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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1932

Page

3

Nelsonville Legion Post Installs Officers and Plans Drum Corps

Nelsonville Post No 229 installs Fred Dugan as commander with officers newly elected. The group discusses forming a drum and bugle corps, appointing Linscott Adamson Warner Cooley Hoodlett Mechem to study the plan, while drills on leftover horns begin. The Eighth District conference is set for October 30 in Nelsonville, with Col. Ralph D Cole ill and a replacement speaker to be arranged.

Nelsonville Legion Fred Dugan Fred Mulligan Nelsonville Ralph D. Cole State Department Col. Cole Fred Linscott J. D. Adamson H. D. Warner W. L. Cooley C .S. Hoodlett C. S. Mechem

Oil Well At Hamsey Run Forecasts Strong Production

Nelsonville reports that a Standard Natural Gas Company well on the Pickett farm in the Hamsey Run district, drilled Tuesday and shot Wednesday, is expected to yield 35 to 40 barrels daily. K Martin of the Pennsylvania Company says tests in the Berea Land show promise and further drilling is planned.

Nelsonville Standard Natural Gas Company Pickett Farm Hamsey Run K. Martin Pennsylvania Company Berea

Funeral services set for Nelson EB Gray in Buchtel

Nelson EB Gray, 71, died after shooting himself at his home in Buchtel early Thursday. Services will be held at 5 PM at the family home, with burial to follow in Zanesville on Saturday morning.

Nelsonville Nelson EB. Gray Buchtel Zanesville

Nelsonville reports city balances and receipts Oct 1

City auditor Ralph Eliott submitted a report to Mayor Hickman detailing cash balances as of October 1 in the general fund gasoline fund water works and electric light department along with the auto registration fund. Expenditures and receipts for September are listed for each department and show varied balances.

Nelsonville J. W. Hickman Ralph Eliott Electric Light Department

Presbyterian Choir At Greatest Size

In Nelsonville the Presbyterian Church Choir now numbers thirty nine voices under director Prof. C W Jansen. The group trains for Handel Messiah at Christmas and performs at 10 30 Sunday services with plans for a first quartet led by Mrs Donald Johnson Mrs William Mills Thomas Sheppard and Raymond Raine.

Nelsonville Presbyterian Church Choir C. W. Janssen Union Furnace Carbon Hill Longstreth Lord Perry Janssen Donald Johnson William Mills Thomas Sheppard Raymond Raine

Child Burns After Hot Water Fall in Lancaster Home

Ethel Evener four year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Homer Evener former Nelsonville residents suffered severe burns Tuesday after falling into a tub of hot water at the Lancaster family home relatives reported.

Nelsonville Ethel Evener Homer Evener Lancaster

Willing Workers Class Holds Regular Meeting

The Willing Workers' Class of the Christian Sunday School met Thursday evening at Mrs. Frank Murphy's home on Poplar Street with Mrs. James Clause assisting. Mrs. Emily Reed led a brief business session followed by social time and refreshments. The next meeting will be a chain party at Mrs. Frank Anderson's home on Myers Street.

The Christian Sunday School Frank Murphy Poplar Street James Clause Emily Reed Frank Anderson Myers Street

Local Notables Attend Albany Homecoming and Columbus Visits

Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Moore and others joined in Albany Thursday for a homecoming program at the schoolhouse. Montages of visitors extended to Huntington W V A guest list included Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Moore. Colum bus trips featured W I Jones and the Edgell wedding anniversary party.

Mrs Stanton Zaleski Reports Illness in Family

Mrs Minnie Jayjohn remains seriously ill as her daughter Mrs Ethel Stanton of Columbus was called here Monday evening. Frank Markhem, ill last week, is convalescent. Friends of Mr and Mrs Traviles celebrated Mrs Dills birthday at their home Sunday. Mrs Julia Cooper and children from The Plains visit her parents Mr and Mrs John Schneider. An Epworth League party was held at Town Hall Friday night. Mrs Alice Adams and niece Miss Ethel Ennis of Albany visit relatives. A choir is being organized at the local MBE Church under Roy Clinton who teaches at the high school.

