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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 03, 1931

Page

3

Community Know-How Emphasized By Speaker McKay

F. M. McKay of Athens urged Nelsonville Board of Trade members to know their community. He cited surveys of natural resources labor, taxes, schools, churches, sites, and transportation as keys to attracting industry. Barton Hall announced plans for a State Route 31 Association.

Nelsonville F. M. McKay Athens Nelsonville Board of Trade American Legion McKay Barton Hall Logan Chamber of Commerce

Buchtel Girls Battle Carbon Hill Tonight In Softball

The Buchtel girls’ team hosts Carbon Hill tonight after a 19 to 0 win over Haydenville on Tuesday at Buchtel ground. This marks their sixth game of the season with a large crowd in attendance.

Buchtel Carbon Hill Buchtel Girls Haydenville Girls

Old Timers to Play Bchtel Friday in Chauncey

Sept 3 report says Dr. Walker's OM Timers will face the Chauncey baseball team Friday evening at Chauncey, with the contest set as an early season matchup.

Buchtel Dr. Walker Chauncey

Police Chief Attends Ohio Chiefs Meeting in Columbus

Nelsonville report notes Police Chief George Bateman attended a meeting of the Ohio Police Chiefs Association in Columbus yesterday, signaling continued engagement with regional law enforcement leadership.

Nelsonville George Bateman Columbus Ohio Police Chiefs’ Association

Dinner Guests Include Notables From Across States

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Jackson hosted a Monday dinner at 57 East Washington Street. The guest list featured Mr. and Mrs. E. S. McCune of Cleveland, Mrs. Donald Thrift of Phoenix, Ariz., and Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Cooley with Miss Vivian Roscoe.

Frank Jackson East Washington Street E. S&s. McCune Cleveland Donald Thrift Phoenix, Ariz W. L. Cooley Vivian Roscoe

E. E. Club Meets at Mrs Warringtons Home

The E. E. Club gathered Wednesday evening at Mrs. Warringtons Walnut Street home with nine members attending. A social hour featured games and contests and refreshments were served by the hostess.

E. E. Club

Club Meeting Postponed To September 11

The W. E. A. Club meeting with Mrs. Myrtle Tennihill of Laurel Run, originally scheduled for Friday evening, has been postponed to Friday evening September 11.

Myrtle Tennihill Laurel Run

Becky Anne Rosser Celebrates Sixth Birthday Party

Becky Anne Rosser daughter of KE E Rosser at 66 West Franklin Street held a Wednesday afternoon party with games refreshments and a large six candle birthday cake. Twenty six guests attended including out of town visitors Mary Anne Spencer of Kingswood West Virginia and Martha Ellen Shannon of Athens. Pink white theme and rubber ball favors featured in the celebration. York Grange No 2436 to meet Friday at 7 30 p m at Grange Hall Oak Grove.

James Sharp Columbus Frank Tedrow, Jr Glenn Allen Mary Zo Bowers Donald Thrift Phoenix Arizona John Roscoe Roscoe B. W. Lawson Pon Bill Bob Hall Frank Shay Carl Coakley Rachel Katherine W. H. Barton Billy Bainbridge Ohio Columbednesday Coakley Barton John Moony Mooney Ireland Wendell Kelly, Jr Motor Las Vegas Nevada Charles K. Grammer Elise Inez Courtney Katherine Paul Courtney White Cross Hospital A. J. Wilson Huntington W. Va Joe Kennedy E. C. Schloss Walsh Pat Shannon Martha Ellen Athens Ruth Gilbert Lumbus R. M. Edgar Ella Six James Pickett E. M. Gilbert Ughter Royal Ailbert M. Edgar Anna Nelson Dolph Nelson Lit Marghter Indian River City Hore Combus C. S. Mechem Mae Linton Lucille Beott Max Linton Becky Anne Rosser KE. E. Rosser West Franklin Street Little Friends Martha Ellen Shannon Becky Ann

D T Club To Meet

The Drill Team Club of the W B A meets this evening at 7 30 at Mrs Ivan Matheny's home on Madison Street.

D. T Ivan Matheny Madison Street

Nelsonville City Council Meets September 8

Nelsonville council schedules its regular September meeting for Tuesday evening September 8 due to the holiday on Monday.

