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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 15, 1932

Page

5

Nelsonville Set for Ingalls Speech Next Wednesday

Nelsonville announces final plans for David Ingalls Republican candidate for Governor of Ohio to speak Wednesday Sept 21. Athens County Women’s Republican Club sponsors event with arrival by airplane from Ironton around 5 pm. A reception and 6 pm dinner precede his 7 pm address from the Dew House porch. Tickets are limited and available in Nelsonville Athens and Grouster, with the sale closing Tuesday noon.

Nelsonville David Sr. Ingalls Ohio Athens County Womans Republican Club Ingalis Ironton Ingalls Presbyterian Church County Central Athens Grouster Nelsonville High School Dew House Athens County

Emerald Oil Offers Home Cure For Varicose Veins And Ulcers

Suffering readers are promised relief from varicose and swollen veins without operations or injections. A simple home treatment with Emerald Oil claims to heal sores, reduce swelling, and end pain while users resume daily routines. Quick's Cut Rate Store backs the offer with a money back guarantee.

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Nelsonville Schools Open Fall Term With High Enrollment

Nelsonville city schools began the fall term with a full staff and a total enrollment of 1 862 across West East Central and High schools and grades. Last year’s enrollment was 1 394. Some students remain unregistered due to clothing and text book shortages.

Nelsonville West School East School Central School E. J. Arnold John J. Scott The Christian Church Ward W. Hamm Arnold L. E. Powell Ruth Hyde Doris Horch Earl Washburn

Parks Entertains Folk Songs at Nelsonville Meeting

Aaron W. Parks presented a program on American folk songs at the Motory Club meeting in Nelsonville on Tuesday night. He discussed history and characteristics of songs from various countries and ended with Southern and southwestern plains favorites and Negro spirituals, accompanied at the piano by Mrs. Parks.

Nelsonville Motory Club Aaron W. Parka Parks

Barcus to Speak on Emancipation Day in Nelsonville

Nelsonville hosts Emancipation Day on Thursday September 22 with Robert B Barcus of Columbus assistant to Attorney General Gilbert Bettman as a principal speaker. The afternoon program at the city playground includes races ball game between Columbus and Nelsonville Giants and a concert by the Nelsonville high school band followed by a 9 pm dance at the American Legion hall.

Nelsonville Robert B. Barcus Columbus Nelsony Giants American Legion

Old Timers Win at Veterans Ground in Nelsonville

Dr. Walker's Old Timers defeated New Straitsville 10 to 7 on the Veterans' ground in Buchtel. New Straitsville led early with a run in the first inning, added two in the second, and led 7-6 after six. The Old Timers then scored three in the seventh to win. this was their 36th game with a 7.22 percent record.

Nelsonville Dr. Walker New Straitsville Buchtel

Standard Bearers Elect Officers at Methodist Meeting

At the Wednesday evening church meeting the Standard Bearers elected officers for the coming year. President Edith Campbell. vice president Ruth Nixon. treasurer Louise Skinner. secretary Helen McKibben. International secretary Mary Adeline Wilson. press correspondent Helen Keating. Helen Linton to serve as counselor.

Methodist Church Edith Campbell Ruth Nixon Louise Skinner Helen McKibben Mary Adeline Wilson Helen Keating Helen Linton

Chilean Military Rift Sparks Northern Revolt and Air War

Northern Chile reports a revolutionary movement against General Bartolome Blanche's government. Col. Merion Benitez and air force units fled by air, with 3,000 troops reportedly joining him in Iquique and Antofagasta. Skirmishes and airfield actions escalate as government forces mobilize.

Santiago Chile Merion Benitez Arica Bartolome Blanche Carlos Davila Blanche el Bosque Beniter Acrion Colina Benitez Ovalle Antofagasta

Birth of a son to Mr and Mrs George Godenswager in Cleveland

Mr and Mrs George Godenswager Cleveland announce the birth of a son on Wednesday September 14 at the home of Mrs Godenswagers parents Mr and Mrs James Hart man Madison Street in this city. Daughters of America will meet Friday at 7 30 pm and serve a polluck luncheon after the meeting with members asked to bring a prepared dish. King's Men meet Friday at 7 30 pm with Charlies Hash man at Madison and Columbus Streets to continue the Beatitudes study. York Grange No 2456 meets Friday night December 16 at Grange Hall Oak Grove for annual inspection.

