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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 04, 1932

Page

3

Three Men Injured When Truck Leaves Road

Three men sustained injuries when a county road work truck skidded off a curve and overturned twice down a steep embankment near Birch Hollow in the Carbondale district. William O'Neil dislocated his shoulder blade and fractured ribs. Peter Holtz cut face and hands. George Bean bruised. O'Neil was moved to Chertington Hospital at Logan. Holtz and Bean were attended by local physicians.

Nelsonville William O'Neil Happy Hollow Peter Holtz George Bean Holtz Carbondale Birch Hollow O'Nail Chertington Hospital Logan

Motorist Injured in Gasoline Explosion in Grafton

Grafton man a K Sturn suffered severe facial burns when gasoline in the engine of his car exploded as he attempted to start it on East Union Street Saturday afternoon. He was inspecting the engine with the hood up when his wife, stepping on the starter, triggered the blast. Local physician treated him and Athens firemen extinguished the flames confined to the engine area.

Grafton A. K. Sturn Reer Grafton W. Va East Vaien Street Sturn East Union Street Athens Gand Mina Muriel Les Hongatey Londona Bias Betty Uselum Gandhi London East India Kinsley Ashram Thein Ahmadabad Bridah Pteces

Oswald Swingle Dies Young In Ohio Barber Shop

Oswald Swingle aged 30 died of a heart attack Saturday afternoon in the Melsinger barber shop in Nelsonville. He had rheumatism and heart trouble, was a bar filling-station operator with his father at Chestnut and Watkins, and is survived by a widow and his parents. His brother Hobart was killed in France in World War I. The event followed a death earlier in the day and leaves a widow and parents.

Nelsonville Oswald Swingle Ira Swingle Melsinger Swingle Hobart France Chestnut and Watkins Streets

Neuritis relief claim for Q-623 advertised sale

An advertisement promotes Q-623 guaranteed relief for rheumatism neuritis arthritis and related pains. It claims a famed specialist authored the prescription and that a few doses often stop pain, urging readers to try it. Sold exclusively at Quick's Cut Rate Store.

Adv

Odor Not From City Sewers Says Health Panel

Nelsonville reports the health department and engineers found the ongoing odor in the East End and other areas did not originate in the sewer system. The odor is believed to spread from a burning gob pile below Nelsonville. Cleanup of the sewer is recommended and water linesman Joe Dewhurst works in the East End.

Sayant Nelsonville Public Health Department Enginers Health Department Cleansd Joe Dewhurst Water Hnesman East End

Musicians Return From Columbus Trip To Nelsonville

Herbert Woody and Kossuth Doolittle, Nelsonville High School Band pupils, returned home after twelve days in Columbus as Athens County's only representatives in the All Ohio 300 piece Boys Band. Woody plays trombone and Doolittle tenor saxophone. the group performed on the State House Grounds, at the Ohio State Fair, and on WAIU radio, with a trip likely to Chicago's World's Fair next year.

Nelsonville Herbert Woody Kossuth Pete) Doolittle Columbus Ward W. Hamm Woody Doolittle Athens County State House WAIU Ohio Chicago

Emancipation Day Program Planned in Nelsonville Vicinity

Nelsonville and nearby communities prepare an elaborate Emancipation Proclamation Day event on September 22. The schedule opens with a 1 PM concert by the Nelsonville High School Band at City Playgrounds, followed by speeches from state and county candidates. A featured "Battle of the Giants" baseball game pits Columbus Giants against Nelsonville Giants, both colored teams, and the day ends with a 9 PM dance at the American Legion with Pete France and his Granadiers providing music. Local committees led by H Woodson, C Chapman, and C Woodson organize the arrangements.

Nelsonville Vicinity Giants Columbus Giants Nelsonville Giants American Legion Pete France Granadiers Columbus H. Woodson C. Chapman C. Woodson

Doanville Church Cancel Sunday Evening Service

Nelsonville September 3 Doanville Church will hold Sunday morning service at 9 30 and Sunday evening services are canceled. Sunday School at Sand Run Sunday afternoon at 2 30. Regular services resume after Monday at both Deanville and Sand Run Churches.

