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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1934

Page

10

Babies and Their Care Lesson Highlights Rural Infant Mortality

Logan Miss Martha Peters directs Red Cross home hygiene and sick care classes in Logan Laurelville and Murray City. The recent session on Babies and Their Care stressed two needs for the infant born well and cared for, noting rural infant deaths exceed those in cities. Week of July 2 class schedule lists multiple girls and women’s sessions across Logan Laurelville Murray City with times and locations.

Logan Martha Peters R. N Red Cross Laurelville Murray City

Community Visitors and Local News From New Straitsville

New Straitsville residents and relatives are mentioned with short notes on visits and travels. Blankenship and family stayed with relatives in the area, Sines visits Buckeye Lake, Hatem returned from Columbus, and Poling of Logan was here Friday. Several other locals are noted visiting Columbus, Newark, or Oroville, with a dance night and a baseball injury report among Columbus hospital updates.

D. B. Blankenship Columbus Mabel Sines Buckeye Lake James Hatem Retha Poling Logan Coakley Newark N. J Sam Ambrose Squire Richards Congo Charles Lemon Harold Poling St. Louis Mich Oroville C. D. Strain Levi Palmer James Dishon Hester Breeze Dixon California Cowboy American Legion Jimmie Mills

Zenners Dress of the Week Series Foretells Coming Season

Zenners launches its Dress of the Week series signaling the upcoming fashion season. The feature outlines silhouettes colors and fabrics expected to dominate stores as designers preview spring trends.

Recreation Program Launched at Logan

Logan sees the FERA funded recreational program start at the athletic field with Charlies Eberst and Bartelle Hamilton directing. A large group of youngsters gathered for games while the adult group plans meetings in the evenings but lacks equipment.

Logan FERA Charlies Eberst Bartelle Hamilton

Methodists Lose First Game 7 6 to Presbyterians

Logan Methodists drop their season opener 7 to 6 as Presbyterian opponents take the measure. Ill batterymen Landis and Snyder sidelined. Karshner and Gilmore key on defense while Shriner provides timely hits. Eddie Nelson pitched for the Methodists while Brandt and Wilson split to win for Presbyterians.

Logan Methodists Presbyterian Landis Snyder Karshner Gilmore Shriner Eddie Nelson Methodists Brandt Wilson

Death of L C Thoeming Noted in Logan

Logan relatives learned of the death of L C Thoeming who died at New Castle Wyoming Monday after a brief illness. He last visited Logan in January for the death of his mother in law Ruth Robinson. He leaves his wife Neglie Robinson Thoeming and five children. He was a brother in law of Mr and Mrs Joe Hutchins of Logan who left for the town where burial will be.

Logan L. C. Thoeming New Castle Wyo Inidw Ruth Robinson Neglie Robinson Thoeming Joe Hutchins Puri

Morgan to Visit Logan Tonight Campaign Swing

Republican gubernatorial candidate Daniel Morgan will travel from Shawnee to Murray City and arrive in Logan at 7 PM tonight, with a 5 PM stop locally. Also, U S Senate candidate John M. Vorys is set for a Logan appearance Thursday morning, greeting supporters at Forest E. Weingich’s office.

Daniel Morgan Logan Hocking County Shawnee Murray City McArthur John M. Vorys U. S. Senate Forest E. Weingich

Marriage Licenses and Ceremonies Reported

Granville Pearl Thompson and Gyn eth Faye Craft wed with Rev Lloyd Evans presiding. John Harmon Wagner 61 a laborer from Lancaster and Margaret Botts 30 a housekeeper from Rockbridge were joined by Magistrate B Whitehart.

Granville Pearl Thompson New Straiteville Albert Thompson Gyneth Faye Craft Murray City Howard Craft Lloyd Evans John Harmon Wagner Lancaster Margaret Botts Rockbridge R. F B. Whitehart

House on Wheels for Heyde Vacation

Reverend Amos L. Heyde and family plan a month long trip through the east starting Wednesday visiting Washington DC and the New England states with a return via Niagara Falls. Heyde built a house on wheels for cooking sleeping quarters and contains refrigeration for the journey.

Esther Moore, Logan Widow, Dies After Ill Health

Mrs Esther Moore age 84 died at the home of her niece Miss Minnie Moore 151 West Second Street in Logan after a long illness. A widow of Eden Moore she lived previously in Nelsonville and was a Daughters of the War of 1812 member. Funeral services are set for Thursday morning at her residence with Rev W N Shank and burial in Greenlawn Cemetery Nelsonville.

Logan Esther Moore Minnie Moore West Second Street Eden Moore Nelsonville W. N. Shank Greenlawn Cemetery

Rotary Club Dinner Guests at Lancaster Country Club

The Lancaster Rotary Club hosted a dinner Monday night at the Lancaster Country Club. Twenty six members attended while some members joined earlier for golf. After dinner, guests enjoyed bridge and other card games.

