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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 11, 1932

Page

3

Right of Way Traction Line Could Support New Nelsonville Athens Highway

The Hocking and Sunday Creek Traction Company once served coal towns and miners along the line. After financial troubles and a 1926 re resume, it now plans liquidation with the Nelsonville Athens Electric Railway operating between Nelsonville and Athens and a possible transfer of part of its right of way to a future highway.

Huocking Valley Hocking Valley Floodwood Crycle Hill Sugar Creek Hocking Circle Hill Contomers Traction Company Hocking and Sunday Creek Traction Company Omaha Nebraska Nelsonville Greenlawn Cemetery Col Charlies Tutt Sunday Creek Colonel Tutt E. B. Young Charia Vorhes Gaston Coe M. A. Krieg B. B. Shafer Warren MH. Badger L. H. Price Path Valleys Athens Nelsonville-Athens

Local social notes from Columbus and Athens visitors

Mrs Emma Williams and Mrs Gladys Kuhn with Emily Rose of Columbus visited Mrs E M Higgins in Columbus on Thursday. Mrs Lola Folley with son Clyde and Mrs Ed Baker with grandson Bob Nice of Athens visited Mr and Mrs Earl Baker this week.

Emma Williams Gladys Kuhn Emily Rose Columbus Miami Beach E. 8. Higgins Lola Folley Clyde Ed Baker Bob Nice Athens Earl Baker

LSU Student Kemble Kennedy Pardoned by Governor

Kemble K. Kennedy, LSU student convicted of criminal libel for editing a campus scandal sheet, was pardoned today by Governor Allen. Kennedy served only a few days of a one year sentence after his conviction.

Baton Rouge Kemble K. Kennedy Louisiana State University Allen

No amendment to the Constitution has ever been repealed

A historical note asserts that no amendment to the United States Constitution has ever been repealed, reflecting on constitutional stability and the enduring nature of formal changes.

United States

Funeral services for Harvey Hannahs held at home

Funeral services for the late Harvey Hannahs were conducted at the family home on College Avenue by Reverend Herman A Sayre of the M E Church. Interment followed at Greenlawn with relatives and out of town attendees listed from Martin's Ferry to Columbus.

Nelsonville Harvey Hannahs College Avenue Herman A Sayre M. EB Jesus Savior Greenlawn Birdie Casey Martin's Ferry Hurle Hannahs Victor Hannahs Pomeroy William Hannahs Ironton A. J. Robinson Newark John Gonners Logan E. Wright Columbus John Shelton Murray City

Local Boy Sings All Four Parts in One Man Quartet

Nelsonville Majestic Theater showcases Pathe Review footage featuring local boy Paul Marke singing all four quartet parts in Down by the Old Mill Stream. He performs as a concert and radio artist and is the son of Mr and Mrs W H Parkas.

Nelsonville Majestic Theater Pathe Review Paul Marke Paul W H. Parkas

Berean Bible Clans Plan Special Music at Close Meeting

The Fort Street Christian Church class announces special music for its close meeting on Sunday morning. A quartet of Charles Patton Elwood McCreary Joe Galvin and Charles Evans will sing several numbers. Miss Helen Ganieo will play a horn solo. William Evans will present the lesson. All members and friends are invited.

Berean Bible Clans Fort Street Christian Church Charles Patton Elwood McCreary Joe Galvin Charles Evans Helen Ganieo William Evans

Family Class of Christian Sunday School Social Evening

Mrs E M Wright hosted the Father Class at Jefferson Street with Mrs James Coleman presiding. Seventeen members attended the business session followed by a 6:90 oclock luncheon and a social hour. The Misses Grace and Mildred Roberts plan to host Cosmopolitan Club members at 7:30 at Chestnut Street.

E. M. Wright Jefferson St Father The Christian Sunday School James Coleman Grace Mildred Roberts Cosmopolitan Club Chestnut Street

Willing Workers Class Meets For Thanksgiving Session

The Willing Workers Class of the Christian Sunday School met Thursday night at Mrs. Verna McConaha's home on Poplar Street. Emily Reed led the business session with thirteen members attending and Scripture verses read. Refreshments with Thanksgiving symbolism were served to members the teacher Mrs. Frank Murphy guests Mrs. Mary Allman Mrs. Merte Cusic Pauline Wood and Verna McConaha. Next meeting will be a Christmas party at Mrs. Beatrice Schaeffer's on Jackson Street. Services at the Christian Church Sunday in charge of Walter S. Hopkins of Boston Mass begin 7 30 pm with sermon topics Outside the Walls and All Things Are Possible.

