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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 06, 1932

Page

9

New Fall Merchandising Season In Nelsonville To Open Friday Night

A Fraternal Order of Eagles special meeting is set for Friday at 7 30 p m to finish funeral arrangements for the late James McManaway. James Weston of Jackson Street pleaded guilty to intoxication in Mayor J W Hickman’s court, fined ten dollars plus costs.

Nelsonville Eagles Order of Eagles James McManaway James Weston Jackson Street J. W. Hickman

SSS Tonic Promoted For Vitality And Hemoglobin

An advertisement urges readers to use SSS as a remedy for fatigue and low appetite. It claims to restore red blood cells and hemoglobin to improve blood oxygen and overall strength, touting a two week treatment and two sizes priced at £8 5s. The copy notes the product for decades as a preferred tonic and mentions drug stores and the company road.

SSS

Nelsonville Dollar Day sale extends through Tuesday

In Nelsonville the four day Dollar Day event opens Friday with all major stores participating. Merchants aim to draw shoppers from the district with genuine bargains and seasonable merchandise to boost local business and prove home merchants can meet community needs. Four days of sale run October 7 8 10 and 11 with banners in windows.

Nelsonville the Messenger Messenger Hocking Valley

Funeral for James McManaway Held Saturday

The body of James McManaway 87 of New Straitsville who died in Cherrington Hospital Logan has been returned to the home of his parents Charles and Mrs Mc Maanaway Poplar Street. Funeral services set for Saturday at 2 PM at Fort Street Church of Christ with burial in Greenlawn Cemetery.

Nelsonville James McManaway New Straitsville Cherrington Logan Charles McMaanaway Poplar Street Fort Street Church of Christ Greenlawn

Linscott Named Legion Commander in Glenford Post 229

Glen Ford Dugan Post 229 elected Fred Linscott as Post Commander for the coming year. Other officers named include F R Jackson as first vice president Gerald Nelson as second vice president and Robert Kinney as adjutant. Plans for the Eighth District Convention in Nelsonville this month were set with Paul Tague to meet the committee this afternoon and Sunday Messenger to announce the date.

Nelsonville Glenford Dugan Fred Linscott F. R. Jackson Gerald Nelson Robert Kinney Thomas Whlson Ray Lilcott George Barrows Paul Tague

Nelsonville Board Sets Fall Dinner Meeting Tonight

The Nelsonville Board of Trade and the Retail Merchants division begin fall activities with a 6 15 PM dinner at the American Legion building. President E E Rosser urges strong attendance as winter programs are outlined and a Retail Merchants session follows the general meeting.

Nelsonville Nelsonville Board of Trade Retail Merchants’ Division Board of Trade American Legion E. E. Rosser Retail Merchants Division

Relief Forces Organize for Hard Winter

Washington reports relief agencies mobilizing for a severe winter. Hoover's committee predicts peak need, with daily federal aid around 575000 dollars. Red Cross treasury spent 1800000 in the year to July 1 1932, with chapters boosting totals to 2125000. Congress allocated cotton bales and wheat from Farm Board stocks to aid the needy.

Washington U.P Hoover National Citizens Committee Reconstruction Finance Corporation Finance Corporation Red Cross National Treasury Red Cross Congress Farm Board

Hall Is Honored Federation of Labor

The Ohio Federation of Labor ended its three day annual conference in Columbus with officers re elected for a new three year term. Harry McLaughlin of Cleveland remains president and the list includes vice presidents Lee Hall Columbus Stanley Ogg Hamilton W H Morgan Newark James Malley Cleveland M J Lyden Youngstown O B Chapman Dayton Charlie Stalf Cincinnati and Thomas Donnelly Columbus as secretary treasurer.

Columbus O.P Ohio Federation of Labor Harry McLaughlin Cleveland Lee Hall Stanley Ogg Hamilton W. H. Morgan Newark James Malley M. J. Lyden Youngstown O. B. Chapman Dayton Charlies Stalf Cincinnati Thomas Donnelly

Absentee Ballots Available in County Office

Absent voters may cast ballots ahead of the Nov 8 election at the office of David Johnson the election board clerk in the courthouse. James Murphy of Marysville recently applied for an absentee ballot and Nelsonville is his home. The final day to request an absentee ballot is Nov 5 and the office operates weekdays except Saturdays closing at noon.

