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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1930

Page

3

Scouts Enjoy Six Day Camp Trip at Old Man's Cave

Nelsonville June 23 Troop 46 Scouts finish six day camp at Old Man's Cave. They set up tents on the gulch head and cooked meals together. The group, led by Scoutmaster Harold Lancaster, included Francis Kour John Forbes Harold McCrey Bennie Sterling and others. They met groups from Newark and Tiffin during the stay with no major injuries.

Nelsonville Od Man's Cave Troop 46 Campera Old Man's Drive Canyon Otis Kole Sariongs Sequis Janes Don Shafer Director Mender Francis Kour John Forbes Harold McCrey Bennie Sterling Robert Figley Gerald Thomas Charles Patton Marty Evans John Steenrod Jack Rufflek James Barrows Donald Shafer Bill Nelson Newark Tiffin Tex d Harold Lancaster

Harrisonville 4-H Club Sees Membership Rise At Meeting

The Harrisonville 4-H Club increased its members from 27 to 40 at Tuesday night’s Harrisonville High School gathering. Members helped with a work hour on gifts and summer clothing, while preparations for a July 6 Sunday School attendance and a swimming party in Shade Ore were announced alongside a noon pot duck dinner.

Harrisonville Harrisonville High Weil He Tay Vaulum Hallidas Nich Grange Hall Siumity School Shade Ore

Road Improvement Contracts Awarded in Athens County

The Athens County Board of Commissioners invites bids for gravel and crushed stone projects on Reedville Road in Troy Township and Brimstone Road in Carthage Township. Bids due by 2 o clock in the afternoon on July 12. 800 tons of stone for Reedville and 1,000 tons for Brimstone. Road beds specified at right feet wide.

Reedville Road Troy Brimston Carthage Township Athens County Board of Commissioners Reedville Pling

Dowler Funeral Held Saturday Afternoon

Funeral services for Mrs. Elvira B. Dowler were conducted Saturday at 2 20 PM by Rev. C M Connter of the First Methodist Episcopes Church at her son E G Dowler’s home Church Street. Burial followed at Wesel Union Street Cemetery with two hymns sung and piano accompaniment. Relatives and friends from New Marshfield Toledo Columbia Fredericktown and other areas attended.

C. M. Connter First Methodist Episcopes Elvira B. Dowler E.G Dowler Church Street W. E. Clark E. Wels Willan Rus Wesel Union Street Ars Mowler New Marshfield J. T. Braum S. H. Carsner Toledo Thomaz McNeal Columbia Sarah M. Dowler Guy M. Dowler L. DB. Dowler Fredericktown

Arm amputation after C and O freight collision in Athens yards

Namin Hill, 86, of Negra Birmingham, Ala, was severely injured when caught beneath a freight train wheel in Athens yards. His right arm was amputated at the Shei ileting Arms Hospital. Hill’s condition was reported improved Sunday night according to railroad employees. The incident occurred as he reportedly fell from a northbound freight train.

Namin Hill Negra Birmingham Ala Athens Shei Ileting Arms Hospital Hill

Large Family Reunion Returns With Generous Attendance

A large family gathering at the Pilcock and related households held their annual reunion on Sunday. The event included many relatives, with plans announced to host next year at the Willis Rader home in Griene, Buckawe Committee.

Marshetisi D. Fine Pilcock Jane Willhan Willis Kader Rhoades James Pilcock

Buchtel to Play Here This Monday

Serences announces Buchtel will perform Monday evening at Alby Slock. The AH Stars meet the Nelsonville Yankees at the city playground with a local roster including EF Lewis Cateh Nerang patch and others. A good game is assured with Woodson, Wagner, and Woodson in key roles.

Alby oSlock AH Stars Nelsonville Yankees Ef, Lewis Cateh Jack” Woodson Ted Serpe

Merit Badges Awarded to Six Scouts in Honor Dinner

Mrs Thomas Spencer hosted a Friday dinner honoring the births of Mr Spencer and his daughter Ruth Merit Celebrants Rowena Shafer Chauncey Imogene Drown Ruth Nixon Charl Merit badges were awarded to six Scouts John Woolley Doi Preston Carl Beasley John Dowler at the Court of Honor Leaders and friends attended Scoutmaster Humphrey presented second class badges to four Plains scouts A flag pole will be erected at the camp Tuesday night by the scouts.

Thomas Spencer Enehaine Uoweth Anelock Spencer Ruth Merit Rowena Shafer Chauncey Misa Imogene Drown Ruth Nixon Athens Boy Scouts Tith Marie Spencers Camp Road Watsiter Doris Woolt Humphrey Plains Scouts John Woolley Doi Preston Carl Beasley John Dowler Roe Lo Dipsey

Building Contracts Awarded by Amesville Board

Contracts were awarded by the Amesville Board of Education on Wednesday night for the new High School building. The West Virginia Seaiune Company of Huntington, WV secured multiple items including blinds, desks, chairs, and related furnishings totaling thousands of dollars. Additional contracts were let to the Dobson Evans Company of Columbus, with a Chicago supplier furnishing fifty-seven jackets at a stated cost.

