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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 19, 1931

Page

3

Hickman Appointed To Officers Corps in 1931 Army

Mayor W Hickman is named first lieutenant in the Officers Reserve Corps with appointment dated July 10 and effective June 1 1931. The five year term includes annual 15 day active service plus possible mobilization in emergencies. He previously earned a second lieutenant commission in 1926 and plans for a captain’s commission while continuing studies. The item also notes his Fort Thomas visit and ongoing military advancement. 4 H Club Meets Rainbow Cookers 4 H Club meets at Miss Edith Kioneer home with 20 members reporting yearly dish counts. Program includes recitations jokes piano solos reading and poems. Five girls are chosen as hostesses for the next meeting July 23 at Miss Einneer’s home.

Nelsonville W Hickman United States Army Adjutant General Fa Hickpan 330Th Infantry Hickman Fort Thomas Rainbow Cookers Edith Kioneer Fannie Glenn Retary Marie Warehime Dolores Cupit Mary Alice Wagner CoraHe Buell Ruth Lowery Pauline Brown Einneer

Flags for War Vets Gathered By Local Postmaster

Flags supplied by the United States Veterans' Bureau under a World War Veterans Act amendment were received for reported war veterans at Fost master Harry W McKinstry. The postmaster will issue forms and help determine eligibility with discharge certificates or other evidence shown by the next of kin or burial representative. A folder with placement instructions accompanies each flag.

United States Veterans’ Bureau Harry W McKinstry

Protection measures for Ohio wild waterfowl expanded

The Ohio Conference Council investigates waterfowl in danger of extermination and enacts four Jacksnipes, wild ducks, coots and gallinules protective seasons. Geese and coot may be taken Oct 1 to Dec 31, replacing Sept 16. Limited take of snipes or gallinules remains restricted.

Ohio Conferention Council Ohio

Scouts Work For Sewing Badge

Girl Scouts meet at the M G at 2 o clock Monday to cut dress patterns for the next regular meeting Tuesday. Girls work under a sewing staff to earn the sewing badge. Each meeting includes a swimming session where six girls attempt to pass the swimming badge. week three girls passed part of their swimming tests.

Hospital Notes from Sheltering Hospital This Week

Ents received include Aut ppelear and Mias Goldie Strawn with minor operations. Ralph Miller, Poston, and Mrs Worley Davis undergoing major procedures. Discharges list Tom Gibson and Lee Price among others. convalescents include Mrs Oscar.

Aut Ppelear Chotster Mias Goldie Strawn Mra Frank Mester Athens Ralph Miller Ft. Poston Gladya Pickering Worley Davis Jonah Athens Tom Gibson Tron Lee Price Glouster Generva Bear-sbany Kure Vogs Athena Reynolds Davit Young Oscar

Mine Strike Over Checkweighman Dispute In Nobenville

Strike at the Western Fuel Company mine near Nobenville stems from a disagreement over appointing a checkweighman. About 190 workers affected after a weeks’ operation and Wednesday closure. Management says the chosen paymaster was not a current employee. mine to remain down indefinitely. A miners’ meeting in Murray City drew roughly 400 participants, led by district leaders.

Neleonville Western Sty Coose Run James Guy Guy Murray Civ Let Hl Davis Watkins U. M Woof

Dairymen To Attend Cedar Point Meeting

A large delegation of ice cream manufacturers milk distributors and creamery owners from southeastern Ohio will attend the Cedar Point summer meeting of the Ohio Dairy Products Association. Several hundred persons will be present and a social program is planned alongside the business session. C H Homer of Zanesville, A H Brooks of Athetts, Homer Johnson of Caldwell, and Bir Cc Bennett of Nelsonville hold officer or committee roles.

Southastern Ohio Ohio Dairy Products Association H Homer Zanesville Homer A H Brooks Athetts Ohio Association of Ice Cream Manufacturers Homer Johnson Caldwell Bir Cc & Bennett Nelsonville

Willing Workers 4 H Club Holds July Plans

The Pleasanton Willing Workers 4 H club met at Mrs Haning's home with members Francea Haning Ruth Eggleston Murel Marie Haning Margaret Haning TLetha Patrick Thelma Patrick Bernadine Sewell Margaret Haning Fem Marie Sewell Ruth Tribe and Ida Young present One visitor attended Roll calls Secretaries Treasurers reports were read Ice cream supper planned for Pratts Grove Saturday night Members chose white trousers trimmed in green with green accents for a parade outfit The next meeting is July 30 at the home of Miss Thelora and Letha Patrick.

Willing Workers 4-H Club Pleasanton Mrs Haning Francea Haning Ruth Eggleston Murel Marie Haning Margaret Haning Tletha Patrick Thelma Patrick Bernadine Sewell Margaret Thomas Fem Marie Sewell Ruth Tribe Ida Young Tressary Pratts Grove Misses Thelora Letha Patrick

Jailed on Charge of Failure To Provide

William Bolin Jr. was brought from Bellefontaine by Constable Joseph Jonas to face a failure to provide for an aged parent charge. Bolin pled not guilty before Magistrate C H Porter and was jailed in default of a 400 dollar bond. James Blackford of Sugar Creek pled guilty to hunting without a license and was fined 25 dollars plus costs by Magistrate Porter.

