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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 13, 1931

Page

3

Nelsonville Band Gets New Quarters After Bid Award

Nelsonville High School will remodel a basement band room in the Sener Building. William Bland won the contract at 995.95 with cement floor, refinishing, and later decoration. State funds cover repairs. work improves practice space for the band and supports fall semester opening.

Sener High School Board of Education William Bland Bland Vern H Vorhes State Department Wes James Hall Conti Nelsonville

Armistice Day Parade Planned In Nelsonville

More than 100 cash and merchandise prizes will be awarded by Glenford Dugan Post, American Legion, for an Armistice Day celebration in Nelsonville on November 11. Tickets go on sale next week as floats are solicited from local firms. parade to form after a short 11 o’clock service on the Public Square.

Nelsonville Glenford Dugan American Legion

Honor Birthday for Mrs. Newman at Pythian gathering

Pythian Sisters and friends gathered Wednesday night at Mrs. Mary Newman's home to honor her eighty first birthday with social time and lunch. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Mc Gee, Mr. and Mrs. William White and children, Mrs. John Sheskey and children, Mrs. Ruth Seiffer, Mrs. Anna Tolliver, Mr. and Mrs. John Williams, Lizzie Wade, Eva Wright, Mrs. George Newman, Elizabeth Newman, Mary Newman, Harry Chesser, Anna Philips, Elizabeth Bayden, Mrs. Mary Hayden, Mrs. James Mahoney, Grace Mahoney, and Shirley Jean Newman.

Buchtel Mary Newman Jacob McGee William White John Sheskey Ruth ‘Eiffer Anna Tolliver John Williams Lizzie Wade Eva Wright George Newman Elizabeth Newman Harry Chesser Anna Philips Elizabeth Bayden Mary Hayden James Mahoney Grace Mahoney Laughter Shirley Jean William Newman

Martha Class Will Meet at Church Social Rooms

The Martha Class of the Methodist Sunday School will meet in the social rooms of the church Tuesday evening at 7 o'clock. Hostesses include Mrs. Harry Ils, Mrs. C. W. Edgell, Mrs. J. Hutlett, and Mrs. T. J. Davis.

Martha Methodist Sunday School Harry Ils C. Ww, Edgell J. Hutlett T. J. Davis

Classified Ads and Circulation Services

Contact information for classified ads and circulation is provided with a request to reach 412-W for an experienced representative. The note mentions thanks and appreciation for service and invites locals to communicate with H Bartlett, correspondent, and Society.

C. H. Bartlett

Mrs Dora Smith Dies in Nelsonville

Mrs Dora Alice Smith of East Chestnut Street Nelsonville died at home Friday. Funeral services will be held Monday at 1:30 p.m. at the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Burial at Carbon Hill. Survived by husband James Smith and son Jamie. She was a member of the Orders of Rebekah and Daughters of America.

Nelsonville Dora Alice Simith East Chestnut Street Hell Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Carbon Aull James Smith Jamie Orders Rebekah and Daughters of America

Eberle To Speak On Ohio Tax Law At Rotary Club

Nelsonville September 12 Senator L J Eberle will discuss features of Ohio's new taxation law at a Rotary Club meeting Tuesday evening at 615 oclock in the Presbyterian Church social rooms. The article also lists social events and club notices from the community.

Nelsonville L. J. Eberle Ohio Rotary Club Presbyterian Church

Local social notes highlight extended visits and guests

Mr and Mrs James W Shafer and family travel to Painesville to visit Maurice and Mrs Shafer. Mrs Sara Starkey visits Columbus. Miss Nelle Belle Willams stays with Miss Birchie Shafer. Numerous families host relatives in Columbus Martins Ferry Cadiz Buckeye Lake and Detroit. Many visitors also return from extended trips to Stockport Fort Wayne Huntington and Detroit.

James W. Shafer Painesville Maurice Shafer Robert Curry E. J. Kessinger Mary Elizabeth Charles Hall Dunglen Smithfield Cadiz Kessinger Martins Ferry Margaret Slaughter Ohio University Clarence Roby Eileen Columbus Frank Roby W. Gadbury Vege Walter Buckeye Lake John Rhoneman Earl Bennett Wilmington Isaac Vaughn Lewis Stockport Muskingum River Mra Frank Freer Jean Fred Edington Huntington W. Va Roy Washburn Wooster C. E. Washburn Floyd Rosser

Church Women Plan Can-Fruit Drive This Winter

Nelsonville church announces a fruit and vegetable canning event by its women’s group. Volunteers will meet Wednesday at the Christian Church to prepare produce for winter work and donations will support church programs. Aimed at helping those in need, helpers are asked to attend Wednesday morning.

Nelsonville Christian Church

Family Outing to New York City Family News

Uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs Fideard i Schloss and Mr and Mrs Willan Mitte with daughter Miax Thelmw left Friday for New York City to meet Mina Phyliss Mille returning home after a year in Leeds England studying fine arts. Parents of a daughter Mr and Mrs Flav Morris of High Street announce the arrival at their home Saturday September 5.

