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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 30, 1935

Page

9

Logan Republicans Honor McKinley Day Banquet

Logan McKinley Republican Club held its first McKinley Day banquet at the Masonic rooms with 18 attendees from Hocking County. Thurman Dusty Miller praised the martyred president, urged party revival, and urged rugged individualism and active leadership as Four Square Sunday School and Rudy’s Rhythm Ramblers provided entertainment. The group approved making the event an annual affair.

M. E. Runday School F. M. McKay L. P. Mooney Edwin BD. Ricketts Miller Ohio Billy Davis New Straiteville Mra Raymond Lanning Republican Party America Thore

Mrs Walter Leonard Visited Columbus Relatives

Mrs Walter Leonard was a guest of relatives in Columbus from Friday to Tuesday, accompanied home by her husband. Mrs Forest FF Weinrich and Mrs Allan A Cole were in Columbus Tuesday. Harry J Stevenson was sick with influenza Tuesday and confined to bed. Billy Davis of New Straitsville was a visitor Tuesday.

Walter Leonard Columbus Forest FF Weinrich Allan A. Cole Harry J. Stevenson Billy Davis New Straiteville

Mrs Fanny Spears Undergoes Major Columbus Surgery

Mrs. Fanny Spears of this area underwent a major surgical operation in Columbus on Monday. Hope is expressed for her prompt recovery.

Logan Fanny Spears Columbus

Gore to Organize New Scout Troop Sunday Evening

A new Boy Scout troop will be organized in Gore this Sunday evening at the United Brethren Church. Central Ohio Area Executives will attend to assist in the ceremonies.

Logan Gore United Brethren Church Central Ohio

Martha Jane Logan Dies. Infant of Myers Family

Martha Jane Logan nine months old daughter of Mr and Mrs Lawrence Myers died at home on West Street at 1 50 Tuesday morning after brief illness of pneumonia She leaves three sisters besides her parents Funeral arrangements not yet made

Logan Martha Jane Lawrence Myers West Street

Health official closes Tiesboro school amid flu outbreak

Health Commissioner W. B. Lacock ordered the school closed after 43 of about 100 students were absent. He conferred with the school board before the action amid fears of influenza spread in the district.

Influenza Absences Fall in Logan Schools

A survey shows influenza cases easing in Logan city schools aided by cold weather. National high absentee counts dropped in most buildings with East Grade Junior High still hard hit at 41 absent on Tuesday. Central Grade about 40 absent and West Grade nine. Senior High about 21. the peak Friday reached 335.

Logan East Grade Central Grade West Grade

Grand Jury Excused. Whitcraft Assigned to Steubenville

Grand jury members were excused until next Monday due to Judge Harley M. Whitcraft's special assignment to Steubenville's common pleas court this week. Funeral services for Pearl Larimer were held in Maxville with Rev. Amos L. Heyde delivering the sermon. Larimer died from a gunshot wound last Saturday and was found in a woodshed near his home. Hiy Club added seven new members at Logan High School. Arrangements are underway for a Lincoln birthday program and dinner by the First Presbyterian Church Men’s Club on February 12 with local speakers to discuss different aspects of the life of Abraham Lincoln.

Logan Grand Jury Harley M. Whitcraft Common Pleas Court Steubenville Pearl Larimer Perry County Maxville Amos L. Heyde Larimer Logan—Hiy Club Logan High School Fart Warner Paul Zimmerman Rob Brandt Lloyd Heinlein Jack Uecker Ray Lanning Jack Allen First Presbyterian Church Lincoln

Law enforcement arrests Logan Rutgers on support charge

Logan Hugh Rutgers was taken into custody Monday evening by Deputy Sheriffs Newton Spencer and Neliia Smith on a charge of support. He was arraigned before Magistrate S B Whitehart and furnished bond of 500 dollars for grand jury appearance. Lester Wolts of Bexley, formerly of this city, underwent an appendicitis operation at a Columbus hospital Sunday and is reported to be recovering after about two weeks illness.

Logan Hugh Rutgers Newton Spencer Neliia Smith S. B. Whitehart Logan Lester Wolts Bexley Columbus

Seven Finish Work In Junior College

First quarter at the Junior College closed Friday with seven students completing work. Four finished the English requirement and three earned credit in psychology. Next quarter begins with English Sociology and Economics. Grace Thomas Cheshire will not lead next term as she pursues further studies. Eight applications bring in for the teaching post with a selection to be announced soon.

Logan Grace Thomas Cheshire Emergency &School Council

Girl Hospitalized After Wringer Accident At Tes Residence

Bonita Mowery age 19 daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas Mowery suffered a severe hand injury Tuesday at the Harry Tes residence. While using an electric wringer her right hand was caught the index finger mangled and an amputation may be required. She was taken to Cherrington Hospital.

