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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1932

Page

3

Community Institute elected officers and cake winners

In Nelsonville the York Grange sponsored Community Institute met at the Grange Hall. Edward Howard was elected president with Vernon Cage vice president Estella Cage secretary and Bessie Warehime treasurer Thelma Howard served as lady correspondent An executive committee includes George Brady James McClain and Walter Maccombs Cake contest awarded first Extella Cagg second Bernice Cagg and Dorothy Howsard for different cakes. The program featured band music readings and talks on community planning farming profits and using talents with county agent T B Johnson closing remarks.

Community Institute York Grange Grange Hall Edward Howard Vernon Cage Estella Cage Bessie Warehime Thelma Howard George Brady James McClain Walter Maccombs Institute Angel Food Maude McClain Extella Cagg Devil Food Bernice Cagg Dorothy Howsard Estella Cagg

Berean Bible Class to Hear Pearl Pearce Singers

The Berean Bible Class of the Christian Sunday School in Nelsonville meets Sundays at 9 30 a m. A chorus of small girls will sing Win Them One By One. Rev A Pearce will speak and William Evans will teach the lesson. Members and friends are invited.

Nelsonville Berean Bible Clase Christian Sunday School A. Pearce William Evans

Nelsonville Stores Plan Holiday Late Hours

Nelsonville merchants announce extended hours for next week to aid holiday shoppers. All stores will stay open late except groceries which follow a normal weekend schedule. post office and delivery adjust for December holidays. schools take a two week break with return January 4. A funeral for Maude O. Lanning, 42, proceeds from Columbus to Nelsonville for burial after services.

Nelsonville Retail Merchants Association M City The Sur Perintendent Maude O. Lanning Pennsylvania Avenue Columbus Nelsonville Greenlawn Glenn L. Myers

Christmas Program Delights Students at Junior High

The annual Christmas assembly at the Junior High featured the orchestra performance Norwegian and Marche Militaire, songs by Donna Kelley, a reading by Stephan Fuller, dances by Phyllis Logan and Donna Kelley, and a play The Gift of the Magi. Donations supported Salvation Army efforts and gifts to the school librarian Lux Graham.

Donna Kelley Sue Woolley Suzanne Danford Martha Jones Margaret Kelley Willian Matters Fullington McVay Stephan Fuller Phyllis Logan Kathleen Shannon Betty Bardin Alice Bardin Eileen Decker Boy's Glee Club Ricard Imes Fred Reif Salvation Army Lux Graham Byetry Bardin Charles Leaders Home Room Bill Roo

Nelsonville High Band Plans Sunday Concert

Nelsonville high school band under Ward W. Hamm will perform Sunday afternoon in the high school auditorium at 2 o'clock. Admission is free as Hamm aims to launch a series of winter Sunday concerts depending on audience turnout and community support.

Nelsonville Ward W.hamm J O'Cock Nixh Hamm Hanim

Christmas Program Planned at Church by Standard Bearers

Standard Bearers under Miss Helen Linton present a 7 15 p m Christmas program at the Methodist Episcopal Church. A play Station XMAS features Helen Keating Mary Adelyn Wilson Treva Shaw Vivian Coakley and Gladys McAtee. Selections include Joy To The World a solo by Martina Geener and other carols with choruses and instrumental solos by Gretchen Pidcock Audrey Bean Marjorie Hickman and others.

Nelsonville Standard Bearers Helen Linton The Methodist Episcopal Church

Charity Dance Tonight Seeks Funds for Local Charity

Nelsonville Lodge no 43 Elks host annual charity ball at Elke Club Hocking Street tonight from dancing 9 to 1 to aid the charity fund. Proceeds fund Christine baskets and related community aid. Mrs B K Yerkey of Pennsboro WV visits her brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs James Bard. Miss Mary Roscor returns to Lancaster after visiting Mrs W L Cooley and family.

Nelsonville Nelsonville Lodge Elks Elke’ Club Hocking Street Christine B. KE. Yerkey Pennsboro W. Va James Bard Yerkey Mary Roscor Lancaster W. L. Cooley

Swindle Suspect Walter Davie Commits Suicide in NY Jail

Walter Clyde Davie, a Colorado bank employee facing a multi million dollar embezzlement charge, killed himself in a New York police station cell with a necktie after surrendering. He had traveled from Colorado and interacted with detectives during daily walks in Gramercy Park, repeatedly claiming he was their man before his death.

Colorado Springs Ead Walter Clyde Davie Colorado New York Gramercy

Card and Bingo Party at K of P Mall Whe

A Tuesday night card and bingo event at the K of P Mall Whe, sponsored by the W BA. Mrs Mawel Pierce and Lester Riggs won first and second prizes, while Mr Tucker claimed the door prize.

K. of P. Mall W. BA Mawel Pierce Lester Riggs Tucker

Christmas bridge party and obituaries in local notes

Mrs. FB Beonett hosted a bridge club gathering on Payette Street with Mrs. C Be and Mrs. John Lawcen achieving high scores. Iva Elizabeth Balloch, 16, died at home of heart trouble. funeral Saturday at Morris town Church. Church group Christmas party, gift exchange, then hosting on Franklin Street. Mrs Don Martin will host Cosmopolites Cub for their Christmas party.

