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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 1932

Page

3

Veterans Are Given Praise By Spanish War Vets in Athena

C P Moss of Zanesville Camp 67 inspected Athena County Camp 78 at a Tuesday night meeting. Roy Newell and John M. Derrick of Sandusky camp spoke on local order work and praised Athena Camp. Moss reported the camp as active and enthusiastic with plans for a large Maine Day program and prominent speakers. Commander elect Charles S. Briley was installed by Past Commander W A Westerwell. Ladies auxiliary elected delegates to state and national conventions Mra Ida Shortoch and Mra Jeasie Cullume alternate were chosen.

C. P. Moss Zanesville United Spanish War Veterrans Athena County R. of P. Hall Roy Newell John M. Derrick Saneaville Athena Moss Charles S. Briley W. A. Westerwell Athens Ida Sher Toch Jeasie Cullume

State convention to be held in Lima in January

The article notes a regional convention to be hosted by Lima in January. Mrs Jessie Roach will attend as the primary delegate with Mrs Edward Sherlock as an alternate. The Milwaukee gathering is mentioned as the national convention to be held in September.

Milwaukee Lima Jane Jessie Roach Mra Edward Sherlock

Nelsonville and Logan Set For Season Finale Friday Night

Nelsonville anchors a home floor showdown with Logan in a Southeastern Ohio rivals clash. The Greyhounds seek to finish the league slate strong after recent losses and lineup changes as key players face possible post season futures.

Nelsonville Logan Nelsonville Greyhounds Greyhounds Longiey Washington D. C Athens Bulldogs Circleville Yantis Minner Shater Greyhound Dix Owens Ted Voigt Owens Dezso Bob Halil Southeastern Loop Southeastern Ohio Bob Hall

Linscott Talks on George Washington

Fred C. Linscott principal of the Buchtel schools addressed the Rotary Club in Nelsonville on Washington. He traced biographies from Weems to modern historians, praising Washington’s integrity and heroism while noting evolving depictions and public faith in the man.

Linscott George Washington Nelsonville Washington Fred C. Linscott Buchtel Schools Rotary Club Ben United States Parson Mason Weems

Young Girl Dies After Operation Katherine Mace 18 Carbondale

Miss Katherine Mace 18 daughter of Mr and Mrs Rome Mace Carbondale died Tuesday night in Cherrington Hospital Logan after an appendicitis operation. Funeral services will be held Friday at the Carbondale Church with burial in New Marshfield Cemetery. She leaves seven brothers and was a member of Union Furnace High School's graduating class.

Nelsonville Katherine Mace Rome Mace Carbondale Cherrington Hospital Logan New Marshfield Union Furnace High School

Washington Birthday Program At Woman's Relief Corps

The regular meeting of the Woman's Relief Corps was held Monday evening in the I O O F Hall. An initiation occurred followed by a program honoring Washington's Birthday. Mrs. Della McMasters read The Life of Washington, Mrs. C H Ensyl spoke on Washington's Victories and Washington's Revolutions as read by Mrs. Ben James. A themed refreshment course followed.

Woman’s Relief Corps I. O. O. F. Hall Washington Della McMasters C. H. _ensyl Ben James

Golden Rule Class Hosts Thursday Meeting at Mrs Roy Daviss home

The Golden Rule Class of the Methodist Sunday School will meet Thursday evening at the home of Mrs. Roy Davis.

Methodist Sunday School Roy Davis

Classified Ads Note for Readers and Advertisers

Cc H Bartlett staff correspondent notes telephone contact for Your News Your Society and Locals. The message highlights classified ads and circulation and urges calling 412 W for an experienced representative.

Cc. H. Bartlett 412-W Call

Burial in Hamden for Mrs Mary Littlejohn

Mrs. Mary Littlejohn 73 of High Street Nelsonville died Sunday night in Athens after a brief illness. Funeral arrangements, likely in Hamden and pending a son from California, were not complete with the body in an Athens funeral home. She was the mother of several grown children and her husband had predeceased her.

Mary Littlejohn Vinton County Nelsonville High Street Athens California Hamden

Death of Mrs. Ball at Athens Alberta

Mrs. Ball wife of Harry Ball of Poplar Street died this morning in Athens after a brief illness of weeks. The body will be brought to her home for funeral arrangements to be announced later. A Christian Church member and Sunday School worker, she is survived by her husband and several sisters and brothers.

Nelsonville Alberta Ball Harry Ball Poplar Street Athens Christian Church

George Washington Birthday Party Held by Troop 1 Girl Scouts

Nelsonville activity notes that Troop 1 Girl Scouts marked George Washington birthday with 26 members answering roll with Washington life facts. Patrols presented features including Baden Powell founders and a Washington State park dedication. Betty Sayre advanced to Second Class Scout. Miss Helen Shaw led the event with light refreshments.

Nelsonville Girl Scouts Troop 1 George Washington Sir Robert Lady Baden- Powell Scout Movement Washington State Betty Sayre Helen Shaw

Local Folk Attend Hartman Theater Matinee

Mr and Mrs L T Rhoades visited Cobus today for the matinee of The Green Pastures at the Hartman Theater. Mrs E H Pugh has returned to Columbus after visiting friends including Mrs Albert Mann. Mrs C A Stover travels to Columbus to join daughter Miss Lillian Stover at the Hartman Theater show. An announcement reports the birth of a daughter to Mr and Mrs Robert Scott in Lansing Michigan. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Charlies Bay of Lancaster and Mr and Mrs Charles Scott of Madison Street. Miss Katherine Ludden was moved to Mercy Hospital Columbus for an appendicitis operation with her mother Mrs Margarite Ludden at her side.

