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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1932

Page

3

Theisen Urges Union Restoring Scale Solution

Herman Theisen and Karl Gardner outlined miners program and sought business support amid talks with operators failing. Theisen promoted restoring the union as the best path to a fair scale and industry recovery. He described Scale Committee steps to meet operators, all unsuccessful to date.

Theisen Chauncey Watkins Barton Ho Herman Theisen William B. Morris John Currens Arthur Levering Karl Gardner George Curdie Charles McIntyre James B. Carsner Perry County New Lexington

Dietzel centers Texas Christian play to spark team teamwork

The article details Dietzel’s impact as a 6 foot 5 inch All America center at TCU, describing his scoring mix through under-the-basket shots and fast breaks. It notes coach Francis Schmidt’s strategic use of players Nos 1 through 5 to execute a high tempo offense and disrupt smaller opponents. The piece also touches on broader labor and community discussions from Perry County and Columbus, including wage debates and local meetings.

Zel Texas Christian Dietzel Francis Schmidt No. 4 No. 3 Nos No. 5

Cage Scores From Various College Matches Across The Nation

Ohio University defeated Wittenberg 36 to 34 and Muskingum beat Kenyon 37 to 32. Heidelberg topped Ohio Northern 37 to 27 while Baldwin Wallace beat Kent State 33 to 24. Akron won 44 to 32 over Ashland. Wilmington edged Dayton 28 to 18. St John’s beat Toledo 51 to 36. Morris Harvy defeated Fairmont 64 to 49. Shenandoah 42 Bluefield 41. West Liberty 55 Bellaire Indpt 22. Colgate 33 Bucknell 27. Harvard 32 Northeastern 23. St John’s 27 Villanova 18. Carnegie Tech 36 W and J 25. Alfred 24 Hobart 20. Duke 25 North Carolina State 21. Mississippi 33 Alabama 30. Western Maryland 25 Johns Hopkins 19. Oklahoma 34 Kansas State 22. Arkansas 33 St Louis 19.

Ohio University Wittenberg Muskingum Kenyon Heidelberg Ohio Northern Baldwin-Wallace Kent State Akron Ashland Wilmington Dayton St. John’s Toledo U Morris-Harvey Fairmont Shenandoah Bluefield West Liberty Bellaire Indpt Colgate Bucknell Harvard Northeastern Villanova Carnegie Tech W. and Alfred Hobart Duke North Carolina State Mississippi U Alabama Western Maryland Johns Hopkins Oklahoma Kansas State Arkansas U St. Louis

Last Night's Boxing Results Reported in West Coast Cards

A Los Angeles bout saw Steve Hamas 187 knock out Armand Emanuel 187 in the second round. In Fresno California Frank Boldt 135 of Los Angeles stopped Kenneth Wallace 134 of Los Angeles in the second round.

Los Angeles Steve Hamas Armand Emanuel Fresno Cal Frank Boldt Kenneth Wallace

Michigan football captain to join Cleveland Indians spring training

Roy Hudson of Girard Ohio will train with the Cleveland Indians in New Orleans as a first baseman. He has been promised a contract if he proves himself during spring drills. Hudson served as captain of the 1931 Michigan Wolverines football team.

Cleveland U.R Roy Hudson Girard, O University of Michigan Cleveland Indians New Orleans Hudson

Heidelberg Stuns Ohio Northern 37-27 in Conference Clash

Heidelberg defeated Ohio Northern 37 to 27 in a Ohio Conference basketball game at Tiffin. George Fischer and Curtis Spuhler starred for Heidelberg while Porosky led Ohio Northern.

Tiffin U.P Ohio Northern University Heidelberg George Fischer Curtis Spuhler Porosky Ohio Northern

Stevens Boys Favored To Win North American Two Man Bobsled

Hubbert and Curtis Stevens, Olympic champions, top the field for the Mt Van Hoevenberg two man event in Lake Placid. Four local teams face the favorites, with Hans Kilian ill and Reto Cappadrut missing. Saranac Red Devils defend four man title. time 3 49 34.

