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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 19, 1933

Page

3

Int of State Car Crashes Funeral Party Near Greenlawn

An interstate car collided with a funeral procession on a highway between Bridge and Greenlawn, injuring participants. Francis L. Sullivan of Wilmington Delaware, accused of passing the procession, was arrested and arraigned for reckless driving. He paid costs and damages in lieu of a fine.

Greenlawn Ariver Francis L. Sullivan Wilmington Del J. W. Hickman Wallace Machine

Nelsonville Hounds Prepare For Athens Clash Friday

Nelsonville Greyhounds end practice today before the Bulldog clash with Athens Friday night. Coach Yantis sticks with Voight, Starter, Minner, Shafer and Galvin. Athens likely starts Bolin, Whipple, Speiser, Fields and Hatch. Nelsonville has 2 wins in 3 league games, Athens in league play undefeated. Lincoln Junior High meets Athens Junior High as Hannahs’ squad seeks a second straight win after a 23 20 victory over Buchtel.

Nelsonville Nelsonville Greyhounds Athens Greyhounds Yantis Voight Minner Shafer Galvin Bulldogs Bolin Whipple Speiser Fields Hatch McKinley Gallipolis Wellston Logan Chester Hannahs Atempt Mhannahs Buchtel

George Yates Dies Father of Nine Children

Nelsonville January 19 George Yates 74 died at his Buchtel home after a long illness. Funeral services will be Saturday at 2 pm at the M E Church Buchtel with burial in Buchtel Cemetery. He leaves a widow and nine children James Saul Maud Albert John Mrs George Perrigo Mrs John Rister Mrs Felton Storts Mrs Martha Adkins and one sister Susannah Morman. Thirty seven grandchildren and six great grandchildren survive.

Buchtel Nelsonville George Yates M. E. Church Yates James Saul Maud Albert John George Perrigo Crooksville John Rister Roseville Felton Storts New Lexington Martha Adkins Zanesville Susannah Morman Naples

Victory Celebration Marks W C T U Event in Nelsonville

In Nelsonville on January 19 the Woman's Christian Temperance Union held Victory Day services at Mrs. Sam Starkey's home. The day included an executive session, a noon dinner, devotional leadership, prayers, and musical numbers. Speakers included Rev. H A Sayre, Mrs. T A Copeland, and Rev. Gilbert Courtney, who urged prohibition education and youth involvement.

Nelsonville Women's Christian Temperance Union Sam Starkey Ashton Avenue Starkey Charlies Monks Gertrude Allen Thomas Spencer Bertha Barker America George Evans Methodist Episcopal Church T. A. Copeland Athens Athens County Gilbert Courtney

Victory Bells Sung at Meet and Pray Service

A brief church gathering featured the group singing Victory Bells and a short discussion on key points stressed by the speakers. A rising vote of thanks was extended to the speakers for the occasion, and the Reverend Courtney closed the meeting with prayer.

Courtney

Re-Elect Officials Bank Is Held Recently

Nelsonville reports Citizens Central Bank held its annual meeting with officers and directors re-elected. Directors include R. H. Jackson Dr. C. E. Welch James Sharp Julius Fischer A. M. Wilson B. E. Dean and J. H. Saltz. Officers re elected: R. H. Jackson president Dr. C. E. Welch vice president James Sharp cashier.

Nelsonville Citizens Central Bank R. H. Jackson C. E. Welch James Sharp Julius Fischer A. M. Wilson

Hall Returns to Columbus Hospital for Observation

P. Hall of this city, confined at home for months with illness, was readmitted to a Columbus hospital yesterday for observation and treatment. Hospital reports indicate his condition is much improved.

Nelsonville George P. Hall Columbus

Past Councilors' Association meeting announced

The Past Councilors' Association of the Daughters of America will meet Thursday at 7 PM with Mrs. Sophia Mann on Fort Street. All members are urged to be present and a potluck luncheon will be served.

P T A Meeting Postponed At Central School

The Parent Teacher Association meeting at Central School has moved from Friday afternoon January 20 to Friday January 27 due to mid year tests.

Parent-Teacher Association of the Central School

Funeral for Mrs. J. F. Matthewson Held in Nelsonville

Funeral services for Mrs. J. F. Matthewson, 61, of Columbus, were held today at St. Andrew's Catholic Church in Nelsonville. The Rev. Father Kelly conducted the service and burial followed at Greenlawn. The body had been kept at her son Tom Matthewson's Chestnut Street home prior to the funeral.

Nelsonville J. F. Matthewson Columbus St. Andrew's Catholi Church Father Kelly Greenlawn Tom Matthewson Chestnut Street

Daughters of America Install Officers At Friday Meeting

At the regular meeting of the Daughters of America on Friday night officers for the ensuing year were installed. Elizabeth Scott was Councilor with Carrie Augustine as associate councilor and Cecil Adkins as vice councilor. Louise Groce served as conductor and trustee, Mary Franc as outside sentinel, Jennie Baddlle as inside sentinel, Mae Ennis as conductor, Ellen Steenrod as associate vice councilor, Addie Allman as assistant junior past councilor, Ethel Hayden as financial secretary, Louise Groce as junior past councilor, and Clara Backus as installing officer. A luncheon followed.

