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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1932

Page

3

Old Timers and Stratton Motors Win Tuesday Games

Nelsonville reports two baseball wins on Tuesday night. Dr. Walker's Old Timers beat Murray City High School 9 to 3 at Buchtel ground with Taylor and Gallagher in the battery. West End Stratton Motors defeated East End Eddie Barbers 12 to 0 in five innings behind Snap Coakley and strong hitting but the game may not count in official standings.

Stratton Motors Nelsonville Dr. Walker Old Timers Buchtel Ground Murray City Taylor Gallagher Robinson Jonas Newman Martin William Taylor Wagner Joe Taylor Leo White Smathers John White Snap” Coakley Eddie Barbers C. Woodson H. Dupler Hannahs Dalton Eddie Barber Garner Barber Gilbert Smith Ray Harmon Dupler Whyte Coakley Linton Lewis Oliver Patton Frisby

Loyal Woman's Class Conducts Meeting at West Franklin Home

Mrs. Fred Juniper, president of the Loyal Woman's Class at the Christian Sunday School, presided over the business meeting at Mrs. Effie Lamborn's West Franklin Street home Tuesday night. Mrs. Ben James led the devotional service with eighteen members in attendance.

Fred Juniper Loyal Woman's The Christian Sunday School Effie Lamborn West Franklin Street Ben James

Esther Class Christian Sunday School Meeting Minutes

The Esther Class regular business meeting was held Tuesday night in the church social rooms. President Mrs James Coleman presided with prayers by Mrs John J Scott. Secretary report read by Mrs E M Wright and treasurer report by Mrs Clarence Stewart. A two course dinner served at 6 to 25 members followed by a social period.

Esther Christian Sunday School James Coleman John J. Scott E. M. Wright Clarence Stewart

Walker Fined for Intoxication in Nelsonville Plea

Nelsonville May 4 George Walker of this city was fined ten dollars and costs by Mayor J W Hickman after pleading guilty to intoxication Walker arranged to pay the amount.

Nelsonville George Walker J. W. Hickman Walker

Standard Bearers Society Meet at Ruth Nixon Home

The Standard Bearers Society at the M. E. Church will meet tonight with Miss Ruth Nixon at her home in Myers Crossing. The group will depart Nelsonville on the 6 o'clock traction car.

Standard Bearers Society M. E. Church Ruth Nixon Myers Crossing Nelsonville

Funeral Attendees From Out of Town Honor Late Hugen Ho henadel

Numerous visitors from Zanesville Columbus Pleasantville Athens and Buchtel attended the funeral for the late Hugen Hohenadel. Notables included C W Cox and daughter Phil McCarthy Mrs W Frash Mrs Ida Wueben Logan Ed Mills and family along with Mr and Mrs C H Cox H H Jer Mr and Mrs Lee Cox Mr and Mrs Dick Bryson and Mr and Mrs Leslie Bryson.

Town Hugen Hohenadel C. W. Cox Phil McCarthy W. Frash Ida Wueben Logan Ed Mills Zanesville C. H. Cox Columbus H. H. Jer Pleasantville Lee Cox Athens Dick Bryson Buchtel Leslie Bryson Luhrig

Eagles Elect Skivers President of Nelsonville Lodge

Frank Skivers was elected worthy president of Nelsonville Aerie No. 391 Fraternal Order of Eagles at the lodge’s annual officer election in Nelsonville on May 4. Other officers named include Charlies Campbell as vice president, John Barrows as chaplain, Joe Barrows as secretary, F A Davis as treasurer, Willam Keplar as inner guard, John Caldwell as outer guard, John Wright as trustee, with Clifton Grace selected delegate to the Lima state convention and John Parry and Bernard Eyre as alternates. Past president Charles Sayers remains a delegate. Installations are planned for the June meeting, with lunch for about 100 members.

Frank Skivers Nelsonville Nelsonville Aerie Order of Eagles Charlies Campbell John Barrows Joe Barrows F. A. Davis Willam Keplar John Caldwell John Wright Clifton Grace Lima John Parry Bernard Eyre Charles Sayers

Social Notes From Columbus Visits And Hosting

Mrs. C A Stover plans a day and Thursday in Columbus with her daughter Miss Lillian Stover. Mrs J L Wilson of East Columbus Street will soon move to Columbus to make her home. Charles E Poston was a business visitor today in Columbus. Mrs J L Wilson hosted guests at week’s end including Mr and Mrs Jesse Van Horn and grandson Don Van Horn of Columbus, Mr and Mrs Eugene Shafer and son Joe of Athens. Mrs Wilson and Mrs Shafer joined the Van Horns in Columbus for several days at their home.

