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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1934
Page
3
Meigs County voters Monday saw few upsets as Republican candidates held leads in several races including county auditor and clerk of courts. Democratic contenders faced no decisive changes with incumbents favored and early tallies showing party lines solid in the precincts.
The 223rd anniversary Roush and Allied Families Association reunion will be in Portland Indiana August 24 and 25 after decades in Hartford. Rev. Lester L. Roush of Cincinnati serves as president with Ralph Bryan Roush of Parkersburg as secretary and Dr. Dwight I. Roush of Springfield as program chair. The organization includes many regional groups and a history volume by Rev. Lester L. Roush documents over 25 000 descendants with another edition being prepared by Mrs. Julia Roush OMelia of Pittsburgh.
Meigs County Board of Elections displayed live vote totals across from Meigs County City Hall. A large crowd watched as results flashed through the night after polls closed, with officials aiming to remain first in official returns despite occasional delays from missing precinct ballots. Great Bend was the sole precinct not reporting by morning.
A. O. Tracy won the Republican nomination for sheriff in Meigs County after a tight five candidate race. Official returns show Tracy 2076 votes with Hank Young second at 1647 and Delbert Welker third at 1557. Fowler, Roscoe W., uncontested in Democratic primary, faces Tracy next. Tracy would be the first three term sheriff.
Mr and Mrs Howard Weyand entertained many friends at a Sunday picnic on their farm. Guests included numerous Weyand relatives and neighbors with a noon dinner and an afternoon of violin mandolin banjo and guitar music.
Washington reports banks and finance companies with about 4.9 billion dollars prepared to extend insured loans for home repairs and improvements. The Housing Administration expects at least one cooperating bank in every city by week’s end as it aims to spur one billion dollars in nationwide home modernization.
Columbus reports a systematic inspection of all school bus equipment and drivers in August and September. The State Highway Patrol, in cooperation with the State Department of Education and county superintendents, announces dates for Perry, Hocking, and Morgan counties.
The Townhouse Church hosts an ice cream supper next Saturday night August 18 to benefit the church. The Stanley family reunion is set for Sunday August 19 at Weaver Chapel Church.
Olive Grange met on August 11 with strong attendance and a lunch of pie sandwiches and coffee. The next meeting is set for Friday August 24 after the business session the group will enjoy a wiener roast and camp fire program.
The Queen Esther Society holds a regular meeting as a picnic this evening at 6 15 with supper and a campfire gathering. Members should bring marshmallows to roast.
Ww. J. Bill Hickman former mayor of Nelsonville was nominated for clerk of courts in Athens County in the Republican primary Tuesday by less than 80 votes over Robert Tompkins. Victor Oakley Democrat of Buch tel led the Athens County field for the nomination as Congressman though returns from other counties in the district were not yet compiled.
Athens County Pomona Grange members traveled to McArthur last Saturday to exchange work with Vinton County Pomona Grange. Albany attendees included Mr. and Mrs. L. F. Miller Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Tewksbury Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Porter and Mr. and Mrs. Ed Rickey. The Albany Grange will feature a youth program Aug. 25 with each member contributing.
Monday evening Miss Bertha Nix and Mrs. Cora Walls entertained the Dorcas Society of the Deanville Church, the D U B School teachers, and Miss Georgia Reynolds at the Nixon home. Bingo was played and refreshments were served by the hostesses assisted by Miss Ruth Nixon.
Betty Lu Dearth, 10 months old, died Tuesday at the Dearth home in the Factory. Funeral services set for Thursday at 2 p.m. at Pilgrim Holiness Church with burial at Greenlawn. The couple also has a daughter and a son. grandparents are Oscar Hartley and Mrs. Joe Dearth.
The Nelsonville division of Junior Order United American Mechanics will hold a meeting at their hall Thursday night with business of special importance announced.
Postmaster F. R. Jackson issues a migratory waterfowl stamp rule requiring anyone over 16 to carry an unexpired Federal stamp when taking waterfowl. Stamps available at all large-city post offices and must be attached to hunting certificates. More info at the local stamp window. Jobs homecoming planned for Sept. 12 with basket dinner and returning residents. Maxine Coope returns from tonsil operation at Cherrington Hospital Logan.
Local residents share visits and news including Clara Scott and son Fred with the Groves, Earl White Jr buying a truck, Nellie Kathryn Dennis visiting, Juanita Gandee in Athens, Joe Conner at Camp Hocking, Clarence Woodard back at Beasleys Garage, and the Levering family welcoming a daughter. An August 12 service at Mt Zion Church is announced by Rev Herman Lewis.
Leo White, manager of the Sayres Stores, bought the A. G. Mechem home on Washington Street. He plans to move his family in once the current residents, Mr. and Mrs. John Fouts, vacate the property.
Mizpah Class of the Methodist Church will meet Thursday evening at the home of Mrs Bertha Parker with Mrs Clarence Washburn assisting hostess Dinner for members and guests will be served at 6 o clock
In Nelsonville on August 15 the Republican slate led by Brown and Stratton held a wide lead with Brown at 870 votes and Stratton 795. Democratic contenders included Davey for governor and Donahey for U S Senator, both leading their field. total ballots hovered near 1,686 with Republican turnout higher. Local men led most races and central committee selections followed precinct results amid jittery early counts.
Mr and Mrs W H Cox and son and Miss Frances Cox attended the Stump family reunion at Old Man's Cave Sunday with eighty five members present. Several locals and relatives including the Kiots and Edwards families traveled for visits and reunions with relatives in Columbus Baltimore and toward Delaware.
Phi Club defeated Brookers 10 to 3 and 7 to ? in a home doubleheader at the playground last night. Howell and Collamore pitched well for the winners, strengthening their league position. Jewelers beat Heine Packers 20 to 6 with Hudson pitching. Upcoming: Brookers travel to Chauncey tonight, Amesville here Thursday, The Plains Friday, Phi Club at Parkersburg West Virginia tonight.
Nelsonville funeral services for William Sloan were held Tuesday at Mrs. Elizabeth Warner’s home with Spanish American War Veterans rites and Rev. Lloyd Evans officiating. Interment followed at Green Lawn with taps by Glenford Dugan Post. survivors include sister Mrs. Rose Potta, two daughters and a son in Columbus, a brother in Kansas, plus several relatives from Detroit and California, Pa.
Troop 61 discusses a hike at a Thursday meeting on Aug 18. The group urges boys aged 12 to 15 to join or attend meetings at the Presbyterian Church at 7 pm as attendance has been low. Scoutmaster Murphy requests extra effort from all Scouts.
The Junior Department of the M E Church meets at the church on Thursday at 5 p m for a picnic on Kontners Hill. If it rains the picnic will be postponed.
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