Woman Recovers After Fall On Nelsonville Church Steps
Mrs. Charlea Meyers, living on Washington street, is slowly recovering at home after a fall on the steps of the Nelsonville Presbyterian church weeks ago. The Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist church held a monthly meeting at her home with several members assisting. The gathering discussed library literacy, missionary work, and plans for continued social meetings over the next two months. A $2 charity fund was raised, and participants planned to coordinate with other city missionary groups for a day of prayer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Charlea Meyers
Washington Street
Meyers
Presbyterian Church
Harry Rundoh
Wreasey Hawk
Thomas Spencer
A. la Barker
John Williams
Otto Shurley
Mra Spencer
Evans
Charles Monks
Anita Bolden
Africa
John Hart
Japan
Jiies
America
Fuiura
Delor
India
Pathy
Pearce Pleads Guilty To Possessing Liquor Here
Nelsonville reports Dean Flug Pearce pled guilty to possessing intoxicating liquor in a local arraignment before May J. J. Eberle. He was fined 150 dollars and costs and, unable to pay, taken to the county jail. Ike Valkinburg was arrested on selling liquor, challenged local jurisdiction, and was sent to Athens where a common pleas court charge was filed. he was released on bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Dean “Plug” Pearce
J. J. Eberle
Ike Valkinburg
Athens
Common Pleas
Children given vacation as shots fired at school
In Pittsburgh near Braddock, hundreds of students at Broughton School fled after strikebreakers fired shots at the building. Officials sought Governor Fisher for protection as the school closed indefinitely amid board refusals to keep it open and ensure safety. Windows shattered, teachers and pupils sought safety while authorities investigated the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Chile
Broughton
Tisher
Pittsburgh Erinal Coal Corporation
Bomb strikes mayor home in Campbell. four men held
Mayor Roy Gordon escaped unharmed as the front section of his Campbell home was wrecked by a bomb early today. An unidentified caller taunted him about the explosion over the phone. Police arrested four men for investigation. authorities suspect liquor-law violators may be linked to the act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Campbill
Tele 4
Roy Gordon
Gordon
Jim
Yiquor Inn
Messenger Bird Picture Coloring Contest Totals
Last week in the Messenger Bird event ten rooms entered the coloring contest with all rooms represented by complete glass entries. More than 400 colorings were submitted, reflecting broad participation across the school.
Quarrel Over Money Ties Slain Bride and Missing Husband
Police report a bitter dispute over money between 22 year old bride Mary Cornell and her husband before her death. The Cornell home yielded two bullet wounds to the bride and the husband remained missing. Detectives questioned Arthur and Elbert Cornell and Howard, the groom’s associate, while evidence included a note scribbled inside an envelope flap and children’s drawings used as coloring samples.
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Cleveland
Mary
Manny
Cornell
Neller Arnold Vanderwest
Sylans
Vanderweyst
Chi Ia
Cee MS
Cornell Arthur
Ti Ey Sna Qt
Elbert
Saea Ree
Medan
Ner
Howad
Tyesata
Howard
Veteran Captain George Bartlett Dies Near Waterford
Nelsonville February 4 Relatives here received word of the death of Captain George Bartlett at his home near Waterford on Tuesday February 2. He and Lt. G. Matheny of Nelsonville were the last two commissioned officers of the 63rd regiment. Of the 3,000 men who served in the regiment only five comrades survive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
George Bartlett
Waterford
Bartlett
LG. Matheny
63Rd Regiment
Quilt Is Pieced At Methodist Class Meeting
Faithful Workers class of the Methodist Sunday school met at Mrs Charles Reynolds home for monthly session. Fourteen members and teacher Mrs Thomas Spencer attended with guests Mrs G E Baird Mrs Mary Wilts and Miss Leah Reynolds. The evening centered on quilting and refreshments followed.
