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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 02, 1933

Page

5

Shade Man Released After Sworn Statement Refutation

LIS March 2 details a release of Angelworthy Leach after Link Casey refuted a sworn statement tying him to a railroad robbery. Casey’s account, while with Angel at Co. & O. depot, led to Leach’s bond set at 900 dollars. another man, Tony, previously jailed, admits prior involvement to balance the case.

Lis Red Angelworthy Leach Angel Link Casey Angel On Co. & O. Depot Robae Packet Son Leach Yery Casey Jp Angel LA. Greshel Rpgiroad Tony

Leona Lane Pleads Guilty in Auto Theft Case

Leona Lane aged 18 pleads guilty to auto theft linked to car theft ring involving William Runyon, Sam Runyon, and Harold Neal. She receives a two year suspended sentence following the plea.

Leona Lane William Runyon Sam Runyon Harold Neal

Release of Mrs. Hoctor From Gallipolis Jail

Mrs Lucy Hoctor of Addison is released from Gallia County Jail after serving three months of a four month sentence for neglecting her minor child William Loren Hoctor born 194? The case drew wide publicity after the emaciated child was found in a dirty upstairs room eight months ago. The boy, once unable to walk or talk, now can walk and speak and remains under care at the Gallia County Children’s Home.

Gallipolis William Loren Hoctor Lucy Hoctor Addison Gallia County W. R. White N. Hector R. Ethel Wallace

Four New Members Initiated Into Gallipolis FFA

Gallipolis worded report notes four new members initiated into the Gallipolis Chapter of the Future Farmers of America at the high school agriculture building Tuesday night. Initiation was led by Evan Gibson, Arthur Elliott, Atlee Spreigel, Gay Hayes, and George Wood. New members named include Paul Northup Charles Cunningham William Houck and Leo Carter.

Gallipolis Future Farmers of America High School Agriculture Evan Gibson Arthur Elliott Atlee Spreigel Gay Hayes George Wood Paul Northup Charlies Cunningham William Houck Leo Carter

Car Sales Jump in Gallia County February

In Gallia County February motor vehicle sales rose 33 percent from January. Clerk Margaret B. McCormick records show 18 new passenger cars and two trucks billed in February versus 12 passenger vehicles and three commercial cars in January.

Gallipolis Gallia County Clerk of Coor Margaret B. McCormick

Talent Day at Gallia Academy High School

Gallia Academy High School to observe Talent Day tomorrow morning with Hi Y in charge. Students talented in various fields will provide the entertainment at the annual assembly.

Gallipolis Gallia Academy High School

Gallia Community Association to Meet Tonight

Gallia Community Association will meet at 6 o clock this evening at the Hotel La Fayette. Dr. C. E. Holzer, president, announces the gathering in Gallipolis dated March 2.

Gallipolis Gallia Community Association Hotel la Fayette C. E. Holzer

James Scott Named Administrator for Scott Estate

Gallipolis reports James Scott appointed administrator of the estate of John N. Scott, deceased, on March 2.

Gallipolis James Scott John N. Scott

Dr C R Niday Buys Gallipolis Filling Station

Dr C R Niday has acquired the filling station on State Route 7 at Second Avenue and Sycamore Street from John V Dale. The all night operation has been closed for about a month and remodeling will occur before it reopens. Holzer Hospital notes list admissions and discharges for Tuesday night and Wednesday.

Holzer Hospital Gallipolis Albert Romine Dexter J. J. Woolley Athens Garnet Cook Minersville Daisy Taylor Oak Hill Heenan Waugh Bladen Paul Nichols Cheshire

Intoxication Charges Spark Gallipolis Arrests

March 2 report from Gallipolis states minor Hoover and William Holston were arrested Wednesday afternoon on intoxication charges. Hoover recently was released from Gallia County Jail after serving a sentence for drunkenness.

Gallipolis Minor Hoover William Holston Hoover Gallia County

Marriages Decline in February Licenses Record

Gallipolis report shows February marriage licenses fell to 11 from 16 in 1932 and 20 in 1931, according to Judge J. H. Clark's office. The February dip contrasts with the prior two years, indicating a clear downturn in nuptial activity.

Gallipolis J. 8. Clark

Sibleys Visit Huntington and Commandery Members Attend

Mr and Mrs F L Sibley traveled to Huntington West Virginia on Wednesday to visit their daughter Mrs G Fred Edwards. Sherman Eagle returned from Columbus. C T Robinson Charlie Yeanger Poe Bradbury and Will Thomas from Rose Commandery attended the Athens Commandery annual inspection Wednesday night.

F. L. Sibley Huntington W. Va G. Fred Edwards Sherman Eagle Columbus C. T. Robinson Charlies Yeanger Poe Bradbury Will Thomas Rose Commandery Athens Commandery

Roosevelt Seen Likely to Call Special Session

Democratic leaders in Washington expect President-Elect Roosevelt to call Congress into a special session late in March to address emergency banking and relief legislation. The session could begin around March 20, instead of the planned April 17, as time runs out for passing urgent measures.

Washington U.P Roosevelt Congress United Press

Hull Walcott Credit Bill Passed by Senate

Senate leaders moved quickly to approve the 500 million Hull-Walcott Credit Bill aimed at a two year foreclosure suspension for farms and small city homes. The action came after removing a 100 million section for Reconstruction Finance Corporation loans to joint stock land banks.

