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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1932

Page

9

Fair Deal urged for railroads by official in Nelsonville

E I Ford of Huntington West Virginia urged a level playing field for railroads at a Nelsonville Board of Trade meeting. He warned bankruptcy if transportation modes are not equally regulated and highlighted railroads as a major economic force with large payrolls and tax contributions amid growing highways and waterways competition.

Nelsonville E. I. Ford Huntington W. Va Board of Trade Ford Interstate Commerce Commission

Roosevelt Aide Col Howe Seen For White House Post

A close Roosevelt ally Col Louis McHenry Howe is viewed as a strong candidate for a White House secretaryship. Once political secretary during the campaign he has served as a Roosevelt aide since the former assistant secretary of the navy. Also mentions rail regulation and a Board of Trade nomination lineup including B. W. Roeser C. A. Stover Victor Oakley and J. B. Preston.

Vranklin D. Roosevelt Louis McHenry Howe White House Roosevelt Navy Mr. Ford W. ©. Sydner Board of Trade B. W. Roeser C. A. Stover Victor Oakley J. B. Preston

Mothers Mix This At Home for a Bad Cough

A home cough remedy promises relief with a simple syrup of sugar and water and pharmacy ingredients. The ad touts threefold action soothing inflamed membranes loosening phlegm and clearing air passages, with Norway Pine concentrate for throat healing and a money back guarantee.

Costa Norway

Daughters of America Honor Nelsonville Officers Dinner

Nelsonville Daughters of America hosted a Friday event honoring store and officers at Mrs. Spencer's Restaurant. Initiation followed a Soviet from Logan Council with talks by state and district leaders from Cleveland Portsmouth Akron Dennison Youngstown Pom eroy and Nelsonville. Gifts were given to distinguished guests and visiting members from Logan Pomeroy Portsmouth and Middleport attended.

Nelsonville, Dec Nelsonville Council Daughters of America Homer Martha Gerstercher Cleveland Mary Hazel Ployd Portsmouth Edns Nine Akron Mary Lee Dennison Max C. Roth Youngstown Elizabeth Durst Pomeroy Clara Backus Nelsonville Gifte Mra Sophia Mann Louwe Grace

Funeral Attendees From Out of Town At John Wright Rites

Attendees at the funeral for John Wright at Fort Street Christian Church included many visitors from nearby towns and states. Mourners listed include Mrs Louw Bowers Mrs Maude Sweazy Mrs Edna Edgell and numerous relatives from Columbus Jackson Cleveland Athens Murray City Chauncey Haydenville Buchtel Carbon Hill and other communities. The service was conducted Wednesday afternoon by Rev C A Pearce.

John Wright Fort Street Christian Church C. A. Pearce Louw Bowers Maude Sweazy Edna Edgell Levi Sweasy Ruth Melvin John Sweazy Earl Macatee John Spense Columbus Grace Wright Norman Palecek Cleveland John Rankin Circleville Don Rankin Jackson Jave Lioyd Vaughn Charley Snyder Bernice Belle Thompson Ruby Pearl Linton Rachel Sweazy Pearl Brown Fred Beal Ciso Columbarger Goldie Biggs Nora Bigge Meade Lemon Theodore Logan Joe Wright Mac Lewis McBride Charles McBride Athens William Snedden Annie Cook Ralph Forsythe Murray City Pearl Davis Otto Kuhne Chauncey H. Sands Arthur Wood Mixa

King's Men to Attend Services at Christian Church

Nelsonville reports the King's Men will assemble at the Christian Church Friday evening for revival services led by Rev. C. A. Pearce of Hiram Ohio. The event begins at 7 o'clock with a chorus singing Life's Railway to Heaven and The Last Mile of the Way.

Nelsonville Dec King’s Men Christian Church C. A. Pearce Hiram Ohio

E. E. Club Entertained at Holiday Meeting

The E. E. Club met Wednesday evening with Mrs. Will Hall. Members enjoyed holiday decorations, an exchange of gifts by capsule friends, sewing, games, and contests, followed by a refreshment course.

E. E. Club Wil! Hall Poplar Street

Bridge Club Hosts Honor Winners in Murray City

Mrs Arthur Slater from Murray City hosted a Nelsonville bridge group Wednesday at her home. Guests included Mrs Don Seton and Mrs Raymond Raine. Seton won first honors while Miss Adeline Ray earned second high score trophy.

Murray City Wos Nelsonville Don Seton Raymond Raine This City Seton Mins Adeline Ray

Services for James Hartman Held at Madison Street Home

Dee Nelsonville and Panera conducted funeral services for James Hartman who died suddenly Sunday evening. The service was at the family residence on Madison Street on Wednesday at 2 PM with many friends and relatives in attendance. The Rev Wiley of the U B Church Murray City officiated, and burial followed at Green Lawn.

Nelsonville, Dee. & Panera James Hartman Madison Street Wiley U. B. Church Murray City Greenlawn

Mrs Murphy Announces Willing Workers Meeting Time Change

Mrs Frank Murphy says members of the Sunday Bohagt class Willing Workers should meet at 6:90 PM tonight to attend special advices at the Christian Church at 7 o'clock. The regular Thursday meeting has been postponed.