Logan Bonita Mowery Thomas Mowery Harry Tes Cherrington Hospital

Tax inspections find local stores complying with license laws

Logan Fred Surgen who heads inspections under sales tax provisions canvassed retail places in the city on Monday and Tuesday and reports all visited stores were compliant with licensing and stamp requirements. He will extend checks to Hocking County villages after finishing here. Dan Bray, a local railroad employee, is improving after a recent Huntington hospital visit and wrote a letter to his family.

Logan Fred Surgen Hocking County Logans Dan Bray Huntington

Logan Chieftains Prep for Nelsonville Game

Logan Chieftains schedule a practice clash with Rockbridge tonight on the local floor as they gear up for Friday against Nelsonville.

Logan Logan Chieftains Nelsonville Rockbridge

Middleport Child Dies of Pneumonia at 4

Richard Rayburn age four, son of Mr and Mrs Charles Rayburn, died yesterday at Holzer Hospital Gallipolis from pneumonia. Funeral services set for Thursday at 2 PM at Middleport M E Church followed by burial at Middleport Hill Cemetery.

Middleport Richard Rayburn Charles Rayburn Holzer Hospital Gallipolis Middleport M. E Middlepart Hill Cemetery

Dr. Fowler to Discuss Pauls Letters at Athens Church

The Rev. W. H. Fowler of the First Methodist Episcopal Church in Athens will lecture at 7:30 tonight on Pauls views in his first letter to the Corinthians. It is the fourth lecture in the series The Letters of Paul and outlines are available at the church.

Paul W. H. Fowler First Methodist Episcopal Church Athens

Mail Carrier Harry Adams Returns to Work

Nelsonville reports Harry Adams, a local mail carrier, has resumed duties today after a weeklong illness. The community welcomed his return as postal service resumes normal operations in the area.

Hauptmann Trial Defense Focuses on Bronx Bakery Alibi

Defense argues Bruno Hauptmann was in Fredericksen's Bronx bakery the night of the Lindbergh kidnapping, listing alibi witnesses Manney Kiss and Von Wintha. The state drills Hauptmann's ledgers and letters with Isador Fisch, while Hauptmann acknowledges a ransom bill and questions about a closet panel note.

Hauptmann Anna Edward J. Reilly Fredericksen Bronx Lindbergh Hopewell N. J Robert Manney Theodore Kiss Gustav von Wintha

Local Notices and Personal News From Chesterhill Area

Katherine McPeek left for Crooksville to work at Crooksville China Pottery. Clark Talbott and family visited Mrs. Sarah Penrose. Helen Penrose returned from Bristol after a week with the Locharys. Mrs. Dorothy Schofield burned her hands extinguishing flames from her skirt. Patricia Ann Howard, born January 27 to Mina Nicerwanger for Mrs. Howard, is in Mountville. WCTU to meet at Bessie Schofield's home. Barbara Jean Bowman ill with bronchitis. Ed McGinnis ill with a heavy cold and laryngitis. Adrian couple staying with Will Newburns. Amanda Huffman at Newburns. George Wymer suffers asthma.

Catherine McPeek Crooksville Crookasville China Pottery Clark Talbott Stockport Sarah Penrose Helen Penrose Dale Lochary Bristol Dorothy Schofield Fred Howard Mina Nicerwanger Mountville Howard Patricia Ann B. E. Workman Farmers’ Institute Mt. Sterling Effie Michener Hattie Kennard Bessie Schofield Barbara Jean Carl Bowman Ed McGinnis Liberty Ridge Adrian Todds Will Newburn Ellicott Amanda Huffman Newburn George Wymer

Winter Weather Persists in Athens District

Winter weather continued in the Athens District with yesterday’s high at 35 and last night’s low at 11. By noon today the temperature was 19. The forecast calls for fair and warmer weather tomorrow.

Athens

Mission Society Hostesses Meet Nelsonville Event

Mrs. H. D. King and Miss La Shafer will host Presbyterian Missionary Society members on Thursday afternoon. Mrs. W. L. Hudson will present the program.

Mission Ghroup Nelsonville H. D. King

First Athens County Teachers Dinner Set

Nelsonville York Town a county teachers association announces its first dinner meeting to be held Wednesday February 6 at 6 30 p. m. at the First Methodist Church in Athens Reservations must be mailed by February 2 to Eleanor Minister County Superintendent's Office Athens Ohio Attendance of every teacher and school executive in the county is urged.

Nelsonville Athens County Teachers’ Association Athens Eleanor Ohio

Car Stolen in Nelsonville and Recovered on Columbus Street

In Nelsonville a Dillon Trout of New Marshfield reported his car stolen from E Columbus Street Saturday night and found nearby Sunday night. Maynard Henshaw was taken to Cherrington Hospital Logan Sunday for appendicitis surgery and is recovering. Mrs Myra Brooks 73 died yesterday at Chauncey. Funeral arrangements at Stout's Funeral Home. W B A Girls Club hosts 7:30 PM meeting at Mildred Bussey home with potluck.

