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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 03, 1932

Page

3

Fifteen of Nineteen District Collieries Working Today

In Nelsonville district report, fifteen of nineteen active collieries are operating, employing 2,648 men. Four mines idle due to no orders. The Dixie Mine near Bristol resumes cleanup with ten men. total new workers listed across mines include Carbondale 60, Congo 200, Ohio No. 1 300, Kimberly 220, White Ash 36, Manhattan No. 82 135, Redtown 25, Rendville 250, Chauncey 269, Lick Run 200 and others.

Nelsonville Salem Hollow Shady Hill Millfield Orbiston Dixie Bristol Perry County Carbondale Buckingham Coal Congo Ohio No Jacksonville Kimberly White Ash Manhattan Crooksville Doty Coal Redtown Sunday Creek Rendville Ohio Collieries Hunterdon Luhrig Chauncey Lick Run Sun

Long Runs Highlight Ohio College Grid Action

Ohio college football last week featured standout long touchdown runs from Murray of Cedarville 80 yards against Rio Grande Arley Vandervort of Ohio Wesleyan 53 yards on a cross field jaunt and Jones of Mount Union 55 yards against Bowling Green. Wilberforce’s Jack Hart scored four times including a 35 yarder vs West Kentucky. Ohio State, Ohio University and Cincinnati posted wins while Baldwin Wallace Case Otterbein Toledo Wooster led the standings.

Ohio College Murray Cedarville College Rio Grande Arley Vandervort Ohio Wesley Ohio State Jones Mount Union Bowling Green Jack Hart Wilberforce West Kentucky Wiles Toledo Pollard Wilmington Buckeye Ohio Wesleyan Ohio University Indiana Miami Ilinois Cincinnati Georgetown College Denison Western Reserve Wittenberg John Carroll Ohio Baldwin-Walace Case Otterbein Wooster Ashland Capital Oberlin Hiram Kent State Heidelberg Marietta Findlay Bethany Ohio Northern Bluffton Colgate Cedarville University of Dayton Wilberforce University Kentucky

Adlerika Promises Restful Sleep After Gas Relief

Advertisement claims left side sleeping aids heart health and that Adlerika relieves gas and nervousness in one dose. Mentions Gibson's Pharmacy in Nelsonville and Gem Pharmacy in Coolville and Taylor's Drug Store as sources.

Gibson’s Pharmacy Nelsonville Gem Pharmacy Coolville Taylor’s Drug Store

Demaree and Lazzeri lead Yankees past Chicago in high scoring game

New York posts a 12 run attack with Demaree driving in three and Lazzeri hitting two homers plus a two run shot. Ruth Hartnett and Gehrig also contribute as New York defeats Chicago 6 to 4 in a wild 1940s style contest featuring multiple pitchers and a flurry of runs and errors.

W. Moore Ruffing cRan Hartnett New York Chicago Sewell Crosetti Gehrig Demaree Jurges Lazzeri Combs Ruth Chapman English Grimm Jay-Herman Ell Bush Warnecke May Pennock Grimes Tinning Dickey Moore Herman Hemsley Cuyler Warneke Allen Abrho Comics Byrd Loi Pemoumensaee Sd Eso Neta Ceca Caldimar Eveccenmien Sponge Anna Nenennnn Imine Aitasie Erie Eengieh Cupier If Wen Ewe Stephenson Qneienien Maranints C. cHack Ss Bush Aloes Finning

National Guard Troops Withdrawn from Local HQ Area

National Guard troops stationed at No 27 Hunterdon area for the past week were removed this morning and returned to headquarters in Millfield near Black Diamond Lathrop.

Day Creek Millfield Black Diamond Lathrop National Guard Hunterdon

World War I officer challenges and logistics explained

Colonel John B. Shetler of the Ohio National Guard spoke to 72 Young People’s Society members at the Presbyterian Church in Nelsonville about World War I officer problems. He described division movements, daily food trains, clothing needs, and front-line logistics for a 27,000-man unit, with closing remarks by Rev. Lloyd Evans and Mrs. Frank Knox.

Nelsonville John Shetler Ohio National Guard Young People’s Society Presbyterian Church Clifford Linton Louise Shafter Jesus Charles Wesley Lois DeVos Lloyd Evans Frank Knox

Will Honor Scott Receives Medal From Masonea

Nelsonville report says Winfield Scott a former Nelsonville resident now in Columbus will be awarded a medal at Philadorian Lodge No. 157 F and A M at the Masonic Temple tonight. The M M degree will be conferred on two candidates and refreshments will follow.

Nelsonville Masonea Winfield Scott Columbus Masonic Fraternity Philadorian Lodge A. M Masonic Temple

Carload of Flour Arrives for York Township Aid

A carload of flour arrived in Nelsonville for the American Red Cross to aid York Township. Stored in the Warner Building, it will be distributed Wednesday in Nelsonville and in Buchtel Kinberry Deanville and New Broud wood. The October issue is for unemployed residents, part of a months-long program delivering over 25 000 sacks in the township.

