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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1932

Page

3

Nelsonville Merchants End Season In Marietta Victory

Nelsonville Merchants finish their season with a 5 to 1 win at Marietta in a pitcher duel between Taylor and Weinstock. Whyte and Franey delivered key two base hits for Nelsonville while Weinstock fanned 12 but walked five and hit a batter. Old Timers also win 3 to 1 at Little Hocking, boosting their record to 11 losses and 43 games played with 0.744 winning percentage.

Nelsonville Nelsonville Merchants Marietta Taylor Weinstock Whyte Merchants Franey Dr. Walker Little Hocking Ohio Hills John Walker Torch Ohio Rome Smith Newman Foster

Zemo Advertises Quick Eczema Relief Remedy

An old advertisement touts Zemo for itching and eczema with claimed five second relief and clear up of rashes pimples ringworm and eczema. It promotes extra strength Zemo at higher prices and urges purchase from all druggists.

Bowlers Organize Six-Team League In Nelsonville

Nelsonville reports the formation of a new six team bowling league led by C. D. Shafer Co. and Brooks Shoes. The season opens Monday Oct 24 at Arcade Alleys with two Athens squads Ohio Fuel Gas Co. and Lawhead Printers providing opposition. Other week matches include Lawhead Printers vs Ohio Fuel Gas and Arcades vs Mechem's.

Nelsonville C. D. Shafer Co Brooks’ Shoes Aggregation Athens Ohio Fuel Gas Co Lawhead Printers Locnl Allens Arcades Mechem

Legion To Meet As Convention Plans Discussed

Nelsonville report Glenford Dugan Post 228 American Legion will hold a Wednesday night meeting at p.m. to report on arrangements for the Eighth District Conference and finalize convention plans. Additional plans include organizing a drum corps for the post.

Nelsonville Glenford Dugan American Legion

Nelsonville Church Board Plans Heating Plant Meeting

The official Board of The Nelsonville Presbyterian Church meets at 7 30 tonight in the church social rooms. Elders Deacons and Trustees will consider installing a new heating plant for the church.

Nelsonville

Regina Davis to Edward Evans in Buchtel nuptial ceremony

Regina Davis and Edward Evans were married in a home ceremony in Buchtel with friends and family from Nelsonville Logan Middleport and Buchtel in attendance. Justice W J Wright presided. Also reported is Mrs Harve Sayre of Buchtel recovering from a Mt Carmel Hospital surgery.

Thomas Davis Buchtel Regina Edward Evans William Evans Nelsonville Fred Davis Middleport Harry Rose Logan William Smith Ralph Bartholome Leslie Barber Charles Melenger Chester Johnson George Shenze William McDonald Justice of the Peace W. J. Wright Harve Sayre Mt. Carmel Hospital

Home Guards to Meet at Methodist Church

The Home Guards will meet at the Methodist Church Wednesday afternoon at 4 o clock.

Methodist Church

Birthday dinner honors Traugh matriarchs in the family

Miss Muriel Traugh hosted a Sunday dinner for Elizabeth Traugh on her 78th birthday and Julia Traugh on her 79th. A chicken dinner and a large birthday cake were served to family guests who brought gifts. Out of town visitors included Mrs. Agnes Barnes and her daughter Charline from Logan.

Muriel Traugh Elizabeth Traugh Julia Traugh Traugh Agnes Barnes Charline, Logan

Past Grands to Meet at Rebekah Lodge Event

The Past Grands Club of the Faithful Rebekah Lodge will be entertained Wednesday evening October 19 at the home of Mrs Mildred Kentner on Ashton Avenue.

Rebekah Lodge Mildred Kentner Ashton Avenue

Halloween Party Planned by Faithful Workers Club

The Methodist Church group plans a Halloween masquerade at Mrs. John Murphy’s Franklin Street home Friday night with Mrs. Harry Cox and Mrs. C. G. Krepple as assisting hostesses.

the Faithful Workers Methodist Church John Murphy Franklin Street Harry Cox C. G. Krepple

Columbus visitors attend funeral and family gatherings

Mr and Mrs C C Slater of Columbus attended the funeral of Dr C W Cable in Columbus, visiting Dean Cable’s home later. John Cox of Buffalo visits his mother Mrs Leslie Cox. Miss Lulu Linn visits her father William Linn. Several Columbus families joined football weekend guests from Lakewood and West Washington Street for weekend visits.

