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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 02, 1930

Page

3

New Type Service For Local Church At Ti8i Oclock

The Rev Loge introduces a new form of service at the Presbyterian Church titled The People s Service to be held Sunday evening at 8 o clock The format includes short talks between hymn sections with the men s choir leading congregational singing The theme Work is drawn from Bible texts and the hymn Work in youth work in middle age and work in old age is cited The Rev Evans will preach at the morning service continuing his talk on The Acts of Men What Dictates Thermodynamics The service is promoted as one of the largest men s choirs in the area with 22 voters mentioned

Nelbonville Loge Presbyterian Church Jolins Roetrr Evans

Fire damages Jackson Street home in Nelsonville

Fire caused by an overheated furnace damaged the Jackson Street residence of Mrs. James Cavenaugh in Nelsonville around 7:30 this morning. The cottage was locked, firefighters breached plaster to reach flames, windows were broken, and the floor around the register was burned with damage estimated between 3000 and 500.

Nelsonville Jackson Street James Cavenaugh

Wanderers Northbound Stop Here Rumor Passes

Listings from Nelsonville report night lodgers and a busy season with the city jail custodian ready to act. Fire Chief Dana Winden notes arrivals range from professionals to job seekers, many well dressed, seeking work. CHAPEL EXERCISES HELD IN NELSONVILLE March 11 The Beatitudes read by Principal Buell at the Senior High chapel. Ward Hamm led music with America the Beautiful. Miss Louise McDowell played piano solos. Cheerleaders led school yells and songs. Nelsonville High School song closed the program.

Arava Dana F Windon Winden Nelsonville Prin. E. £. Buell Sid Ward Hamm America the Beautiful Mtss Louise McDowell Nelsonville High School

Paint Week Set by Junior YMCA Group

Junior YMCA group members prepare wall and woodwork cleaning for Paint Week starting tomorrow. Weather will decide exterior painting versus lobby and reading room work. Building had little paint since 1915 and the NY Association sends two framed Sloan House pictures valued at 2 000 000 for the New York hotel lobby. Warren Ohio reports a record year for the association in Ohio. Pamphlets describe YMCA work for boys and young men in Korea.

Vwa The New York Association Sloan House C. A. Hotel New York City Warren Ohio Association

Plan To Complete Business Census Soon

Plan to finish the business census ahead of the personal census is pressed in Athens County with Charles Miller assisting in the commerce census. Sponsored by the United States Department of Commerce, the effort targets business institutions nationwide. In Madrid, Spanite students demonstrated against the monarchy as police confronted a turbulent crowd.

Athens County Charles Miller United States Department of Commerce Madrid

Mountain Children Get School Built by Hoover Plans

In Criglersville Virginia mountain country a new community school rises from Hoover era effort. President Hoover inspired locals to raise funds and enlist a Kentucky teacher Miss Vest to educate children ages 6 to 20 who will travel daily to the Residents Community School. The modern building features a green roof, teacher quarters, a porcelain bathroom, a kitchen and dining area as the region prepares for formal schooling amid frontier conditions.

George Burraker Mount Haineer Burraker Shire of Virginian Hoover Lash Caviatine Vest Berea Collore Korea Miss West Woane President Hoover Woaver Criglersville Maine

Attendance highlights at Athena Brick and Midgets classes

Every class posted solid attendance last week with the Athena Brick Corporation group and the Midgets showing the most regular turnout.

Athena Brick Corporation Group

Refused To Pose By Bur. Takers And Neighbors

Since last summer Bur. Takers and neighbors have learned what a camera is though they must still learn about electric lights telephones and how automobiles operate.

Figure Cassidy the Green Hat Suspect Seen Near Senate

A Cambridge figure tied to bookmaking, George Cassidy, known as the man with the green hat, was spotted near the Senate office building after being arrested for alleged illicit activities. An alert cameraman captured Cassidy arriving at court following his third arrest.

George [Cassidy Washington, 2. C Cassidy Bitton Agenix Senate

Clay Industry To Take On New Life

The Nelsonville Brick Company plant at No. 2 yard is prepared for operation with kilns and equipment readied as staffing is expected to begin Wednesday or Thursday. No. 1 plant will likely be active within a month, producing new face tile and Viking tile as the company plans expand. The Pine Fire Proofing plant near Welsonville remains active, and the Valley Viket Company plans to resume operations soon with improved prospects for work across its facilities. The coal industry shows seasonal signs of pickup amid mild winter demand, with expected growth in consumer purchases noted.

Nelsonville Brick Company Tras Ghia Pann Wel Sonville Valtey Bytek Company Ety Aliiedncorporation Poventics Zunesy Hla Hoois Amhewa Relek Corporation

Athens Girls Accused in Thefts In Elsonville

Athens police report three purses were stolen from a woman’s room at a local house last night. Items included cash, small change, compact cases, a scarf, gloves, and a purse. Suspects are linked to four local women as officers plan to identify the property. Also reports on a Missionary Society meeting with officers elected and delegates named.

Elsonville Owenen Kb Lab Elias Talos Finetert Athens

Card Party Announced by St. Philips Neri Church Ladies

A card party sponsored by the ladies of St. Philips Neri Church in Murray City is announced for Monday evening March 3 at Roglock Parks Hall. The public is invited to attend.

Ladies of St. Philips Neri Church Murray City Finld Roglock Ele Parks Hall

IRA SHEREN DIES SPLSUNVIL

Ira Sheren dies at his parents home and funeral arrangements are in preparation at Monts Mortuary Anisesty with the funeral likely Monday afternoon. The obituary notes a wife no children and his heritage and mentions services and gatherings in the local area with details of attendees and meals.

Fia Stersa Seturmibud Monts Anisesty Maeve

Alice Moore to Attend California Union Meet

Albany reports a crisis from Orange County as Mrs. Moore, a prominent figure linked to Civil War era families, plans a March reunion in Chicago. The notice notes Moores and Nealoons invited Southern California residents to a gathering with talks on art, museums, and local civic history.

Selson Ville Mareh Oren California Interem Athens County Realdenta Los Angeles Wranga Ceunion H Moore Tnta Gate of Honor Gailey Californ Alta Moore Albany Jaurved Moore le Tne Nelaonwitte

Community Hosts Thursday Evening School Event

Local attendees including Miss Klorenes and Mrs Dathey gathered at Symi School for an evening program. Guests led by Mr William and Mrs Sayre enjoyed refreshments and comments from teachers and students before winding down with social time and a quick note about visitors from Woostersollepe.

Gugm MPN Klorenes John Williama Mies Gilbert Anne Laden Palbedh Ethicavi A. Sayre Tad el Trate Bogley Atra Leatine Serterd Urs Spaneer Cons Borothy Kintiey Wuredhy Manny Slot Miraci Vitex Alux Wes Aub Lewiden Beawh Eshead Fobeech Nutter Mas Bertha Melton Jaane Wilins Shee Wanlers Charles Monks Socind Tage

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