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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 05, 1932

Page

15

Mrs Somerville Visits. Neighbors Call on Reed Family

Mrs Emily B Somerville of Elizabeth West Virginia returned home after visiting her nephew W H Woodyard at Bethel Ridge. The article notes Mrs Somerville is ten years old and well preserved for her age. Garrett Reed and son Robert visited Mrs Reed's parents Weeley Buckley of Beedeville Saturday afternoon and evening.

Emily B. Somerville Elizabeth W. Va W HH Woodyard Bethel Ridge Stemmerville Wisha Sire Garrett Reed Robert

Greyhounds Face Athens Bulldogs in Jinx Defense showdown

Nelsonville prepares for its tenth straight battle with Athens as the Greyhounds chase an upset. Coaches project a familiar lineup with Butts and Haffner on the flanks and Staiter directing, while the Bulldogs’ fast backfield and tough line loom large after recent rough scrimmages.

Apple Industry Proving of Much Value to Coolville Residents

In Coolville, the apple industry supports many unemployed residents as Rome Beauty apples measure about 4 inches in circumference. The good crop and fair prices benefit both men and women, with the Troy Grange meeting Oct. 7 to assist in degree work and the Rome Grange joining for the first and second degrees.

Coolville Rome Troy Grange Rome Grange Troy Emily B. Summerville Dora St. Evans Winfield Miller Wallace Hickman Elisabeth. W. Va Burdette Woodyard Kelly King Parkersburg Sarnest Knowles This Place

Nelsonville Board of Trade to Meet Thursday Dinner

Nelsonville board aims to boost activity with fall dinner at the American Legion Building on Thursday October 6 at 6 15 p m. President E E Rosser urges regular attendance and ideas to strengthen objectives and renew membership.

Nelsonville Trade Group Legion Nelsonville Nelsonville Board of Trade American Legion E. E. Rosser Board of Trade Arg

Benefit Card Party At St Andrew’s Church Rewards Winners

Bridge prizes went to Miss Dorothy Krvun and Joe Canty of Logan. Euchre prizes were won by Miss Mildred Bayless and E. E. Rosser of this city at the Monday night event hosted by the women of St. Andrew’s Church.

Women of St

Mrs Gray Hosts Bridge Club at 105 Madison Street

Mrs W F Gray entertained her bridge club Tuesday night at 105 Madison Street. Guests included Mrs Roy Sayers Mrs Frank Jackson Mrs Leonard Cou ley and Miss Frances Bennett. Three tables played with first and second high score prizes going to Mrs Donald Shafer and Mrs Miller Wilson. Mrs Jackson won the guest prize. Hostess served a refreshment course.

W. F. Gray Bridge Club Madison Street Roy Sayers Frank Jackson Leonard Cooley Frances Bennett Donald Shafer Miller Wilson Jackson

History of Rotary Recited by Morgan

Nelsonville on Oct 5 reports William Morgan Rotary service chairman delivered a history of Rotary from 1905 to 157000 members in 3500 clubs. An Hocking Valley Inter-City meeting is planned in Nelsonville on Oct 24 with Athens and Loggan clubs invited. Fred Johnson Zanesville district governor will attend as honored guest.

Nelsonville Rotary William Morgan Hocking Valley Athens Logga Fred Johnson Zanesville Orne Tider Ralph Henry Tanley Mechem Corwin Cookson Ralph Parks

James McManaway Dies in Ohio City

James McManaway 37 of New Straitsville died at Cherrington Hospital Logan after an abdominal operation. A Nelsonville resident, he belonged to the Fraternal Order of Eagles and the Red Men. He is survived by his wife two children Lillian and James, his parents Mr and Mrs Charles McManaway of Nelsonville, a brother Weber McManaway and two sisters Mrs Grace Whitman Columbus and Mrs Mona Bateman Nelsonville. Funeral arrangements not yet set.

Frank Hannis Little Hocking Charles Castile Orange Frances Booth Booth William Slaeckwood Dayton Ohio Nelsonville James McManaway New Straitsvile Cherrington Hospital Logan McManaway Order of Eagles and the Red Men Lillian James Charles McManaway Poplar Street Weber McManaway Grace Whitman Columbus Mona Bateman

Salesman Victimized as Car Stolen in Nelsonville

traveling salesman Frank T. O'Neal reported his automobile on East Columbus Street near the Dew Hotel was broken into last night. Two sample cases and merchandise valued at 35 dollars were stolen along with two boxes of crackers one box of cakes and a fancy cookie jar.

Nelsonville Frank T. O'Neal East Columbus St Dew Hotel

Nelsonville Womans Benefit Association Plans 40th Anniversary

The Nelsonville chapter held its regular meeting in the hall on Tuesday night to plan the 40th anniversary celebration. The Reviews will host the event in Nelsonville on November 15 with Dr. Katherine C. Manion of Port Huron Michigan as distinguished guest and Athens and other Reviews participating in the rally.

Nelsonville Review of the Woman'’s Benefit Association Nelsonville Katherine C. Manion Supreme Medical Examiner Port Huron Mich Athens

Mrs F M Moore and Others Visit in the City

Mrs F M Moore Mrs Henry McCulloch Mrs Joshua Spencer and Mrs C D Shafer were visitors in the city according to local society notes.

F. M. Moore Henry McCulloch Joshua Spencer C. D. Shafer

Woman's Missionary Society Meeting Set at Barker Home

The Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Church will meet Thursday night at 7:30 at the home of Mrs. Bertha Barker on Chestnut Street.

Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Church Bertha Barker Chestnut Street

Genuine Bayer Aspirin Promises Instant Pain Relief

Advertises Bayer Aspirin as a fast acting pain reliever with instant dissolution in the stomach. Claims relief from headaches neuralgia and rheumatic pains in minutes and urges buyers to verify genuine Bayer markings on boxes, bottles, and tablets. states Bayer cannot harm the heart.

Bayer Laboratories Bayer

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