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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1929

Page

3

Squirrel Law Explained For Nelsonville Sportsmen

Nelsonville June 15 A P Wilson president of the Nelsons Well Sportsmen Association has received three communications from the state division of fish and game detailing the new squirrel law Open season runs September 15 to October 1 both dates inclusive and a keeper may possess up to four squirrels per day Each squirrel taken or possessed in violation is a separate offense The state says much misinformation has circulated and the quoted law should aid local sportsmen and the public

Nelsonville A. P. Wilson Nelsons Welle Sportsmen Association Division of Fish and Game State Department of Agriculture Bing State Department

Columbus and Delaware Visit Announced at Alma Mater Week

Mrs Ruth Hyde visits Columbus and Delaware for Ohio Wesleyan commencements. Mrs Stanley Mechem and family spend week in Columbus with Wilbert Hall. Will North of Cleveland visits relatives here. Mrs Charles Craig to accompany husband for several weeks. Mrs Walter Mechem guests with daughter Betty Mechem in University Hospital after dental operation. Mr and Mrs Charles Pensy and others depart for Cleveland for several days of visiting. Mr and Mrs James Powell and children Dix and Jane visit relatives in Glouster and Hemlock. James Rafferty and Mrs Ella Morris attend funeral of Josie Kelson Riggs in Nelsonville. Stanley DeLong pleads not guilty to assault charge in Nelsonville. Mrs Della McMasters plans week in Findlay attending sessions with John Sommers Athens.

Ruth Hyde Columbus Delaware Ohio Wesleyan Stanley Mechem Alice Billy Wilbert Hall Will Cleveland Charles Craig Walter Meche Betty Mechem University Hospital Charles Pensy CE Whitmore Mra Cune Otfa Kaelin Nelsonville Stanley DeLong Qaseault L. J Della McMasters Findlay John Sommers Athens Women's Relief Tolice George Bate G A Carma Heffner Pomeroy Don Davis Nelson Dowler Nelle Fred Strache

Y M C A NOTES By W L H Local league games and socials announced

The Y M C A notes describe a lively season with a 7 cent game night and strong Athene and Old Timers showdowns. An Intermediates league under William Howe starts June 17 with 1 30 pm matches and promising youth, while members and families travel for dinners, games, and visits in Columbus Zanesville New York and Athens. A birthday party, faith group meeting, and a D A R picnic complete the community schedule with notices of pastors and city links to fitness and recreation.

Aslight Athena Dr Walker Athenas Olidemmers Gation Sponutar Ruchtel Lorals Buchtel William Howe

Birth announced for J W Dike Wilson family Nelsonville

Nelsonville June 15 announces the birth of a child to Mr and Mrs J W Dike Wilson on Friday June 14 at their Fort Street home. Mrs Wilson is city’s Athens County Surveyor. Flower Mission service to be held at Mrs John Spitz home West Washington Street with a 1 pm devotional led by Mrs Flora Ledin and program head Mrs Anna Allen. Hostesses named as Mrs W L Hudson Mrs J D Ledir Mrs Stanley Mechem and Mrs Harold Mechem. members asked to supply bouquets to aid sick and shut ins. Community attendance urged. Sunday children service at M E Church to begin at 10 with baptism by pastor. Epworth League 6. pastor to preach 7:30. W B A lawn party at Mrs John Stann’s home. members bring favorite dish and own china and silver. Miss Ophie Starling recovering from tonsil operation. Ath ens notes: Mrs Kronk Poston visited, Ralph of Wooster visiting family, Buckeye Lake trip for others.

Nelsonville J. W .Dike) Wilson Fort Street Wilson Athens County Flow Mission Service WLC Tol John Sp Ltz West Washington Street Shay Flora Ledin Jeader Anna Allen W. L. Hudson J. D. Ledir Stanley Mechem Harold Mechem Nelsonvillle Be Aeld M. BE Inuditoriun Ophie Starling Pr Copeland Athens Bkronk Poston Athena Ralph of

Sunshine Music Club Meets for First Charter Gathering

Sunshine Music Club held its first meeting at Wilna Cunningham’s home in Guysville on Tuesday afternoon June 11 with seven charter members and two visitors. Frances Norris played two piano solos, Mary Norris performed Happy Dream Waltz, and a Brahms life study was given by Mrs. Goldsberry. Plans for the club were discussed and a musical contest ended the program with refreshments.

Guysville Sunshine

Monarch 4-H Club Formed For Pig Project

Rock Riffle boys formed the Monarch 4-H Club at James A. Bell’s home Monday, the second meeting of the new group. Members own their pigs named Roots Babe Maggie and High Lady. Next meeting is 2:30 PM June 23 at Mr Bell's home.

