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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1932

Page

5

Jacksonville Mine Worker Injured in Fall of Coal

CHAUNCEY Jan 12 Stanley Motewski of Jacksonville a leader at the L D Poston Stine north of Chauncey was seriously injured by a fall of coal. He was crushed through the chest several ribs broken and his back badly injured. He was taken by ambulance to St Francis Hospital Columbus with Dr Sanders. His condition was listed as critical.

Chauncey Stanley Motewski Jacksonville L D. Poston Stine St Francis Hospital Columbus C. N. Sanders Millfield

Clary Ferrel Nuptial Announced In Greenup Ky

Announcement of the marriage of Miss Esther Clary and Woodrow Ferrel Beth of Chauncey with ceremony on December 28 in Greenup Kentucky. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs William Clary, works as a clerk at Cunningham grocery in Chauncey. The groom, a teacher at Chauncey Dover High School, is son of Mr and Mrs E B F Ferrel.

Chauncey Esther Clary Woodrow Ferre Beth Greenup William Clary Chauncey-Dover High School EB F Ferrel

Local happenings in Chauncey and nearby areas

Chauncey reports Father Vv. Ahlbrand preaching at Milfeld Sunday and aiding in devotions for Athens WY. C. T. U.. Susanna Mae Blackford marks sixteenth birthday with supper and music by Steve Varady Jr. and Steve Baney Jr. Bridges, needle, and serious illness notices fill town social life. nine mines operate locally. Pythian Sisters install officers tonight at the EKP Building.

Chauncey Ahibrand Milfeld W H Rettz Ahlbrand Athens Miss Morse EK. of P Pleasant View Temple of Pythian Sisters

Northbound and Southbound Trains Depart Athens List

Timetable shows departures from Athens for multiple trains with times in p m and a m. Notable services include No 3 and No 8 northbound, No 2 and No 4 southbound, and No 23 and No 30 with varying daily or weekend operation. Also mentions Baltimore and Ohio line and regional stops at Cresapeake and Merihberad with unclear spellings.

N.Y Athens Cresapeake Hacking Valley Merihberad Baltimore & Ohio

Boy, 13 Held as Father's Slayer

Philadelphia police say 13 year old Anthony Fomante Jr shot and killed his mill worker father after the man struck his mother at their home. Investigators describe the boy as believing his father killed the mother and claim he fired two shots.

Anthony Fomante Jr Philadelphia

Entertaining Friends at Sugar Creek Home

A Jan 12 gathering at Herman Mc Master residence Sugar Creek featured games and music by Steve Baney Jr and Steve Varney Jr. Attendees included Harry and Mrs McMaster Charles Kosky Herman Hoyt McMaster Charles Henry Gerald Kosky Monroe Switchell Gordon Stephenson Pearl Hunter Jr Russell Clark Wilbur McLean Charles Wakely Joseph Zachary Adam McLean Sarah McLean Phyllis Clark Floyd McDaniel Thelma Nagic Lenna McLean Thelma Clark Helen Maedek Virginia Porter Mary Porter Virginia Kosky Ruth Baich Anha McMaster and a daughter Helen.

Chauncey Susanna Mae Blackford Sugar Creek James Blackford Steve Baney Jr Stever Varedy, Jr Boris Jones Ruth Jones Belle Blackford John Wakely Evelyn James Sarah McLean Helen Porter Thelma Nagle Mary Bell Elizabeth McDaniel Steve Varady, Jr Steve Baney Gerald Goodman Floyd McDaniel Herman McMaster Steve Varney Harry McMaster Charles Kosky Herman Hoyt McMaster Charles Henry Gerald Kosky Monroe Switchell Gordon Stephenson Pearl Hunter, Jr Russell Clark Wilbur McLean Charles Wakely Joseph

Chauncey Fersonals Visit and Family News in Ohio

Chauncey Nicholson Jr and Thurston Tucker visited Columbus relatives including Mrs. Nicholson who has been seriously ill. Mr and Mrs Herman Thelsen Jr and Mr and Mrs Edward Quinn hosted visits in Amesville and Amesfield. Also noted are trips by Mr and Mrs Chester Sanders to Trimble Heights and Miss Phyllis Border visiting Millfield, with Louise Pettit hosting. Marie Morgan returned to Lancaster after staying with Chauncey residents.

