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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 04, 1930

Page

3

Plans for Nelsonville Old Home Week

Plans for the annual Old Home Week in Nelsonville were outlined by C. S. Mechem at a Board of Trade meeting at the Y M C A. The committee reports most details are complete and Governor Cooper will open the program Monday night. The group discussed boosting attendance and a committee will canvass members before October meeting.

Nelsonville C. S. Mechem Board of Trade Cooper C. E. Bennett Edward Sharp

Elizabeth Zane Dew Chapter Members Attend Southeast District Meeting

The South East District meeting and luncheon was held in Logan on September 2 with Elizabeth Zane Dew Chapter D A R members in attendance. Incoming regent Mrs F W Poston extended greetings and Zanesville chapter invited the district meeting to be held there next year, an invitation accepted.

Nelsonville Elizabeth Zane Dew Daughters of the American Revolution Logan Gay Aumiller H. H. Edington L. J. Eberle J. M. Hyde R. H. Jackson L. D. Johnson G.E. Johnson W. W. Poston H. T. Poston F. W. Poston J. H. Saitz C. E. Welch W. H. Weigand Emma Wilson Lulu Nona Lane Zanesville

Morrison couple announce daughter Dorothy Mae birth

Nelsonville report states Mr and Mrs J F Morrison of Lancaster announce the birth of a daughter Dorothy Mae on Tuesday August 26 at their home Grandparents are John Morrison of Lancaster and Mr and Mrs Asbury McCombs of this city.

Nelsonville J. F. Morrison Lancaster Dorothy Mae John Morrison Asbury McCombs

Funeral held for seven month old Keith Marks

Rev. Charles K. Grammer officiated at the home funeral for Keith Marks son of Mr and Mrs Charles Marks in Hocking. Burial followed at Greenlawn.

Nelsonville Charles K. Grammer The Christian Church Keith Marks Charles Marks Hocking Greenlawn

Shower for Him Ends With Arrest After Kitchenware Toss

Blaine Vaughan, a Logan salesman for an electric washer firm, reported being showered with kitchenware at the Fred Loudner home in Deanville while attempting to repossess a washer. Vaughan filed an affidavit accusing Mrs. Loudner of assault and battery. She pleaded not guilty at arraignment before Mayor Bill Hickman and posted bond for the next Grand Jury.

Nelsonville Blaine Vaughan Logan Fred Loudner Deanville George Bateman Vaughan Loudner Bill Hickman

Allen Family Reunion Held At Lancaster Fairgrounds

The annual Allen family reunion gathered 75 friends and relatives Sunday at the Lancaster Fairgrounds. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Frank Allen Mr and Mrs Glenn Allen their daughter Jean Mr and Mrs Ray Ashby Jr Miss Dorothy Allen Miss Mary Allen Hermer McAfee and Lawrence Williams from Nelsontille.

Allen Lancaster Fairgrounds Frank Allen Glenn Allen Jean Ray Ashby, Jr Dorothy Allen Mary K. Allen Hermer McAfee Lawrence Williams Nelsonville

Buchtel PTA Opens New School Year in High School

The Buchtel Parent Teacher Association starts the year with a meeting at 7 30 pm on Thursday September 11 in the High School Building. Mrs Myrtle Sweazy presides and introduces new teachers for the year. New officers are Fred Linscott vice president Mrs Myrtle Mahoney treasurer and Miss Edith Kineer secretary.

Buchtel P. T. A Buchtel Parent-Teacher Association Myrtle Sweazy Fred Linscott Myrtle Mahoney Edith Kineer

Kings Men to Meet at William Miller Home

The King's Men will gather Friday evening at 7 30 o'clock at William Miller's home. All members are urged to attend.

William Miller

Silo Struck by Lightning at Baird Farm

During a Tuesday night electrical storm, a large silo on the Baird Farm in Nelsonville was struck by lightning. The bolt penetrated the top and exited the side, tearing bricks from the silo and creating a long crack along its side.

Nelsonville Baird

Forest Ohio Hosts Grace Monce with Bridge Honors

Mrs Ralph Henry and Miss Lucille Verity entertained guests at Miss Monce's visit in Forest Ohio on Wednesday evening. The group included Mrs J D Adamson Mrs Leland Devore Mrs L I Krieg Mrs Carnes Hickman Mrs Durward North Mrs Glenn Allen Mrs C A Hooper Miss Florence Cook Frances Bennett and Adaline Ray. Bridge was the diversion of the evening with high score trophies awarded to Miss Monce first and Mrs North second.

