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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 14, 1934

Page

10

Majil Hilarious Bar on Campus Cast in New MGM Comedy

The Majestic Theater presents a Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer comedy featuring Jack Pearl as Julius and Jimmy Durante as his servant in a spoof of Baron Munchausen set at a girls college. An all star comedian cast includes Zasu Pitts Ted Healy Edna May Oliver Ben Bard Henry Kolker and William B. Davidson. The plot follows impostor Baron Munchausen and a sequence of farcical escapades including a love triangle with the head chambermaid and a dramatic radio act.

Majil Jack Pearl Baron Munchausen Jimmy Durante Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Majestic Theater Pearl Zasu Pitts Famous Commedienne Ted Healy Stooges Edna May Oliver Ladies of the Jury” Fame Ben Bard Henry Kolker William Davidson Walter Lang Julius Durante New York Bis

Creomulsion Promises Quick Relief for Colds and Coughs

An advertisement touts Creomulsion as a seven in one remedy for chest colds and coughs. It stresses effectiveness, safety, and a money refund if relief is not achieved, appealing to customers of all ages.

Industrial survey shows Logan plants idle or short funded

Logan Clay Product plant shut down due to lack of funds after selling material to CWA projects. About 70 workers affected. Hocking Valley Brick loading 15 workers. Logan Shoe Plant idle. Sun Glow Industries Unit employs 90 and plans steady operation. No. 5 mine of Sunday Creek Coal reopened with uncertain recalls. National Fireproofing Company at Haydenville employs 70 with no near-term increase. Voltaire opens at Court Theater with Doris Kenyon as Pompadour and Margaret Lindsay as Nanette Calas.

Logan Chester Miller CWA Hocking Valley Brick Company Logan Shoe Sun Glow Industries Incorporated Sunday Creek Coal Company National Fireproofing Company Haydenville Warner Brothers Voltaire Court Theater Disraeli Europe Calas Ariias France Louisa XV Paris Madam Pompadour Versailles Warner Bros Arlias Doris Kenyon the Pompadour

Three Actors Portray Gabriel in The Green Pastures

The Green Pastures at Memorial Auditorium features Dee Dee Green as Gabriel the third actor to play the role since the New York opening on February 2, 1930. Dee Dee Green, born in Oklahoma, rose from vaudeville to stock companies in Cuba and South America before gaining fame in appearances and Gulliver's Travels. He succeeded Samuel Davis after Davis died of heart disease, continuing the celebrated all Negro company's run.

Marc Connelly Green Pastures Memorial Auditorium Charlies Moore Moore de Land Richard B. Harrison Gabriel Dee Dee Green All Negro Mansfield Theater New York Rose Green Garland X. Anderson San Francisco London Green Samuel Davis Gabriel of the Green Pastures

Logan Foundry Sees No Increase Expected Soon

Logan Foundry will not increase staffing in the next 30 days as current workers numbered steady through the recent months. The note reflects unchanged payroll levels and ongoing operations.

Logan Foundry

Republicans To Rally At Logan Feb 22

Republicans of Hocking County plan a Feb 22 meeting at 7 30 p m in the Courthouse Auditorium. F M McKay, executive committee chairman, invites every Republican willing to pledge loyalty to August primary nominees to attend, with special invitation to women workers.

Logan Hocking County F. M. McKay Ohio King County

Mrs Brandt Hosts Tommy Brandt Birthday Party

Mrs Rudolph Brandt entertained between 2 and 4 pm on Tommy Brandt's seventh birthday hostesses included Miss Marjorie Brandt and Mrs H J Stevenson. Guests were Ruth Brooke and 52 schoolmates, with valentines decorations contests lunch and chocolate bars.

Steal and Kill Steer Reported in Salt Creek Township

Farmers Ray Kershner and Emanuel Schaal reported theft of a steer butchered in a nearby barn in Salt Creek Township. The thieves took shoulders and hind quarters, left the rest hanging, and a $100 reward was offered for information leading to arrest and prosecution.

Salt Creek Township Logan Ray Karehner Emanuel Schaal Joe Farbeann Kershner Schaa Farbeann

George Anthony Burn Injury Update in Washington Township

George Anthony, seriously burned on the head face and left arm in a brush fire at a CWA project in Washington Township, shows little change in condition. Doctors fear he may lose sight in his left eye. He is cared for at the home of his son-in-law and daughter Mr and Mrs James Young on East Hunter Street. Anthony formerly served as custodian of the courthouse.

