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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 18, 1932

Page

3

Need of Training School for Scout Leaders

Charles E. Wood of Cincinnati urged creation of a training school for scout leaders at Nelsonville High School. He said the program would teach community service and scout work to young men and women who would then train more youth. The cost would be 10 cents per person reached, with about 4 000 boys and nearly as many girls in Athens County eligible to join.

Nelsonville Charles E. Wood Cincinnati Ohio Wood Athens County Mr. Wood

Overcome Catarrhal Deafness with Simple Home Remedy

Consumers are advised that catarrhal deafness and head noises caused by catarrh may be treated at home using Parmint Double Strength. The preparation involves dissolving 1 oz in four tablespoons of hot water with sugar and taking four times daily to relieve symptoms and improve hearing.

Cline

Scout funding plan outlined for Nelsonville area

Reverend Lloyd Evans announced an $800 appeal to support Boy and Girl Scout work in Nelsonville. Funds will subsidize the training school led by Kenneth Kinneer beginning the first Tuesday in December, as Rotary Club president Don Johnson noted. The Nelsonville High School Band performed before the Rotary meeting with Scout executive Mr. Pugh of Marietta present.

Lloyd Evans The Presbyterian Church Nelsonville Scout Leaders’ Training School Kenneth Kinneer Nelsonville High School Don Johnson Rotary Club

1933 Auto Tags go on sale December 1933

Nelsonville set to begin selling 1933 Ohio automobile license tags on December 1 at the bus station with Ed C Evans in charge. Tags may be displayed starting December 10, trucks and passenger vehicles have distinct starting numbers, and early purchases are encouraged to avoid rush. The local office operates from 7:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. for sales.

Nelsonville Ed Co. Evans Evans

Mrs. Quigley Returns Home After Visit

Mrs. W. B. Quigley returns to her Columbus home after spending the week with her parents Mr and Mrs John Riley on Fort Street.

W. B. Quigley Columbus John Riley Fort Street Clarence Sanders L. W. Sanders Millfield Gabriel Penceili T. R Hamilton Chauncey

Bake sale to aid Thanksgiving charity by Girl Reserves

The Girl Reserves plan a bake sale Saturday at Wilson Grocery to raise funds for Thanksgiving charity work. Special music announced at Berean Bible Class on Sunday at 9 30 with Scott Bowers solo and a quartet. William Evans will oversee the lesson. Bereans and friends invited.

Wilson Grocery Berean Bible The Christian Church Scott Bowers Willam Evans Bereans

Lantern pictures illuminate Pageant People of the Painted Desert

In Nelsonville the Presbyterian Church hosts a young people meeting Sunday at 6 o clock. Lantern pictures will illustrate Pageant People of the Painted Desert with Miss Treva Oakley speaking on the subject. Parents are welcome to attend.

Nelsonville Presbyterian Church Painted Desert Treva Oakley

Elizabeth Zane Dew Chapter Meets Saturday at Hyde Home

The Elizabeth Zane Dew Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will gather Saturday at 2 30 PM at Mrs J M Hyde’s residence 138 Fort Street. A social hour with tea will follow an unusually interesting program announced for the event.

Elizabeth Zane Dew Daughters of the American Revolution J. M. Hyde Fort Street

Nelsonville BPOE to Hold Annual Lodge Inspection

Nelsonville Lodge No 43 BPOE will conduct its annual inspection Tuesday night November 22. Dr Rockey of Lancaster district deputy grand exalted ruler will inspect. A rabbit dinner at 6 30 p m precedes the session. Mrs Frank Knox visited Beverly to conduct a mission study class and spoke on Lady Fourth Daughter of China to 52 attendees from three villages including Marietta with a noon dinner at the adjacent Methodist Church.

Nelsonville Nelsonville Lodge B. P.O. Ellis Dr. Rockey Lancaster Frank Knox Beverly

Mizpah Class Holds Wednesday Night Meeting

The Mizpah Class of the Methodist Sunday School met at Mrs. Gerald Wallace's home. They sang Brighten the Corner and read the Twenty Third Psalm. Plans for a December 21 Christmas party at Mrs. Bertha Baker's home were discussed. Ten members attended with guests Mrs. Otto Shirley and Mrs. Walter Green.

