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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1934

Page

3

Nelsonville Reports Bonded Debt and Delinquent Taxes

City Auditor E F DeVore submitted to Mayor L G Nelsonville a debt summary showing total bonded debt aggregating 5712.42 as of Jan 1 1934 with general and special issues including Water Works Electric Light and street assessments. delinquent real estate taxes and special assessments total 19187.08 as of March 9 1934.

Ille Neled E. F Chambers Yement Fourth Street Masons Mills Factory Jackson DeVore Jowary Factory Jackson Street Chambers Street Mason St Mill Street Factory Street J. C. Edmundson Nelsonville

Girl Scouts Pursue Uniforms Through Card Sales

Girl Scouts of Troop 1 met despite heavy snow at the Y M C A for outdoor tests and a nature study hike. Patrol 2, led by Eleanor Ray, organized a plan to buy uniforms. other patrols pursue similar funds and the group learned Indian sign language as part of their studies. They plan a star study at the next meeting.

Nelsonville Girl Scouts Methodist Church Patrol Eleanor Ray

District Meet Draws Nelsonville Leaders to P T A Session

Delegates including Prof Arnold Principal Powell and district educators attended the Eleventh District Parent Teacher Association meeting at Amersville. Prof Arnold spoke on Taxation during the afternoon session. In Nelsonville Mrs Lancaster hosted the Past Chiefs of the Pythian Sisters with ten present at the gathering and refreshments to close.

Nelsonville J.arnold L. T. Powell Tomlinson Central School Louise Pearce East School Mary Sharp James Knight Margaret Raine Roy Snackenburg Malvern Wilson Nellie Linscott Roy Sayers Nelle Dowler Albert Barber Amersville Parent-Teacher Association Arnold

Visiting in Huntington by Mr and Mrs F M Moore

Mr and Mrs F M Moore are spending a few days in Huntington West Virginia. They are visiting local sights and visiting friends during their stay.

Huntington F. M. Moore

Burns Prove Fatal Violet Johnson Dies After Dress Fire

Violet June Johnson two and a half, daughter of Mr and Mrs Lawrence Johnson of Millfield, died at Mercy Hospital Columbus after her dress caught fire from an open grate. She died a day after being rushed from Sunday Creek Mine No 6 area. Survived by eight year old brother Fred and parents. funeral arrangements pending.

Nelsonville Violet June Johnson Lawrence Johnson Millfield Mercy Hospital Columbus Stouts Funeral Home Fred Sunday Creek Mine No. 6

Swyers and Schott Travel to Detroit for Weeks with Family

Ray Swyers and Bert Schott left Thursday for Detroit where they will stay several weeks with Bert Schott’s parents.

Ray Swyers Bert Schott Detroit

Present at Masonic Inspection in Athens Lodge

Two hundred nine Masons attended the annual inspection of Paramathian Lodge No. 25 in the Lostro Building Athens. James A. Morgan past grand master of Ohio presided in Asa Queen’s absence. Past masters jewels were given to four members and a dinner for 150 followed.

Paramathian Lodge No. 25 Lostro Athens James A. Morgan Grand Lodge of Ohio Asa Queen Marion Frank F. Finig West Virginia Clyde Sutton Robert Lemon Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons of Frank DeLay Arch Masons of Arthur Roberts Masonic H. T. Phillips H E. Carleton Masonic District of

Aged Resident of Canaan Is Stricken

John W. Everett age unknown was found dead by his son Wade near his home on Route 3 in Canaan Township about 2 PM Thursday. Coroner cites old age and over-exertion. Born August 28, 1845 in Ames Township, he married Emma Miller and leaves Wade, two brothers Clem and Henry, and Amicah Burchfield. Funeral Saturday at 2 PM at Canaanville Church burial in Canaanville Cemetery.

John W. Everett Wade Everett Canaan Township L. F. Jones Mr. Everett Burton Rosie Everett Ames Township Emma Miller Wade Clem Henry Everett Peach Ridge Amicah Burchfield Strouds Run Canaanville Church Canaanville Cemetery

Spring Has Come to Athens as Breezes Warm

Athens residents woke to sunshine and milder air with temperatures staying above freezing. The night low earlier in the week was reported around 33 degrees, contradicting the forecast of unsettled weather.

Athens

Inn of DeMolet family destroyed by fire

The Circle Inn at Talmadge owned by Mr and Mrs Charles DeMolet was wrecked by a fire that started from a gasoline stove in the kitchen. The blaze forced the hosts and guests to flee to the street while a waitress Betty Cramer escaped serious injury. Akron firefighters were unable to save the building and damage was about 3000 dollars. The DeMolets left Athens four years ago.

Circle Inn Talmadge Charles DeMolet Fred McCoy DeMolet Betty Cramer Akron Athens

Insull Taken On Board Ship

Martin J. Insull, fugitive Chicago utility magnate, surrendered to Ontario sheriffs and awaited appellate ruling on his bid to avoid extradition to Chicago. Charged with converting about $500,000 of company funds, his case follows a collapse blamed on dishonesty and mismanagement.

