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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1930
Page
3
Cer Tion The Elis Tori ngs Isits Us
Fragmentary OCR item notes activities at a local listing event. The readable fragments mention participants and a venue but lack clear dates or full names. The text suggests a community notices column with brief event references and potential scheduling details for an upcoming listing.
50 Men May Be Given Employment Near Nelsonville
Nelsonville February 6 The Lick Run Mine operated by Hocking and Athens Coal Company began yesterday near Nelsonville two miles away. It is expected to employ about 240 men and run steadily. The property, idle for months, was bought from a receiver last summer and underwent repairs including a rebuilt wipple and new loading booms with shaker screens and equipment for all four coal sizes. Switching facilities were added to prepare and load coal. The mine is expected to develop into a large producing property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Lick Run
Hocking & Athens Coal Company
Bew
Couple Married in Nelsonville Friday February 7
Grace Dowler daughter of Otto and Mrs Dowter and Omer Devel son of Charles Devel were married Friday February 7 at the Presbyterian Church in Nelsonville. Rev Lloyd Evans officiated. The couple left immediately after the ceremony for a motor trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Grace Dowler
Otto Dowter
Omer Devel
Charles Devel
Carl von Hill
Presbyterian Transi
Lloyd Evans
Presbyterian Church
Practice for Play Nelsonville High School Comedy
Rehearsals underway for Son Johkn a four act comedy to be staged Wednesday and Thursday evenings February 10 and 20 by Nelsonville High School senior and junior classes. Proceeds benefit the high school band with Supt He Zue ber directing. Fifteen major roles and a cast of 40 with other students supporting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Nelsonville High School
He. Zueber
Bowers Home South of City Destroyed by Fire
A two story boat owned by Le Chariga Bowers on Richland Avenue burned Saturday around 3750 p m. Sparks from a chimney are blamed as the roof, shingles and dry building caught fire. Neighbors helped remove furniture before Athens Fire Department arrived but Mechanicsburg was unable to assist due to water limits. The eight room house, built about four years ago, was destroyed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
le Chariga Bowers
Richland Avenue
Tose
Mr. Bowers
Athens
Teokine
Emoire
Me Howers
Athena Fire Department
Bowers
Ito Mechanicsburg
He Bean
Monday Last Day To Meet Tax Payments
Athens County extends tax collection until February settlement due to county expenses. Real and personal taxes, road, street and sewer assessments unpaid by Monday will be delinquent with a ten percent penalty. Books will be closed and certified to the county auditor after Monday afternoon. County Treasurer Moler notes the extension allows funds to be secured but emphasizes current costs require closing the books.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County
Moler
Scout Week Service Change At Dresbsterian Church
Nelsonville February 3 Sunday evening service at the Dresbsterian Church changed from a stereomticon lecture to a sermon by the Rev. Lloyd Evans. He will speak on Met and Boys in observance of Scout Week anniversary. Men and boys are especially invited to attend with the Boy Scouts expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Lloyd Evans
Sally Ciyubagieh
Cychoribee
Ohio
Mies Absery Ko Marrow
Jorg
Tase Eae
Papenek
Whig
Misa Mteners
Monbeke
Val
Helsie Mechem
Oho
iUniversity
Gelliarbos
Piterts
Intihars
Sud
Wadler Pameukeru
Conds
Pant
An Timbua
Riis
Nedeo
Derouer
bMerig
Nelson
Uling
Cheung
Spedaguekt
Uridas
Urs
AL Sharky
Hinderk Keres
Holmabus
Rihana
Aid
Bat Kalle
Sais
jAnuua Inlet
Herbert Lerghon
Daliware
Cr. Dwinnell
Sunbury
Lilliatt Cotonian
Lman Bisfield Colley
Rey Cokeman
Chuys Bowers
Volumbus
Erie
Joe Lagan
Fire hose bursts during test in Nelsonville
The city hose, tested yesterday at 207 pound pressure, burst under load. Lt. Jd notes the test was ordered by Mayor Gill Wickman after earlier failures on Myers Street. The damaged hose has been created and shipped to a New York City factory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonvile
Clef
Etien
Lt Jd
Gill Wickman
Myers Street
New York City
Porter Quits County Duties After Six and a Half Years
Carl H. Porter resigns as Athens County attendance officer at a board of education meeting. His duties and paycheck details noted, with mention of incompatibility ruling between the attendance officer and justice of the peace roles. Porter distributed clothing to needy families and kept a donation room open. He will assume a new post Monday as superintendent with the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl H. Porter
Athens County
Athens Coufty Board of Education
Kr, McVay
W“ineeoiis
Athens
Oranlzut
Bettman
Justies of the Peace
Wen Wesally
Porter
Hent
Andy
Hospital Notes Admits and Dismissals List Names
