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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1932

Page

3

Former Nelsonville Teacher Dies in Columbus

Virginia Musser Frost aged 76 died after a two day illness from pneumonia. Funeral services set for Saturday at 10 a.m. in Columbus with Rev. George Willetts officiating. She taught in Nelsonville public schools and is survived by her son Irvin Frost and two daughters in Wyoming and at home. Her siblings precede her. the family were members of the First Presbyterian Church. Funeral cortege will reach Nelsonville about 1:30 p.m. and interment is at Greenlawn mausoleum.

Nelsonville Virginia Musser Frost Columbus Denton and Donaldson George Willetts First Presbyterian Church Frost Irvin Frost Otto B. Hart Buffalo Wyo Mary Frost Silas Cook Edward Johnson Irvin Poston Martineville Ind Dow Frost Marietta Marysville Muswer

Christmas Guests and Local Family News in Columbus

Mr and Mrs W F Hea and daughter Alice Ann visit Mrs Heaton's parents Mr and Mrs A G Cotton in Columbus. The Cottons and guests tour Albany with J E B Cline. Helen and Mary Francis head to Cincinnati for a Pilgrim Holiness Church council meeting. Helen Francis returns from Owosso Michigan for holidays. Will and James Powell attend the funeral of their niece Sarah Powell in Columbus. Emma Lou Henshaw undergoes tonsil and adenoids surgery in Columbus. Quigleys spend Christmas with John Riley's family. Mrs Quigley stays to visit. Bertha Barker travels to Athens for her mother-in-law's illness.

W. F. Hea Alice Ann Columbus Owosso Michigan James Francis Will Powell James Powell Sarah, Powell Albert Powell E. W. Henshaw Emma Louare W. B. Quigley John Riley Quigley

Nelsonville Watch Night Service Planned at Pilgrim Holiness

Nelsonville church announces a watch night service this Saturday at the Pilgrim Holiness Church on East Chestnut Street with special music and an interesting program. Out-of-town friends and ministers are expected to attend. revival begins January 1.

Nelsonville Pilgrim Holiness Church East Chestnut Street

Presbyterian Choir Rehearsal Canceled This Week

Nelsonville reports the Presbyterian Church Choir will not hold its regular rehearsal this week.

Nelsonville Presbyterian Church

Pageant by Fort Street Church Youths Shines at Christmas

The Young People's Society of the Fort Street Christian Church in Nelsonville presented The Star Shines On a Christmas pageant in the church auditorium. Cast included Joe Bagtey Louise Hanning Mary F North Joanna Cook Almarine Johnson Frances Barron Eileen Hanning John North Frank North Bill Reed Jack Kerr Earl Morman Paul Cox Mies Maxine North directed the pageant Mose Rosser was stage manager and Miss Elizabeth Shepard provided piano accompaniment.

Nelsonville Dee Young People's Society of the Fort Street Mose Rosser Wes Eiizabeth Shepard

Fort Street Church YPS Hosts Friday Potluck Social

A social meeting with a potluck luncheon will be held in the social rooms of Fort Street Christian Church Friday night at seven o'clock for members of the Young People's Society and participants in the Christmas pageant. The pageant replaced the regular meeting, so the social announcement was omitted Sunday evening.

Fort Street Christian Church Young People's Society

Berean Bible Class to hear H A Sines and others

Nelsonville based Berean Bible Class in the Christian Sunday School will receive special music from H A Sines Mrs Redempa Neikirk and Mrs Lawrence Sines on Sunday morning at 8 30 o clock William Evans will teach the lesson The Rev Pearce is expected to address the class

Nelsonville H. A. Sines Redempa Neikirk Lawrence Sines Berean Bible The Christian Sunday School William Evans Jesson Pearce

Redfern Sought In Brazil Wilds

An expedition is said to be planned into Brazil’s Rio Maior district to find American aviator Paul Redfern who disappeared after departing Brunswick Georgia in 1927. Reports place him near Humayta alongside the Madeira River with Parantin Indians.