Chauncey Fred Sanders Trimble Heights Phyllis Border Trimble Millfield Louise Pettit James Mackie Milfield Marie Morgan Lancaster Birry Morgan

Mayor's Authority in Traffic Permits Defined

Columbus January 12 The attorney general ruled that a mayor cannot deny dance and social event permits solely due to anticipated traffic congestion. The Berea mayor had refused permits citing traffic and parking concerns, but the opinion states permits may be denied only to protect public morals peace safety or welfare.

Columbus Gilbert Bettman Frank D Henderson Henderson Berea New State Armory Bettman

Smith Backs $50 Million Farm Aid Amendment Bill

Senate action yesterday incorporated a farm aid amendment by Senator Smith Democrat South Carolina to provide $50 million in government credit for farmers unable to obtain money for production due to bank closures. The reconstruction finance corporation bill would create a $2 billion credit facility for business and nears final Senate vote. House consideration began today with a Thursday vote anticipated.

Washington Reconstruction , Finance Corporation Sena Ars Finance Corporation Senate House Smith South Carolina

Farmers' Week Opens at Ohio State With 200 Events

Ohio State University will host nearly two hundred events during Farmers' Week on February 2 and 3. The College of Agriculture announced discussions on unemployment insurance rural electrification workmen's compensation rural schools and taxation along with green fruit and machinery displays plus judging and recreational contests. More than 700 farmers are expected to attend.

Columbus Ohio State University College of Agriculture

Dawes Weighs Resigning to Run for President

Charles Dawes of Chicago may resign as ambassador to Great Britain to seek the presidency. White House aides and Dawes friends dismiss a rift with President Hoover, noting long personal ties and recent close contact. Dawes had just returned from London and accepted the Geneva Arms Conference delegation chairmanship.

Washington U.P Charles Dawes Chicago Great Britain White House Court of St James Hoover Dawes London Geneva

Steamer Cincinnati Rebuilt Into Modern Excursion Vessel

Marietta reports the side wheel steamer Cincinnati once in the Cincinnati Louisville trade is dismantled at St Louis to be rebuilt as a modern excursion steamer. Built by Commodore Hubbard and associates, it last sailed as an excursion boat out of Cincinnati until September. Original cost around 400000 dollars.

Marietta Cincinnati Louisville St Louis Wisherd Pittsburgh Washington Streckfus Line Cincinnat Commodore John W. Hubbard Ohio New Orleans Commodore Hubbard Streckfun

Montgomery Leads Same Cast in New MGM Picture

Robert Montgomery returns with a familiar lineup in Courage, a Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer film. Alan Mowbray Reginald Over Beryl Mercer and Forrester Harvey reprise roles from his first starring effort, Man in Possession, reinforcing the film’s grounded ensemble.

Robert Montgomery Metro-Goldwyn- Mayer Alan Mowbray Reginald Over Beryl Mercer Forrester Harvey Bob

Birth Announcement for Hughes in Millfield

Mr and Mrs Alvin Hughes announce the birth of a ten pound son at their home in Millfield. Chauncey Jan 12 Mrs Bess V Mutchmore Logan visiting her son William Mutchmore Denton Chico and a daughter Mrs Jack Mollard Columbus are in Chauncey visiting her brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs Charles Bradfield Sr and other relatives.

Needle Club Chauncey Busy Bee Needle Club A. L. Preston Harry Swart Lexington Avenue Gabriel Pencelli Marlon Schoonover Lawrence Ennehill Charles Sweeney Glyde Jordan Preston Frances Earich Millfield Vaughn Earich Regina Lea M. E. Christman Trimble Mrs Alvin Hughes Chauncey, Jan Bess V. Mutchmore Logan Willam Mutchmore Denton Chico Jack Mollard Columbus Charles Bradfield Sr

Plans to Honor Washington's Bicentennial Anniversary

Athens officials opened plans to join nationwide observances for George Washington's 200th birthday. Mayor Wood chaired a meeting detailing school church and patriotic programs, possible pageant, Memorial Auditorium event, and a Washington life film. The George Washington Bicentennial Commission, chaired by President Hoover, outlines 12 programs and 18 pamphlets guiding nationwide celebrations starting February 22 through Thanksgiving Day.

