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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1932

Page

3

Athens County Tax Health Plan Outlined To Nelsonville Group

George B. Chandler of the Ohio Chamber of Commerce told Nelsonville Rotary and Chamber members that Athens County's tax burden rose modestly from 1920 to 1930 while state debts grew faster. He urged county tax committees, state review of local bond issues, and county government reform to ease the recession. He urged workers to help the unemployed and notedOhio’s wage purchasing power remains strong.

Nelsonville George B. Chandler Ohio Chamber of Commerce Board of “Rade and Rotary Club Presbyterian Church Arch D. Schultz Kandler Leonard Ayres Cleveland Chandler Athens County Dyer Ohio State Tax Commission

Double Shift Employed In Glouster Road Work

Glouster June 8 A double shift is under way to speed Route 13 construction. A deep cut on the Eddy land north of Urbancrest, a 4 foot fill north of W Bryson’s residence, and road leveling near Urbancrest street are planned. Water lines on Broad Street in Urbancrest are being replaced, with ditches completed. Ohio Fuel Gas Co is laying new gas mains along Broad Street. Thirteen shade trees on Main Street were removed, with others along South High Street to follow.

Board of Public Affairs Broad Street Ohio Fuel Gas Co Main Street South High Street

DePauw Scholar Returns Home From Indiana Semester

Robert Eddy returned to Glouster after attending DePauw University Greencastle Indiana for the past semester He earned a scholarship at DePauw in time to enroll for the recently closed term.

Glouster Robert Eddy This City Greencastle Ind DePauw University Robert DePauw

Grandstand Moving In Progress For Route 13 Relocation

Work to raze the American Legion ball park grandstand and fence at Legion Park in Glouster is underway to clear space for Route 13. The grandstand will be rebuilt northwest of the current site as a new ball ground. Young volunteers are called to report at the ball ground to assist with moving the equipment to the new location.

Legion Park

Trimble Township Graduation Set at Hollister High School

Trimble Township eighth graders will graduate in Hollister High School auditorium on Friday night June 17 at 8 o clock. Dean T C McCracken of Ohio University Athens will deliver the class address. About 30 pupils will receive diplomas and enter high school in September.

Glouster Trimble Township Hollister High School T. C. McCracken Ohio University Athens

Gamwells Welcome Baby Boy in Glouster

Mr and Mrs Ancil Gamwell announce the birth of a son on Monday. The child is a grandson of Mr and Mrs Thomas Gamwell and Mr and Mrs James Vaughn.

Glouster Ancil Gamwell Thomas Gamwell James Vaughn

Memorial Day Guests Visit Greens Run Home

Relatives and friends visited Mr. and Mrs. George Love at Greens Run over Memorial Day. Those present included Isaac Lyons and son Ray of Cleveland, Joe Konotz of Fairport, Dan Kovotch of Hollister, and John Gail with his daughter Treva of Glouster. Thomas Williams of Glouster also joined family for a funeral at Green Lawn Cemetery. Loyal Daughters Class to Meet at Glouster Church Thursday at 7:30 p.m.

George Love Greens Run Isaac Lyons Ray Cleveland Joe Konotz Fairport Dan Kovotch Hollister John Gail Treva Glouster Thomas Williams Greenlawn

Vacation Schools Join For Nelsonville Meeting

Vacation Bible Schools from Carbon Hill Sand Run Haydenville Kimberly and New Floodwood hold a joint meeting at the Nelsonville Presbyterian Church. The program opens at 10 with organist Miss Louise Rice and Rev Lloyd Evans leading a service. Speakers include Rev John Sharpe and Miss Clara Louise Smith from the Board of National Missions. A 11:30 picnic lunch on the church lawn precedes a field meet at city playgrounds. Children return home by 2. Miss Irene McDowell of Deenville coordinates arrangements.

Carbon Hill Sand Run Haydenville Kimberly New Floodwood Presbyterian Church Nelsonville Louise Rice Lloyd Evans John Sharpe Clara Louise Smith Board of National Missions of Church Irene McDowell Deanville

Funeral for Mrs N elsonville NY Sylvia Newton

Funeral services for Mrs Sylvia Newton wife of Herbert Newton were held Tuesday at 2 pm at the family home in Poplar Street Nelsonville. The Rev John J Scott of Fort Street Church of Christ conducted the service with hymns sung by local singers and burial at Greenlawn. The Willing Workers’ Class attended in a body. Mrs Newton died in White Cross Hospital Columbus Saturday.

Nelsonville Sylvia Newton Herbert Newton White Cross Hospital Columbus Poplar Street John J. Scott Fort Street Church of Christ Beautiful Isle L. 4. North Tillie Hall Beth Verity Ralph Howe Church of Christ Newton Greenlawn

Willing Workers Class Meet at Church Thursday Evening

The regular meeting of the Willing Workers Class of the Christian Sunday School is set for Thursday evening at 7 30 at the church. A potluck luncheon will be served.

