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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1932

Page

3

Two Alumni Basketball Games At Nelsonville

Nelsonville hosts a doubleheader at the high school gym with the Greyhounds facing the Nelsonville Alumni in the feature game. The senior squad features captains Wendell Howell Carl Campbell Oscar Hartley Charles Dezo Meade Whyte Dude Howe and Edward Stocklin. Guards Ditcher Voight forwards Shafer Stalter and Minner will start. A girls alumni warm up follows as Nelsonville High School girls play an alumni team. First game starts at 7 30 p.m. and the second at 9 30 p.m.

Nelsonville Greyhounds Wendell Howell Carl Campbell Oscar Hartley Charles Dezo Meade Whyte Dude’ Howe Edward Stocklin Greyhound Ditcher Voight Gxuards Shafer Stalter Minner Nelsonville High School Helen Shaw

Stolen 1932 Roadster Belongs to Maude Sykes

Mrs. Maude Sykes of Chauncey reported a 1932 roadster was stolen from East Columbus Street in Nelsonville on Wednesday night. Police took the report and began inquiries.

Nelsonville Maude Sykes Chauncey East Colutbue Street

Relief aid for unemployed to be handed out in Nelsonville

A Nelsonville relief committee announced that government funds for the unemployed will be distributed Saturday at 9 o clock. Only men without work may apply, and women or children should not participate. Applicants must present blank cards.

Nelsonville Relief Committee

LIT Club Meeting Hosts Christmas Gift Exchange

Mrs John Edington hosted a Wednesday bridge session at 130 West Columbia Street with Miss Katherine Spencer as guest. Prizes went to Mrs Cecil Shafer first Mrs Harry Kelly second and Mrs Wallace Glenn third.

John Edington West Columbia Street Katherine Spencer Cecil Shafer Harry Kelly Wallace Glenn Joe Dewhurst Myrtle Matheny Madison Street

W B A Club Meeting Tonight With Mrs Howard Duckler

The W. B. A. Club will meet this evening at 7 o'clock with Mrs. Howard Duckler on Chestnut Street. The Hyperion Club plans a Saturday gathering at 2 PM with Mrs. John Wood on West Washington Street.

W. B. A. Club Howard Duckler Chestnut Street Hyperion Club John Wood West Washington Street

Mrs Moran Dies After Warren Auto Crash

Warren, Dec. 2 Mrs Pearl Moran aged 3 was fatally hurt in an automobile collision here last night.

Warren Pearl Moran

Gas Station Owner and Employer Accused in Slaying

In Batavia on December 2 authorities allege John McGeehan owner of a local gasoline station and John Wilson a employer conspired in the slaying of Edmond Gansman a 27 year old gasoline truck driver from Cincinnati. The case names two suspects and the victim with a geographic link to Cincinnati and Batavia.

Batavia John McGeehan John Wilson Edmond Gansman Cincinnati

Quilts Shine In Hoodlett Store Display At Anniversary Sale

The Hoodlett Department Store display honoring its anniversary drew hundreds of local women. Thirty seven quilts were judged in four classes by Mrs. Woodlery and Mr. T. J. Davis with top honors to Mrs. Richard Gibson for the Class No. 1 entry The Blazing Star. Noted pieces include a 10 year old heirloom quilt from Mrs. Clara Potts and 1280 piece entry by Miss Geneva Geers The event featured quilts ranging from 4 689 pieces to a 648 year old coverlet on display.

Nelsonvilue Hoodlett's Department Store Mire T. J. Davis Woodlery Richard Gibson Poplar Street Gibson Christan Church England Elizabeth Coates Walnut Street Clara Potts John Warrington Geneva Geers John Riley William Call Robert Jackson John Slater Murray City Slater Sally Drury Giouster Knowles Martin Earl Tippie Mannah Parry Earl Loudner Deanville

Rabbi Varshish Teo Speak at Nelsonville Memorial Service

Nelsonville Lodge No 3 Elks holds its annual memorial service on Sunday afternoon December 4 at 2 50 o clock. Rabbi Jacob Tarshieh of Columbus delivers the memorial address with a Presbyterian Church choir aiding in the ritual. The program includes processional invocation prayer hymns choir roll call of departed brothers and a benediction.

Nelsonville The Presbyterian Church EB. J. Arnold Leland Powell Ward W. Hamm Chester Hannahs Lloyd Evans Florence Wood Julian Yantie Hubert Lancaster Stapleton Nelsonville Lodge Elks Jacob Tarshiah Columbus Chopin Lloyd Evan Lodge Officers Roll Call of Departed Brothers

Rev Pearce Topics At Fort Street Church Nelsonville

The Rev C A Pearce conducts Fort Street Christian Church services this week and next. Tonight's sermon is Doing the Impossible. Sunday morning's topic is Gods Right of Way and evening The Great Refusal. Men’s Class Bible study led by Pearce at 9 3 oclock with special music including Scott Bowers solo and quartette numbers by Betts Patton Reed Kerr and a male quartet.