Earl Linscott Walter Sayer Fort Wayne, Incl C. E. Washburn Helen Roy Earl Richard Gibson Turon Wichita Hutchinson Fransas C. C. Ervin Norma Ervin Fideard i Schloss Athens Willan Mitte Miax Thelmw New York City Mina Phyliss Mille Leeds Eng Leeds University Flav Morris High Street Ark Us

Total of 71 Students At Lodi High School

Lodi High School opened Monday September 7 with 71 students enrolled and more expected soon. Staff listed includes Principal D. C. Chappel and teachers Mary Mulligan, Blanche Phillip, Clyde Smith, Pearl Williams, and Margaret Gaylor. Senior class enrollment stands at 154 with named seniors. one more senior, Wity Colburn, expected to enroll. Several seniors and juniors did not return, reducing counts. freshmen number fifteen and infield figures show 19 in inva clans and 22 in lower grades remain.

Agnus Nigermeyer Mary Niggemayer Burnet Konkoukia Geraldine Fleid Leo Martin Vert Hamning Robert Obo Hanes Hawk Margaret Goldaberry Roberts Swindel Myrle King Murl Hart Wity Colburn Shorty Grace Mulligan Kenton Launce Shenefield Albany Walter Smith Ines Mary Mulligan Dorothy Jones Hanel Smith Oriast Comer Lea Smith Glen Smith Garrigan Tucker Arther Bernard Inva

Anton Smaltheer’s car stolen twice in two days

Cleveland motorist Anton Smaltheer reports his automation was stolen twice and recovered twice within two days. He muses on luck whether it will happen a third time and hopes it won’t.

Cleveland Anton Smaltheer Smaltheer

Georgia's Governor Plan Revealed in First Desk Photo

The report shows Georgia's acting governor at his desk, marking the first image from the administration and outlining the plan amid ongoing state governance. Brevard Huewie is noted in the context, with emphasis on the administration's initial steps and public expectations.

Richard Brevard Huewie Georgia

Hospital Notes Batch from Athens Area Unclear Read

Fragmented report lists patients admitted for various operations and treatments across Millfield Chitkey Athens and surrounding towns. Names like George Sarl and James M Wartey appear amid scattered notes with multiple misspellings and incomplete details. A death noted as Josephine Fisher is referenced among hospital records.

Ameloa Peal Athens George Sarlaon Millfield Mayes Middleport Opperaton Tamer Cunningham Chitkey Woo Rieheds Mase King Trimble James Mwartey Jack Onde Medion Attenbon Dwirdt Ruttleford Atheny Davies Wire Athena Athena, Miner Papisition Howard Gushue Solored Jeno Consaeaie Tohn Shannon

Higher Rates on Letters To England in Effect

Postage increases take effect for letters and cards to Great Britain Northern Ireland Canada Newfoundland Labrador and more. Rates include three cents for letters to Canada and Newfoundland, two to post cards, four for double postcard postage, plus air mail allowances and per ounce increments for additions.

England Great Belette Northern Ireland Canada Newfoundland

August County Report by Edmundson and Auditor

August County financial report compiled by Edmundson shows a detailed monthly ledger for Athens County with balances, receipts, and disbursements across funds. Highlights include county fund overdraft of 690.74, trust funds overdraft of 85070.63, and July balance totaling 6782.

Athens County Natanes Sint County Board Ecpestaes Balunes Babanea Balanes ST Dblihuraerata St. Balanca St Bst AG Bale Dlenter Palnnes Tate Fund Amburaementa

District Conventions Set for September 20

Little Hocking Baptists announce district conventions on September 20 at local churches. Sunday School sessions by age groups begin morning, with afternoon gatherings and basket dinner. Regular services resume September 27 at 10 a.m. and 8 p.m. Frost Universalist holds services September 23 and 24.

Little Hocking Baipra Universalist Thia Schoaly Mary Clases Baptist Universalist Church Frost Universalist Church

Silvus Films To Be Shown At Waltonian Meeting

An untonal display featuring Canada and Canadien scenes will be shown at the Izaak Waltonian meeting in City Hall Tuesday at 8 PM. William Silvus, a former Athens businessman, will present the film with Mr and Mrs G. Allrud. The program includes logging and lumber scenes and a wood pulp mill in operation. Over two hundred attendees are expected, with invitations extended to nonmembers due to general interest. The Waltonians meet one half hour later than usual, on the squirrel season’s opening day, with receipts and overdrafts listed from recent accounts.

Canada Izaak Waltoni Tangua Sam Warren Athens League Ty Ta Emeeting Warren Aretwest William Slivus Sova Srotla Priemts Her G. Allrud Enet Silvus Hiss Nova Scotia Silwitain Woureren

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