Two Men Fined for Hunting Without Licenses at Nelsonville
In Nelsonville two men faced Mayor Bill Hickman on hunting without licenses. William Hin of Arbonda le pleaded guilty and paid the minimum $25 plus costs totaling 29.60 after admitting to killing one rabbit. Arley Howard near Kimberly also pleaded guilty and received the minimum fine. Both guns remained with the court pending state supervisor’s decision on weapons. Elmer Traugh of Adams Street faced a separate charge of possessing intoxicating liquor, held to the Grand Jury under $200 bond after police found two kegs, a half gallon jug, and a pint of liquor at his home amid allegations of being framed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
B. F. Swartz
Glouster
Bill Hickman
William B. Hin
Arbondale
Arley Howard
Kimberly
Elmer Traugh
Adams Street
George Bateman
Traugh
Fraugh
Bateman
Initiation Planned by Nelsonville Red Men on Saturday
Kin gle Tribe No. 179 Improved Order ed Men will hold a class initiation Saturday evening November 28 at their igwam 284 Public Square. Three degrees will be exemplified by the Degree Staff of Kill Eagle Ibe, one of the state’s best degree teams. State officers of the Red Men and members of other tribes are expected to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Kill Eagle Ibe
Redates
Chief ore Berry addresses Murray City PTA meeting
Nelsonville report says Chief ore Berry of the Ohio Division of es spoke last night to a Parent-Teacher Association gathering in Murray City during a southwest Ohio trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Ore Berry
Ohio Division of
Murray City
Parent-Teacher Association
Make This Model at Home Distinctive Day Dress Pattern
Pattern 2235 offers a French flavoured dress with diagonal dice and skirt lines, back neck and waistline tucks for a perfect fit. Available in sizes 14 through 42 with 4 yards of 39 inch material for size 16. Send 15c for pattern and 15c for catalog or 25c catalog with pattern to The Athens Messenger Pattern Department in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anne Adams
Athens Messenger Pattern Department
West 17Th Street
New York City
Classified Ads and Circulation Service Note
Local society and locals are urged to telephone Your News Your Society and Locals to 412 W for assistance. C. H. Bartlett notes staff correspondent role and requests use of this service for classified ads and circulation inquiries.
Union Thanksgiving Service Set at Methodist Church
Union Thanksgiving Service planned for Wednesday at 7 PM in First Methodist Episcopal Church Nelsonville. Episcopal Christian Presbyterian Pilgrim Holiness and Methodist congregations cooperate. Rev. Lever of Logan will deliver the sermon with city ministers participating and senior choir providing music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Nelsonville
Union
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Episcopal
The
Christian
Presbyterian
Pilgrim Holiness
Methodist
Lever of
Logan
Episcopal Church
Local residents visit friends and relatives across towns
Mr and Mrs Donald Betts and family and guests spent Sunday in Amesville with Mr and Mrs D S Linscott. Misses Mertie Oliver Jennie Fugitt and Lucille McCray visited friends in Buchtel. Will Gibson visited friends in Gallipolis. L A Davis and family visited the former's mother in Sunbury. Henry Devault of Haydenville spent the end of the week with relatives. Mrs Charles Christman and Martha Anne Logan visited Claude Cranmer's home. William Lawson and Robert Lode, Ohio University students, visited Mr and Mrs B W Lawson. Mrs Wilbur Hutchins of Athens spent Sunday with her parents. Wilbur Hutchins of Athens visited his mother here Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Betts
Miriam
Martha
Lois Linscott
Tom Williams
Amesville
D.S. Linscott
Mertie Oliver
Jennie Fugitt
Lucille McCray
Buchtel
Will Gibson
Gallipolis
L. A. Davis
Sunbury
Henry Devault
Haydenville
Charles Christman
Martha Anne
Logan
Claude Cranmer
William Lawson
Robert Lode
Ohio University
Athens
B. W. Lawson
Wilbur Hutchins
Mary Hutchins
Daughters of America to Initiate Members Friday Evening
The Daughters of America plan an initiation at their meeting Friday evening. All officers and degree staff are requested to attend and wear white.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Daughters of America
Parties Enjoyed by Junior and Intermediate Sunday School
The Junior and Intermediate Departments of the Christian Sunday School held parties Monday evening in the church social rooms. Misses Louise Hanning Mildred Bussey and Katherine Courtney led the Juniors while Mrs Orland Gandee Miss Verna Hand Miss Mary Roscoe Miss Adeline Ray and Carl Stratton led the Intermediates. A picnic luncheon followed games and contests for 23 Juniors and 45 Intermediate members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Sunday School
Louise Hanning
Mildred Bussey
Katherine Courtney
Orland Gandee
