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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1932

Page

3

Two young Mothers in York township Die in Hospital

Thelma Blair wife of Berley Blair of Jackson Street and mother of five died early today at Cherrington Hospital Logan after a surgical operation. She left her parents Mr and Mrs Richard Tittle of Doanville and two sisters Mrs Carl Wallace and Mrs Walter Keating.

Nelsonville Dec Thelma Blair Berley Blair Jackson Street Cherrington Hospital Logan Richard Tittle Doanville Carl Wallace Walter Keating

Funeral services set for McCollister mother and infant

Mrs. Margaret McCollister 32 died Thursday at home near East Clayton after delivering a son who did not survive. Funeral at Mt Zion Church Saturday at 1 pm with burial in Mt Zion Cemetery. She is survived by Floyd McCollister and six other children and her mother Mrs Slater of East Clayton.

Margaret McCollister Floyd McCollister East Clayton Mt. Zion Church Mt. Zion Cemetery Slater Near East Clayton

Joe Galvin Plays in Ohio High School Symphony

Nelsonville high school trumpeter Joe Galvin returned from Columbus where he joined four trumpeters to perform with the all Ohio High School Symphony Orchestra before a large Ohio Educational Conference audience at Memorial Hall. The group consisted of 150 top high school musicians from across Ohio. He was the only Athens County representative, active in local school music under Ward W Hamm.

Nelsonville Joe Galvin Columbus All Ohio Ohio Memorial Hall Capital City Calvin Athens County Ward W Hamm

Aged Woman Found Helpless in Nelsonville Home

Police forced entry at the home of Mrs. McLaughlin on West Franklin Street after neighbors reported inactivity. The elderly resident, nearing a century in age, was found unable to move for two days and out of town relatives were notified.

Nelsonville McLaughlin Franklin Street

Local residents spend holidays with family across cities

Mrs. Frank Knox returned home after days with daughter Mrs. Robert Baldwin in Yellow Springs. Ivan Kinney left for Rock Island Ill after visiting his brother Bob Kinney and family on Franklin Street. Mrs. Rose Hamm Findlay visited her son and his wife here during Christmas. Mr. and Mrs. Sam Pastor hosted Attorney Roy D. Pastor and daughter Audrey and Miss Rose Natton Cincinnati over Christmas. Barney Neiman spent holidays in Cincinnati visiting Dr. H. L. Pastor. Mrs. Florence Barron and daughters Columbus visited local friends this week.

Frank Knox Robert Baldwin Yellow Springs Ivan Kinney Rock Island Ill Bob Kinney Franklin Street Rose Hamm Findlay Ward W. Hamm Sam Pastor Roy D. Pastor Audrey Rose Natton Cincinnati Barney Neiman H. L. Pastor Florence Barron Columbus

Wet New Year Dampens Athens Area Weather

A foggy rainy New Year greeted Athens and vicinity with raincoats and umbrellas in use. Dense fog slowed traffic from Hocking Valley to Central Ohio, forcing some Athenians to stay overnight in Columbus as visibility remained poor. Rain measured .57 inches, river height 3.30 feet, temperatures 40 to 45 degrees.

Athens Hocking Valley Ohio Columbus Cc. N. France Hocking River

Big Six Wrestling Championship to be decided by tournament

The Big Six will crown its wrestling champion this year through a tournament instead of the traditional round robin series. This change shifts the format to a knockout style to determine the champion.

Big Six

Big Funerals For Officials Way Beel Axe

Congressman Sumners presses to abolish costly official funerals for deceased members. He cites train fares for the late Speaker Longworth at 4422.20 and notes funerals average about 1500 dollars each, urging action to end these expenses.

Washington Congress Sumners House Judiciary Committee Sandiin Legislative Appropriations Rep Sumnera United Press Longworth Texas

Ohio Jurist Dies in Batavia at 87

Judge Frank Davis prominent Clermont County jurist and longtime common pleas court bench member died at his Batavia home at age 87. A respected Democrat, he practiced law nearly 65 years and had served about 30 years on the bench. his son Frank Davis Jr. had been first assistant attorney general in the Wilson administration.

Batavia Frank Davis Clermont County Ohio Common Pleas Adams Brown Clermont Frank Jr Wilson

Immigrants Held for Deportation After Jail Stay

Three Canton men and eight Cleveland men were seized by immigration officers after spending the night in Youngstown city jail. The group, arrested for violating immigration laws, were moved to the East for deportation to their destinations.

