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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 19, 1932

Page

3

Nelsonville Rotarians Hear On Football Coaches Impact

R. W. Finsterwald of Athens told Nelsonville Rotarians that coaches produce winning teams more than raw material. He cited Ohio University’s staff under Coach Don Peden and noted rule changes aim to increase player safety. Guests included Jack Bobo and Leland Powell.

Nelsonville R. W. Finsterwald Athens Finsterwald Ohio University Don Peden Jack Bobo Rank Beasley Edward Schloss RR. F. Cuyler Leland T. Powell Lloyd Evans Orlie Rider

Home Makers To Organize Thursday In Nelsonville

A home making class for young women of Nelsonville will organize Thursday night at 7 30 in the high school building. Mrs T M Wolfe former instructor at Ohio University leads the program funded by Federal and State Governments and is open to all young women for two hour weekly sessions covering all phases of home making to improve economy and household management.

Nelsonville T. M. Wolfe Athens Ohio University

Eight Nelsonville Boys To Appear Before Mayor

Eight local boys charged with destroying property in a pre Halloween demonstration in Nelsonville are to appear with their parents before Mayor J W Hickman at the City Building. Police report damage including broken windows flower boxes and bricks on porches. parents must cover property damage or face further action. Police say Halloween observance will proceed on the usual night and any premature celebration will be arrested.

Nelsonville J. W. Hickman George Bateman Hickman

Halloween Party Hosted by Mrs. Bertha Ashby

The Golden Rule Class of the Methodist Sunday School will be entertained tonight with a Halloween party at the home of Mrs. Bertha Ashby on Fort Street.

Methodist Sunday School Bertha Ashby Fort Street

Methodist Church fried chicken dinner this Thursday

The ladies of the Methodist Church host a fried chicken dinner in the church dining room Thursday evening from 5 to 7. Tickets are available for the event.

the Methodist Church

Methodist group to meet at Royal Gilbert home

The Queen Esther Society of the Methodist Church will meet at Royal Gilbert's home Wednesday night at 7 30. The King's Heralds will be entertained at Mary Etta McKibben's Chestnut Street home with a Halloween party Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock.

Queen Esther Society The Methodist Church Royal Gilbert King’s Heralds Mary Etta McKibben Chestnut Street

St Andrew's Church hosts bridge euchre car party

Six tables were in use for bridge and euchre at the St. Andrew's Church car party held Monday in the parish hall. Bridge prizes went to Miss Dorothy Prinn Logan and Wallace Glenn Mrs. Thomas Mulligan Logan and Fred Acker Logan won high scores in euchre.

Euchre St. Andrew's Church Dorothy Prinn Logan Wallace Glenn Thomas Mulligan Fred Acker

Miss Katherine Orr and Ray Baird Visit Nelsonville

Miss Katherine Orr of Los Angeles and Ray Baird from Akron attended a football game in Columbus Saturday and spent the end of the week in Nelsonville with Mr and Mrs Wilmer Baird.

Katherine Orr Los Angeles Calif Ray Baird Akron Columbus Nelsonville Wilmer Baird

Coolville Bride Edna Nestor Weds Adra Morris in Coolville

Miss Edna Nestor of Coolville wed Adra T. Morris of Parkersburg at her home with family present. After a wedding tour to northern Ohio they will reside in this district. The notice also mentions local Grange meeting, political events, and a Republican rally with Speaker Jenkins and Judge Johnson.

Coolville Edna Nestor Adra T. Morris Parkersburg W. Va R. L. Derrick Coolville M. E Nestor Mrs. Morris Ohio Cleveland Norwalk J. G. Nester Troy High School Chapman Brothers Mr. Morris Storck Baking Company R. C. Morris Constitution M. E. Church Lillian Lucille Marjorie Reed Lois Clark Donald Wolf Arthur Mills Columbus A. C. Mills G. E. Carleton Carleton J. S. Carleton A. B. Saunders C. H. Verwohlt St. Clairsville Troy Grange Lena Patterson John McLaughlin Leslie Galbreath W. C. Aiken Farm G. B. H. Stanford Marian K. M. Barth Marietta D. T. Casley Dallas Belpre Hoobler Barth F. G. Bunion

Miner Hurt at Work Suffers Fracture and Bruises

Nelsonville, Oct 19. William J. Mossman Hawks Station Vinton County employed at the Lick Run Mine of the Manhattan Coal Company suffered a fracture of the leg at the right knee a broken rib and bruises to the right arm and hand when caught by a fall of top inside the mine yesterday. Dr. C G Dew gave first aid and Mossman was removed by ambulance to Cherrington Hospital Logan.

