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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1934

Page

12

Brown and Donahey Lead in Hocking County Voting Tuesday

Logan August 15 Clarence Brown and Vice Donahey led the Hocking County primaries with many close contests countywide. Republican governor candidate Brown topped Morgan 1204 to 625 while Democrat Sawyer led for governor with 1236 to Davey 1189. Donahey won the Democratic Senate race with 2311 while White had 677. Other county races featured wins for Conkle over incumbents and Erwin by 26 votes among sheriffs.

Logan Clarence Brown Vice Donahey Hocking County Brown Morgan Fess Vorys Sawyer Davey Donahey White Mooney Metcalf Wolfe Eberie Ruffner

Frank Terrel Dies After Brief Illness at Alness

LOGAN Frank Terrel aged four died at Cherrington Hospital at 4 45 am Tuesday after a brief illness of pleurisy. He resided near Webb Summit. Survived by his parents and three sisters Mrs Florence Ficke Logan Mrs Gladys Webb Logan and Mrs Alice Playford. Cosh elton Funeral services set for Webb's Chapel at 2 pm Thursday with Rev W H Harbel New Straitville in charge Burial in Oak Grove Cemetery.

Logan Frank Terrel J. E. Terrel Cherrington Hospital Webb Summit Florence Ficke Gladys Webb Alice Playford Coshelton Webb's W. H Harbel New Straiteville Oak Grove Cemetery

Mrs Christy Killed In Auto Accident In Lancaster

Funeral services were held for Mrs Buehla Christy wife of Powell Christy with burial at Webb Chapel Cemetery. She died in an auto crash near Lancaster Sunday while returning from Buckeye Lake with relatives. Sister Beatrice Sheline survives. others injured include Herbert Sheline Dolliver Aurand.

Delinquents Pay Up in Logan Water Rentals

Roy Loomis drives collection on delinquent Logan water rentals as officials enforce nonpayment rules. From the first list, $800 has been collected. a second group is being notified this week that service will be discontinued if payments are not made.

Logan Roy Loomis

Death of Ira Green from Gore mine accident

Ira Green World War veteran dies from a fractured back after a Gore mine accident on March 2. His body to be brought to Logan with funeral arrangements pending. Roberts reunion to be held at Mrs. Will Ginsberg’s North Walnut Street home Sunday.

Logan Dayton Ira Green Gore Roberts Will Ginsberg North Walnut Street

Farmer Aaron Stanr Bit by Copperhead Near Laurelville

Aaron Stanr, a farmer near Laurelville, was bitten on the hand by a copperhead this past Saturday. Latest reports indicate he is recovering.

Logan Aaron Stanr Laurelville

Logan School Opening Date To Be Decided At Board Meeting

Logan reports that the opening date for city schools will be set at Friday night’s Board of Education meeting. The plan is for start on September 10 matching rural schools. E L Nelson of Logan joins the National Fireproofing office staff in Hayceville and will perform general clerical duties after resigning his previous post.

Logan Scheols Board of Education E. L. Nelson Hayceville

Sand Run Board First to Report in Local Election

Logan County election results arrived promptly at the county office Tuesday night with only a few precincts late. Sand Run earned the honor of the earliest report by tabulating Democrat ballots and delivering a complete report less than an hour after polls closed.

County Election Board

Methodists Vanquish Catholics Take Lead In Close Game

One of the season’s best Junior League contests saw the Methodists beat the Catholics 5 to 3 Monday evening in Logan. Lead changes occurred four times as Landis and Swaim pitched well. Two late errors produced the winning runs and both teams eyed the pennant race.

Logan Landis Swaim

Millfield and Logan to Meet Senior League All-Stars

Logan hosts a game Friday evening when Millfield visits to play a team chosen from the Senior League at the athletic field. No game Thursday. a bene fit event at the fair ground diamond features a selected team versus Maytage for Ben Neeley.

Athens County Logan Millfield Athletic Field Fairground Ben Neeley

Republican Sheriff Contest In Logan County Tightens

Unofficial results show A. F. Evans leading William B. Erwin for the Republican sheriff nomination in Logan County by 14 votes with four precincts still uncounted. Evans previously won the post. Erwin is a political newcomer.

Logan A. F. Evans William B. Erwin Evana Erwin

North Dakota Farmers Faced With Widespread Drought Fallout

Drought slashes North Dakota farming, with about one third of residents on federal relief and many farms producing miniature crops. About 200 people in McKenzie County will be moved from untillable land as topsoil erosion and choked drainage threaten highways. Thousands of cattle moved daily and a government plan seeks to fund community wells to provide farm water.

