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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 04, 1932

Page

3

Three Arrested at Nelsonville For Taking Coal From Rail Cars

Nelsonville dated November 4 reports Andrew Matheny Clarence Matheny and William Haybrow arraigned before Mayor J W Hickman on affidavits by C O Railroad detective William Donahue for taking coal from rail cars. All pleaded guilty and were fined 10 dollars plus costs, suspended on good behavior and staying off railroad property. warning issued to offenders. Roy Tignor pleaded not guilty to assault and battery and was held to the grand jury.

Nelsonville Andrew Matheny Clarence Matheny Wiliam Haybrow J. W. Hickman William Donahue Roy Tignor L. W. Wright

Arraignment Scheduled After Bond Posted

Tignor posted a $100 bond and Wright faces arraignment today after an affidavit alleging intoxication was filed by police.

Tignor Wright

Presbyterian Church Sunday Program in Nelsonville

Nelsonville Presbyterian Church will hold all meetings in the church basement Sunday due to furnace installation. Choir directed by Prof C W Janssen will sing And the Glory of the Lord from The Messiah. A quartet will sing O My Son Bless Thou Jehovah at the 7 30 p m service.

Nelsonville R. B. Stuart Harry Gal Vin Son Rev. Evans

Obituary of Benjamin Franklin Swingle in Nelsonville

Benjamin Franklin Swingle, 73, died Thursday at his Chestnut Street home after eight weeks of illness. Funeral services Sunday at 2 PM at his brother Ira Swingle’s Myers Street home, burial at Greenlawn. Survived by widow Rebecca and four brothers Homer Muskegon George Ira Lewis. Former Murray City resident. Hyperion Club meets Saturday at 2 PM at Mrs Homer Krieg's 182 Fayette Street.

Nelsonville Benjamin Franklin Swingle Chestnut Street Hyperion Club Homer Krieg Fayette Street

Miss Helen McKibben Hosts Methodist Society Meeting

Miss Helen McKibben entertained the Standard Bearer Society of the Methodist Church at 658 Poplar Street on Wednesday evening. Miss Mariel Sayre led the devotion, and Miss Ruth Keating with Miss Gretchen Pidcock sang The Voice In the Old Village Choir. Marie Warehime presented the first chapter of Lady Fourth Daughter of China. Refreshments for 23 members and three guests followed, served by the hostess with assistants.

Helen McKibben Methodist Church Elizabeth Scott Poplar Street Mariel Sayre Ruth Keating Gretchen Pidcock Old Village Marie Warehime China Marie Spencer Martel Sayre Newton Smith Mahala Krowlton Albany

Mrs Shater Hosts Bridge Club at East Franklin Street

Mrs Cecil Shater entertains the Wednesday Bridge Club at her East Franklin Street home with Mrs William Morgan as guest player. High scores: first Mrs W Hickman, second Mrs L B Rice, third Mrs Stanley Dew.

Cecil Shater Ways East Franklin Street William Morgan W. Hickman L. B. Rice Stanley Dew

Funeral services set for Cleve Perry in Nelsonville

In Nelsonville on November 4, funeral services were announced for Cleve Perry formerly of the area. The notice cites his passing and arrangements pending details.

Nelsonville Cleve Perry

Nelsonville Resident Dies in Kent Ohio with Funeral Held

Nelsonville man died in Kent Ohio where he had lived the last 15 years. Services were at Stouts Funeral Home on Thursday with many friends attending. Mrs. Pete Shough sang Abide With Me and Saved By Grace, Mrs. Henry Lancaster played piano. Revered H. A. Sayre led services, burial at Ogeeniown. Wife died 13 years earlier. Two children survive.

Nelsonville Kent Ohio Stouts Funeral Pete Shough Henry Lancaster H. A. Sayre M B Ogeeniown

Local Legion Auxiliary members attend district conference

Mrs R H Jackson and others traveled to Wilkesville on Thursday for the Eighth District Woman's Auxiliary of the American Legion conference. In Nelsonville on November 1 a Pythian Sisters lodge dance is announced for benefit, with good music. The Pythian Sisters hall and lodge property burned last August.

R H. Jackson Frank Jackson W. F. Gray Gerald Nelson Dean Linscott Joe Barrows Charles Bayress Wilkesville Eighth District The Womans Auxiliary of the American Legion

Rev Lloyd Evans Preaches at Millfield Friday Evening

Reverend Lloyd Evans will preach at Millfield Community Church Friday at 7 30 o clock on The Common People A Nelsonville quartet will sing led by Elizabeth Peington soprano with Louise Rive Paul Weitz and Jack Raybould in voice parts

Lloyd Evans Millfield Nelsonville Elizabeth Peington Louise Rive Alty Paul Weitz Jack Raybould

Finsterwald Orchestra at Varsity Inn Athena Saturday

Nelsonville reports Herbie Finsterwald and his orchestra will perform Saturday night at the Varsity Inn in Athena not at the K of P Hall as previously announced.

Nelsonville Herbie Finsterwald Varsity Inn Athena K of P. Hall

Bayre's Spectain Basketball Fielding New Team

Nelsonville announces Bayre's Spectain independent basketball squad under manager Ray Green. The roster includes Johnny Linton Tide Howe Winnie Mowe Jimmy Smith Lowell Hickman Tom Wolfe and Dean Long. New uniforms have been purchased for the team.