Nelsonville William J. Mossman Hawks Station Vinton County Lick Run Manhattan Coal Company C. G. Dew Mossman Cherrington Hospital Logan

Miners to Meet Public Invited in Jacksonville

A general mass meeting for district miners will be held in Jacksonville Sunday at 2 pm. The public is invited and speakers will include United Mine Workers district officials and Scale Committee members. The event announced by the Seale Committee in Nelsonville.

Jacksonville Nelsonville Seale Committee The United Mine Workers Scale Committee

Scout reunion postponed for Troop 45 in Nelsonville

Nelsonville report states former scout master Lewis Powell announces the Boy Scouts Troop 45 reunion set for Thursday October 20 is postponed to Thursday October 27. The notice confirms the change and cites Powell as the source.

Nelsonville Lewis Powell Boy Scouts

Halloween Party Hosted by Miss Isabelle Easterling

Miss Isabelle Easterling entertained Saturday night at her Poplar Street home with a Halloween party. Guests included Mary Katherine Miller Kathleen Ennis Vivian Beagle Betty Jane Tignor Evelyn Hughes Florence Carpenter Katherine Wolfe Josephine Tignor Eileen Hughes Irma Adkins Rowena Foss Rirchie Shafer Florence Easterling Francis Cox Ed Rouch Alfred Johnson Charles Hellyer Bari Dilcher Jack Reeves Tom Galvin Jimmie Rizer Chester Rouch Tom Higgins and Eugene Connor.

Isabelle Easterling Poplar Street Mary Katherine Miller Kathleen Ennis Vivian Beagle Betty Jane Tignor Evelyn Hughes Florence Carpenter Katherine Wolfe Josephine Tignor Eileen Hughes Irma Adkins Rowena Foss Rirchie Shafer Florence Easterling Francis Cox Ed Rouch Alfred Johnson Charles Hellyer Bari Dilcher Jack Reeves Tom Galvin Jimmie Rizer Chester Rouch Tom Higgins Eugene Connor

Past Councilors to Meet Dinner at Mrs McKibben Home

The Past Councilors Association of the Daughters of America will meet Thursday at 7 PM at Mrs Walter McKibben's Chestnut Street home. A pot luck supper will be served.

Association of the Daughters of America Walter McKibben Chestnut Street

Bridge Winners Noted At Mrs Hoodlet’s Club

Mrs Hoodlet hosted a bridge club on Columbus Street with three tables. Miss Katherine Newman guest player earned second high score while Mrs Donald Shafer took first high score honors.

Stuart Hoodlet Columbus Street Katherine Newman Donald Shafer

Nelsonville Man Pleads Guilty to Assault Charge

Vern Snap Coakley of Nelsonville pleaded guilty to assault and battery on arraignment before Mayor J W Hickman. He was fined five dollars and costs which he arranged to pay after a reported fight with Austin Kontner on West Columbus Street yesterday morning.

Nelsonville Vern Coakley J. W. Hickman Austin Kontner West Columbus Street

Methodist Guild Holds Monday Meeting At West Washington

Twenty eight members and guest Mrs. John Herrold gathered at Mrs. Stacy Sharp home on West Washington Street for the regular gathering. Mrs. J. D. Adamson led a study on Africa Paganism while Mrs. Harry Davis read Mandy's Wedding during social hour supervised by Mrs. Jack Pritchard.

Methodist Guild John Herrold Stacy Sharp West Washington Street Misa Howard Raine Leah Reynolds J. D. Adamson Jack Pritchard Mandy Harry Davis

School Clubs Hear Child Training Authority Speak in Jackson

Garry Myres of Cleveland, author and child training expert, will address the Schoolmen's Club during the Southeastern Ohio Education Association session in Jackson on Thursday October 27. L Wood of Athens Senior High School chairs the club. Eugenie Brown from Cleveland headlines the Women Teachers Club event. A Jackson Schools music program will accompany both meetings.

Southeastern Ohio Garry Myres Cleveland Southeastern Ohio Education Association Jackson Thurshey Myres L. Wood Athens Senior High School Women Teacher's Club Eugenie Brown Miss Pearl Crawford Ironton Music Jackson Schools

Cessation of Picketing Eases Coal Field Tensions

The Progressive Miners of America announced a halt to active picketing in Christian County Illinois to push for withdrawal of the 600 national guardsmen patrolling the area. One of seven guard companies has already been withdrawn as tension eases.

Taylorville U.R Christian County Progressive Miners of America

Wisconsin Senator La Follette backs Roosevelt for President

Madison Wisconsin October 19 Senator Robert M La Follette Jr leader of the progressive Republican faction in Wisconsin announced today his support of Gov Franklin D Roosevelt Democratic nominee for President.