Hospital notes record last week admissions, complaints, and discharges. Patients include Herbert jinoy Shade with accident Edward Hraw Athens appendicitis Mrs Augustus Weliy Athens minor operation Abs Dunfee Athens medical treatment. Discharges include Mrs Pearl Henry Chauncey Augustus Kelly Athens and Mrs Dunfee Athens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arms Hospital
Herbert Jinoy
Shade
Edward Hraw
Athens
Augustus Weliy
Abs
Dunfee
Anngree Manta
Elayd Turlock
Millfield
Taut Hooper
Gon
Justihase
Columbus
Denver Hall
Pomeroy
Smith
Chauncey
Carl Tinkham
Samuel [Sayer
Alice Shayne
Sugar Creek
Pearl Henry
Augustus Kelly
Mra
Tragic House Fire Kills Three In Cadillac Michigan
A fatal blaze trapped a family in a bed room at Noauwataka Cadillac Michigan. Mrs Clarence Cummings and her two young children perished in the fire as firefighters battled the flames.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cadillac
Mich
Feb
Clarence Cummings
Noauwataka
Electric Company Builds New Offices in Nelsonville
Nelsonville Feb 8 The Southern Ohio Electric Company has completed its new offices building and store rooms for Bloodwood Power to be occupied next week. The concrete structure measures about 100 by 200 feet with model offices and storage for ample equipment. Surrounding wooden structures at the station have been removed and the grounds will be landscaped in spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Southern Ohio Electric Company
Bloodwood Power
Bulding
Fee
jFiant
Mission Meet Program At Nelsonville Church
The Sob GaPhe Womans Foreign Missionary group of the Methodist Episcopal Church met in the church parlors on Thursday afternoon with Mrs Harry Jackson presiding. The meeting featured a division service led by Mrs Rella Howe and a program on Africa and Negro topics. A bake sale was planned for February 23 and reports were given by treasurer Mrs A L Galor and quilting committee members. Presidents Day was discussed with plans for a district gathering on February 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Methodist Episcopal Church
Harry Jackson
Rella Howe
John Herrald
A. DL. Galor
Fesse Lovell
Marietta
Allen
Leta
Athens
Mb 4
Wuesdart
Shirley
Bertha Barker
Mee
Fannie Williams
A. L. Barker
Africa
Gilo Slirter
John Williams
MH. EB
Uber
Jala Mertold
Jerusalem
Thomas Spencer
Jotun
Williams
Jerome
Dirs
Spencer
Nefternoon
Mra
John Murphers
Ilizabethh Green
Mrs
Della Dishop
Miss Jennie Conkle Dies in Trimble Area
Miss Jennie Conkle, 62, died Friday at her sister Mrs. Vara Pierpont home in Trimble. Funeral services were held Sunday morning at the residence with burial in Salem Cemetery near Wellston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Jennie Conkle
Vara Pierpont
Trimble
Burt
Salem
Wellston
Poultry Thefts Spur Arrests of Three Men in Jacksonville
A chicken theft spree in the Jacksonville area led to the arrest of Elmer Collins, Anon Swindell, and Henry Stoll by local officers. Collins claimed two dead and two live chickens were in his possession and was sent to a grand jury on $400 bond after pleading guilty at a justice court. Swindell was fined, with costs, and jailed in default, while other suspects faced arrests and convictions tied to burglaries near Wemnater.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Collins
Trimbie
Jacksonville
F. Barrett
Collins
Anon
Swindell
Henry Stoll
Denuly Shevitt
Ink Bottle Carried Downstream After Creek Incident Near Athens
Two boys from Tunies Mississippi tossed an ink bottle into a creek near Athens that drifted downstream toward the Mississippi River. The bottle was dated February 3 and prompted a school safety lesson as Mrs Halsie Rupe of Reedy Point reported the event to authorities and the class learned from the mishap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Mississippi
Clint
Ieee
Tunies
Halsie Rupe
Athos
Ttagky Point
Reedy Pott
Ralph Wilson to speak here on March 21
Nelsonville area notices list Ralph Wilson, vice-president of the Rabson Institute, speaking Friday evening March 21 about industrial and financial topics for Hocking Valley. He offers his services free, with talks spanning Nelsonville Athens Columbus and beyond. tickets later issued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Wilson
Rabson Institute
Hocking Valley
Sleonvilta
Bel
Ulpl
N . Wilson
Upston
Baer. W. Rabson Institute
Nelsonville
Neleonville Gari
Wilson
Deus Nethon
Gakken
Blisale
Buchtel PTA Votes Grant for School Upgrades
Members of the Buchtel Parent Teacher Association vote to provide 150 toward necessary school upgrades. The meeting outlines required equipment and standards. County officials and district leaders discuss funding and procurement processes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buchtel Pewent
Teacher Association To
Yelp
Improe
Ibuchtel
Buchtel
Notte
Bruel. Tel
Lin
TRGO
Chappel
Joe Linston
Hackel Supertalesdean
Milliron Found Guilty by Jury in Ohio Case
A jury convicts Marry Milliron on a charge of possessing intoxicating liquor. The State of Ohio prosecuting attorney announced the verdict in the common pleas court as the judge prepares for sentencing later this month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milliron
State of
Ohio
Marry
Cort
L. G. Warstel
Jato
Kennedy Fined Five Pounds for Drunk Charge
