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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1932

Page

3

Christmas Decorations Light Nelsonville Square

Nelsonville celebrates the season with a Christmas tree centerpiece and a star, arrayed by the Board of Trade Southern Ohio Electric Company and the city. Lights outline a large tent. local stores add festive window displays including a notable H O W Shafer Grocery scene with a snow mountain and Santa.

Nelsonville Southern Ohio Electric Company Board of Trade H. Ow.shafer Fayette Street Santa Cisus Southern and Electric Company

Ear Ringing Head Noise Remedy Ad

People with hearing loss and air pressure in ear drums may try Parmint Double Strength from Quick's or Cline's Pramracy. Take 64¢ worth, four times daily with hot water and sugar to relieve catarrhal head noises open nostrils aid breathing and stop discharge.

Cline Quick's

Power of a Witness to open Fort Street services

Nelsonville reports Sunday sermons at Fort Street Christian Church led by Rev C A Pearce with the topic The Power of a Witness in morning service and The Test of Loyalty in evening service as the two week series closes. Also notes visitors Miss Anna Mae Voight and Miss Mercedes Keeton in Columbia and Mrs Margaret Allman seriously ill at 1048 Poplar Street. Billy North, son of Mr and Mrs Carl North, recovering from a broken bone in his left hand after a football accident. X ray confirms fracture.

Nelsonville Dec Fort Street Christian Church C. A. Pearce Hiram Anna Mae Voight Mercedes Keeton Columbia Margaret Allman Verna McConaha Poplar Street Der Billy North Carl North Madison Street

Birthday fete honors Evelyn Hartley in Dover town

Mr and Mrs Frank Douglas and Mrs Francie Huffman hosted a Saturday night birthday party on December 3 with a late supper at ten o clock. Guests included Mary Keaterson Edna Cavanaugh Edna Laughlin Oscar Ralph Leroy Hartley Harry Whitmore Donald Harris and the Muff man and Dougie families.

Frank Douglas Francie Huffman Evelyn Mary Keaterson Edna Cavanaugh Edna Laughlin Oscar Ralph Leroy Hartley Harry Whitmore Donald Harris Francis Muffman Frank Dougie

Local Vocalist To Appear At Methodist Sunday Service

Nelsonville reports Halph W. Parks will give a lecture recital at the Methodist Episcopal Church Sunday evening singing American folk songs and Negro spirituals. Mrs. Leta Parks assists as accompanist and the service includes "Testing Times" at morning worship.

Nelson Ville Halph W. Parks Methodist Episcopal Church O'Dlock Parks Tse Leta Parks Farf Washburn Epworth League Vesper Coakiey Pope Ghureh Sthowt Bart Gilbert

Billy Davis to Sing at Berean Bible Church Service

Nelsonville program at Berean Bible Church Saurey morning features radio singer Billy Davis. Riverend Pearce leading meetings will address the era. W B Evans presents the section. Davis also sings in the Bible School Women’s Department. All are invited.

Christian Church Nelsonville Berean Bible Saurey W. J Billy Davis Riverend Pearce W. B. Evans Davis Bible School Wwethen

James Campbell Dies in Morristown at 75

James Campbell, 75, died Thursday morning at his Morristown home. Funeral services are set for Saturday at 1 PM at Stouts Funeral Home with Rev. Goes Graham officiating. Burial will be in Greenlawn. Survived by son Thomas Campbell. wife Custa Campbell preceded him in death.

Nesville Janien Campbell Morristown Stouts Graham Eee Greenlawn Thomas Campbell Custa Campbell

Troop 46 Banquet and Signaling Meeting at Legion Building

Troop 46 held a banquet at the Legion Building. Rev Sayre and Kenneth Ninneer spoke. 27 Scouts attended. New members Paul Wright Lewes Vaughn joined patrols. Jack Pritchard earned Second Class. James Monroe Francis earned Tenderfoot. Meeting to review signaling methods and sign training follows. Mystery Mothers reception date moved to Dec 1. all members urged to attend.