William Bolin Jr Bellefontaine Joseph Jonas Bolin C. H Porter Tefault James Blackford Sugar Creek

Browne Defeats Hauck in State Women’s Golf Semifinal

At Westwood Country Club in Cleveland, Miss Marsy K. Browne of Cleveland defeated Miss Mary Hauck of Toledo 4 and 3 in the semifinal round of the state women’s golf championship. Browne, a noted tennis star, advances as defending champion Hauck is unable to repeat the title.

Westwood Country Club Cleveland Marsy K. Browne Mis Mary Hauck Toledo Amess

Sail on European Tour Charenen Betts and Slater Leave Country

Clarence Butts and Mrs Jack Slater with uncle Joseph Slater depart Nelsonville for a week long Europe tour. They will visit Cairney Bank House in Dudley England before continuing. John Mooney plans Ireland visit after Friday mailing. Club and society notices follow with meeting reminders and luncheon details.

Nelsonville Hira Clarence Butts This City Jack Slater Murray City Joseph Slater Columbus New York Europe Mr Slater Cairney Bank House Dudley England John S Mooney Ireland

Bernadine Woodard Hosts Breakfast in Honor of Anna White

Ness Bernadine Woodard of Myers Crossing entertained a group of friends at her country home on Thursday morning in honor of her cousin Miss Anna White of Morgantown Virginia. Other guests included Miss Marcella Horn of Athens and Misses Helen Jackson Pauline Whitlatch Kathleen Saltz Eleanore Woodard Elmo Higgins Maxine Hall Ruth Shafer Margaret Joy Shafer Ruth Backus Jo Barnicut and Virginia Loutherle.

Ness Bernadine Woodard Myers Crossing Homor Anna White Morgantown Marcella Horn Athens Helen Jackson Pauline Whitlatch Kathleen Saltz Eleanore Woodard Elmo Higgins Maxine Hall Ruth Shafer Margaret Joy Shafer Ruth Backus Jo Barnicut Virginia Loutherle

Lottridge Hosts Guests in Athens Area Weekend Visit

The article lists numerous residents visiting or staying with local families, including Mr and Mrs L T Runi and guests from Athens such as Mr and Mrs Lewis Shirley and family, Mrs Fern Swindler, and several Jeffers and Allen households. It notes hospitality at the Davis and Jenkins homes and multiple local names connected to weekend plans.

Stewart and Nearby Guests Attend Weekends Across the Area

Social notes list Stewart residents hosting and visiting family and friends from Pomeroy Nelsonville Parkersburg Amesville and Hagerstown Md. Many attendees traveled to Parkersburg for an event and to Camp Harrison with plans noted for future trips.

Repair Work Started on Damaged Floodwood Unit

Floodwood electrical station in Ellsonville began dismantling the 12 500 KW generator damaged during Thursday night’s storm. Two Westinghouse engineers project possible repair costs up to 40 000 dollars, or replacement around 100 000. If repairs proceed, the damaged armature will be rewired at Pittsburgh, with the Floodwood plant supplying energy to Southern Ohio towns while work continues.

Elsonville Southern Ohio Electric Company Floodwood Weatinghouse Company Pittsburgh Jas May Mare Ohio Anite Ara Collumbux Railway Power & Light Company Picksney Pickaway Siaton Wea

Emery Funeral Sunday in NFLSONVILLE page

Mrs Theresa Emery 72 died Thursday at her Murray City home and funeral services are set for Sunday afternoon at 2 o clock with the Rev Householder officiating. Burial will be in Gren lawn. She leaves two sons and a daughter. Miss Hazel Taylor has been moved to her home Robbing Road from Grant Hospital Columbus, where she underwent an appendic operation. Mrs Will Devol is reported to be recovering from a surgical operation Thursday at Mercy Hospital Columbus. Mrs Joe Cook and daughter Ruth have returned from ten days with Mr and Mrs John Cook in Detroit Michigan and spent the end of the week with her parents on Madison Street. Sohn Pedizo was a business visitor in Athens Friday.