Nelsonville Dillon Trout New Marshfield E. Columbus Street East Columbus Street Myra Brooks Chaunceyfs Stout Mildred Bussey

Eagles Host Murray City Benefit Bingo Tonight

Nelsonville notices the Eagles invite the Murray City crowd to a benefit bingo party at their ball. Playing starts at 8 30.

Nelsonville Eagles Murray City

Eastman for More Federal Rail Control

Eastman argues for a national transportation system run by reliable operators with fair rates and labor-just service. He outlines three paths for federal action and endorses Plan 1 with measures to regulate buses and water carriers, shield workers, and set minimum rail-water rates. A separate note mentions a pin hole drilled without damage by Henry Huss in Meaford Ontario.

Eastman Henry Huss Meaford, Ont

Phi Club Ping Pong Team Beats Elks 7 3 in New Lexington

Nelsonville Phi Club defeated the Elks of New Lexington by 7 to 3 on Tuesday. Galvin H Butts and G Butts each won one and lost one while Collamore and J Evans each won two matches. A rematch will be held soon in Nelsonville and open to the public. Organizers in surrounding areas may write the Phi Club to arrange further games.

Nelsonville Phi Club New Lexington Elks Galvin H. Butts G. Butts Collamore J. Evans Phi

Gettle Rites Held At Christian Church

Funeral services for Mrs Frances Gettle were held Tuesday afternoon at the Christian Church in Nelsonville with Rev R F Strickler presiding. Mrs Sigrid Love played piano as several women sang Face to Face and Saved by Grace. Burial followed at Greenlawn Cemetery.

Nelsonville Frances Gettle The Christian Church R. F. Strickler Sigrid Love Ralph Howe Glenn Allen Tillie Hall Beth Verity Siean Patton Greenlawn

Room 22 Wins Nelsonville Intramural Championship Team

Room 22 of Nelsonville High School won the intramural championship for 1934 35 with eight wins and two losses. Captain Bill Blimes leads as right forward with teammates Donald Dalton Chet Brown Jack Foss and Junior Cook across forward center and guard positions. Room 24's team sits in second place.

Nelsonville Bill Blimes Donald Dalton Chet Brown Jack Foss Junior Cook Room 24

Nelsonville Welcomes New Pharmacist at Fountain Pharmacy

Nelsonville gains pharmacist Lee Devore formerly of Gallaher Drug Co Athens who will relocate his family to the city to start at Fountain Pharmacy.

Nelsonville Lee Devore Fountain Pharmacy Devore Gallaher Drug Co Athens

Esther Class Social Plans February Party at Emma Cook Home

Mrs Emma Cook hosted the Esther Class social committee with a business meeting and refreshments at her Fayette Street home. Plans were laid for a class party scheduled for February 11.

Nelsonville Emma Cook Esther Fayette Street

Nelsonville D A benefit dance at IOOF Hall

The Daughters of America host a Friday night benefit dance at the IOOF Hall with good music secured. The organizing committee announced the event details.

Nelsonville D. of A I. O. O. F. Hall

Athens County Extends War on Crime via Radio Network

A report by the Ohio Patrol Communications Division shows 791 short-wave receivers monitored by Athens Police, Nelsonville, and State Highway Patrol units. Col. Lynn Black notes rising county and city engagement in the state wide radio network to combat crime, with a goal to include remaining counties. The piece also cites the Girl Scouts of America listing 250,000 members in 9000 troops.

Athens County Athens Nelsonville State Highway Patrol Patrol Communications Division Lynn Black Ohio Col. Black The Girl Scouts of America

Hauptmann Testifies About Fisch Letters and Stock Link

Hauptmann said letters from the dead Isador Fisch asked about stocks and fur and claimed Fisch was his business partner in both fur and stock deals. He failed to show records proving Fisch’s stock involvement and noted a single postcard was produced by the state. Hauptmann denied using a plane in 1928 evidence and defended his assets after the Lindbergh ransom. Mrs Hauptmann testified to alibis and personal history, including marriage in 1925 and early earnings.

Isador Fisch Hauptmann Fisch Greta Henckel Europe Pincus Fisch Isador Pincus Fis Edward J. Reilly Germany Reilly David T. Wilentz Boad Greta Henckle New York

Ells Lead Drive on Continued Frog Through these investigation

Local report details an investigation into radical publications and alien entries at the Athens district with 42 persons in custody. Names listed include John Cline and many others, as the community reports high scores in a club context and ongoing government scrutiny.

Mionists Unites Unites Ocation of Natural Athens John Cline Bo Baker Beckley Store R. W. Wilson HG Burns Dr. C. Spenter F. W. Cone C. C. Cornell Jobs Cross H. B. Gall P Frebault C. ¥Ham B. T. Grover E. Herron H. G. B Adams John Jacoson S&s. M. Johnnes Dan Jordan Josten Kircher Maple Bros H.W Johnson D. A Rxerts R. C. Shirley Cline Pharmacy

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