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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 05, 1932

Page

10

Hocking County Democrats to Choose Vacancy Candidate

LOGAN July 5 plans set for Democratic committee to select candidate to fill the A L O Neil vacancy in the state rep race. Four contenders named: Elias Bright D M Soliday H B Welch and David Thorne. Final decision expected Friday unless another contestant emerges.

Logan A. L. O'Neil Democrat Executive Committee Elias Bright D. M. Soliday H. B. Welch Rockbridge United Brethren Circuit David Thorne Carbon Hill

Farm Women Ready for Camp Ohio Utica

Several Hocking County farm women plan to attend the Farm Women's Camp at Camp Ohio near Utica from July 2 to 23. The three day encampment will give them relief from daily home duties and mark the third year such a camp has been held in the district. Postmaster A. E. Hull, recently indisposed, returned to the streets Monday on crutches.

Logan Hocking County Camp Ohio Utica

Funeral Saturday for Jemima Tedrow in Franklin County

Jemima Tedrow four died Thursday at the Franklin County Home and funeral services were held Saturday at Leonard Funeral Service chapel. She was the widow of Earl Tedrow and sister of Harvey Angie and Mrs Elmer Carpenter. Burial followed in New Straitsville after services led by Rev Hart. No injuries reported in a West Main Street auto crash involving Edward Conkle and Earl Elberfeld.

Logan Edward Conkle Earl Elberfeld West Main Street

New Civil Service Commission Named in Logan

Mayor Elias Bright fills most of the Civil Service Commission after resignations by C. C. Achauer and A. F. White. Roy Shaw becomes Democratic member succeeding Achauer while Bova Evans fills White’s Republican seat. Phil A Henderson also serves on the board.

Logan Elias Bright Civil Service Commission C. C. Achauer A. F. White Roy Shaw Achauer Bova Evans Phil A Henderson

Visitors from New Lexington and Ohio towns gather in Logan

William Griffin and J Saffite of New Lexington were business visitors in Logan Saturday Byron Moorehead of Olean New York, visiting relatives here and at Nelsonville, left Tuesday for home. Mrs Moorehead and son Richard will extend their visit. Mr and Mrs Rudolph Brown and family of Cleveland were in Logan over the Fourth of July as guests of relatives. Mr and Mrs Gifford Hula and two children were her guests of Logan residents.

William Griffin J. ©. Saffite New Lexington Logan Byron Moorehead Olean N.Y Nelsonville

Racey Wins Cleveland Public Links Championship Again

Johnn Racey of Ridgewood defended his title by defeating Arnold Minkley of Grantwood 3 to 1 at the Lost Nation Course. Racey endured seven matches to rise from a field of over 100 competitors in five weeks of play.

Cleveland Johnn Racey Ridgewood Arnold Minkley Grantwood Racey

Orioles Hit Five Home Runs In Doubleheader

Ariett, the International League home run king, slugged five homers across a twin bill as Baltimore Orioles defeated the Reading Keys 21 to 10 and 9 to 0. The burst gives Ablett 41 homers on the season, while 16 total homers were hit by both clubs in the two games.

Ariett Baltimore Orioles Reading Keys Earl Averill Cleveland Ablett

Rain Persists For Gallipolis Fourth Indoors

Gallipolis celebrates Independence Day indoors due to rain. .4 inches fell Sunday night per observer Frank Wetherholt. All Monday sports events postponed. handicap golf tournament play halted. several baseball games canceled except one afternoon match. Morning address by Rev. George Sazan. picnic lunch replaced regular meal. community sing at night.

Gallipolis Gallipoli Frank Wetherholt Gallipolice Golf Club Fairgrounds Columbus Colored Giants Ohio Hospital Rutland George Sazan Baptist Church Camp McCarley Thomas A. Jenkins Ironton

Gallia Tax Rates Rise in a Decade Across County

Gallia County sees a decade of rising per capita taxes despite population decline from 1920 to 1930. The Ohio Inter-Organization Tax Association reports per capita taxes up 26.2 percent, with total levies up 24.73 percent from 1920 to 1930. County records show the average tax rate increasing from 20.52 to 22.18 and local tax loads shifting across state, school, and municipal districts.

Gallipolis Galia Ohio Inter-Organization Tax Association Ohio Gallia Gallia County

Roosevelt Nomination Draws Mixed National Outlook

United Press survey of editorials notes Chicago leaders favor Roosevelt despite concerns about leadership and campaign fire. Critics say his nomination could sharpen the election and expose Democratic dissension while others praise the platform and potential to unite a resurgent party.

Roosevelt Chicago Franklin D. Roosevelt New York The Democracy

Broadwell Community Notes and Visits Across Town

Local residents share visits and travels with friends and relatives from Zanesville Columbus Marion Sand Rock and Sandusky. Broadwell 4 H Stitchers met June 23 with members Ethel Dorothy Enid Pauline Mildred Myrtle Maxine Ruth White joined as new member.

Jerry Conant Zanesville W. P. Hayborn Lewis Sutton Haga Frank Parsons Clyde Crabtree Dora Mae Marion Sadie Colvin Columbus Sand Rock Malvin Vanway Ruth and Carrol Parkersburg Leonard Ogg Don White Ariene Don Lirothy Sedwick A G. White Sandusky John Spitzer Athens Joe Young Howard Hayborn Max and Paul Thomas Enid Ogg Pauline White Mildred Myrtle Parsons Maxine Sprouse Ruth White Mildred Parsons Dorothy Young

Hoover Nomination Uplifts Prospects for Reelection

Disregard or overrule this state. His nomination, however, improves somewhat the prospects for the re election of President Hoover.

Hoover

Redtown Gospel Mission Service Led by Rev M Kim Mey

Redtown The services at Redtown Gospel Mission Thursday night drew a large crowd. Rev M Kim Mey of Athens led the gathering with Miss Louwella Clemens of Dayton visiting her parents. Family visits and local residents were noted including Harold Skinner and John Morrison among others.

Redtown M Kimmey Athens Louwella Clemens Dayton Jess Clemens Frank Leffler Harold Skinner Clifford Morrison Ley Burke John Morrison Winsten Martin Thomas Dalton Clarence Morrison George Clemens Chester Fernard Mike Fred Smith Miam Smith Greens Run Crate Morrison

Local families host guests across several Ohio areas this week

Tommy and Mr and Mrs Andy Thompson visited Mrs Nellie Thompson and family Wednesday. Several relatives and friends, including Miss Helen Morrison and Miss Frances Tal bert, Jacksonville, and Paul Kirk of Ringgold, spent time with locals. Others traveled to Dayton Cincinnati Redtown and New York for visits. There was no dance at Joseph Caton’s home. Lee Hooper visited his family in Jacksonville. George Chapman visited Watt McDonald and family Thursday.

Mr. Martin E. M. Martin 8. B. Miller C. W Schwenke Martha Ross Richmond Miller Kingston Earl Nicholson Dayton Andy Thompson Redtown John Johnson New York Joseph Caton Lee Hooper Tanie Hooper Jacksonville George Chapman Watt McDonald

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