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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1934

Page

2

Mathews Family Reunion elects officers at Chauncey gathering

Chauncey Aug 3 Sept Bert Daugherty of the County Home Chauncey was elected president at the annual Mathews family reunion in Franklin Park Columbus Dr Howard Mathews Dresden was named vice president and Mrs Mildred Seigfried Delaware secretary about 150 relatives attended The Shelter House was reserved for dinner John H Mathews Columbus reported on genealogy Armand Thomas led games next year’s reunion will be at the same park Attendees from Chauncey included Supt Daugherty Mrs Daugherty Mrs Flora Wyatt Mrs Gladys Pickering and Mayor W D Hines

Chauncey Bert Daugherty Mathews Franklin Park Columbus Howard Mathews Dresden Mildred Seigfried Delaware Park John H. Mathews

Surprise Birthday Observed for Mrs Heaton by Friends

Mrs Leta Heaton was surprised on Monday night by relatives and friends for her birthday anniversary. Gifts included two large cakes with homemade ice cream. The event was planned by Mrs Deme Bescoe with games and contests awarding prizes to Mrs W T Staten and Mrs Vessie Johnson. about 2% of residents attended.

Chauncey Leta Heaton Deme Bescoe W. T. Staten Vessie Johnson

Chauncey Lacey Ware Anniversary Celebration

Mr and Mrs Lacey Ware celebrated their twenty fifth wedding anniversary with a chicken dinner and gifts. All their children and grandchildren attended as relatives visited from Ohio Michigan and Chicago to attend the World’s Fair trip.

Chauncey Lacey Ware

Veteran bartender seeks gang as women customers anger him

In St Joseph Missouri a longtime bartender quit his job and asked the mayor for entry into a street gang. He lamented that in the past they served men only and blamed women who bring sewing and highball sipping into the bar.

St. Joseph, Mo ST. Joseph John Schuder

Chauncey Briefs Visitors and Local Social News

Chauncey society notes report Mrs Gladys Picker ing and son Dix hosting Grace Ros setter and Richard from Columbus. Mrs Cassie Linecott Harvey and Pauline return to Logan after visiting Chauncey and Mr Sayer in Federal. Dr C N Sanders with Bob and Paul Bradfield visit Columbus. Mrs Daniel Fulton and Lisa Robinett in town. Mrs Edward Minister and Eleanor return from Fairport Harbor. Clara Wallace hosts Past Chief Club Pythian Sisters. B Barker returns to Columbus after Chauncey visit.

Chauncey Gladys Pickering Dix Grace Rosseter Richard Columbus Cassie Linecott Harvey Pauline Logan 8. C. Sayer Federal C. N. Sanders Bob Paul Bradfield Daniel Fulton Lisaie Robinett Edward Minister Eleanor Fairport Harbor Mra&. Harold Clara Wallace Pythian Bisters BE. M. Barker

Union The Chesser reunion at Picnic Grove Schoolhouse

Reed McBride recovers after surgery at Sheltering Arms Hospital Athena. Allan Baker and Owen Snedden from Baker Settlement attend Wesleyan Methodist Conference in Galena. Mrs Cynthia Johnson and Ebar Alleaar of Columbus guests at John Wither home Sunday. Pearl Dailey visits Chicago. Charles Oxley visiting daughter Mrs Barker. Andrew Hogue in Athens Tuesday. Marthe Warren visits Alva Kyle home near Chillicothe. Families at Athens tent meetings at Tourists Camp Sunday evening. Dayton report notes Fairfield club defeats Miami Valley Ramblers to face Iroquois club Lexington in next Saturday title play. James Minnich Sr. nets winning OT polo goal. Columbus замет: Herbert Mumm, Ohio State Journal reporter, eyed by Joe Cronin for Washington Senators.

Chesser Picnic Grove Vinton County Reed McBride Sheltering Arms Hospital Athena Allan Baker Owen Snedden Baker Galena Cynthia Johnson Ebar Allear Columbus John Withere 8. A. Carsey Farm Pearl Dailey Chicago Charles Oxley R. R. Barker Andrew Hogue Athens Marthe Warren Chillicothere Alva Kyle John R. Thompson Hobart Reeder John Wither Clara Louise Helen Holland Dayton Fairfield Club Wichita Kas Miami Valley Ramblers Lexington James Minnich

Democrats of County Meet in Athens County

Dr. W F Marting of Ironton frames the November race as a clash between common people and the privileged classes while defending the Democratic Party as the guardian of the Constitution. A slate of state and county candidates spoke at the Athens gathering praising the local party organization.

