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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1931

Page

3

150 Masons At Annual Reunion

Nelsonville witnesses about 150 Masons at the annual reunion and inspection of St Bernard Chapter 156, R A M, and Haybron Council 19, AR & 5 M at the Masonic Temple. Royal Arch degree conferred, work instructed by Rolland Bright. Banquet at Methodist Church, supper by Eastern Star. Weod Bowen presided as inspecting officer. visitors from nearby officers observed exemplification of Super-Excellent degree.

Nelsonville Tejon St. Bernardapter R. A Haybrow Council Masonic Temple Rolland Bright Logan Order of Easiens Star Havbron Council Weod Bowen Locun Afany G. Snowden Havaron Council Ptt Heybron

Agrey Hounds Meet Strong Foes in Friday Clash

Nelsonville February 20. The Nelsonville Grayhounds aim to extend a nine game winning streak with a Friday night home game against the strong Logan quintet. Preliminary contests feature Logan versus Zanesville, followed by Nelawnville facing the winner. Also on the docket are sermons, church group meetings, and social gatherings around town.

Nelsonville Bine Devils Ohio University Melonville Wiekettal Dremoedal Creekir Hewell al Ocemirr Zanesville Whelsenville Wwe Hie Yantis Wen Gwasily Ivehondils Logan Court Leagan Rhnavile Danier Slich Zanesrife Hetins Isis

Sisters Save Orphanage Fire Foe Threats Nuns Rally

In Princeton New Jersey on February 20 a half dozen sisters at St. A Heart Orphanage West Kentucky near Princeton saved the children when a fire damaged the school building adjoining dormitories. One sister discovered the blaze at 2 a m roused attendants and awakened the children many under age ten. The sisters guided them through the night to safety in the adjacent building as flames threatened to destroy the orphanage.

Princeton N. J St. A Heart West Ky Chen

Fire crews fight smoke at two Nelsonville homes

Firemen rushed to the Dick Blaxton residence on Fort Street after a smoking stove caused smoke in a room, then responded to the Kearns residence on Oak Street for a small coal heating stove explosion. No major damage reported.

Nelsonville Dick Blaxton Fort Street Kearns Oak Street Hilal

Deaths and notices from Selsonville area

Death notices for Mrs. Lately Kam and others, funeral and viewing details given. Report includes relatives in Columbus, services in Selsonville area, reminders of memorials and local gatherings, plus a temperance institute announcement and social notices.

Dies Thursday in Mer liging near Nelsonville

Mrs. Cora Pande Succumbs At Mer liging Near Nelsonville. She died Thursday at her home near Doanville. Funeral services will be held Sunday at 2 PM at the residence with burial in Greens iawn. She leaves a husband one daughter and several relatives. A burial day gathering Saturday notable neighbors attended.

McCulloch Osk John Hannas Ross Hannas Mira Robert Willams M. Singers Harry Hartley Clifford Hartley Joe Galvin Guy Hawk Walter Green Wettie Beverage Hattie Selby Cink Cora Pande Mer Liging Nelsonville Snelsonvelle Doanville Binat Greens Wile Hies Ded Lauder Gigser

Darkened chair fire injures inmates at Dennelyaata facility

A chair accident at Dennelyaata's penitentiary caused a blaze that tripped the power, plunging the plant into darkness as inmates Jena Kehroeder and Glenn Dague faced peril. Fire crews responded to the alarm from the Amer Dome Company plant nearby, with high voltage lines and smoke delaying rescue efforts.

Pex Biguebonte Jena “Kehroeder Glenn Dague Aeelug Iace Amerdome Company Willis Beatae

Murderer or beneficiary shadow in Guam probate case

The report outlines a bequest dispute where a murderer might not benefit from a victim’s death. A Moyeshy Whine and Dressen China Dell represent the bequest issue, arguing the will’s terms may be illegal if the beneficiary is the killer. A later Guam item notes marching orders for guards per the No Lefer Act.

Falmer A. Moyeshy Dressen China Dell Tiner Birs Pest Guam Henderson

Questions Tax Law Columbus Proposal to Repeal Tax Measure

The Feb measure in Columbus seeks voter reconsideration of a tax amendment adopted in the FBI era, with Rep E.R. Rite arguing the 1009 submission included vague language. Debate centers on whether repeal should be treated separately from the main amendment and if the legislature should fix the state tax issue before submission.

Columbus FBI Wis Legislalité E.R. Rite Ean Kag

Veto WARTIME OS Meb 2d U iim ancient iy Sheain problem

The report notes a wartime veto debate influencing approval of financing for govern tied operation on Alabama power involving Enecer Longworth and allied governors. Despite opposition, leaders counted on a veto by President Hoover to shape the bill. The fragment hints at political maneuvering around the original public bill and its implications for Nebraska and other states.

Longworth Hoover Nebraska

Trialing Former President on Charges Reads Like a Skein

A misreadable report from a bank city describes a trial involving a former president charged with alleged misconduct. The fragment references a court proceeding and accusations but lacks clear details.

California Fig Syrup Used By North Ohio Family

Betty Jane Glenn of Cleveland is described as benefiting from California Fig Syrup for constipation colds and upset stomachs. The ad claims fifty years of use by mothers and recommends the product to ease headaches fevers fretfulness and to keep bowels clear. It asserts physicians endorse its soothing aid and energy-boosting effects for weak children with a genuine California Fig Syrup label.

Betty Jane Glenn Zooter Ave Cleveland California Betty Jane California, Mi

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