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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 02, 1934

Page

3

Holland Pledges Sincerity as He Takes Tene at Nelsonville

Nelsonville new mayor Holland spends his first day in office at City Building detailing a sincere, cooperative approach. He pledges fairness and broad citizen input, and asks for informed help on city decisions. The court session saw Verd­on Wallace plead guilty to intoxication, fined $5 plus costs. Raymond Kindle and David Henshaw also paid fines for intoxication and were discharged. Guy Tanner, of this city, pleaded not guilty to auto theft, waived preliminary exam, and bade $800 bond to the grand jury.

Verton Peg) Wallace Raymond ‘Indle David Henshaw Guy Tanner Ralph Williams

Fire destroys air compressor on Gifford farm near Pennsville

Early Sunday fire destroyed a 95 horsepower air compressor and the adjacent building on the Fred Dover heirs lease at the Frank Gifford farm east of Pennsville. Loss about 2000 dollars with no insurance. Dean Dougan spotted the blaze. McConnelsville fire department and locals saved two nearby structures. Ray Newman, in charge, had left the site late Saturday night.

Dean Dougan McConnelsville Fire Department Ray Newman

Youth Clubbed Two Women In Toledo District

In Toledo the Deveaux Park district saw a youth assault two young women on Monday night. Miss Marvy Blauvelt an 18 year old Leip sic Ohio maid in Judge John J. Winns household was struck by a clubs and wounded on her way home from a drug store. Miss Bertha Brown aged 24 was the second victim. There was no robbery attempt.

Toledo U.P Deveaux Park Marvy Blauvelt Leipsic Ohio John J. Winn Bertha Brown

Local Union Proposes 6 Hour Day and 5 Day Week

Nelsonville January 2 Local Union No 3905 Kimberly urges universal adoption of a 6 hour day and 5 day week for all industry and a 25 cent wage differential cap between inside and outside labor. Resolutions also demand officials be elected by members and advocate gold and silver coinage at 16 to 1 for economic stability.

Nelsonville Resolutions Committee of Kimberly Indianapolis Asa Hammond Charles A. Green Charlies Wolf Irvin Nanna B. C. Day Lick Run CWA

Nelsonville School Board re-elects leaders at annual meeting

C B Lowden named president and C W Monks elected vice president. R W Parks succeeds C E Wasly burn as clerk. New member Mrs Nelle Dowler attends, four monthly meetings set for 7 o'clock on fourth Thursdays, building assignments listed for East Central West Junior High and Senior High.

Nelsonville C. B. Lowden East Mrs. Dowler Central R. W. Parks C. W. Monks D. B. Lowden C. E. Washburn

Co lumbus visitors share holiday greetings across families

Miss Mary Martha Figgins visits her Columbus grandparents Mr and Mrs H A Sines at 344 Poplar Street with Miss Janis Sines returning home. Mrs Bertha Evans and daughter Wilma and Mrs Joe Onion travel Friday to Newark to visit relatives. Mr and Mrs Lance Hodgson and two children from Hemlock join Mr and Mrs Paul Allen and Mr and Mrs Levy Rose for Sunday visit. Mr and Mrs Austin Ball again return to Columbus after staying with Mr and Mrs William Dawson's family.

Mary Martha Figgins Columbus H. A. Sines Poplar Street Janis Sines Bertha Evans Wilma Joe Onion Newark C. H. Schlingerman Charlotte Corning Lance Hodgson Hemlock Paul Allen Levy Rose Austin Ball William Dawson

Watch Party Highlights Past Noble Grand Club Dinner

Mrs. Jake Smith hosted the Past Noble Grand Club with a Sunday watch party. A six o clock four course turkey dinner for seventeen covers was served. The next meeting will be with Mrs. Lena Port on Jan 1. In the business session led by president Mrs. Port, officers for the coming year were elected: President Lena Port, Vice President Beatrice Schaefer, Secretary Imella Smith, Treasurer Flossie Crawford, Press Reporter Ethel Beverage.

Jake Smith Noble Grand Club Lena Port Port Beatrice Schaefer Imella Smith Flossie Crawford Ethel Beverage

Education class opens at Nelsonville Senior High

Nelsonville announces an adult education class for reading writing spelling and arithmetic starting Wednesday at 7 o clock in the Senior High School. Interested residents are urged to attend the opening meeting.

Nelsonville

Ted Hayden Initiated Into Phi Chi Fraternity

Nelsonville report notes Ted Hayden was formally initiated into the Phi Chi fraternity Sunday afternoon as part of campus social events.

Nelsonville Ted Hayden Phi Chib Fraternity

Lick Run Mine Local approves wage resolution requests

Nelsonville January meeting of Local No. 5127 at I O O F Hall discussed mining activities and adopted a resolution asking John L. Lewis to seek higher coal loader wages for Southern Ohio and beyond. John Williams elected delegate for the Indianapolis convention.

