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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1934

Page

9

Meanest Gal in Town at Majestic features Emery and Galla

A comedy drama at the Majestic stars ZaSu Pitts in a tale of a lady merchant, her Swedish partner, and a romance with a manicurist, as Skeets Gallagher and Bert Kelton add scheming humor. The plot centers on romantic and business misadventures culminating in a joyous finale directed by Russell Mack.

Aepsoerse Emery Pitts Majestic Rko-Radio Pictures Bert Kelton el Brendel Gleason Skeets Gallapitts Evi Bi Bren Pert Skeets Gallagher ZaSu Gallagher Miss Kelton James Gleason

Trail Drive western stars Ken Maynard at Court Theater

Ken Maynard headlines Universal Western The Trail Drive at the Court Theater with his horse Tarzan and Cecelia Parker leading a strong cast. Maynard plays a ranch foreman defending cattlemen against a dishonest buyer Honest John in a high spirited saga packed with daring horseman feats and thrilling chase scenes.

Ken Maynard Tarzan Cecelia Parker Universal Court Theater Ken John Maynard Corella Parker William Gould Frank Rice Bob’’ Kortman

Quarterly Meeting Sunday Service at Frost Church

Frost invites the public to a Sunday meeting on April 2 led by Rev. Edward M. Minor. Morning sermon titled Making a Man at 11 o'clock, afternoon talk The Routine of Everyday Living at 2, with a 30 minute song service and a noon potluck basket dinner for all.

Edward M. Minor

Interest in Logan Airport Revived by State Visit

Logan April 27. Interest revived in the Logan airport proposal after Benjamin Rennick of the state aeronautics department visited. He met with relief director James R Allen, Mayor Kenneth R. Fitzgerald, Service Director Roy Loomis and local businessmen. Rennick toured sites tentatively chosen as potential airport locations.

Logan Benjamin Rennick State Aeronautics Department James R Allen Kenneth R. Fitzgerald Roy Loomis Rennick Idea

Senior Class Leads Honor Roll at Logan

Logan school records show the senior class leading the honor roll for the six week period with 21 percent of members honored. Juniors ranked second at 10.5 percent and sophomores third at 10.1 percent, listing named students from each class.

Logan Glenn Brown Mary Coakley Forest Eddy Edith Gestin Paul Heydem Dorothy Kitchen Don Poston Marguerite Rohrer Mary Blum Lloyd Crothers Dorothy Mattox Virginia Smith Thelma Stump Pauline Lavey Robert Brandt Raymond Lanning Lillian Sater Emma Barker Madeline Bennett Vaughn Bort Wayne Frants John Cooper Ray Collison Luther Kuhn Benton Lightfoot Mary Monks Constance Wella

Charges dismissed in stabbing case at hospital visit

Charges against Addie Coakley for stabbing her husband John Coakley with a butcher knife on April 13 were dismissed by Magistrate B Whitehart after Mrs. Coakley was committed to Athens State Hospital for treatment. She had been in ill health for several years. Hayenville church notes show revival to begin May 6 with regular services and prayer meetings scheduled through the week.

Schmitter Resigns as Employment Director

Logan Ewald Schmitter, manager of the local reemployment office, tendered his resignation to take effect April 30. With a public works decline in the county, personnel were reduced to one. Cleo Haley, a longtime clerk, is expected to become the new manager.

Must Send in Fees New Rules With Licenses Issuance

Logan. With the licensing period near, Hocking County dealers must pay required fees at once under a new rule announced by Auditor W S Yaw. Applications previously did not require accompanying fees. Application forms have been mailed to the dealers.

Gravel Shipments Extended After April

Logan reports extended gravel unloading in Hocking County beyond April 30 to implement an eight hour daily schedule. The plan shifts from an April 30 completion to handling 10 carloads per day, allowing a modified approach and giving officials more care in spreading the material.

Logan Hocking County

Logan Briefs Guests Attend Dinner Party in Logan

Mrs. BE. FE. Campbell and daughter Mrs. Peter Esselburn from Columbus visited Logan on Wednesday with Bowen family members for a dinner party. Mrs. W. B. Lacock attended a dinner in Columbus hosted by Mrs. Lareum at the Faculty Club. R. Kenneth Kerr and Russell Keyes were in Columbus on Wednesday.

BE. FE. Campbell Peter Esselburn Columbus Logan Bowen W. B. Lacock Mre Lareum R. Kenneth Kerr Russell Keyes

Laurelville High School Graduation Tonight Speaker Supt Piliott

Laurelville High holds commencement exercises tonight with Mt. Vernon system superintendent A W Piliott as the featured speaker. Graduates include Elanore E Smith Edith M Strawser Lucille Bussert Theresa M Goode Mary A Goode Lulu A Hedges Mary Alice Fast Norwood B Haynes Merrill Karshner Darrell Karshner Robert G Worley and Donald M Edwards.

Logan Hall Appointed to Ohio Flood Control Conference

Logan Barton A. Hall president of the Logan Chamber of Commerce has been named as a member of the committee representing Ohio in Washington D. C. on April 30 and May 1 for the flood control conference. He was designated by Governor George White.