George Anthony Logan CWA Washington Township James Young East Hunter Street Anthony

Scarlet Fever Fatal Four Year Old in Laurelville

Logan reports the first scarlet fever death in Hocking County for the year as four year old Donald Karr of Laurelville died Saturday night after a illness of under a week. Funeral services were private at home with burial there. He leaves parents and a sister. other local cases include Harry Ross and Anne Smith in nearby areas.

Laurelville Logan Hocking County Donald Karr Edgar Karr Harry Ross Wilson Ross Anne Gladys Smith

Founders Day Banquet Set In Logan This Sunday

The Logan Business and Professional Women's Club plans the seventh annual Founders Day banquet at 1 pm Sunday at the Easterling Clubhouse. Miss Mary Blasius will speak on "The Story of Joan of Art in Literature, in History and in Art." Miss Florence Bort will deliver the welcome address. Unique heart shaped programs are planned.

Logan Fev Logan Business and Professional Women's Club Mary Blasius Joan of Art Florence Bort

Lodge Is Inspected by James Morgan at Mingo Lodge

About 125 members attended the annual inspection of Mingo Lodge of Masons in Logan on Monday evening. James Morgan of Jackson inspected the lodge, invited by District Deputy Harry L. Smith, former Ohio grand master. Master Mason degree work followed a preparatory session. Venus Chapter of the Eastern Star aided with refreshment duties. Visitors joined from several out of town lodges.

Mingo Lodge of Masons James Morgan Jackson Logan Morgan Harry L. Smith Ohio Masonry Venus Chapter The Eastern Star Judson Shriner

Five Gallia County Persons To Be Sentenced by Judge

Gallipolis Feb 14 Judge W R White to sentence several defendants who pleaded guilty to indictments in common pleas court Tuesday. A mix of robbery, weapons, arson and burglary cases include Wayford Rathburn Edith Rathburn Charles Rutherford Helen Harrison Frost Buck and others. Bond amounts varied and several defendants entered no plea or were remanded for failure to post bonds. counsel appointed for many.

Gallipolis W. R. White Common Pleas Wayford Edith Rathburn Charles Rutherford Sayre- Carman Addison Helen Harrison Frost Buck George Richie Kananga Richie H. W. Cherrington Walter Hager Albert Mossbarger Emara Shaver Lewis Unroe Leo Carter Willie Hall John Halliday Willie Pike Robert Crawford John Martin R. M. Switzer John Rutherford H. C. Johnston Counse

Board completes Hocking County CWA Complaint Board

Logan February 14 five members now sit on the Hocking County CWA Complaint Board to function. F A Koppe and Charlies H Frasure were named to fill vacancies created by withdrawals of Dr W B Laccok and Harley N Armstrong. Other members include Chester Miller Ewald Schmitter and Rev C M Lever.

CWA Hocking County Logan F. A. Koppe Charlies H. Frasure Falls Township W. B. Lacock Harley N. Armstrong Chester Miller Ewald Schmitter C. M. Lever

Murray City Social Notes Tie Locals to Relatives Far and Near

A flurry of visits and weekend sojourns links Murray City residents to kin across Ohio and Indiana. Eunice Spencer visits Logan from here. Wolcott and Argust families travel from Columbus and Taylorsville to see Charles Shafter Sr. and others, with several trips to Cleveland and Evansville noted.

Floyd Wolcott Eileen Mary Ellen Argust Columbus Wardy Argust Taylorsville Charles Shafter Eunice Spencer Logan Jesse Spencer Lon Andere John Hogan Pearl Hellyer Harold Johnson Elizabeth Acker Baltimore Margaret Anderson Lottie Gill Josie Miller Glouster Joe Popocey Murray City George Tedrow Crookevile Cleveland John Walters Frank Walters Howard Bush William Bush Grace W. Donoghue Father Gallerini Evaneville Ind Joe Green

Local travelers plan Florida trip this February

Logan residents Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Henry and Gordon Campbell of Nelsonville with Mrs. John F. Bond will drive to St. Augustine, Florida for several weeks as guests of Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Brown and son Mickey. They will join the Browns for a later trip to Miami.

