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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1932

Page

2

Meigs County Red Cross organizes sewing groups for needy

Mrs. R. W. Finsterwald reports rapid progress as Meigs County sewists prepare cloth into garments. Cotton shipments from a South Carolina mill are arriving for distribution. Local leaders include Edith Kibble, Lucy Cowdery, Everett Hayes, Ed Harding, Fred Shumway, Garen Stansbury, and Ruth McCroba with more to be chosen.

Pomeroy Mre. R. W. Finsterwald Red Cross Production Red Cross South Carolina Meigs County Edith Kibble Reedsville Lucy Cowdery Long Bottom Everett Hayes Chester Ed Harding Racine Fred Shumway Syracuse Garen Stansbury Middleport Ruth McCroba Mayme J. Heiner

Russell announce birth of daughter in Gallpolis hospital

Middleport residents Mr and Mrs Sidney Russell announce the birth of a daughter on Monday morning at the Gallpolis hospital. The child is a granddaughter.

Middleport Sidney Russell Gallipolis

Lincoln J. Hess Dies at Syracuse

Lincoln J. Hess, 68, Syracuse businessman, died of a cerebral hemorrhage at his home after months of ill health. He had run a meat market, previously headquartered in Pomeroy, and is survived by his wife and siblings Robert and Bertha Hess. He was active in local Masonic bodies and K T chapter. No funeral arrangements announced.

Syracuse Lincoln J. Hess Hess Mr. Hess Pomeroy Robert Hess Bertha Hess Hesa Pomeroy Lodge Bosworth Council Ohio Valley Commandery K. T

Griffith Grim Pomeroy Bride weds in Pt Pleasant

Announcement of the marriage last Saturday morning of Miss Agnes Griffith to Paul Grim at Pt. Pleasant West Virginia. The bride, a Pom ery high school senior, is the daughter of Mrs Myrtle Griffith Naylors Run. The groom is the son of Mr and Mrs Victor L Grim of Middleport and works in a local business house. A license was issued in probate court Saturday to John A Hayes 27 farmer Long Bottom and Elizabeth Fredrick 19 also of Long Bottom.

Pomeroy Agnes Griffith Paul Grim Pt. Pleasant W. Va Myrtle Griffith Naylors Run Pomeroy High School Victor L. Grim Middleport John A. Hayes Long Bottom Elizabeth Fredrick

Name a Radio Singer for $750 Cash Prize

Hollywood announces a contest offering $750 in cash for the best new radio name for a featured radio girl in an old song program. Entrants may submit a name by post card or paper to the Radio Director's Office in Hollywood, with a first prize of $750 and a promptness bonus of $250 if mailed before October 30, 1933. Duplicate awards possible in ties. one suggestion per contestant. employees and relatives barred.

Hollywood Radio Director's Studio N. Sycamore Ave Hollywood California

Evangelist J W Hoyt to Speak in Middleport in January

Dr. J W Hoyt will visit Middleport in January and hold evangelistic services at the First Baptist Church starting January 8. Rev F C Kreager reports good attendance at Hoyt’s Gallipolis meetings and says committees will recruit helpers and arrange preparations.

Middleport J. W. Hoyt F. C. Kreager First Baptist Church Baptist Church Kreager

Still, Liquor In Middleport Home

POMEROY Oct 25 County officers raided Hollia Shumaker’s Middleport home on a warrant and found a still and several gallons of alleged liquor. Shumaker jailed awaiting hearing. Other arrests include Mrs. Frank Cummins fined for intoxication and Harley Jones released after guilty plea. Buckner and Wilt plea not guilty. Jimmerson assault case pending. Qualls and Edwards jailed for intoxication after weekend arrests.

Pomeroy Bertha Buckner Hollia Shumaker Grant Street Middleport Shumaker Frank Cummins Court of Justice of Peace Walter McCullough Harley Jones Mose Qualls William Philly) Edwards

Eastern Star meeting in Dayton three days

Several residents traveled to Dayton to attend the Grand Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star session running October 25 through 27. The local group included Mrs. Louisa Burford Mrs. M L French Mrs. Will Reynolds Mrs. Elmer McCarty and Mrs. Max E Harrah.

Middleport Dayton Grand Chapter Order of Eastern Star Louisa Burford M. L. French Will Reynolds Elmer McCarty Max E. Harrah

Halloween Party Hosted by Mrs Bowen Draws Enterprise Church Guests

A Rock Springs Road Halloween party will be hosted by Mrs. John Bowen with guests the Willing Workers of Enterprise United Brethren Church. Multiple local families and visitors are listed as week end or short stay guests at various homes including Newark, Charleston, Forest Run, and West Unity.

