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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1932

Page

3

Nelsonville Executive Plans Protest Over Levee Change

Nelsonville officials prepare a protest to Governor White and the State Highway Director over cutting five feet from the levee protecting the west city limits along the Hocking River. Mayor J W Hickman calls a May 11 meeting to discuss an extended compensating fill and urges citizen attendance.

Nelsonville Hocking J. W. Hickman George White Washington Street Hickman

Sayre's Specials Rally Past Longstreth 9 to 4

The Sayre's Specials defeated Longstreth 9 to 4 as Sweazy and Phillips each posted three hits in four at bats. The club, aided by warm weather and daily practice, prepares for a Sunday rematch against Nelsonville, with local players and multiple line items noted throughout.

Buchtel Sayre Longstreth Sweaazy Phillips Nelsonville Buchtel AB. R. H. E. Swoary Cimicecommunce Cco Tosiot Et Neem Cary Byron Elkins R. Blosser A. Clary Sweazy Bruce Denny Wright

Nelsonville High Reports Self-Supporting Activities

Nelsonville high school treasurer E. F. Stedman reports for 1931-32 that the major extra-curricular activities were entirely self supporting. Current bills were paid and a substantial sum realized to apply toward indebtedness from prior years.

Nelsonville High School Nelsonville E. F. Stedman

How to Stop Rheumatism Remedy Ad Feature RAMA

This ad promotes RAMA as a new medicine sold by druggists that targets the liver kidneys and blood to expel poisons causing rheumatism. It claims quick pain relief on day one and guarantees complete relief or no payment, contrasting with temporary fixes.

Rama

Woman Gives Bond Plea On Liquor Charge In Nelsonville

Violet Wagner of W Washington Street pleaded not guilty to possessing intoxicating liquor at arraignment before Mayor J W Hickman. She posted 100 bond for trial May 16. Prohibition Inspector Tom Bush and Police Chief George Bateman found liquid from the sink trap during a May 2 search of her home. lab analysis led to the charge.

Nelsonville Violet Wagner Washington Street J. W. Hickman Tom Bush George Bateman Wagner

Truck Miners To Meet Tee Invited to Gathering

Nelsonville May 10 A meeting of the Southern Ohio Truck Mine Association will be held at Carbon Hill Friday night May 13 at 7 oclock announced by Guy L Millholland secretary Frank Hawk is president all truck mine owners urged to attend Members of the Miners Scale Committee invited to discuss matters affecting the welfare of the association

Nelsonville Southern Ohio Truck Mine Association Carbon Hill Guy L. Millholland Frank Hawk

Nelsonville and Logan teachers hold joint meeting

Nelsonville and Logan teachers plan a joint meeting on Thursday May 12 at 3 PM in the High School Auditorium. B A Stephens director of Research for the Ohio Education Association will speak on School Finance and Senator L J Eberle will also speak. All teachers and interested patrons may attend.

Nelsonville Logan B. A. Stephens Ohio Education Association L. J. Eberle

Nelsonville man arraigned for cutting with intent to wound

Clarence Smith, colored, wanted since early April after an alleged fight with Ralph Wright, appeared in mayor's court on Monday for arraignment. Smith pleaded not guilty, waived preliminary examination, and was bound over to the Grand Jury under a $500 bond. Wright, who suffered severe cuts, was fined for quarreling and fighting.

Nelsonville Clarence Smith Ralph Wright Smith Bateman Wright

Nelsonville High School May Music Night May 13

The Nelsonville High School Music Department will stage an all grade program in the auditorium Friday night May 13. The evening includes vocal and instrumental numbers by the Glee Club Freshman Chorus School Orchestra and Band with solos duets and quartets. The seventh and eighth grades will close with two songs. Ward W. Hamm directs the event.

Nelsonville Nelsonville High School Glee Club Ward W. Hamm

Birthday Dinner Honors Vivian Joy At Miss Maggie Teel Home

Miss Maggie Teel entertained Sunday with a chicken dinner for the eighteenth birthday of her niece Miss Vivian Joy. Guests included Mrs. Carrie Fiske Martha Rosser Frances Barker Mrs. Stella Joy Alfred Joy James Teel Edward Warren Bradford and Brad Teel the guest of honor and the hostess.

