Mayor Confiscates Wchtelman's Car After Plea
George Conkle of Buchtel pleaded guilty in front of Mayor Lax to transporting intoxicating liquor. He was fined 300 dollars and costs, and his Ford was confiscated. Police had earlier arrived as Conkle attempted to deliver two gallons of moonshine and flee. Aiding youths were warned of arrest as the stash’s location was revealed.
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Nelsonville
George Conkle
Buchtel
Lax
Conkle
Pearson
Wire thieves bound over to grand jury
Nelsonville March 23 Ernest Vanforsen and Floyd Smith of Buchtel were arrested Saturday by local police charged with stealing copper wire from Dr. C. G. Dew's mine at Deanville. They pleaded guilty at arraignment before Mayor Lax and were bound over to the grand jury under $1000 bond each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Ernest Vanforsen
Floyd Smith
Buchtel
C. G. Dew
Deanville
Lax
Party for Brother Gone Twenty Three Years Held
Mrs Snes Starkey with sister Mrs Clarence Holland of Akron Ohio hosted a farewell dinner in Nelsonville to honor Harry Love of Kennewick Washington who has been away twenty three years. Father, brothers and sisters attended except Mrs Frank Wals of Des Moines Iowa. A group photo captured the reunion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Snes Starkey
Clarence Holland
Akron
Ohio
Harry Love
SK Kennewick
Washington
Frank Wals
Des Moines
Iowa
Henry Love
Athens
Kennewick
Floyd Love
Pauline
Clarence Love
Carl Ernestine
Merl
Logan
Earl Love
Otis
Arnold Louas
Gladys
Bernice
Zara
Joe
Julu
Stewart
Enos Starkey
Bertha
Earl
Cecil
Ralph
Mary
Annabelle
City
Birthday Dinner Honors Dan Waith in Nelsonville
Mr and Mrs Will Wood hosted a dinner in Nelsonville on Sunday honoring Dan Waith as he turned sixty three. Guests included Mrs Mary Hagen of Cincinnati and Clarence Wood with Mrs Chris Monninger of Lancaster.
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Nelsonville
Will Wood
Dan Waith
Mary Hagen
Cincinnati
Clarence Wood
Chris Monninger
Lancaster
Hyperion Club Meets in Nelsonville for Budget Talk
Mrs. N Hill hosted Hyperion club ladies at her East Washington street home on Saturday afternoon. Roll call answered My Wet Economy, with a paper by Mrs H D Krieg titled Happiness by Way of a Budget, and Mrs J D Knight presenting Economy Is Not Doing Without.
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Hyperion Club
Nelsonville
N. Hill
East Washington Street
H. D. Krieg
J. D. Knight
Father and Son Banquet Planned in Nelsonville
Hocking lodge No. 339 I O O F will host a father and son banquet at their hall on Friday evening March 27 in line with J Brown grand master Ohio Grand Lodge request. Members urged to bring a son or another man's son if needed. Past Grand Master Frank E Slabaugh of Newark will speak on lodge principles. Dinner at 7. Eligible young men eighteen and over invited.
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Nelsonville
Hock- Hocking Lodge No
J. ’. Brown
Grand Lodge of Ohio
Frank E. Slabaugh
Newark
Grand Lodge
Order
Unique Radio Party Honors Detroit-Bound Trio
A Scott home gathering in Nelsonville on March 23 honored Robert Scott Joseph Ruswin and Clinton Bateman as they prepare to leave for Detroit. Guests offered tips on tuning radios and selecting stations. Refreshments followed with Elsworth Devore Homer Wyskiver Earl Backus Lewis Ingram Owen Morrison Fred Burt Jessie White and Ralph White in attendance.
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Nelsonville
Robert Scott
Joseph Ruswin
Clinton Bateman
Scott
Detroit
Elsworth Devore
Homer Wyskiver
Earl Backus
Lewis Ingram
Owen Morrison
Fred Burt
Jessie White
Ralph White
Birthday Party at Skivers Home Nelsonville
A birthday entertainment was given Saturday at the home of W. W. Skiver in Nelsonville. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. William Skiver, Mr. and Mrs. James Skiver and children Sammie Roger Nogma, Ms Henry Skiver, Mae Mills and daughters Violet Jeve Ruth Susie Jond, Dorothy Digh, Fanny and Mrs. Luster Skiver and Charles Kathryn and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
W. W. Skiver
William Skiver
James Skiver
Sammie
Roger
Nogma
Henry Skiver
Mae Mills
Violet
Jeve
Ruth
Susie
Jond
Dorothy Digh
Fanny
Luster Skiver
Charles
Kathryn
Berean Class Reports 118 At Nelsonville Sunday Service
Berean class at Nelsonville reports 118 men in attendance Sunday morning as the choir presented a special program.
