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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1932

Page

35

New Church of Christ Pastor Will Preach at Nelsonville on Sunday

Nelsonville January 20 The Rev John J Scott of East Liverpool Ohio has accepted the call to the pulpit of the First Church of Christ Nelsonville and will preach Sunday. The pulpit has been vacant since the former pastor Rev Charles K Grammer left in November. Scott age a2?, doctor degree Yale, college Bethany and Phillips OKla, comes with wife Mrs Scott a former schoolteacher. The call was extended by vote of the congregation and accepted by church officers last night.

Nelsonville Ohn J. Scott East Liverpool Hio First Church of Christ Charles K. Grammer Scott Bethany W. Va Phillips Okla Yale Angeredis Ohio Oklahoma

Talks on Crime Evangelist to Speak at Church Here

Nelsonville January 20 Rev Paul Coleman Indiana evangelist will lecture on crime and its causes and cures at the Phlgrim Holiness Church Thursday night at 7 o clock. Coleman, a former Nelsonville boy, has worked with Paul Rader and led revival campaigns in major cities. He leads the National Social Services Association with headquarters in Newport. The pastor invites the public to attend as revival services continue through next Sunday night.

Nelsonville Paul Coleman Indiana Phlgrim Holiness Coleman Nelson- Seille D. C. Shearer Decal

Planning Benefit at High School Auditorium

A planning committee for a school benefit play to aid the High School will stage performances February 4 and 5 at the auditorium. Ruth Al ford will direct with committee members including Mrs Al tert Barber Miss Helen Snow Miss Jennie Nelson Ed Rosser Jack Raybould Bob Hinney and several others. A matinee for school children and an adults only evening show are planned.

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Mrs Lacy France Dies Aged 72 in Sugar Grove

Nelsonville notices the death of Mrs Lacy France 72 at her daughter’s Sugar Grove home. She will be laid to rest in Carbondale after funeral services at St Mary’s Church. Survived by daughters Mrs Arnold and Mrs Carlin and a son Bret, with two sisters in Carbondale and Iowa.

Bob Jewett Columbus Earl Jewett Dick Gaffey Henry Nutter James Bland Joe Harber John Hall Don Max Bo Hendersonville North Carolina J. M. Hyde Pittsburgh Frank C. Jordan Lamb Paul Stuart Cheswick Jordan Hyde Julius Smith Setos St. Francis Hospital W. Gadbury Walter Dick Vore Greenfield Gadbury John Gadbury C. A. Stover Lilian Stover Dick Dryson Buchtel Leslie Cox G. E. Ws. Club Pearl Barrows West Columbus Street Heena Hisle Wolf Ruth White Grace Mathews Roy Backus Chestnut Street Sugar Grove Nelsonville Acy France Jank Arnold George Carlin Tarbondale Carbondale Arnold Sugarove Carlin Sam Risley Bret France Bam Woodard Paulding Counts Charles Frante Akron Iklso Mia M.doolittte Jane Sbowers Iowa

Peoples Bank Elects Officers at Nelsonville Meeting

W H Parks and colleagues were re elected as officers and directors of Peoples Bank Company at the Nelsonville annual stockholders meeting on January 19 20 The roster lists W H Parks Dr J M Hyde J W Wood J P Wood C G OBennies and R W Parks as directors with Parks Hyde Wood and W Parks named as president vice president and cashier respectively Local officials and town news report a Mayors fine for intoxication and a street collision on Mason City Hill with injuries described for Mrs Wilson and others.

Peoples Bank W. H. Parks Nelsonville Peoples Bank Company J. M. Hyde J. W. Wood J. P., Wood C. G. O'Biennes R. W. Parks R. F W. Parks Mason City Wilson

Nelsonville Greyhounds Visit New Boston Saturday

Nelsonville travels to New Boston for a key S B E C League game as the Greyhounds aim to preserve their undefeated record. The matchups hint at a tight contest with Glenwood High and a potential shift in league standings if Nelsonville slips.

Nelsonville New Boston Greyhounds Cirrenwood High Nelsonville Greyhounds Glenwood High School Glenwood Hounds Nap Hobson Ohio River Gallipolis Athens Bulldogs Pomeroy Purple Panthers Pomeroy Panthers Gallipos Hamber Netsonville Yantis Dix Owens

Bankers talk on trusts to Rotary Club in Nelsonville

F D Forsythe of Bank of Athens explained trust departments to Nelsonville Rotary members. He outlined living revocable and irrevocable trusts, testamentary and insurance trusts, and the roles of trust companies in estate management. He cited safeguards, accounting, and state bond filings, noting federal supervision applies to trust operations.