Christian Sunday School

Circle of Ruth Sunday School Holds Athens Picnic

The Circle of Ruth of the Presbyterian Sunday School held its annual picnic Monday evening at Mrs. E. B. Acomb's home in Athens. Dinner was served on the lawn at 6 o'clock for 58 members and guests. The committee in charge consisted of Mrs. Leland Krieg Mrs. Donald Johnson and Mrs. James Knight.

Ruth Presbyterian Sunday School E. B. Acomb Athens Leland Krieg Donald Johnson James Knight

Social notes from Columbus and nearby towns during the end of the week

Mrs Charles Long and three sons Dennison Ohio hosted by Mr and Mrs James Beard. Miss Sarah Jones returned to Prospect ending visit with Miss Katherine Courtney. Miss Courtney and her mother accompanied as far as Columbus. Mrs J B Preston and children Jimmy and Ann leave for two weeks with her parents in Bowerstown Ohio. Mrs C H Ruble and children Mary Ann and Junior spend weeks at Buckeye Lake. Mrs Donald Shater and son Donald Jr spend three weeks with mother and family in Akron. Mrs Ralph Orr and little son return to Columbus after visit with mother Mrs Jessie Smith and Miss Freda Smith. Mrs Glenthomas and two sons visit relatives in Marysville. Mr and Mrs Lee Pritchard and daughter Barbara visited relatives here. W F Gray spent Friday to Sunday in Ravenna. met en route home in Newcomerstown by Mrs Gray Miss Mary Roscoe and Connie Crawford, Mrs B Beard Lancaster spending days with her son and daughter-in-law Mr and Mrs James Beard Fayette Street. John Roscoe Sr and Miss Vivian Roscoe Lancaster and Park Byers Columbus were guests Sunday of Mr and Mrs W L Cooley. Mrs Phil Kelch spending today and Thursday in Columbus. Birth of a son to Mr and Mrs Ralph Powell Wellesley Farms Mass announced. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs L R Powell West Washington Street.

Charles Long Dennison Ohio James Beard Sarah Jones Prospect Katherine Courtney Miss Courtney Inez Courtney Columbus J. Bb. Preston Jimmy Ann Bowerstown C. H. Ruble Mary Ann Junior Buckeye Lake Donald Shater Donald Jr Akron Ralph Orr Jessie Smith Freda Smith Glen ‘Thomas Marysville Lee Pritchard Barbara W. F. Gray Ravenna Newcomerstown Gray Mary Roscoe Connie Crawford B. Beard Lancaster Fayette Street John Roscoe Sr Vivian Roscoe Park Byers W. L. Cooley Phil Kelch

Esther Class Holds Regular Meeting With Potluck Dinner

Twenty members of the Esther Class of the Christian Church assembled at the church on Tuesday evening for the regular business meeting. The session was led by president Mrs. James Coleman and a potluck dinner was served at 6 o'clock.

Esther The Christian Church James Coleman

Funeral services for Mrs Mary Ann Campbell

Funeral services were held at Asbury Church for 94 year old Mrs Mary Ann Campbell who died Monday at the home of her son Walter Campbell in Logan. Burial followed in the adjoining cemetery. She was the widow of William Campbell and lived on Asbury Ridge for many years. Survived by son Hanson Campbell Van Wert Ohio and daughter Mrs Billa Bethel Columbus.

Nelsonville Mary Ann Campbell Walter Campbell Logan Asbury Church William Campbell Asbury Ridge Hanson Campbell van Wert Ohio Billa Bethel Columbus

Mrs Rebecca Rife Rushed For Appended Surgery

Miss Rebecca Rife of 1092 Oregon Avenue Columbus was rushed to White Cross Hospital Friday night for an appendicitis operation. She was accompanied by her mother and brother Jack.

Rebecca Rife Oregon Avenue Columbus White Cross Hospital Jack

Corrected Schedule Twilight Games For Next Ten Weeks

Nelsonville June 8 corrected schedule lists City Twilight League games over ten weeks. Teams Floodwood Doanville Dr Walker's Old Timers Stratton Motors Chevrolets play Tue Thu Sat with matches including Doanville vs Chevrolet Strattons vs Old Timers Floodwood vs Doanville and Chevrolet vs Floodwood.

Nelsonville City Floodwood Doanville Dr. Walker's Old Timers Stratton Motors Chevrolets Chevrolet Strattons Old Timers

Scouts To Hike Thursday From Nelsonville

Troop 46 Boy Scouts meet at the Legion Thursday morning at 8 15 for a seven mile out and back hike. Scouts to bring dinner and be equipped. no uniform. Second class firebuilding cooking and tracking tests may be passed. W D Mender acts as scout master in James Lee’s absence. Regular troop meeting Friday night at 7. Plans for camping to Old Man's Cave to be discussed.

