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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1932

Page

10

Water Supply for Hocking County Pond Investigated

Logan October 10 experts from the Ohio Conservation Department led by engineer Frank Farley survey Rempel Pond to determine water source and capacity. They consider sinking a well and consulting a local driller to estimate costs while awaiting the report to proceed with development.

Hocking County Pond Logan Frank Farley Ohio Conservation Department Rempel Pond Hocking County Anglers Club Farley

King's Daughters Meet at Methodist Church

In Bogan on Thursday the King's Daughters gathered at the Methodist Episcopal Church with Miss Mildred Laubie presiding as president and Miss Mary Shepard serving as secretary, joined by Mrs. Walter in coordinating activities.

Q-623 Guaranteed Relief for Various Ailments

Found at last the famous Q-623 relief for rheumatism neuritis arthritis sciatica lumbago now available to all sufferers. A prescription of a renowned specialist that has helped thousands where others failed. A few doses usually stop the pain and many say it is worth its weight in gold. Sold only at Quick's Cut Rate Store.

Quick Adv

U Go I Go Club Holds Bridge Evening at Mrs Krieg’s

Members of the U Go I Go Club gathered at Mrs James Krieg’s South High Street home Friday evening for bridge. Lunch followed the card play with guests Mrs Rudolph Lortz Miss Grace Shriner and Miss Mary Shepard in attendance.

James Krieg South High Street Bridge Rudolph Lortz Grace Shriner Mary Shepard

Logan Eyes Strong squad for Gallipolis game

Coach John Longley hopes the L. H. S. squad is at full strength for the league title clash with Gallipolis at week’s end. Gallipolis seeks a repeat after last year’s championship and Logan expects a tough, outweighed battle as practice begins Monday evening to review the Middleport game and correct errors.

Logan John Longley Gallipolis Longley

Adorable two piece nightie with georgette bolero

A step by step pattern guide for a matching georgette bolero and skirt nightie. It covers bust adjustments, edge finishing, godet-formed skirt shaping, hand-hem and crochet thread loops for ribbon ties, and optional all lace pyjamas with bias bindings and fastenings.

Georgette Godets Srort

Tiffin Man Dies Under Own Truck

Joe Fisher, 25, of Tiffin, died after a motor accident near Congo. He and Don Hedden, coworkers in a tire company, were descending a steep hill when the truck failed to brake and plunged off an embankment. Fisher was thrown and crushed, dying after arrival at Cherrington Hospital.

Joe Fisher Congo Logan Tiffin Cherrington Hospital Fisher Don Hedden Tire Hedden

47 Enrolled in Extension Class at Logan

Logan reports 47 teachers enrolled in the weekly extension class run by Professors E. D. McQuiston and J. L. Patrick of Ohio University. Final enrollment opportunity offered Tuesday evening. List includes Grace Adcock Charles Brown Freda Bowen Willard Brown Velva Bradshires Edward Barker and others.

Winifred Engle Herman Ellis James Frey Ruby Fowler Will Gordon Orville Hartsough Evelyn Hockman Lowell Irick Effie Jonas Kattie Johnson H. Jetwett Madeline Kitchen Ruth Kreachbaum Mary Lemon Charles Lively Frank Masure Lucille Oeffler Esther O'Neil Floyd Riegel Irvin Risch Clara Rulon

Barton Holl Named Director of Service for Ohio Legion

Logan man Barton A. Holl has been appointed by Department Commander Ralph D. Cole as director of service in the Ohio American Legion cabinet. He will supervise state committees on rehabilitation child welfare institutions housing veterans and education of war orphans and other Legion programs. Holl, a former Logan Post commander and longtime service officer, will begin work immediately and cooperates with committees for the year.

Logan American Legion Barton A. Holl Ralph D. Cole Hell U. S. and S Holl Logan Post

Accident Victim Walter Dresher Wounded by Pistol Discharge

Walter Dresher of Nelsonville was treated at Cherrington Hospital for a .38 caliber bullet wound in the leg and chest after his pistol discharged while he dropped it. He was reported recovering Monday after the incident occurred Saturday night.