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Nelsonville
Berean
John Reuter Returns After Absent Visit to California
Nelsonville dispatch reports John Reuter a former resident left his daughter Mrs Joe Humphrey in Lancaster two weeks ago and caused worry. He then went to Columbus to visit another daughter Mrs Eugene Shafer and announced a California visit before returning home on Sunday.
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John Reuter
Nelsonville
Nesonville
Joe Humphrey
Lancaster
Eugene Shafer
Columbus
California
Duet Performance Noted Before Sunday Goal Set
A duet by Mr. Davis and Mr. Kinney accompanied the event and attendees noted the shared artistry. The target for next Sunday has been set at 150 participants or attendees, signaling planned continued activity and engagement.
Broadcast talk on Better Homes series announced
Nelsonville hosts a WEAF radio series on Better Homes in America with talks each Tuesday at 11 10 am The first speaker is Mrs Samuel Sloan president of the Garden club of America speaking Beautify the Home Yard and Planting the Home Garden Announcements will appear each Monday in the Messenger The community club coordinates to Nelsonville women show strong interest.
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Nelsonville
Mar
America
WEAF
New York City
Samuel Sloan
Garden Club of America
Womans Community Club
Presbyterian Sunday School officers elected in Nelsonville
At the close of the Presbyterian Sunday school yesterday morning in Nelsonville the following officers were elected for the coming year Superintendent H. D. Krieg assistant O. A. Alder treasurer W. D. Wolfe secretary Doral James assistant Mrs L I Krieg chorister Miss Lu Shafer assistant A Rider librarian Watson Wolfe assistant Hazel Adams
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Presbyterian Sunday School
H. D. Krieg
O. A. Alder
W. D. Wolfe
Doral James
L. I. Krieg
Lu Shafer
A. Rider
Watson Wolfe
Hazel Adams
Merger Attack Sparks Challenge to Rail System Plan
Albert I. Stiles of New York petitions to intervene before the Interstate Commerce Commission against the Van Sweringen plan to lease five large rail systems. Stiles, an engineer and Chesapeake & Ohio stockholder, denounces the proposed merger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
van Sweringen
Interstate Commerce Commission
Albert I. Stiles
New York
Stiles
Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad
Star Sedan Overturns on Bank Margin Near Millfield
A Star sedan owned by Mike Krivisti of The Plains ran off an em bankment above Millfield Sunday afternoon. The vehicle carried three occupants who were uninjured. The car sustained a broken wheel, broken glass, and damaged fenders before being taken to Henry and Son garage in Chauncey for repairs.
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Chauncey
Mike Krivisti
the Plains
Millfield
Henry and Son
Mother dies. infant survives after Frost birth
Chauncey March 23 Mrs. Harry Seevers returns to Barberton Ohio after attending the death of her sister in Frost where Mrs Trevy Kimble died in childbirth. The infant son is reported to be getting along nicely.
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Chauncey
Harry Seevers
Barberton
Ohio
Charles Fiske
Loyal Women Bible Class to Meet in Chauncey
The Loyal Womens Bible class of the First Christian church will meet Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Harvey Nye on High street. Mrs. Lloyd H Pendergrass will lead the program and a good turnout is desired.
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Chauncey
Loyal Womens
First Christian Church
Harvey Nye
High Street
Lloyd H. Pendergrass
Wilsons announce birth of daughter in Athens
Mr and Mrs Saul Wilson announce the birth of a daughter Sunday evening at Sheltering Arms hospital in Athens. The mother was formerly Miss Rosalyn Siwalk of Columbus. The baby is a granddaughter to Mrs Isaac Wilson of Chauncey.
