Nelsonville PTA elects officers at Happy Hollow
The Happy Hollow Parent Teacher Association met September 6 at the Happy Hollow School House. Officers elected include President Mrs Joe Rife, Vice President Miss ie Bookman, Second Vice President Mrs Holtz, Secretary Miss esse Bradey, and Treasurer Miss othy Lowrey. A social planning meeting will be held September 9.
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Nelsonville
Happy Hollow
Parent
Joe Rife
Missie Bookman
Holtz
Missesse
Bradey
Missothy Lowrey
Nelsonville and nearby notes on local events
Police announce Raymond Raine sworn in as special officer with potential for regular patrolman later. Rainbow Class elects new officers Pauline Donley Esther Verity Lillian Young Ralph Henry Le land Devore S. Lane. Infant Learl Kern Jr. dies. funeral Tuesday at 2. J W Pierce marks 84th birthday with large family gathering spanning multiple relatives.
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Nelsonville
Raymond Raine
Mellonville
Sept
Rainbow Class of
Christian
Church New
Pauline Donley
Esther Verity
Lillian Young
Ralph Henry
Leland Devore
S. & Lane
Old Home Week preparations under way in Nelsonville
Despite threatening skies, Nelsonville houses Old Home Week exhibits on Franklin and Fort Streets. Big tents rise for agricultural and merchants displays while the merry go round and ferris wheel take positions on the Public Square. Prize produce from farms arrives for early judging and display in the event's opening.
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Nelsonville
Franklin
Fort
Legion post meeting moved to Wednesday in Nelsonville
Glenford Dugan Post American Legion postpones its regular meeting from Tuesday to Wednesday evening in Nelsonville. The post will host dances at home on Tuesday Thursday and Saturday. Officers urge citizens to visit the G A R and W A C booths to sign a pension increase petition for Civil War veterans and widows, with no tax increase expected.
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Nelsonville
Glenford Dugan Post
American Legion
Legion
W. A. C. Booth
Daughters of Veterans to Meet Tuesday Evening
The Daughters of Veterans will hold their regular meeting Tuesday evening at 7 39 o clock in the Odd Fellows Hall.
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Daughters of Veterans
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Y M C A Committee Shapes 1940 Nelsonville Budget Drive
The Y M C A is shaping its budget campaign for October 1 with a bold push to show citizens the value of continuing the Y. The note urges substantial financial support, stressing no bluff and the building’s potential thirty year service. It mentions Boy Scouts visiting from Logan, a Twilight league schedule, and planned swimming and gym classes for youth.
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Nelsonville
Logan
Mangum man is youngest Oklahoma grandfather
Luther Gilliam of Mangum aged 39 is described as the youngest grandfather in Oklahoma. He is uncle to his grandsons through a complex family arrangement involving his daughter Mrs Olin Smith and her husband, twin brother of Gilliam's second wife. The story traces the overlapping roles of grandfather, uncle, aunt and step family in a single household.
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Mangum
Okla
Uri
Luther Gilliam
Oklahoma
Gilliam
Olin Smith
Smith
Murder Trial Headlines Mexico Bride Kills Husband
Maria Teresa de Landa, once Miss Mexico at a Galveston pageant, allegedly shot her husband General Moises Vidal after reading he would be jailed for bigamy. Police show her arrested in the wake of the fatal act.
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Galveston
Mexico
Mexico City
Moises ‘Vidal
Surprise House Party for Mrs Hollis Shaner Moves to Athens
Neighbors and friends numbering 33 gathered at the home of Mrs Hollis Shaner on Elizabeth Street Saturday evening for a pleasant social time. The gathering was planned as a surprise to Mrs Shaner who leaves this week for her new home in Athens. A gift was presented to the guest of honor.
