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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1932

Page

8

City Council Names Acting City Solicitor for Remainder of Year

Nelsonville reports the council created an acting city solicitor post to cover a vacancy. Emmett Keenan was appointed by the mayor for the rest of the year at a set salary, with the council confirming the move under emergency order. The session also approved fund transfers and noted a November fines total. A reminder of next meeting date and related local items followed.

Nelsonville Tion Emmett Keenan Act Ted Keenan Verity and Scott Streets James Shafer Fourth Chestnut Streets State Industris

Loving Bennett Dies in Nelsonville Home

Loving Bennett 63 son of the late Mr and Mrs John Bennett died this morning at his son Edward Bennett Lauren Ann home. He leaves two daughters Mrs William Lash Nelsonville and Mrs Tom Milla Carbondale and five brothers John Walter Vern Clarence and Charles Bennett. Funeral arrangements not yet set.

Nelsonville Loving Bennett John Bennett Edward Bennett Lauren Ann William Lash Tom Milla Carbondale John Walter Vern Clarence Charles Bennett

Bodwell Rites Set At Pilgrim Holiness Church Thursday

George W. Bodwell died at 69 at his Walnut Street home. Funeral services will be Thursday at 3 p.m. at the Pilgrim Holiness Church conducted by Rev. D. C. Shearer. Survived by widow Gladys Rodwell a daughter and a son a brother Marion Rodwell of Rutland and two sisters Mrs. Anna Carl and Mrs. Delia Feth of Lima Burial at Greenlawn. Logan visitors here Sunday to visit Miss Phebe and Worth Clements.

Nelsonville George W. Bodwell Walnut Street Pilgrim Holiness Church D. C. Shearer Gladys Rodwell Marion Rodwell Rutland Anna Carl Delia Feth Lima Ohio Greenlawn

Oh What a Family! Two-Act Play Staged at East School

Nelsonville reports the East School parent teacher association presented a two act comedy Oh What a Family at the annual school festival last Friday night. Lead roles included Mary Grace as Ernestine the young girl in love Mrs Eliott as Ernestine's mother Mrs Grace as John Powers the social hound of the city Mrs Warrington as the old fashioned cook and Mrs Whyte as the butler. Other parts were well portrayed by Mrs Morris Mrs Sayers and Mrs Ogg. Shirley Sayers with her mother Mrs Sayers performed a vocal solo.

Nelsonville Parent-Teacher Association of the East School Mary Grace Ernestine

Denies His Guilt In Petit Larceny Plea

Clem Keplar of Nelsonville pleaded not guilty to petit larceny in Mayor J W Hickman’s court. He was accused of taking three pairs of eyeglasses valued at 5 dollars from Lew Keplar. Held to the grand jury under 100 bond, he was taken to Athens this morning on an additional charge.

Nelsonville Clem Keplar J. W. Hickman Lew Keplar Athens

Special Christmas Service Slated in Nelsonville Church

Nelsonville Presbyterian Church plans a Friday Christmas Eve service for shoppers in town on December 3. Prof. C. W. Janssen will direct choir with Handel selections and pieces from Hail Messiah The Birth of Love and Holy City. A Midnight service features pantomime and tableaux.

Nelsonville Nelsonville Presbyterian Church C. W. Janssen Thelma Mills Irene McDowell Doanville Kimberly Sand Run Young People's Party

Railroad Official to Speak at Nelsonville Board of Trade

E L Ford assistant general superintendent of the C and O Railroad will address the Nelsonville Board of Trade meeting at the American Legion building at 6 15 PM Wednesday. Nominations for board officers for the coming year will be held during the session.

Esther Christian Sunday School Eva Gillham James Coleman Hanna Evans Grace Owens Emma Cook Forrest Wright Lulu Parry Beth Verity Jennie Oakley Frank Johnson Coleman Poplar Street Board of Trade Nelsonville E. L Ford Huntington W. Va American Legion

Explosion injures four at Columbus coatings plant

An explosion in the mixing division of the Columbus Coated Fabrics Corporation plant in Columbus caused injuries to four men and light damage to the facility early today.

Columbus Columbus Coated Fabrics Corporation

Drug Store Gift Ideas Spark Holiday Shopping

A modern drug store offers a wide range of Christmas gifts for all ages and tastes. From dreaser sets and manicure kits to perfumes, compacts, bath sets, and candles, shoppers can find elegant options for both men and women. Stationery, pens, cigar accessories, and travel shaving kits round out the extensive catalog.

Ohio Schools Observe Christmas Health Seal Day

Dr. B. O. Skinner announces Friday December 16 as Christmas Health Seal Day in Ohio public schools. Teachers will read the story Land of the Christmas seal and give a short health talk. Despite discouraging seal sales to children, the program aims to educate and fund health work. this marks the third year of state observation with seals sold from Thanksgiving until Christmas.

B. O. Skinner State Department of Education Ohio Ohio Public Health Association Skinner

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