Toronto Ont U.P Martin J. Insull Chicago Appeal Court of Ontario Insull Cook

G O P Rally Draws Wide Attendance Across Counties

A G O P rally drew attendees from Athens County and nearby towns. Notable participants included M. D. Hughes Judge O F Rowland Hal H Rowland and many others from Athens Nelsonville Glasgow Trimble Coolville Albany Lodi Township New Marshfield Guyeville and surrounding areas. The list names numerous residents and local officials showing broad regional support.

William Silcott Emma Kelley Mary Barnett F. R. Jackson Marry Kelley J. W. Wilson Nelsonville E. L. Jones A.C. Allen George W. Rose Dayle Lantz Dr. E. LeFever Mre. & LeFever William Rauch L. E. Richardson Glouster Earl E. Johnson Fern B. Johnson Pearl Christman M. E. Christman Trimble John Aiken John McLaughlin Coolville O. D. Dailey Mre Jane Dowd Dailey Albany Ray Bobo James Crawford Lodi Township Clarence E. Wolfe John Withers New Marshfield C. M. Swartz Guyeville

Junior High Rooms Plan Cage Tourney

Ath ens Junior High School to host a cage tournament starting Monday afternoon. Seventh grade led by Fred Lewis will compete against two eighth grade teams captained by Jack Jackson and Dick Kircher and nine grade teams led by Basil Gordon and Bob Brookins. The final determines the school champion and precedes the senior high varsity faculty game.

Athens Junior High School Fred Lewis Jack Jackson Dick Kircher Basil Gordon Bob Brookins

White Pardons Two Innocent Prisoners

Governor George White pardons Albert L. Hynam of London Prison Farm and Wilbur Cook of Ohio State Reformatory Mansfield. Convicted January 1932 in Champaign County for robbing Cliff Covault Filling Station and Grocery near Rosewood, sentenced 10 to 25 years.

Columbus U.P George White Bert L. Hynam London Prison Farm Wilbur Cook Ohio State Reformatory Mansfield Champaign County Cliff Covault Rosewood

Irish Evangelist Will Speak Here Revival Opens at Church of God

The Church of God on Hock ing Street begins spring revival services Sunday at 7 30 led by Rev H M McClanahan an Irish evangelist from Kentucky. Topics include Eternity Christ's Second Coming and The Final Judgment. The Plains Church of God closes on Sunday night with Rev Gilbert E Swart from Corning in charge.

Church of God Hocking Street H. M. McClanahan Kentucky Mr. McClanahan Athens Calvin B. Hanes Plains Church of God Gilbert E. Swart Corning

Marketing of Stock Is Presenting Problem

Hogs have declined this week throughout the cornbelt while lambs hold near ten dollars in Chicago. Veal calves stay low versus hog costs as producers learn prices must match consumer ability to pay. Jefferson urges co operative marketing plans to consolidate and cut redundancy for better producer benefits.

Columbus Chicago Howard Jefferson Ohio Farm Bureau Marketing Department Jefferson Washington

Nelsonville residents apply in legal notice

Harry L. Runnion aged 43 and Cora D. Collins aged 57 of Nelsonville filed an application notice seeking action or consideration from the appropriate authorities.

Harry L. Runnion Nelsonville Cora D. Collins

Fire damages Dayton Ralph home on West Main Street

Fire at the Dayton Ralph residence on West Main Street caused damage in the rear of the house. Flames discovered around 3 o clock and brought under control by the local fire department. Insurance partially covers the loss. Jurors summoned for the R A Miller Lumber Company v G L Michael et al case were excused and trial postponed due to a petition technicality, with plaintiff allowed to file a second amended petition.

Pomeroy Dayton Ralph West Main Street

Charles Winegar Pomeroy Ordered Arrested in Delinquency Charge

Charles Winegar Pomeroy of Gallia County was ordered arrested this morning to answer a charge of contributing to the delinquency of a minor involving a 16 year old girl.

Pomeroy Charles Winegar Gallia County

Funeral plans for William Ohlinger set for Saturday

Funeral services for William Ohlinger, who died early Thursday, will be held Saturday at 4 o clock from the home of his daughter Mrs. Clara Murray. Rev. F C Kreager to officiate.

Middleport William Ohlinger Clara Murray F. C. Kreager

Vandals Strike Silver Run School Window Breaks, Door Forcibly Opened

Middleport county officers investigate vandalism at Silver Run School after windows were broken and a door was forced open Thursday night. Local officials urge anyone with information to come forward.

Middleport—County Silver Run School

Nelsonville Union Plans March Meeting and Dance

Kimberly Local Union No 3905 will hold its monthly meeting at the I O O F Hall Nelsonville on Saturday March 17 at 1 PM announced secretary Ernest Hoskins. A Legion benefit dance is set for Saturday night in the K of P Hall.

Nelsonville Kimberly I. 0. O. F. Hall Ernest Hoskins

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