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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 11, 1935

Page

2

Nelsonville files broad city project list under new federal program

Nelsonville announces submission of a large set of projects to state authorities for federal funding under Roosevelt's public works program. Estimated costs cover sewage disposal, water mains, electric plant upgrades, a swimming pool, storm and sanitary sewers, parkways, and playground improvements totaling about 395,457. Local plans include a $5,000 equipment renewal for the electric plant and a sewage disposal facility at 45,000 with house-to-city canal-rights for pole lines.

Nelsonville Congress Roosevelt Mavor Holland Municipal Electric Lght TERA Jackson Street High Street West End Watkins Street Walnut Street Pleasantview Avenue Diamond Street Fairview Street Frederick Street Grover Street Canal Street Myers Bt John Street City

Nelsonville Personal Notes Highlight Weekend Visits

Mrs. Jessie Smith visits Granville for a week while Mrs. Flossie Crawford spends Sunday with her aunt Mrs. Welch in McConnelsville. Miss Catherine Johnson Logan stays with her parents Connett and Mrs. George Briggs. Local residents attend Columbus Pentecostal Church meetings led by Rev. and Mrs. Ossman and hosted by Dr. Henry Crawford who flew in from Cleveland to visit his mother.

Jessie Smith Granville Flossie Crawford McConnelsville Welch Catherine Johnson Logan Connett George Briggs John Carr James Johnson Columbus Robert Ossman Pentecostal Church Stump Henry Crawford Cleveland

Six Appear in Court of Mayor Holland

Six arraignments held in Mayor Holland court. Glen Freeman Logan Charles Tolliver and Porter Barron pleaded guilty to intoxication and were fined 10 dollars and costs. William McPeonald New Pittsburg paid 5 dollars and costs as a first offense. Rolland Guess Lick Run pleaded guilty to reckless driving and was fined 19 dollars and costs. Floyd Fuller Deanville paid for parking by a fire hydrant. Barron bound over to grand jury on fighting charge with Jake Carlin. Carlin to be arraigned tonight.

Nelsonville G. Holland Glen Freeman Logan Charles Tolliver Porter Barron William McPeonald New Pittsburg Rolland Guess Lick Run Floyd Fuller Deanville Jake Carlin Carlin

Buchtel Students Report Perfect Attendance

Forty five Buchtel school students achieved perfect attendance for the first semester, announced by Principal Fred Linscott. Certificates of award were presented during a Friday general assembly of the grades.

Buchtel Fred Linscott

Mrs Flossie Crawford Hosts Birthday Night for Connie

Nelson was honored Friday evening as Mrs Flossie Crawford hosted a dinner and bridge gathering after a birthday celebration for her son Connie.

Nelson Flossie Crawford Connie Bridge

Hauptmanns Trial Nearing End As Jury Awaits

The article details endgame defenses as the Hauptmann case heads to the jury tomorrow. It covers defense estimates for an appeal cost, crucial dates in the timeline March 1 1932 April 2 1932 and November 26 1933, and focal points including Lindberghs testimony Condon handwriting and ransom notes.

Hauptmann Lloyd Fisher Reilly Isador Fisch John Perrone Condon Lindbergh Ollie Whateley the Lind

Amesville Beats Hounds 40-26 In Game Here Saturday

Amesville High School remained undefeated by defeating the Nelsonville Greyhounds 40-26 at the local gym Saturday night. Strode led Amesville with 14 points, Jones added 13, while Spray scored for Nelsonville. The Amesville reserves also played in the preliminaries.

Amesville Hounds Nelsonville Amesville High School Nelsonville Greyhounds Strode Amesville Center Jones Spray Kuhn Eckard Lancaster

Revival services begin at Mt Union Church this week

Services started Sunday night led by Rev Leah Weatherby at Mt Union Church. Weekly topics include Modern Slime Pits Dead Beggar A Dy ing Man s Answer Life s Purpose Enlisting and Developing the Man Power of the Church and Barth s Greatest Tragedy. Program runs through February 24.