Methodist Sunday School Gerald Wallace Otto Shirley Bertha Baker Margaret Clark Walter Green

King’s Heralds Meet At Ruth Patton’s Home

The King's Heralds will meet at Ruth Patton’s Chestnut Street home on Saturday afternoon at 2 30 o clock.

King’s Heralds Ruth Patton Chestnut St

Funeral services for William Hick held at Nelsonville church

William Hick aged 78 died Friday at his Clinton Street home. Funeral services were conducted Sunday at 2 30 p m at the Methodist Church by the Knights of Pythias with Reverend Herman A Sayre officiating. Burial followed at Green Lawn. Out of town attendees listed include Mrs Fannie Shields and many Hick relatives from Columbus Salem and New Marshfield. A daughter Avalon Hick Parker of Norfolk Virginia could not attend due to illness.

Nelsonville William Hick Clinton Street Methodist Knights of Pythias Herman A. Sayre Ernest Hoskins Ada Haakine Greenlawn Out of Town Fannie Shields James Grant Mark Hick Walter Shields Mary Catherine Mary Shipley Eva Jane Mixes Elizabeth Harteley Edward Sweeney Columbus Esther Scott Mary McNeal Salem Ohio Clarence McNeal Helen Walter Hick New Marshfield Clinton Hick Lillian Weaver Easex Richard Hick Florence Bartoe Avalon Hickparker Norfolk

Senior High Debate Tryouts Held Here

Tryouts for the Senior High School debate squad were held Thursday night at the High School Building. Selected to represent the school this year are Eveleth Atkinson, Mary Ellen Bibbee, Jack Meister, Charlies Sias, Eleanor Hitchcock, Betty Hoyt McCoy, Boris Woolley, and Jesse Cooper. Judges were Miss Irene Hand, E. S. Dowell, Anne Pickering, O. L. Wood, principal, and Miss Irene Estabrook, faculty adviser. The subject is Resolved that at least one half of all state and local revenues should be derived from sources other than tangible property.

Eveleth Atkinson Mary Ellen Bibbee Jack Meister Charlies Sias Eleanor Hitchcock Betty Hoyt McCoy Boris Woolley Jesse Cooper Irene Hand E. 5. Dowell Anne Pickering O. L. Wood Irene Estabrook

Dramatic Club Presents Rabbit's Boy at Assembly

The Sophomore Dramatic Club staged a one act play at Senior High School this morning featuring Rabbit's Boy with a cast led by Ruth Shamel and Roger Millis. The program included a talk on athletics by Ohio University coach Don Peden and was presided by Farrel Betz.

Ruth Shamel Ohio University Farrel Betz

Mus Kingum County 4-H Club Achievement Meeting Broadcast

The Mus Kingum County 4 H Club achievement meeting will be broadcast on Ohio State University Station WEAO Saturday night from 7 to 7 30 o clock. Aired program features club activities and speakers from the group.

Muskingum County Ohio State University WEAO

Stewart Grange to Elect Officers Next Meeting

Stewart November 18 Rome Grange No 2247 will meet next Wednesday night November 23 at 7 30 at their hall. Annual election of officers postponed at the last meeting due to bad weather will be held with refreshments served.

Stewart Rome

Turkey Prices Stable From 1931 for Thanksgiving

An Athens County survey shows fully dressed turkeys at 3 to 38 cents a pound with similar pricing to last year. County agent T H M Johnson notes more turkeys were raised this year though foxes and disease control affect grazing. Farmers receive about 16 cents per live turkey, with lighter seven to ten pound birds in higher demand.

Athens T. H M. Johnson Athens County Meigs Morgan County

County Agricultural Leaders Hold Meeting

County agricultural leaders held a regular monthly meeting Thursday night at the home of 8 C Hartman Supt of Southeastern Ohio Teat Farms. Smith Hughes men county farm agents and wives attended as Sam Pailet Coolvilie led discussion on publicity value for promoting local farm programs. Other attendees included Mr and Mrs John McKitrick Amenville Mr and Mrs C N Jones Albany Mr and Mrs R K Barker Ray Hugus Stewart H Barrett New Marshfield Mr and Mrs T H Johnson Athens and Prof W W Wiggin. The next meeting will be at R R Barker’s home in December with C N Jones to discuss the future farm organization.

