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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1931

Page

3

Nelsonville Man Arraigned on Four Charges

Nelsonville Oct 26 Ed s of this city returned from Lancaster by Police Chief rge Bateman was arraigned before Mayor Bill Hickman on four charges. Sims pleaded guilty to three complaints including two counts of driving and one for failing to obey a police signal. He was fined and costs on those charges. a charge of petit theft he pleaded not guilty to. The speeding incident involved Nut Street. another case cited a speed of 55 mph with two children narrowly escaping. Sims was taken to County Jail at Athens. Emory Smith pleaded guilty to assault and battery and was fined $10 plus costs. The incident reportedly occurred about a month ago. John Patton Jr and Charles Ontner pleaded guilty on intoxication charges and were fined $10 plus costs each.

Elsonville Salury Lancaster Rge Bateman Yesay Bill Hickman Petit Ceny Sims Bateman Estnut Street Smith John Patton, Jr Charles Ontner

Coach Yantis Advocates Honesty Among Athletes

Nel stonville High School basketball coach Jul m Yantis spoke to a Young People's group at the Presbyterian Church on honesty in sports and life. He told how truthful conduct with players, his team, and the school pays in the long run, citing a football coach who rose to a higher post after sticking to honest methods amid two losing seasons. The gathering featured vocal solo by Eleanor Woodard with Marjorie Vorhees, Bible reading by Cornelia Scott, talks by Peggy Whitmore and Mary Jo Haffner on Jacob and Rachel, and devotion by Rev. Lloyd Evans.

Nelsonville Julm Yantis Nelstonville High School Yantis Eleanor Woodard Marjorie Vorhees Cornelia Scott Peggy Whitmore Mary Jo Haffner Jacob Raichel Lloyd Evans

Nelsonville Athens High Band Delights at Friday Football

The Nelsonville High School Band under Ward W Hamm impressed the crowd at the Nel onville Athens game. Harold McCray led the drum corps through polished drill and formation in a halftime display amid growing membership. The band now numbers about 60 with a junior band planned from local grade pupils. The Red and Black band of Athens High also performed, delivering strong music despite smaller numbers.

Nelsonville Nelsonite Ward W. Hamm Harold McCray Thens High School Nelson- Ne Goodusic

Regular meeting of Eudora Chapter No 72 Eastern Star

Regular meeting of Eudora Chapter No 72 of the Order Eastern Star will be held Tuesday evening at 7 oclock in the Masonic Temple. Worthy Matron urges all members to return tablecloths or towels belonging to the chapter at this time.

Eudora Chapr Order Eastern Star Masonic Temple Chapiter

Two Die In Dixie Highway Auto Crash Near Lima

On Oct 26 a car overturned after hitting a telephone pole along the Dixie Highway south of Lima. Mrs Forest Mes. 22 and Mrs Iva Gatso 31 were killed. two other occupants were seriously hurt.

Alima U.P Forest Mes Iva Gatso Lima Dixie Highway Here

Some Sidelights On Premier Laval

Premier Laval stayed in Washington for three days and smoked 220 cigarettes with 80 on Friday and 60 on Sunday. He praised the warm reception and said he could run for the American Senate if he lost his post in France.

Premier Laval Washington Laval Press Club France Senate Aubervilliers Abbateirs Chicago

Laval thanks American people in French address

The premier spoke briefly in French to the American people and, after being coached by an American friend, expressed gratitude with the line I thank the American people.

Laval

Classified Ads And Circulation Help Wanted

Local newsroom notice seeks an experienced representative for classified ads and circulation duties. Telephone your news society and locals to 412-W for service and inquiries.

412-W

Coal production tops eight million tons for first time since March

Nelsonville area reports U S Bureau of Mines data showing 8,145,000 net tons produced in the week ended Oct 17, up 3.8 percent from the prior week. Ohio produced 414,000 tons that week while West Virginia led states with 9,096,000 tons. September Ohio output reached 1,859,000 tons.

Nelsonville U. S. Bureau of Mines Ohio West Virginia Pennsylvania Kentucky Illinois Indiana

Golden Wedding Date Is Celebrated in Nelsonville

Relatives hosted a surprise dinner at 188 West Washington Street for Mr. and Mrs. John Hoodlet to honor their fiftieth wedding anniversary on Wednesday October 28. Grandchildren contributed a yellow flower centerpiece and gifts were exchanged among guests from Athens Akron Columbus and Columbus area families.

