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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 25, 1934

Page

10

Woman Held After Husband Stabbed With Butcher Knife

Addie Coakley of near Logan was arrested after an affidavit of malicious cutting with intent to wound, accusing her of stabbing her husband John Coakley on April 13 with a butcher knife. He received a deep wound and a superficial rib wound. county officials await further action.

Logan Addie Coakley Near Logan Sol Ellinger Stanley Spannow C. Wood Bowen John Coakley Coakley

Achievement Meeting at Laurelville Held by 4-H Clubs

Seventy five persons attended the achievement meeting at the Laurelville Community Hall Saturday night conducted by the 4-H Clubs of Laurelville and Haynes with C. C. Lang assisting. He showed motion pictures of club work across the state and distributed certificates and pins earned by members. Harold Chambers, extension agent, attended and noted this was the first achievement in that part of the county and that future meetings would follow.

Logan Laurelville Haynes C. C. Lang Harold Chambers Ita

Mrs Bertha Rheinscheld Dies After Operation

Mrs Bertha Rheinscheld wife of Henry Rheinscheld a Washington Township farmer died at Cherrington Hospital at 1 PM Monday after an operation. She had been in frail health for months leaving two sons and three daughters. Funeral services were held at Ewing Lutheran Church with Rev Amos L Heyde presiding and burial followed at the local cemetery.

Logan Bertha Rheinnacheld Henry Rheinscheld Washington Township Cherrington Hospital Rheinecheld Ewing Lutheran Church Amos L. Heyde

Logan Coach Delivers PE Address At Rotary Club

Coach John Longley spoke on Physical Education before the Logan Rotary Club on Monday. He outlined program goals, community engagement, and the value of fitness in schools.

Logan John Longley Logan Rotary Club

Ruffner Plans Senate Run in 0-14 District Primary

Logan reports show H. C. Ruffner preparing to enter the Democratic primary for state senator from the 0-14 District. L. J. Eberle of Nelsonville is already a candidate, along with Thomas F. Wright who aims for the Eleventh District Congress nomination. Brown, 81, dies in Columbus. burial at Oak Grove Cemetery in Logan.

Lancaster H. C. Ruffner L. J. Eberle Nelsonville Thomas F. Wright Hocking Logan Isaac FE. Brown Columbus Oak Grove Cemetery

Sam Mundy Reports Fence Theft Near Logan Farm

Sam Mundy, new owner of the George L. Wright farm south of Logan, told Sheriff Sol Ellinger on Tuesday that thieves cut away 50 feet of woven wire fence from his property over the weekend.

Logan Sam Mundy George L. Wright Sol Ellinger

County 4-H Clubs To Be Formed Next Month

Logan May news notes Harold Chambers county extension agent directs May efforts to form 4-H Clubs with plans to start projects by June first. Letters sent to club leaders urge organization and Chambers expects similar or higher membership than 1933. Extension work also focuses on corn hog program plots appraisal.

Chambers Extension Service Office

Ladies Auxiliary No 4 Mine Workers meet at Ollie Loper home

Mrs. Clara James presided as Mrs. Mary Cook won the prize at the Ladies' Auxiliary No. 4 United Mine Workers of America gathering at Mrs. Ollie Loper's home. The next meeting is set for Mrs. Margaret Anderson's residence.

Murray City Ladies’ Auxiliary United Mine Workers of America Ollie Loper Mary Cook Clara James Margaret Anderson

Seventh Grade wins field meet events at Gore

Joe Spencer won the horse shoe contest at the Gore field meet last week. Pupils and teachers Myrtie Wollett and Seber Lehman of New Town attended. Ray Marshall took first in the marble contest and Ira Bittner was second in the throw for distance.

Murray City Joe Spencer Gore Myrtie Wollett Seber Lehman New Town Ray Marehall Ira Bittner

Taylor and Click Sent to Mansfield Reformatory

Logan report states Jerry Taylor and Orville Click Columbus were sent to Mansfield Reformatory from Franklin County after a motor crash. Robert Howard, alleged ring-leader of an eight-car theft gang, faced charges. Click confessed to four breaking and entering cases.

Logan Columbus Logan Joe Farbearn Jerry Taylor Orville Click Columbus Mansfield Reformatory Franklin County Robert Howard Taylor Click Farbearn J. Baclawski Cherrington Hospital Baclawski

American Legion Auxiliary Posts Lunch and Winners

The American Legion Auxiliary Unit held a Monday night meeting with a lunch and program. Contest winners were Mrs. Irma Powers and Mrs. W S Yaw. Committee members in charge included Mrs. Rudolph Brown, Mrs. Cyrus Rochester, Mrs. Sophia Judy, Miss Pauline Judy, and Miss Josephine Judy.