Stewart H Barrett New Marshfield T. H. Johnson Athens W. W. Wiggin Ohio University School of Agriculture R. R. Barker C. N. Jones

Athens To Hear Prima Donna Sing Wednesday

Josephine Lucchese, prima donna, will perform at Ohio University Memorial Auditorium next Wednesday morning. Born in Texas, she moved to New York at 15, rose to fame in her New York grand opera debut, and is now with the Philadelphia Grand Opera Company.

Josephine Lucchese Athena Ohio University Memorial Auditorium Miss Lucechene Europe Texas Lucchese New York Philadelphia Grand Opera Company

Man Charged With Property Destruction in Athens Incident

Oliver Tippie of Baker's Settlement was arrested on a charge of destroying property and assault. Police say he smashed a window and struck several people at the Young residence on Second Street earlier this month. He left town but was arrested on return and will be arraigned before Mayor Robert Wood today or Saturday.

Oliver Tippie Baker's Settlement Athens Tippie Young Second Street Robert Wood

Drown in Traps Near Dam No 28

Police dragged the Ohio River at Huntington to recover the bodies of two duck hunters, Earl C. Taylor and a companion, after their boat was overwhelmed by water rushing into the traps at Dam No 28. Despite warning signs, they attempted to cross and were swept under. Their heads were seen bobbing 50 yards below the dam.

Huntington W. Va Ohio River Earl C. Taylor

Fire threat at U S Mint in San Francisco

Firemen battled smoldering flames at the U S Mint in San Francisco for over an hour before bringing the blaze under control. The incident occurred on November 14 as crews contained the fire in the gold and silver filled building.

San Francisco U. 8S

Students Snowbound Close Ada Schools

Centralized schools in Ada were closed Thursday as heavy snowfall kept about 250 students from attending classes.

Ada

Henderson Killed When Auto Overturns On Ohio River Road

W C Henderson a 45 year old Huntington gro cer was killed last night when his automobile overturned on a foot embankment along the Ohio River Road near Huntington West Virginia.

Ohio Huntington W. Va W. C. Henderson Huntington Grocer Ohio River Road Here

Bachelors' Bridge Club Meets At Mr George Stevers Home

The Bachelors' Bridge Club holds its meeting tonight at the home of Mr George Stevers. Members gather for an evening of card play and socializing.

Bachelors’ Club Bachelors’ Bridge Club George Stevers

Chauncey-Dover Alumni Day Plans Are Complete

Chauncey Dover High announces Alumni Day events with a 2 PM football game at the high school and a dance at Blue Manor featuring Jack Dalton and his 12 piece orchestra. Attendees include alumni and guests, board members and wives, faculty and students, with Chauncey football players as guests of honor.

Chauncey-Dover Chauncey Chauncey-Dover High Blue Manor Jack Dalton Alumnt Board of Education

Andy Farms a Miner imost Half Century

THE PLAINS Nov 14 To Apdly Farma of Mocking Tuesday Nov 14 was notable day Forty nine years before Nov 1 1853 he started to work in the coal mines of Southeastern The fret job in the mines of Mr Farms wee at the Consolidated Mungen Mine at Old Strattewile where his father the late William BL Parma was employed Father and son worked together In this mine for several years For the last years Andy Farms has been ved with Eesex-Cotting oe at Hocking and Jackee he has worked In many in the district three aloe century in the industry

the Plains Southeastern Mr. Farms

Amy Johnson Motitwon Sets Cape Town Flight Record

Cape Town greeted Amy Johnson Motitwon at 3 20 pm Cape Time. She beat her husband Captain James Mollen’s England to Cape Town record with a 6200 mile flight over desert mountains and gea. Thousands cheered as she arrived after a long epic flight with hours and minutes counted.

Cape Town Amy Johnson Motitwon Cape Time England Mile Toon Jamen Kr Mollen Eng

William Breek Buried After Brief Services

William Breek, who in 1927 attempted a fight around the with Ketward F. Sehfee in Detroit, was buried yesterday after brief military services at a funeral home in Springfield.

