O Mara Wins Oil Race and Clinton Sand Test
Local contractor Frank N Mara wins the oil race at Lick Run and claims his drilling outfit set an all record for reaching the Clinton sand. The test is expected to complete next week with Porter Brothers' test drawing attention as the outcome. The report notes long work shifts, casing concerns, and ongoing interest in the final results. The Rainbow Cookers and several clubs meet in this period, with program items and social events listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloming
Frank N Mara
Lick Run
Clinton
Delong
Rlesers
O'Mara
Cirton
Oato Bert Rea and Son
Lawrences
Shawnee
Toon
J Brummase
Driller
Bremen
Alva Kuhn
Funeral honors for Parker Huddy in Nelsonville services
A large crowd attended the Friday funeral at 2:59 PM for Parker Huddy fatally injured in a Tuesday auto accident. The service, at Huddy’s residence, was led by Rev. H. W. Sayre with aid from Rev. Paul E. Kemper. Greenlawn rites were held by the Masonic Order, and many out of town attendees were listed from multiple nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parker
Nelsonville
HW. A. Sayre
Methodist Church
Paul EB. Kemper
Glouster
Alva Patton
Ernest Hoskins
Garden of Prayer
Greenlawn
Masonic Order
Huddy
J.T. Huddy
Gordon
W. Va
Thomas
Muddy
William Evans
Williamson
Thomas Wielding. Logan
W. Var
J. W. Lawrence
Sam Hantey
John
Charles Keating
Sheldon Graham
Richard Fulston
Columbu
RS. Papworth
Cleveland
Charles Dowman
Cy Somers
Oak
Guy Crumbaker
Zanesville
Lauris Cote
Juliette Faker
Mary Baker
Westerville
Stanley Balker
Jack
Cpr & Adair
Logan
Dartwood Woodard
Columbus
S. &. Woodard
Herbert Walser
Joe Walker
Enterprise
C. A. Emish
Middleport
N. BR. Emish
Murray City
Edward Peterson
F. Peterson
Fred Peterson
Shawnee
Charles Mills
Athens
Hugh
Brown
Con Blankenship
Jennie Jones
Hettie Francis
New Strattsville
Paul E. Kemper
J. P. Emish
Mineral
New Yorkers Flee to Coney Island Amid City Congestion
Report describes 700000 residents escaping crowded New York to Coney Island for relief and rest. Many crowded the beach area, seeking shade and water, while vendors and performers crowded the boardwalk as crowds settled and cooled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coney Island
Faithful Workers Class Meeting at Mrs Raine Home
The Faithful Workers Class of the Methodist Church met at Mrs. Perce Raine’s Adams Street home on Thursday night with Mrs. Raine and Mrs. Mary De vore and Charles Kennedy hosting. Readings were given by Mrs. W. H. Hartoe and Mrs. Harry Cox. contests and stunts were enjoyed. refreshments served. A list of attendees includes Mrs. Conrad Wein Mrs. Wingle Mrs. c. G. Kreppel Mrs. Minnie Freer Mrs. J. D. Ledlie Mrs. Anna Nelson Mrs. Adda Neikirk Mrs. Harry Cox Mrs. John Riley Mrs. Eutatin Hach Mrs. Stella Betts Mrs. George Evans Mrs. Anna Bartoe Mrs. Thomas Spencer teacher and guest Mrs. Wend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perce Raine
Mary Devore
Charles Kennedy
Methodist Church
J. D. Ledlie
Anna Nelson
Adda Neikirk
Harry Cox
John Riley
Eutatin Hach
Stella Betts
George Evans
Anna Bartoe
Thomas Spencer
Wend
Musical special at Presbyterian Church service
Nelsonville notes three musical numbers for the 10:30 morning service at the Presbyterian Church Sunday. Charles Garby will trumpet the solo The Rosary, the choir will sing O Love Divine with Scott Bowers as tenor soloist, and the girls choir will sing In Heavenly Love Abiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Presbyterian Church
Charles Garby
Scott Bowers
John Wian Awarded City Coal Contract
Nelsonville June 27 John Wian of this city won the contract to furnish Maine run-of-mine coal to the municipal light and water works plants for the year starting July 1 at 2.45 a ton. Last year Bowers Coal Co. charged 1.49. The city uses about 600 tons monthly and the new bid saves roughly 129 dollars monthly. The Board of Control led by Mayor Hickman and Ralph Kott awarded the contract after twelve bidders, with prices up to 1.78 a ton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
John Wion
Maine
Municipal Electric Ught Ind Oo Owater
Bowers Goal Company
City
Board of Control
BI Hickman
Anlhor
Ralph Kott
Sidney Cook
Binal
Mdder
Frank Minner
Bowers, Coal Company
Chote & Hansel
Logan
Ray Shafer
Athens
W. H. Carpenter
Gabriel Pinel
Chauncey
Walter Maccombs
Peter Holtz
Happy Hollow
Fiona Shelton
A. B. Johnson
John Keller
