Nelsonville fans savor tournament win and next season plans
Nelsonville fans celebrate a dominant semi final win over Athens, erasing the defeat sting from the regular season. The paper notes a near denuded town during games and outlines next season’s schedule with multiple away and home dates across Ohio venues and mentions various local residents and guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SMSON
Nelsonville
Scarlet and Gray
Athens
Big Red
Southern Ohio Athletic Association
N. H
Gallipolis
Wellston
Portsmouth
N. H.S
Ironton
New Boston
Logan
Pomeroy
Daytona Silver
Ohio University Gymnasium
Ens
Rebecca Smith Dies at Carbon Hill After Week-Long Illness
Rebecca Smith, 71, died Saturday at her Carbon Hill home after a weeklong illness in Nelsonville. Funeral services set for Tuesday at 11 a.m. at the Christian church in Carbon Hill, conducted by Rev. Donnally. Burial in Carbon Hill. She leaves four sisters, a brother, and stepchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Rebecca Smith
Carbon Hi
Chiis N
Carbon Hill
Donnally
D. of A. Order
Boy Falls While Roller Skating in East Washington Street
Mare 14 Joe WisStanley son of Mr and Mrs J WisStanley of Fairow street rolled with a group on East Washington Street. He slipped and struck his head on the concrete sidewalk, becoming unconscious and in a comatose state for several hours. His condition improved this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mville
Mare
Joe _ 11
J. WisStanley
Fairow Street
East Washington Street
Ardell
Extra Number 7 Nelsonville High School Lecture
An extra number is offered in the lecture series sponsored by the Senior class of Nelsonville high school. Opal DeLong's Accordion Band performs March 8 with melodies from popular and classical selections. The class hopes for a large attendance at this concluding feature of the present course.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonv
Neldonville High School
Opal DeLong
Daughter Born to Mr J W Stanley Family in Fairview
March 11 welcomed Blanche Beulah Stanley, a daughter to Mr and Mrs J W Stanley of Fairview. The birth was announced from MVille with the couple listed as the parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mville
J. W. Stanley
Fairview Re
Blanche Beulah
Local social notes from Columbus and surrounding area
Local society mentions guests and visits across Columbus Ohio and nearby towns. The record lists Mr and Mrs W F Powell with son Gerar Powell and Miss Fleanor Werner of Ohio University. Mrs Nelson Towler and daughter visiting Logan. Dr and Mrs Gilbert Love returning from a six week California honeymoon. Donald W Powell of Ohio University visiting. Mr and Mrs 4 G Mechem leaving for Hot Springs Arkansas. Mr and Mrs Gene Brickles of Pomeroy with family visiting Blackburns. John Hillman of Columbus visiting WW Gibson. Mrs Walter Quigley and others in Columbus. Marone Ohiong Dayton guest of Johnson and Pidcock family for a funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Powell
Gerar Powell
Fleanor Werner
Ohio University
Athens
Nelson Towler
Logan
Gilbert Love
Columbus
Caifornia
Donald W. Powell
G. Mechem
Hot Springs
Arkansas
Gene Brickles
Pomeroy
Blackburn
John Hillman
Unday Hee
WW. Gibson
Walter Quigley
Ore
Love for Senora Sparks Jail Break Mystery
In Chicago, a romance between a condemned prisoner and a young senora fuels investigations into a Wild County jail escape. Two escapees were captured. Bernardo Roa remains at large after allegedly wiring notes and asking his sweetheart Juanita Gallardo to smuggle saws into the Will County jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chiggo
U.P
Senora
Prsoner
Wild County
Jolet
Bernardo Roa
Liberty
Roa
Juanita Gallardo
Bernardo
Will County
Boys Buy Steers for Calf Club
Five boys purchased Angus steers for the calf club, announced by County Agent T. H. Johnson. Returning members include George Kine Amesville Emerson Ball Claire Ball and Everett Ball Athens with new member Ray Starling New England. The steers will compete at the county fair this summer and be shown at the Cleveland stock show next fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. H. Johnson
George Kine
Amesville
Emerson Ball
Claire Ball
Everett Ball
Athens
Ray Starling
New England
Cleveland
Watchman slain in three citywide safecracking spree
In Cleveland on March 14 a 28 year old watchman Jaspar Russell was murdered during a safecracking raid at the Parish and Bingham division of Midland Steel Products. Loot valued at about 11000 was taken as robbers struck three widely separated districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
U.P
Jaspar Russell
Parish & Bingham
Midland Steel Products Company
Blameless Life After 104 Years Ends Quietly
Mrs. June Childers died on her 104th birthday at her daughter Lena Luther's home in Andrews New York. She recalled a youthful misstep when she shouted an imprecation during milking, later seeking forgiveness and feeling forgiven. Her long life was marked by blameless living and a birthday remark about living rightly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
June Childers
Childers
Andrews
N.Y
Lena Luther
Ford's Antisemitic Campaign in Detroit Court Case