C. A. Stover Columbus Lillian Stover J. L. Wilson Columbus Street Charles E. Poston Jesse van Horn Don van Horn Eugene Shafer Joe Athens Wilson

Business Girls Class Meeting Tonight at Mrs Paul Allen Home

All members of the Christian Sunday School Business Girls Class are asked to attend the meeting tonight at the home of Mrs Paul Allen on Chestnut Street. A pot luck luncheon will be served.

Business Girls The Christian Sunday School Paul Allen Chestnut Street

King's Men to Lead Services at Carbondale Church

The King's Men will conduct services at the Carbondale Church on Sunday night starting at 7:30 p.m. The event invites parishioners to attend and reflect.

King’s Men Carbondale Church

Ingalls Wins Rotary Straw Vote For Governor Candidate

Nelsonville May 4 Ingalls proved the favorite in a Rotary Club straw vote on Republican governor candidates. Ingalls received 15 ballots Brown 0 Cooper 1. District Rotary convention reports were given by President Stanley Mechem and Secretary Don Johnson. Supt. George Carr of the Logan schools, president-elect of the Logan club, was a guest.

Nelsonville Ingalls Rotary Club Brown Cooper Cincinnati Stanley Mechem Don Johnson Supt George Carr Logan Schools Logan Club

Oak Grove School Program Delights Nelsonville Community

In Nelsonville on May 4, Oak Grove School pupils under Miss Mildred Wend and Miss Neten Francis presented plays and songs to a large crowd. Lunches were served by Mrs. George Thorton to up to 25 children, with fruit preserves donated by patrons. On April 29 the pupils enjoyed games and singing, and a noon lunch for 53 pupils and 10 visitors featured sandwiches and sweets. Room 1 reported perfect attendance by Guy Smith Paul Hartman Kildred Parsons Bernard Foughty Howard Hartman Verna Wachenschwanz Edith Hartman Ruth Duskey Daii Campbell Wanda Hartman Wanda Wachenschwanz. illness caused absences by Edith Hartman Junior Wolfe Junior Hartman Chester and Guy Wolfe.

Nelsonville Oak Grove Mildred Wend Neten Francis George Thorton Room 1 Guy Smith Paul Hartman Kildred Parsons Bernard Foughty Howard Hartman Verna Wachenschwanz Edith Hartman Ruth Duskey Daii Campbell Wanda Hartman Wanda Wachenschwanz Junior Wolfe Junior Hartman Cheaster Guy Wolfe

Twilight League Opens With Local Games at Glouster

In Glouster on May 4 the Twilight League saw Burns Barbers fall 6 2 to the American Legion as the Barbers failed to clear the diamond. Earlier, the Glouster Reds edged the American Legion 3 2 in a pitchers duel led by Kytta versus Habert.

Glouster Burns Barbers American Legion Barbers Glouster Reds Kytta Habert Winn Stephenson Trodoe Koehler Anderson C. Adams Theisen Stoeckslein Tlascacenao

Progressive Study Club Holds Bicentennial Washington Program

May 4 meeting at Mrs. Ernest Williams home featured a Washington Bicentennial program with members and guests in period dress. Mrs. Williams impersonated Nellie Custis, Mrs. Murphy portrayed George Washington, and Mrs. Janchius acted as Martha. Children in colonial attire marched with the flag as the program opened with The Star Spangled Banner.

George Martha Washington John Murphy George Washington Juanita Williams Jessie Janchius Dixie Life of Washington Mer

W C T U Meeting Draws Out of Town Visitors

Several out of town visitors attended the W C T U meeting held Tuesday afternoon in the M E Church social room. The program opened with the hymn God Send Us Men and devotionals led by Mrs. F J Batterson. Guests included Mrs O J Dailey Albany Rev M A Rogers Church of Christ pastor Mrs Bing Athens and Mrs Starkey Nelsonville, with Rev Batterson also speaking. Refreshments followed.

Slouster M. E. Church F. J. Batterson O. J. Dailey Albany M. &. Rogers Church of Christ Bing Athens

Bird House Contest Winners Named in Glouster

Glouster Kiwanis Club honored winners of bird box contests at the noon luncheon in Hotel Gordon. Frank Cunningham and John Lent won martin prizes, Dan Rice and Lewis McAllister won wrens. Coach Joe Moleski spoke on student work. attendance prize went to C. A. Pride. visitor Robert Tompkins of Athens attended.

Glouster Frank Cunningham John Lent Dan Rice Lewis McAllister Glouster Kiwanis Club Hotel Gordon Joe Moleski M. M. Bryson C. A. Pride Robert Tompkins Athens

Funeral for Mrs. Embrey set at Oakdale church

The body of Mrs. John Embrey, former Oakdale resident, dies Sunday in Toledo. Funeral at Oakdale Church Thursday at 1 PM, burial in Glouster Cemetery. Survived by 12 children including Elmer Nott and Grace Embrey. Husband John Embrey died 15 years ago. Also notice of Past Noble Grands Club meeting with H. E. Jones Thursday at 7 PM with a program and refreshments.