David Johnson Election Board Johnson James Murphy Marysville Nelsonville

Gibson Couple Headed to Hendersonville for Weeks

Attorney and Mrs. C M Gibson of Columbus travel to Hendersonville North Carolina for a several week stay. The husband is a former Nelsonville boy and the son of Mr and Mrs W W Gibson of Madison Street.

C. M. Gibson Columbus Hendersonville N. C Nelsonville W. W. Gibson Madison Street

Mission study class set by local church groups

In Nelsonville on November 1 the Missionary Societies of the Presbyterian Church plan their first mission study class run by Mrs. Frank Knox. The session starts at 10 a.m. with the entire book covered that day and a noon dinner served. Circle of Ruth members join in this effort and are urged to obtain books through Mrs. Lloyd Evans. Mrs. Knox leads what is described as an engaging course.

Nelsonville Missionary Societies of the Presbyterian Church Frank Knox Circle of Ruth The Missionary Society Lloyd Evans Knox

Miss Ila Richardson Is Undergoes Appendicitis Surgery

Miss Ila Richardson a former resident of Buchtel underwent an appendicitis operation Tuesday morning at Bethesda Hospital. She is a student nurse in training at the same hospital.

Ila Richardson Buchtel Bethesda Hospital Miss Richardson

Mrs. Lazarus Dies After Illness in Columbus Home

Mrs. Fred Lazarus Jr wife of the F and R Lazarus Co vice president and Columbus social civic leader died at her home after several months illness in Columbus on October 6 U P report Identify her husband and role in the department store and local society.

Columbus U.P Fred Lazarus, Jr F. and R. Lazarus Co Lness

Athens police fine six for illegal parking

A. L. Johnson Herman Luckoff Virgil Davis Marie Cavanaugh Clyde Littler and a Beasley Gar age car were red tagged Wednesday by Athens police for illegal parking. Each violator was fined $1 by Mayor Robert Wood.

A. L. Johnson Herman Luckoff Virgil Davis Marie Cavanaugh Clyde Littler Beasley Athens Robert Wood

Car Theft Reported in Athens Neighborhood

Carl Clifford of Athens reported to police that a tire, tube, and tire cover were stolen from his car Tuesday night. Police have no trace of the missing items.

Carl Clifford Athens

Arrests in Athens as trio faces arraignment

Arrested Wednesday night by Athens police are William Gabriel Kate Call and Harvey McDonald on intoxication charges. They were slated for arraignment before Mayor Robert Wood today.

William Gabriel Kate Call Harvey McDonald Athens Robert Wood

Daughters of America Hold Friday Meeting and Lunch

The Daughters of America will hold a regular meeting Friday night at 7 o'clock. A luncheon will be served after the meeting. Members absent at the last meeting are asked to bring sandwiches.

The Daughters of America

Waomana Community Club Elects Officers for New Year

The Waom ana Community Club met at Mrs. J. M. Hyde's Fort Street home for the year-end session. Officers elected were President Mrs. J. M. Hyde Vice President Mrs. Walter Wolfe Treasurer Mrs. BE. J. Arnold and Secretary Mrs. L. R. Kelch A picnic dinner was served for 16 members and guest Mrs. Wills Hickman. Members presented a gift to Mrs. Robert Huenefeld.

Waomana Community Club J. M. Hyde Fort Street Walter Wolfe BE. J. Arnold L. R. Kelch Wills Hickman Robert Huenefeld

Wreck on Ca ble's Alley injures Mrs. Ingram

In Nelsonville on Wednesday Mrs. El don Ingram sustained forehead and knee injuries when the windshield of the car she rode in shattered. To avoid another collision the driver, Mr. Ingram, followed into the alley from Washington Street and struck a telephone post, damaging the front of his car.