L. T. Rhoades Cobus Green Pastures Hartman Theater E. H. Pugh Columbus Albert Mann C. A. Stover Lillian Stover Robert Scott Mildred Bay Grace Street Lansing Mich Charlies Bay Lancaster Charles Scott Madison Street Katherine Ludden Mercy Hospital Marguerite Ludden

Methodist Sunday School class meets at Potts home

The Class of the Methodist Sunday School taught by Mrs. Charles Monks will meet at the home of Mrs. T. R. Potts at 679 Poplar Street on Thursday evening. Hostesses include Mrs. Alex Dailey Mrs. Henry Nutter and Mrs. Potts.

Methodist Sunday School Charles Monks T. R. Potts Poplar Street Alex Dailey Henry Nutter Potts

Missionary Society to Meet at Columbus Street Home

The Missionary Society of the First Presbyterian Church will meet Thursday afternoon at 2 o clock. Hostesses are Mrs E J Cable and Mrs S E Dean at 62 E Columbus Street with Mrs Frank Knox assisting.

Missionary Society of the First Presbyterian Church E. J. Cable

Mrs Clara Backus Calls D.A.R. Guards to Practice

Mrs Clara Backus, captain of the degree staff of Daughters of America, requests all officers and guards to be present Friday evening for practice.

Clara Backus Daughters of America

Class No. 14 to Meet at Mrs Burnette Home

The Methodist Sunday School Class No. 14 holds its regular meeting Thursday evening at the home of Mrs Will Burnette on West Washington Street.

Methodist Sunday School Will Burnette West Washington Street

Athens County Road Program Set To Spend $200000 This Year

State Highway Director O W Merrell outlines a long term road plan starting with a 1914 era budget. emphasis on traffic surveys to guide construction and use of local labor where possible. County Engineer J W Wilson notes Route 13 improvements and Greens Run Congress Run project aims. Senator L J Eberie pledges support. Perry County transfers gasoline funds to address local conditions amid broader Athens Hocking Perry county concerns.

O. W. Merrell Sherwood Merrell Athens County State Highway Department J. W. Wilson Jacksonville Trimble L. J. Eberie Dwight Cush Perry County Athens Hocking Perry

Shower for newlyweds in Trimble sparks social evening

A miscella neous shower hosted by Mrs. Lydia J. Davis Mrs. Fremont Lucas and Mrs. Mary Tharp at Mrs. Davis home in Trimble honored Mr. and Mrs. Wilbert Lucas. Guests from Michigan Green Green Run New Marshfield Nelsonville and nearby communities attended. The evening featured instrumental music and refresh ments.

Glouster Lydia J. Davis Fremont Lucas Mary Tharp Davis Trimble Wilbert. Lucas Lucais Louise Vermanten Mary Phillips Miss Walton Wilbert Lucas Chris Parker Chris Pidcock Robert Cox Michigan Francis Learwine Greenga Run New Marshfield Chester Hanning Nelsonville George Vermanten Louise

Funeral for William Lantz Set in Trimble

Funeral services for William Lantz will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. at his Trimble home. Reverend G. B. Courtney of Chauncey and Trimble Church of Christ pastor will officiate. Burial is in Sands Cemetery at Trimble.

Discovery tonic credited with restoring health in Sandusky man

Chas Strewe of 2000 Sandusky Street credits Dr. Pierce's Discovery with curing a severe cold, fatigue, and weight loss. He also reports his son regained appetite and energy after two bottles. The product is sold by druggists nationwide.

Sandusky, Ohio Chas. Strewe Sandusky St

Athens Woman Lydia EB Livingston Dies at 70

Lydia EB Livingston 70 died about 2 PM Tuesday at her home 23 North Congress Street Athens She is survived by husband W H Livingston son Dr Alfred EB Livingston of Temple University School of Medicine Philadelphia Pa and daughter Josie Ann who died earlier Funeral arrangements will be announced later.

Lydia EB. Livingston North Congress Street

Spark Ignites Roof at East Side Residence

A spark from a chimney at 12 Sunnyside Drive started a roof shingle fire at Mrs. C H Horn’s home but caused no further damage. Fire Chief G B Laughlin and Fire Marshal Harry Dalton arrived to find neighbors with a ladder already in place. removing the shingle ended the blaze. Mrs Horn said she burned paper in the furnace the previous night and then went outside.

Mra. C. BH Sunnyside Drive G. BR. Laughlin Harry Dalton

Makin's Not Violation Says Ohio Supreme Court

Ohio Supreme Court rules furnishing cracked beer and ginger ale to liquor drinkers at a roadhouse does not violate prohibition law. The case of A W Smith of Ghent Road Inn Akron was not reviewed after appeals court reversal. Prosecutor Ishaw sought review after Smith was convicted and fined $200 by Judge Walter War for aiding an illegal liquor possession.

Columbus Ohio Ohio Supreme Court Don Ishaw Summit County A. W. Smith Ghent Road Inn Akron Common Pleas Court Appeals Date Court Ishaw Supreme Court Smith Nquor Common Pleas Walter War

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