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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1930

Page

3

Young Men Urged to Attend Camps in Nelsonville Area

A district meeting at the Nelsonville YMCA invites trainees and drive candidates to join upcoming military training camps. Major organizers stress 30 days on campus, with arrangements for air travel and handling of applications from multiple counties. The event follows prior officer recruiting and includes meals and games for participants.

Nelsonville Crain BK Caup W. D. Mender Enroune Athens County MT. U Kvart Hayes Collinbus Smepopcmon Leenyville Joithe & & G Wig Sto Howe Wens County Saap AMG & Bingmann John D. Garch Woodrow W. Neiler Frederick Brower Paul Kelley Hubert Imnon Jones Glousier Ellis Taney John Tee Marqus Dick Wer Atking Kenneth W. Fulton Jens Pearl Wooderd Donald M. Sams H. L. Roach Clarence Dish Wiliam A. Kavish Ath Albert R. Speelman Raymond H. Brown Bill Y. 1 Paul E. Mitchell Harald Inger Carmps Vals Regula M.C. A

Snakes Reported Near Slonville Waterworks

In Slonville June T A a venomous snake from a well known family was found near the municipal waterworks. Mayor Hickman observed traffic disruption as the snake moved across fields and displayed rattler like tail signals. City engineers noted signals then reversed. local authorities held a meeting on snake habits at City Building.

Slonville Ges Iy Hickman Sady Asth- Plant Troth Peter George Bateman Deepsherif Stanley Dew Fire Thana Window

Ends His Life Lightriz 79 Commits Suicide

Lewis Lightrits, 79, a resident near Carbondale, shot through the heart on Friday. Despondency over health reportedly led to the act. Funeral services were held Sunday at 6 pm in Carbondale Cemetery, with burial in Rocks Cemetery. He leaves one child. OCCUPY PUPIT JONVILLE June 1 Principal Nelsonville High to speak Sunday on Christian duty and practicing Christian Devotion.

Lsonville Lewis Ightrits Carbondale Carbondale H Rocks Pupit Jonville B. E Nelsonville High

York Grange Outing Plans At Grove School

York Grange No. 3430 held a meeting at the Grove School to finalize a picnic and initiation day. A lecture program by Lodi Grange featured skits songs and monologue. an executive committee was formed and funds boosted for the building fund as fifty members and twenty guests attended.

Nelsonville York Grange No Viidar al Grove School Naiky Lodi Wilma Ruti Cowan Plavner Clifford Kelly Margaret Grim Joe Burson Clyde Smit Anna Colburn Wred Biehl Pares Smith Rey Boho Benson Cowan

Two Injured When Train Strikes Car Near Crooksville

Mrs. Margaret Frericks and Henry Frericks were seriously injured when their automobile was struck by a New York Central train near the Moxghals crossing Friday night. They were taken to Crooksville for treatment after the wreck demolished the car. Mrs Frericks had been visiting in Crooksville and was en route to Corning with him.

Nelsonville John Carpenter Crooksville Margaret Frericks Henry Frericks Moxghals Frericks Corning Iim Crookeville

YMCA Notes on Swimming Classes for Girls and Boys

Attendance remained strong as the Y M G A notes detail new class splits for girls beginners and those who can swim. Miss Shafer and assistants will lead groups with emphasis on proper strokes and safety while watching from the sidelines. William Howe directs improved swimming and life saving in the boys program.

W. L Shafer Miss Shafer William Howe

Memorial Service for Soldiers in Jerseyville

Memorial services for soldiers who died in American wars will be conducted at the Jerseyville M E Church at 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon by the Rev. L F Miller of Athens.

Jerseyville Jerseyville M. BE L. F. Miller Athens

New Fire Hydrants Bought for City in Elsonville

Four new and improved fire hydrants have been purchased to replace aging units on Washington and Columbus Streets, with repairs planned for current hydrants and two spares held in reserve. A new concrete unit at the Waterworks plant No. 4 is in service as others are planned this fall.