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Chauncey
Saul Wilson
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Athens
Rosalyn Siwalk
Columbus
Isaac Wilson
Dinner guests hosted by Mrs Homer Shields Sr in Somerset
Mrs Homer Shields Sr entertained at dinner Sunday at their High street home. Guests included Miss Viola Shields Miss Crider Miss Emily Emerley Dr S N Lord and Mr Snyder of Somerset Ohio and Mrs Ruth Romine and her children of Middleport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Homer Shields
High Street
Viola Shields
Crider
Emily Emerley
S. N. Lord
Snyder
Somerset
Ohio
Ruth Romine
Middleport
Chauncey Personal News Highlights Local Visits
Hugo Schrappe and Elsie Worden of Chauncey dined Sunday with Homer Simons in Greens Run. Susan Donaldson and Wilma Kranyik visited Lancaster and Columbus. T R Hamilton and wife spent weekend in Columbus. their son Dean visited relatives in Glouster. Earl Johnson and Carl Conrad families with Fielder family entertained near Chauncey. Mrs Bradfield returned home after visiting Chauncey relatives.
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Chauncey
Hugo Schrappe
Elsie Worden
Homer Simons
Greens’ Run
Susan Donaldson
Wilma Kranyik
Lancaster
Louise Moody
Columbus
Dean Hamilton
H. K. Kittle
Glouster
Capital City
Earl Johnson
Carl Conrad
Shawnee
Fen Fielder
Charles Bradfield
William
Chauncey Visitors Welcomed From Nearby Towns
Dawson and other relatives visit Chauncey with Mrs William H Bradfield joining for a few days. John D Hill Ralph Wendy and Ralph Brown Jr all from Millfield visited Athens on Saturday. Mr and Mrs L A Sprague of Athens were in Chauncey Sunday to see Dr and Mrs Warren V Sprague on Main Street. Myer Levine of Washington DC visits Chauncey for a week with aunt Mrs Sarah Wilson and family on Converse Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Wilson
Converse Street
Girls Form Club in Rome Township
Twenty one girls of Rome township enrolled in a sewing club organized by County Farm Agent T. H. Johnson Athens. Mrs. C. A. Wiseman Stewart leads the club with Goldie Ogg as president Vera Robinson as vice president Dorothy Gray secretary Catherine Six treasurer Mary Wiseman cheer leader Dorothy Biggins publicity agent.
Man Sparks Row With Waiter Over Burned Food
A man confronts a waiter after his meal is served burnt. He claims he cannot tolerate burnt food at home and demands action from the staff. The incident centers on customer expectations and service response.
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Cain
Chick Rearing School Planned in Athens County
The first chick rearing school in years will be held Thursday afternoon at the county farm bureau offices on East Washington street in Athens. It starts at 1 o clock and may move to the Athens court room if attendance grows. R. E. Cray of Ohio State University will lead the program addressing chick rearing questions.
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Athens County
County Farm Bureau
East Washington Street
T. H. Johnson
Athens Court Room
R. E. Cray
Ohio State University
Bologna Sausage Trade Slowed by War and Tariffs
A global slump hits Bologna sausage makers as war disrupts trade and rising import tariffs across nations hinder recovery. Local firms report increased failures while producers seek new markets and cost-cutting measures.
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Bologna
Backbone Insurgent Bloc Emerges in Senate
Washington seen as Borah leads a rising Republican insurgent group dubbed the backbone of the Senate. Members value voting their own views despite party lines amid criticism and social ostracism. Borah warns Washington erodes backbone, urging steadfast independence.
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United States Senate
Borah
Senate
Washington
Bora
Illness leads Mrs. Davis to Columbus hospital for treatment
Mrs. C. K. Davis, ill for some time, was taken to a Columbus hospital for treatment and possible operation. She was accompanied by her daughter Mrs. Porterfield and son Joe Davis. Other local notes mention Thea Chapter O E F degree work, and visits by Stocklein, McCarthy family, Pearl Lincoln, Carl McLain, Mildred Melain, Kientz, James, and Roy Hawk visiting in Columbus or Athens.
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Glouster
Mar
C. K. Davis
Columbus
Porterfield
Joe Davis
Fowler heads to Columbus for tonsil removal
Mr and Mrs R O Fowler travel to Columbus as Mr Fowler undergoes tonsil removal surgery.
