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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1934

Page

10

I Am Suzanne at the Onto and Other Theaters

The Onto Theater shows I Am Suzanne as Lilian Harvey leads a Parisian revues inspired drama with Podrecca’s design. Majestic screens Counsellor at Law starring John Barrymore while Court presents Skyway with Kathryn Crawford and Monarch’s Marriage on Approval.

Ohio Lilian Harvey Suzanne Majestic John Barrymore COURT Ray Walker Skyway ONTO Jame I. Lasky Fox Sua Inne Podrecca'e Pleo

Police Catch Bank Bandits In Burr Oak Heist

Sturgis Michigan January 16 four bandits robbed the first national bank at Burr Oak. The chase ended in a swamp near Middle Lake with two robbers wounded and two captured. The others eluded capture. authorities report no identifications from the robbers.

Bank Sturgis Mich Iot National Bank Burr Oak Awamp Middle Lake Wartheing

Busy Sessions Indicated In Logan Common Pleas Court

Logan Jan 18 Judge Harvey M Whitcraft releases a new assignment sheet showing much activity in the Hocking County Common Pleas Court schedule. Beginning today the judge will hear cases while on Jan 7 the grand jury convenes to investigate actions since the October term and the petit jury reports for further duties.

Logan Hocking County Common Pleas Court Harvey M. Whitcraft Whitcraft Grand Jury Shuttleworth Shaw Shaw Price Price Bretin Bret Wood Marion Pine Shaw Bobo Russell Industrial Commission Hens Savings Association Aurand Ease Ruble Cit Tens Savings Association Clark Marat Deer Woodruft Pierce McCabe Rodgers Warner Superinendent Mercer Brick Company Zwickle Engledary Otta Wine Heinlein

Society Meeting Notices at MLK Church

The Jan 16 meeting of the Women's Home Missionary Society is set for Tuesday afternoon at the MLK Church social room. Mrs Woodard leads devotionals, Mrs Yaw conducts the Road Mender study, with a mile box demonstration by Mrs Merritt Wonn and a playlet by Mrs Frank Burberry. Mrs A C Athata is chairwoman and the hostess committee will host.

Porter's suit ends in partial settlement in court

A jury in common pleas court heard Porter Waugh versus Mutual Benefit Health and Accident Association. An agreement was announced, one juror withdrew, and the settlement approved. The plaintiff received 80 dollars, half of the amount sought.

Lowar. Gan Porter

Outlaw Neal Bowman Fled From Sparnow and Farbearn

Mocking County vigilantes have had chances to sleep after nights of pursuit. In recent days no alarm warned of Bowman’s presence as Sparnow and Farbearn spent most hours trying to capture the wanted outlaw.

Vic Sommal Logan Mocking County Neal Bowman Sparnow Farbearn

District meeting hosted by Knights of Pythias lodge

Laurelville Lodge of Knights of Pythias will entertain a district meeting on Thursday night with delegations expected from Ross Vinton Pickaway and Hocking Counties. Harvey R Snyder grand chancelor has been invited to deliver the principal address. Music and oral entertainment are also planned.

le Lodge Logan Laurelville Lodge of Knights of Pythian Ross Vinton Pickaway Hocking Harvey R Snyder

Dog License Revenue Rises in County

Auditor W. & Yaw reports dog license sales higher than 33, with total about 200 above last year’s limit. Hocking County’s dog population is estimated near 2000. Many owners must pay renewal before January 20 to avoid penalties.

W. & Yaw Hocking County

Former Chauncey Mayor Killed in Auto Crash

Warren B. Koons, former Chauncey mayor, died in a Lancaster auto collision Monday night. His passenger E Murray of Columbus was injured. The car struck another at Main and Broad Streets in front of the sty all at Lancaster. Koons was born and raised in Chauncey and had worked in railroad yards. He leaves a widow, Mrs Elda Strausbaugh Koons, three sons Lowell Curtis Elmo, and his mother Mrs Minnie Key. Funeral plans not announced.

Chauncey Warren B. Koons Lancaster E. Murray Columbus Main Broad Streets Koons Elda Strausbaugh Three Sone Lowell, Curtis Elmo Minnie Key

Plains PTA to Hear Athletic Matches Carded

The Plains PTA will hold a Wednesday night meeting at the Grade School auditorium with a business session led by the president. A history of The Plains school prepared by Br oman Mowers Ivory Finney Edward Michael and others will be presented along with boxing and wrestling showcases featuring local talent and CCC camp men from Mocking County. Local boxer Jimmy Ringhiser helped arrange the event as officials expect an exciting card with potential revenge from CCC competitors and district eliminations looming.

the Plains Reguar The Plaine Parent-Teacher Association Auditori Plaine School Broman Mowers 1Vin Finney Edward Michael CCC Jane Lopee Finney Michael Logan Educatio N Umber Mocking County Jimmy Ringhiser Mt Ia Ath

Mines Open in Chauncey District Start Week

Chauncey January 16 1915 work at new mines began Monday with fourteen mines in operation and thirteen reported working today. Operators listed include Lubrig Carbondale No 238 No 265 No 218 No 6h No 15 Chauncey 1 Black Diamond Luhrig No 10X No 288 No 1 No 24 No 68 No 6A No 210 and Ohio No 1.

Chauncey Lubrig Carbondale Coon- Ville Chauncey 1 Black Diamond Coy Luhrig Ohio

Women Share of CWA Jobs in County

Registration for women to work in county CWA projects is set for Wednesday forenoon from 30 to 12 o'clock. Women are largely limited to office tasks in several CWA departments as male labor projects abound, detailing employment challenges for women.

