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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1932

Page

10

Three Gloucester Students Win Scholarship Places

A State Department of Education report shows three Glouster High School students placed in the upper 10 percent of the general scholarship contest. Gladys Sikorski, Edmund Beshara, and Nelle Belle Williams are named for subjects French I, World History, and English. Williams also earned county and district honors and will receive a state award certificate Saturday.

Glouster State Department of Education Glouster High School Gladys Sikorski Edmund Beshara Nelle Belle Williams

Three Operators Get Different Positions

Exerting seniority rights three BK telegraph operators from the Corning area have been reassigned. Emmett Andrews becomes third trick operator at Meigs near Hobson, Floyd Koehler shifts to third trick at Hobson, and Louis Koehler takes third trick at Dickinson West Virginia, remaining in Glouster for now. Dick Wiley will stay briefly before seeking another seniority position elsewhere.

Andrews Floyd Louis Koehler Glouster Corning Emmett Andrews Meigs Hobson Floyd Koehler Dickinson W. Va Dick Wiley

Two Deer Seen On Glouster Area Farms Report

GLOUSTER May 19. Thomas H. Blower, a former Glouster resident now on a Homer Township farm, saw two deer on his land last Sunday marking the first time two were observed together after a prior solitary sighting. Esther Christman of Hast Branch reports a deer near her home about two weeks ago.

Glouster Thomas H. Blower Homer Township Esther Christman Hast Branch

Peterson's Ointment Promises Fast Eczema Relief

An advertisement touts Peterson's ointment as instantly stopping itching and soreness and, with a few days of use, banishing eczema. It claims 30 years of relief for skin sores pimples and itching and advertises a large box for 35 cents available at all drug stores.

Eterson Peterson's

Charter Granted for Richardson Baking Co Inc in Marietta

GLOUSTER May 19 A Columbus charter grants Richardson Baking Co Inc of Marietta with $25 000 in stock. Incorporators are L E Richardson K P McCann and A A Schramm. Richardson operates a local bakery. Judge Schramm and McCann reside in Marietta and McCann manages Richardson Bakery Co there.

Glouster Mayor Vows Strict Enforcement of Pet Ordinance

Mayor Andrew Allen announces strict enforcement of the dog and chicken at large ordinance in Glouster after numerous garden damage complaints. No further warning will be given. violators will face penalties under the ordinance.

Glouster Andrew Allen

Ferndale Church Plans Bible School Formation

In Ferndale on May 19 a church service is scheduled for Sunday afternoon. Plans were made for a definite Bible School program. At last Sunday’s meeting the decision was made to form the organization at the coming session.

Ferndale

Epworth League Holds Monthly Meeting at The Plains

About one hundred Epworth League members from Jacksonville Trimble Millfield and The Plains M E churches attended the May gathering at The Plains M E Church. W H Reitz commended the group for their work and a program followed with devotional services and games. The June gathering is to be held at Jacksonville M E Church.

the Plains Epworth Jacksonville Trimble Millfield Plains M. BE Plains M. E W. H. Reitz Jacksonville M. E

102 Year-Old Civil War Vet George Crow Dies in Carroll

Fairfield County's oldest resident and Ohio Squirrel Hunter veteran George Crow, aged 102, dies at his daughter Ida Blackstone's home in Carroll. Born 1830, Crow served with Home guards against Morgan's raiders, lived in Iowa briefly, and farmed near McArthur for 50 years. He is survived by two daughters, three sons, 29 grandchildren, 58 great grandchildren, and 19 great great grandchildren.

Lancaster Fairfield County Morgan Ohio River Carroll George Crow Ida Blackstone Ohio Crowe Morgan County Crow Iowa Vinton County McArthur

Women's Gloves Are Clue in Man's Death

In Chillicothe on May 19 a blood stained pair of women’s gloves and a struggle point to murder in the death of E. W. Waite 63 pool hall proprietor found shot in his rooms. A note to his brother says a woman threatened to kill him and a ladder and open window frame the scene.

