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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 17, 1931

Page

3

Two School Girls Slightly Injured In Vehicle Collision

At Grosvenor and Chestnut Streets in Nelsonville a loaded school bus colliding with a traction car injured two school girls from Floodwood and Gien districts. A passenger on the bus, Lanning, suffered a small leg cut. Finn sustained a fractured thumb. About 50 children were aboard the bus. Damage includes a crushed bus side and broken car glass. owner Charles Levering estimates several hundred dollars, while KH. B. Young of the traction company sets damage at 200. Police investigate for possible cause from insufficient clearance. bus driver Charles Johnson and conductor Joe Nolan are identified.

Nelsonvvile Grosvenor Chestnut Streets Lanning Mes Floodwood Gienon Finn Charles Levering Schoo KH. B. Young Nelsonville-Athens Copany Joe Nolan Charles Johnson George Bateman

Charter for Buchtel School Presented

Buchtel, Nov. 17 The PTA heard Superintendent F. O. Linscott present the charter granted by the State Education Department for the six year high school. The bazaar is set for December 12 and committees were named. The Seventh Grade offered a program and won the attendance banner. Next meeting is December 10 with programs by the First and Second Grades.

Buchtel Parent-Teacher Association F. O. Linscott State Department of Education George Schively Linscott Parent- Teacher Association Lenna Whitmore

Man fined for intoxication in Nelsonville court

Nelsonville court records show Frank Kregg pleaded guilty to intoxication after being arrested Sunday night by Patrolman James Cope. He was fined $1 and costs and was remanded to the County Jail pending settlement.

Nelsonville Frank Kregg James Cope Bill Hickman

Methodist Guild Feasts After Meeting With Guests

The Methodist Guild met Monday evening with Mrs. Inez Wilson on East Franklin Street. Mrs. Muriel Simonton and Miss Irma Wilson assisted and hosted a luncheon for 20 members and two guests, Mrs. Clarke Spring and Mrs. Mary Lines. A playlet Jesus and Nicodemus by Miss Blanche Moorehead’s Sunday School girls featured Dorothy Howe Mary Adeline Wilson Betty Sayre Anita Hall Katherine Miller and Dorothy Hrannahs.

Methodist Guild Inez Wilson East Franklin Street Muriel Simonton Irma Wilson Clarke Spring Mary Lines Jesus and Nicodemus Blanche Moorehead Dorothy Howe Mary Adeline Wilson Betty Sayre Anita Hall Katherine Miller Dorothy Hrannahs

Dinner Guests Include Henshaws Among Local Family Visitors

Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Henshaw hosted guests at dinner Sunday at 467 West Franklin Street. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Robert Sewell, Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Buzzard and daughter Alice Jane of Columbus, and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Locke with three children Logan.

E. W. Henshaw West Franklin Street Robert Sewell A. H. Buzzard Alice Jane Columbus Harry Locke Logan

Missionary Society of First Presbyterian to Hold Thank Offering

Members of the Missionary circle of the First Presbyterian Church will hold their annual thank offering Thursday afternoon at 8 o clock in the church social rooms. All friends of the church are invited to attend.

First Presbyterian Cwfireh

Local Methodist Class Entertained At Patton Home

Mrs Minnie Patton Mrs Margaret Woolery and Miss Florence Woolery entertain the Sunday School class of the Methodist Church taught by Mrs Charles Monks at the Patton home on Walnut Street. Members asked to bring letters for their capsule friends.

Minnie Patton Margaret Woolery Florence Woolery Methodist Church Charles Monks Patton Walnut Street

Hunters Find Ring Trapped in Oil Can

In Nelsonville on November 17, hunters Tate Young Cord Williams and Bob Clarke with a dog chased a rabbit into an ash heap. Williams pulled an oil can from the pile and a dog squeezed inside, trapping a ringing shiver. The rabbit did not emerge and the scent of luck lingered.

Nelsonville Coonville Tate” Young Cord Williams Bob Clarke Williams

Classified Ads and Circulation Notice

A brief classified line invites readers to call 412-W for an experienced representative regarding classified ads and circulation services. The fragment suggests a reminder of phone contact for local ads.

Gall

Thirtieth wedding anniversary celebrated in Amanda Ohio

The thirtieth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Clements of Amanda Ohio was celebrated Sunday with a dinner. Attendees included Miss Phebe and Worth Clements of Nelsonville, Mr. and Mrs. Roscoe Clements and children Hugh and Eleanor Joan of Columbus, Mr. and Mrs. Andrie Hemsworth and three sons of Greensdale, Miss Minnie Vansickle and Miss Huth Clements of Amanda.