Maggie Teel Vivian Joy Carrie Fiske Martha Rosser Frances Barker Stella Joy Alfred Joy James Teel Edward Warren Bradford Brad Teel

Dinner honors birthday of Noah Fillinger at Columbus party

Mrs. Frank Fillinger entertained at dinner Sunday honoring Noah Fillinger’s birthday. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Noah Fillinger, Mrs. Martha Davis, Mrs. Flossie Crawford, Dr. Henry Crawford of Cleveland, and others from city and Ohio.

Frank Fillinger Noah Fillinger Martha Davis Flossie Crawford Rachel Drescher Connie Crawford This City Henry Crawford Cleveland Frank Jackson Sally

Men In Army Studies Aiming For Higher Ranks In Ohio Unit

Battery E 134th Field Artillery Athens unit of the Ohio National Guard conducts army correspondence courses in Columbus. Students range from captain to private Grade VII and seek eligibility for commissions as second lieutenants in the Federal Reserve or National Guard. Courses include Military Hygiene Defense Against Chemical Warfare Military Law and Organization of Field Artillery. Noncommissioned officers are ordered to complete the courses leading to appointment as second lieutenant. Names of Athens participants include Capt Frank M Watkins Lieutenants Ben F Brown John A Violet Paul L Hall and others with several Sergeants and Privates listed. Carmichael and Linscott already hold eligibility to commission.

Federal Reserve National Guard 62Nd Field Artillery Brigade Columbus Athens Frank M. Watkins Ben F. Brown John A. Violet Paul L. Hall Ivan Maple Harold Linscott Ernest Sams Lloyd Hayes William Curry Earl Carmichael Jack Quest Pearl Woodard Robert Violet George Merchant Howard Ferry Lloyd Shaver Raymond Carmichael Russell Bailey Russell Hall John James Paul Ferry Virgil Cross Ivan Brown Carl Partsow Carmichael Linscott

Jacksonville Trimble To Graduate 35 Pupils

Jacksonville Trimble High School will hold commencement this week with 35 seniors receiving diplomas. Listed graduates include Pauline Antle Phyllis Border Clifton Chalfant Harold Conaway Elizabeth Danko Merena Deai Clea Dust James Duncan Charles Gill William Gaskalla Flora Grimm Eden Grinstead Carl Herbst Mary Alice Hallam Leona Bell Hall Melvin G Koons Theresa Heck Erma Jewett Norma Leadinghaus Goldie Magas Elma Mackey Nira Louise Pettit Hyatt Pettit Harold Robinnette Mary Russell Margaret Shirkey Pauline Strawsbaugh Arthur Schoenion Edith Tinker Charles Tinker Gertrude Vermaaten Grace Watkins Lloyd Wyatt Rexford Willeke Vern White.

Jacksonville-Trimble High School Pauline Antle Phyllis Border Clifton Chalfant Harold Conaway Elizabeth Danko Merena Deai Clea Dust James Duncan Charles Gill William Gaskalla Flora Grimm Eden Grinstead Carl Herbst Mary Alice Hallam Leona Bell Hall Melvin G. Koons Theresa Heck Erma Jewett Norma Leadinghaus Goldie Magas Elma Mackey Nira Louise Pettit Hyatt Pettit Harold Robinette Mary Russell Margaret Shirkey Pauline Strawsbaugh Arthur Schoenion Edith Tinker Charles Tinker Gertrude Vermaaten Grace Watkins Lloyd Wyatt Rexford Willeke Vern White

Mrs Wheaton To Head High School Group

Officers for the coming year were elected Monday night at the May meeting of the Athens Junior and Senior High School Parent-Teacher Association. President Mrs Fred Wheaton. vice presidents Mrs E R Walker and Mrs Fred Stauffer. secretary Mrs John Sprague. treasurer Mrs C E Atkinson. Evan Jones presided in the absence of President Carl Beasley.

Athens Parent-Teacher Association S. H. Bing Minnesota Fred Wheaton Elige School E. R. Walker Fred Stauffer John Sprague C. E. Atkinson

Flour distribution planned for Thursday in Trimble Township

An extra flour distribution will be held Thursday in Trimble Township. Two sacks will be given to each family listed on the Red Orosa list, with distribution at the usual sites in the city and surrounding areas including Trimble, Jacksonville, Redtown, Hollister, Oakdale, Burr Oak and Maplewood.

Glouster Trimble Township Trimble Jacksonville Redtown Hollister Oakdale Burr Oak Maplewood

Logue Rites Held at Urbancrest Funeral for James Logue

Funeral services for James Logue Sr were held at his Urbancrest home with the Fraternal Order of Eagles participating. The Rev. BF Batterson delivered the sermon and burial followed in Glouster Cemetery.