Rio Maior Brazil Paul Redfern Redfern Brunawick Rio de Janeiro Humayta Madeira River

Athens Chamber Hears Mort Plan Boost for Schools

The Athens Chamber of Commerce, after a Wednesday meeting, decided to invite an expert on the Mort plan to speak soon. Dr. Paul R. Mort's plan, amended by the Ohio School Survey Commission, would raise Athens County’s school funding with per pupil guarantees of 17 for elementary and 2 for high school, plus other revenues, aiming to about 40 dollars per student.

Athens Chamber of Commerce Paul R. Mort Ohio School Survey Commission Alex Root Athena County Dr. Mort Athens County Root

Sheriff Force Struck by Flu Amid Duty Across County

The sheriff's force faces a flu outbreak with Deputy George Rasp unable to rise, Sheriff Wayne Wingett under treatment, and Deputy George Bayless returning to duty after illness. Mrs. Wingett plans to move the county residence next weekend and has been inoculated to prevent infection.

Sheriffs Force George Rasp Sherif Wayne Wingett George Bayless

Mrs Parker Dies in Chester at 50

Mrs Addie Staneart Parker, 50, daughter of Mrs Sarah A Staneart, Athens, died at her Chester home Wednesday of pneumonia. She leaves husband Pearl Parker, children Rupert Schrader Vanderhoof Herbert Wilber Marion Edson Howard and Willis at home, one brother Charles Staneart Toledo, two sisters Velma Staneart Athens and Mrs Charles Keller Tuppers Plain. Funeral services set for 2 PM Friday at Chester.

Chester Paecumeonia Addie Staneart Parker Sarah A. Staneart High Street Athens Pearl Parker Rupert Schrader Vanderhoot Herbert Wilber Marion Edson Howard Homer Willis Charles Staneart Toledo Charles Keller Tuppers Plaine Velma Staneart Cheater

Vets Hold Rabbit Dinner for Athens American Legion

About 35 members of the American Legion in Athens gathered at the post home on South Court Street for a rabbit dinner. After the meal a Bingo game followed chaired by Oscar Fulton, with rabbits shot earlier in the month and stored at the Stedman Company plant.

American Legion Athens Post Home South Court Street Oscar Fulton Stedman Company

Mrs Huhn Dies Former Athens Resident After Illness

Helen Roush Huhn born in Athens and graduate of Ohio University died at 1680 Wooster Road Rocky River after a yearlong illness. Her remains will be burned in Cleveland at 1 pm Friday. She was a noted vocalist at Athens High School and Ohio University and leaves a husband two children her mother and brother Fear Roush of Athens.

Athens William Huhn Helen Roush Ohio University Wooster Road Rocky River Burns Cleveland Huhn Athens High School T. B. Roush

Truck and Car Collision at Court and Union Street

A morning crash at Court and Union Street in Athens involved a Quality Baking Company truck from Wellston driven by Thomas Walburn and a New England passenger car driven by John Atkins. No injuries. both vehicles sustained minor damage. Passengers included Charles Atkins and A. V. E Brunfield, both of New England. Police Chief EB. 8 Finsterwald cites the passenger car as at fault.

Court Union Street Quality Baking Company of Wellston Thomas Walburn John Atkins New England Charles Atkins John A. V. E Brunfield Finsterwaild

Will of John Cox Admitted to Probate in Athens County

Probate records show John Cox of Jacksonville had his will admitted in Athens County Probate Court. The estate valued at 2540 dollars goes to his wife. real estate valued at 13500 dollars and savings and investments make up the remainder. Ezra Walker of Athens also had his will admitted to probate. estate valued at 1504.04 dollars left to cousin Linnie M. Wright of Athens. savings and investments comprise the entire estate.

