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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 26, 1933

Page

3

Four Middleport In People Injured In Wreck Near Nelsonville

Four Middleport residents were injured, two seriously, when their car left the pavement near Nelsonville around 4:30 PM yesterday. Drs J M and W H treated the injured before they were moved to CherryTree Hospital. Poindexter family members suffered fractured collarbone, broken hip, and head injuries amid the wreck.

Middleport Nelsonville Nville Nelson Ca. Poindexter Thryn Poindexter Sarah Bryant Helen Bryant Bowles C. A. Poindexter Sness Ing Jon Poindexter Prac New Central Railroad

Greyhounds Meet Bulldogs In Early 1933 Duel

Athens high football hopes clash with Nelsonville in the Greyhounds second game of the season weekend. Coach Julian Yantis weighs how to stop Dick Whipple and Lou Speiser as defensive play factors.

Nelsonville Athens Greyhounds Bulldogs Dick Whipple Lou Speiser Julian Yantis Hounds

Social News From Carbon Hill and Surrounding Towns

Local residents gather for dinners and gatherings spanning Centria Mt. Vernon Nelsonville and Murray City. Guests include the Ross family Dory D W Ross Beal Clary from Detroit and others. Bridal shower honors Mildred Beal and wedding of Mildred Beal and Sheldon Clary noted.

Tear Gas Chaos Marks Arrests in Nelsonville Court

Four Nelsonville arrests led to three guilty pleas and one not guilty on intoxication charges in Mayor Hickman's court. An on bus rear seat altercation erupted as mace tear gas cartridge discharged, prompting partial surrender by prisoners and officers. Walter Johnson fined fifty dollars. Overton Wallace and Dean Pearce twenty five each. Bert Johnson released on bond. George White pleaded guilty and paid ten dollars plus costs.

Nelsonville George Bateman James Cope Harper and Chestnut Streets Hickman Cope Bateman Walter Johnson Overton Peg) Wallace Dean Plug

Aged Woman Leath Levering Dies At Connett

Nelsonville obituary notes Mrs. Leath Ann Levering age 80 died Monday at Connett after a year long illness. She leaves four sons George Edward Henry Charles and six daughters Nora Burchfield Billa Horton Josephine White Ida Ball Clara Gleason and Margaret Johnson plus 43 grandchildren and 26 great grandchildren. Funeral Thursday 2 PM at Connett M E Church, with burial in Connett Cemetery.

Nelsonville Leath Ann Levering Connett George Edward Henry Charles Nora Burchfield Billa Horton Josephine White Ida Ball Columbus Clara Gleason Logan Margaret Johnson Glouster John Jacob

Nelsonville Couple Announce Birth of Curtis Dean Coakley

Nelsonville couple Mr and Mrs Dean Coakley announce the birth of a son born yesterday at 341 Franklin Street. He is named Curtis Dean.

Nelsonville Dean Coakley Zoe Pollock Franklin Street Curtis Dean

City Civil Service to test for West School janitor post

Nelsonville citizens heard the City Civil Service Commission will hold an examination at the City Building Friday night October 6 for applicants seeking the janitor position at the West School building.

Nelsonville City Civil Service Commission

France couple to celebrate sixtieth wedding anniversary

Nelsonville on September 26 reports Mr and Mrs N H France of Carbon Hill Nelsonville Route 4 will mark their sixtieth wedding anniversary with an all day picnic. Friends are invited to bring a basket dinner and supper.

Nelsonville N. H. France Carbon Hill

Nelsonville Bride Weds New Jersey Visitor in Montclair

Frank Smith of Columbus, son of Mr. and Mrs. George K. Smith, and Avis Raymond Holmes of East Orange N J, were married Sept 23 at St Luke s Church Montclair. Best man James Kilbourne, maid of honor Eldonna Jackson. They plan a Canada trip and will reside on East Columbus Street Nelsonville in October. Smith is assistant general superintendent of the Sunday Creek Coal Company.

