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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1932

Page

3

Plight of Public Schools Topic At Nelsonville Meeting

Nelsonville officials and residents prepare for a Friday library meeting at 7 p m to address Ohio school funding woes. Supt E J Arnold cites tax system breakdown and calls for relief via property tax reduction or new revenue sources and state funding share. A committee, The Ohio School Survey Commission, will study the issue and may present recommendations to the Legislature.

Nelsonville Supt E. J. Arnold Ohio Ohio School Survey Commission

Mrs. James Poling Dies In Columbus

Mrs. Don Juniper reports the death of her mother Mrs. James Poling at her Columbus home on Tuesday. Former Logan resident, the body will be taken to Logan for funeral services at the Methodist Church Thursday at 2 30 p m. Mrs Juniper left for Columbus after receiving the notice.

Logan Columbus Nelsonville Don Juniper James Poling Poling Juniper

Marriage Told In Nelsonville For Helen Collins

Mrs. Mary Runion of Nelsonville announces the marriage of her daughter Helen Collins to Orrin McQuaid of Columbus. The ceremony occurred in Tennessee on September 12. The bride has served as head nurse at Toledo Hospital and Mr. McQuaid works for Buckeye Savings and Loan in Columbus.

Nelsonville Runion Helen Collins Orrin McQuaid Columbus Taswell Tenn Toledo Hospital McQuaid Buckeye Savings and Loan Company

Tragedy in Cleveland: Mrs Gross shoots husband then dies

Harry Adams learns of a tragedy in Cleveland on Christmas night. Mrs Gladys Gross shoots her husband George Gross then kills herself. George is hospitalized and not expected to live. Mrs Gross formerly lived at Orbiton. Adams family attends funeral services in Cleveland.

Nelsonville Harry Adams Gladys Gross Cleveland Gross George Gross Orbiston Grace Duffy Hazel McManus Benson Adams Frank

Funeral for Ellis Martin Planned at New Pittsburgh Church

Ellis Martin 33 who died from injuries in an automobile accident at Cherrington Hospital Logan will be laid to rest Thursday at 2 pm at the New Pittsburgh Church Gore burial follows. He leaves his mother two sisters and three brothers.

Nelsonville Ellis Martin Cherrington Hospital Logan New Pittsburgh Gore

Scoutmaster McCall Announces Troop 51 Meeting

Scoutmaster Frank McCall announced that Troop 51 Boy Scouts will meet next Wednesday at 7 PM in the Presbyterian Church. Tonight's meeting has been postponed. Nel sonville, Dec 28. Mrs John Glenn hosted a birthday surprise supper for her husband s fifty fifth anniversary.

Frank McCall Boy Scouts Presbyterian Church Nelsonville John Glenn Pearl Glenn Betty Wiliam Glenn Roy Glenn Park Glenn Mary Paul Glenn Julie Stage Glenn

Christmas Visits From Lancaster and Columbus Guests

Miss Vivian Roscoe and Miss Mary Roscoe of Lancaster along with Park Byers of Columbus visited local families. Athens flu patients recover as Mrs Kreppel returns home. Several locals and out of town guests spent Christmas with relatives here and at Athens Hospital.

Vivian Roscoe Lancaster Park Byers Columbus W .L. Cooley Delbert Davis Paul Davis Ruth Nixon Monde i Mise T Robertson Cortone Kreppel Athens Bernadine Woodard Ben Stalter Bob Glen Oliver Charles Ray Paul Frank Cheeseman Athens Hospital Nellie Reuter

Boy Scouts to hike to Athens cabin for tests

Members of Troop 1, Athens Boy Scouts, will hike to the cabin Friday afternoon where tests for tracking and signaling will be given. They meet at the headquarters Friday at 1 o clock. Other work at the camp is planned.

Athens Boy Scouts

Bus Company Blocked From Picking Up Passengers

Ohio Supreme Court justices declined to rule in the Eastern Ohio Transport Corp case against Bridgeport, delaying action until a full court hearing next Wednesday. The dispute centers on a village ordinance forbidding buses operating between Wheeling and the West Virginia-Ohio line from stopping to pick up or discharge passengers.