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Hollis Shaner
Elizabeth Street
Shaner
Athens
Corn Roast At Smith Tourist Camp Weekend
Mr and Mrs Roy Sayre with daughters Imogene and Shirley Mr and Mrs Dean Linscott and son Jimmie Mr and Mrs Karl Linscott and children Mr and Mrs Shelby Barber Mr and Mrs C KE Heft Mr and Mrs Glen Allen and daughter Jean Lucretia enjoyed a corn roast at the Smith tourist camp Sunday evening.
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Roy Sayre
Imogene and
Shirley
Dean Linscott
Jimmie
Karl Linscott
Shelby Barber
C. KE. Heft
Glen Allen
Jean Lucretia
Smith Tourist Camp
Pocahontas Order To Meet Tonight at 7:59
The Order of Pocahontas will convene in the Junior Hall this evening at 7 59 o'clock, with the meeting publicly announced.
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Order of Pocahontas
Zurich builds new football stadium with 24 600 seats
Zurich Switzerland constructs a new football stadium seating 2 600 in a covered stand and 22 000 in bleachers. The total capacity reaches 24 600, reflecting a major local sports infrastructure upgrade.
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Zurich
Switzerland
Moody sentenced for shooting with intent in Athens Court
Wil ford Moody pleaded guilty to shooting with intent to kill and wound after testimony began in the Athens County Common Pleas Court. He received a sentence of not less than three years at hard labor in the Ohio Penitentiary, following testimony by five masked assailants at No 1 picket camp against McKinley Woodruff, a guard at No 16 mine.
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Athens County
Moody
McKinley Woodruff
Ray Mclaughlin
Ohio
Charlies Melanghliin
Rat Campbell
Peck McGee
Ray Melaughlin
Athens
Woodruff
Deward Whaley
No. 1
No. 16
No. 10
Derthick
F. Sachs
Peter Barrows
Pilot prize offered for locating City of San Francisco wreckage
In St. Louis on September 9, 1930 pilot George K. Rice of Western Air Express and any co pilot or passenger who aided in finding the burned remains of the Transcontinental Air Transport liner City of San Francisco will receive a $10,000 reward.
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ST. Louis, Mo
George K. Rice
Western Air Express
City of San Francisco
Water supply trouble delays city reservoir fill at Hill City
Water cannot be maintained in the reservoir at the Hill City system due to soil trouble. Officials urge continued sparing of water while workers fix leaks in a wooden line from wells to the receiving basin. Pumps and lines are not at fault. repairs expected within a few days and the altered water will be restored to the mains once resolved.
Gloucester Officials Meet Education Director in Ohio
Glouster Superintendent C.K. Mien and Minnapial H. L. Holter met State Director of Education H.L. Clifton in Columbus on Saturday to discuss the Glouster schools.
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Glouster
CK. Mien
Minneipal H. Ll. Holter
H. L. Ciifton
Columbus
Glouster Schools
Omissions Reported in Candidate Lists in Athens Area
Omitted names include Robert S Wood for mayor of Athens city EK and Brandeberry and Marty Krasely for Rome Township trustee. Waldo Poston listed for Canaan Township trustee but he is a candidate for township clerk. County petitions filed by Friday. omissions blamed on unavoidable error.
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Messenger
Robert S
Bob) Wood
Athens
Brandeberry
Marty Krasely
Rome
Waldo Poston
Canaan
Poston
Fittings Donated to Salvation Army for New Headquarters
Furniture for the Salvation Army’s West Union Street headquarters will be installed in the week of dedication beginning Friday. Captain Richard Benton reported that floors and woodwork are nearly finished and the office apartment, pews, and assembly-area seating will be placed midweek. Local speakers and singers, plus state and national Salvation Army officers, are slated for the ceremonies.
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Salvation Army
West Union Street
Marte
Olf
Nemix
First Mo BR
Richard Benton
Methodist pastor to be transferred to London
Rev D L Browning, longtime pastor of the Methodist Episcopal Church in Glouster, will be transferred to London, Madison County, by the Methodist Conference in Columbus. London will pay about 3000 dollars annually. Two ministers were under consideration to succeed him, with no decision made by Saturday afternoon.