Arthur Kennedy received a five pound fine after pleading guilty to a drunkenness charge. The case was heard by Mayor Robert Woad with Chief of Police Witt Isioraah and Officer Charles Maple present. Kennedy was released pending further actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Kennedy
Robert
Pasies BS
Witt Isioraah
Charles , Maple
Mystery Hike Taken by Athens Boy Scouts
Thirty four Athens Boy Scouts joined a Mystery Hike led by Scout Commissioner Roy Latian at the Scout Cabin on Strawds. A lunch was served, and the group met at headquarters to march in a body to the First Presbyterian Church for services as part of the Boy Scouts of America Anniversary Week in Athens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Batarday Hierality
Roy
iPaper
Latian
Thun
Oy Scouts of
Bridge Club Entertainer Hosts Card Evening
Mrs Herbert Teyshon entertained her bridge club at Mrs Ben Staller’s Art Street home. About nineteen members attended with Mrs Walter Meckem and Mrs Malet Moston among players. A six oclock dinner preceded games, prizes, and social hour with tours of refreshments served by the hostesses including Mrs Bessie Mand and Mrs Matheny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridge Club Entertaller
Herbert Teyshon
Ben Staller
Art Street
Wery Airy
Hhett Score
Walter Mechkem
Srand
Agel
Misa Malet
WBA
Clut
Uhr
Pahel Matheny
Terry Street
Let Wilkiitian
Hieeb
Bers
Bessie Mand
Mere
Gladys Cuckier
Ales
Ria Amidesson
Mra. Matheny
Local News Notes From Ohio State University and Surrounding Areas
A garbled clipping lists names and places in Ohio and nearby regions including Ohio State University students and faculty. It references visits, family events, and social activities across towns like Newark Columbus Mount Vernon and Sunbury, with several individuals and households mentioned in a patchwork of notes and greetings.
First Grade Wins as Knights of Pythias Install Leaders Here
In Nelsonville an audience of parents filled Castle Hall for the Knights of Pythias installation of new officers and leaders. The event included remarks by Mrs. W. Stanton and Miss Margaret Scott, with Col. He of Newark presiding as issuing officer. Multiple posts were named including Capon, Bancasteey, Chien, Helste, and Meoney, as well as treasurer and sentinel roles. The ceremony concluded with a reception for attendees and new officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Selsonville
Wat
Varma Teaghery Association of
Ube
Wieeting
Pryshient
Whe Stanton
Tibet
Alton Freon
Abe Margaret Scott T
Macjovde Opdanud
Nelsonvuille
Fey
Castles Hall
Inauibal
Capon
EL Bancasteey
Four youths held for thefts here in city report
Four youths were arrested on theft charges with bonds set after shared property incidents. Names and exact locations are unclear due to OCR errors but authorities note multiple items were stolen and will be presented to the grand jury. The case references a city area and a chief officer named George but specifics are garbled.
Herbert Dixon Hurt In First Cycle Ride
Herbert Dixon aged unclear in first cycle ride is injured after a collision with a car driven by Claurten Hackarosa near Wurug-That. Injuries described as serious. Dixon transported to Shettering Arms Hospital in Athens for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Dixon
Herbert Tuxon
Mer
Ike
Pratt Park
Claurten Hackarosa
Wurug
Young Deron
Beth Vin
Dixon
Shettering Arms Hospital
Athen
Blackwood
Columbus Judge To Speak To Local Men
Columbus residents are invited to a Wednesday dinner hosted by Christien Church Brotherhnodt Association. Judge Aldridge will discuss law enforcement. Attendees can secure tickets by Monday night with noted local officials listed and a initiating event for the Canaao Grongynk group following.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Christien Church Brotherhnodt Association
Aldridge
3. M. Dobson
Trof
A. B. Silas
O. F. Towland
HH. Tt. Phillips
Howard Wood
Guy Fleree
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Mission
Methodist Church
Our
Wison & McGill
Ders
the Scott Paints and Wallpaper Co
Witeon
Patteburgh
Henne Nelsonvilky
Hacking Valle
Marvard
Dolley Aay Tate Swento Archi
Uke Velfo
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John Weape
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Pythian
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M. E. Joyce
Foot Outfitters
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Cc. E. Heft
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Inkes
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Mary Louise Pritchard
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Charles Ceupdy
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America
Geo. O'Brian
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Austin Allen
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Rosa Winnbrothery
Hurt Wallace
Poplar
Lathe Wyshiver Haydenwile
Richard Brows
Willie Green
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Grange Walk
Pastime Theatre
Sun
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Alice Day
Johnny Walker
William Collier Jr
Daugherty - Oakley Insurance Agency
Ic Zeller Insurance
Aiechema's
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