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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1933

Page

3

Nelsonville Draws First-Time Bid in Class B Tourney

Dates January 3 and 4 mark the state Class B basketball tournament. About 15 teams from Athens Perry Hocking Ross and Vinton counties compete with 150 players and coaches expected. Nelsonville earns its inaugural tournament spot with eliminations scheduled before the sectional event in Middleport.

Athens Perry Hocking Ross Vinton Middleport Athens County Nelsonville

Gay 90s Strutters Will Do Their Stuff

Nelsonville event features Henry's Wedding a 1890 era public wedding with 30 business men portraying Beans and Belles of Grandma's Time. Guests include Ed Rosser James Hail Frank Betts Carl Stratton Ralph Henry and others in authentic Gay Nineties costumes at Nelsonville High School auditorium January 24 to February 1. The show is staged by the local PTA council.

Nelsonville Henry Nelsonville High School Raymond Cook Harry Raden Miller Wilson Donald Betts Miss Hobblestirt J. T. Imes Joe Stedem John Cali Alexander Earl Hilleary Parent Teacher Council

Center Added to Sayre Team Here

Dwight Adams of Chauncey joins Sayre Specials as center for the Zanesville game versus the Y M C A. Lang out, Adams to pivot with Linton Howe and Winnie Howe in the starting lineup, Cox Wolfe Huddy and Campbell ready for relief as Sayre seeks revenge on past Zanesville defeat.

Dwight Adams Chauncey Zanesville Nelsonville Sayre's Sayre Adams Dean Lang Lang

Young Fay McGinley buried after Ohio hospital death

Miss Fay McGinley aged 20 died after a two week illness at St Francis Hospital Columbus. Her body to be taken to her aunt Mrs L L Sweezy in Columbus and then to New Straitsville for funeral at St Augustine Church. Burial in New Straitsville. Survived by three Columbus sisters. In Nelsonville Mrs Edgar Auflick fined ten dollars and costs for assault and battery. fine suspended on payment of costs and good behavior.

Fay McGinley New Straitsville Nelsonville St. Francis Hospital Columbus L. L. Sweezy West First Street St. Augustine Church Father Kellerman Faye John and Elsie McGinley Edgar Auflick J. W. Hickman Marie Auflick

Nelsonville Juniors Seek District Opponents for 14 16 Age Class

Nelsonville citizens report the junior basketball team, led by Lewis Powell, seeks district games for the 14 to 16 year old class. The Juniors have played three games this season and won all. Teams interested should contact Powell.

Nelsonville Lewis Powell Powell

Local social notes list Athens and Middletown visitors

Misses Dorothy and Donna Ross of Athens were week end guests of Misses Elaine and Louise Nichols. Miss Mable Nichols of Middletown, West Virginia, is visiting Mr. and Mrs. Hess Nichols and family.

Dorothy Donna Ross Athens Elaine Louise Nichols Mable Nichols Middletown W. Va Mrs. Hess Nichols

Woman's Missionary Society to Meet in Nelsonville

Nelsonville January 4 The Woman's Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church will hold a Thursday afternoon meeting at the home of Mrs C H Bartlett with Mrs L R Kelch serving as program leader.

Nelsonville Woman’s Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church C. H. Bartlett L. R Kelch

Past Grand Club to Meet in Nelsonville on Jan 25

The Past Grand Club of the Rebekah degree will hold its regular meeting at the home of Mr and Mrs Elwood Reeves on Walnut Street in Nelsonville Wednesday night January 25 at 7 oclock.

Nelsonville Rebekah Elwood Reeves Walnut St

Army Budget Battle Ends With Small Deficit

The House approved military funding with only a $2,000,000 reduction from last year. Democrats faced losses as they failed to stop 30 C. M. T. C. camps and to restrict horse purchases. The chamber increased training reserves by over $500,000 and set aside $87,000 for purchases.

Washington U.P House Hoover

Sunday School Class Plans Meet At Myers Street Home

Mrs. Isaac Vaughn with Mrs. Clarence Kelly and Miss Helen Sargent will host Class 19 of the M E Sunday School in Nelsonville at 7 o clock tonight January 24 at the Vaughn residence on Myers Street.

Nelsonville Isaac Vaughn Clarence Kelly Helen Sargent Myers Street M. E. Sunday School

West Virginia House Pushes Eighteenth Amendment Repeal

The West Virginia House of Delegates passed a Beacom resolution urging Congress to submit repeal of the Eighteenth Amendment to the states by a 61 to 24 vote. The measure moves to the Senate, while both houses consider 3.2 percent beer legalization bills.

Charleston W. Va West Virginia House of Delegates J. Patrick Beacom Cabell County Congress Senate

Athens County Education Board Re elected for 1933

Officers of the Athens County Board of Education have been reelected for 1933. Dr. A. K. Walker serves as president and C. O. Gibson as vice president. Kenneth C. Ray, acting county superintendent, will act as clerk.

Athens County Board of Education A. K. Walker C. O. Gibson Kenneth C. Ray

Dollar dips as Paris markets note swift FX shift

January 24 Paris reports a sharp decline in the dollar with the dollar easing quickly while the pound sterling strengthens in foreign exchange trading.

Paris

Six Man Jury Plan Indorsed

Cleveland observers and lawyers discuss expanding the six man jury system, an economy measure already used in the common pleas court, amid growing speculation about broader application.

Cleveland O.S Common Pleas Court

Six-Man Jury System Endorsed by Judges and Attorneys

In Cuyahoga County experts estimate saving $12 daily per case with six jurors. Backers say six men provide a representative cross section of intelligence and prejudice, and verdicts would not be reversed by twelve jurors. The six-man panel has operated in Meigs County Common Pleas Court for years.

Cuyahoga County

Representative Curtis Fights Bill Against Municipal Utilities

Cleveland Democrat Jerome Curtis prepared to oppose a bill before the Ohio General Assembly he says would spell the doom of municipal utilities. The measure was introduced by a representative unnamed in the excerpt.

Columbus U.P Jerome Curtis Cleveland Ohio General Assembly

Ward Backs 65 Percent Vote for Bond Proposals

Representative P. E. Ward of Chardon argues that all bonds proposed by a political subdivision need a 65 percent majority to pass. He warns the rule would curb municipal utilities growth and development, unless it excludes self liquidating utilities like night plants or water works.

P. E. Ward Chardon Curtis

Remedy for Catarrhal Deafness With Parmint Tonic

Ad suggests Parmint Double Strength from local druggists. Mix 1 oz Parmint with 1 to 4 pints hot water and sugar. Take one tablespoonful four times daily to relieve head noises and deafness caused by catarrh, loss of smell and taste, and dropped mucus. The ad claims nearly ninety percent of ear troubles are catarrhal and Parmint may help.

Cline Quick Cut Rate Ady

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