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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1932
Page
6
In probate court Athana County Probate Judge M Johnson admitted the will of Clara Mellyer to probate on Saturday. The hearing confirmed the document as the deceased’s last testament in a routine probate action.
Birthdays on May 7 honor three youngsters Mary Coury in first grade at Central School Helen Story in third grade at East Side School and Alfred Carter in second grade at East Side School.
Athens County Democrats announce a Victory Dinner at Hotel Berry on Wednesday May 25 at 7 10 P M Dan A Bardin is general chairman Speakers include Governor White and candidates Charles Hogan L J Etberle Speakers and attendees include Democratic judges clerks and central committee members Tickets are available from Dan A Bardin or Ruth Burdett, treasurer.
Poem fragment praising a mother as the source of comfort and strength. Lines speak of a mother’s love as a brimming fount and altar fire that banishes despair and supports prayer. Includes chorus refrains and a signature Leda T. Sams.
Athens police tagged nine automobiles Friday as part of traffic enforcement efforts. Local drivers named include B S Burson Jon E Williams Lucy B Kvang Sport Wyckoff Paul Ange Virgil Davis and Bazel Murad. Mayor Robert S Wood fines are one dollar and he warns against parking in restricted zones including the doctors area on West Washington Street across from the courthouse.
County Surveyor J. W. Wilson reports 305 men worked on county roads in the last half of April. Most workers received only one or two days due to a large waiting set, with a total payroll of 3117.93: 1487.49 for maintenance 217.65 for Broadwell Road 725.06 for Mushc Run New England Road and 857.73 for bridge payroll.
A series of property transfers listed across multiple townships including Athens Citt, Canaan, Troy, Trimble, and York. Transactions include warranty deeds, sheriff deed, and subdivision grants with buyers such as Jacob Weisenbach, Norman Haning, Faye Haning, Tom Burkett, Edward Morrison, Harry Carlton, Garriett Reed, Grace Reed, Estelle Gibbs, Lizzie Hanson, Isaac Jones, Sr., Cc L Stout, Edward W Bish, Ida C Bish.
New Straitsville reports a sociology trip to Columbus for local high school pupils including John Corbett LeRoy Woodruff Wayne Begsey and many others. State highway repairs occupy workers. Mrs Ella White Tack Wheeler dies after illness. Funeral set at local Methodist Church with burial in Logan cemetery. Ladies Aid meets at Mrs Wilher McDonald home with large turnout honoring Rosa Wilson.
Torch Mrs A OC Watson learned her sister in law Mrs Irs Mickle of Gelena D had a stroke and cannot walk unaided. Among locals at Parkersburg this week were William Robinson Mrs N Q Day and son Denver William Mowery and Mrs Thomas Dunfee. Mr and Mrs Roy Dunfee of Xenia attended the funeral of Mrs Minnie Medley at Hockingport. John Walker and Miss Maude C Us of Little Hocking and Mrs Effie Dunfee of Ireland called on the S I Dunfee home. Emma Stout attended the Hobson Study Circle dinner at Hillcrest Inn Albany Road. Annual Baptist Sunday School election held. officers listed. M Q Day at Parkersburg for medical treatment. Baptist Church societies were hosted by Mrs A B Bean. Rex Anderson to host next month.
Union residents announce the birth of a daughter on Wednesday May 4. Issac Chesser moved his family to the Thompson farm. Mr and Mrs Floyd Greene of Columbus visited Mr and Mrs Elmer Gabriel. Several local families, including the Fultz, Barker, Snedden, Withers, and White households, were noted in visits and illnesses such as measles. A cottage prayer meeting was held at Cris Woods' home Tuesday.
Week end meetings of the First Universalist Church are planned for May 10 and 11. Sunday services at Little Hocking follow the 10 a.m. Sunday School. Rockland Belpre Universalist services set for 7 30 p m with 10 a m Sunday School. Rev Edward M Minot will lead Lower Salem Universalist Church services next Sunday at 2 30 p m.
The Ohio State University poultry department releases a special four page bulletin series on turkey raising. Copies available by writing to the poultry department at Ohio State University Columbus.
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