Madison Wis U.P Robert M. la Follette Wisconsin Franklin D. Roosevelt

87 Witnesses Summoned in Murder Trial

Gallipolis Oct 19 The Walter Boyd murder trial enters its third day with 87 witnesses summoned. Testimony includes Farnum Brumfield Coroner J T Hanson and others after jurors viewed the shooting scene. State witnesses say Boyd fired at Fred Brumfield after a whisky dispute at Boyd home and a later exchange during a car ride.

Gallipolis Walter Boyd Fred Brumfield Farnum Brumfield J. T. Hanson Edward Judy Brumfield Brothers Flossie Donally Day Camp McCariey Boyd Brumfield

Make This Model at Home Pattern 2372 by Anne Adams

A fashion pattern notice from The Athens Messenger advertises pattern 2372 by Anne Adams with step by step diagrams. It details sizes 14 to 20 and 32 to 42, fabric needs, and cost 15 cents for pattern or catalog, 25 cents for both, with address in New York for ordering.

Anne Adams Athens Messenger Pat- Nee 17Th Street New York

Fall Festival Plans Laid at Athens Schools

Committees of home room officers and instructors plan Athens Junior High booths for the annual Fall Festival on Friday Oct 21 in the Senior High Gym. Junior High groups handle games and recreation while Seniors run refreshment booths and dancing.

Athens M. A. Grubb Lucile Duffee Ruth Gieson Martha Jones Jean Houf Bors John Newcomb Eugene Cottle Instrucne John Jones Jack Biddison Bertha Albert Kenneth Kay Beverly Jones Mabie Connett Viaitora Sherman Gilmore Clarence Samford Fred Wheaton Don Grones Edna Zick Ruth McConnell Betty Higgins Cora Bailey Edith Stocklin Marjorie Wheaton Tithca Ashiandes William Bryant Robert Emmert Bob Davis Woodrow Wilson O. K. Wood

Wrestles, Dies in Ohio Town After Scuffle

Emory Call aged 4? died after a wrestling session with his son Joe on the eve of Joe’s nineteenth birthday. He suffered chest pain and vomiting. the coroner ruled indigestion. Funeral held at Mercersville with Rev. Ira J. Sheets presiding. He left a wife and son Joe.

Gallipolis Emory Call Ohio Township Binden Joe Mercersville Ira J. Sheets

Donations Grow For River Bank Parking In Pomeroy

Promised motions by local business men to aid the Main Street river bank parking project gained momentum as pledges rose beyond $1,000. James Mahoney reported $600 verbally promised by merchants, with further offers of labor and machinery being received. Committee members include American Legion Ben Turner Gilmore and James Mahoney K of P Lodge Harry Mescher L A Person and James Mahoney City Club Edison Hobstetter Scott Ridgway.

Pomeroy American Legion K. of P. Lodge James Mahoney Ben Turner Gilmore Harry Mescher L. A. Person City Club Edison Hobstetter Scott Ridgway

Christian Endeavor Society Meeting at Uf B Church

A Hollister report notes a Christian Endeavor Society gathering at Elisabeth Tokash home. Attendees included Eldon McGee Raymond Adama James Meade Harold Rodinette Rowe Mitchell Eva Hodgson Elaine Salyers Giorta Hodgson Floyd Bailey Pearl McGee Kenneth Ray Pauline Bethel Guy Vaughn Orvil Bethel Emma Adame Otto Bethel Emmett McGee Mia Edward Phepa and others with prayer time games and lunch before a next meeting at Harold Robinette home.

Hollister Christian Endeavor Society Uf. B Elisabeth Tokash Eldon McGee Raymond Adama James Meade Harold Rodinette Rowe Mitchell An Vetta Hodgson Elaine Salyers Giorta Hodgson Floyd Bailey Pearl McGee Kenneth Ray Pauline Bethel Guy Vaughn Orvil Bethel Emma Adame Otto Bethel Emmett McGee Mia Edward Phepa Society Harold Robinette

Ki Wahis Club Meeting At Hotel Gordon

Ki wahis Club met at the Hotel Gordon Tuesday noon with no fixed program. Club singing followed the social period. Attendance prize was awarded by E. H. Taylor to Attorney George W. Rore.

Glouster Kiwahis Club Hatel Gordon E. H Taylor Atty George W. Rore

Chauncey Mayor Warns Halloween Pranksters

Chauncey Mayor W D Hines warns that property destruction and window soaping during Halloween will not be tolerated. Violators will be arrested, as complaints already have been registered.

