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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 22, 1935

Page

12

Recreational Ball League Opener Scheduled in West Hunter Street

The West Hunter Street park hosts the first Recreational Ball League event with H C Godman Company and Comp Hocking facing off in the lid lifter. L B Strawn funds park improvements boosting seats to 5% capacity as fencing and screens go up. games run four evenings weekly with two games per team, starting at 6 15 p m.

Park West Hunter Street TOGAN Yeacus The S. Market Park H. C. Godman Company L. B. Strawn Westinghouse Conkle Ol! Company Fagies Camp Hockine Weatinghouse

Asks New Trial in Gibbs Soliday Case

Logan Park W. Trowbridge, executor of Selah Ash Trowbridge, seeks a new trial in the Gibbs Soliday case. The common pleas court held Trowbridge liable where a bond for Soliday as guardian was given, and the motion argues the verdict lacks sufficient evidence. The judgment totaled $3343.93 with fund fees charged against Soliday, his bondman, and Ewald Schmitter.

Logan Park W. Trowbridge Selah Ash Trowbridge Wade Bartholomew Gibbaervinet D. M. Boliday Common Pleas Court Trowbridge Soli@ey Trian Solidayard Bendeman Ewald Schmitter En- Sete

Hocking Co Farmers Eligible in AAA Vote

Logan Ohio farmers in Hocking County will vote on a reduction program under AAA after the current contract ends. The referendum is set for May 25 with arrangements by the local extension service to organize the balloting for participating farmers.

Logan Hocking County AAA Extension Service

A Good Barometer of Weather at the Court House Rotunda

A good barometer of prevailing weather is seen in the court house rotunda. On cold days idlers fill the space, but when sun shines and temperature rises they move outdoors to the temple of justice.

Worship at Logan Churches Draw Near Record Crowds

Easter observances across Logan churches drew near record crowds with baptisms and new member reception in morning services. Local parishes hosted cantatas and the play The Alabaster Box, while Dr J B Showers spoke at the United Brethren service. Youth groups led sunrise services as ideal weather drew many to the Easter parade.

Logan Methodist Episcopal Church J. B. Showers Dayton United Brethren Church Youth Peoples

Theft of railroad packing leads to several arrests

Logan C and O Railroad police with Deputy Sheriff Nellis Smith investigated theft of journal packing from railroad cars near Coonville last week. Detective W L Price for the company reported arrests. Reno Sewards pleaded guilty before Magistrate 8 RB Whitehart and was fined 85 and costs. Officers warn the packing used for bonfires by a pond could cause a serious wreck, as a car on a siding near Logan required repair and another near Carroll nearly wrecked from the same cause.

Logan C. and Nellis Smith Coonville W. L. Price Reno Sewards Logan Carroll

Chauncey Church Easter Services Draw Crowds

Easter observances at Chauncey Church of Christ featured a sunrise service with a large attendance and a full program. The Bible School logged 155 attendees. the choir, orchestra, and soloists performed, followed by communion and worship led by Rev. Gilbert Courtney. Five members joined by baptism from Nelsonville Church of Christ in a related service. The building was decorated with flowers and plants.

Chauncey Chauncey Church of Christ T Persons Christine Brown Mary Stalder Betty Jane Courtney Charles Sweeney, Jr Gilbert Courtney Binle M. O. Bryan Nell Brookins Inex Nye Florence Pendergrass Charlies Nelsonville Church Alice and Julia Johnson

Chauncey Mine No 25 Idle With Several Idle Mines Reported

Chauncey Mine No 25 remained idle Monday along with nine other district workings. Mines listed include No 9 No 107 No 2M No 10X Ohio No 1 Carbendsie Black Diamond and Baiem Hollow in the work reports.

Chauncey Ohio Carbendsie Black Diamond Baiem Hollow

Infant Chauncey Simpkins Dies Hours After Birth

The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Simpkins of Chauncey died eight hours after birth on Saturday. Short funeral services were held Sunday morning by Rev. Gilbert Courtney of the Church of Christ, with burial in Ny Cemetery. Mrs. Simpkins is formerly Reena Shafer, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Shafer.

Chauncey Andrew Simpkins Gilbert Courtney Church of Christ Mra Simpkins Reena Shefer Carl Shafer

Family Easter Dinner Hosted by Curuncey Sanders

Mr and Mrs Clar Ome E Sanders entertained relatives at a family Easter Day dinner. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Lewis Sanders, Jacquelyn Sanders, Virginia and Bert McQuade, Mr and Mrs Charles Sanders, Dr and Mrs C Nile Sanders and sons Bob and Bill, Ray Sanders and Charlotte Pence.

Curuncey Clar- Ome E. Sanders Lewis Sanders Jacquelyn Sanders Virginia Bert McQuade Charles Sanders C. Nile Sanders Bob and Bill Ray Sanders Charlotte Pence

Easter visits and family gatherings reported in Chauncey area

Chauncey residents share Easter travel and family visits across Ohio. Wesley Walburn and Mrs. Walburn stayed in Clarksburg with Mrs. Walburns mother Mrs. Stewart. Harley Leffler and family visited Columbus relatives. Noah Harvey and daughter Mary Helen spent Easter in Detroit with relatives. Frank Snyder and FP R Tanner visited Columbus. Lacy Bescoe from Millfield spent two weeks in Oregon Ridge with her aunt and uncle. Daniel Fulton remains home ill. Mrs. Harvey Ferrer and Toledo relatives visit Chauncey family hosts B. F. Ferrel.