Bismark N. D North Dakota W. J. Brophy State Highway Department E A. Wilson Willson McKenzie County

Wool Takes Center Stage In Fall Couture

Designers favor wool over silk this fall for diverse outfits. Ensembles feature a white satin skirt with a separate knitted wool top that slips over the head. A sheer wool evening gown in a dull gold shade completes the showcase.

Couturiers

Chauncey Softball Beats Athens State Hospital 6–4

Chauncey softball team edged Athens State Hospital 6 to 4 in a one inning game at Athens Monday night. Chauncey planned to face Nelsonville Brookers at 6 pm at Chauncey park. Sun Kings of Millfield Mine No 6 beat Glouster 6 to 3 Tuesday night.

Chauncey Athens State Hospital Athens Beckley Nelsonville Brookers Chauncey Park Sun Kings Millfield Mine Glouster

Chauncey social rounds include Guerra and Ogg families

Chauncey residents Chauncey Joe Guerra and Mary and Carolyn Guerra hosted Sunday guests including George De Stefano a Ohio University student Anna Mae Mullins returned from Columbus visiting Mrs Herbert Lowery Ralph and Gabriel Guerra joined relatives in Franklin Mass Mr and Mrs Thomas McGrady and Eddie visited Charles Clary family Alva Karns and William Clary attended Mount Vernon church camp Chauncey Ogg family spent Sunday in Chesterhill with sister Mrs W F Shook and nephew Dwight Carpenter Zanesville born Lydia Carpenter of Chauncey visited Austin Carpenter family for a few days

Chauncey Joe Mary Carolyn Guerra George de Stefano Ohio University Anna Mae Mullins Columbus Herbert Lowery Ralph Guerra Gabriel Guerra Franklin Mass Thomas McGrady Eddie Sugar Grove Charles Clary Alva Karns William Clary Chauncey Seventh Day Adventist Church Mount Vernon Charles Ogg Laura Mae Chesterhill

Birth of a daughter Rella Joanna announced

Mr and Mrs Ralph Forsythe announce the birth at the home of her parents. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs George Boling of Murray City and Mr Henry Forsythe of Lancaster. Baby named Rella Joanna. Numerous weekend and Sunday visits from families in Columbus Akron Cleveland and Zanesville. A moonlight tea for the MEF Church hosted by Mrs Dora Spencer with Mrs Maud Porn and guest Mrs George Palmer of Detroit.

Ralph Forsythe George Boling Murray City Henry Forsythe Lancaster Rella Joanna Carl Schiller Cleveland Joe Poppesy Earl Morris Glouster Floyd Petit Chauncey Danna Martzolff Athens Henry Hite Don Solon John Walters Charlies Walters Ralph Walters Akron J. A. Ayers Ed Cunliffe Jimmy Columbus Mark Deite Charles Strum, Jr Mary Newman Kenneth Shuttleworth University Hospital Clarence Vansickle Zanesville George Vansickie Paw Person William Currens Ralph Currens Paw James Pann W. Black Derwent Sam F Penn Barney Penn Forest Ayers Chicago Ralph Gaffey Ayers Mark Dietz Margaret Hashman Charles Strum Harold Blazier Blazier Frank Williams Leela Rose Williams Don Storer Junior Shrieves Bobby Williams Dora Spencer Maud Porn George Palmer Detroit

James Evener Dies At Sand Ridge Home

James Evener age 45, born in Chauncey, died Tuesday at his Sand Ridge home after a long heart illness. Funeral services will be at 2 PM Thursday at his mother Mrs Lillie Evener’s home, burial in Hilltop Cemetery. Survived by wife Edna Tippie Evener and eight children.