Walter Dresher Nelsonville Logan Cherrington Hospital Dresher

Woman Injured in Auto Accident Near Haydenville

Mrs. George Meade of Parkersburg was treated for injuries after a collision on a highway near Haydenville while en route to Columbus. She was thrown from her seat and sustained back injuries. an X-ray showed no fractures.

George Meade Parkersburg Logan Haydenville Dr. Meade Columbus

Street Work Starts on West Hunter Street Relieffunds Expended

Street repair begins under service director Fred C. Shively on West Hunter Street. A square is lifted and relaid as part of last year’s emergency relief program. Funds shortage delayed labor for weeks, now permitting continued city efforts.

West Hunter Street Logan Fred C. Shively Citty

Crash Into Trailer Wrecks Car In Green Township

Logan report says two Green Township men Jacob Sater and son Paul were injured when their car collided with a truck and trailer carrying an 80 foot steel girder on the Nelon ville Highway south of Logan. Jacob suffered shoulder injuries and cuts. Paul endured a concussion and deep hand cut. Both were hospitalized at Cherrington Hospital.

Green Township Logan Nelonville Jacob Sater Paul Sater Cherrington Hospital

Plan Institutes Six Will Be Held In Hocking County

A Thursday meeting at the Courthouse brought six institutes into plan for the Hocking County winter program. W. W. Brownfield outlined officer duties and the steps needed for a successful institute. The season starts in January with eight meetings, with districts Llesboro Union Furnace Marion Township Enterprise Gibisonville and Logan represented.

Hocking County Logan W. W. Brownfield J. P. Schmidt Brownfield Llesboro Union Furnace Marion Township Enterprise Gibisonville

Lacocks Entertain Guests at Logan Buffet Supper

Dr and Mrs W B Lacock hosted a buffet supper in Logan on Sunday evening with fall flowers and candlelight. Mrs Mary Neville assisted Mrs Lacock. Guests included Dr and Mrs. and others.

Chauncey Church Rally Day Set for Oct 16 at 9:30

Chauncey Church of Christ Bible School will observe Rally Day on Sunday October 16 at 9 30 am. The event is led by organizers Mrs Ralph Brown and Mrs Joe King with music by Mrs Henry Cass and Miss Elizabeth Close. Publicity by Neil Tippett. A visitation committee includes Mrs Guy Brookins and others.

Chauncey Chauncey Church of Christ Bible School Ralph Brown Joe King Henry Cass Elizabeth Close Neil Tippett Guy Brookins Watt Ferrer Charles Sweeney Floyd Nye Gladys Pickering Peter Rankin Walburn Lucinda Lands Mary Agin Eva Ferrel

Chauncey Weekend Guests From Nearby Cities

Local Chauncey residents hosted and visited with relatives and friends from Columbus Zanesville Athens Marietta Marengo Crooksville Millfield Nelsonville and Bates over the weekend. Notable visitors included Mrs Rose Poling Laurelville and Mrs Sam Tippett, Mr Curtis Locke and family, Mr Harry Swart family, Mr Durwood Rupe family, Mrs Adda Young, Henry Dew, George Nye and son James, J Edward Brown and Harold, and families of M B Tucker and Burke Witham.

Rose Poling Laurelville Chauncey Sam Tippett Curtis Locke Columbus James Locke William T. Smart W. B. Koons Curtis and Elmo Harry Swart Durwood Rupe Sand Ridge Rupe Charles Sweeney James Nye Marietta J. Edward Brown Harold Zanesville Frank Rivers Lawrence Reeves Nelsonville Reeves M. B. Tucker Darrel Witham Dayne and Jayne of H. F. Staffinger

Williamson Family Heads Home After Chauncey Visit

Mr and Mrs George Williamson and children Ann and Buddy left Chauncey by car for Dubois Pennsylvania after a week with Mrs Williamson’s parents Mr and Mrs Charles Bradfield Sr and relatives Teal Wilson who stayed a week in New Marshfield The Williamson Contracting Co works on a mine shaft near Dubois.

