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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1932

Page

10

Hocking County Extension Report Details Yearly Work

Harold Chambers extension agent lists annual actions in Hocking County with 18 active communities 10 men 22 women as adult leaders home economics in six communities 21 meetings with 237 women 4 H clubs 26 with 1130 boys 272 girls completing projects 373 farm visits 1304 extension questions 2065 days in field work 190 farm articles 659 individual letters 8271 people reached 485 bulletins 28 in 2 training meetings 1000 in 46 demonstration meetings 306 in 5 tours 120 at achievement meetings 310 at 4 H camps 41 other extension meetings 7505 total attendance Recommended more fertilizer trials demonstration fields poultry meetings and better farm accounting records.

Chambers

Logan Quiet Monday Streets

Logan quiet Monday as courthouse and businesses closed. Schools stay closed a week in town, while rural districts observe New Year Day. Many residents remained away from the city for Christmas and visitors were seen for holiday dinners.

Logan

Economy meals set 14 cents for three in Logan

Acting Fire Chief Walter Karnes and Frank Martin ran three meals at the Engine House last week costing 14 cents total. Potatoes were four cents, pork chops five cents, and a pound of bread four cents, with Martin acting as chef.

Logan Walter Karnes Frank Martin Martin

Three in One Family Suffering Scarlet Fever in Benton Township

Christmas brought three scarlet fever cases to the William Wine family in Benton Township. Walter two Nora four Homer five are ill and Walter shows suspected diphtheria. Health Commissioner Dr. W B Lacock reported with quarantine regulations adopted after his Monday visit.

Logan William Wine Benton Township W. B. Lacock Wine Walter Nora Homer

Local residents spend holidays with relatives and friends

Dee Spencer visited in Washington Township on Christmas Day. Mr and Mrs George Enerst and sons Charles and George Jr spent Columbus with relatives. Mrs Edna Clark of Russell Kentucky visited her parents C T Stephenson over the weekend. Dr and Mrs James D Francis of Haydenville visited Rolland and Mrs Bright. The Rothman family visited Zanesville over the weekend. D Y Milne spent Sunday and Monday in Shawnee with her mother Mrs Edward Jaynes. Hannah Webb spent Christmas Day at Webb Summit with Frank St Clair family. Miss Gayle Mooney of Ohio State University is home for holidays with her parents L P and Mrs Mooney. Clarence Blosser is ill with influenza.

Dee Spencer Washington Township George Enerst Charles and George, Jr Columbus Edna Clark Russell, Ky C. T. Stephenson James D. Francis Haydenville Zanesville D. Y. Milne Shawnee Edward Jaynes Hannah Webb This City Webb Summit Frank St Clair Gayle Mooney Ohio State University L. P. Mooney Clarence Blosser

Christy Buchtel Pleads Guilty to DUI and Liquor Transport

Clarence Christy Buchtel appeared before Mayor Elias Bright and pleaded guilty to driving while intoxicated and transporting liquor. He was fined 100 dollars for DUI and 200 dollars for liquor transport plus costs, paid the smaller fine, and was jailed to cover the remaining fine.

Logan Elias Bright Clarence Christy Buchtel Christy

Millfield Man Injured in Lima Train Wreck

Clyde Crabtree of Millfield a mail clerk on a Chicago to New York fast train was injured when the wreck occurred near Lima Ohio. He was taken to Lima Hospital as three men died in the accident. Crabtree is the son of Mr and Mrs FC Crabtree of Millfield.

Millfield Clyde Crabtree Chicago New York Lima Ohio Crabtree Mittheld

Victim Ray Howard Recovering After Truck Plunge

Chauncey December report states Ray Howard of Millfield is recovering from head and facial injuries after a truck ran off the road, overturned onto railroad tracks near shade trees, and threw him through the windshield a few days ago.

Chaunceey Ray Howard Millfield i Channecey Howard

Christmas Party at Chauncey Church Draws Good Attendance

In Chauncey on December 27 the Fellowship meeting and Christmas party at the Chauncey Church of Christ drew a good crowd. Neil Tippett chaired the program with special music and recitations. Mrs Stet Cunningham read a Christmas story. Women of the church served an oyster supper in the social room. The event was organized by Supt. Weasley Watburn and Charles Bweeney.