Chillicothe E. W. Waite Kingston Waite George Waite

Aged Textbooks Ready for Dump in County Office Cleanup

County education staff warn that about 500 old arithmetic, history, and geography texts will be discarded in a city dump. Eleanor Minister and Bernard Hughes say 9,000 total volumes were received from Lakewood Cleveland and Youngstown schools, unloaded by state trucks, and partially distributed across Athens, Vinton, and Meigs counties.

Eleanor Minister Bernard E. Hughes Hughes Miss Minister A. O. Braught Lakewood Cleveland Youngstown Athens County Vinton Meigs

Make This Model at Home Pattern 2358

The cape pattern features smart variations with a slash or sewn arm seam. Suitable for georgette chiffon lawn dimity lace or swiss with ribbon contrast. Pattern 2338 available in sizes 14–20 and 32–42 requires fabric and ribbon amounts. Order by sending coins or stamps and note size. Also offers an 82 page fashion catalog by Anne Adams with seasonal frocks and dresses.

Anne Adams Athens Msenger Pattern Department Westhreet New York City

Bettman to Speak at Republican Banquet in Columbus

Gilbert Bettman Ohio attorney general and GOP Senate nominee will deliver the principal address at a 7 pm banquet Monday night at Hotel Berry. The event, hosted by the Republican Central Committee, follows a committee meeting and features other speakers including Congressman Thomas A. Jenkins. Public invited. tickets sold by committee members. An organizational meeting at the Courthouse at 6 pm will elect executive officers.

Gilbert Bettman Ohio United States Hotel Berry Republican Central Committee Bettman Thomas A. Jenkins Lranton Central Committee

Woman killed as auto hit by Pennsy train near West Jefferson

Mrs. John Birkenbach, 55, was instantly killed when her car was struck by a Pennsylvania passenger train two miles west of West Jefferson. Her husband, plowing a field nearby, witnessed the crash and the auto dragged more than 100 feet along the tracks. She had been returning home from Columbus and was alone in the vehicle.

John Birkenbach Pennsylvania West Jefferson

May Weather Turns Warmer Yet Nights Remain Chilly

The May forecast calls for fair and warmer today as temperatures rise from a 38 degree nightly low to around 66 during the day. The Hocking River holds at 3.10 feet while residents expect continued cool evenings before steady warmth arrives.

Hocking

Five Injured When Car Ditches After Wyatt Curve

In McARTHUR on Thursday at about 5 am a car carrying Raymond E Jost his mother two brothers and a sister from St Louis plunged into a ditch near Allensville after failing to negotiate the Wyatt curve. The girl suffered a broken leg and severe cuts while the others were badly cut and bruised. They were taken to Cherrington Hospital in Logan. Raymond Jost a Brown Shoe Co clerk was driving as the party traveled to Pomeroy to visit relatives.

Brown Shoe Company St. Louis Pomeroy

Ohio expense filings show judges and candidates totals

In Columbus on May 19 the secretary of state listed expense accounts for candidates. Judge Edward S. Matthias, Republican for Ohio Supreme Court, spent 194 with no contributions. Brooks Fletcher, Democratic nominee for Congress, spent 1012 with no donations. William P. Henderson, Democrat for Ohio Supreme Court, spent 137.35. Percy Tetlow, unsuccessful Republican at large, spent 437. The Democratic State Executive committee reported receipts and expenditures of zero.

Columbus U.P Secretary of State Edward S. Matthias van Wert Ohio Supreme Court Brooks Fletcher Marion Congress William P. Henderson Kenton Democratic State Executive Committee Percy Tetlow

Years Fail To End Man Hunt for Murderer

Charleston West Virginia May 19 The Italian government ended a 16 year pursuit of Piedro Antonio Carrea a 62 year old convict in Cinderella Mingo County He fled after sentencing to slay Piedro Monaco and his daughter Maria 20 in 1916 Deportation papers are ready and he will be taken before Federal Judge George W McClintic for identification The fugitive had desposited 35000 dollars in a bank and was arrested on a tip from Italy

Charleston W. Va U.P Cinderella Mingo County West Virginia Piedro Antonio Carrea Italy Carrea Piedro di Monaco Maria George W. McClintic Carren America

HITTING SUMMARY FROM UNITED PRESS FILE

May 18 games reviewed by United Press highlight hitting trends and performances across teams. The report notes notable swings, contact quality, and emerging hitters shaping the season's early offense.

