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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1932
Page
2
Racine Purple Tornadoes beat Middleport Yellow Jackets 28 to 16 in a fast Monday night game. Racine led 12 8 at halftime and dominated the third quarter 8 to 0 before Middleport rallied to 8 8 in the final period.
Chauncey-Dover schools began a meal program this week under Supt Walburn. At Morristown School 30 pupils receive meals. Big Bailey 18. Circle Hill 18. East and West Side in Millfield have kitchens. Chauncey enrolls 500 pupils with about 40 fed daily. Some schools like Big and Little Sandy and Oregon Ridge do not feed yet. Families and women assist, including Miss McClead.
Chauncey Feb 17 Dr Warren V Sprague of Chauncey whose recent surgical operation at White Cross Hospital Columbus is reported improved. He was not as well Sunday and was to have another blood transfusion. Monday and Tuesday his condition was slightly improved. Mrs Sprague and daughters Miss Floride Sprague and Mrs C E Stack are with him.
Wes ley Walburn of Chauncey Dover Schools announces next Monday will be a holiday for all Chauncey Dover and township schools. Special programs are planned with recitations talks and readings on Washington's life and music across high and grade schools.
Chauncey W C T U members met at Mrs T R Hamiltons home on Mound Street. Guest Nelsonville county president Mrs Sam Starkey spoke on the upcoming state convention in Columbus and led the devotional. Frances Willard memorial service was led by local president Mrs Elizabeth Knoce with several members assisting.
Harry Moore, seriously ill at his Lower Plains residence, is reported much improved. His mother Mrs. Prank Moore and W. Shafer of Athens, who were summoned by his friends, have returned to their homes.
A February 17 notice reports an effort to sell the newly won sedan from Chauncey-Dover Schools in a Christmas season drawing. The prize car is to be auctioned or sold to benefit the Chauncey and Dover school programs.
February church fellowship night at Chauncey Church of Christ features a song and devotional service with a program led by Mrs. Peter Rankin. Invitation committee includes Mrs. Watt Ferrer, Mrs. Sam Tippett, and W. D. Hines. Social hour and refreshments arranged by Mrs. B. F. Ferrer, Mrs. Wesley Walburn, and Mrs. Sweeney.
CHAUNCEY February 17 Regular meeting of the Busy Bee Needle Club was hosted by Mrs. Gerald Blackford on May Avenue. Refreshments were served and a Valentine party followed. The group will meet Friday at Mrs. Eddie Blackford’s home on Mound Street. Members present included Mrs. Harry Swart, Mrs. Glyde Jordan, Mrs. Gabriel Pencelli, Mrs. Lawrence Tennell, Mrs. Charles Sweeney, Mrs. Marion Schoonover, and Mrs. Gerald Blackford.
In Chauncey on February 1 Miss Isabel Smart's fifth grade attendance rate was 96.6 percent, correcting a previously published figure of W in Monday's Messenger.
Convalescing here February 17 Miss Agnes Cunningham employed in Columbus is at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs Homer Cunningham in Chauncey recovering from an appendicitis attack.
The Seekers of the Noblest Class of the M. E. Church met at Miss Pauline Tracy’s home with a social hour, games, and a Valentine box. Sixty meals were served daily last week to needy village children across East Millfield and surrounding areas. John Kaszonyi Jr. sold his East Millfield grocery store to his father and will move to Niles, Ohio to start a new business. Several local families and guests were noted visiting or hosting, including gatherings for the Traceys and Hills. The True Blue Sunday School Class plans a Washington’s Birthday program, while the Martha Class sang at Sunday School last week.
In a close game Racine upends Middleport with brighter offense while Pomeroy remains undefeated this season. Fans debate scheduling with Pomeroy on Racine floor or two games on Middleport as C. J. Rhodes stands firm on neutral-site conditions. Racine girls later fall 21-16 to Toppers Plains High in the second round of their tourney.
Harry Wise of South Fourth Street Pomeroy died at his home Monday night after a brief illness from complications. He was past 72 and ran a shoe repair shop downtown for years. Survived by his wife and four children Mrs George Fowler Mrs C R Wise Mrs C W Allman and C H Wise all of Muncieport and one sister on the Kanawha River. Funeral and burial set for Thursday with time to be announced.
Middleport residents attend the Parent Teacher Association Founders Day events at the gym on Pearl Street tonight. A program organized by the association will be followed by a silver tea and a presentation about the founder. Parents are asked to accompany their children.
Pomeroy reports the death of J C Moore at 4 o clock Wednesday morning from age related infirmities. He leaves many married children including Mrs Sullivan Circle Mrs Will Orr Mrs Lewis Rose Mrs Delbert Eiselstein and Mrs Harvey Holter, all in the Bashan area and nearby towns.
Middleport on February 17 is ordered to end house to house begging under an ordinance penalty. Mayor J E Harley directs residents in need to seek aid only from recognized charitable organizations.
