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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1932

Page

3

Judge H M tcraft Addresses Nelsonville class on humanity

Nelsonville June 27 Judge H M tcraft told the adult Sunday school class that all men are human even when they do wonderful things. He used biblical figures to illustrate leadership and human fallibility and urged admiration of leaders who acknowledge mistakes. About sixty five attended. A evening musical program at the Presbyterian Church featured Miss Helen Stephens contralto, Miss Louise Rice organ numbers, and a piano organ duet by Miss Helen Jackson and Miss Rice. The trio are Ohio University students.

Nelsonville H. M. Tcraft Logan Presbyterian Church Helen Stephens Louise Rice Bach Guillmont Helen Jackson Miss Rice Ohio University

Birthday Tea and Hospital Return in Nelsonville

In Nelsonville on June 27 Lu cille Scott returned from Columbus St Francis Hospital after an appendicitis operation two weeks earlier and is reported to be recovering. Her mother Mrs Charles Scott stayed in Columbus during the hospital stay and accompanied her home. On June 25 a small chimney fire at Shafer Wholesale House was caused by an employee burning paper in the furnace drawing firefighters to the scene. Mrs J H McSherry hosted the birthday guest with Mrs Stella Hinman present, visiting from elsewhere with Violet Woodard and Mrs Saltz.

Stella Hinman Violet Woodard Saltz Nelsonville Lucille Scott Columbus St. Francis Hospital Charles Scott Shafer

New Way To Hold False Teeth in Place

Do false teeth annoy you by dropping or slipping Just sprinkle a little Fas teeth on your plates This new fine powder holds teeth firm and comfortable No gummy pasty taste or feeling Sweetens breath Get Fasteeth from Quick's Cut Rate or your druggist Adv.

Stunning Sports Pattern 2367 Advertises Dress Pattern

Pattern 2367 offers a revers optional blouse with a jacket like effect and stitched kick pleats for fullness in the skirt. Available sizes 14 to 20 and 32 to 42 with fabric guidance and a Summer fashion catalog from The Athens Messenger Pattern Department in New York City.

Tyles Anne Dams Athens Essenger 17Th Street New York City

Nelsonville Merchants Fall 6 2 To Thurston

Nelsonville loses 6 to 2 as Thurston pitchers limit seven hits while Thurston bats accumulate 11. T Snoke homered and doubled in three trips, pacing the winners. G Smith, Linton, and R Snake led Nelsonville with multiple hits.

Nelsonville Thurston Nelsonville Merchants Haines Merchants R. Snoke T. Snoke G. Smith Linton R. Snake SD Yad Soroe Cs Assot Ree Nels Wise Thompson Williams Geiger Murphy Ray Smith Dupler Debeboise Galvin R Snoke Lawrence England Ab.r.elo A Smith E.f. Sash Hanes Eebury Stewart, Sb S.s Amie Whyte Doudiof Piteasas Anne Ee Graham Serta Hee PD. R. Snake Eeeraen Ab.r.hlo A Bs Aeeseesene C.f. Es Osborn s.So T. Snake Weeseneea Aloe

Picnic at Ash Cave Draws Local Families

Mrs. William McMahon and son Charles of Detroit Michigan join Mr and Mrs Ti Rosser Mr and Mrs Ed Rosser and Becky Ann Mr and Mrs D A North and son Bob Mr and Mrs Joe Barrows Miss Frances Bennett and Miss Mary Louise Pritchard for a Sunday picnic at Ash Cave.

William McMahon Charles Detroit Mich Ti Rosser Ed Rosser Becky Ann D. A. North Bob Joe Barrows Frances Bennett Mary Louise Pritchard Ash Cave

Boy Accidentally Shoots Own Hand in Weekend Accident

Nelsonville dispatch says John Barrows, son of Mr and Mrs John Barrows of Madison Street, accidentally shot his left hand Sunday afternoon while handling a 32 calibre revolver. A bone was fractured by the bullet during a rat shooting session. he is a Messenger carrier.

Nelsonville John Barrows Madison Street Young Barrows

Scouts Headed for Camp at Old Man's Cave Troop 46

Twenty boys from Troop 46 left Sunday for a week at Old Man's Cave with scoutmaster James Lee accompanying them and W. D. Mender directing. They plan to break camp next Saturday.

Old Man's Cave Nelsonville James Lee W. D. Mender

Bob North Observes Second Birthday at Fort Street Home

Bob North, son of Mr and Mrs Durward North, celebrated his second birthday Saturday afternoon from 2 to 4 at their Fort Street home. Guests enjoyed games and a green and white refreshment course. Charles McMahon of Detroit and Martha Floto of Steubenville attended.

