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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 05, 1933

Page

2

Nine Named in Five Indictments by Meigs Grand Jury

POMEROY Jan 5 After a two day session the Meigs County grand jury returned five indictments from 11 cases. Herman Chevalier Roy Chevalier and Veron Chevalier were charged with manufacturing intoxicating liquor Dewey Donahue with shooting with intent to kill or wound Willis Harper with assault and battery. Jury foreman G T Henderson announced findings after examining 22 witnesses and presenting six bills. Five cases were ignored.

Meigs Pomeroy Meigs County Henry Wichinger G. T. Henderson Herman Chevalier Roy Chevalier Veron Chevalier Dewey Donahue Willis Harper

When Your Daughter Comes to Womanhood

Guidance for mothers on preparing daughters for womanhood with health tips and emotional support. Emphasizes teaching self care and guarding health during adolescence. Sold at drug stores.

Jumper Frock Offers Pleats and Puffed Sleeves

Anne Abrams models a sheer wool jumper with suspender treatment and pleats plus a blouse in printed dimity or batiste. The outfit features smart puffed sleeves and a coordinated style aimed at young wearers.

Dimity Or Batiste

Gallipolis trio indicted on burglary and auto theft cases

Harold Neal and brothers Samuel and William Runyon of Gallipolis face four counts for robbery at Adams Brothers store in Thomas Fork on December 4, robbery at White Grocery in Bradbury on December 22, and the thefts of two automobiles belonging to Henry Beech and Charles Howard. Neal and Samuel Runyon are held on heavy bond at the county jail, William Runyon is jailed at Chillicothe. They also face charges of burglary and automobile stealing in Gallipolis. It is expected they may plead guilty unless they contradict statements to officers.

Harold Neal Runyon Brothers Gallipolis Adams Brothers Thomas Fork Bradbury Henry Beech Charles Howard Neal Samuel Runyon William Runyon Chillicothe

Pythians Plan Year Activities in Joint Installations

In Middleport on January 5 the Pythian Sisters and Knights of Pythias held joint installation services at Fides Hall. Mrs. Edith Russell and J. H. Grate presided. Officers were installed and talks outlined plans. A joint social meeting with families is set for January 17, with two such gatherings planned monthly including card games dancing and amusements.

Middleport Fides Hall Pythian K. of P Edith Russell Pythian Sisters J. H. Grate Knights of Pythias

Father Succumbs

B. F. Gibbs father of Mrs. H B Thomas and Mrs. B M Harrah of Middleport died Tuesday night at his Pt. Pleasant West Virginia home from injuries after a fall that fractured his hip. His daughters were summoned Tuesday morning as his illness worsened. Funeral services will be Friday at 2 PM in Pt. Pleasant.

B. F. Gibbs Pt. Pleasant Middleport H. BE. Thomas BE. M. Harrah W. Va Thomas

Aged Widow Mrs Hepp Dies After Long Illness

POMEROY Jan. 5 Mrs Elizabeth Blaettner Hepp 74 widow of the late August Hepp a local carpenter died Tuesday afternoon at her Naylors Run home after a long period of poor health She is survived by five sons Philip Wellsville Richard Franklin Pomeroy Charles Lewis Columbus and one brother John Biaettner Pomeroy

Pomeroy Elizabeth Blaettner Hepp Naylors Run Hepp August Hepp Philip Wellsville Richard Franklin Charles Lewis Columbus John Biaettner

Anne Adams pattern catalog and dress pattern offer

The notice advertises Pattern 493 for a school collar guimpe in sizes 4 6 8 10 12 with yardage details and illustrated instructions. It promotes the Anne Adams Pattern Catalog 32 pages of models and embroidery ideas, priced fifteen cents, with catalog and pattern combined at twenty five cents, mail to The Athens Messenger Pattern Department in New York City.

Anne Adams Athens Messenger Pattern Department Witch Street New York City

It’s a Wonderful Way to Relieve Eczema

An advertisement touts Zemo as a fast relief for itching and stubborn eczema using rare ingredients. It claims relief in five seconds and also targets rashes pimples ring worm and eczema with a price across druggists 25c 50c or 1 Adv

Piccard Brothers to Meet at Atlantic City Conference

Jean Piccard chemist from Wilmington Del will host his twin brother famed stratosphere expert Prof August Piccard of Belgium during his visit to the United States. The brothers are linked to a planned balloon flight into the stratosphere as Jean attends the Association for the Advancement of Science meeting in Atlantic City.

Association For the Advancement of Science Atlantic City Jean Piccard August Piccard Belgium Wilmington Del

Overalls In Demand At Relief Offices In Pomeroy

At Red Cross clothing offices in Pomeroy Mrs. Ruth McCroba and Mrs. R L Finaterwald report frequent requests for overalls from both employed and unemployed residents. Only 22 pairs of overalls were on hand and issued quickly, with priority to those in need amid tight supply. Volunteers burn incense to keep the clothing and offices clean as they distribute what they have.

Pomeroy Red Cross Mra Ruth McCroba R. L. Fineterwald Pomeroy and Finaterwald

Bert Eastman Dies After Pneumonia At Home

Bert Eastman aged 53 died Wednesday morning at his Bearwallow Ridge home from pneumonia. His wife and one son are seriously ill with influenza at the family residence in Pomeroy.

Pomeroy Bert Eastman Bearwallow Ridge

New Quarters County Engineer Beegle to Occupy Former School Office

Theodore Beegle starts as the county surveyor in the quarters left by the county superintendent of schools. The former surveyor J E B Hartinger and clerk Homer Hysell will move to shared space with the auditor. The Beegle office has been cleaned and prepared this week.

