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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 30, 1933

Page

8

Boost Glouster Club to stage popularity contest

Glouster residents will see a Boost Glouster Club event organized by Mrs Frank Seiler with support from local business leaders and the Kiwanis Club. A style show and a popular vote contest will award prizes to entrants with the most votes, and a separate speaking contest for children under 14 will offer a prize for the best speaker. Cooperating stores include The Atlas Sayres Luckoff Carpenter Richardson Boston Munden Le Lite John Morris. Full details to be announced.

Glouster Frank Seiler Kiwanis Club Wreter Iedy John Morris

Eighth Grade Cage Tourney Set At Trimble High

Eighth grade basketball tournament organized by Athens County will run Friday and Saturday at Jacksonville Trimble High School gym. Schedule spans Friday 1 30 pm to 9 55 pm with finals Saturday 7 pm. Teams include Gilouster Trimble Jacksonville Greens Run Canaanville Carbon dale Ames Bern The Plains Waterloo Stewart Albany Buchtel. Most schools field boys and girls teams except Carbon dale Stewart Albany. PTA will serve meals and Chauncey High coach Paul Theiron to referee.

Trimble Athens County Jacksonville-Trimble High School Gilouster Jacksonville Greens Run Canaanville Carbondale Ames-Bern the Plains Waterloo Stewart Albany Buchtel Girin Paw! Theiron Chauncey High

Glouster School Chief Returns After Family Death

Glouster superintendent Thomas W. Figley and his wife Mrs Figley and their son Billie traveled from Indiana after Mrs Kane, the mother of Mrs Figley, died Saturday night at her Marion area home.

Glouster Thomas W. Figley Glouster Schools Figiey Fittie Billie Indiana Figley Kane Marion

Divorce granted in Detroit desertion case

Ouster March Goidye Holeschulh of Detroit was granted a divorce from Ervin Holsechuh on grounds of desertion. She also received custody of their six year old son Terry. Mrs Holz achuh is daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Williams of the city.

Mie Goidye Holeschulh Detroit

Hem Roids Claim Quick Relief for Piles

An ad copy touts internal medicine Hemroid tablets from Dr J B Leonhardt. It promises relief from hemorrhoids not cured by topical creams or operations, claiming success in over 60 cases and offering a money back guarantee if not satisfied. The ad cites a cure named Hem Roid with claims of guaranteed results.

Paris Leonhardt

Cottage prayer meetings planned ahead of Easter evangelistic series

Glouster notes the Wesleyan Workers' Class will meet Friday night at Mrs. William Ellis home on Republic Avenue. The M E Church plans a series of cottage prayer meetings next week to prepare for pre Easter evangelistic meetings at the church. Places will be announced at church on Sunday.

Glouster M. E. Church William Ellis Republic Avenue

Loyal Daughters Close of Church Meeting Planned

GLOUSTER Ohio March 30 The Loyal Daughters Close of the Church of Christ will meet at the home of Mrs Clyde Harper on Fairlawn Avenue Friday night at 7 50 o clock.

Glouster Loyal Daughters Church of Christ Clyde Harper Fairlawn Avenue

Graham and whole wheat flours difference explained

The Q and A explain graham flour as unbolted wheat meal, often adulterated with bran and added white flour. Whole wheat flour is not truly whole since bran and germ are removed. it is made from cleaned wheat with portions of bran and germ extracted.

Ohio bowlers vie for honors in American Bowling Congress

Four teen bowling teams from Columbus and Ohio cities compete in Columbus for AB C honors. St Joseph of Bayonne New Jersey led with 2680 in five man event, Schmidt Wieners Columbus had 2753. Ralph Marshall Richmond Indiana placed high in singles and all events. John Leighe Springfield Ohio and Joe Young Bradford Pa posted notable scores in the individual standings.

St. Joseph Bayonne New Jersey Schmidt Wieners Columbus Ralph Marshall Richmond Ind John Leighe Springfield Ohio Joe Young Bradford

Bowling Record Set With 13 Hour Match Victory

Henry Rieder of Wubuqueta bowled for 13 hours and 2 minutes topping 19 468 pins with a 194 average. The Ve Woodworths at 121 Franklin Avenue host Mary Johnson and Harley Johnson of Columbus for the weekend.