Chauncey George Williamson Ann Buddy Dubois

Friendship Bible Class Meets in Chauncey

The October meeting of the Friendship Bible Class at Chauncey Church of Christ will be held Wednesday night at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Brown. Mrs. Elma Cass leads devotions and Miss Eleanor Close oversees the program.

Chauncey Friendship Bible Class Chauncey Church of Christ Ralph Brown Elma Cass Eleanor Close Stewart Lodi Albany Rome Fred E. Door

Local Socials Include Parish Guests and Hosts

James D. Francis of Haydenville attends a gathering with Dr and Mrs H M Boocks Mr and Mrs Osman Burk Mr and Mrs Lester Risch and Mr and Mrs Clinton Webb hosting or participating in a social event reflected in the society notes.

James D. Francis Haydenville H. M. Boocks Osman Burk Lester Risch Clinton Webb

Candidates Busy in Logan on Saturday Election Push

Logan saw heavy campaigning by county candidates from both parties near the courthouse. Farmers visited the city for the day, receiving attention from vote solicitors as party headquarters issued literature and supporters worked the streets.

Logan

Welling Rites Held at Millfield Church

Funeral services for Mrs. Melissa Welling were held at Millfield Church of Christ with Rev. G B Courtney conducting. Interment followed at Nye Cemetery. Widow of Wesley Welling, she died in Toledo at 87, longtime Chauncey resident, sister of Dr. A J Learned. Survived by four sons O P Nelsonville S A Corning A O Columbus and two daughters Clara and Nelle of Toledo.

Millfield Christian Church Chauncey Melissa Weiling Millfield Church A. J. Learned Millfield O. P Nelsonville S. A Corning A. O Columbus J. R Toledo Clara and Nelle Welling

Browns Host Bridge Club Dinner in Chauncey

In Chauncey on Friday night Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Brown hosted a bridge club gathering at their High Street home. A three course dinner preceded the card game with Miss Lucinda Sands and Mrs. Paul Theison assisting.

Chauncey Hosts Weekend Visitors from Johnstown Ohio

Mrs. Donald Henry entertains Chauncey residents over the weekend with her guests Mrs. E. C. Wharton Mr. and Mrs. Truman Hedges and Miss Louise Wharton all from Johnstown Ohio former Chauncey residents.

Chauncey Donald Henry E. C. Wharton Truman Hedges Louise Wharton Johnstown

Election of Chauncey WCTU officers this Thursday

Chauncey will host an officers election meeting Thursday at 2 PM at Mrs. Floyd Nye’s home on High Street. Mrs. E H Knode will conduct the gathering.

Chauncey Chauncey W. C. T. U Floyd Nye High Street E. H. Knode

Burr Oak Social Roundup Notes Visits and Gatherings

Burr Oak residents share weekend and midweek visits. Dempsey Howards of Hatfield visited Faye Ivers. Elden and Easton Dew stayed with grandparents Grant Post. Cora and Donald Williams visited Mrs. May Post. Albert Post family with Ralph visited Elmer and Violet Gladden on East Branch. Violet Coffman stayed with Stemm family on Burr Oak.

Dempsey Howard Hatfield Faye Ivers Elden Easton Dew Grant Post Cora Williams Donald Williams May Post Albert Post Ralph

Local Birth and Visiting Notables This Week

Reedsville saw a newborn daughter to Mr and Mrs Howard Shumway. Mrs C A Barnett and daughter Doris returned from Clarksburg West Virginia after visiting relatives. Various locals including Mr and Mrs F W Blackwell Mr and Mrs R S Henderson and daughters Maralyn and Eileen hosted guests of Harry Picken and family. Names include Lawrence Walden Silas Seckman Edyth Kibbie Clarence Barnett and Dr Westervelt with Parkersburg and Coolville mentions.

