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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 09, 1935

Page

10

Mystery Drama in New Setting Booked for Ohio on Thursday

A drafty theater slate announces “Murder In The Clouds” at Obie Theater Thure Gay with Lyle Talbot Ann Dvorak and Gordon Westcott. The melodrama follows international spies stealing a secret explosive formula, a plane wreck, air combat, a kidnap and a crashing finale.

Ohio Lyle Talbott, Ann Dvorak Gordon Westcott Obie Theater Thure- Gay Lyle Talbot Ann Dvorak

Ends Throat Relief With Thoxine Medicine

A doctor prescribed remedy promises relief from throat soreness irritation in 15 minutes with one dose and also stops coughs while driving fever and cold from the system. Sold as THOXINE for 35 cents with a results guarantee at Cline's Drug Store and other drug stores.

Cline

Bullet Shatters Romance in Corning Ongoing Tragedy

Corning Oho Jan 9 Pilaced Knott returned home with her father after a romance ends in tragedy. Police shot and killed her suitor Joe Vollmer of Newark after a Friday night confrontation. Vollmer died in Cincinnati while another man escaped.

Corning Girl Hamilton Knott Corning Joe Vollmer Newark Elmer Davidson J. C. Calhoun Vollmer Cincinnati

Homer P T A Meeting in Homer Township January Session

The Homer Township PTA met Monday night led by president Luchile Carter. A program followed with Miss Marie Chappelear reading and a rope making demonstration by Vickroy’s manual training class. A male quartet performed and others readings and a duet preceded a talk on Cooperation by Rev. Petit. Next meeting set for February 4. Mrs H J Withers returns home to Buckhannon after two weeks with her son-in-law and daughter Mr and Mrs L G DeLong and their infant son in Glouster.

Mountville Homer Township Luchile Carter Marie Chappelear Vickroy Charlies Smith James Dolan Floyd Jones Raymond Hambel Sally McGrath Verdun Kirkbride Charles Smith Rev. Petit

W T U Meeting Notes From Glouster Gathered In February

The W. T. U. met Tuesday with Mrs. Laura Gatchel hosting. Mrs. T. A. Copeland of Athens reported on recent estate and national conventions. Two new members joined. Seventeen attended, with refreshments served during social hour. Next meeting set for February 6 at Vera Kinney's home.

Vera Kinney Fathawn Avenue

Glouster Kiwanis Install Officers for 1925

Glouster Kiwanis Club installed officers Tuesday at Hotel Gordon. Induction by retiring president HW F Kittle. New officers include President B R Angie, Vice President FEll L Jones, Secretary M M Murphy, Treasurer John Clark. L W Roberts of Athens Kiwanis spoke. attendance prize to Ee H Taylor. Christene Calloway, recently operated on in Charleston WV, returns home to parents Mr and Mrs K C Galloway in Paros. plans to return to Ohio University Athena West Monday.

Gloubster Glouster Kiwanis Club Hotel Gordon HW. F. Kittle B. R. Angie FE. l Christene Calloway Charleston W. Va Har Cal Galloway Paros Ohio University Athena

Danh Rice Returns to St Charles School After Holiday Break

Danh Rice returns to St Charles School in Columbus after spending holidays with his parents Mr and Mrs John Rice.

Danh Rice St. Charles School Columbus John Rice

Resigns After 40 Years at East Branch Caun

After four decades of service, Mr Hams of Ringgold Kintty resigns as janitor of the East Branch Caun.

Giauster Hams Ringgold Kintty Jranster Caun

Mrs Noon Hosts Bridge Club in Glouster

Mrs T A Noon entertained her bridge club at Main Street home with three tables in play. First prize went to Mrs A H Chute and second to Mrs B R Angie. Guests included Mrs J E Richardson and Mrs John Brower. Light refreshments followed. members listed include Mrs Leo White and several others.

B. R. Angie D. A. McDonald W. R. Drury Getta Ley Herman Atlas Ernest Wilama

Parochial Aid Debate Moves in Hocking County Meeting

Members of the Hocking County Ministerial Association at the First Presbyterian Church voiced opposition to any legislative bill that would use public tax money for parochial school use. The Tuesday morning gathering adopted a resolution protesting the measure and urging voters to oppose it.

