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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 04, 1932

Page

5

Route 31 Repairs Favored West of Nelsonville

Prospect for improving State Route 31 between the Elsonville west city line and Hayville is favorable. Rev Lloyd Evans stated after talks with Barton Hall Logan, coordinating local efforts, said survey work is complete to Nelsonville west city limits with two minor curves to be addressed. State Highway Department aims to let the grading contract early March and pave brick by year end 1932.

Nelsonville West Corporation Elsonville Hayville Board of Trade Lloyd Evans Barton Hall Logan State Highway Department Nelsonville West Haydenville

Visits and Guests Reach Across Ohio and Michigan

S. L. Hudson visits Mt. Vernon with son Dr. Evans Hudson and Paul Evans in Shreves. Charles Chescher travels to Detroit to see relatives. T. R. Potts hosts brothers J. H. Sands Cincinnati R. R. Sands and family, plus Edith Drayer and Grace McConnell of Bexley. Earl Baker James Coope and Grace Kourt join Potter family in Chillicothe. S. R. McDowell hosts cousins Frank Streby and Esther Streby of Fredericktown. The Strebys, formerly of Hocking Valley, come to see G. W. Amerine in Logan at Cherrington Hospital. Florence Hick of Bell Telephone leaves for Cleveland for Yale Medal event and later visits Willoughby relatives.

L. Hudson Evans Hudson Mt. Vernon Ohio Paul Evans Shreves Charles Chescher Detroit Mich T. R. Potts Esther Streby Fredericktown Strebys Hocking Valley G. W. Amerine Logan Cherrington Hospital Streby Florence Hick Bell Telephone Exchange Cleveland Ohio Bell Telephone Co Hick Willoughby

Prayer Meeting Announced by The King's Men

The King's Men will meet Friday at seven o'clock at Asa Hammond's Chestnut Street home for their regular prayer service.

King’s Men Asa Hammond Chestnut Street

Classified Ads And Circulation Notice

Public notice for classified ads and circulation services invites readers to contact 412-W for an experienced representative. It lists telephone contact and identifies H. BARTLETT as staff correspondent for local society and locals news.

Cc. H. Bartlett 412-W

Mrs Clara S Robb Dies After Illness in Columbus

Clara Schneider Robb 41 died Wednesday after a three year illness at her sister's home in Columbus. A Nelsonville native later living in Columbus, she was married to Gerald W. Robb of Toronto Ohio. She leaves a husband, her parents and siblings. Funeral at 2:30 Saturday from 77 Warren Street with burial in Union Cemetery.

Nelsonville Clara Schneider Robb Columbus Robb Gerald W. Robb Toronto Ohio Peter Schneider Warren Street Anna Graffis Hamlet Street Lina Hedding Agnes Rose North High Street William D. Schneider Battles Avenue All of Columbus Union Cemetery

Newsies Defeat Sand Run 46 to 27 on Carbon Hill Floor

Nelsonville Newsies led 32 to 17 at halftime and improved to nine wins in 12 games after a 46 to 27 victory over Sand Run on Carbon Hill. James North topped Sand Run with 14 points while Aiter paced Nelsonville with 16. Last week the Newsies beat Lancaster 22 to 8 at home.

Nelsonville Nelsonville Newsies Doc”’ Powell Sand Run Carbon Hill James North Aiter Newsies Lancaster Doc Powell Newsies Abs Criticiteen Reeuniniens Cgge Qrtiong PA

Expect Hard Game Gallipolis Will Be Next Opposition for Nelsonville High

Nelsonville High faces Gallipolis in a tough home bout as Greyhounds push for the league title. Gallipolis has 2 league wins and 4 losses, with notable players Hamrick and Brothers highlighted. The Streaks seek an upset in the 9 o clock matchup after Gallipolis recent results.