Nelsonville Boy Scouts The Legion James Lee W. D. Mender Gilbert Moler Lisle Dalton Old Man's Cave

Summer Term Opens June 14 at State University

The summer term begins Tuesday June 11 after registration on July 4. August commencement on the 12. Visiting faculty include Calvin McKim teaching ideography and neology. A W Wunderlich on industrial education. Anna Pauline Lauterbur supervising critic teacher in mechanicsburg. McKim from Texas A M College Station. Wunderlich a Carnegie Tech and Penn State graduate with teaching and industry experience. Lauterbur from Ball State Teachers College with degrees from Ohio University and Columbia University.

Onte U1 Goring Visiti Calvin McKim A.W. Woooderiich Austria Anna Pauline Lauterbur Mechanicsburg Mekim Agricultural and Mechanical College College Station Texas State Teachers ,College Wayne Neb University of Nebraska At Braddock Weatinghouse Electric Migs Lauterbut Ball State Teachers College Muncie Ind Ohio University Columbia University

Wheat Values Hit Drastic Decline Says Maney

Ohio Farm Bureau Grain Department head R Maney reports grains fell sharply in the past week. He cites private crop reports predicting a larger spring wheat crop of 253 million bushels, about 150 million more than last year.

Columbus M. R Maney Ohio Farm Bureau Grain Department Maney

Widow Slayer Gets 20 Years

Medina case details a 24 year old Wadeworth man Mackenberg receiving plea of guilty to manslaughter in the murder of his widow fiancée Mrs Mary Hair. Common Pleas Judge N H McChure imposed a sentence of one to twenty years at the Ohio Penitentiary. The victim was found shot on Monkey Island near Summit County line on the Akron Wadsworth road. Mackenberg earlier claimed he shot her after she refused marriage.

Ohio Penitentiary Mary Hair Common Pleas N. H H. McChure Mackenberg Lonely ‘Monkey Island Summit County Akron-Wadsworth Road Hackenberg Ravenna

Brookhart wins Iowa GOP Senate nomination in Des Moines

In Des Moines June 8, Brookhart opened a large margin to defeat Senator Smith W Brookhart for the Republican nomination for United States Senator from Iowa while Louis Murphy was chosen by the Democrats.

Brookhart Des Moines Smith W. Brookhart United States Iowa Louis Murphy

Wiley Seeks Full Probe of Franklin County Election

June - Mrs Percie Wiley defeated candidate for the Democratic State Central Committee indicated she would seek a complete investigation of Franklin County election machinery.

Columbus Mra Percie Wiley Demorath State Central Franklin County

Preventing and treating sunburn in a coastal season

An article outlines early prevention with sun tan oils and creams, cautions against rubbing or washing sunburn, and advises consulting a physician for blisters. It notes oils replace lost skin moisture and highlights a French couture oil popular on the Riviera, while warning against excessive tanning and skin damage from repeated burning.

Riviera

Insull Abdicates From Vast Utilities Empire

Samuel Insull resigned from 56 corporations ending his control of a huge utilities empire valued at billions. The move followed his stepping down as co receiver of Middle West Utilities and as chairman of the Insull operating companies and subsidiaries.

Chicago U.R Samuel Ingall Middle West Utilities Co Insull

Anne Adams Pattern 2284 for Summer Fashion Catalog

Pattern 2284 offered in sizes 36 to 48 with fabric and lace yardage details. Catalog features morning, afternoon and evening models plus lingerie pajama kiddie patterns. Send 15 cents per pattern or 25 cents for catalog and pattern to The Athens Messenger Pattern Department in New York City.

Anne Adams Athens Messenger Pattern Department West 17Th Street New York City

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Board of Trade Chamber of Commerce Man C. WH. Bartlett STAPF Hi2 M. Nicholson P.O Cincinnati Majestic Nelsonville Youno Hate Éeree Winnie Lightner Guy Kibbee Norman Foster Thareday, Ey Buck Jones Kiwanis Club Hotel Gordon Herman Atlas E. L. Jones Love Home Loyal Daughters Church of Christ Sunday School McLaughlin Bros Circle OF Ruth Ralph Powell Wellesly Farms Mass L. R. Powell West Washington Street Asbury Twilight Games Troop 46 Isaac Wilson Chauncey Choice Able Yale Ork Crowe Shantung Gates Ed O Rockford Japan S & Boys Mens & Boys Endicott Johnson Spectal Athens Messenger Father of Public Utilities COFAS Best
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