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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 16, 1932

Page

10

Relief funds suspend county highway relief work due to exhausted budget

Logan reports lack of funds halts state highway relief labor as A W Sherwood says budget appropriations are exhausted and the state refuses to carry the obligation into 1933. In Junction City a Friday night charity basketball game pits New Straitsville High Faculty against Junction City High Faculty at the gym.

Junction City New Straitaville High School Junction City High School Junction City Gymnasium O. BF. Hearing Perry Potts New Straitsevite Caimnyjrbell Ashbaugh Manual Arts Department McClanahan Commercial Jones Bucy W. C C. Woodyard Woodyard Hedley McPhail Instrumental Music Boiin Manual Arts Shepherd Asacience Coach Beach

Coolville and area note sharing events and developments

Coolville and nearby areas report Busy Grange meeting next Saturday at 1 30 featuring officer installation The Farmers Institute next Monday and Tuesday offers prizes for best corn apples potatoes and quilts Public urged to bring produce A steam shovel passed through town en route to paving work on the 11 3 mile project Families seek rooms for labor at the site Mrs Hubert Swartz Alfred and Mrs Kate Starkey were guests of Mrs Marcella Davis Mr C H Ford and Mrs Augusta Victoria Kimbie of Grantsville W Va were married Saturday A belting by the young people followed Theod Misa Lueltia Clark Clarks Mill is convalescing after surgery at a Parkersburg hospital Misses Faye and Gladys Pickens Reedaville visited relatives R S Henderson hosted them Theran Strickler repairing barn Main Street H H Parrish doing the work Rev E H Wilson and Mrs Elijah Hiji visited near Dorcas Mrs Helen Root was in Athens Monday Mrs Ford Friend underwent a severe operation at St Joseph Hospital Monday and is reported satisfactory Claire Wilson plans an addition to his cattle barn on the State Road east of Coolville The body of William Wintersotf Reipre former resident was buried in the Coolville cemetery nearby

Farmers’ Institute Hubert Swartz Alfred Kate Starkey Marcella Davis C. H. Ford This Place Augusta Victoria Kimbie Grantaville W. Va Misa Lueltia Clark Clarks Mill Parkersburg Faye Gladys Pickens Reedaville R. S. Henderson Theran Strickler Sam Frasure Lester Quinn Mary Cannon Virgil Bell Lelia Little American Legion Crookesville Sunflower Chapter Order of Eastern Star Masonic Temple Misa Phylis Plant Ralph Hardy Marie Walker Wade Young Hugh Pettigrew Otterbein College Westerville Ann Hardy Columbus Willia Wright McConnelsville George Rodgers Mise Roberts Mary Elizabeth Rodgers Grace Maxwell Cecil Dresser Francia Belle Wilson Mary Elizabeth Rodges Zenith Leasure Lucille Mason Wilma Spence Mary Francis Post Dorothy Mae Rodgers Francis Belle Wilson Cecil Dresler Betty Rodgers Matty Locke Jean Fisher Christine Garrison W. J. Garrison Joseph Brunton Eilenore Carl Goodwill Jerry Goodwill Hugh McTague New ,Exington Joseph Seimer Isabel Thomas Lawrene Shields Athens

Rabbit season opens with hundreds in Hocking Mountains

Logan and surrounding towns saw hundreds in the fields for the rabbit season opening. An armed crowd ringed Logan as shots rang out at intervals indicating game activity. Some locals hunted raccoon at night while most pursued rabbits.

Logan Hocking

Slim women urged to gain curves with Vino ad

Ad in Nelsonville by The Gem Pharmacy promotes a product called Vino claiming it will fill out the chest and give girls curves in a few weeks. The copy targets thin women and promises attractive results for men.

Nelsonville Gem Pharmacy Ady

Dynamite Found at Logan Clay Company Mine

About 2 1/2 pounds of dynamite in a wooden case was found near the clay chute at Logan Clay Product Company's mine in Green Township. Rabbit hunters reported it to Sheriff Sol Elinger, who with Deputy Stanley Sparnow investigated and moved the dynamite to the city. Police believe it was stolen from a road contractor and hidden for later use.

Logan Logan Clay Product Company Green Township Sol Elinger Stanley Sparnow

Young Girl Dies of Pneumonia in Falls Township

Lulu Maxine Pennell 11, daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Pennell, Falls Township, died Monday afternoon from pneumonia. Coroner J P Miller investigated noting lifelong invalid status since infancy after infantile paralysis at three months. Funeral arrangements not completed.

Hengst and Gaffney File Expense Accounts in Hocking County

On Tuesday the Hocking County Election Board received expense accounts from George C. Hengst candidate for treasurer and W. H. Gaffney candidate for surveyor. Hengst reported expenditures of 161.95 dollars while Gaffney disbursed 189.17 dollars.

