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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1932

Page

3

Legion District Convention Set for Nelsonville Oct 30

Eighth District American Legion convention planned in Nelsonville with registration at 9 AM, district commander Paul Tague outlines the program including post officer schools, a union church service, a mammoth street parade, and an afternoon session led by Col. Ralph D. Cole with the Crooksville quartet. Local committees named and citizens urged to display the national colors.

Nelsonville Eighth District The American Legion Paul Tague Secion Ralph D. Cole State of Ohio Crooksville Robert Kin- Mey T. F. Mulligan D. Adamson Lloyd Evans H. D. War Gordon Crawford J. W. Hall Warner Thomas Wilson Gerald Nelson Frank Lowry Vis Powell

Fasteeth Ad Promises Comfort for False Teeth

A vintage advertisement touts Fasteeth powder to keep false teeth firm and comfortable all day. It promises no gooey paste and unobtrusive wear, claiming you can eat laugh and talk with ease. Available at Quick's Cut Rate or druggists.

Fasteeth Adv

Pile Sufferers urged to use Hemroid tablets now

An advertisement touts Hemroid tablets as internal remedy to cure itching bleeding and prostatic piles by improving blood circulation. It claims Dr J S Leonhardt prescribed treatment and cites a broad success record urging purchase today.

J. S. Leonhardt Quick

Convention Date Will Be Announced In Advance

The statement notes that the completion and announcement will occur well before the convention date, providing ample lead time. It emphasizes proactive planning and clear communication to stakeholders.

Wives of Candidates Will Be Entertained in Nelsonville

Athens County Women's Republican Club plans a Tuesday Oct 18 event for wives of state office candidates. Wives arrive by C and O at 10:30 AM for breakfast at the American Legion. Mrs. Gilbert Bettman will speak, with later sessions in Athens and at the Betty Tea Room. Tickets sold locally by club members.

Gilbert Bettman Nelsonville Athens County Women’s Republican Club American Legion J. W. Wilson Charles Stratton

Pictures Show Work In Vanishing Frontier

In Nelsonville a two reel moving picture on Sunday School missionary work in New Mexico was shown by Rev. Lioyd Hvans for the Young People's Society of the Presbyterian Church. The film follows Ralph Hall of Albuquerque a former cowboy who now aids cowboys and homesteaders. Mrs Evans urged that 17 million of 34 million youths ages 5 to 18 are unreached by the church.

Nelsonville New Mexico Lioyd Hvans Young People’s Society of the Presbyterian Church Dass Svans Southwest United States Ralph Hall Albuquerque Evans Cliftford Linton Utah Washington Fred Stapleton Louise Rice Beethoven Julian Yantis Henry Rugg, Jr Columbus Boy

Rev Fitch to Speak at Pilgrim Holiness Church

The Rev. R. P. Fitch of Cincinnati preached twice Sunday at the Pilgrim Holiness Church in Nelsonville and will lead tonight’s 7 o'clock service on the topic God's Time Piece. Pastor Rev. D. C. Shearer expects a large crowd.

Cincinnati Nelsonville R. P. Fitch Pilgrim Holiness Church Fitch D. C. Shearer

Regular W B A meeting and practice session announced

The regular meeting of the W B A will be held Tuesday night at 7 o'clock. All officers and guards are requested to be present for practice. Refreshments will be served after the meeting.

Harold Keller Celebrates Seventh Birthday in Lancaster

Harold Keller marked his seventh birthday with a party at his parents home on W Washington Street. From 3 to 5 pm friends enjoyed games and contests with prizes won by Jack Carpenter and Charles Kinney. A birthday cake highlighted refreshments. Invited guests included John Figgins Ned Jaggs James Hallett Jr Don Green Billy Monks Harold Davis Dan Shafer Charlies and Krieg Kinney Roger Johnson Don Harmony Dix Schenz Athena Kenneth Wrightsel Lancaster.

Harold Keller John Keller W. Washington Street Jack Carpenter Charles Kinney John Figgins Ned Jaggs James Hallett, Jr Don Green Billy Monks Harold Davis Dan

Household Sewing Club holds meeting with prize winner

The Household Sewing Club met Wednesday night with Mrs. Alma Ruscoe on Adams Street. Mrs. Bessie Tucker won the club prize after an evening of social chat and a two course luncheon. Plans were made for a Halloween party at Mrs. Florence Lash’s home. Members present included Effie Bardain, Jennie Powell, Florence Lash, Viola Keplar, Bessie Tucker, Telonia Tignor, Goldie Woods, Alma Ruscoe, and Marie Traugh.

The Household Sewing Club Alma Ruscoe Adams Street Bessie Tucker Florence Lash Effie Bardain Jennie Powell Viola Keplar Telonia Tignor Goldie Woods Marie Traugh

Aumillers Visit Circleville for Pump kin Show

Mr and Mrs Leighton Aumiller and son Dick of Columbus visited relatives in Circleville. They stayed with Dr and Mrs C C Butt and son Charles, guests of Mrs Butt’s brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs George Hammell. They attended the Pump kin Show where Dr Butt acted as.

Leighton Aumiller Columbus C. C. Butt Charles Circleville

Buchtel P T A Holds First Session of Year

Buchtel P T A met October 6 with Miss Lenna Whitmore presiding. Students from fourth to seventh grade presented The Wishing Leaf and two skits. Dr. Higgins urged health initiatives and parent school cooperation. Fred Linscott urged tracing difficulties and enforcing entry times. A membership drive and room mothers were planned. Meetings set for the first Monday monthly. Attendance banners awarded to Coleman and King rooms.

