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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 03, 1932

Page

3

Readiness cast for charity comedy College Flapper

Nelsonville P T A reports the cast is ready for the College Flapper charity show at the high school auditorium on Thursday and Friday. The plot centers on Jerry a star football player hidden in a sorority house and mistaken for the housemother, leading to comic mishaps as he tries to reach the game. Reserved seats available at the Colonial.

Nelsonville Parent-Teacher Association Council Aduitorium Thursand Jerry Monk the Colonial

Midwest Slashing Drive Hits Taxes and Jobs in 1932

Chicago and the Midwest tighten belts amid tax burdens and budget cuts. Cities slash salaries, shorten school terms, abolish offices, and cut programs as governors and legislatures push reductions. Farmers face tax moratoriums and counties trim payrolls while officials grant themselves wage cuts.

Chicago U.R Midwest Illinois Wisconsin Illinois Legislative Ounty Frank O. Lowa Coun 3 Lowin Iowa Minnesota Rock County Board of Commissioners Urbana

Belpre Girl Wins Damages Suit Against River Gas

Betty Lee Kemp of Belpre won a damage verdict against River Gas Company for 600 dollars after a day and a half trial in Marietta Common Pleas Court. The 12 year old folio complained the accident on a Rockland street last February 5 left her with a broken arm. Her mother filed for 8000 dollars as next friend.

Marietta Petit Jury Common Pleas Court Betty Lee Kemp Belpre Child The River Gas Company Kemp Rockland

Classified Ads and Circulation Information

H Bartlett staff correspondent notes where to send Your News Your Society and Locals to 412 W for service. Advertisement mentions phone line 412 W for classified ads and circulation and offers an experienced representative.

H. Bartlett Call Messenger

Child Struck by Car Injures at Nerrick's Corner

Five year old Margie Keyes daughter of Frank Keyes was slightly hurt around 5 PM at Nerrick's Corner when she stepped in front of a passing automobile. The fender scraped her neck and face. the accident was described as unavoidable.

Nerrick

Bridge Club Hosts Evening at Mrs. White’s Home

Mrs. Leo White of 141 Monroe Street hosted a bridge club gathering Tuesday evening. High score prizes went to Mrs. Will Poling, first, and Miss Erma Wilson, second.

Leo White Monroe Street Will Poling Erma Wilson

W E Baughman Dies At 70 In Albany

W E Baughman stock dealer and farmer, age 70, died at home in Albany at 6 this morning from a heart attack after a period of ill health. He leaves a widow Lulu Clenden nin Baughman three sons E M Baughman W W Baughman and H E Baughman all of Albany area seven grandchildren four brothers and one sister Funeral services and burial are set for Friday at 2 p m at Hebbardsville.

W. E. Baughman Albany Mr. Baughman Lulu Clendennin Baughman E. M. Baughman W. W. Baughman H. E. Baughman Jesse Baughman New Marshfield Sam Baughman Athens Lee Baughman William Baughman Fairmount Minn Addie Hawk Hebbardsville

Fifteen Die in Coast Crashes Mark Worsening Storms

Storms across the coast trigger a spate of crashes from Florida to the Sierra Nevadas. The toll includes United Airlines pilot Jack Sharpnack near Rio Vista California and eight aboard a Century Pacific airliner in the Tehachipi range. Parachute jumper Lieut. W A Cocke Jr and Lieut. Edward Hoffman are among those missing or unaccounted.

Chicago U.P Florida Pacific Jack Sharpnack United Airlines Rio Vista Calif San Francisco Reno Ney Century- Pacific Tehachipi Mountains California Val Chick Miami Bimini Ocean Edward D. Hoffman Glendale W. A. Cocke, Jr Sequoia National Park Soda Springs Sierra Nevadas

Clothing distribution at Athens Armory delayed

The Community Clothing Center will not issue clothing until next week due to depleted supplies. Mrs. H. Bing, chairman, announced that remaining garments will be mended and prepared for distribution when operations resume.

Community Clothing Center Athens Armory 8. H. Bing

Hughes Eyes Buy of Dirigible for Film Thriller

Howard Hughes, the wealthy producer, told the navy he is interested in purchasing the dirigible Los Angeles for a new movie thriller. Rear Admiral W A Moffett says a price of about 500000 could be asked.

Washington Howard Hughes Navy Los Angeles W. A. Moffett Bureau of Aeronautics

Father's secret job linked to Abie's creator in Seattle

In Seattle a lunch counter operator on Produce Row was identified as the father of Ann Nichols, who gained fame from the play Abie's Irish Rose. Gorge H. Nichols, 62, said he and his daughter had occasional correspondence but chose to live separate lives.

Seattle Wash Ann Nichols Abie eGorge H. Nichols

Parole scam trial set in Allen County court

Lima reports two men charged with obtaining money by promising parole from Ohio Penitentiary will be tried this month in Allen County Common Pleas Court. The defense claims the case hinges on alleged promises and the legality of parole procedures.

Lima U.R Ohio Allien County

Nelsonville man arraigned on intoxication charge

Albert Williams of Nelsonville pleaded guilty to intoxication before Mayor J. W. Hickman. He was fined ten dollars and costs, which he agreed to pay.

Nelsonville Albert Williams J. W. Hickman

Norris Opens Groceries in New Columbus Address

C. E. Norris has moved from Columbus to 748 Poplar Street this city and opened a combined grocery and meat market serving the local area.

