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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 08, 1931

Page

3

Route 31 Issue Bobs Up Again

In Nelsonville and Athens a renewed push over a canal site curb the State Route 31 plan. Petitions circulate to lure the state highway department into canal route changes, with citizens split among pro canal, pro current routes, and general city improvement views. A 10 year old bill and new senate effort shape the ongoing dispute as local factions clash.

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Contest Ends as Room Wits Dominate Book Drive in Nelsonville

In Nelsonville on March 7 students led by Miss Rosemary Terker and Miss Usher collected 1075 total books for the high school library, with Usher's room contributing over half. The event at Nelsonville Junior/Senior High School drew strong support from two rooms, while a banner award celebrated the effort.

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Firefight Between Brothers Ends With Plea and Bond

Leonard Sims, charged after a tense domestic incident at his Salt Well home, pleaded guilty to shouting with intent to wound and was held on a $390 bond for the grand jury. Police say shots were fired during an argument with his brother Edward, with scattered bullets hitting the air and one striking no one seriously. Sims later faced intoxication and property destruction charges, was found not guilty on one count, and remained jailed at Athens County Lockup after a Friday transfer.

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Mrs Bing to Speak at Nelsonville Parent-Teacher Meeting

State welfare worker and lecturer Mrs. Bing will address the Nelsonville Parent-Teacher meeting at Nelsonville High School Monday at 7:30 pm. A respected author and executive in child welfare, she has held roles with the Ohio State PTA and Western Reserve institutions.

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Funeral Held for Bre Dantha Whitlatch in Nelsonville

Funeral services conducted Friday afternoon at the Temple Church near Albany for Dantha Whitlatch who died Tuesday. Rev H and Sayre pastor led the rites with a ladies quartet including Mrs Pete Shoush and others singing Abide with Me and Nearer My God to Thee. Interment followed in the church cemetery. Whitlatch was the mother of WoW Whaitlatch in Nelsonville.

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Mrs Green Dies in Nelsonville Home

Elizabeth Green aged 60 of Willin Green died Saturday at her family home in Nelsonville. Funeral services planned for Monday afternoon at 2 oclock at Greenliwn Siw with burial to follow. Left husband Leo and daughters and other relatives.

Nelson Ville Elzabeth Green Willin Green George Kourt Katherine Helena Kourt St Marys Pringa Kourt Plict Sunikky James Wilson Lucinda Bean Rutt Sundae Harry Hall Kathryn Columbus Miron Genrce Sargent Carl Prenilee Massing Charleston Wo Va Tienda Ory Agnes June Mist Helen Witton Columbus Berry Pritchard William Morgan Elze Hellyer Mildred Maffin Pontiar Mich Thomas Williams Harry Thompson Lansing Pa Josephine Thompsond Earl Baker LB Tennint Chauncey Wall Mes Thomas Wimne Miler Lucile Chetterhill and Siva Stanley Fool Floyd Wolter Bir Walter Wolle

Doc's Old Timers Baseball Team Plans Spring Camp

Veteran manager Dr Walker says the Old Timers will start spring training in Buchel as soon as po nds dry. The 1914 roster includes Ted Walker, Len Walbarn, Bert Wilburn, and Charles Revenieter among others, all former local players from Fuehteim and nearby towns. The piece notes war impacts on players and revival of community baseball with the veterans leading the effort.

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Nelsonville Homecoming Notes and Club Reports

A Nelsonville homecoming event on March 7 drew members of the Parent-Teacher group and local organizations. Discussions covered club attendance, devotional services, and community outreach led by Mrs John Ply and other local leaders.

Fend ship Chefe nei at the hame of Art Fetye Crabbes

Event plans announce a campaign to organize a pity with a gathering at the home of Vivian byes. Residents Jennie Wier Altman Feemdee Baoknoei Bernice Moaney Vivindi awed 1 Tous Mere Mary M Colter Fotls Whitmere Mar M Storch Zorn Gravamyl are named as participants.

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