Gallipolis Nelsonville High Nelsonville Greyhounds Hounds Logan Wellston Blue Devils Athens New Boston Middleport Pomeroy Pt. Pleasant W. Va Hamrick Nelsonville Scarlet Gallipoli

Utility Tax Increase Hit by Columbus Man

Nelsonville report says higher excise taxes on public utilities and corporations raise consumer costs, not state relief. John B. Poston of the Southern Ohio Electric Company argues funds go to the state and reduce local tax bases, with no county share. He notes public utilities pass all taxes into rates and cites historical state revenue figures and rising local levies.

Nelsonville John B. Poston Columbus Southern Ohio Electric Company Poston State Tax Commission Board of Trade E. E. Rosser Ohio General Revenue Fund State General Fund World War Compensation Fund Mr. Poston

West P T A Plans Friday P T A Meeting

Nelsonville Feb 4 West School P T A will be entertained by the first grade during the regular meeting Friday afternoon at 3 o clock announced by the president.

West P. T. A Nelsonville West School

Standard Bearers Meet at Fayette Street Home

The Standard Bearers' Society of the M. E. Church gathered at Miss Mary Adeline Wilson’s Fayette Street home. Activities included a song, scripture lesson, prayer, a China story, and a study hour. Refreshments followed for 17 members and guest Elizabeth Evans. next meeting planned for March with Miss Ruth Keating.

Helen Linton Vivian Coakley Elizabeth Evans Ruth Keating Mill Street

Officers elected for Uniform Ranks Knights of Pythias

Tuesday evening the Uniform Ranks of Knights of Pythias elected officers for the upcoming year. Captain Henry Lancaster led the slate with W. W. Gibson as first lieutenant, C. W. Monks as second lieutenant, G. W. Pearce as recorder, J. S. Mooney as treasurer, W. E. Clements as guard, and Alpert Barber as sentinel.

Knights of Pythias Henry Lancaster W. W. Gibson C. W. Monks G. W. Pearce J. S. Mooney W. E. Clements Sentinel Alpert Barber

Eagles urge immediate session to aid destitute Ohioans

Nelsonville Fraternal Order of Eagles president Sayers forwards a letter to Governor White urging an immediate General Assembly session. The plea repeats a similar request from the State Aerie to empower cities to fund relief for destitute families, citing overtaxed private charities and worsening winter hardship.

Nelsonville White State General Assembly Ohio Sayers Nelsonville Aerie Order of Eagles State Aerie General Assembly

York Grange plans Valentine exchange meeting

Nelsonville report says York Grange No. 2436 will hold a meeting Friday evening February 5 at 7:30. Each member is asked to bring a valentine for the exchange.

Nelsonville York Grange

Presbyterian Choir Cancel Practice for PTA Benefit Night

Nelsonville reports the Presbyterian Choir will skip rehearsals this week due to the Parent-Teacher Association relief benefit at the high school tonight and tomorrow.

Nelsonville Presbyterian Choir

Miss McDowell Heads to Philadelphia for Nurses Training

Miss Helen McDowell of Deanville leaves Saturday morning for Philadelphia to enter nurses training at Presbyterian Hospital. She travels by motor with her mother Mrs Elizabet h McDowell and sister Miss Irene McDowell.

Helen McDowell Deanville Philadelphia Presbyterian Hospital Miss McDowell Elizabeth McDowell Irene McDowell

Drill Team Club Meeting at Mrs Myrtle Tennihill Home

The Drill Team Club of the W. B. A. gathers at Mrs. Myrtle Tennihill on Jackson Street this evening at 7 50 for a pot luck luncheon.

Myrtle Tennihill Jackson Street

Mrs. Tucker Hosts W B A Club Gathering

Mrs. Bessie Tucker of Grover Street will host members of the W B A Club Friday evening, inviting the group to attend an informal social event at her home.

Bessie Tucker Grover Street W. B. A. Club

Fire Destroys Glancy Home. Cause Not Determined

The home of Mr. and Mrs. Vance Glancy in Hocking was destroyed by fire about 10 15 a m Monday. The kitchen ignited first and the house burned before Mrs. Glancy noticed. Few furnishings were saved. Local residents, including Clarence Bricker and Glenna Bricker, visitations noted with neighbors in Murray City Nelsonville and Columbus area.

