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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1932

Page

5

Vigilantes Form to Check Gallia Flour Recipients

Red Cross in Gallia County forms three-person vigilance committees in each township to verify flour applications and recipient qualifications. Efforts aim to cut the number of people on the floor list and reduce aid. Gallia County has 25 000 pounds of flour ready for distribution and 7 000 yards of cloth for garments.

Gallipolis Gallia County Red Cross W. P. Ball John Butz The

Dismissals Set for Teachers Meet in Southeast Ohio

Gallia County schools will dismiss Friday so teachers may attend the Southeastern Ohio Education Association meetings in Jackson on October 27 and 28. About 50 Gallia Academy Glee Club members will sing in a 500 voice ter concert with local bands joining the all Southeastern Ohio Band. Speakers include Judge Florence Allen and Dr. W. J. Reeves, with Esther Allen Gaw as a principal speaker.

Gallipolis Southeastern Ohio Education Association Jackson Wayne Lutz Southeastern Ohio Schoolmasters’ Club Southeastern Ohio School Women's Club Gallia Academy Ohio E. W. W. Edwards Florence Allen Cleveland Ohio Supreme Court Garry Myers W. }. Reeves Columbia University Esther Allen Gaw

Gallia County Approves Funds to Extend Road Limestone

Gallia County commissioners allocated about $4,500 from townships to the road fund to extend limestone on several township roads. Hauling and laying of the stone is expected to begin within a few days.

Gallipolis Gallia County

Rotary meeting promotes peace and good will motto

Gallipolis hosts inter cities Rotary gathering with Zanesville district governor Fred Johnson urging understanding, good will, and international peace. He cites Rotary International discussion in Vancouver and calls for youth work and community solutions, with about attendees from Athens Middleport Jackson Portsmouth Gallipolis and Point Pleasant. Harry Miller presided as toastmaster.

Gallipolis Huis Fred Johnson Zanesville Inter-Cities Rotary Club Hotel Lafayette Athens Middleport Jackson Portsmouth Point Pleasant Harry Miller

Out-of-Town Democrats to Speak at Gallipolis Rally

Democratic rally scheduled at Gallipolis Theater Tuesday at 1 PM will feature three prominent out-of-town Democrats. Speaker lineup includes Charlies Sawyer lieutenant governor candidate, Mrs. Josephine McGowan, and Charles M. Hogan congressman hopeful. County Democrats and candidates met at Second Avenue headquarters to boost organizing efforts.

Gallipolis Gallia County A. K. Merriman Gallia, County Democratic Executive Committee Charlies Sawyer Pickerel Josephine McGowan Canton George White Chicago Charles M. Hogan Wellston Second Avenue

Local Hospital Notes From Gallipolis

Gallipolis reports include Mrs. Thomas Haskins and Mrs. Joe Straight admitted for observation. William Marcum and Mrs. A R Frame discharged. Ellis Carter improving with pneumonia. A son born to Mr and Mrs Headley Garlic Crown City.

Gallipolis Thomas Haskins Garfield Avenue Holzer Hospital Joe Straight Patriot William Marcum Wellston A. R. Frame Athens Ellis Carter Headley Garlic Crown City

Ohio University Miami Game Attended by Local Students

Misses Evelyn White and Patsy Gwinn of Ohio University attended the Ohio University Miami game in Oxford on Saturday. Mr and Mrs Joseph Danner and their daughter Josephine of Anderson Indiana are visiting relatives here for a few days.

Evelyn White Patsy Gwinn Ohio University Oxford Joseph Danner Josephine Anderson Ind

Gothard Rites Held for Mrs Ella Gothard in Gallipolis

Funeral services for Mrs Ella James Gothard were held Saturday at 2 PM at Bethel Church. She died Thursday after months of age related illness. Rev Lee Wallace and Rev E L Miller led the ceremony. She is survived by sons Ray and Marvin Gothard of Eureka, who resided with Marvin.

Gallipolis Ella James Gothard Bethel Church Lee Wallace E. L. Miller Eureka M. EB Ray Marvin Eureka

Surgeon Dr Holzer Attends American College Session

Dr. Co. EB Holzer returned Friday night from St Louis Missouri where he attended the annual meeting of the American College of Surgeons of which he is a member.