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Methodist Sunday School
Charles Reynolds
Mra Hatley
Mra Stewart
Thomas Spencer
Mra
G E Baird
Mary Wilts
Leah Reynolds
Don James
Scranton
Service Director Charges Headline Telling of Electric Debt Misleading
The Monthly meeting of the Past Chiefs association of Pocahontas held at Miss Hazel Wallace's home in Nelsonville on February 4. Hostesses included Mrs Jude Brady Mrs Lilly Wallace Mrs Clara Wallace Mrs Lazzie Scott Mrs Maggie Bagby and Mrs Villa Hank. Gerald Wallace entertained Forrest Rese Em profdery club Thursday at her Jefferson street home with a three course luncheon for members including Mrs Mary Brown Mrs Gertie Hill Mrs Nelle Dowler Mrs Bertha Evans and Mrs Ben Raybould along with the Misses Lowie Pearce Maggie Pees Hazel Wallace and Lulu Parry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Chiefs’ Association of the Degree of Pocahontas
Hazel Wallace
Jude Brady
Lilly Wallace
Clara Wallace
Lazzie Scott
Maggie Bagby
Villa Hank
Gerald Wallace
Forrest Rese Emprofdery Club
Jefferson Street
Mary Brown
Gertie Hill
Nelle Dowler
Bertha Evans
Ben Raybould
Lowie Pearce
Maggie Pees
Lulu Parry
Organ program at Nelsonville church Sunday
Miss Louise Rice will perform two organ numbers at the Presbyterian church on Sunday evening before the evening service in Nelsonville. Cecil Shafer will sing a solo as the musical feature of the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise Rice
Presbyterian Church
Nelsonville
Cecil Shafer Wil
Store is Sold in Neff Lumber Case in St Clairsville
In St Clairsville on Feb 4, Mick Dyhen father of 15 year old Andy Dyhen who shot and killed his mother filed a $25,000 suit against Neff Lumber Co operating a hardware store at Neff. The suit alleges the company and staff sold firearms to a minor. A separate $10,000 claim was filed by Albert Churzenko, Dyhen’s farm hand, wounded in the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST Clairsville
Mick Dyhen
Andy Dyhen
Neff Lumber Company
Neff
Ranply
Albert Churzenko
Dyken
Three Hurt As Truck Hits Coupe Near Bartlett
A Saturday morning crash near Bartlett left three injured, one possibly fatally. Ira Coulter of Vincent is reported to be dying at a Marietta hospital. two other injured men are identified as Anderson and Morris. The truck driver escaped injury.
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Ambelville
Tech 4
Bartlett
Ira Coulter
Vincent
Marietta
Anderson
Morris
Blaze Threatens Court House Doings and L Fire in Two Days
A blaze over two days endangered the courthouse district as officials investigated a fire triggered by burning trash. Fire crews contained the flames with no reported injuries, and authorities warned residents about debris burning and waste disposal rules.
Prowler Arrest Ties to Athens Probate Case
An Athens County probate court declares an estate of Busan Konkoskia valued at about 1 80282 gross with net 1402.82 after debts and costs. Firefighters found a prowler near the home during a blaze that damaged garages on Morris Avenue. Ruth Simms appointed executrix of Delmer Simms estate with bond set at 500. No will or testament found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Busan Kon- Kozkia
Athens County
Fternoon
Wilfram
Mirg
Tam Masterton
Sunnyside Drive
Arthur Konkoskia
Daugh
Mhater
Susan Konkoskia
Ingns
Morris Avenue
Jay
E. Laughlin
Chappel Hil
Goldie Konkoskla
Herb
Sarah Bowman
Athens
Parker
Mw O
Ohio National
Goss
Techni
T. Bowman
Ruth Simms
Street
Delmer Simms
Pater Barrows
Ed Park
Charles Manner
Z. R. Walter
Mra
Mansfield
Peguri
Nelsonville Electric Plant Deficit Debate Continues
McLain criticizes Rector audit findings on the Nelsonville city electric plant. The 17 year review shows statements of no clear deficit, while the Messenger article questions the handling of current for street lighting and the plant’s cost efficiency. The exchange centers on per capita debt and state audit implications.
