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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 1935

Page

2

Colds Shut Down 256 Logan Students as Illness Spreads

Logan reports widespread illness with 20 students absent across five schools on Monday. Junior High bore the heaviest toll with nine absentees. West Grade 56 East Grade 50 Central Grade 43 Senior High also affected. City officials consider school closure if disease worsens and health actions may appoint a health commissioner.

Logan Kenneth R. Fitzgerald G. E. Carr Health Department City Health Board

Corn-Hog Farmers to Receive Second Federal Payment

Logan Hocking County farmers on Corn-Hog contracts will soon get their second payment from federal funds. Vouchers, totaling about $9,000, are expected to arrive for distribution in the coming days. Some contractors will be excluded from the list.

Logan—Hocking County

Elmer Groasheim and Margaret Ucher Named in Cincinnati Marriage

Elmer Groasheim, 2. machiniat, of Cincinnati and son of Carl Grosseheim and Margaret Louise Ucher, 22, a shoe worker and Logan daughter of Joseph Ucher and Mrs, are named in a local marriage notice.

Elmer Groasheim Cincinnati Carl Grosseheim Margaret Louise Ucher Logan Joseph Ucher

Hocking Retailers Get Stamps for Sales Tax

Logan shoppers from across Hocking County queue for sales tax stamps. First buyers include L. E. Strawn and Carl Judy. Treasurer Hengst urges vendors license and code numbers, stamps not issued by mail. Frank Armstrong of Laurelville purchases 100 dollars worth. Others cited include Mrs. Co Pleukharp South Bloomingville Ben Dailey Carbon Hill and William Vancuren Haynes.

Mrs Clara Campbell visits sister in Athens

Mrs Clara Campbell of this city went to Athens Tuesday to visit her sister Mrs Lucy Murphy. Mrs Murphy has been ill with influenza.

Logan Clara Campbell Athens Lucy Murphy Murphy

January Term Jurors To Hear Many Cases

Logan reports January term petit jurors must report February 4 for a slate of trials. On February 4 Woodgeard sues Johnson over a Route 56 motor accident with damages sought. Johnson files a cross petition to dismiss. February 5 lists Barton v Oller Judy v Sloan Stedman v Ayers Gibbs v Soliday and others. February 6 the state v Lawrence Coakley will be heard, a case previously heard.

Logan Petit Harley M. Whitcraft Woodgeard Johnson Route 56 Barton Oller Judy Sloan Stedman Ayers Gibbs Soliday Lawrence Coakley

Motorcycle Crash In Logan Injures Riders

Ray Tucker sustained slight injuries and John Hutchbon of Haydenville fractured his right wrist when their motorcycle collided with A. R. Miller's car at the Hunter Mulberry Street intersection. Miller's car damaged and the motorcycle wrecked.

LOGAN Ray Tucker John Hutchbon Haydenville A. R. Miller Hunter-Mulberry Street Miller

Dr Emil's Adia Tablets Offer $1 Three Weeks Relief

An ad from The Cline Pharmacy Co promises stomach relief at a special price. Dr Emil's Adia Tablets are advertised as a three week treatment for indigestion and stomach pains with a money back guarantee.

Emil Cline Pharmacy Co Ady

Trial May Make Him Governor

Lieutenant Governor Walter H. Welford, a nonpartisan leaguer, could ascend to the North Dakota governor’s chair if Governor Thomas Moodie is ousted by impeachment over citizenship charges. The image shows Welford with a gavel as proceedings begin.

