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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 09, 1931

Page

3

Death of Nelsonville blacksmith Frank Higgins at C. O. yards

Frank Higgins aged 50 was found dead in the Nelsonville C and O yards from acute dilatation of the heart. His body discovered by John Hillis near an oil rig. Coroner L F Jones listed cause and officers seized a liquor bottle for analysis. He leaves a wife and six children. Funeral set for Sunday at 2 pm on Poplar Street with Greenlawn burial.

Nelsonville Athens Frank Higgins C. O Higgins Nelsonville Foundry & Machine Company John Hillis George Bateman Jones Violet Dixey Columbus Elmo White Cross Hospital Ruth Ralph Tom Howard Higgins

H H Her Honored By Masonic Friends Reception in Nelsonville

About 150 Masonic friends gathered in Nelsonville to honor H H Ier a former local businessman who moved to Pleasantville Ohio. The dinner and program at the Masonic Temple featured tributes, solos, and presentations by lodge officers and community leaders.

Nelsonville Masonic Friends U. H. Ier Pleasantville Ohio Masonic Temple Miller Philadorian Lodge St.Bernard Haybrow Council Order F the Eastern Star Roy H. Sayre Llyod Evans Presbyterian Church Iler Fred H. Ervin Glouster Mr. Iler H. H. Harding E. J. Arnold L. J. Eberle Pleasantville Lodge Roy Shide William Eyman Tyler

Miss Mildred Barber Undergoes Appendicitis Operation

Miss Mildred Barber had a successful appendicitis operation at Mercy Hospital Columbus. Her mother Mrs William Barber accompanied her. Paul Collamore was moved to a Columbus hospital for observation and possible operation. Mrs Frank Anderson and family joined Miss Barber today in Columbus. Ella Johnston left to spend winter with relatives in Columbus. Mrs Thomas Bush visited Columbus today. The Reverend H A Sayre and Will Earce attended the M E District Conference in Chillicothe Thursday. W L Powell was a business visitor in Columbus Friday.

Mildred Barber Hursday Mercy Hospital Columus William Barer Paul Collamore Rant Columbus Frank Anderson Bert Curry Colums Ella Johnston Olumbus Thomas Bush Combus

Rally Day Set for October 11 at M E Sunday School

Rally Day at the M. E. Sunday School is announced for Sunday October 11. All persons not attending Sunday School elsewhere are invited to be present as classes for all ages are in the school.

M. E

Classified ads and circulation contact notice

Short classified notice seeking an experienced representative with telephone line details and contact numbers for society and locals coverage. Includes a prompt to call 412 W for engagement and service.

412-W

Stand ard Bearers Society Holds October Meeting

The October meeting of the Stand ard Bearers Society was held at the home of Misses Helen and Grace Linton on Jefferson Street. Members and guests, including 24 attendees, heard talks on a Lancaster Camp Grounds convention and welcomed new member Marie Warehime. A Halloween party was planned for October 29 with Warehime assisting hostesses.

Standard Bearers’ Society Helen and Grace Linton Jefferson Street Betty Sayre Edith Campbell Imogene Brown Ruth Nixon Gladys McAfee Lancaster Camp Grounds Marie Warehime

Esther Class Hosts School Group in Glouster

Mrs. A. L. Price entertained members of the Esther Class of the Christian Sunday School and their teacher Mrs. Frank Johnson on Wednesday. A noon dinner was served.

A. L. Price Glouster Esther The Christian Sunday School Frank Johnson

Bridge Club Hosts Evening at Pritchard Home

Miss Mary Louise Pritchard welcomed the bridge club to Elizabeth Street on Wednesday evening with guests Mrs. Durward North and Miss Marjorie Rutledge. High scores awarded to Miss Mae Linton and Miss Eula Scheeler.

Mary Louise Pritchard Elizabeth Street Durward North Marjorie Rutledge Mae Linton Eula Scheeler

Gloria Poling Celebrates Seventh Birthday Party

Mrs. W. M. Poling hosted a Thursday afternoon party from 4 to 6 o'clock at 164 West Washington Street for her daughter Gloria on her seventh birthday. Twelve guests including Dixie Cole man John Edington and Martha Lee Robinson of Murray City attended and a birthday cake with seven candles highlighted the refreshments.