Th Daughters of America Elizabeth Scott Carrie Augustine Cecil Adkins Ellen Steenrod Mae Ennis Sentinel Mary Franc Inside Sentinel Jennie Badnelle Louise Groce Addie Allman Ethel Hayden Clara Backus

Bridge Club Honors Winners At Local Gathering

Miss Ruth Kelch hosted a bridge club on Wednesday night at 76 Jefferson Street. Guest players included Mrs. Lucille Long and Miss Frances Parry. Mrs. Marzella Barrows and Miss Adeline Ray captured the first and second high scores trophies.

Ruth Kelch Jefferson Street Lucille Long Frances Parry Marzella Barrows Adeline Ray

Card Club Night At 431 Madison Street

Miss Esther Verity hosted a card club gathering on Wednesday night at her home on Madison Street. Lucille Verity secured first high score with Helen Ross taking second as two tables of players competed, followed by a luncheon.

Esther Verity Madison Street Lucille Verity Helen Ross

Battle Over Gold Standard Divides South Africa Leaders

South Africa faces a parliamentary clash as Premier James Hertzog and former Premier Jan Christiaan Smuts duel over restoring the gold standard. The debate follows capital flight and new exchange restrictions as farmers gain if the currency devalues and ties to the British pound.

South Africa Jan Christiaan Smuts James Hertzog Johannesburg England London Union of South Africa Union South African Reserve Bank New York Paris Amsterdam Great Britain Britain Ottawa Empire Dominions Australia Smuts Hertzog

Wednesday Club Meets at Mrs Mechem's Home

Mrs W B Mechem hosted her bridge club at 392 Fort Street on Wednesday afternoon. Guests included Mrs William Brooks Mrs C E Welch and Mrs L J Eberle. Awards were given with Mrs John Edington high score, Mrs Cecil Shafer second, and Mrs Gay Aumiller third.

Fort Street William Brooks C. E. Welch L. J. Eberle John Edington Cecil Shafer Gay Aumiller

Benefit Dance Promised For Buchtel High School

Nelsonville January 19 a benefit dance will be held Monday night January 33 at the Buchtel Opera House to aid the athletic association of Buchtel High School Montana Meechy and his Cowboy Band will perform again at the Opera House in a future benefit entertainment.

Nelsonville Buchtel Opera House Athletic Association Buchtel High School Montana Meechy Opera House

Condition of Mrs Stedweill and Patton Patients

Condition of Mrs Edgar Stedweill of Carbon Hill improves after two weeks of pneumonia. Mrs Clint Patton remains in Grant Hospital Columbus for medical treatment.

Nelsonville Edgar Stedweill Carbon Hill Clint Patton Grant Hospital Columbus

Eudora Club Holds Tuesday Meeting at Masonic Hall

The Eudora Club met Tuesday night in the social rooms of the Masonic Hall with strong attendance. President Mrs. Guy Ridenour led a brief business session and announced the next meeting for Tuesday night February 21.

Eudora Club Masonic Hall Guy Ridenour

King's Men to Meet at J L Cheeses Home Friday

The King's Men will meet Friday night at the home of J L Cheeses man located at 318 West Washington Street as the gathering place for the group.

J. L. Cheesesman West Washington Street

King's Heralds Postponed Meeting Date Change

The King's Heralds meeting with Dorothy Ann Kentner originally set for next Saturday at 2 PM has been postponed to Saturday afternoon January 28.

King’s Heralds Dorothy Ann Kentner

Guards guard Singer plant after raid by ruffians in Yokohama

Police guards were on duty at the Singer Sewing Machine plant in Yokohama after a raid by unidentified assailants yesterday. The factory is American owned and operations continued under guard today.

Yokohama U.P Singer Sewing Machine Company

New Pain Killer Hint Emerges From Science Report

Washington January 19 medical science is expected to announce soon the perfection of a narcotic drug derivative more effective in relieving pain than morphine or heroin the United Press learned to inform.

Washington United Press

It’s a Wonderful Way to Relieve Ugly Eczema

An old advertisement touts Zemo for eczema and rashes claiming relief in five seconds. It highlights rare ingredients and urges purchase at druggists for 85c, 60c, or 1.00 with notes of ringworm and pimples.

Ben Gay Pain Reliever Ad Warns Against Imitations

An ad touts Baume Bengut Ben Gay for neuralgia rheumatic and chest cold relief by rubbing into the skin. It warns buyers to insist on the real Ben Gay as cheap imitations are ineffective and may not provide relief.

Ben-Gay Baume Bengut Ben Ae

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