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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 1933

Page

3

Comedy to Be Staged by Nelsonville P T A

Nelsonville Parent Teacher Groups plan a local comedy this month at Nelsonville High School auditorium. The cast includes Ruth Hyde Treva Oakley Gladys Christopher Raymond Raine and Joe de OFlorety with plans for more local players. Proceeds support the teachers association and the group aims for an outstanding production.

Ysonville Gacie Peculiar Ted Harris Faii Washburn Frances Nelos Rastus Ed Murphy Chicago J. A. LeRoy Hartley Jack Teacher Association

Benefit Dance Aids High School Activities Jan 21

Community events outline a benefit dance on January 21 at the Buchtel Opera House to raise funds for athletic activities at the high school. The program includes performances by Mechy and his cowboy group with a return engagement on February 11, plus pictures and tickets.

Jack Law Buchtel Opera Mechy His Cowboy

If and Industry Leaders on Main Street

C. H. Bartlet surveys the coal and automobile sectors, noting leadership fears and industry overproduction. He cites rail delays, gas and oil rivals, and a surplus of coal while urging better merchandising and market use.

Funeral Guests From Out of Town Attend Mrs Matthewson Rites

In Nelsonville on Friday morning a funeral for the late Mrs. J. F. Matthewson drew visitors from Cleveland Columbus Syracuse and New Lexington among others. Local clubs noted a T C L Club meeting with a birthday handkerchief shower for hostess Daisy Kesterson and a prize contest won by Mrs. Robey. The next gathering is set for February 15 with Mrs. Blanche Janney.

Nelsonville J. F. Matthewson C. Munan Cleveland C. Clank and Son Francis Davis Francis Sargeant Willam Crawford G. E. Selby B. J. Walters F. Golden Janie O'Grady Columbus William Matthewson Syracuse Leo Carroll T. C. L. Club Daisy Kesterson Mabel Jones Blanche Stanley Alice Dresher Della Robey Cecil Adkins Mae Ennis Flossie Green Robey Desher Blanche Janney Fairview Street

Mrs O Mara hurt in fall in Nelsonville entry

Mrs. Frank O Mara sustained head and neck injuries after slipping on steps while entering a neighbor’s home. She was treated for a head impact with the brick pavement and is reported to be recovering satisfactorily.

Nelsonville Frank O'Mara

Bridge Club Hosts Dinner And Games At Frankin Street

Mrs. Fred Edington of West Franklin Street hosted a Friday bridge gathering at the Dew Hotel for dinner at 6 then play at the Edington home. Guest players included Mrs. Robert Veon Mrs. R M Henry and Miss Dorothy Vorhes who won the guest prize. Club awards went to Miss Mary Sharp first and Mrs W L Cooley second.

Fred Edington West Franklin Street Dew Hotel Edington Robert Veon R. M. Henry Dorothy Vorhes Vorhes Mary Sharp W. L. Cooley

Rainbow Class Elects Officers At Christian Church

The Rainbow Class of the Christian Church met January 18 and elected officers for the year. Officers include President Pearl McCullock, Vice President Marzella Barrows, Secretary Lillian Young, Treasurer Sigrid Love, Corresponding Secretary Frances Parry, Teacher Verna Lane, Assistant Teacher Nell Johnson. Committees named Social Fern Hickman Edna Donley Myrtle Matheny Marquise Morris Lookout Myra Millholland Lou Allen Ruth Butt Flowers Anna Butt Librarian Elsie Dalton. A social hour followed the meeting with refreshments.

Rainbow Rainbow Class The Christian Church Verna Lane Nell Johnson Pearl McCullock Marzella Barrows Lillian Young Sigrid Love Frances Parry Fern Hickman Edna Donley Myrtle Matheny

Local Family Visits and Travel Across Columbus Area

Mrs Olive Sibert and son Lawrence of Columbus spent Sunday with her parents Mr and Mrs Frank Bean. The Coakleys and family visited Mrs Warrington in Columbus. Frank Bean spends the end of the week in Columbus. Mrs Fred Ellinger travels to Haydenville for her mother Mrs Hutchinson’s illness. Will Poling travels to Columbus to be with his father in Mt Carmel Hospital for surgery. Cliff Hampton and daughter Mildred returned to Columbus after visiting Mr and Mrs Frank O Mara and others. Vivian Roscoe Lancaster spent Friday with relatives. Mary Roscoe stays a week with sister Mrs W L Cooley. Mrs Charles McCarty returns to Washington DC after weeks with sister Mrs N Hill.

Olive Sibert Lawrence Columbus Frank Bean B. Coakley Bernard and Forest Marie Charles Lee Newark Will Poling Mt. Carmel Hospital Cliff Hampton Mildred Frank O'Mara Vivian Roscoe Lancaster Mary Roscoe W. L. Cooley Charles McCarty Washington, D. C N. Hill

Carthage Man To Face Court

Ralph Golden of Carthage Township is to appear in Lancaster on charges of possession of intoxicating liquor transporting liquor and resisting an officer. Sheriff William Belhorn said Golden sought for two years. he was arrested Thursday at his uncle’s Coolville home. Also taken into custody was George South on forgery charges in Fairfield County.

Ralph Golden Carthage Township Lancaster William Belhorn Fairfield County Belhorn Athens County Golden Frank White J. P. Smith Richard Henderson Coolville Roy Goldsberry George South South Belpre

Rome Grangers Plan January Grange Meeting

Rome Grange to hold special program for Patrons of Husbandry on Wednesday January 25 at 8 o'clock. J I Mantle will speak, Mrs Bertha Hayes will read, W B Spear will discuss farm odd jobs, Evelyn Spear on farm home work, and residents Hoskinson and Dorr will sing. Carl W Hayes reads a farmer to Congressman letter, role call on favorite aspects of Grange meeting, and community service talks for 1933. York Grange will present Candle Lighting Service.