Youngstown Canton Cleveland New York

McKee Promoted to Chief Engineer of Maintenance

Columbus, Dec. 30. State High way Director O. W. Merrell announced C. E. McKee, in charge of Division 11, has been promoted to chief engineer of maintenance. McKee succeeds Grover C. Snyder, Marion, who recently resigned.

Columbus O. W. Merrell C. E. McKee State Highway Department McKee Grover C. Snyder Marion

Shelbyes Face Grand Jury Over Securities Theft Claim

Mrs. Charlotte Shelby mother of Mary Miles Minter testifies before a Los Angeles grand jury about an alleged $400000 securities theft from her. She seeks indictment of broker Leslie B. Henry as deputies auction the Shelbys mansion after paying a half million dollars.

Charlotte Shelby Mary Miles Minter Los Angeles Shelbys Shelby Leslie B. Henry

Athens Stores Closed Monday for New Year

Athens Retail Merchants Association reports New Year’s Day observance on Monday with stores and banks closed. Mail service will pause except special deliveries while the Post Office maintains mail movement and distribution. The Messenger will publish Monday and building offices remain open.

Athens

Technocracy Nothing New Cow Declares

In a humorous exchange, a plump Jersey cow on a rural dairy farm dismisses Technocracy and Howard Scott as unoriginal. The animal argues cows and poultry have long benefited from improved science and breeding, predicting municipal dairies and broad milk supply despite tech critiques.

the Messenger Joe Bowles Hope Brothers

Elks Lodge Set to Host Annual New Year Party

The Athens Elks Lodge will hold its annual New Year party Saturday night with members from nearby lodges expected. Lunch will be served and an informal program will run until after midnight, continuing a long standing habit of large attendance.

Athens

New Tags Necessary Saturday Final Day for 1932 Tags

Saturday is the last day to use 1932 automobile license tags. New tags must be attached to all machines operated after Saturday midnight. The ruling will be enforced across the state with a $25 fine and costs for violations. David Johnson's Courthouse office will sell plates and stay open tonight, Saturday night, and Monday daytime.

David Johnson

Athens County Dairymen Press On With Clean Milk

Athens County dairymen remain undaunted by the low milk price and continue strict sanitary care. R L Marlow Athens sanitary inspector has toured county dairy farms this week to safeguard clean milk production.

Athens County Marlow R. L. Marlow Athens Mr. Marlow

Pomona and Athens Granges Plan Joint Installation

Pomona and Athens Granges will hold a joint installation Monday night January 2 at the Grange Hall Fairgrounds. An oyster soup dinner will follow the ceremonies. R R Barker of Athens is in charge of arrangements. Installation starts at 7 30.

Pomona Athens Grange Hall Fairgrounds R. R. Barker

Ohio Road Tax Refund Proposal Backed By Tax Relief Group

A joint legislative committee proposes repaying road levies to property owners totaling 19 473 475 dollars. The plan would fund repayments from the gasoline tax maintenance pool over at least five years, with unpaid assessments later assumed by the state. Frank H. Ellison of the Ohio Service and Tax Relief association argues farmers funded the highways and deserve refunds, while opposition from road material firms contractors and gasoline firms is expected but deemed surmountable. The committee was formed after a special session at the association’s request.

Joint Legislative Committee On Ohio Service and Tax Relief Association General Assembly Ohio Frank H. Ellison Ellison

Salisfy Delights for Winter Meals and Cream of Salsify Soup

A winter root vegetable, sal sify, improves after frost and adds value to soups and salads. Choose small firm roots, soak scraped pieces in lemon or vinegar water to prevent discoloration, and prepare with careful handling. Recipes include Cream of Salsify Soup with salt cod, and a mock fried oyster dish using layered vegetables and white sauce.

Pastry Cakes Sautéed in Butter

A mixture mashed with 1 2 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon butter 1 beaten egg and 1 4 teaspoon paprika is formed into small cakes and sautéed in butter until lightly browned.

Quilt Club Hosts Evening at Mingus Home

Millfield Needle Club met in Mrs Herbert Mingus’s home on Wednesday. A quilt was pieced, and a collation was served. Attending were Mrs Jesse Fulton, Mrs Bertha Sanders, Mrs Viola Sanders, Mrs Kathryn McIlantel, Mrs Mabel Sixton, Mrs Lizzie Robinett, Mrs Bde Heffkin, Mrs Mabel Mingus, and visitors Mrs Liszie Patton and Mrs Lottie Cannon.

