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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1932

Page

5

College Flapper details outlined to Nelsonville Club

Nelsonville January 27 details of the home talent production College Flapper sponsored by the Parent-Teacher Council were outlined to Rotary Club members by Miss Ruth Alford director. The show will be at the high school auditorium February 4 and 5 with proceeds for the local Council relief fund aiding needy children. Principal L E Buell and high school debating teams attended. The affirmative team is Billy Nelson Louise Huffman Mariel Sayre. the negative team Marjorie Vorhes Lois Devos Mary Lou Hudson. The debate topic was unemployment insurance. The local team is in debates with other district high schools. A kerish campaign was appointed including John Barrows Walter Keating Lem Valkinburg Joe Barrows Charles Sayers. Nelsonville Area has added $1 members to its roster since last fall.

Nelsonville Rotary Club Ruth Alford L. E. Buell Billy Nelson Louise Huffman Mariel Sayre Marjorie Vorhes Lois Devos Mary Lou Hudson Kership John Barrows Walter Keating Lem Valkinburg Joe Barrows Charles Sayers Nelsonville Aerue

Elks Lodge Sends Twenty to Columbus Honor Dinner

Senator L. J. Eberle head of Nelsonville Lodge No. 543 B P O Elks leads about 20 local Elks to Columbus for a dinner and program honoring John R. Coen Sterling Colorado grand exalted ruler with Coen listed as guest of honor.

Elk Lodge Columbus Nelsonville L. J. Eberle Nelsonville Lodge B. P. O. Elks Columbus Lodge John R. Coen Steling Colorado Exalt- Coen Sterling

Classified ad service note from Bartlett staff

Cc H Bartlett staff correspondent invites readers to use the classified ads and circulation department. Telephone line and contact details are provided for readers to reach an experienced representative for news society and locals.

Cc. H. Bartlett 412-W

Eighty Candidates to Be Initiated After Dinner

Eighty candidates will be initiated at ceremonies following the dinner. The event outlines the formal induction process and honors new members joining the group.

Pomeroy Faces Nelsonville In Key S E O League Showdown

Nelsonville High hosts Pomeroy in a pivotal S E O League clash that could decide the title race. Pomeroy carries a 138 game unbeaten streak into the Friday night game after a 19-11 win at Athens, while Nelsonville seeks revenge for a 65-0 football loss and a possible league crown.

Nelsonville Nelsonville High School Greyhounds Pomeroy Panthers Athens Bulldogs Pomeroy Panthers Julian Yantis Purple and White Hounds Crow Dezso

Nelsonville Girls Found in Ripley. to Return to County

Nelsonville girls Lurene Clifford age 12 and Emma Oliver age 13, missing since last Thursday, were located in Ripley West Virginia by state police. Juvenile court officer George Gibbs of Athens will return them to Nelsonville.

Nelsonville Lurene Clifford Emma Oliver Ripley W. Va George Bateman George Gibbs Athens

Membership Campaign Extended by Eagles in Nelsonville

Nelsonville Aerie No 391 of the Fraternal Order of Eagles extended its membership drive to June 1, announced by President Charles Sayers after attending a Springfield conference with Ohio officers. Delegates from Nelsonville included Sayers Barrows Brickles and Bowers. A six month social program was set with William Young overseeing events and a special committee formed to extend the local drive.

Nelsonville Nelsonville Aerie Order of Eagles Charles Sayers Aerie Sayers Ohio Springfield Joe Barrows Ohio Eagles Barrows Eagles Nelsonville Aerue Earl Brickles Charles Bowers William Young

Junior Orchestra and Band membership rising in Nelsonville

Nelsonville reports a steady rise in Junior Orchestra and Band membership. Students advancing from these junior groups become eligible to join the Senior High School Band and Orchestra.

Nelsonville

Local High School Elects New Band Members

Miss Margaret Howe has joined the Senior High School Band and Orchestra. Miss Frances Hall is now a member of the band. Miss Wilma Patton and Miss Elizabeth Backus will be admitted to the high school band soon.