Frank Murphy Christian Church

Missionary Society Meeting Postponed to Later Date

The Missionary Society of the Christian Church meeting, originally set for Thursday evening, has been postponed to a later date. Members are advised to watch for new scheduling information.

The Missionary Society of the Christian Church

W B A Club Meet Set for Friday Evening

The W B A Club will meet Friday evening at 7 oclock with Mrs Rebecca Martiey on Robbins Road.

W. B.A Rebecca Martiey Robbins Road

Senate Set To Debate Philippine Independence Prep Bill

With only 14 senators opposed in principle the Senate prepared to consider the Hawes-Cutting bill creating a commonwealth government to prep for independence in about 19 years. Republican leaders predicted passage by Tuesday as focus shifts to transition provisions rather than petition status. The House last session passed the Hare bill by 347 to 47, setting independence at about eight years.

Washington Snown Senate Senate Ineve House of Representatives

Oldest Pilot Listed in Commerce Records

The oldest U S airplane pilot is Watter Upward per Commerce records. Upward earned his license under Lee Arany of San Angelo and has daily flights from the United Airport in Los Angeles, pursuing a Meminateight designation.

United States At. B. Department of Commerce Recorda Watter Upward Upward Lee Arany San Angelew Uneitet Los Angeles

Albany Senior Leads County Psychology Test Scores

Sylvia Pi, a senior at Albany High School, achieved the top score on a psychology test given to Athens County fourth-year students. She lives with grandmother Mrs. Sisttie Cuckier in Albany Route. Other Albany students, including Charlies Matthews and Meret Luckett, also posted high ratings.

Sylvia Pi Albany Athens County Stah Schawle Sisttie Cuckier Olja State University Bert Eoterd Meret Luckett Albany A

Soviet denies involvement in Anglo-Persian conversion cancellation

Morocow reports that Constantios Rahevell head of Soyuenaft denies foreign press claims that the Soviet Union canceled the Anglo-Persian conversion. He said the Soviet On Export Trust was not involved.

Morocow Dee Constantios Rahevell

Miller bakery proprietor killed in railroad collision

Van Wert Ohio report states Dew Rert Miller a bakery proprietor formerly of Columbus was killed today when his truck was struck by a Pennsylvania Railroad engine.

van Wert Dew Rert Miller, S Columbus

Prince of Wales launches slogan at Welsh Guards dinner

At Pontypridd Glamorgan the Prince of Wales unveiled Bold men for bad times as Wales Guards Comrades' Association dinner theme. He also ordered a pint of beer for 200 guests, amid Britain's drive back to prosperity.

London Dec Prince of Wales

Few of Ohio's idle able to get jobs

Ohio unemployment figures show only a minority of registered workers secured work in November. Of 179,653 applicants at 13 State City Employment Offices, 47,073 were men and 14,780 were women, with those placed earning 40 hour weeks.

Ohio Terger Department of Industrial Relations RLSM

Japan threatens to quit League over Manchurian dispute

Geneva December report says Japan may withdraw from the League of Nations as Assembly debates Sanction resolution. Smaller powers push for a vote to condemn Japan and deny Manchukuo state recognition, while Japan counters that action is invalid. Delegates from Spain Craechestersa Ireland and Sweden draft a mediation plan.

Geneva Dec ALA Japan League of Nations Assembly Tinesa Susuke Malwusha Spain Ireland Sweden

Interstate Commerce Commission Expands Coal Rate Inquiry

The Interstate Commerce Commission extends its coal rate probe from old mining districts to include additional producing districts. The inquiry now covers Madison to Cleveland and nearby cities, with four new districts Cambridge, Hocking, Crookeville and Emery added. A hearing is set for December 12 in Columbus.

Wartington Interstate Commerce Commission Cleveland Lorain Hives Akron Cambridge Hocking Crookeville Emery Cobweihus

Disease Fever Cases Reported in Athena County

Two cases of sei le fever were reported in Athena County Uhin mering one in Athene City and one in Albany Village to Dr J Mi Mige Kine county health commissioner.

Athena County Uhinmering Athene City Albany Village J. Mi Mige Kine County

Classical dining traditions observed at Cincinnati university event

A university dinner at University of Cincinnati will feature students and faculty observing ancient Rome like etiquette. Attendees may be asked to bring their own napkins, reflecting classical dining customs.

Cincinnati Lee University of Cinctaneai Rome

Plot Against Prince Michael Is Disclosed

London dispatch reports a bomb plot aimed at Prince Michael I son of King Catel and Princess Helene. A box contained 33 bombs in the garden of the eschew where the crown prince attended. An automobile delivered the device and sped away with ten people exiting the vehicle.

Prince Michael Mate Crowe Michael Iveareld Catel Printee Helene Bucharest Mary Raptess Teo Michael's

Bentor High School Club Meeting Sparks Personal Success Talk

The Bentor High School club met on Tuesday at noon for a program led by the school’s principal and featuring Fred Weber Messenger. He spoke on eye to Personal Success, and members brought their lunches to the meeting.

Hig Hove Bentor Iigh Schosl Sehool Fred Weber

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