Grace Monce Forest Ohio Ralph Henry Lucille Verity J. D. Adamson Leland Devore L. I. Krieg Carnes Hickman Durward North Glenn Allen C. A. Hooper Florence Cook Frances Bennett Adaline Ray Miss Monce Mrs. North

Scouts to Meet Here at Legion in Nelsonville

Boy Scout leaders and troops from Logan Murray City Buchtel Haydenville and Nelsonville plan a district rally at the American Legion Building in Nelsonville tonight at 7 o'clock. Principal speakers include Supt H E Zuber and W L Hudson with brief talks by Scout leaders and troop exhibitions. Welcome address by a Scout Troop 46 committee member.

Nelsonville Logan Murray City Buchtel Haydenville American Legion H. E. Zuber W. L. Hudson Y. M. Coa Scout Troop 46

Rev Hughes to preach at Deanville Church Sunday

The Rev. B. F. Hughes of Athens will preach at Deanville Church Sunday evening at 7 oclock. Announcement invites parishioners and neighbors to attend the service.

B. F. Hughes Athens Deanville

Couples Marry in Nelsonville Christian Church Homes

Mise Leah Dewhurst daughter of Mr and Mrs Joe Dewhurst and John K B Klotz wed Wednesday at the Christian Church home. Martha Mae Kern of Nelsonville married Delmar D Spring of Roseville at the minister Reverend Charles K Grammer's home Christian Church.

Nelsonville Mise Leah Dewhurst Joe Dewhurst John K. B. Klotz Charles K. Grammer The Christian Church Martha Mae Kern Delmar D. Spring Roseville

York Grange Meeting Set for September 5

The regular meeting of York Grange No. 24386 will be held Friday evening September 5 at 8 o'clock at the Oak Grove School House.

York Grange No Oak Grove

Mil ler Birthday Event at Perkins Home Draws Kin

Relatives gathered at the Henry Perkins residence on August 31 to honor Frank Miller of Wheeling and his wife. Attendees included Miller families from Wheeling Newark Glouster Orbiston Detroit Murray City Akron Nileville and others with children and grandchildren present.

Nelsonville Henry Perkins Frank Miller Wheeling W. Va Delbert Alfred Miller Forest and Clifford Fred Miller Arvella Lawrence Miller Billy Akron Mary Waldeck Chris Clyde Wade Fred Pyylus Bernadine Deloris Nileonville

Hyde couple depart for Forest Hills visit

Dr. and Mrs. J. M. Hyde left Nelsonville by motor this morning bound for Forest Hills New York where they will visit relatives and friends during their trip.

New York Nelsonville J. M. Hyde Forest Hills

Hyde to Enter Columbia for Master’s Degree

Miss Ruth Hyde, recently back from Europe with the Poston group, will stay in New York this year and pursue a Master’s degree at Columbia University. Dr. and Mrs. Hyde plan to visit relatives in Pittsburgh on the way home.

Alden EB. Stilson Ruth Hyde Miss Hyde Europe New York Columbia University

Three Men Rescued From Sloop Fire On Lake Michigan

In Lake Michigan about a half mile from shore the sloop Mil dred ST caught fire after a kerosene lamp toppled. Norman W. Blondell, 25, owner. W. H. Blondell, 40. Arthur Coyle, 28. were rescued after injuries aboard and a leaky lifeboat nearly sank before pickup by a Navy Pier lookout directing Capt. J. O. An.

Chicago Lake Michigan Norman W. Blondell W. H. Blondell Arthur Coyle Navy Pier J. O. An

Rescue at sea saves three from distressed vessel

Coast guard crew and the sloop Blanca Flour rescued three men found nearly exhausted at sea and ferried them to a hospital.

Derson Coast Guard Blanca

Parker Gilbert tours Bloomfield on reparations issue

War reparations expert Parker Gilbert startled Bloomfield New Jersey residents by walking the streets and reading aloud. He urged citizens to study plans and pressed for informed public discussion.

Parker Gilbert Bloomfield N. J

Widow insists State Senator Joyce was murdered

Mary Joyce widow of State Senator John T. Joyce remained convinced of murder despite the attorney general's statement that the case would be dropped. Swanson said Joyce likely died from personal crisis or accidental causes, asserting no murder conclusion.

Chicago Mary Joyce John T. Joyce John A. Swansom Joyce Sen. Joyce Swanson

Joyce Dies Suddenly Before Grand Jury Probe

Joyce died suddenly on August 16 just before testifying to the Grand Jury about gangsters who allegedly intimidated voters on primary day. Mrs Joyes claimed he was killed by gangsters or political enemies.

Joyce Joyes

Killed His Boss in Baltimore Shocking 1920s Case

A 16 year old boy, Kennard Thompson, confessed to killing Herbert G. Wetters, a chemist, with a monkey wrench on August 1 in Baltimore. He hid the body in a vinegar barrel after immersing it in alcohol and rubbish. Wetters was found behind his business Tuesday night. Thompson was arrested after eight hours of questioning.

Baltimore Herbert G. Wetters Kennard Thompson Wetters

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