Ten Nine Big Ten tennis tourney opens in Evanston

The Big Ten tennis championships open in Evanston Illinois with singles and doubles matches. Ohio State is favored to win the team title followed by Chicago last year. Leading singles contenders include Carl Dennison Ohio State Charles Britzius Minnesota Edward Lejack Illinois and Nelson Dodge Northwestern.

Evanston Ill Ohio State Chicago Carl Dennison Charles Britzius Minnesota Edward Lejack Illinois Nelson Dodge Northwestern

Ruth, Gehrig Lift Yankees as Simmons Powers A’s

Babe Ruth hit his seventh homer of the season and had four at bats with a single. Lou Gehrig added a run batted in with a single in four trips. Al Simmons homered and singled, scoring twice and driving in two. Hack Wilson sat with a sore leg as Bill Terry hit his ninth homer of the year with three RBIs in five at bats.

Babe Ruth New York Lou Gehrig al Simmons Hack Wilson Bill Terry

Methodists Select Broomfield Again

In Columbus on May 19 Dr. John Calvin Broomfield of Pittsburgh will serve another four years as president of the Methodist Protestant Church after yesterday’s quadrennial general conference election. Governor White spoke at the welcome reception, urging a return to spiritual values amid postwar low spirits and urging thrift, hard work, and faith in God.

Columbus U.P John Calvin Broomfield Pittsburgh Methodist Protestant Church General Conference White

Governor Won't Pardon Kahahawai Case Slayers

Governor Lawrence M. Judd told United Press he would not pardon the four men convicted of manslaughter in the death of Joe Kahahawai. He noted civil rights restoration would require action by Congress or state governors, with potential appeals to Mrs Grace Hubbard and the Massie party.

Honolulu T. H Lawrence M. Judd United Press Joe Kahahawai Judd Ray Lyman Wilbur Grace Hubbards Thomas H. Massie A. ©. Jones E. J. Lord Congress Kahahawai Thalia Massie Fortescue

Vin ton County Republican Central Committee names executive panel

McArthur May 19 The Republican Central Committee of Vinton County met here and appointed the executive committee members B Vollenweider H V Atkinson Henry Sockel Arch Buskirk and W J Beckley all named in the official action of the meeting.

Local Senior Wins University Medal for Latin Excellence

Miss Sara Louise Scott of Middleport High School earns a Gamma Chapter Eta Sigma Phi medal from Ohio University for the highest four year Latin average. Ruth Humphrey, headed to Ohio University for a BA in August, was the next highest. Louise Lewis placed close behind. This marks the school’s first such award.

Middleport Sara Louise Scott Middleport High School Supt A. W. McKay Gamma Chapter Eta Sigma Phi National Honorary Classical Fraternity Ohio University Ruth Humphrey Louise Lewis Scott

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Booming State Examiners Inspect Pomeroy Boots

C W Booth and L W Kraus state examiners are in Pomeroy to inspect village boots. The work is expected to take about two weeks.

Pomeroy C. W. Booth L. W. Kraus

Mrs or a for U ie s

Martha Florence Taylor 30 died at home after weeks of failing health. Wife of Hubert Taylor. Funeral services will be held from the residence Friday afternoon. Ann Walter 88 died Wednesday afternoon from old age infirmities. Funeral arrangements not announced.

Middleport Martha Florence Taylor South Third Avenue Hubert Taylor Ann Walter

Admissions To Gallipolis Hospital Yet in Pomeroy

A Gallipolis hospital admitted Tuesday includes Mrs. Griff Archer of Pomeroy for surgical treatment and Mrs. Charles Bray of Rutland for treatment.

Pomeroy Gallipolis Hospital Griff Archer Charles Bray Rutland

Safe Way to Lose 38 Pounds with Kruschen Salts

Weight loss success story from Mrs Florence Loftus of Boston who dropped from 165 to 127 pounds in four months using Kruschen Salts. The ad claims fat loss while improving health and urges readers to use the product daily with hot water, warning against imitations.

Florence Loftus Boston Cline Pharmacy Co

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