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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1932

Page

5

Nelsonville Schools Set September 12 Opening Date

Nelsonville city schools plan to start the fall term on Monday September 12 superintendent E J Arnold announced. Teaching staff for grade and high schools is set with five new high school instructors Doris Horsch Earl Washburn Maynard McDaniel Ruth Hyde and Leland Powell. Janitors reinstated and repairs listed but funded limited. Textbooks available after August 20 with new books at Gem Pharmacy from September 1. Salaries face reductions and teacher expenses remain high.

Nelsonville E. J. Arnold Doris Mr. Horsch Home Economica Earl Washburn May$ Mard McDaniel Ruth Hyde Gem Pharmacy C. Roy Thomlinson Beatrice Barber Esther Jones Margaret Johnson Blanche Linton Margaret Jones Elizabeth Linton Ruth Kelch Marguerite Cook Ruth Cook Frances Cox Estella Reynolds Florence Cook Louise Pearce Lilan Young Leitha Howard Neshe Mamer Josephine Baugh Ella Ey Patton Lula Jane Helen Stewart Opportunity Pauline Wintlatch Hugh Leland T. Powell Kathleen Boyd Bessie Diehl Harold Figley C. H M. Wannahs Kenneth Kinneer Lucile F. Long Blanche Morehead Jennie Nelson Grace Frobests Maifred Roberts Doris Horsch Maynard McDaniel Cornelia Scott Mary Sharp Helen Shaw Franklin Stedman Rosemary Acker Florence Weed Julian Yants Ward G. Hamm Bessie Beer A. W. Seabright Thelma Howard Helen Linton Charles Watson

Truck Miners Will Form Local Unions

Nelsonville district operators and miners plan to form local unions for truck mines. A joint meeting at Nelsonville’s 7:00 F Hall is set for Aug 17 to outline organizing details, with locals already in Nelsonville and Carbon Hill and events planned in Coonville and New Straitsville.

Nelsonville Carbondale Coonville Kimberly Carbon Hill New Straitsville F. Hall O'Elock David Watkins U. MM. W A. A

Sunpriss Party Hosts Surprise Family Gathering

Mrs. Mamie Gettle enjoyed a Friday evening surprise party at her home hosted by friends. The gathering included social time and a potluck luncheon. Out-of-town guest Mrs. Alice Sloane of California, Pa., attended.

Mamie Gettle Alice Sloane California Katherine Spencer Fayette Street Clifton Spencer Hingwood W. Va Sig Glasson Madison Frank Jackson Stacy Sharp Phyliss Mins

Bible Schools Close Summer Session Here

Nelsonville August 1 The Daily Vacation Bible Schools in the Hocking Valley report the eight year old program as the most successful yet. Forty teachers attended a church lawn party while 1,634 pupils were enrolled across seventeen schools in Sand Run, Carbon Hill, Haydenville, Union Furnace, Nelsonville, Buchtel, Happy Hollow, Deanville, Kimberly, New Finewood, Circle Hill, Morristown, Millfield, Hollister, Derthick and New Pittsburgh. Instructors donated their services and praised improved student work and broad church education support.

Hocking Valley Nelsonville Mise Irene McDowell Lloyd Evang Sand Run Carbon Hill Haydenville Union Furnace Buchtel Happy Hollow Deanville Kaimberly New Finedwood Circle Hil Morristown Millfield Hollister Derrick New Pittsburgh Fred Thompson Harriett Whitmore Ralph Barber Harold Fuldey Ass Lots Devol Elaine Wright Moss Kathryn Harrop Georma Reynolds Jack Hafner Fred Christian Misa Elsie Hunter Derthick Childdren Presbyterian Church Boards of Education Sand Runa Irene McDowell

Buck plans nonstop flight Newark to Mexico City next month

Robert Buck, who flew from Newark to Mexico City, told United Press he intends to attempt a non stop flight over the same route early next month.

