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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 10, 1931

Page

3

Suspected beating leads to intoxication charge in Nelsonville

In Nelsonville a man identified as Ernest Evans of Sand Run was found on a Madison Street porch badly bruised and claiming robbery of 52 dollars. Police doubted his account and filed intoxication charges. Meanwhile Bob Price of Nelsonville pled guilty to petit larceny and intoxication after being jailed for removing boards from a CC and O box car.

Nelsonville Ernest Evans Madison Street Evans Bateman Hocking Bob” Price W. T. Donahue CC. & O. Railroad Company Bill Hickman George Bateman Price

Chickens Stolen From Superintendent’s Coop in Nelsonville

Nelsonville report says 11 chickens were stolen from a coop owned by E. J. Arnold new school superintendent. The coop sits behind his Chestnut Street home and the Arnolds moved from Bremen a week ago.

Nelsonville E. J. Arnold Chestnut Street Arnolds Bremen

Old Timers to Face Little Rock Team at Buchtel

Saturday at 5 p m the Ohio River squad from Little Rock will meet the Old Timers at Buchtel. Garner struck out three times and Bolin five, Bolin also had one base on balls while Garner had one. Biolen bases were credited to J Taylor two.

Garner Bolin Biolen J. Taylor Ohio River Little Hocking Old Timers Buchtel Chauncey Collins Moler R. H. W. Taylor C Smathers Campbell G. Garner Smith J. Tryiol S Penbior Easy Garner P Walker Lb Graham R. H Becaries Richardson Tarot Tds Emeverennn Collins Toru FE Ces Seontes Tenon Russell Pousy

Plans Grid Team for Nelsonville Football

Nelsonville plans for an independent football team led by Cliff Hartley former Nelsonville High star. He invites all former players from the district to meet at 7 tonight at the city playground after the baseball game or contact him later. Hartley says several good players have already signed. Standard Bearer meeting at Miss Vivian Coakley home on Elizabeth Street opened with song and a member prayer.

Nelsonville Cliff Hartley Hartley Vivian Coakley Elizabeth Street

Walker Family Guests Visit From Richmond Virginia

Mr. and Mrs. E. G. Walker of Richmond Virginia stayed with his parents Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Walker from Sunday to Wednesday. Also visiting were Mr. and Mrs. F. B. Walker and their children Donald Harry Betty of Columbus. Tuesday evening the Walkers dined with C. D. Walker in Corning. Mrs. T. J. Davis visited Athens on Wednesday.

Earl McCune Peggy Whitmore Lancaster Arthur Burgess Fanny Shields Mary Catherine Shields Eva Jane Edson Mark Hick Columbus William Hick Otto Kaelin Cleveland Amos Ailes Labor Day Charles Pensy Fred Mulligan Mary Jack Chillicothe Marguerite Cook Fostoria Rose Shay James Hallett Lima Clara Timmons Ward Hamm Paul Davis Creston Iowa C. G. Sheppard Tom Martha Washington, D. C Atlantic City J. S. Pritchard Jack Pritchard Helen Washington Hayes Yeager Pritchard A. L. Pritchard Steve Bowers Buchtel Mercy Hospital E. G. Walker Richmond F. M. Walker F. B. Walker Donald Harry Betty Walker C. D. Walker Corning T. J. Davis Athens

Luncheon Held at 8 East Columbus Street

Mrs. A. L. Pritchard hosted a noon luncheon Monday at her home. Attendees included Mrs. Joseph Price and Mrs. Vincent Ferguson of Columbus, Mrs. T. A. Copeland of Athens, Mrs. Co. BE. Welch, Mrs. J. M. Hyde, and Mrs. N. Hill of this city.

A. L. Pritchard East Columbus Street Joseph Price Vincent Ferguson Columbus T. A. Copeland Athens Co. BE. Welch J. M. Hyde N. Hill This City

Buchtel P T A Announces Evening Meeting Tonight

The Buchtel Parent-Teacher Association invites members to a 7 30 PM meeting. Attendees may come early to inspect redecorated rooms as planning for a busy winter is discussed and a large attendance is anticipated.

