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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 01, 1935

Page

2

Postmaster Jackson Ends Service at Nelsonville

Nelsonville reports acting postmaster C G Pritchard designated by the Washington Post Office Department as F R Jackson’s term ends January 13. Jackson served 13 years since succeeding James Sharp. Civil Service Commission exam set for Feb 12 for local applicants. not under civil service rules but presidential order. Pay is 2400 annually.

Nelsonville C. G. Pritchard Post Office Department Washington F. R. Jackson Pritchard United States Civil Service Commission Commission Civil Service Jackson Harding James Sharp Sharp G. M. Hoch W. L. Cooley

Hulda Northcott Arraigned on Reckless Driving Charge

Hulda Northcott of Buchtel was arraigned in Mayor 8. G. Holland court on reckless driving Thursday night and pleaded not guilty. Bound over to the Grand Jury under a 19 dollar bond. affidavit filed by Police Chief George Bateman.

Nelsonville G. Holland Hulda Northcott Buchtel George Bateman

Culprit Caught in Cream Theft on Bone Hollow Route

In Bone Hollow, a thief stole cream from Walter Keating's milk route on several occasions. On Thursday a dog was found with the bottle in an adjacent yard, leading to the capture of the suspect.

Nelsonville Walter Keating Bone Hollow

Funeral Directors Meeting Draws Nelsonville Host

Stout attended a Mt. Pleasant district funeral directors meeting in Lancaster last night, representing Nelsonville. The gathering focused on district funeral home operations and professional updates.

Nelsonville C. IL Stout Lancaster Mt. Pleasant

Mrs Henry Hosts Nine-Table Bridge Party

Mrs. Ralph Henry entertained the Logan Bridge Club and local guests at the Dew House with a 6:30 dinner for nine tables. Snapdragons and carnations decorated the long table as the group played bridge with high scores awarded to Mrs. Earl Roberts and Mrs. Corwin Cookson, and Blanche Moorehead taking the low trophy.

Nelsonville Ralph Henry Logan Bridge Club Logan Mrs. Henry Dew House Mre. Henry Valentines Henry Earl Roberts Corwin Cookson Catherine Spencer Blanche Moorehead Gli Amici Club Frank Harden Clair Abell Dorothy Wardwelle Edward Jones Williard Lyle Edward Kemper Mildred Lehman Claude Harmon Fred Carpenter Charlies Yonte T. H. Delap Richmond, Valel Ralph Yonts Frances Reid Clinton Webb Lawrence Adcock Willian Morgan Jack Pritchard Dorothy Vorkes C. H. Ruble Florence Barron Fred Edington Leiland Krieg Arthur Burgess E.S. McCune Frank Freer Stanley Dew Walter Mechem Wallace Gienn Fanny Gibson Frank Smith W. H. Hyde Catherine Newman C. HM. Bartiett

Mrs Krieg Hosts Presbyterian Missionary Society

Twenty members answered roll call as the Presbyterian Missionary Society was hosted by Mrs. H. D. Krieg in Nelsonville. Mrs. M. H. Luts led devotions and Mrs. W. L. Hudson with Mrs. Backus led discussion on China and Our National Stations.

Nelsonville Presbyterian Missionary Society H. D. Krieg M. H. Luts W. L. Hudson China Hudson Backus Krieg Lu Shafer

Mrs Eva Butt McCullough Dies at 66 in Nelsonville

Mrs Eva Butt McCullough age 66 died this morning at her Adame Street home. Body taken to Stouts Funeral Home for funeral arrangements. Survived by a brother and sister in Athens. Her only child, Mrs Mother Young, died about two years ago.

Nelsonville Eva Butt McCullough Adame Street Stouts Funeral Home Athens Mis

Fire Flare Near Public Square Ends Without Burned

Nelsonville incident sees city electrician Roy Mase discover an empty gas tank while starting his car on the Public Square. A spark from forcing gas caused a brief fire as he hurriedly dumped gasoline and waste, with other vehicles nearby. No injuries or damage were reported.

Nelsonville Roy Mase City Electrician Public Square Mase Maze

Bernice Riggs Undergoes Operation at St Francis Hospital

Bernice Riggs daughter of Mia Mary Riggs of 97 West Washington Street underwent an operation at St Francis Hospital Columbus on Sunday for a double mastoid. Her condition is reported as fair.

Nelsonville Bernice Riggs Mia Mary Riggs West Washington Street St. Francis Hospital Columbus

Funeral services held for Mrs Frances Gettle

Nelsonville Lewis and John Dickie of Parkersburg and Mrs Charles Barker with Ralph Barker of Columbus attended the funeral for Frances Get tle here Tuesday. Many relatives and friends from Mayden ville joined. Nelsonville Mrs Watson Wolfe hosted the Thursday Night Bridge Club with Mrs Rob Jewett high score and Mrs Charles Williams low. Lunch followed the play.

Nelsonville - Lewis John Dickie Parkersburg Charles Barker Ralph Barker Columbus Frances Gettle Maydenville Nelsonville Watson Wolfe Rob Jewett Charles Wilams

Alice Francis Dies Thursday at 8:30 PM

Mrs. Alice Francis widow of John Francis died Thursday night at 8:30 at the home of her brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs R P Imes 197 Franklin Avenue after four months illness. She left four sisters and four brothers. Funeral will be Sunday at 3 PM at First Methodist Church.

