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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 12, 1932

Page

3

Nelsonville Blues Streaks top Piketon in boys game

In Nelsonville on Thursday C D Shafer's Blue Streaks beat the Piketon Cavaliers 45 to 23 after leading from early in the first period. Long and Stocklen paced the locals with four points each, while Valentine scored 12 on six field goals. The Girls Independent beat Columbus Speedments 52 to 15, led by Laura Norman and Mai Whyte with 26 points.

Nelsonville C. D. Shafer Blue Streaks Piketon Collegians Crabtree Long Stocklen Valentine Valentines

Aspirin Gargle for Sore Throat or Tonsillitis Advised

A remedy suggests preparing a harmless gargle by dissolving three to five Bayer Aspirin tablets in one third glass of water. Gargle thoroughly and allow a little to reach the throat, repeating every two hours as needed. Use only genuine Bayer Aspirin marked with the Bayer cross.

Masons To Hold Annual Inspection In Nelsonville

Nelsonville Feb. 12 The annual inspection of St Bernard Chapter No 156 Royal Arch Masons will be held at the Masonic Temple Monday evening Feb 22 The Haybrow Council R and SM reunion set for Feb 22 is deferred to April 14 The Superexcellent degree will be conferred with district councils in attendance

Nelsonville St. Bernard Masonic Temple

Nelsonville High Team Wins Debate Over Compulsory Insurance

The Nelsonville High School debate squad defeated Georgetown last Friday on the topic Compulsory Unemployment Insurance. Members Marjorie Vorkes Lois Devo and Mary Lou Hudson argued the case with Principal L Z Buell present. Professor Farr of Wilmington College served as the judge.

Nelsonville High School Georgetown Marjorie Vorkes Lois Devo Mary Lou Hudson L. Z. Buell Professor Farr Wilmington College

Large turnout at Good Oddfellowship Club meeting

About 300 people attended the Good Oddfellowship Club gathering with Magic City Lodge I O O F in Glouster. Visitors came from MacConnellville Malta Jacksonville Chesterhill Pennsville Wood Grove Sharon Caldwell Logan Shawnee Nelsonville and Athens. Roy Kennard of Chesterhill spoke as district representative and Atty McGonagle of McConnelsville gave a talk. A play Three Generations was performed by local Odd Fellows and Rebekahs with Mrs Hudson of Athens assisting. W H Stahl was master of ceremonies. Next meeting slated for Chesterhill in March or April with date to be announced.

Morgan County Atty. McGonagle McConnelsville Odd Fellows Rebekahs Hudson Athens W. H. Stahl Chesterhill

Entertains Club Mrs L G DeLong Hostess to Glouster Group

Mrs L G DeLong hosted her bridge club at her High Street home in Glouster on Wednesday night Four tables contested honors with Mildred Nida winning the high club prize and Ber nice Wallace the second prize Helen Crawford and Mrs Horace Withers won high and second guest prizes Refreshments followed The group included Agnes Melligan Pauline Myers Mildred Howard Burness Can doo Louella Vaughn Ber nice Wallace Olive McKee Fontelle Harper Dorothy Faires Norma Powers Mildred Nida Dorothy Vernon Phyllis Roberts Ents Bartels and guests Helen Crawford and Mrs Horace Withers

L. G. DeLong Glouster Bridge Club High Street Mildred Nida Bernice Wallace Withers Helen Crawford Agnes Melligan Pauline Myers Mildred Howard Burness Candoo Louella Vaughn Olive McKee Fontelle Harper Dorothy Faires Norma Powers Dorothy Vernon Phyllis Roberts Ents Bartels Horace Withers Buchannon W. Va

Past Noble Grand's Club Meets in Jacksonville

The Past Noble Grand's Club of Ni­neveh Rebekah Lodge met Tuesday night at Mrs. Sam Anderson's home. President Mrs. Frank Dunlevy presided. Guests included Mrs. Walter Reitz and Mrs. Luke Scurlock. Members present were Mrs. William Hallam, Mrs. William Kalt, Mrs. John Davis, Mrs. Dunlevy, Mrs. Harold Phillips, Mrs. Lizzie Anderson, Mrs. Edd Harry, and Miss Ida B. Davis. The March meeting will be at Mrs. Martha Kloh's home.