North Dakota Walter H. Welford Thomas Moodie U. S Welford

Williams Rites Thursday in Gallipolis

The body of John W. Williams 77 of Pittsburgh Pa was brought to Gallipolis for funeral services Thursday with burial in Mound Hill Cemetery beside his wife and son He was a former produce merchant there tied to J Al Plymale and the late J W Gil He also taught school ten years in Gallia County John A Murphy reared in the Williams home accompanied the body Sisters listed Mrs Bima Campbell Northup and Mrs Eva L Van Ham Harrisburg Franklin County are his sisters

Gallipolis John W. Williams Pittsburgh Mound HI Mr. Williams J. al Plymale J. W. Gil Gallia County John A. Murphy Wil-iams Bima Campbell Northup Eva L. van Ham Harrisburg Franklin County Williama

Logan Chieftains Face Unbeaten Pomeroy Friday

Logan prepares for a tough home game as Pomeroy arrives Friday night. The unbeaten Southeastern Ohio League club has not lost in four seasons and few defeats outside the league are recorded. After a road win, Logan eyes the game while illness and absences threaten practice.

Logan Pomeroy Logan Chieftains New Boston

Ten Men Put To Work In City Traffic Details

Logan newspaper notes the Newest FERA project puts ten workers on traffic duty near schools and intersections. Two are assigned to East and West Grade buildings, two to Hunter Market Street, and four to North and Market and North and Spring Street intersections to prevent accidents.

LOGAN FERA Hunter-Market Market Spring

Former Glouster Surgeon Heads Ohio Medical Board

Dr. J. G. Blower of Akron, a former Glouster physician who practiced surgery here, was elected president of the Ohio State Medical Board and has begun his duties. He has served on the board for several years and this marks his second president term. His family moved to Akron years ago.

Glouster J. G. Blower Akron Ohio State Medical Board Blower

Installation Held at Jacksonville by 1.0.C.F.

About 75 Odd Fellows attended the Charles Thomas Lodge installation in Jacksonville Friday night. R. I. Wolfe of Coolville led the ceremony, a candidate received the first degree, and officers were installed. New officers include Noble Grand Lester Conaway and several key posts with Elmer Davis and W. C. Hill among others. Refreshments followed.

Jacksonville Charles Thomas Lodge R. I. Wolfe Coolville Noble Grand Lester Conaway A. B. Jackson Elmer Davis W. C. Hill Ira Conaway D. A. Kinder

Men's Day Observed at Sunday School

The Sunday School held a Men's Day event with 125 attendees despite bad weather. J. C. McCullough gave a special reading while Rolland Hoffman Corning led musical selections. Prizes were awarded to Jack Vaughn for the oldest Men’s Class member and to Howard Langtield for the Young Men’s Class member nearest 21.

Hollister J. C. McCullough Rolland Hoffman Corning Jack Vaughn Howard Langtield

Theisen Couple Honored With Showers at Millfield

A miscellaneous shower for Mr. and Mrs. John Theisen at Millfield featured bingo and gifts from the GLOUSTER Pocahontas Lodge and Mazon Council No 93. Guests included Clara Bell and many Theisen relatives with plans for a Friday night shower at the bride’s parents home.

Glouster Pocahontas Lodge Mazon Council Millfield John Theisen Clara Bell Marie Roof Bea Theisen Agusta Theisen Alice Theisen Minnie Willis Ligsie Robinett Doris Theisen Alice Carr Elsie Misner Ruby Simpson Rebecca Tracy Jessie Fulton Lizzie Patton Jennie Cole Maude Tripiett Juanita Shafer Clara Theisen Mrs. Theisen W. A. Bell Theisen Ladies’ Aid Society M. E. Church L. L. Howard Herman Theisen, Sr Erwin Stauffer Ida Hill John Marshall Ralph Goldeberry

Dinner celebrates Get Together Club contest win at Bishopville

Members of the Get Together Club enjoyed a polluck dinner at the town house in Bishopville to honor the winning team led by Mrs Mae Stump. Prizes were awarded in several contests and a mystery package from Mrs Dora Gardner went to Mrs Jessie Withem. Visitors included Miss Gladys Parsons and others. Next meeting set for Jan 31 at Mrs Dora Gardner's home near Mountville.

