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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 01, 1932

Page

8

Former Trimble Resident on Educational Committee

Mark McCune of Portsmouth, son of Mrs Florence McCune, has been appointed to the Educational Committee of the National Association of Power Engineers of Ohio. He is chief engineer for the V 8 Laundry in Portsmouth and has held a first class engineer's license for 12 years and a first class fireman's license for 20 years.

Trimble Mark McCune Portsmouth Florence McCune National Association of Power Engineers of Ohio McCune

Marriage license issued in New Lexington to McGee and Dennis

A marriage license was issued in New Lexington for Sheldon McGee 18 coal miner of Glouster and Gladys Dennis 18 of Shawnee. Rev. W. H. Hawkins of New Lexington was named to officiate.

Glouster New Lexington Sheldon McGee Gladys Dennis Shawnee W. H. Hawkins

Homer Grange Meeting in Mountville Friday Night

Mountville hosts Homer Grange Friday at 8 o'clock with County Deputy C R Massey of Morgan County addressing the gathering.

Mountville Homer Grange C. R. Massey Morgan County

Hines McNally Family Reunion at Embree Park

The Hines and McNally families plan their annual reunion at Embree Park in Pennsville this Sunday. All relatives and friends are invited to bring dinner baskets for a noon picnic and join the afternoon reunion with music from Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Lucas and Mrs. McDaniel of Trimble.

Burr Oak Hines-McNally Embree Park Pennsville Wilbur Lucas McDaniel Trimble

Mellen miner escorted by city marshal not constable

The Messenger misreported the escort officer for a Millfield miner. Marshal C. W. Fischer was the escorting officer, not Constable Henry Williams, in the Saturday night transfer from the bus station.

Cataract Removal and Charity Dance Reported

Dr A J Crawford of Glouster underwent a final operation for cataract removal at Grant Hospital in Columbus on Wednesday. His daughter Helen accompanied him and will stay until he returns home. In Jacksonville Mohawk Aerie 1034 of the Fraternal Order of Eagles sponsors a charity dance Labor Day at the K of P Hall with one pound of food or more as admission to aid feeding school children.

Glouster A. J. Crawford Grant Hospital Columbus Miss Helen Crawford Jacksonville Mohawk Aerie Order of Eagles K. of P. Hall This Place

Mrs. William Grandy Treated for Gall Bladder Trouble

Mrs. William Grandy of Fierce Ridge near Trimble underwent gall bladder surgery at Grant Hospital Columbus. She was taken by Glouster ambulance and accompanied by Dr. C von Scheele of Jacksonville.

Trimble William Grandy Fierce Ridge Grant Hospital Columbus C. von Scheele Jacksonville

Local Residents Move and Visit Across Town

Clarence Brown relocates from the Biddison property on Valley Street to the James White residence on Plum Street. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Robinson spend two weeks at Junction City with relatives. Mrs. Emerson Wilburn and three Columbus children visit, hosted by her mother Mrs. Heckman. Mrs. Hmme Holmes of Indianapolis visits sister-in-law Mrs. Fannie Holmes and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Darling. Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Carsey of Mentor stay with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Carsey, for a few weeks.

Clarence Brown Biddison Valley Street James White Plum Street J. W. Robinson Junction City Emerson Wilburn Columbus Heckman Hmme Holmes Indianapolis Ind Fannie Holmes Fred Darling Leonard Carsey Mentor W. 8. Carsey

Dolly Madison Class Hosts Lawn Party At Miss Edwards Home

Mrs. Lucille Massey and infant visited her parents Mr and Mrs Sam Orme in South Point. The Dolly Madison Class of the M BE Sunday School, hosted by Miss Low Edwards, held a lawn party with games and refreshments. Attendees included Laicile Richard son Laura Mae Brunton Anne Louise Logue Alice Lewis Blanche Clark Mary Lou Truax Dorcas Burns Elizabeth Bailey Thelma Gladden and Mildred Skinner.

Glouster Dolly Madison M. BE

Methodist Sunday School Board Elects Officers

The Meth odist Sunday School board elected officers including Superintendent Ira Conaway and assistant superintendent Mrs A R Woodgerd. Mrs Iris Davis became primary superintendent while Mrs W H Reitz served as cradie roll and missionary superintendent. The meeting also named secretary Miss Helen McCaskey and treasurer A R Woodgerd. Multiple teachers and class leaders were listed along with visiting relatives from Columbus Minersville Coal Run and Cincinnati. A Standard Bearers meeting followed with officers appointed and plans for September at Elizabeth Ellen Rambo home. Rev W H Reitz and daughter left for Cincinnati for a probable weeklong conference.

Methodist Sunday School Board Ira Conaway A. R. Woodgerd Mise Iris Davis Cradie Roll W. H. Reitz Home Department Phena Householder Helen McCaskey The Missionary Fund George Luther Vern Mills Margaret Southard Ella Hannas Victor Minersville Leona Nicholas Vinie Jordan Elgin Jordan Arthur McKitrick Coal Run Methodist Church Brighten Kutien China Christian Advocate Wahneta Exenkamper Zelma Watson Margaret Hammond Anna Rasp Josephine Gaskalla Lizzie Judson Elizabeth Ellen Rambo Cincinnati

Camp Knox News Sees Ohio Leaders Tour Battery E Camp

Governor White Adjutant General Henderson and Brigadier General Bush tour Camp Knox with Battery E personnel. Athens Battery hopes to beat 134th Service Battery in recreation game. Private Denver Rowland heals from a sprained ankle as crews manage heat and rapid showers. Military fire department leaders listed and soldiers urged to stay patient for letters home as work pace remains high.

