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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1932
Page
2
The Middleport Chevity Association drive shows gains to within $40 of the $1,000 target after post drive progress on Mill Street. Leaders expect completion in a day or two as some workers were sidelined by illness and cold weather. The campaign has already provided substantial food and clothing contributions.
Dana R. Roush was elected fire chief by the Pomeroy Firemen's Association at the second ward fire station. He succeeds A. O. Tracy, who did not run for re election, with mayoral approval required for appointment. Father FE Thurn spoke to the firemen about the New Year’s ball.
Pomeroy Panthers take a rest period after losing to Dayton Stivers 8 to 22. No games set until December 30 when Stewart boys and girls visit the local gym. Also note Presbyterian Bible school assigns Christmas program leaders for next Saturday at 7 pm and no services Sunday night.
In Pomeroy a probate court review found Ida M. Carter’s estate valued at 5727.86 with a 22.28 inheritance tax due from granddaughter June Ann Carter. Henrietta Kibble’s estate valued 2191.57 was not taxed. Other estates listed include Josiah Sines and Wiss Hilewick with no tax. Various local residents and social notes follow.
Cedar Creek Circle, auxiliary to the Grand Army of the Republic, will host a Christmas Party next Tuesday afternoon at Woodman Hall in Middleport. The event plan was announced by organizers.
After a brief business session at two o'clock members will enjoy a period of Christmas entertainment. The event promises seasonal music and items to lift spirits during the holiday season.
Ormia Hughes and Beulah Hendricks, 14, of Middleport were taken into custody Sunday after disappearing from Lower Middleport last Thursday. They returned home voluntarily and are held in jail pending Juvenile Court hearing. They said they had been in Gallipolia during their absence.
POMEROY December 19 Rees Jeny a colored philosopher and Hinle student long seen at the Soldier's Monument is credited with witty sayings. Attributed quips include If the American eagle could talk he'd be likely to git perfane when he seen how sum things is goin and A man kin be a politician and honest but he aint got no time to spare if he tries to be both. The other lines touch politics campaign funds and votes.
A quiet wedding was held Saturday afternoon at Grant Street Middleport home of Mr and Mrs Joe Cochran. Miss Teresa Johnson married Orren Veneratie with Rev J Richman officiating. The couple will reside in Middleport.
The notice describes pattern 2225 and includes step by step instruction diagrams. It lists a pattern number and references diagram aids included with the pattern. It is a catalog-style entry aimed at sewers and hobbyists seeking guidance and visuals to complete the project.
The article encourages using housework as shoulder exercise to improve posture. It describes methods to loosen and strengthen shoulders, then shifts to sewing patterns and pattern catalogs with details on pattern 22275 and The Anne Adame Pattern Data Log from The Athens Messenger Pattern Department in New York City.
In Middleport on December 19 the Monarchs host the Wellston Merchants in the first interdependent basketball game at the high school gym. All grade school children gain free admission, with a nominal fee for others as announced by manager Will Grate.
The American Legion Auxiliary will hold a meeting tonight at the Legion Hall according to the announcement.
Mrs. Oscar Klein hosted a Christos party for her kindergarten class and mothers. The highlight was Little Jack Morner’s Pie an inventive gift distribution. a Christmas program delighted the mothers at the end of the morning.
Apple Grove residents Mr. and Mrs. Earl Shank and two sons attended the Ladies Aid social here Friday. J A Smith toured to Columbus last week. Miss Henretta Middieswart heads to Graham Station for winter. Mrs. A Price visited daughter Mrs. Lon Custer of Pomeroy. Belva Cox returned from Spencer W V. Rev Clary and Mrs. Fannie Henderson hosted guests of Mr and Mrs L Pert Theiss Great Bend. Jay Ours of Delaware and Clyde Wines of Spiller visited Mr and Mrs Eber Ours of Dam 21. The Ladies Aid social drew a large crowd. Rev Clary conducts revival at Great Bend. Helen Bentz of Racine stayed with Corene Wilford Thursday night. Mrs Milo Rhoades and son Russell spent Sunday with daughter Mrs bred Ritchie.