Athens George Washington Robert S. Wood Washington Wood Dean Irma Voigt HL. Atkinson John Finsterwald H Bing J. W. Hudson W. L. Gant C. M Congress United States Hoover Simeon D. Fess Ohio Senate House of Representatives Weekington

1800 Back at Work in Philadelphia Freight Locomotive Shops

About 1,800 men returned to work today in the freight locomotive repair shops of the Pennsylvania Railroad in Columbus. They had been laid off since December 24, according to railroad officials.

Columbus Pennsylvania Railrvoad

Republican State Central Committee sets date for convention

Columbus January 22. Chairman Ed D Schorr announced a meeting of the Republican State Central Committee for Thursday January 21 at the Deshler Wallick Hotel to fix the date for the state convention and determine the apportionment of convention delegates.

Columbus U.R Ed D. Schorr Republican State Central Committee Deshler-Wallick

Wild Life Now Being Restored in Virginia Forests and Parks

A late 19th or early 20th century overview notes Virginia’s conservation push creating three national forests Shenandoah Natural Bridge and Unaka along with Shenandoah National Park. It highlights Appalachian ranges a rolling coastal plain and plans for stocked streams timbering roads and future development while preserving scenic rivers and natural landscapes. It mentions Capon Springs Massanutten Range Waynesboro Staunton Charlotte area and four county Unaka Forest with virgin timber and scenic districts. It ends noting camps for boys and girls in the wilds contrasting New England camps.

Virginia Hias Shenandoah Natural Bridge Unaka Shenandoah National Park Sirginia Arcate Furether Shenandoah National Forest Capon Springs Shenandosh Mountains Inchuites Natural Bridge National Forest Waynesboro Staunton Chariottessie Natural Bridge Forest Unaka National Forest

Salaries Cut for Three County Officers in Athens County

Three elected county officials in Athens County will see salary reductions based on an 18 percent decrease tied to population loss. Probate judge drops from 2805 to 1800, clerk of courts from 1250 to 873, and surveyor from 2050 to 1200 with next term. Other officers retain pre-1920 salaries, while forest and hunting remarks follow.

Smater Pata Courta Athens County Acc

Primary county official fees listed in OCR fragment

The text lists proposed compensation for county officers in a May primary. Paid when petition is filed, figures include treasurer 1825, clerk of courts 1488, recorder 11.85, surveyor 1825, prosecuting attorney 243, sheriff s a Unknown or garbled amounts and missing names accompany the listed roles.

Outlook for Poultry Brighter This Year

Columbus Ohio report cites December trends showing fewer pullets saved for laying, egg per hen up twelve percent from last year and thirty percent above five year average. Despite meat demand and egg prices remaining high, flock size is limited by supply of feed and chicks. The favorable outlook hinges on stronger baby chick demand this spring as the agricultural horizon brightens.

Columbus, O Olio Farn Barca Research Department

Tax rule on income losses and deductions in 1018 act

The notice outlines that losses from personal homes and business rents are not deductible while certain losses may be allowed under the revenue acts of 1918. It emphasizes that only specified losses are permitted under the act and cautions about allowing deductions for unrelated or non qualifying items.

Washington

Nine of three defendants plead guilty in Ohio narcotics case

Nine of three defendants pled guilty in a northern and central Ohio narcotics investigation led by federal prohibition officers. They had previously pleaded not guilty and were to stand trial before federal judge Bennon W. Hough.

Yorty Columbia Hugn Nquoerombine Norther Ohio Bennon W. Hough

Cigaret Tax Gains for State and Counties

In the first four months of the year the cigaret tax raised about $1,600 for state treasury plus $400.38 to county treasuries for license delivery fees. The cigaret division, with seven office staff and two inspectors, projects collection costs at 0.278 cents per dollar. State Tax Commission figures show 92,000 retail and wholesale dealers in the state. Funds from the tax are dedicated to schools and welfare.

Columbus Jan Atate Treasury State Tax Commission Pew Cigeret

Liquor Nuisance Conviction Upheld by Supreme Court

Washington January 2 A news dispatch states the Supreme Court may hold a defendant guilty of maintaining a nuisance and not entitled to liquor sale or possession. The ruling centers on unlawful conduct linked to liquor distribution in a public nuisance case.

Washington Jan Miiea

Home remedy claims for lingering coughs with creosote mix

An antique home remedy describes mixing a syrup with creosote and other ingredients to treat persistent coughs. The article touts rapid relief through absorption into the bloodstream and claims effectiveness after cold epidemics. It names a concentrated creosote-based remedy and promotes its use for coughs and bronchial irritation.

Andres Medicing

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