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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1932

Page

2

Olive Township Potato Growers Meet in Reedsville

POMEROY Jan 15 continuation of boat production methods was advised to Olive Township potato growers at a Thursday meeting in Beedeville. GW Kreitler agricultural agent and Earl Turwing potato specialist from Ohio State University spoke on costs, seed selection, fertility, drainage, and disease control to boost yields. Similar meetings were held in Letart and will be held again at the Great Mead Grange Hall. Open to potato growers with rural county extension support and OSU involvement.

X “Pomeroy Olive Township Beedeville Kreitler Agii Earl Turwing Ohio State University Krejtier Shesperig Tiselng Owers Sddi- Han Great Mead Ohio State

Rutland Visions of Bridges and Civic Hopes in Country News

Rutland reports on a planned detour bridge across Little Leading Creek and a new 36 foot wide concrete Right of Way to connect the village, with construction bids expected Feb 26. The move to annex 270 feet of road into the corporation aims for cheaper reinsurance despite higher taxes for a new fire truck. Local figures include Ed Moulden, Dr. S P Deem, and Mary McGhee as long time residents tied to town life and the evolving infrastructure.

Rutland 3Essenger Ed Moulden Corporation George Pratl Vermis Furst Clans High School Mites Cemetery Tuppers Plains Red Clay Ina Cart Emery Steiner Lves Rudena Tomnento Clyde Millican Tuppers Plaina Middleport Miloan Dr. Deem Milhoan Steiner Millioan Dr. Beem Mary McGhee

Donslé Wolfe in Racine Hospital for Appendicitis Surgery

Donslé Wolfe, son of Sr. amd Birs Wolfe, is in Ghihpolis hospital with a ruptured appendicitis threat and mumps preventing the planned operation. Parents rushed him Friday night. doctors expect home rest before a later rupture operation, with prior appendicitis attacks and severe illness since last Saturday.

Gilitpour Racine Donslé Amd Birs G. Chide Wolfe Ghihpolis Suurk Tien Young Wolfe

Guernsey Breeders' Meeting Planned Near Wapine

Southeast Ohio Guernsey Breeders Association schedules its annual meeting in Racine on Tuesday January 18. Edson Roush secretary announces speakers Flosd Barlow and others will present at Harold Cernaban's home one and one half miles north of Racine. Invitees include anyone interested in Guernsey cattle. Also note W Wall at Rocheprings Fairgrounds improved after seven months at home.

Association Wapine Racine Ohio Guernsey Breeders Edson Roush Oapauisation Barlow Feild Tulba Harold Cernaban Roush

Mystic Knights In Disgrace After Sheriff Lecture

Four Mystic Knights youths were captured near Lincoln Hill and brought to Morgan County Jail after failing to outrun officers. The sheriff lectured them on morals and manners from Prayer Morals and Manners for the Growing Boy, while other members were urged to report in for similar guidance.

Pomeroy Mystic Knights Honorable Lincoln Hill Moiga

Meigs County Board of Education Plans Meeting

The Meigs County Board of Education will meet Saturday at 2 30 a m at the Courthouse to formulate plans for the new year. The program committee for the coming teachers meeting to be held Feb 6 with meet Saturday at 4 a m. Committee members are L A 5 Greenler, J W Frank, and Farle Briewine. The Utes, an independent basketball team of Middleport, went to Me Arthur Wednesday night and were defeated 32 to 4. The Pomeroy BB team lost at London Ohio by 8 with a 27 26 score in favor of London. Theodore and John Saker proprietors of the B and B shop in Pomeroy will open a second establishment in Logan summer to the one in Pomeroy. The formal opening will be in Saturday of this week.

Meigs Colate Meigs County Pomeroy ‘Bb London Theodore John Saker Pomeroy Logan Formai

Parent-Teacher Board Plans January Meeting

The executive board of the Parent-Teacher Association met with President Mrs. B. R. Tompkins Wednesday evening to plan the January meeting. Mrs. J. K. Smath and Mrs. David Entaminger and their groups will present a program. Founders' Day will be celebrated.

FP. T. A Middleport Jan Parent-Teacher Association R. Tompkins Mire J. K. Smath David Entaminger

Meigs County Farm Bureau Meeting Set With Noted Speakers

Announcement for the Meigs County Farm Bureau annual meeting to be held Tuesday January 19 at the H of P Hall Waami with an all day program. President Everett Colwell opens at 10 am with an orchestra performance by Earl A Grate and sons Vernon Nease speaks on farm bureau topics W F Karnef and G W Kreitler present talks on agriculture and taxation. Dinner served by Pythian Sisters prior to director elections. Local notes mention residents visiting, moving, and health updates.

