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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1932

Page

8

500 Attend Mine Meeting At Glouster Wednesday

A crowd estimated at 500 attended a miners meeting at the Glouster Opera House with about 150 in a parade led by Slick's Band. John Gail chaired as Elmer Alien Karl Gardner and Herman Theisen Sr spoke for the scale committee on the miners side of the operators versus miners dispute. Mrs Mollie Robinson Crane read an original poem Am I A Miners Wife. The meeting followed by events at American Legion headquarters and Model Grocery.

Glouster Glouster Opera House High Street Slick Opera House John Gail Elmer Alien Karl Gardner Herman Theisen Lee Hall David Watkins Mollie Robinson Crane Hocking

John Kemanto Rites To Be Held Friday

Funeral services for 26 year old John Kemanto will be held Friday at 9 am at Holy Cross Church conducted by Rev. Father F. X. Clark. Burial is at Calvary Cemetery with the American Legion joining the service. Legion members and other service men are asked to meet at the cemetery.

How One Woman Lost 10 Lbs in a Week

Dayton resident Mrs. Betty Luedeke touts Kruschen as a safe weight loss aid claiming she shed ten pounds in seven days. The ad-memo urges taking half a teaspoon in hot water each morning before breakfast and promises a four week bottle at a small cost with a money back guarantee if not convinced.

Betty Luedeke Dayton McKee Drug Co Cline Drug Co America

Founders Day Theme Shines At Greens Run PTA Meeting

Greens Run P T A met at the Greens Run Schoolhouse with president Mrs W H FIERBAUGH presiding. The program honored Founders Day, featured songs by eight grade girls, candle lighting for Alice Benney and Phoebe Hearst, solos by Doris Fierbaugh and Ada Leake, and histories of the PTA from 1920 onward. Refreshments followed as plans for a minstrel show next Thursday were announced with several members listed as participants.

Parent-Teacher Association United States Doris Fierbaugh Greens Run Lottie Cannon Carrye Smith Treva Black Ada Leake Association Lean Sbratka Effie Cartwright Lena Leake Clara Cannon Effie Ross Frank Smith W. H. Fierbaugh

Book and Motor Class meeting at Church of Christ

In Glouster on February 18 a Church of Christ social room gathering by the Book and Motor Class featured a program with several contests presented by the girls. Afterward the boys served refreshments to the 24 attendees.

Glouster Church of Christ

Race Pride Subject Discussed by Athens NAACP Junior Branch

The NAACP junior chapter in Athens met with vice president Virgil Tucker presiding in the president’s absence. Mrs Hale presented the charter and Mr Hall spoke on Race Pride. Miss Reynolds sang and a trio delivered Negro Spirituals.

Glouster Athens Virgil Tucker Hale

Sunday visitors and local notes from Concord area

Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Ed Sayre and daughter Edna included William Russell Columbus and Carl Sayre Concord. Elmer Russell ill with diphtheria improves. Funeral services for Mrs William Jansen held near Jacksonville with burial at Concord. Cliff Hyselt visitors from Pomeroy return. Mary Lou Kittle and Kenneth Kempton ill with severe colds. R J Kittle Athens visited by Leslie Kittle. Sunday School at Concord shows 25 attendees. Miners remain on strike though Mine 255 at Drydock may reopen soon.

Ed Sayre Edna William Russell Columbus Carl Sayre Concord Elmer Russell William Jansen Jacksonville Cliff Hyselt Pomeroy Mary Lou Kittle Kenneth Kempton Drydock

Massie announce birth of 10 pound boy in South Point

Trimble notice reports Mr. and Mrs. Garland Massie of South Point Ohio announce the arrival of a 10 pound boy on February 12. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Sam Orme.

Trimble Garland Massie Lucile Orme South Point Sam Orme

Local Social and Sports Roundup From Sunday

New Plymouth events include Arthur Largent calling on George Myers Sunday afternoon. Laurelville teams beat Union Furnace in a well attended basketball game with both boys and girls sections. Various visits occur across Coonville Lancaster Starr and Juniper School with families hosting relatives and friends Sunday and Monday.

Arthur Largent George Myers Union Furnace Laurelville

Columbus Concern To Open Branch In Athens

The T. D. VanCamp Company of Columbus plans a Athens branch. Salesmen Earl Wiley and A. P. Powell will move to the city February 27. Wiley and wife with two children will reside at 98 Sunnyside Drive. The firm handles tar and road oils and plans a local office opening later.