Chauncey James Evener Sand Ridge Lillie Evener Hillltop Cemetery Edna Tippie Evener George Blaine Virgil Irene Donald Jack June Paul Lewis Evener

Weekend Visit and Local Church Notices in Chauncey

Mr and Mrs Andrew McKinney and family plus George Adkins and Mrs Oscar Adkins spent the weekend with relatives in Pt Pleasant W Va and attended a Holiness camp meeting at Heights W Va Dorothy McKinney studies at West Virginia Holiness Training School Heights Dannie Adkins has returned home Hocking Ladies Auxiliary to the United Mine Workers met at Sylvia Wallace home with seventeen members a potluck supper planned August 22 birthday honors and Morristown Holiness Church cottage prayer meeting set at Bowen home Bailey Run Chauncey

Chauncey Andrew McKinney Esther Elaine Paul Zilda McKinney Oscar Adkins George Adkins Pt. Pleasant W. Va Heights Dorothy McKinney West Virginia Holiness Training School Dannie Adkins Chauncey. Hocking Ladies’ Auxiliary United Mine Workers Sylvia Wallace Morristown Holiness Church Lawrence Bowens Bailey Run

Church Worker of Syracuse Honored For Years Of Service

C L Arnold longtime Sunday School superintendent at the Church of the Nazarene in Syracuse was honored with an appreciation service as he and his wife have served in nearly every church role. The event featured floral decorations and a special musical program.

Syracuse C. L. Arnold Church of the Nazarene Arnold Lawrence Sellers William Stobart Niagara Falls Margaret Lawrence Bertha Lawrence Olivier Rollins Betty Washington, D. C Natural Bridge G. L. Bogardus Rutland Avery Roberts D. of A. Lodge Town Hall Hazel Clark Rachel Mills Pioneer Society Cheater Syracuse Methodist Sunday School Shenang Springs Bert Abshire Winchester Ind John Arnold Hortense Epling Gallipolis Robert Richards Point Pleasant W. Va E. D. Ashworth Canada Co. L. Arnold Wilbur Cornell Louisa Wilson Columbus Sumner Nease Nease Settlement Phillip Duerr Cameton Hollow Mary Karr

Rose Nominated in Republican Primary for County Prosecutor

Harold J. Rose won the Republican primary for county prosecutor by more than 3,600 votes. He led his nearest opponent Gordon B. Gray by about 1,400 votes.

Harold J. Rose Gordon B. Gray

County State Election Results Highlight Wide Gaps

The county results show Clarence J. Brown leading with 6893 votes for the Republican governor race. Democratic totals list Martin L. Davey ahead of Pickrel 1449 to 1040, with Sawyer and Hubbell also recording votes. In other races Vic Donahey led the Democratic senatorial contest with 2224, while Winegardner edged Garver by seven for the six weeks Supreme Court term in a tight race. Republicans backed Bender and Marshall for congressman at large, Bricker for attorney general, and several unopposed on the ticket.

Clarence J. Brown Daniel E. Morgan John A. Elden C. Nelson Sparks William H. Hit Frank G. Harrison Charles E. Haigiler Brown Martin L. Davey Pickrel Sawyer Charlies H. Hubbell Winegardner Garver Supreme Court William J. Hart Willis Liggett Harry Thomas J. Martin George H. Bender L. L. Marshall Charles V. Truax Stephen M. Young John W. Bricker Peter J. Blosser Court of Appeals Joseph T. Ferguson Herbert S. Duffy Howard Bevis James 8. Thomas Clarence B. Rais Frank Minner Nelsonville L. H. Blackwood Minner Blackwood Martin Grosvenor J. C. Edmundson Clyde Gibson Recorder Georgie Kilpatrick Carpenter Watkins Gorham Cook Bennett Stratton Frisby Harold J. Rose Gray Thompson Parrett L. F. Jones Elza Graham FE. H. Taylor Lewis Gatchel Republican Central Worthy Parker E. A. Turner Harry Gardner Charles G. Faires Vic Donahey George White Charles West Donahey White West Davey Hubbell Victor Oakley Buchtel King Marting Eberle L. J. Eberle Hy Ruffner Banks Fri Hutchins Ira Whitmore York Township Maccombs Mansfield Shafer Johnson Thomas Mavin Gladys P. Whitlatch William Williams Williams Green Zarley Lorimier John Blower Clifford Riser Theee Frank Darling Alta Stockdale Sam Dunnett W. J. Richards Thomas McAllister C. F E. Handley Ed Kurtzman Kurtzman Board of Elections

Severe Winter Forecast For Ohio

Columbus reporter cites Weatherman W H Alexander noting Ohio faced a slight chance of a severe cold winter after a hot summer. He doubts Christmas snow predictions and says weather bureau cannot forecast six months ahead with confidence. He suggests a trend toward colder winters may follow several mild ones.

Columbus Ohio W. H. Alexander Newark N. J Weather Bureau

Grain decline hits Chicago early trading session

In Chicago on August 15 sharp drops in grain values followed substantial declines in Wheat quotes from Liverpool, signaling a weak start to the day in the futures market.