Sunday Creek Coal Company New Jersey Nelsonville Frank Smith George K. Smith Columbus Avis Raymond Holmes Anthony Holmes East Orange N. J St. Luke's Episcopal Church Montclair James Kilbourne Eldonna Jackson Ridgeway Canada East Columbus Street Smith

Night courses opened for graduates at Nelsonville High

Nelsonville Sep 26 New classes for post graduates have started at Nelsonville High School. Courses include typewriting bookkeeping and home economics. Graduates planning to enroll should register at the principal's office immediately, announced Principal J T Powell.

Nelsonville Nelsonville High School Prin. J. T. Powell

Legion To Elect And Install Glen ford Post Officers

Glen ford Dugan Post 229 of the American Legion will hold its annual officer election at the regular meeting on Wednesday night. Newly elected officers will be installed the same night by the post installing officer. Afterward the Ladies Auxiliary hosts a party for post members. The business meeting will start at 7 o clock and all mentors are urged to attend.

Nelsonville Glenford Dugan American Legion

Parents urged to enroll children in kindergarten tonight

Nelsonville report notes all parents should meet Miss Lee at Central School tonight at 7 30 for kindergarten enrollment information and signups.

Nelsonville Miss Lee

Move to new Colonial marks end of era in Nelsonville

Monday sees most fixtures moved to the new Colonial while the old Colonial, in use for 23 years, closes its current rooms. The new Colonial is expected to open tonight. Separately, Presbyterian Sunday School officers and teachers plan a Wednesday 7 to 8 pm meeting to organize. Choir rehearsals set for Thursday at 7:30 with Prof. C. W. Janssen directing again this winter. he will attend this week’s rehearsal.

Nelsonville Colonial Confectionery Presbyterian Sunday School C. W. Janssen Ohio University

Faithful Workers Class to entertain Friday evening

The Faithful Workers Class of the Methodist Church will be entertained Friday evening by Mrs. Perce Raine assisted by Mrs. Ed Betts and Mrs. John Riley.

The Methodist Church Perce Raine Ed Betts John Riley

Crabby Crabtree Returns Home After IL Season

Nelsonville reports Es tel Crabtree has come back with Mrs Crabtree to his home after finishing the Rochester IL season. He recovered from injuries suffered in a game after joining Rochester. Rochester finished runner up in the league run off, losing to Buffalo last week. Mr and Mrs Steve Holland and Mrs Claude Cramner visited the Hollands in Columbus on Sunday.

Nelsonville Estel Crabtree Rochester Steve Holland Claude Cramner Mrs Edwin Holland Columbus

Opportunities Lost Used Made at Church Night

Glouster September 26 officials announce Wednesday church night at Church of Christ. Mrs M B Rogers leads the program with Miss Elsie Jaudius in charge of music.

Glouster Church of Christ Rogers Elsie Jauchius

Glouster Native Enters Ohio State University

Andrew Chute Jr. traveled to Columbus to join Ohio State University where he and Edmond Beshara represent Glouster this year at the university.

Glouster Andrew Chute, Jr Columbus Ohio State University Edmond Beshara Ohio State

Twilight League benefit game to aid Glouster PTA

Proceeds from the Twilight League championship game between Toth's Clover Farm and Leach's Restaurant on the new athletic field Sunday at 2:30 will go to the Glouster Parent-Teacher Association. Mrs Dana Heck heads a finance committee with members including Mrs Thomas W Figley and others. Committees were named for picture purchases and monthly meeting programs. Senator LeFever is mentioned.

Glouster Toth Clover Leach's Glouster Parent-Teacher Association Dana Heck Thomas W. Figley Sara Williams Vera Kinney Nell Lawson Agnes Clark Elizabeth Chute Eleanor Anderson Gladys Richardson Association Eliza Beth Faires Helen Faires C. K. Rockhold Senator LeFever

Naomi Bible Class Opens Fall Meeting at Mrs Kail Home

The Naomi Bible Class of The Plains M. E. Church will hold its first fall meeting on Wednesday night at the home of Mrs. V. O. Kail. Class president Mrs. Henry Evans will be in charge.

Chauncey Naomi Bible The Plains M. E. Church V. O. Kail Henry Evans

Little Joe Conkle Seriously Ill in Diphtheria Crisis

Nelsonville reports illness of Little Joe Conkle at his grandmother Mrs Bertha Grose home on Railroad Avenue. The condition is described as serious with diphtheria.

