James Sharp Bethle Bre John Herrold Martin Oblinger Walter Wolt Charles Tedrow John Salta C. L. Stout

Ohio Reports Record Low Industrial Accidents in November

The Industrial Commission shows 13199 non fatal claims filed in November, the best monthly safety record since the Division of Safety and Hygiene began. Athens County logged 11 accidents with two fatalities and 14 750 days lost.

Industrial Commission Ohio Division of Safety and Hygiene Athens County Thomas P. Kearns Division of White Statistical Laboratory Ma Fieures Chile

Vinton P T A Meets Members in McArthur

A large Vinton County P T A gathering at the Presbyterian Church heard Mrs Ethel Simon of the Ohio Congress outline the fact finding role of federal and state Parent-Teacher Associations. Edwards Perling chaired the session with M S Cox urging schools as aids to enforcing prohibition and other laws.

Ohio Congress Mcarthur M.S. Cox

Explosion at Andrew Nichols Garage Causes Minor Burns

A garage explosion at a Columbia Avenue property owned by Andrew Nichols injured Nichols with minor burns to the neck and head. He smelled gas, moved to the lower floor where meters are, and the blast occurred when he lit a match. Athens firefighters shut off the gas at the curb and damaged joists and wall in one corner.

Andrew Nichol Andrew Nichols Columbia Avenua Nichols Athens Walla

Two-in-One Beach Costume Fashion Mention

A clever beach costume converts from nautical wear to a sun and sea outfit. The white jersey suit includes a removable skirt allowing quick changes for comfort at the shore and promenade.

Promenada

Ginnan Named Trustee on Ohio Good Roads Board

James Ginnan president of the Ala Jestic Theater was elected a trustee of the Ohio Good Roads Federation at its Columbus annual meeting. Other officers named include A R McCulloch Cam bridge attorney and member for mer State Highway Advisory Bord, T Re Dah White Clover land Figures president Chas Li vice president The Baier Bros and W Worl Columbus named to top posts. The federation will study highway admin practices financing municipal improvements and state local relations on street extensions and drainage laws.

James Ginnan Ala Jestic Theater Ohio Good Roads Federation Columbus A. R. McCulloch State Highway Advisory Bord Cambridge Preaiden T

Five Athuna Residents Fined for Parking Violations

Five Athuna residents paid fines of one dollar each for two hour parking violations. Five out of town residents were excused with warnings from Mayor Robert Wood. Names fined include A P Ditoh Mei Man Luckoff Fred Shoter J W Young and D M Goddard.

Athuna Robert, &. Wood A. P. Dtiteh Meiman Luckoff Fred Shoter J. W. Young D. M. Goddard

Biddle Named Fair Manager

Officers of the Athena County Agricultural Society for 1802 were elected at the courthouse meeting. Frank Biddle was chosen secretary and manager, marking his tenth year in that role. Thorn funds from premiums and state aid will permit payments by February 1, with about 1,008 due prior to the fair. New board members include Conrad Mulligan, Mag Strode, Gilbert Crawford, and David Jonasen. Ward is president, McLaughlin vice president, Beveridge treasurer.

Athena County Agricultural Society JBL Thorn Aln. Ward Nelwonville John McLaughlin Coalville S. L Beveridge Athens Frank Biddle Biddle Ward Leo Williams McLaughlin Conrad Mulligat Lad Township Mag Strode Bern ‘Vowrr Jehip Gilbert Crawford Canaan

Tax Response On Delinquent Personal Taxes Issued

County announces delinquent personal tax notices sent out with Gorham reporting many payments. Attorney Samuel B. Eustine appointed to collect taxes not paid promptly. County treasurer urges immediate payments by mail or at courthouse office from 8 to 12:20 and 1 to 4, Saturday closes at 6.

Gorham Samuel B. Eustine Thage

Albany Parish Services Outline Christmas Day

Albany Parish services announced for Sunday include morning worship and Sunday school at Barrivanville at 9 30 a m. A church service at Town Youre is scheduled for 2 p m and a Christmas pageant will be staged in Albany at 7 30 p m with a full church program.