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McLain
George B. Rector
Nelsonville
Stunday
McLain Saya
Onto
Rector
Tlon
Mats
the Messenger
State Auditory
Joseph Tacy
Doesj
D © Heeter
djOhio
Mr Mclain
Funeral Held for L A Whitmore in Nelsonville on Friday
Funeral services for L A Whitmore were held Friday afternoon at the residence and were largely attended. The Rev B L Morrell conducted the service. The Women s quartet with Mrs J E LeFever Mrs W W Whitlatch Mrs Henry Lancaster and Mrs Elmer Bay sang Perfect Day. Burial was made at Greenlawn.
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Nelsonville
L. A. Whitmore
B. L. Morrell
E. LeFever
W. W. Whitlatch
Henry Lancaster
Elmer Bay
Greenlawn
Miss Regina Whyte Passes Nurses Board Exam
Regina Whyte, daughter of Mr and Mrs James Whyte, has passed the nurses board examinations. A graduate of Good Samaritan Hospital Zanesville she is currently practicing private nursing there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Regina Whyte
Atais
Miss Whyte
James Whyte
Good Samaritain Hospital
Zanesville
Social Notes Nelsonville Ladies' Aid Meeting and Quilting
The Ladies' Aid society of the I. E. church meets Monday at 7 pm at Mrs. C. D. Shafer’s Fayette Street home. Earlier gatherings feature quilting events at Mrs. Hannas’s West Franklin Street home with 30 guests and an old fashioned taffy pull won by Mrs. Harry Dibber. Other entries mention a Friday quilting night with several named guests and a Saturday banquet hosted by the OKMXNA club with a three course spread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Ladies’ Aid
Ladies’ Aid Society
The
I. E. Church
C. D. Shafer
Fayette Street
Jack Hannas
West Franklin Street
Harry Dibber
Jon Fisher
Clife Hartley
Harry Wartley
Nim Wemsley
Beulah Green
Okmnxa
al Wicher’s
AL Dilcher
Mable Laicher
Velma Rosser
William Morgan attends safety first meeting in Columbus
William Morgan attends a safety first meeting in Columbus on Friday. The brief item notes his presence at the event and location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Morgan
Columbus
John Leslie found guilty of murder in Findlay
John Leslie was found guilty by a jury in Findlay for the murder of Preter Grant, a department store watchman, shot during a robbery attempt at the store several months ago. The verdict concludes a high profile case that drew local attention and testimony from security staff and witnesses.
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Findlay
John[Leslie
Preter Grant
Grant
Nelsonville Scouts Observe National Scout Week
Nelsonville Boy Scouts observe National Scout Week with uniform wear and a Thursday church dinner at Christian Church. W W Whitlatch serves as toastmaster followed by musical numbers, a history of scouting, a discussion of scout laws, and a talk by Rev Liosd Evans among other ceremonies.
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Nelsonville
Nelsonville Boy Scoute
United States
Nelsonville Boya
Christan Church
W. W. Whitlatch
WW. Whitlatch
Mian Pauline
M. Level Powell
Hid L. Murphy
Don Johnson
Liosd Evans
High Corkle
Robert Smith
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Old Regiment
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Colum
Zainesville
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Ruth Hide
Delaware
Jo M
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Tee
W. Hiei
Otis Monthant
Grady
Louisville
Eye
LD Wells
Woune
Atlantic
Aflane Monthly
Hawkins Electric Books
Pocahontas Lodge
Blaze
Court House
Levy
R. E. McClain
Whitmore
Omans
BE. L. Morrell
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Miss Regina Whyte
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Paul Wellzleim
Carlos Linton
Chas Shafer
Clarenee Huddy
N Tancaster
Optometry
Jacobs
Jeweler Optometrist
Ohio
J. E. Zeller
Philadelphia Tire and Marine Insurance Company
Youths Companion
David
Baffin Land
Boys Life
Coronel Lawwrence
Hatch
Gerry
Nelsonville Dry Goods Co
Ney
Cullums’ Studio
Optometrist
BOY Scouts
RCA
Radiola
E. W. Hopkins
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All Electric
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Clarence E. Scott
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