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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 02, 1932

Page

3

Miners Hire Checks and Weddings Highlight Ohio Notice

Observers verify workers' addresses to enforce governor plan eligibility as 1 386 men operate in eight mines. The list shows 24 ineligible workers from several mines including Manhattan Coal Lubrig and Sunday Creek. Ruth Elien Pierce wed Raymond A Nord in Royal Oak Michigan with reception at Lake Orion. Nord works at Hupmobile. Pierce is Nelsonville High School class of 1930 graduate.

Manhattan Coal Company Lubrig Chauncey Lick Run Sunday Creek Coal Company Millfield Ohio Collieries Company Hunterdon Black Diamond Coal Company Lathrop Ohio Colleries Belmont County L. D. Pierce Elizabeth Street Ruth Elien Pierce Raymond A. Nord Emil Nord Royal Oak Michigan Congregational Church Johnson Anna Johnson Harvey Sloat Thomas Vy. Walsh Lake Orion Trafford Road Mich Nord Hupmobile Motor Co Detroit Nelsonville High School

PTA Opens School Year With Meeting and Recital

The Central School Parent-Teachers' Association held its first meeting of the year Friday at 3 o'clock with strong attendance. Mrs. Donald Shafer led as president. The program featured a discussion on About Your Children and a piano solo by Betty Snackenberg. The class of Miss Marguerite Cook received the attendance banner.

Parent-Teachers’ Association of the Central School Donald Shafer Betty Snackenberg Marguerite Cook

Vice President Named by Local WCTU Chapter

Mrs. P. B. Verity was elected vice president of the W. C. T. U. at a recent meeting held at the home of Mrs. Paul Allen.

P. B. Verity Paul Allen

Quilting Event Honors Mrs Scott at Esther Class Dinner

After an all day quilting at the Christian Church by the Esther Class, a chicken dinner served at 6 o clock with covers for 28 honored Mrs John J Scott who was given a class gift. Reverend Scott and Mrs Mary Frederick of Pomeroy attended as guests.

The Christian Church Esther John J. Scott Scott Mary Frederick Pomeroy

Bridge Club Honors At Mrs Poston's Friday Night

Mrs Frank Poston hosted her bridge club at 118 Fort Street with guests Mrs William Brooks and Mrs Stanley Dew. Mrs B Mechem won first, Mrs L J Eberle took second, and Mrs Dew received the guest prize.

Frank Poston Fort Street William Brooks Stanley Dew B. Mechem L. J. Eberle Dew

Old Timers Beat Longstreth In Ten Inning Fray

In Buchtel on Friday the Timers won 2 to 1 in ten innings over Longstreth on their home ground. White started for the Timers with a three-base hit and fine catch. Clarey of Longstreth hit a three-base blast before being cut down at third. Wagner started a late rally for the Owls with a timely hit, Smathers driving in the go-ahead run. The Old Timers host Longstreth next Tuesday at 3 pm.

Buchtel Real Ornoon Tennings Longstretch Battery Mohney Christian Clarey Newman Pires Powell Dupler White Caulsy Gay Clarey Longstreth Wagner Smathers Tong Gamon

East End F Sosted By Rinky Dinks In 47 0 Loss

In Neebonville on Saturday morning the East End f team was defeated 47 to 0 by the Rinky Dinks. The Rinky Dinks roster includes Jack Riley Bill Mechem Stratton Happy Sweeney Watkins Jayton Lee Tommy Dean Stage Wayne Woodard Reed Pete Polittle and Joy Johnson. Galv scored three ponder downs Woods earned two Stage Gand Lee one.

Neebonville East End Jack Riley Bill Mechem Stratton Happy’ Sweeney

Past to Spend Some Time In East Eas Timn

The article lists a flurry of social visits and illnesses around East Eas with residents like Mrs. Math ew, G. W. Figgins, and the Nelsons. It notes travels to Columbus and Athens, a birthday reunion in Logan, and a forthcoming reception at city hall.

