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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1934

Page

10

Oats Crop in Hocking County Shrinking to 20 Percent

Logan June 6 A drought warning cites Harold Chambers extension agent stating Hocking County oats may reach only 20 percent of normal if rainfall does not come soon. Only one field shows normal growth as Ramsower seeks drought data. A shower followed a Sunday rain. streams run dry. forage rules on contracted acres are eased with limited restrictions remaining for corn and grain sorghum.

Logan Hocking County Harold Chambers Chambers Extension Service

Former Gangster Is Now Evangelist

More than 300 people gathered at United Brethren Church to hear Lou Hill, ex Chicago gangster, brought by Brotherhood of that church. He described growing up in Chicago badlands, turning to crime by age nine and gang life by sixteen, and voting multiple times at nineteen. Hill cites an acquaintance with Al Capone and recalls a late conversion eleven years ago at a mission, after which he began religious work and preaches that crime does not pay.

Logan United Brethren Church Lou Hill Chicago Brotherhood of Hill Chicago Badlands al Capone Capone

FERA Adds 20 Men In Hocking County

James R. Allen called an additional 20 men for the works division as relief workers shift to seven hours daily. Double shifts are used on Project 1205 in Marion Township to finish the highway by June. Allen and Service Director R. R. Loomis sought funds in Columbus to complete the Goose Creek project to Second Street.

Rockbridge Scout Installation Nears

Troop 160 of Logan will lead a ceremony to install a troop in Rockbridge, forming the sixth in Hocking County and the central Ohio area. Rev. J. R. Love as scout master. committee includes 8 H. Dillon, Primmer, Johnson, and others. Howard E. Kirk will participate as field commissioner. charter members listed.

LOGAN Alfred Campbell Rockbridge Hocking County Ohio J. R. Love Merie Primmer James Johnson H. Dillon William Primmer J. E. Stuart J. F. McGrady Berv

Harrington Group Entertained by Campbell Home Hostesses

Harrington Sunday School Class met at Mrs. Alfred Campbell on Mound Street Monday night. Assisting were Mrs. Bernard McLain and Miss Lucille Ceffier. Mrs. Harry L. Smith led devotionals and Mrs. Seth Sloan led the lesson study on the subject. Hannah Refreshments followed.

Reverend Stoody Visit Highlights Logan Weekend

The Rev and Mrs H W Stoody of Walnut Hills Cincinnati were in Logan Sunday and Monday visiting Mr and Mrs John J Stoody.

Logan H W. Stoody Walnut Hills Cincinnati John J

Intonication Charged Logan Edward Baich

Edward Baich of Haydenville was arrested Monday evening by Sheriff Sol Ellinger and Deputy Stanley Sparnow. He faces intoxication charges in Magistrate C. T Stephenson court.

Logan Edward Baich Haydenville Sol Ellinger Stanley Sparnow C. T Stephenson

New Lexington Woman Seeks Republican Committeewoman Post

Logan Lottie M. Randolph of New Lexington runs for committeewoman on the Republican ticket from the 11th Congressional district. Incumbent Helen Black Anderson of Circleville initially planned re election but will not. John P. Phillips Jr. of Chillicothe backs GOP efforts while Milton Scott of Chillicothe seeks secretary of state. District meeting in Lancaster noted potential entry of another candidate. Farbearn petitions for sheriff as a Democrat.

John P. Phillips, Jr Chillicothe Milton Scott Lancaster Joe W. Farbearn

Not Guilty Plea Entered by Stewart in Murder Case

Harley Stewart of Sams Creek, indicted for second degree murder in the May 21 slaying of his son Carl Stewart, entered a not guilty plea when arraigned before Judge Harold M. Whitearft. Bond set at 12000. he remains jailed due to inability to post. Trial date not set as Stewart has no counsel yet. court to appoint if needed within a day or two. George Wallace pled guilty to larceny for stealing a truck on April 15. sentence deferred to Wednesday. Trial for Stewart likely to open June 25 per court statement.

Stewart Phil A. Henderson George Wallace C. H. Proctor

Logan Schmitter Returns Home After Visit

Logan Rob ert Schmitter father of Ewald Schmitter was returned to his home in Columbus Saturday after a visit here. Mrs. Ewald Schmitter and daughter Louise accompanied them to Columbus where they are spending the week.

Logan Robert Schmitter Ewald Schmitter Columbus Louise

Logan High Band Uniform Meetings Scheduled

Mothers of Logan High School Band members organized meetings to sew uniforms for the band. A session was slated for 1 o'clock Thursday afternoon at the senior high building, with aims to have uniforms ready when school reopens next fall. Other interested parties were urged to attend.

Logan Logan High School

Georgia Tech honors blind graduate in general science

Atlanta reports Clifford M. Wichter, blind since infancy, as the only student to graduate with honors in Georgia Tech’s general science department. He won the Phi Beta Kappa scholarship cap for the highest senior average, continuing his strong academic record after four years at the institute. In Tucson, C T Redding ton’s bid for state representative stalled as his petition was eaten by puppies, forcing a fresh start on signature collection.