Glouster James Logue, Sr Eagle Club Urbancrest Order of Eagles BF. J. Batterson M. KE

Maria McNutt Dies At 83 In Glouster Beech Grove Burial

Mrs. Maria McNutt aged 83 died Monday at 4 30 AM at her son in law and daughter Howard Embrey home in Hartleyville She was the widow of Matthew McNutt and Embrey is her only child Funeral services will be held Thursday at Beech Grove Church at 1 PM with burial in the adjacent cemetery In Charleston West Virginia voters expressed their preferences in the state and national government primary election focusing on economy in government.

Glouster Maria McNutt Howard Embrey Hartleyville Matthew McNutt Embrey Beech Grove Charleston W. Va West Virginia

Reorganization Group To Meet Wednesday

A meeting of subcommittees working to reorganize Glouster State Bank and reopen for business will be held at the mayor's office Wednesday at 7:90 p.m. Citizens who have not signed relinquishments are urged to attend to aid the bank’s welfare.

Glouster Glouster State Bank

Funeral services set for Mrs Agusta Binderbasin

Jackson vil le reports funeral plans for Mrs Agusta Binderbasin 90 who died Sunday at her son and daughter in law Burr Oak. Services will be at Burr Oak M E Church Wednesday at 1 20 pm Rev W H Reite officiating Burial in Russell Cemetery. Mrs Binderbasin once resided in the village. Glouster notes high school alumni meeting and banquet ticket sale set for Wednesday night at 7 30 pm at the high school building.

Jacksonville Agusta Binderbasin Herman Binderbasin Burr Oak M. E W. H. Reite Russell Binderbasin Glouster

Weather turning warm after scattered thunder showers

Forecasters predict an end to thunder showers and a return to warm weather by Wednesday. Cloudy skies caused a steady temperature drop starting yesterday with a low near nine above zero and a high near 78. Rainfall was .15 inches and the Hoeecking River rose from 2.4 feet to 3.9 feet.

Hoeecking

Woman Demands Trial In Baby Drowning Case

Mrs. Flossie Kimble, 32, was arrested at Millfield on February 8 in connection with the death of her nine day old daughter and is indicted on a murder charge. She is held in Newark on bail awaiting trial as authorities seek the infant's body found in Licking Creek near Newark.

Flossie Kimble Millfield Newark Licking Creek

Editor Faces Libel Trial Over Ohio Examiner

Grover D. Fleming editor and publisher of the Ohio Examiner stands trial for criminal libel against Patrolman Charten Savers of Piqua. The state alleges Mrs Mary Savers was irrational and the defense plans to show she was confined to a hospital after an article claimed Savers took his mother’s property.

PIQUA Grover D. Fleming Ohio Examiner Fleming Patrolman Charten Savers Mary Savers Patrolman Savers Savers Darten

Local Cars Tagged for Traffic Violations in Athens

Ten automobiles were tagged yesterday by Athens police for traffic ordinance violations. Out of town violators were excused. Local owners facing fines include Pertha Vickern Geraldine Hope Ralph Dupler and Nichola. Mayor Robert Wood sets fines at 1 dollar each.

Athens Pertha Vickern Geraldine Hope Ralph Dupler Nichola Robert &. Wood

City financial transcript lists receipts and disbursements

The document shows detailed funds data including General Fund Water Works Electric Light and other departments. It lists receipts by fund such as Motor Vehicle License Gasoline Tax Special Assessment and Bond Retirement and itemizes disbursements for operations maintenance and outlay with balances and interest. State Examiner Ralph Elliops and C. W. Booth sign as auditors.

Sodlesivadran D.d Gov' M'Tal General Fund Cizatolm Rene Wngeenemene Caheneranioven Soareensinenenenseliiil Total Public Service Finterpris Gscc Hueliciane Adbianie Aebine Pinot Ences Ecesenees Ranefers Nse Stab Allah Beticn TEDSO Omaette Auilwecrl

Glouster Masons to Hold Master Mason Degree Session

Glouster Lodge No. 607 F and A M announces a special communication on Wednesday night with work planned in the Master Mason degree.

Glouster Glouster Lodge

Rain Returns as Warmer Air Boosts Spring Flowers

Weather forecasts promise warmer days later in the week with rain aiding spring blooms. Authorities debate whether the showers will help or hinder the garden display as temperatures edge up and crews monitor potential floods.

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