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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1933
Page
3
Weather over the past days has increased demand for coal in the district. Twenty mines are reported to be in operation, with specific pits listed including Nos 68 119 219 107 28 24 69 6 Chauncey Vo Pun Hocking Luhrig Kin carbondale Ohio No 1 and Dumond.
District personals list social visits in Chauncey and nearby towns. Names include Ardella Chauncey guests Uncle Mike Aburg from W Virginia and Pete. Helen Gabriel and Mrs. Roy Gabriel host in Plains. Mrs. Helen Alley Athens and others visit Newark Columbus and Mill.
A meeting of East Canaan young people scheduled earlier has been postponed until Friday evening according to an announcement made today.
Forest Spike Neuman of Lorain senior tackle on the Wittenberg college team was chosen as most valuable player by teammates at the annual football banquet in Springfield. He received a trophy from the Springfield Junior Chamber of Commerce as letters were awarded to 21 varsity and 19 freshman players.
UNITED PRESS reports from New York include Billy Petrolie of Fargo winning by technical knockout over Stanislaus Loayza of Chile with 6 and Al Diamond of Patterson defeating Joe Colucet of Brooklyn 6. In Los Angeles Ceferino Garcia the California state welterweight champion decisioned Baby Joe Gans, and Bobby Pacho beat Kay oed Kid Moro with two rounds noted.
The Agricultural Adjustment Administration plans to present the corn and hog production control contract in Athens County within a week. Secretary Henry Wallace and Administrator George Peek announced a nationwide program offering up to 3.5 billion dollars in payments for a 20 percent corn acreage cut and 25 percent pork production cut, with about 19 million dollars available to Ohio if eligible farmers participate.
Enos Badgley aged 65 was found dead in his chair Tuesday evening at his Middleport home. Funeral services will be from his residence Thursday at 2 pm with burial at Cheshire. death attributed to a heart attack.
The Women's Missionary Society of the Christian Church will gather in the church parlors at 2 o'clock on Thursday for a meeting.
Home gift ideas for Christmas include candy filled containers and cottage kitchen treats. Tips cover packaging options like decorative pots tins and flower shapes, plus simple do it yourself toffee fudge divinity and coconut candies with step by step recipe notes.
The article cites Margherita G. Sarfatti noting that women are not illogical but think differently. She argues women prefer indirect, circuitous routes if they lead to the desired outcome, calling such paths the shortest and safest in pursuit of objectives.
Mrs. Grant Michael will host the Naomi Bible Class Christmas party and gift exchange tonight. Mrs. Gay Circle leads the program as the group meets on December 18.
The Plains residents and guests include Mr. and Mrs. John Slater Betsy Lane Ky hosted by Fred Slater and Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Slater and family from Monday to Friday of last week. Visits extended to Lower Plains and Athens. Families and friends shared dinner and greetings across multiple towns.
Crescent Ridge reports the birth of a ten pound son to Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Antle on Friday Dec 1 at the Antle home. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. L P Meyer and Mr. and Mrs. John Antle. Miss Blanche Russell visited her parents, and Edna Sayre visited Mrs Cecil Antle. Mrs Alice Sayre celebrated her eighty fourth birthday December 5 with a chicken dinner for Ed Sayre and daughter Edna and other relatives.
Margaret Harmon visits with her niece Mrs H E B Miller. John Goff traveled to Columbus for cataract removal. Mrs Hattie Gardner dies after months of ill health. funeral held at home with Rev. Bolton officiating. survived by two daughters. Funeral attendees include Caves and family and Ray Gardner and family from Columbus. Floyd Longstreth recovers from illness. Ora Pickens from Buffalo spent weekend with brother T M Pickens. Community plans a fish fry in Hanesville church Friday.
Faithful Circle and Martha Bible Classes host a Christmas bazaar and bake sale at Millfield Church of Christ on Thursday. Soup supper starts at 5 with home baked goods for sale. Proceeds benefit church work.
Ford introduces the 1934 V-8 with a dual carburetor and intake manifold for improved power and fuel efficiency. New thermostats speed warm up, Clear-vision ventilation reduces drafts, and a wider radiator shell with chromium grill updates styling. Tufted transverse springs enhance stability and safety on uneven roads for better handling.
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