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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 13, 1932

Page

3

Nelsonville campaign seeks 25000 for shoe factory

Nelsonville solicitors launched a drive to raise 25000 to attract a new William Brooks Shoe Company plant. President William Brooks of Columbus outlined plans to open within 30 days, employing about 100 at first. The campaign funds would deed the factory to the company after a five year minimum payroll of 50000, or the building would revert to the city if the project fails.

Nelsonville William Brooks Columbus Rooks William Brooks Shoe Company Brooks Committee Xplans Julius Fischer C. E. Welch W. L. Hudson C. D. Shafer C. S. Mechem Sam Starkey Ashton Avenue John J. Scott Gertrude Allen Rs. Starkey W. C. T. U. Institute Lancaster Camp Grounds Starkey Thomas Spencer M. E. Church Orchestra Bessie Stephenson Carl Starkey Paul Allen

Dry Nominee Seeks Liquor Debate Across Parties

Prohibition party nominee William D Upshaw challenges Hoover Roosevelt or their spokesmen to a public debate on liquor. The gathering also featured Repeal Advocates’ plea, readings on America’s Greatest Danger, a discussion on Gambling as a National Menace, a duet by Mrs Williams and Mrs Spencer, and a W C T U benediction to close.

William D. Upshaw Prohibition Hoover Roosevelt Cora Davis John Williams America Willard Simonton Williams Spencer

Band Boosters Carnival and High School Band Concert

A carnival sponsored by the Band Boosters' Club A will be held Thursday evening in the Central School yard at 7 30. The High School Band directed by Ward W Hamm will present a concert.

Band Boosters Ward W. Hamm

Aeolians Triumph In Speedy Twilight League Clash

In Haydenville on July 13 the Aeolians beat the Rinky Dinks 5 to 3. Churchill struck out 15 as Robinett and McMullen hit two out of three for the Aeolians, while M Matheny leads league batters at .536. Next up, Gophers vs Red Birds Tuesday.

Churchill Victors Haydenville Aeolians Rinky Dinks Robinett McMullen M. Matheny The Gophers J. Patton Rinkey Dinks Red Birds Jim Patton F. Crothers P. McMullen Bumgardner Gaatin C. Bougher ABRHE H. Campbell C. Gleason

Hundred Veterans Travelling to Washington Pass Through Athens

A convoy of about 100 bonus expeditionary force members, traveling by truck and car, is due in Athens this afternoon on route to Washington D C. Four Los Angeles veterans say the group sells booster badges for ten cents to cover fuel and food during their five week journey. They camped west of Mechanicsburg after traveling from Dallas and Memphis.

Bonus Expeditionary Force Athens Washington D. C Bonus Los Angeles Calif Cincinnati Chillicothe Mechanicsburg Dallas Texas Memphis Tenn

GOP Seeks State Convention Campaign Manager

The Republican state convention in Columbus O July 13 faces a key decision the selection of a state campaign manager. The state central committee will choose the manager Thursday afternoon before the convention opens amid past delays in leadership naming.

Columbus U.R Columbus Auditorium State Central Committee

Beat Doanville Chevvies Win By Big Score Here Last Evening

Nelsonville July 13 The Chevrolets beat Doanville 16 to 5 in a hit and run Twilight League game with Paul Galvin pitching for the winners. Hall pitched for Doanville. It was the first game of the second half of the schedule. Nelsonville All Stars defeated Murray City 9 to 4 Sunday Robinett pitched for Nelsonville Jones for Murray City. Fire department called to Fairview Street home of Chester Hanning last night about 9 30. Electric iron left on caused ironing board damage no residence damage.