Logan Hocking County Election Board George C. Hengst W. H. Gaffney Mr. Hengst Gaffney

Youth Is Sentenced for Striking Officer

Harry Schwall was fined 25 dollars plus costs and sentenced to six months in jail after a charge of assault and battery against Policeman Paul Gabriel, a local youth serving as a special officer enforcing Main Street traffic rules. The incident occurred on Armistice night when Gabriel allegedly tore Schwall’s jacket and Schwall then struck him in the face.

Logan Harry Schwall Elias B. Bright Paul Gabriel Gabriel Main Couny Schwall Wee Schwarta

Logan Boy Scout Rally Postponed

Logan officials announced the Boy Scout Rally planned for this week is postponed until December with a definite date to follow. The court of review for Hocking County Scouts will be held at 7 30 p m Friday in the Chamber of Commerce rooms. Leaders training meets at the American Legion Hall next Monday at 7 30 with camping and hiking topics on the agenda.

Logan Hocking County Scouta Chamber of Commerce American Legion Hall

Thanksgiving Sale Planned by Clarks Chapel Ladies Aid Society

The Ladies Aid Society of Clarks Chapel church coordinates their annual Thanksgiving sale for Wednesday at C. V. Strawn's store in Athens. Local residents Mrs. Cathrine Phillips and Mrs. Harry Bowman of Mt. Vernon are noted visitors and relatives hosted a Sunday dinner in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Dillinger and extended family members in attendance.

Ladies Aid Society C. V. Strawn Athens Cathrine Phillips Tueasday Harry Bowman Mt. Vernon Charlea Maxwell Oliver Walla Henry Dillinger Shelby Town Kila Dillinger John Dillinger J. L. Duncan Oscar Dillinger Jennie Mabel Dillinger Aldine Mary Duncan Charles Dillinger Floyd Lioyd Dillinger Dwight James Max Duncan

Corning Mayor Urges Red Cross Roll Call Support

Mayor M R Brown proclaims Red Cross Roll Call Nov 11 to 24 urging citizens to join. The notice notes Red Cross relief amid droughts floods and disasters and its role in unemployment relief and Farm Board distributions.

Corning Rees Red Cross M. R. Brown American Redross Congress United States Ladies’ Aid Society M. BE. Church Join Emery M. BE

Marion Beery Elected Master of Hocking Grange No 2020

Logan November 11 Marion Beery was elected master of Hocking Grange No 2020 at a Friday night business meeting in the grange hall. Other officers named include Irvin Krinn overseer Opal North lecturer James Brown steward Noel North assistant steward Harley Emmona chaplain Faith Krinn secretary treasurer Charles Weigle gate keeper Mrs Lavona Heigle Ceres Mrs Nellie Brown Pomona Mrs Betellan Beery Flora Miss Delphin Krinn lady assistant steward. The next meeting is set for November 25 with a Thanksgiving program and rabbit supper.

State Examiner reviews county and township records in Logan

Logan hopeful report shows J. P. Clifton, state examiner, completing inspections of county and township records. He has been in Logan weeks examining and aims to finish township records before concentrating on county records, a task not done since C. B. Tilton's two year earlier review.

Logan Ian J. P. Ciifton C. BE. Tilton

Lutz Memorial Held as Rotary Pays Tribute in Logan

Memorial services for Charles R. K. Lata were held Monday night at the Logan Rotary Club after his death Saturday at a Columbus hospital. The brief meeting also passed a resolution supporting the Hocking County Red Cross and members joined the ongoing fundraising campaign.

Logan Charles RK. Lata Columbus Logan Rotary Club Hocking County The Red Cross

Tourist Club meeting features Ming Dynasties talk

Mrs. Robert C. Work hosted East Hunter Street gathering of the Tourist Club on Thursday afternoon. Mrs. Lester Hinch presented a paper on the Ming Dynasties of China with Confucius quotes during roll call. Hosts Mrs. Kenneth Coulter and Miss Mary McGonigal assisted with dinner. Other attendees included Mrs. Jennie Preston, Mrs. M. HR. Cherrington, Mrs. James Montgomery, Mrs. Anna Cole, Mrs. Jenny Guthrie, Mrs. George Leyshboo, Mrs. William Leyshon, and Mrs. W. H. Strentz.

Robert C. Work East Hunter Street China Lester Hinch Kenneth Coulter Mary McGonigal Jennie Preston M. HR. Cherrington James Montgomery

Logan Woman Seriously Hurt in Staircase Fall

Marion Township resident So Kilin ner sustained serious injuries Monday afternoon after a fall down stairs. She suffered a fracture of two arm bones and a dislocated joint and was taken to Cherrington Hospital for treatment.

