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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1932
Page
3
Nel sonville report notes most local collieries resumed and operated. U S Bureau of Mines says weekly soft coal production crossed 7 million tons for the first time since March, totaling about 7 255 000 net tons, up 465 000 tons or 6.8 percent from the prior week, with 1931 output at 7 848 000 tons.
Fire in Nelsonville on Southside Public Square extinguished after burning in the Howe Building. The blaze rose from the Buckeye Grocery basement and spread between walls to the Hutchinson Shoe Store, causing only light damage to stock and merchandise. Second floor apartments occupied by Dr. J. C. McGrath and Mr. Hutchinson escaped unscathed.
An advertisement touts Q-623 a guaranteed remedy for rheumatism neuritis arthritis sciatica and lumbago. It claims a specialist prescribed it and thousands have found relief with a few doses often stopping pain. Sold only at Quick's Cut Rate Store.
Funeral services for Dr. Charlies W. Cable longtime Nelsonville physician were held Sunday at 2 pm in the American Legion building. Rev. Lloyd Evans led the service with Scottish Rite rites by A W Williams. Burial was in Greenlawn mausoleum. Out of town relatives attended. An area youth meeting followed at the First Presbyterian Church. Mary Elizabeth Minner underwent an appendicitis operation at Grant Hospital Columbus.
A benefit dance for needy school children is set for tonight at the Buchtel Opera House from 8 to 12. Sponsored by the Woman's Auxiliary to U M W of A, the event supports local schooling needs.
The article lists cheap materials from a fifteen cent store to make a pet oilcloth turtle toy. It suggests buying about one yard of oilcloth in two bright colors, plus thread, stuffing, and two jet beads for eyes, then cutting two large oilcloth ovals to form the turtle body.
Instructions guide making a two color oilcloth turtle with a black and red scheme. It covers cutting eight footie pieces, a two color oval body, a head with buttons for eyes, legs and tail, and decorative back stitching. Final display options include kid toys and decorative pillows.
Mrs. Joe Mathewson hosts Sunday guests including Mr. and Mrs. Garret Selby and daughter Sue Columbus. Mrs. E. J. Cable returns from Columbus with Dr. and Mrs. W. I. Jones and Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Hirsch. Mrs. Jones observes a birthday dinner at the Cable Dean home. Fred Harrell of Gadsden and Knoxville visits P. W. Hickman on West Washington Street.
Absent voters received ballots from David Johnson, Athens County Election Board clerk, on November 5, the final day to vote by absentees. Names listed include Cecelia Collins of Clairton PA, C H Townsend, Victoria Townsend, Helen M Townsend of Greenwood VA, George E Morris of Ottawa Owensboro KY, and Ziba L Henry of Fort McDowell Angel Island CA.
Forty members of the Athens Senior High Girls' Athletic Association hiked to Dobson's Hill Saturday noon where they cooked hamburg, bacon and eggs under the direction of Deloris Henderson the hiking manager. The record attendance is reported by Ethel McEwen supervising critic. The next hike planned for Saturday Oct 22 will be a little sister hike inviting members' younger sisters.
Jacob Rubin of Milwaukee Wisconsin who once faced a death sentence as a spy in Russia opened an Ohio tour for President Hoover speaking in Wellsville today.
In Bucharest on October 17 the cabinet led by Premier Vaida Voevod submitted its resignations, signaling a political shift amid ongoing governance challenges.
Chicago report recalls a nine inch garter snake snared by a spider in Batavia New York in 1834. The battle, once hailed as a novelty, drew column space and an artist’s drawing, with the reptile dying after more than a month in the spider’s web.
Governor George White will travel to Tiffin for a district Democratic rally as the campaign nears its end. He contrasts with Republican opponent David S. Ingalls who has staged a longer speaking tour. White claims the cigaret tax has provided rural schools with over 5 million dollars this year.
The State Department ordered the American Legation to halt efforts to retrieve Samuel Insull's passport in Greece. Consul-General Edwin Plitt had asked Insull to surrender it, but he refused. Insull planned to remain in Greece, dismissing reports of a trip to Turkey as bunkum and rubbish.
