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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1934

Page

5

Outboard Regatta and Air Show Highlight Weekend Events

The weekend features a large outboard racing display at Holzer Airport with 2000 fans expected and a $800 prize pool. Tim Lewis of the OA will oversee new regattas while Jimmie Mattern and other air veterans join stunt flying and aerial demonstrations. Miss Irene Erwin will fire the opening signal and promote regional participation.

Louis Phillipe Wien West Virginia Yipol Holzer Middlewest Ohio River Tim Lewis Indianapolis Columbus John Cleveland Jimmie Mattern Flyer 6Oe Bus Irene Erwin Commodore Erwin Erwin Athens

Loans Available for Wheat Seeding in Gallia County

Emergency wheat seeding loans are available in Gallia County. Applications are obtained from E. H. Reed, county agent, before September 15. Maximum loan is two dollars per acre, secured by a mortgage on the crop, with a note due August 31, 1935.

Gallipolis E. H. Reed Gallia County Farm Credit Administration Reed

Death of Cheshire carpenter Ross J. Shuler at 60

Ross J. Shuler of Cheshire dies of cancer at 60. A carpenter, he belonged to Kyger Council Jr. O U A M and the Old Kyger Baptist Church. Survived by wife Effie, three children, four sisters, and a brother. Funeral at home with Gravel Hill Cemetery burial. Also divorce granted to Laura Casey from John Casey in Gallia County.

Gallipolis Ross J. Shuler Cheshire Kyger Council Jr. O. U. A. M Kyger Baptist Church Effie 5 S. Rife Myrtle Gordon Middleport Ethel Shively Akron Alex J. Shuler Ryger Leota Margaret Shuler Gall Gravel Hill

Stingaree Returns to Screen With Irene Dunne and Rich ard Dix

At the Majestic Theater Irene Dunne and Richard Dix star in Stingaree a romantic tale set in the seventies Australia The plot follows Stingaree a dashing bandit who falls for Hilda Bouverie as she pursues her dream of becoming an operatic star The film tracks their dramatic love affair abduction escape and reunion amid social ascent and peril across London and Australia

Hilda London Europe Australia Stingaree

Rev W W Duff to Preach Last Time in Gallipolis

Presbyterian pastor Rev W W Duff will deliver his final sermon Sunday as he prepares to leave for Yellow Springs Ohio to take another pastorate and assist at Antioch College. A farewell picnic was given at the Bean home.

Gallipolis W. W. Duff Presbyterian Church Yellow Springs Ohio Antioch College Duff Stanley Huntington L. C. Bean The Baptist Church Benjamin Dunn George Sagen Winona Lake

Holzer Hospital Notes

Emerson Thomas eight year old from Charleston W Va has recovered rapidly from near fatal gasoline explosion burns at Holzer Hospital and may be discharged today. Mrs Charles Hughes of Gallipolis underwent surgery this morning and G A Windom of Gallipolis Ferry W Va had emergency appendectomy last night.

Gallipolis Emerson Thomas Charleston W. Va Holzer Hospital Charles Hughes G. A. Windom Gallipolis Ferry

Infant Dies of Whooping Cough and Pneumonia in Gallipolis

Naomi Florence Oldacre infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Clarence Oldacre of Second Avenue Gallipolis died Thursday from whooping cough and pneumonia. Funeral services are set for Saturday at 2 pm at Epworth Church with burial in Pine Street Cemetery.

Gallipolis Naomi Florence Clarence Oldacre Second Avenue Epworth Church Pine Street

Yesterday's Heroes In Baseball Showdowns Across Leagues

Browns had a perfect day at bat against the Athletics and pitched a six hit game. Joe Moore of the Giants homered with two aboard to beat the Cardinals. Tony Lazzeri of the Yankees led a multi hit attack against the Indians with a triple a double and a single.

Buck Newsom Browns Athletics Joe Moore Giants Cardinals Tony Lazzeri Yankees Indians

Wrestling Results From Washington and Chicago

Sando Szabo of Hungary weighed 214 pounds threw Gino Garibaldi of Italy at 46 minutes in Washington. In Chicago Ed Strangler Lewis of Glendale California 240 pounds threw George Mack of Chicago at 9 minutes 59 seconds.

