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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1932

Page

3

Gallia County First Degree Murder Bills Returned

Gallia County Grand Jury returned indictments and several bills including first degree murder and assault with intent. Individuals named include Ade Green and Homer Queen as well as others connected to the Boyd Breckfels shooting case. A fugitive was reported pursued in wooded areas. State funds were released for teacher salaries and school operations in Gallia County districts.

Gallia County Lbredier Gallipolis Crown City Grand Jury Grend Ade Green Megro Gal- Espetis Essanit Jositery Ant Homer Queen Gailipel Ms Atentie Epl Boyd Eerly Bred Breckfels Borde Farm Eary Nifier Green Mary Mor Whitan McComwer Okey Shepherd Bouse

Essay Contest Opens for Gallia County Students

Gallia County holds an essay contest for high school students to win a trip to the Ohio State Fair. The committee selects the best subject on local history, with judges including Superintendent Renards and editors from The Gallipolis papers. Also noted are Holzer Hospital admissions for Friday: Mrs Henderson Keat Bidwell Louis Maxwell and Mrs Steward Richmond Rutland.

Gallipolis Renards H.R. Hurn Galle Times H.W. Wetherkott Holzer Hospital Henderson Keat Bidwell Louis Maxwell G. C. Murphy Mra. Steward Richmond Rutland

Gallipolis School Janitors Prep for Opening

In Gallipolis, four weeks before the new school term, district janitors finish painting, washing windows, waxing desks, and preparing the Washington School Building while grounds and playgrounds are cleaned. The Stadt includes other local notes and events.

Gallipolis Gallipoli Washington School

Clown and Helpers Give Dialogue at Jacksonville Event

A local performance titled My Son's Stem featured Jacksontille artist Jean J p Clown and helpers. Corning, Lilian Deal, Mrs Cordelia Kane and family attended, with music by Wolfe's Orchestra of Gloucester. Mrs Kate Stanbus and family planned to row home, joined by Mrs Horn. Wednesday quilters gathered at a home for a session.

Jean J P Clown Gialogue Corning Visi Lilian Deal Atom Cordelia Kane John Phil Mam Gibbs Wolfe Glouster Mre Kate Stanbus Keamh Johnny Frederick Stanhus Rey Horn

Legion Women Leader Slate Reveals Local Elections

Slated to head the Legion Women group are Wilitsm James Lore and Rev turned to the week. John hen accompan i Andrew Ginnen and child Josephine returned from a trip to Azren. D. thy Six and Marin and daughter of Dayton also present. Oca Fellows' Hat ceremony saw the oath administered by Mrs. Frank. Others elected: president John Buza vice president Ida B. Davis secretary Mrs Harold Phips. Ira Conaway injured by a fall from a stepladder while janitor work at the High School. Rev Powell Bowling Green visitors to view D. J. LeKini residence. Mr McKinney and Powell described as siblings.

Ics Wilitsm James Lore Axa Ef Mitfeld John Hen Andrew Ginnen Josephine Azren D. Thy Marin Dayton Oca Ida B. Davis Harold Phips Ira Conaway High Schoo Powell Green D. J. LeKini

Ho Cool Dishes for Hot Days Kitchen Recipe by Alice Lynn Barry

A compact retro recipe feature presents jellied tomato bouillon and tomato juice prep steps. It notes the dish suits warm days, uses gelatin and onions, and suggests serving with biscuits or whole wheat bread. The tone mirrors a hotel dining room guide to elegant cooling dishes.

Alice Lynn Barry

Reedsville Properties Under Repair For Coming Winter

Reedsville reports extensive home repairs as preparations for winter proceed. Residents describe new fences and doorway updates, with several roofs being retouched. Local families travel between Parkersburg and Marietta for visits, and neighbors note ongoing renovations at several properties while other residents enjoy short vacations or relocations.

Ameerville 4-H Camp Visit Highlights Weeks End

Ameerville sewing club members joined by Jeanette Cramner at Nelsonville home then toured Cinb Camp on Barker Athens. Leaders Mrs. Zem and Mrs. Fll accompanied a group including Don Marquis Jami Faye Bennett and infant son. Also mentions births, a new school building, and incomplete surrounding sidewalks.

Ameeville Ameine Sewing Club Jeanette Cramner Nelsonville Cinb Barker Athens Zem Fll Ciris Don Marquis Jami Faye Bennett B Wednesda Meter Texas Mira Atebert Gorman Hazel RB Frank Hartis Akron Ralph Nosterne Westerville Henry Barn Richa Bir Ron T Thu Johnson Cement Aie

Community notes from Bashan and nearby towns

A fragmentary local social column lists attendees and visits across Bashan, Bentz, Hehl and nearby households. Names include Swartz, Petrine, Spri, Robinson, Keehler, Mary Cole, Ruth Shumway, Shum alien, Haight, Nes, Swa Harley Michie, Babcock, Ben daughter, James Guy household, and Ada Vas Meter assisting her mother. Mentions of an ice cream social for the repair fund and visitors from Delaware appear amid numerous partial names and casual greetings.

Frem Sunder Lowing Ans Swartz Shuwar Charles Petrine Elias Spri WS. Robinson Bentz Y Swartz Mabel Keehler Mary and Freda Cole Ruth Shumway Aira Dane Shumalien Norwood Haight Lievyd Yan Nes Robert Swa Harley Michie Wide Babcock of Bashan Bentz Wiliam Ben Daney Spencer Delaware Ada Vas Meter James Guy Ho Beneft Eh Repair Fund Ja M. Bentz Ning Guy Dean Sernite Hawk S Hemlock Grove C. D. Bentz Ihia Fay Swartz Meredith of Chester

Hog laden truck overturns near Coalville headed for Pittsburgh

A hog truck from Pickaway County bound for the Pittsburgh market skidded off the road west of Coalville during a Thursday storm. The load spilled into the field, killing one hog and freeing others. Several local residents and visitors were noted in surrounding social items, with weekend visits and family gatherings mentioned in the same column.

Coalville Pittsburgh Pickaway County Pittssburgh J. W. Hineade Feild Willim Price Deane Bars Depot Road George Stephenson Misa Whart George Pol Poisier James Garton Bethel Ridge Weston W. Va Zona Marquis J. i Kincade Reed Delawrare Penroge Oceanport Busch Shads Cornville Mikses - Inez Bratfo Ang Beth Walden Marian Welten

Rains Improve Crop Prospects Across Ohio

Ohio crop prospects show slight improvement from early estimates as periodic rains raise hopes in many counties. Weather officials note regional variation with favorable moisture in some south eastern districts and weaker yields in others. Farmers count on favorable late August conditions to boost production compared with last year.

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