Logan Barton A. Hall Logan Chamber of Commerce Ohio Washington D. C George White

Stolen Car Recovered on Route 75

Sheriff Sol Eilinger and Deputy Stanley Sparnow recovered a stolen automobile on Route 75 Tuesday. The vehicle belonged to a Columbus man and was returned to the owner the following day.

Logan Sol Eilinger Stanley Sparnow Columbus Wan

Mills Is Captured Return Is Unlikely

Hocking County officers doubt custody will shift from Columbus to local authorities for Oliver Mills arrested there this week on a stabbing case from South Bloomingville two years ago. Columbus police hold Mills on multiple charges and will prosecute. Deputy Norris warned locals that failed conviction would still aid their claim. Ray Harper, victim, recovered. Captain C. B. Webb ill in Los Angeles hospital with a nervous breakdown.

Harper

Edward Francia Undergoes Serious Surgery at Local Hospital

Edward Francia Colum bus underwent a serious surgical operation at a local hospital on Wednesday. His son Dr. J. D. Francis from Hiaydenville was summoned to his bedside that day and returned home Thursday with Mrs. Francis accompanying him.

Logan Woman Fractures Leg After Fall

Mrs Robert Ralph of Weat Street sustained a fractured leg Tuesday after stumbling and falling. After medical attention at a local physician's office she was returned home.

Robert Ralph Weat Street

Inspector visits Logan barber shops after appointment

John Shanitt, state inspector, made his first Wednesday visit to local barber shops since his recent appointment.

Logan John Shanitt Atate

Strawberries Show Health Benefits Despite Popular Taste

Scientific notes that strawberries rival oranges in minerals and vitamin C, with higher iron per weight and richer in protein, though lower in vitamin A and B. They aid digestion of other elements, but lack the acidity-reducing effect of oranges. Canned berries retain vitamin content if air is removed. open-kettle methods lose vitamin. Home canning is practical in town or near markets, with alternatives for winter use.

Samatt

Bremen Blue Lodge annual inspection attended by Logan Masons

Logan residents joined the Bremen Blue Lodge for its annual inspection on Tuesday night led by Harry L. Smith with a large Mason delegation. Seventeen lodges were represented, with Logan members including Charles W. Dollmatcch George Smith Neal Shaw Rolland Bright and many others.

Weekend guests and visiting relatives in local area

Syracuse Mr and Mrs Everett Hayden Eve lyn and Eleanor James and Thomas Paul of Dayton were weekend guests of relatives and friends. Co Hutton and Miss Dorothy Winebrenner of Monday Cove were recent guests of the latter's parents Mr and Mrs Samuel P Winebrener. Mr and Mrs Janse Carleton of Dayton were guests of Mr and Mrs Emory Carleton and sister Miss Julia Carleton from Saturday till Monday. Mr Stella Rodgers and granddaughters Eleanor and Emaline and Miss Emma Duckworth spent Sunday at Racine with Mr and Mrs Paul Hayman and family. Misa Viola Fields and son Jimmie of Hartford W Va spent Sunday with her sister Mrs Charlies Hall. Mr and Mrs Robert Gardner and Mrs Helen Williamson of Pomeroy spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Harvey Holter.

Everett Hayden Evelyn Eleanor James Thomas Paul Dayton Co. & Hutton Dorothy Winebrenner Monday Cove Samuel P. Winebrenner Janse Carleton Emory Carleton Julia Carleton Stella Rodgers Eleanor and Emaline Emma Duckworth Racine Paul Hayman Misa Viola Fields Jimmie Hartford W. Va Charlies Hall Robert Gardner Mis Helen Williamson Pomeroy Harvey Holter

Coming Out Party Opens At Ohio Theater

A timely Fox release opens at the Ohio Theater with a daring debutante expose. Frances Dee and Gene Raymond star in a tale of social climbing, romance, and elopement thwarted by a cunning butler as an elaborate party unfolds.

Fox Film Ohio Theater Jesse L. Lasky New York Europe Rovers Frances Dee Gene Raymond Alison Skipworth Nigel Bruce Harry Green Gilbert Emery Marjorie Gateson Clifford Jones Jessie Ralph Germaine de Neel John Bivatone Gladys Unger Jesse Lasky, Jr

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del and Skeets Galla Rert Kelton Russell Mack Hollywood Arthur T. Horman Mack Richard Schayer H. W. Hanemann Auty Frances Dee Eae Raymond Skipworth Frost KO Radio Xeture Zasu Pitts Pert Kelton Fl Brender James Gleason Skee” Gallagher Merion Cooper Athens Fanny Schmitter Laurelville High School A. W. Elliott Mills Captain Weee Tondergofs Operation Supfers Leg Blue Lodge Logan Masons Smith Bremen Syracuse E. Main St Alei Will Rogers David Harum Eth Crcelia Parker OK Mane Cummings Paullukas Lionel Barrymore ADULT Balkony Bainum Percy Lowery Hi Colored Orchestra
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