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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1932
Page
2
POMEROY December 23 Annual rush at the post office turned into a full awaiting scene as last minute Christmas cards and gift packages flooded the mails. Clerks noted no clear drop in volume despite a weak economy and predicted a post Christmas checkup will reveal actual declines. Since Christmas falls on Sunday the mailing rush stretched over the whole week to ease final overflow.
Pomeroy under financial strain due to bond demands and general expenses. About $3000 sits in a deposit the town cannot access. A councilman says 1927 actions by town leaders moved firemen's indemnity to state coverage, rendering the fund unused. Law blocks shifting funds between accounts.
The town believes little can be done until a method is found to move the indemnity fund. The note implies a procedural impasse or needed financial reallocation to address the general fund issue.
Middleport list includes R. E. Powell as one of 30 Ohio postmasters to vacate soon. Rumors say several applicants may seek the job, led by Roscoe Fowler who announced first. Maria Stout hosts a Christmas bridge party with dinner at the Mary Jane and guests at Fisher Avenue. Lucille Dutton earns first honors. guest Mrs. Gene Wyatt of Maryville, Vermont attends.
Auditor H. J. Blackmore announced the deadline for buying 1933 dog licenses without penalty. January 20 is the last day to purchase tags before the extra charge applies, the auditor said.
Mr and Mrs R S Kaser and Edith Klein of New York City arrive to spend Christmas with their mother Mrs Eva Klein in Middleport. The party including Hulda Klein Frank Fugate and daughter will visit Rocky Glenn Sanitarium near McConnelsville to see Mrs Fugate who is reported improving.
The item notes Babe Ruth bagged a young buck during a hunting expedition near New Bern North Carolina. It also reports on local residents’ holiday comings and goings and health updates, including several families traveling for Christmas and individuals recovering from illnesses and operations.
Hollister Dee 23 United Brethren Church hosts a Christmas program Sunday night. Recitations, special musical selections and carols will highlight the event. A play titled Christmas Secreta will be performed by the younger children. Attendees are welcomed.
In Glouster on December 23 the following pupils in Miss Dennison’s room in the Glouster schools were recognized for achievement and attendance. The list includes named students and notes their accomplishments within the school community.
GLOUSTER Dec. 2 The er branch of the N A C P will hold its regular monthly meeting in Athens Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock. A good program is promised by local talent. The public is welcome at all meetings of the organization.
A compact roundup lists multiple college and high school basketball scores including Butler 41 over Western Tea 38 and Carleton 23 over Nebraska 10. Other results feature Hanover 26 over Montclair A C 34 and San Francisco U 25 Nevada 25 Stanford 24 with additional local showings in Cleveland and Cincinnati.
A community Christmas program is set for Saturday night at the Pisgah church with an exceptionally fine lineup. The public is invited to attend.
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