Ohio Columbus U.P Judges Day Matthias Ohio Supreme Court Eastern Ohio Transport Corporation Bridgeport Wheeling West Virginia-Ohio Line

Leftover Turkey Poisoning Sickness Hits Seven in Cleveland

December 24 seven people were treated at Emergency Clinic Hospital for ptomaine poisoning from eating turkey left over from Christmas dinner.

Cleveland

Three Inmates Die in Fire at Mecosta County Poor Farm

A blaze at the Mecosta County Poor Farm in Stanwood Michigan killed three inmates early today. Firefighters recovered the victims from the charred ruins after bringing the flames under control.

Stanwood, Mich U.P Mecosta County

Technocracy Seen as Inevitable, Says Walter Rautenstrauch

Prof. Walter Rautenstrauch, speaking to the American Association for the Advancement of Science in Atlantic City, argued that replacing man hours with energy hours will govern future industry. He urged educational groups to emphasize the technocratic program and the cultivation of capable personnel across home, church, and school to sustain civilization.

Atlantic City N. J Walter Rautenstrauch Rautenstraueh American Association For the Advancement of Science Rautenstrauch Jet

Hoover Moves South with Fishing Fleet Trip to Florida

President Hoover's fishing fleet moved slowly through swampy inland canals near Daytona Beach on December 28 as it heads south for deep sea fishing. Hoover spent time aboard handling mail from St Augustine and working on the war debts issue, with no announced reason.

Hoover Florida Atlantic Daytona Beach St. Augustine

Rebels Beaten Near El Sauce in Nicaragua Battle

Twenty insurrectionists were killed and many wounded in a battle at El Sauce as National Guardsmen led by American officers defeated the insurgents. Three guardsmen died and three were wounded. The clash lasted about an hour, according to Marine Headquarters.

Managua Nicaragua el Sauce Marine

Florida Trip Being Made at U S Expense

A federal inquiry notes that a round trip to Florida for a government inspection of the Everglades National Park, led by Secretary Wilbur, costs taxpayers. The trip includes rail fare, hotel bills, and related incidentals, with ongoing visits by Congress members and officers to advance park legislation.

Interior Wilbur Hoover Florida Sunshine Interior Department Everglades Park Congress

Condon to Question Hollister Demo in Lindbergh Kidnap Probe

Jersey City reports John F. Condon known as Jassie in the Lindbergh case plans to question Hollister Demo of Mariners Harbor after hours of interrogation. Detective work follows lengthy questioning of Demo in the kidnapping investigation.

Jersey City N. J John F. Condon Jassie Hollister Demo Mariners Harbor

Kiwanis Club Discusses Village Welfare

GLOUBTER Dec 2 The Kiwanis Club at Hotel Gordon discussed city welfare with no entertainment program. Retiring president C F Wallace led the meeting which included a brief song segment. Attendance prize went to H F Kittle. Officers for 1933 to be chosen at next Tuesday’s meeting.

Gloubter Kiwanis Club Hotel Gordon C. F. Wallace C. A. Pride H. F. Kittle

Birthday surprise for Agnes Eddy at Broad Street home

Relatives and friends honored Mrs. Agnes Eddy on Broad Street Tuesday for her birthday anniversary with a noon dinner. Attendees included Mrs. Gusta Wallace, Mrs. Dell Gesnell, Mrs. Felta Stansberry and two children, Mrs. Jennie Wallace, Mrs. Patience Wallace, Mrs. Mary Roberts, Mrs. Lizzie McKee, Mrs. Lenna Snowden, Mina Olive McKee, Miss Ivor Snowden, Leonard Snowden, and others.

Gloubter Agnes Eddy Broad Street Gusta Wallace Dell Gesnell Felta Stansberry Jennie Wallace Patience Wallace Mary Roberts Lizzie McKee Lenna Snowden Mina Olive McKee Ivor Snowden Leonard Snowden

Miss Ferne Tucker To Broadcast On WALR

Miss Ferne Tucker of Glouster will be on air from Zanesville over WALR on Thursday and Saturday evenings this week from 6 30 to 7 o'clock. She is visiting her brother and sister-in-law, Mr and Mrs Bernard Tucker.

Glouster Ferne Tucker Zanesville Bernard Tucker WALR

Public Health Conference Speaker Dr LeFever Address

Dr LeFever, city state senator elect, spoke at the Ohio Federation of Public Health officials Central District conference at the Chittenden Hotel Columbus. The gathering opened at 10:20 am and closed with officer elections at 2 pm.

