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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1932

Page

3

Men s Flapper Chorus Benefit Show At Nelsonville

The College Flapper feature arrives at the Nelsonville Acoo auditorium next Thursday and Friday for a Parent Teacher Council benefit. A large cast of local men play college girls in costumes with roles including Cleopatra and Juliet among others plus Alumni Glee Club and a special Fabry Pageant Show featuring 250 children. Reserved seating goes on sale February 2 at Colonial with local notices and theatre staff handling tickets and coverage.

Gehorus Jgiris John Reed Clare Baw Cleopatra Wilh Daboylandy Donald Shefer Jerry Wilard Hall Jean Ruth Hyde George Jack Raybould Mary Margaret Johnson Brick Corwin Ceokgan Nelila Treva Shaw

Pneumonia Claims Mrs Walter Harned In Logan

Mrs Walter Harned dies of pneumonia Friday at her Logan home. Funeral details to follow. She had many Nelsonville friends and the notice lists local visitors and just a few personal mentions from the community. Reflects typical local society notices with names and weekend travel notes.

Walter Logan Nelsonville Jan Salts Walter Harned

41 Guests Visit Jail During January Month

Dozen states represented by wayfarers lodging at City Build during January. A total of 41 men registered seeking free lodging and work across the country from Birmingham Alabama to Duluth Minnesota and from Syracuse New York to Kansas City Missouri. Occupations listed include miner cook laborer wood worker painter carpenter pipe fitter caseworker molder cigar maker hard. The piece contrasts travelers with local hobos and notes the era’s hard times and urge to work.

Nelsonvills Cnef Dang Windon Imu Birmingham Alabama Duluth Minn Mecah Syracuse Elmira N.Y Kansas City New York Missouri Minnesota Maryland Ilinois Indiana Pennsylvania Michigan Kentucky West Virginia Ohio Hamitinr Hobo Dresa

Nelsonville Girls Name Team the Scarlet Streaks

Nelsonville High School girls vote to title their teams the Scarlet Streaks after defeating the Pomeroy Purple Kittens. The Greyhound Streaks was the only other nickname under consideration.

Scarlet Streaks Nelsonville Pomeroy Purple Kittens Nelsonville High School Greyhound Streaks

Presbyterians quartet to sing at Nelsonville Sunday

A Presbyterian choir quartet will perform during Sunday evening services in Nelsonville the second in a series. Members include Jack Raybowld, Mrs Edward Sharp, Robert Huenefeld Jr., and Mrs William Mills. Their program features P P Bliss I Will Sing at My Redeemer. A third quartet is planned for next Sunday.

Presbyterian Nelsonville Presbyterian Choir P. P. Bliss Lenna Fort Chestnut Street Port Mary Herven Haile Baird Ceasis Fay Edna. Deli Willis Raymond Henshaw Guesta Ollie Sommers Jeanette Pastor Martha Davis Bertha Willis Mary Reeves Louise Grace Goldie Gletin Alice Bean Ellen Ervin Beatrice Schaefer Mattie Weekley Flossie Crawford Ide Auffick Sophia Mann Eliza Smith Lingle Rusten Jennie Powell Lulu Sanders Mildred Kentner Jennie Sanders Imelda Smith Mill Street

Orchestra To Play Christian Church Sunday in Nelsonville

Nelsonville report states the Christian Church orchestra directed by Ward W Hamm will perform Sunday at 7 30 p m in the church auditorium. A male quartet led by Charles Finsterwald Elwood McCreary Joe Galvin and Gerald Metresry will sing with a horn duet by Frances Hawk and Helen Gandee and additional duets by Wilma Scott and Mary Sarger Betts. The program features Beethoven Schubert a home opus 26 overture Muff and other selections with Margaret Howe as accompanist.

Christian Church Group Nelsonville Christian Church Orchestra Ward W. Hamm Charles Finsterwald Elwood McCreary Joe Galvin Gerald Metresry Francea Hawk Helen Gandee Wilma Scott Mary Sargeret Betts Margaret Howe John J. Scot Schubert Muff Herbert Hayes Franz Gistt Fats Lang Princes Hawk Fort Chester Huff Mary Margaret Betts

Flowing Gas Well Hits Half Million Feet Daily

Nelsonville reports The Standard Natural Gas Company of Pittsburgh completed another gas well in Hamley Run district on Pri day. The well on the Charles Young farm is said to yield about 500000 cubic feet of gas daily. The company plans another test at once at a new location.

