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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 30, 1932

Page

3

Flour Requests Hit York Township As Red Cross Aid Arrives

Med Cross reports 957 requests for government flour in York Township the Athens Chapter will distribute via relief committees with Walter Marconi Brady Covert and others in charge. Congressman Jenkins seeks seeds and faster delivery while local unemployment relief under W L Hudson organized the effort. Prof Schmidt to speak at Epworth League service Sunday night at First Methodist Church.

Nelsonville York Township American Red Cross Athens Red Cross York Relief Committee Mr. Jenkins Walter Marconi Deanville Floodwood Robert Beckier Kimberly Old Plondwood Qek Grove Brady Covert Buchtel W. L. Hudson American Legion Home Jenkins Yorks Township Trof. Schmidt Il. &. Schmidt Epworth League First Methodist Episcopal Church John Huddy John Knox Doris McManamay Bessie Stephenson Audrey Bean Hoeien Shaw

Buchtel PTA Presents School Program and Judge Johnson Talk

The Buchtel P T A program at the Buchtel School Building featured the third grade singing Bettys Singing Lesson and songs The Wind in The Chimney Big Brown Bear and Who’s That Calling A high school performance followed with selections by the Harmonica Band and guitar and piano solos. Judge S M Johnson spoke on The Material That May Go Into Life stressing reputation convictions character and courage as vital life material.

Judge Johnson Buchtel Elizabeth Murphy Betty Rooster Mrs. Hen Alfield Johnson High Hool Cornfield Old Black Joy Duard Mohney Twinkle Maccombs Darling Nellie Gray Raymond Rite Red River Valley Fred Sayre Don Schively Pedpte Crete America Schively Treasury Lenna Whitmore Roy Wright McQuaid Culp

Greyhounds Rally To Upset Lancaster 4-3

Nelsonville Greyhounds beat Lancaster 4 to 3 at Lar Friday afternoon in a seventh inning rally. Galvin allowed five hits while Lancaster hurler Pickering was replaced by Hawkins in the final frame. Shafer and Hateh drew walks and scored on Hawkins wild pitches as Simon later scored the winning run on Hawkins second wild pitch. Galvin turned in airtight relief to seal the win with 14 hits allowed in 29 innings over two of three games in the series. Batteries Nelsonville Gunn and Hall Lancaster Piering Hawkins and Glassford.

Nelsonville Nelsonville Grey Hounds Strong Lane High School Lar Galvin Greyhounds Lancaster Conly Pickering Hawkins Ree Hater Fairfield County Shafer Hateh Greyhound Simon Gunn and Hall Piering, Hawkins Glassford

Twilight League opens as Mayor Will toss first ball

Nelsonville April 60 Twilight League season debuts at the lo ground diamond with Mayor Bill Hickman tossing the ceremonial first ball before a 6 90 start. Stratton Motors Eddie's Barbers Carbondale Will join four team race. Doc Powell leads the Specials. Carbondale and the Specials play Thursday. full schedule to follow.

Stratton Motors Eddie's Barbers Carbondale Doc Powell John Brown John Cowie Frank Risely

City Finances Report For Nelsonville

City Auditor Ralph Elliott presents balances and receipts for the April 1 financial condition. General funds show balances and expenditures across categories including gasoline water light auto registration and meat. Net April balances appear for General Gasoline water Light and auto registration with listed totals.

Nelsonville Ralph Elliott

Buchtel Teams Clash With Burns Barbers Sunday

Sayre's Specials of Buchtel meet Burns Barbers baseball club of Glouster on Buchtel field Sunday May 1. Barbers feature veterans Sam Witham Steve Monar Lefty Webb among others while Specials rely on Paul Taylor on the mound and Bruce at bat. Game slated for 2 30 p m.

Sayre Burns Barbers Buchteel

Elks Highlight Week With Thies Orchestra and Initiation

Nelsonville hosts two Elks events next week. Monday features Henry Thies and his orchestra with radio tenor Charlie Cameron for a charity benefit. Wednesday showcases an initiation and banquet by Melsonville Lodge with Newark degree team and visiting Elks parade at 7 30.

Henry Thies Nelsonville Elks Charlie Cameron Mils Melsonville Lodge Newark

Eagles Will Elect Nelsonville Aerie Officers Tuesday

Nelsonville Aerie No. 391 of the Fraternal Order of Eagles will hold its annual officer election Tuesday evening, May 3, after candidates were nominated at last Tuesday’s meeting. A lunch will be served at the close.