Beonett Payette Street Mer Gueete BE. Weleh John Lawcen Ewatte I. P They Mew Wallace Glenn BR. Weteh Hind Nelsonvilee Dee Elizabeth Balloch Biane Krulloch Bailey Abe Alay Morristown Closs Methodist Sunday School Mra W. W. Kelly Pranklin Street Mra Cart Coakley Don Martin Fort Street Cosmopolites Cub

Home at Hollister Burns To Ground Thursday Night

A four room cottage owned by Ronald Fierce and occupied by Everett Fierce family in Hollister burned last night around 7:30. Insurance on the property was recently cancelled, leaving the loss to the owner and tenant. firefighters saved a neighboring residence but minor damage occurred to it.

Hollister Everett Fierce Giouster Ronald Fierce Hunterdon Ronald Fierce Trimble C BE. Haskins Sunday Creek

Postmaster Outlines Rates for Greeting Cards

Dee Glouster reports that Christmas and New Year greeting cards may be raised unsealed at a rate of 11 2 cents, per Postmaster F Hambel. Cards may also bar written greetings and the signature of the sender.

Glouster Dee F. Hambel Hambel

Mort Plan Aims to Clarify State Aid Figures for Glouster

A letter from Lt. L Rummel to Glouster Supt Vigiey corrects press articles on Mort plan aid. Glouster would receive 8943 dollars in addition to normal state aid, not 4343, and the total aid equates to at least 18 mills on property. Separate notes record a Glouster Church of Christ basketball game against Jacksonville and the birth of a seven pound girl to Howard and spouse Antie at Jacksonville home.

Glouster State School Survey Commission Thomas W. Vigiey Lt. L. Rummel Commission Rummeil Glouseter Howard Antie Antie Frank Ley Jacksonville

Epworth League to Host Old Time Music Night

Mountville residents will attend a Saturday event at the high school featuring old time tunes. An admission fee will be charged.

Mountville Epworth League

LeFever Named to Five Key Senate Committees

J. E. LeFever of Glouster was named to five major Senate committees at a Columbus meeting. He joined the finance education highways and motor vehicles insurance and public health panels, aligning him with most upcoming measures before floor consideration.

Glouster Senate J. E. LeFever Columbus Eiect LeFever

Athens Students Return Home for Christmas Holidays

A list of Society students awaiting Christmas reunions as trains bring them from campuses to Athens. Dorothy Roe of Northwestern Evanston Elaine Ree Utica High School faculty member Frank Rauch Jr Kentucky Military Institute Martha Foster Wellesley College Heton McLaughlin Chicago University Mary Stalder Art Students League New York City Foeter Cornwell Ohio State University all expected home for the holidays.

Athena Dorothy Roe A. Bh. Ree Northwestern University Evanston Elaine Ree Utica Otte Frank Rauch, Jr Frank X. Rauch Kentucky Military Institute Lyndon Misa Martha Foster Harry 4. Poster Wellesley College Wellesley Masa Heton McLaughlin George MelLaughlin Chicago University Mary Stalder Harry G. Stalder Art Students’ League New York City Christinaa Foeter Cornwell Fred Cornwell Ofie State University

Women’s Cabinet Party at Ohio University

Twenty five Young Women’s Christian Association cabinet members were entertained at Dean of Women Tema B. Voigt’s home in the Lawrence Apartments. The annual Chimelline party featured cine ma images of Madonnas via a reflector. Dr Voigt hosted with Dr Meredith Wray assisting, reflecting the YWCA cabinet’s county advisory role.

Aity Cabinret Young Women's Christian Association Ohio University de. Tema B. Voigt Lawrence Apartorente Quenta Ciwek Dean Voigt Ocrasion We A Doctor Voigt Teonlty Y W C. A de Mdith Wray Ohie University Doctor Wray Mu Vicor Y. W. C. A. Aubpoatinet

Local School Children Prepare for Christmas Concerts

The text notes Vogeman, Aline Fadcliffe, and Max Cmerman among the children who will form choirs with the Ceadea group. First Grade Toy Orchestra, seventh and eighth graders chorus, and Mrs Chee Orchestra contribute. Performers include Winnie Mar Madge Dison Clemma Vale Rueth Gillogly Sidney and Margaret Gaylord.

Cachere Beve

Friendly Chats on Weather and Daily Life

A mixed collection of remarks from a street worker, a shoe merchant, a postman, a Christmas tree seller, doctors, Salvation Army workers, and youths. They weigh the hard winter, the jobs it creates, and the varied fortunes of people, concluding life can be good if one endures.

Elia Salvation Army Couras Eme

Albany Children Present Operetta at High School

Albany notes a Christmas operetta Who Helpa Santa by grade school pupils from second through fifth grade to be staged at Albany High School Auditorium on Monday night December 19 at o'clock. Lead roles include Dorothy Haning Christene Dorsey Charles Donaldson Wendell Baughman John Crossen and Margaret.

Albany Albany High School Dorothy Haning Christene Dorsey Charles Donaldson Wendell Baughman John Crossen Margaret

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