Jacksonville Noble Grand Nineveh Rebekah Lodge Sam Anderson Frank Dunlevy Walter Reitz Luke Scurlock William Hallam William Kalt John Davis Harold Phillips Lizzie Anderson Edd Harry Ida B. Davis Martha Kloh

Local Relief Operator Visits Glouster Brother's Home

W. G. Allen, relief operator for the N. C. Lines, spent several days in Glouster visiting A. P. Hines who has been away on business. Allen was a guest of his brother during the stay.

In-law and Sister Mentioned in Stahl Family Note

The notice names Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Stahl as in-law and sister, indicating familial relations within the Stahl family.

W. H. Stahl

Whereabouts of Man From Palos Unknown

F P Thompson of Palos, last seen at his Burr Oak store Sunday afternoon, had left a note for his wife saying he went to seek work. Shoes of his size and his razor were missing from the stock, and a letter is expected by Mrs Thompson.

Glouster F. P. Thompson Palos Burr Oak

Former Mine 267 workers to convene in Hun terdon

A gathering of men formerly employed at Ohio Collieries Mine 267 is set for Saturday at 1 o clock in Hunterdon. Notices posted today say the meeting will discuss matters of interest to former workers. Mine 267 has been idle for some time.

Glouster Ohio Hunterdon

DePauw Welcome for Gloucester Student Robert Eddy

Robert Eddy enrolled Monday at DePauw University Greencastle Indiana and sends a positive letter home to his parents Mr and Mrs E J Eddy. He earned a scholarship largely through Pat J Smith a former Gloucester boy now on the DePauw faculty.

Glouster Robert Eady DePauw University Greencastle Ind E. J. Eddy Robert Pat J. Smith DePauw

Hocking Sub District Committee Set to Meet in Chauncey

GLOUSTER Feb 12 The scale committee of the Hocking sub district will meet in the Chauncey schoolhouse Sunday at 2 o clock. W B Morris secretary says each local union should send three delegates to the gathering.

Hocking Chauncey W. B. Morris

Reverend Miles Hoon Preaches at Local Church

Rev Miles E Hoon of New Marshfield will preach Sunday night at 7 o clock in Bishopville He is a former resident and former pastor of the local church.

Bishopville Miles E. Hoon New Marshfield Rev Hoon

Murray City Man Dies at Hospital

Grover Cleveland Smith, 47, a well known Murray City citizen and Sunday Creek Coal Co. store manager, died at a Zanesville hospital about midnight yesterday after swallowed bone infection in the esophagus and related complications. He was a Mason. Funeral arrangements not announced.

Nelsonville Grover Cleveland Smith Murray City Zanesville Smith Sunday Creek Coal Company Masonic

Local News Roundup From Columbus

B W Lawson injured in a Sunday automobile accident in front of his home on W Washington Street is improving at Grant Hospital in Columbus. Mrs J K Wilson and son H Ruble visited in Columbus Thursday. John Cline, Civil War veteran, is in Columbus for tonight's G A R banquet honoring Lincoln's birthday. Mrs Carl Coakley spent today with her brother L P Mooney in Columbus.

B. W. Lawson W. Washington Street Grant Hospital Columbus J. K. Wilson and Son H. Ruble John Cline Lincoln Carl Coakley L. P. Mooney

Band Boosters Meet At High School Auditorium

The February Band Boosters meeting was held in the High School Auditorium with Mrs. Miles Howe presiding. A donation from Dr. C. A. Cable supported the band. Twelve members attended and a bake sale was scheduled for Saturday February 20.

