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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1932

Page

3

Nelsonville High School 1932 commencement speaker Rabbi Tarshish

Nelsonville High School will hold the Class 1932 commencement Thursday evening May 26 in the high school auditorium. Rabbi Jacob Tarshish is scheduled to present the class address with the program featuring orchestral pieces, a halting address by Principal L. E. Buell, diplomas by Donald B. Lowden, and awards by Superintendent E. J. Arnold.

Rabbi Tarshish Nelsonville Nelsonville High School Audium Board of Education L. E. Buell Donald B. Lowden E. J. Arnold Liebestraum Reverend Sayre Ward W. Hamm

Nelsonville Alumni Banquet Plans for 54th Reunion

Nelsonville High School Alumni Association reports strong ticket sales for the 54th annual reunion to be held Friday. The dinner starts at 6:30 p.m. at the Christian Church, with a Denison University male quartet, and a 9 p.m. dance at Elk's Hall featuring Walt Sears and his orchestra. Banquet tickets must be reserved by tonight with Mrs. L. J. Eberle, Miss Adeline Ray, Miss Lilnan Howe, Sheldon Powell, Ray Cook and Jack Powell handling reservations.

Nelsonville Nelsonville High School The Christian Church Denison University Elks’ Hall Elk’s Hall Walt Sears

Charity Worker Speaks at Rotary Meeting on Crippled Children

Walter Underwood, secretary of the Ohio Society for Crippled Children, spoke to the Rotary Club in Nelsonville about the Crippled Children's movement started by a Rotary Club in Ohio twelve years ago. He outlined Ohio laws ensuring medical and educational care funded by counties, noting Athens County's strong record due to Juvenile Court and County Commissioners cooperation.

Nelsonville Walter Underwood Ohio Society For Crippled Children Rotary Club Ohio Athens County Underwood

Merrell Green Announces Birth of Son at Home

Mr and Mrs Merrell Green of 317 Fort Street announce the birth of a son at their home on Tuesday May 24.

Merrell Green Fort Street

Pupil Registration For Nelsonville High School Entry

Township pupils planning to enter Nelsonville High School must register at 2 PM Friday in the Junior High School office with Principal L. E. Buell.

Nelsonville High School L. E. Buell

Miss Freda Smith Hosts Bridge Club Tuesday Evening

East Washington Street hostess Miss Freda Smith presided over a bridge gathering with trophy winners honored for high scores, Mrs. W. F. Gray and Mrs. Donald Lowden. The Rev and Mrs John J Scott and their young son visited East Liverpool Ohio for a First Churches of Christ convention.

Freda Smith East Washington Street W. F. Gray Donald Lowden John J. Scott Little Son East Liverpool First Churches of Christ Deve Evans Columbus Charles Cox Leslie Cox Lester Fluke Esther Nelle Oak Hill W. Va Preston Minner John Murphy Iva Clayton Murphy

Tickets on sale for Nelsonville junior high commencement

Tickets are available at the principal's office in the Junior High School Building for the commencement exercises set for Thursday evening in the Senior Auditorium.

Nelsonville

Flower music event at Mrs Effie Green home

Members and friends of the Guild Society of the Methodist Church are invited to a flower musicale tonight at 50 West Franklin Street hosted by Mrs. Effie Green. A silver offering will be taken.

The Guild Society of the Methodist Church Effie Green West Franklin Street

Stratton Motors blank Doanville 4 to 0 in Nelsonville

Gilbert Smith held Doanville to three hits and no runs at the city playground guiding Stratton Motors to a 4 0 victory. Robinette yielded six hits but struggled with timely damage. A triple play by Harry West aBases loaded start preserved the shutout.

Nelsonville Gilbert Smith Doanville City Playground Stratton Motors Robinette Harry West Deanville

Rent Claim Filed Against Frankfort Lumber Company in Athens

William N Alderman sues in Athens County Common Pleas for 2450 dollars claimed as rent owed by Frankfort Lumber Company. The petition shows 2000 dollars due to Dec 1 1931 and 450 dollars from Dec 1 1931 to May 1 1982. Mutual Home and Savings Association of Athens sues A B Ray Alta Ray and Charles Hinton for 2908 45 dollars with seven percent interest from Jan 1 1932 on a mortgage claim.

William N. Alderman Athens County Common Pleas Court Frankfort Lumber Company Mutual Home and Savings Association of Athens A. B. Ray Alta Ray Charles Hinton

Pair Profiles in Application Listing

Chester R Russell aged 19 of Jacksonville and Mary Ellen Milliron aged 17 of The Plains are named as applicants in the record noting their parentage Sam Russell and Ephraim Milliron.

Chester R. Russell Jacksonville Sam Russell Mary Ellen Milliron the Plains Ephraim Milliron

Make This Model at Home Pattern Guide

The Athens Messenger presents a step by step instruction diagram set for the summer pattern. It includes daily guidance and a trend overview for hobbyists seeking home craft projects.

Texas Democrats Unfold Prohibition Referendum Debate

Houston May 25 delegates to the Democratic State Convention examined records showing a call for a nationwide referendum on repeal and instructions to 46 Lone Star delegates to back Speaker John N Garner for the national nomination until released by him. A riot over the issue disrupted proceedings as Rep Sam Rayburn pounded for order and a viva voce aye vote was followed by a roll call amid police intervention.

