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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1933

Page

12

The Wrecker opens at Ohio Theater with star lineup

A star studded cast led by Jack Holt and Genevieve Tobin debuts The Wrecker at the Ohio Theater. George E. Stone and Sidney Blackmer add notable support as Majestic screens present Gun Law with Betty Boyd and Jack Hoxie. Charlie Ruggles dispenses comedy at Majestic Court. Ed Wynn and others help round out the program.

Vvs Open Court Jack Hoxie Ohio Wrecker Columbia Ohio Theater Jack Holt Joseph Hergensheimer Tampico Genevieve Tobin Holt Miss Tobin Gloria Swanson George E. Stone Stone Sidney Blackmer Lenore Ulric Bebe Daniels Blackmer Charlie Ruggles Ruggles Mary Boland Majestic Theater Ed Wynn Charlies Chaplin Harold Lloyd Eddie Cantor Mama Papa Walter Catlett George Barbier

Logan NRA Board Charts Wage and Job Increases

Logan authorities authorize the NRA executive committee to survey local firms to measure rises in wages and employment. The checkup will begin early next week. Farl Huette of Dayton, Ohio Restaurant Association visited to discuss a restaurant code with local owners.

Logan Nra Board Logan NRA Farl Huette Dayton Ohio Restaurant Association Chamber of Commerce

Two Held After Route 31 Crash Near Logan

Logan August 4 Two men Spencer Krupp and James Blair Cambridge were arrested after a Route 31 collision that left Vaughn Lloyd with only minor injuries. Krupp faces operating a vehicle while intoxicated and Blair with intoxication. Affidavits filed in Magistrate Samuel Whitehart's court. Earlier a Carey Products Co truck struck the Old Town bridge abutment in the same area. the driver was unhurt.

Logan Vaughn Lloyd Stanleys Sparnon Spencer Krupp James Blair Cambridge Krupp Blair Samuel Whitehart Lloyd Carey Products Company Old Town Bridge

Three Absentees Vote Logan Election Day Absences

Three more absentee ballots were cast in Logan as of Thursday per the election board clerk. Voters were Miss Ruth Brooke Francis J. Reid and C W Barnes. Miss Brooke leaves Monday for Massachusetts for a relative’s wedding. Reid starts vacation Monday and goes to Cleveland. Barnes works for the C and O Railroad at Walbridge.

Logan Election Board Misa Ruth Brooke Francis J. Reid C. W. Barnes

Injured Gene Bray to Wear Head Cast for Six Weeks

Gene Bray, hurt in an auto crash when a bee caused loss of control, will wear a plaster cast on head and neck for six weeks after doctors found a fractured vertebra. Despite the injury, Bray directed Presbyterians football play from the athletic field Wednesday evening as team manager.

Gene Bray Logan The Presbyterians

McBride Couple Welcome New Son in Logan

Mr and Mrs Lawrence McBride announce the birth of a son at their home in Logan on Friday.

Logan Mrs. Lawrence McBride

Betty Boyd Lands Role After Impromptu Riding Test

Betty Boyd impressed Collins on set in a riding outfit. He had two horses brought around and she rode with him, confirming she was right for Nita in Gun Law. Boyd, born in Kentucky, says she has ridden since she was so high and accepted the part on the spot.

COURT Betty Boyd Court Theater Hollywood East New York Los Angeles Lew Collins Jack Hoxie Collins Betty Miss Boyd Studio Nita Kentucky

Bell Funeral Held for Delphas Bell at Friendship Church

Delphas Iola Bell aged 20, daughter of Charles Bell of Maxville, died at home Tuesday evening from intestinal influenza. Funeral services were conducted at 10:30 AM Friday at Friendship Church near Maxville by Rev. J. W. Stein. Burial followed in Friendship Cemetery. she leaves four brothers and three sisters.

Logan Friendship Church Maxville Delphas Iola Bell Charles Bell J. W. Stein Friendship Cemetery

Revival Ends Sunday Tent Meeting in Logan

The Church of God revival in Logan will close Sunday August 6 with a 2:30 p.m. unity meeting of the Hocking Valley congregations. Dr. A. T. Rowe of Anderson Indiana will be guest speaker for the afternoon program plus special music. Announcements will outline regular weekly services after the service.