Washington D. C Sandor Szabo Hungary Gino Garibaldi Italy Chicago Ed (Strangler) Lewis Glendale Calif George Mack

Local Rogue Tourney Leaders by Division Scores

In Lakeside on August 4 Charles Terry of Elyria led the first division with points while Phil Wolfe of Bellevue was second with 52. Purdy Van Wicklin of Swanton headed the second division with 148 and A. R. Pickett of Clyde led the third division with 110 points.

Lakeside Charles Terry Elyria Phil Wolfe Bellevue Purdy van Wicklin Swanton A. R. Pickett Clyde

Tigers Beaten Totals for Bridges in Ninth In Detroit

The record shows Detroit battles Washington with late errors by Susko and Bluege as the Tigers fail to hold a lead in the ninth, tallying 23 errors overall.

Detroit Washington Susko Bluege Chicago Lopez Hurst Leonard Jurges Root aPheipe Hartnett Brooklyn Cece

Board Hires Kasler as High School Teacher and Hatch Attendance Officer

GLOUSTER Aug 24 Miss Sarah E Kasler Crooksville has been hired by the board of education to fill the high school vacancy created by Mabel Bonds resignation. Kasler holds an M A from Ohio State University and has two years teaching experience. Marshal Fred H Heck has been appointed attendance officer.

Glouster Sarah E. Kasler Crooksville Board of Education Mabel Bond Kasler Ohio State University Columbus Fred H. Heck

Birthday Party in Honor of Delores Knight

Mrs. Sophia Nayle hosted a birthday gathering at her North Street home for granddaughter Delores Ann Knight. Guests included Helen and Jimmie Richards Ted Blower Phyllis Ann Kinney Phil Gamwell Shirley Adams Billy Adams Bobby Thomas Mona Jean Shepard Dorothy Ann Jean Mildred Marault Arthur Shepard Barbara Knight and Delores Ann Knight.

Glouster Sophia Nayle Delores Ann Knight North Street Helen Jimmie Richards Ted Blower Phyllis Ann Kinney Phil Gamwell Shirley Billy Adams Bobby Thomas Mona Jean Shepard Dorothy Ann Jean Mildred Marault Arthur Shepard Barbara

Hahn Family Tour Highlights Detroit Windsor Visit

Mrs. Jacob Hahn and Mrs. Bessie Hahn with sons Howard and William returned home after visiting Mrs. Thomas A. Gingerella and family and Mrs. Catherine Oliver in Detroit. Mrs. J. Hahn rode in an airplane over Detroit and the group enjoyed Chandler's Park Jefferson Beach and city sights including the Airport Zoo and Belle Isle. They also visited Windsor via the new tunnel with nieces Geraldine and Irene Gingerella.

Jacob Hahn Trimble Bessie Hahn Howard William Currier Street Thomas A. Gingerella Catherine Oliver Detroit Mich J. Hahn City Chandler's Park Jefferson Beach Zoo Belle Isle

Leadinghaus Ends Visit Returns Home to New Mexico

GLOUSTER L. W. Leadinghaus finished a short stay with relatives in this city and Trimble and departed Thursday for his home in Alamogordo New Mexico.

Glouster L. W. Leadinghaus Trimble Alamogordo New Mexico

Grower Displays Huge Cucumbers in Glouster

In Glouster Ben Hooper showed a cucumber a size large enough to impress. The largest specimen weighed 4 1 2 pounds and measured 13 1 4 inches long as shown Thursday. In Mountville the Busy Bee Sewing Club plans a cakewalk and ice cream social at the high school next Monday to raise funds for a trip to Ash Cave Rock House and Old Man s Cave in Hocking County.

Glouster Ben Hooper Mountville Busy Bee Sewing Club Ash Cave Rock House Old Man's Cave Hocking County

Albany and area families gather for church social

L L Harkins and relatives from Herrin South Salem Bradley and Nelsonville visited their daughters Mrs H E Gingher Sunday. The Baptist Church plans a benefit ice cream social on the church lawn Saturday August 25. Albany Grange meets August 25 with members to bring sandwiches and pie. program by younger members. Concrete steps and pavements are being laid at the new high school.

