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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1932

Page

5

Great Highway Program In Gallia County Finished

Gallia County completes 410 miles of limestone and gravel roads over four years under retiring official Haskins. Total cost around 400 000 to 700 000 with 100 000 from a two mill levy and rest from fuel taxes. Among 1 000 miles total, over half improved. 206 more miles planned to finish farm access.900-1000 workers employed. 1 400 bridges built or rebuilt. plates include native stone sources and several steel bridges replacing covered ones.

Mballipolis Gallia County Gallia Sisseper A. Haskins Patriot Gelta State Haskins Watates Columbus Walnut Perry Greenfeild Huntington Morgan Townships Uashing

Bryant Showboat Draws Crowds On Ohio River Run

Bryant's showboat Ten Nights in a Bar Room toured Cincinnati and Chicago venues and drew notable crowds. The Valley Belle steamer tows the boat to winter quarters at the Great Kanawha mouth. Captain Bryant holds pilot and chief engineers licenses and remains a leading Ohio River showman amid a down period for the business.

Tom Gallipolis Bryant Ohio River Kanawha River Cincinnati Chicago Nework Columbus New York America England Birbo Billy Bryant Mariette Knot Bryants Muskingum River Harry D. Knox Ohio Senate Aaron McLaughlin James McConnell

Halfback Kelton Hurt but Likely Ready for Middleport Game

Gallipolis reports Adron Kelton suffered a wrist strain and ligament pull in the Gallipolis versus Logan clash. Initial word suggested a broken arm, but officials expect his left wrist to mend enough for use in the Friday Middleport game. The injury occurred in the first quarter during a tackle at Logan.

Kelton Middleport Garaa Gallipolis Adron Kelton Logan

Alfred L. Waugh Granted Divorce in Gallipolis

Alfred L. Waugh has been granted a divorce from Maud Waugh. Theviner states desertion and gross neglect of duty as grounds. Maud Waugh is currently living in Michigan.

Gallipolis Alfred L. Waugh Theviner Maud Waugh Michigan

Sedan Destroyed in Fire on Engel Hill

Oct 15 Floyd Drummond of Portsmouth Road reported his sedan on Engel Hill caught fire late Thursday night. He sustained minor hand burns while trying to extinguish the blaze. the fire’s origin remains unknown and the car was found ablaze by Drummond while he drove down the hill.

Gallipolis Floyd Drummond Portsmouth Road Engel Hill Drummond Raines John Baines Swan Creek Fred Milliser Gallia County Charles H Swang MiNisor

Rio Grande Fair Ends Friday Night

Rio Grande host school community fair closes Friday after two days drawing about 1 000 attendees. Stunt Night drew roughly 500 with Junior Class winning, seniors placing, and other groups like Home Economica Clase and Harris Grange competing. About 240 farm and garden entries were judged, corn and apple classes saw the most entries. Gallipolis Night featured fashion shows by George A Tabit and Davia Haskins Companies and a Rio Grande High School program.

Rio Grande Get. I Ccem FLA Home Economica Clase Harris Grange Ohio Porton

Albany Parade Features Early American Life in Pageant

Division A of the Albany parade showcased historical depictions from the pioneer era to transportation evolution. Mrs Gillogly rode in costume with her husband carrying a power horn, while Mrs Dailey wore a silk dress 75 years old and rode side saddle. A post office desk once used by Jacob Lentar was shown by the current postmaster. The Future Farmers of America led a wagon sequence with a pioneer queen and attendants, followed by various vintage vehicles and a reenactment of the first Albany wedding staged by Baptist and Methodist Ladies' Aid groups. The segment ends with a typical century-old family portrayal and period costumes.

Whi Gillogl Mr. Gillogly Charlie Quick Albany Carl Stanley Sarah Daley Daiey Jacob Lentar Lee Post Albany Martha George Washington Baptist Ladies’ Aid Marie Throckmorton Harold Luckett George Vann Dyke Methodist Ladies’ Aid Florence Strong Phillip Sieeney Melissa Allen Levisa Brooks Sadie Brooks C. N. Jones Dorothy Cunningham Earl Radclifte Aldine Radcliffe Mary Elizabeth Jones Maude Vorbes

Pendry to Speak at Chauncey PTA Meeting

The Plains PTA holds its Oct 13 meeting in the Grade School auditorium with M O Bryan presiding. Harper Pendry, Athens school superintendent, is the principal speaker as Chauncey Group members gather for annual work. Special music is planned and attendance urged.

Plaina Plains Parent-Teechrer Association M. O. Bryan Parsons Plains P. A Harper Pondry Athens

W C T U Elects Chauncey Officers This Week

Mrs Elzabeth Knode was re elected as president of Chauncey Woman's Christian Temperance Union at a meeting held in the home of Mrs Floyd Nye. Mir Nye was elected vice president and other officers named. In a separate note Mrs Thelma Lines delegates to the Grand Temple convention will report. Member list given for the Willing Workers Missionary Society meeting of the Seventh Day Adventist Church Chauncey.

