Nelsonville Baseball Star Marries Linton in Columbus
Estel Crabtree of the Western Sea Star and Miss Lillian Mae Linton were married in Columbus on Sunday. The bride, a Nelsonville High School graduate, had worked at the Athena Glazed Brick Co. Crabtree recently finished a strong season with Oklahoma City in the Western League and was noted as a top young talent. No future plans were announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estel Crabtree
Lillian Linton
Columbus
Nelsonville
Lillian Mae Linton
Carl Linton
Nelsonville High School
Athena Glazed Brick Company
Clyde Willis Pleads Guilty to Menacing Threats
Clyde Willis of Deanville pleaded guilty to menacing threats at arraignment before Mayor J. Ebberle. The court fined $10 and costs, which were remitted by the court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Willis
Nelsonville
Deanville
JL. J. Eberle
Auto Fire Confined to Vehicle in Nelsonville
Isaac Vaughn deputy state mine inspector had his car catch fire near Beasley Garage on West Washington Street at about 9:30 this morning. Firemen responded and extinguished the blaze quickly with no damage reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Isaac Vaughn
Beasley
West Washington Street
Esther Class Nominating Committee Meets At Short Street
Mrs. John Love hosted the Esther Class Christian Sunday School nominating committee Monday evening at 39 Short Street. After the business session a social hour with refreshments followed. Present were Mrs. Grace Owens, Mrs. Ora Barrows, Mrs. Jessie Coakley, Mrs. Hazel Patton, Mrs. John Love, and Mrs. T. B. Darron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Love
Short Street
Esther
Christian Sunday School
Grace Owens
Ora Barrows
Jessie Coakley
Hazel Patton
Darron
Car brakes release cause crash on Congress Street hill
George Whipple of North Congress woke to an alarm clock crash when an unattended auto rolled down a Congress Street hill, crossed his yard and hit a tree. The car sustained no damage and the owner's name was not learned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Whipple
North
Congress
Whipple
Did He Make This Will In His Jail Cell
A Cleveland jail murder puzzles investigators after Don Prentiss is killed in a shared cell by James Nevins. A handwritten will naming Nevins as a beneficiary and $30,000 insurance triggers theories that Prentiss staged his death or Nevins forged the will. Handwriting experts and the U.S. attorney weigh whether Prentiss intended suicide or if Nevins exploited the moment for gain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palmer
Nevins
Prentiss
U. S
Donald van Buren
Open-Shop Mines Employ 3578 in Hocking District Today
A total force of 3578 men works in Hocking district open-shop mines with 80 at Mine No 72 Chauncey Coal Bailey Run idle for the Searles funeral. Mine 10X Western Fuel Goose Run resumes as warm weather affects spot market conditions. Local social notes record visits among residents and funerals in Nelsonville and nearby towns.
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Nelsonville
Hocking
Chauncey
Coal Company
Bailey Run
Charles Searles
Western Fuel Company
Goose Run
W. B. A. Meeting Sees Officers Change Places Wednesday
All officers and guards are asked to wear white for the meeting of the W. B. A. Wednesday night. Officers will switch roles for one meeting and a good attendance is expected.
Standard Bearer Society Holds Millfield Meeting at Tracy Home
The Standard Bearer Society of Millfield met for its monthly gathering at Miss Pauline Tracy's Millfield residence. A program of music and talks followed by a social hour, games, and refreshments. Attendees included Ruth Howard, Kathryn Gillespie, Esther Clary, Dorothy Mayers, and Homer Tracy among others.
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Chauncey
Standard Bearer Society of
Millfield
Pauline Tracy
Ruth Howard
Kathryn Gillespie
Esther Clary
Dorothy Mayers
Dorothy Gillespie
May Howard
Lola Devore
Isabel Brown
Mary Etta Chadwell
Esther Brown
Clara Misner
Ernest Howard
Homer Tracy
Clarence
Lewis
Elsworth
Millfield Personal News Notes Local Visits
Nile Sanders, a medical student, spent Sunday at his parents’ Millfield home. Mrs. Alice Stoneking from Middleport visited relatives in Millfield. Mrs. George Brown, recently ill at home, is reported to be improving.