Margaret Howe Frances Hall Wilma Patton Elizabeth Backus

High School Orchestra Plays Friday Chapel Program

The high school orchestra will perform at the school chapel Friday morning. The program includes Fort Chester a march Domino an overture with bass section, Almo a march with a marinba solo by Charles Finsterwald, Follow Me from the musical, Song of the Cuckoo Hello Frenchy Follow Me Caseys the Man and The Troops Return. The finale is Catselo Top a rag time piece.

Fort Chester Marinba Charles Finsterwald James M. Fulton Frenchy Casey

Nelsonville PTA chicken dinner set at church

Nelsonville Jan 27 The Nelsonville Junior-Senior P. T. A. will sponsor a chicken dinner at the Methodist Church at 4 30 o clock Thursday afternoon It is announced.

Nelsonville

Nelsonville PTA chicken dinner for High School Band

The Nelsonville High School Parent Teacher Association will host a chicken dinner at the M E Church Thursday evening. Serving begins at 4 30 o clock with proceeds benefiting the High School Band.

Nelsonville High School Parent-Teacher Association M.E. Church

Contest ends with Martha Class banquet at church

The Martha Class at the M. E. Church honored the winning group led by Mrs. T. J. Davis at a Tuesday banquet. Hosts served 45 covers. Mrs. Rose Cook thanked the class for its work while Miss Bertha Nixon replied. The program featured piano accordion selections by Miss Vernon Bush, a talk by Reverend Sayre, and readings by Mrs. Julius Fischer and Mrs. Harry Davis.

M. E. Church T. J. Davis Rose Cook Bertha Nixon Vernon Bush Reverend Sayre Julius Fischer Harry Davis

Missionary Society Meeting At Fort Street Home

Mrs. Clarence Butts and three hosts hosted the Home Missionary Society of the M E Church at the former's Fort Street home. A devotional service opened led by Mrs. A L Barker followed by a business session led by president Mrs L A Whitmore.

Clarence Butts C. D. Shafer Lulu Willams Home Missionary Society M. E. Church Fort Street A. L. Barker L. A. Whitmore Ed Crouse Missionary and Jewel Societies James Sharp James Beard Julius Fischer H. A. Sayre Blanche Moorehead Thomas Bush Sr Pete Shough W. W. Whitlatch Henry Lancaster

Parish Card Party Sponsored by St Andrew's Ladies

The ladies of St Andrew's Catholic Church sponsor a card party at the parish home this Thursday evening. Bridge and euchre will be played.

Ladies of

Bridge party at St Philips Neri Church in Murray City

A Tuesday night bridge party at St Philips Neri Catholic Church in Murray City drew Nelsonville residents. Eight tables were used with prizes to Mrs Fay Solon and Ove Wallace for first high scores and Miss Hazel Wallace and Thomas Smith for second honors.

St. Philips Neri Catholic Church Murray City Nelsonville Fay Solon Ove Wallace Hazel Wallace Thomas Smith

Local Residents Visit and Funeral Services Held

Mr and Mrs C E Crooks Nellie Brickles of Columbus were guests Tuesday of Nellie s father J C Brickles. Miss Juanita Lines returned home in Walbridge after visiting with grandparents Mr and Mrs T B Bush Sr. Mrs Helen Verity Henry attended a bridge party in Athens. Mrs Cliff Hartley and Miss Vivian Roscoe visited Lancaster today. Mr E Washburn and Richard Gibson were called to Pleasant for the death of Richard s brother Dan Camp. funeral services were held at 2 o'clock this afternoon.

C. E. Crooks Nellie Brickles Columbus J. C. Brickles Juanita Lines Walbridge T. 8. Bush Helen Verity Henry Athens Sam K. Burson State Street Cliff Hartley Vivian Roscoe Lancaster E. Washburn Richard Gibson Pleasant Dan Camp

Home ownership rate falls below half in 1930 census

The 1930 U S census reports that fewer than half of the 24 351 676 families in the United States own their homes.

United States

Pine Best for Stairs

White pine is considered the best wood for stair treads as it wears well and, being a soft wood, holds paint perfectly.