Henry Rieder Wubuqueta Eagene Ve. Woodworth Franklin Avenue Mary Johnson Harley Johnson Columbus

Rail Time Card for Athens Service Summary

Train timetable shows departures from Athens for Nos 8 2 4 and 37 daily with morning and afternoon runs. No 37 leaves 6 30 pm daily except Sunday and No 8 leaves 1 50 pm. No 3 arrives 11 00 am daily except Sunday and No 83 arrives 1 40 pm.

Hecking Valley Merinpe Athens Teaver

Wesley Foundation State Conference Set in Athens

The first state Wesley Foundation Student Councils conference will be held in Athens on April 7 and 8 with Martin Stockton as general chairman. Dr. I. E. B. Miller will speak at the opening banquet and delegates will join discussion groups on financing and activities. Representatives from Bowling Green State College, University of Cincinnati, Kent State, Muskingum, Miami University, Ohio State University and others will attend.

Wesley Foundation Athens Martin Stockton Methodist Church I. E B. Miller Columbus The Wesley Foundation State Board of Trustees Foundations C. M. Coulter State Board of Trustees Bowling Green State College Bowling Green University of Cincinnati Cincinnati Kent State College Kent Muskingum College New Concord Miami University Oxford Ohio State University Annabelle Haller Edward Rosser Paul Coulter Nelson Crites

March Lion Growls In Preamble Issue

The March Lion issue of the Athens Junior High School paper features the cover design with a March lion. It includes honor roll news, a Preamble party report, the father and son banquet held March 14, and new cheerleaders selected: Junior Cooley, Don Sanders, Fullington McVay, and William Matters.

Athens Junior Cooley Don Sanders Fullington McVay William Matters Suzanne Danford Robert Hanes George Tucker Bill Root

Zorbaugh to Speak at Athens Presbyterian on Sunday

Dr. Charles L. Zorbaugh of Columbus, superintendent of National Missions of the Presbyterian Church, will address Athens Presbyterian Church on Sunday April 2 on the topic America Needs the Church. He is described as a leading state speaker on national welfare. A 5 30 address will follow for Westminster Fellowship and interested members.

Athens Presbyterian Church Charles L. Zorbaugh Columbus Ohio The Presbyterian Church Zorbaugh

All Denominations To Gather April 9

A union service of all denominations will be held at the First Methodist Church on April 9 at 7 30. Month five education Sunday program features block boys and girls from 40 grade classes at East Side Central and Rufus Putnam Schools who will participate with their own readers ushers ministers and a 70 member choir led by a youth choir director.

First Methodist Church East Side Central Rufus Putnam

France to Pay War Debt Installment Soon

Washington reports the administration believes France will pay the $19,000,000 installment on its defaulted war debt. Diplomats at the World Economic Conference discuss moving the meeting from London to Washington with June 1 as a tentative date.

France Washington U.rrthe London

Wesleyan Registrar Dies by Own Action in Delaware

Thomas E. Steckel 65, registrar and French professor at Ohio Wesleyan University, shot himself at his home in Delaware Ohio. Despondency over ill wealth cited by associates. He served the university 20 years and will be buried Friday after funeral services. Survived by widow, daughter Harriet, and two sons Thomas and Richard.

Delaware U.2 Thomas E. Steckel Ohio Wesleyan University Steckel Harriet Thomas Wesleyan Richard

Pomeroy House Damaged in Early Morning Fire

POMEROY March 30. Fire of undetermined origin partially destroyed a small unoccupied house behind Peter Godfrey’s home on Union Avenue. Neighbors alerted the Pomeroy Fire Department and Godfrey was unaware the building was ablaze until the engine arrived. Fire Chief Dana Roush estimated damage at $500. Insurance covered on the property.

Pomeroy Peter Godfrey Union Avenue Godfrey Dana Roush

Gandhi’s Son Arrested En Route to Calcutta Meeting

Bombay report says Devadas Gandhi youngest son of Mahatma Gandhi was arrested at a way station while traveling to Calcutta for a nationalist meeting. More than 50 followers have been arrested.

Bombay Devadas Gandhi Mahatma Gandhi Calcutta SMO

Brown fashions lead Hollywood spring trend parade

Style reports from Hollywood on March 30 highlights celebrities embracing brown outfits. Minna Gombell wears a brown and white polka dot dress with a white matelasse cape and gold carnelians. Genevieve Tobin, Helen Vinson, Jovan Biondet, George Barnes, Benita Hume and others are seen in brown tailored suits, hats, and accessories while strolling or dining in the city.