Nelsonville C. A. Pearce Fort Street Christian Church Pearce Scott Bowers Arlene Betts Fileen Patton Bill Reed Jack Kerr

Visits Crime Scene Alleged Slayer of 2 Sees Quarry Where Bodies Were Found

Lima Ohio December 2 U P Loren E Truesdale 23 accused of killing his brother Earl Truesdale and Miss Thelma Woods 16 months ago was to be taken to the quarry from which the bodies were recovered He was to be chained to his attorney Charles W Long and by several sheriffs deputies

Lima U.P Loren E Truesdale Earl Truesdale

Explosion and fire injure seven in Cleveland housing

Fire ward investigators det aimed at an explosion and fire that wrecked one house and damaged two others in Cleveland. Seven persons were slightly injured in the incident on December 2.

Cleveland

Salesman Ends Life in Bond Hill Home

Phil Roos, 38, a Bond Hill salesman, wounded himself fatally at his Cincinnati home on Thursday.

Cincinnati Phil Roos Bond Hi

Youthful robber escapes after grocery hold up

A young robber fled with 31 percent after holding up two clerks and customers at a Wilmington grocery late last night.

Wilmington

Federation backs Soviet trade and fights for shorter week

The American Federation of Labor debates a movement to expand the executive council and the push for a five day week. John L. Lewis of the United Mine Workers loses a bid to democratize the council while President William Green urges a forceful year for a 40 hour week. Delegates push for stricter government license controls and anti trust actions as they rail at business practices. Green predicts militant mobilization at the forefront of the shorter work week fight.

Executive Council Egtt Johan L Lewis United Mine Workers Federatwn Soviet Russia United Staten Eifurte William Theen Yraterday Labor Green

Make This Vodel at Home Pattern Notes

A fragmented craft note describes a pattern for a fitted frock with emphasis on a tight silhouette and pointed seam lines. The text references steps, pattern terms, and decorative details while noting the need for a graceful line. It mentions the Athen Messenger Unity Pattern Department and Afternoon pattern steps.

Anne Adams Pattern Catalog Offers Winter Wardrobe

The Athens Messenger advertises Anne Adams patterns with sizes 16 to 62 and 39 inch fabric needs. It promotes crepey silk or satin options and includes step by step instructions, asking fifteen cents for the pattern and catalog, or twenty five cents for catalog and patterns, mailed to New York City.

Anne Adams Athens Messenger Ivestment 17Th Street New York City

Lodi School Seeks Six Year Rating Aim for later high school entry

Lodi High School plans to apply to become a six year school as state inspectors visit Athena County schools. Principal O Chappel and faculty prepared for the change, hoping for a favorable report from t he State Department of Education. The board will act at Monday’s meeting.

Tl. W Reese State Department of Education Low Athena O Chappel Loh High School Reese Aelion

Township relief funds distributed in Athena County

Trustees must report on relief monies received from Athena County Com on Nov 1. Thirteen of fourteen townships shared 46,920 of 84,200 funds raised by sales. Funds used for ig books and other needs. Troy Township filed a complete report. others await first distribution report before further allocation.

Athena County Com Hiesteners Troy

Assistant Postmaster in Chic Town Shoots Self

William Harper, longtime assistant postmaster of Chic Town, reportedly shot himself after receiving a Washington order directing his dismissal. He had served 11 years locally and prior as an inspector with the Cleveland office. body found in bed with gunshot wounds.

Burton William Harper Washington Harper Cleveland

Chauffeurs Papers For County Issued To Drivers

The county deputy registrar of motor vehicles announces chauffeur license requirements. Drivers for hire must obtain a license after medical examination and meeting standards. State license fee is one dollar. truck drivers and taxicab drivers also need licenses.

David Johmeen

Local Man Ends Life Over Financial Woes

In Columbus on December 2, an unidentified man killed himself at home by shooting himself in the mouth with a shotgun. Relatives say he had been despondent over financial affairs.

Columbus Marty M. Marrot

Clergy to Preach at Wise in Homer Township

The Rev. Lloyd Evens of Nelsonville will preach at Wise in Homer Township Morgan County on Sunday afternoon. The Current Events Club meets at 1 pm followed by Bible Behoo and the sermon. Wine is noted on the Glouster McConnelaville improved road.

