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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 26, 1931

Page

3

Reverend Father Owens Fled to Ireland from New York

TELSONVILLE July 25 The Reverend Father Eugene Owens of St Andrew's Uibohe Church is spending several weeks with relatives in Ireland. He fled from New York Thursday July 16 on the liner Berlin. During his absence the Reverend Father J Marwail preside at the Thelanier who as Commerce professor at Josephinium Cole mibua will fearegary 1m prember for the College of Notre ame where he will be affricatec years as a professor tae cout

Telsonville Eugene Ower St Andrew's Uibohe Ireland New York Berlin J. Marwail Thelanier Cormere Josephinium Colemibua Fearegary College of Notreame Tae Cout

Repairs on Madison Street Delayed by Rain in Nelsonville

Nelsonville reports rain slowed repairs on Madison Street this week. Croley Hill section has been torn up and soft spots must be shoveled to the curb base and a new brick foundation laid to keep the pavement from slipping.

Nelsonville Madison Street E City Service Department Croley Hill

Hevrolets Beat Buchtel Blues 5 2 to Tie for First

Nelsonville July 25 Mac White Sox defeated the Buchtel Blues 5 to 2 to tie for first place with the Stratton Reds in the Twilight League. Hilbert Smith pitched well until the seventh, a double play ended a late Buchtel rally, and Robey Hoover Galvin led the Sox with key hits. The loss drops Buchtel and Carbondale but leaves Nelsonville in the hunt as Sayre and local games loom.

Nelsonville Mac Hevrolet White Sox Strattonator Reds Buchtelues Buchtel Carbondale Hilbert Smith Seball Ben Sweazy Eck Mac Byron Therd Joe Colling Blues Ables Robey Hoover Herman Duper Chevrolet Galvin Uce Cg Phillips Bert Smyth Chevrolets Nelsonville Stars Sayre Specials Chtel Strattontors Mac Chevrolets Twlight Ague Sayree Athens

Annual name-coming event at Jobs Ohio to honor former pastors

An annual gathering at Jobs Ohio takes place Sunday in August with many former pastors of the Jobe church expected to attend. Former students are urged to attend and a basket dinner will be served.

Jobs Ohio Jobe ‘Rch LA Basket

Pandaniller Told To Choose Between Bus And Jail

Pandaniller Frank Anderson, staying at a local boarding house in Wentzville, was ordered by Mayor Ball Hockrean to leave town or face county jail after an alleged plea for money to pay for an appendectomy. Police said he attempted to panhandle, was caught 13 minutes later, and claimed he had 60 cents. an invoice showed more cash in his pocket. A faith cure claim was dismissed and the town’s officers urged compliance with city rules.

Pandaniller Wsonville Frank Anderson Mance Switzerland Kien Ball Hockrean Fle Tack Anderson Palice George Bateman Angerson

Cedar Point Head Dies George A Boeckling

Sandusky, July 25 funeral arrangements were made for George A Boeckling 69 Sandusky's wealthiest citizen and head of the Cedar Point company He died Friday after a long illness He led the resort to national fame also headed Third National Exchange Bank of Sandusky and operated a fleet of boats He was known for philanthropy and charitable gifts. The Women’s Relief Corps meets at the I O O F Hall Monday at 7 20 pm.

George A. Boeckling Sandusky Ciitizen Cedar Point Lake Erie Boeckling Cint Third National Extenange Bank of Flo

Plane Crash Kills Six in Balkans Overnight

In Sofia on July 25 six people died when a French passenger aircraft belonging to Compagnie Internationale de Navigation crashed near Nokren village, 50 miles west of Bourgas, amid a storm. The flight from Stamboul to Bucharest burned, with three victims believed to be English including a woman, the bodies badly charred and Identification difficult.

Sofia Bulgaria uUrt Balkans Nokren Bourgas Compagnie Internationale de Navigation Stamboul Turkey Bucharest Roumante

Graf Zeppelin Flies Over Kilberg On North Pole Mission

Graf Zeppelin, en route to the North Pole, passed Kilberg in Pommerania near Tamm. The airship departed Stasien Airport outside Berlin at 4.43 a.m. bound for Leningrad as the next stop.

Graf Zeppelin Berlin North Pole Kilberg Pommerania Tamm Stasien Leningrad

Sees Her Lover Slain by Fiend in Car Near Springs

A woman witnesses the shooting of her lover in a parked car near Colorado Springs. The assailant is described as a fiendish killer, with police investigating the incident and seeking leads as the victim’s bereaved partner endures a shock-filled night.

Colorado Abos Berrer Tawis Jo Pilmer Calarada Springs

Traffic lines repainted in Nelsonville city streets

Nelsonville residents learn lanes and parking zones are being repainted under the Service Department, a routine city project. A parade of local residents and visitors from Columbus and Pittsburgh are noted in drills and visits to friends and relatives, with several trips mentioned to Chautauqua, Hartman Theater, and Parkersburg.