Detroit March 14 United Press. Henry Ford's seven years of antisemitic criticism nears court airing as Aaron Sapiro sues for a million dollars for libel. Ford may testify to prove the charges while Sapiro seeks a full airing of statements from Ford and the Dearborn Independent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Mich
U.P
Henry Ford
Ford
Aaron Sapiro
Michigan
Sapiro
Dearborn Independent
Lord
Aged widow Susan Johnson O Neal dies at 83 in McDougal
Susan Johnson O Neal 83 widow of David W. O Neal died at 4 25 yesterday at her McDougal home after infirmities of age. She was born in Ames township and lived there all her life. Funeral services will be held 10 30 Wednesday at the McDougal church with Rev Samuel Elsen officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. She leaves three sons John T. O Neal Ogre B. O Neal Athens R D 2 and Charles V. O Neal Albany four brothers Caleb Johnson Wyoming George Johnson Dayton Ben Johnson Columbus and A L Johnson Athens. Her husband died three years ago and she was preceded in death by a daughter Mary E. O Neal and three sons David E Samuel R and another infant son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susan Johnson O'Neal
David W. O'Neal
McDougal
O'Neal
Ames Township
Samuel Elsen
M. E. Church
David E
Samuel R
Masons To Confer Third Degree At Tuesday Meeting
Past Masters of the Paramuthia lodge will confer the third degree Tuesday night at seven. In Bechtold’s absence C H Cameron will confer. University night features Square and Compass members and faculty. work will be shown for a New York resident at Grand Lodge request.
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Paramuthia Lodge
Masons
William H. Bechtold
C. H. Cameron
Square and Compass
Order
New York
Grand Lodge
Plan Reconciliation In Romania Reached By Crown Prince
Former Crown Prince Carol and his mother Queen Marie have agreed on a plan for reconciliation with the Romanian royal family. The accord was disclosed today by a high political source in Bucharest and covered by officials.
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Bucharest
March
Carol of
Rumania
Marie
Carol
Two Held on Liquor Charges Face Habeas Corpus Hearings
Toledo reports two men fined by justices of the peace on liquor charges will appear before Judge Charles M. Milroy in common pleas court Monday. Hearings on writs of Habeas Corpus follow the U S Supreme Court ruling on authority of justices in liquor cases.
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Toledo
U.R
Justices of the Peace
Charles M. Milroy
Common Pleas Court
United States Supreme Court
Eastern Ohio Miners Convene as Strike Looms April First
In Bellaire 150 delegates representing 14 953 union miners met to discuss an April 1 strike if the Jacksonville wage pact ends March 31. The sub district report urged abandoning the dollar a day penalty and criticized the Interstate Commerce Commission for discriminatory freight rates, deeming it a threat to state rights.
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Bellaire
U.P
Ohio
Jacksonville
Interstate Commerce Commission
Surveying Ends for Richland Avenue Road Project
John Dowler state highway engineer announced the Richland Avenue road survey is finished from the state hospital gates to Albany Pomeroy road. The new street will be 24 feet wide with raised curb and five foot sidewalks on each side, built of concrete or brick on a concrete base. A 700 to 800 foot double pavement will save trees in the hospital area. A 100 foot long by ten foot high retaining wall along the Margaret Creek road is planned, financed by masons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richland Avenue
State Hospital
Albany-Pomeroy Road
John Dowler
Dowler
Margaret Creek
Country Club
Masons
Freighter Collision Rears Shanghai River
The S S Empress of Canada rammed the Japanese freighter Jinsho Maru amidships in the Wangpoo river below Shanghai. Jinsho Maru grounded and partially submerged. The chief engineer is missing and two crewmen are critically injured. Empress of Canada likely delayed for repairs.
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Shanghat
U.R
S. S
Wangpoo River
Shanghai
Winter Returns to Columbus After Showers
In Columbus on March 14 a cold turn followed rain as tree buds swollen by spring were chilled by a sharp wind. Forecasters predicted fair but colder weather ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
U.R
Glenna Collett Aims for British Golf Crown
Glenna Collett plans an early spring voyage to England to challenge for the British women’s golf title. She seeks the crown as the top British laurels for female golfers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenna Collett
England
Ohio Relays Invite High School and College Teams
Ohio State University invites more than 600 track teams from high schools and colleges to the fourth annual Ohio Relays in Columbus on April 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio State University
Columbus
Classified Ad Sparks Call for Police Recruitment
A terse classified notice urges readers to join the police force, promising opportunity and service in a compact recruitment appeal. It notes no specific agency or deadlines, but emphasizes civic duty and entry details for interested applicants.