Chevvies Nelsonville Chevrolets Doanville Paul Galvin Hall Nelsonville All-Stars Murray City Robinett Jones Chester Hanning Fairview Street

Baylesses in Willard on family illness visit

Mr and Mrs Charles Bayless were in Willard Ohio at week end called by illness of James Bayless father of Charles John Briggs Jr of Willard joined them for a several days visit Mrs Floyd Rosser returned to Detroit with her mother Mrs Martin Ohlinger and son Bob to spend days at Rosser home Mr and Mrs W C Poston visiting Columbus W L Powell on a business visit in Columbus Miss Almarine Johnson left Sunday for two weeks in Columbus with Mr and Mrs Blaine Coope

Charles Bayless Willard Ohio James Bayless John Briggs, Jr Floyd Rosser Detroit Martin Ohlinger Bob Rosser W. C. Poston Columbus W. L. Powell Almarine Johnson Blaine Coope

Lawn party hosted by Rainbow Class defeated side

A lawn party will be held Thursday night on the lawn between the homes of Mrs. Dewey Ruscoe and Mrs. Ivan Matheny at Cross and Madison Streets. The event is hosted by the defeated side of the Rainbow Class in the Christian Church and a potluck lunch will be served.

Dewey Ruscoe Ivan Matheny Cross Madison Streets Rainbow The Christian Church

Logan The Bell Drilling & Producing Company Formed

New Ohio incorporation announced in Columbus. Logan based Bell Drilling & Producing Company with $50 000 capital names Charles H Bell Charles F Scholl Harry M Bell and F E Wein rich. City Logan Ohio.

Columbus U.P Ohio Logan Bell Drilling & Producing Company Charles H. Bell Charles F. Scholl Harry M. Bell F. E. Weinrich

Old Timers Defeat Murray City All Stars in Veterans Game

In Nelsonville on July 13 the Old Timers beat the Murray City All Stars at Murray City Field. Veterans aged over 40 dominated with several players over 50 and 60, as Old Timers rallied for three runs in the seventh to seal a 7 8 3 season record over 15 games with four losses.

Murray City All-Stars Nelsonville Murray All Stars Murray City Battery Christian Taylor All Stars Currens Mason Jonas Shelton Maress Short Wagner J. Taylor Dr. Walker Joe Taylor Leo White Campbell Krotche Shuttleworth Ayers Marshall Popopsich Cook Dyson Larrison All Stara

Dr. Eliot I. Osgood to Speak at Fort Street Church

Dr. Eliot I. Osgood of Hiram Ohio will speak at 7 30 this evening at the Fort Street Church of Christ. He recently served with the Mission Boards of the Disciples of Christ and spent many years in significant Christian work in China. Public invitation extended.

Nelsonville Eliot I. Osgood Hiram Ohio Fort Street Church

I O F Lodge Plans Fellowship Meeting in Nelsonville

I C O F Lodge No 339 invites all members both in good standing and not to a fellowship meeting at the hall Thursday night Rebekahs and transient members are welcome Ice cream and cake will be served and a program of entertainment is planned

Nelsonville I. C. O. F. Lodge

Guards Hold Another Drill at Fairgrounds

Ohio National Guard Battery E Earth Field Artillery trains at the fairgrounds with horsemanship drills lasting nearly two hours. Captain Frank Watkins oversees riding instruction while another group sets up guns and sights and telephones link the crews. Flood lights will aid night practice. Two more sessions precede shipment to Camp Knox, as Indiana Guards use the horses for August. Battery E reaches full strength of 62 guards and four officers.

Rth Field Artillery Ohio National Guards Fairgrounds Frank Watkins Camp Knox Indiana National Guards Focal Battery E

Food Specialist Leads Community Cookery Lesson Series

Alma Garvin, food specialist, spoke on Meats and Meat Like Dishes to Athens leaders at the Grange Hall. Fourteen leaders attended, with attendees from Canaanville Stewart York Lodi and Athens. next session dates and locations listed for five communities.

Alma Garvin Athens Grange Hall KR. E. Sutton Theodore Crawford Lucy Sutton Canaanville Ed Terrill Cecil Westfall Rock Riffle Bem. Howaml George Brady York H. R Canaanville High School Stewart High School York Grange Hall Lodi High School

Pomona Grange to Convene Special Meeting in Athens

Grange Master H. R. Jacoby announces a special Pomona Grange meeting at Athens Grange Hall Thursday night at 8 o clock. Important business will be discussed. all members are urged to attend.