LOGAN American Legion Auxiliary Irma Powers W.S. Yaw Rudolph Brown Cyrus Rochester Sophia Judy Pauline Judy Josephine Judy

Logan High Students Learn Meat Cutting at Market

Members of the Home Economics class from Logan High School visited a local meat market late in the week to learn proper meat cutting techniques and how to select the best cuts.

Logan Logan High School

Murray City Briefs

Mrs Ray Richardson has returned home to West Virginia after visiting Mr and Mrs Fred Cook. Mr and Mrs Harry Shaffer and Mrs John Shaffer and daughter Phyllis were in Lancaster on Saturday. Matthew Beard and son Billy are visiting in New Haven West Virginia.

Murray City Ray Richardson West Virginia Fred Cook Harry Shaffer John Shaffer Phyllis Lancaster Matthew Beard Billy New Haven W. Va

Gallia Re Employment Staff Laid Off by Government

In Gallia a National Re employment Service shake up ends three local staff roles after orders from national headquarters. B Lewis Jones John I Richards and Miss Nellie Haner receive notice. Derry Wetherholt takes over with 120 hours weekly clerical staff supplied by relief and paid 30 cents per hour.

Gallia Gallipolis National Reemployment Service Bureau National B. Lewis Jones Meigs and Gallia County N.R.S John I. Richards Nellie Haner Derry Wetherholt Relief Department

Buckeye Building and Loan Sues Huron Couple for 1961 Due

Buckeye Building and Loan Company files a suit against Carrie E. Huron and Ira E. Huron seeking 1961 balance of 1961 on a note dated 1928.

Gallipolis Buckeye Building and Loan Company Carrie E. Huron Ira E. Huron

Woman in Jail For Intoxication After Vandalism

Goldie Carroll, 27, is back in the city jail serving a fine of 48.20 for intoxication. She spent Tuesday morning in the county jail after tearing up furniture and gas fixtures in the city jail Monday night.

Gallipolis Goldie Carroll

Real estate transfers filed for 182 acres and lot changes

On Tuesday 182 acres in Harrison township were sold by William E Shoemaker and wife to Elbert Rice and wife. A Huntington township lot changed hands from James Dodrill and wife to R Hendren.

Gallipolis Harrison Township William E. Shoemaker Elbert Rice Huntington Township James Dodrill R. Hendren

Farmers Institutes Planned Next Autumn in Gallia County

Gallia County holds farmers institutes the week of November 12 with sites in Bula ville Vinton Chambersburg and other towns to follow. Independent institutes may occur at Rodney and Mercerville while State aid events could be set for Thurman Little Eggar Cadmus and Bidwell. Proposed speakers include L L Rummell W E Crouse C R Pitlow and several prominent farm women.

Gallipolis Gallia County EB. H. Reed Bulaville Vinton Chambersburg Fairfield Gallia Harrisburg Rodney Mercerville Reed Thurman Little Kgger Cadmus Bidwell L. L. Rummell Columbus The Ohio Farmer W. E. Crouse Mahoning County C. R. Pitlow Greene County W. G. Vandenbark Muskingum County P. A. Young Paul Young Foster Tyler Licking County

Pembroke Club Meets for Read of Mary of Scotland

The Pembroke Club gathered at Mrs. Harry Miller’s home Tuesday night. Guest Mrs. Leo Bean read Maxwell Anderson’s play Mary of Scotland.

Gallipolis Pembroke Club Harry Miller Leo Bean Mary of Scotland Maxwell Anderson

Steeplejack Maxwell jailed on intoxication charge

Gallipolis report notes "Steeplejack" Maxwell, 51, was confined in jail Tuesday on a charge of intoxication.

Gallipolis Maxwell

Riverside Elks Lodge Initiates New Members

The Riverside study group and Elks Lodge meet Monday night with initiations led by chairpersons Perotti Moore and Jack Saunders. Key members include James Preston Catlettsburg and Earl Moore as part of the initiation ceremony.

ELKS Gallipolis Elks Lodge Perotti Moore Earl Moore Jack Kenneth Saunders James Preston

Olive Tablets Ad Campaign Sparks Health Claims

Pleasing relief from constipating symptoms promised by Olive Tablets. The ad targets men with claims of beauty, energy, and vitality, describing the tablets as soft, safe, and curative when taken nightly before bed. It urges readers to consult druggists for purchase.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Logan C. Wood Bowen Ironton Bertha Rheinscheld Fwing Longley Spreaks Rotary Ruffner Senate Eberle Isaac Brown Sugar Grove Enterprise Orla Wolfe Taylor and Reformatory Legion Auxiliary Meets Murray City Briefs Farmers’ Institutes Riverside Study GALLIPOLIS_yrs Ring Mrs. J. 1 Richargy Denmark Island View Inn Canady Floyd Julia Pay Mica Mame Bates Wisteria America China France Italy Spain Belgium Zenners Floor
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