Flans Mexico City Robert Buck Newark N. J United Press Today

Social notes of residents visiting and staying in nearby towns

Personal mentions list Mrs Dow Bowers and family visiting Sumoerland Beach Buckeye Lake, visitors in Columbus include Mr and Mrs Clarence Hall and others. travels of Hoy and Laula Ak ron with Wilmer Baird family. multiple relatives hosting in Athens Logan and Mill Street. exchanges with Fayette Street and distant relatives in Kingwood W Va and Madison W Va. occasional hospital and social dinners noted.

Roy Baird Homer Baird Athens Val Cox Columbus Jefferson Bowers Jesse Vanbibber, Jr Hardenville Cherrington Hospital Logan Charles Dorst Mill Street Mra Rett Howe Myles Howe Lilian Howe Margaret Butts Alron Wisdan Bureette Albany Margaret Weltszheimer Robert Huenefeld Bob C Burcker Im Raesland Huenefeld Laiesster Robert Paul Hardsin McArthur Paige Graham Hare Clifton Spencer Mary Ann Kingwood W Va Joshua Spencer Fayette Street Sig Qlasson Madison W. Va Fred Edington Frank Freer

Local residents share visits and events in Haydenville week

Haydenville residents and visitors from Philadelphia and Columbus visited friends and family across town this week. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Wr Munro and Miss Anna Park, Mr and Mrs James, Mrs Franks Allen, and many others at Buckeye Lake, Lancaster and nearby locales. A mine injury, hospital return, and plan to relocate were noted among routine social gatherings and club meetings.

Munro Anna Park Philadelphia Rol Jame Harold Allen Franks Alen Mas Anna Told Wislan Lee Nora Skiver Lancaster Camp Grounds Cufford Town Buckeye Lake Jo A. Hutchison Vern Robinette Stewart Hoodlet Nebonville Masa Anna Park William 8. Munro James Brady Waugh Herbert Smith Union Furnace Clifford Peck Iowa James Alley Lloyd Matheny Franklin Michigan Eugene McCandish Fultenham Helen Campbell Bessie Wardell Uhrichsville B. E. Peck Willard Seel Maxine Kate Todd Nellie Alice Allen Athens Jenny Patton O. E. Oliver Columbus Russel James Lela Wolf Nellie Allen Lancaster Glass Harry Lock Rainbow 4-H Clothing Club Mildred Moore Ali C. S. Moore Mildred Walters Moore Bulie Achauer Lillian Matheny

Probate Court Admits Throckmorton Will In Athens County

In Athens County Probate Court Saturday Judge S M Tobnson admitted the will of John W Throck morton to probate. A marriage license was issued to Robert Riley 21 Mineral son of Arthur Paley and Ola I Buckley 47 Mineral daughter of Charles Buckley with waiver granted. A note mentions the Flying Boudar endurance flight near Valley Stream L 1 Aug 13 ending shortly after 10 0& min after 38 hours in air. record is 123 hours.

John W. Throckmorton Athens County S. M. Tobnson Robert Riley Mineral Arthur Paley Ola I. Buckley Charles Buckley Valley Stream L. 1 Louise Thaden Baltimore Pittsburgh Frances Mar Salis Centreville Misa

Petition Committee Reports at Meeting in Nelsonville

In Nelsonville on Friday afternoon a committee to carry petitions to Gos George Whites request removing troops from the city reported. The 110 signatures were verified and Governor said he would address with the Adjutant General. A new committee was formed to arrange another petition date to be announced later.

Nelsons Ile Nelsonville Aug George Nelsomillie W. H. Bartos Wes Dasta Harry Blimes Charles Hashman Harve Lines Ea Tagan Pat Galvin Homer Mack Way

Lawrence Conkey 75 Dies at New Marshfield

Lawrence Conkey 75 longtime Athens County resident died Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mr and Mrs Fiebert Beckler in New Marshfield He was born near Athena and spent his life in the county Survived by a sister Mia Elms Beckler New Marshfield Funeral services held Thursday at 10 30 at the residence with Rev L Loyd Esvana in charge Interment in New Marshfield Cemetery Local happenings note a horseshoe pitching tournament in Birch Grove and a tent revival in Nelsonville plus social events and visits among residents