Miracle Man Answers Letters At The Majestic Theater
Alla Rageh known as Messenger's Miracle Man begins answering reader questions. He demonstrates blindfold street driving at 4 p m from the Majestic theater to Moter Sales company, with shows and appearances planned. Answers include marriage hints and locating Liberty Bonds, reflecting a jaunty public entertainment feature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alla Rageh
Messenger
Rageh
Majestic Theater
Studebaker
Athens
the Majestic Theater
Moter Sales Company
the Majestic
Divorce prediction with custody and alimony
Mrs X is told a divorce will occur and she will gain custody of the children with liberal alimony for their care. The statement blames the husband and predicts greater happiness for all except him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. X
Ans
Advice column exchange on money theft and marriage timing
A reader asks if a party stole funds. the reply requests a self addressed envelope and fuller details for round about recovery. Another reader asks when they will marry. the answer predicts happiness in December and a long delayed wedding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Regeh
Messenger
Dot
ANS
Mr. Johnson
Alla Rageh
Rageh Publishing Co
Columbus
Ohio
Willis
Which Suitor Truly Loves Jane
Advice in a dated tone states neither Jerry nor Harry truly loves Jane and urges viewing them as friends while suggesting the real love has not yet appeared. The note frames romantic certainty as a distant possibility rather than present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane
Jerry
Harry
Ans
Will I Succeed in My Present Line of Work
A reader asks if they will succeed in their current job. The reply says no, stating they are not suited for the present employment and that success will not come. It recommends an Astrological Delineation to discover their natural fit.
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ANS
Robert Seeks Missing Dog After Summer Theft
A dog disappeared when tourists took it last summer and the owner faces a difficult recovery claim. The text asserts evidence is insufficient to prove ownership, discouraging pursuit of the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert
Ans
Michigan
Truth About My Present Condition
A patient asks for the truth about health status. The answer advises seeing a reputable physician and notes condition needs improvement but is not as severe as the current doctor suggests. Recommends rest, reduced medicines, less worry, more fresh air, and increased food for rapid improvement.
Wandering Boy Returns Home From Florida
The note states the boy has realized his mistake and is homeward bound from Florida, none the worse for his adventure, but a finer and wiser boy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ans
Florida
Investment worries and lessons from a failed oil stake
The writing warns about oil investments causing worry and loss. It suggests the spouse's advice could have prevented the downturn and praises her judgment in such matters. The tone implies a cautionary financial reflection and personal guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ANS
Search Underway for Injured Man in Columbus Hospital
Police assist in locating Harry Pierce of Charleston West Virginia who was hurt in a car crash and believed treated in a Columbus hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Harry Pierce
Charleston
W. Va
Pierce
Automobile Accidents Leave Fourteen Injured in Weekend
Weekend crashes in Columbus leave fourteen injured and one man arrested. Skidding on wet streets and glare from lights blamed for most injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Millfield Child Struck by Auto
Chauncey March 14. The three year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Fulton of Millfield was run over by a passing car in front of their home yesterday afternoon. He darted from the yard into the road and suffered bruises with no broken bones. Dr. Byron Dan ford of Athens attended. the child’s condition was slightly improved this morning.
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Chauncey
Daniel Fulton
Millfield
Byron Danford
Athens
Revival ends at First Christian church with twenty five joined
Chauncey March 14 The two week revival at the First Christian church closed Sunday evening. Five persons united with the church on Sunday night, bringing the total received to twenty five during the meeting. Rev. F. E. Roberts and Rev. Vian led the campaign with engaging discourses and music. Junior night drew about fifty junior boys and girls who gave scripture quotations and sang several songs.
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Chauncey
First Christian Church
IF. E. Roberts
Vian
Maggie Bell Dies at 83 in Amanda
Mrs Maggie Preston Bell age 83 died Saturday at her Amanda home from complications. The body returned to Chauncey her former home. Funeral services set for Tuesday at 1 30 PM at the M E church with burial in Nye cemetery. She was last of the Stalder family and sister to the late B F Stalder and Cc D Stalder. She leaves stepson Homer Bell and nephew M C Stalder along with two nieces.
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Chauncey
Maggie Preston Bell
Amanda
M. E. Church
Nye
Musterole Cold Tablets advertised to nip head colds
An advertisement touts Musterole Cold Tablets as a laxative remedy to prevent head colds and relieve congestion. It claims quick relief from throat and nasal symptoms and notes the product is made by the Musterole Company in Cleveland Ohio, with a price of 35 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Musterole Co
Cleveland
Mc Coy's Cod Liver Tablets Sold at Local Pharmacy
An old advertisement touts Mc Coy's cod liver tablets as a quick easy vitamin boost for strength and vigor. It claims 60 tablets cost 60 cents at Cline's Pharmacy with a 30 day money back guarantee and notes Doctor Crawford treated burns mentioned in passing.