Lake Placid N. Y U.P Hubbert Curtis Stevens Mt. van Hoevenberg Saranas Lake Hans Kilian Germany Kilian Reto Cappadrut Stevens Brothers Harry Homburger Saranac Red Devils Roumania Alexander Papana Hubert Stevens

Mayor Fines Two Men In Nelsonville Intoxication Case

In Nelsonville Roy Norris of High Street pleaded guilty to intoxication before Mayor J W Hickman and was fined ten dollars plus costs and jailed until settlement. Mable Male, jailed with Norris, pleaded not guilty. case dismissed if she leaves the county. James Shivers also pleaded guilty, fined one hundred dollars plus costs and jailed.

Nelsonville Roy Norris High Street J. W. Hickman Mable Male Norris George Bateman Washington County James Shivers

Change Choir Date at Nelsonville Church

The Senior Choir of the Methodist Episcopal Church in Nelsonville changes practice to 7 o clock Thursday night through Easter due to conflicts with the high school operetta and Friday basketball games. All choir members are urged to attend.

Nelsonville The Methodist Episcopal Church

Bridge club night at Miss Erma Wilson’s home

Miss Erma Wilson hosted a bridge gathering on Tuesday at West Columbus Street. Winners were Mrs. Miller Wilson with first high score and Mrs. Donald Lowden with second high score.

Erma Wilson West Columbus Street Miller Wilson Donald Lowden

Loveless to Lead Services at Independent Holiness Church

Rev. W. W. Loveless of Lancaster will conduct special services at the Independent Holiness Church located at Watkins and Poplar Streets Thursday night. The public is welcome to attend.

Nelsonville W. W. Loveless Lancaster Independent Holiness Church Watkins and Poplar Streets

Bridge Dinner Entertains Guests From Out of Town

Mrs. W. W. Whitlatch hosted a Tuesday night bridge dinner at her home with out-of-town guests Mrs. Rose Allmeyer of Marietta Mrs. William Moler Mrs. Maude Fengel and Mrs. Nelle Coe of Athens. The two-table play saw high score by Mrs. P. W. Hickman and low by Mrs. Moler.

W. W. Whitlatch Rose Allmeyer Marietta William Moler Maude Fengel Nelle Coe Athens P. W. Hickman

Missionary Society to Meet at Sayre Home

The Woman's Home Missionary Society of the M. FE. Church will meet Thursday night at 7:30 at the home of the Rev. and Mrs. H. A. Sayre on East Columbus Street. Mrs. Joe Davis will lead with Mrs. Henry Lancaster and Mrs. Ida Jewett as assisting hostesses. Mrs. J. M. Hyde will conduct the worship service.

Woman's Home Missionary Society of the M. FE H. A. Sayre East Columbus Street Joe Davis Henry Lancaster Ida Jewett J. M. Hyde

Birthday party for Mary Etta McKibben with friends

Mrs. Walter McKibben hosted a Saturday afternoon celebration from 2 to 4 o clock for her daughter Mary Etta’s twelfth birthday. The event featured games and music followed by St Valentine Day–themed refreshments. Guests included Lillian Huddy Evelyn Wolfe Fay Brady Evelyn Ogg Forrest Price Ruth Shafer Coralie Buell Marie Fink Bernadine Whyte Peggy Freer Edith Lehman and Ruth Patton. The guest of honor received many nice gifts.

Walter McKibben Mary Etta Lillian Huddy Evelyn Wolfe Fay Brady Evelyn Ogg Forrest Price Ruth Shafer Coralie Buell Marie Fink Bernadine Whyte Peggy Freer Edith Lehman Ruth Patton

Valentine party celebrated by Presbyterian Sunday School class

Class 8 B of the Presbyterian Sunday School enjoyed a Valentine party in the church parlors Saturday night. Refreshments were served to Miss Ruth Hyde, teacher of the class, Mary Galvin, Marjorie Holland, Lee Gaivin, Violet Wolfe, Betty Pettit, Betty Hicks, Betty Lowery, Martha Sheppard, Joan Rider, Helen Weltzheimer, members and the guest Jane Galvin.

