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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 13, 1932

Page

5

Rotary Principles and Practices Discussed by Nelsonville Group

A Nelsonville Rotary meeting discussed the club’s principles and practices led by D. R Johnson of the Rotary Education committee. Vice President Ralph Henry presided in President Stan ley Mechem’s absence. Next week Corwin Caglison will present a vocational talk on The Gas Company.

Nelsonville Jun. U Rotary D. R Johnson Rotary Education Stanley Mechem Ralph Henry Corwin Caglison

Change Program for Men's Club Dinner

Nelsonville January 13 A change in the Methodist Men's Club dinner program Thursday evening due to Ernest Hoskins illness. Mr and Mrs R W Parks will sing a group of songs instead of the planned duet. Joe Galvin will play a cornet solo. The Ladies Aid Society will serve dinner. Mrs James Bland is the reader. Clarence J Brown guest speaker. tickets selling well. Open meeting invites all to attend.

Nelsonville Methodist Men's Club Ernest Hoskins Ella Patton Hoskins R. W. Parks Joe Galvin Ladies Aid Society James Bland Clarence J. Brown

Woman Files for County Recorder Nomination in Athens

Mrs. Georgia Kilpatrick of Athens enters the Republican race for county recorder, becoming the first candidate this week as petitions open. The field grows to eight with seven Republicans, while Democrat Fred Shafer of Mechanicsburg remains the sole Democratic entrant. Also in the mix is Mrs. Ime Wonadgerd Gauld, who has secured a petition card.

Georgia Hilpatrick Athens County Recorder Kilpatrick Recorder Fred Shafer Mechanicsburg Irs Ime Wonadgerd Gauld Naving Cartier

Resigned Midshipman Found Dead in Baltimore

A 19 year old midshipman John A. Cygon was found dead in his bed in Baltimore. Coroner’s verdict attributes death to deadly gas from a tuba. He had resigned last year after electrical experiments at the Annapolis Naval Academy and remote control of Bancroft Hall elevator clocks and lighting.

Hig Hema Baltimore John A. Cygon Antapolis Naval Academy Annnapolis Bancroft Hall

Tax collection schedule outlines 1931 real estate and personal tax dates

County Treasurer G D Gorham announces real estate tax collection for 1931 will likely not begin before March 1 Personal tax for 1931 will not be payable with real estate or formerly Returns must be made from February 15 to March 31 in the county auditor’s office One half of personal tax due on filing and the second installment due in September Under new laws there will be four tax collections instead of two Delinquent personal tax may be collected on real estate via attorney collector Immediate payment urged to avoid added costs

G. D. Gorham

Prize Fighter Mayor Lays Out City Program in Johnstown

Eddie McCloskey the new mayor outlines a four point plan for Johnstown including a sidewalk building campaign to employ the unemployed, strict prohibition, abolition of the chamber of commerce, and a parade to push party reform. He favors a national sidewalk project and says a staff will march to conventions to influence presidential selection. He notes his rise came by opposing Bethlehem Steel and local industries. He also mentions a song titled The Sidewalks of America as campaign theme.

Johnstown Eddie McCloskey Campaiga Chamber of Commercce Tara van McCloskey America

Concrete Pour To Start Anew At South Bridge

The next pour of concrete at South Bridge is planned for later this week or early next week, says E F Lackey in charge. Excavation for the north abutment progresses and footings will be poured once shale is dug to depth. Sheeting for the south pier coffer dam is driven, tops five feet below normal river level. Four wooden piles near the center plot remain. they will be removed in spring when river falls. A fire caused minor damage when canvas covers around the new pier ignited from heat boxes.

South Bridge E. F. Lackey South Pier New South Bridge

Big Gasser Hit on Weekley Farm Near Cutler

Gas well drilled by Gross-Fiebautt Company at Weekley farm two miles west of Cutler in Washington County produced over three and a half million cubic feet daily. Located at depth 1,237 feet with 17 feet of Keener Limestone above the gas sand, the well became the largest in the Berea field, nearby a second well had been yielding about two and a half million cubic feet daily. Nearby crews halted attempts to gauge the Weekley well after it capped and a new driller planned another well.

Gross- Fiebautt of and Gas Company Athens Weekley Cutler Washington County Ohio Fuel Gas Company Gross-Frehault Company Baw Fisher Field Berea Weekley Loans Decature Township A Waser Weekley Farm Gross-Frebault Company 4A Row

Truck Farm Safe Washington County Experiment Project Geta Appropriation

Washington County commissioners voted Tuesday morning to continue funding the Devol's Dam truck farm through 1882. The experiment supports seed improvement benefiting county farmers, with results already covering the farm’s costs and attracting attention from Ohio and beyond through bulletins.

