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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1932
Page
3
Hundreds of Elks joined a Nelsonville parade and related ceremony Wednesday night. The Newark Elks band led a large march through street-lit avenues as officers were to be installed. A banquet and district delegations capped the evening of local civic festivity.
In Nelsonville, the Greyhounds defeated The Plains 6 to 5 after a sixth inning comeback. Bob Hall started for Nelsonville, with Butts earning the win in relief as Ga lvin closed out the last inning. Simon and Hatch led the offense with two-base hits while Whetstone drew three walks.
The Dodge-Hussey Company, contractor for Route 31 between Haydenville and Nelsonville, unloaded two cars of road building equipment at Haydenville and two at Nelsonville. A new concrete bridge will be built at Dorr Run. The National Fire Proofing Company has resumed operations at Haydenville, providing jobs for about 125 men.
Nelsonville Merchants hold two long drills and plan one more before facing the Canton Bull Dog Clowns at the city playgrounds Sunday. Manager Meade Whyte says the local lineup will be the best available. Canton features former minor leaguers and three seasoned professionals.
Mother's Day program at the Nelsonville Christian Church features a service with singing, a prayer, readings, and tributes led by Rev. John J. dre. Edith Beagrie and Scott will speak, with the youngest mothers and the largest family in attendance honored.
Nelsonville P P A L plans final meeting at the junior high tonight at 7. A student band under principal Weoow Homm will perform. An outside speaker is arranged. Pauline Wholateh a student helper at the school will introduce the group. Mrs Albert Barber urges attendance.
Rites conducted Wednesday evening at 22 o'clock for Mrs Elizabeth M. J Lin who died at Munemm Lane Hospital. The Rev HL oA Sayre officiated and burial followed at Greenlawn. A large gathering of relatives attended. Local mourners listed include Mr and Mrs YWete son and others from Columbus and nearby towns. Personal notices mention visitors and club activities in Columbus. A later item notes a man fined $160 for intoxication.
A crowded note lists church circle meetings and social events from a small town, including the Circle of Ruth, Daughters of America, and various parish activities. It mentions gatherings at homes on Washington Street, a parish hall, and a church, with attendees and hosts named.
Athens Grange meets at Tunnel Shout to confer the first degree on new candidates. Attendees include Ty, Ate, Matene, RL Yialler, La Channan, and J.T. OM An. County teams Tram Township Grane are listed in attendance.
The city announces the police chamber will be moved to the lag rapa area of the Arcade Building by week’s end. Arrangements are under way to add eight private consultation rooms and changes were approved at the last meeting.
A blimp will visit Wooster for a pageant amid plans involving officials and observers. The event marks a historic first as air mail operation proposals are discussed with expected witnesses to monitor a landing near Akron.
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