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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 1932

Page

3

Greyhounds Prepare for New Boston League Test

Nelsonville High School Greyhounds with Coach Julian Yantis travel to New Boston for the third S E C League game. The lineup change aims to boost scoring while preserving speed and teamwork. weaknesses include inconsistent shooting and late-half lapses that have cost several games this season.

Bob Wore Nelsonville Tenelsonville High School Greyhounds Julian Yantis Boston Glenwood High School Nausay Greys Yantis Pomeroy Nelsonville High School Opvenert Marietta Athens Middleport Lancaster Nelonville Grey’s Hounds Lancaster J Mar New Boston

John Day Dies in Millfield After Long Illness

John Day, 53, died at his Millfield home after a long illness. Funeral services set for Sunday at 1 p.m. at The Plains M. E. Church with burial in The Plains Cemetery. He leaves his father four daughters one son five sisters and four brothers.

John Day Nelsonville John "Day Millsfield Plains M. E Plains Cemetery

Epworth League Service at First Methodist Church in Nelsonville

Epworth League of the First Methodist Episcopal Church in Nelsonville schedules a 6 p.m. Sunday service on January 22 discussing Christianities Work at Geneva. Edith Lee to preside. Robert Stalter concludes Life of Martin Luther talks. Edith Campbell to play offertory. Mary Adaline Wilson, Scott to sing. Joe Galvin and Edison Hickman to perform trumpet duet. Kenneth Kinnear to give Fourth Department talk and announce the league party for next Wednesday evening.

Epworth League Nelsonville First Methodist Episcopal Church Geneva Edith Lee Helen Shaw Martin Luther Robert Stalter Mary Adaline Wilson Scott Joe Galvin Edison Hickman Edith Campbell Kenneth Kinnear Fourth Department League

Classified Ads Notice and Circulation Information

Classified ads and circulation details appear under the station section. Telephone and contact lines direct readers to 412 W for service and local staff assistance.

Cc. H. Bartlett Stafef Call

Young League and Church Youth Rally Announced

A notice invites all young people from the league, church, and Sunday School to attend a gathering at 7:30. It emphasizes broad participation and community involvement.

Ning League

Plan Special Program at Berean Bible Class

Nelsonville events note a church orchestra and junior choir perform a special music session at 9 30 Sunday. The choir sings My Task. W B Evans teaches the lesson. Men are urged to attend and meet the new pastor Reverend John J Scott.

Nelsonville Berean Bible Christian Sunday School W. B. Evans John J. Scott

Burglars Loot Isaac Simon Garage in Nelsonville

Police investigate theft after burglars forced entry to a garage on Watkin s Street owned by Isaac Simon and stole a new tire tube and rim Tuesday night.

Nelsonville Isaac Simon Watkins Street

Paul Connell Pleads Guilty to Intoxication Charge

Nelsonville report states Paul Connell of Logan pleaded guilty to intoxication before Mayor J. W. Hickman. He was fined ten dollars plus costs and jailed until settlement. Connell was transported to Athens by Police Chief George Bateman.

Nelsonville Paul Connell Logan J. W. Hickman Connell Athens George Bateman

Missionary Society Meets at First Presbyterian

Mrs. C H Bartlett and Mrs. H D Krieg hosted the Missionary Society gathering at West Washington Street with 17 members present. Mrs. N Hill led, Miss Louise Shafer spoke on China, and talks covered The Standard of Excellence and Mission Schools. Refreshments followed.

C. H. Bartlett H. D. Krieg Missionary Society of the First Presbyterian Church West Washington Street N. Hill Tera Snackenberg C. G. Sheppard Henry McCulloch Louise Shafer L. R. Kelch China Charles Tedrow Lloyd Evans Asheville N. C

Mrs Florence Carey hosts Dayton shower for Freese anniversary

Mrs Florence Carey of Dayton Ohio honored her daughter Marguerite Carey Freese on her second wedding anniversary with a Saturday shower. Attendees included Mr and Mrs John Carey Mr and Mrs Frank Carey and children Jimmy and Geraldine Mr and Mrs Donald Carey Mr and Mrs Ruthaford Purdue Mr and Mrs Allen Freese and others.

Florence Carey Dayton Ohio Deanville Dee Freese Marguerite Carey John Carey Frank Carey Jimmy Geraldine Donald Carey Ruthaford Purdue Allen Freese

Roy Koon and Family Visit Host and Hostess

Roy Koon and his children Alice Myrtle Leroy and Bonnie Lee visit Miss Pearl Carey Mr Guy Pyles Miss Betty Steep Miss Essie Bartlett Miss Betty Carey Mrs Florence Carey and their daughter Joan at the social gathering hosted by the couple and their family.