Chicago Liverpool

Brown Rose Donahey Favorites at Glouster

The Glouster primary results show Clarence Brown winning the Republican governor race with 478 votes to Morgan’s 99. Other top Republican results include Dr. E LeFever for congress with 509 and Wolfe leading state senator race with 182. Democratic leads feature Vic Donahey with 241 and Sawyer edging Pickrel by three votes for governor. Local clerks and commissioners also listed, along with precinct committee outcomes. Mr and Mrs H F Kittle travel to Petoskey Michigan for a month seeking relief from hay fever.

Leimer Mooney E. C. Woodworth Dr. H. T. Phillips Alex Moore J. E. Bailey C. C. McVay J. W. Hickman Tompkins Mrs. Wise Glouster H. F. Kittle Petoskey Mich Mr. Kittle Michigan

City Man Serves 60 Days In Columbus Workhouse

George Stoecklein pleaded guilty to intoxication and was sent to the Columbus workhouse for 60 days after city officials warned a repeat offense would bring similar punishment. Levi Hammond accused of assault was jailed in Athens with $300 bond after pleading not guilty. Charles Smith pleaded guilty to intoxication and disorderly conduct, fined 13.80 and working off the amount on the streets.

Glouster George Stoecklein Columbus C. F. Wallace Stoecklein Levi Hammond Athens Fred Heck Hammond Wallace Charles Smith

Entertaining Kiwanis guest Glouster Marquis performs mind reading

Kiwanis club at Hotel Gordon noon meeting featured magician Glouster Marquis who amazed three members by reading their thoughts. Attendance prize was won by Mrs Vera Kinney. Donna Jean Hogue, six months old, died Tuesday at 8 am. funeral Thursday 10 am at home, Rev D P Morris presiding. Burial in Glouster Cemetery.

Glouster—Marquis Kiwanis Club Hotel Gordon George H. Campbell Vera Kinney Glouster Donna Jean Harold Hogue D. P. Morris Church of Christ Glouster Cemetery

Old School Friends Take Spring Ride to Carpenter

Mrs Leota Linscott of Columbus and Mrs 8 C Sayers of Trimble Route 1 visited Mrs Lewis Clark, their first reunion in years. Accompanied by Mr Sayers and Mr Clark they drove to Carpenter for a day of friendship and a picnic with Mr and Mrs Guy Humphrey and Clara Curry, another longtime friend.

Trimble Leota Linscott Columbus 8. C. Sayers Route 1 Lewis Clark

Athens Vocalists To Sing Over Air Friday

Representatives of the Athens Central Avenue M. E. Church go to Columbus Friday to sing over Station WAIU. Arrangements were made by Professor Arthur Lysin known for the Golden Tends program with John W. Sproul, the nationally known evangelist conducting tabernacle services in Columbus.

Athens Central Avenue M. E Columbus WAIU Arthur Lysin Golden Tendr John W. Sproul

Niagara Falls Faces New Rock Collapse Threat

A fragmentary report notes Charles F. Seytreg of the Niagara Reserve observes rising danger at the falls with a rock shelf giving way and a potential collapse underscoring concerns about the integrity of the Canadian and American faces.

Charles F. Seytreg Niagara Reserve Island Whic Falls Yeste

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Harry Wright C. F. Kreider C. C. Achauer Robert Moorhead A. M. Conkle Harley Armstrong W. E. Evans Carbon Hill Jones Edward Hamilton D. O. Sparnow Joe Waiburn Newton Spencer Joe Farbearn William Erwin Wood Bowen Darren Manning Vance Brian Jesse Cohagen Alness Christy Nelson Sand Run Election Board Is Sol Elmer Thomas Harold William Franken George Brooker Clinton Nagie William Chivers Jean Nagle McKinneys Hocking Group Church Worker of Saratoga Springs Rf. Y Peter Barrie Pinkertons Detective Agency Rose George C. Banks General Assembly O. E. Fri United States John M. Vorys Walter B. Wanamaker Edward H. Sprague South Court Street Dr. LeFever Congress Nick Wayne F. J. Beasley Co Athens, Ohio City of Glouster Entertains Club Glouster Kiwanis Will Niagara Paty Saar Governmn 1 Polj Geneva Governing Commission League of Day Commission Dec Saar Georgia Mitoga Mitoca Mitocs Ea Zenners
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