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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1931

Page

3

Bachtel Nine Wins to Scramble Twilight League Standings

In a Friday twilight league game Bachtel Nine defeated league leader Carbondale Grays 6 to 1, moving Bachtel into contention while dropping the Grays to a tie for first with the Mac Grew Telet White Sox. Pitcher Jake Carlin earned the win after a rough start, as Smathers held the Grays to one unearned run. Numerous readers’ notices span visitors and locals, from Raymond Raine family to Columbus trips, reflecting a busy community record.

Gerbondale Grays Bachtel Scrambie Carbondale Grays Grays Mac Grew- Telet White Sox Buchte Stratton Motors Doolntie Leftield Risley Frisby Ingle AB Rhpoa HB. Chesser E. Lowry Lightfritz J. Lowry Buchtel Ieee Philips Phillips Mathers Erro Risley Lighthitz Doolittle Collins Sweaty Carlin Byron H. Chesser Smathers C. Phillips Smith and Hoover

Ohio Farmers Extend Machinery Life Through Care

Ohio farm groups kept cost records since 1920 to gauge machinery life. In 1931 the average age of equipment across Greens and Medina counties is 12 years, only 2 years less than when discarded since 1940, with owners predicting a remaining 5 year life. Trends suggest price pressures affect investment and care.

Ohio Ohis

Movement Grows Under Federal Farm Board Leadership

The Federal Farm Board has driven notable growth over 18 months as co operative marketing expands. Sam RB McKelvie notes that board aid helped small groups move from rural areas to terminals to compete openly and obtain best prices for farm products. Roots and bulbs once used by Indigenous peoples may gain prominence in American diets, with inulin highlighted as a health builder. U S Department of Agriculture predicts world wheat demand will rise in the next two to three months due to higher foreign quotas, eased German restrictions, and smaller European grain stocks.

Federal Farm Board 78 Sam RB McKelvie America U. S. Bureau of Chemistry and Soils

Catholic Fight Not Ended Despite Hopes for Peace

Vatican City report says the Iralo Vatican dispute remains unresolved as the Pope addresses 700 Faith Congregation members. Rome notes hinted normality, Italy prepares a fourth Vatican note response, while the Pope warns efforts to disband youth show a threatening horizon.

Vatican City Vatican Faith Congregation Rome Italy Fope

Three Are Killed in Hazard Run Battle on Weooten Creek

In Leslie County Kentucky three men died and a woman was seriously wounded during a shootout on Weooten's Creek. Victims named Joseph Findley Bailey Tiarris Engle. Mrs Joseph wounded while her son Warren allegedly killed Bailey and Engle after the pair fired on them.

Hazard Weooten's Creek Leslie County Wil Joseph Findley Bailey Tiarris Engle Joseph Theatiemen Josepha Warren Ani Engle Bailey Engle

Young minister admits hoax about lynching story

In Dallas on June 20 the Rev. B. B. Brown 20 year old Baptist minister confessed to his congregation that his earlier claim of four men attempting to lynch him was a hoax. He said he intended to kill himself and could not go through with it when facing death while hanging from a chandelier.

Dallas Tex U.E B. B. Brown

Bombs Trigger Violent Mine Strike Endgame

Pittsburgh reported the third week of a Western Pennsylvania bituminous field strike with two bombings endangering about 30 workers and an incendiary mine fire. A bomb near a bunk house at Chickenville wounded no one fatally but caused shattered windows and a forced evacuation.

Pittsburgh Pennsylvania Chickenvile

Fear for Father Hubbard Missing after Alaskan Flight

Pears for the safety of Father Bernard Hubbard of the University of Santa Clara who left Chignik three days ago for Aniakchak Volcano. Aviators familiar with the Alaskan Peninsula fear trouble may have halted his flight though landing elsewhere and conducting routine may be possible.

