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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 22, 1932

Page

3

Triplett To Be Brought Before Nelsonville Mayor

Police will return Harvey Triplett to Nelsonville for arraignment in mayoral court on a statutory charge after his Toledo arrest at local police request. Bloyd Bryan pleaded guilty to intoxication and was fined ten dollars plus costs. Jack O Hara was fined one hundred dollars and six months driving suspension. Both were sent to the County Jail after Sunday arrest by Patrolman James Cope.

Nelsonville George Bateman Toledo Harvey Triplett Mayor’s Court Triplett Dana Winden Chief Bateman Bryan J. W. Hickman Jack O'Hara Haineis Hickman O’hara James Cope

Nelsonville student wins prize in local essay contest

Ruth Mills daughter of Mr and Mrs Ed A Mills of Zanesville formerly Nelsonville and a Zanesville high school student won second prize in a Retail Credit Men's Association contest. Dozens of essays were submitted on Why Should Pay Bills Promptly with a 65 dollar award.

Nelsonville Ruth Mills Ed A. Mills Forest Avenue Zanesville Zanesville High School Retail Credit Men's Association

How to Stop Rheumatism

Poisons settling in joints and muscles cause rheumatism. External remedies only give temporary relief. Rama, a new medicine, claims to act on liver kidneys and blood to expel poisons and ease pain quickly with a guarantee of relief or nothing to pay.

Rama

Freedom from Condemnation sermon at First Methodist

In Nelsonville Mrs. W. N. LaMance preached on Freedom from Condemnation at the First Methodist Church evangelistic campaign. She argued freedom centers on Christ and submission to God, as a 30 minute song service preceded the sermon. About 25 Girl Scouts attended and helped with music. Dr. W. N. LaMance arrives today to deliver the evening sermon at 7 o'clock after a song service by Mrs. LaMance.

Nelsonville W. N. LaMance First Methodist Church Father

William Coakley Dies in Nelsonville After Illness

William Coakley aged 37 died at 12:30 this morning at his Elizabeth Street home after a long illness. He had lived in Nelsonville over 30 years and was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles and the Knights of Pythias. Survived by wife Ada, son Vera, daughters Vivian Vesper and Vera, and three sisters Mrs Curtis Walters of Nelsonville Route 2, Mrs William Achauer Haydenville, and Mrs Jane Cohagen Canal Winchester. Funeral arrangements pending.

Nelsonville Wiliam Coakley Elizabeth Street Order of Eagles Knights of Pythias Ada Coakley Vera Vivian Vesper Curtis Walters William Achauer Haydenville Jane Cohagen Canal Winchester

Companion Crosses at Easter Sermon Planned

Nelsonville church program announces Rev. John J. Scott to deliver a First Church of Christ sermon on Easter themes. The 7 30 p m service features missionary group leadership and special music by Mrs Glenn Allen.

Nelsonville John J. Scott Church of Christ Glenn Allen

Local residents visit relatives in Columbus area

Mr and Mrs John McNerney of Columbus visited Mrs John Hoodier on Washington Street. Charles Cox traveled from Columbus to see his mother Mrs Leslie Cox. Mrs William Morgan visited relatives in Columbus. C E Reynolds made a business visit to Columbus. Herbert Ely Michael Ely and others visited Mrs Herbert Ely at Mercy Hospital. Harry Keller of Columbus, stricken with a paralytic stroke, remains in about the same condition. Keller is well known in Nelsonville. Dr and Mrs J M Hyde hosted guests including Mr and Mrs Frank W Cone Mr and Mrs George H Cless Mr and Mrs George I Putnam of Athens. Lewis Leaman, OSU student, spent Easter with his parents. Mrs Alden Stilson and sons Alden Jr and Jerry of Forest Hill Long Island plan to visit Dr and Mrs J M Hyde family.

Harry Keller Columbus Keller Nelsonville Frank W. Cone George H. Cless George I. Putnam Athens J. M. Hyde Lewis Leaman Ohio State University Pearl Leaman Alden Stilson Alden, Jr Jerry Forest Hill Long Island

Choir to perform The Crucifixion at Nelsonville church

Nelsonville Presbyterian Church Choir under Curtis Janssen will give The Crucifixion by Sir John Strainer on Friday night March 25 at 7:30. The 32 member choir includes soloists Paul Sebring of Ohio University baritone and Luther Sherer of Capital University tenor with Mrs. L P Rice as organist.

Nelsonville Sir John Strainer Paul Sebring Ohio University Luther Sherer Columbus Capital University L. P. Rice

Soft Coal Output Rises in United States Weekly Total

Nationwide soft coal production for the week ending March 12 is estimated at 7,067,000 tons, a sharp increase from the prior week after a new low. The March 5 rate had been unusually weak, while 1931 weekly output stood at 8,373,000 tons for the same period. World coal production in 1931 totaled 1.256 billion metric tons, down 157 million from the prior year.