Lefever Glouster R. BE. laFever Ohio Federation of Public Health Officials of Central District Chittenden Columbus

Family Dinner Hosts Held in Glouster

Mr. and Mrs. Ray White entertained with a family dinner on Sunday. Present were Mr. and Mrs. Moses Williams and son Gayle of Columbus, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Murphy and daughter Jo Corrine, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Williams of Zanesville, Mr. and Mrs. Fred McCoy and daughters Lois and Betty Hoyt of Athens, and Mr. and Mrs. Owen Meredith with daughter Sarah.

Glouster Ray White Moses Williams Gayle Columbus Joe Murphy Jo Corrine Walter Williams Zanesville Fred McCoy Lois Betty Hoyt Athens Owen Meredith Sarah

Dance draws record crowd in New Straitsville hall

In New Straitsville on Monday night December 24 a high attendance dance was held at the K of P Hall. Funeral services for James Bolin of St Augustine's Church were held Saturday morning with Rev Father Kellerman officiating. Bolin died at his home after a flu illness. Others in town include Mrs O V Forrester and daughter Claudie visiting in Shawnee, Gladys Columber of Logan spending Christmas with Mr and Mrs Fred Blanken ship, and Mr and Mrs Rob Clark of Akron visiting George Lanning. School recesses for two weeks and resumes January 6. Basketball from Glenford Thursday December 22 saw Glenford boys win 33-12 over Girle.

New Straitsville K. of P. Hall James Bolin St. Augustine’s Church Father Kellerman Boils Plummer Mill O. V. Forrester Claudie Shawnee Wiiter Llattie Janes Rob Clark Akron George Lanning Glenford

County Home Residents Receive Christmas Treat

Seventy two inmates at the County Home in Chauncey were served a Christmas Day dinner by Superintendent and matron Bert and Mrs. Daugherty. Fourteen women and 38 men received candies from wholesale houses after a Christmas sermon by Rev. V Anibrand. The Athens Church of Christ youth provided a program and treats for each inmate.

Chauncey. Bee Chauncey Bert Daugherty V. Anibrand Athens Church of Christ

Bashan Social Notes and Local Illness Updates

Mrs Neal Jewett remains seriously ill for a week, Frank Bailey improving after two weeks, and Christmastime visits decorate the community. The Bailey family moved to All Red Lisle with Loren Quintlen in Syracuse, while many neighbors shared holiday gatherings at Parkersburg, Five Points, and Bald Knobs Cemetery burial for Mrs Henry Wells. Rev Kerns began meetings at Bashan Tuesday night.

Neal Jewett Edna Powell Wayne Robert McKay Frank Bailey Tom Bailey All Red Lisle Loren Quintlen Syracuse John Myers Alva Pomeroy Ralph Frank Bald Knobs Cemetery Albert Pearson Lyda Mae Edile Griffith

Christmas Guests and Visits Across Ohio Families

A list of holiday visits from Athens to Columbus and beyond. Families including Murchfield Wiseman Moore Gabriel Ferguson McMarg and others share Christmas Day and weekend hospitality with relatives and friends in Richland Avenue Athens Dayton Chauncey Lower Plain and Columbus areas. The notes mention travel to the A and Mall office in Columbus and a student at Ohio State University visiting his parents.

Arthur Murchfield Eon Kenneth J A. Wiseman Richland Avenue Athens Warry Moore Melvin Lcarre Moore Dayton Roseselt McMarghea A. & Mall Columbus Floyd Barker George Gabriel William Helrich Lancaster Albert Rink James Gabriel James Ll. Ferguson Kathleen Chauncey Smcmarg Lower Plaine

Portland Ladies' Aid met at McDlade home in January plans

The Portland Ladies' Aid met at Mrs. W. E B McDlade's last Wednesday and adjourned to meet in January at Mrs. Eber Ours of Dam 2 Mrs. Edward Price is visiting Pittsburgh this week. Hershel Wheaton of Parkersburg attended the Old Fiddlers Contest in Racine last Friday.

W. EB. McDlade Eber Ours Dam 2 Edward Price Pittsburgh

Improving Quality of New Corn in Ohio Reported

In Columbus M R Maney head of the Ohio Farm Bureau grain department says new corn in Ohio shows better quality and moisture levels are dropping. The corn market remains steady with strong demand while harvesting proceeds slowly. wheat futures have tumbled amid debt fears and U S crop projections.