Nelsonville Doanville Sand Run Deanville

Mrs. Mary Rutter Dies. Funeral Sunday in Nelsonville

Mrs Mary Rutter wife of Alva Rutter died at her home in Nelsonville Friday Sept 1. Funeral services will be held Sunday at 2 PM at the home of her brother in law Mr and Mrs Clarence Birtcher Back Street with burial at Greenlawn. She leaves two children.

Josephine Murphy Woman's Foreign Missionary Society Herman A. Sayre E. Columbus Street Charles E. Reynolds Old Rugged Cross C. M. Hyde Harry Jackson Hyde South America Argentina Jackson China George Evans Mary Brewster Hollister Effie Herrold E. J. Arnold Corn Davis Sayre Bertha Barker O. R. Shirley Nelsonville Mary Rutter Alva Rutter Clarence Birtcher Back Street Greenlawn R. H. Jackson Glenford Dugan Pont American Legion Portland Oregon The Highth National Finance Committee Ohio Chicago Rocktech

Fort Street Church of Christ Weekly Services Nelsonville

Fort Street Church of Christ in Nelsonville schedules worship services for Labor Day weekend with evening sermon Carpenters of the Cross and morning sermon The Reach of the Church plus a 9 30 Sunday School for all ages and open invitation to nonmembers.

Nelsonville Fort Street Church of Christ John J. Scott

Mrs Bateman and son return from extended visit

Mrs. Joe Bateman and her son have arrived home after an extended visit in Mount Vernon and Columbus. They visited and registered at the Warren G. Harding Memorial Maz Mar lon, Ohio.

Martins Ferry Joe Bateman and Son Mount Vernon Columbus Warren G. Harding

Burned for Bravery Former Nelsonville Resident Causes Heroic Wire Removal

Earl Hayden, a former Nelsonville resident, is at Cleveland General Hospital with severe burns on arms and back after pulling a live 3900 volt wire away from children playing near 3232 Newbaugh Ave in Cleveland. He is brother of Mrs. Robert Clark of this city and, previously, of the late George Hayden Jr who died in a mine accident.

Nelsonville Chiaren Earl Hayden Clevahind Chase George Hayden, Jr

Marian Tomlinson Celebrates Eighth Birthday Party

Twenty four children joined Marian Tomlinson on Juffere Street Friday afternoon to celebrate her eighth birthday. After lawn games, refreshments in white and pink were served and several contests were held with prizes for the youngsters. Gifts were presented to Marian as well.

Marian Tomlinson Juffereson Street Fale Jen Marian

Get in Fall Battles in Athens County Sheriff Race

Floyd G. McClelland of Glouster filed as an Independent for sheriff, submitting 180 affidavits sheaf to Election Clerk David Johnson. Victor Hubler of The Plains obtained a petition form, intending to file as Independent. filing deadline is September 9 with 140 signatures needed, Board of Elections to decide petition validity September 14.

Pat Athens County Floyd G. McClelland Glouster Board of Elections

Woman Denies Murder Guilty Charge In Marion Killing

Theophilia Bartlis, 38, of Marion, pleads not guilty to the charge of killing Thomas P. Bascacos, 40, Marion restaurant owner. She is held to the grand jury without bond. Bascacos was shot at a war veterans picnic on Wednesday in Marion.

Marion Thomas P. Bascacos Theophilua Bartls Bascacox

Hiring of Kin by Solons Hits in Tennessee Politics

Congressman Ridley Mitchell of Tennessee, a new face in Washington, opposes nepotism in payrolling relatives. He cites a rival veteran congressman who allegedly supported two daughters as clerks on the congressional payroll, highlighting a key primary victory amid redistricting.