Nelsonville American Red Cross York Township Warner Buchtel Kinberry Deanville New Broudwood United States

Murray City Wins Over New Straitsville in Baseball

Murray City defeated New Straitsville 2 to 0 at Murray field on Sunday. Snedden, Taylor, and Christian formed Murray’s battery while Lines and Call pitched for New Straitsville. Taylor fanned 13 batters and Lines 6. Graham led Murray with five hits in six at bats. Snedden pitched five outs before Taylor relieved him. Murray scored in every inning except the first and third.

Murray City New Straitsville Murray Field Murray Snedden Taylor Christian Lines Syers Storer Short Graham

Varner Rites Set For Nelsonville Woman

Su san Varner 78 died Sunday at Canal Street home in Nelsonville. Funeral services Tuesday at 10 a.m. at the residence with burial in Greenlawn. Survived by husband Frank Varner deceased nine years. daughter Mrs Len Campbell and stepson Charles Varner of Nelsonville. Katherine Downhour 71 died Saturday at Carbon Hill home. services Tuesday at 2 p.m. led by Rev Ewing. Survived by husband Pearl Downhour daughter Mrs Noah Spencer Haydenville and son Harold Downhour Lancaster.

Nelsonville Susan Varner Canal Street Greenlawn Frank Varner Len Campbell Charles Varner Katherine Downhour Carbon Hill Ewing Pearl Downhour Noah Spencer Haydenville Harold Downhour Lancaster

Coal Output Grows Ohio Also Produces More

In the week ended Sept 24 the U S Bureau of Mines reports U S coal output rising to 6 314 000 net tons a 2 8 gain over the prior week Ohio produced 272 000 tons up from 223 000 the prior week and 441 000 for the same week last year Swyers Storer and Short.

Nelsonville United States U. S. Bureau of Mines Ohio Pires Swyers, Storer Short

Business Girls Class Meeting Tonight at Mrs Allen Home

The regular meeting of the Business Girls Class of the Christian Church takes place tonight at 7 30 at the home of Mrs Paul Allen on Chestnut Street.

The Christian Church Paul Allen Chestnut Street

PTA Meeting At Senior High Tonight With Prize

The Parent Teachers Association of the Senior Junior High Schools meets at 7 30 in the Senior auditorium. It is the first meeting of the school year and new faculty members will be introduced. A prize of 2 dollars will go to the room with the highest attendance. Refreshments will be served during the social hour.

Parent-Teachers’ Association of

Outstanding Event of My Summer at Hyperion Club Meeting

The Hyperion Club ladies met Saturday afternoon with Miss Blanche Moorehead hosting. New president Mrs W H Hyde chaired as officers reported and clues collected. Papers on sociology and current events were read by Miss Whitlatch Mrs Badger Mrs Fischer and Mrs Adamson while Miss Moorehead led the practical English class.

Hyperion Club Blanche Moorehead W. H. Hyde

Birthday honored for J. H. McSherry in Columbus area

Mr and Mrs L A McDowell hosted a dinner at 202 Poplar Street on Sunday to honor the 74th birthday of J H McSherry. Attendees included Mr and Mrs L A Sanner and daughter Ethel of Columbus, Mr and Mrs Ed Sanner of Millersport, and Mr and Mrs J H McSherry of Nelsonville.

L. A. McDowell Poplar Street

Roosevelt Guests Visit Chicago At Week's End

Chicago hosts visiting guests at the end of the week for Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Figgins of W. Washington Street. Emma Lou Henshaw returns to Columbus to attend the school for the Deaf after summer at home with E. W. Henshaw and family. Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Anderson travel back to Cleveland after a two week visit. Mr. and Mrs. John North accompany them home. The text lists multiple local family visits and travels among residents including Orland Cook Verner Rose Cooke family and others visiting Columbus Wooster Toledo and St Paul.

G. W. Figgins W. Washington Street Emma Lou Henshaw Columbus School For the Deaf E. W. Henshaw Clyde Anderson Cleveland John North Orland Cook Verner John E Pierce Bertha Keen Ora Pierce Clarence Columbus Ohio State University C. BE. Washburn Earl and Helen Washburn Richard Gibson Rog Washburn Wooster Wills Stuart St. Paul Baird

Reverend Sayre Leads Funeral at Greenlawn

The Rev. H. A. Sayre pastor of the M B Church read hymns Jesus Carea and Crossing the Bar at the funeral beside Greenlawn grave of his wife who preceded him seven years. Out-of-town mourners included Florence Hickman Albuquerque Dr and Mrs John Hickman Weatville Wesley Hickman Chicago and many others from Columbus and nearby towns.

Ciating H. A. Sayre M. EB Jesus Carea Tonnyaon'sa Furial Greenlawn Florence Hickman Albuquerque N. Mexico John Hickman Weatville Wesley Hickman Chicago Jim Shepard Betty Shepard A. P. Beatt Howard Phillips Virginia Phillips Clayton Murphy R. A. Woodruff Harold Hicks Columbua

Two Hurt in Millfield Fight Injures Reported in Scuffle

In Millfield Sunday afternoon two men were wounded during a scuffle when a revolver was charged. James Sey Ves was shot in the groin while Sam Rutter sustained a slight wound to the right leg. Searles chased another man into Rutter’s home. Rutter blocked him as Searles had a belt fastened revolver. Searton was treated at Sheltering Arme Hospital and released. Sheriff Wayne Wingett said Searles is under technical arrest and intoxication charges will be filed.