Columbus Dec Ohio M. R. Maney Ohio Farm Bureau Grain Department United States

Christmas Services Shine At Zion Church In Chauncey

Christmas program at Zion Church Chauncey featured decorations and about four youth performers. Ministers Rev Fred Fields and Rev Gase Graham attended with organizers Mrs Roy Gabriel Mrs Edward Sickles Mrs W E Dicken Mrs Ralph Hysell and Mrs Mary Moore. The Chauncey group also hosted guests from Lancaster Columbus Madison and Cleveland areas.

Fred Fields Athens Gase Graham Chauncey Mra Roy Gabriel Edward Sickies W. EB. Dicken Ralph Hysell Marry Moore

Dinner honors Mrs Beckley and Miss Beckley in Athens

Mr and Mrs Nash and Chauncey Harvey hosted a rabbit dinner Tuesday at their home on Bute Avenue in Bute Avenue

Cilauncerry Dee Mr. Nash Harvey Chauncey Bute Avenue B. Beckley Athens Robin Beckley Washington

Chauncey Family Hosts Christmas Guests

Mrs. Ida Pendergrass and her son George F Pendergrass of Chauncey entertained guests on Christmas Day. Visiting were Mr and Mrs Roy C Gardner and family of Athens and Mr and Mrs Roy Pendergrass and family of Chauncey.

Chauncey Dec Ida Pendergrass George F. Pendergrass Roy C. Gardner Athens Roy Pendergrass

Osborne dinner party at Chauncey on Christmas Day

Mr and Mrs Henry Osborne hosted a chicken dinner at their MU Street home in Chauncey on Christmas Day. Guests included Mr and Mrs Pearl A Miller and children Mary Garth Jane and David of The Piatow, Mr and Mrs B Bingman and children Vivien Bernard and Jean, Guy B E Osborne and Miss Millie Osborne. Gifts were exchanged.

Mise Lourie Dew Lancaster Charletman Nile Dew Sanders Millfield Columbua Earl Miener Frederick Rusesell Columbus Mackie Galina Kasta Chauncey D. W. Law John Law Arthur Brewer Elle Avenue Mee Lindley V Aaron Elite Avenue Henry Osborne MU Street Pearl A. Miller Mary, Garth Jane David the Piatow Vivien, Bernard Jean Guy BE. Osborne Millie Osborne Gifta

Burr Oak Social Notes Reflect Weekend Visits

Burr Oak reports Eva Ivers and daughter Mina Grace Ivers returning from Hemlock after a two week visit with son in law Forest Dennis. Dale Dew hosted Lornala Stevens at Durr Oak. Mrs Williare White visited Mary Ivers. Arnold Wilson called on Faye Tyers. Ira Dew is ill.

Eva Ivers Mina Grace Ivers Hemlock Forest Dennis Dale Dew Lornala Stevene Durr Oak Williare White Mary Ivers Arnold Wilson Faye Tyers Ira Dew Iit

Aged Resident of Cutler Is Stricken

Marietta reports William A. Trickle 74, longtime Cutler resident, found dead in his home Monday morning from an acute heart attack. Neighbors Orville Going and Charlie Law notified Sheriff Gay Thorn, who as coroner ruled natural causes. Survived by widow and four daughters, plus a brother and three sisters.

Marietta William A. Trickle Cutler Orville Going Charlie Law Ths Gay Thorn Mr. Trickle Chicago Frank Trickle Lulu Brown California Mattie Halleman Bessie Goddard

Billy Whitla Dies in Sharon After Kidnapping Case

Billy Whitla 32, once central to a 1909 nationwide kidnapping drama, died at his Sharon home after influenza and a later pneumonia relapse. His parents paid 10,000 for his return. captors a man and a woman were later captured and convicted.

Sharon U.P Willam Billy” Whitla Whitla

Fire traps guests as Seventh Avenue Hotel burns

Pittsburgh residents recount a deadly hotel fire on December 28. One person died, a firefighter was injured, and dozens of guests were calmed and guided to safety after flames spread on the fifth floor of the Seventh Avenue Hotel.

Pittsburgh Seventh Avenue

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