Church of God Logan Syssie E. Cusic Hocking Valley A. T. Rowe Anderson Ind

Edward Patrick Discharged From Cherrington Hospital

Logan August 4 Edward Patrick of Cincinnati a C C C Camp Hocking member was discharged from Cherrington Hospital after several weeks of recovery from a skull fracture suffered in a motor wreck. The article notes multiple local patient movements and recoveries.

Columbus Gore John Wooten Jobs

Reunions Planned for Niheser Hartmann and Griffith Huggins

Logan notices announce three family reunions in Hocking County. The Niheser gathering takes place August 15 at George Mathias Park near Rockbridge. Hartmann reunion is at Rising Park Lancaster the same day. Griffith Huggins event is August 13 at M BE Church Mt. Pleasant.

Griffith- Huggins Logan Hocking County Niheser George Mathias Park Rockbridge Hartmann Rising Park Lancaster Griffith-Huggins M. BE Mt. Pleasant

Engagement announced for Miss Lister and Raymond Hengst

Logan announces the engagement of Fanny Snow Lister daughter of Mr and Mrs Walter Lister Breckaville to Raymond Guthrie Hengst of Cleveland son of Mr and Mrs George Hengst Logan. Miss Lister a Wells College graduate and Western Reserve University School of Applied Social Sciences alumnus Hengst a Oberlin College and Harvard Law School alum. Marriage planned for September.

Mond G. Hengst Logan Walter Lister Breckaville Fanny Snow Lister Raymond Guthrie Hengst Cleveland George C. Hengst Miss Lister Wellsley College School of Applied Social Sciences Western Reserve University Mr. Hengst Oberlin College Harvard Law School

Mrs Hall Severely Burned In Kitchen Accident

Logan, Aug 4 Mrs Joe Hall of Third Street was severely burned when a kettle of hot water toppled onto her as she descended to the basement steps.

Logan Joe Hall Third Street

Hocking County Board Certifications Ahead of November Ballot

Members of the Hocking County Election Board received certification of House Bills 270 and 271 from Secretary of State George S. Myers. The issues appear on the statewide ballot for November despite a Supreme Court ruling. no local action has stopped them from voting.

Logan Hocking County

Farewell Party for Mrs Roy Ruble Held in Logan

Aug. 4 in Logan a farewell gathering for Mrs. Roy Ruble was hosted at the country home of Mrs. Buell Eby by the Merry Makers Club. A spread and card games followed with Mrs. Eby achieving high score and Mrs. Ruble receiving a club gift. Guests included Mrs. Byron Moorehead of Olean New York and Mrs. Lewis Nessline of Columbus.

Logan Roy Ruble Buell Eby Merry Makers Club Eby Ruble Byron Moorehead Olean N. Y Lewis Nessline Columbus

Lightning strikes residence of former county commissioner

Residence of Charles Brown, Marion Township, once a county commissioner, was hit by a Tuesday afternoon bolt that damaged the roof and plastering after striking a chimney. No injuries reported. Estimated loss set at 100 dollars.

Logan Charles Brown Marion Township

Annual Maccabees Picnic Draws Lodges From Lancaster and Columbus

Several hundred Maccabees are expected at the fairgrounds Sunday for the annual picnic. Lodgem en from Lancaster and Columbus join the local order. Afternoon baseball games will feature the program.

Logan Fairgrounds Lancaster Columbus

Hygiene meeting set with Heyde and Mrs Thomas

In Logan on Monday at 7 30 p m the Hygiene meeting will feature the Rev Amos L Heyde and Mrs Harry Thomas as speakers. Heyde discusses Preventing Juvenile Delinquency and Mrs Thomas addresses Three Problem Children in the Probate Court room event.

Administration Speaker To Boost NRA in Gallipolis

DeLoss Walker of Washington DC will speak August 9 at 7 30 PM at the Gallia County Courthouse to explain the National Recovery Act to employers in Gallia Meigs and Mason counties. Fifteen more employers signed NRA certificates in Gallipolis bringing total signers to 120 since Monday. Charles W Davis of Raccoon Township was awarded 84 for transporting his son to the Bidwell Porter School in a suit against the Raccoon Township Board. Mrs Maggie Norton of Second Avenue was injured Wednesday after slipping on stairs and striking a chair, with possible rib fractures.