F. A. Rostofer Bexley George Weaaner Columbus Kate Allie Albert Russell Wickliffe L. B. Wickliffe Kirkereville BE. J. Rosser John Mets John Wiley Pat Harkine Nettie Rawleon Chicago Pittsburgh Chambersburg Virginia Mountains C. C. Slater Leslie Cox Lulu Linn Wiliam Linn H. C. Paulus John Ruth Anne G. C. Guscott Shirley Lakewood L. R. Powell West Washington Street Ruth Murphy John. Murphy Iva Clayton Murphy Bert Atkins William Hick Walter Shields Lon Coakley

Windle pleads not guilty to petit larceny charge

Rollie Windle of Nelsonville appeared before Mayor J W Hickman and pleaded not guilty to petit larceny He waived preliminary examination and was bound over to the Grand Jury under a $100 bond Eyre had filed an affidavit alleging the removal of a spare tire from his automobile

Nelsonville Rollie Windle J. W. Hickman Windle Bernard Eyre

Democrats Rally in Nelsonville Speeches Target County

In Nelsonville on October 18, T. J. Duffy a former State Industrial Commission member and Charles M. Hogan Democratic congressional candidate spoke at a rally on the Public Square. Dan Bardin of Athens chaired the event as Democrats roll out a week of candidate speeches countywide.

Nelsonville T. J. Duffy State Industrial Commission Charles M. Hogan Congress Public Dan Bardin Athens Democratic Executive Committee

Pratt to push light wine beer bill for December session

New York congresswoman Ruth B. Pratt known as the silk stocking representative plans to introduce legislation permitting light wines and beer when Congress reconvenes in December. She disclosed the plan as part of her broader stance on alcohol policy.

New York Ruth B. Pratt Congress

Henry Busse Hurt In Massillon Car Crash

Henry Busse, famed orchestra leader and trumpeter, sustained a cut lip requiring four stitches when his car skidded and struck a light pole in Massillon on October 18.

Massillon Henry Busse Busse

Home Making Class To Form Thursday In Nelsonville

A free two hour weekly home making education class for young women in Nelsonville begins Thursday Oct 20 at 7:30 pm in Room 8 of the high school. Led by Mrs. Thomas Wolfe, Athens, the program covers family food and clothing, health, child development, home management, planning and furnishing, finances, and community relations.

Nelsonville Thomas Wolfe Athens Ohio University Wolfe Athens County State Department of Education

United Christian Missionary Society hosts church ladies

Mrs John Love received members of the United Christian Missionary Society of the Christian church in a society gathering at the church. The event highlighted fellowship and charity work among attendees.

Mary de Vere Sigrid Love Miss Love White Swan Washington Lulu Parry Nelle Johnson White Tepees Ohio America the Beautiful John Love United Christian Missionary Society of the Christian

Former Minister to Lead Services at Local Church

Rev. Walter Scott Cook of Pittsburgh will conduct services at the Fort Street Christian Church in Nelsonville on Thursday, Friday, and Sunday evenings. He will lead Sunday morning services and is identified as a former pastor of the local church.

Nelsonville Walter Scott Cook Pittsburgh Fort Steset Christian Church Cook

Nelsonville Broadcasts Friendly Folka Plan at Pilosaant

Columbus performer Paul Gacking represents Bera Martin and the Friendly Folka at Pilosaant Valley. The eight member company broadcasts daily at 8 15 a m from Radio Station WAIL in Columbus with Nelsonville update on Monday. Gaskina and Fred Hall discuss an event the Band Boosters Club sponsors for the Nelsonville High School Band.

Nelsonville Paul Gacking Columbus Bera Martin Friendly Folka Pilosaant Valley WAIL Gaskina Fred Hall Wege and Means Band Boosters

Cheap Feed Is Assured Here During Winter

Columbus reports farmers will have cheap feed this winter as total feed grain supplies are 18 percent larger than a year ago and 7 percent above average. Supplies are more evenly distributed with no single large drought area, except a small strip from western Pennsylvania through eastern Ohio to North Carolina.

Columbus C. RB. Arnold Ohio State University Arnold Pennsylvania Ohio North Carolina

Ohio farmers report ample crops despite grain glut

In Ohio the harvest of corn and other grains is robust, aided by a carryover from last year. Economists say price levels favor poultry as the best outlet for the large feed supply, with overall farm product prices about 90 percent of what they were a year ago.

Ohio

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