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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1933
Page
5
Janet faces career upheaval as Hamilton announces Philadelphia move and possible magazine changes. A messy love triangle with Betty Kendall unfolds amid a child’s rescue and Jeff's involvement as the story shifts toward new bosses and uncertain futures.
Janet, facing discharge after a staff cut, is offered a new role by Mr. Hamilton. She would become a social secretary and companion for his sister Mrs. Curtis, living in her fashionable west-side home and managing correspondence, appointments, and daily tasks. Janet agrees to try, while memories of Mrs. Snyder’s room linger.
Chauncey Mayor W Hines warns drivers with a single headlight or missing tail light will be arrested and fined. He also targets reckless driving after several complaints were filed.
MGM's Men Must Fight plays at the Majestic Theater with a strong cast led by Diana Wynyard Lewis Stone and May Robson as a mother fighting to avert her son’s conscription. At the Ohio Theater Buster Crabbe stars in King of the Jungle, a jungle romance where the athlete-actor portrays the Lion Man, spotlighted by his Olympic swimming credentials and athletic prowess.
A fragmented note from Huntington Indiana mentions Leland Fisher of Leland Street seeking medical aid and medicine from druggists after a troubling incident. The text references inability to work and concerns about head pain and dizziness.
The forecast signals a serious shift with a definite stand to stabilize aims. Elderly figures or long-established institutions may influence outcomes, aided by personal industry. Birthday natives may see increased fortune and prestige. a child born today should be studious and dependable, with success earned through merit. Notable nativity: Robert A. Miulikan, scientist.
In Chauncey on March 21 a family dinner marked Levi Hale’s birthday at his Lower Plains home. Hale received a lunch kit, and daughter Mrs. Gerald McHarg cut the pink and white cake. Attendees included the Potts and McHarg families and Levi Hale’s own children Christena and Bobby, plus Kenneth and Delores Potts. Nearby news notes Cecil Cunningham in California and family are reported safe after a quake, though Mrs. Cunningham is seriously ill in hospital. other Chauncey residents in California include William Crosser and Agnes Fierce, not heard from.
Chauncey March 21 Two Lower Plains couples marked wedding anniversaries Sunday. Mr and Mrs W F Dicken and Mr and Mrs Floyd Shafer hosted a dinner at the Shafer home. Guests included Mr and Mrs W E Dicken, Mr and Mrs Wendell Moore and son Roger, Grace Florence and Robert Dicken.
Eight mines reported work today in Chauncey district after a lighter day Monday. Posten No 6 Millfield is idle today while Chauncey No 25 returns to operation. other active mines include Carbondale Lubrig No 255 No 69 No 107 and No 219.
A devotional prepared by Rev. Gails Glenn Athins for TopSday on March 1 urges forgetting past wrongs to heal individuals and nations. It urges confessing sins, seeking forgiveness, and asking God for a new start and courage, with a concluding prayer for renewal.
Despite high water that flooded Trimble twice and closed services, the Church of Christ revival opened with 16 in a prayer service, 16 in the choir, and full attendance. Services start at 7 50 nightly except Saturday. A Taylor Ridge delegation brings special music Tuesday. Evangelist Frei J. Gardner headlines with "The Greatest Modern Sin." Wednesday features a large children's chorus.
Mr and Mrs Herbert Pendergrass of Jenkins Kentucky announce the birth of a daughter at their home. The baby is a granddaughter of Mrs Margaret Smith of Pomeroy and Mr and Mrs Lloyd Pendergrass of Jenkins formerly of Chauncey. Great grandparents Mr and Mrs Harvey Courtney and Mrs Ida Pendergrass, all residents of Chauncey.
Local families from Chauncey and surrounding towns report visits and relocations. Mr and Mrs Robert Phillips and daughter of Marion Ohio visit Mrs Phillips parents the Sweeneys. Elizabeth Phillips and Elmer Phillips are also mentioned. Ralph Woods moves from Chauncey to Deanville. Postmaster C E McCafferty and Mrs McCafferty spend weekend in Columbus. Inez Courtney and children visit Chauncey. John Green moves into rooms over Sunday Creek store. Taylor Ridge Church plans a ten day revival starting March 27 led by Miles FE Hoon running nightly through April excluding Saturday.
Ohio University’s Don Peden is named to a Work Development Committee by Adjt. Gen. F D Henderson on Governor White’s recommendation. The panel, formed after a governors conference with President Roosevelt, will survey public work projects in Ohio to employ the unemployed using relief funds.
Captain Fred Reif of the Athens Salvation Army visits Pomeroy and nearby areas to assist flood victims. He previously traveled through Hocking County and Glouster. A family displaced from Stella Avenue after returning home again found shelter at the Salvation Army Building. Several other Athens area families who evacuated were housed there temporarily while new arrangements were made.
Twenty members of Athena Aerie 529 will receive W-year membership buttons at a Wednesday meeting of the local Eagles Lodge. The Athens Aerie founded Aug. 15, 1904 with 86 members now has 290. Alex Moore presents insignia and Sam Warren presides as a program of music and entertainment is arranged.
In the Southern District of Ohio Eastern Division Frank Guthrie bankrupt case No 9909 creditors are notified the first meeting of creditors is set for April 3 1933 at 1 30 PM at Referee George B Bitzer office Chillicothe Ohio to prove claims appoint a trustee and examine the bankrupt with further business to come before the meeting.
City Council debates追加 paving and alley improvements including First Street paving by property owners who offered to half the cost. Officials approve borrowing 10 795 for bonds and 500 for operating expenses as December tax collection is not complete.
In the District Court of the United States Levi Clyde Morris of Athens Clio Ohio has been adjudged bankrupt in Bankruptcy No 9808. The first meeting of his creditors before Referee George B Bitzer will be held March Stet at 1 30 PM at Carlisle Block Room 1 Chillicothe Ohio to prove claims appoint a trustee and examine the bankrupt.
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