Bishopville Get Together Club Hazel Kasler Mae Stump Dora Gardner Jessie Withem Gladys Parsons Nelsonville Charles Robinson Jacksonville Harriett Kittle Ringgold Road Bertha Carpenter and Son Junior Paris Glouster Maude Gardner Mountville

Illness Sweeps Chauncey Area With School and Local Cases

Chauncey residents and students report many illnesses this week. Miss Floride Sprague returns to Chauncey-Dover High School after a week sidelined. substitute Miss Dorothy Goodson. Mrs Beckley and Mrs Schoonover are ill, with substitutes named. Several others including Mary Loper and Nina West show influenza and pneumonia improvements or ongoing illness.

Chauncey Floride Jane Sprague Chauncey- Dover High School Clyde Featherstone Athens Sprague

Bible Class Reports 25 Attendance in Morristown Sunday School

The Morristown Holiness Sunday School Bible Class for men and women had 25 attendees on Sunday morning. Andrew McKinney, the Sunday School superintendent, teaches the class.

Chauncey Morristown Andrew McKinney

Miss Mary Manda Hosts Two-Table Bridge Night

Social notes show Miss Mary Manda entertaining with two bridge tables at her home on Thursday night. Guests included Mabel McBride Audrey Shamel Rhoda Cowan Georgia Shamel Garnet Mc Bride Ellen Stokoe Jane Shamel and Mary Manda with refreshments served.

the Plains Mary Manda Mabel McBride Audrey Shamel Rhoda Cowan Georgia Shamel Garnet McBride Ellen Stokoe Jane Shamel Harry Liggett Donna Juanita McDonald Lois Farrell Carol Ann Bean Leta May Shaffer Donna Lee Neal Mona Lou Neal Norma Jean Coon Billie Hill Dale Liggett Donna Liggett Evelyn McGraner Eileen Bescoe

Thirteen celebrate Aileen Shame’s birthday at home

Thirteen school friends gathered Saturday for Aileen Shame’s thirteenth birthday with games and contests. Prizes went to Helen Rollison Wyona Stauffer and Agnes Vessalo. Refreshments served to a long list including Iona Harrison Wyona Stauffer and more. The third grade, guided by Miss Walstrom, built a pioneer log cabin and is making soap and dyes to learn historical challenges.

the Plains Aileen Shame Helen Rollison Wyona Stauffer Agnes Vessalo Iona Harrison Dolores Liggett Rosalie Shaffer Ruth McDonald Margaret Kail Betty Hardy Dorothy Thompson Esther Yeager Louise Neal Mary Harrison Miss Walstrom

Mines Operating List in Chauncey District

The active mining list in Chauncey district shows 19 operations active today. Chauncey Mine No. 25 Poston No. 6 at Millfield and Hocking are working, along with Nos. 9 65 6 219 107 267 119 10X Ohio No. 1 Lick Run Kimberly Salem Hollow Luh rig Coonville Carbondale and Black Diamond.

Chauncey Chauncey Mine Poston Millfield Hocking Ohio Lick Run Kimberly Salem Hollow Luhrig Coonville Carbondale Black Diamond

Chauncey Woman Hosts Birthday Evening

Mrs. F H Staffinger entertained Saturday night in Chauncey for Mrs. Rose Poling on her birthday. Refreshments were served. Attending were Mrs. Poling Ferdinando Huff Mr and Mrs Thomas Fennell Mr and Mrs Clarence Russell and Mr and Mrs F H Staffinger.

Chauncey F. H. Staffinger Rose Poling Poling Ferdinando Huff Thomas Fennell Clarence Russell F. H. Stasringer

Chauncey Personal Notes From Area Visits

Chauncey and family members plus Salem guests spent Sunday in Pickerington visiting Paul England. Smith Ferry and The Plains relatives joined Powell and McKinney families for weekend trips. Six-year-old Walvalene Coon buried at Green Lawn Cemetery correcting earlier plan.

Chauncey James McCollam L. F. McCollam Raymond Wilson Dickie Salem Pickerington Paul England Clarence Powell Smith Ferry Kenneth Powell James Powell Plains Juanita Bowen Bailey Run Pauline Maxine Bullock Andrew McKinney Elaine Paul Zelda Pt. Pleasant W. Va Henry Morgan Evan Morgan Jr Thomas Olliver Fred Vickers Muskingum River

Meeting of Wo mans Bible Class moved to Nye home

The Woman's Bible Class of the Church of Christ will meet Wednesday at Mrs. Floyd Nye's home instead of Mrs. James Ferguson's due to illness at the Ferguson residence.

