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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 25, 1932

Page

2

Right Men Needed in Government Ingalls Says in Speech

Republican governor candidate David S. Ingalls told a large Meigs County audience in Pomeroy that the right men must run government and warned against electing officials based on promises. He urged qualification over political appointments and planned to pick capable state department heads if elected. He spoke after a luncheon at Hotel Martin and then moved on to Gallipolis for another to-address.

Ingalls Pomeroy David S. Ingalls Meigs County Mr. Ingalls Hotel Martin A. H. Rosenbaum Gallipolis

Roosevelt Campaign Pause Highlighted by Child Support

Attendant in Dr. George Schaff's office notes Roosevelt paused his campaign to cheer an invalid child. Miss Susan Russell, who resigned, is soon to wed. Mrs. Lulu Mason leaves for Parkersburg to visit her niece. Families and other local residents travel, visit, or return home after brief stays and weekend trips.

George Schaff Susan Russell Lulu Mason Parkersburg Claude Crawford McAllister Barbara Sewickley Osler Stansbury Langaville Jessie Lansbury C. E. Erwin Collis D. Dawson Columbus J. B. Springer C. E. Grant W. Va A. W. McKay A. J. Beaver Roscoe Fowler Cora Bennett American Legion Portland Ore California Willis Aleshire Rio Grance Herbert Chambers Miss Minor Miss Fell Dexter and Bainbridge G. H. Stansbury Grant Street J. O. Leonard Pennyall N. Y Margaret Ralph

Meigs County Teachers Listed by Superintendent Chapman

Meigs County schools announce the new staff for the coming year. Superintendent C O Chapman lists principals and teachers for each district including Chester Columbia Dexter Great Bend Harrisonville Scipio Lebanon Letart Minersville Morning Star Olive Orange Joppa Pleasant View Racine Sutton Sidney and more with grade and subject assignments.

Chapman Pomeroy Meigs County C. O. Chapman Chester R. Hayes Kathryn Philson Earl Knight Henry Beaver BH. M. Musgrave Fred V. Rice Bernard Eiselstein Bertha Fell Finn Beegle Bashan Riebel Dorse James Bailey Columbia William Peck Catherine Slates Nihle Frank W. H. Hampton Nellie Radekin Freda Turner Ina Radekin Dexter Lawrence Chapman George Perry Great Bend A. L. Paynter Frances Foster Harrisonville-Scipio EB. V. Springer R. D. Chapman Howard Knight Adena Gift Adriene French Katie Wells Rachel Warner Irvin Creek Grace Troyer Pageville Ray Jordan Nova Mae Gilkey Lebanon Filatswoods Creed James Anna Postiewait Silveraville Donald Bradford Hazel Nile Barnett Rainbow Thelma Morehead Bald Knobs Robert Roberts Letart Otis Crawford W. R. Hayman Ruth Hayman Irene Miller Antiquity Grammar Freeland Norris Maggie Powell Mt. Moriah Paul Manuel Minersville Clara Rizer Helen Groeser Morning Star Lawrence Rose Olive Orange Davis W.A. Rice Ruth Drake Frances Mitchel Norwood Knight Kathryn Hayes Violet Benedum Lucy Vineyard Joppa Freda Cole Helen Newland Eden Grammar Augusta Perry Dave Cowdery Shumway Ray Whaley Pleasant View Ora A. Hill Portland Wimary Frankie McKelvey Racine Sutton J. W. Frank Supt M. L. Landrum Chas. Qayman Gladys Roush Avice Smith Dorothy Philson Sidney Fahey W. O. Crow Mauricett Fannie Bell Weaver Inermediate Maxine Wingett

Grammar School Staff and Supervisors at Multiple Districts Named

The report lists numerous primary and grammar school staff across towns including Reedsville Rutland and Syracuse Williams. It names principals superintendents and trustees such as O. O. Patterson Lucile Smith Margaret Spratt and Ruth Thomas along with county education officials J. S. Frank Chester W. R. Holcomb Carpenter and J. W. Young Rutland W. C. Keebaugh Sumner and Van E. McDade.