Bob North

Memorial services by Eudora Chapter 72 OES

Eudora Chapter 72 Order of the Eastern Star will hold its annual memorial services Tuesday night at 8 30 welcoming friends and relatives of the deceased members to attend.

Eudora Order of Eastern Star

Surprise Birthday Party for Donald Campbell in Logan

Donald Campbell was guest of honor at a surprise party Saturday night at his uncle J. A. Campbell's home in Logan for his twenty second birthday. Twenty nine people attended including P. C. Campbell and family J. A. Campbell and family W. G. Campbell J. H. McSherry Thelma Dorothy Milliard Howard Ruby Huffine Evan Linton and Margaret caafer. A refreshment course was served.

Donald Campbell J. A. Campbell Logan P. C. Campbell W. G. Campbell J. H. McSherry Thelma Dorothy Milliard Howard Ruby Huffine Evan Linton Margaret Caafer

Athens Diner Injures Man Falling From Dam Into River

Ben Black was injured while diving from a dam into the Hocking River near White's Mill Sunday afternoon. He banged his head on the river bed bruising head and knees, was carried home on West Washington Street, and seen by Dr. S. E. G. Pedigo. He will be out of work for several days.

Ben Black Hocking White's Mill Black West Washington Street S. E. G. Pedigo

Roosevelt Listens as Democratic Convention Opens

Governor Franklin D. Roosevelt sat near a radio and telephones in the New York executive mansion to hear the Democratic Convention news. His secretaries kept in touch with Chicago headquarters by telephone reporting anti Roosevelt signals.

Albany N. Y U.P Franklin D. Roosevelt Executive Mansion Chicago Roosevelt

England Approves Hoover Armament Plan for Cabinet

Geneva June 27 Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald approved the Hoover disarmament plan with no reservation Foreign Secretary Sir John Simon the Conservative objections to naval provisions returned to London carrying an important message to cabinet members

Hoover Geneva U.P Ramsay MacDonald Sir John Simon London MacDonald

New Athens Luckoff's Inc Forms With 500 Shares

Columbus reports the incorporation of Athens Luckoff's Inc with 500 no par shares. Officers listed include Herman Luckoff Pauline Luckoff and Thelma Moore. Woolley and Rowland named as incorporators.

Columbus Athens Luckoff

Two Men Killed in Collision on William Penn Highway Washington

Two men died and four were slightly injured when a touring car and a truck collided on the William Penn Highway near Washington Pennsylvania tonight.

Washington, Pa William Penn Highway Here

Mrs Wendling Struck By Lightning Tearing Hole In Roof

Dover Ohio June 27 Mrs Otto Wendling was injured when lightning struck her home tearing a roof hole. Her condition was stated as improving today with treatment ongoing after the incident.

Dover Otto Wendling

Man Identified in Palace Theater Robbery Shootout

Lancaster reports the Sunday night Palace Theater hold up ended with J. Russell Brock of Columbus shot and captured after holding up the cashier. Police recovered the money and Brock faces charges following the incident.

Lancaster Palace Theater J. Russell Brock Columbus Brock

Large Crowd At Glouster Depot Fails To Board Labor Train

A June 27 report from Glouuster notes the largest crowd since June 20 gathered at the depot when the labor train arrived before 6 am. Rumors of riders to work drew many, including several women, but no one boarded and authorities remained without National Guardsmen.

Glouster

Fracture Disclosed in Glouster Boy

Charles Roberts eight year old grandson of Mrs Cora Penman who came from Akron to spend the summer with his grandmother fell at play about a week ago and fractured his left arm between the wrist and elbow An X ray on Saturday revealed the fracture and a slight bend in the bone during the injury was painful but only then discovered.

Glouster Charles Roberts Cora Penman Akron

Mrs. Mary Ann McClellan Dies at 56 in Glouster Home

Mrs. Mary Ann McClellan 56 died Sunday night at 7 40 at the home of her son and daughter in law near old Mine 2 after eight months illness. She had hip fracture from a fall ten weeks earlier and never left bed. Surviving children listed with spouses and towns. Funeral at Church of Christ Wednesday at 2 with Rev. M S Rogers officiating and Maplewood Cemetery burial.

Glouster Mary Ann McClellan Frank MccClellan Old Mine 2 Robert McClellan Robert McCutcheon Beckett F. Young Stockport Henry Deem Mt. Carbon W. Va Reese Harris Shawnee Sam Meyers This City Brent McClellan Rogers Maplewood

Final Meeting of Thea Chapter O E S Held Tonight

The final meeting of Thea Chapter O E S before summer vacation will be held Tuesday night at the Masonic hall. Mrs. Mary Dillon announces the event, with refreshments and a social time to follow. Regular meetings resume in September.

