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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 05, 1934

Page

3

Radfordville Council Sets Fines for Traffic Violations

The Radfordville council approved a traffic ordinance setting fines up to 100 dollars for violations involving signals and improper obedience. The measure targets intersections and sidewalk obstructions and will require a city solicitor to draft the ordinance. Fines and licenses collected in August totaled 86.20 dollars. Council sessions will start at 7 p.m. from October for six months.

Sidewalk Committee Holland Wilbur Hutchins

Peterson's Ointment Relief Claims Quick Eczema Aid

Fragmented ad copy touts Peterson's Ointment as fast relief for eczema and itching. It promises soothing effects in days with crusts loosening and reduced pain and offers money back in 30 years of use.

Peterson Ted Mindy

Kimberly Nine Defeats Nelsonville Colored Team 12–6

Kimberly high school defeated Nelsonville on their local field 12 to 6. P. Dexter started for Nelsonville, gave up 12 hits and was relieved in the eighth by Hope Woodson after three innings of hits and walks. Kimberly hitters combined for 12 safe blows with McCombs leading three safeties and Call, Walker, and Oliver adding others.

Kimberly Nelsonville Lauderback Browning P. Dexter Kimberly Boys Hope’ Woodson Dexter Christian McCombs Hartman Call

Corwin Family Holds Annual Gathering

The Corwin descendants held their second reunion at the home of Cassius Clouston in New Straitsville. Officers elected were Arthur Corwin president Cassius Clouston vice president and Clifford Corwin secretary. A basket dinner followed a business session with next year’s reunion planned for Frank and Mrs Corwin.

Nelsonville J. L. Corwin Cassius Clouston New Straitsville Arthur Corwin Clifford Corwin Frank Corwin

Prayer Meeting Arranged at Morristown Church

The Morristown Holiness Church holds its weekly cottage prayer meeting on Thursday night at 7 30 in the home of Mr and Mrs Andrew McKinney.

Chauncey Morristown Holiness Church Andrew McKinney

Friends and Relatives Travel in Weekend Visits Across Ohio

Ted Voigt of Cleveland visits his parents and joins relatives in Zanesville on the return to Cleveland. Other groups travel to Eastern Ohio and Wheeling West Virginia visiting families in New Athens Haydenville and Athens. Ohio residents spend Labor Day with kin at Canal Winchester Muskingum River and Columbus while attending a church wedding in Columbus.

Ted Voigt Cleveland Fred Voigt Anna Marie Zanesville Alfred Voigt John Carpenter and Son Gus Pidcock Ohio Wheeling W. Va Edward Pedigo New Athens Edward Howe Canal Winchester Miles Howe Charles Pedigo Clarence McMillin Haydenville Malcolm Raybould Irene Stinnett Earl Baker Muskingum River Jesse Groves Athens Jesse Lawson Groves Lawson Leona Cryder Bertha Linton E. J. Kessinger Mary Elizabeth Smithfield Kessinger Blanche Linton Columbus Dorothy Cryder Robert Dunn

Missionary Society Meeting Scheduled in Nelsonville

The Missionary Society of the Christian Church will gather at the home of Mrs B L Lamborn in Nelsonville on Thursday night September 6 at 7 20.

Nelsonville Missionary Society of the Christian Church B. L. Lamborn

Birth Announcement and Shower Hospitality Notes

Nelsonville couple Archie Clinton and wife Detroit announce the birth of Ronald Arthur on August 28 with grandmother Mrs. Gretch en Pidcock and grandparents Mr. Gus Pidcock. Carbon Hill family Walter Richardson honored by a Friday night shower August 31 hosted by Mrs. Gertrude Briley. gifts received. Serve Buffet Supper hosted by M. B. Pedigo at 315 Cross Street for guests including Hollers from Barberton Haydenville and Columbus area families.

Nelsonville Archie Clinton Detroit Mich Ronald Arthur Clinton Gretchen Pidcock Gus Pidcock Della Pidcock Carbon Hill Walter Richardson Gertrude Briley Richardson M. B. Pedigo Cross Street P. V. Holler Edward Kenneth Holler Kathleen Gloria Barberton C. E. Stack Columbus Paul Edgar Athens Clarence McMillin Haydenville Harry Taylor Charlies Hopstetter John Pedigo City

Free Textbooks Available For Eligible Students

Parents should visit their school buildings on Thursday or Friday morning to meet the principal and apply for free textbooks. High school students must see Miss Mildred Roberts in the library to file applications. Needy families out of work should declare their need on those days to determine pupil eligibility.

Nelsonville Mildred Roberts Library Department

Two Fined Here

Nelsonville reports two defendants pleaded guilty before Mayor 8 G Holland. Orland McGee of The Plains received a 25 dollar fine plus costs for assault and battery following an affidavit by Mrs. Thomas Russell alleging her son Lowell Russell was assaulted on Jackson Street. Pete Bowers of Longstreth admitted intoxication and was fined five dollars plus costs.

