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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1932
Page
8
Two people en route to the Kentucky Derby at Louisville were injured when their car crashed into a Sharonville bridge abutment. A second item notes a young man held in technical custody in Los Angeles over an extortion plot against actress Joan Crawford.
Chauncy Blue Devils extended their winning streak with a 6 1 victory over Jacksonville Trimble. Pitcher Bb Wollster dominated the J T lineup allowing five baserunners and fanning 14 with one hit to the outfield. Kish fueled the offense with three triples in three trips. J T struggles included two Chauncey errors and a grounder play by Smith. Coach Theisen plans intensive drills ahead of the Southeastern tournament at OSU next weekend. Remaining games include Corning, Jacksonville Trimble, and Nelsonville with Koltister and Guerrand splitting duties.
Members of the Standard Bearer Society of The Rising Methodist Episcopal Church honored mothers at a Thursday party in Chauncey. A program of music and readings preceded a social hour with refreshments. Society president Slark Aleshire led the program, with Mrs J L Pickering of Athens as a town guest. Classes Continue Chauncey May 2. Class in sewing at Chauncey High School led by Mrs. 2. 1M. Wolfe met Thursday and will meet again next Thursday. attendees included Aira Dane Osborne Mrs. Watt Berrel Mrs. Wesley Walburn Mrs. Clarence Simmers Mrs. Henry Le Masters Aira Minnie Palmer Mrs. Charles Sweeney and Mrs. Duther Gruishank. Postpone Meeting Chauncey May 7 Regular Faithful Circle Class at Millfield Church of Christ scheduled for Tuesday night in the name of Mrs. Emmett Olbers has been postponed any week.
The report notes hostess Mrs. Mary Roberts serving refreshments and indicates the next meeting will be with Mrs. Hazel Lunsford. The concise item highlights a social gathering detail and a planned guest for the subsequent meeting.
More than 508 sacks of flour were distributed in Dover Township Thursday to needy residents with Red Cross aid. In Chauncey Mayor W D Hines and Marshal Burke William helped. in Millfield Trustee F B Boudinot assisted with Orris Boudinot Frank McDaniel Lewis Senders and Carl Willis. In Sugar Creek district Trustee Charles Bradfield Sr aided by Charles Bradfield and J Henry Locke. Beaumont Trustee Harvey Courtney aided by Rev G B Courtney. Requisitions signed. township trucks hauled flour from Athens. another distribution planned next week.
Chauncey-Dover High School to graduate 10 boys and 14 girls in a ceremony Friday night May 1 at the school auditorium. Baccalaureate services are Sunday night at Chauncey Church of Christ with Rev. G B Courtney delivering the sermon. Class night is May 14 at the high school auditorium. Dusty Miller will deliver the class address. Colors are blue and gold. flower is creamea rose. List of graduates includes Cecil McCafferty president and 28 named seniors.
Plains P T A gathers at Plains Grade School Auditorium on a May 1 meeting presided by M O Bryan. Seventh Grade Dramatic Club presents The Stolen Prince a Chinese style playlet directed by Louise Diver with Helen Dunlap leading a large expected audience.
Loyal Woman's Bible Class of Chauncey Church of Christ met Wednesday in the church social room with good attendance. Hostesses were Mrs. Floyd Nye, Mrs. Frank Sands, Mrs. Guy Brooking, Mrs. Guy Gardner, Mrs. Watt Ferrell, and Mrs. Neal Helsel.
Community items from Millfield include Bible class meetings at Mrs Emmett Olbers home with Mrs Harald Blower in charge, and next Friday eve hosting by FE Boudinot. Birth announced for Eldon Kasler and Manders daughter at Concord home. Several local residents visit relatives and recover from illness. The Mother's Day program is planned at Concord church. Funeral services for Lee James set at Concord church Sunday.
