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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 21, 1931

Page

3

60 Nelsonville Men Expected To Attend Opportunity Dinner

About 60 Nelsonville men are expected to attend the Opportunity Dinner at the Deshler Hotel in Columbus Tuesday evening. The event is hosted by the Columbus Manufacturers and Wholesalers Association with Hocking and Sunday Creek Valley business leaders invited. Vic Oakley of the Nelsonville Board of Trade organizes the local group with automobile transportation arranged. The Nelsonville delegation meets at the Dew Hotel at 2:30 pm and caravan departs Logan for Columbus at 3:20 pm.

Nelsonville Deshler Columbus

Arrest of Man Meade in Columbus On Wife's Complaint

An affidavit by Mrs. Ethel Worthington led to the arrest in Columbus of Carl Worthington, husband of Mrs. Worthington and former Buchtel resident, on non support. Worthington will be arraigned in the local court today. Also, Frank Higgins William Badwell and Austin Allen were arrested for intoxication and pleaded guilty in mayor's court, each fined ten dollars and costs.

Nelsonville Bill Hickman Ethel Worthington Columbus Carl Worthington Buchtel George Bateman Worthington Frank Higgins William Badwell Austin Allen Polim Athens

Otto Misner dies after two weeks illness in Floodwood

Otto Hod Misner 65 died at his Floodwood home following a two weeks illness. Funeral Tuesday at 1 PM at Floodwood Church with burial in Chauncey. Survived by wife, two sisters and two brothers. Local social notes list numerous visits and travels of area residents in Columbus, Detroit, Cleveland and Columbus surrounding families and events.

Nelsonville Otto Hod) Misner Floodwood Chauncey

Classified Ad Copy and Local Society Desk Notice

Classified ads and circulation contact details issued for readers. Staff correspondent card directs to telephone line 412 W for society items and local notices.

Nelsonville All Stars overpower The Plains in Sunday game

Nel sonville All Stars routed The Plains 9 to 1 as Hartley and Coepe led with multiple hits. Nelsonville pitchers held The Plains to three runs on as many hits, while the offense rapped 15 safeties and produced constant scoring after the second inning.

Nelsonville Joe Dalton the Plains All-Stars M. Haddox King Midas Hartley Nelson Slater Haddox Ernie Lewis Ernie Plains G. Besco Lewis Besco Ockey Ray Heck” Bradfield Jim Coepe Clary W Nelson Wat Coepe Ocky” Hartley Mac Chevrolet White Sox Carbondale Grays Gaston-Alphonso White Sox Carrol Chesser Plains Abrhpoa B. Besco Hawk Bradfield If-rf G. Bosco Miecmnmanminn I. Haddox Rf McGee Howard Vora Consummaiies Nelsonville Abrhpoa W. Coepe Ae Sweazy J. Coepe Kek Hartley Ted Smith Dalton Patton John Coepe

Gas in Stomach May Harm the Heart Warning

An old newspaper ad explains stomach gas can cause heart strain and shortness of breath. It recommends Bisulated Magnesia for quick relief and notes druggists will refund if not satisfied.

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Beilman Killed in Hunting Accident Near Miltonsburg

Nelsonville report says Howard C. Heilman a 52 year old Columbus man was killed Friday by a hunting party member while squirrel hunting near Miltonsburg Monroe County. He formerly lived in Nelsonville worked as plant and production manager for the McGovern Nelsonville Shoe Company and was Rotary Club member. He leaves a widow Mrs Margaret M Heilman four sons and one daughter.

Nelsonville Howard C. Heilman Columbus Miltonsburg Monroe County Heilman McGovern- Nelsonville Shoe Company Rotary Club Margaret M. Heilman

Birthday party for Alice Jean Fisk celebrated

Mrs. Fred Fisk hosted a Saturday party from 2 to 4 p.m. for her daughter Alice Jean’s seventh birthday. Guests joined games and contests with Gilbert Smith winning a prize. Refreshments were provided by Mrs. Fisk, with help from Mrs. Ray Foughty and Mrs. Don Sheffield, and attended by several children including Jane Dolman, Vivian Beagle, and others.

Fred Fisk Alice Jean Gilbert Smith

Notable Names Gathered for Family Celebration

A large group including Jeanette Reeves Joe Reeves Billy Kee ton Roy Davis Bobby Sow ers Janet Bay Billie Foughty Lois Gears Gilbert Smith Kathleen Simonton Tommy Hardy and others attended the event. An honored guest received several nice gifts marking the occasion.

Jeanette Joe Reeves Billy Keeton Roy Eugene Davis Bobby Sowers Janet Bay Billie June Foughty Lois Ann Gears Gilbert Smith Kathleen Simonton Tommy Hardy Kathleen Charles Ennis Leah Jean Oliver Evelyn Jo Alice Jean Fisk

Social gathering at Miss Brady’s Happy Hollow home

A Sunday evening soiree at Miss Bessie Brady’s residence in Happy Hollow drew friends including Ruth, Thelma, and Elizabeth Brady, Grace Kuhn, Everett Windle, Ray Knight, Bud Wilson, Floyd Smith, Add Linton, Joe Mihalik, Mr. and Mrs. Will Wade and son John, and Mr. and Mrs. Brady with their son Buchtel.