Chauncey Chauncey Church of Christ Neil Tippett Stet Cunningham Weasley Watburn Charles Bweeney

Boudinot Family Hosts Christmas Dinner in Millfield

Mr and Mrs F E Boudinot and son Orris hosted Christmas Day at their Millfield home with guests Mr and Mrs H Boudinot Miss Goldie Boudinot and Mr and Mrs H C McDaniel with sons Dennis and Gerald McDaniel.

Millfield Deco F. E. Boudinot Orris Milfield Goldie Boudinot H. C. McDaniel Dennis Gerald McDaniel

Chr istmas program at Chauncey Bible School draws 58

The Church of Christ Bible School in Chauncey reported 58 attendees at Sunday morning service. A lighted Christmas tree and a short program accompanied the usual Christmas treats for pupils. Also Chauncey notes Mrs Floyd Nye announced postponement of this week’s Christian Woman's Bible Class meeting.

Chauncey Church of Christ Bible School Floyd Nye Christian Woman's Bible Clase Church of Christ

Local Families Spend Holidays Visiting Relatives

Mr and Mrs Elwood Daugherty of near Chauncey visit relatives in Cleveland over the holiday. Emmett Mason of Crescent Ridge goes to Oklahoma for a two week visit with his brother. Golda Poudinot a Middletown teacher visits her parents in Millfield. Henry Cochran returns to Chauncey from Louisiana and Mississippi. Miss Eleanor Kozma of Columbus visits Millfield. Mr and Mrs Zigmond Kozma with children Dayne and Jayne, along with Mr and Mrs Darrel Witham, visit Chauncey from Cornwall.

Mrs. Elwood Daugherty Near Chauncey Mrs Daugherty Cleveland Emmett Mason Cresent Ridge Millfield Oklahoma Mixes Golda Poudinot Middletown Ohio H. Boudinot Henry Cochran Chaunceyrom Louisana Mississipp Mies Eleanor’ Kozma Columbus Zigmond Kozma Darrel Witham Dayne and Jayne of

Epworth League Sings Carols in Millfield on Christmas Eve

Twenty seven members of the Epworth League at Millfield Methodist Episcopal Church toured homes in Millfield Christmas Eve singing carols and spreading festive cheer.

Millfield, der Epworth League of Millfield

Mines at Chauncey and area on working test today

Thirteen mines in the Chauncey area are on the working test today. Listed are No. 23 at Chauncey, Poston No 6, No 119, No 25, No 107, No 15, No 9 Luhrig, Carbondale, Kimpertty and Black Diamond.

Chauncey, Dev Chauncey Poston No Luhrig Carbondale Kimpertty Black Diamond

Courthouse Personnel Changes Set for New Year

Logan reports several courthouse staff changes with New Year Day. Alfred B. Campbell will step down as clerk of courts, to be replaced by Charles A. Achauer. Deputy Helen D. Rochester will be succeeded by Thelma Keyes. New representative is Rev H B Welch replacing L P Mooney. Commissioners are Harley N Armstrong Emanuel Wolfe and Thomas C Vancuren.

Logan Alfred B. Campbell Charles A. Achauer Campbell Helen D. Rochester Thelma Keyes H. B.welch L. P. Mooney Harley N Armstrong Emanuel Wolfe Thomas C. Vancuren Frank St. Claire Charles Brown Changs George C. Hengst C. Wood Bowen Dari O Sparnon Orla Wolfe Vance Brian J. P. Miller Miller

Logan Workers Hold Turkey Dinner for Needy Children

Logan Home Telephone Company employees skipped their Christmas party to host a turkey dinner for city children at the office. Turkeys from J. C. Collins and manager Mies Jennie Nobile helped prepare the meal with sheriff and deputy help selecting guests. Afterward, children gathered by auto and posed for a group photo. Frank Watters returns home from Plymouth Indiana after hospital stay for three fractured ribs from a motor track accident.