Logan Ralph Henry Gordon Campbell Nelsonville John F. Bond St. Augustine Florida A. L. Brown Mickey Miami

Morgan and Douglas Youths Named in Logan Notices

Paul Wade Morgan 21 a landscape gardener of Logan son of Mr and Mrs Wade K Morgan and Ruth Ann Douglas 14 at home Logan daughter of Mr and Mrs Warren W Douglas are listed in local notices.

Paul Wade Morgan Logan Wade K. Morgan Ruth Ann Douglas Warren W. Douglas

Pliney Shaw Arrested on Non Support Charge

Logan reports Pliney Shaw of Asbury Ridge Starr Township was arrested Monday by Deputy Stanley Sparnow and turned over to Jackson County officers. He was wanted on a non support charge.

Logan Pliney Shaw Asbury Ridge Starr Township Stanley Sparnow Jackson County

Krieg Couple Welcome Daughter in Logan

Logan residents Mr John Krieg and Mrs Krieg announce the birth of a daughter on Saturday morning. Krieg is a member of the Logan Board of Education.

Logan John Krieg Krieg Logan Board of Education

Mrs Wesley Woltz Reported Improving After Illness

HMAYDENVILLE Feb 14 Mrs Wesley Woltz who has been ill for several days is reported improved She has been suffering from high blood pressure She is the mother of Dari Woltz of Logan.

Hmaydenville Wesley Woltz Dari Woltz Logan

Barton Holl to Speak on Hocking County Affairs Friday

Barton A. Holl will speak over station WOSU Columbus between 7:30 and 7:45 p m Friday evening. He will discuss historic affairs of Hocking County with reference to its natural resources and scenic wonderland.

Logan Barton A. Holl WOSU Columbus Hocking County

Intruders Break into Murray City High School

A Monday night break in at Murray City High School prompted Sheriff Sol Ellinger and Deputy Stanley Sparnow to investigate on Tuesday. They found no items reported stolen and are continuing checks.

Murray Logan Murray City Sol Ellinger Stanley Sparnow

Ask Stagger System For Jobs in County

Gallia County trustees urge state and county CWA officials to stagger employment on projects as 3500 register for work though county quota is 600. Relief setup in the county drew criticism during Saturday session.

Ask Stagger System Gallipolis Gallia County CWA

Luther D. Roush of Vinton Dies Tuesday

Luther D. Roush a 53 year old farmer from Vinton died Tuesday afternoon in Holzer Hospital after two weeks of treatment. Born February 22 1881 he was the son of Oswald and his wife. Funeral arrangements are handled by H K Butler of Vinton.

Gallipolis Luther D. Roush Farmer Vinton Holzer Hospital Oswald Roush Roush H. K. Butler Frank Wetherholt City Mound Hill Cemetery

Gallipolis Burney Market Sets Averages Tuesday

Average tobacco price at Gallipolis Burney Market Tuesday stood at 10.02 per cwt with 29 055 pounds sold. Quality described as fair.

Gallipolis Gallipolis Burney Market

Ice Clearing as Ohio River Level Drops

Gallipolis reports the Ohio River continuing to fall with moderating temperatures. The river is nearly ice free, remaining only shore ice and very thin new ice forming along the banks.

Gallipolis Ohio River

Edward Smith to be arraigned on theft charges in Athens

Edward Smith of Cincinnati sent from Georgetown to Athens for arraignment this afternoon before Mayor Len B. Cune on a charge of grand larceny. He is alleged to have stolen two electric drills in Athens and sold two other stolen drills locally.

Edward Smith Cincinnati Athens Georgetown Ohio Finsterward Len B . Cune Smith

Divorce Suit Filed in Athens County Court

Leslie H. Martin petitions for divorce from Margaret Martin on grounds of wilful absence for over three years. The couple married in 1915 and have two children.

Athens County Leslie H. Martin Aga Margaret Martin Martin

Doctor's Thoxine Prescription Promises Internal Cure

An ad proclaims Thoxine as a doctor’s prescription for coughs and sore throats that targets the internal infection and congestion, unlike surface remedies. It claims Thoxine reduces fever and speeds recovery, urging readers to buy three bottles at a drug store.

