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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1932

Page

12

Tim McCoy Stars in Cornered at Court Theater Tonight

Tim McCoy leads Cornered at the Court Theater with Shirley Grey Noah Beery and Raymond Hatton in a two fisted western tale of friendship and justice. Moody Pearson is accused, Laramie seeks truth, and the outlaw gang is toppled in a spectacular finale.

Tim McCoy Majestic Ben Lyon and Zasu Pitts Ohio Joan Blondell Court Court Theater Shirley Grey Tim McCoy Miss Grey Noah Beery Raymond Hatton Rites Welch Wyoming Tim Laramie Haaeen Moody Pearson Moody Dan Herrick Herrick Jane Laramie Jody Pearson Red Slavens Slavens Gang Claire MacDowell Lloyd Ingraham Walter Long John Eberts B. Reeves Eason

Logan Fire Chief Nixon to Face New Hearing in Prejudice Case

Judge Whitcraft sustains motion in State v Walter Nixon affirming a new hearing for Logan Fire Chief Nixon. The case concerns alleged prejudice by Mayor Bright on proceedings after Nixon was ousted over a destroyed fire hose and later reinstated by the Civil Service Commission. The Common Pleas Court will designate a magistrate to hear the evidence, with Falls Township magistrates likely considered.

Logan Walter Nixon Harley M. Whitcraft Nixon Lew Reynolds Flias FE. Bright Fred C. Shively Bright Edwin D. Ricketts Coats G. W. Lanning Civil Service Commission Whitcraft Common Pleas Court

Notable Cine Stars Highlight Ohio Theater Lineup

The Ohio Theater screens multiple First National features with a starry lineup. Three On A Match stars Warren William Anna Dvorak Joan Brondell and Bette Davis with supporting players. Joe E Brown leads You Said a Mouthful with Farina and Ginger Rogers as the leading lady. The Crooked Circle balances comedy and drama under director H Bruce Humberstone.

Ohio Theater Warren William Dark Horse Anna Dvorak Joan Brondell Bette Davia Allen Jenkins Lee Tracy Lyle Talbot Gage Joe EF. Brown Toe Catalina Island Los Angeles Brown Farina Ginger Rogers

Green Township School Case to Hear Evidence Next Week

Assignment of the Green Township School dispute is set for the local Common Pleas Court with Judge Benner Jones to hear the evidence. The case stems from the transfer of part of Green Township District to Ward Township after a resident petition with signatures. Remonstrances followed and a territory poll found signatures insufficient to oppose the board action, leading to litigation.

Logan Green Township Common Pleas Court Benner Jones Jackson Ward Township

County Candidate Named by Board

Miss Charlotte Lappen of Laurelville was chosen clerk for the Hocking County and City Health Departments. She won from 16 applicants and will assume duties immediately after Mrs. Ralph M. Henry resigned to leave the post.

Henry

United Brethren Church Plans Anniversary Service

Logan December 2 An all day service is planned for the United Brethren Congregation at Rockbridge to mark the fifth anniversary of the church dedication on December 11. District superintendent A B R Cox and Judge Harley M Whitcraft will speak. Music by Miss Helen Mathias and Miss Grace Orr. Dinner and supper served by the Ladies Aid.

Deputy Thelma Keyes Named Clerk of Courts Deputy

Logan December 2. Charles C. Achauer clerk of courts elect says upon taking office January first he will appoint Miss Thelma Keyes as deputy succeeding Miss Helen Rochester. Keyes, daughter of Mr and Mrs C R Keyes, has past work at Gordon Oil and in the city auditor’s office. Rochester exits after two terms as deputy to Alfred B. Campbell.

Democrat Women's Club Miss Rochester Alfred B. Campbell

Logan High players set punt block record in season

Logan High School football players blocked punts ten times during the regular season, led by McMillan with four, Cox with three, plus contributions from Bright and Fickel. The tally came from Coach John Longley’s records after the close of the season.

