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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 03, 1932

Page

3

Nelsonville P. T. A. Council Reports Yearly Finances

Nelsonville July 2. Ruth Cook, treasurer, filed the financial report for the 1931-32 PTA year with Superintendent Jarnold. Receipts totaled 851.30 and expenditures 878990, leaving a 61.40 balance. Clothing relief work ran separately under Mrs Donald Shafer, with 253.08 collected and turned to her. State wheat and vegetables aided the meals supervised by Miss Margery Rutledge. A detailed PT A Council report is available for examination. Benef it dance set for July 4 in Buchtel to aid the commissary. admission is a pound of food or small cash donation.

Nelsonville Nuss Ruth Cook P. T. A. Council Sunt E. Jarnold Qwork Council Presbyterian Church James Vercoe Pp. T. A Cornel Fund Donald Shafer Shafer Arnold Bach Parent-Teacher Association Margery Rutledge Home Economics Au-perviser PTA Albert Barber Nelle Powler Burns Coakley P. T A. Council Ruth Cook

Carbon Hill Spanks Nelsonville All Stars

Carbon Hill defeated the Nelsonville All-Stars 5 to 3 at the city playground Friday evening. Garner outpitched Mohney and Smith, allowing six hits, while Dowley tripled and Dowley and Campbell drove in runs as Carbon Hill built a 5-0 lead by the third inning. Nelsonville rallied with three runs in the fifth, but Garner held, with Dowley leading visiting hits and Hall delivering a sharp line drive. Personal notes chronicle local residents’ travels and a Nelsonville arrest for intoxication and liquor possession.

Garner Nelsonville Carbon Hull Nelsonville All-Stars City Playground Carbon Hilluries Mohney Smith Carbon Hill Atphney Hileary Blosser Lowes Dowly Salisftead Campbell Dowley All-Stars Simith Blosger Ray Jim Coope Ray Gerner Hall R.ilpo A. Blosser W. Joe. Dowley Evans Rutherford Devol Hilleary Evens Carbon Bill Germer Linton Johnson and Pearson

Eighth Grade Commencement At Happy Hollow School

Nelsonville July 2 commencement exercises for Happy Hollow School will be held Wednesday night July 4 at the school. The eighth grade includes Lucile O Uias Audrey Morris Willard Wright Billy Glover Charles McDonald Gerald O Nail and Charles Kettell. A short Parent Teacher Association session follows the program.

Happy Hallow Nelsonville Happy Hollow Lucile O'Uias Audrey Morris Willard Wright Billy Glover Charles McDonald Gerald O'Nail Charles Kettell Parent Teachng Association

Religion of Nationalism at Fort Spree Church

Nelsonville July 2 The Religion of Nationalism will be the topic of the morning sermon by the Rev John J. Scott of Fort Spree Christian Church at 10 320 o clock Sunday morning There will be an evening service at 7 30 o clock The sermon at that hour by Rev Scott will be on Birds of the Heavens. Mrs Rainy entertained her bridge club on Franklin Street with Miss Elizabeth Winefordner of Murray City as guest Roy Sayers won the first high and second refreshments. The Forest Rose Club met with Mrs Luther Wyskiver hosting and guests Mrs Hannah Parry and William McCulloch. A two course luncheon was served. Members present included Mrs Malcolm Raybould Mrs Walter Green Mrs Clarence Green Mrs Nelson Dowler Mrs Burl Wallace Miss Hazel Wallace Lulu Parry Rose Deer and Margaret Clark. Mr and Mrs Watson Wolf Kentner Street announce the birth of a daughter Friday morning July 1. Mrs Benson Preston hosted her bridge club and two guests Mrs Edward Sharp and Miss Frede Smith with prizes for first and second. Home Craft Club met with Mrs Lara Woods on Adam Street. prizes awarded to Mrs Florence Lash and Mrs Bessie Valkinburg. A potluck luncheon was served to Miss Ida Bardain Pauline Woods and members.