Nelsonville Eldon Ingram Cable's Alley Washington Street

Past Chiefs’ Association Social at Mrs Gibson’s Home

The Past Chiefs' Association of the Pythian Sisters met Wednesday evening at Mrs. W. W. Gibson's Madison Street home. A social time followed with a three course luncheon served by the hostess, with members C. C. Butt, Bebe Lancaster, Carl Coakley, Harry Davia, Robert Wdy, Carl Bateman, Louise Pearce, and Bertha Howard present.

Chiefs’ Association of the Pythian Sisters W. W. Gibson Madison Street Mra C. C. Butt Bebe Lancaster Carl Coakley Harry Davia Robert Wddy Carl Bateman Louise Pearce Bertha Howard

Sunday School Class 21 to Meet at Bayless Home

Class 21 of the Methods at Sunday School will meet Friday evening at the home of Mrs. Charles Bayless, 244 Myers Street. Mrs. Carl Coakiey and Mrs. Ruth Call will be the attending hostesses.

Mra Charles Bayless Myers Street Carl Coakiey Ruth Call

Pythian Sisters to Meet at K of P Tonight

The Pythian Sisters will hold their regular meeting at the K of P hall tonight at seven o'clock. All members are requested to be present.

K. of P. Ha

Harley Pidcock Denies Involvement in Burial Suit

Harley Pidcock, son of the late William Pidcock of Carbondale, says he was not involved in the court action over his father’s burial place. The case was heard last Sunday and his name appeared in a prior report.

Harley Pidcock William Pidcock Carbondale

The King's Men Plan Friday Beatitudes Study

The King's Men meet Friday at 7 o'clock at Rey Barron's home on Pleasantview Avenue to continue studying the Beatitudes.

King's Men King’s Men Rey Barron Pleasantview Avenue

Reverend Hanley to Lead Tonight’s Holiness Service

The Reverend Hanley of Lancaster Ohio will conduct services at the Independent Holiness Church located at Poplar and Watkins Streets in Nelsonville tonight at 7:90 o'clock. The public is invited.

Nelsonville Hanley Lancaster Independent Holiness Church Poplar and Watkins Streets

Nelsonville grocers sponsor 47-piece silver set giveaway

Local Nelsonville grocers combine sponsorship to present a 47 piece silver set to a Nelsonville woman at the close of their special sales Saturday night. Participants include G. Sheppard Roy Davis Wilson Bros M Carter B Wright G Dille L Cooley Central Market BH Warner A W Antel Nelson and Bon MH W Shafer Miller and Butta Buckeye Grocery Savera Store A B Johnson Norris Grocery.

Nelsonville

Rally Day Observed at Christian Church in Carbon Hill

Rally Day will be observed at the Christian Church in Carbon Hill on Sunday October with an estimated large attendance. The program is announced to open at 9:90 a.m. and a strong turnout is anticipated.

The Christian Church Carbon Hill

Loyal Woman's Class Holds Tuesday Meeting at Poplar Street

The Loyal Woman's Class of the Christian Sunday School met Tuesday night with Mrs. Jake Smith on Poplar Street. Mrs. Fred Jungner served as president and presided during the session. A social hour followed with refreshments for 12 members and four guests.

Loyal Woman's Class The Christian Sunday School Jake Smith Poplar Street Fred Jungner

Bridge Club Hosts Prizes at West Washington Home

Mrs William Mille wan hosted the Wednesday Bridge Club at 389 West Washington Street. Prizes for high scores were awarded: first to Mr Gay Aumilier, second to Mrs P Hickman, and third to Mrs Ceelf Far.

William Mille Wan West Washington Street Gay Aumilier Mra P. Hickman Ceefl Far

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Roa Dollar Day Clen D. Thomas Nofade Laural J. D. Adamson Linscott Legion Fashion Hawaii San Francisco Sybil Dominis Liliuvok Glant Hall Ohio Miners Federation of Labor Central Bank Overparkers D. OF A Pidcock Wanley Nelsonville Grocera Set Oct Detly Brad Atlanta Keeton Beauty Shop New Jersey N. T Enna Jettick Av peUuer Goodyear Goodrich Mechems
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