Springfield Wiliam Breek Detroit

Chauncey Dover Girls Start Season Against Plains

Chauncey Dover High School girls basketball opens the season tonight at 7:30 p.m. vs Plains High School with Emma Jane Lovk and Dmitry Hashman at forward and Locke at guard. Returning players Ladelia Ross Evelyn Barnes and Evelyn James will also see action as coach Clyde Mortis unveils a new offense.

Clyde Mortis Emma Jane Lovk Dmitry Hashman Reil Ladelia Ross Evelyn Barnes Evelyn James Heveral Equad Locke Hashinan Ross James Parnes Connugh

Ladies Aid Quilting and Social in Millfield Community

Ladies' Aid Society of Millfield Church of Christ held a long quilting session and pollack dinner at the church with numerous members attending. Guests from Chauncey joined later for a rabbit hunt and hospitality at Miles Linscott home. mining activity noted in Chauncey area nearby.

Millvield Ladies’ Aid Mociety of Millfield Myrtle Matheny William Sieson Herman Theisen, Jr Elizabeth Mabinett Henry Heffkin Daniel Fulton Ladies’ Aid Society Taylor Ridge Church of Christ

Births and High School Basketball Open Cage Season

In Millfield and Chauncey births announced for a son and a daughter Barbara Ann. Chauncey Dover High School boys basketball opens season vs Greene Ban with several football players out. game at 7 p.m.

Chauncey Chauncey- Dover High School Greene Ban Blue Devils

Glorifying Yourself Hand Care and Fashion Tips

A 1920s style advisory discusses hand care with hand creams that promise whitening and softness. It warns against three quarter sleeves and braces that emphasize size, advising sleeves that cover the wrist and fuller designs to flatter arm and hand proportions. It urges treating hands as part of overall beauty this winter.

California Surpasses Heat Record in Unseasonable Warmth

San Francisco reports a record heat day with temperatures reaching 4 degrees above freezing as much of the nation endures freezing weather. This unusual warmth highlights California's continued extreme conditions during a cold spell.

San Francisco U.P California

Miner Hurts Back in Mine No 119 Accident

Chaucey Nov workers report HRay Mc Kee of Millfield sustained back injuries in an accident at Mine No 119 on Thursday.

Chauncey Hray McKee Millfield

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Ward Highes United Artists Picture Aars, Tallulah Bankhead Gary Cooper Pugh Marietta Dew Hotel National Council D. A. BR Fred R. Beasley Isaac Wilson B. P. O. E. Inspection King's Heralds Hick Dramatic Club CLUB Turkey Brandon T. Grover Chaunces G. C. Patton Elizabeth Robinett John Johnson Donali Troy Herman Theteen Edward Quinn Amenville Quinn Johnsons G. C. Patton, Mre Robinett, Mrs. Henry Heffhin CF. Sanders Monetie la Hugh Mazel la Hugh Don Sanders Albany Robert Harvey Pen Joebneon Clarence McCafferty Dean Linscott Donnald Henry KC. Wharton White Cross Hospital Wharton Johnstown Obie Andy Firttich C. L. Cunningham Ast Chawneey, Ofvie Jamie Stee Chauncey-Dover High School Plains High School Luckoff Tadies Kaicker Elosthy Tome Cfhoose Tivand Hope Mustin Suede Lumber Ducks Aipver Arctics Arctics Peringa Sival Chiliren Vepperett Graranter Sind Pepe Perell Sonran Ray Sonran Haven Gus Yale Ladies” Aid Elisabeth Robinett Frank McDaniel HH Boudinet Norval James Viola Wade Dan Fulton Edward Wade Fred Ruaseil H. © Melaniel Edward Evans Herman Theteen, Jr Bart Pettit Ollie Brockine Esdo Hammett Hent Chester Sanders Ray Sanders Dr . ON Sandere Walter Border Tag Tracey Kinggeld Mra Miles Linscott Posten Hocking Lubiig Brush Fork Lick Run Jindys Pickering Elie Avenue Steele Louisa Steele Bon Charlies Kohler Fred Crabtree May Avenue Wedneday Barbara Ann Chauncey- Greens Kien Nebonville
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