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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 05, 1932

Page

2

Colored Youth Sought Following Cutting at Nelsonville Ball Park

Nelsonville April 5. Ralph Wright 21 was hospitalized after multiple wounds from a razor on head arms and wrist suffered in an alleged fight at the old ball park on Hocking Street. Police seek Clarence Smith 23 who fled the scene. Wright left the scene to City Building for treatment.

Nelsonville Ball Park Ralph ''Poke” Wright John Wright Adams Street Cherrington Hospital Logan Clarence Smith New Road Buchtel Wright Hocking Street George Bateman James Cope Smith

No More Neuritis with Tysmol Remedy

An ad touts Tysmol as a penetrating absorbent that relieves neuritis neuralgia sciatica and rheumatism by soothing burning nerves and reducing muscle swelling stiffness and joint pain. It claims rapid improvement and positions Tysmol as a new emollient available at local drugstores and Cline Pharmacy.

Rood Albee Cline Pharmacy

Walter Gadbury Attends Columbus Meeting and Dinner

Walter Gadbury visits Columbus today for a Westinghouse Refrigerator Company dealers event at the Deshler-Wallick hotel. He attends a meeting and a dinner. Mrs. Will Morgan and Mrs. James Humphrey with Sally Elaine stay in Shelby with Pauline Martin and the Morrison family.

Walter Gadbury Columbus Deshler-Wallick Westinghouse Refrigerator Company Will Morgan James Humphrey Sally Elaine Shelby Ohio Walter Morrison A. H. Schroeder Pauline Martin

Former Student Council Seeks Band Debt Relief and Carnival Plans

Nelsonville April 5 A newly formed student council in both junior and senior high schools aims to reduce the N H B Band indebtedness and organize the annual Athletic Carnival set for April 15 and 16. Members were chosen from each class. details list many names and rooms. Separately Eudora Chapter No 72 O E S to inspect April 12 at 7 pm with a 50 cent chicken dinner prior. Knights of Pythias program by Covert Mountain Boys airs Tuesdays on WCAH Columbus at 10:45 pm.

Nelsonville L. BE. Buell Arthur Lattimer Mary Bunthoff Susanna Arnold Bob Lancaster Dallas Farrow Gene Connor Audrey Stanley Robert Campbell Charles Evans Bob White Bob Stalter Harold McCray Joe Galvin Rosemary Smith Eugene Arnold Gerald McCreary Charlies Dezo Eudora Chapter No. 72 Masonic Temple Mary Gamwell Malvern Wilson Knights of Pythias Covert Mountaineer Boys WCAH Columbus

Parish party hosts bridge and euchre competition

Thirteen tables filled with bridge and euchre at St Andrew's parish home Monday night. Prizes went to Miss Mildred Bayless and Pearl Wend for euchre high score while Miss Mary Louise Pritchard and Billy Nelson won bridge prizes. The Loyal Woman's Class of the Christian Church meets tonight at 7:30 at Mrs Mary Crabtree's home on West Washington Street.

St. Andrew's Church Mildred Bayless Pearl Wend Euchre Mary Louise Pritchard Billy Nelson The Christian Church Mary Crabtree West Washington Street Missionary Society of the Christian Church Mary Ray West Washington Street Belle White Bertha Ingram Ingram Verna Hand

Nelsonville Boys On Air Tuesdays

The Covert Mountaineers led by Bob Covert Thurman Covert Walter Chesher and John Hickman perform weekly at Radio Station WCAH Columbus airing at 10 45 p m They sing and play request songs mailed to the station in care of Columbus

Nelsonville Covert

Dr W N LaMance Speaks To Nelsonville Youth

In Nelsonville April 5 at First Methodist Church Dr W N LaMance warned that sin is destructive in any guise and conscience speaks like Nathan the prophet. Over 140 youths attended the social hour before the service as various church classes planned joint attendance and candle light pageant events in coming evenings.

Nelsonville W. N. LaMance First Methodist Church Nathan David

Forty Three Guests Lodged at City Building in March

Nelsonville report shows 43 guests stayed at the City Building in March per Fire Chief Dana Windon’s register. February had 53 lodgers and January 42 with a mix of occupations and guests from many states.

Nelsonville Dana Windon

Council Eyes March Fines Shortfall for Year Budget

Nelsonville mayor J. W. Hickman reports March fines totaling 52.80 at a brief council session. Delay in county estimates hinders appropriation planning, reducing business activity. A special session will be held soon once estimates arrive to set remaining year appropriations.

Nelsonville J. W. Hickman

Esther Class To Meet At Christian Church

The Esther Class will meet at the Christian Church with a dinner served at six o'clock. Members are reminded to attend and share in the meal and program.

Esther The Christian Church

Parkerburg Municipal Election Focuses On Mayor and Four Council Seats

Keen interest centers on today's municipal election in Parkerburg West Virginia where voters choose a mayor and four councilmen for a four year term. They also decide whether to continue Sunday moving picture shows.

Parkersburg W. Va

Ath ens High School Varsity Basketball Banquet

Ath ens High School principal O. L. Wood hosted a banquet for the varsity basketball team at his home on Monday night. Miss Ann Brown and others prepared red tulip and red taper table decorations and programs featuring a dribbling basketball cut-out and listed team members and guests. After dinner guests played bridge while Bob Bingman provided piano music.