Telephone Building Fire Checked at Clorainee

Fire of unknown origin broke out at the rear of the Telephone building on East High Street in Glouster about 11 o'clock Tuesday night. Joe Nelson spotted the flames and alerted the fire department. Two hose lines stopped the blaze quickly. Rear siding and rear steps to the second floor were burned. damage could have been heavier if discovered later. The Gall Grocery and Meat Market occupies the first door, while the Union Telephone Co. uses the second floor as a central office and storage.

Glouster High Street Joe Nelson Front Street Nelson Gall Grocery and Meat Market Union Telephone Co

Install Officers Pythian Sisters Led By Iva Skinner

Glouster Temple No 860 Pythian Sisters installed new officers led by Past Chief Iva Skinner. Other officers include Velma Parker as most excellent chief and Maggie Lunsford as excellent senior with May McLain as manager and Mary Johnson as guard.

Pythian Sisters Iva Skinner Glouster Glouster Temple Grace Zimmer Velma Parker Maggie Lunsford Nell Lawsors May McLain Stella Myers Mary Johnson Weltha Williams Anna Echatenkamper Neal Morris Bessie Thompson Kate Vaughn

Installation of Officers Held Jointly Here

Joint installation of officers for Athens Camp No. 18 United Spanish War Veterans and its auxiliary occurred Monday night at the Knights of Pythias Hall. A large Parkersburg, W. Va. contingent led by John R. Kennedy attended. Officers for the Athens group were installed and a lunch followed by a social hour.

Athens Camp No. 18 United Spanish War Veterans Knights of Pythias Camp No. 6 Parkersburg W. Va John R. Kennedy West Virginia W. A. Westervelt Coolville Athens Camp Charles 3. Briley Logan J. E. Sherlock Athens H. E. Sutton L. R. Kelch Nelsonville George D. Hall Ralph Dalton Frank S. Lowry D. A. Ranneil Caroline McKinstry George Hall H. ©. Townsend Gwendolyn Hayes Thelma Morrison Huth Brooks Katherine Horn John R Kennedy Frank N. McPherson K. HE. Townsend George Haver Greene Kielie King Richard Burrell John A. Clovis C. E. Morrison Frank McPherson Warren Koon John Schiegel Eva Powell Pauline Marlow Stephen Marlow Mar Dye George Huber Elizbeth Taylor Mra Margaret Thouas

Athens group to attend officers installation in Parkersburg

Mrs. Kelley King Mrs. John Kennedy and Mrs. Edna Whitney join members of the Athens Camp and the auxiliary traveling to Parkersburg tonight for the installation of officers there.

Kelley King John R. Kennedy Edna Whitney Athens Parkersburg

Eisele Quits Springfield as Wittenberg Star Leaves

Clair Eisele of Akron, leading scorer for Wittenberg College basketball, quit the team after a dispute with coach William Stobbs. He reportedly was told he would not start the Denison game on Saturday. Eisele had been a feared Ohio scorer for two seasons.

Springfield U.P Clair Eisele Akron Wittenberg William Stobbs Eisele Denison Ohio

The Crowd Roars star Cagney at Warner Bros West Coast studios

James Cagney’s latest vehicle The Crowd Roars was completed at Warner Bros West Coast studios and will debut in spring. Supporting cast includes Joan Blondell Ann Dvorak Eric Linden Guy Kibbee and Frank McHugh with Howard Hawks directing after co writing the script with Seton I Miller. The film centers on high speed automobile racing.

James Cagney Warner Bros West Coast Cagney Joan Blondell Ann Dvorak Eric Linden Guy Kibbee Frank McHugh Howard Hawks Seton I. Miller

Hindu mind reading act surprises guests at Milian home party

John Milian performed a Hindu style mind reading and spiritualism routine at a holiday gathering held at his home. He wore his famous makeup while attendees who did not recognize him watched as spirits and rap tricks fascinated the crowd.

John Milian

Aline MacMahon Lands Key Role in The Mouthpiece

Aline MacMahon, famed for Five Star Final with Edward G. Robinson, is cast in a major role in Warner Bros upcoming The Mouthpiece. She supports Joe Smith and Charles Dale in Mendel, Inc. at Warner Bros West Coast studios. Warren William remains slated as the star of The Mouthpiece, adaptation of a Frank J. Collins story.

