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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1932

Page

16

Five Men Arrested After Chase by National Guardsmen

Five men employed at Sunday Creek Mine No 6 Millfield were arrested after a chase near Chauncey by Ohio National Guard Lieutenants J S Thompson and Douglas R Brown. They were brought to Nelsonville and to be turned over to Sheriff Wigett with charges to be preferred. A pistol shot was fired and a weapon discharged as the car fled. One revolver and a pistol were recovered. Promiscuous firing will not be tolerated. Names given: Harley Bailey McArthur Hubert Blair South Webster Ray Lambert McArthur Willard Snyder Oak Hill Opal Howard Athens. Wilbur Griffiths earlier charged with concealed weapons and auto license violations. Four officers and 68 guardsmen from the 148th Regiment arrived to relieve others.

Nelsonville Sunday Creek Millfield Chautcey J. S. Thompson Douglas R. Brown Ohio National Guard Wayne Wingett Chauncey Village John S. Shetler Shetler Harley Bailey McArthur Hubert Blair Alias Cunningham South Webster Ray Lambert Willard Snyder Oak Hill Opal Howard Athens Wilbur Griffiths National Guard J. W. Hickman Griffiths 148Th Regiment Paulding Defiance Oak Harbor Lima

Local Visitors and Weekend Travels Mentioned

Mrs. Charlies Price and two children from Cleveland visit friends and relatives in the city. T. S. Bush spent the end of the week in Columbus. Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Rice and family are also noted among arriving or visiting residents.

Charlies Price Cleveland T. S. Bush Columbus J. P. Rice

One Cent a Day Pays Up to $100 a Month Ad

The Postal Life and Casualty Insurance Co offers an accident policy paying up to $100 monthly for 24 months for disability and $1,000 for death costs, at $3.50 per year. Over 148,000 have already bought the policy. Open to men women and children. No money needed to start. send name address age beneficiary name and relation for a 10 day free inspection. No examination required. Limited time offer.

Postal Life & Casualty Insurance Co Dierks Bullding Kansas City Adv

Bennett Fiske Pleads Guilty in Nelsonville Mayor Court

Nelsonville record shows Bennet Fiske charged with intoxication pleading guilty in mayor's court. He was fined ten dollars and costs, and committed to the County Jail until payment. James Colbert also pleaded in the same session.

Nelsonville Bennett Fiske James Colbert

Stunning Ensemble Pattern 2166 from The Athens Messenger

The Athens Messenger Pattern Department offers pattern 2166 in sizes 14 to 20 and 32 to 42. Size 16 requires 3 1 2 yards of 39 inch fabric and 7 8 yard contrasting. Send 15 cents for each pattern plus 15 cents for the catalog. catalog and pattern together 25 cents. Address to The Athens Messenger Pattern Department, 243 West 17th Street, New York City.

Anne Adams Athens Messenger Pattern Department West 17Th Street New York City

Guilty on intoxication charge with fine and costs

He was found guilty Saturday on an intoxication charge and was fined $10 plus costs which he arranged to pay.

Clothing Store Robbed in Night at Adamson Store

Nelsonville reports a burglary of J. D. Adamson's clothing store on Public Square. Entry was made by bending an iron bar from a rear window, with a single outfit missing including suit underwear socks shirt and hat. Loss amount under check, rear door found unbarred.

Nelsonville J. D. Adamson South Side Public Square Adamson

Mine School to Start in District for Forty Weeks

A. W. Seabright announces mining classes for first to third years, starting Sept 1 and running 40 weeks. Sessions will be at high school buildings in Glouster Nelsonville Chauncey Murray City Byesville, 7 p.m. with subjects from mine law to electric safety. Course is free, funded by Federal and state governments.

Nelsonville A. W. Seabright Chauncey Murray City Byesville

Elks Plan Picnic in Nelsonville

Nelsonville lodge No. 43 BPO Elks announces a special meeting Tuesday August 30 at 7 30 PM to plan the annual lodge picnic with roast pig and trimmings served after the session The regular lodge meeting is set for Tuesday evening September 6.

ELKS Nelsonville Nelsonville Lodge B. P. O. Elks

Funeral for infant Richard Galbreath Held in Carbondale Church

Funeral services for one month old Richard Galbreath son of Mr and Mrs Richard Galbreath Sr were held Sunday at Carbondale Church with the Reverend Hughes officiating. Burial followed in Asbury cemetery.