H. J. Hoskinson Fred Dorr Carl W. Hayes Grange York Grange Rome Grange

Athens Boy Scout Troops Plan Spring and Summer Programs

In Athens, Boy Scout troops finalize organization for 1933 and outline activities. Troop 1 with Arch Knowlton as scoutmaster lists leaders and a roster by patrols including Flying Eagle and Bear groups. Troop 2 meets to elect officers, Cub Scouts convene Thursday, and Troop 4 gathers Friday under Webster Dalton.

Athens Webster Dalton Arch Knowlton Warren Higgins Boris Woolley Edward 8 Clinton Knowlton George Sheldon Howard Bolinger Clovis Knowlton Maynard Coates Guy Moore Charles Wood Bear Clyde Pierce Joe McAfee Bob Hopper William Love Dwight Roads Cecil Sutton George Michaels Harry Entwhistle Fox Robert Bolinger Jess Larch Donald Burdette Robert Larch Marion McLean Robert Schuster Charles Smith Paul Jones

Court News Highlights in Common Pleas and Indictments

In Athens County Court, Harry Bucher seeks 624.44 plus interest from May 25 1932 from Ray-Gle Corporation for labor and materials via Bucher Engraving. McCoy sues Manhattan Coal for 1319.20 damages after a mine accident injuring his artificial limb. John Snyder pleads guilty to auto theft, sentenced to Ohio State Reformatory. Elizabeth Lewis estate inheritance tax set at 3032. Marriage license issued for William Park and Lindie Ray.

Ray-Gile Corporation Athens County Common Pleas Court Harry Bucher Bucher Bucher Engraving Company Franklin County Ray-Glo Company Manhattan Coal Company Luhrng Charles A. McCoy Common Pleas McCoy Luhrig John Snyder Athena County Grand Jury Ohio State Reformatory O. F. Rowland Elizabeth Lewis M. Johnson William Park Grouser Lindie Ray Glouster Bert Ray

Woman in Indianapolis Adopted at 57

Mrs. Margaret Hightshue, age 57, of Indianapolis Indiana, has been adopted by John Pruett, 81, a widower, who may become her heir.

Margaret Hightshue Indianapolis Ind John Pruett

Occupy Homes Complete Move-Ins In Athens Area

Families have moved into two new homes in Athens during the last two weeks and another dwelling will be ready this week. Occupied are the ten room home of Judge OU F Rowland in Grandview Heights and the five room home of Elroy Mc Donald on Stewart Street. The story and a half cottage belonging to R I Bolin on Second Street is ready for occupancy. Bardin Brothers are building three new six room homes on East Side with unique designs. Excavation and foundation work advance on Lorene Elmwood corner and Shannon Avenue sites. Pure Oil Company is building a new filling station on Richland Avenue.

Athens Judge OU F. Rowland Grandview Heights Elroy McDonald Stewart Street R. I. Bolin Second Street Bardin Brothers Lorene and Elmwood Shannon Avenue Lorene Street Pure 01 Richland Avenue

Meigs County Gas Wells Surge in Drilling Activity

Meigs County drilling continues with notable activity in Meigs. Local reports claim more producing gas wells have been drilled since last fall than in any prior period, with the Ohio Fuel Gas Company owning 95 wells in the county not counting independently owned wells supplying gas to the company.

Pomeroy Meigs County Ohio Fuel Gas Company

Explosion at Morelia Kills Thirty in Mexico

Dispatches to Universal report thirty dead and several injured after dynamite in six boxes exploded in Morelia Michoacan state. It details casualty toll and ongoing search for missing victims.

Mexico City Morelia State

Old Songs Kept in Scrapbook Highlighting Vintage Lyrics

A scrapbook of frayed reprints preserves songs from earlier years. It features titles like The Hat My Father Wore Erin’s Green Shore The Faded Coat of Blue Old Wooden Rocker Mary of the Wild Moor and The Old Union Wagon Civil War era verses and advice on love letters flirting and buggy riding devices are also noted, with many clippings faded but preserved.

BE. Vv Wolfe Erin's Green Shore Mary of Bessie Mollie Darling

Class 11 To Meet At Mrs Coakley’s Home

Class 11 to meet Monday night at the home of their teacher Mrs Florence Coakley 267 Oak Street. A luncheon to be potluck style will be served.

Methodist Lunday School Florence Coakley Oak Street

Cattle Market Reports Week of Gains and Steady Tones

The cattle market closed the week with gains of 10 to 20 cents per hundredweight as demand for light steers and yearling stock boosted prices. Hogs held steady with a 15 cent spread between weekly tops while lambs remained the most active sector with late rallies despite rising receipts. Chicago hog receipts rose about 30 percent over the week, yet lagged last year.

Columbus H. E. Curry Ohio Farm Bureau Research Department Chicago

Three Get Roles in Police Surgeon at Paramount

Ricardo Cortez Frances Dee and William Harrigan will head the care of Police Surgeon which B R Schulberg will produce for Paramount. Cortez has joined Paramount contract players after leading roles elsewhere. Harrigan is being brought from Broadway to Hollywood under Paramount contract.

Ricardo Cortez Frances Dee William Harrigan B. R. Schulberg Paramount Cortez Harrigan Hollywood

Business Girls Class Plans Meeting At Steenrod Home

The Christian Sunday School group will meet Monday night at 7 30 at Mrs S Steenrod s West Washington Street home. A potluck luncheon will be served.

The Christian Sunday School

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