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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1932

Page

3

Ballots Delay Nelsonville Count in Nine Precincts

Ballots the size of which made counting tedious delayed full returns in Nelsonville’s nine municipal precincts until early today. The tally shows 1,185 Republican governor votes and strong Democratic turnout. local favorites include J. W. Dike Wilson and Charles Stratton, with numerous county and state races reflected in unofficial tallies.

Nelsonville House Clarence Brown Brown David S. Ingalls Cooper Beatty Gilbert Bettman United States Taber Coxey Miller Bracher Percy Tetlow Hugh K. Martin Ena Nelson Tompkins J. W. ‘Dike’ Wilson J. R. Sands Charles Stratton Goldsberry Porter Sweazy Buchtel Thomas A. Jenkins Hunter S. M. Johnson H. T. Phillips Gorham Coe Vercoe Alten Riley Levering Biddle Wolf LeFever Burgett Siemer K. Mardis Linscott C. Woodworth Georgia Nilpatrick

Middleport Defeats Nelsonville In Tight Baseball Tilt

Middleport Yellow Jackets beat Nelsonville Greyhounds 6 to 4 at the city playground. Lewis struck out 12 for Middleport and contributed a two-base hit and a single. Gallagher and Shafer led Middleport with multiple hits, while Ward and Pickens each produced key extra-base hits for Nelsonville.

Greyhounds Meigs Nelsonville Lewis Middleport Yellow Jackets Nelsonville Greyhounds Voight Lancaster Short Ward Yellow Jacket Butts Hatch River Boys Allensworth Gallagher Pickens Neil Shafer Middleport Abrhpoa Pichore Messmansenes TANG TE Neweneen TOMS Nelsonville Abrhpoa Simon Wemceesennemen Onsen Bibi Ccccieameeeseusen Volers Th. Cemsumeanenen Cain Annencamsenen Tolmie Simon Galvin Anderson Dupler Trimble Chauncey High School J-T J.T Smith Chauncey Sweeney J. Anderson Sharp Grime Daugherty He Doe Nettindass Guises Ni Nanenemewnian Mane Chic Cevitesis UTTER Ccmeaiksicunlinc Omiaee Oi Eungiink Jacksonville-Trimble Bc Camvudius Incicccaon Vcimsmmaneian Ccmedvnniseniainen Ginnan Adie CMM

Nelsonville Girl Pledged to Gamma Phi Beta at OWU

Nelsonville, May 11 11 Jo Welch daughter of Dr and Mrs E Welch of Nelsonville has been pledged to Gamma Phi Beta sorority at Ohio Wesleyan University Delaware where she is a freshman She was pledged after the annual rushing period Miss Welch a Nelsonville High School graduate was a National Honor Society member and active in extra curriculars.

Nelsonville Jo Welch Co. E. Welch Gamma Phi Beta Sorority Ohio Wesleyan University Delaware Miss Welch Nelsonville High School National Honor Society

Nelsonville High project display at Pritchard's Furniture

A Nelsonville High School Industrial Arts show displays a selection of student projects at Pritchard's Furniture Store to mark the year end. End tables, stands, chests, radio tables, book ends, and other wood pieces are listed with student names.

Nelsonville Nelsonville High School Pritchard Judson Morrison Billy Raybould Emory Shaw Joe Spray Ralph Starkey Richard Staten Dwight Davis Raron Tennihill Bob Hilleary Lawrence McKibben Dix Powell Adelbert Patton Alfred Joy Harold McCray John Steenrod Charles Dorst William Bowens James Elliott Deibert Kuhn Orio North Charles Moe Lester McCullough Rosser Bateman Gilbert Tennihill Bob Lancaster Billy Mechem Jack Green Aaron Harper Louis Woolery

Death of Mrs. Anna Dobbins Inman in Nelsonville

Mrs. Anna Dobbins Inman 81 died Tuesday night at her Vore Ridge home. Funeral services set for Friday at 2 PM at the residence with burial at Greenlawn U.S. cemetery.

Nelsonville Anna Dobbins Inman Vore Ridge Greenlawn

Reverend Haines to Preach in Nelsonville Thursdays

The Reverend Calvin B. Haines, pastor of the Athens Church of God, will preach at The Locks church near Hadenville each Thursday at 7 30 PM. The midweek prayer meeting formerly on Wednesday moves to Thursday evening as part of the revival schedule.

Haines Nelsonville Calvin B. Haines Athens

Local Folks Leave For Visits And Travel

George E. Johnson traveled to Fort Smith Arkansas last Wednesday to bring home his wife who stayed with relatives for the winter. J R Howe of Athens visited friends in town on Tuesday. Mrs Henry Hael and Miss Kite Jonas of Murray City are spending today and Thursday in Columbus. George Heilman and children Dorothy Jane and Bob of Huntington West Virginia and Miss Ruth Hinman of Logan West Virginia are visiting the former’s mother Violet Woodard and Mrs John Saltz. Alfred Scott of Columbus was a guest Sunday of J R Hickman and family.