Seward Alaska Father Bernard Hubbard University of Santa Clara California Chignik Aniakchak Alaskan Father Hubbard

Mrs. Betty Putnam Harris Dies at Daughter's Home

Betty Putnam Harris died at her daughter Mrs. John V. Wood in Nelsonville Friday night at 4 30. Born July 1 14 in Marietta to Georges and Susan Putnam, she lived mostly in Athens and married William Hunter Harris in 1868. She leaves two daughters May Putnam Harris and Ross Harris Wood, a brother George L. Putnam of Athens, four sisters and several grandchildren. She was active in the First Presbyterian Church and the Nabby Lee Aries Chapter of the D A R. Funeral services are set for Friday at 9 o'clock at West Washington Street, Nelsonville, with burial in Athens.

Raymond Raine Ruth Ada Jean Adam Scheeler Athens KR. B. Faylor Toledo Eula Scheeler Mis Mary Louise Pritchard Columbus Elsie Uhrig Cleveland Job Zeller Mise Mayme Weylar Mies Mae Linton John Zeller Homer Warehime Grant Hospital Donald Misa Katharine Warehime Warehime George Hall Harry Kelly Ala. Kelch Delaware Wiliam Bechtold B. M. Gilebert T. B. Miles Ila Johnnson Westerville Rose Gook W. W. Evans M Wilma Scott Carning Val Cox Frances Cox Royal Rose City Payid Might John Detrick J. G. Johnston Detroit Mich Charles McClurg Glenn F. Weymueller Philadelphia Dollar Steamship Company C. A. Stover Frank Fleming Lew Keplar Brownsville Clarence Wolf Mr. Wolf Walbridge Betty Putnam Harrie John V. Wood Nelsonville Harris Georges Susan Westcott Putnam Marietta William Hunter Harris Me. Harris May Putnam Harris Ross Harris Wood George 1. Putnam Ella Putnam Mra Ho M. Roach Sarah Norton Clemens May Whip- Neer Betwen H. Wood Cincinnati E. Wood Nelebhrille Andéon Harris Wood Tarael Putnam First Presbyterian Church Nabby Lee Aries MP West Weraahington Street

Prohibition Inspectors Seize 26 Stills in District Reach

Tom Bush and Blatt C. Wilson, prohibition inspectors, confiscated 26 stills in the district spanning Athens, Hocking, Metra and Gallia Counties during May. May operations have been low and the equipment destroyed. a note mentions a person not connected with the service is involved.

Nelsonville Tom Bush Blatt C. Wilson Prohibition Athens Hocking Metra Gallia Son Prohibition Service

Aimee Semple McPherson Appeals Tax Bill

Aimee Semple McPherson head of Angelus Temple has appealed to the U S Board of Tax Appeals to stop the government from collecting 21340 for income tax for 1928 1927 and 1928. Hearing is set in Washington next Wednesday. Federal authorities say her net income over the three years was 140276, more than 100000 higher than reported.

Los Angeles Ur— Aimes Semple McPherson Angelus Temple United States Board of Tax Appeals Washington

Nelsonville News Notes and Local Arrivals

Local items report deaths and burials in Arkansas and Columbus. Earl White learns of his sister Mrs. Scott leaving a funeral in New Plymouth. Family visits occur across Haydenville, Nelsonville and Ravenna. Community updates include school openings, social visits, hospitalizations, a birthday event, and a dog attack report near Lick Run. St Agnes Guild met with 12 members and one guest from Detroit.

Ald Flint W. J and Scott Turner Earl White Scote Arkansas New Plymouth James Sturgill Hattie, Marie Gertrude Ravenna Fleary Todd Miamond Ward Seele Haydenville Ralph Campbell Henry Todd Ralph Campbell Henry Todd, Sr Nelsonville Mable Campbell Nelsvrtle John Bowman Thomas Sawers Frank Allen Nell Hasdenville Harold Allen Mines Allee Allen Gertrude Glavther Helen Evans Rey Nutter Thomas Feann Mire Everett White Ralph Roby and Lohidren Columbus Nate Evin Harry Boyd Columban Charles Cheshier Misa Aileen Cole W. A. Cole W. H. Weigand Buckeye Lake Lick Run Frank McAlister L. Sanner Columus P. C. Campbell Bmr John McSherry Agnes Guild St. Agnes Guild Episcopal Church J. E. Warmer Mra. J. Warrington Nelson Dowler Rutherford Detroit

Infant Son Dies in Steubenville Homes

Infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Reatt died Friday night at their home in Steubenville. The baby’s grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John W. Seatt, were notified. Funeral services are planned in Steubenville Monday with relatives expected.

