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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1932
Page
3
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Nelsonville Feb. 15 More than 100 senior high students will perform the operetta Oh Doctor under Ward W Hamm. The production will be costumed and accompanied by an orchestra with coaching in band dancing costuming and art. Cast includes Dr Drinkwater Paul Hashman Honor Rosemary Smith Phillip Gerald McCreary and many others with Margaret Howe as accompanist.
Nelsonville report says Ben Raybould longtime Cable Hardware employee dislocated hip and vertebrae after stepping into an elevator shaft on Saturday while aiding to unload a truck. He fell about eight feet to the basement and was taken home for care.
Mrs Gail Galvin Barber 37 wife of Guy Barber and daughter of Mr and Mrs TY Galvin died about 3 oclock this morning at Cherrington Hospital Logan after being moved from her East Columbus Street home. She leaves husband, five children Margaret Jane Betty Dana Guy Jr and Martha, brothers A C and Joe Galvin and two half brothers Roy Galvin Sabina and George Galvin Lima. She belonged to the Presbyterian Church Circle of Ruth DAR and Eastern Star. Funeral arrangements not yet set.
The Ladies' Class of Haydenville M E Church will meet Wednesday night at the home of Mrs Goldie Evans on the Haydenville Melsonville Road.
Advertiser promotes Klax-Ko as a treatment for constipation and gall bladder issues. Claims quick action and liver toning with a 30 day money back guarantee. Available at Quick's Cut Rate or a local druggist.
Cc H Bartlett staff correspondent urges readers to use Your News Your Society and Locals to 412 W for this service. Classified ads and circulation available through 412 W for an experienced representative.
In Nelsonville on Feb 15 the Presbyterian Church Young People Society held a program on educational and religious progress of African Americans. Thirty-five guests received banquet tickets for faithful Sunday attendance. Speakers highlighted literacy gains since the Civil War, Brainerd School in Chester, and Booker T. Washington’s legacy.
Mrs. Frank Knox spoke at the talks about selecting recipients for free banquet tickets to be presented in the church basement on Thursday evening. She stressed attendance, noting a second banquet will follow with the most faithful members receiving four dinners.
Nelsonville February 15 Glenford Dugan Post 229 American Legion will hold a smoker at the next meeting Tuesday night February th with all ex service men invited to attend whether or not they are members Entertainment includes boxing and wrestling and a lunch will be served at the conclusion An eager crowd is expected to join the lively evening provided by those in charge
Mr and Mrs Frank Fillinger hosted a Sunday dinner for five guests including Mrs Martha Davis Mrs Rachel Drescher Mrs Flossie Crawford and Converse Crawford in their home.
The Christian Sunday School Business Girls' Class will be entertained tonight at Mrs. H. Steenrod's residence on W. Washington Street. Miss Adeline Ray serves as assisting hostess.
Mr and Mrs Theodore Lane of Madison Street announce the birth of a daughter Patricia Naomi on February 10. Mr and Mrs Ivan Dolman announce the birth of a son at their home in Mason City.
An enthusiastic group of 40 youths met Sunday at 6 PM in the church to organize a Young People's Society. Miss Adaline Ray spoke on The Religious Life of Abraham Lincoln and Rev. John Scott shared Yale experiences. A temporary program committee was named. Next meeting date to be announced.
Miss Vivian Roscoe of Lancaster spent Sunday with her parents Mr and Mrs John Roscoe. Mrs E W Allen and son Raymond are visiting friends in Columbus. Miss Nellie Reuter of Columbus spent the end of the week with relatives here. Mrs Agnes June of Dayton is visiting her mother Mrs James Cavanaugh and family. Mr and Mrs W J Tedrow of Barnesville were guests of Mrs Elizabeth Tedrow. Floyd Wolf of Columbus spent the latter part of the week with parents Mr and Mrs Walter Wolf. Mr and Mrs John Lawson and daughter Frances Mrs John Owens and daughter Lenore visited B W Lawson in Grant Hospital Columbus. Mrs Olive Sibert of Columbus spent the end of the week with her parents Mr and Mrs Frank Bean. Mrs Will Burnelle has returned from a several days visit with relatives in Columbus. Dr Evans Hudson Mr Vernon visited his parents Mr and Mrs Walter Hudson at week's end. Mr and Mrs Ralph Ely Miss Noble and W M Baker Apple Creek visited Mr and Mrs Lane Ely here at week’s end. Mr and Mrs E M Gilbert and daughters Royal and Ruth have returned from Columbus where they were called because of the death of the former’s father Abijah Gilbert. Funeral services and burial for Mr Gilbert were held in Columbus on Saturday afternoon.
Dr. H T Phillips Athens physician announced his Republican candidacy for probate judge, challenging incumbent S M Johnson in the May primaries. Johnson filed his petition this morning. Prosecuting Attorney John Bolin and other county officials also seek petitions as campaigns begin. Johnson, a World War II era major, and Phillips, ex probate judge 1913 to 1921, both vie for the county seat with Bolin seeking the prosecuting attorney post.
Representatives of Southern Ohio miners and the Wage Scale Committee call for a joint wage scale conference with coal operators. They emphasize restoring collective bargaining to end the miners lockout, seek fair wages considering industry conditions, and invite operators and Southern Ohio citizens to support re establishing peace in the coal industry.
Cleveland congressman Robert Crosser backs a merchant airship bill to allow transoceanic airships for commercial use. He cites safety of helium, plans for Diesel engines, and speed advantages for rapid transport and national edge in foreign markets.
