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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 13, 1933

Page

10

Driver Freed After Coal Truck Tragedy in Rockbridge

Harold Brofford of Columbus, driver of the coal truck tied to Harold Clark’s death at Rockbridge Friday, is released from Cherrington Hospital with good condition after two days observation. Coroner rules death accidental. defense files motion to clarify petition in separate suit seeking $1960 for services.

Columbus Harold Brofford Logan Harold Clark Rockbridge Cherrington Hospital

Tennahill, 49, Dies of Pneumonia After Influenza

Julia Tennahill died at 8 30 Sunday morning in Logan after influenza and pneumonia. Her father John Tennahill is also ill. Survived by parents two sisters Mrs James Rees Miss Hazel Tennahill and brother Sherman Tennahill all of Loga n. Funeral at United Brethren Church Wednesday at 2 with Rev B C Peters and Rev T C Harper assisting. Burial in Oak Grove Cemetery.

Logan Fed Misa Julia Tennahill John Tennahill James Rees Hazel Tennahill Sherman Tennahill

Applications Surge for C M T C Enrollments in Hocking

Logan reports continued applications to the chairman for C M T C enrollments in Hocking County. Indications show applicants may double the eight quota. Among the applicants are several youths who attended camp last summer.

Logan Hocking County

Chauncey Council Appoints Two New Members

Chauncey city council named new members T. R. Hamilton and Joe Cline after vacancies. Hamilton was elected council president succeeding Saul Border who resigned to become night officer in Channery. Cline fills June Lee’s seat after Lee moved to Athens.

Chauncey Chauncey City T. R. Hamilton Joe Cline Hamilton Saul Border Channery

Greens Run PTA Plans Founders Day Program

Greens Run Parent-Teacher Association will present a Founders Day program at its regular meeting in the school auditorium Tuesday night at 7 o'clock.

Greens ‘Run Parent-Teacher Association

Lena Wilson Hosts Chauncey Bridge Club

Miss Lena Wilson of Chauncey entertained her bridge club Friday night at her Converse Street home. High scores were earned by Mrs. Fort Bridgewater and Miss F Eleanor Minister. A refreshment course was served by the hostess.

Chauncey Lena Wilson Converse Street Fort Bridgewater Fleanor

Clifford Saffol Recovering After Mine Injury

Clifford Saffol of Chauncey is recovering at Sheltering Arms Hospital in Athens after a surgical operation last Wednesday. The operation followed an injury to his side from a mine accident two months earlier at Chauncey Mine No. 25.

Chauncey Clifford Saffol Moapital Athens Mr. Saffol Chauncey Mine No. 25

Olive Tablets Aid Liver and Bowels For Digestive Relief

Thousands seek the real cause of stomach upset by targeting the liver and bowels. Dr Edwards Olive Tablets, a vegetable remedy, soothe the liver and improve digestion without griping or pain. Take one or two at bedtime for quick relief and eat what you like.

Dr. Edwards

Millfield Scouts Present Minstrel Show at Sanders Theater

A large audience attends a Millfield minaterels show sponsored by Millfield Boy Scouts led by Lewis Sanders at Sanders Theater. Proceeds fund the Boy Scouts cabin project. Mrs. James Lewis and sons from Athena perform music and dancing with local participants listed. An orchestra provides accompaniment.

Chauncey Millfield Boy Scouts Organization of Lewis Sanders Sanders Theater Milisfield James Lewis Paul Daugherty Woodrowatton Ralph Dean Dennis McDaniel Billy Smith Paul James Elmer James Willard Border Vern Order Clarence Tracy Gerald Willis Charles Misner Dick Daugherty John Rankin Bert Smith Bert MacQuade Jacquelyn Sanders Donna Lou Sisson Henrietta Heffkin n#tringen orchestra

Bean Funeral Held for Nelsonville Railroad Man

Chauncey Feb 13 Rev G B Courtney of Chauncey Church of Christ conducted funeral services for Frank Bean a Nelsonville railroad man who died from a fractured hip suffered earlier. Burial was at Bean Cemetery in Guysville. Bean is survived by his wife and two daughters Olive Seibert Columbus and Mrs Bundy Carrollton Ohio plus several grandchildren.

