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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1932

Page

3

Emancipation Day events attract 500 at Nelsonville playgrounds

The Nelsonville community held Emancipation Day activities at the city playgrounds with about 500 attendees. The program featured a Nelsonville High School band concert, remarks by Mayor J W Hickman and speakers Senator L J Eberle Dr E E LeFever and Dr Hopewell. The Nelsonville Giants baseball team defeated Columbus Vants 11 to 6 in a showcase game. A track meet followed the game and festivities ended with a dance at the American Legion building with music by a Columbus orchestra.

Nelsonville Nelsonville High School J. W. Hickman L. J. Eberle E. E. LeFever Glouster Doctor Hopewell Columbus Neéise Giants Dave Woodson Humphrey Alumbus Brooks Woodson Lewis American Legion

Nelsonville High Sponsored Food Exhibit Window Display

Nelsonville High School Home Economics classes sponsor an exhibit of canned foods in the window of the Southern Ohio Electric Co Public Square from September 24 to October. This is the first exhibit by the classes this year.

Nelsonville Nelsonville High School Southern Ohio Electric Co Old Dutch Chocolate Shop Public Square

Mrs. Carrie Windle Callahan Dies in Columbus

Relatives in Nelsonville are notified of the death of Mrs. Carrie Windle Callahan 25 at her Columbus home after a six month illness. She was daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Windle and survived by husband Michael J. Callahan a son four step-children her parents four brothers and four sisters. Body to be brought to Nelsonville for funeral arrangements pending.

Nelsonville Carrie Windle Callahan Cleveland Ave Columbus Ralph Windle Michael J. Callahan

Health Topic At Fort Street Church Addressed By Dr J L Webb

Dr J L Webb speaks on The Health of the High School Student at Fort Street Church of Christ Sunday at 6 30 PM The meeting includes devotions on Jesus Use of His Body Miss Arlene Betts leads the social and recreational program.

Nelsonville Fort Street Church of Christ J. L. Webb Jesus Arlene Betts

Business Girls Class Hosts Meet At Mrs Brady Home

Mrs. George Brady entertained the Business Girls Class of the Christian Sunday School and their teacher Mrs. Frank Betts at her home. A brief business session was led by Miss Helen Verity, with treasurer’s report by Mrs. Paul Allen. Mrs. Sylvester Ross was the guest. a two course luncheon was served.

George Brady The Christian Sunday School Frank Betts Helen Verity Paul Allen Sylvester Ross

Home Craft Club Holds Meeting At Mrs Goldie Kuhn's

The Home Craft Club met Thursday night at Mrs. Goldie Kuhn's home with eight members present. Mrs. Blanche Stanley won the capsule prize and Mrs. Mary Adams took the bingo prize. A luncheon followed the social time.

Goldie Kuhn Blanche Stanley Mary Adams

Girl Scouts Sponsor Bake Sale at Wilsons Grocery

The Girl Scouts sponsor a bake sale at Wilsons Grocery this Saturday at 9 a.m. Funds raised support troop activities and local projects.

Wilson's Grocery

Bridge Shower Given for Mrs Barrows by Mrs Barber

Mrs Shelby Barber on Poplar Street hosted a surprise bridge shower Wednesday night for Mrs George Barrows. Two tables of bridge were played with Mrs W F Gray taking high score and Mrs Roy Davis second. a luncheon followed.

Shelby Barber Poplar Street George Barrows

Glee Club Forms at Nelsonville High School

Forty two girls gathered for the first Girls Glee Club meeting at Nelsonville High School on September 23. Plans for an active year were outlined and the group will later settle to about thirty five members.

Nelsonville Royal Gilbert Agnes Hillen Rosemary Smith Arlene Betts Mary Jo Haffner Kathryn Lee Betty Wemsley Elsie Keating Frances Barron Jennie Juniper Louise McDowell Margaret Hampton Vesper Warehime Gertrude Patton Fae Shelton Evelyn Hughes Isabelle Easterling Margaret Howe Dorothy Howe Almarine Johnson Mariel Sayre Elizabeth Pierce Wilma Evans Fannie Glenn Mary C. Miller Ruth Warehime Vera Shafer Anna Mae Voigt Mercedes Keeton Arlene Patton Jo Riley Jeanne Freer Marjorie Mathewson Betty Sayre Mary Adelyn Wilson Clara Galvin Elizabeth Backus Barbara Steenrod Wilma Scott Mary M. Betts Margaret Connor Nellie Logan Lois Bateman

Local visitors greet hospital patient and relatives in Ohio

Earl Michael visited his wife in Mercy Hospital Columbus where she recovers from eye surgery. Mr and Mrs Walter Flio do and daughter Martha of Steubenville are guests of Mrs Floto's parents Mr and Mrs Vern Vorhes. Mrs C Homer Durand of Coshocton is staying with Mrs O A Rider at 46 Fayette Street.

Earl Michael Columbus Mercy Hospital Walter Fliodo Martha Steubenville Floto Vern Vorhes

Home Economics Club Reorganizes With 39 Members

The Home Economics Club met on Sept 20 1932 to reorganize with 39 members present. Officers elected include President Jennie Tennihill Vice President Mary Neil Lanner Secretary Fannie Glenn and Treasurer Wilma Evans. Membership limited to grades nine through twelve with alumni honorary status. Supervisor Mrs Horch.

Jennie Tennihill Mary Neil Lanner Fannie Glenn Wilma Evans Horch

Social Evening Hosted by Mr and Mrs Earl Baker

Mr and Mrs Earl Baker of Jefferson Street entertained Wednesday evening with guests Mr and Mrs John Cook and Miss Theresa Steffin of Corning, and Miss Gertrude Steffin of Long Island College Hospital Brooklyn New York. Mrs Baker served a refreshment course.

