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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1931

Page

3

Family Escapes As Home Burns in Nelsonville

A six room home on Brooks Street in Nelsonville was destroyed by fire discovered shortly after 11 o'clock Saturday night. Mr and Mrs McNamee and their four children escaped in night clothing. furnishings were ruined. The fire, likely started by embers from a coal stove, overwhelmed the scene before firefighters could contain it. The house, owned by C L Stout, was partly insured. The article also notes high school band performances and lists officers of the Hyperion Club, with Frances Scott as treasurer and a lengthy community notice attached.

Nelsonville Bliss McNamee Brooks Street Nelson's Hill Oak Street C. L. Stout Carrie Jacobs Bond Frances Scott Nelsonville High School Hyperion Club Joe B. Davis J. J. Eberle W. H. Hyde Warren Badger Stanley Dew Herman Sayre J. D. Adamson L. A. Whitmore William Mills Blanche Morehead Frank Poston Walter Whitlatch James Sharp Cecil Shafer W. H. Parks C. HA. Bartlett

Local man Barron fined for assault in mayor's court

Barron of this city pleaded guilty to assault and battery when arraigned in mayor's court. The affidavit was filed by his wife Maggie Barron. He was fined $10 and costs. Harley Triplett also pleaded guilty to intoxication and was fined $10 and costs.

Nelsonville Porter Barron Maggie Barron Harley Triplett

Mizpah Sunday School Class Postpones Party

The Mizpah Class of the M. E. Sunday School has postponed its class party from Tuesday evening to a later date.

M. E. Sunday School

Public invited to mixed dance at J O O F Hall

The event at the J O O F Hall invites the public to a Tuesday mixed dance sponsored by managers Smith and Newman.

J. O. O. F Hall Smith and Newman

Funeral held for Mrs. Martha Cooley in Nelsonville

Funeral services for Mrs. Martha Cooley who died Thursday were conducted Sunday at the Christian Church in Nelsonville with Rev. Charles K. Grammer presiding. The church choir sang In the Garden and Sweet By and By, with a solo by Mrs. Glenn Alen. Burial followed at Greenlawn Cemetery with many friends and relatives in attendance.

Nelsonville Martha Cooley Bggsville The Christian Church Charles K. Grammer Churchoir Glenn Alen Greenlawn Cemetery

Weekend Guests Among Columbus Visitors

A series of visits report residents and relatives in and around Columbus. Names include Mr. and Mrs. Carl Tilton and four daughters from Cambridge, Dr. and Mrs. A. L. Pritchard, Mrs. Tom Evans, Mrs. M. H. Lutz, Miss Gladys Ashby, Miss Anna Chapman, Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Stover, Mr. and Mrs. S. & S. Blackburn and Don, and others visiting in Columbus and nearby towns. Mer Sater celebrated his 10th birthday Saturday.

Carl Tilton Cambridge G. W. Figgins A. L. Pritchard Tom Evans Columbus George White Earl Weiss Selma Gilbert M. H. Lutz Gladys Ashby Anna Chapman C. A. Stover O. G. Stover Lancaster S. &S. Blackburn and Don Ed Keyes I. A

Esther Sunday School Plans Wednesday Session

The Esther class will hold its regular business session Wednesday evening led by Mrs Will Devol on High Street A pot luck luncheon will be served.

Esther Ass of the Christian Sunday School Will Devol High Street

Euchre Party Announced by St Patrick's Church Ladies

The ladies of St Patrick's Church Buchtel announce a euchre party at the parish home on Tuesday evening January 13 at 8 o clock. The public is invited to attend.

St. Patrick's Church Buchtel

Indiana Congressman Suspected in Post Office Appointments

The Postoffice Department accuses Congressman Harry E Rowdbot tom of Indiana of taking money in exchange for recommending district postmasters. Four postmasters including Boonville's former postmistress Mrs Helen Roetzel have been dismissed after an investigation urged by Senator James Sh Watson.

Harry E. Rowdbottom Indiana Postoffice Department Newbottom James Sh. Watson Helen Roetzel Boonville, Ind

Injury Reports Fractured Collar Bone in Nelsonville Boy

Joe Pedigo, 12, son of Mr and Mrs M W Pedigo, fractured left collar bone after a fall on ice while playing with several boys near Dorr Run. He was taken to his home on Adams Street where Dr N Hill reduced the fracture.

Nelsonvill.e Joe Pedieco M. WU. Pedigo Dorr Run Adams Street N. Hill

Regular Eastern Star meeting in Nelsonville Tuesday

The Eudorah Chapter No. 72 of the Order of Eastern Star will hold its regular meeting at the Masonic Temple at 7 o'clock Tuesday night in Nelsonville.

Nelsonville Eudorah Chapter Order of Eastern Star Masonic Temple

Ohio Governor Pardons Alex Moore and 17 others

Ohio Governor Myers Y. Cooper granted a conditional pardon to Alexander M. Moors former Athens mayor and 1928 lieutenant governor candidate. He commuted sentences for 17 other convicts including cases of murder manslaughter robbery and chicken stealing across multiple counties.

Columbus Ohio Myers Y. Cooper Alexander M. Moors Athens Moore Cooet Thomas Smith Perry County Felix Fusco Stark County Fred Williams Delaware County Moses Rutter Pickaway County Eddie McKinley Hamilton County Joseph Morgan Lucas County Levene Conroy Frank Gojanowski

Out of Business Clevelander Denies Power Ties

J. R. Nutt a Fort Worth financier and treasurer of the Republican National Committee denies any financial connection with power companies since 1911. The assertion follows remarks by Senator Clarence Dill linking his opposition to Senator Norris over power policy.

Cleveland Fort Worth

Rabbit chase thrills downtown as Union team joins fun

A local story reports that Union, eight South Carolina boys and hosiery merchants took part in a rabbit chase in the downtown district. The playful event drew spectators as a cottontail strayed through the streets, adding a lighthearted note to the day.

Rabbit eludes chasing pedestrians in main street scene

A rabbit sprinted into from the country and was seen by a small boy as it fled down the main street. Pedestrians joined the chase, but the rabbit escaped. Veneran Pre nction Akron reports hot dogs and candy lure crowds to airports. Akron’s airport plans a skating rink and ski runs this winter.

Akron, O Akron Bfe Fulton

Government and Western States Seek Dismissal in Boulder Canyon Suit

Attorney General and Western States lawyers filed with the Supreme Court clerk for dismissal of Arizona's injunction suit against Boulder Canyon Project. States named include California Utah Nevada New Mexico Colorado and Wyoming alongside the United States Government.

Washington United States Western Boulder Canyon Supreme Court Triotien Arizona Gefent Hefornia Utah Nevada New Mexico Colorado Wyoming

Simple mixture ends years of chronic constipation

A testimonial from Chas E Rink praises Adierika a glycerin blend with huckthorn bark and saline for rapid relief of long standing constipation. The ad claims the product cleanses both upper and lower bowels in hours and restores energy, urging readers to try it at Gibsons Pharmacy Athens Hickman Pharmacy Nelsonville and Taylor’s Drugstore Coolville.

Saya Chas Rink Adierika Gibson Athens Hickman Nelsonville Taylor's Breatore Coolville

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