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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1932
Page
3
Nelsonville April 15 Charles Silcott well known local railroad man suffered a left leg fracture when a step ladder broke while he was removing wallpaper at his High Street home. Doctors J M Hyde and W H Hyde examined him and found four fractures between ankle and knee.
Nelsonville April 15 Mrs. Vira Thompson 62 lifelong Haydenville resident died at her home. Funeral services set for Sunday at 2 p m at Haydenville M E Church with burial in Wolf Cemetery. Husband died about 30 years ago leaving two sons Clarence W and Charles W of Haydenville four grandchildren and two stepdaughters.
Mr and Mrs Otto Grady, Miss Clare Grady and Miss Mary Fisher from Huntington West Virginia were guests at the end of the week of Mr and Mrs Harry Jackson. Mrs Bettie Rife has returned to Columbus accompanied by her mother Mrs Margaret Alman who will make her home there for the present time.
W L Powell made a business visit or was in Columbus today. Edith Beagle spent Thursday in Columbus. Mr and Mrs Hari Baker and others attended Reese Jones funeral at Miami Avenue Presbyterian Church, Sunday Creek Coal Co assistant chief engineer. Helen Jackson visited Ohio Wesleyan friends at Monette Hall Delaware Ohio.
Charles Tolliver pleaded not guilty to assault and battery and was held to the grand jury under a $100 bond. Foster Tolliver pleaded guilty and was fined $15 and costs for striking Harry Sapp. Police said Charles assaulted Forest McLaughlin.
Nelsonville report notes Moses Thornton aged 75 died Thursday morning. Funeral services set for Sunday at 1 p m at the A M E Church with burial at Greenlawn Cemetery.
The Junior Class of Nelsonville High School hosts a bake sale Saturday morning from 9:30 in the former Chocolate Shop room Public Square. Room 23 at the Junior High sponsors a 1 to 4 p m sale in the vacant room beside Ruble's Clothing Store. Proceeds benefit the Nelsonville High School Band.
Mrs N Hill of 20 E Washington Street entertained the Circle of Ruth Guild of the Presbyterian Church on Thursday night. A 7 o clock picnic dinner preceded a display of hats of ancient vintage with a 1897 bloomed hat judged best. Guests included Mrs Eugene Shafer and Mrs E B Acomb of Athens.
Miss Mary Margaret Betts Miss Wilma Scott and Charles Evans will provide special music at the Berean Bible Class Fort Street Church of Christ Sunday morning. The orchestra directed by Ward W Hamm will play. W B Evans will teach the lesson.
Sufferers of itching bleeding or protruding piles are urged to use Dr J S Leonhardt Hemroid tablets with a money back guarantee. The ad claims internal treatment heals and restores the lower bowel and touts a 960 success rate from 1000 cases.
Mrs. Fannie Brooks, formerly of Nelsonville, died Thursday morning in Columbus. Sisters Mrs. Lucy Hoodier and Mrs. Emma Martin of Nelsonville are among her relatives. Funeral services will be held Monday in Columbus.
Elizabeth Kaelin of Lancaster underwent amputation of her right leg below the knee Wednesday and is said to be doing as well as could be expected. She had been in serious condition for weeks with infection in her leg. Mrs Kaelin, formerly of Nelsonville, is hospitalized in Lancaster.
Miss Juanita Lines sponsors a bake sale Saturday at 11 AM hosted at the Boot Shop. Proceeds go to charity as part of a community event. Local volunteers assist with preparations and sales.
An article by Dr. R S Copeland explains asthma treatment through comprehensive physical exams, removal of triggers, desensitization injections, and skin testing for sensitivities to foods, house dust, plants, and occupational irritants. It notes the role of proteins in attacks and mentions promising results from extracts of house dust and protective injections in unknown protein cases.
The Elizabeth Dew Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will hold a meeting Saturday at 2 30 PM at the home of Mrs E Welch on West Columbus Street.
Miss Geneva Geers and Ove Wal lace led high bridge scores while Miss Mildred Bayless and Pearl Wend captured euchre prizes at the Wednesday benefit party. Burl Wallace won the door prize. The next event is set for Wednesday, April 27.
Officers for 1932 83 for the Athens High School Girl Reserves were announced Friday. President Mary Ellen Bibbee vice president Helen Jones secretary Wilma Pierre treasurer Jane Cline. The Annual Mother Daughter banquet will be Thursday April 21 at the high school following a cabinet meeting Friday to discuss plans.