Monarch

Three druggists in scrap to be mayor

A crowded field forms for the mayoral race as three druggists enter the Republican slate with W. Hickman and J. Williams among contenders. City officials note the contest will heat up during the 60 day period before the primary while residents watch for petitions and candidacies.

Flag Day services to be held by Athens Elks at Majestic

The Athens Lodge of Elks will hold annual Flag Day services Sunday at 7:46 PM in the Majestic Theater with Attorney General Gilbert B. Bettman of Ohio as the principal speaker. Athens area and nearby lodges invited, plus special music and altar ritual features.

Athens Slks Majestic Theater Gilbert B. Bettman Ohio Nelsonville Logan G. M. Romina Co. R. Featherston Htb American Legion Ohio Legion Hamilton County Republican Club Bettman

Legion Plans Part in Convention Meet at Legion Home

The American Legion post will finalize plans for the Teason’s role in the Spanish American War veterans convention in Athens June 23 to 25. A K. T. Cross jen Post meeting at Legion Home on South Court Street Wednesday night at 7:39 will cover officers and agenda with a social hour to follow.

Teason Athens K. T. Crossjen The American Legion Legion South Court Street

Hartman family to relocate to Athens for closer farm work

Mrs S Hartman and children of Stath Street along with 70 Athens Mabricita to move in about ten days. Mr Hartman, superintendent of experiment farms in Southeastern Ohio, will base headquarters at Athens to be nearer his field activities. The report notes departure from Marietta.

Mabricita S . Hartman Stath Street Athens Hartman Experiment Farms Ohio Marietta

Joint Memorial Service Planned by Three Athens Fraternals

A joint memorial will be held at Athens West Trion Street Cemetery at 300 aelock on Sunday June 24 conducted by members of the Red Men Independent Order of Odd Fellows and the Knights of Pythias. The date was set by a committee from the three groups after a Wednesday meeting. A complete program is being prepared and will be announced later.

Athens West Trion Street Aelock Athens Red Men Independent Order of Oddellons Knights of Pythias

Perfect attendance record at Nelsonville High School noted

Floyd Brown of Kimberly graduated May 27 and held a perfect attendance record over four years. He commuted nearly four miles daily from Kimberly to Nelsonville, avoiding absences and tardies, an achievement praised by Mrs. Hosrows.

Floyd Brown Kimberly Nelsonsville High School Nelsonville

County Pomona Grange meeting outlines projects and tours

Athens County Pomona Grange members heard of an Awall tour to the Carpenter Experiment Farm on June 20 and a 4-H training meeting in Atheros on June 23. Degrees will be conferred to York Township Grange members June 28, with plans for a Pomona Grange plenie near the Mineral forest reserve and discussions on fair displays and postponements.

Carpenter Tho Johnson Athens County Pomona Grange Poolville Sutures Atheros Carpenter Experiment Farm York Township Baddon Mineral Fair A. J. Totter Jean Grange Bender J N. McCleads Athens and Trimble Troy Grange Pete

City Decorated for Big Convention in Athens

Decorations begin Wednesday for the thirtieth annual encampment of the United Spanish War Veterans in Athens near Sunday. Parade routes along Union and Court Streets to the Armory will feature floats and centerpieces. Merchants and residents are urged to decorate homes and businesses for a larger than ever turnout. George H. Taint, former New York lieutenant governor, will speak at the Ohio University Alumni Memorial Auditorium next Sunday. The parade on June 25 will traverse Athens with a notable display by the Military Order of the Burmese, and attendance is expected to be extensive.

Athens Union Depot Union and Court Mc Datton Bins Go. Mysrs Cooper Hia Butien Ohio Universiy Alumni Memorial Auditorium George H. Taint Laon New York State Tha U Wis New York Postlard Miniatera Dalton Athena Order Bor Pent Sia Milpinos Cleveland Plaatflanz Feed MY Fanning Walter Scott Mac Aaron Garretson Camp Ohio Spain Philippines Jane OaGand Ohio University Aluani Memorial Kerry Merch Uns U. BW. Vycad Ladies’ Auxiliary Jungh M. OB Im Armory Athena State Hospital Ohio University Museeum Ohi Fair Grounds Picing Charles KF M.O. I U. S

Convention plans and schedule for Ohio University event outlined

The article details a multi day convention program with parades, lectures, and auxiliary meetings centered at Ohio University. It lists sessions, venues, and march logistics, plus a murder note: Barber 16 murdered in Cincinnati with body found in a barber chair.

Barber Cincinnath Jung William Wire Hie Chatre

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