Glouster Lloyd Evens Nelsonville Wise Homer Township Morgan County Glouster ~ McConnelaville

Legion Post To Sponsor Boy Scouts At Glouster

A meeting of Boy Scouts is set for Monday night at the American Legion room in Glouster to organize the troop. Frank McCann Poet of Ameritean Le glen is named sponsor and C A Bingman is expected to continue as scoutmaster after years at the helm.

Legion Post Glouster Post American Legion Ecoute Frank McCann Anmertean le Glen C. A. Bingman Aa Scoutmaater

P. T. A. To Meet Hollister Association To Hear Report

Hollister notes a regular Mellieter P. T. A. meeting with a report on the State P. T. A. convention by Mrs. John Dowrr of Atay cos. The program includes songs by Berton Maxwell and others, performances by first and eighth grade pupils, and piano solos by Betty June Clark and Margaret Ann Verba. A bake sale by the association is set for December 6.

Ass Ociaten

Richard McKinley Dies at Hoseville Home

Richard McKinley aged 75 former Taylor Ridge resident died Thursday morning at his daughter's Hoseville home Mrs Joseph Wilcow Funeral services will be at Hoseville Lutheran Church Saturday afternoon at two oclock burial Taylor Ridge cemetery funeral train will travel from Hoseville He is survived by his widow two daughters Mrs Wilcow and Mrs Cherry Chatfant of Taylor Ridge and D J McKinney Athens and P M McKinney Millfield

Alouster Dee Richard McKinley Taylor Rudge Joseph Wilcow Hoseville Lutheran Church Taylor Ridge Meter McKintey Ie Mr. Wilnot

First Day Sale Light for 1935 License Tags

Dec 2. The sale of 1935 license tags was slow with only four sets sold, all for passenger cars, as reported by B. I. Munden, local registrar. The fireeet roll was purchased by A. M. Bennett. A decision on a rate change is anticipated by Dec 9 when the new tags may be lawfully used.

Ite

Notebooks on Indians Prepared at Schools

Seventh and eighth graders in Glouster schools completed notebooks detailing Ancestral Indian songs customs and life. They describe instruments, dress, and daily life with mounted arrowheads and pictures, alongside studies of food and early history.

Monthly Teacher Association Meeting Scheduled at Schoolhouse

The December monthly meeting of the Teacher Association will be held at the schoolhouse Tuesday at 7 p.m. A program features a Negro comedy "Stick To Your Work, Gal" directed by teacher Miss Corese Wolfe.

Gal Mies Corese Wolfe

Mrs Beddow Dies Mother of Tee Young Heys

Myrtle Nediow 41 died at home on Beet Main Street Wednesday night at 7 oclock after lingering illness. Survived by husband Charles Beddow and sons Charles Jr and Richard. Funeral at Church of Christ Saturday at 2 pm conducted by Rev M Rogers. Burial in Maplewood Cemetery.

Glourter Dee Te Mra Myrtle Nediow Beet Main Street O'Oloek Rhe Ia Bouehend Charles Beddow Charles, Jr Richard Trent

New Officers Named by MW of 1089 Ladies’ Auxiliary

Dee Gloumeter reports election of officers for the first six months of 1089. President Mrs Mac Mellain, vice president Mrs Armorelainey, treasurer Mrs Hattle Price, secretary Elizabeth Gayton, trustees Mrs Lela Mashmoan and Mrs Anna Botesten Kanper, Mrs Lena Orndorf.

Gloumter Dee Ladies’ Auxiliary MW. of Mac MelLain Mre Armorelainey Hattle Price Eiieabeth Gayton Lela Mashmoan Anna Botestenkanper Lena Orndorf

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D. T B.A. Club Bogns 5. R. McDowell Ft Hanning J. H. McSherry Eden Patton Logan Nashua Blanket Es Eee Ieee Dan Cotton Hoodlett Display Gilbert Paul Lukas Joan Blondell George Brent Pinkerfon Florida Vanderbilts William K. Vanderbilt Alva Miami Beach Fla Vanderbilt Rabbi Varshish Teo Addrera Tarshieh Aathem Port Street Christian Federation John L. Lexis Democra Tice’ Council Werary Athen, Messenger Unity Pattern Department Lars Lodi Chic Town Sthotors Rev. Evans Hollister Association Oly Joan Indian Pierce Hidge FT. A Ntahe Tee Young Heys Succumba Church of Chetet Fev. M. & Rogers, Burtat Maplewood Rothman’s Chauncey, Ohio Isaac Wilson Stewart-Warner Atwater Kent Philco Zenith Clarion R. C. A. Victor Columbia N. Court Athens, Ohio
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