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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 27, 1939

Page

5

Partlow Arrested After Auto Collision in Redtown

Carl Partlow of Athens II stood charged with driving while under the influence after a collision near Redtown Saturday night. His companion Charles Chandler pleaded guilty to intoxication and was fined $25 plus costs.

Athens Messenger Athens Ohio Carl Partlow Athens II Redtown Carl W. Partlow Moore Ave Athens County Claud Skinner Jacksonville

How Do Officers Solve a Mystery by Patrol Car

Messenger reporter Melvin Fishkin accompanies the State Highway Patrol as they solve a fatal hit and run near Buchtel. A witness and officer cooperation, plus radio calls and a confession from Carl Howdyshell, lead to swift arrest within hours.

Melvin Fishkin Charles Bayless B. C. Day Logan

Legion Post Plans Fourth of July Celebration

The regular meeting of K. T. Crossen Post No. 21 American Legion will meet at 7 PM at the Post Home 73 S Court St. The main item on the agenda is whether to sponsor a large Fourth of July celebration.

Legion K. T. Crossen Post No American Legion Post S. Court St

Damage Claim Contested In Local Court In Youngstown Case

A jury in Common Pleas Court heard Henry M. Boucherle of Youngstown sue Cline Ice Cream Co of Athens for 200 in auto damages and 500 in personal injuries from a Oct 3 1937 accident on Route 7 over Two Mile Creek. The defense alleged Boucherle contributed to the crash and sought 379.57 for the truck. Evidence included photos and a scale map drafted by State Highway Engineer John W. Dowler. The trial paused at 11 am with testimony ongoing.

Common Pleas Court Henry M. Boucherle Youngstown Cline Ice Cream Co Athens Boucherle Two Mile Creek Lawrence County H. M. Boucherle John W. Dowler

Gubitz Attends College Day at Oakwood High

Professor A C Gubitz visits Oakwood High School for College Day. Representatives from several colleges explain study opportunities to students. Gubitz represents Ohio University at the annual event.

A. C. Gubitz Dayton Oakwood High School Gubitz Ohio University

Automobile Collision Injures Raymond Bartlett In Athens

Raymond Bartlett of E Riverside Drive was struck Saturday night by a car driven by Sylva Gerardis of Athens Route 3 at Court and State Streets. Gerardis took Bartlett to a local physician where exam showed only minor bruises and lacerations.

Raymond Bartlett E. Riverside Dr Sylva Gerardis Athens Court and State Sts Charles Maple Gerardis Bartlett

Skywriting Over Athens: Four Flyers Complete Federal Tests

Four local pilots passed federal government tests for pilot ratings via Inspector Burleigh Putnam who visited in a Fairchild Friday. Ruth Knouff earned the first Solo Pilot Rating among local women, with others attaining Limited Commercial, Private, and Commercial ratings. The record notes nine fully certified pilots in the area and mentions renewed ratings for Gordon Bush and others, plus a flight by A M Hooper and a local air ride by Mrs. W B Bentley's husband.

AL Knouff Burleigh Putnam Fairchild Frank S. Estill Ruth Knouff Carl van Dyke Bernard Schwarzel D. S. Shumate Jackson Jim Pilcher McArthur Pilcher Gordon Bush van Dyke Knouff Bill Long Marietta Bill Gordon K. Bush John Jagers Larry Herron B. J. Schwarzel Claud Dry Bob Swift A. M. Hooper Air Corps Reserve Cincinnati William A. Cahill W. B. Bentley Ralph Bose Parkersburg Clarence McFelroy

Fenders and Bumpers Smashed in Collision

Athens police investigated a Sunday wreck at Court and State Streets. Lucius Hart of Athens Route 2 turned left into State Street in front of George Thomas of Woodsfield. Smashed fenders and bumpers were noted by Officer Harry Risley.

Athens Court State Streets Lucius Hart Court St State St George Thomas Woodsfield Harry Risley

Clock Stolen From Car in College Street Parking

Mrs. Will W. Connett reported a Walton clock stolen from her car parked on College Street Saturday night. Officer Harry Risley investigated the incident.

Will W. Connett State St Walton College St Harry Risley

Mrs Glazier Dies Sunday At Amesville

Mrs Metta A Selby Glazier a member of Ames Town ship pioneer families died at her Amesville home Sunday. She taught Sunday School for nearly 40 years and belonged to the Presbyterian Church WCTU Grange and Nabby Lee Ames Chapter DAR. Born Feb 15 1866 on Selby Heights Farm she was survived by son Selby Glazier and Clifford Glazier three granddaughters and several siblings. Funeral at Amesville Presbyterian Church Wednesday at 1 30 p m Rev Howard E Warner to officiate burial in Amesville Cemetery.