Chauncey G. B Courtney Chauncey Church of Christ Guysville Frank Bean Nelsonville Hean Guyeville Beanie Olive Seibert Columbus Bundy Carrollton Ohio

Mines Operative in Chauncey District Today

Sixteen mines in the Chauncey district are working today while Black Diamond and Mine No. 15 are idle. Active pits include Car Bondale Lick Run Chauncey No Lubrig Hocking Kimberly Poston No 6 No 6 No. 267 No. 119 No. 28 No. 34 No. 219 No. 107 and No. 255.

Chauncey Black Diamond Carbondale Lick Run Chauncey No Lubrig Hocking Kimberly Poston

Township leaders rally in Athens for relief work

Dover Township Clerk Guy E Osborne along with trustees Marvey Courtney Beau mont Charles Bradfield J Chauncey and Fletcher Boudinot Millfield attended a county meeting of township trustees in Athens on Saturday to discuss relief efforts.

Chauncey Dover Guy E. Osborne Chaynery

Death of 11 year old from infected pimple in Columbus

In Columbus on Friday 11 year old Helen Margaret Terrible died after an infected pimple led to surgery when blood poisoning developed.

Columbus Helen Margaret Terrible

Logan Won’t Send Bowling Team Due to Lack of Alleys

Logan, Feb. 13. Despite local kegeIera of recognized ability, the city may not be represented in the A B C bowling tournament in Columbus this year. No suitable practice alleys remain after modern alleys were removed from the Beshara Building, leaving facilities mainly for quintet bowling. Local experts say weeks of steady practice are needed to compete with national bowlers, though some fans will travel to Columbus to watch.

Logan Columbus Beshara

Logan area farmer James H Heise dies after illness

James H Heise, a farmer living near Logan, died at his home Saturday afternoon after a long illness from arteriosclerosis. Survived by wife, a son Karl of Columbus, a step-son Arthur Bell, and brothers and sisters including John Heise near Logan and Mrs Mary Duffy of Logan. Funeral held Monday at the United Brethren Church with Rev B C Peters officiating. Burial in Oak Grove Cemetery.

Logan James H. Heise Karl Columbus Arthur Bell John Heise Charles Edward Heise Murray City Mary Duffy James Turner Elizabeth Pierce United Brethren Church B. C. Peters Oak Grove Cemetery

Infant Robert Eugene Caste Dies Near Webb Summit

Eight month old Robert Eugene Caste son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur E. Caste near Webb Summit died reportedly from intestinal intoxication confirmed by Coroner Vance Brian. Funeral services were conducted at Iron Street Christian Church with Rev. Amos L. Meyde officiating and burial in Oak Grove Cemetery.

Robert Fagene Caste Webbs Summit Logan Robert Eugene Arthur E. Caste Webb Summit Vance Brian Miranda Casto George Daubenmeier Iron Street Christian Church Amos L. Meyde Burns Oak Grove Cemetery

Mrs. Laura McCormick Reaches 85 in Logan Birthday Note

Logan observers mark Mrs. Laura McCormick eighty fifth birthday with calls of congratulations at her home. She remains well informed, active in civic affairs, and a member of the Republican women’s organization. She is the mother of Mrs. Fairyles of Enterprise.

Logan Laura McCormick

Club Entertains Tourist Group at Lanning Home

Tourist Club members met at Mrs Raymond Lannings East Second Street home in Logan for an afternoon program on Education in China prepared by Mrs A C Atha and presented by Mrs Nelie Adams. Mrs Adams also played a piano solo. The group closed with a Pascal Bright song. Dinner followed hosted by the hostess with several nonmembers present.

Pascal Bright F. M. McKay George Wonn Merritt Wonn Kenneth Coulter A. T. Spears William F. Bowen C. 8. Clark M. H. Cherrington

Reverend P. Kreider in Gibisonville Hospital Observation

Logan February 13 Reverend P Kreider of Gibisonville was brought to Cherrington Hospital for observation and treatment after months of illness.

