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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1932

Page

6

Old School Bell Rings for Pupils and Teachers Homecoming

A large Angell Ridge homecoming reunion brings 300 teachers, pupils, and families to the old schoolhouse. Highlights include a 50 year old bell loaned for the day, a basket dinner, orchestra music, roll call, prayers, welcome address, reminiscences, and plans for a 1933 August follow up.

Angell Ridge Harry Hall Grove Williams’ Orchestra Margaret Angell Hooper William Bobo America Charles Kelly J. H. Williams H. T. Phillips

Birthday Dinner for Mrs Ethel Anthony Dean

Relatives and friends gathered at 15 Palmer Street on Tuesday for basket dinners and gifts to surprise Mrs Ethel Anthony Dean on her birthday. Dinner was served at noon followed by readings by Mrs J W Hudgon and a group social after.

Ethel Anthony Dean Palmer Street J. W. Hudgon

Sallie Hawkins Four Has Birthday Party

Fourth birthday of Sallie Hawkins daughter of Mrs Hazel McKinstry Hawkins celebrated at grandparents home 107 East State Street with 14 children at a garden party from 8 to 5. Barbara Dea McKinstry won first prize in the fish pond game and Ellen Nichols second. Jack Horner Pie gift for each child and candlelit birthday cake on the lawn.

Sallie Hawkins Hazel McKinstry Hawkins Harry W. McKinstry East State Street Barbara Dea McKinstry E Jen Nichols Jack Horner Sally Armstrong Jane Grover Carolyn Herbert Ellen Nichols Marilyn Covert Kathryn Hess Barbara de, McKinstry Si and Bill Coe Bobby Link Herbert Evans Benny Payter Billy Beckley

Meister Fuel mine resumes operations at Martins Ferry

The Meister Fuel Corporation mine in Martins Ferry Ohio, employing about 400 workers, reopened today after a shutdown earlier in the summer due to the power plant closure.

Ohio Martins Ferry Meister Fuel Corporation

Battle Rages as Loyalists Clash With Rebels in Quito

Gunfire echoed through Quito as President Baquerizo Moreno loyalists attacked factions seeking to install Dr. Naptali Bonifaz. The conflict marks a clash between rival forces for control of Ecuador's capital and government.

Guayquil Ecuador Quito Alfredo Baquerizo Moreno Naptali Bonifaz

Bank Messenger and Guard Robbed by Three Bandits

In Milwaukee on August 30 a bank messenger and a guard were robbed of 21000 in cash and 31000 in checks by three gunmen. The heist disrupted bank operations and prompted an investigation by local police. Investigators described the suspects as three armed men who vanished after the robbery.

Milwaukee Wis

James Speed Jr. dies at 80 in Kentucky

James Speed Jr., 80, son of a Lincoln era attorney general, died of heart disease at his daughter’s summer home on the Kentucky River. He and his father practiced law in Louisville for many years.

James Speed JR Versailles U.P James Speed, Jr Lincoln Kentucky River Louisville

Stalder Family Reunion Held at Athens Fairgrounds

Thirteenth annual Stalder family reunion gathered at the Athens Fairgrounds with a business session led by vice president K T Fierce. Officers elected include President Alfred Stalder, vice president F A Julian, and secretary treasurer Miss Mary Stalder.

Chauncey Stalder Athens Fairgrounds Rising Park Lancaster K. T. Fierce Trimble Alfred Stalder Waynesburg F. A. Julian Hilliards Mary Stalder

Miss Doro thy Linscott Visits Chauncey From West and Mexico

Miss Dorothy Linscott of Westerville Ohio is visiting Chauncey at her parents home after a monthlong trip through the West and Mexico. She toured Los Angeles San Francisco Grand Canyon South Utah Park Zion Bryce Cedar Breaks Cataline Island Portland Seattle Salt Lake City Cheyenne Denver and Kansas City.

Chauncey Dorothy Linscott Westerville Ohio Harry C. Linscott West Mexico Linscott Los Angeles San Francisco Grand Canyon South Utah Park Zion Bryce Cedar Breaks Cataline Island Portland Seattle Salt Lake City Cheyenne Denver Kansas City

Speed Events Spark National Air Races in Cleveland

Ben C. Howard set a Thompson Trophy Classic qualifying speed of 204.068 mph aboard the Howard Special and won a 50 mile closed course race at 171 mph. Two accidents occurred as Flight Commander R L R Atcherly and pilot Russell A Hosler escaped injuries with minor damage.