Miles Howe C. A. Cable

Willing Workers' Class Chains Party Held at Mrs Murphy Home

The chain party of the Willing Workers' Class met Tuesday night at Mrs. Frank Murphy's home with guest of honor Mrs. Grace Figgins of Columbus. Twenty people were served including Ethel Ann Lamb, Mrs. Ralph Howe, Mrs. Herbert Finsterwald, Mrs. Eva Gilham, Ethel Rosser and Iva Murphy. The next chain party is set for Tuesday night at Miss Mabel Dalton's Adams Street residence.

Willing Workers’ Class The Christian Sunday School Frank Murphy Grace Figgins Columbus Figgins Ethel Ann Lamb Ralph Howe Herbert Finsterwald Eva Gilham Ethel Rosser Iva Murphy Mabel Dalton Adams Street

The King's Men Meet at Hashman Home Tonight

The King's Men will assemble at 276 West Columbus Street the home of Charles Hashman tonight at seven o'clock in a planned gathering.

King Charles Hashman West Columbus Street

Berean Bible Class Plans Special Music Service

The Berean Bible Class will feature a young men's quartet and the Christian Church Orchestra directed by Ward W Hamm during Sunday morning worship at 9 30 in the church auditorium. The program includes several selections.

Berean Bible Class Christian Church Ward W. Hamm

W. B. A. Juniors Valentine Party Planned

The W. B. A. Juniors will host a Valentine party at Emma Jean Dewhurst’s home on Grover Street this Saturday from 4 to 6 PM.

Emma Jean Dewhurst Grover Street

Dies While Driving Near McArthur

Homer Dunkle a 70 year old Swan Township farmer died after collapsing at the wheel of his car Thursday while driving with his wife from Hamden to McArthur. State Prohibition Agent M B Cox transported him to Dr. O S Cox’s McArthur office where he died within minutes. He is survived by wife Nannie Albin Dunkle and three sons Otis Thomas and Arthur. Otis served overseas in World War I. Funeral arrangements not yet announced.

Mcarthur Homer Dunkle Swan Township Hamden M. 8. Cox Mr. Dunkle O. S. Cox Nannie Albin Dunkle Otis, Thomas Arthur Otis

Health official urges pool checks and early vaccinations

Columbus reports H. G. Southard M D director of the state department of health urges critical inspection of public swimming pools for safe use and early cleaning of tourist camps fairgrounds and road side sanitation. He also calls for early immunization of juveniles against diphtheria smallpox and typhoid fever.

Columbus H. G. Southard State Department of Health Southard

Valentines In Spotlight At Athens Schools

Valentines festivity fills Athens classrooms with themed boxes and homemade cards. Students display creative heart shaped designs including turtles and rabbits and send Valentines to the Children's Home and Junior Red Cross recipients.

Athens Valentine Central School Base Red Cross

Beeson Indicted for Second Degree Murder in Ohio

Albert Beeson of Pike Run was indicted by the Vinton County Grand Jury on second degree murder for the shooting death of his wife at their home. He attempted to shoot Sheriff Ray Cox during arrest, then injured himself and recovered in a Chillicothe hospital before being jailed for trial.

McArthur Albert Beeson Pike Run Vinton County Grand Ray Cox Beeson Chillicothe

Ohio Bankers Named to R F C Loan Committee

Ohio bankers named to serve on the loan committee of the Reconstruction Finance Corporation were announced. M. J. Fleming, deputy governor of the Cleveland Reserve Bank, directs the FCC operations in the Fourth Federal Reserve District. The corporation has $2 billion in resources, with about $100 million expected for Ohio relief, though district allocations remain undisclosed.

Cleveland U.P Ohio Reconstruction Finance Corporation M. J. Fleming Cleveland Reserve Bank Federal Reserve District

State cigarette tax clears two million in five months

Columbus reports State Treasurer Harry S. Day announces cigarette tax revenue surpassed two million dollars in the first five months and nine days of operation totaling 2,002,771.59 dollars after a ten percent wholesaler discount for stamp affixing on nationwide packages.