Nelsonville Edwin Reatt Do Hebben Bkeatt Hanes Steubenville John W. Seatton Pranklin Street Heral Scott Lanta

Community reunion and club meeting span weekend events

A local community reunion of Care Southe Mate’s and Teacher Aaaoe drew attendees at the webbe with a bathe dinner served in noon and afternoon entertainment led by Twonge and Lancaster. From Nelsonville, several residents joined, while the BA Club met Friday evening at Myers Street with 17 members answering the roll call and plans for the next gathering on July 2 at Mrs Goldie Kuhn’s home.

The Daughters of America Mattie Weekley Filizabeth Evener Elizabeth Scott Mary Taylor Linzet Delman Dorothy Louise Gro Mary Margaret Rachel Steenrod Evener Scott Weekley Lulu Sanders Elten Steenrod Adda Grov Jesse Willan Hite McKibben Goric Apna Care Sehout Nenjee Wehbe Lancaster Wartin Geuger Bohring Gare Med Prurentns Howard Burgess Nelsonville Rowe Couit Mis Margretite Cook Snd Jas, Bartheen Mes Harland Hartman Clementa BA Club W. Boa Clohomet Frank Arulersen Myers Street Mermbara Mra Vet Midkitt Rinh Ethel Matheny Hebecca Hartley Anederson Goldie Kuhn Grover Street

Tornado Destroys Property In Minnesota Toll Rises

A tornado swept Southern Minnesota and Northern Town causing one death and extensive property damage as wire service restoration confirmed. The funnel and heat wave spawned winds across the region, disturbing homes and businesses.

Mason City Minnesota Town Sttacken

War Vet Enjoys a Week at Columbus Encampment Highlight

Ralph Wall, Civil War veteran, spent a week in Columbus at the A A I encampment. He was escorted by Mrs. Gartinger and family to a WAT broadcast where Wall spoke of his experiences. Martha Taulwig performed three numbers for his benefit. Wall, active in veterans circles, plans to continue public service for several years.

Ralph Dall Udarne Nelaomvilee Ralph Wall Columbus A. i Hla Mises Tinhy Gartinger Oalin O Aluettel G. AL Stall Lage Tse Ruehtel Athena

Nelsonville to Host Vacation Bible School Start Morning

Joes Presbyterian Church in Nelsonville will open its Daily Vacation Bible School on Monday at o'clock in the church basement. The program runs three sessions daily with supervision by the pastor Rev. Liggd Bvania and staff including Afra Frank Knox, Miss Kathiewa Thaftin, and Lamson Ted, offering boys manual work and memory work along with a kindergarten department.

Nelsonville Joes Presbyterian Church Roma Liggd Bvania Afra Frank Knox Iit Kathiewa Thaftin Anntor College of Woosteg Waeih Thera Asmalanta Omok Lamson Ted Bielesan

Evans to Speak Lionville at Presbyterian Church

Evans to speak Sunday night at 7 20 at the Presbyterian Church on France. The speaker will cover next topics after Rome and Spain. He will discuss India and Risdia in upcoming sessions. Birthday anniversary of Afra George Coape noted with family gathering at her Adams Street home Friday.

Lionville Llvyd Byana Presbyterian Church Rome Spain France Afra George Coape Adama Street Mra Aminea Coogey Columbua Mex Nettie Pleres Zanesvite George Caape John Coops Jamon Crape Chikinemy Austin Kenneth Elizabeth Mas Senet Mire James Pate Tan Jack Ride Dia Johnson Hddie Edwin Johnson Almaring John Pauline Westnon Ceops Margie Meauth Erb Roy Bay Win Ella Sutton Adda James Group

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