Thelma Michael Salem Salem Center Grammar Hazel Swan Martha Romine Fairplay Mary Fern Davis Danville Henry B. Kruskamp Sailsbury Rose Hill Ray Wilson Margaret Swanger Farle Erlewine Rock Springs Harley Musser Norma Beards Laurel Cliff EB. J. Tracy Nellie Tracy Bradbury Charles Wagner Mildred Feeney Edith Forrest Geneva G. Joachim Silver Run Wm. G. Peterson Brittin Weeks Audrey Circle Harriet McIntosh Lotta A. S. Greenler Jacobs Mildred Smith Mae Lambert Hiland

History of Nearby Town Is Recalled

Relatives of the late David Salser preserve notes from Syracuse’s early days. They recount 1853 land purchases by Thomas Davis of Syracuse and David Worcester of New York City, a coal shaft mine and first shipment in 1855, and the town’s naming after Syracuse, New York. Quartus Bridgeman Amos Quillen laid out farms into lots with Wilkes Heckard surveying. Salt works began in 1967 and the Slope coal mine opened in the late 1860s. The 1844 Methodist Church, and Carleton College construction started in spring 1864 and opened in 1869 for the first school.

Thomas H. Davis Syracuse New York David Worcester New York City Syracuse Coal & Salt Company Cincinnati N. Y Quartus Bridgeman Amos Quillen Lota Wilkes Heckard Slope Carleton College

Rawlings Recuperating After Operation at Home

Rawlings, formerly at St. Luke's Hospital Cleveland, arrived in Pomeroy Thursday evening and is recuperating at his Union Avenue home. His son Bob Rawlings has managed his Middleport business during the absence.

Rawlings St. Luke's Hospital Cleveland Pomeroy Union Avenue Bob Rawlings Middleport

Forgetful shoppers ignore dollar on restaurant floor

L F Schoenleb, a Pomeroy grocer manager, dropped a one dollar bill and later found it again. He recounts that 15 to 20 patrons walked over the spot without recognizing or picking up the money. The incident highlights the money’s apparent invisibility to passersby.

Pomeroy L. F. Schoenleb Schoenleb

Polite Young Woman Passenger Delays Smoking On Route

A Star Route carrier recalls a summer trip from Columbus featuring a refined young woman passenger. He refrained from smoking to avoid smoke near her, then asked permission to light his pipe briefly, noting her subtle disapproval and his desire to smoke.

Pomeroy Columbus Uncle Sam

River superstition ends as boatwreck tale reported

Long passage recounts a Hardings Ferry crew facing superstition during a river voyage. A horseshoe ritual and misfortune accompany the vessel’s sinking after a failed attempt to salvage cargo. The crew ashore, one burial noted, and a local belief tied to the event is claimed resolved. Nearby social notes list visitors and health updates from Middleport to Cleveland area families.

Fall Mushrooms and Probate Activity Reported in Pomeroy

Dry weather reduced fall mushroom sprouting in fields and barnyards around Pomeroy while some Bradbury families enjoyed the crop. Probate court actions include the will of Mary C. Bradbury admitted to probate with Florence C. Richards appointed executrix, and multiple guardianship and administration filings across local estates.

Pomeroy Bradbury A. W. Lee

Bankers Attend District Meeting at Cambridge Club

Mrs. Margaret Jenkinson of Moundsville West Virginia visits her son and daughter in law Clifford Jenkinson for two weeks. Mr. and Mrs. George Parker of Mulberry Avenue attend a bankers wives convention at Cambridge Country Club with 125 bankers and wives present. Women from Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church attend the Women's Foreign Missionary District meeting in Wellston.

Margaret Jenkinson Moundsville W. Vae Clifford Jenkinson George Parker Mulberry Avenue Cambridge Country Club Cambridge Marietta Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church Women’s Foreign Missionary District Welleton Charles Ebersbach Emma Wa

Problems of Farm and Garden Q A hints for hogs lime wheat and pruning

The column answers practical farm questions from feeding hogs to lime types and fertilization. It covers marketing hogs around 200 pounds, choosing limestone or hydrated lime by cost, fertilizing black soil after manure, and pruning shrubs and fruit trees by season with notes from agronomists. It also lists local notices and contacts including county agents and club meetings.

United Press Ohio A. Agronomists

Honors Son's Birthday in Middleport

Mrs Hollis Gardner entertained from 2 to 4 on Saturday honoring her son Eugene who celebrated his ninth birthday that day. Games and contests were enjoyed by the guests Charlies and Ruth Entsminger James Egner Charles Reed Dale Lyons Billy Reichman Betty Jane Becker Milton Scholl Jacqueline Maag Robert John Snider Billy Helen Jane Root Gene Harris Allen Bradford Juanita Haddox and Eugene Gardner the guest of honor.

