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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 06, 1930

Page

3

Aviator Forced to Land on Hillside Near Murray City

Aviator Mathewson and two passengers escaped injury when a Stinson DeTroiter monoplane had to make a forced landing on a hillside near Murray City during July Fourth exhibition flights. The plane’s landing gear was wrecked and the propeller damaged after engine trouble prevented reaching the field from the Salem hollow area.

Nelsonville Mathewson Murray City Harry Uteforth Sreb Se Murray Cry Salem Hollaw

Pomeroy Toll Collector Shot On Parkersburg Bridge

Pomeroy toll collector wounded during a Parkersburg Bridge hold up, shot in the hose and leg after a bandit robbed him of $40. The suspect fled in a night roadster toward Marietta, with surrounding towns alerted to expect a possible return into rural districts. The injured man is expected to recover.

Pomeroy Parkersburg Wowas Marietta

Pomeroi Honorary Judge Be Stansberry Yastffenine Remembrance

July 5 Pom eroy recalls Judge T Be Stansberry Yastffenine who led local Fourth West Virginia Regiment patriots. He bought and shared firemarkers and flags for Independence Day celebrations, funding grand festivities amid his last years.

Pomeroy T. Be Stansberry Hove West Virginia

Parker Family Reunion Held at the Fourth in Rendsville

A Parker family reunion gathered at the old home place in Rendsville on the Fourth. Mrs Addie K Parker's children and many relatives attended, with members from Maryville and Collumey, some traveling from distance to join the event.

Parker Familxy Monbers Rendsville

Quiet Independence Day in Nelsonville Seen Calm

Nelsonville observed Independence Day quietly with stores closed and intermittent fire alarm activity. No injuries or wrecks reported, and the mayor's docket was clear. Traffic remained heavy on State Route 31 as residents sought recreation in nearby Buckeye Lake and Murray City.

Nelsonville Independence D Oluneus Buckeye la Murray City Lequatre Hocking

Parkersburg Minister To Speak in Athens

Parkersburg minister Rev Gill Wilson of Parkersburg will speak at the Athens Presbyterian Church Thursday night as part of a community service program. The 10:90 morning service features Rev Y. Wileas discussing Wisdom and the Outsider. Handel’s Messiah selection by Miss Margeret Verlinger. vesper for Ohio University summer school students with Miss Mildred Bell leading a discussion on We Think about Im. Arabella Chute sent service to high school group for discussion How Shall We Spend Sunday.

Athens Presbyterian Church Gill ¢ Wilson Fis Presbyterian Park W.va Jim Tha Y. Wileas Dhe Sibjer Margeret Verlinger Ohio University Mildred Bell Arabella Chute

Famous Linscott Spring Runs Dry In Ohio Farm Region

Neighbors report the famous spring on the Nancy D Linscott farm at Strouds Run has ceased flowing. Mrs Linscott widow of William Lingscott died weeks ago. The spring previously yielded about 100000 gallons daily and created a creek known in local tradition for its sustained volume.

Nancy D Linscott Strouds Run

Field Day At Washington County Farm Draws Ohio Farmers

Athens and Southeastern Ohio farmers plan to attend the Washington County Test Farm field day near Marietta on August 7. A. Batchell and J. Cutler of Wooster will lead tours with state extension staff explaining sheep feeding experiments and other projects. More than 700 attendees are expected as the event is sponsored by the Washington County Farms Bureau.

Athens County Ohio Washington County Marietta A. Batchell Wooster J. Cutler C. Hartman LA. Koffman Columbus State University Extension Washington County Farms Bureau

Religious services and revival plans announced

The Rev J P Day of Central Avenue M E Church will speak on Doing the Henry wife at the Sunday morning service. Evening union service at Athens First Ssthe dist at 7 20. Clarks Chapel Church morning service at 11. Special revival at Factory Stree M OF Church to start Friday July i with Rev W P Moore assisting Rev Dav Earl Cowen to lead singing.