A hike to the Boy Scout camp produced several Scout successes in testing. Mary Ann Smith Sarah Mansfield Marjorie Herdman Helen Loyd Ward and Josephine Barstow passed fire building tests. Others completed woodcraft tests and several earned cooking and tent pitching credits. A follow up hike is planned in a few weeks per Mrs. Thor Olson.
Advertisement urges readers to try Q-623 guaranteed relief for rheumatism neuritis arthritis sciatica lumbago claiming a famous specialist prescribed it. It notes thousands of successes and that a few doses stop pain with the note it is valued as worth its weight in gold sold at Quick's Cut Rate Store.
In Charleston, West Virginia, Bolton E. White killed four of his six children with a hatchet and wounded two others before taking his own life with a shotgun. Louise 18 and Joan 4 died at the scene. Hilda 2 and James 11 died later at Mountain State Hospital. Kathleen 9 and Malcolm II, in critical condition, remain hospitalized with skull fractures. their mother, recently released from Mountain State Hospital with a newborn, is unaware of the tragedy.
In Flint on February 15 a baby named Pasternak is announced with a green folded card. The mock spec sheet lists attributes like weight eight pounds six ounces wheelbase twenty percent inches and pink color as a playful fabrication referencing a newborn.
Nye's Notes recalls Pete McKinley, former Athens County sheriff, riding through a New Mexico sand waste district when he and a driver saw a 45 degree skyward mirage of four sawmills and lumber piles. A 1828 Pilot page lists Ohio Peoples Party electors headed by Andrew Jackson and John Calhoun.
The Sunday night temperature fell to 29 degrees, with a morning read of 32 degrees at 10 o clock and a high of 41 degrees. The Hocking River dropped from 4.5 feet Sunday to 4.4 feet by 10 o'clock this morning.
GLOUSTER Feb Work on the north abutment of the High Street Bridge across Sunday Creek was finished Sunday by a crew working all day. After setting the new concrete for five days, placing the steel beams will start. The rails exceed 0 feet in length and pose a substantial task.
In Glouster Beth 15 evangelistic services at the Church of Christ draw rising attendance. Several confessors to be baptized soon. Tonight is Young People night with special invitations. Frank C Huston, noted evangelistic song director, will assist, while Huston also leads the Sons of Union Civil War Veterans.
Several from Glouster attended a valentine party and potluck supper in Jacksonville hosted by Charles Thomas Lodge J O QO F. The event brought together Odd Fellows and Rebekah Lodge members and families with a stringed orchestra from Glouster and Jacksonville.
Eight Ohio colleges will attend an imitation Democratic National Convention at Denison University in April. Delegates will represent student bodies to nominate a party candidate and platform under supervision of the political science department. Approval comes from the State Central Democratic Committee and Licking County Democratic Organization. Invites have been accepted by Ohio State University Miami University Ohio Wesleyan University Kenyon College Wooster College Ohio University Oberlin College and Lake Erie College.
Five Ne grote and one white man were placed under arrest Saturday night by Constables Williams and Love on a charge of intoxication. All pleaded guilty before Mayor Andrew Allen, fines and costs totaling 20.10 each, partial payment made, balance secured, then released. Arrested: William Jenkins, Ed Mosby, Odell Love of Modoc, Oakley Gore, Walter Lockett, Lewis Hughley of Siab Fork.
A number from Glouster attended the funeral of Grover C. Smith of Murray City. Smith, manager of the Sunday Creek Coal Company store at Murray City, died in a Zaneville hospital. Services conducted by Glenaster Lodge No. 607 F and A M were held at Porterville with burial in Porterville cemetery.
Glouster Temple No. 860 members gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. James White in Morgan County for a social evening featuring cards games and a recitation by Vern Lambern. Twenty seven visitors attended and refreshments followed the entertainment.
The assembly program at Glouster High School begins Wednesday under home room teachers Mina Kata Cunningham and O. K. Carr in charge of the event.
Sunday and weekday visits report from Hunterdon, Berlin Cross Roads, Murray City, Zanesville, Nelsonville, Greens Run and nearby areas. Guests include Mr and Mrs John OConnor and Steve Yock ine, Naomi Fulton ill, Leste Bryson Lahing and Dick Bryson Buchtel, Bert Walburn Cecy Grant Leo, Wilma Shafer recovered, Grace Shafer Murray City, Edyth Sanborn Zanesville, Thomas Pierce family, Maggie Johnston Rena Sanborn, Martha Gill ill, Christ Waldeck Nelsonville, Otto Gill Greens Run, Hod Gill host.
Mrs Oilie Herron receives a wireless letter from Liverpool announcing the safe arrival of her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Charles Goldman of Cleveland They left New York January 26 aboard the Seventh Mediterranean Cruise visiting eight Transylvania and 18 foreign countries While at sea the Goldman letter was delivered from New York to Mrs Herron by Air Mail Express Special Delivery Mrs Goldman formerly Margaret Winsett attended school The New Marshfield Parent Teacher Association plans a Grade Building meeting Friday February 19 at 2 30 pm A Washington program is being prepared by third and fourth grade pupils
An advertisement claims Adjertha relieves indigestion and gas by cleansing both upper and lower bowels. It asserts one dose calms nerves and improves sleep, with ready availability at Gioson’s Pharmacy in Coolville and Hickman’s Pharmacy in Netsonville.
The condition of Capt. Richard Benton a former Salvation Army officer in the local branch, was reported not serious today after a week of treatment for pneumonia at a Cincinnati hospital.
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