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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 25, 1931

Page

3

Mine Wire Theft Reported by Murray City Operator

C E Campbell reported to Hocking and Athens County officers the theft of 1200 feet of copper motor wire and about 500 pounds of room wire from the North Hocking Mine near Murray City operated by Sweaty Coal Company. Investigators believe the theft occurred last Saturday night. Campbell notes that over three years about 4000 pounds of wire have been stolen from this property amid ongoing labor strike sympathy actions.

Nelsonville C. E. Campbell Hocking Athens County North Hocking Murray City Sweaty Coal Company Caipb Histon

Four Recovering From Injuries After Auto Crash

Nelsonville September 25 Four people recover at home from cuts and bruises after a Tuesday auto mobile overturned on the Nelsonville Logan pike near the Herrold farm. Mrs Eugene Imboden Mrs Eva Kerr and daughter Margaret Jean along with Clarabelle Kerr were treated for injuries while driver Max Hoskins escaped uninjured and the car was only slightly damaged.

Nelsonville Eugene Imboden Eva Kerr Margaret Jean Clarabelle Kerr Nelsonville-Logan Pike Herrold Farm Max Hoskins

Local Social Notes from Columbus and Athens Observed

Mrs. Charles Tedrow visits Columbus friends while the Devols plan to settle in Wellston. Ohio University enrolls Nelsonville students for the coming year. Weddings announced as Margaret Pedigo wed Paul Edgar in Greenup Kentucky. Edgars to reside in Athens with Edgar Produce Co. manager Paul Edgar.

Charles Tedrow Columbus Omer Devol Little Son Wellston E. J. Cable S. E. Dean Samuel White Lou White McConnelsville Ohio Ida Rosser Velma Rosser Grant Hospital Frank Rosser Will Glenn Harry Coots Athens Coots Nelsonville Ohio University Frances Lawson Louise Rice Adda Frances Butt Margaret Butts Elizabeth Shepard Earl Washburn Tom Sheppard Mac Bartlett Pete Shough M Irs Harry Galvin Somerset Charles Hanning Charles Beard Chicago Ill Carl Beerman Clara Caldwell Leonard Whitmore Ed Love Jr John V. Wood Harris Wood Cincinnati Will Wolfe Francis Saunders Marietta Knights of Pythias Grand Lodge of Ohio M. B. Pedigo Margaret Pedigo Paul Edgar Addison Edgar Greenup Edgar Edgar Produce Co

The King's Heralds Elect Officers Saturday

The King's Heralds will elect officers Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock after meeting with Lillian Huddy Chestnut feet. All members urged to aid the meeting.

King’s Heralds Lillian Huddy

Classified Ads and Circulation Hotline Promote Local Service

The notice advertises a telephone line 412-W for classified ads and circulation inquiries. It invites locals to phone an experienced representative for assistance.

Nelsonville Prep for Middleport Game With Pep Rally

Nelsonville High School held a pep meeting ahead of the Middleport game tonight. Two film reels on The Inside Story of a Telephone were shown under L. E. Schmidt. Cheerleaders Enmiory Shaw and Boy Stalter led cheers. coach Hannahs and players spoke about the game. Rev. Lloyd Evans led the devotion.

Nelsonville L. E. Schmidt Nelsonville High School Enmiory Shaw Boy Stalter Middleport Hannahs Joe Bagley Burns Ervin Ward W. Hamm Lloyd Evans Supt E. J

Water Shutoff Planned in Nelsonville for Hydrant Work

Nelsonville will suspend city water service at 7 oclock Saturday morning to install a new fire hydrant on Columbus Street. The shutdown affects all customers as crews complete the upgrade.

Nelsonville Nelsonville City Columbus Street

Bridge Club Hosts Dinner At Dew Hotel

Mrs C H Ruble and Mrs J B Preston hosted a bridge evening with a 6 o'clock dinner at the Dew Hotel. The game occurred at Mrs Preston's home 40 East Washington Street with high scores awarded to Miss Katherine Spencer and Mrs Edward Sharp. Guests included Mrs Anna Cohn of Baltimore Maryland Mrs Walter Floto of Steubenville and Miss Dorothy Vorhes and Miss Freda Smith.

C. H. Ruble J. B. Preston Dew Hotel Preston East Washington Street Katherine Spencer Edward Sharp Anna Cohn Baltimore Maryland Walter Floto Steubenville Dorothy Vorhes Freda Smith

Methodist Sunday School Class 21 Social at Mrs Ogg Home

Class 21 of the Methodist Sunday School held a social gathering Thursday evening at 279 Fort Street the home of Mrs C E Ogg The teacher Mrs Carl Coakley led with 15 members present A pot luck luncheon was served.

