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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1936

Page

7

Sunday Forum II Details Capitalism Talk and Tech Progress

The Sunday Forum II sponsored by AAUW featured Dr Isaac Ash tracing capitalism roots from industrial changes to interdependence between producers and consumers. Prof J R Morton outlined key physics and chemistry discoveries fueling modern technology, highlighting sulfuric acid. Dr Robert R Martin discussed mass production for profit and public views on productive capacity, with a forum following and notices of upcoming sessions and a marriage announcement.

American Association of University Women Isaac Ash T. R. Biddle Park Place Dr. Ash J. R. Morton Robert R. Martin University of Oregon

Fatal disease halts treatment for two boys in Ohio camp

In Bellaire Ohio two brothers aged 11 and 9 from the Krinenko family in Gilles Bottom are slowly dying from an unidentified illness. Doctors at Ohio State Hospital for Crippled Children report progressive brain deterioration affecting movement. The disease has resisted diagnosis and treatment since they fell ill at age seven.

Bellaire U.R John Mike Pete Krinenko Cilles Bottom Here Ohio State Hospital

Insects Lead Cross Pollination of Flowers

Insects perform most flower cross pollination while hummingbirds bats and even snails contribute. The passage notes animal pollinators including birds bats and snails aiding fertilization.

Society to Meet for Sewing Club Gathering

Social Sewing Society will meet with Mrs. T. W. Gaston at 9 N. Shannon Ave. on Wednesday at 1 30 p m.

T. W. Gaston N. Shannon Ave

Name Confusion Lands Man in Jail for Stolen Purse

A 22 year old man jailed on a charge of stealing a purse containing $10 from R R Starbuck’s home on First Ave claimed to be Will Rogers. West Virginia State Police later identified him as George King after arresting him when he crossed the river.

Gallipolis Will Rogers R. R. Starbuck First Ave West Virginia George King

Pomeroy Man Dies in Holzer Hospital After Amputation

George Conley aged 61 of Pomeroy died at Holzer Hospital at 10 AM Sunday. He had his leg amputated a few days earlier due to a cardiac condition and his death is attributed to heart ailment.

Gallipolis George Conley Pomeroy Holzer Hospital

NYA Jobs Move Silt On Levee In Gallia

Lloyd Niday reports NYA will start levee work this week to widen the berm. Twenty five youths have already found employment through the department.

Gallipolis National Youth Administration Berm Lloyd Niday The NYA

Ora Shafer Arrested for Illicit Liquor Possession

Ora Shafer of Campaign Creek was arrested at a Bidwell dance Saturday night by Sheriff E. E. Hatfield. He faces a charge of possession of illicit liquor and his hearing was set for today.

Gallipolis Ora Shafer Campaign Creek Bidwell E. E. Hatfield

Virginia How ard Mayes dies in Huntington burial in Gallia native

Mrs. Virginia How ard Mayes 41 native of Gallia County wife of Willard T. Mayes died at her home in Huntington West Virginia and was buried in Spring Hill Cemetery there. She is survived by her husband and a daughter Mrs. Nelle Cofer Mason of Huntington.

Gallipolis Virginia Howard Mayes Gallia County Willard T. Mayes Spring Hill Huntington Nelle Cofer Mason

Arrest Of Clayton Sibley On Car Theft Charge

On a warrant from Justice Fred Milliser Clayton Sibley of Crown City was arrested Saturday evening and placed in Gallia County Jail charged with stealing the engine head off a car.

Gallipolis Court of Justice Fred Milliser Clayton Sibley Crown City Gallia County

Moore Rites Held in Porter area

Funeral services for Caleb Moore aged 88 of Porter were held at Harris Baptist Church conducted by Rev. R R Denney. Burial followed at the church. Survived by two daughters Mrs Bert Russell and Mrs Maude Thomas and a son Frank Moore, all of the Porter vicinity.

Gallipolis Caleb Moore Porter Harris Baptist Church R. R. Denney Bert Russell Maude Thomas Frank Moore

Local bidwell merchant to open grocery in former market building

Lester L. Glassburn of Bidwell buys store fixtures from Kerr and Gooch and plans a new grocery in the brick corner building at Second and Spruce Streets, formerly occupied by Modern Markets Inc.