CWA Officiis CWA

First Straw Sighted In Logan Street Scene

Local citizens on Monday observed a young man walking the city streets wearing a straw top, seen as part of a club initiation amid a sunny day. The sighting sparked chatter about the new year and local customs.

Logan

Local Boards Urged to Prepare CWA Projects

January notice from Supt. J. W. Coleman urges Logan area boards of education to prepare project proposals under CWA rules for water and building work. Eligible districts must submit plans to gain funding. emphasis on timely action and adherence to regulations.

Oards Logan Jan IM Supt J. W. Coleman

Program sExGs Over Radio Umauncey Broadcast Details

January 14 radio program from Zanesville features a Clover Farm Store contest with Charles Sweeney Jr Chauncey and accompanist Clarence McCamnferty. They perform a set including The Day You Came Along Everything I Have to Youre Annie Doesn't Live Any More Good Night Little Star of My Dreams and I Will Take You Home Again Kathleen.

Umauncey Zanesville Clover Farm Charles Sweeney, Jr Chauncey Mrr Clarence McCamnferty Annie Kathleen

Chauncey District Personal Notes and Meetings

Jan 6 district notes report Homer Kirkendall of Chauncey improving from pneumonia. Visitors include Mrs Vern Whitlatch and Carl Malls of Portsmouth with Floyd Line scott in The Plains. Milfield and Jacquelyn Sanders with Dr C N Sanders visit Columbus. Naomi Bible Class to meet Jan 14 at The Plains Methodist church with Mrs Beneph Porter hosting. meeting postponed due to Frances Hawk's death.

Chauncey Homer Kirkendall Vern Whitlatch Carl Malls Portsmouth Floyd Linescott Plains Clarence Sanders Jacquelyn Sanders CN. Sanders Milfield Columbus Smauncey Beneph Porter Naomi Bible The Plaine Methodist Episcopal Church Frances Hawk

Camp Q Upped selects men for Mocking quota

Logan January 16 Camp Mocking assigns men to complete quota. Selections made late in week include Hersel Cassing Orland RF D A A Melber Logan Coaries Frazier Logan Alvin Culbertson Logan James Cable Logan Guy Good Rockbridge Alex Cameron South Perry Pearl Hey Orland Marion Lambert Gore William McManaway Murray City alternates Fred Wilson Rockbridge Lloyd Clark Logan.

Camp Mocking Logan Hersel Cassing Orland Rt 3 A A. Melber RF. D Coaries Frazier R. D Alvin Culbertson RFD James Cable Logan Guy Good Rockbridge Alex Cameron South Perry Pearl Hey Orland Marion Lambert Gore William ‘McManaway Murray City Fred Wison Lloyd Clark

Hoover Jr Hits Back at Probe Denial of Mail Contracts

Herbert Hoover Jr denies involvement in influencing mail contracts under Senate inquiry. He says he sought to resign his aviation post in 1930 to avoid baseless accusations against him and his father.

Tareas Herbert Hoover Jr Senate

McCloy Trial Proceeds With Defense and Multiple Witnesses

Court recessed as McCloy testified for about three quarters of an hour with two defense witnesses remaining. Prosecution presented eleven witnesses led by Dale Mingus who described hearing a high speed truck before it swerved and caused the collision near Burr Oak. Mrs Smith testified about the dance night, while Coroner Jones noted no alcohol by McCloy. Defense cross examined all state witnesses, none saw the actual crash. McCloy admitted drinking two glasses of three-two before the dance and agreed to drive a friend home from New Straitsville.

McCroy McHoy Bolin Dale Mingus Smith McCloy New Straitaville

Young People's Class to Be Organized at Timble Church

At Timble Church of Christ a young married People's Class will be organized Wednesday night at 7 o'clock. The program includes opening song Scripture and prayer a talk by Reverend Courtney and a business session. Refreshments will be served during the social hour by Mrs Conbie Brown Mrs Gertrude Rainey Mrs Pearl Christman and Haze Raber.

Chauncey Timble Church of Christ Courtney Conbie Brown Gertrude Rainey Pearl Christman Haze Raber

City weighs Congress Street widening costs and funds

City officials debated widening Congress Street from Union to State, with estimates from W. Dowler ranging 1400 to 2200 for city share. Objections centered on symmetry of width, but no change to 0 feet was approved due to expense. CWA crews continue work. paving planned for North Hull and Mini Street projects. Prof Gullum joined city health board. Grant funds and toilets reform discussed. annual appropriation referred to Finance. William H. Davis, architect, spoke on plan.

Ihn W. Dowler Congress Union Street State Street Feither Gross CWA Three Boyd Street Fore North Hull Frank B. Gullum City Board of Health Rowland County Commissioners City Health Board Courts House Mini Street Wiliam H. Davis

City Council Denounces Incinerator Project and Parking Plan

A garbled report shows council concerns over a proposed incinerator project and a water softener grant. City Solicitor Sam Ergporting unfavorably on the plan, with references to State Street parking under city control and alleged damage or theft risks.

PWA Coussi Syee Projet Sam Erg State Street Auch

Marriage Licenses and Couples Listed in Area Notices

A set of marriage license notices lists Aaron Lewis Jr. of Me and Louise Collins 18, Homer Beal 23 and Ethel On 20, and Job Beth Ingram 23 with the respective parental homes, detailing the names and ages of the fiancés and their parents as published in the local notices. The fragmented entry records multiple couples including Xelson and Colting relatives and other family lines in Homer Beal’s circle.

Licesen Aaron Lewis Xelson Corse Louise Collins Colting Homer Beal Jane Ethel Jobbeth Ingram

Mothers Mix At Home for a Bad Conf

Mothers mix at home for a bad conference needs no mooring. Big Sa

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