Methodist Sunday School C. E. Ogg Fort Street Carl Coakley

Nelsonville Greyhounds Set to Challenge Middleport Yellow Jackets

More than 150 Nelsonville townspeople students and football players travel to Middleport for the Greyhounds first away game under electric lights. Yellow Jackets are riding a three year win streak and are favored to win by about three touchdowns. Starting lineup includes Dezso or Butts ends Bagley Kleinbriel tackles Haffner Reed guards W Hall Patton Shafer Hatch Nye fullback.

Nelsonville Middleport Nelsonville High School Greyhounds Afididtaport Yellow Jackets Rutland High School Hounds Greys Nye Patton Halil Shafer Galvin Buchtel Greyhound Hannahs Dezso Pierce Butts Bagley Kleinbriel Haffner Reed W. Hall Hatch

Local Bridge Drive At Mrs Wilsons Home

Mrs. John L. Wilson hosted a bridge evening at 105 East Columbus Street with three tables. Mrs. R. I. Barron won first high score, Mrs. Donald Shafer second. guests included Mrs. Anna Cohn of Baltimore and others from Steubenville Athens and local circles.

John L. Wilson East Columbus Street Bridge R. I. Barron Donald Shafer Anna Cohn Baltimore, Md Walter Floto Steubenville Eugene Shafer Baker Athens

Dinner honors Miss Virginia Lee Galvin at Moore home

Miss Helen Weltzheimer was inadvertently omitted from the guest list for a dinner in honor of Miss Virginia Lee Galvin at the Moore home. The event featured friends and community members in attendance.

Helen Weltzheimer Moore Home Virginia Lee Galvin

Youth Admits Crime Mastersy Murder of Cleveland Woman Cleared by Confession

Cleveland case shifts to grand jury as Elmer Jump, 26, and nephew Donald McDonald, 18, face first degree murder indictments for the killing of Nellie Jump, 29. McDonald claims Jump pressured him into the crime to obtain insurance. Nellie Jump was stabbed in a vineyard near Willowick on February 5.

Cleveland J. Frank Pollock Lake Coxt Painceville Elmer L. Jump Donald Mc- Donald Jump Neliie Mc- Donald Pollock Wiltlowick

Driver loses control. pedestrian dies in Cleveland

Mrs. Anna Unger, 56, was killed when a motor car jumped a curb and knocked her from a sidewalk in Cleveland. The car was sideswiped by another vehicle and went out of control of its driver.

Cleveland Anna Unger

Murder Trial Story Denied by Men in West Virginia

Sheriff releases affidavits by Patrick Henry and James Dunn challenging the four men convicted in the murder of 3 year old Garland Bayless. They claim confessions were voluntary and deny third degree coercion. The case involved a drunken party on an Ohio River island and the boy’s death in the river.

Middlebourne W. Va U.P Garland Bayless L. B. Snyder Snyder Patrick Henry James Dunn Henry Dunn Garland Bayleas Ohio River Here

Two Murders Tied to Democratic Club Under Probe

New York legislative investigating committee adjourned after testimony alleging two murders occurred in the club of a Democratic district leader who also served as a city official.

New York Legislative Investigating Committee

Stolen Auto Recovered After 87 Mile Drive Near Pomeroy

A sedan owned by Lewis Morris of Amenville was stolen from Franklin Avenue Athens on Wednesday afternoon and found abandoned near Tuppers Plains Thursday morning after driving 87 miles. Two boys were seen driving the car through Pomeroy shortly after the theft and are believed to have abandoned it upon being spotted.

Lewis Morris Meigs County Amenville Ths Franklin Avenue Athens Tuppers Plains Pomeroy Itill

Employment groups urge swift federal action in public service

At Cincinnati a convention of the International Association of Public Employment Services passed a resolution condemning the present federal employment service and urging Congress to enact further legislation. The action reflects calls for a faster national system.

Cincinnati U.R International Association of Public Employment Services

Federal State Municipal Cooperative Employment Service

Desirable and necessary for the development of an adequate and efficient federal state municipaloperative employment service as part of broader public labor programs.

Conservation Leaders Press for Oil Import Steps

Western oil state representatives urged Secretary of Commerce to seek from large importers a voluntary embargo on refined products and by products and to cap crude imports at 140000 barrels daily for the rest of the year. They want extensions as long as the oil stabilization program lasts.

Washington Sept

Denison Ant centennial celebration set for Oct 16 to 18

Granville reports more than 1000 graduates of Denison Ant were expected to attend the school’s centennial celebration from October 16 to 18.

Granville Denison Ant

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