Buchtel Buchtel Parent-Teacher Association Lenna Whitmore Alfield Johnson Dr. Higgins Fred Linscott Buchtel Schools Linscott Miss Coleman Miss King

Constables Slain by Moro Tribe on Jolo Island

In a peace conference on Jolo Island Moro tribesmen led by Abdurasan killed Lieutenant Vicente Alagar and eight other constables with spears knives and boleros. Three officers are missing as the attackers struck after an apparently peaceful meeting.

Manila P. I U.P Jolo Vicente Alagar Alagar Hadji Abdurasan Abdurasan Lieut. Alagar

Farm Bureau Leader to Address Nine Ohio Meetings

Ohio Farm Bureau Federation says E A O Nea l of the American Farm Bureau will address nine county meetings in Ohio the week of October 17. He will discuss farm problem solutions. Events include Toledo October 17 Cleveland Medina Berea October 18 Alliance October 19 St Clairsville October 20 Lancaster October 21 Washington D C Friday evening October 21 and Wapakoneta October 22.

Farm Bureau Columbus U.rthe Ohio Farm Bureau Federation E. A. O'Neal American Farm Bureau Federation Ohio O'Neal Toledo Cleveland Medina Berea Alliance St. Clairsville Lancaster Washington D. H Wapakoneta

Missionary Society Holds October Meeting at Barker Home

The Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church met at Mra. A. L. Barker's Chestnut Street home for the October gathering. Six attended sharing descriptions of foreign schools. reports from officers and delegates covered a year of work. next meeting at Miss Louise Pearce's home with Miss Elian Patton leading.

Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church Mra. A. L. Barker Chestnut Street Jesus Aung Mra J. M. Hyde Frank O'Mara Thomas Spencer John Herrold Marry Jackson Chillicoteh Louise Pearce Elian Patton Barker Hyde Shirley

W C T U to Meet in Regular Tuesday Session

The Woman's Christian Temperance Union will hold its regular business meeting Tuesday at 2 pm at Mrs. Bertha Barker's Chestnut Street home. Mrs. Paul Allen will lead the program with a county convention report by Mrs. Thomas Spencer.

Woman's Christian Temperance Union Mra Bertha Barker Chestnut Street Paul Allen Thomas Spencer

Class It Meets Class 21 of Methodist Sunday School

Class 21 of the Methodist Sunday School met Friday night at Mrs. Charlies Bayless home on Myers Street. Mrs Pearl Lehman led devotionals during the service and anagrams were played at social hour. Hostesses Mrs Bayless Mrs Call and Mrs Coakley served luncheon to 20 members and one guest. Mrs Coakley led the business session.

Methodist Sunday School Charlies Bayless Myers Street Pearl Lehman Bayless Ruth Call Florence Coakley Coakley

W B A Juniors Call Meeting Tuesday Night

All members of the W B A Juniors are urged to meet at the W B A rooms in the K of P Building Tuesday night at 6 o'clock.

W. B A K. of P

New Mine Resumes Operations In Hocking District

One new mine restarted in the Hocking District as the Brush Fork Coal Company began loading coal at the New Pittsburgh property with 40 workers. Three mines Idle this day are No. 110 Millfield No. 10X Orbleton and No. 219 Congo. Total active mines reach 20 employing about 3 180 men. U S Bureau of Mines data show soft coal production rising with a week ending October 1 at 6 790 000 net tons, up 443 000 tons from the prior week. Ohio output for the week ending September 24 was 286 000 tons, up from 272 000 tons the week before.

Nelson Ville Hocking Brush Fork Coal Company Tte Pittsburgh Millfield Orbleton Congo Tive Mines U. S. Bureau of Mines Ohio

Misa Florence Hickman Mentioned in Death Notice

Misa Florence Hickman is referenced in connection with a death notice, indicating her involvement or relation to an obituary or memorial item in the report.

Local Residents Attend Events Across Regions

Reports list a string of social visits and travel. J F Bickning and family attend a gathering in Albuquerque after a Thursday evening event. Marie Hickman and companions journey to Columbus and Little Rock for visits. A trip through New England is undertaken by Mr. Sylviaxecapeaga Wennestay and party. Others attend district Woman's Relief Corps meetings in Athens and Columbus events and college commencements.

J. FR. Bickning Albuquerque New Mexico Ee Ageer Marie Hickman Terry Green Billy Billy Raybould Columbus Anthony Sitedam Clard Mullygan Titt S Ann Little Feck Ark Thomas Mufigan Sylvia Xecapeaga Wennestay Mator New England States Rose Smith Athens Tiday Here McDowell J J. Otley Delia Me. Masters Delia Pidcock Lydia Courtney Charien Pensy John Murphy Ellen Steenrod Athete Woman’s Relief Corpa McCune Cleveland Charten Pennyl Edward Sharp Colurmbue Priday Dovnard Sheffield Carl Meritt Marthe Sheppard Jane Powell Betty Petite Athertia Carl Petitt Grant Hospital Broad St Presbyterian Church Purses Residence Due Kagay Gladys Menke Friena Petiit Douglas ‘Thompson Long Beech Calif John Matt McClain Matt McClain and Mrs. Bitte Filley Son Newt Noleonville

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