W. F. Marting Ironton Congress Thomas Jenkins Dr. Marting Thomas Jefferson Athens Victor Oakley Buchtel Steve Holland Nelsonville Len McCune R. M. Wyngardner McConnelsville State Supreme Court Frank Poston Poston E. M. Larason George Banks General Assembly Mies Ruth Burdette Merwin Mansfield Robert Harrison Gladys Whitiateh Emory Allen Clarence A. Graham Zanesville Mary C. Gallagher H. A. McGowan John E. Halliday Gallipolis William Williams Marting Charlies Hogan Wellston

Rardin Leads Quick Move for Executive Committee

Rardin directs rapid action to appoint the executive committee as most insurgents depart the room. Three resolutions pass unanimously before the gathering breaks for the Victory Dinner at Berry Hotel, listing members including Carpenter Pierce Love Dixon Park Boroe Burdette Oakley Poston Seyber Handley Hartley Jordan Sutton and Young.

Berry Hotel Guy Carpenter Faye Pierce Kathryn Love Edgar Dixon John Park L. J. Bboere D. A. Bardin Ruth Burdette Victor Oakley Webster Poston H. A. Sé¢iber Emory Allen Cc. E. Handley Katherine Hartley Co. L. Jordan Grover C. Sutton Edison B. Young

Orchestra Men Are Real Husky Chaps

At Colgate University Kerr Carlson Coaching School Dr H C Carlson of Pittsburgh reports large chest expansion is commonest among singers and wind instrument players. He says husky football players show less chest expansion than crooners fluters and horn players after examining hundreds of men.

Hamilton N. Y Husky H. C. Carlson Department of Physical Education University of Pittsburgh Kerr-Carlson Colgate University Carlson

Calls Off Strike of Ohio Piano Makers

Cincinnati reports that the Baldwin and Ellington Piano Company plants ended a strike begun July 28. George Rice of the Piano Organ and Musical Instrument Workers International Union said economic conditions prevented the strike from achieving its aims and the union abandoned its position for the time being.

Ohio Cincinnati Baldwin and Ellington Piano Company George Rice Piano, Organ and Musical Instrument Workers’ International Union

Toledo man elected unanimous state master conciliator at Demolay convention

In Columbus on August 90 Charles Halteman of Toledo was elected unanimously state master conciliator at the tenth annual Demolay convention.

Columbus Charles Halteman Toledo Stete

State's Liquor Sales Near Five Million

Ohio state liquor monopoly nears 5 million dollars in five months as stores average about 275 dollars daily and branch agencies perform 50 to 100 dollars daily. The No 1 store in Columbus posted a record 3547.55 for last Saturday.

Columbus Ohio Joseph H. Scobell No. 1 State Office

Selby Tablet Installed at Marietta Memorial Hospital

A bronze tablet 40 by 22 inches was placed on the main operating room wall at Marietta Memorial Hospital to honor the Selby family's gifts. The inscription acknowledges major donations, including three fully equipped operating rooms, maternity and x ray facilities on the top floor, and an emergency room on the first floor, among other public gifts.

Marietta Selby Marietta Memorial Hospital

Soft Drink Code in Ohio Now in Effect

Beginning today Ohio manufacturers and distributors must charge a 53 cent deposit per case under a new code announced by Jack C. Myers. The code aims to curb losses from missing deposits and prohibits loaning or renting equipment to dealers, allowing sale at cost instead.

Ohio Jack C. Myers Ohio Bottlers' Association Myers

Republic Steel to adopt five day week for office staff

Youngstown Ohio Aug 20 Beginning September 1 all office employees of Republic Steel Corporation will work a five day week with a corresponding pay reduction.