White Ohio Frank D. Henderson Harold M. Bush Columbus Athens Battery Athens

Probate Code Brings Kicks From Ohioans

Governor White's economy committee weighs objections to higher probate fees under the new code enacted last year. Finance Director Bevis asked Judge Gideon Palmer for views on the necessity of the increases. State Senator Norton urged consideration of bonds from the Reconstruction Finance Corporation to erase slums.

Columbus White Howard L. Bevis Bevis Gideon Palmer Hamilton Probate Judges’ Association Reconstruction Finance Corporation L. H. Norton Cleveland Norton Cuyahoga County

John Brown Raid Memorial Coffin Revealed at Ohio Museum

The Ohio State Archaeological Museum displays a crude walnut coffin from 1859 linked to John Brown's raid at Harpers Ferry. It once contained Edwin Coppoe, a 24 year old Ohio member of Brown's daring band, whose brother was 19.

Columbus U.R Ohio State Archaeological Museum John Brown Harper's Ferry Edwin Coppoe Ohio Brown Coppoe

Covert Baking Company Picnic at Lake Alma Planned

Wellston notes that over 2000 people are expected to attend the Covert Baking Company picnic at Lake Alma on September 11. The Middleport firm also runs a jobbing house ice plant and pop factory.

Wellston Lake Alma Middleport

Baer Victor Over Schaaf

Max Baer defeated Ernie Schaaf by knockout in a ten round decision in Chicago Stadium. Baer mounted a late surge, delivering a two punch barrage to topple Schaaf as the final bell rang. Schaaf lay unconscious on the canvas.

Ernie Schaaf Chicago Baer Schaaf Scheaf Schaas Schauf

Cotton Prices Soar as Old South Buys Autos and Luxuries

In Atlanta on September 1, buyers in the Old South report a half billion dollars in new paper value for cotton and tobacco, pushing auto repairs and new cars, plus luxuries like coats and radios. Cotton gains about 20 dollars per bale, boosting demand and optimistic sales across dealers despite some caution in low priced vehicles. high and low priced dealers alike report record orders and strong auto and luxury demand Driven by cotton strength and government crop projections.

Atlanta I.p King Cotton Southern Tobacco Old South United Press South

Tonsils Out Victor Robinett Improves After Operation

Victor Rob inett son of Mrs Lucille Gillespie Robinett Millfield underwent tonsil and adenoids removal at Dr W V Sprague Chauncey Wednesday morning. His condition today is improved. Also reports of family visits to John Shaffer in Cherrington Hospital and a postponed Ladies Aid Society meeting in Millfield Church of Christ.

Victor Robinett Chauncey Lucille Gillespie Robinett Millfield W. V. Sprague Dow Cannon Lottie Cannon Logan John Shaffer Cherrington Hospital Anothe Emma Perry Charles Perry Louise Allen Robert Detroit Shaffer Rockbridge Lorenzo Shaffer Ladies’ Aid Society of

Miners Vocational Class to Start in Chauncey

Miners vocational training begins September 6 at Chauncey High School with sessions at 7 p m. Logan, an Ohio State University graduate, will conduct the class and interested persons are invited to enroll.

Chauncey Chauncey High School L. W. Seabright. Logan Ohio State University

Degree Work Trimble Grange Is Visited By York Grangers

Trimble Grange No. 1830 met at the Grange hall in Trimble Saturday night. York Grange exemplified the first degree and Canaanville Grange presented the second degree. Mrs Grover C Patton and Mrs Herbert Mingus Millfield left by motor for Toledo to visit Dr. Fred Wemmer and then proceed to Sturgis Michigan to see Charles Mingus and family.

Chauncey Trimble York Grange Canaanville Grover C. Patton Herbert Mingus Millfield Fred Wemmer Toledo Sturgis Mich Charles Mingus

Chauncey-Dover Board hires janitors for schools

Sept 1 Chauncey Dover Board of Education meets at the high school Chauncey hires Clyde Canter as janitor for the high school for one year Mrs Fred Agin will be janitor at the Chauncey primary building.

Chauncey Chauncey-Dover Board of Education Clyde Canter Fred Agin

Child Undergoes Operation in Chauncey

Charles Richard Webb seven year old son of Mr and Mrs Harry Webb Chauncey underwent an operation Tuesday for pleurisy and pneumonia at the family home on May Avenue after several weeks of illness.

Chauncey Charles Richard Harry Webb May Avenue

Miss Patton Returns Home After Summer in West Virginia

Miss Helen Patton returns to Millfield from Barracksville West Virginia where she attended the Fairmont Teachers Normal School. She is accompanied by her cousin Miss Eva Primi who will visit at the Patton home with Mr and Mrs G C Patton.

Iss Patton Eva Primi G. C. Patton

Keck Family Returns from Cincinnati Visit

Chauncey Sept. 1 Mr and Mrs George Keck and daughter Pauline of Chauncey and Miss Anas Elliott of Athens return from Cincinnati after visiting Mr and Mrs H A Myers and other relatives in that city.

Cincinnati Chauncey George’ Keck Pauline Anas Elliott Athens H. A. Myers Helena Keck That City

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