Middleport Hollis Gardner South Sixth Avenue Eugene Charlies Ruth Entsminger James Egner Charles Reed Dale Lyons Billy Reichman Betty Jane Becker Milton Scholl Jacqueline Maag Robert John Snider Billy Helen Jane Root Gene Harris Allen Bradford Juanita Haddox Eugene Gardner

Washington Camp Site Marked in Athens County

The Ohio D A R plans a marker near Hockingport to honor George Washington's 1770 visit down the Ohio to the Kanawha mouth. The Ohio River Pageant will reenact the voyage October 27 with a boat for Washington and seven associates and canoes for two Indians at each camp site. West Virginia may join on the Ohio side and schools will likely observe a holiday.

Athens County the Daughters of the American Revolution Hockingport George Washington Ohio Country O. D. Dailey Albany Ohio River Kanawha River Washington Ohio Atkins County C. B. Galbreath State Commission West Virginia Hocking River O. K. Ream Zanesfield

Ohio observes Washington celebration with markers in multiple counties

The Ohio State Daughters of the American Revolution plan markers at Powhatan Belmont County and near Pomeroy and Athens County as part of a state wide homage to Washington. The October schedule includes camp sites near East Liverpool Marietta and Meigs County with ceremonies October 27 urging all Ohio residents to honor the Father of Our Country.

Athens County Daughters of American Revolution Belmont County Powhatan Captina Creek Washington Meigs County Pomeroy Charles Rathburn S. F East Liverpool Marietta Ohio State Commission

Davis Not Worried About Lottery Case Says Senator

New York September 24 Senator James J Davis voiced confidence that the federal lottery law case against him will collapse once his defense is heard. He warned the government has built a card house with no sound foundation. He noted a $15 300 check said to be lottery proceeds was deposited into his personal Pittsburgh bank account.

New York James J. Davis Pittsburgh

Langleyville Mine Reopens Quietly Under Guard

Taylorville Illinois September 24 The Peabody Coal Mine No 9 at Langleyville reopened after disorder and a guardsmen detachment stood by in barracks. Pickets were dispersed with tear gas bombs and authorities deterred a planned miners protest meeting at Pana 18 miles south.

Taylorville U.P Langleyville National Pana Here

Democratic women open campaign in Columbus with Nellie Tayloe Ross

Democratic women gathered in Columbus to launch their November campaign for state and national offices. Former Wyoming governor Nellie Tayloe Ross delivered the principal address as part of the meeting agenda.

Columbus Nellie Tayloe Ross Wyoming

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Roosevelt Franklin D. Roosevelt Seattle Melody Bresina Meigs G. H. Caldwell New York State David Salser Rawling Lberfelds Lea Lee Abe Marrna Declarari Mivdoleport le Kowush Gevuguer Lois Ann Maggie Hetardey Ezra Zuapan Clarence Rupe Athens Thurm- Gay W. Deisz Amron Captain Deist Canada Ner Pointe Deist James Wells Akron C. M. Burford Tia Home Bouth Second Avenue Freda Faehnie Mabel Wilson Margaret Hysei Smith Dora Bolce Kathryn Hawkins Zéth Alem Board of Coesty Commissioners Amene State Hospital Aen Moore Charlier Moore Mancourt Laene Ageinet Ranzo Harel Moore Manes Jenee Dailey Cottrill Myseil Gieh Pomeroy Fersonala B. M. Jewell A. F. of L Chicago A. Johnston Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers A. F. Whitney Railway Labor Executives’ Association Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen B. Berry Order of Railway Conductors Cedar Rapids E. J. Mannion Order of St. Louis J. G. Luhrsen American Train Dispatchers’ Association George Harrison Brotherhood of Railway Clerks C. J. Golf Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen J. Bissett Eva Quivey Locust Avenue Earl Cowen Katherine Rees Fred Wendland Rees James Atwood Dayton Ella Reed Huntington Foster Memorial Home Dave Geyer Butternut Avenue Carl Vandenbark Jackson Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Company Leverett Roush Theron Russell John Terrel Martha William Hines Christian Baer Ball Run H. H. Genheimer Edith Bowen Spring Avenue Tom Crow Jean Heneasey Ralston Russell A. D. Russell Dora Shaefer Scott Ridgeway J. W. McMurray Portamouth Clyde Wilson Lauren Cliff Charleston Ethel Clara Garland Jonah Cottrill Harrisonville Rebecca Cottrill Bowmans Run Air Charles Nichols Pennsylvania Home Missionary Society of the Simpson M. E Elmer Window Sugar Run Jed Webster Henry Jenkinson Mrs Worms Rose Hobart William M. Grosvenor, Jr STATE B. O. Skinner Ohio Bicentennial Commission All Coun Galbreath West Wizing Coal and Gas Ctihens, Wea Nelsonville Glouster Mickle i West Union Street
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