Christian Sunday School Verna McConaha Poplar Street Emily Reed Frank Murphy Mary Allman Merte Cusic Pauline Wood Beatrice Schaeffer Jackson Street Christian Church Walter Hopkins Boston Mass Hopking Nelsonville

Mrs Patrick McCann of Jacksonville Dies on Birthday

Mrs Patrick McCann a four year resident of Jacksonville died Thursday at 5 am on her 76th birthday. She leaves husband three daughters and a son Frank who died in World War I. Funeral at Holy Cross Church Glouster Monday 9 am with burial at St Paul Cemetery Athens. Frank McCann Post and American Legion Auxiliary assist at cemetery.

Jacksonville Patrick McCann McCann de Tyne Joe Tyne Nelle McCann Frank McCann Holy Cross Church Glouster Father F. X. Clark St. Paul Lancaster Street Athens Frank McCann Post American Legion Auxiliary

Cranks Machine in Gear Is Injured Glouster Man

Glouster, November 1. Matthew Wright, about 24, was injured when cranking his car in gear around 2 PM Thursday. The wheels ran over his right ankle, causing a compound fracture. He was treated by a local physician and returned home on the hill between Glouster and Murray City.

Glouster Nov Matthew Wright Murray City

Church of Christ Cagers Open Season at Home on Nov 18

Glouster reports the Church of Christ basketball team will open the season November 18 at home against Amesville Independents. Last season the COC went 21 and 5 in 26 starts. New players include Charles Johnson and Tex Myers. Opposing teams should contact Yondel Johnston for games. A second note covers a joint Frank McCann Post affair to arrange funeral services for Mrs Patrick McCann of Jacksonville at Holy Cross Church with Legion Auxiliary leadership.

Glouster Church of Christ Amesville Independents Amesville Bill Stephenson Tex Myers Ralph Henry Charles Johnson Yondel Johnston

Europe Faces Delicate Talks on War Debt Settlement

WashingtonNovember 11 The administration pursues a delicate set of negotiations to settle Europe’s war debt to the United States. Four creditor nations have signaled postponements and Britain seeks delay on part of its 95 550 000 December installment. No payments have been made since June 1831 and the Hoover moratorium suspended December 1931 and July 1932 installments.

Washington Europe United States Great Britain

Illinois Southpay Wins U S Champion Husking Title

Carl Seiler of Knox County roped the national corn husking crown at the U S championship in Galva. He husked 30 914 bushels in 60 minutes before about 60 000 spectators, beating Iowa’s Walter Johansen who collected 36 2 bushels after penalties. Other top finishers included Clarence Marey Minnesota 35 142 bushels Ted Balko Minnesota 35 014 Kenneth House Nebraska 33 37 and Ohio’s Lester Anthony 247 and Everett Ford 29 736 respectively.

Galva Lll Carl Seiler Knox County Seiler Iowa Walter Johansen Audubon County Johansen Staika Clarence Marey Minnesota Ted Balko Kenneth House Nebraska Ohio Lester Anthony Everett Ford

Bricker Brings Victory to Republican Ticket in Ohio

Unofficial returns show John W. Bricker of Columbus winning the attorney general race by about 7,700 votes over Democrat Herbert Duffy. Also re elected were State Auditor Joseph T. Tracy, State Treasurer Marty Day, and Supreme Court Justices Edward Matthias and Thomas A. Jones with their fourth terms.

Columbus John W. Bricker Herbert & Duffy Bricker Duffy Joseph T. Tracy Marty Day Fremont Eaward Matthias van Wert Thomas A. Jones Jackson State Supreme Court

Forgotten Husbands of Country To Organize 49.5 Club

The Forgotten Husbands of famous women form the 49.5 club as a masculine protection group. George Palmer Putnam says the club, including Herbert Thaden and William Marsalis, plans the 49.5 endurance prize for 1934, with the trophy as crossed silver safety pins on a cut glass mix bottle.

New York George Palmer Putnam Amelia Earhart Pictorial Review Herbert Thaden William Marsalis Endurance Fliers Putnam

Majority Growing Roosevelt Leads Kentucky Count

In Kentucky Roosevelt's lead over Hoover rose to about 164000 with 3500 of 4164 precincts counted. Roosevelt 499000 Hoover 330300. tabulations paused for Armistice Day. Barkley and nine Democratic nominees held clear margins over Republicans.

Kentucky Roosevelt Frankfort Franklin D. Roosevelt Hoover Blue Grass Alben W. Barkley

Ex-Kaiser Wilhelm II Denies German War Guilt

The exiled former emperor Frederick Wilhelm II told United Press Germany was not responsible for World War I. He called war guilt an infamous lie and said historical investigations settled the question. His statement comes amid revived monarchist sentiment and debates over Germany’s future. He is in good health at Doorn House and rarely comments on present events.