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D. L. Browning
London
Columbus
Browning
Bishopville Home Coming Planned at Local Church
Bishopville home coming set for Sunday at the church with a basket dinner at noon and a special program. Many visitors are expected including former residents of the community.
Highway Building Must Keep Growing Says Beasley
Carl H Beasley president of the Ohio U 8 SO Highway Association urges faster highway construction to match car production. Representative Clarence J McLeod notes Washington park drives could only handle a fraction of pleasure cars and DC roads would soon be strained if growth continues.
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Athens
Joe
Canton
Clarence J. McLeod
Detroit
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Court House Doings and Estate Proceedings
Court actions include F Wallace as administrator filing inventory for Isaac Wagner. Mary Jane Sayers widow approved to take under will. Hal Rowland administrator seeking sale of real estate for estate of William McKinley Hayes. Morrisgue licenses issued to Everett Styers Nora M Clayton George Harold Blacker and Margaret Merwin. Rev A Y Wilcox named to officiate.
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C F. Wallace
Isaac Wagner
Mary Jane Sayers
Charles R. Sayers
Hal H. Rowland
William McKinley Hayes
Morrisgue
Motoring Infantry Tests Vehicles at Fort Eustis
The 34th Regiment of Infantry at Fort Eustis Virginia has been equipped with 100 motor vehicles of various types to study the feasibility of motorizing infantry and replacing animal power.
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34Th Regiment of Infantry
Fort Eustis
Model Homes for Farms Planned in Oklahoma
Oklahoma will build a model farm home in each of its 77 counties to promote modern rural living and reduce youth desertion from agriculture. The state chamber of commerce sponsors the program to show the advantages of ultra modern furnishings in farm homes.
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Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
State Chamber of Commerce
Picture in Paper recalls Lahneck Castle memory
Mrs Frances Maxwell of Forest Street North Hill Athens recalls a Messenger feature on Lahneck Castle from September 4. The Rhine journey story by Temple inspired her bungalow design which mirrors the castle’s north porch.
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Athens Messenger
Frances Maxwell
Forest Street
North Hill
Athens
Messenger
Lahneck Castle
Maxwell
Rhine
Temple
Mra. Maxwell
Young Pilot Dies As Parents Watch
SOUTH BEND Ind Sept 9 Raymond Hilliart 18 year old farm boy pilot was killed when his new plane crashed into a potato field as his family watched from the ground He had made his first solo flight a week earlier inviting relatives to ride A cousin Rudolph Van Deveire suffered a fractured ankle in the crash
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South Bend
Ind
Raymond Hilliart
Hilliiart
Rudolph van Deveire
Hilliart
van Deverre
Mrs Duncans Party Returns From California Trip
Mrs G Duncan and party including Meg Ki and F Achauer of this city left California for home on Tuesday. Mr Duncan and son had spent the lag party at West Hollywood with his brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs W E Mea Donald. Mrs Achauer has been in Los Angeles three months with her mother and her brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs W B Fer son.
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W. B. Ferson
Local visitors and relatives call on city residents
Mr and Mrs M Millegan and Mr and Mrs E Eddy of Columbus were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs C T Eddy. W H Duncan returned from Columbus after a week with his son in law and daughter. Mr and Mrs Ralph McCa Columbus visited relatives here and in Athens. They were joined by F D McCatt who spent the day here.
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Bummy) Nelson
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Athens County records July industrial accidents rise
Ohio Division of Safe and Hygiene data show Athens County had 66 accidents in July with one fatality and 7,448 days lost. statewide, 24,260 claims and 108 fatalities occurred, while October is urged as a second no accident month in 1929 to boost safety efforts.
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Division of Safe and Hygiene
Industrial Commission of Ohio
Athens County
Thos. P. Kearns
Ohio
France Sees Hopeful Tennis Star Letla LAnet
France hails 11 year old Letla LAnet as a rising tennis talent with her father serving as coach. The young player trains under a family-led setup and garners attention for future potential.
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France
Letla lAnet
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