Gallipolas Co. EB. Holzer St. Louis Mic American College of Surgeons

County to pay about 800 for Boyd murder trial costs

In Gallipolis on October 2, Clerk of Courts Margaret McCormick reported jury and witness expenses for the Boyd murder trial will total about 800 dollars. Witness costs amount to 427.65 dollars and jury costs to 376 dollars.

Gallipolis Boyd Margaret McCormick

Income Tax Return Is Growing Smaller

Treasury figures show September receipts lagging despite the emergency tax act. First quarter revenues are about 100 million dollars below 1931 levels, with the year-to-date deficit near 560 million. The prior July 1 year’s deficit reached 2.88 billion, prompting private surveys by Secretary Millis and calls for more drastic tax measures. Income tax receipts dropped from 263.9 million last September to 142.2 million this September.

Washington Congress Treasury Department Internal Revenue Bureau Secretary of Treasury Millis Treasury

Dividend Report Shows Payments Were Large

The Federal Trade Commission heard testimony that Columbia Gas Electric received dividends of 2.25 million dollars in 1928 from its subsidiary management corporation, though it had invested 1.216 million in the firm the prior year. Dividends to the parent were 2 million in 1929 and 1.5 million in 1930, per Examiner R. J. Ryder. The Columbia group, tied to Morgan interests, is under FTC scrutiny as the first of many power utilities to be reviewed. The inquiry paused until next Tuesday to determine fees charged by the management firm from operating companies in the Columbia Group.

Washington Federal Trade Commission Columbia Gas Electric Company Engineering and Management R. J. Ryder Columbia Gas and Electric Company Ohio Utility Corporation Morgan the Commission Ryder Engineering and Management Corporation Columbia Group

Zanesville Rotary to Attend Nelsonville Inter-City Meet

A delegation from the Zanesville Rotary Club will travel to Nelsonville Monday afternoon to join Rotarians from Athens and Logan at an inter-city meeting. Fred H. Johnson Rotary governor will preside. Johnson is a Nelsonville native and former member. Frank M. Reed urged a large turnout and invited ladies to attend.

Zanesville Rotary Club Nelsonville Athens Logan Fred H. Johnson Rotary Twenty-Second District Johnson Frank M. Reed

History Is Re Enacted Pageant Reaches Ohio River

EAST LIVERPOOL Oct 22 A re enacted pageant retracing George Washington’s Ohio River expedition continued toward Mingo Junction with L R Webb of Steubenville portraying Washington’s captain and nine men in period costume, reenacting the 162 year old voyage.

Washington Ohio River East Liverpool U.P George Washington Mingo Junction

Father of Six Dies in Columbus Fall

Cosner 52 a City Engineer’s Office employee was killed October 22 when a ladder slipped as a co worker steadied it. He fell 25 feet, breaking his neck and skull. The incident occurred as Cosner, returning home with his pay check, saw two men preparing to fell a tree and asked to work.

Columbus U.R J. Cosner Cosner

Ohio Valley Industries Hope for Return to Normal Conditions

A Wheeling survey shows 2892 more workers on Oct 1 than July 1, with officials of leading plants optimistic that Ohio Valley industries are on the upward path to normal conditions.

Ohio Industries Wheeling W. Va Ohio Valley Industries

Route 13 Surfacing Starts Near Glouster

Work on Route 13 between Jacksonville and Chauncey began Thursday under H G Brown of the State Highway Department. The tar and stone surface will widen the road to 22 feet. Detours advised via Route 280 and US 50 North to avoid fresh tar.

Glouster Jacksonville Chauncey H. G. Brown State Highway Department Trimble Bridgewater Athens Amesville Sugar Creek

James Love Dies After Stroke in Glouster

James Love aged 78 died at his Oakdale home Friday night after a recent stroke. He leaves wife and five children Albert and Francis of Oakdale John and Virginia at home and Mrs Virgil Davis of Corning. Funeral at home Monday at 1 pm conducted by Rev M S Rogers of the Church of Christ with burial in Glouster Cemetery.

