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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1933

Page

3

Forest Army job applications received at Nelsonville

Citizens may join the Roosevelt era forest army under the emergency relief program. Applicants must be 18 to 25 and U.S. citizens. Recruits pass a physical then go to Fort Knox for examination and conditioning. Pay starts after the oath with most of the 30 dollars monthly allotted to families. Nelsonville expects its quota after relief reports are filed.

Roosevelt Comrday Fort Knox Army Forest Service State Relief Commission Nelsonville

Piles Relief Ad Promotes Internal Treatment

An advertisement touts an internal medicine for piles promising relief without cutting or salves. It claims to address internal causes, stimulate flow, and remove thick matter, asserting success in over 900 cases and offering a guarantee with no operation required.

Enforcement Seizes Stills and Whisky in Nelsonville District

State officers report confiscation of six stills, 82 barrels of mash, and 32 gallons of whisky in Nelsonville area this week. Five stills found in New Straitsville district and one in Trimble Township, Athens County, inspector says.

Nelsonville Tom Bush New Straitsville Trimble Township Athens County

Pies and Canned Goods Sought for Church Dinner

The ladies of the Methodist Church are asked to send their pies and canned goods for dinner to church by 11 o clock Friday.

The Methodist Church

Cosmopolitan Club Meeting Postponed Due to Illness

The regular meeting of the Cos mopolitan Club scheduled for Friday night with Mrs. Clarence Butt has been postponed because of illness.

Cosmopolitan Club Clarence Butt

Shuttleworth Rites Set at Buchtel Church Friday

Funeral services for Samuel Shuttleworth will be held Friday at 2 PM at the Buchtel M. B. Church conducted by Rev. Nutter. Burial will follow at New Straitaville.

Shuttleworth Nelsonville Samuel Shuttleworth Buchtel M. B Rev. Nutter New Straitaville

King's Men to Meet at Gus Pidcock's Home

Nelsonville report says the King's Men will gather Friday night at 7 o'clock at 237 Adams Street the home of Gus Pidcock for the event.

Nelsonville King’s Men Gus Pidcock Adams Street

Nelsonville Recreation Baseball League Schedule Announced

The Nelsonville Recreation Baseball League opens its 18 week season on Monday May 1 with a two half schedule. Teams include Johnson's All Stars Thomas Jewelers Shoe Factory and the Phi Club with Roy Davis possibly entering a team. Managers must file 15 player eligibility lists by Friday. Games begin at City Playground outfield due to preparation for twilight league.

Nelsonville Nelsonville Recreation Baseball League Glen Thomas Local Baseball Commission Johnson's All- Stars Thomas Jewelers Shoe Factory Phi Club Roy Davis Thomas City Playground

Teachers Meet at Fuel City Saturday in Nelsonville

Nelsonville and Logan City teachers sponsor a Saturday meeting at Nelsonville High School from 9 to 11 30 am with Joseph W Fichter as principal speaker. The program includes band concert devotionals five sectional meetings and talks on reading English science and social studies.

Nelsonville Joseph W. Fichter Nelsonville High School Logan City Ward Hamm Ruth Cook Florence Cook Ruth Reich Mary E. Shepard Esther O'Neal Logan C. Ray Tomlinson Mary O'Connor Elsie Martin Lillian Young Beatrice Barber Rosemary Acker Julian Yantis Iris Hull Florence Wood Ruth Armstrong Orrville Farrar Kathleen Scott Boyd Mary Sharp Sarah Holmes Earl Washburn Cornelia Scott Mabel Brown Blanche Moorehead Fred B. Burchfield Logan High School Kenneth Kinneer Buchtel Murray City Haydenville L. E. Powill

George Kirkendall dies at Buchtel aged and years

Nelsonville April 27 George Kirkendall aged and years died Wednesday at the home of his sister Mrs Charles Garlinger at Buchtel Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 o'clock at the Buchtel M E Church Burial will be made at Buchtel He leaves one daughter Mrs Jim McCord Chillicothe and two grandchildren and siblings Mrs Garlinger Mrs Ellis Turner Jacob John and Ben of Buchtel and Stephen of Chauncey

Nelsonville George Kirkendall Charles Garlinger Buchtel Buchtel M. E Jim@ McCord Chillicothe Garlinger Ellis Turner Jacob John Ben Stephen Chauncey

Famous Pastor Orin W Fifer to Speak at Centenary Service

Nelsonville churchgoers hear Dr. Orin W. Fifer of Cincinnati editor of The Christian Advocate preach at the Methodist Church centennial service tonight at 7 30. The program includes Bishop H Lester Smith and a full choir, with district conference activities and ministers’ wives meeting noted for Friday events.