John Cox Jacksonville Julie S . Johnson Athens County Ezra Walker Athens Linnie M. Wright

Theater Czar Ambrose Small Banked Million Then Vanished

A Canadian theater mogul Ambrose Small deposited a 1,000,000 down payment for a sale of his chain and vanished on November 1. Detective work centered on John Doughty, his secretary, who later claimed the money and faced larceny charges. Court records show Doughty was convicted and freed in 1929. the body of Small was never found, and investigators questioned whether foul play occurred.

Weiter Ambrone Terentwe Canada Autorour Dormbtions Ilaente Armbros Snail Reese Jon John Doughty Sinett Small Dominion Bank of Toronto Bie Crand Rex Lames Hetet Poughty Crexon City Ore Forente Doughty Mall Ralibonsire Dina Pe Toronto Beont Siatl Ambrose Arian Pollon

Diplomats Shift as China and Russia Reframe Ties

Dr W. W. Yenshove, Chinese minister to Washington, has been reassigned to Moscow signaling a pivot in Sino Russian relations. Yen Sino previously served as Chinese delegate to the League of Nations, reflecting broader diplomatic moves shaping a new era in Asia-Europe diplomacy.

China Russia W. W. Yenshove Washington Moscow Yensino League of Nations

Rescue Crew Dig Through Rock Falls In Coal Mine Tragedy

In Mowequa Illinois twenty three rescue workers moved to safety after a fresh rock collapse trapped four men in the north shaft of the community cooperative coal mine. Two bodies were found and seven miners remained unaccounted for with no immediate chance of rescue.

Moweaqua Inl Community Cooperative Fence Nafaly

Regional Agricultural Credit Cuts Farm Loan Interest

The Regional Agricultural Credit Corporation of Columbus announces a lower loan rate for January to June 1933. Interest drops from 7 percent to 6.5 percent per year, excluding inspection and appraisal costs, with borrowers paying up to 1 percent for those services. The reduction applies to Ohio Indiana Kentucky and Tennessee borrowers.

Columbus Regional Agricultural Credit Corporation of Harry G. Beale Ohio Indiana Kentucky Tennessee

Kings Men to Meet for Annus Meeting at Poplar Street

The King's Men plan an annus meeting Friday at 11 o'clock at 11 A. Bines residence on Poplar Street. Members are urged to attend as the president signals important business and the annual officers election plus annual report will be presented.

A. Bines Poplar Street Dis

Mystery Letters Linked to Missing Husband

Four years after Sivall Small vanished, Mrs. Small testified about love letters found among his effects and a quarrel over another woman. She explained the letters delayed police notification and described tensions with the couple, prompting questions about whether he was murdered or had fled.

Small

Tragedy in Hungarian mine hall near Fuenfkirches

Thirteen miners were killed and one gravely injured by a firedamp explosion at a colliery in Nagymányok near Fünfkirchen. Rescue teams and authorities investigated the blast and its causes as the accident drew sharp scrutiny of working conditions in the region.

Budapest Hungary Nagymanyok Fuenfkirches

Chinese Government Approves Alfred Lee as U.S. Minister

The Chinese Government approved the appointment of Dr. Alfred Lee as minister to the United States, subject to the natal absence of this government, the United Press learned authoritatively today.

Washington Alfred Lee United States United Press

Local Names and Ages Listed in Ohio Area

A list of residents including John Cevola age 3 of Glouster and Mil dred Mickman age 27 of Glouster, Fumnett A. Cagg age 71 of Nelsonville Route 3 with J. B Cage as father, None A. Davis age 1 percent with Homer Davis as father, and William H. Brown age 82 of Acvea with Mable B. Markeson age 44 of Ate.

John Cevola Glouster Mildred Mickman Fumnett A. Cagg Nelsonville J. B Cage A. Davis Homer Davis William H. Brown Acvea Ant Mable B. Markeson Ate

Stops Your Cough Or Money Back

An advertisement promises instant relief from bronchial coughs with Brot hyline Emulsion. It guarantees results with one bottle and a refund if relief is not achieved, touting no dope and stomach-friendly formula. A Quick's Cut Rate Store guarantee is noted.

Quick Cut Rate First-Cass

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