Nelsonville Richard Galbreath Richard Galbreath Sr Carbondale Hughes Asbury Cemetery

Athens Printers Challenge Nelsonville Jewelers Game

The Athens Printers baseball team issued a challenge to the Nelsonville Jewelers to a nine inning game. Manager Vance Rood announced the plan for a 6 p.m. Tuesday contest in Nelsonville at the local field.

Athens Athens Printers Nelsonville Jewelers Vance Rood Wnelsonville

Harding Called Away by Illness in New Philadelphia

H H Harding of the New York Coal Company engineering department was summoned to New Philadelphia due to his aged father's illness. The father died Saturday and funeral services will be held Tuesday at the late residence in New Philadelphia. Harding's mother passed away three months ago, leaving one brother in the immediate family.

Nelsonville H. H. Harding New York Coal Company Engineering Department New Philadelphia

Social visit noted at Columbus Street home

Mrs. E. J. Cable and Mr. and Mrs. S. E. Dean hosted guests Sunday at their E Columbus Street home. The visitors included Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Washington, Miss Ann Washington, Miss Dorothy Washington, Miss Gertrude Vance of Manhattan Kansas, Mr. and Mrs. Bb. Y. Rannelis, Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Rannelis, Florence and Mary Elizabeth Rannelis, and Thomas and Robert Rannelis of McArthur Ohio.

E. J. Cable S. E. Dean E. Columbus Street Edgar Washington Ann Dorothy Washington Gertrude Vance Manhattan Kansas Bb. Y. Rannelis W. 8. Rannelis Florence Mary Elizabeth Rannelis Thomas Robert Rannelis McArthur Ohio

Sure He's Alive

In Trondhjem Norway Aug 29 Ps John Bochken's parents say their son and Clyde Allen Lee who vanished attempting a nonstop flight from America to Oslo will be found alive. Bochken's parents have not seen their son since 1924 and only learned of his trans Atlantic flight from newspapers.

Trondhjem Norway John Bochken Clyde Allen Lee America Oslo Bochkon

Attorney Appeals to Hoover Over Pauper Laws

Lewiston Maine August 29 U R Corporation Counsel Herbert E Holmes appeals to President Hoover to halt nationwide disenfranchisement of the unemployed. He says the local Republican organization used the obsolete pauper law to strike about 1000 unemployed on municipal relief from the voting list, barring them from state and congressional elections.

Lewiston U.R Corporation Herbert E Holmes Hoover Republican Organization

Burns Mystery After Exploded Home in Conneaut

Police investigate bombing at Martin Garrity residence in Conneaut causing about 9000 dollars in damage. windows shattered over blocks. Suspect Angeli Rioli, 33, detained in Erie after seeking hospital treatment for burns on hands and face. he could not explain the burns.

Conneaut U.P Martin Garrity Angeli Rioli Erie

Crowd Menaces Miner No 6 Output Is High

A mob of over 100 followed a miner from Sunday Creek Mine 6 in Millfield to the bus station in Glouster. A rock shattered a bus window during the trip to Trimble, injuring the targeted man slightly. Constable Henry Williams escorted him to the hospital with Mrs Morris and John Crawford.

Glouster Sunday Creek Millfield Bua Henry Williams Trimble

Alfred Morris Jr Taken To Hospital In Ill Health

Aug 28 report says Alfred Morris Jr. was taken to a Columbus hospital at the end of the week for an X ray examination amid several weeks of poor health.

Glouster Alfred Morris, Jr Columbus

Mine School Opens This Thursday Night

GLOUSTER Aug 2 Thursday night at 7 o clock the mining school will open in the high school building under Prof A W Seabright of Logan who will head the course A petition signed by 40 persons interested in taking the mining course was presented requesting continuation of the school Those 40 are expected to be present on opening night Admission is free and all interested are invited to enroll

Glouster A. W. Seabright Logan Tultion

School Turns Out Mine Foreman Trainees Under Prof Seanbright

The school begins with first year work including mine geology and related studies enabling students to sit examinations for foremen positions. Prof Seanbright has led the institution since its inception in this city. Several enrollees have already completed courses and qualified for good positions in the mine industry.

Seanbright Mina

McConnellaville Big Outing Planned by Local Odd Fellows

Glouster and nearby families plan a picnic day in McConnellville on Thursday. The event opens with a 1 PM parade on the Chautauqua grounds, followed by baseball and athletic events on the commons. A picnic supper is served about 4:30 PM.