Nelsonville Service Department

Eagles Plan Luncheon After Meeting At Fraternal Order

Fraternal Order of Eagles will hold a luncheon and smoker following its regular meeting on Wednesday night July 2. Many members are expected to attend.

Eagles Order of Eagles

Body of Mildred Shaw Returned to Nelsonville

The body of Mrs Mildred Shaw arrives from El Paso Texas and is taken to her parents home at 922 Chestnut Street Nelsonville. Funeral services set for Tuesday at the Methodist Church with burial at Greenlawn. She leaves husband Darius Shaw and children plus several Mender and Shaw siblings.

Nelsonville Mildred Shaw el Paso Texas Horace Mender Chestnut Street Methodist Church Greenlawn Mra Huh Juniper Ed Mender Carl Mender Cecil Horn Airey Mender Hubert Mender Jo Frown

Students Registered At City University New York Summer School

New York July 25 The following persons from Athens or vicinity have registered at the thirty seventh annual session of the New York University Summer School Miss Margaret Freyberg 7 North High Street William Wonkenbrand 137 Congress Street M DeLanery Blaine 121 Franklin Street Harley Milton Littler East Union Street Miss Charlotte Bien LaTourrette The Colonial.

New York Athens Margaret Freyberg North High Street William Wonkenbrand Congress Street M. DeLanery Blaine Franklin Street Harley Milton Littler Union Street Charlotte Bien LaTourrette Colonial

Wrecking of Stolen Car Leaves One Dead Near Southington

In Warren on July 2 a unidentified boy about 16 was killed as deputies hunted his companions after a stolen auto wrecked on the Southington curve. The car, stolen from Sharon’s business district where Edward Frame kept it, turned upside down in a ditch after striking a road sign. A second intruder reportedly fled the scene.

Warren Pan Southington Sharon Edward Frame

Local Excitement Over Missing Boy in Mineral

News from Mineral reports excitement Wednesday as Alvin Rosser vanished while visiting his grandparents Mr and Mrs Frank McDaniel. He wandered away but was found unharmed. Various locals visited relatives, attended church services, and hosted guests from Athens Albany and Barberton. Family and neighbors shared recoveries and community events across the week in Vinton County.

Alvin Rosser Frank McDaniel McDaniel Lee Allgood Barberton Syl Addis William Grimm Pinkerington Charles Bnickley Albert Buckley Mission Church Hey McNall Athens William Sickles Dorothy Brooks Bineckburn and Grosvenor Sarah Addis Nanmie Albany Wi Crow Clarice Chesser Longview Hospital Cincinnati Herold Whaley M. G. Woods Nannie Addis A. J. Stephenson Jr Floyd Rosser Baby New Marshfield Vinton Bolin Middleport Witt Shingler LauRa Wise Dorothy Clark Ash Cave Martha French Mae French L. G. Stout Paul Knox Vinton County Arthur Deeter Gerald McWhorter Lima Everett Sickles George Sickles George Shingler Ray Bailis J. P Snyder

Church Leader Preparing for Year Meeting

Dr Robert Owen McClure, superintendent of the Athens District Ohio Conference Methodist Episcopal ministers, attends the fourth quarterly conference prior to the annual general conference in Columbus. The Athens District includes Athens and surrounding counties with about 21,000 church members and 762 ministers in the Ohio Conference.

Athins Ohio Robert Owen McClure Athens Thi Cue Tiumbus Ohio Conference of Methodist Episcopal Ministers Amea

Mission work to inspire Athens Ohio students near term

Dr McClure reports interest in special projects for Athena district students at Ohio University and nearby Marietta College. He cites over 4 percent of Ohio University students listing Methodist Episcopal as their church, prompting planned specta projects. Also notes honorary Doctor of Laws given to Lincoln Memorial University by Dr McClure and his deputy recognition, with subsequent dedicatory plans in Lancaster at the Woman's Home Missionary Building.

Athena Ohio University and Marietta College Ohio University McChure Wrauowausre Lincoln Memorial University Harrogate Tean Ideala of Lincoln Reeds William Doak Athens McClure Downtown New Orleans Trinity Church Cincinnati Community Chest Lancaster Woman's Home Lancaster Camp McClure Staten

Local Association Event Stirs Athens Revival Meeting

A disturbed OCR fragment describes the Nations Association for the Advancement of Colored People hosting a Sunday meeting of the Athena-Perry County Avocation at a Baptist church in Athens. Delegations and speeches are noted, with plans for a Home-Coming event at McDougal and a Washer Dinner fundraiser.

Sfe Dickinson Stain Prishien the Nations Association For the Evancement of Athena-Perry Gyunty Mime Baptier Chul Athens Athen Lipat Apis Thom Rends Wars Hayton McDougal

Tennk Wal League To Meet on Tue

The Tennk Wal League will convene Tuesday at 780 Otelack in the City First, after a one week postponement. Clyde Manefield serves as secretary for the league and will announce agenda items.