John Hoodlet Nelsonville B. M. Coakley West Washington Street J. F. McNerney George Garner Columbus Don Davis Bob Ellen Davis Wilbur Martin Elizabeth Davis Athens Leo Hans Rhea Hans Akron Charles Hoodlet J. J. Hoodlet Stuart Hoodlet Gloria Hoodlet Don Martin Don Martin, Jr Charles Martin Paul Martin Rose Marie B. M Coakley Clarence Mary Ruth Coakley

Halloween Party At McKibben Home Hosts New Member

The King's Heralds enjoyed a Halloween gathering at Mary Etta McKibben's home with masked guests, costume prizes to Evelyn Ogg and Eleanor Spencer, and a program of piano solos and readings by Ruth Patton, Mary Etta McKibben, Helen Sayre, Kathleen Juniper, Anna Mae Allen, and Dorothy Ann Kentner. A three course luncheon followed for 15 attendees and Evelyn Ogg gained membership. A euchre party is scheduled by St Patrick's Catholic Church in Buchtel for Wednesday evening.

King's Heralds Mary Etta McKibben Evelyn Ogg Eleanor Spencer Ruth Patton Jack Helen Sayre Africa Kathleen Juniper Anna Mae Allen Dorothy Ann Kentner Ladies of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church Buchtel

Guild Meets Tuesday Halloween Party Moves Date

The Methodist Guild will host a Halloween party at Mrs. Robert Kinney's home on West Franklin Street Tuesday evening, changing from the previously announced Monday. Assisting hostesses are Mrs. Inez Evans and Mrs. Edna Raine.

Social Visit Notes From Torch Hill Area

Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Blackburn and daughter Ethel hosted guests from Torch Hill. William Walker returned to Wellston after visiting his daughter Mrs. Joe Verity. Mr. and Mrs. Guy Evans and daughter visited friends in Columbus. Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Davis and children spent Sunday with the mother in Sunbury.

A. A. Blackburn Ethel Torch Hill A. Blackburn William Walker Wellston Joe Verity Guy Evans Columbus L. A. Davis Sunbury

Halloween Social for Queen Esther Society Held at Schoonover Home

The Queen Esther Society held a Friday Halloween party at Miss George Schoonover’s home with eight members attending. Prizes were awarded to Betty Sayre Ruth Sibert and Ruth Gilbert in contests. A devotional followed with singing of Jesus Will Save and scripture read by Mary F. North. Dues were collected and refreshments served.

Queen Esther Society George Schoonover Betty Sayre Ruth Sibert Ruth Gilbert Jesus Will Save Mary F. North

St Bernard Chapter R A M to Meet in Masonic Temple

A regular meeting of St Bernard Chapter No 156 R A M will be held at the Masonic Temple tonight. Work will be conducted in the Mark Master and Past Master degrees.

Nelsonville St. Bernard Masonic Temple

Demery Smith Moves to New Home in Wheeling West Virginia

Demery Smith leaves his grandparents Mr and Mrs W C Tignor to live with his parents Mr and Mrs Dan Smith in Wheeling West Virginia.

Demery Smith W. C. Tignor Wheeling W. Va Dan Smith

Legion Post to finalize Halloween parade plans in Nelsonville

Glenford Dugan Post 229 American Legion in Nelsonville meets Tuesday at 7 30 PM at the Legion Building to finalize Halloween parade arrangements and discuss Armistice Day plans. A lunch will follow the business session.

Nelsonville Glenford Dugan Post American Legion Legion Building Fred Mulligan Post

Hartley Omitted From York Township Ticket List

Nelsonville October 26 A York Township candidate list omits George Red Hartley who seeks the Con stable seat. The report notes the omission as the primary item in local election coverage.

Nelsonville York Township George Red) Hartley

Suit Opens Tuesday in Libel Case Over The Presidents Daughter

Nan Britton sues C. A. Klunk Marion hotel keeper for distribution of The Answer to The Presidents Daughter alleging false and defamatory statements. Britton filed the suit December 31 1928 claiming the book harms her reputation. Defendants include Marion book dealers Charles J. Bever and Claybourne V. Hudson in a similar suit to be heard later.

Toledo U.P Nan Britton C. A. Klunk Marion Miss Britton Klunk Harding Charles J. Bever Claybourne V. Hudson

Francine Larrimore Sued Over Broadway Loss Share

Francine Larrimore allegedly earned 1250 weekly during Nobody's Business 1926 run but refused 10 percent of 14000 loss. Robert McLaughlin, playwright and producer, files suit in common pleas court in Cleveland.