Beegle Pomeroy Theodore Beegle County Auditor's J. EB. D. Hartinger Homer Hysell Board of Commissioners Technocracy R.S. Tilden New Jersey Brick Association Iron Age

Mrs Mildred Fowler Likely Next Middleport Postmaster

Middleport reports Mrs Mildred Fowler has won key support to become postmaster over her husband Roscoe Fowler. R E Powell may stay as interim postmaster through March 4, with Senate confirmation of Fowler delayed. The race highlights party loyalty and a Republican appointee’s term end amid internal Democratic hints.

Middleport Roscoe Fowler Mildred Fowler R. E. Powell Powell United States Senate Bulkley Fowler

Dyke Funeral and Local Society Notices in Middleport

Miss Lydia Dyke's funeral held at Pomeroy Baptist Church with a 1:30 service at the residence on Gravel Hill due to a sister's illness. Mrs. G. H. Stansbury hosts a contract bridge gathering with Mrs. O. B. Stout earning high score. Class No. 12 of Heath M. E. Bible School met with large attendance, led by Miss Vesta McCoy. A marriage license issued in Pomeroy to George Hounds and Mary L. Buchanan. Edith Ward, recovering from appendicitis, returns home in Middleport.

Middleport Lydia Dyke Pomeroy Baptist Church Gravel Hill A. KR. Stark Mary Page Stansbury G. H. Stansbury Contract Bridge Club Grant Street O. B. Stout Oscar Klein J. A. Kent Heath M. E. Bible School C. A. Emmish South Fifth Avenue Lawrence Milhoan Noah Haskine Vesta McCoy Pomeroy George Hounds Long Bottom Mary L. Buchanan Edith Ward Holzer Hospital Gallipolis Ward Gus Ward Pearl Street

Newly Wedded Couple Found Dead in Hotel

In Canton Ohio a Cleveland couple Miano Anthony Riccardo and Beatrice Masterson were found dead in a hotel room. The groom a 22-year-old killed his 20-year-old wife and then shot himself. Coroner says financial worries and two dollars in his pocket linked to the tragedy.

Canton U.P Cleveland Bridge Anthony Ricardo Miano Beatrice Masterson Northern T. C. McQuare Stark County Miano

Obituary for Andrew Lau Dermilt in Antiquity

Andrew Lau Dermilt, 85, died Wednesday afternoon at his home in Antiquity after a long illness. He is survived by his wife Sarah and all five sons. Funeral arrangements have not been announced.

Horace Dunfee Dies At Home In Beebe

Horace Dunfee aged 8 a lifelong Athens County resident died at 7 23 pm Wednesday at his brother Andrew Dunfee's Beebe home after a four week illness His wife had died three years ago Funeral services will be at Pilgrim Holiness Church at 2 pm Saturday with burial in West State Street Cemetery He is survived by brothers John of West Virginia and Andrew of Beebe sisters Mrs Edna Stinger Somerset and Mrs Almeda Love Beebe and five children Eas John Samuel Lee Caonville and Mrs Edna McDonald Luhrig He was born and reared at Froat

Beebe Horace Dunfee Athens County Andrew Dunfee Pilgrim Holiness Church West State Street John West Virginia Edna Stinger Somerset Almeda Love Eas Samuel Athens Lee Canaonville Edna McDonald Luhrig Froat

Thomas A. Perry Dies at 78 in Long Run Home

Thomas A. Perry aged 78 of Long Run died at his home at 7 30 this morning after years of poor health. He was the last of nine children and was not married. His brother George Perry, with whom he lived, died 11 months ago. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.

Thomas A. Pery George Perry Thomas Perry

Bryan Speaks On State Schools During Radio Address

In a radio address, Dr. Bryan argues higher education must be state funded beyond endowments, noting Harvard to small colleges cannot expand to serve all. He urges fair taxation and economical public policy to ensure opportunities for Ohio’s youth and national leadership.

Bryan Harvard Ohio

Germany Refuses To Make Debt Payment

Berlin reports the German government informed the U S Treasury it will not pay 33 million marks due March 31 1933 under Mixed Claims Commission awards and occupation costs reimbursements. Berlin says Germany uses the debt funding postponement clause for a second time.

Berlin United States Treasury Germany Mixed Claims Commission United States Army of Occupation

Missing Ohio sisters in 12 mile walk case

Authorities search for Mabel Smith 18 and her sister Ethel 16 of Ashley O who disappeared after starting a walk from Norton to Marion a 12 mile route on Monday.

Marion Jan Mabel Smith Ethel Ashley Norton

Technocrats Go Silent on Any Solution

United Press reports on the Technocracy movement arguing civilization nears breakdown due to unlimited productive capacity and the price system. They present figures and charts, but critics from industry question many claims as inaccurate or absurd.

Sidney B. Whipple United Press New York Columbia Group

Technocracy Charts Claim Vast Installed US Horsepower

The article discusses charts claiming the United States holds a million installed horsepower for work and, if fully used, could produce 50 times global human output. It argues theory questions and Technocrats' silence on how to replace the price system and unplanned production.

United States

Lancaster foreman found guilty of assault in alleged attack

Lancaster reports the Glass Company foreman was found guilty of assault in connection with an alleged attack involving Cass and Bernard. The court noted involvement of men supplying materials of questionable character.

Lancaster Parter The Glass Company Cass Bernard Orter

Dismissals Listed From Holzer Hospital Ward

In Gallipolis on January 5 Mrs. O L Kelly was discharged. Dismissals included Mrs. Gray of Rutland Eloise Jacobon Island and Mrs. Sayland of Jackson.

Gallipolis Holzer Hospital O. L. Kelly Gray Rutland Eloise Jacoon Island Sayland Jackson

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