Nelsonville Standard Natural Gas Company Pittsburgh Hamley Run Pittsburen Company Berea Charles Young

Miner Injured at Work in Neelsonville

Hubert Singe, of the Kimberly Coal and Land Company, was injured Thursday at work in Neelsonville. He suffered a fractured elbow and facial and chest bruises. His condition is reported as darkened.

Witbert Neelsonville Hubert Singe Kimberly Coal & Land Company

Teacher Resigns. Lillian Moors Named Successor

Nelsonville brief reports Miles Mary Young resigns as a teacher in the second grade at the Central School. The resignation takes effect Friday. Miss Lillian Moors is appointed by the Board of Education to succeed Miss Young.

Nelsonville Miles Mary Young Central School Lillian Moors Board of Education Miss Young

Officers Sued in Nelsonville Court for Damages

James C. Eden sues Nelsonville police Chief George Bateman and Patrolman James Copas in Athens County Common Pleas Court seeking damages. Eden alleges arrest without warrant on Nov 18 1931 for drunken driving, claims acquittal and injury to reputation, with damages requested to include 10377 for each suit plus medical and lost wages. United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company joins as named defendant.

George W. Bateman James W. Copa Nelsonville James C. Eden Athens ‘County Biden Eden Cope Bateman Robert Eden United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company Baltimore

Kuhlman Accepts Call to Delaware Lutheran Church

The Rev. Arthur H. Kuhlman, pastor of Athens Lutheran Church in Bexley, has accepted a call to St. Marks Lutheran Church in Delaware. He is expected to resign his post at Athens and was formerly a professor of public speaking at Capital University.

Kuhlman Arthur H. Kuhlman Athens Lutheran Church Bexley St. Marks Lutheran Church Delaware Athena Church Capital University

County Commissioners Approve 1930s Budget Measures

Athens County Commissioners approved a 732 dollar appropriation for salaries and county office expenses, plus 2 000 to 3 000 dollar line items for road and bridge maintenance, and other costs including labor, materials, and juvenile services. They ordered annual audit disbursements of 29 971.80 and extended tax payment deadlines due to real estate re appraisals.

Avatar Susyenor Biss Jnvense Court Courthouge Common Pleas Court Tion Cleri Athens County Lee ‘Township Lax Blackwood Laenaanvine J. Wilson Galisa Iron Works Graner Marble Clift Quarries Company Oli Taylor Tractor Company J. Wa. Wilson J. W. Wilson Trimble Township

Unclaimed witness fees surface in Athena County list

Erie writer asks Athena County clerk about a one dollar unclaimed witness fee from 1920. The report lists 22 missing fees and several paid amounts from 25 cents to 2.40 for claimants in Racine Athens Columbus and Akron with many names possibly deceased or address changes delaying recovery.

Erie Athena County Clerk of Courts John Hinder Kinder Monrose Weaver Racine Bonron Weaver Marie Weaver Lucy Justice WW. EK. Sends Athens H. H. Eliott Wilmington Claude Preston Columbus George Ripple Francis Faber Floyd Bretz Robert Maloy Akron Susan Madden Jack Pearson BE W. Harvey Joe Conly Paul Henry Ralph Wlarte Florence Moore JL. R. Roberts Lewis Jones L. Russell Clerk of Reports

Flooding Tempers River as Rain Swells Hocking and Creeks

Heavy rains swollen the Hocking River and its tributaries, flooding fields and roads. Authorities warn of rising water with detours in Glouster and South Brent, as streams spill onto Route 6 and water covers parts of the South Abutment project and a section of the State Hospital grounds.

Hocking Glouster Suisse Haun Mr France Athenpa Oak Pionceter Margarets Creek State Hospital Giouster Heverver

Unusual Traveler Attracts Attention In Athens

A tan man with an eight oared beard and a tall stove pipe hat drew crowds in Athens on Friday. He traveled with a woman at a rural filling station and claimed to seek Washington DC celebrations. Locals speculated he may be part of a California movila colony.

California Athens Washington, D. C Athena Llavelu Nutica Wrehington Himireton Attla Red Kirby Vincent Jackson Ededia Werner Starve Lancy Commission Tom Tamere James Leen Marcus Fiats Vincent Jackon Adam Kurnine Eddie Werner Relford Lane Tom D'Amore Father O'Connora Callahan Don Roush Robert Randolph Colin Pele Waltere

Plans Revival by Capt J E B Devol in Marietta

Captain J E B Devol of Marietta organizes a revival movement first held in Athens in 1921. The revival, begun this day, runs from today the 27th through March 6 with medavst revival meetings and associated events.