Luckoff to Open Store in Gallipolis

Herman Luckoff of Athens will open a new retail department store on ground and mezzanine floors of the E. N. Deardorff & Co. building in Gallipolis for one year from March 1. The space was previously Deardorff’s department store. Lease confirmed by Judge W. R. White in a suit tied to Huntington Bank. Luckoff also operates stores in Athens Glouster Logan and Lancaster and plans similar expansions.

Gallipolis Fev E. N. Deardorff & Co., Inc Herman Luckoff Athens Deardorff Company Luckoff Glouster, Logan Lancaster W. R. White F. O. Lamb Huntington Bank and Trust Company EF. N. Deardorff & Co., Inc

Refrigerator crash injures no one near Rodney

A refrigerator owned by the Charlies Sucher Meat Company of Dayton skidded from State Route 11 near Rodney early Tuesday. The trailer section unhooked and both truck and trailer went into the ditch. Damage was slight.

Gallipolis Charlies Sucher Meat Company Dayton Rodney

Snyder brothers suit on shooting injuries dismissed

In Gallia County common pleas court Arnold Snyder's lawsuit against his brother A W Snyder for damages from a shooting affray last year was dismissed.

Gallipolis Arnold Snyder A. W. Snyder Common Pleas Court

Couple Pairs Secure Marriage Licenses In Crown City

Probate Judge J S Clark issued licenses to Truman Wolford 19 a farmer Crown City and Thelma G Cox 22 daughter of Earl Cox Crown City. Also Gilbert Roush 21 laborer son of Bert Roush Gallipolis and Edna Roush 21 daughter of Earl Roush Gallipolis.

Gallipolis J.S. Clark Truman Wolford Crown City Farmer Thelma G. Cox Ear! Cox Gilber Roush Bert Roush Edna Roush Earl Roush

Johnston appointed administrator of Ezra Thevenin estate

Hollis C. Johnston has been named administrator of Ezra Thevenin's estate in Gallia County. A bond of 1200 dollars was posted with H. W. Cherrington and Jessie W. Johnston acting as sureties.

Gallipolis Hollis C. Johnston Ezra Thevenin H. W. Cherrington Jessie W. Johnston

Contagious Scarlet Fever Case Reported in Gallia County

Gallia County health nurse Margaret Jones reports only one scarlet fever case today. Russell Vaught, age 4, of Patriot, was quarantined for scarlet fever on Saturday.

Gallipolis Gallia County Margaret Jones Russell Vaught Patriot

Poultry Officials Meet Gallipolis Flock Owners

G I Vickers field supervisor of the Ohio Accredited Hatchery Association spoke in Gallia County with Gallia County flock owners at Gallia Academy vocational agriculture building. E H Reed and R M Sloman were also speakers.

Gallipolis G. I. Vickers Ohio Accredited Hatchery Association Columbus Gallia County Gallia Academy Vocational-Agriculture E. H. Reed R. M. Sloman

Hospital admissions and dismissals listed in Gallipolis report

GALLIPOLIS reports admissions to Holzer Hospital including Lewin G. Davis Ver nal Rose of Pt. Pleasant Delmar Dodrill of Vinton and Charles Berridge of Thivener for treatment or an appendix operation Mrs A Vornholt and Morris Kerr both of the city were dismissed yesterday.

Gallipolis Holzer Hospital Lewin G. Davis Vernal Rose Pt. Pleasant Delmar Dodrill Vinton Charles Berridge Thivener A. Vornholt Morris Kerr City

Mansfield couple visited. mother accompanies home

Mr. and Mrs. Curt Swisher of Mansfield were here briefly for a visit and were accompanied home by Mrs. Fannie Swisher of Oneshire, the latter's mother.

Curt Swisher Mansfield Fannie Swisher Oneshire

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Tajestic the Baron Charles Farrell Bette Davis COURT George Arliss Janet Gaynor Mary Ann Tess Delicious Farrell Joan Bennett First National Ohio Theater Today Gaynor Gibson Bennett Garbo Nixon Miss Davis George Reed Kenyon ManGartt Lindsay yHrocore Arresl Davis Majestic Sharlie Epwa May Ted Healy and His America Mekers Industrial Survey Mrs. Brandt Logan Business Women Walter Spires Murray City News John S. Blower Funeral Home South High Street Glouster, Ohio Outfitters Isaac Wilson Deardorff WED Coats Cetatgeos
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