Presbyterian Sunday School Ruth Hyde Mary Galvin Marjorie Holland Lee Gaivin Violet Wolfe Betty Pettit Betty Hicks Betty Lowery Martha Sheppard Joan Rider Helen Weltzheimer Jane Galvin

Reserved seats on sale for Nelsonville Athens game

Nelsonville Athens basketball game reserved seats go on sale Thursday at 8 am. Purchase at the High School Building office of Principal L. E. Buell.

Nelsonville L. E. Buell

Py thian Sisters Meet Thursday in Nelsonville Hall

Nelsonville February 17 Py thian Sisters will hold a meeting at their hall Thursday night followed by a program.

Nelsonville Pythian Sisters

Guild Society Hosts Meeting at Florence Cook Home

Miss Florence Cook Miss Blanche Linton and Miss Geneva Geers hosted the Guild Society at the M E Church Monday night at the Cook home on Madison Street. Mrs H A Sayre led the study on Buddhism and Miss Erma Wilson presented a paper on George Washington. A social hour with refreshments followed for 22 members.

Florence Cook Blanche Linton Geneva Geers Guild Society M. E. Church Madison Street H. A. Sayre Erma Wilson George Washington

New Hawaiian Police Leader Appointed After Laxity Charges

Major Gordon C. Ross named special deputy in charge of Hawaii territorial police and warden of Oahu Prison after criticism of lax enforcement. He will oversee the newly organized force.

Gordon C. Ross Territorial Police of Hawaii Oahu Prison

Operation John DPD Moore Father Wires Hopeful Message

The father of eight month old Diana Moore wired the child’s mother in Detroit urging success to her decision and taking the chance as he appeals for action to prevent the infant from becoming an idiot. Mrs Moore, living in New York, says her husband deserted her at birth.

John Dpd. Moore Diana Moore Detroit

Legion Meeting Hears Commander's Address

Nelsonville February meeting of Glenford Dugan Post 229 American Legion featured a brief address by Fast Commander Mulligan outlining benefits for ex service men, disabled veterans, widows, and orphans. About 90 members and guests attended as wrestling and boxing exhibitions followed the business session. A letter from the State Department congratulated the post on approaching its membership quota of 87, with 85 currently enrolled.

Nelsonville Glenford Dugan American Legion Mulligan Legion Hartley Brothers Ralph Albert Karl Bateman Nap’’ Coakley Frank Lowry Pop-kye State Department

Holy Communion to be held at 8 Thursday at Church

The Church of the Good Shepherd will celebrate Holy Communion at 8 o clock Thursday morning. The announcement came from Rev. L W Clark rector.

Church of the Good Shepherd Episcopal L. W. Clark

Revival in Progress At Free Methodist Church Ath ens

Revival meetings continue at the Free Methodist Church at Stimson and Campbell Avenues in Ath ens. The pastor Rev Roy Little says services will continue in definite fashion with daily sessions at 2 PM each afternoon.

Progeress Free Methodist Church Stimson and Campbell Avenues Athens Roy Little

Courthouse Yard Cleared After Roof Repairs

Spring cleanup began at the Courthouse yard where piles of slate brick and other debris left from autumn renovations were removed yesterday. Workers had cleared the area between the courthouse and county jail after roof repairs.

Gridders Join Cadet Hockey Team Roles

Two Army football players, Armstrong and Trice, join the cadet hockey squad with Armstrong as wing and Trice as defense.

Husky Army Armstrong Trice

Election Deputy Fred Bougher Serves as Special Deputy

Athens based Election Deputy Fred Bougher worked under Secretary of State Clarence J. Brown in Cleveland during the mayoralty election yesterday. He has been in Cleveland since Monday as a special deputy and is an inspector with the state motor vehicle bureau.

