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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 15, 1931

Page

3

1932 License Plates Go On Sale in Nelsonville

Nelsonville announces 1932 auto license plates available December 1932 at the Bus Station Public Square and local agency from 9 to 5 daily. Evans in charge lists rates for passenger cars trucks motorcycles and trailers with annual quarter reductions starting April 1 July 1 and October 1. Buyers urged to purchase early after December 1 to avoid month end rush.

Nelsonville Slsonville Nelsonvile Public Square Lee i Fa C Evans Evans

New Bata Mu Phi Candidates Prep For Initiation Week

Six new candidates at Nelsonville High School are assigned as prepa for two weeks. Initiation includes a 600 word music theme and a 55 point exam, with formal prep rules, a banquet, and speeches by officers. Charter members include Finsterwald Galvin Kourl McCreary Woody.

Nelsonville Bata Mu Phi Music Fraternity Nelsonville High School Charles Finsterwald Francis Kearl W. Wramm Joe Galvin Francia Kourl Gerald McCreary Herbert Woody Charles Evans Harold McCray Elwood McCreary Fred Wye Robert Wend Tom Wolfe

Shawnee Man Injured in Murray City Crash

In Nelsonville a Shawnee man suffered a fractured skull and facial injuries after a car driven by Peckins of Corning collided with another vehicle near Murray City. Passenger Barry Sums from Shawnee was taken to Cherrington Hospital, Logan, by ambulance.

Nelsonville An &Automobile Ines Corning Murray City Lins Barry Sums Shawnee bLoul Cherrington Hospital Logan Byrne Riley Burns A K Walker Buchtel Hornsby

Scout Night planned at Mechanicsburg School House

Scout Troop 3 schedules a Wednesday meeting at Mechanicsburg School House with Second Class and Tenderfoot tests, first aid demonstrations, and pyramid building. Parents are invited as Scout Master Arno Reuter announces.

Mechanicsburg Arno Reuter Sigms Pi Houss

Prof Lasher Set to Speak at Ohio High School Journalism Meet

Prof George Starr Lasher head of Ohio University journalism will speak at the eighth annual Journalism Association of Ohio High Schools conference in Columbus November 20 and 21. L ask er served as former president and will chair the editorials and features session. About 300 to 400 editors and advisers expected. topics include editorial writing publication and circulation. Hospital notes list new patient Mrs M B Hawk Athens and several dismissals and convalescents from Sheltering Arms Hospital with local names.

George Starr Lasher Ohio University Journalism Association of Ohio Deshler- Wallick Columbus Lasker Ias

Shade Farmers Will Meet at Jerseyville Shade

The Shade Farmers Institute will gather in Jerseyville at the school gymnasium on Friday and Saturday November 20 and 21. W D Zinn a Phillippi West Virginia agricultural journalist and Mrs Paul B Maxwell a Cardington dairy authority will lead farm management discussions. Thomas H Johnson county extension agent John Cowan institute president and Mrs Ray Bobo will also speak. A poster contest for township pupils exhibits from the Grange and music by old time fiddlers are planned.

Farmers’ Institute of Shade W. D. Zinn Phillippi W. Va Paul B. Maxwell Cardington Thomas H. Johnson John Cowan Ray Bobo Grange Oll Time Tiddlers

Test Well Proves A Good Producer In Hamley Run

Test well in Hamley Run area proves a good producer for Standard Oil. Puts in 700 feet of casing before shot and potential yield around 7000 cubic feet daily. Martin reports two series of wells in Hamley Run with promising results in first year and a half.

Hamley Nelsonville AM Ie Patsburgh Martin Hamley Run

Funeral Services Held in Etna for Adee Lilley and James Powell

Local notices report funeral services for Adee Lilley and James Powell held Saturday in Etna Ohio with relatives in attendance. Other items include social visits, fall frolic plans at Central School and upcoming card party at St Philip’s Hall.