Lone Star John N. Garner Sam Rayburn

Beer tax amendment aims for painless revenue in Senate

In Washington on May 25, Senator Bingham of Connecticut urged the Senate to substitute a 2.75 percent beer tax for parts of the $1 billion tax bill. He claimed the plan would provide $375 million in revenue with less pain. The House recently rejected a similar proposal by 228 to 159, and the Senate majority is expected to oppose it even more.

Washington U.P Bingham Connecticut Senate House

Summer Frock Pattern 2353 for Cotton Fabrics

Fashion note promotes Pattern 2353 a summer dress design with a pointed bodice and skirt seams. Suitable fabrics include shirting broadcloth pique lawn or dimity with sizes 14 to 20 and 32 to 42. size 16 uses 318 yards of 36 inch fabric. Order details and catalog offer from The Athens Messenger Pattern Department in New York City.

Anne Adams Athens Messenger Pattern Department Weag

New Glouster Masonic Hall Dedication

Grand Master Harvey F. Ake of Canton attended the dedication in Glouster Tuesday night with Masons from 14 lodges in the district. A 6 o'clock dinner at the high school auditorium preceded the ceremony, with 210 registered and 142 seated for the banquet.

Glouster Harvey F. Ake Canton

Early Mason Lodge 607 Witnesses Dedication Address and History

The Grand Master presided as several members and visitors spoke after dedication exercises. Ake Giouster Lodge No 607 F A M delivered the evening address. F A M began in 1900 under dispensation and received a charter in 1910. Twenty four Master Masons were raised during dispensation. The lodge first met in the Palmer Building at Main and North Streets and moved in October to the second floor of the Keshara brick building over the Palace Theater.

Main North Streets Keshara Palace Theater

Memorial Services at First Baptist Church in Glouster

Memorial services will be held at the First Baptist Church on Republic Avenue Sunday morning at the regular service hour. Rev G J Johnson will deliver the sermon. All denominations are invited to attend the union service.

Reading Helen Leach Tucker Williams Brooks Leach Mra Conley Newman the Pantor

Progressive Study Club Closes Year With Program

The Progressive Study Club met at Mrs. Bertha Angle’s Main Street home for its final meeting of the year. Seventeen members answered roll call. Mrs. Gladys Hoon presented a paper on Ruth Bryan Owens and Mrs. Sarah Williams spoke on David Selasco. Delicate refreshments were served.

Glouster Progressive Study Club Mra Bertha Angle Main Street Gladys Hoon Ruth Bryan Owens Sarah Williams David Selasco

Willing Workers' class meeting at church Friday night

May 2 GLOUSTIER The Willing Workers' class of the MBE Sunday School will meet in the social room at the church Friday night at 7:30 o'clock with Mrs Esta Gardner's committee entertaining.

Decoration Day Observances Planned by Veterans Groups

Civil War veterans Sons of Veterans and Daughters of Veterans will observe Decoration Day by visiting cemeteries in Lay Memorial area Maplewood Bishopville and Hollister with graves decorated and exercises. Participants will leave the American Legion hall at o'clock Monday morning for cemetery visits lasting about an hour each. A 2 o'clock afternoon trip to Hollister cemetery includes a short program and graves decoration.

Glouster Sons of Veterans and Daughters of Veterans Maplewood Bishopville Hollister American Legion

Glouster Kiwanis Luncheon Delivers Social Time at Hotel Gordon

Glouster on May 25 hosted a Kiwanis luncheon with no formal program as members chatted and sang. One visitor named Gay McConnelaville attended, and the attendance prize awarded by Ciltartes Dunn went to Dr. C. A. Pride.

Glouster

White couple announce birth of grandson in Glouster

Mr and Mrs Ray White announce the birth of a son this morning in Glouster. The baby is the grandson of Mr and Mrs Owen Meredith.

Glouster Ray White Owen Meredith

4 H Club Meets Fern dale May Thursday Night

A 4H Club meeting was held at the Lewin School House with a social session. Visitors attended and members listed include Sophia Chaky Pauline Antie Elizabeth Chaky Ruth Anna Antien Faye Grigeby Juanita Pedicord Mary Bingman Audrey McGlaughlin Alfred Moore Howard Duncan Harold Pedicord Gerald Pedicord and William Moore.

Ferndale Lewin Sophia Chaky Pauline Antie Elizabeth Chaky Hughes Ruth Anna Antien Faye Grigeby Juanita Pedicord Mary Bingman Audrey McGlaughlin Alfred Moore Howard Duncan Harold Gerald Pedicord William Moore

Eastern Star inspection at Masonic Hall Thursday

The Thea Chapter Order of Eastern Star will hold its annual inspection at the Masonic Hall on Thursday night led by J. F. Edward Deusche Dayton Worthy Grand Patron accompanied by Mrs. Deusche Grand Ester A 6 oclock dinner will be served in the social room of the M Church followed by the inspection at 7 30 p m at the Masonic hall

Glouster Thea Chapter Order of Eastern Star Masonic Hall J. F. Edward Deusche Dayton Deusche Esther

Talks on cattle judging at Hocking Valley Club meeting

Emerson Bail spoke on cattle judging at the second year meeting of the Hocking Valley Livestock Club held at Mrs. L. W. Ball’s home. The next gathering is set for Edward Terrell’s home on Wednesday in June.

Hocking Valley Livestock Club Emerson Bail L. W. Ball Edward Terrell

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