H. R. Jacoby Pomona Grange Athens

Remodeling Building Richardson To Reclaim Dulaney Pructure

E Richardson purchased the old Dulaney building on High Street from Riley Morris. The fire earlier this year destroyed two of three buildings. Richardson plans remodeling into a one story business room to be rented, with a large rear ware room for his own use.

Richardson Dulaney Pructure High Street Glouster WL. E. Richardson Dulaney Riley Morris

Birthday Night Observed by D of FP at Millfield

GLOUSTER July 13 Birthday Night will be observed at a meeting of the D. of FP. at Millfield on Thursday at 7 30. A potluck dinner will be a feature of the meeting.

Glouster D. of FP Millfield

Senate Rejects Plan to Expand Reconstruction Board

The Senate on July 13 rejected President Hoover's plan to enlarge the Reconstruction Finance Corporation board from seven to eight and shift to a bipartisan four eight split. Democrats opposed the pay rise and sought to keep administration control during the campaign.

Washington U.R Senate Hoover Reconstruction Finance Corporation Robinson

Ringling Circus Owner Recovers after Leg Operation

New York reports John Ringling, circus owner, recuperating from a minor leg operation in a Coney Island hotel. He hopes to leave for home within a few days.

New York John Ringling Coney Island

Genheimer Announces Birth of Eight and Half Pound Daughter

Mr and Mrs Olen Genheimer announce the birth of an eight and one half pound daughter Sunday night. The child has five great grandparents living Mr and Mrs John Hellman Bunker Hill Mr and Mrs G B Bally Nease Settlement and George Baer Forest Run.

Meigs County Pomeroy Olen Genheimer John Hellman Bunker Hil G. B. Bally Nease Settlement George Baer Forest Run

Glouster Citizens Plan Bank Reopening Effort

Kiwanis Club agrees to send a citizen committee to Columbus for talks with the State Banking Department on reopening the Glouster State Bank. Attendance was limited. prize went to C. F. Wallace. A separate item notes a new Sunday School organized at Wise School with officers named and services set for Sundays at 2 PM.

Glouster Kiwanis Club Gardon Organisa- Uen Columbus State Banking Department Glouster State Bank George W. Rose C. F. Wallace Wise School Homer Township Morgan County Bertha Triplett Mra Lucy Kirkbride Alverda Roberts

Representatives from Three Counties Attend Meeting

In attendance were officials from three counties including the county commissioners and regional representatives, who gathered to discuss regional funding and infrastructure priorities. Their presence underscored cross county cooperation on shared projects and budget allocations.

Visiting Clubs Attorney Rose Busy With District Duties

Glouster July 13 Attorney George W Rose Kiwanis lieutenant governor in this district paid the Marietta Kiwanis Club an official visit spoke at a lunch and was accompanied by his son Harold Rose and L B Richardson He later officially visited the Woodsfield Kiwanis Club and spoke at a dinner a number of Marietta Kiwaniane attended the Woodsfield meeting.

Mooseheart Installs GLOUSTER Officers for Year

Glouster Chapter No. 280 Women of Mooseheart Legion installed officers for the coming year. Names include Past regent Bertha Carpenter senior regent Myrle Morgan junior regent Leta Weatfall chaplain Zel la Brown recorder Lucille Joseph treasurer Margaret McHarg guide Weltha Williams assistant guide Lenora Colley sentinel Aldeste Doughty Argus Anna Cobb pianist THNe Hinton matron Zella Brown installing officer Mary Kine sell grand guide Weiltha Williams.

Glouster Women of Mooseheart Legion Bertha Carpenter Myrle Morgan Leta Weatfall Zella Brown Lucille Joseph Margaret McHarg Weltha Williams Lenora Colley Alteste Doughty Argus Anna Cobb Piansist Thne Hinton Mary Kinesell Weiltha Williama

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