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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1932

Page

5

Chauncey Considers Lower Electric Rates

Representatives from the Southern Ohio Electric Company met Chauncey City Council to discuss rate reductions for residents. The firm proposed 9 cents per first 50 kilowatts, 6 cents for the next 50, and 4 cents for the third 50, compared with current 11 cents, 6 cents, and 4 cents. City lighting rates were not addressed and the matter was tabled for a later meeting.

Chauncey Southern Ohio Electric Company Chauncey City Fred McKay H. C. Bobo W. D. Hines

Miners Local to Elect Officers at Millfield Meeting

Chauncey February 19 officers will be elected at the Millfield Miners Local regular monthly meeting Saturday at 2 p.m. The event, held at the West Side School, will be led by President Fred Hashman.

Chauncey Millfield Miners West Side Fred Hashman

Mothers Warn About Children Colds and Musterole

The notice urges mothers to treat early cold symptoms in children with Children's Musterole, a milder form of Musterole. It promotes hourly application for five hours, describing its counterirritant action and natural relief from throat and chest discomfort.

Colds and Influenza Prevalent in District

Serious colds and influenza are prevalent in this district and many persons are confined to their homes. School absences rise across local and township schools. Some elderly people are reported ill and a few pneumonia cases noted. Mrs J R Wade of Millfield is critically ill but improving. Luther Cruikshanks of Chauncey has recovered from heart trouble. Mrs George Sofronco Jr of Chauncey is able to be about home after returning from Columbus hospital.

Chauncey J. R. Wade Millfield Luther Cruikshanks George Sofronco, Jr Mrs. Sofronco Columbus

Chauncey Cooking School Sees Sixteen Attendees

Sixteen women attended the weekly cooking school at Chauncey Dover High School on Thursday afternoon. Conducted by Mrs. T. M. Wolfe, attendees included Mrs. A. L. Preston, Mrs. Wesley Waiburn, Mrs. Clarence Simmers, Mrs. Henry Le Master, Mrs. Minnie Palmer, Mrs. Chas Sweeney, Mrs. Clifford Saffel, Mrs. John Dean, Mrs. T. R. Hamilton, Mrs. Sam Tippett, Mrs. Watt Ferrer, Mrs. Dane Osborne, Mrs. William Leffler, Mrs. Luther Cruikshank, Miss Jenny Courtney, and Miss Helen Howard.

Chauncey Chauncey-Dover High School T. M. Wolfe A. L. Preston Wesley Waiburn Clarence Simmers Henry le Master Minnie Palmer Chas. Sweeney Clifford Saffel John Dean T. R. Hamilton Sam Tippett Watt Ferrer Dane Osborne William Leffler Luther Cruikshank Jenny Courtney Helen Howard

Chauncey Street Work Continues Under Karns

Chauncey street commissioner Alva Karns reports a crew has spent the last week cleaning ditches and sweeping sewers, with several workers on city streets.

Chauncey Alva Karns

Lucille Mason Hosts Washington Birthday Evening

Miss Lucille Mason entertained Thursday night in Chauncey for her cousin Miss Mabel Enrich of Steubenville Ohio. Cards and dancing were the diversions. Refreshments featured Washington Birthday appointments. Out of town guests included Mr and Mrs Williams Miss Sally Mitchell and Ralph Smathers of Steubenville.

Millfield Needle Club Meets at Mrs Heffkin Home

Chauncey February 19 Millfield Needle Club enjoyed a Wednesday evening gathering at the home of Mrs Henry Heffkin with a Valentine Day luncheon and festive decorations. Next meeting planned at Mrs P D Hills. Attendees included Mrs James Lave Mrs Harold Blower Mrs Gilbert Keirns and members Mrs Lewis Sanders Mrs Clarence Sanders Mrs Elizabeth Robinett Mrs William Sisson Mrs Frank Mac Daniel Mrs P D Hill and Mrs Ida Myers.

Chauncey Millfield Needle Club Henry Heffkin P. D. Hill James Lave Harold Blower Gilbert Keirns Lewis Sanders Clarence Sanders Elizabeth Robinett William Sisson Frank Mac Daniel Ida Myers

Sanders Return From Trimble Heights Farm Visit

Mr. and Mrs. Chester Sanders returned to Millfield after a visit with their son Fred Sanders and family at Trimble Heights. Their grandson Ralph Sanders, who had a serious illness, accompanied them and has recovered. Mr. and Mrs. W A Bell and daughter Miss Clara Bell of Millfield visited the Sanders over last Sunday.

Chauncey Chester Sanders Millfield Fred Sanders Trimble Heights Ralph Sanders W. A. Bell Clara Bell

To Start Relief Work For Sugar Creek Children

Relief efforts begin next week at Sugar Creek schools with cooking and food distribution for needy children. Teachers will be assisted by local women in caring for the students.