An all county orchestras and combined chorus concert at Ohio University Memorial Auditorium drew praise. The 450 students performed with 130 in the orchestra directed by Herbert Spangler and over 300 in choruses led by Marianna Bing. Selections included Clarke’s At the Spinet and Schubert’s Marche Militaire No. 1, with final chorus pieces praised for harmony. Dr. B. W. Chubb spoke on Ohio University’s offerings and American music, while the Majestic Theater provided afternoon entertainment for students.
Glouster on April 15 opened the new High Street Bridge across Sunday Creek ending detours on Route 13. The steel I beam bridge spans 62 feet with a 62 foot roadway and two nine foot sidewalks, length 108.52 feet. Ray Stanser Inc. won the bid at 17 658 16, state estimate was 22 422 11, completion was two weeks early, with four electric lights marking approaches.
Miss Bernice Wallace entertained her bridge club at her Fairlawn Avenue home in Glouster on Wednesday night. First prize went to Miss Mildred Howard, second to Mrs. Dorothy Vernon, and low score to Mrs. Ethel Bailey. Refreshments followed. members present included Miss Fontaine Harper and several others, with guests Mrs. Ethel Bailey, Mrs. Marie Yount, and Miss Helen Crawford.
Hollister High School senior class staged The Beggar of Brampton Road Tuesday night under English teacher Miss Adams. The play drew an appreciative audience with cast members Ruth McCullough Pearl Conway Clifford Brooks Geneva Nott Helen Verba Kathryn Jennings Raymond Maxwell Delores Felter and Robert Hines.
Mrs. Robert Gamwell district deputy will inspect the Eastern Star chapter at McArthur tonight accompanied by several city members. She previously inspected Eudoria Chapter O. E. S. at Nelsonville Wednesday night.
District Superintendent Stafford of Newark will preside at Mountville Church Sunday afternoon at 2 30 holding quarterly conference. Community services follow. Sunday School meets at 1 30 in the afternoon.
The Love Daughters Class of the Church of Christ will gather at the parsonage tonight at 7 30 with Mr TM Rogers and Mrs Grace 5 entertaining the community as hosts in Glouster on April 15.
State Highway Director will hold a public hearing May 2 at the county commission office in Athens to hear arguments for and against changes in Route 13. A key proposal is a new route along the railroad from Beal brick building at Main and North Streets to Broad Street and Urbancrest, and a change at the north end of Broad Street to meet the Corning brick road.
The Past Noble Grands Club gathered Tuesday evening at Mrs. William Kalt’s home with Mrs. Dunlevy presiding. Contest prizes went to Mrs. Hartley Mrs. Dunlevy Mrs. Maude Davis and Ida B. Davis. Guests included Mrs. Joe Watson Nay Hartley Leona Nichols and children. Members present listed. The club to be entertained at Mrs. John Davis’s home in May.
Greens Run High School students present the operetta Up In The Air at the High School Auditorium on April 19 at 7 oclock. The comedy includes music and dialogue and is directed by music supervisor Miss Nna Miller.
Jackson, a senior at Ohio University, suffered severe burns after dropping a can of sulfuric acid in Science Hall. His face and legs were injured. doctors say he will not lose sight. He was taken to University Hospital for several days of treatment. He is a student assistant in the chemistry department and a June graduate.
Athena High School plans a two night Spring Frolic on April 28 and 29 featuring 12 units with over 200 students. Three plays by Benjor High School and three skits by Junior High students open each night, with strong student involvement and directing teachers from all schools.
Irene Hand and Clarence Sanford star in one act comedies titled Wieners on Wednesday and Come Out Of It. A A Nellis serves as stage manager for the entire production. Lloyd Byronradat handles printing of tickets posters and programs. Hale Pickett and William Bryant oversee the ticket sales.
Athens Junior High Schools suspend departmental clubs until after Spring Frolic on April 2. Principal M A Grubb notes rooms and students will be used for practice. Names mentioned include Jane Foater Bob Bird Hilda Griffith Mary Davies and Lee Barlow.
Mary Maxwell and grade levels studied illness. eighth grade history clans will tour the courthouse Friday morning under Miss Cora Bailey. Geography and science classes show strong interest in a mound builders exhibit from Ohio Indians, loaned by the Ohio State Archaeological and Historical Society. The display covers hammer stones, stone tools, bone implements, copper ornaments, mound builder jewelry, pipes, charms, and artifacts.
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