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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1938

Page

15

Robert Swyers Funeral Set After Fatal Wreck

Funeral services for Robert Swyers, fatally injured in a Thursday night auto crash at a railroad crossing in Moxahala, will be Sunday at 2 PM at the Luman home 295 West Union Street. Burial follows at Nelsonville Cemetery. Swyers died at Sheltering Arms Hospital shortly after arrival. In the car also was Mrs. Cecil Ryan who escaped with minor injuries. The car was owned by Mrs. Hull Foster, for whom Swyers had worked as a chauffeur.

Robert Swyers Moxahala Wesley Luman W. Union St Nelsonville Luman Swyers Sheltering Arms Hospital Cecil Ryan Hull Foster

Four fined by mayor for intoxication pleas

Four individuals pleaded guilty to intoxication before Mayor Cliff Cornell and were fined sums from five to fifty dollars plus costs. Gerald Cunningham Neal Williams both of 18 Stella Ave faced five dollar fines, King and Williams were jailed for nonpayment. Franie Gheer of W Union St also paid five dollars and costs after pleading guilty.

Jack King Cliff Cornell Gerald Cunningham Neal Williams Stella Ave King Williams Franie Gheer W. Union Sr

Problems of Farm People Are Studied

Twenty five members of a newly formed County Extension Council met for the first time in an all day session at the Athens Grange Hall. John Y. Hope of Athens was elected chairman of the council and of the work committee. Members named to the work committee include Mr and Mrs Harry Jacoby and Walter Maccombs of Athens Mrs Ernest Grosvenor Amesville Fred Dorr Athens Route 4 and W A Kampf of Coolville. The group discussed problems of rural people and ways to raise living standards. Plans include meeting with Ross Wright the county extension agent to propose projects with supervisor W W Brownfield and Miss Nell Watts. Other members listed: D M Sawyer Trimbile Ed Howard York Eben Gillespie Millfield H G Henry Bern Roy Gilham New Marshfield Mr and Mrs K W Hayes Stewart Mrs William Finsterwald and Mrs John T Hope Athens Fred Elliott Lee Frank Pugh and L Dow Sanders Alexander Mr and Mrs Ray Bobo Shade and Edgar Dixon Coolville.

County Extension Council Athens John YT. Hope Harry Jacoby Walter Maccombs Ernest Grosvenor Amesville Fred Dorr W. A. Kampf Coolville Wright W. W. Brownfield Nell Watts State Home D. M. Sawyer Trimbie Ed Howard York Eben Gillespie Millfield H. G. Henry Bern Roy Gilham New Marshfield K. W. Hayes Stewart William Finsterwald John T. Hope Fred Elliott Lee Frank Pugh L. Dow Sanders Alexander Ray Bobo Shade Edgar Dixon

Rice Distribution To Relief Families In Athens County

Storekeeper W. H. Verity announced three pounds of rice per family will be filled today and Saturday at Athens County relief headquarters. A small quantity of clothing is available. Agent Fred C. Shafer warned relief clients that no orders would be filled without a signed township or municipal official.

W. H. Verity Athens County Fred C. Shafer

OU Teachers Courses Approved in New York

Dr. T C McCracken dean of the College of Education at Ohio University announced the New York State Education Department has approved curricula offered for training teachers in English foreign languages mathematics science history social studies commerce home economics music physical education and hygiene.

T. C. McCracken College of Education Ohio University New York State Education Department

Gatun Dam Dimensions in Panama Canal Zone

The Gatun dam in the Panama Canal Zone stands 7,500 feet high with a base width of 2,160 feet and a top width of 100 feet. This description notes the massive scale of the structure as part of canal infrastructure.

Gatun Panama Canal Zone

If magicians patent their tricks they would be exposed

A claim argues patenting magic methods would reveal secrets as patents become public, undermining the secrecy of tricks and the craft's competitive edge.

Four Testimony Heard In Featherstone DUI Trial

Four witnesses testified for the State as it rested its case against Howard Featherstone of Carbondale. He is charged with driving an automobile while under the influence after police found him intoxicated following a collision with a parked car in Nelsonville, according to Police Chief George Bateman.

Howard Featherstone Carbondale George Bateman Nelsonville Featherstone

Cave-dwelling fish lose eyes over generations

In dark cave waters fish gradually lose eye development and subsequent generations show no external eyes. The study highlights rapid regressive evolution in sensory organs as light remains absent.

Stocks Move Higher On Mixed Start In Quiet Trade

New York stocks rose gradually in a muted session after a mixed open. Aircraft and rubber shares led demand while motors and steels held near yesterday’s closes. General Motors slipped to 37.5 and Chrysler to 60.5, Bethlehem and U S Steel barely budged. Copper eased but traded above early levels. Utilities held steady and rails showed little change.

