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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 04, 1931

Page

3

Allen is elected leader of school Nelsonville

Allen elected leader of Nelsonville school at January 3 meeting. Frank Allen named superintendent. officers include Gilbert as assistant superintendent Buel as second assistant Pearce as secretary and treasurer Cook as assistant secretary Beverage as librarian Hall as pianist Spencer as assistant pianist Coakley registrar Adamson as superintendent Beginners' Department Call as assistant Hickman as superintendent Primary Department Hore as assistant Hickman as secretary Gent as superintendent Junior Department Barticut as pianist and secretary with Bland and McManaway as assistant teachers.

Wnelsonville Frank Allen Mrs. Call Virgin Hickman Lillian Hore Marjoria Hickman Lilian Gents Jo Barticut Bessie Bland Doris McManaway Elmo Higgins Maxine Hull Begsie Deer Helen Shaw Ray Green Wi Jam Flowe G. W. Pearce Cat

WEDDED 60 YEARS CELEBRATE MARRIAGE

Mr and Mrs Charles Young of 74 Franklin Avenue marked sixty years of marriage with a quiet Christmas Day anniversary at home in Athens Their remarks stressed work as insurance for happiness and harmony noting a large family background and long residence in Athens

Charles Young Frankin Avenue Mr. Young Athens Young Nehemiah Warren Canaans Township Catherine Sommers Long Beach Caiil Waitrios Bnt Lexander Young St Dent

To Strike Coins Vatican City Decimal Monetary Reform

The Vatican adopts a decimal monetary system with a gold Lira of ATM grains of pure gold. Gold coins bear the Pope on one side and the face of Christ without a halo on the other, while silver ten-lire pieces feature Lie Bone and the Virgin.

Vatican

Kidnapper Held Heir to Millions Revealed in City Case

Freedom The St. Louis Star reports a sensational kidnapping tale naming an unemployed Black man from Wdvig as the abductor. The suspect is described as a father of seven whose real estate dealings allegedly brokered a ransom that would grant the release of the boy.

St. Louis Adelphus Wdvig

Hearing in Athens for Herman Wilson on indoxication charge

In Athens the hearing for Herman Wilson on an indoxication charge will be held in Mayor T. S. Wood's court later this week. Wilson was released from jail and placed in the care of a doctor. The Navy announced Lieut Bruce Settle, a presidential aide, died from cyanide poisoning in Washington. Dora told police she was forced into a car by a youth about 20, driven four miles, and escaped after he threatened her with a pistol.

Herman Wilson Athens T. S. Wood Wilson Etty Jal Washington Navy Bruce Settle Hoover Navy Yard Alto Dora

Leaps to Death in Five-Story Office Jump

Jack Ironman 34 son of a prominent New York businessman leapt from a downtown office building today after reportedly domestic troubles and gambling losses. The incident underscores ongoing personal crisis amid a high-profile family.

Peate Geno Jack Ironman New York

Ohio State Student Hosts New Year Dinner

Miss Thelma Mills of Ohio State University hosted a turkey dinner on New Year s Eve at her home 239 West Washington Street The guests included Miss Charlotte Rochester Logan Miss Elizabeth Toman of Bowling Green Miss Florence Wood Frederick Johnston and Miss Inez Courtney who spent Saturday in Columbus

Ruth Hyde New York Columbia W University FM. Hyde Mary Sharp Columbus Hoyal Gilbert Robert Hardy Carbon HI Fred Stracke Logan Nelson Dowler James Harbarger Louise Pearce Missuit Gilbert Comnbus Missy Afariel Manning HE. Stiers Wilford Homer Chicago John Tennihil Mercy Hosiital Frances Lawson Cleveland Curtis Wicks Frank Tedrow, Jr James Sharp Marie Stowe Highland St. Clairsville 3. D. Krieg Fayette Street Stowe Nelsonville High School L. J. Eberle Randall Stearrad New Joah Bert Hanning Willam Powell Mary Powell Lancaster Mildred Nutter Bernard Powell W. H. Hyde We Oa Adsett Sharon David Bennett Earl Baker James Hamer Jackson Street Documenta Jessie Smith Ralph Orr Thelma Mills Ohio State University West Washington Street Charlotte Rochester Elizabeth Toman Bowling Green Florence Wood Frederick Johnston Inez Courtney

Marriage Decline Amid Economic Slump Marked in Cities

In a United Press survey of major American cities fewer marriages occurred in 1930 than in 1929 while births rose and deaths fell. The drop in marriages is tied to economic hardship, with county clerks and judges noting the trend across most locales. one exception is Albion where 194 marriages were recorded in 1328 and 680 in 1930.

Chicago Rust United Press Today

Prison sentences set for theft at San Quentin

A San Quentin report states a suspect received lengthy terms ranging from 78 to 75 years for theft and related offenses. The incident involved connections to Hollywood and the prison gates as authorities noted the defendant's intent to pursue life after release.

San Quentin Calif Tibert TE Los Angeles Wilked Throne Sai Nent Fmi Hollywood Wien United Press

Medical Society To Meet Monday Night

The Adlans County Medical Society holds its first monthly meeting of the year at Nelsonville AM Church Monday night at 6 o'clock. Dr J L Henry of Aut ons reports on a tyro fever case under his observation. Dr H T Philips of Athens, newly elected president, will outline policies and discuss the year’s program. T A Cepe Tand of Athens is secretary.