Nelsonville Orland McGee the Plains G. Holland Thomas Russell McGee Lowell Russell Jackson Street Pete Bowers Longstreth

Nelsonville Jr. O. U. A. M. elects leaders at meeting

Members held a fish fry after the regular session at their hall Tuesday night. H. T. Sayers was elected to fill the unexpired term of Howard Call and Harry Stage was chosen warden. Arthur Kennedy reported on the state convention proceedings. Sunday guests included the Glenn family and relatives from Blacklick Columbus Pataskala Kimberly and Nelsonville.

Nelsonville Hocking John Glenn Ed R. Glenn Esther van Almsick Elizabeth and Bernadine Blacklick James Glenn Broughton Columbus Ruth Knowder Pataskala Clarence Stage Adda Cook Mary Glenn Campbell Kimberly

Pupils Must Update Schedules After Subject Failure

Nelsonville pupils who have not revised their schedules due to a subject failure are urged to make the required changes either Friday or Saturday. No changes will be possible next week.

Nelsonville

Glenford Dugan Post Sets Special Meeting Tonight

Nelsonville reports a special meeting of Glenford Dugan Post at post headquarters at 7 o clock this evening. The gathering aims to discuss post matters and arrange upcoming activities.

Nelsonville Glenford Dugan

Fourth birthday boy returns home after tonsil operation

Nelsonville notes report Dean Howard four year old son of Mr and Mrs Ed Howard returning to the Baird farm from Logan hospital where he underwent a tonsil operation Monday. Also dinner honors forty eighth wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Fred Stracke at Nelson Dowler home with guests including Mr and Mrs Adam Mahoney and several Stracke and Frasch family members from Detroit Toledo and Logan.

Nelsonville Dean Howard Ed Howard Baird Farm Cherrington Hospital Logan Stracke Nelson Dowler Fred Stracke Adam Mahoney Detroit Mary E. Stracke Toledo Alice Nelife Frasch

Three Divorces Filed in Athens County Court

In Common Pleas Court Beatrice Deal sues Alfred Deal for gross neglect and 10 months in arrears on support for a minor child. Virginia Bulile seeks divorce from Eugene Bulile and restoration of her maiden name Virginia McGraner. Virginia Conkle petitions against John Conkle seeking divorce and restoration to Virginia Ritchie. Also notes a forest section listing various tree species in Ohio.

Athens County Virginia Ritchie Virginia Conkle John Conkle

Council Considers Water Bid Costs and Gas Rate Plan

The council discusses a 33 percent rise in water project costs due to NRA and PWA rules and contemplates re advertising bids. Separately, F. W. Phillips presents a five year gas rate proposal for Athens, arguing current rates are below cost and detailing expected charges and town comparisons.

F. W. Phillips Ohio Fuel Gas Company Athens Phillips Ohio Kentucky West Virginia Oklahoma Texas Columbus Supreme Court

Is Epilepsy Inherited Can It Be Cured

A booklet presenting opinions of famous doctors on epilepsy will be mailed free to readers who write to the Educational Division Dept 5 51% OS Fit ne ee lady th Ave New York.

Th Ave New York

Patient Recovers At Home After Columbus Operation

Mrs. Sie Skinner, recently from Mercy Hospital Columbus, undergoes appendicitis surgery and is reported to be recovering satisfactorily at her Mill Street home. An eighteen inch circumference egg laid by a hen in England is noted in the same item.

Chauncey Sie Skinner Mercy Hospital Columbus Mill Street England

Scott Family Reunion Draws 125 Relatives At Chauncey

The annual Scott family gathering at Athens Fairgrounds drew 125 attendees. Charles Scott was elected president for the coming year. The event featured music by Chauncey group West Virginia Mountainers and a post dinner program with greetings and a talk by Mrs. Nancy Leasure of Columbus.

Chauncey Scott Athens Fairgrounds Charles Scott Chauncey Boys West Virginia Mountainers Nloon Nancy Leasure Columbus Shelter House Rising Park Lancaster

Chauncey Family Takes Lake Gayton Fishing Trip

Vera and Max Chauncey, leaving Sunday with their aunt and uncle Mr and Mrs W M Maffin of Logan, head to Pontiac Michigan then Lake Gayton for a two week fishing visit.

Chauncey Vera Max Tennihil W. M. Maffin Logan Pontiac Mich Lake Gayton

Unemployed League Meets in Chauncey

Athens County Unemployed League units meet in Chauncey at 7:30 p.m. in the Chauncey High School auditorium. The Morristown unit sponsors the event due to limited Morristown space. County President Peter Frisby Stewart and others speak with special music. a large attendance is expected.

Chauncey Athens County Unemployed League Morristown

Buckleys Myers Attend Perkins Fields Family Reunion

Chauncey Buckley and Edward Myers joined Mr and Mrs at the Perkins Fields reunion held Sunday in the grove between Wellston and Perrin Ohio. About 100 relatives and friends attended the gathering.

Chauncey Thomas Buckley Eward Myers Prerkins- Fielda Wellston Perrin Ohio

Birth of Edwin Richard Rescoe in September

Mr and Mrs Chauncey Rescoe announce the birth of a nine and a half pound son named Edwin Richard born Monday September 3.

Chauncey Her Shall Rescoe Edwin Richard

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