New York General Motors Chrysler Bethlehem U.S. Steel

Toledo Market Wheat and Livestock Prices Report

Wheat prices for No 2 red 97 98 No 3 red 94 7 Corn No 2 yellow 60 96 No 3 yellow 58 24 60 Oats No 2 white 34 2 36 No 3 white 2 2 35 Cincinnati produce Eyes lower extra firsts 21 2 seconds 19 9 nearby ungraded 21 Butterfat No 1 30 No 2 28 Live poultry prices vary by breed and weight Roosters 14 Stags rocks 15 Broilers and fryers 23 25 Roasting chickens 25 Capons 8 30 Geese 15 12 8 Ducks 18 186 12

Cincinnati Plymouth Rocks

Egg and Butter Market Receipts and Grading Notes

Market reports show eggs with receipts of 9 871 cases and grading tiers: extra firsts 20 to 21 percent, current receipts 1 914. Butter market firm with gross 601 345 lbs and grading breakdowns including extra firsts 32 percent, firsts 32 percent, seconds 32, and centralized scores around 32. The figures include dirties 1 744 and specifics like 182 checks.

Market Report Indicates Mixed Poultry and Egg Totals

Butter and eggs show unsettled footing with varied scores and receipts. Poultry lines list heavy hens, leghorn hens, springers, roosters, ducks, geese, turkeys, old toms, and stags with numbers. notes on dressed hens and feather removal.

Market Report for Eyes Market and Live Poultry

Eyes Market steady with extra grade clean at 23 and extras firsts 21. Current receipts 20. Live poultry prices show hens heavy 23, leghorn heavy 19, leghorn light 16, springers 24, broilers small 26, colored small 24, roosters old 14, chicks thin No 2 14, capons heavy 30, ducks 24, geese 20, turkeys young 28, stags colored 20, leghorn 16.

Salvation Army Ends Campaign With Sunday Services

The Salvation Army evangelistic campaign will close Sunday night as announced by Adit Ronald Irwin. Capt. Fred Duncan leads a holiness meeting tonight on Terms of Discipleship and Saturday night on The Most Precious Thing in the World. Morning and evening services are planned for Sunday.

Salvation Army Evangelistic Campaign Adit Ronald Irwin Fred Duncan

Market Report Hogs Cattle and Sheep Prices Tumble

Hog prices show declines across weights with 1300 direct included and 18 centa higher for some lots. Sows slide to 6.75. Cattle steady with 350 calves including 150 direct. Sheep down as lamb prices lack early movement.

Hogs and cattle prices and weights in weekly market report

Hog prices show slight uptick across weights with top 150 to 180 lb at 9.25 dollars and 180 to 200 lb at 9 dollars. heavier categories around 7.75 to 9.25 dollars per hundredweight. Cattle and calves report slow demand with steers around 5.07, cows near 6.76, veal weak to 50 cents lower with top 12 dollars, sheep market meager and steady to 25 cents lower.

Thursday sales report from Ross County Livestock Sales Co

Receipts total 534 head with hogs 268 and cattle 210. Hogs sold 200 to 250 pounds at 8.25 to 8.60, 180 to 200 pounds at 4.85 to 4.68, lights 8.50 to 8.75, fat sows 6.06 to 6.15. Cattle included steers 75.08, heifers 7.35 to 7.65, plainer cattle 60.77, fat cows 4.90 to 4.75, cutters 3.10 to 4.60, bulls 5.97. Veal calves 56 receipts with no good quality on market. Totals around 11.90, seconds 10.80 to 10.90, medium 4.?

Ross County Livestock Sales Co

Glouster Churches Launch Attendance Contest

Glouster Church of Christ begins an inter-class attendance contest aimed at Easter, with Bible School at 9:00 am and services at 10:00 am 7:00 pm. Officials target 350 in regular attendance. Methodist services at 9:30 am Sunday School 10:30 am worship 6:00 Epworth League 7:00 pm sermon. Chillicothe District Epworth League Institute set for Jan 29-30 at Logan First M E. Church with Rev. Russell E. Bayliff as dean.

Glouster Church of Christ David P. Morris Methodist Church F. G. Boroff Christ Epworth League Jack Munden Jesus Epworth League Institute of

Mrs Alfred Morris Sr Dies in Glouster at 74

Mrs Alfred Morris Sr aged 74 died at her Glouster home after a heart attack. Born in Germany she came to the United States 50 years ago and lived in Glouster over 40 years. Survived by husband four sons and one daughter, plus three sisters and two brothers. Funeral at home Sunday at 2 pm with Rev F G Boroff presiding. Burial Maplewood.