Nelsonville Little Joe Conkle Bertha Grose Railroad Avenue

Birthday Celebration For Daughters Of America Group

Middleport Council No. 187 Daughters of America held a September birthday party with guests of honor including Catherine Gibbs Burwell Roush Mary Roush Nellie McCarty and Lou Dodson. Lee Smith, Norma Smith’s son, celebrated his third birthday. The oldest guest was Catherine Gibbs who turned eighty three. Stella Ely of Kyger Council attended as a visitor.

Middleport Middleport Council No Daughters of America Catherine Gibbs West Mill Street Burwell Stella Ely Kyger Council

Car overturns on Pomeroy-Athens Road near Shade

F A Shiflet and four companions were in a nonfatal accident on the Pomeroy Athens Road near Shade as they neared home from Chicago. The auto skidded and overturned but all occupants escaped serious injury. Fern Abbott Faye Abbott Pauline Helwig and Jessie M Russell were in the car.

Middleport Chicago F. A. Shiflet Pomeroy-Athens Shade Shiflet Fernand Faye Abbott Pauline Helwig Jessie M. Russell

Ohio suit seeks bond to prevent abandonment of child

The State of Ohio sues Walter Taylor and F. M. Taylor in common pleas court for 474 dollars to enforce a bond to prevent abandonment of a child. Walter as principal and F. M. as sureties bound to 500 dollars after neglect findings on Aug 2, 1929. Lewis Hudson sues the Industrial Commission of Ohio appealing a disallowance of his compensation claim.

Lewis Hudson Industrial Commission of Ohio

Man Exnected To Hang For Murder of Spouse

San Jose news reports David A Lamson expected to be sentenced to death for the murder of his wife Allene. Attorneys faced objections as they sought a new trial and a decision by Judge R. R. Syer was anticipated, with Lamson likely placed in condemned row at San Quentin before nightfall.

San Jose Calif U.R David A. Lamson R. R. Syer Lamson Allene Samson San Quentin Prison

Water Glass Paving Finished on Ohio State Route 315

State Highway Director Merrell reports completion of a Water Glass paving section on State Route 315 in Delaware County. The mix combines stone aggregates with water glass and is applied in three to nine inch thickness, a rarely used method in the United States.

Columbus U.P United States Delaware County Merrell

Ohio history pictures shown with lecture by State official

The October program committee chairmen arrange projected scenes of Ohio’s interesting places. A lecture on the pictures will be delivered by A. B. Aughinaugh of the State Department of Education.

Ohio A. B. Aughimenaugh State Department of Education

Surprise Birthday Dinner Honors Alfred Andrews at Derthick

A surprise party was hosted at Alfred Andrews's Derthick home on Sunday to honor his birthday. The afternoon featured social time and treats with ice cream and cake. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Ashworth and children Athena, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Six Hallluster, Dorothy Wells, Maplewood, and several Dunnett family members from this city.

Glouster Alfred Andrews Derthick C. M. Ashworth Athens Herbert Six Holeluster Dorothy Wells Maplewood George Truax Hartford Dunnett Florence Sweeney Laila Dunnett Malcolm Dunnett Ruth Dunnett

Rich Leaf Independent Football Practice Set

Glouster notes that the Rich Leaf Independent team will hold a practice on the J.T. grounds at Trimble Friday afternoon at 5 o'clock.

Glouster Rich Leaf J.T Trimble

Mrs Skeet McAllister Taken For Appendicitis Operation

Mrs Skeet McAllister was taken to a Columbus hospital Monday afternoon for an appendicitis operation. She was accompanied by her husband Mr McAllister, her mother Mrs Henry Williams, and Dr H G Gibson.

Glouster Skeet’ McAllister Columbus

Glouster Lodge to Hold Special Meeting Wednesday

Glouster Lodge No. 67 F and A M schedules a special communication Wednesday at 7 PM. Work will be conducted in the Entered Apprentice degree.

Glouster Glouster Lodge

Tuberculosis Death Toll in Ohio Sparks Warning

A speaker argues the fight against tuberculosis is unfinished as 55 per 100000 Ohioans die from the disease. The speaker insists deaths could be prevented since TB is curable with proper treatment.

Ohio

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