Four Nations To Meet In Geneva On German Disarmament

London reports that Britain and France agreed to a four power conference in Geneva to urge Germany back to the world disarmament talks. Italy agreed to attend, but Germany opposes Geneva as the venue. The Foreign Office notes the French victory in London talks and says the meeting will stay in League of Nations halls.

London U.P Great Britain France Geneva Germany Italy Foreign Office Ramsay MacDonald Edouard Herriot League of Nation

Faces Murder Trial Gunman Bush Returns After Quinlin’s Death

Francis E. Bush known as Mack Bush returned to Cleveland from Ohio Penitentiary after arraignment on a first degree murder indictment. The charges follow a jewelry store robbery in the Keith Building where Herbert Quinlin, 35, died from a bullet wound and six others were shot or injured during a police chase with Bush and Norman Townsend.

Cleveland Francis E Mack) Bush Ohio Penitentiary Herbert Quiniin Charity Hospital Bush Norman Jack) Townsend Keith Building Quinlin

Woman Hurls Two Tots to Certain Death

Milwaukee report details a tragic crime at the Hotel Schroeder where Aurelia Lorena, a divorced aunt, threw her niece and nephew from a 16th floor window then jumped after. The children Milton and Vivian Libo aged four and years were killed, a note left by the killer explained a troubled motive tied to her brother and finances.

Milwaukee Wis Milton Vivian Libo Mis Aurelia Lorena Lorens Schroeder

Society tea hosted at Methodist parsonage on North College Street

Mrs. C. M Coulter hosted a missionary tea Thursday from 3 to 5 PM at the Methodist parsonage 35 North College Street, with Mrs. Mary G. Nowe and a large number of guests. Tea was served in the dining room by Miss Lulu Posten and Mrs. W. L. Sluts, assisted by Mrs. H. H. Be Bens and Mrs. Lenore.

C. M Coulter Methodist Mary G. Nowe Tee Lulu Posten W. L. Sluts HH. BE. Bens Lenore

Hoover Plans Fighting Talk For Cleveland

President Hoover will deliver a vigorous campaign address in Cleveland, using a fighting tone to appeal to voters after observing strong audience response in Des Moines. He plans to frame the campaign issues against Roosevelt without naming the Democratic nominee, according to aides. The White House also reported Hoover’s recovery from a strained right hand after a heavy reception with over 8 000 guests.

Washington Get Hoover Cleveland Des Moines Franklin Db. Roosevelt Persoms White House Moorer

Powhattan Mine Adopts Sit Day Week Schedule

Powhattan Mine officials announce a new sit day week schedule. The operation currently employs 1,000 men as it shifts to the revised work pattern in Bellaire.

Bellaire Powhattan

Railroad Gets Loan For Repair Work And Jobs

The Interstate Commerce Commission authorized the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad to obtain a 3 million dollar work loan from the Reconstruction Finance Corporation to repair and rebuild locomotives and freight cars. The program is expected to provide 1,500 jobs during the winter.

Washington Interstate Commerce Commission Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Reconstruction Finance Corporation

Teas to Stimulate Sociability for Local Organizations

Mrs. M. C. Penary and Mrs. T. L. Peterson hosted a tea at the parsonage with reception rooms and dining room attractively decorated. This was the first in a series of teas to be held to stimulate sociability and enlarge membership for the organizing groups.

Martsolf Class Meets at First Methodist Church

The Marteclis Clase of the First Methodist Church held a Thursday meeting led by Mrs. William Andrews. Mrs. F Carpenter led devotions and officers reported finances. The group voted to send a barrel of fruit to White Cross Hospital and enjoyed a spelling contest and refreshments.

First Methodist Church William Andrews Mra.f. Carpenter White Croas Hospital Columbus Edward Cole George Coe Cole Arthur Hickman

Telephone Service as Appearing in a Current Issue

Public utility piece extols modern telephone service as vital home support. Describes prompt, 24/7 access for emergencies, police, ambulance, and medical needs, plus its role as a reliable coastal link and emergency responder during storms. Argues annual upkeep costs are small versus benefits and stresses accessibility for all families.

the Glouster Press

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