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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1932
Page
3
Glenn Weymueller has returned to New York City ending a several days visit at the C. A. Stover home.
Nelsonville football fans and players felt cautious optimism after a Tuesday scrimmage at the City Playground. The first string moved faster, with Stalter and Shafer shining at quarterback and end players like Haffner, Butts, Bagley, and Davis anchoring the line as Moe and Arnold added guard depth. Bob White highlighted the second unit with several gains, while the team works toward Friday’s season opener against Grouster High.
In Nelsonville a Logan man, Tom Nash, was arrested for obtaining money under false pretense in a method where a thief pockets merchandise then claims a purchase was made and seeks a refund. Police say several local firms were victimized and Nash also faces Columbus charges of auto theft.
In Murray City on September 21 officers of the Ladies Auxiliary No 4 United Mine Workers of America appealed for clothing shoes and school supplies for children. Appeals go to stores churches organizations and individuals with Mrs Ruth Carsner president and Mrs Pearl Coe secretary treasurer coordinating donations at Box 447.
Nelsonville resident Charlies Lent shows the tail of a rare white squirrel shot near Meeker Run. Officials say the animal is unusual. Lent notes the body fur matches the tail with a cream tint, drawing local interest.
The Pythian Sisters will meet Thursday night at 7 30 at their hall.
The class taught by Mrs. Charles Monks will meet at Mrs. Minnie Patton's Walnut Street home Thursday night. Assisting hostesses are Mrs. Maggie Woolery and Miss Florence Woolery. Members who pledged funds are asked to bring them to the meeting.
The Reverend and Mrs. John J. Scott along with several other ladies attended the district convention at the Christian Church in Athens on Tuesday.
Attorney General Bettman cites that charitable real estate remains tax exempt when used for charity and receipts from events are incidental. He contrasts stadium use with noncharitable profit ventures and concludes OU stadium and playgrounds qualify as exempt.
Joe Beshare completed paving the alley just south of his High Street business in Glouster. The work extended from High Street to the intersection with the alley west of the High Street business buildings.
The closing minister urged a shift from static to vibrant matter and a new attitude toward values, challenging youth to light the path. Morning talks questioned charity and urged focus on law, justice, and mercy, while afternoon sessions urged churches to act in community welfare.
A New York City booklet compiling opinions from Dr Doane Valcarcel of Central University of Madrid and Dr Frank Spirk of Prague offers information on epilepsy causes and potential cures. Readers may request a free copy from Educational Division MS Fifth Ave New York Dept 160.
Glouster Kiwanis members met at the hotel Gordon and approved buying street light standards for High Street. An order will be placed with a local supplier. attendance was strong with three visitors.
Veterans from Encampment District including Christman Moody and J W Moody travel to Springfield Illinois for the National G A R encampment. They are among the few remaining Civil War veterans in the area making the trip by men tor Christman and Moody.
Concreting begins at the North Street and Main Street intersection as part of the Route 1 improvement. Curbing was poured this week on the intersection and north side of the road base near the Miehard Won Bakery. Brick laying is expected to start from east of the bakery to the Hill Street intersection in Urbaneresat this week.
D. M. Sawyer, a dairyman from near Jacksonville, visited town Tuesday for the first time since he was badly gored and trampled by a bull on his farm the evening of September. He remains badly crippled from the injuries.
The B J Faires family reunion was held at 1 North Street Glouster on Sunday with ideal weather and a large turnout. A noon dinner accompanied by celebrations for Mrs. Baines Faires’s recent birthday brought together numerous relatives from Rehoboth Trimble Marion and other towns.
Mr and Mrs Henry G Seed of Cleveland formerly of Glouster visited friends in the city on Tuesday and planned to return to Cleveland Wednesday. Mr Frothmen, a former Glouster businessman, had left about 34 years ago and spent time in Athens and Martina Perry before becoming a Cleveland resident.
The Trimble Parent-Teacher Association invites parents to a Thursday night gathering in the grade school building at 8 30 o clock. Attendees will discuss upcoming school activities and volunteer opportunities.
The speaker praises a machine that produces 750 Chesterfields per minute but stresses that the crucial work happens before rolling: the selection and blending of tobacco along with its treatment.
A picked Chillicothe City League team travels to Nelsonville on Sunday at 2 30 p m to avenge a 4 to 3 defeat by the Nelsonville Merchants from a game played in Chillicothe over a month ago. Josh DeVore, ex New York Giants outfielder, will likely appear for the visitors while Taylor Smith or Garner start on the mound for Nelsonville with Linton catching.
Nelsonville reports the death of Reuben Lanning 71 at his Floodwood home. Funeral services are set for Friday at 10 30 a m at the residence with burial at Greenlawn. He is survived by wife Minnie and six children Elgin Calvin Carl Donald Dempster and Pritts.
Nelsonville Sept. 21 Bassel R. Ruble 27 died suddenly Tuesday at his Haydenville home. Funeral Friday 2 p.m. Haydenville M E Church with Rev. Nutter in charge. Burial Logan. Survived by parents John and Mrs Rubie and brothers Harvey Roy Olive Rubie and sisters Edna Ankrum Eunice Francis Leta Robinette.
Charles West aged 77 died Sunday at his West Washington Street home. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday at the M E Church by Rev H A Sayre with burial at Green Lawn. Pianists Mrs Carl Coakley Mrs Clarence Butts and Mrs Henry Lancaster gave hymns. Out of town visitors included Mrs Katie Patton Haydenville and multiple West relatives from Detroit Columbus and other areas. He is survived by his wife 12 grandchildren four great grandchildren and two brothers.
A called DAR meeting will be held Saturday night September 24 at 7 30 at Mrs Martin Ohlingers home 467 Chestnut Street. The gathering will discuss business of importance.
Room 24 students at Junior High sponsor a bake sale this evening at 6 on Public Square to benefit Nelsonville High School football.
The Home Missionary Society of the Methodist Church will meet Thursday at 6 o'clock at Mrs. L. A. Whitmore's home on E. Franklin Street. Members should bring a favorite dish for the dinner. Assisting hostesses are Mrs. Elizabeth Davis and Mrs. Ava Davis. Mrs. Bertha Barker to lead devotion and Miss Bertha Nixon to run the program.
The Christian Sunday School class for business girls will meet at the country home of Mrs. George Brady on Thursday night. A potluck luncheon will be served.
Mr and Mrs Ralph Parks of 14 Jefferson Street entertained Tuesday night for the birthday anniversary of Mrs W H Parks. Lavender and pink colored the distinct dinner appointments with fall flowers in the centerpiece. Guests included Mrs J M Hyde Mrs L A Whitmore Mrs L D Johnson Mrs James Sharp Mrs Chas Nelson and Mrs Elizabeth Davis.
The Glenford Dugan Post regular meeting at the Legion Home is postponed one hour due to the Ingalls speech. Members should attend at 9 o'clock instead of 8.
The Junior Society of the Nelsonville Presbyterian Church will have its first fall meeting Thursday at 3:45 p.m. in the church social rooms. Motion pictures will be shown at this gathering.
Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Stover and daughter Lillian visited Columbus on Monday. Mrs. Hettie Stuart and Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Daniels with sons John and Owen also visited friends in Columbus. Mr. and Mrs. P. A. Graham of Cleveland spend several days with relatives here. Bob Hall Dwight Kuhn Lowell Hickman and Francis Kouri registered at Ohio University in Athens for the full term.
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