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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1933

Page

5

Forest Army Program Opens in Nelsonville for Relief Workers

The Forest Army recruit drive invites 18 to 25 year old U S citizens to apply in Nelsonville for two week training at Fort Knox Kentucky before assignment to forest service work camps. Workers will build trails plant and thin trees fight fires and maintain parks with a $30 monthly pay and a $25 family allotment. Quotas depend on county relief reports and Nelsonville expects its share soon.

Fort Knox Army Forest Service State Relief Commission Nelsonville

Hem Pile Remedy Promises Quick Relief and Guarantee

An advertisement touts a pill free treatment for piles claiming quick, lasting relief without cutting or salves. It describes internal and external piles as chronic and failing to respond to other methods. The ad offers a guaranteed remedy tested in over 900 cases and urges sufferers to try with assurance of results.

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State Officers Confiscate Stills and Whisky in Nelsonville Area

State enforcement officers seized six stills, 82 barrels of mash and 32 gallons of whisky in the Nelsonville district this week. Five stills were found in New Straitaville and one in Trimble Township, Athens County, Inspector Tom Bush reported.

Nelsonville Tom Bush New Straitaville Trimble Township Athens County

Pies and Canned Goods Requested for Church Dinner

The Methodist Church asks ladies to bring pies and canned goods to the church by 11 o clock Friday for the church dinner.

The Methodist Church

Cosmopolitan Club Meeting Postponed due to illness

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

Cosmopolitan Club Clarence Butt

Funeral services for Samuel Shuttleworth set in Nelsonville

Funeral services for Samuel Shuttleworth will be held Friday at 2 p.m. at the Buchte? M. E. Church conducted by Rev. Nutter. Burial will follow at New Straitsville.

Nelsonville Samuel Shuttleworth Buchte! M. BE Nutter New Straitsville

King's Men Schedule Meeting at Pidcock Home

King's Men will meet at 237 Adams Street home of Gus Pidcock on Friday night at 7 o'clock in Nelsonville.

King's Men Nelsonville Gus Pidcock Adams Street

Nelsonville Recreation Baseball League Opens May Day Schedule

The Nelsonville Recreation Baseball League announces an 18 week season starting Monday May 1. Teams include Johnsons All Stars Thomas Jewelers Shoe Factory and the Phi Club with Roy Davis possibly entering a team. Two halves run nine weeks each ending July 1 and Sept 1 with eligibility lists due to Glen Thomas by Friday night.

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 Nelsonville Saturday in Huel City

Joseph W. Fichter will speak at a Nelsonville Logan City teachers meeting held at Nelsonville High School from 9 to 11 36 AM Saturday. Sections cover primary upper grades English science and social studies with multiple local teachers listed as speakers. Invitations extended to Buchtel Murray City Haydenville teachers and others in the district.

Nelsonville Joseph W. Fichter Nelsonville High School Logan City Ward Hamm Ruth Cook Florence Cook Ruth Kelch 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 Buchtel Murray City Haydenville L. E. Powill

Succumbs at Buchtel George Kirkendall 4 Will Be Buried

Nelsonville April 27 George Kirkendall aged 4 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 two grandchildren and brothers and sisters Mrs Garlinger Mrs Ellis Turner Jacob John Ben all 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 Will Speak Here Tonight

Dr. Orin W. Fifer of Cincinnati, editor of The Christian Advocate, will deliver the sermon at the Cen tennial Celebration service at the Methodist Church in Nelsonville tonight at 7 30. The program features a full choir and Friday talks by Bishop H Lester Smith of Cincinnati. The Chillicothe District conference opens Friday at 10 and is presided by Dr. R O McClure.

The Christian Advocate M. By Church Nelsonville Orin W. Fifer Cincinnati 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 the death of Hugh F King 71 after a heart disease illness at his Buchtel home. Survived by widow Ellen, daughters Mary and Mrs Frank Traubert, three sons Peter Hugh Will Charlies, a sister Mrs M D Hogan, and three grandchildren. Requiem Mass at St Patrick's Church Saturday 9 50. Burial in Buchtel. Also in Nelsonville high school operetta progress on new campus scenery by Herbert Woody for May 4 5.

Nelsonville Hugh F. King Buchtel Mr. King Ironton Ohio Ellen King Mary Frank Traubert Wellsburg W. Va Peter Will Hugh Charlies M. D. Hogan Wellston Father Carney St. Patrick's Church Herbert Woody

Time Bomb Destroys Ravenna Home Barbershop Killing Three

A time bomb wrecked Edward Rock's home and barber shop in Ravenna killing his wife Mrs Dolores Taylor and Silas Eldridge 73. Sylvester Barnes died later from blast injuries. Seven others injured as authorities link the explosion to liquor trade warfare and possible gangster involvement. Police noted 40 sticks of dynamite were stolen nearby.

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

Train schedules show Athens departures and northbound service

Rail time card lists No 3 departing Athens 11 38 a m and No 9 at 7 44 p m for southbound service No 2 departing 11 20 a m and No 4 at 6 24 p m daily except Sunday Chesapeake and Ohio Hocking Valley Northbound No 37 leaves Athens 5 20 p m daily except Sunday

N.o Athens Chesapeake and Ohio Hocking Valley Dai Baltimore

Rumor Triggers Bank Run Climax at Cleveland Trust

In Cleveland on April 27 feared rumors spurred a three day run on the Cleveland Trust Company and other licensed banks. Federal agents traced malice while the Cleveland Federal Reserve stated banks would reopen only after confirming sound condition. Harris Creech pledged full payment and two extra hours of operation to reassure depositors as confidence returned.

Cleveland U.rcleveland Cleveland Trust Company Cleveland Federal Reserve Bank E. R. Fancher Federal Reserve District Cleveland Trust Harris Creech Triuot Company

Bronx District Attorney Declares War on Poultry Racketeers

Samuel J. Fotey district attorney of the Bronx declares war on racketeers after four poultry workers fled to Bronx County Jail for safety when their plant was wrecked amid intimidation attempts.

Samuel J. Fotey Bronx New York

Five Convicts Escape From Famous Prison

Five prisoners including three of Allegheny County's notorious criminals and an Ohio inmate escaped Western Penitentiary at dawn after climbing roofs to freedom. Led by John Maug, 30, head of the Maug Gang, they had hidden for hours using dummy figures in their beds. Guards checked the cells after midnight and counted dummies.

Pittsburgh Apri Allegheny County Ohio Western Penitentiary John Maug Maug Vernon Moves Ross Township Ashe

Warm Sun Lifts District as Spring Returns

The district enjoys brighter skies as spring resumes with a sunny spell. Forecasts predict continued fair weather and higher temperatures tomorrow after a night with a low around 30 degrees. By mid morning temperatures rose from the downbeat level and kept climbing through the day.

Annual Meet Here Saturday

High school events begin Friday at 10 with ten boys and girls events before noon. Finals follow in the afternoon as Rome Township High School defends its title. Star athlete William Ogg leads the Red and Black with record high jump.

Rome Township High School Stewart William Ogg

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