Pomeroy Meigs County Farm Bureau H. of P. Hall Waami Everett Colwell Colwell Earl A. Grate Pythian Sisters K. of FP. Ball F. H. Delashmutt Ohio Edwin J Baty

Illness delays Bolsa return. visits in Galipolis note Powell

Sirs Lucy Downing Sister and Miss Alpha Sommerville visited Miss Lydia Powell and Mrs W J Root at Hal ter Hospital in Gal Hpolia on Wednesday. Powell serious, Root improving but leg cast remains. They joined Mrs Miton Cabern and her mother on business trip to Gallipolis. Rev Willie B Patterson returned home from Columbus. Mrs Irving Karr hosted her Pridge club at 1010 Main St with two tables. Lucille Dutton won high score trophy. Aged man William Lindsey Sauvage, 87, died after brief illness at Mine No. 18 near Syracuse. funeral arrangements to follow.

Middleport Otto Larrick Columbus Max Sanborn Seaman C. W. Snider Mr. Snider Pearl Street Mira Lyle S. H. McClure Charleston Paul McClure Pomeroy, Rey A.R Stark Pomsroy Bolsa Lucy Downing Alpha Sommerville Gal Hpolia Lydia Powell W. J. Root Halter Hospital Miss Powell Root Miton Cabern Gallipolis Willie B. Patterson Irving Karr Pridge Club Lon Main Stree Lucille Dutton

Food distribution method is changed in Middleport

Citizens relief committee, meeting Wednesday night, decides to switch to home visits before aid. An investigating committee will check applicants at their homes, with teams of two assigned to conduct the visits.

Middleport Citizens’ Relief Committee

Relief committee distributes food and clothing pledge

Chosen workers include J. H. Grate and Dr. Gay with Rev. Fred Gard ner and Edward French and others. Clothing will be given at the relief committee room on Norws Second Avenue whenever available. The committee reported individuals have received aid and renewed a plea for donations of wearing apparel, especially men's clothing.

J. H. Grate Dr. Gay Fred Gardner Edward French H. 8. Coole C. M. Hennessy Frank Kreager M. A. White MM. OR. Chambers W. E Russell Relief Committee Norws Second Avenue Retief Committee

Teachers Told To Outlaw Politics In Ohio

Columbus reports state education chief B O Skinner said teachers should not endorse candidates or finance campaigns, though they may work for candidates they believe best serve children. The Ohio Rural School Protective League urged removing politics from schools.

Columbus Skinner Ohio Rural School Protective League Italma

Relief board formed in Cleveland during low mood

Acting Mayor Harold H. Burton established a Cleveland relief board to ensure humane measures for all needy residents. The body will resemble an emergency war board and stay active until the emergency ends.

Relief Board Cleveland Board of Relief Harold H. Burton

Birthday Parade Hits Central School And More

Birthdays today shine on Billy Dorst in second grade at Central School who forgot there were no other birthdays. Five kids celebrate with four girls and one boy: Marjorie Allen and Thelma Coffey in Rufus Putnam programs, Lois Shield at East Side School, Mane Jean Kilpatrick in Rufus Putnam, and Billy Beckley, the gentleman of the day.

Billy Dorst Central School Billy Hilly Januar Marjorie Allen Rufus Putnam Thelma Coffey Lois Shield East Side Mane Jean Kilpatrick Billy Beckley

Merchant becomes mayor in Huntington after vacancy

Huntington merchant George D Bradshaw was sworn in as mayor to fill the vacancy created by Floyd Chapman's death. Bradshaw, a Republican, was elected by the citizens' board.

Merchant Huntington W. Va George D Bradshaw Floyd Chapman Bradshaw Citizens’ Board Repubican

Hiccougher Grateful To Write 10 000 Notes

Mansfield January 15 Ira A King a wealthy garage owner who gained attention last November for hiccoughs has been released from General Hospital to his home. He now plans to answer every one of more than 10 000 messages sent to him.

Mansfield Ira A. King General Hospital

More Than Half Farms Have Automobiles, Commerce Reports

The U S Department of Commerce reports that 56 percent of farms nationwide own automobiles, reflecting growing rural vehicle use and economic activity across the country. The finding highlights trends in farm infrastructure and transportation.

U. S Department of Commerce United States

Firestone Gum-Dipped Tires Deliver Extra Safety and Value

Advert boasts Firestone Gum-Dipping for tougher cord bodies and puncture resistance, extra plies under tread for stronger bond, and thicker non skid tread for longer wear. Claims 1921 as peak year for value due to steel rubber and cotton sourcing, efficient factories, and economical distribution, inviting drivers to buy now for lowest prices in history.

Firestone Fougher

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