Buchtel P. &. A Buchtel Parent-Teacher Association

Esther Class Steak Fry At Smith's Camp

The Esther Class of the Christian Sunday School and teacher Mrs. Frank Johnson held a steak fry on Tuesday evening at Smith's Camp. Guests included Misses Ethel Johnson and Ruth Carter. Sixteen members attended.

Esther The Christian Sunday School Frank Johnson Smith's Camp Ethel Johnson Ruth Carter

W B A club Meeting with Mrs Duckler Friday

The W. B. A. club will meet Friday evening with Mrs. Gladya Duckler at 456 Chestnut Street.

W. B. A. Clud Gladya Duckler Chestnut Street

Bake Sale to Be Held by Christian Sunday School Class

The Business Girls' Class of the Christian Sunday School will hold a bake sale to raise funds. Proceeds will support class activities and charitable projects.

The Christian Sunday School

Sale of Home Baked Food Saturday Morning

A sale of home baked foods is planned for Saturday morning in the Baird Room on the Public Square. Proceeds support local community efforts and community members are invited to attend and purchase baked goods.

Bridge Club Dinner at the Jackson Home

Mrs Frank Jackson and Mrs L I Krieg hosted a bridge evening at the Dew House with a 6 oclock dinner. Five tables played with high scores by Mrs Leonard Cooley and Mrs Stacy Sharp amid guests including Mrs Anna Cohn of Baltimore and Mrs Earl McCune of Cleveland.

Frank Jackson L. I Krieg Bridge Club Dew House Jackson Leonard Cooley Stacy Sharp Anna Cohn Baltimore Earl McCune Cleveland Arthur Burgess Lancaster Walter Quigley Columbus Freda Smith Miller Wilson

Reverend and Mrs Corwin Host 59th Birthday Dinner

The Reverend and Mrs. A W Corwin entertained with a 6 o'clock dinner Saturday evening honoring Mrs Corwins fifty ninth birthday anniversary. Their guests were Mr. and Mrs A W Corwin.

A. W. Corwin

Corwin Family and Relatives Listed Across Ohio Areas

A-noted list of Corwin and related families includes Sr and Mrs R M Corwin, BE Stevens, William Erwin, James Corwin, Ligere Donahue, Drun glen, Eugene Imboden, Clifford Kerr, Margaret Jean, Clarence, and others in Nelsonville Glouster Perry Willoughby regions. The compilation names extended kin across multiple towns including Corwin in Perry and Willoughby.

R. M. Corwin BE. H. Stevens William Erwin James Corwin Ligere Donahue Drunglen Eugene Imboden Clifford Kerr Margaret Jean Clarence Charles Kerr Nelsonville

Basin Girls Hold Surprise Party for Mrs Grammer

Members of the Basin Girls Class at the Christian Sunday School entertained their teacher Mrs Charlea Kramer with a party Tuesday evening at the home of the Reverend and Mrs Grammer on Fayette Street The group presented a birthday anniversary gift in signal of the occasion Prizes in games were won by Missie Gammer and Miss ?

The Christian Sunday School Tisha Dilchers Monroe Street Gladys Cuckler Frank Anderson Charlea K.ramer Basin Girls

Revival continues at Happy Hollow in Nelsonville

Large turnout and renewed interest mark the revival meeting led by Evangelist T. Maffin of Marion. Services extended through Sunday with many conversions reported as the revival continues.

Nelsonville Sept Happy Hollow Evangelist T. Maffin Marion Hollow

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Hkers Sand Run H. Bartlett Edith Campbell Mariel Sayre Helen Keating Gladys McAfee Louise Skinner Lucille Scott Flower Fund Ruth Nixon Grace Linton Ruth Keating Betty Sayre Mary Adelyn Wilson Gretchen Pidcock Virginia Lamborn Korea Helen Linton Majestic Ramon Novarro Conrad Nagel Marjorie Rambeau and Madge Evans Ndia Wrecking Car Service Sherwin-Williams Mar Isugen Nelsonville Lumber Company Mary Roscoe Dandruff Lafe Goeran Heri P.A Prince Albert Jimmy Pipers R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company Bolloré France
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