T. Bush Sr Columbus C E Washburn Rovweta Washburn Wadsworth Halon Higgins Akron Woof Gray Ravenna Mildred Cady Forrest Rontner Ida Rontner Mary Crabtree Sam McCorkle Lucasville Mro Mis Bleyu Rosser Westrout Mach Ichitaves Rosser Wil Mas Martin Oplinger Rosser Detroit Sadionatuin Nelsonville John J. Scott Fort Spree Christian Church Ren Scott Raine Raymond Rainy Franklin Street Elizabeth Winefordner Murray City Roy Sayers Forest Rose Club Luther Wyskiver Hannah Parry Wil Ham McCulloch Haydenville Malcolm Raybould Walter Green Clarence Green Nelson Dowler Burl Wallace Hazel Wallace Lulu Parry Rose Deer Margaret Clark Preston Benson Preston Washington Street Edward Sharp Frede Smith Sharp Florence Barron Home Craft Club Lara Woods Adam Street Florence Lash Bessie Valkinburg Ida Bardain Pauline Woods Florence Lesh Bessie Vabynburg Effie Bardain Viola Keplar Lora Woods

Work Completed on School Grounds

Grading at Central School on Stansy High Street finished Saturday by contractor Ray Shafer. Dirt moved to Fast State Street for a repaving project. over 100 yards of earth and rock relocated. Sidewalk to be laid by the board of education, requested by property owners for years. The steam shovel will move to the Charles FR Cable farm for further tilling on East State Street.

Stansy High Street Ray Shafer Fast State Street Gri Mg Tiv Board of Education High Iect Unay Charles FR. Cable State Street

Sterilization for Epileptics Urged by Health Leaders

Dr J M Higgins presided at a Southeastern Ohio Health Commissioners meeting in Lafayette Hotel Galipulis noting epilepsy is largely hereditary. He urged sterilization as a control measure, citing difficulty in segregating patients. Other speakers included Dr Harry G Southard and W H Knox. Meeting followed a banquet. next sessions set for Marietta in September and Columbus in November.

Siaqy-lnve Southeastern Ohio Health Commissioners J M. Huggins Athens Lafayette Hotel Galipulis GG. Kaneon Ohlo Hospital Gadipalis Hkineon Harry G. Southard R Shatter State Bureau of Health Organization W. H. Knox Division of Sanitary Engineering E. Halzen Higgins Dr. Higgins Rgl Mahowe Viola Clara Cavanaugh Ann Morgen Marietta Columbus

Hospital Notes Sheltering Arme Hospital Weekly Report

Sheltering Arme Hospital reports admissions for the week including Ivan Haddox of Athens for an operation Wilbur Evans of Cincinnati for a foot injury Dwight A Hiley of Athens for an operation Mrs Homer Casky and baby daughter of Athens Mrs D Binns and baby son of Athens Mrs R Humphrey of Athens. Discharges include Mrs Flossie Rhodes Athens Miss Jane Mnott Athens James Weaver Columbus Dwight A Riley and Wilbur Evans Convalescents include Mrs Angelia Marjinko The Plains Miss Ruth Schmiel Athens Miss Royal Hixon Athens Route 2 Fred Weber Athens Mrs Martha Black Athens Horace Hermann Cheshire Mrs Leona Burson Pratts Fork.

Sheltering Arme Hospital Ivan Haddox Athens Wilbur Evans Cincinnati Dwight A. Hiley Homer Casky D . Binns R. Humphrey Flossie Rhodes Jane Mnott James Weaver Columbus Dwight A. Riley

McPherson Begins Excavation for Two Story Home at 164 Congress

Work has started on excavation for a two story brick and shingle residence for A. D. McPherson at 164 North Congress Street. The structure is expected to be completed about October 1, per Mr. McPherson.

A. D. McPherson North Congress Street

Athens art supervisor paints portraits of local child Louis David

G B Michell reports Athens City elementary art supervisor Miss Lowell, an Ohio State graduate, painted a portrait of Louis David at her home last week. The piece sparked questions about realism and technique. Louis, impressed by the neck detail, joked about painting a cowboy with a neck, while Lowell plans more Athens child portraits this summer.

G. BR. Michell Louis David Syotmokt Tara Dorthea Lowell Athens City Surtes Louis Severng Misa Lowell Athena Chiidren Columbua Plana Athens Miss Lewell i Ohio State Aml Dewees Louis Tan

Not in Human Form Hither Not in Human Form Hither

Fragmentary county records reveal wolf bounty payments including Willon Clark Israel Babu and William Cinne for scalp rewards dated July 109 and October November 26 of the same year. Other bounties noted include George Lants on December 4 and Trenty Bobo and William Andean receiving the nest toy. Records show completeness from 1800s to present except one volume missing at turn of century.