Howard Roush a 23 year old Mine 16 worker in Pomeroy was taken to jail by Night Officer William Robson on Tuesday morning after being accused of stealing a pair of overalls and a watch from a fellow workman at the mine near Syracuse.
James A. Campbell, longtime superintendent turned industrial leader, is named chairman emeritus of the Youngstown Sheet and Tube Company for life. The Ohio State Journal of Columbus lauds his three decades at the helm, forecasting ongoing impact on steel production and civic progress in Mahoning Valley.
Mrs Frank Harpold formerly of Lincoln Hill now on a Orange Township farm drove down Court Street in a noon crash. everything went black she lost consciousness briefly and the car jumped the curb onto the sidewalk under a bus station stairway. No one was hurt and the car was undamaged. She was taken home after a visit to a doctor.
The operetta The Tea House of Sing Lo will be performed March 4 in the high school auditorium. Miss Vesta McCoy, music supervisor, announced the principal roles will be filled by Vivian Smith Jean McKay Esther B Scott Margaret Marshall Ellsworth Cheatham Dana Byers Orville Chambers Frank Blackstone and Kari Karus. A chorus of forty will be directed by Miss McCoy.
The Philathean Society of the Church of Christ holds its regular meeting Friday evening at the church with a 6 o'clock potluck dinner preceding the program. An accident on New York Central tracks at Hobson injured Mr. Stitts, who lost both legs above the knees, and a claim agent visited town Monday.
The funeral for William Ebersbach will be held Friday at 2 p.m. from Bethany M. E. Church with burial in Beech Grove Cemetery. The Rev. Glenn Tennell will deliver the sermon. Pomeroy citizens urged by the American Legion to seek odd jobs for the unemployed. Charlies Searls, inmate at Mansfield Reformatory, to be released March 15. Mrs. Herbert Pendergrass of McRoberts Kentucky visits with her baby in Pomeroy. Marion E P Estep and Lena Elizabeth Patterson wed at the Courthouse yesterday by Rev. Wiles.
Pomeroy residents react to a Columbus ad recruiting young men for light factory work with anger and veiled threats. A Pomeroy man, Philip Meier, vows to riot if shown more fake ads while noting the death of Councilman John Schaaf. The piece also tracks local notes from Lancaster and recollections of Lincoln memorabilia.
Arthur E. Fox, 58, formerly of Middleport and a traveling man from Columbus, died of a heart attack Monday evening. Struck in a grocery store, he was taken to a physician's office where he died moments later. He was brother to E. C. Fox, once a Middleport banker, and his wife Nellie S. Skinner, daughter of the late O. B. Skinner, survives with three daughters.
POMEROY Ohio February 17 Three men announce bids for county offices. George Bowers of Middleport seeks county commissioner on the Republican ticket, a post he held years ago. John L Blair of Pomeroy is reported for County Recorder, a position he occupied previously. Asbury Smith of Orange Township has blank petitions for clerk of courts and recorder and may enter one race.
Cedar Creek Circle met in regular session in Middleport on Tuesday afternoon. A patriotic program in memory of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln followed the meeting, with many members and a few guests in attendance. Refreshments were served at the close.
Pomeroy officials announce the county commissioners have extended the appointments of Probation Officer Harvey French and Deputy Recorder Mrs. Burdette for two more months, covering April and May.
Zaleski Ransom Grapes and others visit family in McArthur Columbus and Albany. Miss Bertha Rickey stays with aunt in Zaleski while several couples travel to see relatives and ill kin. Moving notices include the Tripp family relocating to Weilston and more weekend visits to Athens and Siv ery.
Acting Governor Robert Burns offers a $1000 reward for the capture of Charles Pretty Boy Floyd dead or alive. Floyd is charged with leading a gang blamed for 19 Oklahoma bank robberies, with six killed.
Charles McDole age 66 died Wednesday evening after being found unconscious in his Long Run home. Survived by two sons, a daughter, and four brothers. Funeral at Rainbow School House with burial Hicks Cemetery. pastor Rev. O Connor rehired at Christian Church. Local teachers substituted during absences and a storm uprooted a large evergreen tree in E German's yard.
W. S. Chevalier and his family from Columbus spent the weekend here with his parents Mr. and Mrs. A. Chevalier. Mr. and Mrs. M. E. Chambers of Dana, West Virginia, were over Sunday guests of his brothers here.
Cheshire residents attended a program at the Baptist Church led by Miss Sylvia Sigman and directed by Mrs. E. E. Barker. The item lists local visits, family trips, and a basketball tournament set for Feb 26 27 with Cheshire vs Al Grande, plus numerous social visits across Gallia County.
Feeling always tired with a sallow complexion and pimples may indicate clogged bowels and inactive liver. This popular remedy claims to cleanse the system, improve elimination, and restore energy with vegetable ingredients making rosy cheeks and clear eyes. Available in olive color at 5c 30c and 60c from druggists.
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