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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1932

Page

3

Nelsonville Car Crash Injures Father and Son

In Nelsonville last night B W Lawson and his son William were injured when an automobile driven by Charles Bowers mounted the curb in front of the Lawson home. Bowers said bright lights blinded him and he veered to the right, striking the Lawsons as they unloaded luggage. Mrs Lawson was indoors at the time.

Nelsonville B. W Mr. Lawson and Son Bowers Mr. Lawson George Bateman Lawson

You Can Wear False Teeth With Real Comfort

Fasteeth is a new pleasant powder that keeps teeth firmly set and deodorizes. It has no gummy taste or ro. To eat and laugh in comfort sprinkle a little Fasteeth on your plates. Get it today from Quick's Cut Rate or your druggist.

Steel Beams for New Glouster Bridge Arrive

Steel beams for the High Street Bridge arrived in Glouster and were unloaded with a steam shovel. The two long cars, each 65.6 feet inside, were new and placed in service in January. A Sunday shift worked on piling on the creek’s north side.

Glouster High Street

Return to Athens Regents for Ohio University Second Semester

Miss Beulah Bennett Miss Emma Janchius Paul Bingman Harold and Carrol Le Favor Gail Wallace and Alfred Craft return to Athens today to register for the second semester at Ohio University.

Athens Glouster Beulah Bennett Emma Janchius Paul Bingman Harold and Carrol LeFavor Gail Wallace Alfred Craft Ohio University

Robert Eddy Wins Scholarship For De Pauw University

Robert Eddy, son of Mr and Mrs J Eddy, earned a scholarship at De Pauw University last week and left Sunday for Greencastle Indiana to enroll for the second semester. He is a Glouster High School graduate of the class of 1931.

Robert Eddy de- Pauw University Cglouster Greencastle Ind Robert J. Eddy Glouster High School

Charity Cage Tourney To Be Held Thursday

A charity basketball tournament will be staged at Murray City Thursday night with all proceeds going to local relief for the needy. The Park Drugs of Corning will face Murray American Legion in the main game, followed by several preliminary matches. everything is donated to maximize relief funds.

Murray City Glouster Park Drugs of Corning Murray American Legion

Short Change Artists Fail in Glouster

Two men posing as travelers attempted a scam in Glouster on a Saturday. They drove a Chevrolet coupe and moved north then apparently turned back toward Burr Oak to evade arrest. Officers Fischer and Love found no trace after quick city checks.

Glouster C. W. Fischer G. H. Love Burr Oak Murphy Motor Co Hinton’s

Evangelistic Services Open With Strong Attendance

Attendance at the Church of Christ in Glouster rose for the opening evangelistic series led by Rev. M. E. Rogers. The pastor announced topics for the week including The Book of Books and Christ Lost and Found with services at 7 15 each evening.

Glouster Church of Christ M. E. Rogers Christ Moses

W. C. T. U. to Meet at Mrs. Gessell’s Home

The W. C. T. U. will hold its meeting Tuesday at 2 PM at the residence of Mrs. A. A. Gessell on Fairlawn Avenue in Glouster.

Glouster A. A. Gessell Fairlawn Avenue

Girls Reported Missing In Nelsonville

Lurene Clifford age 13 daughter of Mr and Mrs Nelson Clifford and Edith Koon age 14 of Poplar Street were reported missing to police. They were last seen about 4 pm Saturday. This marks the third recent disappearance for Clifford, previously detained by state police at Ripley West Virginia.

Nelsonville Lurene Clifford Nelson Clifford Poplar Street Edith Koon George Barber Ripley W. Va

Hoch Home Afire Damages Rear Rooms in Nelsonville

Fire damaged the rear two story residence of Mrs. Eulalia M. Hoch on Chestnut Street in Nelsonville early Sunday. Fire Chief Dana Windon injured his hand when the porch roof collapsed trapping him briefly. Origin believed in a rear porch toilet room. damage from fire and water was heavy.

Nelsonville Eulalia M. Hoch Chestnut Street Dana Windon

Double Guilty Pleas Lead To Fines In Nelsonville

In Nelsonville Pearl Bryan pleaded guilty to intoxication and was fined 10 dollars plus costs by Mayor J W Hickman. He also admitted resisting an officer and received 500 dollars fine plus costs and was sent to County Jail after transport to Athens by Police Chief George Bateman for an offense dated January 23. William Ogg of Columbus also pleaded guilty to intoxication and paid 10 dollars plus costs.