Cleveland U.R Ben C. Howard Howard R. L. R. Atcherly England Russell A. Hosler Detroit Hosler

Mrs Harrison Davies Undergoes Operation at White Cross

Aug 31 report states Mrs Harrison Davies of The Plains underwent a surgical operation at 10 o'clock Tuesday morning in White Cross Hospital Columbus. Her condition today was reported improved. She was accompanied to the hospital by her husband and Dr L D Nelson. Mrs Davies will remain with his wife. Mrs Davies sister Jennie Finney Columbus is with the children at the Davies home in The Plains.

Chauncey Harrison Davies the Plains White Cross Hospital Columbus L. D. Nelson Davies Jennie Finney

Scott Family Reunion Set for September 4 at Athens Fairgrounds

Chauncey August 31 annual Scott family reunion will be held Sunday September 4 at the Athens Fair grounds. Last year’s gathering was in Lancaster and next year is likely near Lake Alma by Wellston. Invited by president F A Cline Chauncey.

Chauncey Scott Athens Fairgrounds Lancaster Lake Alma Wellston

Chauncey Residents and Visitors Noted in Local Roundup

Orrin White and Miss Pauline Eberlin of Newark were guests of Sam Tippett and family in Chauncey. William Ferrel and Florence McDonald of Toledo visited the Ferrel grandparents in Chauncey while Leon Newman returned from two weeks in New Straitsville. Charles Sweeney Jr. returned from a Chicago visit. Floyd and A M Linscott families visited Glenn Linscott in Amesville. Mayor W D Hines of Chauncey spent Tuesday at home. Abe Wilson returned from Cincinnati. Rev J A Long and family, visiting Mrs Long's parents in Chauncey, headed to Charleston for a two day visit before returning to Dayton.

Orrin White Pauline Eberlin Newark Chauncey Sam Tippett William Ferrel Florence McDonald Toledo B. F. Ferrel High Street Leon Newman New Straitsville W. J. Davis Charles Sweeney, Jr Chicago Floyd Linscott the Plains A. M. Linscott Carol Eddie Hoopers Ridge Glenn Linscott Amesville W. D. Hines Mingo Station Abe Wilson Cincinnati J. A. Long

Baking Vegetables: A Fall Favorite in The Day

The Day offers practical guidance on baking fall vegetables to preserve flavor and nutrients while saving fuel. It details methods for carrots beets corn cabbage cauliflower squash and tomatoes plus sample recipes for baked corn and lima beans with step by step layering and baking times.

Historic menu highlights breakfast lunch dinner options

A dated meal plan lists breakfast of chilled apple sauce cereal creamed spinach on toast with bacom curls milk coffee luncheon including baked corn tomatoes brown bread grapes cookies milk tea and dinner featuring stuffed breast of veal baked carrots beef and cabbage salad peach custard pie milk and coffee.

Local notes on residents and visitors from Guysville area

Mrs. Preston Smith was taken to Grant Hospital in Columbus for treatment after Saturday night. Dr. Edward Harper a former resident died suddenly at New Marshfield last Thursday. His funeral was held at Carthage Presbyterian Church last Sunday. Akron visitors Ralph Bean Hamon Reynolds Orville Bean vacationing with Whit Bean. Akron pair Vernon Starkey returns from visit with George F Starkey. Everett Pearcy leaves for Salem W Va to enter Salem College. Kiehl family Columbus guests with Beulah Smith and Emery Bean. Bean Campbell attend Belpre funeral. Margaret Goldsberry Garden visiting E W Cunningham. Local residents attended the Athens County Fair. Ronald Hawk visiting C C Christy. Klingenberg returns to Athens work after visit. Preston building a filling station on Mill Street. Waldo Buck family return from Michigan. Laura Barnett travels toward Washington D C with daughter Foster Bean en route to Philadelphia. Finsterwalds Pomeroy visit Don Campbell home. Joe Marquis visiting Tuckers. George Marshall Gladys Ogg Athens spend Sunday in Cincinnati. Fern Starkey 6 attending Bliss College Columbus visiting parents nearby. Merwin Bryson Daughters Hamden visit E I Bean. John Arbaugh visiting Tuppers Plains this week.

