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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1932

Page

10

Dr Robert Kenley Smith Dies After Yearlong Illness

Dr Robert Kenley Smith 29 son of Dr and Mrs A K Smith died at his parents Hill Street home at 2 PM Monday after a yearlong illness He studied at Mercer Babel University and Cincinnati completing a medical course He interned at General Hospital Cincinnati twice traveled to Europe as private physician for Mayor Seasongood He practiced in this city with his father and was a member of First Presbyterian Church and Masonic Fraternity He was an Ohio University athlete in Athens He leaves parents and a sister Dorothy Smith Funeral arrangements not set Monday. the piece mentions a separate legal case with Donald Sweeny Hollister pleading not guilty to participating in a fight with Bradley sustaining three fractured ribs.

Logan Robert Kenley Smith A. K. Smith Hill Street Europe Seasongood Cincinnati Donald Sweeny Hollister Bradley

Local residents visit Bedford Cleveland and hear Hoover

Mr. and Mrs. Walter Haas Miss Ethel Cooper and Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Kirk of Logan spent the weekend in Bedford and Cleveland visiting friends and hearing President Herbert Hoover speak at Public Hall. They also toured Akron to see the dirigible Macon under construction.

Logan Walter Haas Ethel Cooper H. E. Kirk Bedford Cleveland Haas Miss Cooper E. ©. Smith Kirk Smith Herbert Hoover Public Hall Akron Macon

Make This Model at Home Pattern 2450 by Anne Adams

The Athens Messenger describes Pattern 2450 by Anne Adams for sizes 36 to 46 with step by step diagrams. It highlights flattering revers on front panel, new sleeve details and suitability for satins and crepe silks, with fabric yardage and lace needs for size 36.

Anne Adams

Chauncey Dover To Get Federal Flour Thursday

Government flour distribution announced for Chauncey Dover district Thursday afternoon from 1 to 4 o clock. Members with cards from Chauncey Millfield Sugar Creek and Beaumont will receive flour. beneficiaries will be those with two week cards and six week cards.

Chauncey - Dover Chauncey Chauncey-Dover Millfield Sugar Creek Beaumont

Attendance Good Rally Day Services Held At Chauncey

Chauncey Oct 18 A good attendance was reported at the Rally Day services at Chauncey Church of Christ Bible School Sunday morning. The Bible School orchestra directed by Mrs Christine Brown presented music including a mixed quartet and piano solos. Talks on Bible School work were given by Elizabeth Close Elma Cass Neil Tippett and Henry Cass.

Chauncey Chauncey Church of Christ Bible School Bible School Elma Cass Henry Cass Neil Tippett Mary Louise Fiske Peter Christine Brown Pre- Keasey Sherman Keasey Charlies Sweeney James Nye Mirs Cass Elizabeth Close

Ohio University student Charles Sellars visits Hebron parents

Chauncey note: Charles Sellars a student at Ohio University, staying with brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs Henry Cass in Chauncey, spent the weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs A J Sellars in Hebron, Ohio.

Chauncey Charles Sellars Ohio University Henry Cass A. J. Sellars Hebron Ohio

Naomi Bible Class Meeting at Bernice Luman Home

The Na omi Bible Class of The Plains Methodist Episcopal Sunday School will meet tonight at 7 o clock in the home of Mrs. Bernice Luman for the regular business and social meeting with Mrs. Ray Michael in charge.

Chauncey Naomi Plains Methodist Episcopal Sunday School Bernice Luman Ray Michael

Chauncey Family Visits Columbus and White Cross Hospital

Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Linscott and sons Charles and Jack and Mrs. Edith Moore The Plains spent Sunday in Columbus visiting Mrs. Linscott's sister Mrs. Pat Moore now at White Cross hospital after surgery. They were joined by Mrs. B. H. Fielder Chauncey and Miss Rose Clark.