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Millfield
Nile Sanders
Ohio State University
Columbus
Clarence Sanders
Alice Stoneking
Middleport
W. P. Brown
George Brown
Millfield pupils present literary program
Pupils of eleventh and eighth grades at Millfield schools staged a literary program under the guidance of teacher Mrs Garnet Blackford and assistants Miss Isabel Brown Pauline Tracey and Pauline Dow. Millfield guests attended the meeting.
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Hauncey
Millfield
Garnet Blackford
Isabel Brown
Pauline Tracey
Pauline Dow
Funeral Held for William Lock in Chauncey Church
William Lock aged 63 of this city died after a 14 week illness. His funeral was conducted at the M E Church by Rev. Simpson of New Haven W Va with music by the Church of Christ quartet. Burial followed in Wellston, his former home, with numerous relatives from Columbus New Haven Marion Wellston Pontiac and others attending. He is survived by his wife several children and grandchildren and two brothers Henry and James.
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Chauncey
William Lock
M. E
Simpson
A. B
New Haven
W. Va
Church of Christ Quartet
Charles Sweeney, Jr
Wellston
Lock
Middleport Visit Spurs Illness Note in Bradfield Family
On November 20 in Middleport Chauncey Mr and Mrs Gilbert Courtney and their children Mrs Charles Bradfield and Charles Bradfield Jr traveled there due to the serious illness of Mrs Bradfield's sister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport Chauncey
Gilbert Courtney
Charles Bradfield
Charles Bradfield, Jr
Middleport
Milk of Magnesia touted as fast indigestion remedy
An enduring physician favorite for indigestion is Phillips Milk of Magnesia. The ad praises its quick, harmless relief from excess stomach acid, noting it neutralizes acidity with a tasteless spoonful in water and has remained standard for 50 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Charles H. Phillips Chemical Company
Charles H. Phillips
Bank Cashier Driven From Home to Bank Loot Totals 6900
Cincinnati report describes Carmargo Bank at Madeira robbery where five bandits forced cashier Benjamin Henderson to lead them from his home to the bank. Four assailants guarded his wife and daughter as a flashlight illuminated the scene. The robbers, believing cash hidden in the bank, escaped with 6900 while Henderson and relatives were instructed to remain seated for half an hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madeira
Cincinnati
U.P
Benjamin Henderson
Carmargo
Henderson
Ing
Ohio Snowstorm Grips State Amid Sudden Cold
A major snowstorm swept Ohio on November 20 driving near freezing temperatures and sleet across the Great Lakes region. Akron and nearby areas reported heavy snowfall while other parts saw flurries and slick travel amid several traffic accidents linked to the storm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio
Great Lakes
Akron
Lake Ports
Wind Flings Barges Ashore On Lake Erie
A 60 mile an hour gale drove two barges toward shore on Lake Erie eight miles from Buffalo. Three Cleveland men, John Weshon Elmer Mackey, were blown from the barges but reached safety when the crafts grounded. Coast Guard reports all are safe.
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Buffalo
O.R
Lake Erie
Coast Guard
John Weshon
Elmer
John Mackey
Cleveland
Stark Electric protests Michele Transport certificate in Ohio
Stark Electric Company, operator of an interurban line between Salem and Canton, filed a protest with the Public Utilities Commission against Michele Transportation Company’s application for a certificate of transportation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Stark Electric Company
Salem
Canton
Public Utilities Commission
Michele Transportation Company
Cincinnati Times-Star protests Lancaster to Cincinnati train cut
The Cincinnati Times-Star filed a protest with the Public Utilities Commission against the proposed discontinuance of two Pennsylvania trains between Lancaster and Cincinnati.
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Columbus
Navy
Cincinnati Times-Star
Public Utilities Commission
Pennsylvania
Lancaster
Cincinnati
Mail Early for Christmas Delivery This Year
The Post Office Department urges mail early to ensure delivery before Christmas. Mail volume rises about 200 percent during the holidays, making prompt handling difficult. Mail should be mailed at least 10 days before Christmas, with timing varying by distance. Packages must be securely wrapped with strong paper and heavy twine.
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Post Office Department
A Melodrama in Name Only on a Hunter’s Odd Quest
A Springtime tale follows a hunter named Myles as he treks toward a hill in search of a crow. He blunders over roots, injures his foot, and contemplates weather and weariness before spotting a gray wolf and shooting it to ease his burden.