W. M. Poling West Washington Street Gloria Dixie Coleman John Edington Martha Lee Robinson Murray City

Band Boosters Plan Bake Sale In Weekday Meeting

The Band Boosters met Thursday evening at the Senior High School Building with president Mrs. Miles Howe presiding. They scheduled a bake sale on West Columbus Street Saturday starting at 1 p.m.

Band Boosters Miles Howe West Columbus Street

Freeman Bradley wins Saunders Gold Medal for Alaska mining

Frederick W. Bradley of California is awarded the Saunders Gold Medal by the American Institute of Mining and Metallurgical Engineers for distinguished achievement in the mining industry tied to an Alaska operation near Juneau that yielded an estimated 80 million dollars in gold.

Juneau Alaska Frederick W. Bradley California American Institute of Mining and Metallurgical Engineers

Railroad Officials Inspect Properties in Nelsonville Tour

A special C. and O. Railroad train inspected properties in the district, visiting the New Straitsville branch and Athens before inspecting the Murray City branch and returning to Columbus. Officials included F E R Bock F A Beale H M Church F J Ginn C A Taylor W W Houston W L Roller William Morgan and L J Quinn, all from Huntington Columbus Nelsonville and Logan.

Nelsonville New Straitsville Athens Murray City Columbus FE. R. Bock F. A. Beale H. M. Church F. J. Ginn C. A. Taylor Huntington W. Va W. W. Houston W. L. Roller William Morgan L. J. Quinn Logan

Chilly Turnover After Rain Delays Warm Up in Athens

Athens County weather observer Mrs. C. N. France reported a 26 degree temperature swing in the last 24 hours. Thursday reached 75 in sun behind clouds, then early Friday fell to 49 as a cold front moved through. By late morning the thermometer began rising again as sunshine returned and residents shed plans for extra warm clothing.

Athens Pluvius C. N. France France

Ohio team ties pulling record at Indiana State Fair

A guard from Ohio state Belgians team pulled 23.4 tons for 2744 feet on granite block paving, matching a new world pulling record set at the Indiana State Fair this fall.

Ohio

Gangster Arrested In Toledo Shootings

A.R. James Lahey Toledo racketeer, target of gangster gunfire on two occasions, is arrested after police chief Haas forms a special clean up squad. Investigators probe claims Lahey fired at rival Lubitsky days before Lubitsky and Blatt were killed, amid a dispute over a girl.

Toledo A.r.james Lahey Able Lubitsky Norman Blatt Lahey Louis J. Haas Lubit

Mystery Man in Cemetery Trench Identified as Recluse

Police in Springfield Ohio believe the unidentified body found in a cemetery trench may be that of a recluse known as Old Jim who lived in a shack on the Ohio River. The man is described as aged and familiar to locals.

Springfield Ohio River Old Jim

Fireman Find Cobbler Shot After Shop Fire in Salineville

In Salineville Ohio Tony Perrange a 37 year old cobbler was found shot to death after firefighters extinguished a blaze at his shop. Police investigate motive and suspects as the scene is examined.

Salineville, 0 U.P Tony Perrange

SIZING PLASTER WALLS WITH A SIZE COATING

The article advises applying a size coat before calcimining plaster. It recommends making size by soaking glue in water overnight, draining excess water, and dissolving the glue with boiling water while stirring slowly.

Killing Leaf Blotch in Peonies by Fall Cutting

To control leaf blotch on peonies cut plants close to the ground in autumn before frost brittle leaves form. Destroy the cut leaves by burning to prevent disease spread.

Point Up Appetite With Cascarets For Digestion

An old advertisement claims Cascarets stimulate appetite and digestion. It asserts the candy tablet before bed clears bilious and gassy symptoms, activates bowels, and leaves the user a new person by morning. It promotes cascara based tablets sold in drugstores for a dime.

Fire destroys Martin Steel plant in Mansfield disaster

Fire at the Martin Steel Products Company plant in Mansfield caused unofficial damage of about 150000 dollars. Firemen battled flames for more than four hours and halted the spread near the north entrance. The blaze left about 50 workers temporarily out of work as the plant operated with around 140 men normally.

Martin Steel Products Company Veara

Mildred Boyce Bitten by Nighttime Ins heavy serpent?

Mildred Boyce, 4, was bitten by a creature crawling along a highway and received emergency serum treatment at a hospital. She was reported recovering today.

Marietta U.2 Mildred Boyce

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