Nelsonvill Nelsonville

McSweeney to Report on Meigs County Evictions

John McSweeney state welfare director said he will report to Governor White the results of his investigation into alleged mal-administration of justice by Meigs County officials over miners eviction from company houses. He may delay until next week due to the governor's travels and the State Fair. He visited Hobson Pity-Me and Pomeroy, mining villages cited in the probe.

Columbus U.P John McSweeney White Meigs County McSweeney Hobson Pity-Me Pomeroy

Corn Borer Quarantine Expanded to West Virginia Roads

Inspection stations along roads from Gallia County into Lawrence County and areas of West Virginia enforce a corn borer quarantine this summer. Uniform inspectors stop vehicles to check for prohibited products including corn broomcorn sorghum and sudan grass and require permits or certificates for movement. corn on the cob is never certified. The program runs until September to curb artificial spread of the pest.

Ohio Gallia County Lawrence County Springfield

Scouting to Determine Spread of Corn Borer

Field force works across Ohio Kentucky West Virginia and more as scouts study the pest. Department of Agriculture will announce season results. Control relies on removing debris and crop remnants with department devices. Only a one generation borer found in Ohio, two generation strain in New England threatens broader plant life.

Ohio Kentucky West Virginia Federal Department of Agriculture New England

Rare orangutans arrive at Philadelphia Zoo

Sept 3 report describes two adult orangutans and a baby named Alberto now housed in cages at the Philadelphia zoo. The trio is among the world’s rarest anthropoid apes and the first captive-born orangutan at large in the United States, Guas and Guaaina also noted for their rarity. They were transported from Havana Cuba by special car as part of a famous collection.

Philadelphia Ittle Alberto Guas Guaaina United States Havana Cuba Collee

Most Colorful Figures of Shipping World Unite in Battle for Control

San Francisco reporters note Captain Robert Dollar and Kenneth D. Dawson in a favorable position over eastern interests as the Shipping Board contemplates a sale to the Dollar group. The deal would add two new liners, ten ships, and the Leviathan to the Dollar fleet, with the President Hoover sailing to the Orient on its maiden voyage.

Line San Francisco U.P United States Robert Dollar Dollar Lines of Kenneth D. Dawson Pacific-Atlantic Line States Steamship Company of Portland, Ore International Mercantile Marine Line Kermit Roosevelt Vincent Astor Shipping Board Dollar Dawson Leviathan Dollar Group President Hoover Orient President Coolidge

Scotland Yard Considers Palm Prints for ID

Scotland Yard weighs adding palm and footprint records to fingerprint files. In a Wimbledon case, detectives were allowed to present palm prints found on a safe after a burglary as evidence of identification.

London U.R Scotland Yard Wimbledon

Orang Utan Baby Given Safe Home After Mother's Sacrifice

Madame Rosalia Abreu who cared for the orang utans on her estate died recently and left orders that the sea have first pick. A ferocious Guan roared but fled from fire as a burning paper forced him to enter. The mother orangutan entered willingly to protect her baby. The infant is doing well in the new home and Emerson Browne hopes it may grow to resemble its parents.

Alberto Philadelphia America Rosalia Abreu Guan Ihe Emerson Browne I00 Papa Mamma Orangutan Madame Abreu Apa

Father Comes To Son's Aid in Naval Academy Case

Haddon Heights New Jersey September report states Midshipman George R K Fink, one of four Naval Academy students allowed to resign after issues on the European cruise, is leaving amid his refusal to reveal a classmate. The father, Weasley Fink, confirms the liquor incident aboard the ship.

Haddon Heights N. J Sept George Rk, Fink Naval Academy Weasley Fink

Midshipmen Faces Possible Resignations Over Liquor Rule

Dispatches from Washington report belief there is little chance of reinstatement for Navy midshipmen who violated the academy liquor rule. In the past, violators were often given another chance, but current statements suggest stricter enforcement.

Mediterranean Fink Gul Washington Midshipmen Academy

Students Join In Fare Strike In Pa Near Pittsburgh

Almost 200 students from Hays Pennsylvania went on strike to protest parents refusing full fares to Pittsburgh area schools. Students waited at streetcar stops and refused to ride when motormen demanded fares. The board had previously paid 80 percent of fares, but on the opening day only half was paid. Parents said many could not pay the full amount.

Pittsburgh Hays Board of Education

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