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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 25, 1931

Page

2

Pastor’s Talk Highlights Great Americans and Sacrifice

Nelsonville Rotary heard Rev. C. K. Grammer quote Washington Lincoln and Edison to stress service over self expression. He noted Washington’s long service for payless years, Lincoln’s rise from early struggle, and Edison’s school challenges shaping a future inventor. The talk was arranged by C. L. Stout.

C. K. Grammer Rotary Club Nalsonville First Christian Nelsonville Washington Lincoln Edison America Grammer C. L. Stout

Woman's Relief Corps program at Nelsonville meeting

Nelsonville February 25 The Woman's Relief Corps held a regular meeting at the I O O F Hall. A tribute to their president opened the program followed by a play The Wrong George Washington with Mrs Della MecMasters and others. A drill by Mrs Backus and a mock wedding were included. piano by Kate Harrold and belting closed the program. Refreshments served to members and guests including a large Athens Relief Corps delegation.

Nelsonville Woman's Relief Corps George Washington Backus Steenrod Grace Dresher The Athens Relief Corps

New Ford Delivers Comfort and High Value on Long Drives

The Ford offers fatigue-free miles with wide cushioned seats and specially designed springs. Four Hordaille hydraulic shock absorbers absorb road shocks and cushion rebound, while a Triplex windshield, four-wheel brakes, and many precision components ensure safety and reliability. Low first cost, economical upkeep, and low depreciation add to value.

Ford

Ironton Tigers Visit Nelsonville Friday In Key Ohio Matchup

Nelsonville hosts Ironton High in a Friday clash as the Greyhounds aim to rebound after recent defensive lapses. McAfee leads Ironton with scoring and Nelsonville relies on its zone defense to counter a strong opponent.

Nelsonville Ironton High Tigers Nelsonville Greyhounds Tigers Athens Bulldogs Ironton Lawrence County Five Ohio Hounds McAfee Tiger Greyhounds Logan Zanesville Blue Devils Greys

Mother Dies at Home in Nelsonville Area

Mrs. Maymie Mae Keplar 33 wife of Pearl Keplar and mother of six children died Tuesday at about 10 am at their Carbon Hill Road home. Survived by two sisters and three brothers. Funeral Friday at 10 am Haydenville church with Rev Charles K. Grammer officiating. Burial Haydenville cemetery.

Nelsonville Maymie Mae Keplar Pearl Keplar Carbon Hill Road Dee Charles Waveline William Eva Wanda Dora Conley Carbon Hill Marie Blair James Thomas Blair Sand Run Haydenville Charles K. Grammer

Nelsonville man killed in Detroit-bound crash

Roy Barber 30 formerly of Nelsonville, died in a Sunday automobile accident en route to Detroit. Son of the late Joseph Barber, he left a wife and child, with his mother Mrs. Charlotte Barber in Columbus and siblings here. Funeral services were held in Columbus.

Nelsonville Roy Barber Tecumseh Mich Detroit Joseph Barber Charlotte Barber Columbus

Mine Fire Threatens Coal Property in Floodwood

Fire broke out in old workings of Mine No. 203 Floodwood, last operated 1922 by Hocking Domestic Coal. Deputy mine inspector Vaughn and Chief Inspector Smith expect to discuss combatting the blaze, which endangers coal property in adjoining territory.

Nelsonville Floodwood Hocking Domestic Coal Company Isaac Vaughn E. W. Smith Columbus

Social visits span cities from Bexley to Knoxville

Miss Dorothy Hutchins of Bexley was the Sunday guest of Misses Lillian and Mary Coleman. Mrs. F S Tedrow of Columbus and Mrs. J L Wilson of this city returned from a ten day visit with Mrs. Stanley Briggs and family in Knoxville Tennessee. Mr and Mrs B S Rhodes and son Henry were visitors in Columbus on Monday.