Preston Smith Grant Hospital Columbus Edward Harper New Marshfield Carthage Presbyterian Church Ralph Bean Hamon Reynolds Orville Bean Akron Whit Bean Vernon Starkey George F. Starkey Everett Pearcy Salem W. Va Salem College Mercin Kiehl Clyde Kiehl Beulah Smith Emery Bean Foster Bean Marguerite Campbell Belpre Margaret Goldsberry E. W. Cunningham Athens County Ronald Hawk C. C. Christy Howard Klingenberg Athens Preston Mill Street Waldo Buck Michigan Laura Barnett Washington, D. C Foster Bean George Marshall Gladys Ogg Cincinnati Fern Starkey Bliss College Merwin Bryson Hamden E. I. Bean John Arbaugh Tuppers Plains

Camp Knox Battery E Parade At En Campment Review

The 134th regiment passed in review on parade grounds at 4 p m with olive drab uniforms and a band playing. A second retreat is planned in a day or two. A humorous moment arose when a switchboard operator pleaded for a pencil and message book, joking that they must have brought no phones.

134Th

Jiggers Plague Bed Ticks in Fellow’s Straw Bedding

Report from the infirmary notes fellows suffer from jiggers, tiny red insects in straw bedding causing bites and welts. Prompt medical attention is provided by ryedics to address the outbreak.

Descriptions of a Military Camp Routine and Climate

The camp is unusually clean with barracks cleaned twice daily by order. Disorderly quarters are corrected by a strict inspecting officer. No mosquitoes noted. Nights are extremely cool while days are very warm. Plenty of dust remains.

Daily Routine of Battery E Men at Dawn to Dusk

The boys of Battery E rise with the dawn around five each morning and retire promptly at ten in the evening. They report that sleep comes easily and quietly each night.

Battery E

Governor White to visit camp with gun salute

Governor George White of Ohio is expected at the camp this morning. A full military gun salute for governmental dignitaries will be fired on his arrival, and Battery E has been named the regimental fire company, a distinguished honor for the unit.

George White Ohio

Night Sky Wonders Draw Kentucky Viewers in August

Clear August skies in Kentucky invite star gazing with cloudless nights. The article notes Venus visible at day and night, attracting observers to the heavens during pleasant weather.

Kentucky Ven

Sergeant Map lea Earns Respect of Battery E Troops

The top kick Sergeant Ivan Map le has earned the respect of the Battery E members who follow his commands. The unit trained on the range Wednesday practicing silent gun fire in preparation for the French .75s with high explosives and shrapnel set to fire next Monday and Tuesday.

Ivan Maple

Lowell Thomas Sign-Off Line Echoed In Final Words

A closing quip attributed to Lowell Thomas ends the segment with a playful farewell about the next day. The line hints at broadcast style and lingering questions for tomorrow.

Lowell Thomas

Battery mechanics and guards named in brief notice

The text lists battery mechanics Stanley Bolen and Floyd Cross. Stable Sergeant Tom Johnson is supported by Pearl Romine, Wilford Ballenger, and Erny Campbell. Kitchen police duty teams William Muldoon and Babe Curry with Shy Sherlock assisting. Highest ability in unspecified.

Stanley Bolen Floyd Cross Tom Johnson Pearl Romine Wilford Ballenger Erny Campbell William Muldoon Shy Sherlock Babe’’ Curry

Miss Amelia Holden Attends Home Economics Convention

At the State Convention in Chauncey on August 31 Miss Amelia S. Holden a Home Economics teacher in Liberty Township Schools spent the week as guest of Supt. and Mrs. C. S. Rice in The Plains. She then traveled to Columbus for the home economics convention in session there with Miss Eleanor Rice who has been visiting the Rices.

Chauncey Amelia S. Holden Liberty Township C. S. Rice Plains Miss Holden Columbus Eleanor Rice

Millfield Baseball Club Defeats Old Timers 5-3

Chauncey reports Millfield baseball club beat Dr. Walker's Old Timers of Buchtel 5 to 3 at Millfield Park on Tuesday night.

Chauncey Millfield Baseball Club Dr. Walker's Old Timers of Buchtel Millfield Park

Revival services begin at Pentecostal Church

Chauncey residents pack Nelsonville church as revival meetings start with many locals attending the Pentecostal service.

Chauncey Pentecostal Church Nelsonville

Battery members praised for varied skills in period account

The report cites Fred Shorty Kempton as the signer of many claims while Dennis Rowland remains quiet. Donald Sams is the most active, Dick Atkins the most athletic, Charley Pyle the best boxer, Sergeant Hayes and Harold Linscott labeled the most industrious. Milky Holmes is noted as the best horseman and most knowledgeable about horses in the battery.

Fred “Shorty Kempton Dennis Rowland Dick Atkins Charley Pyle Sergeant Hayes Harold Linscott

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