Nelsonville Hay Eimer Lilley James Powel Foruly Etna Ohio Shu Weill Powell James Powell

Christmas Exchange Social Highlights At St Amite

Thursday evening chicken din and social were held for the Litt mas exchange. Names of attendees include Anca ai Elisabeth Prete Dorothy Howe Mary Adeline Wasa Betty Huth Lecke and Mary C. Miter. Prize drawings and door prizes featured. high scores in village games announced.

Guaimes Anca Ai Fieabeth Prete Dorothy Howe Mary Adeline Wasa Dorothy Ptannahs Bettysave Huth Lecke Mary C. Miter Ladies of St Amite Patsh Pintiuen Taulics Gerald Wallace Albert Sturerson Phomis Mulligan

Mission Work Explained to Church People

A one day convention of Christian Churches in this district closed with a banquet headlined by Dr Royal Dye of Indianapolis. The event, held at First Christian Church Athens, launched a drive to fund United Christian Missionary Society work. About 150 representatives from 21 churches across nine counties attended. stories highlighted Bolenge Mission in Belgian Congo and a native chief Etaite who funded missions through personal sacrifice.

Royal J.j de Indianapolis Ind Africa Christian Churches First Christian Church Athens United Christian Missionary Society Jackson W. B. Taylor Augusta Fils Belgian Congo Dr Dye Jie Europe Alrica Bolenge Christian Church Vira Thentu Bern Totary Prain Prem Whet Lise Ernest II Ford Christ Dayton Salie J Ind United Christian Missionary Bodels Stephen J Corey The Missionary Society Dye Wang Mixa Campbell Read To Downs Sweaks

Stomach Ulcers Healed At Home Claims From Cleveland Firm

An unsigned ad from Cleveland based VON CO promotes a simple home treatment for stomach ulcers gastritis indigestion heartburn and constipation claiming quick relief without dieting or surgery. It offers a free booklet and lists its address at 5008 Old Arcade Cleveland Ohio.

Von Von's

Missionary Banquet Highlights African Converts and Leadership

A church banquet discussed mission work in Africa with Dre Dye noting converts in Bolenge and the challenges of field leadership. Speakers urged self supporting churches, funding for next year, and stronger lay leadership to advance Christian outreach worldwide.

Buchtel Vote Work Praised Amid Precinct Controversy

Reported Friday election activity in Glenester Precinct drew attention for heavy turnout and a recount request led by Chris Graham. Investigators questioned rumors of irregularities while officials supplied sample ballots and prepared for potential ballot verification.

Athens Tm UK Tetantiate Eh Tay Dat Johnson Jotn Boloo- Warrd Matha Boank Glenater An Inc Jomann Tana Rample York Township Graham Slaw Whitmore Walter Maccomb Wayne Rheumgatines

Red Cross Roll Call In Some Communities

Community chairs in Athens County organize Red Cross drives with Tom Johnson leading the roll call effort and Miss Pearl French coordinating. A contest offers a prize for the township that gathers the most memberships as residents receive supplies and cards for the drive.

Red Cross Chieat Rel Croce Athens County Misa Pearl French Roll Call Tom Johnson Roll Call Beada Fat Cath Dheir Alexander Townanip Jeff Teashberry Albany Canaan Grover Betton Athena Carthage Fran Cabinett Frost Lodt Ad Creamar Shade Rowe Tornable WH Spear Stewards Trey EB Wolfe Coolville York Township Walter Macronibe Netwontitle

Robbery Report Involving Ohio Fuel and Dan Company Car

A roadster owned by the Ohio Fuel and Dan Company was robbed near 10 Stewart Street. The incident occurred around 1 30, with the vehicle damaged and the spare tire and wheel taken by an individual named Joba Ab Grey.

Ohin Fuel and Dan Company Stewart Joba Ab Grey

Failsafe trial to prevent attacks touted

Fragmentary text describes a trial treatment as a potential safeguard against attacks. The garbled snippet mentions a recipient, an address, and a placeholder name, suggesting a public notice or personal inquiry without clear details.

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