The modern frame house of Richard Jones near Union was destroyed by a Sunday morning fire with unknown origin. Occupied by Mr and Mrs Alfred Morgan and their family, all possessions and Jones furniture stored there were lost, though insured coverage was partial. The Morgans and Jones are connected to the McBee Binder plant in Athens.
New York Dec 9 Ethel Barrymore, famed American actress, was gravely ill today from pneumonia in New York City. Her condition prompted concern among fans and peers.
Ethan Keirns of Columbus, 72, died Saturday night from injuries after falling from a wash house roof at Old Mine No. 22 while helping remove the roof. He died at a local physician's office and was later taken home to burial at Hooper Ridge Cemetery. He is survived by three sons and a foster daughter. Funeral services are at Hooper Ridge Church Tuesday at 1 pm. The Christian Endeavor Society will carol after the church Christmas party Wednesday night.
Glouster residents join Corn ing Post No. 327 of the American Legion to stage A Night in a Cabaret at Corning High School Auditorium Tuesday night. Proceeds fund a community Christmas tree and treats for Monroe Township children in Perry County facing destitution after a long strike and unemployment.
A larger mailing box arrived and was placed outside the Glouster Post Office. It accepts both letters and packages, enhancing the existing mail handling for local patrons.
At the National Grange convention in Winston-Salem in November the group urged transfer of the Bureau of Irrigation to the Agriculture Department, reduced railroad rates, expanded inland waterways, tariff protections for fats and oils, entry into the World Court, truth-in-fabric laws, and disarmament steps. It backed vocational agriculture in schools, tax exemptions for farm electricity, restrictions on war munitions sales, universal alien registration and federal poll taxes, stock sale controls, old age insurance study, and American cotton bagging, among many other measures. It also called for education in schools about alcohol and narcotics, road tree planting, farm group cooperation, a broad sales tax, repeal of Prohibition, a national department of education, advance veterans’ bonds payments, possible debt relief for WW nations, immigration policy changes, rerouting gasoline tax funds, limits on corporate farming, reduced Land-Grant funding, and bans on using farm products as price leaders and on advertising in schools.
Students of Greens Run and chabdi plan a Christmas pageant The Nativity of Christ at 7 PM Tuesday directed by Miss Una Miller music supervisor Cast includes Mary Agnes Welchangel Joseph Nyle Cannon shepherds Richard Lynder Steven Sturges Richard Henson Walter Zukoski Gerald Mingus Wise Men Elmer Bratka Glenn McClellan Desia Herbst accompanist Esther Kytta Rev G B Courtney reader Boys and girls glee club and grade children perform in musical program
The Athens County League basketball game between Amesville and QGoolville is moved to Tuesday night from Friday. The teams will compete at the scheduled venue with standings potentially affected.
Executors and heirs are notified that schedules of debts and inventories and appraisements have been filed in listed estates. Hearings suspended for publication and objections until December 27, 1932 at 9 A M. Estates include Sloane Hull Cable Mulligan Flint Atkins Hunter Ross Nichols Buchanan with various filing dates. Probate Judge M Johnson presiding.
Shade and Pleasant Hill grade school pupils will stage a Christmas program at the shade Gymnasium Wednesday at 4 o clock. The play Who Helps Santa will be presented by grades two through six with leads featuring Anita Bieh, Reba Clark, John Henry Robinson, Charles Henderson, Carol Pierce, Maxine Goldaberry and Charles Roush. Chorus numbers and a toy orchestra from the first three grades accompany the performance, with seventh and eighth grades singing carols. Teachers Miss Ashworth Fern Sergeant Charles Evans and Miss Margaret Gaylord coach the students.
Athens county holds a special meeting Thursday night at the Grange Hall with Pomona and Albany Granges in attendance. Candle-lighting by Albany Grange members and discussion of installing new officers for next year are on the agenda. Attendees asked to bring pie or cake to share.
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