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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1932
Page
5
A strong wind with rain and sleet struck Chauncey Thursday afternoon and night, causing damage across town. Branches and limbs were blown down, two large trees uprooted, and roofs torn from several buildings and houses.
The New Marshfield Church of Christ drew a large crowd for Fellowship night with 75 in attendance. Rev M E Hoon led a program of songs readings and instrumental music chaired by Ralph Shater. A luncheon followed social hour and another meeting was planned for March.
Funeral services for James Thomas Cunningham aged 68 were held at Jagers Funeral Home Chauncey with Rev G B Courtney officiating. The Chauncey quartet sang three hymns. Interment followed at West Union Street Cemetery Athens. Survived by wife and three daughters in Virginia Ohio and Sugar Creek.
Mrs Grant Michael hosted Naomi Bible Class at her Plains home with 21 members present and one visitor. New members Mrs Gilbert Circle and Mrs William Lyons joined. garments were donated to Plains schools and a future comfort project for a needy family was planned.
Chauncey Feb 5 Dr Warren V Sprague of Chauncey who is at Grant Hospital Columbus did not undergo gall stone surgery yesterday. He was taken to the hospital Tuesday. His wife daughter Miss Floride Sprague and son Dr Lindley V Sprague are at the hospital with him.
In Chauncey two revival services are ongoing at the Pentecostal Church Sancta led by pastor T. H. Spears and attracting large crowds each night. The Chauncey M. E. Church on Central Avenue hosts a revival with Rev. Guss Graham and Rev. F. Fields. the choir is slated to sing tonight.
Chauncey February 5 Mrs Frank Dow of Millfield suffered a fracture of the left arm below the elbow when she fell from a chair while hanging curtains at her home She was attended by the local physician at Millfield
Mrs Hil dreth Reeves of Nelsonville daughter of Mr and Mrs M B Tucker of Chauncey has relapsed and is in critical condition at home. Her mother Mrs B Tucker and brother Ray Tucker visited Thursday at her bedside.
Two basketball games are set for Saturday at 7:30 PM in the Chauncey High School Gym. The Chauncey Dover High boys and girls teams host The Plains High in a district style doubleheader.
The Ladies Aid Society of Millfield Church of Christ gathers at Mrs. Harvey Wade's home for February business and social meeting with Mrs. James Wade and Mrs. Elizabeth Robinett as assisting hostesses.
Chauncey reports a continued downpour Friday night caused rivers to rise significantly with flooding in lowlands around the Hocking River and Sunday Creek.
Harmer Hampel, 67, of Coppermill Road, Copperhill, died Wednesday morning at Bethesda Hospital after a brief illness. A native of Morgan County, he spent 36 years in Zanesville. He worked 25 years as a fireman at Mosaic Tile Company before turning to carpentry. Survived by widow, one daughter Bessie Vincent, one son Glen Hampel, three grandsons, two sisters Neva Hambel and Nettie Price, and three brothers George, Bert, and Tim.
Dry officers report locating a whisky distilling setup in the basement of Walter Orndorf’s home in New Straitsville after a raid that followed a previous search at Joe Orndorf’s residence uncovering about 300 bottles of beer. The plant included a wash boiler still and eight 25 gallon jars. H. F. Teal and Frank Matthews ordered to appear for arraignment before Mayor W. J. Johnson.
A historic remedy suggests dissolving three to five Bayer Aspirin tablets in one third glass of water to gargle for tonsillitis or sore throat. Gargle thoroughly and repeat two hours later if needed, using only genuine Bayer Aspirin with the Bayer cross.
Washington February 5 Undersecretary Ogden L Mills a wealthy member of a leading American family will be promoted to the treasury cabinet post when Andrew W Mellon becomes ambassador to Great Britain This shift marks the end of the Harding era in the cabinet and elevates Mills a young capable worker known for his role in moratorium finance and the Reconstruction Finance Corporation He recalls Mellon saying the purpose of life is honest endeavor and service and aims to change the Treasury promptly with the appointment
Rep. Robert Crosser of Cleveland, a long-time progressive and labor advocate, is proposed as a possible Democratic presidential nominee by Bruce Powers of Woodbridge New Jersey. Powers says Crosser’s 16 years in Congress and Ohio Legislature qualify him for high office and could spark broad support. Crosser sponsors labor hour regulation bills aimed at staving off economic depression.
Robert Hathaway and Daniel Fallon of Columbus were sentenced to 20 years in the Ohio Penitentiary for robbing the Bank of Richwood. They pleaded guilty and were moved from Columbus by Deputy U S Marshal Forbes Lampman, with sentences to follow after their Leavenworth Federal Penitentiary release for a Glouster Post Office robbery.
Scientific notes claim Kellogg All-Bran provides bulk to move stool and vitamin B to tone the intestinal tract, aiding regularity and reducing related symptoms. The cereal also boasts higher iron content than beef liver by weight and can be eaten with milk or used in cooking. recipes are advertised.
State road expenditures in Athens County for 1931 totaled about 476,600 with 61,519 on construction and 116,008 on maintenance. Major projects include brick paving on U S Route 3 from Albany to the county line costing 184,501 and the South Bridge widening contract at 161,900.65. Unemployed men worked regularly on the bridge projects since September, including Grouster Bridge on Route 3 and the Collins Run bridge.
Erner White outlines relief amid county projects. Four men work on the Giouster bridge nearing an estimated cost of 17 668 15 dollars. Four men at Collinge Runn project. About 30 000 dollars spent last year grading Amenville Trimble Road to keep it passable for winter and spring. Maintenance supports two alternating work groups, each on two weeks on two weeks off.
The passage lists students on the public school roll, naming Ruby Mae Freese Nannie Mae Gamble and George McKinney Figures, and references Black as a negro girl with Twine names Flipper and Flapper.
The Boston Herald reports Alfred B. Smith has given definite assurances he will seek the Democratic nomination for president. Smith's position statement is expected next Wednesday, according to the Herald.
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