Logan Mrx Kilinner Marion Township Cherrington Hospital

New Indium Deposits Found in America Amid Price Rise

New sources of indium, an extremely ductile metal now valued at ten times platinum, have been located in America. The discovery signals potential supply growth and market impact for this scarce element.

America

Popeye Meets New Woman in Thimble Theater Adventure

Popeye the sailor returns in The Messenger with Miss Dinah Maw, a magnetically charming challenger. The new tale sends Popeye, Olive Oyl, King Bilozo, and allies to Nagilia with gold from a lost city as Bunzy plots to seize the throne and a vampiric intrigue unfolds. The story also asks how prosperity from vast gold will affect Nadilia and the kingdom.

Popeye Thimble Theater Messenger Dinah Maw King Klose Oscar Olive Uyt Caster Nagilia Bunzy Bilozo Dinah Mow Olive Oy Nadilia Little Kingdom King Biozo

Albany Grange Elects No 14 Officers for the Year

Albany Grange elected G. J. Tewksbury master for the coming year at a regular meeting. Other officers named include Sam Seon, lecturer. Goldie Scott, steward. Fred Elliott, assistant steward. Ray Knowlton, chaplain. Don Sanders, treasurer. Jessie Jones, secretary. Maude Knowlton, gate keeper. Frank Bobo, Ceres. Anna Frost, Pomona. Eva Sanders, Flora. Belle Fought, lady assistant steward. C. N. Jones, business agent. Lee Elliott, pianist. I. M. Frost, legislature agent.

Albany Albany Grange G. J. Tewksbury Sam Seo Goldie Scott Fred Elliott Ray Knowlton Don Sanders Jessie Jones Maude Knowlton Frank Bobo Ceres Anna Frost Pomona Eva Sanders Flora Belle Fought Althea Scott C. N. Jones Lee Elliott Irene Wingett I. M. Frost George Scott Epworth League M. EB J. F. Brown Alexander Presbyterian Church H. C. Hovey A. BE. Potter

Basketball season opens with Albany High hosts Chester

Hebbardsville meetings continue this week under Rev. J F Brown. Albany High School announces the season schedule with games against Chester, Harrisonville, Hamden, Plains, Stewart, Hellister, Jacksonville Trimble, Greens Run, Buchter, Ames Bern, New Marshfield, Carbondale, Troy, Lodi, and the county tournament set from November to February.

Ed. Bailes J. F. Brown Hebbardsville W Chester Hix School Albany High Schoo Albany High School Chester Albany Abany Harrisonville Lodi

Dr Edwards Olive Tablets Benefit Liver and Skin

Dr F M Edwards offers Olive Tablets as a natural remedy urging use for a clear complexion. The ad claims the tablets normalize liver and bowel action, remove toxins, and improve pale faces dull eyes headaches and overall energy. Thousands of users report positive results.

F. M Edwards Dr. Edwards Dr. Edwerda

Also Mentioned on This Page

Hocking Highway Tendance Hall State Department Coolville Troy Grange Main Street H. H. Parrish E. H. Wilson Elijah Hiji Near Dorcas Helen Root Claire Wilson Tion William Wintersotf Reipre Washington Daugters of America the American Legion St. Clairsville Barton A. Hall Ewald Sehmitter C. D. Shafer CO Clay Company Sheriff Falls Township the Security Bank Athens, Ohio Bor Coste Logan Boy Scout Clarks Chapel Crookaville F. A. Cady St. Bernard Catholic Church Hermey's Hall Frank Johnson Ann Parsons Margaret Seimer Elien Maxwell M. J. McManus John Cook Thresa Steffen Belle and Genevieve Hopkins Thos, Hopkins Patricia Clifford Wiliam Hermey Josephine Hatfield Mary Margaret Debney Eaward Debney M. KB. Joyce Margaret Leimer Ellen Maxwell Cecil Clifford Hocking Grange Marion Beery Lutz Statens Suez Bluto Sam Scott Fochard Eldon Dalley David and Beth Fernie McVay Virginia Davis Paul F. Armstrong Laurelville Winnie Martin Lestie Lasch EB. H. Lasch Frank Young Riza MecGranor Harry Hawk Austin Hawk Noble Collins Abbie Whipple Lawrence Athena J. E Cline Misa Helen Collins Madge West Frank Perry Emerson Douglas Gladys, Ardis Bettina Collins Marguerite Carmen Mineral Blanche Davis Wilmont Virginia Elia Nelson Dexter William Gillogly William Battrel Jr Jones” Place Zenners
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