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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1931
Page
3
Arthur phn Buchtel wireman at Lick Run Mine of Hocking W. Athens Coal Co. suffered broken ribs and body bruises when his foot slipped while stringing wire on a bank car at the mine. He was taken by ambulance to a physician and later returned home.
Nelsonville Sept 22 Alfred Richardson reports improvement in Wade Richardson condition after Labor Day auto collision in Toledo. Two killed and two injured in the crash. Wade suffered head injuries and a severe leg wound and was ejected from the top of the vehicle. Wade formerly resided in Nelsonville.
C L Stout of Nelsonville returned from Columbus where he attended the second annual joint conference on business procedure a national movement for business education Subjects covered included funeral home traffic issues advertising public relations and merchandise display ware in the modern funeral home discussions.
Nelsonville report says four year old Jimmy Bateman son of Mr and Mrs Leonard Bateman of Poplar Street suffered a badly bruised left arm after his sleeve was caught in a washing machine wringer yesterday. The family notes soft rolls were used, avoiding more serious damage.
In pursuance of a September 8 1931 city council resolution Nelsonville Ohio will ask qualified electors at the November 3 1931 general election whether to levy a one mill tax on each dollar of property value for 1931 1932 and 1933 to fund current expenses. Ballots will read For the tax levy or Against the tax levy and the notice is dated September 10 1931 signed by Mayor J W Hickman.
The State of Ohio Athens County Common Pleas Court Case No. 14905 directs the Sheriff to sell at public auction the real estate at the corner of Fort and Franklin Streets in Nelsonville. The parcel in In-Lot No. 74 is appraised at $10,000 with cash terms due on sale day. Wayne Wingett, Sheriff. NM. D. Hughes, Attorney.
H Bartlett staff correspondent notes telephone numbers for Your News Your Society Locals and classified ads. An experienced representative is sought to handle circulation duties and other ad related tasks.
Carl Worthington of Columbus pleaded guilty to a non-support charge in Nelsonville city court. Mayor Bill Hickman sentenced him to days in the County Jail with the term suspended on condition that he provide for the support of his 14 month old child.
Nelsonville city schools report total enrollment 683 for the opened September 14 term. Supt. E J Arnold lists Twelfth Grade 76 Eleventh Grade 80 Tenth Grade 96 Ninth Grade 128 Eighth Grade 119 Seventh Grade 14 and 23 in opportunity classes.
The Rev. Charles M. Coulter of the First Methodist Episcopal Church Athens will deliver the address at the communion prep service Wednesday night at 7 30 at the Athens Presbyterian Church. An informal half hour fellowship follows in the social room.
The sixtieth annual Barlow Fair opens Thursday and Friday in Washington County. A 4-H livestock judging contest starts the eve ning, followed by an open-air program featuring Belpre Beverly Waterford Bart lett and Vincent high schools with prominent youth performers.
Two youths accused of robbing an Akron drug store of 30 dollars were captured in Cleveland after investigators traced the getaway car by its license number. A separate police action in Cleveland killed 22 year old John Parker who fled when ordered to stop mistaken for a prowler near Medina.
Nelsonville reports Dr. Walker's Old Timers defeated Doanville 9 to 2 at Buchtel with Newman and Thompson as umpires. Battery for Old Timers were W. Taylor and Smoky Garner. Doanville's battery included Call Warren and Robinette. The veterans scored in every inning while Doanville managed two runs in the fifth.
Mrs Walter Wolfe and son Floyd visited in Columbus on Tuesday. Miss Vivian Jenkins spent the day in Columbus. Ed and Mrs Keyes of Columbus were guests of Blackburns and Stovers and daughter Lillian today. Catherine Courtney visited relatives in Columbus. Emma Martin and Grace Morris left the Donald Shafer home to make a new home in Columbus. Bronson Fink and Mary and Fred Mulligan with children visited in Newark. John Cox returned to Buffalo after a week with his mother. Charles Cox visited his mother at week’s end in Columbus. Alex Nelson and Joe Nelson with families visited in Chillicothe.”
Hudsons travel to Beverly for the fall gathering of the Athens Presbytery. The report lists accompanying locals including Mrs. C. R. Hanning returning from Columbus visit and several families visiting relatives in Columbus and nearby towns.
A called meeting of the West School Parent Teacher Association will be held Thursday at 3 30 PM in the school. A short business session will follow. All mothers of the school are urged to attend.
A committee mending donated clothing for needy school children requests two sewing machines loaned for use at Central School. If you can help, call Mrs. Donald Shafer by Wednesday.
Denny Joe Rice adopted son of Mr and Mrs J P Rice Doris James died at their home 618 Racine Avenue Nelsonville Ohio after a two day illness. He was one year five months old.
Funeral services and burial are set in Columbus following a bronchial pneumonia death. Mrs. Charles James has gone to Columbus to be with her daughter as relatives receive details.
Willis Hedding of Pontiac Michigan returns home after spending a day in Nelsonville and The Plains. He brought his father and brother George along. The father has suffered rheumatism for three months and will be cared for by Willis and Leonard, who also reside in Pontiac.
Amos Johnson 78 died Monday at his Murray City home. The body was taken to Union Furnace for burial in the family plot.
The obituary notes funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 p m in the U B Church. He leaves a son Robert Johnson of Murray City and a daughter Mae McClannahan of Union Furnace. His wife and one daughter preceded him in death.
Flamiwood baseball team will host the last All Star team from St Clairsville on Sunday September 27 at Floodwood. The game is set for 2 p.m.
Mrs Carl Starkey and Mr Street hosted a Sunday dinner to honor the birthday anniversaries of her husband and father Charlea Kontner. Surprise plans were kept. The guest list included Mr and Mrs E R Kontner and daughter Patty Lou of White Plains and Miss Della Grounda and William Grounda of Montgomery West Virginia.
Mr. and Mrs. 8. D. Starkey, Mr. and Mrs. Willard Simonton and daughter Kathleen, Mr. and Mrs. Charlies Kentner, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Starkey appear in a list of local residents mentioned in this community notice.
The Woman's Home Missionary Society of the Methodist Church will hold a meeting at Mrs. Carl Coakley's Oak Street residence Thursday at 2 o'clock. Assisting hostesses are Mrs. Ed Betts and Mrs. Clarence Butte. program led by Mrs. Juline Fisher and devotionals by Mrs. Lula Willama.
A Sunday birthday dinner paid tribute to Mrs Oscar Hartley marking her 42nd anniversary. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Frank Skivera Edna Laughlin Mrs Oscar May bron Roy Gwen Addie Matheny John Hickman Raymond Scott Chuck Anderson Mr and Mrs Roy McCollum and children Billy and Mary Mr and Mrs Floyd Dearth.
Mr and Mrs Oscar Hartley and children Gloria Jean Jim Kat Betty Joas Dude Jack Rosemary appear in a formal obituary fragment noting the family members.
Nelsonville action asks every Woman's Community Club member to bring or send a made garment or material for one to Central School on Wednesday afternoon from 2 to 4. A women’s committee will collect the donations for needy school children.
Fragmented note describes a salve for infant calamine or cala and gall stone colic. Mentions home remedies, a temple address, and a dubious guarantee. Lacks concrete dates or identifiable organizations.
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