Jay Otelack City Fist Clyde Manefield Secretirs Tenis

Hooper Ridge Visitors and Family Visit Nearby Folks

Hooper Ridge residents hosted a week end gathering with relatives and neighbors. Several families including Linscot, Vincent, Antle, Lingeli, Mead, Floyd, Sayers, Rasier, and Linacott shared time with grandparents and parents in the area.

Sferrende Neckemihe Altor Mere Leota Lingeli Biward Linscot Vincent Battey Bate Ant Galligatts Mas Ares Peiscott Aend Ehikieon Pirie Terfet Sayers Rarnion Rasier de Nie Hadry Kerfer Ketenanda Pruratant Mira PoMyera Guelhy Robinein Hiden Trorothys Jasuline Ant Chauncey Daratinawdh Grote Reret Ant Hiurs Paulo Tgalyp Bitmacett Annetta Ruth Tia Paver Thin Place Jamel Einscot Oat Columbun Hin Gryents Mra Myx Arrt Linacott Walter Gahei

Picnik Klub Elects Officers After Athens County Picnic

Ye Old Tyme Piknik Klub held its annual picnic at the Athens County Fairground on July 19. Fifty eight members attended as officers were elected: President Charles Danford, treasurer Art Gooding, secretary Grace Sayre, program committee Elza Wyatt Fern Johnson Esta Haskins. A Wiener roast is planned for September.

Piknik Klub Athens County Fairground Charles Danford Art Gooding Grace Sayre Elza Wyatt Fern Johnson Esta Haskins

Merchants set July meeting to survey year prospects

Plan business survey gathering July 25 in Zanesville with retailers from Licking Perry Guernsey Morgan Noble Monroe and Muskingum counties. Coshoc ton and district publishers will join the retail merchants for the discussion on year end prospects.

Zanesville Coshocton Licking Perry Guernsey Morgan, Noble Monroe Muskingum County Banzere and Publishers

Unidentified Woman Found Dead in Kenmore Suburb

Akron authorities report an unidentified woman about 40 years old killed by a train in Kenmore, a suburb, in what is believed to be a suicide.

Akron Kenmore Stu

Baker's Son Marines Fa Gn Money Mean Trip To Northern Michigan

The son of the secretary of war during the Wisean administration wed in a ceremony at Hubert Chapel near Kirtland. The bride, Countess Henrt te Rotgela of Daria, Fran, attended by her mother, with best man Phe wedding tan heir work Hubert Chapel.

Michigan Wisan Boney Marcin Founer Migs Regiah Strong Puntor Tea Avtatole Daa Tanmatiad Henrt Te Rotgela Daria Fran Hubert Chapel Te Kirtland Clevetamt

Hospital Notes From Athens Report Major Operations

The record lists several surgeries and patient notes including Mrs Domebh Cutter and baby girls Mra J. RR Alten and Aivio Rasasell from Athens and New Marshfield. It references a major operation for Mrs Davie Ceater and mentions patients discharged from the hospital such as Mesa Gladys Pickering.

St Mart Athens Domebh Cutter Mra J. RR. Alten Aivio Rasasell Aldhfield Aeshtent Maat Jierney Thieft Gara Dewne New Marshfield Ian Domenic Cent Hea Pial Mesa Gladys Pickering Viheny Davie Ceater Mage Prank Poster Baty Gad

4 H Club News and Picnic Plans Amid Spring Fun

The Happy Workers 4-H club met at Mos Lewbe Jha's home for a potluck and games. Members listed include Dorothy Lewis, Mave Yelies, and Aena Thonn. A picnic was planned with Charoly Jdintert 411 and Yarnett Rhipe assisting. refreshments were set out by Nates Liefavable and others. The group will meet at Mira Stude Pelle Thompent's home in August for a review and a district event at Athena County Phrpionrad, date to be announced, with Stephensona family members noted.

Plintasille Mos Leoda Nates Cere Mira Stude Pelle

Two Awaiting Hearing In Police Court Here

In Lancaster Strout Saks Uray morning two men George Rickey and Delbert Gaskey faced fighting charges after a family dispute escalated into a clash with a heavy iron pipe and a bludgeon. Mrs Mary Recieve accompanied Harmand to the jail as police separated the rivals and took the pair into custody.

Ir Police Court Lancaster Gorge Rickey Delbert Gaskey Mary Harmand Rata Gaekes Ohio Mall Hickey Bigsey Aatin Gaskey Rinkey Tata Gakkey Richay Teteplan Binaterwald Rickey Fastoy

Court News Probate Court Will Details Abaya Duniap

A probate filing outlines a will from Abaya Duniap with appointments and bequests. The document names executors and heirs including a daughter of Athens with indicated stakes and dates, reflecting standard probate procedures and asset distribution.

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