Fred Bougher Athens Clarence J. Brown Cleveland Bougher

Athens and Portsmouth High Debate Teams to Meet on Neutral Ground

The Athens High School and Portsmouth High School debate teams, each with five wins in the Southeastern Ohio Debate Division, will decide their tie next Friday at 1:30 p.m. on a neutral platform at Jackson High School. O L Wood, Athens principal, confirms the arrangement. The winner advances to the state semi finals against district champions.

Athena High School Portamouts High School Jackson High School O. L. Wood Anna WK Athens

School Health Supervisor Post Delayed in Athens County

Athens County Schools will not hire a second health supervisor now to avoid disruption with April school closings. Supt. Atex Root announced after a Tuesday conference with Dr. Delbert Oberteuffer state health supervisor. State funds cover salary, but timing shifts the addition to the next school year.

Root Hecouse Athens County Atex Root Delbert Oberteuffer

Marle Clark Bound Over After Failure to Provide Charge

Glouster resident Marle Clark was arrested by Constable Frank White on Tuesday for failure to provide brought by his wife. He pleaded not guilty before Magistrate Porter and was bound over to Athens County Common Pleas Court under a $400 bond.

Marle Clark, Glouster Frank White Porter Aihens County

Death notices for Isaac Paul uncle of Mrs Harvey

Mrs J R Harvey learns of the death of her uncle Isaac Paul on January 10 from his sister Mrs Albert Standley of Northerne Missouri. Mr Paul born and raised in Athens County was son of John B and Harriet Silvus Paul and named for Isaac Silvus, father of Eber G Silvus of Athens. He was also brother of the late George Paul, father of Mrs J F Harvey.

J. R. Harvey Isaac Paul Albert Standley Northerne Mr. Paul Athens County John B Harriet Silvus Paul Isaac Silvus Eber G. Silvus Athens George Paul Mra J. F. Harvey

John Hope Back Home After Surgery at Grosvenor

John Hope was brought today from White Cross Hospital Columbus to his home at Grosvenor by Dowler ambulance. He underwent a surgical operation and his condition is improved and he can valencing.

John Hope Grosvenor White Cross Hospital Columbus Dowler Mr. Hope

Bright Spots in Business and Industry Highlights 1931 Gains

United Press reportsBrooklyn Union Gas Co 1931 net rose to 85 464 802 from 5 954 732 in 1990 Postal Savings up 62417 21 percent January total 654 061 024 Kroger Co year ended Jan 4 posted 2 731 128 net profit 146 per share vs 2 168 247 115 per share Car readings Feb 6 week show 123 000 to 15 900 more cars than previous week Reeves Manufacturing plant operates at 75 percent capacity Southern Textile Mills expands 139 076 spindles 5 176 bombe 4 090 knitting machines.

United Prers New York Brooklyan Union Gas Co Washington United States Cincinnati Kroger Grocery 4& Baking Co Dover Reeves Manufacturing Company Charlotte N. C Southern Textile Mills

Valley Quail Considered for Southern Ohio Sportsmen

Ohio Conservation Commissioner Reinhart says valley quail may be propagated in Southern Ohio hills to fill gaps where ring necks and Hungarian partridges struggle. He urges discovery of a suitable game bird for southern areas and supports opening a dove season with restricted bag limits.

Southern Ohio Columbus Peb Reinhart Ohio Ohie Perhane United States Department of Agriculture Jata Winta Tennessee Kentucky North Carolina South Carolina Alabama Texas Florida Cportemen

Ohio Graduate To Sing On WLW Tonight

Stanley Crooks, a prominent Columbus baritone and 1900s graduate, will perform at 10 o clock tonight over station WLW Cincinnati. He has appeared on Columbus stations recently and is an attorney and church singer married to Caroline Murphey of East State Street.

Stanley Crooks Columbus WLW Cincinnati

Maddie Moore Drafted by Giants From APL Infield

Infielder Maddie Moore selected by the New York Giants from the Oakland Pacific Coast League club after stints with the Pittsburgh Pirates Boston Braves and Brooklyn Dodgers.

Maddie Moore New York Giants Oakland Pittsburgh Pirates Boston Braves Brooklyn Dodgers

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