Roy Koon Alice Myrtle Leroy Bonnie Lee Pearl Carey Guy Pyles Betty Steep Essie Bartlett Betty Carey Florence Carey Joan

Funeral Rites Held for Mrs. Elizabeth Lett in Nelsonville

Funeral services for Mrs. Elizabeth Lett were held at the A. M. E. Church on Wednesday afternoon with a large gathering of out of town relatives among attendees. Guests listed include Dimpie Bush Tulsa Edward Simpson Detroit Olga Burroughs Toledo Julia Miller Zanesville and many others from Circleville Columbus Athens Rendville New Pittsburgh Buchtel Logan Haydenville and surrounding areas.

Nelsonville Elizabeth Lett Dimpie Bush Tulsa Okla Edward Simpson Detroit Mich Olga Burroughs Toledo Julia Miller Zanesville William Simpson John Patton Mattie Johnston Charlene Chapman Columbus Ollie Anna Johnson Circleville Jennie Hale E. C. Berry B. Smith Mollie Camel Mary Welch Rebecca Mary Cooley Athens Jessie Harris Rendville Henry Simpson New Pittsburgh Lola Lewis Belle Lewis Rose Sackaford Sam Turner Buchtel John Norman Logan Beatrice Jones Haydenville

Nel City's Mid Year Exams Concluded Update

Nelsonville reports by Wednesday afternoon and Thursday the mid year examinations concluded for the Nel- area schools. Regents, teachers and students awaited results as districts tally scores and determine next steps in the academic year.

Nelsonville Nel

New Discoveries Confirm Virtues of Bran in Diet

Kellogg's ALL-BRAN is praised for easing constipation with bulk to the intestines and vitamin B for tone. The cereal contains high iron content, forms a soft mass to clear wastes, and is described as non habit forming. Two tablespoonfuls daily, with meals, is suggested though doctors should be consulted if relief is not achieved.

Kellogg’s Kellogg Battle Creek

Organization meeting notices move to Announcement column

Routine notices of lodge club and other organization meetings will henceforth appear at the head of the Announcement column on the Classified Page Classification Number 9.

Sonville Students Enjoy Extra Holiday

Sonville school pupils relax during an unexpected break today. Officials say the second semester will open Monday morning with the regular timetable resuming.

Sonville School

Nelsonville Independents Sweep Two Contests In Local Meet

Nelsonville independents captured both games Thursday night. The C D Shafer Blue Streaks opened home season with a 33 25 victory over Middleport Area while Sayers Estate defeated The Plains Independents 23 14. Ralph Graves led Ace scoring with four baskets and two fouls as Meade Whyte and Chester Hannahs paced Nelsonville with fast passes and accurate shooting.

Nelsonville C. D. Shafer Middleport Sayer Plains Independents Ralph Graves Allensworth Meade Whyte Chester Hannahs Dutch’ Stocklin Ocky Hartley Joe Evans Dude’’ Howe Hunter the Plains

Martha Class Elects New Officers After Meeting

The Martha Class of the M. B. Sunday School met Tuesday evening at Mrs. Ben Stalter's Fort Street home. Mrs. Rose Cook led devotionals, reports were approved, and new officers were elected: President Mrs. Miles Howe, Vice President Mrs. Clarence Butts, Secretary Mrs. C. D. Shafer, Treasurer Mrs. Frank Allen. A musical kit titled A Modern Cinderella was presented by several members with Mrs. Ralph Parks at the piano.

Martha M. B. Sunday School Ben Stalter Fort Street C. A. Stover L. R. Potrell Jennie Powell Rose Cook Miles Howe Clarence Butts C. D. Shafer Frank Allen W. W. Whitlatch J. D. Adamson Cecil Shafer Misa Pauline Whitlatch Blanche Moorehead Ralph Parks

Service Notices for Members and Guests Cited

A fragment indicates that 42 individuals were served, noting members and guests. The text mentions the attendance count and distribution between members and guests, implying an organized event or gathering with defined guest access.

Cosmopolitan Club to Meet at Mrs Love Home

The Cosmopolitan Club will meet this evening at the home of Mrs John Love on Short Street. The roll call asks members to answer What I hope to do this year.

John Love Short St

Mrs Dunkile Hosts M. F. Club at Poplar Street Home

Mrs Dunkile of 455 Poplar Street entertained M. F. Club members and guests Mrs Everett Kofitner and Mrs Carl Starkey Thursday evening. The gathering featured sewing and a two course luncheon served by the hostess.

Donald Dunkile Poplar Street M. F. Club Gueets Everett Kofitner Carl Starkey

Red Men's Dances Under New Management in Athens

A notice from the Red Men and Pocahontas Lodges invites members and friends to a traditional dance at Red Men's Hall, Athens, on Saturday night. New manager Wm Smith takes over with a local team of supporters. smoking allowed and apologies issued to past patrons.

Red Men Athens Pocahontas Lodges Smith Chas Shantis Cone Rob Mulpas Dillinger Wm. Rohingon C. E. Shaver A. F. Hatch Adv

Personal Mention in Horton Family Visiting Barberton

Mr and Mrs N in Horton spend several weeks with relatives and friends in Barberton. Mrs H J Long visited Athena Thursday afternoon as a guest at the Silver Tea event hosted by the local group.

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