Columbus Harry S. Day

Girl Scouts Plan Camp Reunion Hike at Boy Scout Camp

Athens Girl Scouts schedule a day hike and camp reunion at Rowland Farm on aaanville Pike. Scouts meet at 10 am at the Scout Rooms, form patrols, collect wood, build fires, and test skills while cooking dinner. After tests and a counselor campfire, they hike back, rain plan includes a 10 30 start with lunch.

Athens Rowland Farm Ataaanville Pike Olson EL Metture Fred Wheaton Charlotte LaTourrette

Sixty Members of Class Meet at Church Dinner

More than 90 members of Class Six, Men’s Bible Class of the First Methodist Church met Thursday in the church dining hall for monthly business. Major S. M. Johnson spoke on Property Divestment and Distribution, urging care in will writing. Music by the Men’s chorus and a Hawaiian duo followed.

First Methodist Church S. M. Johnson Probate Court C. M. Copeland H. T. Hout C. O. Burnett

Salvation Army Plans For Weekend Meetings And Services

Salvation Army schedules a street meeting at 7 pm Saturday followed by an indoor service at 8 pm. Sunday events include a 10:30 am meeting, 1:30 pm services at Athena State Hospital, 2:50 pm Sunday School, 6 pm Young People, 7 pm street meeting, and 7:45 pm evening service with Adjutant Stone as speaker.

Salvation Army Athena State Hospital Adjutant Stone

School assembly showcases plays and pep talk at Athens High

Athens High School held an assembly featuring two student plays “A Brace of Sixes” and “Getting Rid of Father” with a pep talk by Dick Corwin and cheers led by John Phillips and Joe Bardin. Irene Hand’s classes produced the plays with casts including Boris Woolley Jane Gill Serrel Tom Adrienne Weles and David Brickles. Louis Spicer heads the Class Dramatic Club and David Brickies leads the other club. props provided by class members.

Marietta Athens High School Dick Corwin John Phillips Joe Bardin Anne Custer Irene Hand Pather Boris Woolley Jane Gill Serrel Tom Father Adrienne Weles David Brickles Daniel David Howard Wood Louis Spicer Iick Whipple David Brickies

State aid review to probe Athena County school clerks

State examiner L. K. Lawthion will arrive in Athens February 18 and begin interviews February 22 with clerks of each district board of education. Clerks must show cash journals cancelled warrants bus contracts and board minute books. Lawthion requires tracing every bus route from origin to school.

Athena County L. K. Lawthion Athens Beegin Board of Education Lawthion

Armory to Host Community Fund Aid Effort for Athens County

Trustees of the Community Fund will name a permanent Armory chair and organize a volunteer visiting group to assess needs. Requests will be limited to twenty five per week with clothing and supplies directed to school children, Red Cross, and Salvation Army. donations welcome from villages across Athens County to support undergarments and pants for boys and girls.

Mra. Binga South Community Fund Armory Red Cross Salvation Army The Chest Maxum Humber EF OF. Forsyth Forsyth Trang Tong Athens Atand Hine Aremory Athens County Bing Pretium Athena

Transportation finances discussed for school routes in Nissatay

In Athens during Nissatay officials meet daily with Superintendent of Schools Alex Root to determine the financial needs for the various districts. The discussion includes exact pupil transport counts across all routes and the overall budget for transportation.

Athens Schoola Alex Root

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H. Bartlett 412-W Call Marshall Hubbard Piketon P. Price F Valentine Weewnwen Zimmerman Price S Winfield Hobson Hartley Stocklien Meeting of Good Oddfellowship Club Entertains Club Munterdon Robert Eddy Del’auw University King's Men Utes Pike Run Man Self Ohio Bankers Reconstruction Finance Corporation Loan Committee Gails Store Nelsonville, Ohio Girl Scouts Maijestic Kay Francis William Boyd Conway Tearle Goramaunt Gibor Midnite Show Saturday Night “the Front Page Quing Ifa Ford Fred R. Beasley Morrow Eharn Santerrea Momd Pastor’s Dept. Store East End Old Bon Tom Bidgville Logan Parker Bros. Music Company
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