Metta A. Selby Glazier Ames Township Amesville Bern Township Athens County Warren Emily Garretson Selby F. M. Selby Marietta San Antonio Texas Selby Glazier Joseph Selby A. D. Selby Ida S. McDaniel Sue M. Henry

Lulu Lonas Dies At 19 After Long Illness

Lulu Marie Lonas 19 died Sunday at her parents home near Stewart after a long illness. Funeral at Union Church near Athens Tuesday at 1 pm with burial in Union Cemetery. Survived by parents Arnold and. Lonas four sisters Gladys Coen Bes sie Grim Zara Burk and two brothers Herbert and Joe.

Lulu Marie Lonas Arnold Lonas Stewart Union Church Athens Union Cemetery Miss Lonas Gladys Lonas Bessie Coen Frost Bernice Grim Zara Burk Herbert Joe

Mrs. Mattie Bowers Dies in Nelsonville

Mrs. Mattie Jane Bowers, 7 h, died Sunday at her Nelsonville home after a long illness. Funeral at 2 p.m. Tuesday at her Madison Street residence with Rev. L. C. Butler of the Church of Christ. Burial in Greenlawn Cemetery. Survivors: three children Charles Bower, Zella Wilson, and Bill Bower. husband John Bower and four other children preceded her in death.

Nelsonville Mattie Jane Bowers Madison St L. C. Butler Church of Christ Greenlawn Cemetery

Man Killed in Logan Car Crash Identified as Herbert Archer

Howdyshell, a Sun Glow factory worker, reported the accident after his car struck Herbert Archer who was in the road near his home. Archer, from Nelsonville area, died, and the case is in Bennett's court with Howdyshell claiming Archer walked into the path. Funeral services set for Tuesday at Stouts Funeral Home in Nelsonville.

Grogan Shaneyfelt Marshal Sohn Buchtel Herbert Archer Robert Jackson Nelsonville Archer Howdyshell Logan Bennett

Calentine Funeral Held for Samuel L Calentine

Samuel Lewis Calentine aged 77 died at home on Shannon Avenue. He lived in the Athens area, worked for Hocking Valley Railway Co. retired. Survived by second wife Sylvia three sons Harvey Alonzo and Benjamin Franklin one daughter Bertha Brown and a stepdaughter Betts Bowles. Funeral 2 PM Tuesday Pilgrim Holiness Church Congress and West Washington Burial in Union Street Cemetery.

Samuel Lewis Calentine S. Shannon Ave Athens Hocking Valley Railway Co Shannon Ave Lilly Adella Samuel Lewis, Jr Calentine Sylvia Calentine Harvey E Alonzo Benjamin Franklin Bertha D. Brown Albany Betts Lou Bowles Pilgrim Holiness Church Congress W. Washington Sts Rev Osborne W. Union St

Bake Sale By Young Couple Group At Athens Church

The Young Married Couples Group of the First Presbyterian Church of Athens will hold a bake sale Saturday morning at the church. Members not in the group may contribute by calling Mrs. John Algen. coordinators include Mrs. Elizabeth Mills, Mrs. George Starcher, Mrs. Ruth Dorman, Mrs. James Otis, Paul Beckley, and Mrs. John Algeo.

First Presbyterian Church of Athens John Algen Elizabeth Mills George Starcher Ruth Dorman James Otis Paul Beckley John Algeo

Ollie Martin Killed In Automobile Crash

Ollie Belle Martin age 17 daughter of Cash Martin formerly of New Marshfield was killed in an automobile accident Sunday at Geneva. The body will be brought to the home of her brother Merritt Martin The Plains Tuesday evening. Funeral services will be held at New Marshfield Methodist Church Wednesday at 2 o'clock. Burial will be in New Marshfield Cemetery. She leaves her father Cash Martin Camlo West Virginia three brothers Merritt The Plains Dale Geneva and Francis Barberton and two sisters Fauntelle of Athens and Helen of Barberton.

Ollie Belle Martin Geneva Cash Martin New Marshfield Merritt Martin the Plains New Marshfield Methodist Church Camlo W. Va Merritt Dale Francis Barberton Fauntelle Athens Helen

Clerks Union Sets Feb Meeting on Ohio Coal Bill

GLOUSTER The Retail Clerks Union will hold its regular monthly meeting Tuesday Feb 28. A discussion will cover Social Security and the Ohio Coal Bill that faces the State Legislature this week. A large turnout is expected due to the importance to valley clerks.