Logan First Presbyterian Church Hocking County Ministerial Association

Meigs Telephone Co Elects Officers For 1938 And Names Operator

Rutland reports Meigs United Telephone Company held its annual meeting at the town hall to elect officers for 1938. Elected: President J W Young, Vice President FB Carson, Secretary Carl B Reeves, Treasurer Alma Brown. They renewed Gladys Locke as operator for the coming year. Also notes several local residents' activities and travels during the holidays.

Rutland Jan Meigs United Telephone Company J. W. Young FB. H. Carson Carl B E. Reeves Alma Brown Gladys Locke Rex Davie Columbus Wendel Diehl Elizabeth Anne Chapman Ohio University Frank Beanie Theodore Pollock Zanesville Alex Steele John Beckley Bertha Rathburn Ie Ivor Young Kenneth Leach Bart Rawlings Florida Cuba

Logan City Council Divorces County Health Department

Logan council voted four to three to dissolve the relationship with the County Health Department and establish a separate unit. The move follows a review by Dr. W B Lacock and sets the stage for hiring a sanitarian and other staff. The panel discussed bonds, revenue transfers, and a beer ordinance extending sale hours. Fire districts and traffic light plans were also touched. Mayor FitzGerald announced December fee receipts totaling 110.10 dollars.

Logan County Health Department W. B. Lacock Front Gallagher Avenue Larimer Kenneth R. Fitzgerald

County relief merges two jobs into one leadership change

Logan relief headquarters combined supervision of the mattress factory and tool oversight into one post held by Fred C. Shively. W L Daggett shifts to similar duties in Nelsonville. The factory produced 580 mattresses for Hocking County with 199 sent to Vinton County. C V Westbrook named to Gore Board of Education to fill Burgess vacancy and serve as clerk. Next meeting February 5 with president to be named.

LOGAN County Relief Mattresea Fred C. Shively W. L. Daggett Nelsonville Hocking County Vinton County C. V. Westbrook Gore Board of Education David Burgess Westbrook Burgess

Logan Aerie Ways and Means Committee Named

Robert Weet president designated Ralph Moorehead as chairman of the Logan Aerie of Eagles group. Other members are Gilbert Leffler George Fee John Acker Albert Lackey and Harry Krumiaus. At Sunday’s Columbus meeting Logan had the largest delegation of 97 lodges represented except Columbus.

LOGAN Ways and Means Logan Aerie of Eagles Robert Weet Ralph Moorehead Gilbert Leffler George Fee John Acker Albert Lackey Harry Krumiaus Columbus Aerie

Class Has Meeting at South Market Street Home

Logan Harrington class met Monday night at Mrs. Fanny Speare’s home on South Market Street with assisting hostesses Mrs. John McBroom and Mrs. Winifred Pagiees. Business was led by Mrs. R. A. Henderson. Lou ise Strentz gave devotionals citing Every Day. Mrs. Clinton Webb reviewed the Bible character “Fiether.” The next meeting will be at Mrs. Alfred Campbell’s home to prepare a comfort for a needy family. Mrs. Hoy Tribbie of Hevennum Conn. attended as a guest. Refreshments were served.

Alfred Campbell Beedy Hoyt Tribbie Hievenum, Conn

Loomis Roush suit opens at Logan Court in trial

The Loomis Roush lawsuit on a Route 31 improvement contract began in Logan Court after a postponement. Frank Roush, witness for the plaintiffs, was cross examined by Forest E. Weinrich as the trial started with testimony from Loomis, Wright, and other engineers. Loomis seeks about 2.0 in damages with Roush filing a counterclaim. Curtis Reed and Joe Hogan represent the defense.