J. EB. Devol Marietta Athens

Salvation Army unit to attend Cincinnati conference

Adjl Bernard Stone plans to take a group of Girl Guards and Corp Cadets to the divisional conference of Young People in Cincinnati on February 20.

Bernard Stone Salvation Army Cincinnati

Lodi Candidate Enters County Commissioner Race

Lodi Republican candidate Mo Beatty announces entry for county commissioner as the race heats up. The article notes challengers and petitions filed, with attention to the crowded field and local political dynamics.

Last Mile Play Receives Strong Reception at Alumna Theatre

Review notes intense performance of Last Mile by Otay University Mayabup drama group. Cast includes Evans, Mor tis, Maton, and Walters delivering charged portrayals in a prison cell setting with electric chair imagery.

Janto Phorsday Otay Univers Mayabup Atemo Mes Atugenta Hotenti Evans Fook Gallege Anand Cetla Boway Ukitler John Mears Nilors William Fr. Mortis Ida Gowan Fred Mayor David Maton Morrie Perth Duane Waelman Btehach Walters

Rock Riffie School Bazaar Tops Week for PB T A

A successful school bazaar and supper at Rock Riffie School organized by the PB TA raised funds for a project purchase. Prizes went to Mrs. Nel Westfall E H Jacobly Gladys Mulligan Lauretta Walsh Mrs Cheatham Frank Hayes and Helen Bean. Marriage licenses listed for Harland D Webster 30 Willoughby and Edna Davies 19 Mullfield. Waivers granted Fral Scott 21 Willoughby and Melyina Petit 18 Millfield.

BP. i. A PB. T. A Nel Westfall E. H. Jacobly Gladys Mulligan Lauretta Walsh Mrs. Cheatham Frank Hayes Helen Bean Licens Harland D. Webster Willoughby Edna Davies Mullfield Fral Scott Melyina Petit Millfield

Trustees Urged to Control Relief Work at State Meeting

At the Ohio state convention in Columbus trustees were urged to hold reins on poor relief and taxation. Gov George White and Attorney General Bettman led talks on administration, warning that national help could seize control if local townships fail. The program included dramatic depictions from students and remarks by local officials.

Cincinaia Amatelsteen Heid Thursisy Columbus Charence Wolfe Watertoot Township Athens County Ciovernor George White Colbert Bettman Herta Dagan Reeping Rovers Mterrett Ale Alien Richland GC Latimer Frankin Willam J. Guittean W. Bosmith

Ohio Rural Letter Carriers Association Report

Ohio rural letter carriers association and a member of the Slana Civil Service Commission are mentioned. The fragment references administration and regulatory bodies, implying an administrative or union matter within postal services. No clear outcome or dates are provided.

Ohio Rural Letter Carriers Association A. P. “Put Bandies The Slana Civil Service Commission

Hospital Notes From Sheltering Arms Hocapital Report

Post creek patients admitted to Un hospital include Misa Ruth Dobo Athens major operation Min Rotland Jane and baby om Alona Miss Betty Carolyn Boyh Perry mitor operation Fatienta conversating Wa Athens mina accident EB Stauth Micdieport aajor operation Jack Henninger New York City mmedical John Sheanen Athena medical Patients dismissed Mire Harry Canningham Athens medical Clare the Buxpose Middieport automobile evident Mrs Jona Varga Poston major operation Mima Juanita Keet on The King major operation Mra WE Adama and baby son Athens

Hocapital Post Creek Aha Tollawat Misa Ruth Dobo Athens Min Jane Baby Om Alona Betty Carolyn Boyh Perry Mitor Fatienta Brown Mina EB. Stauth Micdieport Jack Henninger New York City Mmedical John Sheanen Athena Mire Harry Canningham Clare Buxpose Middieport Jona Varga Poston Mima Juanita Keeton The King Mra WE. Adama Baby Son

Scouts Report on Junior Badges and Patrol Activities

In the Scout Room Wed, girls worked on the Junior CAS vena Hadge and Needie Women's Badge. Mrs. Thor Olson assisted. Troop 40 opened with reports of good turns done. Patrols shared signaling games and craft plans for bracelets and peacelets.

Virl Srouts Wed+ nearny Athora Ming Mra Thor Olson Lea Pauline Rose Dinte Witlama

Marmola weight loss remedy advertised nationwide

An old advertisement touts Marmola prescription tablets as the right way to reduce fat without starvation. It claims glans secretion improves food use, promises beauty and vigor, and urges readers to wake four Marmola tablets daily to reach normal weight.

Mirmata Vin

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