Nelsonville Aerie Nelsonville Order of Eagles the Aerie

Nelsonville Commissary Expands Hours for Relief Distribution

Three hundred forty nine families participated in relief supply distribution at the U M W A commissary in Nelsonville this morning. The local committee announced the commissary is now open at 9 oclock on Wednesday and Saturday mornings instead of afternoons.

Nelsonville

4-H Club Girls Meet at Carbondale School

The 4 H Club Girls of Carbondale School held their first meeting at leader Miss Velma Lowry's home. Twelve members attended. The next meeting is scheduled for May 1 at Miss Ruth Lowry's home.

Carbondale School Velma Lowry Ruth Lowry

Mrs Kelch Interred In Nelsonville and Local Events

Mrs Kelch was laid to rest in Nelsonville after dying in Columbus following a long illness. Services at Greenlawn were led by Rev. H A Sayre with many from Columbus Athens Westoria Shady Side and Hoonyvills in attendance. A Royal Order of Eastern Star delegation joined the service. Also noted: Buchtel Temple 151 Pythian Sisters rated 93 on inspection with visitors from Cincinnati Lancaster Logan and Murray City. St Andrew's parish card party set for Tuesday. Rebekah Lodge meetings rescheduled to Monday. Past Noble Grands Club gathering. Missionary Society meeting with Ms N Hill reporting. Cosmopolitan Club spring program. and social bridge gathering at Mrs Freer's with prizes awarded.

Nelsonville H. A. Sayre M. E. Church Greenlawn Joe Ketch Columbus Athens Westoria Shadyside Hoonyvills Royal Order of Eastern Star Kxelch Kalch Buchtel Temple Frances Willard Temple Pythian Sisters Buchtel Mia Dorothy Konkin Cincinnati Lancaster Logan Murray City Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church Arrs Charles Weltzheimer East Washington Street N. Hill Hill Martin Ohlinger Ladies' Aid Society L. Ketch

Forest Rose Club Hosts Evening at Mrs Nelson Dowler Home

The Forest Rose Club met Friday night at Mrs Nelson Dowler's Jackson Street residence. Members present included Mrs Clarence Green Mrs Walter Green Mrs Alice Wyskiver Mrs Sur Wallace Mrs Malcolm Raybould Miss Maryaret Clark and Miss Besse Leer with Mrs William McCulloch as guest. A two course luncheon was served.

Cosmopolitan Club Birs. C Forest Rose Club Nelson Dowler Jackson Street Clarence Green Walter Green Alice Wyskiver Sur Wallace Malcolm Raybould Maryaret Clark Besse Leer William McCulloch

Reader to Speak at Nelsonville High School

Miss Paelit presents at Nelsonville High School Auditorium next Friday at 7 o clock. The event features an Atlantic reader who performs as multiple characters from a book, bringing them to life with vivid impersonations.

Ted Reader Spegh Nelssonville Auril Michiam Bell Hart Ariantic Paelit John Tas Nelsonville High School Auditoriaay Critistve

Girls Start Outdoor Play Tournaments in Selson Ville

In Selson Ville, girls organize outdoor tennis and baseball events led by Coweh and Helen Shr Sherdy. Miss Slain intends to form a basketball league for girls and plans a round robin tennis tournament before term end.

Coweh

P T A At Buchtel Compiled Its Activities History

The Buchtel Parent Teacher Association formed on Sept 8 1928 and reported its fundraising and service through 1931 32. Members funded school instruments books maps and pictures, hosted dances bazaars and a home talent play, supported Boy Scouts and feeding undernourished children, and sent delegates to a state convention while highlighting honor students in local papers.

Sidre Beslanky HE. Buchtel Tue Lefna Whitmer Parent-Teacher Association of Buchtel Wright T. A Carl FH. Porter Wired Booster Club Hikie 1 I Springfield Boy Scout Movement Agno Station Glee Club Oreh D. Chappel Carl Porter A. K. Walker Association Zuber Nelsonvile Rice the Plains

Community meeting notes on local associations and plans

Vague minutes describe appointees for a committee in IL and a February meeting. The document mentions efforts to assist children, food drives for Sarita, and purchases of writing paper and supplies. The tone suggests organizational activity and community aid initiatives.

Asse Ana Wattle Teller

Wheat supply for Athens County discussed at meeting

Athens County leaders discussed wheat quantities and distribution with Mr Beasley overseeing the balance of ground and measurements. The report notes a large quantity secured for Athens County and ongoing efforts to manage the wheat distribution for those in need. Personal visits and social notices followed, including local visitors and birthday honor events.