Nelsonville Pearl Bryan J. W. Hickman Bryan Athens George Bateman William Ogg Columbus

Local residents visit kin across Ohio and West Virginia

Mr and Mrs Paul Dunn and Lucille Barrows and Guy Barrows spent Sunday with John Barrows family. Gerald Nelson traveled to Columbus to bring home his mother Anna Nelson. Dozens of neighbors from Columbus Madison Street Baltimore Chillicothe Nelsonville and Zanesville visited relatives in town and nearby towns over the weekend.

Paul Dunn Lucille Barrows Guy Barrows Zanesville John Barrows W. L. Powell Columbus Inez Courtney C. J. Hil Ollie Johnson Wheeling W. Va Gerald Nelson C. M. Gibson D. W. Gibson Delaware W. W. Gibson Madison Street Delbert Davis Beth Verity Ruth Nixon Paul Davis Will Robertson C. A. Stover Lem Hite Baltimore Ohio Anna Nelson William Morgan E. W. Henshaw Emma Lou Henshaw School For the Deaf Harry van Horn J. L. Wilson C. H. Ruble Mary Anne Nelsonville C. M. Matheny Oscar Haybrow

Allen family hosts King's Heralds meeting on Chestnut Street

Anna Mae and Leora Allen entertained the King's Heralds Saturday afternoon at their Chestnut Street home. Helen Sayre with 11 girls led worship and the session closed with the Lord's Prayer. A birthday demonstration honored three members who brought offerings. Betty Pyles joined the group. Eighteen members attended a penny march, reading by Susanne Arnold and Betty Pyles, Ruth Higgins led singing, and a valentine exchange with a luncheon concluded the social hour.

Anna Mae Leora Allen King’s Heralds Chestnut Street Helen Sayre Betty Pyles King’s Herald Man With the Susanne Arnold Dorothy Ann Kentner Ruth Higgins Evelyn Ogg the Laughing Lion Thomas Spencer

Hyperion Club Reviews Next Year Plans

The Hyperion Club met Saturday at Mrs. Lloyd Evans home in East Washington Street. Members suggested next year’s program while papers on George Washington and World Affairs were presented. Mrs. James Sharp led the Better Speech discussion as Mrs. Reese attended as hostess’ mother guest.

Hyperion Club Lloyd Evans East Washington Street George Washington Frank Poston W. H. Parks Stanley Dew James Sharp Reese

Classified Ads and Circulation Service Contact Line

Local newspaper prompts readers to call 412-W for classified ads and circulation assistance. The notice emphasizes this service for readers seeking ad placement and subscription support.

All Colored Piketon to Play Nelsonville Thursday

Nelsonville school hosts the all colored Piketon Collegians in a second season game on the high school floor. The Blue Streaks strengthened by Wockle Howell face a speedy visiting squad after a 23 to 22 loss to London Independents. A 7:30 p.m. preliminary precedes the main contest with Estel Crabtree and Meade Whyte among the Streaks.

Nelsonviulule Wockle’ Howell N. H Wooster College D. Shafer Piketon Collegians Blue Streaks London Independents of London Piketon Nelsonville Howell Estel Crabtree Meade Whyte

Young Man Dies in Nelsonville

Wendell Woodard, 20, died early today after his mother and another relative left for Orient when illness struck. His parents Clyde and Mrs. Woodard had died in the 1919 flu epidemic. He leaves four siblings and is survived by his grandmother in Nelsonville. Funeral arrangements will be announced.

Nelsonville W. N. Woodard John Saltz Orient Wendell Woodard Clyde Woodard Wendell Wayne Elenore

Nelsonville native Jean Jewett visits hometown before Columbus YMCA game

Jean Jewett, former Nelsonville High School basketball star now at Ohio State, stopped in Nelsonville Saturday en route to Marietta where the Columbus YMCA team he guards was to play the local YMCA five. J L Jack of Columbus spent a few days here visiting relatives before returning home.

Jean Jewett Nelsonville Ohio State University Marietta Columbus Y. M. C. A J. L. Jack Columbus

Chain Party Planned by Willing Workers Class

The Chain Party of the Willing Workers' Class of the Christian Sunday School will be held Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs. Frank Murphy.

Willing Workers The Christian Sunday School Frank Murphy

Card Party At St Andrew’s Parish Home Hosts Catholic Ladies

A card party featuring bridge and euchre will be held tonight at 8 o'clock at St Andrew's parish home. The event is hosted by the ladies of the Catholic Church and the public is invited.

St. Andrew's Parish Ladies of the Catholic Church

Presbyterian Church Meeting Draws 80 Attendees

About 80 youths attended the John Lloyd Evans Chapter gathering in Nelsonville to hear Gordon K. Bush of The Athens Messenger discuss problems of high school students. Mrs. Frank Knox led the group, with scripture read by Harriet Whitmore and songs by Jack Raybould, as the meeting noted growing attendance.