Chauncey Millfield Needle Club Mra Herbert Mingus Jessie Fulton Bertha Sanders Viola Sanders Kathryn Mclantel Mabel Siexon Lizzie Robinett Bde Heffkin Mabel Mingus Mra Liszie Patton Lottie Cannon

Chauncey Miner Hurt By Pinching Hand at Mine No 119

William Leffier, a Chauncey employee at Mine No 119 in Millfield, sustained injury to the forefinger of his right hand on Thursday after his finger was caught between a port and coal.

Chauncey William Leffier Chauncey Employe Millfield

Millfield Hosts Wade Family for Christmas Dinner

Mr and Mrs Harvey Wade Millfield entertained at dinner on Christmas Day for Mr and Mrs James R Wade and Mr and Mrs Edward Wade and their son Dick of Millfield in an event signaling family gathering cheer.

Chauncey Harvey Wade Millfield James R. Wade Edward Wade

Society Notes Continue From Page 6

Mr and Mrs Ted Cowan Amy Morgan of St Louis returned home Thursday after visiting the Cowans mother Mrs Thurman J Morgan 0 West Carpenter Street over Mrs A G Vogt and daughter Dorothy returned to Toledo Thursday after visiting her brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs William Masterton 91 Sunnyside Drive and her brother in law and elder Mr and Mrs Dwight Junod North Congress Street

Ted Cowan Amy Morgan St. Louis Mr. Cowan Thurman J. Morgan West Carpenter Street A. G. Vogt Dorothy Toledo William Masterton Sunnyside Drive Dwight Junod North Congress Street

College basketball results from several matchups

East Liverpool U. beats N. D. State 28 to 27. Waynesburg defeats Case 35 to 23. Davis-Elkins upsets California Christian 44 to 37. U. C. L. A. WO loses to Nevada 2 to 26. Washington Meiji of Tokio defeats Arkansas 35 to 2.

United Press East Liverpool Ohio N. D. State James Millikan Waynesburg Case Davis-Elkins California Christian Nevada Washington Meiji of

Sugar Creek Woman Faces Trial On Liquor Charge

Grace Carr of Sugar Creek pled not guilty to possession of intoxicating liquor before Magistrate C. H. Porter. The attorney motion to dismiss was overruled. Trial date not set.

Sugar Creek Grace Carr C. H. Porter

Willfield Ladies' Aid To Observe 23rd Anniversary

Chauncey December notice of the Willfield Ladies Aid Society of Millie Church of Christ planning its 23rd anniversary with an all day meeting and a fried chicken dinner at the church. Members and guests listed include Mrs C H Boudinet Mrs Norvel James Mrs Frank Seaton Mrs Elisabeth Robinett and others.

Willfield Ladies Church of Christ Chauncey The Ladies’ Aid Society of Millie Aecicken C. H. Boudinet Norvel James Frank Seatone Elisabeth Robinett Fun Fulton Mere Hoof. McDaniel William Sisson F. B. Rowdimot Henry Meftskip Lewie Sanders Herman Theisen Je Fred Rossel Mta Olive Frookins Myrtle Matheny Nelsonville

Chauncey and Millfield Residents Share Holiday Visits

Millfield and Chauncey families and friends circulated through Corning Columbus and Greens Run visiting relatives during Christmas week. Names include Miro William Clary Mrs Lewis Sanders Chester Sanders Helen Patten Phyllis Border Ada Leake Jay Leake Glen McConkey and more as they spent time with kin across multiple towns.

Hert Damon Collins Letrott Chauncey Willteam Collins Sr J. ( Perre Paul Fiske Frances Et Wierton W. Ve Charles Fiske Fred Leake Greens Thun Charles Girard Cleveland Harold Brower Millfield Ada Leake Jay Leake Glen McConkey Athena

Chauncey presents ten mines in district listing names

Dee Chauncey reports that ten mines operate in the district today. The mines named include Carbondale Hocking Lathing Posten No 6 Chauncey No % No 345 No 219 No B No and Lick Run.

Chauncey, Dee Carbondale Hocking Lathing Posten Chauncey Lick Run

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