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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1932
Page
6
The 64th annual state encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic concluded in Lima with Newark chosen for the next reunion after Cincinnati delegates broke a Mansfield deadlock. Mansfield’s 8. F. Bell was elected commander and Dr. A. D. Garrett of Gallipolis named medical officer.
A morning crash on West Union Street at 9 20 involved a parked car owned by L B Slagle of 59 West Union Street a car owned by N W Jenks of 81 Hudson Avenue and a Williams Transfer truck being unloaded at a local furniture store The Slagle car frame was damaged in the collision and no serious injuries are reported
Richard Paynter six year old son of Prof and Mrs Roy H Paynter hosted a Thursday party at home for thirteen guests with a soldier parade theme and paper caps while Dick Clippinger four year old son of Prof and Mrs Don Clippinger celebrated on Athens State Hospital grounds with fourteen children from 2:30 to 4 36 offering caps horns cakes and ice cream treats assisted by Lloyd Humbert of Mt Vernon
Members of the Woman's Relief Corps met in the chapel at West Union Street Cemetery for a memorial service honoring Mrs. Kate Hanning Mrs. Henry T. McAdoo and Mrs. D M Burchfield. The event included hymns tributes and grave decorations. </s>
Mrs. William H. Herbert entertained her bridge club and two guests at her home on East State Street. Three tables played with Mrs. William F. Smiley winning high score and Mrs. Howard Knox second. Guests included Mrs. Rusk Elliott. Subsequent notes detail visitors traveling to Altoona and Seattle for visits and Rotary representation.
Pomona Grange and Lodi Grange members will meet all day Saturday at Lodi High School for the quarterly gathering. Dinner is served at noon by Lodi Grange. Morning covers business and resolutions, while an afternoon lecture program features Albany and Rome Granges members.
Forest D. Chism of the Athens Western Union office says the five per cent tax on all telegrams starting June 21 will not curb message quantity. He cites postage rate increases as the main reason people will still use telegraph service. The tax raises a 30 cent telegram to 32 cents and on two simultaneous messages applies to the total with fractional amounts dropping below half a cent. The tax goes to central agency offices, not from each local office.
The local Board of Education unanimously reinstated the requirement that teachers present a health certificate before starting duties. Superintendent W. W. Ankenbrand announced forms approved by the board will be given to teachers to obtain physician examinations, with returns due before August 1.
Sheriff Gay Thorn supervised the return of Mrs. Albert Francis and her eight children to Parkersburg West Virginia after a series of talks with Ohio and West Virginia welfare officials. Mrs Francis says she can work and will support the children. The family's origins trace to Jefferson County with prior stays in Newport Morgan and Athens Counties before moving to Parkersburg in 1931 where the husband deserted.
A community Children’s Day program is set for Sunday evening June 26 at Mt. Hermon Church in Sharpsburg. Regular preaching services and Sunday School occur Sunday June 19 with Pastor Reverend Bennington leading the 11 am service and a later 8 pm address at Broadwell.
Petitions with 1400 signatures filed with county commissioners seek a 30 percent cut in salaries and staffing reductions for appointive county offices earning over 1200 dollars annually. Similar petitions target elective county officials and election boards and judges. Other requests include a 50 cent rural telephone rate cut and a 30 percent salary cut for county school superintendents.
Meeker Herbert, 23, a Wayne County farmer, stood accused of killing his wife Gertrude, 15. The case was expected to go to the jury in Millersburg Ohio on June 17.
In Cleveland on June 17 a 29 year old William Hand of Euclid was shot and killed during a confrontation with two East Cleveland police officers.
Cleveland report states Hyman Martin the Pittsburgh racketeer was acquitted of murder in the former Cleveland Councilman William E. Potter case. The four year old Indiana bank robbery had kept him jailed until today.
A black crepe afternoon dress trimmed with green and white gains a lighter, less formal air when paired with a matching green novelty wool jacket. Courtesy Dupouy Magnin Paris.
In a June column from New York fashion commentary, the writer contrasts the evolving sense of homely and stylish in summer gowns, celebrates cotton gowns and linen suits, and explains how to distinguish an evening tailleur. The piece promotes a rib bon garter girdle leaflet from The Athens Messenger and envisions a Mon sieur Magnin afternoon frock paired with a bright green jacket for a chic look.
Government flour totaling 547 sacks was distributed this week through the Red Cross. Requisitions are signed by recipients. new names added weekly after Red Cross review. Major Hines oversees Chauncey with assistants, while the Dover Board of Trustees manage other sites at Millfield Sugar Creek and Beaumont.
Chauncey June 17 Plans are under way for Children's Day observance at Chauncey Church of Christ Sunday night June 26. Rehearsals are in progress for a pageant titled Grandmother s Spectacles. Committee members include Miss Lucinda Sands Miss Mary Agin Vivian Bingman Betty Jane Courtney and Ellen Blackford.
Rev and Mrs Damon D Watkins and children Eunice May Damon Jr and George Hanna of Parkersburg West Virginia will spend the end of the week with relatives in this area They will visit Lydia Watkins in Jacksonville and Mr and Mrs William Dennis in Chauncey On Sunday Watkins will accompany Rev G B Courtney to Trimble where he will speak in the morning
Mrs Theron Goodson hosted a Chauncey bridge club gathering at Ellis Avenue to honor Lauretta Fielder with a pre nuptial shower. Three tables played with Eleanor Minister winning high and Earl Bridgewater second. prize winners included Geraldine Hope and Gertrude Pritchard.
Pattern for a child’s print frock with contrasting yoke and drop shoulders and long sleeves. Adds cool day option with extra sleeves. A pearl button at each side creates a jumper-like effect. Percalje fabric recommended.
Representatives of the rail industry notified the Interstate Commerce Commission they are willing to assist in field studies to determine the effect of a six hour day for railway workers.
Pattern 2356 available only in sizes 4, 6, 8, 10. Size 4 needs 2 1 8 yards print and 1 2 yard plain 36 inch fabric. Send 15 cents per pattern, state size, name, address. Catalog 15 cents. catalog and pattern 25 cents, Athens Messenger Pattern Department, 243 West 17th Street, New York City.
Evening in the Church of Christ and a likely Sunday afternoon service at Taylor Ridge. Rev. Watkins supplies the pulpit at First Church of Christ in Parkersburg.
Clarence Sanders, Ray Sanders, Dr. C. N. Sanders and Fred Sanders of Millfield have returned from a fishing trip near Parkersburg West Virginia.
The Ladies Aid Society hosted a potluck dinner and all-day quilting at Millfield Church of Christ on Thursday in Chauncey. Members present included Mrs. Gilbert Keirns, Mrs. Viola Wade, Mrs. Henry Heffkin, Mrs. Daniel Fulton, Mrs. Harold Blower, Mrs. C. H. Boudinot, Mrs. Allen Boudinot and Miss Ollie Brookins.
Mrs. Ches ter Sanders welcomed Millfield Needle Club members to her Millfield home on Wednesday night. A visiting guest was Mrs. Herman Theisen Jr. The group included Mrs. Clarence Sanders Mrs. Elizabeth Robinett Mrs. Daniel Fulton Mrs. William Sisson Mrs. Frank McDaniel Mrs. Herbert Mingus Mrs. Lewis Sanders and Mrs. Chester Sanders.
Moselle and Hazel La Hugh visited their relatives for ten days with their uncle and aunt. Dow Sanders and wife hosted guests in Albany. Chalfant and Sass and Mrs. Dow Sanders attended in Trimble and Memphis. Earl Johnson welcomed visitors in Chauncey while Rev. Gilbert B. Courtney visited Lancaster.
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