Verna Hand
Mary Roscoe
Adeline Ray
Carl Stratton
Emma Oliver Hosts Music and Readings Gathering
Miss Emma Oliver entertained a group of friends Monday evening at her High Street home with a program of music and readings. Refreshments were served by the hostess with assistance from Miss Jennie Fugitt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Oliver
High Street
Jennie Fugitt
St Patrick’s Bazaar in Buchtel on Nov 25 Evening
The congregation of St Patrick's Church in Buchtel announces a bazaar for Wednesday evening November 25. Supper starts at 5 p m with refreshments all evening. A 8 o'clock Thanksgiving program features a bingo table and other attractions. An orchestra provides music throughout. The public is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Patrick's Church, Buchtel
I. H. T. Club Meets for Bridge Evening
Miss Ruth Cook entertained the I. H. T. Club at 409 Madison Street Monday with bridge as the highlight. Geneva Geers won high score followed by Mae Linton in second, and a luncheon was served after the game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. H. T. Club
Ruth Cook
Madison Street
Bridge
Geneva Geers
Mae Linton
Surprise Birthday Party For Mrs Hartman
Mrs Royal Hartman hosts a Saturday surprise party for Mrs Douglas Hartman with violin and banjo ukulele music and dancing. Guests include Mr and Mrs Walter Gerken of Lancaster and Nelsonville attendees such as Mr and Mrs Jesse Lawson and son Max, Mr and Mrs Evert Hanning and son Wilfred, and several Hartmans. A two course lunch was served and gifts were exchanged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Hartman
Douglas Hartman
Walter Gerken
Lancaster
Jesse Lawson
Max
Athens
Evert Hanning
Wilfred
Lower Plains
Frank Hanning
Warren
Elmer Dennis
John Davis
Harrold Hartman
Audrey Hartman
Earnestine Breeze
Nelsonville
Jesse Groves
Theater to Re open at Exhibit with new sound system
Clifford Brooker announces Exhibit Theater will reopen Wednesday November 25 with upgraded sound equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford Brooker
Exhibit Theater
Largent Family Connected by Weekend Visits
Esta Largent spent Saturday with Hazel Largent while Mr and Mrs Thomas Largent and daughter Mary were in Nelsonville. Mr and Mrs Mike Largent visited with Mr and Mrs Les Cruise and Dorothy Largent spent time with Josephine Harkless near Union Furnace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Furnace
Esta Largent
Hazel Largent
Thomas Largent
Mary
Nelsonville
Mike Largent
Les Cruise
Dorothy Largent
Josephine Harkless
Notable Foibles and Guests in Washington Backyards
An Indiana senator marshals Butler College players for a Hoover photo, then steps aside as the President invites them to "make it respectable." Dino Grandi's Italian entourage tours the embassy area with maidens giggling at a mystery guest, while chauffeurs share gratuities of 40 dollars each. A running joke recalls prior VIPs adding to the tips, and curiosity grows about future gratuities from Chancellor Bruening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Jim Watson
Indiana
President Hoover
Dino Grandi
Grandi Party
Grandi
Siam
Bruening
Germany
Annual Report of the Coast Survey praised for sea chronicles
A review of R. S. Patton’s Annual Report lauds its blend of nautical drama and factual detail. The work chronicles efforts to prevent shipwrecks like the Hesperus and Vestris, explains ocean floor illumination, and explains underwater sound speed, aided by vivid color maps and charts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R.S. Patton
U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey
Government Printing Office
Patton
Coleridge
Conrad
Maserfield
Det de Davil Sea
Wou
Jules Verne
Vestris
Ralph Henry Sues for Divorce in Athens Court
Ralph M. Henry of Nelsonville files for divorce from Helen Henry in Athens County Common Pleas Court alleging cruelty. He claims she struck him and threatened his life on several occasions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph M. Henry
Nelsonville
Athens County Common Pleas Court
Helen Henry
Lfe
Admittance of J N Smith Will to Probate Today
The will of J N Smith was admitted to probate this day, marking the formal recognition of the testator's disposition of his estate. Court records indicate the probate filing proceeded without immediate controversy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. N. Smith
Walker visits San Francisco to seek Mooney clemency
From New York Mayor James J. Walker arrives in San Francisco to urge California authorities to reconsider Thomas Mooney's imprisonment for the 1916 Preparedness Day bombing deaths and call for his release.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
U.P
New York
James J
Jimmy) Walker
California
Thomas Mooney
San Quentin
Baughman Park a Quiet Ohio Sculpture Garden