Ed Clements Amanda Ohio Phebe Worth Clements Nelsonville Roscoe Clements Hugh Eleanor Joan Columbus Andrie Hemsworth Greensdale Minnie Vansickle Huth Clements

Queen Esthers to Meet Tonight in Mrs Pierce Home

The Queen Esther Society plans a 7 36 pm meeting at the home of Mrs Gladys Pierce on Poplar Street. Members are asked to bring their dues.

Queen Esthers Queen Esther Society Gladys Pierce Poplar Street

Local Social Notes From Columbus and Surrounding Areas

Mrs Walter Quigley of Columbus visits her parents Mr and Mrs John Riley and Mr Quigley returns home. Mr and Mrs J H McSherry visit Laurel Run with Mr and Mrs Will Hankison on Sunday. Mr and Mrs S R McDowell and daughter Louise and Mary Margaret Betts visit Columbus relatives. Mr and Mrs John Humphrey of Shawnee Ohio spend end of week with Mr and Mrs Fred Juniper. Mrs John Carpenter enters Mercy Hospital Columbus for surgical operation. Mrs Abbie Clancey of Millfield guest of Miss Mayme Keplar. Mr and Mrs Amos Hawk host Mr and Mrs F H Conkey and daughter Velma Joan and Mr and Mrs F S Lewis and daughter Grace with Louise Robinette and Opal Messell from Zanesville.

Walter Quigley Columbus John Riley Fred Juniper John Carpenter West Washington Street Mercy Hospital Abbie Clancey Millfield Mayme Keplar Amos Hawk F. H. Conkey Velma Joan F. S. Lewis Grace Louise Robinette Opal Messell Zanesville

Life Certificate Granted for Central School Teacher

Miss Ethel Jones, a teacher at the Central School, has been granted a life elementary certificate by the State Board of School Examiners.

Ethel Jones Central School State Board of School Examiners

Local residents visit relatives and a mine accident reported

Community members from Nelsonville Glouster Carbon Hill Murray City and Logan made weekend or short visits to relatives in the area. A serious injury occurred Tuesday in Salem Hollow Mine when Lewis Jones Jr fell from state while working.

Conrad Wein Nelsonville Lewis Jones Jr Salem Hollow Willard Dixon Carbon Hill Willam James Ernest Williams Mary Ann James Glouster Clayton Mace Corning John Potter Louise Swyers Murray City Margaret Matheny Robert Canter Joshua Matheny Roy Douglas Charles March Logan Frank McClure Howard Keeton Betty Louise Russell McClure Green Run Lulu Nutter Buchtel Luella Dixon Beulah Lowes

Divorce Suit Hints at Political Disputes in Elyria

Mrs Minnie Devoy files for divorce on grounds of neglect and claims her husband’s alleged socialist ideas caused constant wrangling and disruption at home in Elyria on November 17.

Elyria Minnie Devoy

Pig in Custody: Homeless Man Arrested in Newark

A homeless man, John Connelly, was arrested after being found carrying a pig down a Newark main street at midnight. Connelly refused to say where the pig came from. the pig did not squeal.

Newark N. J John Connelly Connelly

Odd Fellows District to Hold Annual Meeting Friday

More than 200 members are expected for the Independent Order of Odd Fellows district annual meeting at Odd Fellows Hall on Friday evening Nov 20. Rev B F Reading state grand master will attend with district representatives. R I Wolfe Coolville will serve as official representative. A banquet will follow with speakers and entertainment by the Coolville Quartet.

Independent Order of Odd Fellows Odd Fellow's Hall B. F. Reading R. I. Wolfe Coolville

Health Workers Gather in Columbus for Ohio Conference

Health workers from across Ohio convene in Columbus for the 12th annual Ohio Health Commissioners conference. Governor White, recovering from car accident injuries, may officially open it. Dr. H. G. Southard will review the year's work and J. M. Higgins of Athens County participates on the program.

Columbus Conference of Ohio Health Commissioners White H. G. Southard J. M. Higgins Athens County

Christmas Seal Sale plans reported by Bricker in Ohio

Columbus report: John W. Bricker chairman of the Ohio Christmas Health Seal Committee says rapid progress of plans for the twenty-fifth annual Christmas Seal sale ahead of its November 27 opening.

Columbus John W. Bricker Ohio

Farmer's Plea Fails in Avon Alimony Case

Elyria Nov. 17 Robert Fitch a farmer of Avon was jailed for failure to pay alimony after his plea that he could not sell his crops failed His former wife said he owed 200 in arrears and Fitch was sentenced to county jail.

Elyria Robert Fitch Avon Fitch

Thirteen Spades In Bridge Hand

Yale Daily News reports John Prime Treadwell a 34 year old senior from Bronxville New York at the Sheffield Scientific School drew a perfect bridge hand of 18 spades and, overwhelmed, laid his cards face up on the table. His friends calculating odds put the probability at astronomically small, about one in 5e35.