C. E. Norris Columbus Poplar Street

Loyal Woman's Class Meets for Dinner Plans

The Loyal Woman's Class of the Christian Sunday School held a Tuesday evening meeting at Mrs. Mary Ray's home on West Washington Street. Under president Mrs. John Ruscoe the group arranged their annual class dinner at the church on Thursday at noon. Miss Hyla Herrold led devotional service with prayer by guest Mrs. Gertrude Rain ey. reading by Mrs. Charles McMan away followed. Refreshments were served to 31 present.

Loyal Woman’s Class The Christian Sunday School Mary Ray West Washington Street John Ruscoe Hyla Herrold Gertrude Rainey Charles McManaway

Rainees Welcome Daughter At Home On January Thirty

Mr and Mrs Howard Raine of Adams Street announce the birth of a daughter at their home on Saturday January 30.

Howard Raine Adams Street

Bridge Club Honors At Mrs Gray's In Madison Street

Mrs. W F Gray hosted a bridge party at 105 Madison Street with guests Mrs S S Steenrod Mrs Dean Linscott Mrs W L Cooley Mrs Robert Kinney Mrs Donald Dunkle and Miss Florence Cook The event used three tables with prizes going to Mrs Slater and Mrs Barrows for high and second place and Mrs Cooley winning the guest prize A two course luncheon followed.

W. F. Gray Madison Street Bridge Club S. S. Steenrod Dean Linscott W. L. Cooley Robert Kinney Donald Dunkle Florence Cook Arthur Slater Murray City George Barrows

Loyal Woman's Class to Host Annual Dinner

The Loyal Woman's Class of Christian Church will hold their annual dinner in the church social rooms Thursday noon.

Loyal Woman's Class of Christian Church

Social Roundup Notes From Athens and Columbus

Mr and Mrs S D Campbell of Madison Street hosted Sunday guests Miss Ida Campbell Miss Lena Powers and Pearl Bolin all of Athens Mrs Will Morgan visiting relatives in Columbus for a few days William Morgan and C A Stever attended a joint Athens Chamber of Commerce Kiwanis and Rotary Club meeting Tuesday at the Berry Hotel in Athens Mrs A Stover visiting Columbus with daughter Lillian who is attending Ohio State University

S. D. Campbell Madison Street Ida Campbell Lena Powers Pearl Bolin Athens Will Morgan Columbus William Morgan C. A. Stever Athens Chamber of Commerce Kiwanas Rotary Cluba Berry Hotel A. Stover Lillian Ohio State University

Standard Bearers Society to Meet at Wilson Home

The Standard Bearers' Society of the M. E. Church will meet this evening at 7 30 at the home of Mary Adeline Wilson on Fayette Street. Members are asked to take the special collection envelopes distributed at the last meeting.

Standard Bearers’ Society of the M. E. Church Mary Adeline Wilson Fayette Street

Esther Class Sunday School Meeting Honors St Valentine

The Esther Class of the Christian Sunday School met Tuesday evening at Mrs. Joe Barrows home Fort Street. Mrs. James Coleman led a business session and minutes were read by Mrs. E. M. Wright. A Valentine program included a talk on the origin of St Valentine’s Day and a greeting box for each member. A potluck luncheon followed for 32 guests.

Esther Christian Sunday School Joe Barrows Fort Street James Coleman Lulu Parry E. M. Wright Frank Johnson P. B. Verity Muriel Stewart John J. Scott Wallace Glenn Orland Gandee Winfred Boss Frances Bennett

Perfect Model Tuies Movies in Hollywood

Gurla Andre a blond, the most photographed and highest paid artist’s model in America, accepts a lower salary in Hollywood California hoping to become a film star. She is billed as the nerfeet model.

Gurla Andre America Hollywood Calif Nerfeet

Fleet Arrives As Guns Roar Near Shanghai

Rear Admiral Montgomery M. Taylor arrived to command American forces in the Shanghai battle as Japanese bombardments hit two fronts. The USS Houston and two destroyer divisions joined the Asiatic Fleet near North Station, with shelling at Woosung and in the International Settlement. Japanese air and naval fire intensified as Chinese forces reportedly gained ground around Chapel and North Station.

Shanghai U.P Montgomery M. Taylor Houston FE. S. T Manila North Station Tayior Defense Corps International Settlement Yangtze Woosung Chapel

Chinese and Japanese Forces Clash at Woo Sung Forts

Report notes a second engagement between Chinese forces at the Woo sung forts and Japanese naval units near the Hongkew boundary of the Settlement. The forts lie about three miles from Shanghai proper.

Hongkew Woosung Forts Shanghai

Farmers dispute overproduction blamed for woes at OSU address

In Columbus on February 3 U R Arnold of Ohio State University argued against the view that overproduction causes farmers' troubles. He told Farmers Week listeners that output of key crops like corn wheat potatoes and hogs has fallen rather than risen, challenging other speakers. The audience at the university hosted a large crowd for the event with speeches and exhibitions.

Arnold

Birthdays in Athens Honor Two School Children

February 8 marks birthdays for Marjorie A. Harvey of Central School sixth grade and Frederick Steinmers of West Side School seventh grade. The community extends best wishes for Many Happy Returns of the Day.

Athens School West Side School Central School Marjorie A. Harvey Frederick Steinmers Weat Side School

250 Teams Enter State Pin Meet

Cincinnati February progress notes show about 250 five man squads entered the 20th annual Ohio State bowling tournament opening Saturday and running a month. Top squads include Canfield Oils, General Motors Radio, Fraig Optician and Ebonite Ball, Net House Five, and Burt Foundry with strong averages and a booster event drawing 800 average teams.

Cincinnati Ohio State Canfield Oils Cleveland Mercurio General Motors Radio Dayton Fraig Optician Cinecinnati Net House Columbia Burt Foundry Toledo

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