Athens Willon Clark Clark Israel Babu William Cinne Wall Suiles George Lants Nani Trenty Bobo William Andean

Athens Girl Wins First District Painting Prize

Salvation Army officials report nine year old Julu Savely, daughter of Elmer Savely, won the first district prize for a painting completed weeks ago at a Band of Hope meeting. The group, aged six to eleven, meets Saturdays for sewing, painting and drawing under Mrs Dunes and Mrs Mann at the Salvation Army Building at 2 pm. Best works are sent to district HQ for judging with other branches across ten states.

Salvation Army Julu Savely Ant Elmer Savely Band of Hope Emas Dunes Bar Mann

Recorder May Dismiss Deputies At Any Time ruling

Columbus July 2 The county recorder may discharge deputies at any time despite definite terms and neither the county nor recorder is liable for damages. Attorney General Bettman issued the ruling in an opinion to Prosecuting Attorney Cusk of New Lexington.

Columbus Legsilly Bettman Cusick New Lexington

Toll Toll Fatal Crash Raises Middletown Death Toll

A crash on the Cincinnati and Lake Erie Traction electric line killed nine people, with B G Lewis, 27, of Overpeck Ohio, dying last night at Middletown Hospital after being injured in Thursday’s collision of two cars.

Middletown B. G Lewis Overpeck Collei Cincinnati Lake Erie

Arson Case in Lima Open Court Details Key Allegations

Lima July 2 Varlaut Ashton BQ stands trial for arson in connection with a November 2 1951 incident at the home of James Spuika Negra. Prosecutor Ernest AL Gothia told the jury eight women and four men that evidence would show Ashton 19 of Lonesquence started a dispute with Aparita saturated the falters home with flames and used a torch to ignite the dwelling firemen battled the blaze causing about 200 dollars in damage.

Sage ‘Chat Yeatley Lima Varlaut Ashton Caramon Pres Cout James Spuika Negra Ernest AL Gothia Astrou Aparita Fiatia

Athens Girl Scouts Leave for Marietta Camp

Athena Seon troop heads to camp along the Muckingum River between Mundetta and Storlepart with Mist Hollen Nickolaon in charge. First session runs July 1 to 16. about 40 scouts expected from Marietta. Units Briar Patch, Sherwood Forest, and Frontier cater to different ages with swimming, hiking, archery, canoeing, and pioneer crafts. Camp staff includes Mabel Connett, Beverly Jones, Patty Mackinnon, and Marjorie Wheaton.

Athena Seon Marietta Muckingum Mundetta Storlepart Mist Hollen Nickolaon Mra Ralph Sugden Ecalmp Vous dl Caperlines Phia Cahtas Sherwood Forest The Frontier Pioneer Forest Hfa Athena Mabel Connett Beverly Jones Patty Mackinnon Marjorie Wheaton

Tall Queensland Orchid Reaches 45 Feet In Height

Orchids in Queensland grow unusually tall with a specimen in the southern part measuring 45 feet and bearing hundreds of flowers. An epike was recorded at six feet in length.

Queensland

Crabgrass Prevented by Early Mowing Practice

Constant mowing in the early season stops crabgrass from spreading. Keeping the grass trimmed closely prevents seed formation and future growth.

Tide Moon Link Attributed To Phoenician Discovery

A fragment notes the moon tide relation and credits Phoenicians with the discovery. It also mentions the United States using 195 million gallons of lubricating oil annually for automobile operation.

United States

Crossen Post Enters First Drill Contest

The Drum and Pugh Corps of K. T. Crosen Powe enter their tire corps for a regional drill contest in Marietta Ohio July 4. Marietta American Legion sponsors prize of 200 dollars. The Crosen Post Drill Corps, seven men strong, will perform maneuvers under Captain Watson of Moreland. Judges will be United States Army officers assessing timing and precision. The event occurs at Washington County Fairgrounds with limited stage time and required melodies.