Chauncey Church of Christ James Ferguson Floyd Nye Ferguson

End Revival Service Closes at Meigs County Church

Long Bottom Meigs County Ohio reports Rev H N Snyder concluded a two week revival at the M E Church with ten church admissions. Short items note guests from Pittsburg and repairs to the K of P Hall plus local moves including Harold German resuming duty on the towboat Duquesne and J C Matlack shipping produce to Pittsburgh due to the Steamer Liberty repairs.

Long Bottom H. N. Snyder M. E. Church O. &. German Pittsburgh M. W. Stewart Pomeroy Gertrude German Coal Valley P. Hall Harold German Pitttburgh Duquesne Maag J. C. Matlack Liberty

Gallia County Prepares for Sale of Tax Stamps

Gallia County officials said assistants to the county treasurer are reducing boxes of 1000 sales tax receipts. Treasurer B. E. Myers noted many merchants prefer smaller packs while the tax takes effect at midnight Sunday. He reported 426 licenses issued for stamp use, valid for the life of the tax, with large buyers like auto firms needing 1000 denomination packs valued at about $3,000 per box.

Gallipolis B. E. Myers Gallia County Myers

Judge Grants Divorce in Gallipolis Case

Judge W R White grants a divorce to Walter Champer from Gertrude Champer in Gallipolis noting mutual stubbornness. The court awards custody of their two children to Mrs Champer with the husband allowed visits, a six week summer period, and $10 monthly support plus medical costs.

Gallipolis W. R. White Walter Champer Gertrude Champer White Champer

Gets Life Sentence To Sunday School Gets Life Sentence To Sunday School

Gallipolis Ohio The former neighbor shotgun killing in Mason County West Virginia last July left Russell Parsons age 16 with a life sentence from Judge Lewis M. Miller to attend school and to participate in Sunday School and church for life to remain at liberty. Parsons was convicted of manslaughter in Mason County after firing at O M Henshaw and his daughter Martha who were treated at Holzer Hospital where the father died. He said he had attended only to the third grade and his parents promised to reenter him in school this week.

Gallipolis Mason County W .Va Russell Parsons O. M. Henshaw Lewis M. Miller Parsons Liberty Henshaw Martha Holzer Hospital

P T A Meeting and Social in Annivers ary Hall Rec Room

P T A members in Rio Grande met in Anniversary Hall Recreation Room with Captain Virgil R Pownall of the Gallipolis CCC camp speaking. Miss Besa Geotting read the state president’s message as plans proceeded for the southeast district meeting January 30. The social hour followed with refreshments prepared by local women and several guests noted.

Rio Grande Virgil R. Pownall Ccc Gallipolis Besa Geotting Lavada Myers W. A. Lewis Rose Eagie Edna Arundel C. O. Clark P. R. Lyne Loyal Friend M. E. Church Mildred Welker Bridge Florence Chubbuck A. D. Boston Lucille Lucas Elizabeth Coon Marie Fowler Mesdames L. F. Allen W. O. Aleshire Harry Anderson Welker Bert Call Adamaville Pres Mr. Call Lewis L. T. Cottrell W. P. Meyers Willard Call Ileen Imogene

P O Nichols to Speak Before Presbyterians

P O Nichols of The Athens Messenger will address the mid week service at the Athens Presbyterian Church on Wednesday night January 23. His topic is Light from Hawaiian Experiences. Earlier speakers included Professor E T Hellebrandt Mrs J T Merwin and Dr Blaine R Goldsberry as the church studies racial groups history and culture.