Millfield James Sey Ves Sam Rutter Searles Rutter Wayne Wingett Searita Searton Sheltering Arme Hospital Wingett

Athens Community Welfare Association Annual Meeting

The Athens Community Welfare Association holds its annual member meeting next Monday at 7:30 in the Chamber of Commerce room in Security flank Plunding. President Robert C. Hean will announce reports on community activities and other agencies as trustees for the coming year are elected. Any contributor to the cause may attend.

Athens Community Welfare Annociation Chamber of Commerce Rooma Robert C. Hean Retter Hess

Loyal Women to Meet in Poplar Street Home

The Loyal Woman's Class of the Christian Sunday School will meet Tuesday night at 7 o'clock at the home of Mrs. Jake Smith on Poplar Street.

The Christian Sunday School Jake Smith Poplar Street

Mrs Crothers Dies in Nelsonville at 78

Mrs Jennie Galentine Crothers 78 widow of Abram Crothers died this morning at her daughter Mrs Eugene Wilsons home 52 Myers Street after a several weeks illness Funeral services will be held at the Wilson residence Wednesday afternoon at 2 oclock Burial will be at Greenlawn She is survived by daughters Mrs Maude Young Nelsonville Mrs Gertrude Gilmore Mrs Cora Woolery and Mrs Florence Hildebrandt Columbus and Frank Crothers Haydenville A brother John Galentine Longstreth and sister Mrs Alice Glover of near Nelsonville Also surviving

Nelsonville Jennie Galentine Crothers Abraham Crothers Eugene Wilson Myers Street Wilson Greenlawn Maude Young Gertrude Gilmore Cora Woolery Florence Hildebrandt Columbus Frank Crothers Haydenville John Galentine Longstreth Alice Glover

Plan Grid Team Forming in Nelsonville

In Nelsonville on October 3, Wendell Howell announced a group of former high school and college football players are attempting to form a semi pro team for the season. Prospective players are asked to attend a practice at City Playground Tuesday at 4 30 PM.

Nelsonville Wendell (Wockle) Howell City Playground

Moore loses as May falters in tight game

In a tight N L game May suffers the loss while pitcher Moore allows the decisive runs. Magerkurth of the jumpires secures the victory with Dinneen striking out in the A L plate. Klem handles second base and Van Grafian at third as time runs 2 27.

Moore Jmpires—Magerkurth N. L Dinneen Klem van Grafian A. L

Portsmouth Spartans and Chicago Cardinals Tie 7-7 in NFL

The Portsmouth Spartans and Chicago Cardinals played to a 7-7 tie before 5,000 fans Sunday. Cavosie scored for Portsmouth in the second period and Clark added the extra point. Chicago tied the score in the third period as the game ended with neither team able to break the deadlock.

Portsmouth Spartans Chicago Cardinals Cavosie Portsmouth Clark Chicago Spartans P Cardinals McKalip L. E Creighton Armstrong L. T Douds Roberts L. G Kiesling le Lumpkin Mt. Weelonieeinn Moore Vorio cc Cncn CES Cccnccdeenaee OO St Portsmouth Monahan Lillard James Durfee Williams C. A. Dudley

Funeral Rites For George Haliday Held In Orbiston Church

Nelsonville October 3 Funeral services for George Haliday 76 single who died in Cherrington Hospital Saturday were held today at 2 pm at Orbiston Church Burial followed at Bethel Ridge Thurman Turner former Haydenville resident died Sunday at his Dewey Avenue Lancaster home funeral services set for Lancaster Christian Church Tuesday at 1 pm Mrs Brice Tucker Nelsonville a daughter of Mr Turner

Nelsonville George Haliday Cherrington Hospital Orbiston Church Bethel Ridge Thurman Turner Haydenville Dewey Avenue Lancaster Christian Church Brice Tucker Turner

Sunday Visitors and Local Travel Notes

Personal mention lists Mr. and Mrs. Ward W Hamm and guests including Miss Gladys Gienn teacher from New Lexington and Harry B Pickering Ross School superintendent James town plus William Reid of Cedarville reporting Sunday hospitality. Dr J J Hoodler and Walter Gadbury were in Portsmouth Sunday for the Chicago Portsmouth football game. Mrs Ben Walters and son Tommy Joe returned to Columbus after visiting Tom Mathewson family. Further mentions include Mr and Mrs Charles Wylie Mrs Car Tilton and daughter Constance of Cambridge and Flo Sanders of Columbus with Joe Mathewson and two sons from Athens.

Ward W. Hamm E. Washington Street Gladys Gienn New Lexington Harry B. Pickering Ross School Jamestown William Reid Cedarville J. J. Hoodler Walter Gadbury Portsmouth Ben Walters Tommy Joe Columbus Tom Mathewson Charles Wylie Car Tilton Constance Cambridge Flo Sanders Joe Mathewson Athens

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