Glouster Alfred Morris Germany Pennsylvania Morris Alfred Morris, Jr John Fred Cleveland Levi Pontiac Mich Lena Hines Detroit John Redhead Zigler Ill Charles Auer Columbus Jack Miller Henry Zimmer William Zimmer F. G. Boroff Maplewood

Glouster High hears Thor Olson speak on American children

Thor Olson, a former physical education faculty member at Ohio University, was guest speaker at Glouster High School chapel. His engaging address highlighted American children’s advantages and wove his life story into the talk.

Glouster Thor Olson Ohio University Glouster High School Olson

Government Bonds IMS Prices and Yields Reported

U. 8. government bonds show varied bids with 3% issues at 106.10 to 108.6, 4s around 113.11, and 2% to 3% issues trading near 100.6 to 104.28. Market readers note changes across series including 48-46 at 1067 and 51-48 at 102.27.

PTA Sponsors Dance Revue in Glouster High Auditorium

The Glouster PTA sponsors a dance revue on Monday night January 31 at the high school auditorium. Performers are pupils from Andrew Pavilish of Glouster and Miss Dorothy Kishler of Athens. Tickets are currently on sale.

Glouster Glouster Parent Teacher Association Andrew Pavilish Dorothy Kishler Athens

Brown Wolf Market Opens in Glouster on High Street

A new meat market named Brown Wolf Market opened Thursday at 52 High St in the former Rogers Electric Co space. Owners Harold Brown and Arthur Wolf run the shop in Glouster.

Glouster High St Rogers Electric Co Harold Brown Arthur Wolf Brown-Wolf

Wool trades show modest activity on Boston market

Trade in wool on the Boston market was a bit more active than last week with prices mostly steady to slightly slower than the top rates in the prior two weeks. Graded blood brights fleeces sold 30 032 cents grease and graded blood largely at the low end 31 933 cents grease. Graded French combing fine territory wool went for mostly 70 78 cents scoured banis.

Boston

Marriage Meddlers A Sequel To Married Comrades

Adele Garrison narrates Jim and Katie as they plan a domestic ruse around Miss Whitlock’s visit. Jim commands quiet, coordinates guest room prep, and carts cosmos to create a neat, inviting setup while arranging coffee, supper, and supplies. Tomorrow continues.

Jim Katie

Play On J T Court Glouster Hollister High at Jacksonville Trimble

Hollister High School basketball meets J T on the Jacksonville Trimble court tonight in a city league game. The outcome could affect standings as both teams seek a win.

J-T Glouster Hollister High School J.-T Jacksonville-Trimble Court

Former Prison Guard Dies at Canaanville

Mr. E. O. Cole aged 177 died Thursday at his home in Canaanville. He served seven years as guard at the State Penitentiary and 14 years as superintendent of the Sewer and Drainage Department in Columbus. He lived in Athens before moving to Canaanville. Funeral services will be held at his home Sunday at 10 a.m. Rev. Rice of Byesville will officiate. Burial will be in Broadwell Cemetery.

E. O. Cole Canaanville

Walton League Group Plans Sunday Work at Cabin

The Izaak Walton League completed the concrete core for the dam yesterday and will soon remove forms. Once done, the earthwork contractor will move in equipment to begin operations. Members planning to attend wire stringing and general work on Sunday should contact Harry Dalton.

Izaak Walton League Athens Fish and Game Club Harry Dalton

Habeas petition denied in Athens County case

The petition in habeas corpus filed by William Luman of Hillsboro was denied by the Athens County Common Pleas Court yesterday. The court ruled Luman is not illegally detained and ordered him to remain in custody of Dr. C. H. Creed, hospital superintendent, at Athens State Hospital.

Athens County

Glouster Social Notes Report Officer Installations

Marcellie Rabekah Lodge will install officers Saturday evening with a potluck lunch. Mr and Mrs Jack Raber of Oklahoma City announce the birth of daughter Dana Jane on January 12. Mrs Raber, formerly Lucille Jones, is the daughter of Mr and Mrs F L Jones, and niece of Mrs Fred Heck of Glouster.

Glouster Marcellie Rabekah Lodge Jack Raber Oklahoma City Dana Jane Raber Lucille Jones F. L. Jones Fred Heck

Wed in Glouster Brings Ruth Slater to Edgar Thompson

Miss Ruth Annetta Slater and Mr. Edgar Albert Thompson were wed at the Glouster Church of Christ parsonage on Saturday January 15. Rev. David P. Morris officiated.

