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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1931
Page
3
Classified ad seeks an experienced representative for Nelsonville and vicinity. Must have strong sales skills, reliable transportation, and be available for flexible hours. Compensation includes commission and steady client referrals from local circulation. Prior knowledge of local businesses preferred.
The O Mara No 4 well at Lick Run near Nelsonville was shot Friday afternoon. about 500 feet of oil was in the casing at the time and the well is expected to produce five to ten barrels daily. Porter Brothers of Marietta, drilling on a neighboring lease, faced a casing leak and had to pull and reline. нас
Nelsonville announces the June 26 wedding of Beatrice Higgins to Reverend Lawrence Whitaker officiated by S C Laneholtz. The bride wore blue crepe, gloves, and a hat with white sweet pea flowers. Attendants included Oral Drew of Cincinnati. couple will reside in Kent, Ohio.
The Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Church will meet Thursday evening at Mrs. George Evans home on Walnut Street with Mrs. Frank and Mrs. Dale assisting as hostesses.
Nelsonville residents are informed that Thursday afternoon closing for July and August will be delayed. Local stores will instead close on Saturday, July 4, with the new schedule starting July 2, postponed to a later date.
Mrs. William Schaefer of Jackson Street will host the Past Nobie Grands' Club at a Wednesday evening gathering on July 1. All Past Grands are invited to attend.
Miss Mary Anne Pritchard daughter of Dr and Mrs A L Pritchard and Lloyd Bronson Fink son of Mr and Mrs W H Fink were married at 11 am in the Pritchard home 86 East Columbus Street Nelsonville The Rev H A Sayre officiated with a palms and ferns altar Mrs C G Pritchard cousin of the bride played the wedding march The bride wore pink chiffon and cream roses Miss Helen Jackson was maid of honor A luncheon for 28 guests followed and the couple plan to reside at 112 Binns Boulevard Columbus afterwards
Nelsonville notes the birth of Nancy Jane Shafer to Mr and Mrs Landon Shafer of Athens on Friday June 26. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Jesse Shafer and Mr and Mrs E Fisk with great grandmother Mrs G L Steenroi of Nelsonville.
The King's Heralds will meet at the home of Marie Buell on Chestnut Street this Friday at 6 30 PM. All members are asked to be present.
June 30 report notes John Leonard died Monday at his daughter Grace Savage home The Plains. Services planned for 2 PM Wednesday at The Plains M E Church with burial in Hocking.
An 80 minute relief claim for headaches or neuralgia and a three day malaria check are attached to 666 tablets or liquid. A 666 Salve for Baby's Cold is also advertised.
Columbus June 30 Governor George White signed the Classified Intangible Tax Bill ending the century old uniform rule system of taxing property. He also signed the Yoder Pollock election law revision. Both acts take effect immediately with the tax provisions delayed until Dec 1 1981 for first returns.
In Pittsburgh today June 30 a first column of seven marching miners reached West Park after mobilizing in Carrick. The hunger parade, planned by the National Miners Union and the Trade Union Unity League, serves as a display and stimulant for the month-old coal strike.
The Missionary Society of the Christian Church will meet Thursday night at the home of Mrs T D Brown in Haydenville. Assisting hostesses are Mrs Rosa Weigand Miss Verna Hand and Miss Sigrid Love. Rev Grammer will lead worship and Mrs Grammer will conduct the program. Transportation is arranged for all attendees. The meeting opens at 7 30.
The Nelsonville High School Band under Ward W. Hamm has grown into a top local ensemble with about 40 members. It performed in Armistice Day parades in Athens and Nelsonville, a The Plains concert, Coolville concert, and Governor Waite’s inauguration in Columbus, and will give 32 summer concerts aided by local businesses and sponsors.
The State Highway Department started grading to improve Fourth Street from Gheatnut Street to Mason City Hill. The project links to part of State Route 218 and will be surfaced with homatone and tar.
Members and friends of the Mpnorth League of the Methorital Church will meet at the church Wednesday evening at 6 o clock for a picnic to be held at Car Bondale.
A heavy fog covered Athena and nearby areas soon after midnight as a sharp temperature drop triggered rapid fog formation. The fog formed quickly and dissipated with changing atmospheric conditions.
Mansfield officials announce a 16 day horse race meet opens with a ban on betting. Sheriff Walter Underwood orders officers to enforce the prohibition on the grounds.
Oh Joy claims Narito relieves backache and rheumatic pains quickly. The ad promises instant relief or three doses, with a full money back guarantee if unsatisfied. Drugstores stock Narito and offer the product with a two line testimonial style sales pitch.
The ad warns about throat irritation from cigarettes and promotes Lucky Strike. It links the Adam's apple to voice and speech, advising readers to choose a brand that uses toasting to reduce harsh irritants.
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