K. T. Crosen Markette Ohio Virginia Marietta American Legion Ste Cito Clyde Athena Eray Dewlan Gite West Virginia Ciossen Jupiters Calor Gusta Daisy Aiajer Dei Captai Watson Moreland Watson Athens Kasai Willy Cocpa Vancett United States Aros Miltale Washington County Fairounda

Girl Guards Plan Trip to Ohio Camp

Adif Berand Stone head of the Jural Sslvadion Army will accompany the local Guarda to Glendiuls Camp near Cm elnatt Monday nani A special program has been planned for Monday. The Corps Cadet who attended camp last week and the Carl Ganda with res marin at camp next weeks will participate to the celebration. The nix iocal Corps Cadeta at Glendale mill relate Athena with Adfunt Btone Tuesday informing Git Guerda from 21 branches ub the Salvation Army In Southern Ohio and Northern Kenturcly with the al Glendile next week. Spewt pirls leaving Moning ares Adit Burnarde Mildred Carne Margaret Stans Catherine Simonten Alan Meltl ben and Blanche Smith.

Adif Berand Stone Jural Sslvadion Army Lecal Citel Guarda Glendiuls Cmelnatt Carl Ganda Res Marin Nix Iocal Corps Cadeta Glendale Mill Athena Git Guerda Salvation Army Ohio Kenturcly al Glendile Moning Ares Adit Burnarde Mildred Carne Margaret Stans Catherine Simonten Alan Meltlben Blanche Smith

Loyal to White in Chicago supports Roosevelt after factional votes

In Chicago on July 24 Loyal to White backed Governor George Waite for the Democratic presidential nomination until Franklin D Roosevelt’s nomination was secured. The delegation then shifted to vote for the fourth ballot with Roosevelt leading. figures show Roosevelt 2 votes, Smith 17, White 3, Ritehin 2, Cox 1.

Chicago Ghisans George Waite Franklin D .Housevelt Veg Isteradd Roosevelt Smith White Ritehin Cox

Heed This Advice And Save Trouble

Advice on buying brand name products from reputable nations. Warning about checking quality and specs before purchase, and avoiding unknown sellers. Cautions about maintenance, station checks, and avoiding big bargain items in general.

Boy Scout Camp Activities At Rowland Farm

The Rowland Farm camp near Athens hosted Boy Scouts with Reed Thorne overseeing a week of campfires and overnight vigil tents. Six scouts named were Charles Lendera Dany Tom Jack Fulton Dow Drones Richard Acomb and Les Barlow. Tests and swimming lessons continue through next week with daily sessions from 8 40 to 10 30 and a Thursday hike plus Friday campfire service planned.

Rowland Athens Reed Thorne Charles Lendera Dany Tom Jack Fulton Dow Drones Richard Acomb Les Barlow Thorn

Man Killed by Nephew in Farm Tragedy at Seville

In Sevilla on July 2 William LeCoy was killed at a farm near his home after being mistaken for a prowler by his nephew James LeCoy. The incident occurred early yesterday with a neck wound.

Sevilla William LeCoy Thomas Seville James

Bus Service Only In 24 Cities In 40 States By Hoo s

A report from the National Association of Motor Bus Operators notes that buses now serve all routes in 24 cities across 40 states. The finding highlights expanded coverage and uniform service levels, reflecting growth in public transportation nationwide.

The Na- Hunad Association of Motor Bus Operatora Bia Hoos

Also Mentioned on This Page

Nelsonville P. T. A. Council Buchtel Buchtel Commissary Opera House George Lowery Garnet Lash Will Hilleary Cleve Hallett L. E. Wright Misa Lucille Wells Eugene Hohenadel Eva Zeller Zanesville Elzie Fell E Yerkey Pennsboro Airs James Beard Sy Fayette Street Elton Bean Bertha Evans Wilma Nelsonvilit Nelso Sle James Gope Woman's Community Club Nelsonville Drug Co C. E. Heft Ruble Chichesters Taleacother Reinhle Tevert Dingto Eed Oike Boeetae Glouster, Ohio Rev Scott Mrs. Watson Wolf Kentner Street Ufanine Atlas Loch Boul Misa Lavell Mize Lavett Ike Lotha Lewis Rie Rash Crossen Post Legion Madetta Pusay Andor Boy Scout News Crystal Visiinra Ragtotnd Flor Bardette Varents Gucata Mags Veit Iapetat Cagmanville Canipe L.C. Baker East State St G.w.hopkins Radio and Electric Shop Berry Blds Athens Ice &Storage Co
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