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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 05, 1932

Page

3

Nelsonville Elects Henry to City Council Presidency

Nelsonville's new City Council met for the first time with all members present. Ralph Henry elected president pro tempore and Robert Kinney named city clerk for two years. Mayor Hickman reported 1931 court totals and city fines, while committees were formed and a scale-fee ordinance approved.

Nelsonville W. H. Bartoe Flist Ward Marin Johnson Gerald Nelson Byron Phillips David Stewart Ralph Henry Walter Keating Joseph Barrows Robert Kinney Bartoe Henry Keating Phillips Stewart Philips Johnson Nelson Barrows J. W. Hickman Hie Meyer Hickman Hickman Nelsonville City

Epworth Elects Leaders For Annual League at M B Church

Nelsonville January 5 The Epworth League of First Methodist Episcopal Church elected officers for the year at a Sunday eve service in church parlors. Officers include President Miss Helen Shaw first vice president Reece Kennedy and several assistants. The program featured Miss Helen Linton and Miss Shaw spoke on her plans.

M. B Nelsonville Offee Epworth League First Methodist Episcopal Church Miss Helen Shaw Reece Kennedy Helen Linton Edith Campbell Lucille Scott Billy Nelson Rathel Katherine Coakley Marle Warehelm Evelyn Linton Eugene Arnold Howard Howe

P T A Discusses Music Appreciation at Nelsonville High

Nelsonville January meeting of the High School P T A focused on music appreciation and the value of music education. Mr Hamm led the discussion stressing music as aid to social workers, disciplined conduct, and cultural growth for youth, noting family cooperation enhances happiness. Mrs Long represented the girls organizations and faculty.

Nelsonville P T. A Hamm Department of Music

Huffman announces birth of twin daughters Edith Irene

Mr and Mrs Francis Huffman announce the arrival of two daughters born Monday December 23 at their home near Deanville. The baby Edith Irene is the granddaughter of Mr and Mrs Guy Huffman and Mr and Mrs Frank Douglas.

Francis Huffman Deanville Edith Irene Guy Huffmen Myr Frank Douglas

Mysterious Chickens Found Dead Near Tiffin Farm

Seneca County officials investigate the deaths of 184 chickens on the H. G. Hoffert farm south of Tiffin. Sheriff George Burkert seeks clues as the entire flock was found dead under the perches and no cause has yet been determined.

Seneca County George Burkert H. G. Hoffert Here

Nelsonville Music Notes Concert Honors City Scene

Nelsonville High School Music Department presents a Friday morning concert in the High School Chapel featuring soprano Rachel Kathryn Coakley and Gerald McCreary with a 4 trombone solo by Herbert Woody. A trumpet trio of Frances Koaurt Joe Galvin and Ward Hamm performs The Glow Worm. Margaret Howe and Dorothy McManaway accompany, and the Christian Church Orchestra will perform after Christmas break. The Fraternity Quartet with Tom Wolf Elwood McCreary Joe Galvin and Edison Hickman also showcased. Charles Patton Edison Hickman and Charles Evans gave talks on music. A baritone solo Sweet Mystery of Life by Edison Hickman entertained, with Charles Finsterwald presiding and Tom Wolf MC. A large list of attendees included Harold McCray Patton Wand Whyte Smith Backus Devon Scott Wilson Sayre Wolf and others. Mrs Wolf and Mrs Hickman served dinner. The high school band may play against Nelsonville Marietta Friday. The band recently returned from break and gave a fine concert with Silent Night quartet Francia Hawk Helen Gandee Dorothy Howe and Carl Elsinger. Edison Hickman performed the baritone solo accompanying by the band. The Poet and the Peasant overture featured, The Fighting Spirit march conducted by Charles Finsterwald, and Gloe Night Sweetheart performed with Ward Hamm directing.