Logan Rev. P Kreider Gibisonville Cherrington Hospital

Richey Hosts Fortnightly Bridge Club at South High Street

Logan residents Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Richey hosted the Fortnightly Bridge Club at their South High Street home on Thursday evening. After the game, the hostess served lunch and the guest was Mrs. James Krieg.

Logan Bowling Scores Highlight Week Milestones

Frank Jones rolled a 108 pin total on Saturday to become the second bowler this week to surpass a century. Charlies C. Achauer added 104 on Monday as more high scores emerged in Logan.

Logan Frank Jones Charlies C. Achauer

Welch Visits Logan to Discuss General Assembly Program

Representative H. B. Welch of Rockbridge and Hocking County spoke in Logan on Saturday about the legislative program facing the General Assembly.

Rep. Welch Logan H. B. Welch Rockbridge Hocking County Generel Assembly

Opinion rules private cars for public business not allowed

Ohio Attorney General Bricker ruled that county officials may not use private automobiles for public business with gasoline and oil bought with public funds. He said laws intend public cars owned by the county and funded supplies to prevent fraud, addressing Prosecutor John F. Porter in Ironton.

Columbus John W. Bricker Bricker Ohio John F. Porter Ironton

China vows united resistance against Japan over Jehol

Acting Premier T. V. Soong announced in Peiping that any attack on Jehol Province would meet united Chinese resistance after talks with Marshal Chang Haueh Liang. He said Jehol is an integral part of China and that he saw no point in maintaining diplomatic ties if Japan resumes the offensive.

Peiping China Jehol All

Bricker to Toast State Employees Dinner in Columbus

Atty. Gen. John W. Bricker will be toast master at the eighth annual Ohio State Employees Beneficial Association dinner dance in Columbus. More than 1000 state employees are expected to attend with Gov. White and his daughters as guests of honor. L. P. Mooney and Robert L. Roche are among scheduled speakers, as John McSweeney outlines the proposed state employees retirement system.

Columbus U.P John W. Bricker Ohio State Employes Beneficial Association Governor White L. P. Mooney Hocking County Robert L. Roche Tiffin John McSweeney

Aged Scientist Victor Sterki Dies at 86

A. Victor Sterki, 86, longtime Carnegie Museum zoologist and expert on tiny mollusks, died at his home in New Philadelphia. Despite severe nearsightedness he studied snails and small clams with exceptional acuity, earning world status in his field.

New Philadelphia U.P Victor Sterki Carnegie Museum Pittsburgh Sterki Zoology

Four boys pirated down Ohio in winter then reformed

In Cincinnati on February 13, Roy Jones Joseph Tucker Nelson Miller and James Brewer aged 14 and 15 sailed a skiff from near Lawrencburg Indiana to the Ohio River. They read Treasure Island, acted like pirates, and endured freezing conditions. Brewer walked home frostbitten after a motorist transported the others.

Cincinnati U.R Abraham Lincoln Mississippi River Treasure Island Roy Jones Joseph Tucker Nelson Miller James Brewer Ohio Lawrenceburg Indiana Brewer

Local Social Notes From Burr Oak and Charleston Visit

Burr Oak residents report visits as Henry Ryan spoke with Earl Coff man. Miss Cora Williams called on sister Mrs. Mary Post last week. Mrs. Raymon Hines of Charleston West Virginia visited Burr Oak relatives. Dale and John Dew hosted visitors on Thursday. Several students miss school due to flu while Lyman Dawson suffers from mumps.

Cora Williams Mary Post Raymon Hines Charleston W. Va A. P. Hines Burr Oak Dale Dew John Dew Lyman Dawson

General Pershing Improves in Texas Recovery

General John J. Pershing, 72, reported slightly improved in Midland Texas from bronchitis and laryngitis confining him to his hotel room. He planned to resume travel to Tucson Arizona to recuperate, but an illness of his aide Sergeant Robert Schaffer was expected to delay his departure.