Dorothy Hutchins Bexley Lillian Mary Coleman F. S. Tedrow Columbus J. L. Wilson Stanley Briggs Knoxville Tenn Rhodes Henry

John Michaels Injured in Mine Auto Accident

John Michaels of Adams Street was severely bruised in a mining accident at Hocking Mine near Nelsonville. He rode on the rear car of a motor trip when the car derailed and suffered injuries to the chest and left leg before being taken to Drs Hyde for treatment and returned home.

John Michaels Nelsonville Adams Street Hocking Michaels

Well Gas Well on Patton Street Boosts Output

A well on Patton Street in Jackson produced about 200 000 cubic feet of gas when completed in December. Tests show flow rising to about 600 000 cubic feet, with the well connected to the Ohio Fuel pipeline for testing and to be tubed later.

Nelsonville Snyder Gasser Jackson Patton Street Ohio

I H T Club Members Dine With Mrs Betts

Mrs Donald Betts hosted the I H T Club at Fort Street Monday evening with members including Mrs Wilbur Martin Athens Mrs Chester Reeves Mrs Malvern Wilson Mrs William Barrows Miss Florence Cook Miss Leah Reynolds Miss Helen Devol Miss Mae Linton Miss Ruth Cook Miss Blanch Moorehead and Miss Geneva Geers A two course dinner followed by a social time with cards was served.

Donald Betts Fort Street I. H. T. Club Wilbur Martin Athens Chester Reeves Malvern Wilson William Barrows Florence Cook Leah Reynolds Helen Devol Mae _ Linton Ruth Cook Blanch Moorehead Geneva Geers Betts

Pilgrim Holiness Church Revival Extended In Nelsonville

The Pilgrim Holiness Church on East Chestnut Street hosted a revival convention from February 19 to 22. Due to strong interest the revival will continue each evening this week with special singing at 7 o'clock starting nightly.

Pilgrim Holiness Church Nelsonville East Chestnut Street

Cash Quickly From The Messenger Insurance Claim

James Easterling a coal mine worker in Senecaville lauds The Messenger accident insurance policy he carries. After fracturing a finger while coupling a motor to coal cars he filed a claim and received a prompt check, praising the insurance department's fast service.

James Easterling Athens Senecaville Messenger The Mr.Easterling

Guest Night Held by D A R in Nelsonville

Eliza beth Zane Dew Chapter D A R observed Guest Night with a Colonial Tea at the American Legion Home. A business session elected national and state delegates and alternates for upcoming conventions. An historical pageant on wedding ceremonies entertained members and guests before refreshments.

Nelsonville Elizabeth Zane Dew Daughters of the American Revolution American Legion F. W. Poston W. C. Poston E. E. Bell

Colonial Party Planned by Woman's Home Missionary Society

The Woman's Home Missionary Society of the Methodist Church plans a colonial party at the home of Dr and Mrs Welch on West Columbus Street Thursday evening from 7 to 9 o'clock. Men and women are invited and asked to dress in colonial costume if possible. A silver offering will be taken.

Methodist Church Charles Monks Tom Potts Poplar Street Trebecca I Kiva Ixerrere Woman's Home Missionary Society of the Methodist Church Cc. E. Welch West Columbus Street

Missionary Society to Meet at Mrs Ohlinger Home

The Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church will convene Thursday at 2 PM at 467 Chestnut Street. Mrs. Clarence Backus leads devotions, Mrs. C. E. Weltzheimer directs the program, and Mrs. J. R. Kelch conducts the query corner.

Clyde Hashman Dies at 32 in New Pittsburgh Home

Clyde Hashman aged 32 died suddenly Tuesday morning at his New Pittsburgh residence. Funeral services are set for Friday at 2 PM at the New Pittsburgh church with burial in Greenlawn. He is survived by his wife and four children.

New Pittsburgh Nelsonville Clyde Hashman New Pittsburgh Church Greenlawn

Card Party Announced by St Patrick's Parish

The ladies of St Patrick's Church Buchtel announce a card party with entertainment and refreshments at the parish hall on St Patrick's Day March 17.