George E. Johnson Fort Smith Arkansas J. R. Howe Athens Henry Hael Miss Kite Jonas Murray Cey Colum George Heilman Dorothy Jane Bob Huntington W. Va Ruth Hinman Logen Iolet Woodard

Class to Have Meeting of Faithful Workers' Group

The Faithful Workers' Class 14 of the M. E. Sunday School will hold their regular meeting Friday evening at the home of Mrs. Belle Smith 902 Chestnut Street.

M. E. Sunday Belle Smith Chestnut Street

Bridge Club Hosts Evening At 95 E Franklin Street

Mrs. Donald Shafer entertained her bridge club on Tuesday evening at 95 East Franklin Street. Guests included Mrs. Jay Hoodlet Mrs. J L Wilson Mrs Cecil Shafer Mrs Harry Galvin and Miss Katherine Newman. Winners of the high score trophies were Mrs Cecil Shafer and Mrs Hoodlet.

Donald Shafer E. Franklin Street Bridge Club Jay Hoodlet J. L. Wilson Cecil Shafer Harry Galvin Katherine Newman Hoodlet

Racketeers Flood Chicago Conventions With Graft Schemes

United Press reports that Chicago racketeers seized on the Republican and Democratic national conventions as a chance for graft. Officials uncovered about a dozen convention rackets, including a noted "delegate dance" scam with a $10 deposit and forged tickets, and offers of large ticket blocks for a supposed "banquet of welcome" allegedly from State's Attorney or County/Hall sources.

United Press Chicago

Convicts Collect Gift for Joliet Warden on Departure

Joliet and Stateville inmates present Warden Henry C. Hill with an $800 collection as a farewell gift. He will depart July 1 to head the new Federal Prison at Lewisburg Pennsylvania.

Joliet, II Joliet Stateville Henry C. Hill Lewisburg

Believe It Or Not Weird Style Notes And Clock Capers

A humorous roundup from Athens highlights crystalized style in the Philippine Islands as a lasting fashion, praise for unusual basketball feats, and odd facts about clocks and speed limits. Winners include Lorna Jane Cooper and Charles R. Giauque with quirky entries, while readers are urged to join the contest before four days remain.

Philippine Islands Lorna Jane Cooper Athens Charlie Hyatt Stretch” Murphy Charles R. Giauque D. Giauque China Press Shanghai Paul Cable Kendall Crossen Albany Montelimar France Joe Watburn West Union Street Joe Daily Messenger

Debutantes Presented at Buckingham Palace Tonight

Madame Regis De Oliveira and Mrs. David K E Bruce lead a list of American debutantes presented to King George V and Queen Mary at Buckingham Palace. Other invitees include Miss Helen McGill Bryan of Richmond Virginia and Mrs. E Campion Acheson Jr in London for the court ceremonies.

London U.P Regis de Oliveira United States Buckingham Palace Madame de Oliveira Madame de Fleurian Raniing Doumer France David K. E. Bruce Mellon Helen McGill Bryan Richmond E. Campion Acheson, Jr William T. Pigott, Jr Catherine McAndrews Owatonna Minn Winifred Holt Bloodgood Baltimore

Youths in coal furnace toil at Hunts Point plant

In the Hunts Point Consolidated Gas Plant furnace room workers including a 23 year old Yale graduate James Fox Brady Jr. shoveled coal for 50 cents an hour. He is an associate of Paul Mellon son of former Treasury secretary Andrew Mellon.

New York Hunts Point James Fox Brady, Jr Yale Paul Mellon

Glouster Primary Results Highlight Central Committee Races

Morris LeFever and Johnson lead Democrat central committee contests in four precincts. Stockdale defeats Thompson 31 to 26 in Precinct 1, Richards over Dunnett 38 to 36 in Precinct 2, Angle re elected 32 to 29 in Precinct 4. Republican races saw Carter upset Gardner in Precinct 4 65 to 16, with Taylor Gatchel and Parker winning their precincts. Local county and state races also noted.

Glouster May Central Committee W. Fischer Alta Stockdale George S. Thompson Stockdale Joseph Richards Sam Dunnett Precinet B. R. Angle Waas Thomas Mavin Dan Carter Harry B. Gardner Carter Gardner Lewis Gatchel Worthy Parker Riley Morris Thin Ily Tet Eddy Wan Fred Kittle Athens Giouster Wan Dr &. LeFever HN. Burgett Athena John M. Steiner Lancaster Millfeld

Ingalls Records Public Life as Ohio Gubernatorial Pick

David S. Ingalls wins GOP primary for Ohio governor on strong WWI service and executive record. Navy aviation assistant secretary who directed a five year naval air program, saved 23 million dollars, later a lawyer banker and state legislator.