John Bowen Rock Springs Road Enterprise United Brethren Church Elizabeth Mullenpaugh Newark J. O. Roedel East Main Street Muilenpaugh James Stephenson Burnell Charleston W. Va Stephenson John Stephenson Olivier Grimm Laurel Street Graham Station G. H. Caldwell Butternut Avenue M. W. Gardner Sam Buchanan Logan Union Avenue Harley Bailey Arthur Bailey Virginia Columbus Harley Arthur Edgar Bailey Forest Run Roger Daniels Western Reserve Cleveland George Daniels Birmingham Dayton Tubbs Clyde Andrews Arthur Yost Albie Reed Waddell Garland George Meinhart Bucyrus Middleport Henry Meinhart Monkey Run William Reife Edward Reifel Edward Lebersbach West Unity End Pat Lochary Lincoln Hill C. D. Henry Amesville Alfred Earl Elberfeld New York Baltimore Barbara Goucher College Martin Elberfeld Chillicothe Katherine Elberfeld Jacob Elberfeld Irma Keller Mulberry Avenue R. S. Blackwood Harrisonville Harry French Arthur Roush Baby Irving Karr Syracuse Toledo Eleanor Ohio State University

Amphibian Plane Lands at Pomeroy Seeks Local Landing Field Solution

An amphibian Savoia Marchetti lands at Pomeroy on a barnstorming trip down the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers. Pilot Kenneth Wright of Beaver, Pa., with his wife and Roy A. Love, notes the craft could land on river or inland airports, offering a potential solution to a local landing field problem.

Pomeroy Gallipolia Savoia Marchetti Kenneth Wright Beaver Roy A. Love Ohio Mississippi Italy New York Wright

Canter Funeral Held for 83 Year Old Mrs Canter

Funeral services were held for Mrs. Jane Canter 83 who died Saturday at her son Walter Canter’s home in Antiquity. She is survived by her husband James two sons Will of East Liverpool and Walter of Antiquity and a daughter Mrs Althea Wickline of Letart Falls.

Pomeroy Jane Canter Walter Canter Antiquity

Middleport residents visit Charleston and nearby towns

Mr and Mrs Robert Stephenson of South Third Avenue visited Charleston Sunday to see Mr Stephenson’s parents, Mr and Mrs John Stephenson. Evelyn Lewis and son Charles with her mother Mrs Maupin were at Arbuckle West Virginia for the day. Judge Mauck and wife with relatives from Gallipolis spent Sunday with Miss Allie Mauck, Mrs Hattie Bennett and C F Besserer. Other families from Ryger Rutland and Pomeroy visited here or nearby towns for the weekend and Sunday events. Walter Hayes and family left for unspecified plans after visiting local relatives.

Middleport Robert Stephenson South Third Avenue Charles Ricketts Pomeroy Charleston Gallipolis Allie Mauck Hattie Bennett C. F. Besserer Pearl Stevens Rathburn Ryger Curry Rathford Dora Braley Rutland J. M. Stevens Loren Russell George Russell Lincoln Street Russell Morton Webster J. W. Byers Eloise Ripley W. Va Walter Hayes

Columbus figures in Eastern Star Grand Chapter events

After an overnight visit they travel to Dayton where Mrs. Hayes will represent the Evangeline Chapter, Order of Eastern Star, at Grand Chapter from Tuesday night through Thursday night. Recent days include Cleveland visits, Marietta relatives, and trips to Huntington to hear President Hoover.

Columbus Dayton Vina Townsend Marietta M. L. French Will O@linger Frank Enright Virgie Major Mary Root Ruth Drake Nan Moore Dwight Kim Lee Russell Huntington President Hoover Herbert Hoover

Chester Defeats Syracuse 5 4 In Southeastern Ohio Showdown

Chester beat Syracuse 5 to 4 in a fierce Sunday game witnessed by about 1500 fans. Whipple exits after third, Davis allows no runs in six. late inning rally ties score, Knight and Gaul spark winning rally as Chester advances to meet Jacksonville.

Chester Syracuse Ohio Whipple Davis Quillen Guenther N. Knight Er. Knight E. Gaul C. Knight Wiselstein Mitch Knight Gaul Jacksonville R. H. E. H. Knight Spencer O. Gaul Young C. A E. Knight Eiselstein R. H B. Gaul Hiselstein J. Hemsley C. Moore Quilfen

Halloween Entertainments Planned by Younger Set in Athens

Young residents of Athens plan Halloween events this week. Misa Mabel Connett and Phyllis Laughlin host a Junior High School party at the Cottage Tea House tonight. Sue Woolley hosts a seventh grade masquerade at 169 North Congress Street. Baker Camp hosts a Friday masquerade with autumn decor for Martha Jones Jean Finsterwald and Helen Baker. C M C girls organize a Halloween dance.

Athens Cottage Tea House Misa Mabel Connett Phyllis Laughlin John J. Woolley North Congress Street Sue Woolley Baker Camp Martha Jones Jean Finsterwald Helen Baker

Twenty-Eight Guests At Dinner Bridge

Mrs. Paull Richards and Mrs. George C. Dailey hosted a dinner bridge at the Hotel Berry Monday night with twenty eight guests. Thelma Detwiler won the high score and travel prizes, second went to Sam K. Burson, third to James Lewis.

