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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1931
Page
5
Nelsonville and vicinity society items gathered by C H Bartlett, staff correspondent. Telegraph and telephone information requested from readers, with updates on upcoming events, community notices, and personal announcements from the area.
Joseph Griffin 21 of Nelsonville was fatally injured diving from a board into the Hocking River near the Railroad bridge. Reports from Mercy Hospital say neck broken and body paralyzed, with two collar bones fractured. he died after the accident yesterday afternoon.
Dr Walker's Old Timers beat Doanville 9 to 8 in a midweek game at Buchtel. Robinett and Denny supplied Doanville's batteries while Smathers and Garner challenged Taylor and Etkings for the veterans. Doanville scored first, a four-run burst in the first, Old Timers answering with four in the third, and the sixth inning tied the contest at 8 all. Doanville was shut out in the final two frames as Old Timers secured the lead and their 15th win with only four losses this season.
The Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church led by Mrs. N. Hill will host a summer party and sale on the church lawn Friday evening with large electric lights and tables set for refreshments. If rain prevents outdoor events, the gathering moves to the church basement.
Nelsonville July 16 Trans porting brick from the Nelsonville Brick Company plant to the Athens McArthur Road project began this week. G W Ash & Sons of Harrisonville Ohio hold the haulage contract with a truck fleet. About 3 000 000 die will be required. Past Councilors of the Daughters of America to meet this evening at the Junior Order Hall with a luncheon. York Grange No 2436 announces regular meeting Friday evening at Oak Grove Grange Hall.
Nelsonville July 16 800 fans saw Reed's Marvels defeat the Nelsonville All-Stars 12 to 3 in a nostalgia filled baseball return for aging players. Notable participants included Stan Dew Wiley Frisby George Bateman Jim Coops Stew Hoodier and Mayor Bill Hickman among others in a lively diamond reunion with touches of humor and community pride.
A fragmented sports recap shows Hickman batting and misplays while Marvels bat out of turn, with multiple local residents from Columbus and Mt. Sterling listed visiting relatives. The piece notes Mrs. James Grant and Mark Hick visiting relatives in Columbus and others across the region. A military enlistment is mentioned as Donald Blackburn joins the National Guard headed to Camp Ferry. Society notes report a Missionary Society lawn fete at Flint Presbyterian Church inviting the public to contribute shank boxes Friday evening as part of a mid-summer thank offering.
Washington July 16 The domestic wheat crisis draws President Hoover back from European mediation as prices hit record lows. Western farmers rush harvests to market while private moratorium ideas spread, tied to the wartime debt plan, raising concern that debts might be avoided.
Maye Evener seven day old daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred Evener died at 36 o clock this morning at the home of Mr and Mrs Bert Knight The Plains Funeral services will be held at 2 o clock Friday afternoon at the Knight home as announced by local obituary notices
A local notice reports a dispute titled s' Print Dresses over sale prices with figures listed such as 1.69 79 69c 53c 44 Mesh 89c 33c 23c Alc 1. The context implies a consumer or business price contention and a court or legal action. The readable numbers suggest a catalog or advertised discount matter under dispute.
Chicago authorities debunk the famed mother and child image as a lace curtain projection. In the Genna flat on South Ashland Boulevard, officers pulled down the shade and exposed the hoax, prompting crowds to erupt in relief and authorities to quell a large gathering. Dr Stolte, the owner of the residence, faced vandalism as crowds swarmed his yard and damaged property. Police struggled to manage the scene as people pressed to view the wall and rumor spread of a miraculous sign.
President Hoover today referred to the Justice Department an appeal from New Mexico officials seeking executive pardon for Albert E. Fall. The telegraphic appeal arrived at the White House soon after the president reached his office and was immediately sent to the attorney general’s office.
Columbus reports assistant state director of agriculture Charles M. Baer says a plan to place the Ohio State Fair on a paying basis. He notes that state funds have totaled thousands, with deficits varying from seven hundred fifty four to sixteen thousand three hundred thirty four dollars since 1020. This year’s appropriation remains three hundred thirty thousand dollars, same as prior four years.
A wage scale for state highway labor was agreed today by contractors and highway director W. Merrell at a conference on Wednesday. The scale varies by unit and county, aiming to speed project progress and align with the Roberta Act effective July 37.
Washington reports the President plans to remain at his desk through July and August with a brief trip to his Virginia mountain retreat, while many officials travel. Keeler’s schedule details show authorities saying no vacation trip is planned.
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