Atlanta Georgia Tech Department of General Science Clifford M. Wichter

Children Day at Mt Hermon Highlights Local Visits

SHARPSBURG June 6 Mount Hermon sets Children’s Day for June 17 as Rev. Beckett recalls soldier dead. Memorial services drew many to Mt Hermon Cemetery with 16 veterans buried there. Local residents and visitors from Athens Marietta Parkersburg Clarksburg and Belpre joined events and visits. A fifteenth birthday party for Louise Grimes was held Saturday evening.

Mt. Hermon Dren Beckett Misa Della Mae Aldrige Athens Belle Burns Ethel Burns Daisy Burns George Hanson Robert Grimes Louise

Chauncey Coal Diggers to Play Syracuse Sunday

Chauncey Mine No 2 Manhattan Coal Co has organized a four team Miners League club named Chauncey Coal Diggers. They will play Syracuse here Sunday at 2 30 p m with Tim Mitchell as manager. The field has new backstop seating and a fresh water well. players helped with improvements.

Chauncey Coal Diggers Syracuse Chauncey Chauncey Mine Manhattan Coal Co Miners League Ganized Miners and Coal Company Tim Mitchell Chauncey the

Chauncey Women Return From Cincinnati Holiness Camp

Mrs Hazel McDonald Esther Wolfe Dorothy McKinney and others from Chauncey returned home after attending the Holiness camp meeting of Gods Bible School in Cincinnati.

Chauncey Hazel McDonald Happy Hollow Esther Wolfe New Pittsburgh Dorothy McKinney Vera Bridgewater Simeon Simpson Lois Ruth Cincinnati Holiness Camp Meeting of God's Bible School

Chauncey Cottage Prayer Meeting Held By Morristown Church

The Morristown Holiness Church hosts a weekly cottage prayer gathering Thursday night at 7 30 in the home of Mr and Mrs Henry Myers on Mill Street Chauncey.

Chauncey Morristown Holiness Church Henry Myers Mill Street

Goodsons Entertain CHAUNCEY Guests At Home

Mr. and Mrs. Goodson and family hosted Chauncey guests Sunday. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Willis Davis of New Hall California, Mr. and Mrs. Woods of Sargus California, and Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Householder of Athens. The Davises and Woodses, in town recently, planned trips to Portsmouth Ohio then Chicago for the World’s Fair, then Ontario Canada, before returning to California. They visited here three years ago.

Chauncey B. F. Goodson Willis Davis New Hall Cal Woods Sargus Harvey Householder Athens Davises

Chauncey News Briefs Include Visits and Family Trips

Mrs Emma Vore lives with Mr and Mrs Charlies Daugherty at Chauncey. Beaumont returns from three week visit to Logan. Mr and Mrs Thomas McGrady and son Eddie of Sugar Grove visited Mr and Mrs Charles Clarey. Miss Cora Ferrer Chauncey goes to Pittsburgh to visit relatives. Mr and Mrs Charles Ogg and daughter Laura Mae and Mr and Mrs Frank Rivers Chauncey in Zanesville visiting Mrs Ogg's mother Mrs Charles Carpenter. They bring home Miss Lucille Rivers from an extended Zanesville visit.

E. M. Pierce Dorothy G. W. Pierce Athens Pickering Mary Annabel Cone Marcella Davis Glennis Daugherty Marietta EK. M. Daugherty Ruth McBride G. E. Carleton McDaniels Grace Dunfee Fay Clarksburg W. Va Racine Ohio Ed Harpold Belpre Courtney Weaver Fort Thomas Kentucky A. FE. Lawrence Majel Lawrence Chauncey Emma Vore Charlies Daugherty Beaumont Logan Thomas McGrady Eddie Sugar Grove McGrady Charles Clarey Cora Ferrer Pittsburgh Charles Ogg Laura Mae Frank Rivers Zanesville

Webb announce birth of grandson born to Chauncey and Mrs Condie Webb

Mr and Mrs Condie Webb announce the birth of a son weighing eight pounds four ounces. The baby is the grandson of Mrs O B Adkins.

Chauncey Condie Webb O. B. Adkins

Millfield Children League to Present singers and plays

Millfield big program at the Millfield M. will be presented June 10. Children trained by Miss Mary Kathryn Gillespie directing the choir with Mrs Tha Simpson as pianist. Epworth under Howard’s direction will present The Joneses Night. Cast includes Chadne, Anna Pear, Earich, Simpson, Mariett, Melba Bean, Esther Simpson, Jyn Johnson, Delena Piye, Mae Dunkle.

Millfield Millfield M Mary Kathryn Gillespie Pie Tha Simpson Epworth Ttn Howard Jen Joneses Cag Chadne Anna Pear Earich Ter Simpson Mariett Melba Bean Esther Simpson Jyn Johnson Delena Piye Mae Dunkle

Chauncey Briefs Church Meet and Visits

The Chauncey Briefs notes an Official Church of Christ meet day night at the church. Recent guests include Mrs Luther Cruik and Mrs Eunice Shoffe. Donald and Carol McCay Jr and family visited. Laura Russell toured Mich and William Jr family hosted. Geneva Palmer. Mr and Mrs Athens returned from Washington DC. Brickles family plan stay visits.

Chauncey Church of Christ Luther Cruik Eunice Shoffe Tom Allen Nettie Miller Lancaster

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