Germany United Press Europe United Doorn Halland Frederick Wilhelm II Prussia United Presa Kateer Deorn House Kaiser Wilhelm Liewseilyn Themes Abergaym Wales Britain Tworn Doorn Zandvoort Helland Paul Hymann Belgium Brussels

Hoover Turns East Today To Resume Work

President Hoover begins another cross country trip aiming to reach Washington by Tuesday noon. Executive Secretary Lawrence Richey says Hoover will not discuss war debt revision or rumors until back at his desk. Route from Los Angeles includes Yuma Tucson El Paso and St Louis before direct to Washington.

Palo Alto Cal Hoover Washington Lawrence Richey Richey Los Angeles Yuma Tucson el Paso Texas St. Louis Kansas City Louis Baltimore and Ohio Franklin Cbd Roosevelt White House Eiend Stanford University

Testimony Continues in Columbia Gas Bonds Case

Washington November 11 Testimony shows Columbia Gas and Electric bought bonds in Inland Gas and Kentucky Peel Corporation months before receivership. Edward Reynolds Jr vice president faced questions on the acquisitions as receivership proceedings loom and judge hints at potential full Columbia ownership.

Washington Columbia Gas and Electric Corporation Kentucky Gas Waa Pedersi Trade Commission Ohio Robert ©. Healy Edward Reynolds Jr Iis Inland Gas Corporation Kentucky Pwet Corporation Columbia Uume Healy Columbia System Tain

Prospects for Beer Bringing Rye Back

Chicago traders recalled U-Barter from a nine year exile as hopes rose that the Valetead Act would allow beer manufacture after Tuesday's election. Rye futures drew interest and barley futures opened heavy with barley used for beer. Speculation followed the Eighteenth Amendment era decline in demand and trade.

Chicago Chicago Board of Trade Harley

Grain marketing slows as prices dip worldwide

The Ohio Farm Bureau reports a stagnant market with prices at new lows. Chicago wheat fell to fresh depths while cash wheat lagged futures gains and Ohio farmers showed little interest in selling at current levels. Many expect the crop may remain unsold unless prices rise.

Columars M. RR. Maney Obie Farm Bureau Graiin Chicago Ohio

Absent Ballots Weigh Senate Control in Colorado

Denver report notes 6,000 absentee ballots needed as lame duck session looms. Colorado Senate lineup shows 47 Republicans 7 Democrats and one Farmer Labor with the Watersman race in doubt after official recounts. County clerks report 108,808 absentee ballots cast and 8,420 for Water Walker in Denver.

Denver Colo Senate Colorado Farmer Labor Charles W. Watersman Publican Recheck Aboyter Water Walker Junction

Rock forte found in Kodiak among ancient War North peoples

Archaeologists report a rock fortress or stronghold remains unearthed near Kodiak Alaska, attributed to a northward ancient culture known as War North. The discovery includes stone walls and earthworks suggesting a defensive site used centuries ago.

War North Kodiak Alaakea

Vote Count Underway by Athens County Elections Board

Athens County Board of Elections continued tabulating the Tuesday election results today after a long session and extended work. Officials expect completion tomorrow with no expected changes from unofficial Wednesday results. No candidate has moved to demand a recount yet.

Athens County Board of Elections

Armistice Day Holiday Observed by Jacksonville Trimble High

Jacksonville Trimble High School observed Armistice Day with a program in the last period Thursday. Students will return after the break, but the day off must be made up in the spring to meet the 160 day requirement for eight month schools.

Trimble Jacksonville-Trimble High School

Explosion Damages Akron Palace Theater Box Office

An explosion in Akron's business district early today is blamed on a dynamite bomb set in the Palace theater box office. The blast caused little damage but was heard across the area, prompting police investigation.

Akron Palace

Methodist Sunday School class meets at Warner home

Class 19 of the Methodist Sunday School taught by Mrs. Betty Howe met Thursday night at the home of Mrs. Nelle Warner. Assisting hostesses were Mrs. Pearl Wi ame and Mrs. Beatrice Sommers. Mrs. Hazel Dunkle, president, conducted the devotional period. Ruth Barker reviewed the Book of Ruth. Fifteen members attended and refreshments followed.

Methodist Sunday School Betty Howe Nelle Warner Pearl Wiame Beatrice Sommers Hazel Dunkle Ruth Barker Ruth

Asians and Chinese to hold seats in 1933 Hawaiian Legislature

In Honolulu four citizens of Japanese ancestry and three of Chinese ancestry will win seats in the 1933 Hawaii Legislature. At present only one legislator is of Asiatic ancestry.

Honolulu

Four Are Victims In Plane Wreck Near Kempville

The bodies of Joseph Hurst Sr from Fort Lauderdale and his wife, their daughter, and grandchild were recovered from a wreck in a heavily wooded area after a crash that followed a sputtering engine. Residents heard the noise last night and led authorities to the site.

Kempville Tens Joseph MH. Hurst Fort Lauderdale Fis

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