Lancaster Country Club Logan Rotary Club Lancaster

Bicycle Struck Girl on Culver Street

Four year old Joan Loomis daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Loomis sustained a fractured right leg when struck by a bicycle ridden by Bobby Heine on Culver Street at noon Monday.

Logan Joan Loomis Floyd Loomis Bobby Heine Culver Street

Mills Charged With Assault in Salt Creek Township

Frank Mills of Salt Creek Township was arrested Monday by Sheriff Sol Ellinger on an assault charge. Victim named as Wilbert Walton. Mills appeared before Magistrate 8. B. Whitehart Tuesday and pled not guilty. He was bound over to the grand jury under a $300 bond.

Logan Frank Mills Salt Creek Township Sol Ellinger Wilbert Walton Mills B. Whitehart

Chesterhill Homes Sold at Sheriff Auction

In Chesterhill on July 18, two properties are sold at sheriff's sale. The late C. A. Ridgeley's Main Street home brings 250 dollars and Miss Mary Gage's Cemetery Street property sells to Lou Ellis for 2590 dollars. The appraisals were 900 and 150 respectively.

Chesterhill Morgan County Court House C. A. Ridgeley Main Street Joe Mayle Mary Gage Cemetery Street Lou Ellis

Judge Zimerman Returns to Ohio Supreme Court Seat Prospects

Judge Charles B. Zimerman of the Ohio Supreme Court visited Logan on Tuesday to meet with Democrat leaders. Named by Governor White, he seeks to succeed himself on the bench in the coming term. Gertrude Walker was granted a divorce by Judge Harley M. Whitcraft on grounds of wilful absence for over three years. She is restored to the name Gertrude Winigman.

Logan Charles B. Zimmerman Ohio Supreme Court White

Coast Strikes Subside Amid Wider Labor Unrest

Across Montana and the Midwest strikes pare back as 5 800 Anaconda copper mine workers walk out and butte properties face stone throwing while northern Alabama textile mills see violence. In St Louis 45 of 1 008 Century Electric strikers are arrested to avert attacks as 7 000 Minneapolis truck drivers remain orderly with 216 guards. Other cities weigh action with Kohler Wisconsin and New York labor groups moving to demonstrate.

Montana Anaconda Butte Washington St. Louis Century Electric Company Minneapolis National Guardsmen Baltimore Kohler Wis Kohler Company New York National Labor Committee Socialist Party San Francisco Joseph P. Ryan International Longshoremen’s Union

Botany Class Visits Waterloo State Forest

Eighteen students from Mr. W. P. Porter's botany class at Athens High School enjoyed a picnic at Waterloo State Forest. The outing, led by the state forester, combined education and recreation and supported pine tree studies and national reforestation efforts. A later trip is planned to the Athens Ice and Storage Company.

W. P. Porter Athens High School Waterloo State Forest Athens Ice and Storage Company

Chauncey Lower Plains And Dover Township News

Miss Ruth Chesser of Carbondale was weekend guest of Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Haddox. Helen Carpenter of Amesville guests of Chauncey and Nelsonville families. Pauline Donaldson of Nelsonville visits sister Mrs Agnes Oliver. Mr and Mrs J W Hickman of Nelsonville visit Mrs B H Fielder family. Walter Spears family and Clifford Shafer return from Columbus. Homer Campbell and son Marvin return to Flint Michigan after visiting Mr and Mrs Charles Baker.

Chauncey Ruth Chesser Carbondale Maurice Haddox Dorothy Locke Mill Street Helen Carpenter Amesville Roy Pendergrass Jimmie Smith Nelsonville Pauline Donaldson Agnes Oliver J. W. Hickman Martha B. H. Fielder Walter Spears Clifford Shafer Columbus Homer Campbell Marvin Flint Mich Charles Baker

Dover Two Briefs Highlight Local Visits

Chauncey Mr and Mrs Leslie Davies and two children of Willough are visiting Mrs Davies parents Mr and Mrs Edward Anderson. Mrs Jimmie McKinney and granddaughter Jean McKinney of Toledo are guests of Mrs Edward Anderson. Mrs Arthur Burchfield Lower Plains was Saturday guest of Mrs Floyd Barker in Athens. Mrs Nettie Shields week end guest of Mrs Eleanore Guess near Athens. Eva Smith Carbon Hill visiting daughter Mrs W E Dicken in Lower Plains. Charles Leffler Isabella Brown Mrs James Mackie Kathryn Schwan spent Sunday in Zanesville. Plains was here Tuesday visiting Mrs J L Ferguson. Leslie Bradfield and children Dorothy Ann and Mary Eleanor of Athens were visiting relatives Tuesday.