Glouster James Love Oakdale Love Albert Francis John Virginia Virgil Davis Corning Rogers Church of Christ Glouster Cemetery

Mooseheart Day Observance Planned by Two Lodges

Mooseheart Day celebration set for Thursday night in Glouster with L O O M Lodge families Mooseheart Legion Chapter 280 members and guests. Program includes 4 dance and luncheon starting at 8 at Moose Hall. Each member to bring sandwiches and October birthdays to be observed after the meeting.

Glouster L. O. O. M. Lodge Mooseheart Legion Moose Hall Women of Mooseheart Legion

Miss Louella Vaughn Hosts Halloween Bridge Night

Miss Louella Vaughn entertained her bridge club at her Front Street home with Halloween decor. Dorothy DeLong won high score, Winnie White second high, Mildred Howard took the consolation. Guests Winnie White and Sara Meredith attended. members present included Fontelle Harper Olive McKee Bernice Wallace Pauline Myers.

Glouster Louella Vaughn Bridge Club Front Street Dorothy DeLong Winnie White Mildred Howard Sara Meredith Fontelle Harper Olive McKee Bernice Wallace Pauline Myers

Amesville resident seeks damage payment from bricks on street

Glouster council heard Lee Hill of Amesville claim 19.40 for car damage from bricks sticking up near North and Spring Streets July 24. The bills were ordered paid. Council also moved a pole and hydrant to allow quick concrete work and authorized street repairs using brick from prior paving. Marshal salary payment for two months was approved.

Glouster Lee Hill Amesville Council Ciell Secinger North Spring Streets Board of Public Affairs Rockhold South High Street BE. F. Danford C. F. Wallace Clyde Harper Counceil Lexington Avenue Spring Street Fairlawn Avenue Dr. Danford Mr. Harper Hill Street Wallace C. W. Fischer

Senator Hastings Charges Roosevelt Over Slot Machine Firm

Cambridge Maryland October 22 Senator Daniel O Hastings of Delaware accuses Governor Franklin D Roosevelt of being a director in 1928 of a holding company tied to slot machines Moody's Manual reportedly listed Roosevelt as a director of the Consolidated Automatic Merchandising Corporation formed in May 1928 to acquire five existing vending machine firms manufacturing cigaret candy and match machines

Cambridge U.P Daniel O. Hastings Delaware Franklin D. Roosevelt Hastings Moody's Roosevelt Consolidated Automatic Merchandising Corporation Whech

Youngest Mine Superintendent Chauncey Jones Named

Chauncey Oct 3 reports Hound Jones Chauncey elected to the Sun day Creek Mine No 119 superintendency at Mu i field last month, said to be the youngest mine superintendent in three states. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Edward Jones Enis Avenue Chauncey.

K. Chaunceey Hound Jones Chauncey Sunday Creek Muifield Jones Edward Jones Enis Avenue

Former Chauncey Resident Mrs Effie Simmers Lester Dies

Mrs Effie Simmers Lester aged 45 wife of Logan Lester longtime Chauncey resident died Thursday in Pikeville hospital. Body brought to Chauncey and taken to sister Mrs Charien Keeton’s home The Plains. Survived by husband two children a granddaughter two brothers and mother. Funeral Sunday at 10 30 from Keeton residence with burial at Buchtel Cemetery.

Mra Lester Simmere Bachtel Chauncey Effie Simmers Lester Lowan Lester Pikeville Betay Lane Kentucky Charien Keeton Plaine Lester Keetem Buchtiel Cemetery

Flour distribution in Chauncey Dover district totals 1000 sacks

Government flour relief reached Chauncey Dover district on Thursday afternoon with 1000 sacks distributed from four points. Chauncey received 896 sacks, Millfield 363, Sugar Creek 190, and Beaumont 167 to eligible cardholders for two and six week cycles.

Chauncey Chauncey-Dover Millfield Sugar Creek Beaumont

Religious services planned at Chauncey county home chapel

Rev. and Mrs. V. Ahlbrand of Chauncey will conduct Sunday afternoon services at 2 o'clock for inmates of the County Home chapel. Public is invited to attend.