Clarence Bricker Hocking Gienna Vance Glancy Sadie Peacock Murray City Arthur Peacock Ruth Koon Charles Hoffman Opal Bricker Clarence Stage Nelsonville William O'Rourke Columbus Roy Camp Jobs Rudy Camp Carson Camp William Blackston Glenna Clarence O'Rourke Frank Bartoe Buchtel Thomas Dixon Charles McGrainer J. B. Glancy Maggie Blackford William Holliday Charlies Hoffman Clarence Peacock John Coope

Fire Damages Ye Olde Comfort Inn Restaurant in Uliom Block

Fire sparked in a North Court Street eatery at 12 10 am causing $150 in damage. Manager Ray Gardner and wife left for home after locating the blaze near a kitchen corner and suspect it started near floor level with a mop or umbrella present. An Drew Ullorm owns the Aliom Block and insurance covers building and furniture.

Uliom Block North Court Street Ray C. Gardner Eaiward Laughfin Mrs. Gardner Aliom Brock Andrew Ullorm

New England Hikers Seek Bodies on Mt Washington

Eight mountaineers using ice creepers and snowshoes ascend Mt. Washington to recover the bodies of two youths who froze near the summit after a blizzard. Ernest McAdams 22 of Stoneham Massachusetts and Joseph Chadwick 23 of Woburn Massachusetts died after being blown from a cog railway trestle. Donald Higgins 23 of Winchester survived the weekend ascent.

Fabyan N. H Mt. Washington Ernest McAdams Stoneham Maas Tufts College Joseph Chadwick

Mass man in hospital after frostbite and exposure

A Mass resident remained in hospital today with one arm frozen and continuing exposure injuries.

Ter Mass

Rush for Leases In On at Barnesville

Barnesville and out of town parties have leased 11000 acres in Kirkwood Flushing and Union Townships for oil and gas development. The structure mirrors the Boston Temperanceville field and geologists suggest strong production potential. Interest comes from Onto Fuel Gas East Ohio Gas H P Muhibach & Son Byenville W Va Development Co Hope Gas Pure Oil Wittmer Oil & Gas and other large firms.

Barnesville Kirkwood Flushing Union Townships Boston-Temperanceville Onto Fuel Gas Co East Ohio Gas Co H. P. Muhibach & Son Byenville W. Va

Sues County Over Hole in Highway Damages

Conley files suit against Charlies W Wise James Dillon and James Fulton as Belmont County Board of County Commissioners seeking 20000 dollars for injuries from a hole on the Bellaire Belmont Road suffered last year.

Conley Charlies W. Wise James Dillon James Fulton Board of County Commissioners Belmont County Bellaire Belmont Road

Plainti claims board failed to repair road after bus pass

Plainti alleges injuries when a car passed a bus on the Neff Giencow section, struck a bad spot in the road, and threw her from her seat. She contends the board of commissioners was negligent in maintaining the road.

Plainti Neff Giencow Plaintit Board of Commissioners

Rules on Recount Fixes Per Precinct Cost

Attorney General Gilbert Bettman rules that the recount cost per precinct is disregarded when below a fixed minimum by statute. The opinion was issued to John J. Miller and references Van Wert County prosecutor Van Wert.

Gilbert Bettman John J. Miller van Wert van Wert County

Two Democrats Die in House Ranks

Washington reports the deaths of Percy E. Quin of Mississippi and Samuel Rutherford of Georgia, both Democratic members of the U S House of Representatives, on February 4. Their deaths reduce the House party balance and prompt obituary notices.

Washington LPS House of Representatives Percy E. Quin Mississippi Samuel Rutherford Georgia

Censorship in Force at Torio Federal Newsroom

A strict censorship ramp was in force today with all press dispatches subjected to close inspection by the authorities at Torio.

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