Earl Baker Jefferson Street John Cook Theresa Steffin Corning Gertrude Steffin L. I. College Hospital Brooklyn N. Y Baker

Mizpah Class Elects Officers at M. E. Church Meeting

The Mizpah Class of the M. E. Church met at Miss Ella Patton's Chestnut Street home. Officers for the new year were elected: President Mrs. Burl Wallace. vice president Miss Elizabeth Linton. secretary treasurer Miss Margaret Clark. correspondent Mrs. N. E. Dowler. A luncheon followed for guests and members. The next meeting will be Oct 18 at Miss Bertha Howard's home with Miss Deer assisting.

Ella Patton Chestnut Street Burl Wallace Elizabeth Linton Margaret Clark Preas N. E. Dowler Martin Ohlinger Clint Patton Mary Ellen Patton Bertha Barker C. E. Washburn Neilson E. Dowler Louise Pearce Bertha Howard Besse Deer

Cavanaugh Golden Wedding Celebration In Zaleski

Mrs James Cavanaugh Mrs Malcolm Raybould and son Jack and Mrs Earl Baker visited Zaleski Sunday for the golden wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs George Cavanaugh Jack Raybould sang solos at the afternoon tea at the Cavanaugh home and again at the solemn mass at the Catholic Church Monday morning in honor of the event.

James Cavanaugh Malcolm Raybould Jack Earl Baker Zaleski George Cavanaugh Jack Raybould Cavanaugh Salemn

Wedding Anniversary Celebrated by Clines

Mr and Mrs John Cline entertained their children, grandchildren and neighbors on their thirty seventh wedding anniversary on Sept 18. Gifts were received and refreshments served. Guests included Lloyd Nichison and family, Clarence Cooley and family, Orvill Cline, Roy Cline and children, Asa Cline and family, Earl Tewksberry and daughters, Mattie Cecil, Thelmore Stansbury and families, Dale Stansbury and children, Dwane Kitamiller and daughter, Ralph Sharp, Howard Elliott, Clark Cline, Frank Schollis, Masters Nichols of New Marshfield, Robert Cottrill and children, Miss Mary Cottrill, and others.

John Cline Lloyd Nichison John Lee Ann Billie Clarence Cooley Bernard Howard Robert Athens Orvill Cline Roy Cline Wesley Arnold Helen Albany Asa Cline Stanley Olive McArthur Earl Tewksberry Mary Donna Kathryn Matt Robert Cottrill Bobbie and Glen Mary Cottrill New Plymouth

Dr Landrith to Speak on Prohibition in Nelsonville

In Nelsonville on September 3 192? at 3 p.m. Dr Ira Landrith a noted prohibition advocate will address a rally urging youth support. The Allied Forces Allied Campaigners sponsor the event at the First Christian Church as part of a nationwide effort to educate young voters about the Eighteenth Amendment.

Nelsonville Bill Young Peorie Allied Forces John J. Scott Ira Landrith Doctor Landrith Landrith First Christian Church

Guard Shot At Hunterdon

A mining district attack is described with Colonel Shetler denying military protection. The speaker laments Ohio’s refusal to safeguard about 200 workers and the company, noting repeated refusals and a threat of further action.

Shetler Nelsonville White Ohio

Two Buchtel Men Arraigned In Court Here Today

Carl Poling and Henry Poling of Buchtel were bound over to Athens County Common Pleas Court after pleading not guilty to charges arising from a Sept 18 incident in Buchtel. Carl faced assault charges against Lt Noble of the Ohio National Guard with a $300 bond set, while Henry denied shooting at George Pavlik and must post $1200 bond. Both are jailed awaiting bond.

Buchtel Carl Henry Poling Athens County Common Pleas Court Cc. H. Porter Carr Noble Ohio National Guard Henry George Pavlik Athens County

Albany R D No 1 Church Notices and Visits

Sunday services at Airline Church announced with Sunday School at 9 20 and preaching at 10 30 led by Rev Homer Vian. Prayer services start Sept 31 at Townhouse M E Church. Local visits include Mrs Jennie Kuhn returning home from Carpenter and Miss Cecil Everly visiting Hebbardaville. Glenn A Scott and Elmo Scott delivered cattle to Partersburg Union Stockyards. Rev N F P Angell and family visited Harold Peacock.

Airline Homer Vian Glenn A. Scott Elmo Scott Union Partersburg W. Va Rev. N. FP. Angell Near Pomersey Harold Peacock

Government traces tickets to Senator Davie at trial

The government traced a large bundle of alleged lottery tickets to United States Senator James J. Davie at the opening of day five of his Federal Court trial. The charges allege violations of the federal statute prohibiting lottery tickets in the mail and in interstate commerce.

New York Sept United States James J. Davie Davis

Dayton Day campaigns boost local merchants and ads

Merchants in Dayton report success of three Dayton Days promotions aimed at stimulating buying. Increased advertising spurred unusually large newspaper editions with The News publishing 36 pages, The Herald 60 pages, and the Journal morning 72 pages during the drive.

Dayton, O Ur— Merchants of Dayton Ing The News the Herald Journal

Public Drunk Driving Fines In Athens City Court

Mayor Porterfield fined a man named Athens resident $100 and costs for driving a car while intoxicated, with license suspended for six months. Emmett Parker of Athens received $23 and costs for intoxication.

A. BR Porterfield Athens Robert &. Wool Emmett Parker Athena

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