Elsonville Washington Columbus Streets Madison Street City Kruss

State Man Will Be Coolville Speaker

T. Hoddinott of the Department of Rural Economics Ohio State University Columbus will discuss the dairy marketing situation at a meeting of the Troy Township Dairy Improvement Association at Coolville High School Thursday night. Dairymen living outside Troy Township are invited to attend per T Hiddinson Athens County extension agent.

T.& Hoddinott Department of Rural Economics Ohio State University Columbus Troy Township

New Candidates Enter Two Races in Athens Primaries

Two candidates filed for county commissioner in Athens County on the Republican ticket. Henry Blackwood, former treasurer of the Athens County Fair Board, seeks the nomination and faces incumbent A Daugherty who filed months ago. Blackwood previously ran for commissioner two years ago and was defeated. In a second intra party filing, Wood, a farmer from Wood and Alexander Townships, declared candidacy for sheriff of Mahons County and is the seventh to file, joining several Republicans and one Democrat in petitions for the office.

H. Blackwood Athena Athens County Blackwood A. Daugherty Daugherty Hiwekwood Lojai Township Ile Board Association Wood Alexander Sherit Mhons County Ordne Rhea Ask Foe

Believed Hurt After Jump From Freight Train

YELLONVILLE January report says McManawhy a four time railroad worker fell from a moving freight car and was injured with broken ribs. He lay unconscious at City Buildings, believed to have slept on the freight train's yard, brother Charles McManawny of this city identified him.

Yellonville Jan Tmi McManawhy Dacersattais McMattowas McManiway Datated Charles McManawny

Oswald Swingie Fined for Driving Offense in Leonville

Oswald Swingie of this city was fined $6 and $100 costs after pleading guilty to a negligent driving charge. Mayor Bill Micki ordered six months suspension of his driving privileges and noted his vehicle was a white sedan.

Leonvillel Distueb Oswald Swingie Bui Micki Swingie Nvntha Gailiy Nehlige Oni

Two New Arrivals Nelsonvill Sho Toe and Mrs Green

Birth notices report a daughter born Thursday June 5 to Mr and Mrs Ray Tortchiy at 80 Walnut Street. Also a doctor named Billo June is welcomed at the Tortchiy home on Friday June 7.

Nelsonvill Sho Toe Granville Green Walnut Street Ray Tortchiy Billo Regen Pocahontan Ning Minx Hazel Wallace Chestnut Street Perford Elizabeth Scott Sadie Linton Tirdin Brienes Margaret Borley Maude Evang Anta Linton Dora Kempton Muth Smitt Mabel Gertrude

Inner Mission Day at the Metha Church Informal Service

The notice describes an Inner Mission Day at the Metha Church on Tuesday afternoon with Brank Jackson and others planned. It mentions a drive to collect flowers, bouquets, and donations for shut-ins, and references events coordinated by local organizers.

Ottack Moa Rett Howe Mion Brank Jackson Ralta Sylsantille

Mrs Musser Dies in Akron Funeral Held at Cemetery

Mrs Musser, longtime resident, died in Akron after a lengthy illness. Funeral services were held at the local cemetery with interment at Akron Cemetery. Relatives and friends mourned at a gathering noting her years of community involvement.

Akron Afuasie Bit Wipe MS Mipset Akeowy Wien

Poston Party to Leave for Europe

A group labeled as Poston party plans travel to Europe with a schedule including New York departure and stops in Austria Sweden and other destinations. Named attendees include Mr and Mrs Frank Hamilton and several others from various U S locales. The text notes a fatal road incident and lists numerous individuals and places.

Darnier-Superwald Poston Sariy Frank Hamilton Ada Ywetges Mike Florencé Maree Calumpus Carter Darhey Mra Dungy Coshocton Etias Ramis P. Hopper Valdosta Aiee Zante Whaley Ade Wf. Starp Ryth Mydd Mies Velo Young Charles K. Penton Nel Rohn

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