Nelsonville Bayre's Spectain Ray Green Sayre Johnny Linton Tide” Howe Winnie Mowe Jimmy Smith Lowell Hickman Tom Wolfe Dean Long

Maljloween Party Shared by Swick Family

Mrs. Gertrude Swick and her daughter Wanetta hosted a Maljloween gathering on the Nelsonville Road last Saturday night. Guests enjoyed games, music, and a potluck luncheon with relatives and friends, including Anna Harris Ida Whitmore Susan Blackston Bert Smathers Culp family and several children.

Gertrude Swick Wanetta Nelsonville Road Anna Harris Ida Whitmore Susan Blackston Bert Smathers John Culp Thresa Leonard Clarence Victor Selby Murphy Eugene Freddie Walter Vivian Mary Lou Arthur Green Alma Sharp Lelia Orville

Chauncy Voting Place Change And Local Social Notes

Chauncey voters in Precinct No 1 move polling from Kef P bulking to Harvey Dance pavilion Converse Street to ease access. Precinct No 9 polling at Cy Nulkiing unchanged. A Chauncey masque rade at Ernest Johnsons home drew 19 attendees with music by Tim Mitchell Carroll McCall. Prizes went to several locals including May wood Byers Georgia Tippie and John Tippie. A Bible class gathering at Church of Christ led by Mrs Rankin with awards to several participants followed by a collation. Iris Cunningham hosted a masquerade party for local youths on Mound Street with dancing and refreshments and a list of attendees.

Chauncs Chauncey Kef P Harvey Dance Pavilion Converse Street Ernest Johnson Tim Mitchell Carroll McCall Ruth Smith Edes Halli Maywood Byers Georgia Tippie Edna Courtery John Tippie Byers Miywood Byers Tim Mtchell Ida Beiteiches Edna Courtney Ruthen Edna Mall Jennie Courtney Gertrude Courtney Garret Loveey Mary Beiteichels Helen Feitelchels Alice Courtney Flossie Dalley Church of Christ Charles Bradfield Rankin Floyd Nye T. R. Hamilton Shafer Rode Hellen Howant Iris Cunningham Clet Cunningham Mound Street Opa Rivers Suecul@ Rivers Lavina Rivers Francee Harvey Ruth Gardner Bennie Ferrer Charles Sweeney, Jr Willard Fielder Dean Hamilton Dreael Ice Billy Smith Bill Kollister Bob Nye Edeell Kollister Irie Cunninghan

Needy Children Fed Daily at Greens Run School

Sixty five children receive daily meals at Greens Run School prepared by local women. Every two weeks a school event sponsored by the Woman's Auxiliary of the United Mine Workers adds food for meals. In Chauncey, Charles Raub died at his nephew’s home and funeral services will be Saturday at Sugar Creek Church.

Greens Run Woman's Auxiliary The United Mine Workers Chauncey Charles Raub Ben Tippie Peach Ridge Sugar Creek Union Street

Chillicothe Masons Visit Athens for Banquet and Initiation

Chillicothe Masons and members of nearby lodges attended a banquet at the Masonic Building in Athens Pare mythia Lodge. The Chillicothe Blue Lodge team demonstrated degree work with many members who are American Legion veterans. Rev. Doc Waddell spoke, with other talks, music, and social time. L. Weber presented Masonic pins and Arthur Morgen addressed candidates. Eastern Star served the meal. The Chillicothe team list includes W. N. Jones, R. J. Griesheimer, C. H. Harker, L. Br. Messel, J. E. Orr, Rev. L. G. Weber, H. N. Graves, F. G. Messel, and many others.

Chillicothe Masons Athens Paremythia Lodge Chillicothe Blue Lodge American Legion Chillicothe Lodge Athens L. G. Weber Chillicothe H Marker Arthur Morgen Eastern Star W. N. Jones R. J. Griesheimer C. H. Harker L. BR. Messel J. E. Orr Rev. L. G. Weber H. N. Graves F. G. Messel N. Walden I. N Beverly Wm. Hyson G. F. Demerwitz L. G Demerwitz R. B. Semier A. G. Morgan C. L. Groninger H. A. Acton A.L. Johnson KR. H. Fiddler James Cheek H. R B. Srlie L. Scharff A. R. Simmere F. H. Gruber C. A. Wilkins C. E. Bowers D. M. DeLong H. E. Outright G. H. McDonald

Divorce case filed by Edna Ator in Athens Common Pleas

Edna FP Ator sues former Athens police officer Wilson C Ator in Athens County Common Pleas Court seeking divorce and custody of a minor child. She alleges marital history from 1922 to 1924 and remarriage in 1924, accuses gross neglect, and seeks equitable relief for their year old daughter. Also a $2006.50 suit by Adam Weber against Athens County Agricultural Society for labor and materials.

Edna FP. Ator Wilson C. Ator Athens Athens County Common Pleas Court Ator Adam Weber Athens County Agricultural Society Weber Paul Cotner O. F. Rowland Cotner

Franz Store One of Chauncey’s Landmarks

One of Chauncey’s oldest landmarks was removed when fire destroyed the Main and Converse Streets building housing the Balt Works company store and Bartelliana Restaurant. The blaze spread to three outbuildings, all burned. The two story frame structure stood on Jo HM Hoejet’s property, housing longtime company stock and furnishings.

Chauncey Main Comverse Bartelliana Thoreday Jo HM. Hoe Jet Balt Works Frans

Ammesville Church Announces Sunday Service Sermon

The Athens County Red Cross secretary will speak at the Amesville Presbyterian Church during the morning service. Rev. Andrew M. Taylor will preach on The Tent of Church School. The event is set for 9:30 a.m.

Athens County Red Cross Will Apeak Amesville Presbyterian Andrew M. Taylor Wil Witte

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