Glouster Ruth Annetta Slater Edgar Albert Thompson Glouster Church of Christ Parsonage David P. Morris

Rothwell Club Meets at Bryson Home

Mrs. Gertrude Pride presided in the president’s absence as the Rothwell Club met Thursday afternoon at Mrs. M. M. Bryson’s home. Two papers were read by members, “State Colleges in Ohio” by Mrs. Andrew Chute and “State Institutions” by Mrs. C. A. Bingman. Homemade candy was served to 13 members.

Gertrude Pride William James Rothwell Club M. M. Bryson Ohio Andrew Chute C. A. Bingman

Senior Christian Endeavor social opens year at sponsor home

The Senior Christian Endeavor Society held its first monthly social of the year at Mrs. Gene Galloway’s home with games and refreshments served by Galloway and co sponsor Miss Dortha McCance. Attendees included Marguerite Waldack Charlene Wahl Nedra Eddy Irene Stahl Jessie Mary Janchius Lois Balderson Lois Kinney Theodore Williams William Peugh Dean Peugh Larry Vaughan David Morris and Joe Northrup.

Senior Christian Endeavor Society Gene Galloway

Eagles Dance Set for Saturday Night in Glouster Hall

The Eagles No. 468 announce a mixed dance and family night on Saturday Jan 22 at the Eagles Hall in Glouster. All members and guests are invited to attend this social event with music and dancing.

Meinhart’s Monkey Run Eagles Glouster

Club to Meet With Mrs Harold Phillips in Jacksonville

The Past Noble Grand Club will meet with Mrs Harold Phillips in Jacksonville Saturday night.

Noble Grand Club Harold Phillips Jacksonville

Trimble Ladies Aid Entertained by Mrs Phillips

Trimble M E Church Ladies Aid met Wednesday evening with Mrs James Phillips as host and Mrs Worthal Lantz assisting. Theme focused on The New Year and Service with music readings and an original contest. Refreshments served to 19 members and guests. February meeting hosted by Mrs W A Sayre with Miss Merle Danford assisting. officers to be elected.

Trimble

Worthy Matrons of Eastern Star Hold Instruction School

The School of Instruction for District 25 Eastern Stars was held in Nelsonville on Thursday. Attendees from Glouster included Mrs. H. G. Kittle Mrs. John Blower and Mrs. Robert Bulloch.

The Eastern Stars Nelsonville Glouster H. G. Kittle John Blower Robert Bulloch

Entertains Club Hosts Bridge Night At Debette Club

Miss Gloria Heck entertained Debette Club members Thursday evening with two tables of bridge. Anne Weymueller won the high score prize. Neva Golding was consoled. Heck and sister Joann served refreshments to Lois Balderson, Margaret Dunlevy, Anne Weymueller, Jean Matthews, Neva Golding, Mary Jauchius, and Mary Chute.

Gloria Heck Debette Club Anne Weymueller Neva Golding Miss Heck Joann Lois Balderson Margaret Dunlevy Jean Matthews Mary Jauchius Mary Chute

Hollister Honor Roll Lists by Grade Students

The Hollister Honor Roll announces the named students by grade. First grade shows none. Second grade includes Edwin Carpenter Henry Frydroski Billy McCutcheon Bobby Post Verna Smith Norman Westfall Wanda Lewis Phyliss Shepard Virginia Shivers Audrey Tanner Mary Withem Martin Yarger Gene Fierce Alvin Collins. Third grade lists Elma Mingus Elizabeth Molnar Steve Zakany Foster McGee Catherine Hooper Dorothy McNutt Lavon Sarina Thelma Carrigan Virginia Chane ey Dorothy Roush Delores Prit chard Ramona Waldeck. Fourth grade lists Robert Roush Harold Mounts Junior Withem Pete Ross Daniel Post Billy Byers Anna English Norma King Annetta Skinner Isabelle McCutcheon Alberta Mount Juan ity Stansberry Bernice Hook Ruby Hook Ruby Waldeck Rose Bailey Glenna Long. Fifth grade lists Marilyn Adams Anne Lee Brown Clara Cox Eugene Dacie Doris Jane Gail Virginia Halcombe Glenna Mae King Betty Mae Warthorp Dorothy Parks Shirley Shepard. Sixth grade lists Velma Fade Martha Phelps Ethel Van Meter Jane Withem Vivian Maynard.

Anne Lee Brown Clara Cox Eugene Dacie Doris Jane Gail Virginia Halcombe Glenna Mae King Betty Mae Warthorp Dorothy Parks Shirley Shepard Velma Fade Mari Tha Phelps Ethel van Meter Jane Withem Vivian Maynard

Logan Bowlers Top Glouster in One of Three Games

In a Thursday night match at Wolf Bros. Alleys Logan defeated Glouster in one game out of three. Johnson of Logan led with 571 pins while J Johnston of Glouster followed at 556.

Glouster Wolf Bros. Alleys Logan Johnson J. Johnston

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