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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1932
Page
3
A fire at William Burne’s West Washington Street home in Nelsonville caused extensive damage around 9 36 pm. Burning soda from the chimney is believed to have ignited a bed room wall and a large dresser full of bedding and quilts, threatening the entire house as the fire department fought the flames with a small hose.
Billy Rhodes son of Dr. and Mrs W Rhodes of Columbus former Neser ville residents was seriously hurt in a Columbus automobile wreck Wednesday night. He was taken to Grant Hospital with a concussion and reportedly regained consciousness. His father is sick with the flu. Mr and Mrs A B Johnson of this city left for Columbus after learning of the accident.
Nelsonville report details a party from the city Sam Longley with two sisters Mrs G J Steenrod and Mrs Laura Spencer and Miss Minnie Kincaid who traveling to Reclaville Indiana were in a serious car crash in Indianapolis Their car was badly wrecked Longley and Spencer were hospitalized Longley suffered broken ribs Spencer had deep cuts Steenrod and Kincaid escaped with minor bruises Also note Berean Bible Class announcement for Sunday at 9 30 o clock with Reverend Pierce speaking.
Miller buys half of Finsterwalds rabbit hound after a hunt ends with the pair debating ownership. The best man reveals the dog’s value when Finsterwald asks which end is his, prompting the half-interest sale to resolve the dispute.
Funeral services conducted for Mrs. Clark West of McLeish age 84 at C F Wallace Chapel with Rev Harvey Smith officiating. Burial in Augustine Cemetery on Sugar Creek. She died Wednesday morning at 10 30 and is survived by husband and four children.
Standard Bearers met at Edith Tinker’s home with Leona Nicholas presiding. Widespread notes on rural China life, visitors Lillian and Alice Robinette and Miss Mather Batter son attended. Upcoming December gathering planned at Cecilia Mandre’s home. Local visits and social plans dominate the rural and civic scene with dances and radio tunes featured.
Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Adamson on Clinton Street entertained at dinner on Thanksgiving Day. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Amendt of Lancaster, Mrs. Rose Cok and family, and Mrs. Belle Lancaster and her sons in this city.
Doctors recommend Creomulsion with creosote and other ingredients to quickly stop coughs and colds that may lead to bronchitis. The ad claims Creomulsion treats long standing colds safely and is easy to take with a money back guarantee if not relieved.
Homer Township prepares for the two day Homer Pee Farmers Institute at this place on December 2 and 3. Four speakers are listed including HF Baton Mary Hannon and Carl Patterson with prizes for best bread loaves and corn records donated by G Robert. Attendees to bring their own lunch and coffee will be provided by Homer Grange, with a community dinner on the final day.
Ancel Gamwell of Glouster suffered facial injuries from a hunting accident on the Leeper farm in Morgan County. He was treated by a local physician and transported to Grant Hospital in Columbus where a specialist evaluated his eye condition. his companions on the trip were listed as Saford Nagle, Reward Vaughn, Howard Young, and Geil Faires.
Trimble High School Vice Chad under the direction of Mie Una Miler will stage the Christmas pageant at the J T Auditorium the evening of December 2. Trimble and Jacksonville debate students will participate in the program.
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