Alice Francis John Francis New Straitsville R. P. Imes Franklin Avenue Daniel Baird Francis Athens D. H. Biddle R P. Imes L. C. Baker E. S&s. Finaterwald Co. W. Fulton Columbus Robert F. Baird Frank Baird Walter M. Baird

Westminster Fellowship To Have Two Services

Westminster Fellowship announces two Sunday services at the Presbyterian Church. Miss Rowena Kesler, student executive, will speak at 9:45 a.m. on Thoughts on Success and host a fireside hour at 6 p.m. reading Elbert Hubbard. Hyperion Club meets Saturday at 2 p.m. with Mrs. James Sharp in Nelsonville.

Westminster Fellowship Presbyterian Church Nelsonville Hyperion Club James Sharp

Benefit dances planned at Buchtel Opera House Mondays

Series of benefit dances to be held at the Buchtel Opera House each Monday night. Joyce's orchestra will provide music and there will be both round and square dances.

Buchtel Buchtel Opera House Joyce

Camp Hocking Work Extensive in 1934

Logan reports extensive 1934 activities at Camp Hocking with 388 acres of forest land improved in the state park area. Reforestation of a Sacre tract, 15 acres landscaped, and trail work plus rustic bridge construction. 4.2 miles of telephone lines, 1100 feet of pipelines laid, three shelterhouses built, bathhouses, fireplaces and picnic tables added, and significant firefighting during dry months.

Cash Relief Earnings Large in January

Logan reports January cash relief earnings totaling 17000 in Hocking County with 1100 spent on clothing. Director Chester Miller notes direct relief orders are non taxable under the new sales tax law while cash relief earnings remain taxable. Personnel cards list 1075 relief families with about 1300 employable persons ready to work.

Logan Hocking County Chester Miller State Relief Commission

Funeral held for Jennie Guthrie 79 in Columbus

Relatives gathered in Columbus Thursday for the funeral of Jennie Guthrie age 79 who died Monday evening. Services were held in Columbus and burial took place in Canal Winchester. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Guthrie Mrs. George C. Hengst and R. E. Allen.

Logan High Students Achieve Perfect Attendance

Three Camp Hocking enrollees R Campbell Terry Bunting and Pearl Hoy boast perfect yearly attendance and unassigned K P duties for any discipline breaches. Forensic Club of Logan High plans the play Lucky Dollards on Feb 15 in the auditorium directed by Miss Hazel Hershman to raise funds for last year’s debate team expenses.

Logan~forensic Club Logan High School Hazel Hershman

Two Funeral Sermons by Rev. M. Casto Held Thursday

Reverend M. Casto conducted two funeral services Thursday. Martha Jane Myers was eulogized at 1 p.m. at the Church of the Nazarene, followed by Mary Margaret Bownes at 3 p.m. at the United Brethren Church.

Rural School Merge Efforts Abandoned in Hocking County

Logan February 1 Superintendent J W Coleman reports no further rural consolidation moves will be pursued after Columbus talks. State officials urged merging Laurelville Perry with Salt Creek and Benton while Washington Falls and Laurel Good Hope unions were proposed. Benton Board already opposed, citing desire to keep high schools open. Uncertainty in state department leadership also factors into the halt.

Logan Hocking County J. W. Coleman Columbus Laurelville- Perry Salt Creek Benton Washington and Falls Laurel and Good Hope Supt Coleman

Logan divorce suit filed for Wilma Frances King

Wilma Frances King sues Levi King for divorce on cruelty and neglect in a case filed after their marriage on March 26 1934. He left shortly after and his present whereabouts are unknown. She seeks restoration to the name Wilma Frances Haddox.

Logan Wilma Frances King Levi King Wilma Frances Haddox

Logan Camp Shows New Picture Machine for Enrollees

Logan Camp Hocking possesses a new picture machine that enables enrollees to have their own weekly picture shows. Aside from feature pictures, educational films are shown.

Legion Minstrels prep gains steam in Logan

Logan American Legion Post advances preparations for its minstrels with Frank Walters named ticket committee chair and H D Foster Don Bort and John W McBroom as members. Local tenor Walter Prather is slated as a featured soloist as rehearsals continue twice weekly and a removal stage is installed in the post room.

Logan American Legion Logan Post Frank Walters H. D. Foster Don

Tramp to Speak at United Brethren Church Sunday

Logan Leon Ray Livingston known as A No 1 Tramp will address the United Brethren Church at 7 p m Sunday using Where Is My Wandering Boy Tonight as the subject. Livingston traveled over 500 000 miles before becoming an orator and author and has written many children's books. Morning service at the Methodist Episcopal Church will feature Rev W N Shank with Am I a Christian as the morning topic and Fulfilling the Law for the evening address.

Logan Leon Ray Livingston United Brethren Church Livingston Methodist Episcopal Church W. N. Shank

Courts Report On DP Case Docket And Escapes

A 1804 statustical docket shows Logan and Whitcraft reporting fifteen of the year with 28 new cases. Seven cases were reduced to a single sentence while others concern escapes from custody.

Whitcraft Auer Ing

Logan Basketball Team Triumphs In County League Game

Logan beat Rockbridge with a 24 point margin as Nelsonville visits, while both teams push for strong play in the County League. Aggressive visitors tested Logan's defense and left both sides in competitive condition.

LOGAN Rockbridge Nelsonville

Logan Charles Columbus Delivers Safety Addresses at Club Campaign

Charles Logan of the division of the Department spoke at a club meeting delivering safety addresses as part of a campaign effort.

Logan Charles Lumbus

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