Minna Gombell Genevieve Tobin Hollywood Boulevard Helen Vinson Jovan Biondet George Barnes Benita Hume Levy's Hollywood

Coughlin Narrowly Survives Home Bomb Blast

Royal Oak Michigan March 30. Father Charles E. Coughlin Catholic priest and militant Detroit banking dispute figure escaped serious injury when a crude bomb exploded near his bed in the basement of his home. Two aides Father John Tully and Father Williams shaken by blast as windows shattered and goods destroyed. authorities seek motive and suspects.

Royal Oak Mich Charles E. Coughlin Detroit John Tully Coughlin Williams

Admitted Intimidation Claim Hits Unnamed Suspect Ties

Witness describes attempts to intimidate a target but says he has no suspicions about the bombers identity. The remark underscores a looming investigation with limited leads and uncertain motives.

Too Efficient Taster Jailed for Efforts Too Efficient Taster

Frank Masarik, 44, began a 20 day jail term for intoxication after sampling excessive beer on his first day at a Cleveland brewery. He told Municipal Judge Frank C. Phillips he had never seen so much beer since leaving Bohemia and said a patrolman arrested him after sampling several vats.

Cleveland Frank Masarik Bohemia Masarik Frank C. Phillips

Zeta Tau Alpha Alumnae Meet at Colonial With Two Guests

Zeta Tau Alpha alumnae plan a Friday evening 7 30 gathering at the Colonial with Miss Constance Andrews and Irene Witham attending.

Zeta Tau Alpha Constance Andrews Irene Witham Colonial

County Principals To Plan for Field Meet

Principals from 12 Athens County high schools meet Monday night at 7:30 at the county superintendent Kenneth Ray’s office. They will discuss the annual county field meet and arrangements for the district state scholarship tests at Ohio University on Saturday May 6.

Athens County Kenneth Ray Ohio University

School District Financial Summary Report

The document lists revenues from local taxes and other sources totaling 138,966.33, with non revenue items 37,530.35 and total transactions 185,117.34. Disbursements cover administration 6,385.10, instruction 75,300.90, libraries 3,792.23, operation of school plant 10,395.66, maintenance 1,085.75, debt service 34,189.60, and capital outlay 37,500.00, leaving assets 9,024.17 and bonded debt 250,300.00 with a deficiency of assets 234,934.17.

Cor- Rene San OEE Oniekeensivannis Sumdieiatngmoniniine

Great Flood Anniversary in Gallipolis recalls 1913 crest

Gallipolis observes the twentieth anniversary of the 1913 Ohio River flood cresting at 661 feet. The 1913 flood, triggered by six to ten inches of regional rainfall, swelled the river to record levels, swamping streets, washing away homes, and prompting regional relief from Racine to Millersport. No lives were lost in Gallipolis as volunteers, led by local officials and business leaders, organized relief, with the Carrie Brown steamer unloading supplies and five carloads of state relief material arriving for distribution.

Gallipolis Ohio Carrie Brown Racine Millersport Hocking Valley Mathews Second Avenue Locust Street

Funeral for George B. Sawyer Held in Gallipolis

Funeral services for George B. Sawyer a music store proprietor aged 7 were held yesterday afternoon at 1 50 at the residence with Rev H H Wilbur presiding. Continued services followed at Oak Grove Cemetery Bidwell.

Gallipolis George B. Sawyer H. H. Wilbur Oak Grove Bidwell

Kail Wins Quieting of Title in Suit Over Oil Leases

George B. Kail obtained a quieting of title and injunction in his suit against Wilford Bunce and others to stop them from collecting oil and gas leases on the farm. Kail previously possessed land except for the oil and gas rights underlaying it. Also noted, the Frick Co. Inc. case against J. N. Ward was paid and dismissed without record.

Gallipolis George B. Kail Wilford Bunce Et al the Frick Co., Inc J. N. Ward

Spring Sports Academy Track and Baseball Programs Revival

A local academy revives its spring track and baseball programs after a pause. Officials cite renewed funding and community interest to restart youth workouts, tryouts, and interscholastic games at the city recreation fields.

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