Howard Shumway C. A. Barnett Doris Clarksburg W. Va Bert Shultz Eden Cecil Dillon F. W. Blackwell R. S. Henderson Maralyn Eileen Harry Pickens Lawrence Walden Coolville Silas Seckman East Liverpool H. W. Williams Parkersburg Edyth Kibbie Charles and Lee Queen St. Petersburg Fla Clarence Barnett Westervelt

Neighborhood shower honors Hobart Atkins couple

A Friday night gathering at Mrs. Elizabeth Atkins’s home hosted friends and neighbors for an old-fashioned bellin and kitchen shower for Hobart Atkins and his wife Mabel Hawk. Guests included Mrs. Warren Bentz, Mrs. William Bentz, and daughter Lota among others.

Elizabeth Atkins Hobart Atkins Mabel Hawk Warren Bentz William Bentz Lota

Sunday Social Visits Across Huntington Sumner and Athens

Mrs Will Shriber and Mrs Bertha Shriber of Huntington visited Mr and Mrs W E Robinson Sunday. Mr and Mrs Martin Keehler visited Mr and Mrs Miller Beam at Sumner Sunday. Mr and Mrs William Watkins and son Ralph of Athens were Sunday guests of Mrs Stella Watkins. Miss Bessie Cartwright of West Columbia came to spend two weeks with her aunt Mrs Watkins. Mr and Mrs James Swartz were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Geo Pearman of Sumner. Mr and Mrs Emmett Hawk and family of Hemlock Grove visited Mr and Mrs J M Bentz Sunday.

Will Shriber Bertha Shriber Huntington Dan Robinson Orange W. E. Robinson Martin Keehler Miller Beam Sumner William Watkins Ralph Athens Stella Watkins Bessie Cartwright West Columbia Watkins James Swartz

Students Will Rule Lantern at Ohio State University

Columbus Oct 10 In an effort to give student opinion more freedom of expression a student editorial board will replace faculty censorship on the Ohio State University Lantern campus daily. Four students will hold positions to be announced by William M Warf editor next week. James F E Pollard of the School of Journalism faculty is now in full charge of the Lantern.

Columbus Ohio State University Lantern William M. Warf Mentor James FE. Pollard School of Journalism Lantern Joseph S Myers

Mother Goes Free in Ohio Shooting Case

Blanche Collins Lewis of near Hamden Ohio was acquitted at a preliminary hearing on charges she shot her estranged husband. Sheriff says the husband was killed by her 14-year-old son Paul Bayard Bay who acted to protect his mother. The boy, Hamden High School freshman, faces grand jury action and remains free on bond.

Vinton County McArthour U.P Blanche Collins Lewis Hamden Lewis Ray Cox Paul Bayard Bay Hamden High School

New Social Order Norman Thomas Sees Capitalist System Doomed

Norman M. Thomas, Socialist candidate for President, told a College of the Pacific audience in Stockton that any social order producing widespread poverty is doomed. He compared preserving capitalism to trying to preserve slavery in 1856 and urged an orderly transformation to a new social system.

Norman Thomas Stockton Calif Norman M. Thomas College of the Pacific

Fewer Women to Join O U Sororities Amid Decline

Ohio University sorority pledging lists show a drop of about 100 pledges this year, with roughly 110 from Southeastern Ohio affiliating into 230 total. Officials attribute the decline to economic conditions as senior chapters lose members and new pledges arrive from Athens and neighboring towns.

Ohio University T71 Southeastern Ohio

Pawpaws Sell Well in Meigs County Trade

Meigs County’s rugged hills yield free pawpaws, yet Dave Love of Monkey Run sold large, plump pawpaws in town, turning the free fruit into cash as people bought them briskly despite availability for free picking.

Pomeroy Meigs County Dave Love Monkey Run

Man's heart hurried by gas after meals

W L Adams suffered stomach gas after meals causing his heart to miss beats. Adherika released the gas and he now eats anything and feels fine. Gibson's Pharmacy in Nelsonville, Gem Pharmacy in Cooville, and Taylor's Drug Store listed.

W. L. Adams Adherika Gibson's Pharmacy Nelsonville Gem Pharmacy Coo!ville Taylor's Drug Store

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