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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 03, 1932

Page

5

Fifteen of Nineteen District Collieries Reported Working

Nelsonville report shows fifteen of nineteen active mines in the district operating today with 2448 men employed. Four mines idle for lack of orders. Dixie Mine near Bristol resumes cleanup with ten men. New workers listed at multiple mines including Carbondale, Buckingham Coal Congo, Ohio No. 1 Jacksonville, Manhattan No. 52 Crooksville, and Chauncey among others.

Nelsonville Salem Hollow Shady Hill Millfield Orbiston Carbondale Buckingham Congo Ohio 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 Football Action

Highlights from Ohio college gridiron action feature long touchdown runs by Murray of Cedarville 80 yards against Rio Grande and Vandervort of Ohio Wesleyan 53 yards against Ohio State. Other notable scores include Mount Union 55 yards, Wilberforce 35 yards, plus Buckeye Conference results with several upsets and late-season power shifts.

Ohio College Murray Cedarville College Rio Grande Akasey 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 Illinois Cincinnati Georgetown College Denison Western Reserve Wittenberg John Carroll Ohio Baldwin-Wallace Case Otterbein Wooster Ashland Capital Oberlin Hiram Kent State Heidelberg Marietta Findlay Bethany Ohio Northern Bluffton Colgate Cedarville University of Dayton Wilberforce University Kentucky

Don't Sleep On Left Side Gas Hurts Heart Ad Advice

Restless stomach gas keeps you awake on the right side. Adlerika promises one dose relief from gas and nervousness and better sleep. Gibson's Pharmacy in Nelsonville and Gem Pharmacy in Coolville and Taylor's Drug Store carry it.

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

National Guard Troops Withdrawn From No 267 Site

National Guard troops stationed for the last week at No 267 Hunter don, near Day Creek No 6 Millfield Black Diamond Lathrop 384, were removed this morning and returned to headquarters.

World War Officer Problems Discussed by Shetler

Cal Johns Shetler of the Ohio National Guard spoke to 72 Young People Society members at the Presbyterian Church in Nelsonville about World War II era officer challenges. He described division movements, daily supply needs, and clothing issued for front line troops, with remarks from Rev. Lloyd Evans and group leader Mrs. Frank Knox closing the meeting.

Nelsonville Cal Johns. Shetler Ohio National Guard Young People’s Society Presbyterian Church Sheller Clifford Linton Louise Shafer Jesus Charles Wesley Lois DeVoil Lloyd Evans Frank Knox

Will Honor Scott Medal at Masons Meeting in Nelsonville

Nelsonville report states Winfield Scott a former Nelsonville resident now of Columbus who has 50 years with the Masonic fraternity will receive 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 the session.

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

Carload of Flour Arrives for York Township Aid

A four carload of flour arrived in Nelsonville for the American Red Cross to aid York Township. Stored in the Warner Building, it will be distributed in Buchtel Kimberly Deanville and New Head Wood with distribution set for Wednesday. The October issue helps unemployed residents and marks six months of flour aid totaling over 25 000 sacks in York Township.

York Township Nelsonville American Red Cross Warner Buchtel, Kimberly Deanville New Fieadwood United States

Murray City Tops New Straitsville In Lopsided Win

Murray City defeated New Straitsville 20 to 8 at Murray field on Sunday. Snedden, Taylor and Christian comprised the Murray battery while New Straitsville used Lines, Umpires, Syers, Storer and Short. Taylor fanned 13 and Lines 6 as Graham led Murray with five hits in six at bats. Snedden started for Murray. Taylor relieved and held the visitors to three runs the rest of the game. 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 and Downhour Rites Noted in Nelsonville Area

Two obituary notices list Su san Varner 78 who died at Canal Street home and Katherine Downhour 71 who died in Carbon Hill. Varner funeral at home Tuesday 10 AM with Greenlawn burial. Downhour services Tuesday 2 PM conducted by Reverend Ewing with survivors including spouse Pearl Downhour daughter Mrs Noah Spencer and son Harold Downhour.

Katherine Downhour Carbon Hill Ewing Pearl Downhour Noah Spencer Haydenville Harold Downhour Lancaster

Coal Output Grows Ohio Also Produces More in Week

In the week ended Sept 24 the U S Bureau of Mines reports total bituminous coal output at 6 214 000 net tons up 169 000 tons 2 8 percent from 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 are cited among sources.

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

Business Girls' Class to Meet at Mrs Allen's Home

The regular meeting of the Business Girls' Class of the Christian Church is set for 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 Junior High Tonight

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

Parent-Teachers’ Association of

Outstanding Event of My Summer Highlighted at Hyperion Club

The Hyperion Club met Saturday afternoon with Miss Blanche Moorehead hosting. New president Mrs. W. H. Hyde led the session as officers reported and cues collected. Miss Whitlatch Mrs. Badger Mrs. Fischer and Mrs. Adamson presented papers on sociology and current events while Miss Moorehead led the practical English class.

Hyperion Club Blanche Moorehead W. H. Hyde

Dinner honors 74th birthday of J H McSherry

Mr and Mrs 8S A McDowell at 292 Poplar Street hosted a Sunday dinner to honor the 74th birthday of Mrs MecDowell’s father J H McSherry. Guests 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.

A. McDowell Poplar Street

Loyal Women to Meet for Sunday School Class

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 Abraham Crothers died after a several weeks illness at the home of her daughter Mrs Eugene Wilson 52 Myers Street Nelsonville Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday at 2 p m at the Wilson residence 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 a sister Mrs Alice Glover near Nelsonville also survive

Nelsonville Susan Varner Canal Street Greenlawn Frank Varner Len Campbell Charles Varner Jennie Galentine Crothers Abraham Crothers Eugene Wilson Myers Street Wilson Maude Young Gertrude Gilmore Cora Woolery

Nelisonville Plans Semi Pro Football Team Tryout

Nelsonville officials announce a push to form a semi pro football team this season. Former high school and college players are invited to a 4:20 pm practice at the City Playground Tuesday.