DY. Forsythe Bank of Athens Nelsonville F. D. Forsythe Lucy France Rite Forsythe State Treasury

Nelsonville Independent Opens Home Season With Middleport

Nelsonville Nelsonville Independent basketball debuts at home against Middleport Aces at Nelsonville High School gym with a 7:00 pm tip and a preliminary game. The new team has been scrimmaging weekly against Nelsonville High School Varsity to prepare for its premier.

Middleport Aces Nelsonville Nelgtonville Middleport Nelsonville High School Nelsonvi High School Eng Middleport Five

Grange To Stage Play With High School Band

Nelsonville report says the York Township Grange will sponsor the play Poor Father featuring a high school band and slated for Monday in Nelsonville. The event aims to entertain the community and showcase local youth talent.

Nelsonville The York Township Grange Nelson

Extry Newsies Rally at Hoover Amid High School Event

An auditorium gathering features the benevolent band and high school choir directed by W. OW. Han with Joe Bosley as alternate. The high school orchestra performs as part of a program to cover expenses, with an admission charge. The Athena timber debate and Western Amateur contest are also noted with high expectations.

Marjorie Worhers Mary Lou Hindson Joe Bosley W. OW. Han Tho PO Welook

Debate Night At WN High School Auditory Event

Students from Nile To Meet eaan in Debate gather for Friday Friday night event at 7:50 pm in the WN High School Auditorium. Judge Dr. Canin will determine final positions after careful prep by twelve debaters led by affirmatives and alternates including Janna Ulatiman and Tar Bayley.

Gamectafelder Miville W. Sudine Wn Felder Ohio Lation Drivicti Janna Ulatiman Tiansld Winrriel Witmare Marjorie Varhees Tar Bayley Tis DeVoty Ciforth Scott Jary Loukladsan Thyrlis Wabson Fromheen

Golf match described with unclear OCR text

Unclear OCR passage describes a golf event with players and scoring details. Mentions Brooklyn Amateur, Bath, Evans, Sweetner, and a birdie front pin attempt. Details are garbled and names are partly unreadable.

Hureys Ghees Cour Ubiaty Peter Overcome Ater Tae Benates Sweetner Besten Bine Brooklyn Bath Evans

Memorial notice for Mrs Barritt at Beechwood Cemetery

Miss Barritt died at Somerahyg alber w Street aged 8. Funeral arrangements set for Beechwood Cemetery in Bomperas Mis. Survivors include daughter and several relatives. Inner lines show names and locations but OCR is garbled.

Tiurritt Somerahyg Alber Puneral Gemfuer Avill Hetday Bent Vwathina Buritt Smal Beechwood Bomperas Mis Vines Birs Carsony James D Mhompaen Mark Ger Crundyan J. ‘Ther Andry Alera Denvea Mbit Aparuun

Lantern slides show at West Side PTA meeting

The West Side PTA showcases lantern slides during a session led by President Joy Matthewson with Walter Porter assisting, in a gathering focused on community education and historic visuals.

West Side da Notoot Dareat Jon Mvin Joy Matthewson Prdent Ooperaited Walter Porter The Athena

School Lantern Lecture Highlights Nature Study Program

A school program featured a lantern lecture on Nature Study presented by the abit iivon with a stret grade. The event included folk dancing by the third grade, a dialogue between Margaret Pratt and Bobby Cooley, and readings by Ivana Homing. Riots and Ruchard sang, the fourth grade won the traveling award for best performance, and parents attended the Weet Ride School event.

Abit Iivon Margaret Pratt Bobby Cooley Ty Ivana Riots Ruchard

Two Nomination Seekers Enter Athens County Race

Two candidates enter the Athens County recorder race as possible contenders. Mrs. Hila H. Savtonl of Cannan Township and Richard Fonda of Athens seek the Republican nomination. The field includes one other candidate favored for the Democratic endorsement, with multiple nominations noted.

Athens County Cannan Township Richard Dick) Fonda Athens Fare. Inet Ft ‘Tow

Princeton star Arthur Bor in Cedar Rapids obituary note

Arthur Bor a Princeton B tab football star from the family of tine geld performers is mentioned in a Cedar Rapids Jan. item. The fragment notes the local context and his association with sports and performance figures, highlighting a linked regional interest.

Princeton Arthur Bor Ala Pringston Sth Ives Cedar Rapids

New 1932 Essex Super-Six Sets Car Value Record

A new Essex Super-Six for 1932 marks a high in motor car values. The luxury six is the first of its kind in the low-price field, offering size power and refined performance. It features a 70 horsepower high compression engine and a spacious, silent ride at higher speeds.

Essex Duello F. O.B Detroit

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