Mt. Union Church Leah Weatherby Barth

Railroad Man Dies in Columbus Heart Attack

James F. Six aged 70 died suddenly of a heart attack. Born in Vinton County he spent most of his life in Columbus working in the railroad yards. Funeral attended by Elizabeth Scott Bertha Ray Marion Simonton Jerry Simonton and George Mundy. Burial in Obetz. Wife and eight children survive.

Nelsonville Elizabeth Scott Bertha Ray Marion Jerry Simonton George Mundy James F. Six Columbus Obetz Six Vinton County

McWilliams Child Dies Of Pneumonia At Age 15 Months

Funeral services for James Paul McWilliams aged 15 months will be held Tuesday at 2 PM at the Apostolic Holiness Church with Rev. G H Martin in charge. The child died early today of pneumonia. He leaves five siblings Louis Allen Floyd Robert and Carrie. Burial is in West State Street Cemetery.

James Paul McWilliams Louis McWilliams Richland Avenue Apostolic Holiness Church G. H. Martin Louis Allen Floyd Robert Carrie West State Street Cemetery

Legionnaires Hear Safety Service Speech

The K. T. Crossen Post American Legion schedules a Safe ty Week observance at post rooms on Wednesday night with Charles Miller of the Safety Service Commission of the State Highway Department delivering the address.

K. T. Crossen The American Legion Charles Miller Cincinnati Safety Service Commission State Highway Department

Rev C W Radford Urges First Things First Sermon

Rev C W Radford, pastor of Central Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church, preached on Putting First Things First to evangelistic services Sunday night. He warned the world misdefines life's meaning and urged viewing the church as a divine institution and prioritizing the best over the good. The article notes AAA moves toward safer racing with helmet mandates and describes helmet features.

C. W. Radford Central Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church Radford

German government housing program builds 1751 units since 1924

Since 1924 the German government has constructed 1,751.68 apartments and single dwellings aimed at housing the poorer urban population and improving living standards.

Hidden reserves of power urged for community good

Dr. W H Fowler pastor of First Methodist Church spoke on latent human resources in a sermon series. He outlined three reserves physical mental and spiritual and urged drawing on them to solve problems and improve life. The new series begins Feb 17 with Making the Best of Second Best and sermons will be available at the church.

W. H. Fowler First Methodist Episcopal Church Dr. Fowler God

Compensation Hearing Opens in Court Today

Ephraim Millican of Millfield sues the Industrial Insurance Commission of Ohio for workmen's compensation rights. The Athens County Common Pleas Court in Athens City Building opens the case tied to injuries from the 1930 Millfield mine explosion. Jurors named include Carl Snow George Munn J L Allman Charlie Ellett Frank Bolton Waldo Poston Gordon Ruth Phyllis Roberts Harold Pierce Paul Gillilan Nellie Brooking Belle Carpenter.

Ephriam Millican Millfield Industrial Insurance Commission of Ohio Athens County Common Pleas Court Athens City Milliran Carl Snow George Munn J. L. Allman Charlies Ellett Frank Bolton Waldo Poston Gordon Ruth Phyllis Roberts Harold Pierce Paul Gillilan Nellie Brooking Belle Carpenter Industrial Commission

Little Variation in Athens Temperatures

The Athens District saw a seven-degree swing in 36 hours with a high of 38 on Sunday afternoon and a low of 31 last night. Clouds persist and snow is forecast for tomorrow afternoon.

Athens

Mrs Elizabeth Crouch Undergoes Surgery At Sheltering Arms

Mrs Elizabeth Crouch of 8 Lash Street underwent a surgical operation today at Sheltering Arms Hospital. Her condition is reported as satisfactory.

Elizabeth Crouch Lash Street Sheltering Arms Hospital

Pomona Grange Announces Hall Meeting and Food

A Pomona Grange Master announces a hall meeting at a specified time. Members will discuss business matters and participate in an oral candidates session while snacks like cake and sandwiches are served.

Grange Force Pomona

Ross Attendances Reported at Beaver Sunday

L A Power and Mr Baker attended the Allen Ross event at Beaver Sunday, noting their presence during the gathering.

Ross Nelsonville L. A. Power Mr Baker Allen Ross Beaver

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