Kenneth Christy Peas Nichols Pomeroy Hawks Nutciown William Nid Roy Nice Columbus Ed Nice Stewart C E Norris Lelia. Lightfoot Nelsonville Wade Jarvis Avis Ladd Clarence Petty M J Charlton Parkersburg S J. Biddison Lewin Dudwick Bethany John Miner Amesville Ray Copeland Fred Charlton Grace Elizabeth Waldo Copeland Camp Harrison Meta Harrison Piedmont George Boyd George II Meta Lucile Hagerstown Harrison Edward Byron M. J Chariton Jarvis Laurence Bridgewater Charles Teeters Washington Court House F H Laughlin Evelyn Dye Bettie Lu Charles McBee Castle Jarvis Dick Harth George Junior Meta Lucille Byron Addie Biggin Margaret Townsend Mary Pearey Dorothea Mae Caldwell Ruby Irene Collins Doris L. Fearey Mary Pearcy Clarence Caldwell Francis Caldwell Ralph Byron Roscow Collin Everet Pearcy George Percy Lawton Vorhes Vernen den Peatcy Timmis Har- Turville W. Vatev Edwin Wagroner Mary Pestcy Nflsonville Oneral Mra Theresa Emery Murray City Grenlawn Hazel Taylor Grant Hospital Columbri Mercy Hospital Joe Cook Mier Ruth Cook Detroit Hone Ang Madison Street Sohn Pedizo Wen Athens Gilbert Cora Hechtold Sibert Columbua Eile Sibert Barkiett Tursday Charles Hoch Jonnies Corna Akron Mra Hoch Mra McCullen Brush Cherrington Hospital Logan C W Bruah Emma Johnaont Rebecca Ann Hom Fort Street O G McCain Jsmee Nisley Chillicothe Sam Stillwall Minace Jean Freer Frances Jo Riley Alice Devol Mian Jeanette Barkis Prairie Morrison Wille Davia Charles Kontner Albert’ Barron Aister Mee Nona Hamm Thie Ciy Chiifaathe James McKes Irene Jackson Chauncey Cleveland EB Corbin Findlay L . Jonas North Baltimore Rok Smith Earl Michael Carl Starkey Sunsday K Ho McGorkie Nashville Tenn Bry Hoc Psulue Duncott Shirley Lakewood Ware RO Powell C H Stover Edward Inftt Radcliite Ralph Powell Sally Jean Betecy Pearce Boston Mann L BR Powell Brenley Ruscos Mise Leona Lehman Viet Br Buscos Mercy Hognital Mina Margaret Hopkins Abe Alstingutt College Hor Hamrick Dan Murphy Margaret Hopking Nelsonsiie Mfr Thomas Garete Eriia Marry Mayberry Youngstown Mixa Hannah Treadwell Thornport Mira Charles Hwiedilbaugh Thomes Abram Ed Pattarson Charles Worthington George Mina Agathe Tramdweil New York Grove Tueredey Anne Mase Rosetta Peterson D W Hughes David Inabelle Severance BE OH de Vore Arthur Jenkins Trews Ark Charlea Greene New Lexington Bild Brerge Mix Josephine Hatem Zaneavillen Mina Lucile Peterson Alfred Hughes Jim Fleminga Lancaster John

Old Timers take 1-0 win over Buchtel in pitcher duel

In BUCHTEL on Friday evening the Old Timers defeated Buchtel 1 to 0 as Taylor and Taylor pitched for the victors while Phillipe and Newman worked for Buchtel. Base runners were few, with Grat reaching on a walk. Several players and relatives are noted in personal mentions from the area.

Buchtel Taylor Phillipe Newman Faust Dave

Pleads Not Guilty In Jury Mine Case In Nelsonville

Nelsonville judge halts case against a defendant charged with mammit and battery after arraignment, bond posted. Another defendant, Jim Lane, pleaded guilty to intoxication in county court and was fined and taxed. Visitors and locals named include Perce Dilcher, Mestell Cox Ourton, Miss Thelma Howard, Mabel Croy, HL Ruble and others during a period from Thursday to Saturday.

Nelsonville Bayers Betes Mays Mary Lane Jim Lane Coeta Perce Dilcher Nelson Elle Mestell Cox Ourton Cox Columbus Street Thelma Howard Athans Osha Daugherty Mabel Croy Wilton Ean Columbus

Local residents visit and visitations noted across multiple towns

Community members including Mrs Hopkins and Miss Hopking received life certificates and college grads visit relatives in Columbus Athens Zanesville and Cleveland. Numerous brief calls and gatherings mark a week of social visits with families in Trews ark Lancaster Columbus and nearby towns.

Unclear fragment hints at local party event and awards

Fragmentary notice describes an evening gathering at a Fayette street residence with Mary Adeline Wisen Unite tal Friday. Susan Warrington and Ming Sheppard are named with prizes. a guest prize and a trophy for fine work are noted.

Mary Adeline Wisen Fayette Street As Ag Misa Susan Warrington C.H Mina Wihwa Ming Sheppard Prise

Witling Workers end year meeting at church social room

Mrs Hartt Geay led the Witling Workers closing session of the Christian Sunday school burnasnatasion held Thursday night in the church social room. The rations were led by Mrs Clam Murphy Retreanmenta and 17 members were carved during the social hour by hosts Mrs Smily Feed Edith Patton and Mist Made Dalton.

The Daughters of America Maule Weekley Delman Bobby, Charlies George Hayden Sophia Mann Elizabeth Exener Mattie Weekley Elisabeth Scott Ethel Hayden Etta McKibben Weriang Workera Hert Hartt Geay Witling Workers Christan Clam Murphy Smily Edith Patton Dalton

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