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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1931

Page

3

Dog Quarantine Ordered in Nelsonville for 10 Days

A reportedly rabid dog, after biting other dogs, led to a city quarantine in Nelsonville for at least ten days. The dog was shot by Frank McCollister near Lick Man, and Coleman County authorities pursued it before sending the head to Columbus for examination. Increased measures require all dogs to be muzzled or confined.

Nelsonville Frank McCollister Lick Man Porter Micken George Wateman McCallister Columbus

Funeral Services for Thomas Linton in Nelsonville

Funeral services for 80 year old Thomas Linton were held at his Madison and Grover Street home in Nelsonville with Rev. Charles K. Grammar leading. Hymns Sometime We'll Understand and Jesus Savior Pilot Me were read. burial followed at Greenlawn. Out of town mourners included Mrs. Ed Frey and sons Bill and Joe, Frank Shields of Columbus, Harry Hewitt of Connett, Mr. and Mrs. John Lowery of Sand Run, Allen Devol, Mrs. Eva Smith, Mrs. Frank Lehman of Carbon Hill, Pearl and Ad Linton of Maple Hill, Mrs. Clarence Dawley and son Ervin of Crooksville, and Mrs. Charles Downhour of Chauncey.

Nelsonville Thomas ©. Linton Madison and Grover Streets Charles K. Grammar Christian Church Jesus Savior Greenlawn Ed Frey Bill Joe Frank Shields Columbus Harry Hewitt Connett John Lowery Sand Run Allen Devol Eva Smith Frank Lehman Carbon Hill Pearl Ad Linton Maple Hill Clarence Dawley Ervin Crooksville Charles Downhour Chauncey

Monthly Sunday School Meeting Changes Date

The Methodist Church class taught by Mrs. Charles Monks will meet Thursday evening June 18 with Mrs. Newton Smith at Chestnut Street instead of June 25 as previously announced. Mrs. Bessie Higgins and Mrs. Emily McManaway to assist as hostesses.

Methodist Church Charles Monks Newton Smith Chestnut Street Bessie Higgins Emily McManaway

W B A Juniors Set Meeting at Junior Order Hall

The W B A Juniors will meet at the Junior Order Hall Wednesday evening at 6 o'clock. The leader requests strong attendance from members.

Sunday School Class Meets at Kreppel Home for Meeting

The members of Mrs. Thomas Spencer's Sunday School class at the Methodist Church will hold a business meeting tonight at 7 30 at 104 West Columbus Street, the Kreppel residence.

Thomas Spencer The Methodist Church Cc. G. Kreppel Columbus Street

Local Families Host Picnic at Black Walnut Farm Groveport

Dr and Mrs C E Welch Mr and Mrs William Morgan Mr and Mrs Julius Fisher Mrs Mabel Barnicut Mr and Mrs James Sharp Misses Virginia Lou Eberle and Jo Barni formed a group that enjoyed a Sunday picnic at Black Walnut Farm Groveport.

C. E. Welch William Morgan Julius Fisher Mabel Barnicut James Sharp Virginia Lou Eberle Jo Barnicut Black Walnut Farm Groveport

Community Notes From Local Class Gathering

Miss Margaret Scott entertained the Rainbow Class of the Christian Sunday School Monday evening at her home. Honors were given to Mrs. Claude B Hall Thelma Baugh and Mrs Arthur Philabaum Charlotte Lax. In a group of nos were presented Mrs Hall and Mr Lane. A luncheon followed the hostess. Miss Pauline Donley of Columbus visited relatives here Sunday.

Margaret Scott Rainbow The Christian Sunday School Claude B. Hall Thelma Baugh Rthur Philabaum Charlotte Lax Hall R. Lane

Nelsonville Youth Crashes to Injury Halting Reds Pitcher

Nelsonville lad Este Crabbree Crabtree of the Cincinnati Reds arrived at his sister Mrs Alber Barver's home in Nelsonville with a fractured rib from a pitched ball about ten days ago. He was resting after a nonhealing fracture and team doctor ordered complete rest. The Reds pass Columbus Wednesday on an eastern trip and Crabby hopes to rejoin them there, though he may stay home for several days. He had been a strong hitter around .300 with many Valley friends hoping for his speedy recovery.

Nelsonville

Local residents share visits and travels across the region

Mrs. Will Hall visits daughter in Columbus while Miss Ruth Cook stays with relatives in Logan. Nelsonville graduates Ralph Ely and Paul Hudson receive diplomas at Wooster College. Families from Haydenville Athens Mt. Sterling and Logan visit relatives, tour cities, or host guests over the weekend.