Glouster Street Line Work Near Ice Co Plant Complete

Work renewing gas and water lines and installing taps on High Street between Woodrow Avenue and the Glouster Ice and Ice Cream Co. plant was completed Saturday. Ditches have been filled and concrete for road foundation and curbing will be poured soon.

Glouster High Street Woodrow Avenue Glouster Ice and Ice Cream Co

Local visitors return from outings across three towns

Mr. and Mrs. John Altman spent two weeks with relatives in Warren. Mrs. D. J. McKinley returned from Columbus visiting Mrs. J. L. Link and family. Charles Reed and Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Kittle of Athens visited relatives in Barnesville. Mrs. B. Hughes, daughter of Athena, spent the weekend here visiting friends.

John Altman Warren D. J. McKinley Columbus J. L. Link Charles Reed R. J. Kittle Athens Barnesville B. Hughes Athena

Baker Family Reunion Held at Embree Park

The Baker family reunion will be held at Embree Park near Pennaville on Monday July 4. All members and friends are welcome and a big dinner will be featured.

Glouster Baker Embree Park Pennaville

Baker Gives Liberally for Democratic Fund

Chicago June 25 Newton D Baker a leading figure for the Democratic nomination for president contributed 1000 dollars to the party fund the state report shows today.

Chicago Newton D Baker

Reich appoints Hasse as defense minister replacing Groener

Germany names General Hasse, new Minister of National Defense, succeeding the retired General Groener. Hasse, previously head of the Reich Army Group, assumes command as the government reshuffles top military leadership.

Germany National Defense Hasse First Army Group Groener

Financier Drawn Into Stock Quiz

Cyrus Eaton, Cleveland financier and industrial magnate, drawn into Senate stock market probe as Continental Shares Inc collapses. A spokesman says $16,000,000 of Eaton held stocks were diverted to other ventures with board approval of dummy directors. Public sent $100,000,000 to the defunct trust, an investigator charges.

Cyrus Eaton Cleveland Senate Continental Shares, Inc Eaton

Ohio sheriff association hears call for state chief investigator

June 25 banquet remarks by William N. Smith of Columbus urged a chief investigating officer in every state. Smith, head of the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Identification and Investigation, spoke to Ohio sheriffs at the Buckeye Sheriffs Association mid summer convention in Cedar Point.

Cedar Point Lindbergh William N. Smith Columbus Ohio State Bureau of Criminal Identification and Investigation Ohio

Repeal Fight Flares in Democratic Convention Prep

Chicago June 27 tentative plans to push a planks fight to commit the Democratic Party to repeal the Eighteenth Amendment emerged. A Roosevelt controlled drafting group shelved the prohibition dispute after finding it heated and opted to confer rather than attend the convention opening. Prohibition farm relief war debts and unemployment are set aside as nine members focus on less controversial issues with W A Gomotock of Michigan and Senator Walpole of Massachusetts leading the repeal effort on the subcommittee.

Chicago Roosevelt W. A. Gomatock Michigan Waleh Martinchusetts

Curtis Faces Trial in Lindbergh Kidnapping Case

In Flemington New Jersey John Hughes Curtis prepared for trial on the charge of impeding justice in the Lindbergh kidnapping. His attorney predicted Lindbergh would reveal the truth and free the defendant. Opening day focused on jury selection as prosecutors Hauck and Stout announced Lindbergh would not be the first witness and did not specify when a witness might be summoned.

Flemington N. J John Hughes Curtis Lindbergh Col Charles A. Lindbergh Anthony M. Hauck Harry AL. Stout Hauck

Dolphin Classification Noted as Mammal and Small Whale Relative

The passage states that the dolphin is a mammal and, like the porpoise, belongs to a species of small whale.

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Nelsonville Presbyterian Judge Whitcraft J H. McSherry Fin Bell Lima Mansfield Bell McLaughlin Post Strecking Rosemary Frakes C. A. Stover George D. Hall Earl Funk Washington, D. C Ed Keyes S. S. Blackburn Donald Shafer Artis Vivian Myers Chillicothe Audrey Bean Joe Verity Wm. Walker Wellston Stephen Williams Bridgeport John Saltz Messenger the Athens S Messenger H Im Luckoff Incorporates Sari Maritza Hollywood San Francisco Coast Shriners Eo Alfred Alfred E. Smith Alpred E Santis Roe Louis F. Dietz Seattle Wash Esther Duling New York Glouster Depot Man Tin Pan Eastern Star Jacksonville News Reich Army Democratic Party Curtis Lea CLV Acer Rai James Kay Francis Advertiser the Athens Messenger
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