Nelsonville Orin W. Fifer Cincinnati Christian Advocate Methodist Church Doctor Fifer Middle West Grove Clifford William Power Ralph Parks H. Lester Smith Chillicothe R. O. McClure E. L. Morrell C. W. Hoffman L. G. Fowler Columbus G. W. Osman London A. L Williamson Marietta John P. Phillips Ministers’ Wives Association Episcopal Church

Hugh F. King Dies After Long Illness in Buchtel

Nelsonville reports Hugh F. King 71 died at his Buchtel home after a long heart disease illness. Born October 7, 1861 near Ironton, he is survived by widow Ellen, daughters Mary and Mrs Frank Traubert, sons Peter Will Hugh and Charles, three grandchildren and sister Mrs M D Hogan. Requiem Mass at St Patrick's Church Saturday 9:30. Burial in Buchtel. The same edition notes Nelsonville High School operetta planning new campus scenery for May 4-5 performance.

Nelsonville Hugh F. King Buchtel Mr. King Ironton Ohio Ellen King Mary Frank Traubert Wellsburg W. Va Peter Will

Time Bomb Wrecks Home Killing Three In Ravenna

In Ravenna Ohio a blast wrecked Edward Rock's home and barbershop killing his common law wife Dolores Taylor and Silas Eldridge. Sylvester Barnes died later of injuries. Seven others were injured. Police suspect a time bomb related to liquor warfare and note 40 sticks of dynamite were stolen nearby.

Ravenna U.P Edward Rock Rock Dolores Taylor Silas Eldridge Sylvester Barnes Taylor Akron Akron-Ravenna Road

Southbound Train No 30 Arrives Athens Daily

Train No 30 serves Athens daily at 11 02 PM except Sundays with Baltimore omto listed in service notices.

Athens Chesapeake and Ohio Baltimore Westpoung No Nail

Rumor Brings Depositors to Banks Doors in Cleveland

In Cleveland on April 27, federal authorities traced malicious rumors that sparked a three day run on the Cleveland Trust Company. The Federal Reserve urged banks to reopen only after proving sound, as Harris Creech announced deposits would be paid in full and the bank would stay open two extra hours to accommodate withdrawals. Only a few depositors remained when the lobby finally closed at 5 p.m.

Cleveland U.rcleveland Cleveland Trust Company Cleveland Trust Harris Creech Bates Crech

War declared against poultry racketeers by Bronx district attorney

Lemuel J. Foley the Bronx district attorney declares war on poultry racketeers after four poultrymen flee to Bronx County Jail following the wrecking of their plant.

Lemuel J. Foley Bronx New York

Five Convicts Escape From Famous Prison

Four prisoners including three of Allegheny County's most notorious criminals and an Ohio convict escaped from Western Penitentiary at dawn. Led by John Maug, 30, head of the Maug Gang serving life for slaying Constable Vernon Mewes, the men hid with dummies in their cots for hours while guards checked after midnight before dawn escape.

Pittsburgh U.P Allegheny County Western Penitentiary John Maug Maug Vernon Mewes Ross Township Ashe

Warm Sun Brings Cheer to District Amid Pleasant Forecast

Bright sun returns to the district as spring takes hold with warmer, fair conditions expected through Friday. Temperatures rose from a low around 30 last night to near 50 by midmorning and continued warming through the day.

Annual High School Meet Set With Rome Township Favored

Rome Township High School of Stewart, defending champion, leads entries in a two day regional meet starting Friday morning with ten high school boys events and five girls events followed by finals in the afternoon. William Ogg headlines the Red and Black squad aiming for another high jump record as students compete in running, jumping, and field events across grade school and high school divisions.

Rome Township High School Stewart William Ogg

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