Gallipolis Gallia Meigs Mason Counties DeLoss Walker Washington, D. C Gallia County C. E. Holzer NRA Charles W. Davis Raccoon Township Bidwell-Porter School W. R. White Davis Maggie Norton Second Avenue

River Men Seek Higher Wages Across Pittsburgh Drives

River workers organized by union officials pursue higher pay under the national recovery program. Some boats pay 50 to 60 dollars per month plus board for 15 hour days, while others average around 103 dollars monthly with board. The Henry A Laughlin and the Steamer Steel City haul steel from Pittsburgh, with the City also towing oil. Queen City and Liberty move toward Pittsburgh, and the Queen City recently carried 68 miner's picks from Cincinnati signaling mining upturn.

Gallipolis Pittsburgh Henry A. Laughlin Jones & Laughlin Steel Company Steel City Campbell Queen City Liberty Cincinnati

Presbyterians Lose to Methodists in Close Defeat

In Logan on August 4, the Presbyterians fell 6 to 2 to the Methodists ending their win streak while keeping a slim lead. Dick Johnson started for the Presbyterians with Landis on the mound for the Methodists as errors in the fourth inning swung the game. Also noted the second term of the U. S. summer quarter enrolling two locals, G. F. Carr and Harriett Rochester, starting July 27.

Logan G. F. Carr Harriett Rochester

Frock styles and pattern details for summer dresses

A house dress becomes a stylish option with a gay print frock. The Anne Adams pattern 2566 offers raglan sleeves and smart revers, sized 16 to 44, with step by step instructions. Catalogs and patterns sold for 25 cents, pattern alone 15 cents, mailed from The Athens Messenger Pattern Department, New York City.

Anne Adams Athens Messenger Pattern Department West 17Th Street New York City

Re-Employment Office To Open In Gallia County

Gallia County begins organizing a county re employment and placement service under the National Employment Service. C L Sherwood meets with Judge J B Clark and County Commissioners to form an advisory committee and appoint a registry manager. A courthouse room will serve as the employment office for Federal road and construction projects.

Gallipolis C. L. Sherwood Fremont Gallia National Employment Service Sherwood Clark Registry Service Galla County

Gallipolis Personal News and Divorce Granted

Gallipolis reports: Mrs. Frank Bell returns from Huntington after a five week visit. Misses Janet and Marian Fisher arrive from Philadelphia for a month with grandparents. Holzer children host a dance for a New York guest at Elks Hall. GALLIPOLIS also notes Neva G Switzer’s divorce from Homer M Switzer granted by Judge White for gross neglect and cruelty, custody given to the mother. couple married Feb 10, 1919, three children.

Gallipolis Frank Bell Huntington W. Va Janet Marian Fisher Philadelphia W. A. Davis Charles Richard Misa Christine Holzer New York Elks’ Hall Bill Woods Ray Carter Paul Carter Sunbury M. T. Carter Neva G. Switzer Homer M. Switzer W. R. White

Thabet Rites Held in Gallipolis

Funeral services for Robert Thabet 23 son of Mr and Mrs William Thabet were held at 2 PM at the Episcopal Church with burial in Mound Hill Cemetery. Rev Husson of Charleston read the Assyrian service and T L Bush was lay reader. Pallbearers named Amsbury Faulkner Swanson Shaw Plymale Haskins and Haskins.

Gallipolis Robert Thabet William Thabet Episcopal Church Mound Hill Cemetery Husson Charleston W. Va T. L. Bush

Hospital admits Byers after Holzer operation in Kananga

In Gallipolis on August 4 Byers of Pomeroy was admitted to Holzer Hospital after a tonsil operation. Dismissals included Mr. Trotter and infant Mrs. Roy O Carter Wellston Claude Shauver W Va and Mrs we of Point Pleasant.

Gallipolis Byers Pomeroy Holzer Hospital Trotter Roy O'Carter Wellston Claude Shauverale W. Va Point Pleasant

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the Wrecker Majestic Charles Ruggles Mama Iawas Dana Ward Bond Ed le Saint Irene White Clarence Muse P. H. Levy Russell Waddie Albert Rogell Jo Swerling Jack Hoxie LAW Oun Tobin Sidney Bumkmer News and Cartoon Traveltalk E. Main St. Logan, O Arizona Broadway James Dunn Joan Bennett Herbert Mundin San Nuisan Ean Sa Cherrington Bride of Ray Bolt Rexall Drug Cline Wayne Amsbury Richard Faulkner Charles Swanson Robert Shaw Langley Plymale Morris Haskins George Abrehaw Littler Gulfpor Miss Mater Floor Orig
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