Gallipolis Lester L. Glassburn Bidwell Kerr & Gooch Second and Spruce Sts Modern Markets, Inc

Licensed to Marry GALLIPOLIS

Marriage licenses recently granted here were to Her man Fierbaugh age 22 son of Nace Fierbaugh and Georgia Rhodes age 21 daughter of Lawrence Rhodes both of Northup to Edgar Duff age 21 druggist native of Charleston W Va and Dolores Dawson age 21 native of Union City Ind and to James Henry age 48 Columbus son of William Henry and a native of Thivener and Bessie Zurbaugh age 48 native of Lancaster

Gallipolis Herman Fierbaugh Nace Fierbaugh Georgia Rhodes Lawrence Rhodes Northup Edgar Duff Charleston W. Va Dolores Dawson Union City Ind James Henry Columbus William Henry Thivener Bessie Zurbaugh Lancaster

Collision near Silver Bridge injures none

Mrs. Don Carpenter of Gallipolis and Fred Drummonds of Waterloo drove damaged cars after a Route 7 collision a mile from Silver Bridge Saturday night. No injuries were reported.

Gallipolis Don Carpenter Fred Drummonds Waterloo Silver Bridge

Society Notes Guests and Travelers Return Home From East Trips

Mrs Lena Sweeney, Mrs Charles H Russell, Miss Ruth Higgins, Mr Pearl Willis, and Mr Edward Tucker returned from a week in the East visiting Westbury Long Island New York Philadelphia Atlantic City and Gettysburg. Others include Mr and Mrs C W Beamer returning from Washington and New York City and Dr and Mrs Emmett L Hooper and family from Dayton after visits here.

Lena Sweeney Charles H. Russell Ruth Higgins Pearl Willis Edward Tucker East Hiram Russell Westbury Long Island WN. Y New York Philadelphia Atlantic City Gettysburg C. W. Beamer W. Union St Washington, D. C New York City Emmett L. Hooper Dayton J. H. Berry Fred M. McKay Elmwood Place Berry Marianna Linscott Amesville Boston Tom Biddle Mt. Vernon L. O. Weser Miss Linscott M. C. Door Gillette, N. J al Lochner

U S Warned Coal To Take Place of Oil

Washington based U P report cites W A Selvig of the U S Bureau of Mines warning oil reserves will last about 13 330 000 000 barrels with consumption at 900 000 000 barrels yearly. He says coal must become a primary liquid fuel source within the generation.

Washington U.P W. A. Selvig U. S. Bureau of Mines United States Selvig Secretary of the Interior Harold L. Ickes Supreme Court Ickes

Rivers in North America Predominantly Flow South

A historic note states that ninety five percent of all rivers in North America flow south or into streams that head south, reflecting regional drainage patterns and topography.

North America

Buffet Supper Advice For Informal Entertaining

Laura Lou Brookman outlines the appeal of buffet suppers on warm days and the ease for hosts. She highlights new metal, wood, raffia, and cork tablewear with non tarnish, rust proof metal options and simple elegant designs.

Laura Lou Brookman New York

Catholic Ladies Picnic at Breinig Home Highlights Summer Event

More than one hundred members and guests of the Catholic Ladies of Columbia gathered Sunday at the Breinig summer home in Hockingport for their annual picnic. A noon dinner, swimming and boat riding filled the afternoon, followed by a picnic lunch in the evening and children’s games and contests throughout.

Breinig Catholic Ladies of Columbia Charles Breinig Hockingport

Local Stewart Notes Highlight Community Visits and Purchases

Ida McAtee of Cutler visited daughter Mrs. William Root. Numerous relatives from Logan Chillicothe Athens Lathrop Bethany Ridge Parkersburg and Coolville dropped by for visits and meals. Purchases noted include a new motor car and truck, an electric refrigerator, and a caterpillar tractor.

Pauline McAtee Parkersburg W. S. Root M. M. Munn Athens Delbert Ogg Lathrop Melvin Dunfee Charles Moore A. Wagoner Viola Klinginberg Bethany Ridge Joe Frost Eugine Linton Fred McBee Mack Berry Williamstown Berry Camden- Clark Hospital S&s. Tilton Coolville Harry 8. Summerfield Diana Mary Minear Gaylord Cook Hawk Belpre Ardith Beverage Brooster Marion P. B Meta Harrison Piedmont W. Va Charlie Jarvis Eva Chase Herschel White Cecil White Ike Barnhart Elmo Virginia Minear Wilma Frisby Arthur Deeter Elsie Ackley Abner Deeter M. J. Chariton Nora Chase William Langford Clyde Deeter Fred Seaman Laura Flesher Carl Seaman Fred Chariton W. G. Brill J. Lewis Winner James

Stolen Bonds Recovered. Attorney Triples Loss in Four Years

John H. Bruninga, a St. Louis attorney, had $6,842 in bonds stolen from his office four years ago. A tourist in Estes Park, Colorado found the bonds along a remote highway and turned them to a broker. Through serial numbers, the bonds were traced to Bruninga. the thief had discarded them after failed cashing attempts, yielding a recovery value of $821,906.