Adlans County Medical Society Nelsonville AM. T. Church J. L. Henry Autons H.T. Philips Athens Medical Society Tr T. A. Cepe Tand

Hospital Notes at Sharing Arms Hospital this week

Pages list admitted patients and names across Athens Marenny Albany and Athens area. Major and minor operations noted with doctors like George Gilham and Thomas Solin. Convalescents include Joseph Aber Nam and Mrs Carl Wh Gralam. Also a note of parents Miss Helen du fod and Mrs N S Joy. Jurisdiction Athens Static Hospital MARLEFYA March 3. Marietta churches plan joint training school for Sunday schools and Young People's Societies at First Congregational Church during the second week in January.

LA Hallkluy Arhens Medien Marenny Albany Major Grepaileny George Gilham Athens Thomas —Solin Athena Convaiescenta Joseph Aber Nam Carl Wh Gralam Helen Dufod N.S. Joy Michens Athens Staic Hospital Marlefya Marietta

Brother Dies in East

Death notice for Alexander Burley, 75, of Read Dink New Jersey, reported to Preston Burley of 63 North Cemetery Street. Funeral services scheduled today at a local bank chapel.

East Alexander Burley Read Dink N. J Preston Burley North Cemetery Street Ted Bank

Naomi Bible Class Meets in The Plains Home

Mrs Flag Channell will host the Naomi Bible Class gathering on Wednesday evening at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs John Shaffer in The Plains. The event brings together local church and community members for study and fellowship.

Chauncey Flag Channell The

First River Victim Claimed On Ohio River at Night

In West Virginia January authorities report the first drowning of the year as Alexander Hall, a World War II veteran, aged 28, disappeared while crossing an icy island in the Ohio River to feed cattle. He fell through and was swept away.

Pades City W. Va Ohio River Alexander Hall Tras Leer Mets Star Voneel Vere Willigms L. Irwis

Cleveland Doctor First Auto Victim of 1931

Dr Curtl Sharing, 24, interne at Babies and Maternity Hospital, died from a fractured skull after his car crashed into a telephone pole in Cleveland. He was the city’s first automobile fatality of the year 1931.

Cleveland Curtl Sharing Babies and Maternity Hospital Ant Thorne Day

New Year Party Highlights From Local Socials

Numerous socialites gathered Sunday for a New Year’s event hosted by Mrs Lavy, featuring elaborate refreshments and a string of thank yous to guests. The evening included a formal reception with various attendees, a wave watch party segment, and notable appearances by local families and women leaders.

Hanne Lavy Reeset Mes Martina Dida Minn Tit Andis Tien Ome Bowers Kliva Smith Mia Itorttynwilisi Mis Vlowsie ¢ Tain Tart Mia Mis Keoutner Mas Ta Mevbin Ming Tret Sidins Va Dele Wolke Rayoend Chonan Sehst Wave Watch Party Miran Avs TAL Vise Tale Group New Yeara Iivgal Mielisan Mtr Sle Sunaty Clune Faele Qtr Amd Nichole Ward Misa Tang Alice Nt Ehidter Pyerpee

Tickets On Sale For Athens Basketball Season

Tickets are on sale for the Athens basketball season with pricing details and security measures. Authorized ticket sellers and agents will handle purchases with reserved seating and potential additions at the buyer's option.

Fragmented OCR notice of births and family notices

Fragmented text lists names and relations in a local notice of births and family events. Mentions Irene Patricia and Vivian with scattered surnames and unclear dates or places. The passage resembles a community obituary or birth record with multiple personal names and kin references but lacks complete details.

New Veal Celebrated Bill Lawson's House Party

Bill Lawson hosted a social evening at his home in honor of Iran nm ochassmate newly returned from Grant Taspiint. Guests included Let Taisen, Viririnia Low Bherke, Frank Shay, May Wolf, Jo Tiarnfeut, Virginian Lan herie, and many others.

Bill Lawson Buraguay Inkton Brrest Iran Nm Ochassmate Grant Taspiint Vario Rita Otene Desta Bern Taisen Virrinia Low Bherke Frank Shay May Wolf Nera Th W. Liawnon Slater Mise Jo Tiarnfeut Amd Aiias Virginian Lan Herie Margaret Weltaheimer Tortadine Wordard Lenore Gawens Ruth Nachus Mary Leo Fladaan Jo Barmient Virgin Tou Teberke Max Wolf Charles Griffin Pred Nye Wrenefeld Bert Auber Tom Wotte

Unclear engagement announcement from scattered names

Fragmented OCR text shows a couple engaged in an unclear, error-ridden notice with numerous misread names and places. Key entities such as Agnes, Thomas, Miss Margaret, and Athens appear but many details are garbled, offering no coherent date, location, or definitive engagement outcome.

Pomeroy Court Case Details At Pales Dated 1920

Court records from March 3 1920 show charges against Mettintoet involving S167 and SFE 38, with property claims and a death related judgment. The May term edict and June thence imply ongoing proceedings and potential asset distribution. Local parties include Chapman and Medtae, with constraints on personal property and debts.

Datart FR. Chapman, Jr Cuhdont

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