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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 28, 1932

Page

2

Petty Thievery Wave Halted in Meigs County

Meigs County officers say a spree of petty theft in the Reedsville Bowman's Run area is stopped as 15 year old Lewis Smith and Allen Sinclair were sent to Lancaster Industrial School after confessing to stealing tools from J Ross. Other arrests include Charles Schwartb for issuing bad checks and Lawrence Shaw on intoxication and driving with one light.

Meigs County Pomeroy Lewis Smith Allen Sinclair Lancaster Industrial School Bedford Township Reedsville Bowman's Run Smith and Sinclair Dana Tracy H. J. French J. Ross Ross Smith Sinclair Charles Schwartb J. W. McCullough Lawrence Shaw Middleport William Robson

Depression Halloween Party at Bradbury Church

A Halloween party was held at Bradbury Church on Wednesday night. Costume prizes went to the poorest and most ragged outfits. judges were John Sisson Ross Stobart and Joe Meier with Meda receiving top prizes.

Bradbury John Sisson Ross Stobart Joe Meier Meda

Hamiltons Honored On 50th Anniversary

Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Hamilton celebrated their golden wedding with a surprise party at the First Baptist Church in Midway on Thursday. The event featured a 50-taper cake, musical performances, and gifts of gold pieces, in a program organized by church groups and Rev Kreager.

Middleport J. J. Hamilton First Baptist Church F. ©. Kreager Paul Smart Hamilton Konrad Schol Maggie Cecil Root Virgil Edwards Florinel Talbott H. M. Cross Electa Hysell Paul Haptonstahl Helen Jane Billy Reot Kreager

Local Socials and Visits Notice

Mrs Louis Reibel and Miss Clara Bin visited Athens on Wednesday staying with Miss Marcella Reibel student at Athens and Mrs French sister of Miss Bing John Chase from Union Avenue worked in Portland this week repairing Mrs Kate Roushies house Willis West moved into the Huber property at the corner of Union Avenue and Davis Street Mr and Mrs Wright McCroba of Lincoln Hill entertain Mrs Maynard Davis of Columbus sister to Mr McCroba who arrived Thursday for the D A R celebration Ernest Alden of Terre Haute visited Pomeroy friends last week

Herbert Giles Union Avenue Jackson William McGee Wilson Xenia Frank McCracken Urbana Southwestern Wright McCroba Elizabeth Grueser Maude Oaedra Hendrick Avenell Carla Ranshaw Rutland Road Earl Hartenbach Lizzie Huber Fannie Amberger Charles Price John Blaetmar Theophil Mehl The Evangelical Synod St. Paul's Evangelical Church Columbus Fred Langlotz East Main Street Marietta Pat Lochary Lincoln Hill Lochary C. D. Henry Amesville Julia Manton Daughters of Union Veterans Toledo Giles Hysell Louis Reibel Clara bin Athens Marcella Reibel French Bing John Chase Portland Kate Roushie Willis West Huber Davis Street McCroba Maynard Davis Ernest Alden Terre Haute Ind Pomeroy Middleport Frank Guinther Franklin Haydenville T. H. Davis Greenfield T. Boydon Zanesville Rosamond Dillard J. W. Kincaid Pauley Anna Charleston W. P. Wilburn Julia Mae William Britton Hudson Street Earl van Zant Gravel Hill O. L. Roush Maggie W. Va Laura Somerville

666 Liquid Tablets and Salve Ad as Quick Remedies

Advertising copy for 666 liquid tablets and salve claiming rapid relief from colds headaches neuralgia and malaria like symptoms with promised fast action. Mentions first day relief for colds and 30 minutes for headaches and neuralgia.

Miss Frances Daniels Hosts Bridge Night in Middleport

Miss Frances Daniels entertained her bridge club at the Mary Jane on North Second Avenue with a dinner and bridge. Two tables played. high score trophy went to Mrs. O. B. Stout and second honors to Miss Lucille Dutton.

Middleport Frances Daniels Mary Jane North Second Avenue O. B. Stout Lucille Dutton

Local Cleaner B. & B. in Athens Rebranded Buckeye

Earl French, son of Mr and Mrs French of Middleport, buys the B. and B. dry cleaning plant in Athens and renames it Buckeye. The family, formerly in Columbus, plans to move to Athens at the start of next month and reside there.