New Haven Conn Sheffield Scientific School Yale Daily News Today John Prime Treadwell Bronxville N. Y Britannica

Sidewalks on Second Street to be built with stepped grade

Athens Council discusses sidewalk fixes on both sides of Second Street from Currance to Lancaster, including a 400 foot steep section with five foot steps and seven inch risers. Plans for McKinley Avenue storm sewer inspection and land frontage searches continue, with mayor and service officials advancing truck purchases and sewer feasibility in West Washington Street area.

Second Street Currance Lancaster Street Athens Council Courell McKinley Avenue Old City J. R. Harvey State Street Miller Alley Orchard Street North Hill Athens Bardin Brothers R. S. Wood West Washington Street West Washington Street John 8. Collins Collins Service Department Race Street

Election costs and turnout in Athens County election

Athens County Clerk David Johnson reports total election expenses of 6339.04 for the recent election held November 3. Judges and clerks were paid 3750 and voting-place rent 800. printing 93237 ballots cost 1523.34. other costs included poll books 583 supplies 92.70 and advertising 81. Turnout reached 14,469 voters, the heaviest non presidential turnout in years.

David Johnson Athens County

Registrars Meet in Columbus Instruction Session Planned

David Johnson Athens County deputy registrar will attend a statewide registrar meeting in Columbus on Friday. The session called by Motor Vehicles Commissioner Chalmers R. Wilson will provide instructions and clarification of motor vehicle laws.

David Johnson Athens County Columbus Chalmers R. Wilson

Release Count De Cercy From Chillicothe Jail

J Arthur Flackey federal district director in Cincinnati ordered the release of Count Levi Raymond De Cercy who had been confined in Chillicothe jail since November 2 under a Deportation warrant. The deportation case stems from alleged illegal entry into the United States.

Cincinnati J. Arthur Flackey Levi Raymond de Cercy Chillicothe United States

Scout Troop 2 Meeting Reports Breakfast Hike Next Saturday

Thirty one members of Troop No 2 met at the Methodist Episcopal Church Monday night. Scoutmaster Roy L. Dupler announced a breakfast hike for next Saturday. Last week Troop 2 won a football game 34 to 6. A new Scout troop was announced for Shade with Mr. Williams as scout master and Mr. Cowen as assistant. John Pickens led game play after the business session.

Methodial Episcopal Church Roy L. Dupler Shade Williams Cowen John Pickens

ZEMO 10 Relieves Itching Eczema In Homes

Soothing ZEMO relieves itching and burning from eczema and helps clear skin irritations. Used for twenty years with remarkable success to stop itching and heat. Extra Strength variant for chronic cases advertised at 35c to $1.25. All dealers.

Guardsmen Inspect Company L and Plan Rabbit Dinner

Guardsmen from Company L conducted a full inventory of supplies under Capt. J. C. Hirschfelder with Maj. C. C. Smith arriving to lead the upcoming annual tests and scheduled rabbit dinner. Sharpshooters will search the woods for rabbits starting Saturday, following the tests next Monday.

J. C. Hirschfelder Columbus C. C. Smith National Headquarters Major Smith

Fire destroys Arnold farm barn on outskirts

Fire of unknown origin destroyed a fine range barn on the Frank Arnold farm on the outskirts of the village causing property damage to the owner estimated in the thousands. Other buildings were saved.

Bartlett Frank Arnold

Home remedy promises relief for stubborn coughs

An advertisement touts a cheap at home cough remedy using Pinex diluted in a pint bottle with sugar or honey. It claims fast, lasting relief by delivering the medicine to the bronchial tubes and reducing phlegm while soothing inflammation. Pinex is described as a pine extract with creosote, guaranteed to work or money refunded.

Athens OKs contract with Southern Ohio Electric for street lighting

The Athens City Council approves a five year contract with The Southern Ohio Electric Company of Athens Ohio to light streets alleys lanes and public places. The deal fixes rates including per lamp yearly charges and sets payment terms and extension rights with city maintenance responsibilities for the curb lighting system.

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Boxing and Wrestling Results From New Lenox Coliseum and MSG

Last night at New Lenox York Hale Brown outpointed Jack Kurpaka while Charney Badomi defeated Willie Simmons at the Coliseum Paris France Youndar illa won on a foul over Frankie Gemaro at New York Madison Square Garden Jim Londos Sr defeated George Calza Gardini defeated Dick court Herb defeated Metros Nogrien Jgetee York threw Gene Tiny Roebuck Haskell Zelesniak Russia contends listed.

New Lenox New York Hale Brown York Jack Kurpaka Oakland Cal Coliseum New Charney Badomi New Yor Willie Simmons Paris France Youndarilla Frankie Gemaro Madison Square Garden Jim Londos George Calza Italy Gardini Dickcourt California Herb New York Metrosko Russia Nogrien Jgetee York Gene

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