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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1932
Page
5
Mayor Elias Bright vetoed a council resolution to change Midland Place District lighting citing executive branch powers and insufficient funds. A service director report on water supply contamination clearance was also noted, with tests this week showing clearance.
Boston resident Mrs Florence Loftus reports dropping from 165 pounds to 127 pounds in four months using Kruschen Salts. She says skipping a dose makes her feel lazy and heavy and endorses the product as a safe weight loss aid.
Five Hocking County boys Donald Harden Harold Rheinscheld Ralph Heinlein Robert Worley and James Guthrie will travel to Ohio State University on Saturday for dairy cattle judging. They previously judged at Lancaster with youths from Fairfield and Athens Counties. Accompanying them were Harold Chambers and Mason Campbell. Ivan McKellip will also be on hand to make placings in the event.
Members of the Women's Missionary Association of the United Brethren Church relocate their August 4 gathering to Mrs. J. S. Cherrington's home from Mrs. Otto Iles near Enterprise. The event will be a picnic and is expected to draw a large attendance.
Step by step instructions by Anne Adams describe a summer frock with a snug hip yoke and lace trimming. The pattern suggests fabrics such as dimity voile georgette or chiffon and lists yardage for size 38. Catalog offers 32 pages of summer styles and lingerie patterns for 15 cents, with combined pattern and catalog price of 25 cents.
Frank E. Comstock, 65, real estate dealer, was found dead in the basement of his Columbus home. A former resident, he once served as a telegraph operator for Hocking Valley Railroad at Coal Gate and worked for Summers Coal Co in Ward Township. He later ran a Rockbridge shop, then moved to Columbus to pursue real estate. Funeral services set for Thursday.
H K Starr was arraigned in Logan on a shooting with intent to wounding charge and released on a $1000 bond for grand jury appearance. The wreck followed by a reported shotgun discharge at Hood Westbrook’s car near the Starr home on the New Straitsville highway. two Logan youths were struck by pellets from the gunfire.
4 H demonstration teams meet at the Courthouse Auditorium in Logan at 1 PM Tuesday to contest elimination rounds for a chance to go to the Ohio State Fair. Judge for the girls is Miss Edith Beery of Lancaster and George W. Dix of Laurelville will judge the boys divisions.
Two Logan residents were injured when a car skidded off the highway near Lancaster Tuesday evening and overturned. Mrs. Clyde Barthlow suffered three fractures of the collarbone and bruises, while her daughter Betty sustained numerous cuts and bruises with no fractures. The pair were returned to their Logan home and the car was badly damaged.
Logan Ohio July 28 Paul Fankhauser extension agent spent Tuesday in Logan and Hocking County visiting twelve farmers who keep farm account records. He urges use of records to assess which products are profitable and which should be discontinued due to losses.
After a Logan American Legion Auxiliary meeting the entertainment committee led by Mrs. Harry Sweazy and others organized a program. Pat McNallen performed a musical reading with Mrs. Hugh Meldrim on piano, followed by refreshments. District members plan to attend the national convention in Portland, Oregon, September 12 to 15.
Miss Jane Ambrose entertained at her North Market Street home Tuesday night with a bridge party for the pleasure of Mrs. Frank McBroom of Columbus. Four tables of players. awards went to Mrs. McBroom Mrs. Frank Blasius and Miss Dorothy Smith. Light refreshments served. Guests included Mrs. McBroom Miss Mable Brown Miss Wilma Martin Miss Velone Ackers Miss Mary Blasius Miss Cecelia Blasius Miss Helen Blasius Miss Minnerine Burke Miss Charolette Rochester Miss Smith Miss Louise Strentz Mrs. Blasius Mrs. Philip Henderson Mrs. Fred Ambrose and Mrs. Hoyt Tribble of Hugganum Connecticut.
Demurrer in the Rush Creek case against Logan county commissioners and others was overruled by Judge Harley M. Whitcraft. The landowners Krump and Marion Township farmers plan to file an answer, moving toward trial over a second levy for the Rush Creek improvement costs. Also: no services Sunday at St Matthew Lutheran Church as Rev Amos L Heyde takes a brief vacation. Lutheran Youth meet at Carl Hansel’s home.
Cutler Miss Ida Ford and Mrs. Carl Se coy visited Marietta on Monday. Families from Detroit Roseville Bens Run Sharpsburg Zanesville Chester Hill Bartlet gathered with local residents over the weekend. Several lodge members visited Mrs. Lena Fry. Miss Garnet Kennedy returned from Marietta visiting her aunt.
Chester Professor Musgrave and others spent Sunday at Niagara Falls. Several families hosted guests from Point Rock Athens and Syracuse with dinners and picnics at local camps. Frequent visits included Marion Wood Parkersburg Tipton Iowa and Alfred. notes on relatives and neighbors with family gatherings and rice cream served by Mrs Warner.
Chester and The Garden ballplayers met Saturday in a 12 inning contest with The Garden prevailing 3 to 2. Local social notes mention callers at Newcomerstown and visits among families including Einselstein Eiselstein and Ridenour.
Portland residents Mrs. Elizabeth Alexander and son Will and his wife visit Mrs. Nancy Seals along with Miss Althea Hayman of Cleveland. Multiple guests including Robert McKay of Middleport and Laura McKay. Creed Jones at Ohio University visit family. Weekend visitors Fay and Gladys Pickens from Reedsville stay with grandmother Mrs. Martin Henderson. Aged Mr. Allen dies. funeral at Ravena wood Cemetery. Mrs. Herman Koelsch and Virginia travel to Pittsburgh. Fannie Henderson visits Pomeroy.
Town notes list residents visiting family and friends across nearby towns including Harrisville Athens Parkersburg and Akron. Several people are mentioned as traveling for leisure visits and holidays with relatives and neighbors across Ohio and West Virginia.
Belmont County commissioners and a miners delegation clashed in Clairs ville courthouse on July 24 as speakers William Truax and William Neitzelt urged $123,000 in relief for miners soup kitchens. A threat of ejection quieted the dispute. officials then sought state permission to issue relief bonds and plan to sell them if allowed.
Adele Garrison portrays a tense moment as Dicky confronts the narrator over plans to rescue Marion and Carolyn. Jealousy over Hugh Grantland surfaces while the narrator insists on readiness for any need, highlighting the dangers of pride and wartime duty.
A tense exchange reveals stakes as Dicky orders caution and a hotel stay while Faith worries for a rescue at night. The narrator contemplates duties, motherhood, and safety, noting a possible exit as plans unfold and tomorrow promises further continuation.
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