Legion Sayre Kenneth Ninneer James Lee Fred Mulligan Paul Wright Lewes Vaughn Jack Pritchard James Monroe Francis Green Beva Faetrot Mra J. M. Hyde Fort Street Tae W’cloek

Minors Announce Player Personnel Changes Across Leagues

At the National Association of Professional Leagues convention in Columbus Ohio representatives announced several deals. Bob Colina a veteran catcher formerly with the Pittsburgh Pirates was traded to an Evanaville Indiana team. Jeanes was signed to manage the Beaumont Cloud Texas League in 1983. Del Baker was replaced as head coach of the Detrak team. Earl Bolwaed outfielder from Ft Wayne was signed by Linghamton. Holyants hit .278 led Central League outfielders with 27 assists. Bertie Neill was sold from Knoxville Southern League to Dalian Texas League. Neill managed Koondville and Know ofit bought pitcher Crady Adkins from St. Petersburg.

Bob Colina Pittsburgh Pirates San Antonio Evanaville Ind Jeanes Beaumont Cloud Texas del Baker Wee Mind Detrak Earl Bolwaed Ft. Wayne Linghamton N. Y Holy

Health department reports meningitis cases in city

The city health department announced four cases of a tropical fever have been reported locally with details pending.

Layrain Dee QoThe City Health Department

Tammany inquisition ends. New York politics shaken

A three year legislative inquisition into the pediatric br eachery of New York ends with Tammany control badly shaken. Outstanding figures are discredited and many minor functionaries replaced as the charter faces complete reorganization.

New York Tammany

Former Democratic Congressman Alfred G Alles Dies

Alfred G Alles a former Democratic congressman from the Second Ohio District died at his Cincinnati home early today of heart disease.Local officials noted his long service and role in regional politics.

Cincinnati Alfred G Alles

Secretly Indicted Man Arrested in Toledo Mail Case

Frank Klein hens of Tiffin was arrested in Toledo after a federal grand jury indicted him Thursday. He faces charges of sending securitlous and defamatory material through the mails.

Toledo Der Frank Kleinhens Tiffin Kieinhens

Police Probe Bank Robbery As Bandits Named

Police pursue three bandits after a robbery with unclear details and missing information. Authorities report the incident and seek suspects as investigators review available evidence.

Pile Sufferers urged to try internal remedy claim

An advertisement promotes Hem Roll tablets as a cure for piles, claiming the condition stems from venous blood build up in the lower bowel. It argues external salves fail to reach the cause and touts a supposed internal medicine with a money back guarantee.

Birth of Norma Jean Corbin in Madison Street

Mr and Mrs Harry Corbin announce the birth of a daughter Norma Jean on Monday December 5 at their Madison Street residence. The newborn joins the family as a new addition to the Corbin household.

Harry Corbin Madison Street Norma Jean

Aged Man Koon Dies at Murray City Home

Nelsonville reports Allen Koon 72 died Thursday at his Murray City home. Survived by widow Parmelia and four sons plus daughters. one son predeceased him. Funeral Sunday at 1 PM at Murty City M. & Church. Burial in Roseville Cemetery. The L. Clo will meet with Mrs Mae Bonis Wednesday night Dec 21 for Christmas gift exchange.

Murray City Nelsonville Allen Koon Parmelia Koon Murty City, M Roseville Lebb Mere the

Every Pupil Tests in Athens Schools This Week

All Athens school children from grade three to twelve took English usage tests, with mathematics for third through eighth grade, and high school tests in year Algebra and Mane Geometry. Seventh, eighth, and twelfth grades tested in American history and general science, chemistry, and phrases.

Athens State Department of Education State Department

Central Ohio Boy Scouts Roundup Gains Momentum

In Columbus area the Central Ohio Boy Scouts plan to register 90 of 182 troops within four months, aiming for a 2 percent net increase to top 200 by March 31 1935. A drive for 700 new scouts could place the council among the region’s largest and lift total membership to about 4500.

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