Harkins Herrin J. M. Harkins South Salem P. H Harkins Bradley J. W. Harkins Nelsonville H. E. Gingher Ladies of the Baptist Church Church J. W. Coleman Logan Frim Columbus Florence Strong L. F. Miller Vinton C. A Miller T. W. Coe Robert Gatch Albany Grange

Community Guests and Visits Highlight Local Social Roundup

Akron visitors and locals share weeks of hospitality across several households. Kent Thompson spent days with his parents in Paros, while Herman Janchius and daughter Jessie visited Rev. and Mrs. Gardner in Middleport.

Kent Thompson Akron F. P. Thompson Paros

Olan Goodwin Undergoes Appendicitis Operation

Olan Goodwin, 17, of Pomeroy, underwent an appendicitis operation this morning at Sheltering Arms Hospital.

Olan Goodwin Pomeroy Sheltering Arms Hospital

Figleys Take Vacation Visit With Relatives

Glouster Supt. Thomas W. Figley Mrs. Figley and son Billy depart Thursday for a week long trip to Dayton Ohio and North Vernon Indiana to visit relatives. Social night for Marcellite Rebekah Lodge set for Saturday at Odd Fellow hall with refreshments.

Glouster Thomas W. Figley Figley Billy Dayton Ohio North Vernon Ind Marcellite Rebekah Lodge Odd Fellow Hall

Columbus publishers host Chicago World's Fair guests

Bernard Rice, John Lent, and Scott Lent, local Columbus newspaper carriers, returned Thursday from Chicago where they attended the World's Fair as guests of the paper.

Glouster Bernard Rice John and Scott Lent Columbus Chicago

Girls Junior Blue Bird 4-H Club Meets At Marshfield

The New Marshfield group gathered with fifteen members and three visitors as they work on wall pockets. George Rhorick and Frank Steinmeyer returned from Columbus after visiting Frank's sister Frances Steinmeyer. Sunday visits were exchanged among local families including Clarence and Helen McNeal and Elmer Gully with Alva and Christine Tom in Athens. Class No 6 of Christian Church visited the Smith farm for games swimming and a picnic dinner.

New Marshfield George Rhorick Frank Steinmeyer Columbus Frances Steinmeyer Clarence McNeal Helen Elmer Gully Alva Tom Athens Leslie Bobo Amesville Will Trout Christian Church Smith Farm

Visitors and guests accompany revival close at Wingett Chapel

Union Mrs Jane Ross and William Cornell visited John Withers residence on Tuesday. Majory and Robert Saylor stayed with Frank White on Thursday night. Denzil Withers Charles and Alton Holland were in New Marshfield on Wednesday. Mrs R R Barker went to Columbus Sunday to visit a brother Ralph Oxley injured in an accident. John Withers family attended an all day meeting at Wingett Chapel by Rev Hill of Arizona marking the close of two weeks revival by Rev Hill and Rev Fred Fielda of Athens.

Herman Janchius Jessie F. I. Gardner Middleport Zern Cunningham Hamilton R. L. Cunningham Miles E. Hoon Marilyn New Marshfield Tom Gibson Mary Athens E. F. Danford Freda Shepard Helen Kovach Ralph Halber Fola Lucy Thompson Thompson Cottage Muskingum River O. B. Eddy Weaterville Carroll Eddy Virgil Eddy B. M. Davis Columbus Giouster Phil F. Robinson Robinson E. B. Foraker Dixie Sheboygan Wis Nell F. Robinson Alta Sweeney Virginia Akron Sweeney L. D. McAffees Seibert Stiff Baby Marion John B. Stiff M. M. LeFavor Harold LeFavor Palmyra N. J D. H. LeFavor del Joseph Bishopville Sadie Murphy Fairlawn Avenue Jane Ross William Cornell John Withers Majory Robert Saylor Frank White Denzil Withers Charles Alton Holland R. R. Barker Ralph Oxley Clara Louise Wingett Chapel Baker Settlement Hill Arizona Fred Fielda

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