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McCoy’s
Cline
Crawford
Funeral of Howard McDonald Caldwell Plains Draws Large Crowd
The March 14 funeral for Howard McDonald 21 son of Mr. and Mrs. William McDonald Lower Plains drew a large crowd at The Plains. Rev. Ira P. Day Athens conducted the service with a memorial written by Mrs. Arthur Burchfield. A Chauncey quartet and Lucille Bradfield provided music. Burial was in Hocking cemetery. McDonald was to wed Hannah Hunter this spring and is survived by his parents one sister Hazel and three brothers Charles Hubert and Clarence.
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Chauncey
the Plains
Howard McDonald
William McDonald
Lower Plains
Ira P. Day
Athens
Arthur Burchfield
Hazel Lahugh
Wesley Six
Charles Bradfield
Cowan
Lucille Bradfield
Hannah Hunter
Hazel
Charles
Hubert
Clarence McDonald
Funeral Held for William Whetstone at Chauncey
Funeral services were held at 2 PM for William Whetstone of Chauncey with burial in Greenlawn cemetery. He died Friday in Grant hospital from a complication as preparations for an operation were underway. A resident for several years, he worked in local mines and leaves a widow a father and several siblings. Sisters Mrs Hashman and Mrs A B Lester reside in Chauncey.
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Chauncey
William Whetstone
Greenlawn
Whetstone
Grant Hospital
Hashman
A. B. Lester
Scout Meeting Called By Chauncey Troop 1 Leader
Scout master Ralph C. Pritts asks all Troop 1 Chauncey Boy Scouts to attend the regular meeting at the Scout building Tuesday evening. Out of town speakers will discuss business of importance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Ralph C. Pritts
Troop 1
Chauncey Boy Scouts
Revival at Church of God in Chauncey Draws Big Crowd
Rev. Lucy B. Smith conducts a weeklong revival at the Church of God in Chauncey with a Sunday sermon titled The Coming Of God. Large attendance noted. Tonight's topic is Ordinances Of God's House. Services held each evening this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Lucy B. Smith
Church of God In
God
Pythian Inspection Set for Pleasant View Temple
Chauncey March 14 inspection will be held at Pleasant View Temple Pythian Sisters meeting Tuesday evening District deputy Mrs Shuttleworth of New Straitsville will attend Members are asked to bring a small collection Ice cream will be served during the social hour
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Pythian Inspection
Chauncey
Pleasant View Temple
Pythian Sisters
Shuttleworth
New Straitsville
Sisters Lena Edwards and Thomas Blackford Visit Coalton Brother
Mrs Lena Edwards of Coalton Ohio visits her critically ill twin brother Thomas J Blackford on Mound Street, with slight improvement reported. Miss Hazel Conrad, staying with Aunt Mrs Earl Johnston on Ellis Avenue, remains seriously ill after a tooth extraction led to jaw infection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lena Edwards
Coalton
Ohio
Thomas J. Blackford
Mound Street
Edwards
Mr. Blackford
Hazel Conrad
Earl Johnston
Ellis Avenue
Miss Conrad
Laying Record Sought For Valley Flocks
Mrs. G. O. Shanks of Coolville Route 4 reports 81 single comb white leghorns laid 3053 eggs in January and February, averaging 37.66 per hen. January yielded 1478 and February 1575 eggs. The Messenger seeks other flocks making stronger records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. O. Shanks
Coolville
Public Forum on Excessive High School Play Spirit
John C Smith of Athens Ohio writes to the Messenger criticizing an Athens ey high school play that travels to five locations causing extended disruptions. He argues rural schools should avoid prolonged play seasons and focus on regular instruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messenger
Athens
Ey State
Choice of Site for State Office Building Narrowed
The Ohio House of Representatives considered two sites for a state office building between the state house grounds and the civic center. Fritz A. Lichtenberg, vice chairman of the civic center committee, stated the choice remains between the two locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
State House
Civic Center
House of Representatives
Fritz A. Lichtenberg
Civic Center Committee
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John. Riley
Will Grove
Akron
Charles Weltzheimer
Ohio Wesleyan
C. E. Weltzheimer
Edwin Stoltz
Dayton
Clayton My
Columbu
Merrell, Cox
Harry Cox
Fred Courtney
Courtney
Fae
Henry McLavyn
Glen Mulligan
Columus
Thomas Mulliga
Geerlumbus
W. M. Price
Miller
E' End
Mar. Andirs
Prisoer
Brak
Calf Club
Yeggs
Fords
Oiews
Fapiro
To Open
M. D. Tracy
United Press
Pacific
Dearborn
Robert Morgan
San Francisco
New American Farm Trust
D. W. O'Neal
Miracle Man
Dorothy
John
Fultons
Maggie Bell
Amanda Woman
G.A Srove
Robert Hixson
John C. Smith
Athens, Ohio
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Kansas City
Andrew Kaiser
Koch
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