Ruth Cook Logan W. L. Powell Columbus Nelsonville College of Wooster Ralph Ely Paul Hudson C. A. Stover Lillian R. D. Graham Mary Margaret Don Athens Wilbert Hall Will Hall Stanley Mechem Alice Billy Dana Starr and Sons Mr. Sterling Starr Lydia Johnson Mt. Sterling Johnson Dr. James McArthur Effie Gastis Haydenville Margaret Pedigo M. T. Brandenburg John George Clarence McMillen Norma Jean Lucy Beougher McMillen M. EB. Pedigo James Beard Burnma Yerkey Pennsboro W. Va Mary Lou Thompson Mt. Vernon Arthur Thompson Lulu Thompson William Morgan Billy Fisher Morgan Home Rose Shay Lillian Coleman Lynn Chapman Mary Ellen Isa Quillian New Concord Chester

Bowmans Worked Bank Robbery Suspects in Ohio

Sheriff Neu said Bowmans were questioned after a bank heist in Brown County where three rifles two revolvers and a machine gun were found in the abandoned car. Williams and Mary Waterfield reported being forced into a teller cage as cash was stolen before the trio fled. Authorities link the Bowmans to a regional crime wave including automobile thefts and drug store robberies. they are jailed in Georgetown with more suspects wanted across Athens and Meigs counties.

Williams Mary Waterfield Neu Bowman Brothers Bowman Ohio Brown County Georgetown Athens County Coolville Nelsonville Vance Miller Pomeroy

Miss Lillian Stover Broadcasts From Columbus Station

Miss Lillian Stover of Nelsonville spoke on Radio Station WAIU in Columbus at 10 15 AM presenting popular piano selections. She recently graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University and was known there as one of the Wesley Ann Blues Singers.

Nelsonville Lillian Stover WAIU Columbus Ohio Wesleyan University Miss Stover Wesley-Ann

Woman Taken To Mercy Hospital For Surgery

Mrs Henry Todd of Nelsonville R F D No 2 was moved to Mercy Hospital Columbus today for a surgical operation scheduled Thursday. Her daughter Mrs Everett White travels with her and will stay at the hospital until after the procedure.

Nelsonville Henry Todd Mercy Hospital Columbus Everett White

Athey Fires After Cash Register Confrontation

W R Athey, after being told to open the cash register, seized his concealed weapon and fired. Miller, a Steubenville native, figures in the incident as the person shot.

W. R. Athey Athey Miller Steubenville

Confessed Bank Robberies From Ohio Case

Two of three suspects captured after a chase on the Ohio River confessed to robbing the Amelia Bank in Clermont County of 1500 in 1980 and the Russellville Bank in Brown County of 500 about a year earlier. Neil Bowman 22 and his brother Howard 26 known locally as bad men admitted the crimes to Brown County officers.

Georgetown O.R Ohio Ohio River Citizens Bank Higginsport Brown County Neil Bowman Howard Amelia Clermont County Russellville

Women Elect New Ohio Council President

In Columbus on June 16, Mrs. Elsie Bennett Wilson of Medina was elected president of the Ohio Council of Republican Women succeeding Mrs. Wilma Sinclair Levan of Steubenville. New officers include vice presidents Mrs. Claude H. Thompson Cincinnati Mrs. Ida M. Cronin East Liverpool Mrs. Nora Halter Columbus Mrs. Greta Footman Akron Miss Hallie Brown Wilberforce Mia Emma A Vorhees Marion and Mrs. Mary Forrest Cleveland. Parliamentarian is Mrs. C. S. Selover Cleveland with Louise Ogden another officer.

Columbus Elsie Bennett Wilson Medina Wilma Sinclair Levan Steubenville Ohio Council of Republican Women Claude H. Thompson Cincinnati Ida M. Cronin East Liverpool Nora Halter Greta Footman Akron Hallie Brown Wilberforce Emma A. Vorhees Marion Mary Forrest Cleveland C. S. Selover Louise Ogden

Local Club Officers Named in Society Notes

Devoe Ashland as corresponding secretary Miss Bessa B Wetherholt Gallpols recording secretary and Mrs A B Stevens North Bend named treasurer in the society lineup.

Hold Murder Theory Gains Support in Starr Faithfull Case

Starr Faithfull and Nassau County District Attorney Elvin N. Edwards push murder theory after postmortem finds veronal in the death of the Long Beach girl. Officials say the sedative could be part of a chain of events leading to a violent end and silencing someone.

New York U.P Starr Faithfull Elvin N. Edwards Nassau County Long Beach

Capone Near Plea In Income Tax Case

Chicago June 16 Capone prepared to plead guilty to income tax fraud at arraignment late today reports say he dismissed top attorney William F Waugh after a dispute over the plea Waugh signaled a not guilty defense Capone reportedly refused to change his stance

Chicago U.rb Scar Capone Wiliam F. Waugh Waugh

Dives to Death at Carnival Leaves Tragic Toll

Washington dispatch reports 19 year old carnival high diver Frank Colrig died after insisting on performing despite exhaustion. Colrig joined a diving troupe for a two week carnival, worked hard erecting the high tower and collapsed from fatigue while preparing to perform.

Washington Frank Colrig Colrig

Diver Injured in Aquarium Act Fall

During a diving act before a large opening night crowd a performer mounted a six foot platform above a five foot deep, twelve foot wide tank and struck the tank edge on his dive.

Meidelberg College honors first male graduate in 23 years

Harold Baker of Greenville, C elected top honors in Meidelberg College graduation ending a 23 year period of women holding first honors. The ceremony highlighted the rare victory for a male graduate in the time honored assessment.

Tiffin Meidelberg College Harold Baker Greenville

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