O. L. Wood Athens High School Ann Brown Kathleen Murphy Lorene Rodehaver Helyn Jones Bob Bingman Robert Stacey Norman Severson Frank Bolin Dick Whipple Gilbert Shannon Dwight Duncan Lowell Henry Lewis Speicer Paul Tribe Edward Fields Nathan Cray Charles Hardman Gordon Oxley Roderick Eddy John Pickens Joe Shafer Alan Spaulding Junior Moorhead John Phillips Joe Bardin

Legion Drum Corps To Parade in Lancaster

The 42 piece Drum and Bogie Corps of the K. T. Crossen Post will parade in Lancaster Sunday afternoon April 10 at 1 30 preceding the Legion district convention. Commander ct deenner of the Athens Post will receive a bronze plaque from State Commander Paul Herbert for meritorious service. The plaque is gifted by Commander Herbert. The Athens Post was the first in this district to meet its membership obligation.

K. T. Crossen American Legion Lancaster Clyde Gibson Ohio Legion Ct. Déenner Athens Paul Herbert Herbert

White Assures Speedy Action on Road Project

GLOUSTER April 5 Positive assurance was given Dr A J Crawford in an interview with Governor George White that work rebuilding Route 13 from Trimble through Glouster would be offered for sale at the next road setting after April 15 The governor said the road contract would be sold then and more than the 113 000 set aside would likely be spent The project would create local jobs with at least 60 percent of labor from the area The news pleases valley residents as it promises needed improvements and local employment Meanwhile Red Men lodge meets tonight to consider selling the hall and renting quarters for meetings

Glouster A. J. Crawford George White Trimble White

Sidewalks Under Way as High Street Bridge Rises

Cement sidewalks are being constructed on both approaches of the new High Street Bridge replacing old ones torn out for the project. Bridge work progressed rapidly last week and officials expect completion ahead of schedule. Also, Ned McGlone and Reeser of Terre Haute visiting in Glouster to attend the funeral of David Bryans.

Glouster High Street Ned McGlone Reeser Terre Haute Ind Mr. McGlone Kate Bartes Joe Wolt Nelsonville

Major Bates To Speak At Salvation Army Services

Major Claude Bates of the Cincinnati Division will lead services at the Salvation Army Building on Saturday and Sunday, April 9 and 10. Both Junior and Senior Soldiers will be enrolled. Adjutant Bernard Stone notes Preston Bintley of Millfield seeks supplies after his family lost their home to a recent fire. donations of beds are still needed as furniture and dishes have already been given.

Claude Bates Cincinnati Salvation Army Bernard Stone Preston Bintley Millfield

Mayor rescinds water order for Wellston schools

Wellston public schools opened on Monday after Mayor Thomas E. Webb threatened to shut off water to four school buildings over a $2,000 unpaid bill. He initially ordered a halt to water service but then rescinded the order.

Wellston U.P Thomas E. Webb

Joe Meade Takes Over Gormley Pressing Shop

Bryan Gormley sold his pressing shop in Glouster to Joe Meade who previously owned the business. The shop was moved Monday from the Foley Building on High Street to a building owned by H C Angle on Front Street. Past Noble Grands of Marcellite Rebekah lodge will meet Thursday night at Mrs Allison Jones home in Urbancrest per announcement.

Glouster Bryan Gormley Joe Meade Foley High Street H. C. Angle Front Street Marcellite Rebekah Lodge Allison Jones Urbancrest

Finger Fracture Suffered In Saturday Night Accident

Guy Vernon of Jacksonville sustained a fracture to a finger on his right hand in an accident Saturday night. He received medical attention in Glouster.

Guy Vernon Jacksonville

Former Minister W H Boden Dies at 61

Word of the death of the Rev W H Boden aged 61 at Lawndale California was received Monday by Mrs George Holdren matron at the Athens County Children's Home four sister The Reverend Boden former minister and community figure passes after illness in California He leaves behind family and church ties registered in Ohio records

W. H. Boden Lawndale Calif George Holdren Athens County Children’s Home Boden

Reverend Boden Dies After Long Ministry in Ohio

Athens and Nelsonville minister died Monday morning at eight o clock born near New Marshfield he attended Ohio University and Hiram College He was pastor in Athens and Nelsonville and Washington D C Later served as State evangelist and led the First Christian Church in Lawndale Funeral services will be held in Lawndale Friday afternoon with burial there He is survived by his wife Mrs Holdren his mother Mrs J N Boden a sister Mrs W B Warner and the widow Casa Hewitt of New Marshfield

Athens Nelsonville New Marshfield Ohio University Hiram College Christian Church Washington D. H First Christian Church Lawndale Holdren Boden J. N. Boden

Company L Plans Recreation Room At Armory

The 166th Infantry National Guard unit carried out close order drills and equipment care during a Monday night inspection at the Armory. After drills, paychecks were issued and plans for a recreation room were finalized. Officers say the space will be equipped for lounging, cards, and pool with curtains lounges a radio and rugs funded by a small weekly member contribution.

166Th Infantry National Guard

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