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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1932
Page
3
The Nelsonville Fire Department answered two calls on Wednesday. At Carbon Hill, around noon, a defective chimney fire threatened Pete Reedy’s general merchandise store, gutting the attic before locals suppressed it with a bucket brigade. Later, near 8:30 p.m., the department raced to a fire in Baird.
An advertisement touts Bronchuline Emulsion as rapid relief for persistent coughs. It promises noticeable improvement after one dose, possible full stop after two, and even a half bottle refund if not satisfied at Quick's Rate Store and other druggists.
Vinton Cox an 18 year old Gallipolis student was killed when his sled ran in front of Frances Evans car on lower Leg on Avenue Police say Evans three feet away could not avoid the collision Cox an honor student and Gallia Academy senior had been coasting briefly before the crash He worked delivery for Gallipolis Daily Tribune and had earlier neighborhood employment A police order may soon bar street coasting after this first incident of the season
A four room frame house occupied by Mrs. William Griffiths and her two sons was entirely destroyed by fire south of town. The blaze, discovered while one son slept nearby and Mrs Griffiths was at church in Nelsonville, likely started from an overheated stove. No belongings were saved.
The Woman's Christian Temperance Union held its Christmas gathering at Mrs. E. W. Allens on Chestnut Street Tuesday night. President Mrs. Sam Starkey presided as Mrs. Thomas Spencer led carols and Scripture was read by Mrs. Williams.
Spencer Thomas Spencer is reported recovering from a broken leg sustained in a fall at the Kimberly mine. Since November 10 he has used crutches and is able to move about the house.
Nelsonville announces a free old time dance at the Mac Chevrolet Garage on Saturday night December 17 following the showing of the new Chevrolet. The event invites residents and visitors to join the community celebration with music and sociable hours after the showroom presentation.
King's Men will meet Friday at 7 at George Beagle's Walnut Street home. Elisabeth Zane Dew Chapter D A R will gather Saturday at 2 30 at Mrs EF Welch's residence. Forty one Circle of Ruth members held their Christmas party at the Presbyterian Church.
Walter F. Kirk of Port Clinton was elected for a third two year term as master of the Ohio State Grange during the sixtieth annual session. There was no opposition. Dean John F. Cunningham of Ohio State University spoke at the banquet. About 700 attended. Wooster likely to host in 1993.
Mary Ellen Trees, 61, of Plain City, was struck and killed by a Pennsylvania passenger train Wednesday night near her home in Columbus area.
A refined gray crepe costume features a burgundy velvet collar and cuffs with a matching burgundy feathered hat. The collar adopts a rounded shape and the cuffs are designed to flatter the wearer’s hands.
Nelsonville High School Glee Club stages Mise Caruthers Returns a two act comedy tonight at 7 30 in the High School Auditorium. Cast includes Rose mary Smith Margaret Connor Nelle Logan Wilma Scott Agnes Hillen Margaret Howe Barbara Steenrod Artene Betta Mary Jo Heffner Biina beth Backus Vivian Ogg Mary Margaret Betts Mary Adelyn Wilson Aileen Patton. Three choruses in modern costumes will dance to musical numbers. Set furnished by J I Pritchard Furniture Co of Nelsonville.
Telegram reports Leroy Gilmore former Nelsonville resident died Tuesday in Portland Oregon He was son of the late James and Mrs Gilmore born in Nelsonville and had been ill since fall He worked for Denver Gas Company recently sent to Oregon Surviving include Archia wife a brother Will Gilmore Columbus and four sisters Mrs Rosser Mrs Katherine Gilmore Mrs Peters of Detroit and Mrs Schoies Athens Also York Grange and Athens Grange plan a joint meeting at Oak Grove Grange hall Friday at 7 30 with program by Trimble Grange and a short York Grange showing.
Mrs George Beagle visits Columbus for the Christmas party of the Moores and Rowlee Cream Company guest of her daughter Edith Beagle who works there. Mr and Mrs John Humphrey and son Jack return to Shawnee from a visit with Mrs Humphrey's parents Mr and Mrs Fred Juniper.
The Stedman Company of Athens sold 350 vehicle licenses at the courthouse sale led by David Johnson. Four trucks and three passenger cars bought plates costing 205.75 and 27.75 dollars respectively for a total of 525.00. Johnson says about 4,000 total licenses may be sold by early January and urges early purchase to ease congestion. Office hours extend to evenings starting December 22 and also open December 26 for Christmas observance.
The British pound gained to its highest level in weeks as the government formally sent funds to U.S. Treasury representatives for the December 15 war debt installments. The move marks a key step in ongoing financial negotiations between London and Washington.
A special report profiles Lee Miller as a leading fashion photographer in Manhattan. Her sessions run several hours with elaborate lighting and a duplex studio setup. She charges high fees, prefers solo sessions, and emphasizes capturing a subject’s self image over makeup or surroundings.
Dr B A Hansen spoke on Promoting Good Reading at an East Side PTA session. He reviewed studies on reading habits of groups and urged careful home book and magazine choices and parental responsibility. The second graders sang three songs and a bake sale was announced for January.
Five year old Marilyn Sue Rowland daughter of Mr and Mrs Hal H Rowland of 4 Franklin Avenue was injured while coasting near her home Wednesday afternoon. She collided with a parked car and sustained a facial cut requiring several stitches.
New Philadelphia on December 16 reports relatives of Anthony Brocco, convicted of liquor law violations, intend to file a petition with Governor George White claiming evidences had been stolen before the hearing.
The Central Parent Teacher Association election will hold its regular meeting at the Central School Friday at 7 p.m. President Mrs Donwid Shafer will preside.
A social night in choreh parlors featured the Mystery Mothers of the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist church. Standart Mearers, honored for a year with cards and gifts, were entertained with a missionary playlet and refreshments served to about 40 attendees.
The Loyal Woman's Class of the Christian Sunday School met Tuesday night at Mrs Lydia Johnson's West Franklin Street home. President Mrs Fred Juniper led the session followed by a nodal time.
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