Columbus U.R David S. Ingalls Oho Manne United States Naval Reserve Flying Corps America Zebruggee United States Ingalls Squire, Sanders and Dempsey Cleveland Cleveland Trust Company Ohio Navy Naval Aviation Congress

Canaan Grangers Hold Brief Meeting After Primary

Due to the May 10 primary election few Canaan Grange members attended Tuesday night. A short business session followed by a literary program featured songs and poems including Dear Old Farm Memories of Mother and The Grange Is Marching On. Read by Juanita Hill and authored by Mrs. Alice Piedmont Corey, the program paid tribute to longtime Grange members.

Canaan Grange the Grange Shirley Halbirt Donna Halbirt Elva Hill Virgene Davis Grange Alice Piedmont Corey Juanita Hill

University Describes Ohio Program to High School Seniors

The president's office distributes a pamphlet to high school seniors detailing Ohio University departments courses and campus life. The small book includes campus building photos, the football field and the Men's Glee Club along with a message from President E B Bryan.

Ohio University E. B. Bryan

Ohio University Alumni Secretary Attends Steubenville and Pittsburgh Events

Elly Clark E. Williams accompanied by Dean Edwin Watts Chubb of the College of Liberal Arts attended meetings of the Steubenville and Pittsburgh alumni associations Friday and Saturday. Williams also spoke at Norwood High School near Cincinnati on the annual college day program Wednesday.

Elly Clark E. Williams Ohio University Edwin Watts Chubb College of Liberal Arts Steubenville Alumni Association Pittsburgh Williams Norwood High School Cincinnati

Honor Nelsonville Girl Phi Chi Delta announces limulation

Mary Elizabeth Kessinger of Nelsonville and Narvista McKee of Caldwell are named in a honors notice from Phi Chi Delta at Ohio University. The brief item lists the two individuals associated with the Nelsonville and Caldwell communities.

Nelsonville Phi Chi Delta Ohio University Mary Elizabeth Kessinger Narvista McKee Caldwell

Garage Robbery Strikes Redtown Area

A thief accessed D. M. Sawyer’s garage south of Redtown during Sunday night, stealing gasoline spark plugs light bulbs from a car headlights and a radiator cap. Sawyer knew the thief’s identity but had not decided on prosecution as of Tuesday.

Glouster D. M. Sawyer Redtown Yarage Sawyer

Kiwanis Club Hear Optimist Sermon at Gordon Luncheon

Rev M S Rogers, pastor of the Church of Christ, spoke to Kiwanis members at a noonday Gordon Hotel luncheon in Glouster on Tuesday. The attendance prize from John Clark went to Hull FF Kittle.

Glouster M. S. Rogers Church of Christ Kiwanis Club Gordon John Clark Hull FF Kittle

Deaths Exceed Births in Athens County in April

A vital statistics report from Athens County Health Exresu shows 47 deaths and 19 births in April. Athens Township had 15 deaths, Athens City led births with eight. No deaths occurred in Bern Canaan Carthage. Communicable disease cases totaled 18 outside the city, with seven cannet fever cases, three mensiea, two mumps, and one scarlet fever in Athens City.

Athena County Athens County

Students Injured in Richland Avenue Crash Near Athena State Hospital

Ohio University students James McCready and Lyndon Taylor were injured when their sport coupe struck a tree after a rear tire blew out on Richland Avenue near Athena State Hospital gate. Taylor suffered severe head and body gashes and was taken to Sheltering Arma Hospital. McCready, unhurt, returned home to Pittsburgh. Taylor is a sophomore from Clarksburg West Virginia. McCready is a freshman from Pittsburgh.

James McCready Lyndon Taylor Ohio University Richland Avenue Athena State Hospital Taylor Ia Arma Hospital Mel Cready Pittsburgh Taylor Clarksburg W. Va McCready

Ten Students Placed On Court of Honor

Norman Lewis announces the Athena Court of Honor selections for 1942 from Ohio University. Ten students, five men and five women, are named for this first year of the award with photos in the Athena yearbook front section.

Athena Court of Honor Ohio University Norman Lewis Athena Clana Court of Hionor Jane Warner Cleveland Eleanore Haseltine Ashtabula Aleberta Kimnerline New Wash Dorothy Jefferson Parkersburg Www Nettie Tarasuck Youngstown Claude Chinaman Mr. Vernon Russell Kepter Wellington Robert Whittier Eric Pal Chais Dengmore Locke Clarence Bryan

Dr Porter to Speak at Midwestern Psychology Meeting

Dr Porter head of Ohio University psychology will deliver a principal address at the seventh annual Midwestern Psychological Association meeting May 3 and 4 at Indiana University. Eight other Ohio University psychology faculty and students will attend. He will discuss "The Psychology of Noblease Oblige" and serves on the convention program committee. This session marks his first return to Indiana University in ten years, his alma mater.

James PF. Porter Ohio University Department of Psychology Midwestern Psychological Association Indiana University Ohio University Psychology Department Porter

Milligan College appoints Herbert Todd as psychology professor

Herbert Todd, holder of an A B degree from Ohio University in 192, is named professor of psychology at Milligan College in Milligan Tennessee.

Herbert Todd Ohio University Milligan College Milligan, Tenn

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