Mary Agnes Call profiles Baughman Park along Route 16 between Newark and Coshocton. Created by undertaker and sculptor Mr. Baughman, the hillside hosts sandstone statues of Warren G Harding Robert E Lee Theodore Roosevelt and other figures. Visitors enjoy a grassy summit with a Doughboy statue and distant views while refreshments fund the picnic experience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Agnes
Newark
Coshocton
Baughman
Warren G. Harding
Robert BE. Lee
Theodore Roosevelt
Rome
Bangormara
Ohio
October cuts Ohio accidental deaths drop 42 from prior month
October saw 67 accidental fatalities in Ohio, a drop of 42 from September and 37 fewer than October 1930, per the Industrial Commission. Cuyahoga Hamilton Montgomery Athens Scioto Franklin Auglaize Delaware Lucas Lawrence Wayne counties reported decreases. Seventeen counties had no fatalities, while Summit Allen Tuscarawas Mahoning Miami Belmont Erie Portage and ten other counties recorded one death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
U.P
Ohio
Industrial Commission
Cuyahoga
Hamilton
Montgomery
Athens
Scioto
Franklin
Auglaize
Delaware
Lucas
Lawrence
Wayne
Summit
Allen
Tuscarawas
Mahoning
Miami
Belmont
Erie
Portage
Pretty Dresses Made Here for Trifling Sums
The Eighth Grade Home Economics Class at Athens Junior High School crafted dresses in voile and cotton prints as a project. Dresses ranged from 24 cents to 2 dollars, averaging 55 cents, with Martha Minameyer's soft pink Peter Pan design winning the top spot. Ruth Kelley and Jean Pickens tied for second in the style contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Athens Junior High School
Peter Pan
Martha Minameyer
Ruth Kelley
Jean Pickens
Guards Eat Rabbit Company L Banquet Without State Officer
The 166th regiment Ohio National Guard Company L held its annual rabbit supper at the Armory. The sharpshooting squad supplied 24 rabbits bagged countywide. Major C O Smith was absent due to a Columbus meeting, postponing the drill test to next Monday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kitchen Police
166Th Regiment
Ohio National Guard
C. O. Smith
Columbus
Wedding Anniversary Observed by Bean Couple at Guysville
In Guysville on Sunday Mr and Mrs C C Bean celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary with family dinner. Attendees included R J Love and Ar dith and Charles, Burtenila Copeland and Esther, William Eliott of Athens Ada Graham and Stanton, Charles Christy and Nola, and Louise Christy. A 10 pound angel food cake marked the milestone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guysville
C. C. Bean
R. J. Love
Ardith
Charles
Burtenila Copeland
Esther
William Eliott
Athens
Columbus Soldier to Receive Distinguished Service Cross
Everett J. Brooks of Columbus formerly with the 166th Infantry, 42nd Division, is to be awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for heroism in World War I. On July 29, 1918, he drove a combat wagon of ammunition under heavy artillery and machine gun fire into a front line position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
U.R
Everett J. Brooks
166Th Infantry
Brooks
Eudora Chapter to Meet at Masonic Temple Tonight
Regular meeting of Eudora Chapter No. 72 of O E S will be held in the Masonic Temple tonight at 7 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eudora
Masonic Temple
Bardin Family Visits and Local Socials in New Plymouth
Mr. and Mrs. L. T. Bardin and daughter Thelma visited Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Largent on Sunday. Geneva Todd spent Sunday evening with Hazel Largent. Nellie Alberry was guest of Alma Largent. Hazel Arnett and Mildred McDaniel spent the weekend with Eunice McDaniel. Mrs. William Fuller and son John visited Mrs. Thomas Largent on Wednesday evening. Several from here attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Plymouth R
F. D. News
L. T. Bardin
Thelma
Thomas Largent
Geneva Todd
Hazel Largent
Nellie Alberry
Alma Largent
Hazel Arnett
Mildred McDaniel
Eunice McDaniel
William Fuller
John
State to take bids on bridges December 8
Ohio State Highway Director O W Merrell announced bids will be opened December 8 for bridge projects in several counties with an estimated cost of 544124 55 The program aims to aid the unemployed and will be the fourth letting under Governor White winter bridge plan Already about 12000 men are expected to be employed this winter with total contracts of 1080000 already awarded and a program total of about 3000000 in expenditure
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
O. W. Merrell
Ohio
Highway Department
White
Merrell
Perry
Athens-New Lexington Road
Athens-New Lexington
Logan-New Lexington
Shawnee-Corning
Washington
Ohio River
Masons To Hold Athens Convocation With Pastmaster Degree
Athens Blue Lodge of Pastmasters convenes Thursday December 10 with sessions at 3 50 pm and pastmaster degrees for several candidates A turkey dinner follows at 6 pm and an 7 pm educational meeting A keynote address by Harvey A Ake grand master of Ohio is hoped All Blue Lodge Masons invited to attend the dinner and meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Blue Lodge of