Kimberly Lawrence Conker Fiebert Beckler Athena Athens County Conkey Birch Louis Wend Lon Adama Nelsonville Clarence Birteher Clarence Davis Nelsonviia Letts Brothers Carbondale Mr. Wend George Beatheroff Laurelville Nelson Wille Lhat Severs Athens New Mershfield M. H Pickett Wes Grace Hanning Arrella, Barnett Alma Delong Evelyn Hook Margaret Finn Sam Wolfe Pete Pickett Guy Dishong Howard Donaldson Cephas Adams Art Hilte Dwight Rizer James Wiley Betty Marilyn Vern Bennett Oak Grove Selsonville Christian Church Bible School Birch Hollow Grove

Corning hosts party with prizes and notable guests

Corning residents hosted a social evening with four tables of games and prizes for both ladies and men. Guests included Mrs. Mar Canton, Mr. John Cook, and many locals. Mrs. Ulric Keifer had a serious eye injury but recovered. another guest suffered a street excavation accident.

Sie Mes Everett Dunlap Clarence John Cook Earl Wilson Dies Cbeer Prigg Fi Kochensparcher Adeliciotts Hinchean Mar > Canton Wm. Retok Frasure Fran Kochenmsparcher Bera Dodson Earl Clarence Garris John Conk Eteret Dunlap Ulric Keifer Keifer Mary Warner Passen Carda Charles Boley Mins Thelma Boley Kirkeravidle Ohio Mary Holdren Misa Ound Biden Raymond Cilford Claas Mira Ralph Vinedy Bo AL Cary Vern Ransap Thomas Spenen Jas Bel Ming Edna Dew Min Ralph Clardy Pha Membeart Vern Everest Clade Dunlip Mee Thoman Spence Mii Chna Lonpley Mra Jn Hell

Junior Farm Camp Concludes With Varied Activities

Members of the 431 Glut enjoyed a weeklong Junior Farm Camp at Raya Ru near Qttera in Pitt weed country. Athens County agents oversaw sessions in woodwork weaving and nature with Moses HL Jdacung supervising. Activities included baseball, volleyball, ping pong, and horseback riding, plus readings and Sunday church services, with parents attending a closing program.

Raya Ru Qttera Pitt Weed Saturnars Mi Bev Aitia Athens Cagp Cupid Tagene Hon Athens County Catenatin Hard Chambery Johnsen Hanesters Lendesther Cosiig Wan Moe HL Jdacung Oo Bascball Volley UK Ata Athieas Parente Cunp Saationa Tinta

Albany Social Evening and Music Shell Highlights

The Albany community gathered for a church meeting and musical program with performances by the Manta Clang and several named performers. Attendees included Mrs Leah Chava, Alex Read Smith, Mr Merritt Chase, and others. notes mention a baseball team from Albany and a forthcoming game.

Moe Mixat Vlantha Gihwon Mire Meiea Hadete Gay Wingett JH Taschmets Ay Baylor Ciagd Moo O Hleater Basch Meyeland Merritt Chase Atarton Leah Chava Alex Read Smith Mir Ami Mowaio Mira Woo Laaelt Tusatinatana Arthur Lewther Eniidean Rivhird Louies Lancaster Aeard Mattia Athens Huth Wright Mass Fuerende Albany

Call for Cut in Federal Costs

The United States Chamber of Commerce urged further federal cost reductions totaling about 1.8 billion dollars for the current year. President Harriman and Congress supported cuts across programs including public works, veterans’ relief funds, and government operations to stimulate private competition.

United States Chamber of Commerce Saya Washington Henry J. Harriman Chamber Congress

Fractured Wrist Injuries After City Incident

Ott Bran non of this city suffered a fractured wrist and injuries to an arm and shoulder during a fight Friday night between a mine car and the roof of a mine at Mink Mo. 23. He was taken to Lalzor Hospital at Gallipotts for treatment.

Chaoqncry Ott Brannon Mink Mo Lalzor Hospital Qallipotts

Local High Court Trial Sparks Jury Delay

Fragmentary OCR shows a High Court case involving Raymondeth and a party related to a father’s beating. The text hints at renewed indictments and a jury trial following a contested incident, with unclear dates and locations due to unreadable lines.

Painesville Aig Raymondeth Towis Talay

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