Washington U.p Senate Hull-Walcott Reconstruction Finance Corporation

Frank Hill Dies at Little Hocking Home

Funeral services for Frank Hill 61 who died Monday at his Little Hocking home after weeks with paralysis were held there. Interment followed at Rockland Cemetery. He was a lifelong farmer and native of Little Hocking. Survived by his widow a son Curtis Hill and two grandsons.

New Hip Roof Barn Replaces Fire Damaged Structure

Oliver Bratton of Rutland replaces his fire destroyed barn with a 36 by 30 foot hip roof building. Brick and concrete foundation with concrete floor to be used for horses and cattle. W D Holliday reports 300 White Leghorn pullets laying well in a tile bank house. S A Johnson of Pomeroy R 4 farms and clears new land in preparation for the coming season.

Oliver Bratton Rutland R. D W. D. Holliday S. A. Johnson Pomeroy R. No. 4

Mother and five children die in land springs house fire

A mother Mrs. Ernest Kepner aged 34 and her five children perished in a house fire in Land Springs Oklahoma. The dead include Robert and Charlotte 13 year old twins Jewell 11 Wayne 10 and Frank 7. The mother tried to save the others and was found with the infant in her arms.

Land Springs Okla Ernest Kepner Robert Charlotte Jewell Wayne Frank

Farmers Turn to Washington for Help

Chicago march 2 emergency measures to quiet revolt in the Farm Belt have been largely successful United Press Survey finds. Most steps are temporary and state governments look to Washington and the Democratic New Deal administration for lasting peace. federal action is seen as necessary to ease farmer debt.

Chicago U,2 United Press Washington

Guthery Former State Agriculture Director Dies in Bank

Guthery 67 former state director of agriculture died suddenly of a heart attack yesterday in the Campbell National Bank at LaRue Marion County He was president of the bank and had served as a state official for agriculture.

Marion, O Guthery Campbell National Bank LaRue Marion County

Eddy's Team Wins Juniors Tourney in Four-Square Club

Richard Eddy captained the winning four team lineup in the Junior High School Four-Square Club tournament. Eddy's squad defeated Ed Bolin Bill Noble and George Bogie led teams through a weeks long series culminating with a 10 to 6 win over Bolin's side at the Senior High School gym.

Richard Eddy Ed Bolin Bill Noble George Bogie Eddy Bolin Noble

Eddy and Bogle Teams Clash in Prep Squash Championship

Eddy’s team beat Noble's squad 16 to 5 in a Tuesday final to decide the championship as Bolin’s team fell 10 to 3 to Bogle. Winning lineup includes Eddy, Pierce, Entwhistle, Barlow, Gordon, Gordon, Helwig. Bolin’s crew features Littler, Krecker, Sutton, Burley, Gross, Weiss, Frost.

Bogle Eddy Noble Bolin Richard Eddy Orville Pierce Harry Entwhistle Lee Barlow Basil Gordon William Gordon Lawrence Helwig Clyde Littler Fred Krecker Cecil Sutton Howard Burley

Local applications list Blair Guess and Hunter Parker pairs

Otis L. Blair age 20 of Chauncey son of Mr and Mrs Taylor Blair and Mary A. Guess age 16 of Millfield daughter of Mr and Mrs Willard Guess apply. John Hunter age 41 of Trimble and Clara Parker age 28 of Glouster also apply.

Otis L. Blair Chauncey Taylor Blair Mary A. Guess Millfield Willard Guess John Hunter Trimble Clara Parker Glouster

Battery E Prepares For Yearly Inspection

Final drill of Battery E 134th Field Artillery Ohio National Guard was held Tuesday night at the armory in preparation for the yearly inspection Monday night March 6 when Lieut. Thomas Brown Federal

134Th Field Artillery Ohio National Guard Thomas Brown

Battery Muster and Drill at Columbus Under Lt Brown

The instructor stationed at Columbus reviews the battery and muster at 7 30. Fifteen minutes of close order drill follow. The battery splits into departments. Cannoneers under Lieutenant Brown review gun nomenclature and practice range finding and firing commands.

Columbus Brown

How Modern Women Lose Fat Safely

An old advertisement touts Kruschen Salts as a safe fat loss method for women. It promises weight loss in four weeks, improved health, energy, and clear skin, urging readers to buy via Cline Pharmacy Co or McKee Drug Co and to request the product by name.

Cline Pharmacy Co McKee Drug Co Ady Phillips

Spring fashion patterns offer beginner sewing kit

Four tiny darts and four seams form a first model with three necklines round deep square. Pattern 2563 in sizes 14 16 18 20 32 34 36 38 40 42 44 46 48 and W. Size 16 needs 2 58 yards 39 inch fabric. illustrated steps included. Send 15 cents for pattern. Catalog and pattern 25 cents. The Athens Messenger Pattern Dept 243 W 17th St New York City.

Athens Messenger Pattern Department W. 17Th Street New York City

The Messenger Wonder Package of 12 Cross Stitch Sheets

Home makers see 12 designs in half of one large sheet from The Messenger Wonder Package. Borders suit towels scarfs bed spreads and pillow cases with motifs like a seven by seven and a half inch pot of flowers. Purchase options include 88c by call or $1 by mail for over 809 transfer patterns and 475 initials.

Messenger

Drill of Fire Control and Battery Drill

Lieutenant Hall led the Battery Commander's detail in fire control instrument nomenclature and fire data computation. Telephone operators moved observation posts to practice instrument setup and message handling under Hall. Captain Frank Watkins supervised driver grooming and harnessing of the battery horses.

Hall Der Capt Frank Watkins

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