Logan Logan Home Telephone Company J. C. Collins Mies Jennie Nobile Sutomowhile Sol Flinger Joe Farhearn Frank Watters Plymouth Indiana

Mrs Canty Returns Home After Columbus Operation

Mrs. Joseph J. Canty was returned to her home in Logan on Friday evening after undergoing a surgical operation in Columbus. Her condition is reported improved. Mr. Canty remained in Columbus during the operation and to assist her return home.

Logan Dee Joseph J. Canty Columbua

Logan Man Arrested on Paternity Charge

Woodrow Nutter returned to Gore after months in Texas and was arrested Sunday by Chief Lew Reynolds on a paternity charge. Arrangements were made for his release on bond.

Logan Woodrow Nutter Gore Sgent Texas Lew Reynolds

Clarence Hillen of Chauncey in Veterans Hospital care

Clarence Hillen, a World War II veteran from Milfield formerly of Chauncey, is under treatment at the Veterans Hospital in Chillicothe. He was admitted for medical care and is listed in the Chauncey area’s notices.

Chauncey Clarence Hillen, Milifield Chifficothe Veterans Hospital

Election of officers at Pleasant View Temple No 135

Chauncey reports that at Pleasant View Temple No 135 Pythian Sisters a meeting will be held tonight at 7 o'clock to elect officers.

Chauncey Ivo Pleasant View Temple Pythian Sistera

Chauncey group to hold important meeting Wednesday

Chauncey Der 37 Chauncey Tocal No 338 announces an important business meeting at 7:00 PM on Wednesday in the Washington School building Chauncey.

Chauncey Der Chaunces Tocal No. 338 Washington School

Civil Service Tests Announced For Various Posts

The United States Civil Service Commission announced competitive examinations for Junior Medical Officer Inters and Senior Physical Oceanographers with salary ranges from 4 000 to 8 800 dollars a year. Details include furlough and retirement deductions. Information is available from J L C Kelly, Secretary, United Civil Service Board of Fishers.

United States St. Hicy Beths Hospital Washington Coast Guard Woods Ho Mass Naval Air Station Sundale Mt. View Calif J. L. C. Kelly United Civil Service Board of Fishers Crete House

Duel on High Level Bridge Sparks Toledo Gunfire

Police chased gunmen after a machine gun duel on the High Level Bridge near south Broadway. Five men were arrested on suspicion but cleared. others remained held for investigation as suspects in the shooting. Patrolman George Birch was nearby.

Toledo Broadway Burgi Trolman George Birch

Local Sheriff Terms Set With Deputy Roster Changes

Fragmentary notes indicate changes in sheriff term assignments and deputy holders across New Wil, Stratton, and nearby towns including New Burdett and Fre er. Details on specific names and dates are unclear in the readable text.

Hoover Heads to Florida on Fishing Quest

President Hoover travels south from Fernandina toward St Augustine aboard the Sequoia after a morning of fruitless deep sea fishing off the Jacksonville area. The crew plans to head toward Augustine by noon as orders to pull anchor are issued. Meanwhile Rome Grange schedules a December 28 meeting with a short literary program and officer installation plans.

Georgia Florida Hoover Washington Hoovers Mere Warren BR Austin Vermont Hoover i Fernandina Coast Jacksonville Augustine Rome

Jacksonville Mine Fire Sealed To Smother Fire

The Ohio Mine near Jacksonville was sealed to smother a fire detected Sunday night. Deputy Mine Inspectors Andrew Ginnan and Isaac Vaughn oversaw sealing of both mine openings, completed Monday at 2.16 PM, with Chief Inspector James Berry and Walter Smith observing. The shaft remains shut for at least 60 days, possibly longer, as boards, roofing paper, and two feet of sand cover each entrance. Over 60 workers are idle awaiting the mine’s future and possible reopening.

Glovster Ohio Mine Jacksonville Andrew Ginnan Jackasonville Isaac Vaughn Nelsonville James Berry Buffalo Walter E Smith Cambridge

Glouster Church of Christ Wins Monday Night Basketball

Glouster Church of Christ defeated Linden Heights 44 to 26 in a city high school gym game Monday night. Glouster led 17 to 13 at halftime and pulled away in the second half led by E Henry and Meredith with 12 points each for Glouster. Limes had 10 for Linden Heights.