Chauncey Chauncey-Dover Wesley Walburn Alexander Madek Frances Harvey Frank Snyder Oregon Ridge FP R. Tanner Trimble Columbus Lacy Bescoe Millfield John Roscoe Daniel Fulton Harvey Ferrer Toledo B. F. Ferrel

Sunday School Party Sparks Wiener Roast at Church of God

Clarence Staley and family hosted a party for the Sunday School Class of girls from the Church of God last Wednesday night. Attendees included Bessie Tope Helen Tope Verna Mae Collins Ruth Mullins Helen Schoonover Roberta Simmers Mary Helen Harvey Bonnie Powell and Mr and Mrs Clarence Staley Jacob Way Florence Kelzenberg and Theodore Kelzenberg.

Chauncey Clarence Staley Church of God Bessie Tope Helen Tope Verna Mae Collines Ruth Mullins Helen Schoonover Roberta Simmers Mary Helen Harvey Bonnie Powell Jacob Way Florence Kelzenberg Theodore Kelzenhberg

Birthday party honors Mrs Kirkendall anniversary

Chauncey hosts Mrs Homer Kerkendall birthday party at her home with joint hostesses Mrs Joe Noland. Guests include Luther Spitzer Joe Noland and children Barbara Frances Herahal Kirkendall Ralph Dale George Kirkendall Homer Kirkendall and children Robert Alberta Jean. Also Cleveland Easter parade note on Max Baer skipping event in striped trousers.

Chauncey Homer Kirkendall Joe Noland Kerkendall Hershall Kirkendall Luther Spitzer Barbara Frances Herahal Kirkendall Ralph Dale George Kirkendall Robert Alberta Jean Cleveland Max Baer Euclid Avenue

Forest Fire Period Near Hocking County Decline Noted

Records from Camp Hocking show only six fire calls this spring with one on Friday when CCC enrollees helped in Vinton County to fight a farmer’s grass fire. Heavy rainfall kept forests moist but drying in recent days raised precautionary fire warnings. LOGAN An intoxication charge against John Diehl of South Bloomingville led to a $58 fine plus costs in Magistrate 8 B Whitehart’s court. Deputy Nellis Smith made the arrest.

Logan John Diehl South Bloomingville B. Whitehart Nellis Smith

Bicycles Stolen in Logan Report

Police report a porch theft at 249 South Mulberry Street as part of a citywide bicycle stealing spree seen for weeks. Mrs. Dorothy Conkle reported the latest incident on Saturday night.

Logan Dorothy Conkle South Mulberry Street

Coal Miners Clarence Hoffman and Ruth Koon Wed

Clarence Charles Hoffman a Murray City miner and Ruth Mae Koon a Murray City resident married. The couple are both listed as children of local families in Murray City.

Clarence Charles Hoffman Miner Murray City Charlies Hoffman Ruth Mae Koon Fred Koon Perry L. Gaines Laurelville James Gaines Hazel Arnedge Hocking County Rex Ariedge

Large Attendance Reported At Two Glouster Churches

Easter Sunday drew large crowds at the Church of Christ and the M E Church in Glouster. Sunrise services began at 6 am, with Sunday School, the Lord's Supper, and cantatas in the evening. Cantatas by both choirs closed the day.

Easter Guests and Local Visits Fill Glouster Homes

Glouster residents hosted relatives from Mansfield Columbus Akron Athens and Jackson ville over Easter and with weekend visits. Notable guests included Mr and Mrs Clyde Harper and extended family, Dan Rice from St Charles school, Mr and Mrs Guy Faires of Akron, Fritz Schwalbach and son Fred of Akron, C B Dillon of Athens, Mrs G W Cavey and grandson Everett Cavey, and others visiting at the homes of Mr and Mrs J R Clark Mrs Mayme Davis Mr and Mrs Tom Hamilton and families and Frances Taylor of Columbus.

Clyde Harper Howard Young Mansfield Belford Cunningham Harper Marion Dan Rice St. Charles School Columbus John Nice Guy Faires Akron Faires C. G. Faires Fritz Schwalbach Fred Jacksonville C. B. Dillon Athens Dillon Thomas Gamwell G. W. Cavey Columbia Meshick Cavey Everett Cavey Howard Guinther Fred Guinther Jack Betty Florence Guinther Florence Laither Charles Guinther Frank Davis Davis Mayme Davis Evan Hamilton

Evening Radio Schedule Card

A detailed timetable lists radio segments from 9:00 to 7:45 with performances by orchestras, singers, and comedy acts plus news and chatter. Notable entries include Henry Kalb’s Orchestra, Phil Harris, Moon River, Lum and Abner, and Lowell Thomas along with several named acts and programs.