Washington County Marietta Devol's Dam Ohio

Children Burned to Death in Fired Home

NEW PHILADELPHIA Jan 13 Aker Elmer eight and Livy Emma five Bowens children died in a house fire Tuesday after kerosene used to start a fire exploded in the kitchen stove Bowen father suffered critical burns while trying to save them. Mrs Bowen and two other children escaped.

New Philadelphia Ur-Elmer Livy Emma Alien Bowem Daracs Bowen Gnadenhutten Gilmore Here Twin City Hospital Dennison

Pomona Granges Held Organization Meeting

Pomona Granges held an organization meeting on Monday night to reorganize Pomona Grange. Appointed to the Executive Committee were Mrs. Floyd Fought Albany Grange Ray Hobo Lodi Grange and George Brody York Grange. Fred Dorm was elected treasurer and S H Mardis legislative agent with EB Potter business agent.

Pomona Floyd Fought Albany Grange Ray Hobo Lodi Grange George Brody York Grange Fred Dorm Pomona Grange S. H. Mardis EB. Potter George Snider Hiram Westfall H. T. Westfall Jeff Tewka~berry Ray Bobs Granville Glilogly Grangs Athena County Fairgrounds

Vinol Ad Promises Curves and Rest from Gibson Pharmacy

An old Gibson's Pharmacy advertisement in Nelsonville touts Vinol as a tonic that supplies iron lime and cod liver peptone to improve appetite aid sleep and help build a fuller figure. It urges daily use and claims better health use.

Vinci Gibson's Nelsonville Geri Pharmacy

Temperance Day Observed By East Side School Grades Four To Six

A special Tem perance Day program will be held Friday afternoon at East Side School for fourth through sixth grades. Fifth graders will read selected scriptures, the fourth grade will present five talks on drinking and health, and the sixth grade will share a story on the dangers of alcohol.

Christian Sunday School Alia Dileher Fayette Street Buchtel LP Buchtel Buchtel High School John Barleycorn

Hospital Vacant at Ohio University and Doctor Berry Improves

Report from Ohio University Hospital notes a vacant building and a lack of patients on December 14 amid winter strain. Miss Elalo Druggan, mute, claims lant cana timing. hospital to attend several cases as weather eases. Dr Joan H. Berry, superintendent at Athens State Hospital, shows improving condition after appendectomy at Holzer Hospital Gallipolia. recovery expected over months.

Ohio University Elalo Druggan Ohio University Hospital Aimee Anamual Berry Joan H. Berry Athens State Hospital Holzer Etoapital Gallipoita Severl Dace Barry

Hoover the vacationless president a busy three years

President Hoover earns the nickname vacationless as he nears three years in office since March 4, 1929. He has taken only brief trips, with a Florida fishing foray cut short and a Porto Rico journey filled with official duties. He appears fit and vigorous, despite long days at the desk and constant public duties.

United Frese Wasitington Hoover White House Florida bin Deak Porto Rico Ando Ta. m Hhia Ang Hia Deak da Cheela

Southern Wind Causes Minor Ohio Damages

A warm southerly wind swept central and northern Ohio causing minor damages across several towns. Widespread power and telephone outages, broken windows, and downed wires disrupted travel as rain and lightning accompanied the gale in Columbus. Police and repair crews worked through the night to restore service.

Columbus Tai Thin Lient Wiveirio Atrpande Erie Afate Palice

Senior Class Meeting Reviews Commencement Attire

Members of the Senior Class at One University will meet tonight to revise the commencement program and discuss attire for Honor Day. The meeting is called by Harry Brown, president of the class. The Campus Affairs Committee suggests ending caps and gowns on Honor Day and Bentors may buy invitations cheaper.

Harry Brown Jackson

Faculty Recital at Memorial Auditorium Sunday Night

The University concert presents Minn Held Heddes and Bennett with guest performers in a program of lute songs, dances, and contemporary works. Dowland pieces arranged for voice and guitar highlight the evening, featuring the Gutenist Singers and noted accompanists in a recital likely to draw local attention.

Mise Hoton Hedden Hepagtt Sbimp Gyan Minn Held Heddes Bennett jHalst Suntay Highe Alurint Memorial Wracinkare This University Kehov Mtuate Auiday Mian Heédden Ms Biblap John Dowland Mee Eek Bo Ming Vern Mra Otarsence Robinson

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