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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1932

Page

3

Athens pension committee to circulate age pension petitions

The Athens County Organization of the Age Pension Committee completes setup to circulate age pension petitions in Athens. Officers include Chairman Albert Kael and Secretary Earl Mandrell. signatories represent the Ohio Old Age Pension Conference with state and labor groups. The drive aims to gather support for a proposed Ohio law offering at least 200 dollars yearly to eligible residents aged 18 years and older, with burial expenses up to 100 dollars, and extends to residents of fraternal homes and charities. The next meeting is scheduled for August 14 at 1 p.m.

Athens County of Age Pension Committee Wia Iaw Athens Chouster Albert Kael M. L. Bowers Earl Mandrell Ohto State Aeria of Bagtes Ohio State Federation of Labor Old Age Security League Puspichael United States Oateman Paapichael Ohio

2350 Sacks of Flour Delivered to Nelsonville Red Cross

The York Township Relief Committee received 2,350 sacks of flour from the Red Cross. It arrived from Beasley Milling in Athens and was hauled to Nelsonville by local trucks and firms including Chevrolet Garage and Pyles Lumper Co. The flour is stored in the Warner building donated by Isaac Warner and will be distributed on August 15, completing August relief.

Nelsonville York Township Red Cross Beasley Milling Company Athens Chevrolet Garage Pyles Backus Sayre’s National Guard Warner Isaac Warner Relief Committee

Citizens Meeting Scheduled in Nelsonville Friday

A citizens meeting will be held at the city playgrounds Friday at 2 o clock. The committee that recently carried petitions to Governor George White requesting withdrawal of troops from Nelsonville will report, according to Harry Blimes, a committee member.

Nelsonville George White Harry Blimes

Reverend Sayre to Return Home and Lead Sunday Service

The Rev. H. A. Sayre pastor of the Methodist Episcopal Church and his family conclude a Michigan vacation and will return today. He will occupy the pulpit at his church Sunday morning at 10 30 o'clock.

Nelsonville Aug H. A. Sayre Methodlist Episcopal Church Michigan Sayre

Chapel League Gathers With Athens Group

Forty members of the Central Avenue Epworth League and Athens group met at Clarks Chapel for a program led by Miss Dorothy Radford on Prayers. The service opened with Stand Up For Jesus, included Psalm 19, talks, duets, a poem God’s Garden, and concluded with home made ice cream and social hour.

Central Avenue Epworth League Clarks Chapel Central Avenue, Epworth League Athens Clarks Chapel League Dorothy Radford Jesus League

Bethel Church Delegates Named For South Ohio Conference

Dale Thompson named as delegate for Bethel Church to the South Ohio Conference in Zanesville from Aug 24 to 28 with Martha Stevens as alternate. Farewell sermon for Rev F L Holbert set for Sunday Aug 21. Local social notes mention visits and reunions across nearby towns and ongoing teaching assignments.

Dale Thompson Bethel Church South Ohio Zanesville Martha Stevens Alter Nate F. L. Holbert Harold Thompson Willis Crasten Near Chesterhill West Hill W. Va Pearl Thomson Parkersburg Virgil Stevens Mayle and Dalton Barnett Ridge Margie Adams Ursula Kennedy Stevens Dencey Kennedy Columbus Grovenor Kennedy Bartlett Chester Stevens Bessie L. Heiskell Institute Alderson Rev A. C. Mayle

Dance for healthy feet with Radox bath treatment

Advertisement promotes Radox Bath to remove corns callouses and hard skin. It promises relief from soreness and burning with 3 or 4 nightly baths to lift corn roots and leave strong feet suitable for walking and dancing. Quick's Cut Rate Store sells Radox, as do other druggists.

Quick Adv

Birthday celebrations mark Lovetts and Spray family

Mrs. Martha Lovett of Ohio and her daughter Mrs. E. T. Spray of Petersburg Indiana celebrated birthdays with a Sunday family dinner at the Lovett home. Guests included the Lovett families and friends from Murray City Monday Nelsonville and other locales. The gathering featured noon chicken dinner music games and group photos.

Martha Lovett Ohio E. T. Spray Petersburg Ind John Lovett G.S. Dick Murray City Robert Lovett Carl Pettit Betty Jane Ed Spray

Dinner party for Simonton with Thomass and Hass

Mr and Mrs Willard Simonton hosted a dinner Wednesday at six. Guests included Mr and Mrs Frank Thomas and Ed Thomas of Barberton and Mrs William Hass of Chicago Illinois.

Willard Simonton Frank Thomas Ed Thomas Barberton William Hass Chicago

Riley pleads not guilty to driving without license tags

Frank B. Riley of Nelsonville waived preliminary examination after arraignment before Mayor J W Hick man. He pleaded not guilty to the charge of driving an automobile without license tags and was bound over to the grand jury under 100 bond furnished. Riley works at the Lick Run Mine and was arrested on an affidavit by John Williams, picket camp leader.