St. Patrick’s Catholic Church Buchtel St. Patrick's Day

WBA Club to Meet at Junior Hall Tonight

The W. B. A. Club will gather this evening at 7 o'clock in the Junior Hall. Initiation is planned and a birthday dinner will follow. Officers and guards are expected to wear white.

W. B. A. Club

Urge House to Stop Action on Gas Tax Change

Ohio Good Roads Federation representatives urge postponement of Secrest compromise bill at House Taxation Committee hearing. They argue shifting gasoline tax revenue hurts the State Highway Department and counties, and would delay overall tax reform pending broader study.

Columbus U.R W. A. Allsdorf W. J. Robinson Ohio Good Roads Federation House Taxation Committee State Highway Department Allsdorf Robinson

He Crawls Into U S and Now Must Leave

Cleveland, Feb 25 U R Ste fan Telgorski 27 of Cleveland faces deportation after crawling through a tunnel under the Detroit River from Windsor to Detroit in August 1929. He paid 100 to an unidentified man for the underground journey and worked in Cleveland until his arrest. He hopes to return to a Czech Slovakia village to be with his wife and daughter Mary.

Cleveland U.R Stefan Telgorski Cazecho Slovakia Detroit River United States U. S Telgorski Windsor Canada Detroit Czecho-Slovakia Mary

To Build Dams on Alum Creek Plan Approved

Columbus and Bexley officials reached a preliminary agreement to fund three Alum Creek dams at about 30000 dollars with equal shares from both cities. The measure supports the Columbus Chamber of Commerce beautification plan and will be sent to the Columbus Council for consideration.

Columbus Alum Creek Bexley Bexley Council Columbus Chamber of Commerce Columbus Council

Heal Breach Talks Gain Momentum in UMW Conference

In Chicago on February 25, attorneys from the rival United Mine Workers factions met seeking a compromise. Floyd E. Thompson, attorney for the Illinois faction led by those who split from John L. Lewis, said prospects for settlement looked fairly good as the conference continued.

Chicago U.P United Mine Workers of America Organization Floyd E. Thompson Illinois John L. Lewis International

Past Grands Meet in Athens County March 14

The annual gathering of the Past Grands Association of Athens County will convene at the I C O F Hall in Athens on Saturday March 14. Grand Secretary Cross of Columbus will attend and refreshments will be served during the social hour.

Grands Association Athens County Athens Cross of Columbus

Findlay Girl Elected President of OSU Women’s Student Government

Miss Mary E. F. Ewing of Findlay, member of Kappa Kappa Gamma, was chosen president of the Women’s Student Government Association at Ohio State University. She is a junior.

Findlay Columbus U.P Mary EF. Ewing Kappa Kappa Gamma Women's Ohio State University

Birthday Tree Planted for George Washington Celebrants

Mrs Maxwell enlists a hemlock tree planted Monday near her home in Maxwell North TV to honor George Washington's birthday. The tree is enrolled with the American Tree Association of Washington and a certificate confirms the act. Thousands of trees were planted nationwide on the holiday.

Maxwell North TV George Washington American Tree Association of Washington Washington United States

Farmer's Insurance Meeting Discusses Auto Policy Issues

Agents from M counties in districts nine and ten of the Ohio Farms Bureau Mutual Auto Insurance Company met at Hotel Berry for discussion of farmers auto insurance problems. Led by BR. J. Noland, the gathering covered rate revisions and 1931 sales plans. C. J. West spoke on the Columbus convention set for March 15, with eight states to attend. M. E. Foltz addressed claims agents and their relations.