Chauncey Leslie Davies Willoughby Davies Edward Anderson Jimmie McKinney Jean McKinney Toledo Arthur Burchfield Lower Plains Floyd Barker Athens Nettie Shields Eleanore Guess Eva Smith Carbon Hill W. E. Dicken Charles Leffler Isabelle Brown James Mackie Kathryn Schwan Zanesville J. L. Ferguson Leslie Bradfield Dorothy Ann Mary Eleanor

Mines in Chauncey District Idle As Work List Grows

Chauncey Mine No 2 and Poston No 6 idle today. Only six mines in the district show activity on the working list: No 255 No 107 No 68 No 8 No 69 and Black Diamond.

Chauncey Poston

Chaunchey Forest Rose Rebekah Lodge Special Meeting

Chauncey Forest Rose Rebekah Lodge will hold a special business meeting on Thursday night. Members attending are asked to contribute to a potluck supper.

Chauncey Forest Rose Rebekah Lodge

Husband Roy Pendergrass Birthday Dinner Honored

Chauncey Mrs Roy Pendergrass entertained with a birthday dinner Sunday at her Jacobs Avenue home in honor of her husband s anniversary. Guests included Mr and Mrs Rollie Figgins Columbus Roy Newsom Marta Mr and Mrs Jimmie Smith Nelsonville Mrs Ida Pendergrass George F Pendergrass Chauncey Helen Carpenter Amesville Royden Kollister Sugar Creek Robert Nye Chauncey.

Chauncey Roy Pendergrass Jacobs Avenue Rollie Figgins Columbus Roy Newsom Marta Jimmie Smith Nelsonville Ida Pendergrass George F. Pendergrass Helen Carpenter Amesville Royden Kollister Sugar Creek Robert Nye

Rutland Social Notes and Local Visits

Rutland residents report Ladies Aid Society and Merry Maids Class meetings at local homes. Harmony Circle and Busy Bee Needle Club gatherings noted with hosts Mrs. Clair Taylor and Mrs. A. L. Preston. Wayne Chase family visited Carl Reeves, ice cream and cake supper at K of P Hall, and Frank Whaley sustained injuries threshing wheat.

Ice Cream Social Supports Central Avenue M E Church

A benefit ice cream social will be held Thursday at 6 30 p m on the lawn of Mr and Mrs Thomas Vercoe 77 North Congress Street by the Ladies Auxiliary of the Central Avenue M E Church to raise funds.

Thomas Vercoe North Congress Street Central Avenue M. E. Church

British Warships Arrive in Istanbul for Inquiry into Naval Officer Death

Eight British warships reach Istanbul as Britain and Turkey agree on a joint inquiry into the killing of a British naval officer by Turkish soldiers on Saturday. The arrival underscores tensions between Britain and the Ottoman authorities amid the incident.

Instanbul Turkey

Ickes Orders Probe Into Fuel and Heating Oil Prices

Secretary Ickes has directed an investigation into the pricing of fuel and heating oils to safeguard households and industrial consumers from overcharges.

Washington Ickes

Kidnap Case Details From Hospital Report

The article notes Bobby’s critical condition after being found. Dr Munger describes dehydration, glucose injections, and a long trek through woodlands. Police say the boy’s precise location was determined, with medical staff hopeful for recovery following fluid treatment.

Dowd Reunion Plans Readied in Albany Area

Albany July 1 families and descendants of the Dowd line gathered notices of a reunion to be held at Shelter House No2 River with relatives from Vienna Columbus and Troy N Y joining the event. Readable fragments show Mr Ulyssus James Mrs O D Dailey Prof Darrel Moore and family among attendees.

Albany James Clelig Leski Ulyssus James Vienna Alben Columbus O. D. Dailey Columbus Shelter House River Hannah Dowd Darrel Moore Andren Mary Ann Troy N. Y J. EF. Cline Inter F. E. Bolton

Washington July appoints Henry M. White to lead Economic Security group

Henry M. White is named head of a public works and unemployment relief body in Washington. The new organization aims to manage economic security programs and unemployment relief efforts through public works projects.

Washington Henry M. White

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New Straitsville Thompson Recovering Robert Thompson Cincinnati Stanley Thompson Zenners San Franciscans Jam Food Store General Strike Iowa House On Wheels Heyde Vacation Rotary Tot Fred Mills Plantaville Doris Brill Sharpsburg Pauline Triplett Goldie Drake MacConnellville Wayne Blackburn Gallipolis Jane Blackburn Juanita Johnson C. M. Masters Byesville Boyce Roxbury H. D. Householder F. W. Householder Bremen Faye Davis Memorial Hospital Marietta H. V. Carpenter W. G. Barkhurst Clyde Collins Carl Price Mr. Price W. 8. Barkhurst Alabama State Forest Chauncey, Lower Plains Dover Township Dover Two Lodge Rutland News Busy Bee Needle Club A. L. Preston Bobby Munger Hie Fay Wate Duncker Dowd Zenner Thieard Merchandee Capecialy Packer Mursday Boc Victory
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