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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1931

Page

3

Memorial Day Observances In Nelsonville Explored

Memorial Day services in Elsonville were held under the Glenford Dugan Post with a parade led by Nelsonville High School Band. Ex service members and scouts attended as wreaths were laid at Fort Street Cemetery and Greenlawn Cemetery. The Rev C K Grammar delivered the memorial address reflecting on sacrifice and liberty.

Elsonville Glenford Dugan Post American Legion Woman's Relief Corps Boy Scout Nelsonville High School Legion Fort Street Greenlawn C. K. Grammar The Christian Church Arlington Maine California Israel Patrick Henry Lves Wothera Iman United States Legion Home O14 L. G. Maetheney Eber Jones Nelsonville George Quakum Deanville Will Matheny St. Louis Harry Matheny Detroit, Mich Floverend Matheny

Fire Chief Has Serious Mishap in Nelsonville Corner

Nelsonville May reports fire chief Dana Windon suffered a notable mishap when a bicycle rider collided with him at the Elks Corner Friday morning. Windon, described as having thin arms loaded with groceries, knocked wheels and dignity as onlookers heard a flurry of exclamations.

Nelsonville May Dana Windon Elks’ Corner

Funeral for Joe Hannas Electric Lineman

Joe Hannas 42 ex service man and city electrician died from electrocution at work. Funeral held at 46 Short Street then Greenlawn Cemetery with interment by Glenford Dugan Post American Legion. Attendees included out of town relatives from Ohio and West Virginia and Cincinnati.

City Trarte Greenlawn Nelsonville Joe Hannas City Electric Short Street H. A. Sayre Methodist Church Jesus Glenford Dugan American Legion Eula. Bradbury William Berry Howard Jones Springfield Harry Swain Hart Swain Lilian Swain Arthur Sharp Charles Rosser Fred Wisenberger McArthur D. N. Gorsuch Frances Toler Huntington W.va Etta Conaway Montgomery W. Va Harry Sands Cincinnati Emmett Johnson Jack Hough An Johnson Chillicothe Henry C. Johnson Lawrence

Nighttime Shadow Quest in A Penny for Your Thought

A whimsical tale of shadow-children IJ Flor Hanid Tem and Knarf as they seek a valuable thought. They spy Jim the master and listen to his confession before selling it to a cat who rejects it for a a warning about harming thoughts. They then fare poorly with Jack-in-the-box, realizing a penny is its worth.

Maxtrell Cat Kitty Shadow Flor Hanid Tem Knarf Wera Hankd Mil Jim Yam Knurtpala Hennd Jack

High Hatted Enthusiast Donates Prize Hat at Brownsville

Colonel William Easterwood of Dallas, a millionaire aviation backer, wore a 40 gallon sombrero at Brownsville while praising a propeller idea for air travel. The event celebrated the Coste Bellonte flight prize from Paris to New York, with Easterwood funding a $25 award. Local attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Robt Mehl and Mrs Chiffy Figiey, Mrs William Scott and daughter Margaret Me, Mrs Fred Johnson and son George Edward of Zanesville, and Mr and Mrs Harry Carson and son of Toledo.

William Easterwood Dallas Tex Paris New York Brownsville Vile Rob't. Mehl Chiff Figiey William Scott Margaret Fred Johnson George Edward Zanesville Harry Carson Toledo

Alumni Banquet Marks 53rd Nelsonville Meet

Nelsonville hosts the fifty third annual alumni banquet and reunion at the Methodist Church and dance at Bika Hall. Donald Johnson retires as alumni association president and serves as toastmaster. Dr Hubert Hyde welcomes 65 graduates, with Frank Shay delivering the class response.

Elks’ Hall Nelsonville Nelsonville High School Methodist Church Donald Johnson Alumnui Association Hubert Hyde Frank Shay H. E. Zuber Lawrence FP. Mooney Hocking County Ohio Harold Lancaster Hebbelberg University J. Noah Beilharz Cincinnati Lyceum Ray Cook Bess Eberle Jack Powell Lijliah Howe Adelny Ray Sheldon Powell Donald B. Lowden Verna Hand Carl Stratton John Zelter Max Bowers Sheldon, Powell Lilian Howe Donald Lowden Dixie Serenaders of Athens

Target Practice at Sea at Night Described by Hall

Chester W Hall Nel sonville boy and radio expert aboard the USS Trever off San Diego describes week at sea with destroyer squadron. Night firing and spotting using searchlights parodies the enemy, flare parachutes illuminate targets, radio logs, drills and discipline on deck. Hall notes marine routines, fishing, games, and the safety of navy life during the simulated combat voyage.

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Visiting relatives fill weekend in Columbus and beyond

A long chain of local visitors and guests fills the end of the week in Columbus, Tiffin, Athens, and Indianapolis. Residents include Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Wortie, Mr. and Mrs. Jake Sibert, Mrs. Mary McCarty, and many others who plan to attend races, commencements, and family reunions. June Lee, two, suffered a hand injury after a glass accident on Oak Street.

D. Q. Canty Tioga W. Ye Mary McCarty Clyde Wortie Mitch Hob Kinney Jake Sibert Ed Keyes Columpud Blackburn Roy Daria Shalby Harber Anapolis Ind Clark Spetngar Ateir Mer-In Willan Wales Ray O'Dell Cohambua J. B. Linn L. Landen Pittsburgh E. W. Barnicut Columbus EL Welen Misa Barnicut Charles Wh Tirmameoaar Christian Church Ravenna Gaines M. Cook Cleveland Association J. Tins Hil Edwin Heflant Steve Hal- Irena L. BR. Piwell Ottawa Aino Haro Lanesater John Jimmy. Tiffin Henry Lancaster Clifford Sanders del Hundley Ain Akron Dae Tall Eva Sitcott Alstera Misaeabe Mabel Shafer Olive Seibert Frank Dean Milas Gladyn Ashby John Harper Colunbaa Athena Jack Wriday Tiny Washburn Weostar Mra C. B. Washburn G. Sheppard Martha Aon Tom John McNerney Tiandlat Leighton Almister Land Will Burnelle William Dixey June Lee James Lee Oak Street

Wreck Clears After Friday Rail Incident at Hocking & Athens Coal

Wreck crew spent Friday clearing a derailment on the Lick Run line. A loaded gondola struck by a faulty car toppled near the main yard, leaving cars off track and delaying shipments. No injuries reported.

Lick Run Hocking & Athens Coal Company Teton Fee Yard Cwiching Tina Ik Ta Caca

Feed Supply Ample Despite Seasonal Strains On Farms

Reports from government livestock and grain surveys indicate ample feed supply overall but rising demand and temporary shortages on certain farms. March tonnage of grain on farms fell 16 percent from the prior year’s level, while heavy consumption of roughage and reduced grain usage altered farm feeding patterns.

J.C Ohio Mudien Kell Cape Sram Rome Bualnepe

Road Work Advancing on Albany McArinigt Stretch

Bechler, Albany contractor in charge, said paving on the Albany-McAr thur Road west of Albany is progressing after weather delays. With reasonable weather, he aims to complete the sightmale stretch by September. Athens County sections slated for rebuilt have been graded and are ready for concrete. concreting should begin in the coming week.

Albany-McArthur Albary Pdveres Rephtiy Fred Bechler Backter Athens County

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