Civil Service Commission Announces Examinations
The United States Civil Service Commission lists open competitive exams for an radio enforcement inspector at 52400 yearly and an assistant statistical clerk at 1620 yearly. Applicants in most states, excluding Delaware Iowa Maine Maryland Vermont Virginia and DC, may apply with details from J L C Kelley secretary of the Civil Service Board at the Athens Post Office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Civil Previce Commission
Asalt
Department of Commerce
Washington, D. C
Delaware
Iowa
Maine
Maryland
Vermont
Virginia
District of Columbia
Washington, D.C
J. L. C. Kelley
United States Civil Service Board of Examiners
Athens
Stimson Sails New York
Secretary of State Henry L. Stimson sailed for Europe on June 27 in a trip planned as a vacation tour but potentially a diplomatic mission tied to President Hoover's debt proposal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stimson
New York
U.P
Henry L. Stimson
Europe
Hoover
Bridge Expert Whbur C Whitehead Dies Aboard Ship
Whbur C Whitehead, renowned New York bridge expert, died aboard the French liner de France two days out of New York, authorities report. The death occurred at sea as the vessel neared Europe, with word arriving in New York today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Whbur C. Whitehead
Athens County dairy group tours leading herds and Dairy Day
The Athens County Dairy Association plans an Imperial tour of top state herds after a Dairy Day in Wooster on Aug. 14. Leaders Ward Gift and Okey Ashcran preside. Ivan McKelip attends with directors at the meeting in Athens. Boonville tragedy: two Missouri Reformatory guards face preliminary hearings within ten days for the death of 22 year old Cecil Lafferty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County Cow Teast Association
Butiring
Wooater
Athens County
Reading
Alston-land
Jersey
Ward Ia
TuHan Gift Ta
Okey Ashcran
Ivan McKelip
Calumbus
Atute Dairy
Artry
T. H. Johnson
Boonville
Boye
Cecil Lafferty
Rally of W B A District Held in Nelsonville
Nelsonville June 37 The W B A district rally convened Friday night at Knights of Pythias Hall with Mrs Nelle C Heppert Akron and Miss Ina Hoty er New Salem presiding. Attendees included Mrs Foster and Mrs Bingman from Cylliteathe Athens Reviews and other groups. A class of candidates from Nelsonville Athens organizations was initiated. Edith Beagle sang, Rachel Katherine Coakley accompanied. gifts given to Heppert and Hoover. Dinner served at Dew Stotel with guests from Athena, Chitticothe and Nelsonville. A missionary group met at Miss Louie Shaler Fayette Arrest with program on Philippine Islands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rainbow Cookers
Edith Kinneer
Maria Wrarehime
Gram
Mary Alice Wagner
Alice MacCombs
Betty Inne Tig- Tor
Marie Nell
Miss Kineer
Nelsonville
W. B.A
Knights of Pythise
Nelle C. V W. Heppert
Akron
Misa Ina Hotyer
New Salem
Mra
Foster
Bingmian
Cylliteathe
Athens Reviews
W. HA
Walcome
Heppert
Mins Hoover
Mra. Foster
Mias Hoover
Viaitora
Trent | Athena
Chitticothe
Missionary Society of
Tt Presbyterian Church
Louie Bhaler
Fayette Arrest
G. E. Welteheimer
Sonlgttyy Hestess
Hil
Medicharge
W.L. Hudson
Mim
Clarence Backur
FL Bi Krieg
Plana
Ladies’ Aid
Hoatese
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the Messenger
Clinton Sand
Methodist Sum- Wey School
W War Jones
Fairview Street
Mari S Earl Weiss
Clarence Monks
T. Cc. L
Mae Ennis
Blanch Stanley
Gertie Merz
Catey Festerson
Alice Uresher
Merz
Allman
Cecil Adkins
Flossie Green
Kesterson
A. T. Percival
Charles R
D. P. Beard
C. Jackson
Juda, Buchtel
Miss Jackson
U.S
Bu Hiem
Margaret E. Ledin
Robert
San Francisco
Ledson
Un-Kan
Peppay
Togo
Keepier Sands
Ten
Bridge Club
P. W. Hickman
West
Washington Street
John Lawson
John Edington
Cecil Shafer
Lawson
Woman's Community Club
WEAG
H. D. Krieg
Rochester
N. Y
BE. E. Wray
Misa Mae Linton
Max
Dorothy Thompson
Lucille Coakley
Clayton Murphy
John Murphy
Earl Michael
Julian Yantis
Victoria Crouse
Hollywood
California
H. Barnett
Donald Shafer
Donald, Jr
W. E. Edgell
Barbara
Judith
Vernon
Thomas Mulligan
T. J. Smith
Glenn Mulligan
Middletown
L. A. Davis
Jackson
D. A. Davis
John Wian
City Coal
Civil Service Commission
C. E. Heft
Washington St
RADIO
C. E. Scott
Dimity
Batiste
Preston
Public
B. A. Has Rally
Helf Price
Mr Goldman
Luckoff
Chau Ncey
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