ST. Louis U.P John H. Bruninga Estes Park Col Roy Bergman Chicago Bruninga

Morpheus Named as Co-respondent in Divorce Suit

Mrs. Winifred Johnson accuses her husband Morpheus of neglect and withdrawal. The suit claims he retired early each evening and slept until noon daily before losing his job, prompting her to work to support the family in San Jose California.

San Jose Cal U.P Morpheus Winifred Johnson

Windsor Fire Responds to Detroit Baby Vacationer Alarm

Windsor firemen rushed to a report from a Windsor woman vacationing in Detroit who said she left a water heater on at home and asked responders to shut it off. The incident highlights caution after travel.

Windsor Ont U.P Detroit

Reforestation Rush in Superior Reserve

Ely Minnesota report notes CCC workers planting new trees in Vermilion ranger district of Superior National Forest. Decayed stumps remain from former pines along Lake Vermilion as crews restore denuded areas to supply future timber for mills such as Winton Virginia and Cloquet.

Ely Minn U.R Vermilion Ranger District Superior National Forest Lake Vermilion CCC Winton Virginia Cloquet Superior

Baby Born With Two Teeth Described as One in a Thousand

In Middletown Ohio baby Marcia Ann Bowling daughter of Mr and Mrs Clarence M Bowling was born with two lower teeth an occurrence doctors say happens once in a thousand births.

Middletown Marcia Ann Bowling Clarence M. Bowling Marcia Ann

Ferryboatmen win $77,000 overtime award

In San Francisco the United States Court of Appeals awarded 35 Ferryboatmen a total of 77000 dollars for overtime since 1927 when an eight hour day and a six day week was legalized.

San Francisco United States Court of Appeals

Columbia must redecorate or abandon star dressing room

Hollywood reports Columbia Pictures faces a crisis over a lavish new star dressing room dubbed the elephant jinx room. Director Stephen Goosson’s design and pink elephant walls scare most stars, with Fay Wray the only actress using it amid superstition claims.

Columbia United Press Hollywood Hollywood Stephen Goosson Fay Wray

Social calendar for July 20 21

July 20 and 21 events include WRA Travelers Club meeting with Mrs Mae Smith at 482 Richland Ave 7 30 p m an Athens Rotary Club gathering at Camp Rotan 5 30 p m on Monday July 20 The Plains Home Economics Club holds a school building social at 4 p m on Tuesday with girls to report Monday noon for planning The Good Luck 4 H Club meets at the leader's home Tuesday at 2 p m.

WRA Travelers Club Mae Smith Richland Ave Athens Rotary Club Camp Rotan Home Economics Club of the Plains

Knight King descendants hold fourth reunion in Lancaster

The fourth annual reunion of Jesse and Elizabeth Knight King descendants will be at Rising Park in Lancaster on Sunday July 26. A basket dinner will be served and members should bring their own table service.

Jesse and Elizabeth Knight King Rising Park Lancaster

Farewell Party for Mr and Mrs Morrison

The Odd Fellows and Rebekah Lodge host a farewell meeting at the IOOF Temple Wednesday at 6 30 p m. Members should bring a covered dish and a few sandwiches. The Morrisons plan to move to Gallipolis soon.

The Odd Fellows and Rebekah Lodge J. E. Morrison IOOF Mrs. Morrison Gallipolis

Ladies Auxiliary Ice Cream Sale at Alexander Presbyterian

Social Ladies Auxiliary of the Alexander Presbyterian Church will serve home made ice cream cake chicken sandwiches salad and coffee on the church lawn Friday July 24. Serving begins at 5 30 p m.

Ladies of Auxiliary The Alexander Presbyterian Church

Also Mentioned on This Page

Sunday Forum Irma E. Voigt Genevieve Apgar AAUW Herman G. James E. Union St Clara Reynolds John Ashton M. E. Parsonage St. Marys Reverend Johnson Doctor Mary Roberts Reinhardt Robert Ferguson Keith Winter Elm Street William McNally Vincent Sheean James Laver Edgar Wallace Logan Clover Farm Moore Alvin Lamborn May Ave Lake St. Marie Canada Vern Lamborn Glouster Byron Blair Chillicothe F. E. Goldsberry State St Fred Wheaton New York State Quebec Montreal Ottawa St. Lawrence Lake Champlain Lake George Adirondack State Park John Hirsch Zanesville Gordon K. Bush Strathmore Blvd Rufus Brown McConnelsville Beverly U. S Bureau of Mines Helen Welshimer Stewart Superior Reserve Henry Sutherland Wray Spanky Spanky McFarland Eddie Sutherland Europe China Loretta Young Bettlsco, Lnc DuBois the Cline Pharmacy CO Athens, Ohio Coe's Shoe Store
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