Amesville Board of Education Amesville West Virginia Seaiune Company Huntington W. Va Mirna Fotlin Dobson Evans Company Columbius Chicago Flt

Dr Dent Heads Back From Vacation In Athens Visit

Dr James A Dent, Ohio University graduate, visits his sister and brother in Athens after years away. Former active Methodist minister with multiple university degrees, Dent plans to stay in Athens until Tuesday morning before resuming post graduate work and ministry ties in New York.

Athens James A. Dent Ohio University L L. W. Kasstell Dent Fin Novara Italy U Ri Athoas Ron Tegeriecs Methodist Episcopal Clurch C.D. Shafer Doctor Dent Yale Universe Harvard University New York Dotter Dent Richmond Hill

Grangers To Debate On Making of Bread

Stewart reports a Rome Grange meeting will debate the resolution that it is better to buy bread than bake it. The affirmative team includes Fred Gean, Mrs. Sewell, and Fear Lee, while the negative team features Ther man Irineade, Leslie Barrows, and Snodgrass. Charles Copeland will give a reading.

Marshfield churchgoers noted as Holiness meeting held

Attendees from New Marshfield and nearby areas gathered for a Holiness congregation event. Robert Emmerman family Ole Tand Howard Pidcock Mareld Flanders Evelyn Lewellyn and Aurley Pidcock were listed among guests. A full-day meeting was planned at Robert Zimmerman's Grove.

Robert Zimmerman Grove

Big Gasser Struck Within City Limits

A fragmentary report describes a blast and property damage within the city. The text mentions authorities and a merge by Jack Wale ters, with uncertain context and scattered lines about streets, weeks, and work on a property site. The piece is garbled and lacks coherent chronology or outcomes.

BIG Gasser

WED AT BREMEN INJURED IN FALL

In Nelsonville two people, Gert Weal and Alfred Ray James Sharp Hut, were injured after a fall at Grealdaile. Witnesses say Alfred fat, son of Mrs Mare Ray, also of Nelsonville, was transported to hospital after the accident.

Gert Weal Alfred Ray James Sharp Fistiic Jee Mungried Grealdaile Nelsonvillis Gertrude Wen Cart Word Alfred Fat Mare Ray Nelsonville

Bowers Receives Coal Contract Amid Local Deliberations

The report details Mrs Kor hs and family, local residents, and several households connected to a coal contracting decision. It notes payments per ton, family movements to Washington Court, and discussions about staffing and delivery terms. Names, places, and dates indicate a community negotiation over pricing and supply.

Kor Hs Jean Parks

Local notes reflect unclear pledge and civic discussions

Fragmented lines mention pledges to follow Lahti and civic involvement with a Young Library. References to a vote, community figures, and wage discussions appear tangled, with several garbled names and places. The readable parts hint at local governance themes and public services but lack clear events or outcomes.

Wed At Capipfal Race McMaiaway And Alvin i Whiman Marry

In Nelsonville the wedding ceremony of McMaiaway and Alvin i Whiman took place Wednesday June 2609. Guests included local residents and the newlyweds held nuptial rites at their home on Birgess Avenue Columbus. Afterward a reception with refreshments followed at the residence.

Nelsonville Ian Chinn Marence Sagnier Cetanihos Manche Pott Uyan Aid Aira Pafund Birgess Avenue Columbus

Trainees to depart Fort Thomas camp July 1

Nelsonville reports the Citizene Military Training Camp group will leave July 1 for Fort Thomas Kentucky. A portion of the unit travels by the 1:38 train via Columbus and the rest by Athens, with about 150 trainees expected at Fort Thomas. names listed include El Hall Kenneth Altire Bob Green Bob Jurt per Paul Hashroan Don Wrights Raymond Brown Charles Dorel Clarence Gibson Paul Mirehel Harold Springer Harold Frasca Ervin France Charles Woods Walter Keplar Wilbur Mander.

Nelsonville Fort Thomas Columbue Athens Om Sts Ielees el Hall Kenneth Altire Bob Green Bob Jurt Per Paul Hashroan Don Wrights Raymond Brown Charles Dorel Clarence Gibson Paul Mirehel Harold Springer Harold Frasca Ervin France Charles Woods Walter Keplar Wilbur Mander Idinte A Cole Meter

Faithful Workers' Close Hosts Methodist Church Event

Mrs Paris Reina and others hosted the Faithful Workers closing event at the Altra Ralne Adama Street home on Thursday evening. President Str. C. G. Wreppel led devotionals as Woeharke of Mrs CB provided scriptural readings and a response to roll call. Contests and social hour followed with refreshments served. numerous members attended from names listed in the roster.

Krelch Nelsonville Jone MirelLit Keleh Hom Jefferson Terrace Athens Caine Aljied Stankey Dowabe Dave Burnella Daukh Picaia Kelch Pio Logan Cadlville Orbiston Carbon Hill Chaivey Min Geld Paris Reina Effie Davore Lucretia Kennedy Methodist Church Wat Altra Ralne Adama Street Str C. G. Wreppel Elas Verve Eftle Balesarch Mildredt Spray Mise Sennty Marie Spemeer Misa Hetch Misa Hetch My Kubber. Members Present Were Stra, 2. LD. Fete. Mrs Adda Nethirk Fiay Lani Drescher Keynolis Stella Betts Eulzahbeth Tiesen Gence Sugary Esitalia Eboch Snna Nelage

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