Glouster John Embrey Oakdale Toledo Elmer Nott Embrey William Embrey This City Howard Embrey Hartleyville Samuel Hyde Allance Charles Embrey Fowlertown Texas Elmer Kinder Rose Farm Joe Champlin Ava Lucy Embrey Bowling Green Andrew Drinkhouse Calvin Embrey Tatman’s Noble Grands H. E. Jones Hill Street

Berean Class Urges Mothers Day Observance at Nelsonville Church

The Berean Bible Class of the Christ Sunday School in Nelsonville urges an observance of Mothers Day next Sunday. John Barrows, president, notes many men cannot attend, but each can kneel in prayer and boys should honor their mothers by attending Sunday School at 8:30 a.m. The Berean Class invites all men to the service at the Christian Church auditorium.

Nelsonville The Christ, Sunday School Jesus John Barrows Nia Christian Church

Mothers Day service at Oak Grove Church plan

Nelsonville May 4 The Oak Grove Church Young Peoples Society will present a Mothers Day service Sunday at 6 50 pm with songs and solos. The sermon by Reverend Alma Shearer. A Youmi People’s Rally is set for May 12 at 7 30 pm led by Reverend C Y Holstein Columbus. Public invited.

Nelsonvilleie Young Peoples Society Oak Grove Church Alma Shearer C. Y. Holstein Columbus Holstein Pilgrim Holiness Young People's Societies of Ohio Pilgrim Holiness Church

Rosie Taylor Dies at Dowler Ridge in Tuberculosis

Rosie Taylor 16 daughter of Mr and Mrs William Taylor died Tuesday evening at Dowler Ridge from tuberculosis. Funeral services set for Friday at 1 PM at New Marshfield Holiness Church with burial in New Marshfield. She is survived by her parents three brothers and four sisters.

Nelson

Wind Miners Guilty at Radcliff Mine Trials

Four Ath ens County miners were found guilty in trials here Tuesday over disorders at the Thompson Mine in Radcliff Vinton County William Canter faced robbery charges and Ernest Johnson assault and battery Virgil Rutter and Leslie Taylor were charged with assault Attorneys for the defendants sought new trials with motions to be heard May 12 Funeral services for Mrs Eliza Pidcock 6 died Monday at her Carbondale home will be Thursday at 2 pm at Carbondale M E Church burial in New Marshfield

Nelsonville Eliza Pidcock Carbondale Carbondale M. KE New Marshfield

Glenford Jougan Post to Hold Legion Meeting Tonight

Glenford Jougan Post of the American Legion will hold its regular meeting tonight at 7:50 o'clock at the Legion Home. The session will cover post activities and upcoming events as members gather to discuss community programs.

Glenford American Legion Legion

Second County Teachers Examination Scheduled for Saturday

The second county teachers examination will be held Saturday morning at Athens Junior High School. It targets those who failed the first exam, those who took only half, and those awaiting provisional certificates. Officials include Guy Dihamour, Blanche Phillips, and Alex Root.

Athens Guy Dihamour Carbondale Midh Blanche Phillips Lodi Alex Root

Parrel Bean Dies at 67 in Parkersburg

Parrel Bean a long time farmer, teacher and local official from Athens County died at City Hospital Parkersburg after an appendectomy. Born October 4 1863 he served as township clerk and taught in Athens County for years. Funeral Friday at Guyaville First Church with burial in Bean Cemetery. He was survived by a widow two children two brothers and a grandchild.

Guysville Parrill Bean Athens County City Hospital Parkersburg Guyaville Mo BR Mr. Bean

Warm Rains Boost Growth After Mild Texas Weather

Nice warm rains in Buda spur new growth of vegetation as temperatures rise. The previous night’s low was 33 degrees with a 71 degree minimum today and 60s by midmorning. The Hocking River held at 8.4 feet and rainfall reached 1.6 inches.

Buda Hocking

New England Family Ties Mark Weekend Visits and Births

New England Mrs Aaron Congreve and daughter Golda of near there spent the weekend with her brother and family in Bethany. Mr and Mrs Willie Morrison announce the birth of a pine and one half pound daughter Friday morning. Several guests visited Steinmetz and Congreve households including Kart Foit and children Virgene and Martha Mae Douglas. Mrs Hughie Stephenson shows slow improvement. Peter Van Dyke works on a state road near Coolville as Mrs De Vore and family are mentioned among local visits.