Mildred Hampton Columbus Wesley Carbondale Nelsonville John Barrows J. M. Butt Bert Young Clifton Grose Glenn Duffey Phebe Clements Wilbur Hutchins Athens Mary Hutchins Jackson Street Claude Cranmer Walter Gadbury Memorial Hall George Godenswager Cleveland Godenswager James Hartman Madison Street City Daughters of America King’s Men Charlies Hashman Madison Columbus Streets York Grange Hall Oak Grove

Bridge Club Hosts Woman on Washington Street

Mrs William Barrows hosted a bridge club at her home on Washington Street Wednesday night. Two tables played with Miss Mae Linton winning the high score trophy and Miss Adeline placing second. A luncheon followed the game.

William Barrows W. Washington Street Mae Linton Adeline

Body of Other Woman Found in Sacramento River

The Sacramento River body of an auburn-haired woman is identified as Dorothy Millette, bolstering the theory that she was the so-called other woman in Paul Bern’s life. Edward Sullivan of the Plaza Hotel in San Francisco confirms the identification. News also reports that Bern’s entire estate goes to his widow Jean Harlow, with a will drawn July 20 after his marriage.

Sacramento Cal Dorothy Millette Paul Bern Bern Edward Sullivan Plaza Hotel San Francisco Millette Gordon Dye Georgiana Slough Hollywood Jean Harlow

Birth Control Gets Approval

The Lake Erie Conference of the Missouri Lutheran Synod English District in Toledo approved birth control in exceptional cases. About 36 pastors backed Rep. Martin Walker of Buffalo N Y who argued for limits where the mother’s life is at stake or in cases of mental deficiency or extreme economic need. Contraception to avoid duties of child bearing or ease business or social life was deemed sinful.

Toledo U.R Lake Erie Missouri Lutheran Synod Memorial Lutheran Church Martin Walker Buffalo N. Y Walker

Indicted for Arson in Portsmouth Fire Case

Rev. G. W. Harris and Claude R. Mets, both of Portsmouth, were indicted on arson charges after the July 14 Riverside Church blaze. The six-count indictment ties Rev. Queen, an evangelist who opened a tabernacle, and notes a personal quarrel between Harris and Queen as a factor in the alleged arson.

Portamouth Portsmouth G. W. Harris Claude R. Mets Queen Harria

National Tax Association to Close Convention in Columbus

In Columbus on September 18 the National Tax Association will end its convention with the adoption of resolutions and a closing business meeting tonight.

Columbus The National Tax Association

Study Fate of Chauncey Man

Continued from page one Chauncey Man case moves forward as Rolin files protest. George K Kaufman Campbell County Ky Court clerk signs the record of proceedings in the matter.

Chauncey Man Rolin George K Kaufman Campbell County, Ky

Thompson voting records questioned in Kentucky election case

The statement dated by Election Clerk George K. Lindsey and Sheriff G. A. Streif cites Thompson voting in Precinct A Clifton on several dates from 1880 to 1998. Thompson denies two votes and asserts election context while Woolley argues relocation could render him a qualified Ohio elector.

Thompson Kentucky George K. Lindsey G. A. Streif City of Clifton Election Board Woolley Board of Elections Ohio

Four candidates approved by election board in county race

Thompson asserts plan to return to Athens County to practice law with residency by November 1902 and has belongings in Chauncey. Petitions for four other candidates including Wm. E. Mowat county recorder, Wade L. Moverett county commissioner, Floyd McCrerend sheriff, and Victor Hubler sheriff were approved without protest.

Thompson Athens County Veterans’ Bureau Athena County Chauncey Board of Eleations Ww. BE. Mowat Wadell. Mverett Floyd McCrerend Victor Hubler

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