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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1932
Page
6
A woman purchased a plane and earned a pilot license while taking part in a six day tour of Indians. Wilson Harper and his brother Perry B Harper run a garage in Indianapolis and are sons of Dr E D Harper who practiced in Guysville for years.
Mr and Mrs Granville H Evans of Belmont Mass are visiting Athens and being feted by locals. A series of dinners and bridge sessions are planned with friends including Mrs Louis L Brown and Miss Constance Leete. The Evans expect a yachting trip with a weekend in Jackson and a cruise down the Ohio River aboard the Jones yacht.
Mrs Verna Brown and her son Homer return to Columbus after a two week stay with the A L Johnsons at 21 Morris Avenue. Myra Brown remains for a longer visit with her grandparents. Miss Kathleen Frumm leaves for Newark for a week of vacation visiting Dr E A Moore and Mr and Mrs Fred C Wolverton.
Notices of bereavement announce relatives and friends traveling from Goshen Chicago Columbus and Delaware to attend the funeral for Mrs. Sam W. Tracy. Also mentioned are visits at the presidents home with E B Bryan and family and a birth announced for Delbert Carmichael in Cuyahoga Falls Ohio.
Mr and Mrs Richard Daggett of Columbus return home from Ohio after the death of his sister Mrs Louise Daggett Tracy, accompanied by Ruth Daggett and Rob ert Daggett who will visit. Ruth Daggett recuperates from an appendix operation at Sheltering Arms Hospital. Mrs L V Brown and Miss Clara Bowser visit Shell Beach Buckeye Lake this week. Oscar Fulton and family visit Ironton to see Dr and Mrs Campbell. Alpha Wiley and Rose Wiley return to Columbus after a week with Earl Wiley family. Mrs Mary Antoinette of Ohio University returns from St Francis Hospital after major surgery.
H J Swaim of the State Agricultural Department visited Athens to promote an Ohio State Fair Board essay contest for countywide participation. Winners will join the George Washington Bicentennial pageant at the Ohio State Fair in Columbus from August 29 to September 3, with expenses covered during the fair week by the State Fair Board and local Columbus groups organizing activities for the contestants.
Battery E 1Mth Field Artillery Ohio National Guard under Capt Frank Watkins schedules two drills at the Athens Fairgrounds on July 26 and August 2. Horses will be shipped to Camp Knox by August 6 for use with Indiana groups, returning for local training by August 22. The final drills before camp will occur at the Armory after a recent practice at the fairgrounds focused on routine drill, horse handling, and line communication.
Rushed brick paving on Richland Avenue aims to open the stretch by weekend with work continuing to the grandstand at Ohio University Athletic Field. Traffic detours remain from White's Mill to the State Hospital. Sidewalks at President Street near the Men's Gymnasium and Super Hall progress in alternating sections. Hand rail finishing on South Bridge targeted for Thursday night. In Columbus a private died after being shot while escaping Fort Hayes, Private Leo J. McDonald, 32, died in Post Hospital following the incident.
A nine hour jury deliberation in Common Pleas Court failed to reach a verdict in the criminal libel case against Grover C. Fleming editor of The Ohio Examiner. Judge J. D. Barnes declared a mistrial as the panel remained divided.
A burglar believed from Cleves was shot and killed early today while robbing the Bungalow Barbecue on the Kent Ravenna Road near Kent Ohio. Local authorities investigated the incident as a fatal shooting at the scene.
A vivid description records a nile green georg ette frock paired with a black hat bag belt and shoes and white gloves to express color individuality in a fashionable ensemble.
Hollywood style column urges color mixing as a path to personal taste. It links bold palettes from Miladi Ejegante to Schiaparelli and Mary Nowitsky, sharing color formulas and a sample green triple georgette afternoon dress with black accessories. It also touts an affordable beach dress made from two bandana handkerchiefs and a time‑savvy, versatile wardrobe approach.
Athens Fire Chief Edward Laughlin recalls no calls since May 27. He describes the 10 year tenure and a major May blaze at the Groevenor freight house. He reflects on bucket brigades, horse drawn pumps, and early firefighting methods during his long service in Athens.
Laughlin recalls horse drawn fire wagon and one snap on the harness that started responses. He notes city now has up to date equipment and cars block access during calls. He plans a practice drill to keep hoses trained and hydrants tested for readiness.
Brindle state director of public works proposed to Governor White that departments relocate to the undamaged part of the new state office building. The state currently pays 345 dollars daily in Columbus rent. under plans rooms paying 201 dollars and 56 dollars would shift into the new or leased spaces as construction completes.
The article explains quick breads as energy rich substitutes for yeast breads in summer, with recipes using molasses, sour milk, graham flour, dates or raisins, nuts, and bran. It notes their suitability for undernourished children and provides two batter-bread recipes and a sample day’s menu including breakfast, lunch, and dinner items.
Atlantic City July 20 U P President William Green of the American Federation of Labor says both major parties ignored organized labor’s suggestions. The AFL Executive Council did not endorse a candidate and formed a five member non partisan campaign committee to report during the race. Green notes labor urged public works funds while Republicans gave no platform pledge and Democrats offered vague policy change.
Vernon Steffeltean of Nelsonville was fined $10 and costs for intoxication before Magistrate C. H. Porter. he paid the fine after pleading guilty. Frank Brown of Nelsonville, charged with failure to support a minor, pleaded not guilty and was bound over to Common Pleas Court on $400 bond. Starling Shingler of Mineral faced intoxication and assault charges, pled not guilty, and was bound over to Common Pleas Court on $100 and $200 bonds respectively. A writ of habeas corpus was ordered to bring Anya Mae Shingler before the probate court to show cause for Starling Shingler’s detention.
Lenora Harper wife of Wil son B Harper a former Guysville resident earns the nickname Flying Mother in Indianapolis after soloing a plane flight with three young children at home.
The Athens Fire Department conducted a training run to Lorain and Stimpson Avenue last night. Crews connected lines of hose and tested equipment as part of the drill.
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