Chauncey May 7 Supt Wes ley Walburn of the Chauncey Dover Schools learns of his uncle P. H. Walburns death in Jackson Ohio after an illness of about four months. He leaves a wife and several children. Funeral services likely Sunday. Also noted is Mrs Harvey Wade Millfield returning from Columbus after visiting Mrs J R Wade who had an operation at Grant Hospital.
Chauncey residents and relatives are noted returning home after visits in Taylorville Columbus and Amesville. Several households move or plan housekeeping while others visit and report illnesses including a pneumonia case in Chauncey. Local activity includes travel to Lancaster and Crooksville and hospital transfers.
In Columbus, Mes Karns shows improvement after a medical operation. Ezra Karns, who stayed by her side, has returned home. Mrs. Donald Cunningham remains with her for support during the recovery period.
Glouster officials urged replacement of water mains along High and Main streets before Route 1 reconstruction. Estimated costs exceed 500 dollars, requiring council approval via emergency ordinance. Water stops on High and Main projected to cost about 1000 dollars, with labor offset by city water and electricity receivables.
Glouster observers report Saturday flour distribution under a Red Cross project. Relief trucks from local businesses hauled flour from Athens to aid valley residents. A city check on relief lists shows changes to the plan and participants, with local officials coordinating the effort.
Glouster Reds defeated TTT 2-1 Friday after Theisen’s double and a late double by J Atlamus broke the 1-1 tie. Leach pitched six strong innings for TTT before Newman finished. Reds claim their third win as lineup details and fielding notes appear in the report.
Harold LeFaver and his twin brother Carro were to present a senior joint musical recital at Ohio University Sunday night but postponed because Harold injured his left hand. Arrangements were complete prior to the setback.
At Trimble on May 7 funeral services for George Heckman drew many visitors from distant towns. Attendees listed include John and Will Schaurr Toledo Mrs Julia Hayden Ralph and Violet Hayden Mr and Mrs Emerson Wilburn Mr and Mrs Frank Gillespie Joseph Gillespie Sissannie Burton Mr and Mrs Eldred Miller Afr and Mrs Frank Miller Columbus Afr and Mrs Clyde Bartlow Logan Adolph Heckman St Louis Mo Mr and Mrs Frank Heckman John Bryatt Peebles Mrs Hugh Chadwell and daughter Duncan Falls Mr and Mrs BE Wyatt Surs Fo W Sands and sons Parker Paul and Robert Athens Mr and Mrs Mark McCune Portsmouth Mr and Mrs Edward Gillespie and daughter Marguerite Glennie Miller and sons Oscar and Carl Mrs Lalu Reese Oak Hill and Miss Ann Hardy Corning
GLOUSTER May 7 The polling places for the upcoming primary will match those used in the last election. Precinct 1 and 4 vote in the city building with different rooms. Precinct 2 at the Ben Hooper residence on Summit Street, and Precinct 2 at the township building on the southwest side. Booths and equipment to be installed by Monday. FLAN FAMILY PARTY Moose Lodge members and Mooseheart No 280 families plan a Moose Hall gathering May 10. Women attendees from Mooseheart No 280 invited. This meeting is for members and families only.
Coolville professor and Mrs A Z Penrose host their Sunday guests Albert and Irma Burgess of Bartlett Mrs L P Burgess and two daughters of Athens and Mr and Mrs R E Wagoner with daughter Edith of Stewart Also Mr G W Cady of Waterford visiting his daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs P D Sheets Mr and Mrs Ralph Chevalier were guests Tuesday of their daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs Harry Hoisington at Fisher Station They were accompanied home in the evening.
Local ad for Stephen Thomas The Store With the Red Front at E Washington Avenue opposite Guy Hall promotes men's soles, leather patches, and women's soles and heels.
Local residents and visitors are listed attending events and visiting relatives in Athens and nearby towns. A village canvass seeks to mobilize voters for the upcoming primary. A humorous aside references a preacher’s temptations versus a layman’s garden misadventures and a dog’s nightly prowls.
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