Greater Minstrels Haydn's Corn Cob Pipe Club Follies Preas Radio News Arcedia Cafe Orch Henry Kalb Ink Spots Jolly Coburn Shandor Art Jarrett Leonard Keller Phil Harris Moon River School of the Air Vic and Sade Ma Perkins Escorts Quartet Rex Griffith Betty and Bob John Barker Mary Sothern Dudley Brothers Dorothea Ponce Jack Armstrong Tim Healy Bob Newhall Lowell Thomas Lum Abner Red Davis Vie and Bade Willie Bryant Orch Rob Meredith Wilson Colonel Cook Singing Lady American Legion Angelo Ferdinando Rob Newhall News of the Air

Monday Radio Schedule Highlights Several Performers

The page lists a busy Monday evening lineup for Antonio and Orchestra at 8:15 followed by Patti Chapin and Adventure Hour. Other acts include Buck Rogers and Bobby Benson, Myrt and Maree, The O Neills, and The Big Show. Wayne King's Orchestra and The Four Aces appear late, with a final 200 Monday Jamboree segment.

Orientalr Patti Chapin Adventure Hour Jack Armstrong Dick Tracy Buck Rogers Bobby Benson Household Music Box Radio News Myrt Maree Just Plain Bill the O'Neills Roare Carter Pray Braggiotti

Local Man Taken for Pneumonia Treatment at Athens Hospital

Ralph Staider of this city was transported by ambulance to Sheltering Arms Hospital in Athens for treatment of double pneumonia. Mrs. Frank Pedicord of Bishopville recently had major surgery at Cherrington Hospital in Logan and is progressing as expected as relatives visit.

Glouster Ralph Staider Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens Frank Pedicord Bishopville Cherrington Hospital Logan

Eastern Stars Busy Week in GLOUSTER

Eastern Star circles in this city plan a busy week. Thea Chapter holds a special practice Monday at 6 30. A regular meeting follows Tuesday at the usual hour. Friday night brings the annual inspection of the chapter.

Glouster Thea

Mrs Newman Otey Seriously Ill In Lima

Lima reports the serious illness of Mrs. Newman Otey who was hospitalized there last week for an operation. She had suffered heart disease for many months and was formerly Miss Hazel Webb of Webb Summit. Many of her relatives reside in the area.

Logan Lima Newman Otey Hazel Webb Webb Summit

Easter Service Held by Logan Knights Templar

Logan Commandery of Knights Templar and their ladies gathered at the Masonic Temple for Easter observance at 4 30 Sunday. About 100 attended as Jerry G Spears Columbus a former United Brethren pastor gave the address. Commander W H Hansel led the program with a quartet and several members voice parts. An Eastern Stars group served dinner led by Mrs Dan Roberta.

Logan Logan Commandery of Knights Templar Masonic Temple Jerry G. Spears Columbus United Brethren Church W. H. Hansel 8. V. Shepard Edgar Hillyer L. P. Mooney Walter Prather

NBC Plans Seven Days of National Federation Music Clubs Broadcasts

NBC will originate seven days of radio concerts and talks from the 19th biennial convention in Philadelphia. Highlights include Welsh Girls Chorus 2:30 p m Tuesday on WEAF NBC, and Giovanni Martinelli with Mendelssohn Club 9:30 p m Tuesday on WJZ NBC.

New York NBC National Federation of Music Clubs Philadelphia Weaf-Nbc Welsh Girls Chorus Wjz-Nbc Giovanni Martinelli Mendelssohn Club

Radio Schedule Tuesday Listings Include Music and News

A dense program guide lists shows from 2:00 PM to 2:90 AM featuring orchestras, singers, talk programs, and news segments. Notable entries include Willie Bryant Orchestra, Melody Parade, Ed Wynn, Bing Crosby, Glen Gray, Hecht's Brigadiers, and Orville Knapp's Orchestra among others.

Congress Speaks WABC CBS Prince Adolf Sweden WJZ NBC Boston Latin School New York Giants Boston Braves England Sir John Simon Jack Armstrong Dick Tracy Buck Rogers Robby Benson The Gothamaires Radio News Myrt Marge Just Plain Bill Jerry Cooper Boake Carter Bing Crosby Charm O Keefe Glen Gray Hecht Brigadiers Voice of Crusaders Preddie Bergin Orch Enric Madriguera Art Jarrett Orville Knapp Bill Hogan

Hollister U B Church Senorita Class Entertained

The Senorita Class of Hollister U B Church was entertained Friday at Miss Daisy Deem's home. Olives Bethel led the Scripture, Forest Warehime gave a reading, prizes went to Elizabeth Banfield Forest Warehime and Winnie Phelps, a light lunch followed, Deona Mitchell of Newark attended, May meeting slated at Rosa Lee Mitchell's home.

Hollister Hollister U. B Daisy Deem Jennie Banfield Annetta Hodgson Olive Bethel Forest Warehime Elizabeth Banfield Winnie Phelps Deona Mitchell Newark Rosa Lee Mitchell

Steelmakers see sustained demand with small gains

Cleveland reports Steelmakers posted a sustained demand last week with small gains in miscellaneous orders. Operations rose another point to 46 percent, according to The Magazine Steel on Monday.

Cleveland Steel

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