Chauncey W. D. Hines Hinev

Local No MA Union to Hold Friday Night Meeting

Chauncey October 1 Local Union No S44 of Chauncey will hold an important business meeting Friday night at the Washington School Building. Floyd Karta secretary and Elmer Allen president will preside. Officers will be elected.

Chauncey Washington Schoo Floyd Karta Elmer Allen

Princia Class Hosts October Masquerade at Lunsford Home

Glouster residents report the Pria cHia Class will hold its regular monthly meeting as a masquerade party at Mrs. C. G. Lunsford's Boruth High Street home on Thursday evening at 5 50 o clock.

To Pass Out Flour Distribution In Chauncey Area

Local relief effort plans flour distribution Thursday in Chauncey area. Organizers urge residents to bring proof of need and arrive early at the designated site.

Chauncey Area Chauncey Oct

Three Parties Rally at Glouster Tuesday Night

Democrats Republicans and Communists held rallies in Glouster on Monday night drawing good crowds. Republican speakers included Congressman Thomas Jenkins and Congressman Strong of Kansas at Palace Theater. a prior concert by Silick's Band preceded the speeches.

Glouster Palace Theater Thomas Jenkins Strong Kansas Silick Depot Square O'Clock Moose Hall Charlies M. Hogan L. J. Eberle George B. Myera T. J. Duffy Ohio Industrial Commission I. O. Ford United States Lamborn

Rites Held For Col Ralph D Cole In Findlay

Three Glouster men paid respects at the funeral of Col Ralph D Cole state commander of the Otto American Legion in Findlay on Tuesday afternoon. They then traveled to Canton to attend the Ohio F M A Grand Lodge session with Masonic representatives from local lodges.

Glouster H. F. Hambel Roy Davia F. D. Kinney Frank McCann American Legion Ralph D. Cole Otto American Legion Findlay Canton Ohio F. & A. M. Grand Lodge Hambel

Drury Drugs to Meet Newark in Sunday Football Clash

GLOUSTER Oct 19 Drury Drugs Independent football team from this city is booked to play at Newark Sunday afternoon at 2 30 o clock. Preparatory to this game the team will prac-

Glouster Drury Drugs Newark Prac

Pendry To Address The Plains P T A Meeting

The Plains teachers association will hear H C Pendry, superintendent of Athens city schools, at 7 30 in the grade school auditorium. President M O Bryan will preside and the meeting invites Plains PT AL and others to attend.

the Plains Pising Park Teacher Association M. O. Bryan H.C. Pendry Athena Ph Plains PT AL

Birthday Gathering For Mrs Preston By Sewing Club

In Chauncery on October 19 the Ladies Sewing Club honored Mrs Preston with a surprise birthday gathering at her home. Members played games and contests before a refreshments course. Most members attended except one. The Busque Club plans a masquerade party Friday night at Mrs Charles High Street residence.

Chauncery Ll. Preston Fies Sewing Club

Illness Report From Chauncey Family Home

Elizabeth Micke is reported seriously ill at her Chauncey home, at the residence of her daughter Mrs Wilford Henry, with Mrs Fiske and other family members present. The 81 year old Civil War veteran widow is identified as Mrs John Fiske.

Chauncey, Oct Elsabeth Micke Mra Wilford Henry Chauncey Fiske John Fiske

Bat and box social at Millsfield Church of Christ

The Faithful Circle Chapter at Millsfield Church of Christ hosts an Oct event with a hat wearing sale. Attendees are asked to orient hats for the evening sale and wear them. Women will provide a lunch for the gathering.

Chauncey Faithful Circle Millsfield Church of Christ

Chauncey Family Visits Relatives in Kensington and Tippecanoe

Chauncey residents Oct Wee Mr and Mra Jess Scott plus Billy and Richard Lee and Mra Scott's sister Miss Misse Oliver spent the end of the week with relatives in Kensington and Tippecanoe.

Chauncey Wee Mr Jess Scott Cone Billy Richard Lee Mra Scott Misse Oliver

Birth announced in Chauncey area for Lancaster family

A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Clarence B at their home in Lancaster Ohio on October 19 The note mentions Ruby Love and references the Speare family formerly of Chauncey Ohio this brief birth notice records the new arrival and family location

Chaunchy Miw Clarence Ruby Love Lancaster Ohio Mra Speare Chauncey

Resolve to Aid Ronald in Marion’s Abduction Case

The narrator commits to joining Ronald on the mission to rescue Marion from Owen after revealing the plan to Dicky and sensing the urgency of Marion’s peril. The decision follows Ronald’s dramatic discovery and the belief the narrator, as the remaining ally, is best suited to face Owen and aid Marion’s escape.

Ronald Marion Charles Owen Dicky Owen Rona

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