Paull. Richards George C. Dailey Berry Thelma Detwiler Sam K. Burson James Lewis

Steamer Eider Reported Sinking Off Seattle

Coast Guard at Seattle reports the Steamer Eider a Bureau of Fisheries vessel is sinking all hands have abandoned ship. The incident occurred near Seattle with crews evacuated and no immediate details on injuries or causes.

Seattle Wash U. & Coast Guard Herg Eider U. S. Government Bureau of Fisheries

Poultry Tour Planned Here All Day Friday

Athens County poultrymen are invited to an all day tour Friday Oct. 28 organized by Mr. T. H. Johnson and the Athens Chick Hatchery. The route visits farms in Athens Meigs Albany Harrisonville Rutland Pomeroy Five Points Chester and ends with a talk by Ohio State University poultry specialist Mr. Ferguson.

T. H. Johnson Athens Athens County Meigs County Ralph Ladd Fisher Ladd C. P Sid) Riley Athens-Albany Riley Albany Harrisonville Lena Jordan Harley Musser Musser C. E. Bryan Rutland Bryan Pomeroy Bud Morgan Five Points Morgan Otho Baer Chester Wendall Freckers Frecker I. B. Weed M. Ferguson Ohio State University of Columbus Ferguson

Glouster Water Lines To Be Repaired Wednesday

Glouster plans a full day water shutoff Wednesday as about 100 feet of pipe between the plant receiving basin and the wells is pulled up for cleaning. Officials say a blockage at sharp turns may be restricting flow though wells show ample supply in tests. Work begins Wednesday morning. water service will be off most of the day.

Glouster Ics High Street Rockhold Athens Lumber Co

John Drake jailed on charge of non support

John Drake of Redtown was taken to the county jail at Athens Monday by Constable Henry Williams for non support of an illegitimate child. Officers had hunted for Drake for several weeks.

Glovster John Drake Redtown Athens Henry Williams Drake

Installing Shelves Glouster

Oct 25 Kermit Blosser's manual training class installs needed shelving in the office.

Kermit Blosser

Work at high school building shows neat workmanship

Supt. Thomas W. Figley oversees work at the high school building where crews perform in a neat, workmanlike manner. The description emphasizes orderly progress and quality craft by the staff involved.

Thomas W. Figley

Masquerade to Aid J T Cage Team Funds

Masquerade Halloween party at Trimble High School gym aims to raise funds for J T High School basketball teams. The event invites all interested in supporting the teams as the season nears.

Trimble J.-T

Tolbert Rites Set for Glouster Mine Victim

Funeral services for Frank Tolbert Sr. killed in Ohio Mine 1 will be held Thursday at 2 PM at the U B Church. Rev Robinette will deliver the sermon. Burial follows in Glouster Cemetery. Charles Thomas Lodge I C O F will meet tonight at 7 to arrange their part of the service.

Glouster Jacksonville Frank Tolbert Ohio U. B Robinette Charles Thomas Lodge Noble Grand

Kiwanis delegate W Rose attends state convention

Atty. W. Rose, a Kiwanis lieutenant not in this district, is in Cincinnati for the Kiwanis state convention and plans to return Wednesday night.

Glouster Atty. W. Rose Kiwanis Cincinnati

Mecum Rites Wednesday in Glouster for Typhoid Victim

Seven year old Ralph Mecum died Sunday night from typhoid fever. Funeral services will be held at the Church of Christ Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock with burial in Glouster Cemetery.

Mecum Glouster Ralph Mecum Church of Christ

Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin touted for children and adults

An old health claim extols Dr. W B Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a trusted remedy. It praises 50 years of practice with high birth success in Pratt County Illinois and recommends the syrup for babies and children to relieve constipation and improve digestion. It also suggests adults use it for sluggish digestion and headaches, noting it is a prescription preparation available in drug stores.

Pratt County W. B. Caldwell Illinois Dr. Caldwell

Also Mentioned on This Page

Rue Tuckerman John Russell Princess Dresser Athens Furniture Exchange Washington St Dial Broadway Fifth Avenue the Cline Pharmacy Co Avi Hoyt Pomeroy Personals Canter Chappelle Talbott Ralph Graves Gerald Lullen Marion Atty. Edgar Erwin A. J. Beaver McMillan Hospital Roscoe Fowler W. Harris Li and Don R Clippinger O. L. Wood E. Gilmore Rachmaninoff Memorial Hall W. C. Burton Clarys May Avenue Ora Ashcraft Guyeville Asheville North Carolina PD. G. Murray Georgetown Ill E. E. LaBaw Avon Place I. N. McHarg Wilma Walburn New Marshfield Road Francis ColTley T. E. Nicholas McArthur Nicholas Mt. Carmel Hospital McHarg U. S Yugoslavia Bulgaria MM. Stoyanoff MM. Athanasoff J-T Cage Party Tolbert Burson Hotel Children’s Shoes and Oxfords Isaac Wilson Chauncey, Ohio
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