D. Johnson L. J C. E. Welch Arnicut L. A. Donnally Louise Moody Lancaster Iday Ed Williams Mill Street Courtright Columbus Frank Knox A. Stedem Izabeth Stedem Ran Title Rock Fred Stracke City Hall Laura Spencer Bertha Blanche Starkey Athens Comristian Temperance Union Presbyterian

Co L Club Hosts Meeting and Ruth Circle Event

The Co L Club met at Mrs. Sherman home with nine members. An upcoming masquerade party is planned at Mrs. Key's Walnut Street home. Ruth Circle Presbyterians sets October meeting at church rooms with hostesses Mathewson Bean Shafer Lent. A daughter Willo married Robert E Haydenville at home with Rev D C Shearer officiating. attendants Heltry Columbus and Lee Cleveland.

T. Co. L C. L. Club Ruth The Presbyterian School Om Mathewson Bertha Elvin Bean Harry Roy Snackenberg Abe] Shafer Steve Lent Willo Robert E Walter Haydenville D. C. Shearerly

Miner Injured in Slate Fall at Manhattan Company Mine

John tT of Elsonville was crushed by slate at the Lick Mine and suffered a compound fracture of the right leg Friday. Dr. C. G. attended the patient and he was later transported by ambulance to St. Francis Hospital in Columbus.

Elsonville John Tt Lick Manhattan Coany C. G Dorr St. Francis Columbus

To Show Picture Vanishing Frontiers Depicts Church Work

Nelsonville on October 1 the Presbyterian Church presents a two reel motion picture at the Young People's meeting Sunday night. The film titled Vanishing Frontiers depicts the church work in the West.

Presbyterian Church Nelsonville Presbyterian Church In the West

Doctor L. E. Butts Leaves for Osteopathic Convention

Nelsonville report states Dr. L. E. Butts will drive to Kirksville Missouri to attend the national convention of Osteopathic Surgeons. He will be away about ten days and is accompanied by Robert Pospichel.

Nelsonville L. E. Butts Kirksville Osteopathic Surgeons Butts Robert Pospichel

Misses Han Ning Host Bridal Shower for Mrs McLain

Honoring Mrs Edgar McLain bride to be Anna Lash the event was a miscellan eous shower at Fairview Street home. Guests enjoyed dancing games and a two course luncheon. Gifts were received by the honoree from Geraldine Rosser Ruth Juniper Doris Wallace Lillian Call Mary Shelton Vivian Joy Helen Shivers Carlie Kelly Vera Vivian Linton Mildred Bussey.

Edgar McLain Anna Lash Louise Gladys Hanning Fairview Street Geraldine Rosser Ruth Juniper Doris Wallace Lillian Call Mary Shelton Vivian Joy Helen Shivers Carlie Kelly Vera Vivian Linton Mildred Bussey McLain

Club Night At Helen Verity’s Hosted Card Games

Miss Helen Verity of 431 Madison Street entertained her club Friday night. Cards provided the entertainment and high score trophies were won by Mrs. Gertrude Allen first and Mrs. Helen Ross second. A two course luncheon was served.

Helen Verity Madison Street Gertrude Allen Helen Ross

Missionary Society Hold Meeting at Patton Home

Class No 11 of the M E Church met at Mrs Minnie Patton's home with Mrs Maggie Woolery and Miss Florence Woolery as hostesses. President Mrs Bessie Bland led devotionals and prayers were offered by several members. Minutes were read by Mrs Emma McManamay. Fannie Williams led the program. Seven guests and nineteen members attended the refreshment course. The next meeting a masquerade party at Mrs Fannie Williams' home on October 28 with Effie Bardain and Cora Davis as assistants.