Aaron Congreve Golda Near There Ike Barnhart Bethany Peter Steinmetz Seral Edgar Willie Morrison Pine Howard Congreve Alice Lonan James Lonan Steinmetz

Party Scene At Dateh Ridge Hosts Noted Guests

Mr. Mich ael Kinnen and family hosted a party at Dateh Ridge with attendees including Mrs Willie Morrison and family Sunday with Mr Myrnie Congreve and Miss Gieena Steinmers also present on Saturday amid a theft incident report.

Willie Morrison Myrnie Congreve Gieena Steinmers Michael Kinnen

Local Notes From Parkersburg Area

Long Bottom resident E Myers underwent surgery at St. Josephs Hospital in Parkersburg and is recovering. Mrs. William Hodill and daughter from Pittsburgh care for A P Chevalier who is very ill. Mrs Elia Packard of Belpre visited her brother W F Hawley and attended funerals of Harry Coleman and W Reed. A crew works on a woven wire fence around Sand Mul Cemetery. Harley Smith took his four year old to a Parkersburg hospital for a tonsil operation. Clint Reed of Athena visited relatives here last week. Eastern Star inspection at Kacthe drew attendance of Mrs J Matlack Mrs W T Bahr Mrs J A Torrence and Linn e Swan. William Kelley moved from East Liverpool to settle here and rented a boat across the river due to few empty houses. George Caldwell improved his property with concrete work and a new fence around his down T. C. Coleman erects a new poultry house. Mr and Mrs Oscar Stouler came from Akron to stay with Mrs Stouler’s mother, Mrs B F Whiteside. Mrs Omar Pickering and son Wayne and family of Parkersburg were guests here recently.

E. Myers St. Joseph's Hospital Parkersburg William Hodill Pittsburgh Modill A. P Chevalier Elia Packard Belpre W. F. Hawley Harry Coleman W. & Reed Harley Smith Clint Reed Athena J . Matlack W. T. Bahr J. A. Torrence Linne Swan Eastern Star Kacthe William Kelley East Liverpool Ivorge Caldwell T. C. Coleman Oscar Stouler Akron Stouleers

Lottridge William Gilttan and Ruby Kappte Wed at Athens

Lottridge William Gilttan and Ruby Kappte were married at Athens on Saturday morning. They hosted a reception at dinner for Mr and Mrs Swarts and Mr and Mrs T Q Kincade. The Kincades and family of South Canaan visited Mr Kincade’s brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs Frank Lawrence at their home. Mrs Jobe Barnhitt of Dutch Ridge stayed at her daughter’s home Thursday and Friday last week.

Wiiham Gilttan Ruby Kappte Athens Queéeta Ores Swarts T. QO. Kincade South Canaan Mr. Kincade Frank Lawrence Jobe Barnhitt Dutch Ridge Daugh

Community Notes From Reedaville and Nearby Towns

Local residents share visits and hospitality across Parkersburg Pomeroy and Athens areas. Names include Swisher Persone Kapple Sharp Davis Townsend and Fenton with several guests from Laurelville Coolville and Nelsonville. The Reedaville charge plans its third quarterly meeting at Pomeroy on Thursday May 5 for the entire district.

Ter Emmett Swisher Mildred Runnion L. A. Persone Pomeroy Albert McKinney Frank Lawrence Ores Swarts Myrtle Florence Walton Lennie Sharp L. A. Townsend Parkersburg Charley Woode Alfred Orea Swarts John Chevalier Nelsonville Ll. T. Fenton Midred Coleone Church Coolville Bat Lillian Radford Athena L. T. Runnion Wil French Frances Nichola Marvin Wood Reedaville Charge

Miners Are Stoned at Bergholz Co op Slope

In Bergholz northwest of Steubenville six men were injured as 500 pickets stoned miners at a goat hill cooperative slope yesterday. The Mine Workers Union opposes the operation while Sheriff Yost promised to seek troops if needed. businessmen urged protection and Governor White may be asked to send troops.

Steubenville U.P Bergholz Here William Yost Jefferson County Goat Hill Mine Workers’ Union Yost George White

Taxs force payrolls in Lima as budget shortfalls loom

Lima officials decree all policemen firemen teachers and other city and county workers must pay delinquent taxes at once or be removed. Public schools will close next Friday six weeks early due to tax money shortages, with many delinquent payers on payrolls.

Lima U.P

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Murray City High HW. Bartlett Call Majestic Fredric March Kay Francis Stuart Erwin Juliette Compton Claudette Colbert Melvyn Douglas Lilyan Tashman William Boyd McLaughlin Bros Mechem’s Eagles Carbon OAK Grove School SOTEL T. I Mrs. Embry Gloust Bereantibie Class Secial Service Dowler Ridge Rosie Nelle Taylor McArthur Paneral Parrel Bean Carthage Township New England Lottridge Nelsonville Drug Co Prestons Chauncey Store Chauncey + Glouster Thrift Co Jaquettes Syle Oeal Axminster & Vel Pachaco Bryant Park Lima City County
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