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Myles
Preston
Fate
Scott
Thorne
Moodie
Mann
Spanish War Vet's Committee Sets Athens State Convention Plan
A committee from Camp No. 78 will meet in Nelsonville tonight at 7 to outline plans for the state convention of the United Spanish War Veterans in Athens June 23 to 26. The program will be submitted to state officers for approval.
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the United Spanish War Veterans
Athens
Court House Doings in Probate Court
Marriage license issued yesterday in Athens County probate court to Clarence Pritts 26 from Deanville and Winifred Griffin 20 from Nelsonville with Dennelly as officiant. Warrant for search of premises of Dewey Miller Buchtel for possession of intoxicating liquor ordered in probate court.
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Athens County
Bate
Clarence Pritts
Miner
Deanville
Winifred Griffin
Nelsonville
Dennelly
Dewey Miller Buchtel
Court corrects decedent name for estate of Clarence Young
In the estate proceeding for Clarence Young the court ruled that the name Moody was a typographical error and orders the record amended to reflect Clarence Young as the decedent.
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Clarence Young
Moody
Miller arrestee in probate court case dismissed for jeopardy
Dewey Miller Buehtel faced arraignment in probate court on a charge of possessing intoxicating liquor but a motion by the county prosecutor led to dismissal after Miller had already been tried in the mayor's court in Bueh tel for the same offense. He was found not guilty and discharged. The arrest rested on an affidavit filed by Pete Rows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewey Miller
Buehtel
Miller
Pete Rows
Dr Bean To Speak On The Care Of The Teeth
Dr L G Bean will give a slide illustrated talk on The Care of the Teeth at the East Side School P T A Fathers meeting at 7 pm Wednesday. Miss Doris Wilhite music supervisor will render vocal solos, Robert Bingman will play a piano solo, and the third grade chorus will sing.
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L. G. Bean
Fathers of the East Side
P.T. A
Doris Wilhite
Robert Bingman
Local Winners Honored in National Book Week Contest
Awards given in city schools highlight young students. First grade at East Side School earned a prize for a collection of illustrations to The Gingerbread Boy. Fifth year pupils, including Bobby Davis, won for an essay on Robin Hood and received I Know a Secret.
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East Bide
Bobby Davis
East Side
Postpone Awarding Contract for Salvation Army Home
The board delayed awarding the contract for an addition to the Salvation Army Home on West Union Street due to doubts over specifications. Plans were approved by National Headquarters for the Grim Home addition at 90 West Union Street, with a new meeting set for Wednesday to consider final award. Officials will confer with architect William Mills of Nelsonville on the plans.
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Salvation Army
West Union Street
National
Grim
Army
William Mills
Nelsonville
Van Meter Seeks to Clear After Athens Wreck
Frank Van Meter, fined after a motor car collision near Athens, says in a statement to the Messenger he was not jailed nor intoxicated. He attributes his condition to appendicitis and a blow to the stomach, and says the charges were filed by the sheriff, not the other car’s people. He states he was on a business trip when the accident occurred.
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Frank van Meter
Athens
Messenger
van Meter
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James T. Nevins
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Virginia Palmer
Yorgyre
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Searles
Catherine and
Paul Cline
Vivian
Lewis Woolery
C. J. Buntin
Eden Patton
Florence Horton
N. L. Horton
Hyler Steenrod
Philo
G. L. Steenrod
James Adamson
Brooklyn
N. Y
Charles Adamson
Cannonsburg
Tom
George Hulmes
Pittsburgh
George Adamson
George Schwenke
Logan
Will Parry
LB. B. Linton
Josephine Porter
Carrol
Joe Porter
Louise Johnson
Alva Johnson
R. W. Daylong
Marie
Pouch
C. A. Shockley
Naomi Steenrod
Allard Hostetter
Ralph Hostetter
St. Francis Hospital
Esther Ervin
Charles Ervin
Mary Crothers
Hannah Bradley
Carl Prentiss
Maxine
John Grose
Robert Russell
Janet Russell
W. B. A. Meeting
the Plains
Charles S.bradfield, Jr
Tracy Home
Chauncey Church
Hayward Kendall
New York
Kendall
Cornell University
Blaine M. Tuxhorn
Kansas City
Uncle Sam
Ohio University
Court House
Dr. Bean
P. T. A. Meeting
Foot
L. E. Butts
Echem
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