Nelsonville United States Federal Bureau of Mines

Nelsonville Prepares For Faculty and Varsity Girls Clash

In Nelsonville on March 28 the women’s faculty basketball team will face the girls’ varsity in a 7 pm opener before the men’s faculty versus Nelsonville Greyhounds at 8 pm. Both faculty and varsity games have drawn strong crowds in recent years.

Nelsonville Nelsonville Greyhounds

Mrs Hazel Topsail Scalded In Home Accident

In Nelsonville on Sunday Mrs Hazel Topsail of St Charles Street was severely scalded when she tripped at the James Corbett home and a pan of hot water spilled over her. She was removed by ambulance to her home.

Nelsonville Hazel Topsail St. Charles Street James Corbett

Business Girls Class Meeting Honor Roscoes At Bennett Home

After Wednesday services the Business Girls Class of the Sunday School Department meets at Miss Frances Bennett’s Fort Street home. The event honors former members Misses Vivian and Mary Roscoe Lancaster.

The Christian Church Frances Bennett Fort Street Vivian Mary Roscoe Lancaster

Will of Nira E. Wilson Admitted to Probate

The will of Nira E. Wilson was admitted to probate on Monday, initiating the legal process to validate the will and settle her estate under court supervision.

Nira E. Wilson

Battery E Gaithersburg drills ahead of inspection

Battery E of the 134th Field Artillery National Guard held a drill Monday night to prepare for a federal inspection. Tuesday will feature the regular drill. Last night focused on fundamental drills.

134Th Field Artilley National Guard

Salvation Army Adjt attends divisional conference in Chillicothe

Adjt Bernard Stone of the local Salvation Army branch attended a divisional conference in Chillicothe today and returned for tonight's revival meeting. Last night's revival featured the Shinglers Singers from Mineral.

Adjt Bernard Stone The Salvation Army Army Chillicothe Mineral

Graf Zeppelin Sighted Cape Blanco During Brazil Flight

Graf Zeppelin radioed from Friedrichshafen at 9 30 p m that it sighted Cape Blanco on its voyage to Pernambuco Brazil confirming progress of the airship voyage observers noted the landmark as it crossed toward South America for the Brazil leg of the trip.

Friedrichshafen U.P Cape Blanco Pernambuco Brazil

Professor Will Speak Tonight On Greek Science

Dr. Glanville Terrell emeritus of philosophy at the University of Kentucky visits Athens as guest of two former students. He will speak on The Science Among the Ancient Greeks at a joint Fine Arts Club and Classical Club meeting in the Fine Arts Building Tuesday at 7 80 o clock.

Glanville Terrell University of Kentucky Athens R. A. Foster Ohio University Frances Morton North Hil Terrell Fine Arts Leland Stanford University Herbert Hoover Harvard University of Virginia Leland Stanford Georgetown University Harvard University Brown University Phi Beta Kappa Charlottesville Louisa Lexington Cincinnati Classical Languages’ Association

Guard Unit Holds Its Regular Drill

Members of Company L, 166th Infantry, local national guard unit, completed a regular drill in the armory basement Monday night. After drill each man was issued pack equipment including a bed sack, blanket, shelter half, tent stakes, raincoat and steel helmet. The men are responsible for care of this equipment, per Capt. Thearle W. Shafer, commanding officer. Lester Hughes and Charles Rider, both of Athens, enlisted recently, bringing March enrollments to 11.

166Th Infantry National Guard Thearle W. Shafer Lester Hughes Charles Rider Athens

East Chicago Fire Destroys Three Buildings

A $100,000 blaze in East Chicago destroyed three structures and left 30 families homeless in snow filled streets. Firemen rescued a couple from a second story window as a South Shore train crew alerted authorities amid strong winds. one firefighter was badly injured and four others were overcome.

Chicagyu U.P Chicago South Shore

Former Glouster Man In Extortion Plot

Two Zanesville men, Pearl Dilley and Thomas Roush, were arrested for allegedly plotting to extort $200 from Walter Williams of Muskingum Coal Co. Williams, a former Glouster resident, was targeted. Dilley is a former Trimble resident.

Glouster Walter Williams Zanesville Muskingum Coal Co Pearl Dilley Thomas Roush Williams Dilley Trimble

Last Teachers Party At Glouster School

Glouster teachers held a Friday night party in the home economics room with a St. Patrick’s Day themed dinner served by sixth grade pupils. Rachel Murray won high score and received a tulip bouquet. attendees included Supt. and Mrs. Dillon and numerous teachers.

Glouster Pauline Myere Rachel Murray B. Dillon Misses Burness Candoo Esta Cunningham Lalia Danford Merie Danford Helen Dennison Katherine Dennison Helen Green Fositelle Harper Mildred Howard Irene Ley Olive McKee Sarah Meredith Jane Murray Paulines Myers Mildred Vickrey Luella Vaughn Ruth Watkins

N A A C P Junior Divison Meeting in Glouster

The Athens Perry County branch junior division of the N A A C P met at First Baptist Church Glouster. Local talent performed including a chorus, duet, talk by Rev Heath, girls quartet, and a round table by Charles Clark of Ohio University. A social hour and lunch followed at the Williams home with many Athens and Glouster attendees. A board meeting is set for Alpha Phi Alpha house in Athens Wednesday at 7 oclock, called by president James Williams.