Glouster Glouster Odd Fellows Rebekaha Good Odd Fellowship Club McConnelaville Chautauqua McConnellville

Millfield Mine 6 capacity report released

A Saturday report states that the capacity of Sunday Creek Mine 6 at Millfield last week did not fall under a specified threshold, with officials noting safety and production benchmarks remain under review.

Glouster Sunday Creek Millfield

Governor Delays Walker Trial After Brother's Funeral

Governor Franklin D Roosevelt postponed further hearings on Mayor James J Walker charges until after the mayor's brother dies at Saranac Lake.

Albany Franklin D. Roosevelt James J. Walker Saranac Lake

Mechanics Meet in Columbus Junior O I A BM Session

Onto? Council of the Junior Order OG A BM opens its annual session in Columbus with a reception for members and guests. W Werley and John Ericker of the Ohio Public Utilities Commission will extend the welcome. The order's Tiffin home boys band will perform at the reception.

Colentius Columbus Onto Gounetl Ac BM Gates Order W. Werley Ohn Eri ‘Ker Ohio Public Utilities Commission Boye Tiffin

Al Blocks McAdoo Urges Calif Democrats to Back Wardell

Alfred E. Smith, former presidential candidate, backed Justus Wardell for the Democratic senatorial nomination in California primaries. Smith also signaled support for Governor Roosevelt, noting Wardell led Roosevelt’s campaign in the last primaries while McAdoo opposed Wardell. Smith urged California Democrats to vote for Wardell for party unity.

Los Angeles Alfred &. Smith Wiliam Gibbs McAdoo Justus Werdell United States McAdoo Wardell California Smith Roosevelt John Garener

Adoree Plans Return to Film Career After Arizona Victory

Hollywood reports star Lene Adoree, the dark-haired film actress, has returned to Hollywood after a Arizona victory in recent news. She plans to resume her film career, signaling a comeback after two years away from the screen.

Hollywood Lene Adoree Victor Din Arizona Mias Adores

Georgea McDowell Dies At 74 In Cincinnati

Georgea McDowell, 74, longtime managing editor of the Cincinnati Enquirer, died suddenly of heart disease Sunday in Cincinnati. He devoted 82 years to local newspapers, beginning his career under Murat Halstead at the old Cincinnati Gazette.

Enquirer M. B Cincinnati Georgea McDowell The Cincinnati Enquirer Aude Denly Murat Halstead Cincinnati Gasette

Two drivers killed in Woodbridge collision during race

Two automobile racing drivers were fatally injured in a high speed crash near Woodbridge New Jersey before a crowd of about 6000 spectators. The collision occurred on the motor approach and emergency crews responded quickly but the victims could not be saved.

Woodbridge N. J Surray

Admits Robbery Confession by Chicago Western Union Suspect

Columbus reports a written confession from Eugene Marian of Kansas City Mo admitting he robbed a Western Union branch office in Chicago of 272 dollars. He faces charges as police note the detailed statement and motive.

Columbus Eugene Marian Kanena City Western Union Chicago

Freight Throughput Reported On Weekly Loading Days

A report notes that on a single day 1,200 tons were loaded and on two days during the week more than 1,450 tons were loaded. The figures indicate higher activity on peak days and show steady weekly throughput levels.

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National Fly Charles James Guy Ride Nour Rosemary Bennett Ear Baker L. A. Davis Ralph Piper Lancaster John Longley Logan High School Michigan University Ann Arbor Mich O. J. Howearth Lestie Jeanette Clark Moundsville W. Va Howearth Delbert Davis Isabelle Healy Lillian Stover Charles Davis Washington, D. C A. G. Cotton Effie Thompson Eugene Gammon Will Simonton Columbus Street W. L. Hudson Mary Lou Lebanon Monica Rosemary Acker Ethel Wallace Gallipolis Johnnie Frank Walker E. Mills Ruth Edward Zanesville Ralph Ely Mildred Hackett George Hackett Applecreek Lane Ely James Spencer Peggy Shannon Clara Deane Beasley Wurre vonFi Bessie Athens Messenger Daily Pattern Department Jobs Washington Mine School Sky Thieutenant Jean Assolant France Greatootfier Lee Gehrbach Edith Folts Porthind, Ore McConnellaville Rebekahe Mpienie Renee Adoree Sran Thar Liccott & Myzss Tosacco Misiofel
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