Middleport Earl French M French Charles Yost Athens Buckeye

Nutrition Project Class Holds Dessert Workshop

Farm women of Meige County led by George W. Kreitler met with Alma Garvin from Ohio State University to study nutrition focusing on desserts. Attendees from Forest Run Harrisonville Orange Township Chester Hemlock Grove Rock Springs will repeat demonstrations in their communities as part of a three meeting series.

Pomeroy Meige County Ohio State University George W. Kreitler Alma Garvin Miss Garvin John F. Bailey Forest Run J. H. Musser Harrisonville P. F. Roblents Dana Swartz Orange ‘Township EK. M. Musgrave Everett Hayes I. ©. Meredith Chester A. A. Neson Howard Bolin Hemlock Grove W. A. Morgan

Dr McKnight Praised For Psychology Lectures

Dr Hdna Howell McKnight wife of Bedford Indiana physician W H McKnight began an eight week series in Indianapolis on Psychology for the Business Woman a study in human relations at the Central YWCA in cooperation with Indiana University extension. The Indianapolis Times praised her credentials and work in public schools and on the Herman H Young Foundation staff.

Pomeroy Hdna Howell McKnight W. H. McKnight Bedford Ind A. V. Howell Butternut Avenue Indianapolis Central Y. W. C. A Indiana University Extension Division Indianapolis Times McKnight Ohio University Clark University Worcester Mass Indiana University Indianapolis Public Schools Herman H. Young Foundation Rs. McKnight

Rufus Putnam Wins Hot Pin Ball Game

The Rufus Putnam girls defeat East Side 38 to 24 after a tight seven innings on Athens city school grounds. Mary Jane Duncen led East Side with strong offense and first-base play while Opal Stevers pitched. Rufus Putnam's Jane Gibson and Elizabeth Wood contributed key scoring and defense. A rematch is planned for next week.

Athens City Rufus Putnam Jane Gibson East Side Marjorie Tompkins Mary Jane Duncen Opal Stevers Elizabeth Wood Putnam

Canvass City Scout Cookie Sale Campaign Strengthens

Athens women drive Girl Scout Cookie Sale across booths and dormitory sales. Mrs. Thor Olson and Mrs. W. C. Mauck lead publicity with several committees. Mrs. T. PR. Biddle heads a team aiding one scout and lieutenant per booth. Additional organizers include Mrs. C. H. Harris Mrs. H. Bobo and others.

Athens Thor Olson W. C. Mauck T. PR. Biddle C. H. Harris H. ©. Bobo Harry Beckley T. C. McCracken M. E. Twiss Evan Jones, Jr C. L. Jones R. J. Jones E. C. Schloss X. Rauch R. W. Finsterwald A. B. Roe C. M. Gill John Jagers William Carpenter Robert Cuyler F. B. Dilley Carl Beasley Co. N. Mackinnon C. H. Creed

Executive Conference at Kingston Meets October 22

Kingston reports the Woman's Foreize Missionary Society of the Chillkoting District held its day meeting on Saturday October 22. The program featured district and auxiliary plans, messages from the Cincinnati sees branch, and district changes. Jo Chillicothe District now includes Athens County with Mrs J M Hudson and Mrs Herman Sayre as local representatives. President Mim John Dunlap of Williamsport leads. N A Vaughan of Adelphi serves as corresponding secretary.

Kingston Woman's Foreize Missionary Society Chillkoting M. BE Sees Cincinnati Jo Chillicothe Athens County J. M. Hudson Herman Sayre Nelsonville Mim John Dunlap Williamsport N. A. Vaughan Adelphi

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B.I.S Lancaster of & P Bokar Brooks Sunnyfield Prominen Navy Ibs Michigan Idaho Chuck Roast Winesap Apples Hamiltons Pomeroy Personals Democratic Charles M. Hogan Congress L. J. Eberle East Millfield Greens Run Sugar Creek Harvey Chauncey the Plains Hockingport Public Square Torch Coolville Carthage Jerseyville Democratic Glee Club Wade Music Car Athens County Democratic Campaign Committee D. A. Rardin Dr. McKnight W. H. Juhling Ella Miller Ann Weed Presbyterian Bible School Children’s Winter Union_ Suits Rosto , Ga Glouster, Ohio Scout Athens State Hospital T. M. Biddle Edward Schloss G. K. Bush M. Wolfe Dwight Ruthenford F. D. Forsyth Hamilton Beach Southern Ohio Electric Company
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