Cleveland Francine Larrimore Robert McLaughlin Common Pleas Court

Trans Pacific Flight Planned From Honolulu to Los Angeles

Los Angeles flier Bobbie Trout and Edna Mae Cooper hold the women's endurance record and plan a February trans Pacific crossing from Honolulu to Los Angeles in a Burbank built plane with a 500 horsepower motor and about 180 mph cruising speed. If successful she would be the first to fly the 2400 miles from mid Pacific to the mainland. The Dole flight tragedy is noted as a prior Hawaiian attempt.

Los Angeles U.R Bobbie Trout Edna Mae Cooper Honolulu Burbank Miss Trout Gordon F. Davidson

Defends Ohio State Dean Against McConn Hokum Claim

Dean J A Park of Ohio State University rejected Lehigh University Dean Charles Maxwell Mc Conn’s view that college spirit is hokum. Park said college spirit and loyalty persist and should be expressed in love and respect for the institution.

Columbus O.R J. A. Park Ohio State University Charlies Maxwell McConn Lehigh University

College spirit debate stirs with alumni leader remarks

Dean Park argues college spirit remains strong. John B. Fullen, national alumni leader, says pep rallies and hokum at football games are less meaningful, urging focus on genuine school pride.

Dean Park Asid John B. Fullen

Engineers to Gather in Columbus for Metal Industry Symposium

Engineers from the Ohio Section of the American Institute of Mining and Metallurgical Engineers will hold a symposium in Columbus next Friday on ferro-alloys ores and refractories used in the iron and steel industry.

Columbus Ohio American Institute of Mining and Metallurgical Engineers

Prays For Baen Monterey Man Sentenced In Forest Fire Case

In Monterey California Stanley McCoskey, found guilty of leaving a campfire burning in a forest, was sentenced to jail until a rate. He watched for clouds as county authorities reported the search for weather relief.

Monterey Calif Stanley McCoskey Monterey County McCoakey

Car collision injures two in Detroit residents

A woman and a man from Detroit were seriously injured when their car struck Safety Island in Toledo. Both were in Mercy Hospital Monday with serious injuries.

Toledo Detroit Mercy Hospital

Seek Federal Rediscounting Seek Federal Rediscounting

Washington Oct 24. Democratic leaders plan a new federal rediscounting agency to handle frozen real estate securities with a 2 billion dollar operating fund. Sen Bulkley and Sen Carter Glass support the plan and oppose broad expansion of the Federal Reserve rediscount system.

Washington Bulkley Dem. O Senate Federal Reserve System Carter Glass Senate Banking and Currency Commmittee Mulkley Bulktey Glass Paderal

Cleveland Seeks Name for Akron Airship

The Cleveland Chamber of Commerce urged Secretary Adams to name the new Akron airship the Cleveland. Akron is building the ZRS and several cities have requested naming rights as the Navy drafts the program.

Cleveland Akron Cleveland Chamber of Commerce Adama Thia City Adams

Children Attend Alice in Wonderland Matinee in Athens

The Athens Rotary Club andGamma Mu arrange for Athens County Children Home and neighborhood schools to bring students to the Tony Sarg Marionette Company's matinee at Memorial Auditorium. The afternoon show starts at 3 o clock with the fairy tale The Rose and The Ring on the evening performance.

Athens Tony Sarg Athena

Jailed man hangs himself in cell after crisis report

Alyria police report a jailed man identified as BP 67 attempted self harm in his cell and died by hanging on Sunday. Authorities say the man faced charges of intent and was under guard at the detention facility.

Alyria Get U. BP

Olive Tablets Promise Clearer Complexion and Health

Advertises Dr Clive Tablets and Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a liver and blood cleansing remedy for pimples and general weakness. Claims to improve digestion, reduce bad breath and tiredness, with a nightly weeklong course and a safe, mild calomel-free action.

Edwards Howe Edie Ome

Chesterfield Cigarettes Promise Milder Flavor and Quality

An advertising puff touts Shelterfield’s top prices for premium leaf and tipest mellowest taste. It describes specialists curing and conditioning tobaccos, cross blending for a new flavor, and using pure cigarette paper. Factories are located in Richmond, Durham and San Francisco.

Shelterfield

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