M. E. Church Minnie Patton Maggie Woolery Florence Woolery Bessie Bland Monks Cheesman Dailey Emma McManamay Fannie Williams Effie Bardain Cora Davis

W. B. A. Club Holds Friday Meeting

The W. B. A. Club met Friday night at Fay ette Street with Mrs. James Hallett and Mrs. Rebecca Nutter serving as hostess. Seventeen members attended a two course luncheon followed by a brief business session led by president Mrs. Ethel Matheny.

W. B. A. Club James Hallett Fayette Street Rebecca Nutter Ethel Matheny

Card Party At St Andrews Parish Home

Public invited to a Monday 8 o'clock card party hosted by the ladies of St Andrews Catholic Church at the parish home. Bridge and euchre will be played.

Ladies of

William Pidcock Dies. Carbondale Resident 67

William Pidcock, 67, died Friday at his Carbondale home. Funeral services set for Monday at 10 a.m. at Carbondale Church with burial in New Marshfield Cemetery. Survived by wife who died last May, one daughter, three sons, and two step-daughters.

Nelsonville William Pidcock Carbondale New Marshfield

Art exhibit by Herbert Hooven opens at Edwin Watts Churb Library

The exhibit features sixty four oil and watercolor works by Herbert Hooven arranged with Frank Roos. The collection covers a nationwide landscape and marine study range and emphasizes motion and contrasting values in watercolor. The show runs afternoons 2 30 to 4 30 through Oct 14 with no admission fee. Hooven is a noted art educator with work in university galleries and permanent collections.

Herbert Hooven Edwin Watts Hooven Ohio University College of Architecture University of Michigan Valparaiso University Johnsonburg Pennsylvania Hegins Pennsylvania Catskill Middle West

Solons End Special Session With Tax and Bond Measures

Ohio legislators finished a special session approving Hyre Act extensions for local subdivisions to issue operating bonds, refunding unpaid matured bonds, and long term reassessment of defaulted special assessments. They also backed two milk price and highway study investigations and a salary reduction plan for nonexempt officials. The session closed after leaders planned Monday returns to sign bills and finalize adjournment.

Ohio General Assembly Senate

Red Cross Executive In City Saturday

Miss Helen J. Moses executive of the Nation Disaster Staff of the Red Cross visited Athens Saturday after returning from an international conference in Germany. Delegates from the United States England and France attended the Frankfurter Main conference July 8 to 15. Moses then toured seven countries in a travel seminar and will depart Sunday for Charleston to aid in organization work.

Helen J. Moses The Red Cross Athens Frankfortan-Main Germany United States England France Miss Moses Holland Switzerland Austria Czechoslovakia Russia Charleston D. C

Lutheran Services in Good Shepherd Church Tonight

Lutheran services are held at 6 45 this evening in the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd on State Street. Pastor Amos L Heyde of Logan Ohio will lead with a sermon on I believe in the forgiveness of sins.

Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd State Street Amos L. Heyde Logan Ohio

Even Horses Know Him Jockey Room Custodian

Terry Farley has served as custodian of the New York and New Orleans race track jockey rooms for nearly three decades. He keeps these rooms orderly and welcoming for riders, staff, and trainers at both venues.

Terry Farley New York New Orleans

NL Teams Roost With 24 AL Pitchers on Rosters

A snapshot shows twenty four American League pitchers on current National League rosters and most are working regularly as relievers or starters.

Public Forum Groups To Discuss War Cause Cure Plan

Mrs Mary Graham Nose hosts Sunday four to discuss the National Conference on the Cause and Cure of War. Amy G Maher of Toledo asks four groups to form Marathon Round Tables Oct 1 to Armistice Day. Ohio branches include University Women and League of Women Voters among others.

Mary Graham Nose University Terrace Mise Amy G. Maher Toledo Ohio Mra. Ness Dean Irma FE. Voigt National Conference National Conference On the Cause and Cure of War Athens Association of University Women The Council of Women For Home Missions Woman's Board of Foreign Missions Federation of Women's Clubs League of Women Voters

Surprise Birthday Party Honors Mr. L. A. Pierce at Canaanville Road

Mrs. L. A. Pierce hosted a Monday surprise party at the new Pierce home on Canaanville Road for her husband. Guests included numerous local families and friends. Music by Vern Kelley and Saulters. recitations by Mrs. Hudson and Mrs. Atkins. six year old Dorothy Kelley performed dances. a three course luncheon was served.