Richard Williamson, 81, a prominent Meigs County farmer, died at his Thomas Fork home from pneumonia after a nervous breakdown. Funeral at 1 PM Tuesday at the home with burial in Beech Grove Cemetery. Survived by widow, six sons John Bill Lafe Harry Ermal Clyde. daughters Elizabeth Chafin and Pearl Steed. brother William of Williamson. Most sons and daughters to attend except Clyde, recently released from Warren hospital.
Rain that drenched the Athens District will continue at intervals tonight and tomorrow with forecasts from Columbus. Last night and this morning's rainfall measured 0.25 inches. Yesterday's high reached 68 and the low last night was 5. The thermometer sat near 4 at noon today.
Warren crew from Clarence Hyde Post served as honor guard for state commander Col Ralph D. Cole 57 after his death from a broken neck in an auto crash near here. Cole’s body was taken to the Cole home in Findlay.
New York Oct 17 U P The Scripps Howard chain of newspapers announced support for Franklin D Roosevelt's presidential candidacy with reservations. The group previously backed Herbert Hoover in 1928 and had favored Al Smith before the Democratic convention this year.
Paris reports Madame Marie Solvieff Rasputin, daughter of the famed monk Rasputin, prepared for a circus debut. She praises her father as a saint and dismisses rumors of orgies as propaganda while claiming the family tried to rescue the Czar from prison and failed due to priestly treachery.
Mrs. A F Donnelly phoned police saying an elephant was stolen. The desk sergeant asked for a description and she noted a bronze base. The case moved from riot squad to pawn shop detail as officers investigated the odd claim.
Final arguments by defense and prosecution occupied today in the trial of Maurice Maschke Republican leader and four others indicted with him on charges of embezzlement from the Cuyahoga County Treasury.
Charles R. Olin 71 a business administrator and the oldest faculty member at University of Akron died at his home in Akron on October 17. He was noted for long service and leadership within the university.
In Waukegan Illinois on October 17 a mud hen shot on a lake 15 miles west sent Evanston fireman John Kabel to the hospital with serious wounds. Lombardo Chicago dentist facing assault with intent to murder charges. witnesses say the shooting was deliberate after Lombardo claimed he only meant to bluff kabel.
Xenia Ohio October 17 Xenia School Board seeks mandamus against county auditor James J Curnett challenging the validity of the states new classified tax law. The action questions the exemption of autos household goods capital stock of banks and other items and may indirectly affect a 1929 bond contract with a purchaser.
Bandits attacked a fresh train on the Chinese Eastern Railway today, carrying Russian refugees. The raid caused numerous casualties and disrupted rail service in Manchuria.
Washington editor Mrs. A Eleanor Patterson attacks Mrs. Alice Roosevelt Longworth in a front page piece claiming Roosevelt’s magazine installment hints that Franklin D Roosevelt is her fourth cousin removed. The column questions Governor Roosevelt’s reaction to the mistaken identity and possible compliments.
John B. Hot Stuff Johnson aged 44 a negro alleged lottery gambling racketeer was shot six times and seriously wounded by gunmen who waylaid him outside his home in Cleveland on October 17 authorities said.
A new scarlet fever case was reported in Mechanicaburg and a typhoid fever case in Coolville this morning to Dr. J. M. Higgins, county health officer.
Andrew Perkins, 33, was fatally shot near Columbus on Sunday when James Boyd, 41, a special deputy sheriff called to quell a disturbance, fired. The incident occurred during an outdoor event.
Athens Presbyterian Church opens a fellowship series with services beginning Sunday evening October 2 with Dr. Jeane Halney of Seventh Presbyterian Cincinnati delivering the first sermon. Dr. Halsey of Cincinnati ministers the larger church and aids the Athens congregation. Neighborhood meetings follow with gatherings at Merwin and Smith homes and local hosts Wilcox and Davis.
An intruder entered Cline's Pharmacy on South Street by forcing the rear door and window. Cash from the register was taken estimated between six and eighty seven dollars. The thief fled through the rear door, while staff checked for other items missing.
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