Logan John Longley McMillan Cox Lancaster Ken Bright Fickel

Junior Church To Sing at Memorial Service In Logan

Logan Lodge of Fikes will hold memorial exercises at 2 30 p m Sunday at East Main Street hall with ritualistic services by lodge officers. The Presbyterian Junior Choir directed by Mrs H M Boocks will perform musical numbers and Miss Bessie Briscoe will accompany at the piano. Edward Co Collins will deliver the eulogy. Junior choir members include Gladys Bort Marjorie Brandt Dorothy Franks Mildred Vandamant and others. The arrangements committee invites the public.

Logan Logan Lodge of Fikes East Main Street Presbyterian H. M. Boocks Bessie Briscoe Edward Co. Collins Gladys Bort Marjorie Brandt Dorothy Franks Mildred Vandamant Jean Kreinschmidt Nelle Schwenke Marion Geddes Georgiana Hutchinson Jean Thurness Nadine Vandamant Minnie Louise Heine Clara White Marjorie Bell Charlies Floyd Edward Hamilton Ray Schwenke James Campbell Carl Marks John Mock Floyd Beougher Donald Geddes Ralph Spence Joan Kreinschmidt Edward Angle Committee W. W. Martin Harold W. Larimer John FE. Canty Leroy Conkle

Thanksgiving Visits Spread Through Athens Area

Residents and families across Athens, Nelsonville, Logan, and nearby towns gathered for Thanksgiving and the weekend. Multiple households hosted relatives and friends, with outings to Epworth League events in Athens and local gatherings noted among the W F M S group and church members. Notable names include the Bowles, Carter, Todd, Nutter, Patton, Robinett, and Phettyplace families, with visits to Columbus and Union Furnace.

O. FE Oliver Columbus James Hurley Jennie Patton S. H. Bowles Athens S&s H. Bowles Homer Carter Flizabeth Filley Nelsonville R. F. Ft G. C. Nutter Jane and Roy Nutter Kenneth Wolta Alice Allen Gertrude Ginther Wayne Todd Norman Smart Athens Central Avenue M. FE Andy Roush Marietta Frank Crothers Arthur Todd Henry Todd William Sisson Margaret Robinett Millfield Vern Robinett Alice Smith Raymond Logan Harold Allen Diamond Kate Maxine Todd Frank Allen Chester Beougher Union Furnace Charles Pierce Glen Farley Doris Arthur Todd Marie Martin George McRee Columbus W A. Martin Ll. C. McClandhien Fultomham Ralph Campbel Campbell Lela Wolf John Gastin James Phettyplace

Former Corning Man Dies in Columbus

Dr. Joseph McDonald, 33, Columbus dentist for 28 years, died of angina pectoris after three weeks of illness. He practiced at 145 N High St and later Summit St, was a Columbus Dental Society member, and lived in Columbus 35 years after moving from Corning Perry County. Survived by widow Mary McGreevy McDonald, two sisters Mary McDonald Corning and Mrs. George Tague Zanesville, and two brothers Frank Chicago and Richard Corning. body at his residence.

Columbus Joseph McDonald Old Ohio Medical University N. High St Mao Summit St Columbus Dental Society Corning Perry County Mary McGreevy McDonald George Tague Zanesville Mary McDonald Corning Frank Chicago Richard McDonald

Centralized school at Commercial Point closed after scarlet fever cases

Circleville Ohio December 2 1920 the centralized school at Commercial Point was closed today after discovery of 15 cases of scarlet fever forcing shuttering until further notice.

Circleville Commercial Point

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Majestic Theater Serkers Ben Lyon Sphinx’’ Club The Crooked Circle Bio Rts Tim . McCoy James Fenimore Cooper Harry Carey Powina Booth Hobart Bosworth Arrem William Ann Dvyorak Bette Davis News Cartoo Lajestic James Gleason Irene Purcell Evelyn Brent H. B. Warner Lew Cody Marceline Day Wilson Collison Mayor Bright Falls Township Melody Manor Henry Gordon Berton Churchill Roscoe Karns H. Bruce Humberstone Laurelville Health Boards Merc Plan Services Rockbridge Thelma Keyes Logan High RB Hansel North High Street Daughters of the American Fike Everett Pid Haydenville Logan, Ohio Old Santa Zenners Silk Gloria FLOOR Toyland Saastha
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