Chaunceey Mra V. Ahlbrand Chauncey Hone

Lancaster Visitors and Guests From Chauncey and Cleveland

Miss Alice Dew of Chauncey spent a week with Dr and Mrs Bones in Lancaster. Mrs Noah Harvey and Miss Wilma Karanyik of Chauncey were Lancaster visitors this week. Mr Raymond Warren of Cleveland was in Chauncey Thursday as a guest of Mr and Mrs Daniel BE Johnson.

Alice Dew Chauncey Bones Lancaster Noah Harvey Wilma Karanyik Raymond Warren Cleveland Daniel BE. Johnson

Scarlet Fever Treatments Reported in Athens County

Dr. J. M. Higgins county health commissioner says scarlet fever efforts in Athens County are minor but unsettled by lack of symptom awareness and reporting. Health workers inspect dairy facilities and schools while nurses examine children to curb spread. seven diphtheria cases noted with one new case in Lodi Township.

Athens County J. M. Higgins Higgins R. L. Marlow Athens Tin Lodi Township Viola N. Fell Miss Fell

Hospital Notes From Shelterin Arms Hospital Week

Weekly report lists admissions including Miss Pleasant Gillett Athens surgical and Lee Beasley Athena accident. Discharges cover Mrs Ralph Good son Athens Frank Miller Athena medical and Miss Dorothy Strain Pittsburgh surgical. Convalescents include Arthur Smith Athens and Mrs Viola Bishop Carpenter surgical.

Sheltering Arms Hospital Miss Pleasant Gillett Athens Frank Simms Lee Beasley Athena W. Weedfall Michigan Reymond Pennell Helen Connor Amesville Surgical Rodney Norris Glouster Ralph Good Nelsonville Mabel Guess Chauncey Accident Dorothy Strain Pittsburgh Walter Allen C. B. Beverage Lila Batley Pomeroy Arthur Smith Connor Raymond Pennell Gillett Weedfall Viola Bishop Carpenter Surgical William Downard Joe Noland Lessie Wate

Chauncey Miners Elect Officers at Friday Meeting

Chauncey Loos Union No. 8 met at the Washington Bohoel Building in Chauncey on Friday evening. Officers for one year were elected led by President Elmer Allen and Secretary Floyd Karns with Tim Mitchell as vice president and Taylor Blair as treasurer. The burial committee and auditing group were reappointed with members named. Approximate membership cited as 00.

Webster Cunningham Garfield Nicholson William Giaga Thomas Olfiver William Glass Harry Stalder John Hook Floyd Karns Elmer Allen Tim Mitchell Taylor Blair Loval Union

Halloween party for Friendship Bible Class in Chauncey

The Friendship Bible Class of the Church of Christ held a Halloween masquerade at the home of Charles Hradfield on Canveras Street. Contests and games entertained attendees with prize awards going to Mary Louw Fiske Lucinda Sands Stella Cunningham and Fannie King.

Friendship Bible Grounp Hradfield Chauncey Church of Christ Charles Hradfield Canveras Street Gladya Pleokering Bima Casa Prise Mary Louw Fiske Lucinda Sands Stella Cunningham Fannie King

Talented Hobo Negro Entertains In Chauncey

Ray a young Negro pianist and singer said to be from New York City traveled by hobos and stopped in Chauncey on Thursday. He performed at the Harvey Dance Mall and in various homes, then played at the weekly pavilion dance on Friday night.

Hebo Chauncey Drammy Ray New York City Columbia Harvey Dance Mall

Mrs Wallace To Entertain Chauncey Guests At Halloween Night

The Past Chiefs Club Chauncey Pythian Sisters hosts its annual Halloween masquerade and guest night at the home of Mrs. Harry Wallace in The Plains Thursday night with Mrs. Wallace as the entertainer.

Wallace Chauncey Chiefs Club Chauncey Pythian Sisters Harry Wallace Plaina

Prom Trip Chauncey Returns From Visit

Oct 32 report shows Harvey Nye Chaumteau and Mrs Nye Guthrie Charleston Wi with Chauncey party returning from a weekend visit with friends in Hiram O and with Mra Alex Neleos Athena.

Chauncey Harvey Nye Chaumteau Nye Guthrie Charleston Alex Neleos Athena Hiram

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