Nelsonville Jan Nelsonville High School Rachel Kathryn Coakley Gerald McCreary Herbert Woody Francea Koaurt Joe Galin Ward Hamm Sericke Margaret Howe Dotis McManaway Christian Church Orchestra Bta Mu Phi Christian Church Tom Wolf Elwood McCreary Joe Galvin Edison Hickman Charles Patton Charles Evans Charles Pinsterware Fraternity Harold McCray Robert Wand Mary Whyte Rosemary Smith Elizabeth Backus Alice Devon Wilma Scott Mary Adalyn Wilson Betty Sayre Virginis Wolf Plan Carl Elsenger Charlca Finsterwald Ward W. Hamm

Nel sonville Board Elects Lowden President and Sharp Vice

Nel sonville January 5 The Board of Education elected Donald B Lowden as president and C C Sharp as vice president for a one year term. C E Washburn remains clerk. Other members include B W Farka and Homer Wyskiver. A bond of 1000 dollars was offered. Regular meetings set for the fourth Thursday at 7:50 p.m. A special meeting Wednesday evening is announced.

Nelsonville Nelsonvilla Board of Education Huenefeld Donald B. Lowden CC. Sharp C. EL Washburn BR. W. Farka Hopert Homer Wyskiver

Miner Injured In Brush Forks Coal Mine Incident

A miner named Wyskiver was severely injured Monday at the Brush Forks Coal Company mine near Jim Sitisburgh. He was caught between a blue ear and the rib, rolled, and suffered chest bruising and several broken ribs. He was treated by a local physician and returned home.

Yenises Nelsonville Jani

Paralysis Stroke Fatal for Repairman in Nelsonville

A Nelsonville repairman, Charles Borst, died Monday evening after suffering a paralytic stroke at his MAUL Street home, where he was taken Sunday. Funeral services are planned Thursday at 2 PM at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. burial at Greenliva. He was survived by his wife Agnes, a daughter, and several relatives.

Walter Gadbury Columbus Westquighouse Refrigerator Dealera Louis Leaman Ohio State University School of Dentistry Pearl Leaman Swart Hoodler W. P. Reese Mileraport Fe S. W. Gadbury Irene McDowell Steubenville Earl Michaels Dorothy Betty Gibson Wellston Clarence Sowers David Bennett Carl Baker Viet Keplar East Walnut Street L. B. Walfe Nelsonville Don McMmanus Hart Baker Malcolm Raybould Holly Rice New York City Robert Huenefeld St. Andrews Ed Rosser Ove Wallace Thomas Mulligan Charles Evans Fort Baker Chasies Mill Street Neulsonvillge Charles Borst Sorelocke Maul Street Ole Southern Ohso Electric Company Floodwood Church of the Latter Dey Saints Jewison Street Greenliva Atwo Grandcntidnen Fitenda Reatdenss

Births and New Year Visits Highlight Small Town News

Charles Clare and Marcel Contey announce the birth of a son on December 30 in Columbus. Mr and Mrs Ralph Wilson host New Year’s guests Mr and Mrs Cret Edwards of Corning. Mrs C M Gandies honors her daughter’s birthday with a duck dinner at her home near Mi Zor. Attendees include Mary McDaniel Mary Nelle Edith Sannex Helen Hunssler Florence Woolery Mara Annie Pyle and Juanita Gandea.

Jobs Charles Clare Marcel Contey Hannah Fillager Finlon Wilson Alveida Jean Charten Conley Garda Join Hayden Ann Thomas Columbus Rursday Cret] Edwards Corning Ralph Wilson Dalqnter C. M. Gandies Mi. Zor Irinda Gueat Theen Mises Mary McDaniel Mary Nelle Tdith Sannex Helen Hunssler Florence Woolery Mara Annie Pyle

Farm Board Wheat Bill Is Attacked

Washington January 5 The Copper Bureau reports the Farm Board plan to distribute 40 million bushels of wheat to the needy faced Senate opposition from Senator Borah Rep Idaho and Democratic Floor Leader Robinson. Borah urged selling to farmers or shipping surplus to China while Robinson called the proposal a perilous precedent for drawing funds from the treasury.

Washington U.P Farm Board Senate Borah Repn Idaho Robinson China Treasury

Goodyear Board Cuts Dividend to 25 Cents

Jan 5 Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company directors in Cleveland reduced the common stock dividend to 25 cents a quarter, payable Feb 1 to holders on record Jan 1. The prior dividend was 75 cents.

Cleveland Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company

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