Glouster Athens-Perry County First Baptist Church Virei Tucker Matte Leach Bertha Williams Rev. Heath Eunie Brooks Mattie Leach Bertha Elizabeth Williams Ethel Riley Charles Clark Ohio University Harry Williams Athens Violet Russell Neva Gilmore Hale Alvin Hall Ruth Cooper Cooper Russell Glouster Robert and Vernon Morris Ferne Virgil Tucker Mattie Denzil Leach Eunice Brooks Eizabeth Mary Burgess James Lawrence Williams Alpha Phi Alpha House James Williams

Homer Grange Meeting Draws Large Crowd in Mountville

One of the largest crowds in Homer Grange history gathered in the Mountville high school auditorium on Saturday. A program of music and tap dancing entertained attendees before an excellent talk by Mr Secrist of Noble County accompanied by Mrs Secrist.

Mountville Homer Grange Secrist Noble County

Rosser 77 Dies. Funeral in Putnam After McArthur Death

L A Rosser aged 77 and brother in law to Basil Roberts of Trimble and Martin Roberta of Hast Branch died at his McArthur home on Friday. Funeral services were held in Putnam, his former home, on Sunday and burial followed there.

Glouster L. A. Rosser Basil Roberts Trimble Martin Roberta Hast Branch McArthur Putnam

Musterole advertised for throat relief and children use

An ad touts Musterole as a counterirritant that soothes sore throats after rubbing in. It promotes hourly applications for five hours and notes a milder Children's Musterole for babies and small children as recommended by doctors and nurses.

Trimble Greens Run Congregations Unite For Union Service

Trimble Church of Christ hosted a Sunday night union service with Greens Run Church of Christ. The program opened with vocal and instrumental music led by Mrs. Peart Christman, a quartet, a piano solo by Josephine Reese Roberts, and a vocal duet by Ada Leake and Doris Fierbaugh. S. E. G. Pedigo of Athens delivered a talk on Belief Denial Week, praising missionaries Africa, China, India, and Japan and noting mission work experiences. Announcements covered mid week prayer and next week's self denial offering. Easter service at Greens Run next Sunday at 8 o clock.

Trimble March Trimble Church of Christ Trimble and Greens Ron Churches of Christ Young Peoples Peart Christman Josephine Reese Roberts Ada Leake Doris Fierbaugh Greens Run S. EB. G. Pedigo Athens Belft Disciples of Christ Africa China India Japan Mia Merritt

Rubie Store in Nelsonville Expands Easter Men’s Wear

Nelsonville shoppers will find Rubie Store stocked for Easter and spring with men’s light shade suits in tans and grays, notched and peaked lapels, wide trousers, suspenders, and matching topcoats and accessories. Boys also receive seasonal styles, including caps, with emphasis on quality and wearable fashion.

Nelsonville Sonny

Former City Resident Returns Home After Operation

Mrs Morrie, formerly of Gloster, was discharged March D Arns from Hospital 4 in Columbus after an operation. She was taken to her home in Athena in the latter part of the week. Her condition is reported satisfactory and a full recovery is expected.

Gloster March Hlmer Borris Athena Columbus Morrie

A. R. Secures Armory Room for Club use

Daughters of the American Revolution will use a room in the southeast corner of the Athens Armory basement as their clubroom. Captain Shafer of the 166th Infantry explains the space was formerly AR and is now reassigned due to dwindling membership. Approval came from Adjutant General Frank Henderson.

Daughters of the American Revolution Athens Armory Thearke W. Shafer 166Th Infantry Ofte National Guard A. R Mary A. Fryburger Weat Union Street H. L. Atkinson Athens Shafer Frank ©. Henderson Obie

Dad and Baby Mary Outfit Specials At Isaac Wilson Store

The Isaac Wilson Store in Chauncey promotes spring dresses for mother and baby with fresh crepe materials, vivid colors, and trim fashion. Options include black navy and printed fabrics and a range of styles from clever dresses to tailored designs at moderate prices.

Haaster Mary Isaac Wilson Chauncey Mother

Easter fashions loom with woolens and softs on sale

The collection features suits in rough woolens and coats in military or conservative styles. Daisy dresses and serviceable outfits with small hats and coats suit the Easter ensemble. Soft fabrics from linen to sturdy worsteds cover all ages. Spring suits arrive in gray worsteds, tweeds, and cheviots with light tan offering limited appeal. bright neckties and shirts emphasize new furnishings.

Wather

Modern Stock Found in This Pioneer Store

The New York Clothing House in Pomeroy advertises new men’s spring wear after opening recently. Listings describe suits with two button peaks, wide trouser legs, high water pants, top coats, half belts, and a range of shirt colors and accessories to refresh winter wardrobes.

New York Pomeroy

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