Glouster Retail Clerks Union Ladies of the Moose Moose Hall

Glouster Social Notes and Local Gatherings Observed

Glouster society notes recount N T Club host Hazel Jan chius with 13 members and one guest Mrs. Filsie Galloway, birthday gift to Mrs. Kate Winn, readings by members, Embr ey entertaining tales, and prizes won by Mary Johnston and Esther Lamborn. Kings Heralds meet at Bryson home with prayers, lessons, and prizes. Moose, Dorcas Class, and visits noted among residents and guests including Columbus, Warren, and Columbus visitors.

Esther Lamborn Edna Embrey Embbrey Sylvia Maxwell Vermont Calvin Coolidge Mary Johnston

Health Series Starts Today in The Athens Messenger

A weekly health talks series titled Telling the Public About the Doctor begins today in The Athens Messenger. Sponsored by Cline's Pharmacy Co. the program aims to demystify medical practice and share reliable information on diseases while preserving professional ethics.

Athens Messenger Cline’s Pharmacy Co Cline’s ‘Pharmacy Co George F. Whipple

Stolen Car Wrecked Abandoned in Athens

Police reported a Cadillac sedan owned by Prof. Raymond Slutz of 188 Congress St Athens was stolen in Athens Saturday night and wrecked and abandoned in Nelsonville. Captain Charles Maple said the car was not seriously damaged.

Charles Maple Nelsonville Raymond Slutz Congress St Athens

Progressive Trimble Church Class Social Held

The Progressive class of the Trimble Church of Christ met in the church social rooms Thursday evening led by new president Dennis Addington. Twenty two members and guests attended as the committee served refreshments. Dorothy White and Mrs Dennis Addington entertained the kindergarten group in another room. The next meeting is set for March 23 with Betty Addington Fern Johnson and Esta Haskins on the entertainment committee.

Trimble John Heiser L. R. Gooding Joanne Dennis Addington Courtney Pettit Rusten A. B. Orme Delmar Helen Vess Edna Miner Lavada White Dorothy Emma McClellan Lewis Antle Dorothy Lee Betty Addington Fern Johnson Esta Haskins

Glouster Tramps trample Zanesville Armcos 77 43

Glouster Tramps beat Zanesville Colored Armcos 77 to 43 in the GHL gym. Everett Henry scored 23 points to pace Glouster, with Guinther and Kutta each adding 18. Rush led the Armcos with 12. Hollister Independents defeated Camp Nelson 38 to 19 in the preliminary.

Glouster Zanesville Armcos GHL Everett Henry Guinther and Kutta Rush Hollister Independents Camp Nelson Dupler

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Skinner Partlow Chandler William P. Brown Millfield Mr. Brown Kathryn Robert Florence Isabel Leffler Francis Barrett Harold J. Rose Rowland O. F. Rowland Robert Swaneyfelt State Highway Patrol Joseph Grogan Cambridge Paul Scheible Plains Road Route 33 Shaney Henery H. D. Henery Richland Ave Buchtel School Carl Howdyshell Logan Grogan A. F. Evans C. D. Notestone Carl Sohn Stanso Konkler C. c Amarc Ea Aed Dowler & Ferguson Athens, Ohio Funeral Home Mattie Bowers King OF Scotland George Great Britain Cameron Highlanders Aldershot Dora Hope Besse Frazee Chauncey Elizabeth Lattimer William Archer Union Furnace Rev. Shingler Stout Ollie Martin Kings M. F Margie Mary Isabelle Bryson Mary Boroff Donna Rogers Donald Goldsberry Genevieve Dunlevy Norma Mary Helen Keith Dora Lois Harry Donna Mae Foraker Gerry Hughes Dorcas Hollister A. B Gertrude Deem Mary Dew Margaret Dunlevy Columbus M. M. le Favor Betty Cunningham Elson Stephenson J. E. Stephenson C. F. Davis Stephenson George Zimmer Joe Watson Bob Jones West LaFayette KE. L. Jones Neil Adcock Toledo Albert Hall New Lexington Iva Pedicord Glenn Pedicord Fred Householder Householder Rachel Zockine Rt. 4 Gail Faires Pt. Pleasant D. E. Carr C. G. Faires Rodney Linscott Earl Linscott Patricia Wolf Joe Wolf Faith Lantz E. L. Lantz Mary Burns Dorcas Burns Oscar Fulton Dial Glouster Tramps Williams Guinther Badenes Roberts Paseeceswannaw Wright Gatewood Soupuishaeun Povereen Sleet Ney Vms UK Jersrrom Jim Dosten
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