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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1930
Page
2
Local column lists contact details for society news and ads. Readers urged to call 419 W for service and 412 W for an experienced representative. The snippet includes references to Nelsonville and surrounding area.
The Greyhounds defeated Chauncey 71 to 10 in a home game. Dik Owens led with an opening free throw, Lara Nor Wiel and Mary Whipbee each scored 14 as Nelec led 18 to 8 at halftime and the team extended their season momentum.
Tangeman receives a formal designation and the document notes a completion today. The article lists various individuals and roles, including legal practice and district committee positions, with several garbled names and affiliations.
Unclear fragmentary report notes plans to greet a squadron of 12 planes arriving in Pernambuco Brazil. References to officials Malan Minteter and Ale Yale Ralba appear obliquely and details are severely garbled. Wreaths and sea base preparations are mentioned amid mixed place names and dates.
Auto license plates are distributed at the local office for the season with more appearing than in prior years. Officials announced a delay in extending tag attachments and noted plates will be displayed starting January 1.
James Neron Dlen, 77, died Tuesday at his home in Danville. Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at the residence. Interment will be made in the local cemetery. He is survived by his wife and one daughter.
In Nelsonville this December, hundreds of food baskets clothing eye care and other necessities are distributed by joint agencies and organizations including the American Legion Masons PTA and church groups. Training departments and volunteers from area schools assist as guardians say the drive will bring brighter holidays to families in need.
The King's Men are scheduled to meet at Charlot Ray Hall on Friday night at seven o'clock. Adatia Mireet is listed among attendees for the event.
Two basketball games set for Friday night December 24 at Nelsonville high school auditorium. Dileher's Majentic team, composed of former players, faces varsity, while Kate Cravires' fast quartet meets the top independent quintet. Tickets priced at popular rates. Damien will tip off at 7 40 and 8 96 o'clock.
Names a long list of residents visiting relatives in Columbus and nearby towns for Christmas. Mentions Mrs John Martin's funeral in Columbia, former Mine Chief Wolfe, and numerous families from Wolfe, Nelsonville, Walbridge, Athens, and surrounding areas visiting kin across the region.
A meeting of the D A Lodge is set for this evening at 6 o clock at the home of Mrs Elizabeth Scott on Poplar Street. The gathering aims to arrange attendance at the funeral of Mrs Margaret Hamill of Carbon Hill.
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