Midland Tex U.R John J. Pershing Tucson Ariz Robert Schaffer

Yearly Tax Paid by Smoker Is Enormous

Washington reports that six cents per pack goes to the federal government with thirteen states taxing tobacco, the highest five cents per pack. A daily 15-cent pack totals $54.75 yearly. at 10 cents a pack $96.50. Including state and federal taxes, an average smoker in Ohio pays $29.20 annually.

Washington U.P Ohio

Four Burn to Death In Youngstown Home

A family of four died in a bungalow fire in Youngstown. Alexander Spraker, 43, his wife Mabel, 32, their son Darwin, 6, and daughter Marilyn, 9, perished when the blaze, started in the attic or second floor, consumed the home of Alexander Spraker early today.

Youngstown U.P Alexander A. Spraker Alexander Spraker Mabel Spraker Darwin Spraker Marilyn Spraker

Lindberghs Reported Moving to France

New York report questions a claim that Colonel Charles A. Lindbergh and his wife would live in France though he may attend a Paris May celebration of his trans Atlantic flight. Elizabeth Morrow Morgan left Nice with her husband for undisclosed destinations amid rumors of a permanent move.

New York Charles A. Lindbergh Lindbergh France Elizabeth Morrow Paris Nice Elizabeth Morrow Morgan Col French Riviera

Father Allowed To Sentence His Son

In Chicago Judge Joseph Sabath temporarily relinquished his Superior Court bench so Charles Gestner could judge his own son Burton on an alimony arrears case. Burton faced 111 dollars in overdue alimony. Gestner proposed 60 days to pay. The judge accepted and the case was continued to March 21.

Chicago Joseph Sabath Charles Gestner Burton Gestner Sabath

Prominent Resident Emory Roush Dies at Home

Portland mourns Emory Roush longtime community figure dies Thursday afternoon at his home. Masonic Lodge Racine conducted a morning service at Ewing Funeral Home before burial here led by Racine Lodge. Don Roush and wife arrived from East Palestine to attend. they stayed with Mrs. Lucy Roush and son Walter. Relatives announce death of Mrs. Mary Owens from Syracuse. funeral attendees listed including Nancy Seales Eber Henderson Earl Wilford and Helen Wilford. Interment Beech Grove Cemetery. Leroy Wilford ill. Nancy Seales visits Syracuse at Mary Owens bedside.

Emory Roush Ewing Funeral Home Masonic Lodge Racine Mary Owens Syracuse William Dougherty Nancy Seales Eber Henderson Earl Wilford Helen Wilford Frank Dougherty Steubenville Elmer Dougherty Charlies Sayre East Liverpool Beech Grove Cemetery Leroy

Community Notices From Silver Ridge Area

Local residents and visitors are noted in a sequence of household calls and events. The Rev Helmick and relatives visit Parkers. Doris Gaul visits in Sumner. the Christys assist in butchering. several families host relatives. a school bus is snowbound on Shater Hill with Merl Tuttle helping. Vermont Todd delivers corn. Dora Tuttle improves after Akron visit. Emma Hoffman is reported very ill.

T. W. Shafer Doris Gaul Sumner Bernice Betzing Floyd Vern Christy New Lexington G. W. Christy Vern Shumway James Swartz Dana Swartz Alfred Edith Betzing Willie Pooler Chester Hart Smith M. L. Parker Tuppers Plains Kenneth Collins Shater Hill Silver Ridge Mer! Tuttle Vermont Todd Nelsonville Dora Tuttle Akron Addie Hawk Elmer Hessleton Emma Hoffman

Chester Area Notes and Local Moves

Chester items report Mrs M E Ridenour visiting Parkersburg for specialist advice. Ross Clelland opens Chester undertaker shop under J W Arbaugh of Tuppers Plains. Richard Van Meter family moves to Gallipolis. A Kentucky marriage license issued to Fred B Smith and Bertha Fell. Several locals ill with bronchitis chickenpox or car trouble. Red Cross delivers flour to Chester Township. Mrs Clara Conroy and son visit Curtis Wolfe. Miss Grace Hays absent from school. Dr Philson called for Mrs Charles Baum. J R Allen visits Columbus.

