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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1934
Page
3
In Massillon a 93.93 grade and 92.98 for Elyria Akron surfaced as issues. An alert error disrupted judging when a truck load of equipment went missing en route to Shelby. Local committees and Standard Oil support contested weak points and urged corrections ahead of the American Legion event later this month.
Garner led a battered Nelsonville team to a 15 hit victory over Brewer as key players were removed with injuries. Luhrig and Johnson contributed while Frosty Johnson made a notable catch and doubled. The game featured tense moments and late pushes as both sides fought hard.
Thomas Bumgardner, 77, died at his home near Connett Sunday morning. Funeral services will be Tuesday at 2 PM at Connett Church, with Rev. Shearer officiating and burial in Green Lawn. Surviving are his wife and eight children including Catherine Russell, Rebecca Dalton, Lottie Patton, Jack Bumgardner, Wayne Bumgardner, Nellie Chesser, John Bumgardner, and Belle Hoskins, plus two sisters and two brothers.
The Happy Hollow Hustlers met August 2 at Mrs Elsie Weavers home. The group set August 16 for the next meeting at Mrs Adda MacCombs home. A business session followed by a short program and discussion of club projects and problems occurred. recreation hour was led by Miss Adrienne Weaver.
Mrs Mary Anice Lent aged 9 died this morning at her Nelsonville home on High Street. Funeral services will be 2 p m Wednesday at Pilgrim Holiness Church with Rev D C Shearer officiating. She is survived by husband Stephen Lent step mother Mrs Jennie Willison six children Charles Don Ray Max Lent and Mrs Amos Lehman all of Nelsonville and Mrs Willa Gustin Haydenville three sisters Fannie Patterson Ruby Kinsey Opal Tucker and five brothers Lafe James William Oscar and Pearl Willison.
Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon at the late residence on Chestnut Street for Thomas A Wallace. The 2 pm service was conducted by Rev D C Shearer of the Pilgrim Holiness Church. Many out-of-town relatives and friends attended.
Mr and Mrs Leighton Aumiller and son Dick and Dr Lowell Burnell were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Will Burnell. Mr and Mrs Clarence Slater Columbus were guests at the latter's home here Sunday. Mrs Sarah Davis Sunbury Ohio is visiting her son L A Davis and family. Miss Pauline Johnson returned Sunday after a week with relatives in Zanesville.
Mrs. Bertha Barker Mrs. Thomas Spencer and Mr. Frank O Mara have returned after spending the last week at the Lancaster Camp Grounds attending the School of Missions.
Athens County's Chapter of the American Red Cross plans its annual meeting in the Chamber of Commerce rooms Security Bank Building on Wednesday August 15 at 6 pm with a buffet supper. National field representative F C Dixon will be principal speaker. A report on last year's work will be given and officers elected for the coming year.
A daily vacation Bible School is conducted at the Hocking Church by Mrs. Fred Thompson and Mrs. Joe Heffner from Athens. The session starts each morning at a stated time for local children.
Clifford Scott William Lawson Francis Kourl Calvin Lancaster and Albert Simon left this morning by motor to attend the World's Fair in Chicago.
Greendale Mr and Mrs Walter Hill announce the marriage of their daughter Mae to Joe Mount son of Mr and Mrs Samuel Mount of Carbon Hill. Ceremony performed by Rev Kittle of Cirron Hill. The note follows a sequence of local family visits and gatherings across nearby towns with several extended family mentions and social events.
Mr and Mrs Harold Hawk of Glouster file amended petitions in MacConnellville common pleas court seeking damages for injuries and losses from a Federal Creek bridge collapse in Homer Township Morgan County on August 11 1953. Mrs Hawk seeks 10000 for injuries including a fractured vertebrae. he seeks 0 for truck and related losses. alleges defective construction and negligent repairs and maintenance by Morgan County.
Ira H. Gibbs age 73 died early Sunday at his Trimble home after months of heart disease. A village resident for years he served on the village council for several terms. Funeral at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the home with burial in Sands Cemetery Chauncey officiated by Rev G B Courtney. He is survived by his wife and two daughters Mrs Ed Lantz and Mrs Furniss Dew.
Probate Judge 8 M Johnson of Athens renews acquaintances in Trimble and nearby. Born at Trimble he taught locally in youth and began his law career here before moving to Athens. He served as a major overseas during World War I and later practiced law.
Matt Huune 59 died at his Redtown home Saturday night after a two year illness. He lived in the community two years and is survived by his wife and daughter Sylvia 10. Funeral services set for Tuesday at 2 pm at the Finnish Lutheran Church Rea town led by Rev. Carl Seimi Taylor Ridge. Burial planned in Taylor Ridge Cemetery.
Mrs Mary Davis hosted a 2 to 4 pm birthday party for her granddaughter Dorothy McLaughlin s tenth birthday Detroit guests included Freddie Householder John Cunningham Eisie Atlas Marvin Atlas Elizabeth Bergman Phyllis LaRue Davis Betty Lewis Lois Ann Gear Joan Beshara Betty Lou Thomas Donna Lou Palmer Mary Lou Andrews Jean McLaughlin and Dorothy McLaughlin. Ice cream cake and candy favors were shared with games and prizes awarded to Freddie Householder Joan Beshara and Donna Lou Palmer.
Mr and Mrs FH Taylor returned from Columbus where Mr Taylor received treatment at University Hospital for an injured wrist. The wrist was placed in a cast and will remain so for at least two weeks.
Mr and Mrs Thomas R Reese of this city and Mrs John D Davis of Shawnee spent the week end in Columbus as guests of Mr and Mrs Byron McLain. Mr McLain is a son in law of Judge and Mrs John D Davis of Shawnee.
Athens' delegation of Boy Scouts arrived safely in Chicago for their World's Fair visit and are enjoying the big city. Telegram from Arch Knowlton reports the group staying in a large rig cabin at Camp Calumet Hammond Indiana about 18 miles from the exposition grounds. Russell Bolinger and his unit including Richard Mackinnon Dean Gerwig and David Nichols covered most of the grounds the first day. Knowlton notes the Scouts learned how many sandwiches they can eat in a day at the Fair but withhold the number.
An ad cites a New York laboratory confirming Camel smokers experience a positive energizing effect after work or smoke. Ellsworth Vines Jr describes a Camel helping tennis stamina, noting Camels don’t interfere with nerves and offer a refreshing lift without causing nervous strain.
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