C. E. Ogg J. L. Donley Columbus Pauline Donley Earl Harmony Charles Green Martha Keish Jimmy Cleveland Robert Eddy R. L.hamill Eddy Isa. Bette Lancaster Lynn Chapman Ughter Mary Ellen Virginia Kristian C. Ervin Roma Riley Detroit M. B. Copeland Coumbus W. E. Stevens Cincinnati S. B. W. Lawson West Washing Street Stevens Daugher O. C. Jackson Nelsonville R. E. Finley Washington, D. H Bert Taylor Madison Street Clarence Woods Aline Springeld Doratt Joe Ruscoe Daugher Lake Rath Zanesville John Barrows Paul Dunn George Beagle Roy Grose Walbridge T. R. Potts C. W. Brush Zaleski Frank Freer Ofi Jean Fredington Huntington W. Va Dewey Ruscoe Guywis Paul Allard Freda Haas Bethesda Hospital Adaline Ray Howard Minner Chicago L. Mathews Nelle Grace Grace Mathews Carl Mathews Will Wreskip University Athens Bessie Brady Happy Hollow Ruth Thelma Elizabeth Brady Grace Kuhn Everett Windle Ray Knight Bud Wilson Floyd Smith Add Linton Joe Mihalik Will Wade John, Buchtel Brady

W. B. A. Club Holds Friday Meeting at Matheny Home

Seventeen members attended a W. B. A. Club gathering Friday evening at Mrs. Myrtle Matheny home on Madison Street. Mrs. Ruth Krider helped hostesses serve luncheon. The group plans to meet Friday October 2 with Mrs. Jessie Baker on Jefferson Street.

W. B. A. Club Myrtle Matheny Madison Street Ruth Krider Jessie Baker Jefferson Street

Buchtel Home-Coming Festival Underway This Week

The American Legion Home-Coming and Fall Festival at Buchtel is in progress this week with preparations nearing completion. Concessions have arrived and the opening program features a ball game between Dr Walker's Old Timers and another local team.

American Legion Buchtel Dr. Walker

New Comfort for Those Who Wear False Teeth

Advertises Fasteeth powder to secure dentures with fast acting action. Claims no gummy taste or paste feeling and deodorizes. Promotes purchase at Quick's Cut Rate or local druggists with a simple sprinkling on denture plates.

Baseball Week At Deauville With Evening Games

Timers and Deauville schedule a nightly baseball week with Old Timers providing opposition Monday Wednesday and Saturday evenings while Sayre Speciala defend Buchtel on Tuesday Thursday and Friday evenings from visiting teams.

Deauville Sayre Speciala Buchtel

Roger Skiver Injured in Car Incident near Carbon Hill

Roger Skiver, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Skiver of Elm Clay near Carbon Hill, sustained a scalp wound his left ear torn loose and extensive bruising after being struck by an automobile last Tuesday in Carbon Hill area.

Roger Skiver Carbon Hill James Skiver Elm Clay

Nelsonville delegates attend state K of P convention

W. D. Wolfe and Francis Sanders of Valley Lodge No 168 Nelsonville travel to Marietta for the state Knights of Pythias convention, serving as delegates for Valley Lodge.

Nelsonville W. D. Wolfe Francis Sanders Marietta K. of P Valley Lodge

Rotary Club Meeting Postponed in Nelsonville

Nelsonville Rotary Club weekly session shifted to Wednesday at 6 15 pm due to many locals planning to attend the Deshler Hotel Columbus meeting Tuesday night.

Nelsonville Nelsonville Rotary Club Deshler Columbus

Hudora Chapter Eastern Stars Plans Meeting at Temple

A regular meeting of Hudora Chapter No. 72 Eastern Stars is set for 7 o'clock Tuesday evening at the Masonite Temple. Plans will be made for Post Officers Night and a large attendance is expected.

Hudora Chapter Order of Eastern Stars Masonite

Murray City Mines Strike Highlights Union Demands

The Murray City mines strike grew from union activity in the Hocking and Sunday Creek valleys. Officials cited adherence to mining laws, while organizers urged a walkout if workers are discharged or wages fall, with a unanimous vote endorsing the action after a Glouster meeting.

Hocking Sunday Creek Valleys Mail McNabb Watkins Sunday Creek Company Glouster

Hoover Faces Test Today in Legion Speech

President Hoover prepared to address the American Legion in Detroit as thousands urged immediate cash payment of more than 2 billion in soldier bonus certificates. The speech planned on the presidential train amid secrecy and high expectations as Hoover drafted the message at Rapidan Camp and traveled via Martinsburg Virginia.

Hoover Legion DR Troit American Legion Detroit Mattabester Mr. Hoover Rapidan Camp Jee Martinsburg Virginia

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Columbus Manufacturers’ and Wholesalers Man Meade Otto Misner Cc. H. Bartlett Howard C. Beilman M Winnie Charles Butterworth Evalyn Donald Knapp Liberty Magazine Liberty Rotary Murray City Mines BY Raymond Clapper Lamborn’s Byrd Hig Max Bailey Sylvester Johnson Licoerr & Myers Tosacco Co
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