Nelsonville Wendell (Wockle) Howell City Playground

Itcher Moore Labeled in Paper May Empires and Infielders

The report lists players Itcher Moore at pitcher and May for the Empires with Magerkurth in the National League. Dinneen is noted at first base, Klemn at second, Van Grafian at third, time recorded as 2 27.

Itcher Moore Paber Empires Magerkurth N. L Dinneen Klemn van Grafian A. L

Spartans and Cardinals Tie 7-7 in NFL Clash

Portsmouth Spartans and Chicago Cardinals battled to a 7 7 tie before 5 000 at Sunday’s game. Cavosie scored for Portsmouth in the second period and Clark added the extra point. Chicago tied the score in the third period to end the scoring.

Portsmouth Spartans Chicago Cardinals Cavosie Portsmouth Clark Chicago Spartans Cardinals McKalip L. E Creighton Sieeneen Douds Boverts Poirier Sinitoriaes Echcientene McNally II Atten Graham Christensen R. T Gordon Breiae Rose Presenell Q. B Simas OE Holm Monahan Lillard James Durfee Williams C. A. Dudley Dayton Herbert Dell Oberlin

Haliday Rites Held At Orbiston Church

Funeral services for George Haliday 76 of Nelsonville were conducted at Orbiston Church after his death in Cherrington Hospital. Burial followed at Bethel Ridge. Thurman Turner former Haydenville resident died at his Dewey Avenue Lancaster home. Christian Church Lancaster services set Tuesday at 1 pm. Mrs Brice Tucker Nelsonville is one of his daughters.

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

Local Social Notes Highlight Sunday Guests

Mr and Mrs Ward W Hamm of 28 E Washington St hosted Sunday visitors Miss Gladys Glenn home economics teacher from New Lexington Harry B Pickering Ross School superintendent from Jamestown and William Reid of Cedarville Also in Portsmouth Sunday were Dr J J Hoodler and Walter Gadbury for the Chicago Portsmouth football game Mrs Ben Walters and her son Tommy Joe returned to Columbus after a week with Tom Mathewson family Additional visits include Mr and Mrs Charles Wylie Mrs Carl Tilton and daughter Constance Cambridge Oh Mrs Filo Sanders Columbus and Mr and Mrs Joe Mathewson and two sons Athens were present

Ward W. Hamm E. Washington Street Gladys Glenn 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 Carl Tilton Constance Cambridge Filo Sanders Mia Joe Mathewson Athens

Weekend Guests and Local Visits Reported Across Ohio

The article lists numerous local visitors and departures. Emma Lou Henshaw returned to Columbus to resume studies at the School for the Deaf after summer at home with Mr. and Mrs. B. W. Henshaw. Clyde Anderson and John Norths party traveled home to Cleveland after a two week visit. Orland Cook and Mrs. Rose Cook visited family in Vernon, Ohio. Mrs. John K E Pierce and daughter Bertha Keen of Farmersville hosted relatives. Mrs. Ora Fierce and son Clarence visited Columbus. Williard Webb and family were weekend guests of J. B. Preston in Toledo. A student in dentistry at Ohio State University took a week’s vacation with his parents. Roy Washburn hosted visitors from Wooster. Mr. and Mrs. W. Stuart returned to St. Paul after weeks with the Baird family.

Emma Lou Henshaw Columbus School For the Deaf B. W. Henshaw Clyde Anderson Cleveland John North Orland Cook Vernon Rose Cook John KE. Pierce Bertha Keen Farmersville Ora Fierce Clarence L. D. Pierce Williard Webb Toledo J. B. Preston Ohio State University C. B. Washburn Earl Helen Washburn Richard Gibson Roy Washburn Wooster W. Stuart St. Paul Baird

Many Attend Rites For J. R. Hickman

Funeral services for J. R. Hickman former Nelsonville mayor were held at the family home on West Franklin Street Saturday afternoon. The service drew a large crowd of friends and relatives as part of the rites honoring the deceased after a brief illness.

Nelsonville J. R. Hickman Franklin Street

Funeral of Rev. H. A. Sayre Held at Greenlawn

The Rev. H. A. Sayre of the M. B. Church was laid to rest at Greenlawn beside his wife who died seven years earlier. The service included hymns Jesus Cares and Creasing the Bar. Out-of-town mourners included Miss Florence Hickman of Albuquerque and many others from Chicago, Cleveland, Lancaster, Columbus and nearby areas.

Jim Shepard Misa Betty Shepard A. P. Beatt Howard Phillips Mixa Virginia Phillips Clayton Murphy R. A. Woodruff Harold Hicks Columbus

Two Hurt in Millfield Fight

In Millfield Sunday afternoon a scuffle led to a revolver discharge wounding James Seaver in the groin and Sam Routter a slight leg wound. Seaver chased a man who ran into Routter’s home. Routter blocked entry. Searles, armed at the waist, fired as the fight escalated. Searles was treated and held under technical arrest with an intoxication charge expected.

Millfield James Seaver Sam Routter Aaffre Searles Rutter Wayne Wingett Bert Searion

Athena Community Warfare Association Meets Monday Night

Group meeting announced by president Robert C Heas will gather members Monday at 7 30 pm in the Chamber of Commerce rooms Security Bank Building. Reports on community chest work and relief agencies will be presented and trustees for the coming year will be elected. Eligible contributors to the Chest may attend.

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