Nelsonville Frank B. Riley J. W. Hickman Riley Lick Run John Williams

Wiener roast honors Betty Hickman and guests in Beech Grove

A Tuesday evening wiener roast at Beech Grove celebrated Betty Hickman of Columbus and Dorothy and Bob Heilman of Huntington hosted by Miss Eleanor Woodard. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Monks and daughters Mary Margaret Elizabeth and Billy son, Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Wolfe and daughters Mary Elizabeth Violet and Paul son, Mrs. Maria Powell, Miss Agnes Raybould, Eleanore and Wayne Woodard, Don Smith, Mark Herrold, June and Joan Huffman.

Betty Hickman Columbus Ohio Dorothy Bob Heilman Huntington W. Va Eleanor Woodard Beech Grove Clarence Monks Mary Margaret Elizabeth Billy W. D. Wolfe Mary Elizabeth Violet Paul Maria Powell Agnes Raybould Eleanore Wayne Woodard Don Smith Mark Herrold June Joan Huffman

Visit Notes From Columbus Local Residents

Martha Edgar of Columbus visits her grandmother Mrs. E. M. Gilbert. Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Gilbert and daughter Royal and Ruth returned from Columbus after visiting Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Edgar and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Aukland. Charles Maffin visited Columbus today. Mrs. Clara Lifle of Logan is guest of Miss Carrie Cox for several days.

Martha Edgar Columbus E. M. Gilbert Royal Ruth E. M. Edgar Harry Aukland Charles Maffin Clara Lifle Logan Carrie Cox

Entertains Bridge Club at West Washington Home

Mrs. P. W. Hickman hosted her bridge club on Wednesday afternoon at 48 West Washington Street. Guest players included Mrs. Frank Bonifield of Carmichaels and others. high score trophies went to Mrs. Cecil Shafer first, Mrs. Eberle second, and Mrs. Lawson third.

P. W. Hickman West Washington Street Frank Bonifield Carmichaels, Pa J. W. Hickman C. E. Welch John Lawson L. J. Eberley Cecil Shafer Eberle Lawson

Miss Jeannette Crammer Hosts Amesville 4-H Club Event

Miss Jeannette Crammer entertained at her Fort Street home where the Amesville 4-H Club held a brief business session and a two course luncheon. Pink and white decor, music and bingo provided entertainment for thirteen members and guests including Zoe Heston and guests from out of town.

Jeannette Crammer Fort Street Amesville Zoe Heston Mary Ellen Heston Helen Thomas Ruth Carpenter Marcella Dixon Irene Maxine Jago

Reduced 30 Pounds Never Felt Better

Ad promotes Kruschen Salts with a testimonial from Miss Madeline Crowley of Little Rock Arkansas. It claims weight loss from 140 to 110 pounds in one year and links fat loss to improved health and vitality. Instructions advise one-half teaspoon daily in hot water and reduced-fat diet, with pharmacy availability nationwide.

Madeline Crowley Little Rock, Ark Cline Pharmacy Co McKee Drug Co

Nelsonville Auditor Reports City Funds Totals Aug 1

Nelsonville aug 11 city auditor Ralph Elliott reports total city funds 11 455 37 as of aug 1 with details for general gasoline water works electric light and auto registration funds. balances, receipts, and expenditures are itemized showing net changes through july.

Nelsonville Ralph Elliott Water Works Fund Electric Light Department

Cosmopolitan Club Brings Members Together Before Mrs Huenefeld’s Move

The Cosmopolitan Club will meet Friday evening at Mrs H D Krieg’s Fayette Street home to honor Mrs Robert Huene feld who plans to move soon to Lancaster. A covered dish dinner will be served at 6 o’clock.

Robert Huenefeld Lancaster Cosmopolitan Club H. D. Krieg Fayette Street

King's Men to Meet at Betts Home Friday Night

Nelsonville notice announces a King's Men meeting at Frank Betts' home 30 Watkins Street Friday at 7 40 PM with FE W Allen as leader in charge.

Nelsonville King’s Men Frank Betts Watkins Street FE. W. Allen

Central Ohio Favored For Home Loan Bank Site

The Athens Chamber of Commerce urged locating one of the Federal Home Loan District Banks in Columbus. It noted Columbus is well positioned among Ohio cities and accessible to home loan institutions across multiple states and pledged cooperation with other chambers to win the bank.

Athens Chamber of Commerce Home Loan Bank Columbus Berry Cincinnati Cleveland Ohio Chamber of Commerce Athens Chambers of Commerce

Athens High School honors 187 summer students diplomas and awards

Principal O L Wood presented diplomas to five summer school students and four honor certificates at Athens High School. The program included a piano solo by Frances Harrison and readings, with honors going to 48 Athens students and a long list of names from Athens and surrounding towns in Athens County.