Br. Wright Loomis Roush Curtis Reed Pomeroy Joe Hogan Mr. Weinrich Gerald W

Other Charges Follow Arrest of Two Men

Logan police arrested Charles Congreve and John Williams of South Perry on old license plate charges and held them for Hocking County on a second charge for stealing two bushels of wheat claimed by Wilson Ross. They pleaded guilty and were fined $25 plus costs. The sheriff recovered the wheat and said one man admitted robbing a Laurelville filling station last week. loot from that robbery was found in their car. They will be turned over to Pickaway County officers after local charges.

Logan Lancaster Charles Congreve John Williams South Perry Hocking County Joe Farbearn B. Whitehart Wilson Ross Perry Township Farbearn Dan Williamson Laurelville Pickaway County

Logan district contest winner named in Circleville event

In Hocking County Robert Love from Rockbridge won the county contest and enters the Congressional District Prince of Peace competition at Circleville on Sunday. Four other entrants compete for the district prize a gold medal and the chance to represent the district in the later state eliminations.

Logan Circleville Hocking County Robert Love Rockbridge Love

Hose tests reveal defects in city fire hose

Logan officials tested all city fire hose Monday evening with Service Director Loomis and Councilmen Bright Larimer and Kinser present. Three sections failed while under pressure. An effort seeks a $40 appropriation to buy new hose. Logan girls Gladys Vaughn Carol and Kay Bort visited Louisville Ohio with their father Dean Bort and Mrs Bort and returned home Sunday to resume school.

Logan Testa R. R. Loomis Bright, Larimer and Kinser Gladys Vaughn Carol Kay Bort Louisville Ohio Dean Bort

Theft of coal from Schultz-Robey mine in Ward Township

The Schultz-Robey mine in Ward Township reported theft of $12 worth of coal to Sheriff Joe Farbearn on Monday. Fuel was removed by truck.

Logan Schultz-Robey Ward Township Joe Farbearn

Investigator Wheatley Transferred to Cambridge Duty

Logan based state highway patrol investigator Lester Wheatley was ordered to report to Cambridge for duty after several weeks working in Hocking County checking motor vehicles. The transfer was announced Tuesday.

Logan Lester Wheatley State Highway Patrol Cambridge Hocking County

Immunizes Children in Murray City Schools

First and second graders in Murray City Schools received diphtheria immunizations on Monday morning under the direction of Dr. W. B. Lacock. Preschool children also received vaccines. A countywide immunization drive was conducted two years ago, and the current program focuses on first and second grade pupils.

Logan Murray City W. B. Lacock

Miss Helen McCray Pond Speaks at Logan Rotary

Miss Helen McCray Pond visiting relatives from Tokyo speaks to Logan Rotary Club on Japanese habits and customs. She displays newspapers and magazines and is accompanied by Miss Minette McCray. Ramon Smith, Logan High football star, attends as guest.

Logan Helen McCray Pond Lancaster St. Luke Episcopal Hospital Tokyo Japan Logan Rotary Cin Minette McCray Ramon Smith Logan High

Enrollment rising in Hocking County with new classes

Floyd Cooper reports 186 adults and 22 children in nursery schools in December. With Russell Dupler and Paul Kreider leading agricultural classes and a new term start for the Junior Radio College on Jan 3, enrollments are expected to grow this month. Mrs. Sadie Lane leads health work and forms groups nationwide.

Logan Oes Hocking County Floyd Cooper Russell Dupler Paul Kreider Radio College Sadie Lane

Collins Named to Hocking Relief Board Chair

Harold Chambers resigns from the Hocking County Relief Commission and Fred M. Collins is appointed to fill the vacancy and serves as board chairman. Chambers had served since the commission's formation.

Ill at home Logan-James L. Martin improving

James L. Martin, long ill at his West Second Street residence for a week, shows some improvement in condition and remains under care.

Logan James L. Martin West Second Street

Custody Transfer Granted in Vickroy Case

Judge Harley M. Whitcraft ordered custody of minor Mary Vickroy transferred from mother Orpha Vickroy to father Irvin Vickroy on application by the father.

Logan Debate Team Planned to Train for Year

A Logan group plans to direct alterations in a local club to support members of the class in their work. They will offer activities and plays as part of their program.

Logan

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