T. D. VanCamp Company Columbus Athens Earl Wiley A. P. Powell Mr. Wiley

Corn Prices Near Season's Lowest In Weak Market

Columbus notes the corn market fell near season lows with slow cash demand and a weak stock market. Prices rebounded briefly on emergency finance bills but the general grain outlook remains unpromising with high world prices and a cautious harvest ahead. The wheat export estimate runs around 400 million, and the new crop is wintering well with damage reports light thus far.

Columbus A.N.S Charles W. Eberhard Ohio Farm Bureau Grain Department

Southern Ohio Temperatures Fall Sharply To 26 Degrees

After a Wednesday high of 62 degrees, Southern Ohio's temperature dropped to a low of 26 last night. By 9 am, the reading had risen to 28 with the Hocking River steady at 44 feet.

Ohio Hocking River

Violin Classes Grow for Athens Children Under Miss McConnell

In Athens, Miss Ruth McConnell leads elementary school violin instruction for fifth through fourth graders at East Side and Central Schools. After-school sessions run Tue Thu at East Side and Mon Wed at Central, with Friday ensemble gatherings and Christmas instrument purchases boosting enrollment. Future plans include possibly expanding toward the Junior High Orchestra.

Fritz Kreislers Rubinoffs Athens Athens J Ruth McConnell East Side Central Schools Central School Santa Claus Miss McConnell East Side School

Grangers to Host Two Speakers Monday at Grange Hall

Farmers of Athens County meet at Grange Hall next Monday to hear two speakers. Miners' Wage Scale Committee members explain wage controversy while County Auditor J Clyde Edmundson outlines personal property tax law for rural residents. Theisen and Gardner will speak. meeting starts at 7 30 p.m. Sponsored by the County Grange.

Athens County Grange Hall Fairgrounds J. Clyde Edmundson Herman Theisen Karl Gardner Mr. Edmundson County Grange

Bank of England Cuts Bank Rate to 5 Percent

The Bank of England reduced its bank rate by 1 percent to 5 percent today, announced from London on February 18. The move signals a tightening in monetary policy as officials adjust to economic conditions.

London U.R Bank of England

ZEMO Relief for Eczema and Skin Ailments

Soothing ZEMO provides prompt relief for itching and burning skin in eczema ringworm rashes pimples and dandruff. Described as safe dependable and widely available at druggists with prices from 3c to 1.00 and extra strength 1.26 for chronic cases.

Zemo

Manchuria Declares Independence Amid Turbulent Protests

In Mukden on February 18, Chinese military and civil officials sympathetic to Japan proclaimed Manchuria independent from China. They pledged open door policy and equal opportunity while opposing Soviet influence. Provinces Kirin Heilungkiang Liaoning Jehol Harbin and a Mongolian area joined, with Chang Ching Hui and Gen. Chang Shan among key figures.

Mukden Manchuria U.R China Kirin Heilungkiang Leaoning Jehol Harbin Mongolia Chang Ching-Hui Tsitsihar Gen Chang-Shan

Battery E to Play Logan Friendly Five Tonight

The Athens Battery E faces the Logan Friendly Five in the Armory at 8 tonight with even win records. No preliminary game. Saturday the Battery meets Chesterhill on Chesterhill floor.

Athens Battery E Logan Armory Battery Chesterhill

Rosenbloom battles Goodwin in ten round draw

Maxie Rosenbloom world light heavyweight champion status disputed after a 10 round draw with Bob Goodwin of Daytona Beach. Rosenbloom weighed 178 pounds, Goodwin 175, in Daytona Beach Florida.

Daytona Beach Fia Maxie Rosenbloom New York Bob Goodwin Goodwin Rosenbloom

Athens County Farmers Discuss New Taxes Meeting

Athens County farmers and Athens Chamber of Commerce leaders met at Hotelerry to discuss taxation problems. Thirty five attendees, including H R Jacoby and A N Ward, planned an evening follow up and urged careful study of the new state tax law before action.

Athens County Athens Chamber of Commerce H. R. Jacoby Athens Pomona Grange Fred Kampf Coolville A. E. Potter Albany Joe Williams Lodi Township A. N. Ward Nelsonville Athens County Fair Association E. E. Gillespie Millfield Miles Jacoby L. W. Roberts B. M. Covert Chamber of Commerce Thomas Johnson Wayne County Trumble

British Sailors Die as Shanghai Shelling Sparks Protest

The British naval command in Shanghai blames Japan for Chinese shelling that killed two British sailors in the International Settlement. Vice Admiral William Kelly protested to Admiral Nomura in Shanghai over Japanese landings in the settlement provoking the fatal fire. The disclosure follows US briefing that Washington would hold Japan responsible for dangers to Americans if China retaliates.