P. O. Nichola The Athens Messenger Athens Presbyterian Church E. T. Hellebrandt J. T. Merwin Blaine R. Goldsberry

Former Amesville resident Mrs Henry dies at 53

Mrs. B. G. Henry aged 53 died at her home 874 Oakwood Avenue Columbus after a heart attack. She was the wife of B. G. Henry a former Amesville resident and Columbus police officer. Her first husband was Frank Moore who ran a hotel in Amesville. She leaves son Edward Moore of Amesville, brother Levi Hale The Plains and half sister Bessie Sedwick Sugar Creek. A son of Mr. Henry from a former marriage, Harold Henry, lives near Amesville.

Amesville B. G. Henry Oakwood Avenue Columbus Henry Frank Moore Levi Hale the Plains Bessie Sedwick Sugar Creek Mr. Henry Harold Henry

Callahan to defend Plummer in Jackson trial

Gallipolis Ohio State University law graduate Charlies Callahan has been appointed as first defense attorney for Thomas Plummer in a February 18 trial at Jackson. Plummer, charged with killing John Steel with a coal auger, was treated two weeks in Holzer Hospital for a gunshot wound to the lung and guarded by Loren Fraley and Walter Linkhomn.

Gallipolis Charlies Callahan Ohio State University Thomas Plummer Jackson Callahan Wellston Jackson County Plummer John Steel Holzer Hospital Loren Fraley Walter Linkhomn

Logan Four Square Class Plans Friday Church Meeting

The Methodist Episcopal Sunday School class at Logan Four Square will hold a Friday night gathering at the church. Mrs. George Lehman will direct the devotionals and Mrs. Emanuel Wolfe will lead the program.

Logan Methodist Episcopal Sunday School George Lehman Emanuel Wolfe

Lever Couple Announce Birth of Daughter

The Rev. and Mrs. C. M. Lever announce the birth of a daughter on Friday. Mr. Lever serves as rector of the St. Paul Episcopal Church.

County Education Board Re-Elects Officers in Gallia

Gal lia County Board of Education re elected all officers with Bert Jones as president A L Dillon as vice president H Bion Bradbury county superintendent serving ex officio as clerk Other members named are John S Boatman John J Sheets and C B Tanner.

Gallipolis Gallia County

Mrs Wilson BR Dies at Gallivolis

Mrs Eliza Wilson, age 76, of Gallivolis, Blazer, died Monday after a long illness at home. She had been ill about 11 months and was under care at a hospital earlier this fall. Funeral services are set for 4 o clock Wednesday at Mog etery with the Rev Bidwell Charge officiating. Pallbearers include George, Andrew Watts, Fred Mills, and Harry Muy Ward.

Ma County Miss Eliza Bidwell Mogetery George Andrew Watts Fred Mills Harry Muy Ward

Dog tag sale raises questions at Gallipolis event

Clerics report dog tag sale in Gallipolis nearing end with penalties noted for late purchases. Buyers struggle with rising costs and license fees while officials cite increased demand. In Bethel Township Vinton County, a church event on January 26 aims to benefit local funds.

Bethel Bethel M P Vinton Co

Local Social Notes and Returns From Community

Mr and Mrs Ray Tuesday for Whiting have employment. Several persons attend funerals in Rare ville on Wednesday. Wilbur Love of Cs visits his uncle and Mrs George Boarima. Mr and Mrs Wi Vinton were here yesterday. Mr and Mrs Trams visited his father at Mercerville. Russell Haines and f mouth visited Piece week. F F Higginton of Va was a guest of F Thornton. Mrs J V Stand here Thursday with many pen attendees at the missionary Society meeting. Thirty four perw Mrs F F The hostess. Mr and Mrs C moved to Route 7. Mrs Emma Come has been ill with bronchi and shows improvem TM

Ray Whiting Rareville Wilbur Love George Boarima Wi Vinton F. F Emma Come

Heavy Sheep Paid Out in Gallia County

County auditor reports payments totaling 612.45 for sheep killed by dogs in Gallia County in the month, with individual amounts from 128 to 612. The funds cover several years. Dr. F W Shane and Walter Davis listed among attending officials. Marriage notice for Fred J Gallipolis and Wilson appears.

Gallipolis Gallia County F. W. Shane Commissiat Walter Davis Werth Ness

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