Chauncey Elzabeth Knode Chauncey Woman's Christian Temperance Union Floyd Nye Mir Nye Vicw John Shafer Helen Floward Sam Tippett Consention Pleasant View Temple No Putttan Thelma Line Grand Temple Lima Glouatem Ad. Eberie Nelsonville Berie Bherle Follawa Helen Sailer Eimaaneth Morrison Anto Kelly Crawford Jack Crawford Hatsaig Seller Forno Tuckes Mra Kioata

Mrs Sanders Hosts Millfield Club Meeting

Mrs. Ches ter Sanders at her Mallfield home welcomed Millfield Club members for a 2 hour social and business session led by President Mrs C Sanders. A Halloween themed refreshment course was served during the social hour. Attendees included Mrs. Cmn Sanders Mrs Harvey Wade Mrs Daniel Fulton Mrs Frank LeDaniel Mrs William Sisson Mrs Elizabeth Robinett Mrs Lewin Sanders Mrs Henry Herthin Mrs Herbert Mingus Mrs B D Hi Mrs Ches ter Sanders and visitor Mrs C N Sanders.

Sanders Chauncey Chester Sanders Mallfield Millfield Club Mra C . Sanders C Mn Sanders Harvey Wade Daniel Fulton Frank LeDaniel William Sisson Elizabeth Robinett Lewin Sanders Henry Herthin Herbert Mingus B.D C, N Sandera

Dahlia Bloom Sparks Garden Pride in Chauncey Area

In Chauncey on October 15 Mora, tall dahlia in Mrs. Southerton Chauncey’s garden reaches ten feet and blooms despite frosts. The widow of Civil War veteran Dink Southerton tends diverse vegetables and potatoes for winter. Chauncey shares pride in the flowering display and garden efforts.

Chauncey Hate Southerton Southerton Dink Southerton

Local Medical Practitioners Update and Surgical Notes

Chauncey adds Dr Jay smodlet to take over Alfred In Lan aster’s practice at 10 North Columbus Street after moving equipment from Netcowville. Koodlet left Chauncey for Haydenville then Chicago to study X ray work, with Cambridge City stint. Mrs Joe Noland underwent major surgery at Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens, reported critical but slightly improved. Mrs Agnes Garrett had appendix operation at Sheltering Arms Hospital with favorable recovery. Nurse visits by Mary Smith and Marjorie Thomas at Circle Hill family home in Circle IT.

Biddle Harry Miller Ohio Wesleyan- Wittenberg Delaware John Halliday Ray Clnar Mary Tabit Montle Littie Huntington Lawrence McNealey Ohio State University- Michigan Columbua R. J. Mauck Efra John W Galbreath Columbus Shares Jones Clyde Ingels Esther Jocephine Smith Ohio University Annapolia Ohto University Navy Albert Ingels Ingles Academy Eau Clair Lewis Internal Revenue Department New York City New York W. D. Leute C. C. Richards Wayne Booth Ohio Chauncey Jay J. Smodlet Alfred Lanaster Columbus Street Netcowville Koodlet Haydenville Chicago Cambridge City Ind Joe Noland Athens Mya Hershel Kirkendall Arma Hospital Agnes Garrett Circle Hill Sheltering Arms Hospital Hilt Chauncey Mier Mary Smith Marjorie Thomas Sheltering Arma Hornital Mra Lee Thomas Circle It

Chicken Stealing Charge Is Made

Charged with theft of chickens from Eilen Cole in Homer Township Willa Van Meter of Hattenton bound over to Morgan County Grand Jury by Mayor Shafer. Richard Igalo sought on another charge. raid at Maggie Woa Co's country house revealed thieves hidden in a barn. A gun battle followed. Cole fled to parkable mobile. Van Meter returned to car and Cole threatened him with a Run Mra. Sheriff called to take the prisoner.

Glovs TE de Tho Eilen Cole Homer Township Willa van Meter Hattenton Morgan County Grand Jury Shafer McConnersille Richard Igalo Maggie Wo Wa Co Coultry Cole Wiliam van Meter Cale McCannelarilte

Four Cylinder Field Abandoned by Chrysler

DETROIT October 15 A new six cylinder car promised by Walter P Chrysler chairman of Chrysler Motor Corp signals shift from four cylinder models. The move, described as a dramatic price drop and styling change, aims to introduce a foreign appearing vehicle with the lowest event price yet set by the company.

Chrysler Detroit Jismouth Walter P. Chrysler Chrymer Motor Corporation Lbi

Drydock Mine Not To Resume Work

The report claimed Drydock Mine 265 would reopen soon but authorities had no such foundation. Orders were issued to pause shifts and maintenance staff was reduced to three. work would be divided among six men with three on duty each morning.

Missions Group Meets at Mrs Heckman Home

The Missions Group held a meeting at Mrs Susan Heckman's home with ten attendees. Topics included the Indian problem and Christianizing Yakima and other tribes, plus notes on the White Swan Mission and Great Spirit concept.

Glee Club Elects Officers in Gloved Ceremony

Glee Club members elected Ruth Dunattd as president and Free Shesray as vice president. Mary fon Triax was named treasurer, with Kathryn Wolfe directing and Margaret Traste as accompanist.

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