O. L. Wood Athens High School Athena Athens County Frances Harrison Eugene Redfern Gerald Elwood McCreary Betty Howe Robert Bird Orland Sams Richard Whitmore Dolores Henderson Kathleen Carpenter Joe Gil Edward Wise Wood Nina Maxwell Orland Same Gerald Hutchinson Clyde Heaton Wilburt Slaughter Athens Kathryn Bets Pauline Kimes Agnes Kilpatrick Roger Jones Howard Hyre Delorea Henderson Evelyn Hartman Herbert Hartman Joe Gill Dorothy Gentey Dale Gattten Etna Davis Juanita Davidson Carol Darst Edward Colson Jane Cline Charles Carmean Enid Campbell Mary Bricklea Richard Bolin Bob Bird Julian Bing Ferd Betz Richard Snow Boris Wooley Ardeth Westfall Robert Wheaton Billy Verity Blanche Verity Violet Strahl Helen Stacy Muriel Sinnot Orland Sama Ferne Rowland Genevieve Romine James Roach Morton Rice Lea Murphy Dorothy Minameyer Edwara Matters Edward McBride Virginia Masterton Ruth Lewis Bill Leaders Fred Krecker Katherine Bing Elizabeth Close Eldon Martin Millfield Mary Beile Cole

Oscar the homeless skunk vanishes from hangar area

Oscar, a homeless skunk beloved by Claude Dry and Rodney Young near Rowland Field, disappeared after months of moving between his makeshift shelters. Dry says they became attached to him despite attempts to relocate him, and Oscar has not been seen since Tuesday night.

Claude Dry Rodney Young Oscar Rowland Field Young Dry Hanor

Epworth League Party Set At M E Church

An Epworth League party will be held in the social room at the M E Church tonight at 7 30 o clock.

Glouster Epworth League M. E

Glouster Post Office to Close Saturday Afternoons

Glouster Ohio post office will close windows and city mail delivery on Saturday afternoons to comply with a half holiday law and new economy measures. Lobby remains open, mail goes to boxes, and trains dispatch mail. receipts have fallen, possibly prompting further reductions.

Glouster Congress H. F. Hamber Hambel

Guards to Stay on Duty in Glouboter City

Officials said guardsmen will continue patrolling Glouboter nights until their presence is deemed no longer needed. County officers confirmed continuation after late Monday statements indicated a possible end to patrols.

Gluoubter Aug

Paat Chiefs Club Meeting Set in Gliouster Temple

Glouster Temple Pythian Sisters Paat Chiefs club will meet Friday night at 7 30 at the home of Mrs. Mika Thompson.

Gloubter Paat Chiefs Club Gliouster Temple Pythian Sisters Mika Thompson

Funeral closings mark Thomas Johnson mayor funeral

GLOUSTER August 11 business places to close Friday from 1:30 to 3:30 PM for Mayor Thomas Johnson funeral. Service at Republic Avenue home at 2:00 led by Rev. M. Rogers Church of Christ. Burial at Athens West Union Street Cemetery.

Glouster Thomas Johnson Andred Allen Republic Avenue M. &. Rogers Church of Christ Athens Weat Union Street

Marceline Rebekah Lodge Members Attend District School

Members of the Marceline Rebekah Lodge plan to attend the district school for Rebekah lodges in Nelsonville next Monday. The event includes an afternoon district school followed by a dinner and a district convention at night.

Glouster Aug. U Marceline Rebekah Lodge Rebekah Nelsonville

Pioneer Resident Latimer Dies At Hollister

LL M Latimer a pioneer of Trimble Township died last night at his daughter’s home near Hollister at age 81 after a period of ill health. Survived by daughters Mrs Emmett Earich Trimble Mrs Harmon Hollister Mrs J M Coakney Hanover Mrs G F Clark Newark Mrs Joe Jonas Columbus and Mrs Wesley Byers Hollister. Funeral at Hollister A B Church Saturday at 2 PM conducted by Rev Plummer Jacksonville with burial in Hollister Cemetery.

Glouster L. M. Lattemer Trimbie Township C. Harmon Hollister Mr. Latimerte Emmett Earich Trimble Harmon J. M. Coakney Hanover G. F. Clark Newark Joe Jonas Columbus Wesley Byers Mr. Latimer Hollister A. B Plummer Jacksonville Pruttsl

Malta Odd Fellows Meet to Plan Fraternity Good Will Event

The Gloveter Aug Ho-A committee from the Malta Odd Fellows Lodge will meet Magic City Lodge on Friday night to finalize arrangements for an Odd Fellow and Rebekah Good Will Fraternity to be held at McConneleville soon for members and friends. Local lodge members are urged to attend Friday’s meeting.

Gloveter Aug Malta Odd Fellows Lodge Magic City Lodge Rebekah

Bergman Couple Welcome Athens Hospital Baby Boy

Mr and Mrs Fred Bergman announce the birth of a son born Tuesday night at Sheltering Arms Hospital in Athens.

Glouester Aig Fred Bergman Sheltering Arma Hospital Athens

Old Sore Healing Ointment Ad Claims Quick Relief

An old advertisement touts a healing ointment for long standing sores and skin complaints. It promises rapid relief from pierces burns and eczema with a 35 cent Petersons Ointment box available at any drug store and claims one application shows noticeable results.

Jong Danian Peterson

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