J. P. Day Central Avenue M. EL Henry Athens Clarks Chapel sHibe Streq M. OF W. P. Moore Dav Earl Cowen

Miss Flora Lasley Returns Home From Harvard Graduation

Miss Flora Lasley who graduated from Harvard College in mid June arrives at her home in Cheshire to spend the summer. Her father Baker Lasley has been with her during the trip, attending Harvard commencement and accompanying sightseeing before they returned home.

Middleport Flora Lasley Harvard College Cheshire Baker Lasser Harvard

Amanda Daniels Dies in Nelsonville Funeral Planned

Mrs Amanda Daniels 14 died Friday at the home of her daughter Mrs Joy Searles in Dosnvile. Funeral services will be held Monday at Doorvbeck at the Pow ville Church. Burial will be at Greenlawn. She leaves two daughters and five sons, with several sisters and brothers.

Nelsonville Amanda Daniels Joy Searles Doorvbeck Powville Chuarch Greenlawn Andree

Mrs Stella Saxon Dies in Nelsonville Home

Stella May Saxon, 44, died Friday at her West Columbus Street home after long illness. Funeral services are planned for Sunday afternoon at Theta. Her survivors include a husband and other relatives. The obituary notes a long residence in town and emphasizes the family home setting.

Nelsonville Stella May Saxon West Columbis Street Followinag Jong Ila Theta

Hospital Notes from the Army Training Camp

The report lists patients, convalescents, and names such as Mrs Bisen Grewn Opal Red Eve Crow and Janis Dorsey. It notes military camp personnel at Athens and Camp Knox with trainees continuing for a month. Several individuals are mentioned as dismissed or incapacitated, with ongoing medical and military training activity reported.

ANS Polis Armia Jheeph Jooksev Leona Masta Bisen Grewn Sirs A. MT Tayler Anmesvill Minghany Eve Crow Dita Sure Albatyan Dorsey Athey Janis Heey John Aarefel Athens Ethlery Camp Knox

Trede and Moore Sues for Judgment on Real Estate Claim

Common Pleas Court records show Trede and Moore filing suit seeking S826 and a judgment on real estate interests. They name Bardin Bros Co A Gretchen and Furry Barstow to show their stake in the property. The case involves property tied to the estate of William TL Tearstow.

Common Pleas Court Trede Moore Nova Bare Stow von Bardin Bros, Co. A Gretchen Furry Barstow William TL. Tearstow

U S Navy Cruisers Reach Kiel for Training Cruise

The Arkansas Florida and Lisanchored at Kiel harbor marking the first foreign warships to visit Germany on a peaceful mission since 1914. German coast artillery saluted as Annapolis midshipmen aboard the ships set course for a four day stay to attend the North German Gymnastic Tournament and visit Hamburg Bremen and Bartlin.

Kiel Germany United States Arkansas Florida Annapolis Hambure Bramen Ant Bartlin

Prisoners Escape From London Prison Farm

Ten prisoners escaped from the London Prison Farm today under gunfire from guards. The break occurred in the afternoon as authorities pursued the fugitives through nearby fields and roads. Local residents reported gunfire and sirens as police halted traffic nearby.

London

Nelsonville Homecoming plans with Cooper presence

Nelsonville notes detail homecoming arrangements for July with Cooper confirmed to return for festivities and a large turnout expected. The article lists local speakers, events, and community members attending, including Mrs. Ben and various residents, plus church services and social gatherings surrounding the celebration.

Jobless Conditions Reported Across Nations in May

A report by George I Miles of the Division of Later Sransdes of the Chie Department of dure trial Rotation notes worsening employment conditions in the Atab and Dane, with May figures lower than April and nationwide trends showing high unemployment in the same month.

COLT George I Miles Sransdes Chie Atab Dane

4-H Club Meeting in Nelsonville July Update

Nelsonville notes show 4-H club meeting plans with exhibit preparations and materials for display. Hunts and fishers notified of hunting permits and registration at local hardware stores. A church gathering and devotions led by Miss Ayla Hep rok are announced with program oversight by Mr. Adm Lama. Nearby resident Miss Mery Ellen Chapman visits grandparents.

Tim Hone Ar Sarkey Ashton Avenue Ayla Heprok Adm Lama Memhera

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