Ridley Mitchell Tennessee Washington Sam Mitchell

Gandhi in Jail Still India’s Idol Says Milton Bronsher

Gandhi remains a potent influence while imprisoned at Yeravda near Poona. Bronsher notes his leadership endures, with followers protesting British rules and plans for proportional representation, and Gandhi guiding from prison via letters and personal messages to supporters and Ashram children.

Gandhi India Milton Bronser NEA Service Husen Follewers Gasidhi Saint Britiah Gindas Hig London Leutenants Thonsanta Mahatma Gandhi Poona Heitinh Mathe Bermnbay

Locals Attend in Columbus and Toledo as Clergy Move

Shawnee residents visit Columbus and Toledo including Dexter Hammond and Buddy Severance. Funeral rector W C Conn moves to Columbus with family. Miss Minnie Dishon reports improvement after an auto crash. Students and staff changes noted as Miss Mabel MacDonald resigns from home economics teaching. vacancy soon filled.

Mr. Add Mes Bert Severance Toledo Dexter Hammond Buddy Severance Columbus Gd. L. Conn Cathering Ann Meluaughin Columbua Minnie Dishon Misa Alverda Joassph Joe Elder Catherine Nicholan Isabella Mollenkamp Margaret Doyle Ann Ianah Peterson Coloratta Edward E. Peterson Mise Blais Barnes Raymond Kesacier Lucy Butta Nancy Bete Maria Sunda W. A. Willams Thomas Pritchard John Grimley Kroger Frank Clark Carolina Clark Wal Mabel MacDonald

Mrs. Clara Backus Honored as District State Deputy

At the Daughters of America regular meeting Friday night a potluck dinner was served cafeteria style in honor of Mrs. Clara Backus who has been commissioned as district state deputy.

Daughters of America Clara Backus

Quito warfare leaves many dead in streets

In Quito heavy fighting between rebels and loyalists intensified with artillery and bombing. By September 3 many dead were counted and others buried in the streets as fighting subsided amid claims of a broader death toll.

Guayaquil Ecuador Debria Quito

His First Vote Was for Grant His First Vote Was for Grant

William Henry Willison, 82, oldest resident of Kimberly district, has lived in Allen County about 80 years. A farmer by trade, he voted for Ulysses S. Grant in 1868 and has rarely missed a chance to vote. He traveled long distances to visit friends and is now limited by age, receiving care at home. He has 5 children, 24 grandchildren, and 12 great grandchildren, with several siblings living nearby.

Frank Bdegwn Megnonger Statt Kimberly William Henry Willison Thin Thorn Allen County Mr. Willson Matilda Lavi Willisea Jane Lattimer Mra Anisa Lent Netsenville Lafe Willwon Nelaenville R. Fld Fannie Patterann Colurahum James Willson West Virginia Tite Wilson Jenny Belle Kelley Willam Wilton Galamibus Ruby Kinsey Pearl Willison Oscar Willson Logan Ooal Tucker Columbus Mr. Wilson Matty O Jurnbua Mandy Moyer Findlay Effie Pence Rowling Green James Joe Ed Willman Cloverdale Ohio Mr. Willison Ulysses S. Grant Willian Will

Star star Harold drowns in Kentucky river outing

Ellis L Harold 19 a star high school football player and Epworth League president drowned in the Little Sandy River at Greenup during a League outing. He was to enter Ohio State University this fall.

Greenuf Ellis L. Harold Epworth League Little Sandy Ohio State University

Radio Program Grid with scattered program names

A garbled radio schedule lists numerous shows and hosts across times from early morning to night. Entries repeat with errors and misspellings, mentioning programs like Andy, Dog Talk, Southern Singers, Orchestras, and various bands and features on the Columbia System with inconsistent timing labels.

Amons 'N Andy Bob Newhall Lmillitary Institute Southern Singers Tylers Stagician TateJack Douglas Puddles Familiy Friendship Town Orchestra Mike and Herman Tettor Varelty

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