GLOUSTER PERSONALS UPDATE OF VISITS AND TRAVELS
Dr J G Pettit superintendent of the tubercular hospital at Hope mont West Virginia spent over Sunday at Trimble with his parents and called on friends in the city Monday morning Rumer Yaw of Detroit visited with his parents and brother O V Yaw Mrs J L Mooney left after a visit with Mrs Hallie Galbrath and named Cherokee Iowa as home Miss Helen Sauders of Columbus was here for a Sunday visit with friends and Mr Davis carried a store job in Portsmouth and stayed with family over weekend Charles Morgan and son Donald of Hemlock were guests of EF H Taylor and family over Sunday
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Nelsonville
John Russell
New York City
Catherine Stedem
Columbus
Frank Riley
Mason City Hill
Frances Ellen
Ernie Cook
John Glenn
Paul
Kate Bruce
Pataskala
Ohio
Missouri Reeves
Chester Six
Ruth Arlene
Sylvester James
Will Evans
Edward Six
Roytal
Illinois
F. L. Souders
Stocklein
Steubenville
Baby
Glouster
J. G. Pettit
Hopemont
W. Va
Trimble
C. H. Pettit
Rumer Yaw
Detroit
J. V. Yaw
O. V. Yaw
J. L. Mooney
Hallie Galbrath
Cherokee
Iowa
Marion
Galbreath
J. R. Davis
Portsmouth
Davis
Charles Morgan
Donald
Hemlock
Mr. Morgan
EF. H. Taylor
Helen Sauders
Williams Treatment promising relief for uric acid disorders
An advertisement touts The Williams Treatment for excessive uric acid claiming relief from rheumatic pains kidney and bladder issues and general weakness. It offers a free trial bottle and asks readers to send 10 cents to cover postage and packaging for initial shipment.
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Williams
Dr. A We Williams
Dept
P.O
Mast Tarpton
Conn
Torah Keeps Lone Hand Style In Offensive Play
Torah continues to play as he always has a lone hand. He does not change his approach to accommodate teammates and welcomes others who join his path without altering his core game.
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Torah
Three Speeders in Yesterday's Haul
Three motorists appeared in Athens county courts in Sunday traffic summonses. J G Smith of Point Pleasant paid $5 and costs for speeding at 68 mph between Chauncey and Floodwood. J W Green of Millfield fined $10 plus costs for speeding before Magistrate Sanders. Frank Jennings of Colouster fined $10 plus costs. unable to pay, he was committed to Athens county jail.
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Athens
Howard Culson
J. G. Smith
Point Pleasant
Helwig
Chauncey
Floodwood
J. W. Green
Millfield
Sanders
Frank Jennings
Frank Jennings, Colouster
Warks
Athens County
Congress Session Cost Question Sparks Witty Exchange
A man questions talk being cheap by asking about the cost of a session of Congress. The remark highlights concerns over legislative expense and public accountability in civic discourse.
Clevelanders Lead Bowling Tournament Standings
In Buffalo New York on March 23 the Clevelanders moved into second place behind Herbs Indiana in the five man event after rolling 2 906 pins. Grands of Detroit trail by one point as North Center Alleys Chicago tops the two man event with 2 844 pins. Individual leader Harry Senbrook Jersey City with 703 and Dominic Devito Chicago on 1 893 lead the A events.
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Buffalo
Herbs Indiana
Cleveland
A. B.C
Detroit
North Center Alleys
Chicago
Mille
Schruber
Harry Senbrook
Jersey City
Dominic Devito
Gun Battle In Huntington City Hall Sparks Fatality
Harrison Wilkes of Chesapeake, W V was killed and Ford Rae 35 was wounded as a clash outside Chesapeake City hall in Huntington W Va on March 23. Several bystanders suffered minor injuries amid the melee.
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Huntington
W. Va
Harrison Wilkes
Chesapeake
Ford Rae
Chesapeake City Hall
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George Mundy
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Robert Mount
Frederick Mount
Pearl Skiver
Waveline
Pearl Woolever
Mabel Skiver
Ernest Skiver
Assails
Chauncey News
Rome Township
Rey’s
Lash
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Harry B. Hunt
Messenger
Backbone
Gloutier News
Thea Chapter O. FE
Roy Hawk
Mrs
RB. W. Hawk
R. O. Fowler
Mr. Fowler
Chek
Lord Fitzroy
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Cascarets
Beasley Milling Cos
Athens, Chie
F. J. Beasley Milling and Grocery CO
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