Youngstown, CO Republic Steel Corporation

Hashman Family Reunion Held at Sugar Creek

GLOUSTER August 30 The Hashman family reunion was held Sunday at the home of John Hashman and his sister Mrs Jane Bonnett Sugar Creek A chicken dinner was served at noon to eight present Mr Hashman is 82 and his sister 72 Fight children of Mr Hashman attended Guests came from Oreton Akron Millfield Cincinnati Nelsonville Chauncey Glouster New Pittsburg Barrackville Rockland Parkersburg Murray City and Sugar Creek GLOUSTER After four weeks at the LeFever cottage on the Muskingum River the following youths chaperoned by Mrs Frances Gibbs returned home Mary Chute Lois Gibbs Anna Mae Hoffman Pat Hoffman Pauline Clemons Betty McAfooes Ernest Gibbs and Charlies Sharp

Glouster Hashman John Hashman Jane Bonnett Sugar Creek Oreton Akron Millfield Cincinnati Nelsonville Chauncey New Pittsburg Barrackville Rockland Parkersburg Murray City LeFever Muskingum River Frances Gibbs Mary Chute Lois Gibbs Anna Mae Hoffman Pat Hoffman Pauline Clemons Betty McAfooes Ernest Gibbs Charlies Sharp

Utilities Probe Power Desired by U. S. Body

The Federal Trade Commission may seek continuous power from Congress to investigate public utilities at any time. Officials say ongoing authority could curb abuses with the constant threat of publicity.

Washington Federal Trade Commission Congress Commission

Bridge Club Meets Mrs Anderson Hosts Trimble Group

Mrs Marjorie Anderson hosted the Tuesday Evening Bridge Club reorganization in Glouster. High score went to Merie Danford with Velma Barstow second and Helen Earich in consolation. attendees included Marie Antle, Velma Barstow, Mary Davis, Merle Danford, Helen Earich, Bess Sayre, Edithe Wolfe.

Marjorie Anderson Trimble Glouster Merie Danford Velma Barstow Helen Earich Marie Antle Mary Davis Merle Danford Bess Sayre Edithe Wolfe Mrs. Anderson

United States Steel to Eliminate Saturday Work and Cut Salaries

New York Aug. 30 United States Steel Corporation announced it will end Saturday work for all salaried employees. The move involves a salary reduction of about 10 percent, effective September 1.

New York United States Steel Corporation

GOP Ready To Face Ohio School Problem

In Oarville on August 20 Republican Paul M Herbert declared the party is ready to confront Ohio's school crisis. He criticized the current administration for failing to keep schools open and assumed responsibility for addressing the issue.

Ohio Oarville Republican Party Paul M. Herbert Herbert

Dorothy Howard Named to New Role in Ancestry Board

Dorothy Howard appointed to leadership position along with Lucille and Anna in a reorganized board. Virgil McGirr to assist as pign and McGirr Lent named as treasurer with Lucile serving as secretary. Albert Say listed among new appointees.

Dorothy Howard Davig Lucille Anna Lucile Albert Say Virgil McGirr 1 Penter McGirr

Legion Auxiliary Hosts Picnic Supper at Oakdale Pike

Auxiliary members gathered at the home of Mrs Haze on the Oakdale Pike for a picnic supper. Attendees included Mrs Sybil McDonald, Mrs Josephine Hedie Hedfelt, Dora Dew, Mrs Leona Mandrell, Rosa Love, Ma and two children, and Mrs Christman.

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Honor Mrs. Heaton Ray Smittle Grace Virgene Detroit G. B. Courtney Oak Hill Smittle Pep Vigor Boan Siete Foster-Milburn Herbert Mumm Ohio State Journal Joe Cronin Washington Senators Mummle Bate Democrats Rardin Dan Rardin Dan A Athens County Democratic Central Committee Dan A. Rardin Demolay Dorothy Kishler Cline Bldg Shadow American Legion Baddy Harry Coca-Cola Bottling CO Marietta Hospital Bonnett U. S Bridge Club Avard Hashman Anna Virginia French Creek Adrian Sage Brush Fork Laurel Fork Grand Camp Buckhannon W. Va Miss Lava Aylestock Brush Fork M. E. Church C. A. Bingman Madison Street Julian William A Julian United States Democratic National Committee Campana Argentina Luckoff Athens and Misses’ & Childrens Melton Legion Auxiliary Christian Hea Texas Lifebury de Mennen’s Vicks Santox The Carpenter Hardware Co
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