L. A. Pierce Pierce Canaanville Road Vern Kelley Arnold John Smith Perry Smith Howard McIntosh Edwin McIntosh Harriett McIntosh Theodore Mitchell Dana Mitchell William Golding Neva Lois Pearl Pierce May Rainer A. B. Willett William Snodgrass Scott Snodgrass Harry Willett

Senate panel to trace Washington trip through Ohio

A special committee led by Senator Earl R. Lewis of St. Clairsville was appointed to plan a Washington bicentennial celebration in Columbus. The panel will map Washington’s route on his journey down the Ohio River.

Columbus Earl R. Lewis St. Ciairsville Washington Ohio

Playshop Organized Athenians Hold Office

Jack Swanson and Della Dorsey, Ohio University students, will serve as president and secretary of Playshop this year. First meeting drew 100 students. the first play is set for two weeks. Returning members include Chariea McKintey Robert Evans Janes Rosas Mary Distel Geneva Brundon Joseph Darda Edna Mae Stauffer Dorie Lee Fletcher Paitup Lowther Murry Levine Clinton McKnight Helen Anderson Jane Donaldson Miriam Donaldson.

Jack Swanson Della Dorsey Athene Ohio University Playshop University Dramatica Chariea McKintey Athens Robert Evans Akron Janes Rosas Wikineburg Mary Distel Portamouth Geneva Brundon East Cleveland Joseph Darda Cleveland Edna Mae Stauffer Erie Dorie Lee Fletcher Gillette N. J Paitup Lowther Wellsville Murry Levine New York Clinton McKnight Altoona Helen Anderson Manafield Jane Donaldson Miriam Donaldson

Athena's Hero movie seeks beauty and babies for cast

Director Newland promotes Athens Hero a two reel comedy seeking diverse beauty types and intelligent faces. He calls for girls and boys ages 5 to 12 and invites mothers with infants to attend a Majestic Theater matinee where scenes will be shot on the theater stage.

Newland California Athena Norma Talmadge Viola Dana Hero Majestic Theater New~land

Seal Sale Discussed at Athens Meeting

Volunteers from Athens and nine surrounding counties gathered in the Chamber of Commerce Building to plan the 1932 Christmas seal sale. Mrs W L Gard of Athens chaired the session with Dr Robert G Patterson of Columbus leading the discussion and Arthur H German outlining statewide publicity. Attendees included health officials nurses school officials and public health league members from Athens Meigs Gallia Gallipolis Rio Grande Vinton and other communities.

Athens Gallia Hocking Meigs Morgan Noble Perry Vinton Monroe Washington Chamber of Commerce W. L. Gard Athena Athens County Robert G. Paterson Columbus Ohio Public Health Association Arthur H. German J. M. Higgins Mra Frank W. Carl George Nye Pomeroy Meige County Mary L. Lewis Rio Grande Sthel Wallace Gallia County Public Health Nuree

Athens Countian Receives Rare Military Medal

M. Wolf traveled to Columbus for a public ceremony at Red Bird Stadium where about 200 wounded veterans from all American wars were decorated with the Order of the Purple Heart. He was among the recipients, presented by Brigadier General G. H. Jamerson of Fort Benjamin Harrison.

Mineral Oct M. Wolf Columbus Red Bird Stadium Tuesaday Mr. Wolf G. H. Jamerson Fort Benjamin Marrivon Ind

Auto wreck scene planned for street viewing this week

The program includes afternoon and evening feature pictures with an added act. Two new care have been secured for use in a big auto wreck scene to be staged on a public street where spectators may view the filming.

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