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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1930

Page

3

Two Fined Here Peck Rubie and Arlie Bond Plead Guilty

Nelsonville report on October 21 notes Peck Rubie of Haydersville and Arlie Bond of Haydenville pleading guilty to intoxication charges. Rubie received a $100 fine, costs, and six months driving suspension. Bond was fined $10 and costs. Both were arrested Saturday evening by Police Chief George Bateman.

Nelsonville Peck Rubie Haydersville Bill Hickman Orlie Bond Haydenville Ruble Bond George Bateman

Elections Held for Athens County High School Teachers Association

Fred O. Linmscott was elected president of the Athens County High School Teachers Association at a Saturday meeting in Ewing Hall Ohio University. Mary Mulligan was chosen vice president Lucy Belle Evans secretary treasurer and a committee of Dinsmoor Root the county superintendent and Treva Black will prepare the next program. Will C. Merritt was named to handle publicity. The next meeting will be in the Fine Arts Building at Ohio University on November 22 with future sessions set for the third Saturday each month.

Fred O. Linmscott Athens County High School Teachers’ Association Ewing Hall Ohio University Mary Mulligan Lucy Belle Evans Guy Dinsmoor Alex Root Athens County Treva Black Will C. Merritt

Pipe Fire Sparks Bolivar Jail Rescue

John Fortune was rescued from Bolivar village Jail after his pipe caused a blaze that burned the cell interior. He was later housed in Tuscarawas County Jail awaiting a hearing on concealed weapons charges. Local residents forced entry to save him.

New Philadelphia John Fortune Bolivar Here Tuscarawas County

Athens Man Speaks Over Radio Station

Evan S. Dent of Athens, a wholesale grocer salesman, addressed listeners Monday night on KWKA in Shreveport during a Merchants' Minute Men national convention. His talk covered chain store activities and industry concerns.

Evan S. Dent Athens KWKA Shreveport Merchants’ Minute Men Mr. Dent

Mary Jane Munford Killed by City Street Car

Mrs. Mary Jane Munford age 38 was fatally struck by a street car on the public square in Cleveland today. The incident happened in the afternoon and authorities began an investigation.

Cleveland U.P Mary Jane Munford

Big Crowd Expected at Nelsonville Church Dinner

Preparations are underway for a large turnout at the M E Church dinner in Nelsonville on Thursday night. The menu features oyster stew with side dishes or fresh ham with dressing. tickets are selling well and 400 diners would surprise organizers. Numerous locals attended fairs and visits in Columbus and nearby towns recently. Class No. 21 of the Methodist Sunday School was entertained with plans for a Halloween party.

Nelsonville M. E C. E. Welch Ralph Parks Mrs. Bush Poods

Martha Class entertainment at Mrs Howe home

The Martha Class of the Methodist Sunday School was entertained Monday evening at 288 Elizabeth Street. President Mrs Rose Cook led a brief business session before social time with games and contests. Prizes went to Mrs W C Poston Mrs W H Parks and Mrs Berry Hickman. Twenty members and four guests attended in masquerade costume.

Methodist Sunday School Gladys Bayless Myers Street Florence Coakley Ruth Call Neva Bryan Bayless Jo Kelly West Washington Street Carl Coakley Martha Miles Howe Elizabeth Street Rose Cook W. C. Poston W. H Parks Berry Hickman

Social Visitors From Ohio And Michigan Call On Locals

Mr and Mrs James Sharp Mort Street hosted Sunday guests Miss Nettie Gabriel a former Nelsonville resident and Miss Neda Denny of Columbus also present were Mr and Mrs Frank Bean and granddaughter Ruth Seibert Mrs J Warrington this city Mr and Mrs Lew Ludwig Mrs Frank Mitchell Mr and Mrs Isaac Barnhart Stewart Ohio spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Leroy Nicholson in Athens Miss Violet Fuseman and Luther Skiver Parma Michigan spent the end of the week with the lat

James Sharp Mort Street Nettie Gabriel Nelsonville Neda Denny Columbus Frank Bean Ruth Seibert J. Warrington Lew Ludwig Frank Mitchell Isaac Barnhart Stewart Ohio Leroy Nicholson Athens Violet Fuseman Luther Skiver

Masquerade Party for Quilters Club Hosts Evening

Mrs. Charles Moler entertained the Quilters' Club Friday with a masquerade social. After visiting, the hostess served a two course luncheon to guests including Mrs. Martin Ihlinger Mrs. Walter Wolfe Mrs. Hall Mrs. Figgins Mrs. Frank Bean Mrs. McKee Mrs. Warrington Mrs. Seibert and Mrs. Bagley.

Charles Moler Quilters’ Club Martin Ihlinger Walter Wolfe Hall Figgins Frank Bean McKee Warrington Seibert Bagley

Local Youth Cecil Starkey Enlists for Navy Training

Nelsonville residents report Cecil Starkey son of Mr and Mrs Enos Starkey of Fairview Street will leave Thursday for Naval Training Camp at Chicano Tit He has enlisted for a four year term.

Nelsonville Cecil Starkey Enos Starkey Fairview Street Chicano Tit

Post 329 to Hold Special Meeting in Nelsonville

Glen ford Dugan Post No. 329 American Legion in Nelsonville announces a special meeting on Wednesday evening October 22 at 7 30 to address important business. It will be the first meeting conducted by the newly installed officers and attendance is requested.

Nelsonville Glenford Dugan American Legion

Birthday Dinner Held for Lorenzo Butts at Fort Street Home

Mr and Mrs Clarence Butts of 242 Fort Street hosted a Monday evening birthday dinner honoring their son Sr Lorenzo Butts. Guests included Miss Oro Butts from Athens, Mr and Mrs Clarence Butts and family, and Bob Pospichel.

Clarence Butts Fort Street Lorenzo Butts Oro Butts Athens Bob Pospichel

Unusually Warm Night In Lower Plains Ohio

The government thermometer at FB Wolfe's home in Lower Plains logged a low of 24 degrees, seven degrees warmer than the prior night. Mr. Wolfe said such temperatures are unusual for this season in Ohio and noted a further rise in temperature expected later today.

FB. W. Wolfe Lower Plains

Nut crop outlook damp in Athens County regions

Severe freezes hit Athens County fruit yields with persimmon harvest common as residents pick wild fruit. Hickory nuts and walnuts also appear scarce in Southeastern Ohio this fall.

Athens County Athens Merchanta Ohio

Prussian Diet votes down motion to dissolve fee Diet

In Berlin the Prussian Diet rejected a dissolution motion by 240 to 389 after a week of political staging. The result solidifies the Diet’s current structure and moves the cabinet burden into ongoing governance debates.

Berlin Fee

Supreme Court declines case on single drink nuisance charge

The Supreme Court refused to decide if selling one drink of liquor by a restaurant keeper constitutes grounds for a nuisance conviction, leaving the question to lower courts.

Washington Supreme Court

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