Warner Bros Aline MacMahon Edward G. Robinson Joe Smith Charles Dale

Busy Morgan County preacher keeps up with faith and family

Bealsville report profiles Rev. Manse La Follette a noted La Follette Methodist minister who holds seven Sunday sermons a week a dozen marriages annually and hundreds of personal calls while earning 1.28 daily. His wife Mrs La Follette an ordained minister sometimes fills pulpit roles and handles funerals. He travels muddy roads by horse and buggy or by auto to reach services and choir practice.

Bealsville Manse

Two Names Are Added To Kiwanis Roster

GLOUSTER Jan 27 Howard Antie and Rev F J Batterson joined the Kiwanis Club at the noon meeting held Tuesday at the Hotel Garden H F Kittle led the new members through membership duties and ideals. Batterson received the attendance prize from B H Goldberg. Visitors Rev C A Hubbell of Amenville and Rev M S Rogers of the Church of Christ attended. Hubbell gave a short talk.

Batterson C. A. Hubbell M EK Amenville M. 8 Rogers Church of Christ Hubbell

Progressive Study Club Discusses George Washington Bicentennial

In Glouster on January 27 the Progressive Study Club met at Mrs. M. M. Bryson’s home with president Mrs. J. H. Henshaw presiding. Thirteen members attended. guest Mrs. E. K. Bryson joined. A committee including Mrs. BE L. Jones and Miss Merle Danford was named to plan the George Washington bicentennial program.

Glouster Progressive Study Club M. M. Bryson J. H. Henshaw E. K. Bryson Mra L, Jones Misa Merle Danford George Washington

Interesting paper on Cary Coolidge and Dawes life

The report notes a brief life sketch of Cary Coolidge and Charles G. Dawes in a club program. At its end, refreshments were served. The club will meet in Peb with Mrs Dunnett on Madison Street.

Cary Coolidge Charles G. Dawes Sam Dunnett Madison Street

Epworth League Trip To Corning Planned

Jan 27. Young people from the Epworth League will leave the M. E. Church at 6 30 PM for Corning to attend a program tonight at the Corning Epworth League. Transportation will be available for all desiring to go.

Glouster Epworth League M. E Corning Corning Bipworth League

Cheney couple visits Haverstraw New York

Mr and Mrs J R Cheney travel to Haverstraw New York for an extended visit with their son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Chester Gibbs בעיר.

Glouster J. R. Cheney Haveratraw N. Y Chester Gibbs

Rev and Mrs La Follette Led Mountville Church

Former Morgan County Mountville Church leaders Rev and Mrs La Follette previously oversaw the church program and community activities before their departure.

Church of Christ to Meet Athens Tigers at Armory

The Church of Christ Basketball team travels to Athens to face the Athens Tigers at the Armory on Thursday night. It is their first game since returning from a trip to Cincinnati and Liberty, Indiana, late last week.

Glouster Church of Christ Athens Tigers Armory Athens Cincinnnati Liberty Ind

Rapture cautions on rupture prevention and tailored visits

Notice warns against wearing restrictive trims and devices that weaken muscles and warns against unnecessary operations. It links rupture to stomach trouble backache nervousness and other ailments and mentions a forthcoming visit for white people only to investigate on a specific date.

Phis

Also Mentioned on This Page

Nelsonville Club Panther Nel Sonville Ss. E. GO Pomeroy Girls Proctor Nelsonville Rooters John N. Wilson Minnesota Historical Society St. Paul Nelsonville Girls T. A Spain Pius XI St. Ignacio Madrid Salaver Europa America Clorainee Spanish War Veterans and Auxiliary Pythias Hall Moose Hall Wellston Orchestra M. W. of Morgan County la Follette Howard Antie Rev Calvin Coolidge General Dawes Luckoff Chauncey Muslin, Yd Stevens Spooner, Pos Hone Janet Gaynor Charles Farrell Mountville Rapture E. J. Meinhardi Chicago Tia Berry Hotel Brendel Lois Moran Madge Evans John McLaughlin Bros Daughert Oakley Insurance Agency Pens Insurance Real Estate
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