Nelsonville Lick Run I. O. O. F. Hall John L. Lewis Ohio John Williams Indianapolis

Walter W Whitlatch Troop 46 Named in Scout Memorial

Officials of Troop 46 announce the unit will be renamed Walter W Whitlatch Troop 46 to honor the late Scoutmaster and district commissioner. After a year of discussion with leaders, committeemen, and Scouts, the plan has Mrs Whitlatch's approval. Memorial ceremonies will be held during Anniversary Week February 8 to 13.

Walter W. Whitlatch Whitlatch Walter Whitlatch Mender

Dawson Hosts Dinner Guests In Athens Columbus Area

Mr. and Mrs. William Dawson entertained at dinner Sunday with guests including Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Kelley of Athens and Mr. and Mrs. Aus tin Ball of Columbus. Attendees also included Harry Ball Evelyn and Josephine Klotz Gessie Deer and L. M. Dawson and daughters Virginia and Betty Lou. Anna Mae Allen, daughter of Mo and Mrs Paul Allen, was injured while coasting last Wednesday and is reported recovering satisfactorily.

William Dawson J. W. Kelley Athens Austin Ball Columbus Harry Ball Evelyn and Josephine Klotz Gessie Deer L. M. Dawson Virginia Betty Lou Anna Mae Allen Paul Allen

Missionary Society Meeting Set For Thursday Evening

The Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Church will meet Thursday at 7 30 p.m. at Mrs. C L Stout’s home with Mrs Ethel Jackson assisting. Mrs J M Hyde leads the devotion and Mrs R R Stalter presents the program. Each member should bring a pound of groceries and be ready to buy another pound.

Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Church C. L. Stout Ethel Jackson J. M. Hyde R. R. Stalter

Public meeting for York and Waterloo Townships announced

Jan 5 at 7 p.m. Oak Grove schoolhouse hosts a citizens meeting for York and Waterloo Townships. Treasurers invited. committee says important matters will be discussed.

Nelsonville York Waterloo Oak Grove

Nelso nville to resume classes after holiday recess

Nelsonville city schools will resume classes at the regular hour tomorrow morning. Superintendent E. J. Arnold announced the return after students enjoyed a holiday recess since December 22.

Nelsonville E. J. Arnold

Gold price held at 34.06 per ounce ahead of Congress

The government domestic gold buying price remained at 34.06 dollars per ounce on January 2 as Congress readiness looms and a heated monetary dispute is anticipated.

Washington Congress

White Promises Cooperation in Muskingum Flood Plan

Governor George White assures W O Littick president of the Muskingum Watershed Conservancy district of full cooperation in the flood prevention and water conservation program. They are in Florida for a few weeks and await word on the grant.

Zanesville George White W. O. Littick Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District Conservancy District Littick Florida

RU- MA Promises Quick Relief for Rheumatic Pain

An advertisement claims RU-MA eases rheumatic pain within a day by aiding uric acid elimination. It warns to treat infected teeth first and touts Quick's Cut Rate and Progressive Druggists endorsements with a money back guarantee if relief is not provided.

Quick

Christmas program at Broadywell Church draws crowd

The Broadywell Christmas program Sunday drew a well attended crowd. Edits note several local residents including Harry Vandyke and Freda Nice in Athens Friday and multiple visits by Brill and Holdcroft families over Christmas. Enid Ogg and Young families also share holiday gatherings in nearby towns.

Harry Vandyke Freda Nice Athens Elmer Brill Westland Lotie Brill Bertha Bobo Charles Sheldon Ellie Chaney Charles Holdcroft Enid Ogg Parkersburg Leonard Ogg Joe Young Dorothy Martha Raymond Lee Amesville

Russia Shapes Foreign Policy With League Peace Plea

Moscow reports an major shift in Soviet foreign policy toward close cooperation with the League of Nations to safeguard peace in Europe and the Far East. A possible Russia may join the League is not ruled out though no public discussion confirms it.

Moscow Jan U.2 League of Nations Europe Far East Russia League

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Holland McConnelsville Mcconnellville Fred Dover Frank Orpheum Theatre Ginger Rogers Lyle Talbot Richard Talmadge Tarzan the Fearless Majestic EO McCarey Elliott Roosevelt Elizabeth Donner Roosevelt Philadelphia Nelsonville Scout News Knights of Pythias K. of P Nonfen TQ Shiefer Rheumatic Agony Chesterfield Tobacco The Citizens Central Bank Nelsonville, Ohio Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Liggett & Myers Lycoerr & Bh Tosacco Carlie Broadywell WM. Powell Constance Bennett
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