The Christian Church Ward W. Hamm Margaret Hows Little Town of T Beth Verorth Paul Davis Delssohn Gibral Hayes Rald Angels Mary Roscoe Ethel Johnson Margaret Johnson Cornet Salo Stenson Joe Galvin Zameenik Woodland Echoes Idyl Creighton Gruber Margaret Scott Nevin Dow Bowers Albany Der Barrivanvile

Local death notices and a fugitive arrest reported

Relatives were informed of the death of Ruth Sanne eight year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Oscar Sanne former residents. Burial arrangements were not completed. William Morgan, who escaped from an Italian hospital, was arrested near Murray City Thursday night by Deputy Sheriff Stanley Sparnon.

Truth Sanner Dees Logam Den Arte Ruth Mra Oscar Sanne Tha Hady Elmer Marden Logan Dee Willian Morgan Itaia Cultunbus Murray City Sher Stanley Sparnon

Notable Traffic and Court Records in Local Ledger

The record notes fines for intoxicated driving including a $100 penalty and license suspension for months on two defendants, with one arrest by Officer William Aton after a nighttime crash injuring a resident from Athens. A separate Common Pleas Court entry concerns delinquent taxes and a county treasurer’s petition, detailing an outstanding $88.06 levy and a larger $3,276.87 amount linked to a local business.

IN Common Pleas COUME

Pola Negri Near Death After Relapse in Santa Monica

Santa Monica reports Pola Negri, the actress, near death after a relapse and complications from prior illness and a medical obstruction. Doctors fought to sustain her, with condition described as grave as she lingers four days past recovery.

Pola Negri Santa Monica Negri

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Nelsonville Legion Elks’ Hall Rhythm King's Orchestra Marietta Jack Raybould Home Missionary Society M. E. Church C. D. Shafer Fayette Street L. J. Eberle Frank Moore L. D. Johnson Henry Lancaster D. T W. E. A. Junges Duskey Foplar Street Rainbow S. S. Lane Lou ‘Allen Caro Mrs. Lane Pauline Johnson Jean Allen Bethlehem Herald Angels Carnes Hickman Lester Webb Lane Glen “Alien Edwin Johnson Roy Morris Edward Johnson Stanley Mschem William McCulloch William Barrows Anna Ruth Butts Elsie Dalton Sigrid Love Mary Jo Bowers Lenne Whitmore Frances Parry Glenn Allen Ruth Hyde Robert Veon Lorain Robert Keynes C. H. Ruble Edward Sharp Leonard ‘Cooley Ecschas Parte Cora Tignor Anna Kentner Worthington Retta Howe Nellie Linscott T. C. L. Club Mable Jones Alice Drescher Blanch Brooks Cecil Adkins Blanche Stanley Minnie Whitmore Gertie Merz Della Robey Flossis Green Mas Ennis Erma Adkins Cathleen Charles Ennis Cleo Mae Stanley Eseny Musical Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter Day Saints Harper and Jackson Streets Ohia Fuel Gas Lancaster Ohio Fuel Gas Co Becker Snider Bickel Mick Eileen Brewer R. D Dol Me Tippit Floyd Clark Bob Johnson James Koemer Irene Miner Allan Balderson Joe Edward Sayre Ruth Louime Johnson Leona Schoeman Herma Sayre Kathryn Keirns Hilma Chalfant Virginia Lee Sawyers Lola May Clark Louise Vermaaten Herbert Dust Erflts Hardingearid Maxine Sunday Messenger Sol A. Stephan Colonel Stephan Messenger Dean Watts Chubb Athena CASS Vinton P. T. A Santa Toyland Carpenter Hardware Co Ginnan Ohio Road Board C. E. Heft W. Washington St Conn Murphy’s Bread Imurphy’s Bakery Lore Bakers Aml Y pAyrty Rubles General Electric Westinghouse Cleaners Gadbury Electric CO Costa Man Quilty Hucens Douglas Cansenviag Emerg & Motor Vehicle Douglas William Aton Dougina Strifel W. Burke Burke Hearthorn Almpio Ion Bae Rat Cleveland von Old Arcade Cleveland Majestic Theatre Tinance Gaz N. Court St Dial C. E. Scott California Canada Cuba C. E. Scot Radio Adio Lecers
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