M. E. Ridenour Parkersburg Ross Clelland Chester J. W. Arbaugh Tuppers Plains Carol Morris Kentucky Fred B. Smith Bertha Fell Richard van Meter Gallipolis Betty Kimes Orpha Musgrave Letha Koblentz Lettie Meredith Chloe Bailey Ada Morris Bernice Ridenour Stela Hoffman Jean Louise Frank Hoyttown Chester Township Red Cross Clara Conroy Son Pomeroy Curtis Wolfe Grace Hays Philson Charles Baum J. R. Allen Columbus

Akron Milk Price Raised to Eight Cents a Quart

Akron reports a milk price hike with the retail rate increasing from seven to eight cents per quart effective today. The move affects local grocers and households in the Akron area as shoppers adjust to the higher dairy cost.

Akron

Local Social Highlights and Community Notes

Saturday bridge party hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Foster Bean and Mrs. Laura Barnett drew guests including Mr. and Mrs. Dwight Kim of Middleport and several local couples. Other items note Mildred Scott visiting near Albany, Ashcrafts visiting Amesville, workers returning from Ripley West Virginia, revival services led by Rev. W. H. Reitz, an oyster supper by Evert Christy, Zazel Bosworth and Bert Simmons travels, Norma Leslie visiting Virgene Robinson, and the death of Mrs. Reid with funeral held near Gallipolis.

Foster Bean Laura Barnett Dwight Kim Middleport Archie McCune D. A. Campbell Josephine Johnston P. G. Chapman L. C. McLaughlin Mildred Scott Albany Howard Ashcraft Amesville Ora Ashcraft Ward Cunningham Herman Pierce Ripley W. Va Canaanville M. E W. H. Reitz M. E Evert Christy Zazel Bosworth Athens Bert Simmons Loveland Fred Snider High Street Norma Leslie Virgene Robinson Eudora

Local Ladies House Meeting and High School Basketball

The Ladies' Church met at Mrs Ina Les ard's home with visitors present. Mr and Mrs K Pomeroy hosted guests. A basketball game between Rome High School and Select High School drew a crowd Friday night, with Miss Pauleta Me and Miss Jean Geis as cheerleaders.

Ina Lesard K Pomeroy Rome Pauleta Jean Geis

Local Day Program Draws Community Members

Alfred and many attend a meat day event at Grove Grange Hall. Lucille and her mother visit as do Mr. Wii of Gold Ridge and Charles Fish with a week end guest. Wilma Griffis ill, Vale Swartz, James Fred Van Meter, George Zeighler, Ihla Fae Swarty Shumway, and Carr family members are ill with influenza. Warren Bentz and Huntington, W Va residents visit friends.

Nity Grove Grange Hall Lucille Wii Gold Ridge Charles Fish Rad Vale Swartz James Fred van Meter George Zeighler Darwin

Sunday Evening with John South and Family

Mrs. John Sunday and John spend the evening with Mrs. Mary Luella Dean and her grandmother Mrs. J W Kotter. The gathering includes Mr and Mrs J Kotter in attendance at the home party.

John John South Mary Luella Dean J. W. Kotter

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T. C. Harper Circleville Focal Church Mr. Cline June Lee Mr. Lee Pr. T. A. Plans Program Chauncey Recov Ering Bean Guysville Cemetery Diamond No. 15 Marietta Live Stock, Inc Tta R Raymond Lanning Entertain Bridge Club Prank Jones Mooney Probaby Irons Scotch Creek Bill Charlies Gompt Piso Penny Reds Henry Ryan Earl Coffman General Pershing Texas Lindberghs Portland Helmick Snider Clark Wilma Griffis Ihla Fae Swarty Shumway Carr Lester Caro Warren Bentz Huntington Waldo Tera Doris Jean Erett Strouds Run John Stauffer J. Hubler and Clarence and Koker Lurene Mathews Ews Cline Ming Columbus Motor Express Naghten St Logan Transfer Company Ridenours Athens Tee & Storage Company the D. Zenner
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