Tlovd Evans Din Usis CIA Allens Beasley Athena Douns Phos J. Houellet Cambridge City Ind Yfurmera Oparenta Hotartes Ravdlet Lis Mel Columbus Tim Figelia Cae Iunitus Hia Manning Atin Civah Manny Mra

Honorary Initiatives At University Debate on Society and Morals

A fragmented report describes an honorary group initiating seven students and faculty at a university linked to UBi4 and the College of Liberal Arts. The discussion centers on societal issues, education, and moral responsibility, with references to speakers Dr Bryag and Professor Wexler.

Atudenta Sal Guade Brett Thy Stormerian Chine Stuitang Wens Tlarty George Berta Wil Esiheth Catiril Hughie Maertan Wileaboth Moceasie Lay Blan Eleanor Stalford Macie Wary Sanita Boley Chtas Ubi4 Engliak AL Wexler State Mresehrre College Kahtsasen Mich Steve Sorci Gallege Liberal Acta Amd Clinton Boston Bhidie Harvard Seciout Th. EL Bryag Materiak Eadues Jon

Columbus Obituary Notice for Former Albany Man

Fragmentary obituary notes a former Albany resident, C Joseph K raed, a war veteran, with references to a daughter Mir Lucy Mires and services held on Thursday at a Turner location in Columbus. The text is garbled but indicates a death and funeral arrangement in Columbus for the individual.

Albany Apedd C.joseph Kraed Atha Mir Lucy Mires Columbus Thursdey Che ‘Turner Burl

Madison Cline Family Pioneers Local Farm Ties

A fragmented obituary note from Greenlawn area recounts the late Madison Cline and his ties to the community. Born near Aiblay and raised on the farm now owned by Wharlex Hadcliffe, he was the last shirmier of the Madison Cline family. Survived by wife Creathoune, two daughters Netlig Wheeler and Virginia Cling rbath of Columbia, and other relatives.

Greenlawn Ine

Highways in three Ohio counties get contract awards

Contracts for road work in Morgan Perry and Vinton counties were awarded by State Director 0 W Merrell. Projects include 432 Natta concrete paving on Run and McConnel Run bridge, widening approaches and snow sealing. Total costs cited include 8 468 688 for brick paving in Perry and 833 878.58 for Jackson County concrete paving.

Ohio Staha McConnel Perry Athena Moriree Mheras Campnany Hocking Valley Reich Company Columbus Vinton Pomero J-ackson Ang Arthur

Motel Burson Proprietor Florence Burson Ill at Hotel

Florence Burson, proprietor of Motel Burson, is seriously ill at the hotel and has been confined to her home for two weeks.

Florence Burson Burson

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Med Cross Office of Athens Chapter Bartlett C. E. Scott Radio and Electric C. E. Heft Aelson Vite Leon Qil Ruth Hale Eaaeeonay Men’s & Boys’ Clothing Ruble Buchtel P. T. A Methodist Church Sunday School of Florence Cook Elda Patten Beir Deacon Jones Mechem’s Nelsonville, Ohio Eagles Mrs. Kelch Mave Carr St. Andrew's Parish At & O St. Andrew's Catholic Church Bridge and Euchre Rebekah Lodge Weducudey Mary Reeves Walnut Street Elton Ervin Etra Lenny Port Martha Davin Alice Bean Elizabeth Ruston Eliza Smith Flossie Grawford Beatrice Schaaffer Frank Freer Franklin Street Bridge Club William Morgan John Lawson W. B. Mechem L. J. Eberle Daootider Athens County Sam Warren Jen Veray Reva Phimb Carl Willems Owt Carla Lou Troma Toledo Tennyaa Lota Mae Mary Bell Warren Kaenet Steenrod Helen Morman Shirley So Weed Virginia Ad Wavering Skivers Lament MekKnight Chorpher Jo Rew Wereren John Ivank Jessen Roxner Charles Warton Lenora Berrys Mira Jen Donley Eineheon Myrtle Matheny Ruth Kreider Harry Euchre Bateh Mrz. Renu Bland, Fort Street Elda Patton C. L. Stout Blanghe Moorhead Circle OF Ruth Breda Smith Milas Mable Shafer Anna Chapman Edward Sharp Leonard Cooley James Knight Mary Seasenger Frank Lowry Bertha Evans Gonald Shafer Baker’s North Court St Mab Beta Kappa Morgan, Perry, Vinton Ian Aire Pere Wlaeson Bigel Lon Cleveland von. CO Ol Arcade Cleveland To the Voters of Athens Co Khow Troastrar Will W. Coe Moldens Autverticn Medrone McCrone McCrone’s Cline Bilis Leonar Electric Refrigera oFia
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