Tokio U.P Shanghai Japan International Settlement William Kelly Nomura Debuchi Washington Foreign Office United States

British notes China and Japan over tire risk in Shanghai

London reports that Sir Miles Lampson informed Chinese officials by note that the British government will hold both China and Japan responsible for danger to British tires and property in relation to Shanghai. The report was later denied in Washington which acknowledged such plans were under consideration among many others.

Washington London Foreign Office Miles Lampson Shanghai China Japan

County Solons Approve Land Vacation Plans

Athens County Commissioners at the regular meeting declare proceedings for vacation of land used during construction of the Athens Parkersburg Road near Canaanville completed and waive all rights. They approve bills for stone iron and steel pipe lumber and machinery repairs with payments to multiple suppliers including Marble Cliff Quarries and Taylor Tractor Co. totaling several hundred dollars.

Athens-Parkersburg Canaanville Athens County Danford & Danford Erle Bridgewater Lena Bean Baker Wood Preserving Co C. C Carpenter G. W. Holmes Co McLaren Engineering Sales Co Marble Cliff S. A. Neiman Ray Shafer Taylor Tractor Co

Painleve To Form French Cabinet After Presidential Charge

Paris reports former prime minister Paul Painleve was commissioned by President Doumer to form a cabinet. Painleve accepted the role in principle and signaled prompt action, arriving at the Elysee after talks with Andre Tardieu and other politicians. Tardieu proceeded to Paris and Geneva to lead the French disarmament delegation.

Paris U.R Paul Painleve Paul Doumer Painleve Elysee Palace Andre ‘Tardieu Tardieu Geneva Rench

Germans Push Broad Disarmament Demands at Geneva

German envoy Rudolph Madonny presented far reaching proposals at the World Disarmament Conference. Germany seeks abolition of air armament and air fleets, end of conscription, limits on warships and calibers, ban on gas and germ warfare, and equal application of any disarmament treaty to all nations.

Geneva U.R Germany Rudolph Madonny Turkey France Madolny

May Trade Waner From Pirates To Giants

New York reports star outfielder Paul Waner of the Pittsburgh Pirates may be traded to the New York Giants for three players. The Giants allegedly proposed infielders Sam Leslie and Eddie Marshall and outfielder Red Leach in exchange for Waner.

New York Waner Pittsburgh Pirates New York Giants Giants Sam Leslie Eddie Marshall Red Leach

Allenru Rheumatic Cure Ad Promises Fast Pain Relief

An advertisement claims a single 85 cent bottle of Allenru can relieve rheumatic pain in 48 hours and restore a crippled person to work. It touts quick results for arthritis, neuritis, sciatica, lumbago and neuralgia with a money back guarantee if pain persists.

Allenru McKee Wrug Co Adv

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Allen, Gardner and Theisen American Legion Mr. Kemanto U. S. Veterans Bureau Sam Kemanto Dan Lorrine Cathryn Alfred Albert Helen Frank U. S John Kemanto Funeral Service Founders’ Day P. T. A. Meeting SMITH EAGLE Burnett American Legion Auxiliary American Legion Club Crescent Ridge New Plymouth James Harkless John Edgar Coonville Lillian Thompson Mildred Williams Marcia Josephine Harkless Dorothy Alma Sargent Herman and Raymond Peters Zaleski Harrison Rider Clifton Peters Lancaster Luther Bardin Tom Sargent Wilbur’ McDaniel Raymond Corrill Starr Elmer John Fuller Marcia Harkless Brother Arthur Juniper School Columbus Concern Irving Chapnick Builville N. Y Chapnick By Jane Warner Central Virginia Segale Alice Carpenter Helen Minameyer Martha Minameyer Marjorie Harvey Clinton Knowlton Charles Robinson Doris Mace Anna Mae Fall Eva Ayres Katherine Nash Ruth Sutton Guy Moore Maynard Coates Donna Gaitten Marie Tucker Nadine Wigner Thomas Radford Suzanne Danford Ula Jean Nelson Opa Brown Jessie Marie Rowles George Rowland James Person Grangers Sues Tasee Norma Philen R. B. Boettcher East Bernard Texas Boettcher B. Crump Victor Holchek Crump Solons Says Messenger Hocking Valley Rey Tre
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