Chauncey Sugar Creek

Family Moves as Altman Takes Lancaster Store Charge

Mrs. Max Altman and daughters Rita and Lois relocate from Chauncey to Lancaster where Mr. Altman now heads the Luckoff Store newly opened there. The Chauncey store remains managed by Ralph Brownstein with head clerk Miss Mildred Ryan, long-time local staff.

Chauncey Max Altman Rita Lois Lancaster Altman Luckoff Ralph Brownstein Mildred Ryan

Local Social News From Millfield and Nearby Towns

Mrs Henry Heffkin of Millfield visits sister in Glouster. Earl Anderson and Daniel Fulton of Millfield travel to Rockbridge to visit the Bowers couple. Abe Fulton Helen Fox and Thomas Vogie of Zanesville visit Millfield. Mrs Herman Thelsen and others from Millfield visit Nelsonville. Charles Bradfield Sr visits daughter in Millfield. Mrs Guy Brookins and Thelma Jean of Chauncey visit The Plains hosts. Loree Ice and Charles Bradfield Jr dine with Sam Tippett. Mrs J R Wade improves at home in Millfield. Helen Dorr of Athens visits Chauncey and Church of Christ fellowship. Lecta Blackford of Athens visits Chauncey. Mrs Floyd Nye of Chauncey improves. Mildred Ryan of Luckoff Store rooms with Brickers in Millfield. George Williamson and James Williamson Jr return from Johnstown Pa.

Henry Heffkin Millfield Glouster Theodore Heffkin Earl Anderson Daniel Fulton Rockbridge Bernard Bowers Abe Fulton Helen Fox Thomas Vogie Zanesville Herman Thelsen, Jr William Sisson Edward Wade Nelsonville Charles Bradfield Chauncey C. N. Sanders Guy Brookins Thelma Jean Brookins John Shaffer the Plains Loree Ice Charles Bradfield, Jr Sam Tippett J. R. Wade Helen Dorr Athens Watt Ferrer Church of Christ Lecta Blackford T. J. Blackford Floyd Nye Mildred Ryan Luckoff Denver Bricker Mill Street George Williamson James Wiliamson, Jr Johnstown

Increase in Number of Teacher Pupils at Athens Schools

A slight rise in student teachers at Athens Junior and Senior High School is noted with second semester registration. Ohio University uses more facilities but not all available time, with a net gain of nine students from last semester. Doubling occurs in physical education, social science, and commerce classes, leaving about four hours of actual use. The report lists critic and practice teachers across English, history, art, industrial arts, science, commerce, home economics, languages, and physical education.

Athens Ohio University W. W. Ankenbrand Bertha Albert Samuel E. Lynn Robert 8. Vore Jean Rauch Cora Bailey Avanell D. Cornell Ruth D. McMullin Garnet M. Smith Evelyn F. Smith Lloyd B. Bjornstad Earl J Commercial Marcella Fisher Bernice Loiselle Frances Zampano Ora M. Taylor Eva V. Lamon Samuel Zoss Roy M. McClanahan Paul R. O’brien Anna Marie Kleinschmidt Ethel McEwen Josephine Ingram Esther Lou Kimball Elizabeth Evely McIntire P. B. McKinley Milton Brayton Graff Hobart Forrest Bond George E. Shumaker Anna Pickering Laura M. Culler Walter C. William Mildred Finnicum Hale Pickett Katherine May W. F P. Porter Kenneth E. Talley Martha van Metre Anna K

Notable Names List of Historical Figures Mentioned

A compact note lists individuals including Envoy Beaten Price, Foster Cornwell, Helen Mary Peter, Carl Erwin Williams, C D Samford, Ralph Fleck, Ruura Tuuri, Allen Wiley, John Harrison, Eloise Robinette, Eleanor Stafford, Mildred Schausenl, and Jane Norman, highlighting their presence in a historical record.

Studies Seek State Aid Needs for Ohio Schools

L L Louthian leads an Athens County study to assess state aid requirements for Ohio schools. Preliminary material is gathered from district boards of education, interviews commence Monday, and the project aims to help boards save money.

L. L. Louthian Ohio Athens County

Cooperative school budget study underway with state aid districts

The survey aims to aid local schools through a cooperative movement rather than a state auditor examination. After conferences with school clerks, a budget for the coming year will be drafted. Louthian will present data to local officials to justify spending for beneficial purposes. A four man staff conducts the work with Vance and Aker involved.

Louthian BB. Vance Benjamin Aker

Notable Officials Named in Education Departments Report

The document cites two staff members from the State Department of Education and two from the State Auditor’s office. The named individuals are George M. Morria and Mr. Louthian, with two others working in the education department.

Office State Auditor State Department of Education George M. Morria Louthian

State survey program progresses with Jesuit policy input

The state board of control oversees the survey while the Jesuit determines policy to guide state aid expenditures. Counties involved include Land, Clinton, Lawrence, Pike, Ross, Pickaway, Perry, Hocking, Muskingum and Noble.

State Board of Ceantrol Jesuit Land Clinton Lawrence Pike Ross Pickaway See Perry Hocking Muskingum Noble

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