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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1932
Page
5
Gallipolis officials install a 165 foot sandstone flood marker to show Ohio River stages and carry the government steamboat gauge. A 600 candlepower light will illuminate the site across Front Street, enhancing visibility for steamboat pilots.
In Gallipolis two divorce suits were filed this week in Common Pleas Court. Mildred L. Atkinson seeks a divorce from Forest G. Atkinson and restoration of her maiden name Mildred Lanier, claiming cruelty. she previously dismissed an earlier divorce and alimony petition. Amanda A. Smith of Bidwell sues Charles H. Smith for divorce, permanent alimony, and custody of their five children. they wed December 15, 1914.
In Gallipolis on August 19 residents report elm leaves dropping early this year. Heat and a month of dry weather are blamed for yellowing and early fall, with Ed McCormick noting possible blight affecting the trees.
Gallipolis August 19. Mrs. Margaret Davis librarian at the Gallipolis Public Library will begin a two weeks vacation on Monday. During the period the library will be in charge of the assistant librarian who has just returned from a two weeks vacation.
Gallia County dealers sent 105000 pounds of wool to a Philadelphia company in the latest shipments. H D Popplewell, working for John J McCloskey, outlined wool quality goals and flock improvements for local breeders. He urged longer fleece, less grease, and use of full-blooded bucks to raise wool length.
Mentions keeping bore out of pasture tagging sheep at lambing season and tying methods. Describes a tying technique where when fibers reach a length they twist into a tail and bind it under to reduce twisting. Warns against excessive twine use and recommends paper twine over binder twine.
Gallipolis council selects delegates for the Ohio Junior Order United American Mechanics gathering in Columbus from August 3 to September. Delegates include H. B. Houck past state councillor Gilbert K E Bush law committee member and W. W. Curry Homer Beck and Tim Lewis.
Woerono EB Halliday Jr. will travel to Massillon next week for a weeklong coaching school specializing in basketball instruction. He will begin duties in the University of Cincinnati physical education department around September 10.
Holzer Hospital notes from Jallipolis on August 19 show admits Capt. Jack Ward Cheshire for treatment Cecil Jordan Chauncey miner injured when struck by a mine car Thomas Quickle hurt in a bridge construction accident and Nelson Wyckle Wellston with automobile accident injuries were released.
Chauncey residents plan three reunions this Sunday August 21 at Concord Church area east of Millfield. The all day event includes a basket dinner at noon and an afternoon program. Former Concord community residents and friends are invited.
August session of the Friendship Bible Class of Chauncey Church of Christ opened with a picnic on the Cass lawn. Mrs. Ralph Brown led the business meeting, Mr. Cass led prayer, and attendees planned a four month attendance contest with Millfield Faithful Circle Class.
The Chauncey Church of Christ hosted the funeral for Ida Hayden Osborne 33 wife of Dane Osborne at Greenlawn Cemetery. Rev G B Courtney led the service with a quartet and piano. She leaves two children Richard and Florence Ann and her mother Mrs Blanche Hayden, plus siblings.
The Well Supply Company files a sheriff sale against Thomas E. Clark in Athens County Ohio. An execution dated July 2 1934 directs sale of listed drilling equipment at the Courthouse in Athens on August 30 1984 at 2 PM. Cash terms. Wayne Wingett Sheriff.
Government flour through the Red Cross distributed 1154 twenty four pound sacks Thursday across Chauncey Dover district. Chauncey received 435 sacks Milfeld 419 Sugar Creek 165 and Beaumont 135. Two family reunions are planned Sunday August 21 the Mingus reunion near Chauncey and the Vore reunion at the Athens Fairgrounds.
The Hannum reunion will be held at the old homestead on Saturday August 27. Plans remain the same as usual with plates and tablecloths provided.
The sixth annual Walborn reunion was held at Chillicothe City Park on Sunday August H with 14 members and friends. A picnic lunch and games followed. Officers elected for the 188% reunion include David Walburn Athens president Mrs Lulu Hockenberry Chillicothe secretary William Walburn Mrs Clarence Greathouse and Edward Mapiea Chillcothe nominating committee Mrs Everett Jackman Miss Elia Frances Greathouse and Mrs Frank Kinesel Chillicothe and Mrs Margaret McHarg of Athena entertainment committee.
Notice from the Athens County Commissioners invites bids by September 3 1933 for furnishing hauling and spreading material on Garden Orange Big Run Tick Ridge Pleasant Hill Concord McPherson Willow Creek roads. Each bid must include a five percent bid bond. The commission reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Maude Lowry, Clerk.
The passage lists Mr. and Mrs. David Walburn and family, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Walburn, Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Walburn and Joe, Mary Brickies, David Brickies, and Mrs. J. N. McHarg of Athena, plus Mr. and Mrs. R. Walburn of Logan Lake Alma, as the selected hosts for the 1833 reunion at the new state park near Wellaton.
A L. K. Bons and his wife with three children departed East Pomeroy Thursday for a week long motor tour. They plan to visit Washington D C areas and travel through Pennsylvania to Buffalo Niagara Falls and Niagara region, aiming to see as much of the country as possible during the week.
In Mansfield Ohio on August 17 1932 George Giffin an Ohio State Prison inmate from Athens County convicted for Forgery on November 28 1931 and serving a one to two year term is eligible for a parole hearing on or after September 6 1932 The Board of Parole through Parole and Record Clerk J J Feeney issues the notice and directs response.
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