Nelsonville John Lloyd Evans The Presbyterian Church Gordon K. Bush Athens Messenger Frank Knox Christ Harriet Whitmore Jack Raybould Edith Stiers Knox Lois Devo Lloyd Evans Bush Mr. Bush

Cystex Asias-tex Advertisement Claim

An old style ad promises quick relief for kidney acidity symptoms including night-time urination backache and burning during sex. It guarantees satisfaction or a refund with empty box return at druggists.

Nelsonville Falls Short to Gallipolis in Close Mesh

Nelsonville Greyhounds rally late but lose 19 to 18 to Gallipolis Blue Devils on home floor in a Southeastern Ohio League contest. Ted Voigt leads Nelsonville with eight points while Kelton adds five for Gallipolis. prelim girls game sees Nelsonville 26 Gallipolis 14 with Margaret Rosser scoring 15.

Nelsonville Peb Nelsonville Greyhounds Gallipolis “Blue Devils Greyhounds Pomeroy Panthers Gallipolis Coder Voigt Brothers Shafer Yantis Owens Hall Posta Greyhound Five Blue Devils Swanson Hambrick Kelton Dezo Ted Voigt Miller Rosser Robison Jane Sdailiiedi Leas Cesabiniaes Nelsonville Ga. F Orch

Rich Recluse Still Lives in Past Days Despite Discovery

New York reader Ida E. Wood, 98, once famed socialite, remains largely in memory as caregivers help her adjust to modern routines. A guardian oversees her finances after a lifetime of seclusion following the 1900s panic, and nurses assist her as she recalls past triumphs and engages in gentler daily routines.

Paul Harrison NEA New York Ida E. Wood Wood William V Garrettson Ida Wood Edward VII Prince of Wales Benjamin Wood

March Meeting Planned at Mrs Walter Wolfe’s Home

Tea event participants include Mrs John Stockiin Lil lian McKee and the hostess. The group decided to hold the March meeting at the home of Mrs Walter Wolfe on Poplar Street.

John Stockiin Lillian McKee Walter Wolfe Poplar Street

Canaan Grangers To Have Special Program

At the Canaan Grange meeting on February 9 members will celebrate Lincoln’s birthday and Valentine Day. A program includes a Grange song, readings by Harry Hit and Juanita Hill, a paper on Valentine Day by Mabel Mansfield, a Lincoln origin paper, and music by the Canaanville Grades Orchestra.

Canaanville Canaan Grange Lincoln Grange Harry Hit Mra Mabel Mansfield Canaanville Grades Orchestra Juanita Hill

What Became of The False Teeth In A Valentine Dex

The article notes the fate of the false teeth of Mr and Mrs T Kincade and Mr and Mrs C E Hill as a Valentine dex event closes the program.

T. ©. Kincade C. E. Hill Valentine Dex

Rockefeller Death Plot Fear Sparks Arrest in Florida

In Ormond Beach Florida Alberta Torch of Newark New Jersey was arrested on an insanity charge tied to the Rockefeller illness. Police Chief D W Whitehurst ordered Torch to Deland for a hearing before County Judge John B Peacock. He said she showed persistent unsettling behavior over weeks and suspected she was up to something.

Ormond Beach Fla John D Rockefeller Alberta Torch Newark N. J D. W. Whitehurst Mise Torch Deland John B. Peacock Whitehurst

Rockefeller Heiress Seen At Home And Golf Course

A young heiress linked to Mise Torch was observed at a home and the Orme Beach golf course where she often appeared. Report mentions a Rockefeller absence prompting guards to note a woman’s persistent attempts to see him and a possible change in schedule at the financier’s base.

Orme Beach Mise Torch Casements Rockefeller Sweed Rockefellers United Arena

Fire destroys Cleveland home injures seven people

Fire marshals survey the blast scene in Cleveland where an explosion damaged the home of Thoma Carabotta and leveled a nearby house, forcing seven residents to flee. Loss estimated at seven thousand dollars.

Cleveland Feb Thoma Carabotta

Miners Entombed in Belgian Coal Mine

Eighteen miners were believed to have perished in an explosion trap at a Charleroi area coal mine near Charterois asphyxiation followed a blast. Local rescuers battled smoke and heat as reports described the deadly incident in early February.

Brussels U.P Charteroi

Beware the Cough or Cold That Hangs

An advertisement extols Creomulsion as a two action remedy for persistent coughs and colds. It claims creosote and additives soothe inflamed membranes, attack germs, and heal throat troubles, with money-back guarantees if relief is not achieved.

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