Pastmaasters
Blue Lodge
Harvey A. Ake
Ohio
Thanksgiving Sale of Christmas Seals Opens in Athens County
The Athens County Christmas Seal Committee announced the twenty seventh annual sale starts Thanksgiving Day and runs to Christmas. Proceeds fund tuberculosis fight. Seals go to hundreds in the county. buyers enclosed a check with each stamps package. Committee chair F J Beasley leads with Alex Root Oliver Wood and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athena County
Athens County
F. J. Beasley
Alex Root
Oliver Wood
W. L. Gard
John Finsterwald
T. W. Cone
A. EK. Wagner
Beckert to Speak on Europe Economy at Ohio Univ Club
Prof Kailph H. Beckert will discuss economic conditions in Europe this evening at 7 o'clock. The Commerce Club of Ohio University will host the meeting in Room 401, Ewing Hall, inviting all interested attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kailph H. Beckert
Europe
Commerce Club
Ohio University
Ewing Hall
Seek Shorter Road for Chillicothe and Wellston
Chillicothe will aid Wellston with a delegation to Columbus led by Chamber of Commerce President Sam Segal and Retail Merchants Association head Mortimer Friedman. They advocate a state highway reducing the distance from Chillicothe to Wellston via Londonderry Byer and Bay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chillicothe
Wellston
Sam Segal
Chamber of Commercce
Mortimer Friedman
Retail Merchants Association
Columbus
Wellaton
Chiltroothe
Londonderry
Byer
Bay
Morgan Speaks at Athens High School Assembly
Geoffrey Morgan former Athens school head spoke to high school students at the Hi Yo Y luncheon and addressed an assembly in the Athens High School Auditorium at 1 o'clock. He previously served as Athena City Schools superintendent and was on the Ohio University faculty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Geoffrey Morgan
Achoola
Athena
Athens High School
Morgan
Ohio University
Morgan Io
Gordon K. Bush
School assembly speaker announced at Athens High
Dr. Einar Hansen, principal of Rufus Putnam Training School at Ohio University, will speak at the Wednesday 8:40 AM assembly in the Athens High School Auditorium. Special music for Thanksgiving will be provided by students. Public invited, announced C. L. Wood, principal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Einar Hansen
Rufus Putnam
Ohio University
Athens High School
C. L. Wood
Stop Sunday Dancing At Varsity Inn Halted By Police
City police halted Sunday night dancing at the Varsity Inn after officers said the venue lacked a required permit. Management did not have the necessary authorization for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Varsity Inn
Cascarets Promoted For Cold Relief Through Bowel Action
An old promotional piece explains that catching a cold is aided by opening bowel activity. It claims pores close and waste cannot escape via skin, endorsing cascara as a mild laxative. The ad touts Cascarets candy form as pleasant and inexpensive for quick relief.
City Debate Over Dance Restrictions Sparks Bam Day Tension
City officials weigh a dance policy as residents note a clash between a planned Bam day event and a public dance ban. Community groups argue for cultural activities while authorities cite safety and licensing concerns.
Scouts Plan Hikes for Thanksgiving Holidays
Thirty-one Boy Scouts attended Troop No. 2 at the Athens M. E. Church meeting Monday night. After a business session, patrol leaders planned activities for Thanksgiving. Dwight Gast, Ohio University student, led games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens M. EB
Dwight Gast
Statudent
Ohio University
Athens post office receives new flooring and repairs
The Athens Post Office work room gets new flooring while building repairs continue. Recent months saw roofing work and new sidewalk sections, with further repairs and enlargement planned in the near future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens Post Office
Prospect
No Parking Signs Placed on President Street
Police order vehicles to cease parking on President Street as observers stop to watch the South Bridge improvement. The frequent double parking had already made that street a one way, and authorities responded to curb the traffic issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
President Street
South Bridge
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Athens Messenger
C. H. Bartlett
Bazaar
Mrs. Hartman
IN Common Pleas Court
Probate
Mooney
Baughman Park
Dr. R. L
Hamill
Columbus Street
Drs. Welch and
Howe
Dandruff
Grantland Rice
Coca-Cola Bottling Works
Masons
Turkey
Beckert
DR. Hansen
Glen D. Thomas
Fred R. Beasley
Majestic
Anita Page
Cliff Edwards
OUR Gang
Zane Grey
Riders of the Purple Fox
George O’srien
Noeh Beery
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