Chauncey Floyd Linscott Charles Jack Edith Moore the Plains Columbus Linscotts Lucy Surgeon Plains Moore

Jacksonville Trimble High School names finance committee heads

The Jackasonville Trimble High School finance committee elects President Mrs Lucille Joseph and secretary treasurer Mrs Leona Nichols. Members include Sadie Morrison Leona Hall Lizzie Mandrel and Mrs Charles Hoisington. The group plans a public Halloween party October 26 at the high school auditorium.

Joseph. Trimble Jackasonville-Trimble High School Lucille Joseph Leona Nichols Sadie Morrison Leona Hall Lizzie Mandrel Charles Hoisington

Public Speaking Class Organizes at Glouster High

Glouster High School public speaking class forms with officers Cecelia Chute as president Lillian Lewis as vice president Thelma Conley as secretary and Lewis Gatchel as treasurer. New officers will be elected periodically to involve all members.

Glouster Glouster High School Cecelia Chute Lillian Lewis Thelma Conley Lewis Gatchel

Greenland Halloween Festival Set by P T A

October 18 notice that the Greenland P T A will host a Halloween festival Friday night at the school house. Attendees are asked to mask.

Greenland Logan Greenland P. T. A

Greyhound Steamer Sold to State Banking Department

The pleasure steamer Greyhound, a familiar Lake Erie sight, has been sold to the State Banking Department and may not return to the lake.

Margaret McSherry Birmingham Ala Alabama G. M. Miter Toledo Greyhound State Banking Department Lake Erie

Naomi Class Changes Meeting Night at The Plains

Naomi Class of The Plains Methodist Church will meet Tuesday at 7 30 PM instead of Wednesday at the home of Mrs Bernice Newman.

The Plains Naomi Plains Methodist Church Bernice Newman

Mrs Biosser Dies Former Hocking County Resident

Minnie Biosser 25 wife of Harold Biosser died Sunday in Chillicothe after years of asthma. Daughter of Harrison Nihiser of Hocking County she and her husband had lived in Logan until a few years ago. Two small children survive. Funeral at 2 PM Tuesday with Rev Amos L Heyde, S J Matthew Lutheran Church, Logan, then burial in Bremen.

Hocking County Logan Chillicothe Minnie Biosser Harold Biosser Harrison Nihiser Amos L. Heyde S J. Matthew Lutheran Church Bremen

Farmers to escort Chambers to Lancaster meeting

A group of Hocking County farmers will accompany Extension Agent Harold Chambers to Lancaster on Friday for a Fairfield County Farm Bureau meeting. E. A. O'Neil, president of the American Farm Bureau Federation, will be the principal speaker.

Rainfall Brings Hope to Logan Farmers

Logans farmers welcomed two days of rain aiding crop germination after dry wheat fields and very dry corn in the shock, easing concerns over yields.

Logan

Amici Club Bridge Night At Mrs Jones Home

Mrs Edward Jones hosted the GH Amici Club at her South Market Street home on Thursday with members whose names fall in the upper alphabet assisting in serving and entertaining. Three bridge tables were set with Mrs Harry Thomas as high score holder. Out of town member Mrs I N Myers from Richmond Virginia attended.

Edward Jones GH Amici Club South Market Street Harry Thomas I. N. Myers Richmond

Hocking and Fairfield Democrats to Meet at Sugar Grove

Hocking County Democrats join Fairfield County Committee for a Sugar Grove gathering Wednesday night. Speaker lineup includes George S. Myers, candidate for secretary of state, and Congressman Mell G. Underwood with Mrs. Mamie Butcher, Fairfield County Women’s chairman.

666 Liquid Tablets Salve Remedy Ad

An old advertisement touts 666 Liquid Tablets and 666 Salve as quick cures for colds neuralgia headaches malaria and related ailments claiming onset within minutes to days and branding them as the most speedy remedies known.

Chauncey Py thian Sisters to hear Lima convention report

The Chauncey Pythian Sisters meet tonight to receive a report on the Grand Temple convention held in Lima Ohio last month. Delegate Mrs Thelma Lin scott will present the findings from the event and discuss outcomes.