Ohio Farms Bureau Mutual Automobile Insurance Company Berry BR. J. Noland Hanover C. J. West Ohio Farm Bureau Insurance Company L. J. Bennett Columbus Ohio Pennsylvania West Virginia Vermont Maryland Delaware North Carolina Virginian M. E. Foltz

Merger Considered Between New York Papers

The Morning Evening and Sunday World papers plan to merge into The New York Telegram as The World Telegram if Judge James A. Boley allows sale to Scripps-Howard interests. Trustees Herbert Ralph and Joseph Pulitzer seek permission to sell to The Telegram under a news paper trust.

Pulitzer Weirs New York World Scripps-Howard New York U.ab World New York Telegram World-Telegram James A. Boley Surrogate’s Court Foley Herbert, Ralph Joseph Pulitzer Telegram

Ohio May Lose Two Congressmen Over Reapportionment

Mayo Fesler of the Citizens League of Cleveland warned the Senate Committee on Elections and Federal Relations that Ohio may lose its two additional congressmen if reapportionment is not worked out this session. He said the 1911 law electing a congressman-at-large is outdated and urged an immediate interpretation from Attorney General Gilbert Bettman.

Columbus U.P General Assembly Ohio Mayo Fesler Citizens League of Cleveland Senate Committee On Elections and Federal Relations Fesler Gilbert Bettman

Clams Protection Law Advances In Ohio Legislature

Columbus reports a bill, passed by the House 08 to 5S, would criminalize possession of two clams or shells with a $25 fine or up to 1.50 daily imprisonment until paid. The act aims to curb commercial use of Ohio clams and awaits Senate action and governor signature. Representative S. Mardis of Athens sponsors the measure. a separate provision sets the standard orange bushel weight at 60 pounds.

Columbus House of Representatives Senate Ohio

Griffith faces damages suit over alleged assault by director

David Wark Griffith is accused in a civil case of assaulting Fern Setril a 22 year old actress who formerly used the name Fern Barry Miss Setril seeks 601000 dollars claiming Griffith promised her a role in Abraham Lincoln and assaulted her during rehearsals at a John Doe Street apartment after giving champagne and cigarettes. she says the incident caused a nervous breakdown.

Los Angeles U.D David Wark Griffith Pioneer Moving Picture Fern Setril Miss Setril Fern Barry Griffith Ann Rutledge Bts Abraham Lincoln Miss Setrl John Doe Street

Bids Plentiful For Youngstown And Ohio River Railroad

Bids from 89 individuals and firms were submitted at the receivers sale of the 88 mile Youngstown and Ohio River Railroad. The line had failed to sell five prior times but is believed sold this time.

Lisbon Youngstown & Ohio River Railroad

Mrs Harvey Dies at Home Near Coolville

Mrs Julia Mallett Harvey age 87 died at her home Tuesday afternoon near Coolville Fairview M E Church member. She leaves husband J M Harvey two daughters Mrs William Farley Marietta and Miss Jewell Harvey a son Dean Harvey two brothers Russell Mallett Leroy West Virginia Robert Mallett Summerfield three sisters Mrs Hattie Warfield Caldwell Mrs Jennie Blake West Branch Ohio and Miss Bertha Mallett Akron and several grandchildren Funeral service will be at Meadowdale Baptist Church Jackson County West Virginia at 1 30 Thursday with Rev Fajah Warren officiating burial in the church cemetery.

Coolville Julia Mallett Harvey J. M. Harvey William Farley Marietta Misa Jewell Harvey Dean Harvey Belpre Russell Mallett Leroy W. Va Robert Mallett Summerfield Hattie Warfield Caldwell Jennie Blake West Branch Bertha Mallett Akron Menadowdale Baptist Church Jackson County Fajah Warren Burin Hiarvey Fairview M. EB

Vanderbilt twins born to Mrs William A Vanderbilt

Twin daughters arrived Tuesday night at York House private hospital. Mother and babies, both in good health, are reported doing well.

New York William A. Vanderbilt York House

Daily News suspended publication in Portsmouth

The Daily News of Portsmouth suspends publication blaming lack of local support after starting last December.

Portsmouth the Daily News

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