Glouster Glouster Church of Christ Columbus Linden Heights Columbus Gam Linden A FF Burfis Reef cc. Estates Ninintie Glen Deacinntuns Sinneniseuseecie Ives

M Roberta Akron Rites Held at Local Cemetery

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. with burial at Giowster Cemetery according to the notice.

Roberta Akron Giowster Cemertere

Dunnett Pruax Glouster Couple Wedded at Corning

George Truss and Miss Helen Dunnett, two young Glouster residents, wed in Corning on Christmas Eve with Rev A A Turner officiating. The bride, daughter of Mrs Louis Dunnett, is a Glouster High School graduate.

Glouster Corning Lauis Danmett Glouster High School

Demonstration by Youths' Communist League in San Francisco

About 30 members gathered outside Gov. James Rolph's San Francisco home demanding immediate winter relief for unemployed parents and 10 for each child, plus state funds for free lunches and clothing. They pressed for Vom Moomey's release from a sentence tied to the 1916 Preparedness Day bombing. the governor was away visiting Diesem.

Ban Francisco Youths’ Communist League San Francisco James Rolphiste Chidren Vom Moomey Diesem

Miss Starkey Visits Logan from Columbus

Miss Florence Starkey of Columbus spent Sunday and Monday with Mr and Mrs J G Collins in Logan. She left the county three years ago to attend the Blind School at Columbus and later graduated from Ohio University, after which she taught at the Columbus School for the Blind.

Starkey Logan Logan Florence Starkey Columbus J. G. Collins Ohio E'miversity Columbus School For Blind

Funeral attendees from out of town for Mrs Elizabeth Hesse

In Columbus and nearby towns several relatives and friends gathered for the funeral of Mrs Elizabeth Hesse Monday afternoon. Among the out-of-town visitors were Mr and Mrs F L Dean and their son Albert. Also present were Mr and Mrs Marry Kelly Sr, Harry Kelly, Jn Nelsonville, and D.

Glouster Elizabeth Hesse Mongay F. L. Dean Albert Columbus Marry Kelly Harry Kelly Nelsonville

Peweer Industrial Deaths in Ohio Report

Dec 27 reports show seventy industrial fatalities in Ohio during November 22, higher than October and eight fewer than November 1901. The Department of Industrial Relations released the figures today noting the ongoing tragedy and comparing monthly totals.

Peweer Columbus Seventidot Ohio Wen Department of Inque Fesse

Death of Norman & Mack Ends Era for Buffalo Press

Democracy mourns Norman & Mack former newspaper publisher who died Monday after a brief illness in Buffalo New York. The veteran press figures helped shape local journalism and public life through decades of service.

Buffalo Old Guard Norman & Mack

Akron milk dealers oppose price reduction plan

Akron milk dealers organize a day to oppose negotiators proposing not to accept a quart milk price reduction starting January 1. The piece mentions the groom, son of Mr. and Mrs. M. M. Truax of Main Street, and their wedding plans on Spring Street.

Akron MUK XM M. Truax Main Street Truax Spring Street City

Tohn 2 Mi Sinné and Service Years Begin

Fragmentary text appears to note Tohn 2 Mi Sinné and a period of service years. It references Wis and Bb in unclear context with partial phrases about years and beginnings. The readable elements suggest a historical notation or record fragment lacking complete clarity.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Hocking County Harold Chambers Adulte Mit Scarlet Revi Logal Briefs Congress League Alvin York PF. Beott MeBride Ernest G6. Richardson Trigton Logan Telephone Company Watters Corp Man Sisters Andrew Fetteroff W. E F. Breckwoldt Germantown Fetteroff Bast Breckwoldt Fetteroife Co-Operative Moweaqua Stratton Dette Wn Ve Ton, New Burdett Rome Grange Glouster Church Church of Christ Cagers Linden Heights Emny Hesse Merder Norman Mack Donabouts Jersey Donaboutl I Pullman The D. Zenner Co
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