Chauncey Grand Temple Lima Chauncey Pythian Sisters Thelma Linscott

Political Meetings In Glouster Tonight

Glouster voters have two major party gatherings this evening. The Democratic meet will be on the depot square with Charlies Hogan L. J. Eberle George S. Myers and T. J. Duffy as speakers. The Republican gathering at the Palace Theater will feature Thomas A. Jenkins James G. Strong and others.

Glouster Depot Square Palace Theater Beshara’s Thomas A. Jenkins James G. Strong Kansas Charlies H. Hogan Congress L. J. Eberle George S. Myers Secretary T. J. Duffy Ohio Industrial Commission

Isaac Jones Sr. Dies in Glouster Home at 71

Isaac Jones Sr., 71, an early Glouster resident, died at his LoCust Street home at 3 a.m. after a recent stroke. He leaves ten children, including Ada Nott and Phil Blower, with burial at Maplewood Cemetery after services at the M. E. Church led by Rev. F. J. Batterson. His wife died in 1925.

Glouster Isaac Jones, Sr Zanesville Joseph Jones Terre Haute Ind Clarence Gladstone Jones Batterson Barta Maplewood Jomea Umitet Mone Workers of Ameritas Smpex

Morris Familie Opens Radio Store and Restaurant in Glouster

Mr and Mrs Elmer C Morris and son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs R D Nickell with their son Gerald Francis moved to Glouster from Athens and occupy an apartment over a High and Main Streets building. The partitioned business space will house a radio store and a restaurant and aims to open later this week.

Glouster Elmer C. Morris R. D. Nickell Gerald Francis Athens High

Faint Literacy Fragment Chronicles Local Crime Rumors

A garbled cluster of words from a news page hints at a crime scene or arrest report. Names, places, and actions are unreadable, but the text implies police or court activity and potential witnesses.

Logan Widow Mary Ann Brandt Dies After Illness

Mary Ann Brandt 74 widow of Charles F. Brandt died at 9 45 a m Sunday at her East Second Street home after a lung infection. She leaves five sons John Columbus Carl Rudolph Rugg and Bruce Brandt of Logan, one daughter, 11 grandchildren, three great grandchildren, and a St Matthew Lutheran Church membership. Funeral is Wednesday.

Logan Mary Ann Brandt Charles F. Brandt East Second Street

Funeral service at St Matthew Church Wednesday

Funeral services will be held at St Matthew Church at 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon with Rev Amos L Heyde in charge. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery.

St. Matthew Church Amos L. Heyde Oak Grove Cemetery

Rafferty visits Logan as health concerns spark talk

James D Rafferty of Columbus visits Logan on business and notes Mrs Rafferty is in poor health. The Raffertys lived in the city for years. Logan PTA will meet at 3 30 PM in the study hall of the Senior High Building. Mrs I N Myers and son Ned depart for Richmond after five weeks with her parents, Mr and Mrs Koppe. Mr and Mrs Charles Clark and the Larimers of Columbus were guests of Buellaby family for the weekend.

James D. Rafferty Columbus Logan Mrs A. Koppe Charlies Clark Mira Charles Larimer Buellaby

Absentee Ballots Issued Daily by Election Board Clerk

Logan report shows daily issuance of absent voter ballots by the election board clerk. Fourteen ballots were issued Monday with several applications recorded on the map.

Logan Election Board Map

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Athens Messenger Daily Pattern Department Church of Christ Famous Boat Mrs. Biosser O'Neil GLI Amici Club Democratic Rally Wintes I. ©. Ford U. S Lamborn Pavilion Isaac Jones Indianapolis Vern G. Rogers Kahn D. Zenner Co Bradley Aesaulted Marie Steer I. .N. Myers Ned Kleinert Stehli Foulards Vateoelle Amco Berkley Cambric Bay Damrsk Grade “Stevens Amask Stevens SILK Rayon
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