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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1934

Page

10

State in Stewart Murder Trial Presented at Logan

Harley Stewart faces second degree murder charges for the May 21 slaying of his son Carl in Salt Creek Township. Defense argues self defense as testimony shows a door locked during a quarrel over a dog. Witnesses describe the shooting and the dying statement. seven year old Justina Rose testimony denied. Jury seated quickly and toured the Stewart residence. trial expected to continue into Tuesday.

Stewart Carl C. L. Grattidge Joe Farbearn Justina Rose Charlies Rose Harley M. Whitcraft Grattidge Anna Herron

Club Is Federated Tuesday Book Group Reelects Old Officers For Next Year

Logan reports the Tuesday Book Club met at Mrs J D Francis Haydenville to close the fiscal year after federating. Mrs Frank W Harden reviewed Tumult and the Shouting by Ursula Parrot. Officers reelected: Mrs Harold Chambers president and Mrs C L Abell secretary treasurer. New member Mrs Merle Weymueller admitted. guests Mrs F L Carlisle of Columbus and Miss Jennie Chambers of Walton New York attended.

C. L. Abell F. L. Carlisle Columbus Jennie Chambers Walton N. Y

Bridge Shower for Cecelia Blasius Held in Logan

Miss Jane Ambrose and Mrs. Terrance Bannan hosted a bridge shower for Cecelia Blasius, bride elect, with piano numbers by Mrs. Bannan and a tea service led by Miss Minnerine Burke and Miss Mary Blasius. Miss Wilma Martin, Miss Mary Blasius, and Miss Cleo Haley won high prizes.

Milton Temple Bites Back at Lions After Finger Amputation

Cole Hayden reports Temple refused politeness toward a circus lion, provoking a lethal reply. A caged lion clawed Temple after a polite wave, necessitating amputation of the middle finger.

Hayden Cole Milton Temple Temple

Tea event aids Methodist church in Murray City

Mrs J W Martin hosted an afternoon tea Friday to benefit the Methodist Episcopal Church. Guests included Mrs Kate Magie of Nelsonville and Mrs Emma Franklin of Barberton. Columbus visitors included Clarence Archer and son, and Mr and Mrs George Archer. Mrs Arthur Petitt spent the weekend in Columbus with her husband. Mack Dietz and family from Columbus vacationing with Mr and Mrs Charles Strum. Don Solon and Floyd Petitt of Chauncey visited the Smiths in Columbus.

Murray City J. W. Martin Methodist Episcopal Church Kate Magie Nelsonville Emma Franklin Barberton Clarence Archer Columbus Archer George Archer Arthur Petitt Mack Dietz Charles Strum Don Solon Floyd Petitt Chauncey Flavel Smith

Repairs Begin at Presbyterian Church and McCarthy Building

Repairs are under way at the First Presbyterian Church with tar applied and wood repainted. Remodeling on the McCarthy Building on West Main Street removes partitions and alters vacant suites on the second floor.

Logan First Presbyterian Church McCarthy West Main Street

Annual Outing Marked by Logan Gathering

Mr and Mrs L W Pease Mrs Edith Conrey Miss Mabel Kramer and others from Columbus St Clairsville Cincinnati joined Mr and Mrs James F Barker and relatives in Logan for a yearly two day reunion. Dinner at the Barkers North Street and a Sunday Rockhouse picnic closed the outing.

Logan L. W. Pease Edith Conrey Mabel Kramer Columbus Robert Lang St. Clairsville al Heddington Cincinnati James F. Barker Bernard McLain C. F. Barker Lucy Gertrude Barker J. F. Barker North Street Rockhouse

Mt. Pleasant Residents Visit in Logan

Robert Noll from Mt. Pleasant Michigan visits his mother Mrs Lida Noll on Wood Street in Logan. Harold Crawford of Mt. Pleasant Michigan visits Mrs Crawford in Logan. Mrs Paul Leach from Columbus visits her mother Mrs Carl Brown.

Robert Noll Mt. Pleasant Mich Logan Lida Noll Wood Street Paul Leach Columbus Carl Brown Harold Crawford

Miss Gertrude Barker Leaves for Ohio State University

Miss Gertrude Barker of this city will depart this week to enroll in a six weeks summer term at Ohio State University. At its end she will have completed her Master’s Degree. Miss Barker is a teacher.

Logan Gertrude Barker Ohio State University Barker

Jimmie Kimberly celebrates seventh birthday with friends

Jimmie Kimberly, son of Rennie Pack, marked his seventh birthday at his grandparents Dennis and Naomi Pack's home. Friends gathered for games contests and refreshments. He received two large cakes and several presents. Logan council to repeal old fireworks ordinance to align with state law permitting near July 4 sales.

Kimberly—Jimmie Rennie Pack Dennis Pack Jimmie Logan

Robberies reported at Hocking and Goose Run mines

Sunday robberies were reported at the Hocking Mine and the 10X Mine at Goose Run. Sheriff Charles Stratton and deputies are investigating. In the Hocking Mine an automobile truck was stripped of a generator, starter, battery, distributor head, block, and tail light. The seventh annual Pleasanton MFE Church homecoming is set for Sunday July 1 with speakers Congressman T A Jenkins and Prof A H Dixon and a basket dinner at noon.

Hocking Goose Run Charles Stratton Pleasanton M. FE Earl Cowan T. A. Jenkins A. H. Dixon Torrington Wyo

Clever Line For Beginner's Frock Pattern Ad

Description of Anne Adams pattern 1859 for a simple frock with front buttons and a clever yoke. Notes sizes 4 16 18 20 32 34 36 38 40, yardage for 36 inch fabric, and contrast kerchief. Includes illustrated sewing instructions and unit price details for pattern and summer pattern book. Address orders to The Athens Messenger Pattern Department in New York City.

Anne Adams Athens Messenger Pattern Department West 17Th Street New York City

Pastor Coulter Invited to Lead Athens Church Year

At the fourth quarterly meeting of the conference year the Athens Methodist Episcopal Church unanimously invited Rev. C. M. Coulter to continue as pastor for the next year starting September. This marks his ninth consecutive year, the longest in the church. Reports from church societies were given and officers for 1934 35 were elected across trustees stewards unit leaders and ärbons.

Athens Methodist Episcopal Church C. M. Coulter Coulter H. E. Benz Ohio Zanesville W. N. Alderman W. B. Lawrence W. A. Carpenter T. R. Biddle C. W. Super L. G. Worster F. R. Beasley Charlies Bethel M. M. Kerr H. H. Rowland Frank Bellows W. B. Cable S. S. Carpenter W. E. Clark H. H. Kinsel C M. Copeland R. A. Foster J. D. Haskins Carl Ferguson Fred Coffey E. W. Chubb L. W. Kelley Arthur Hickman C. C. Kerr Fred McKay J. L. Pickering L. W. Roberts O. F. Rowland Fred Schilling E. F. Sells Carl Beasley Fred Wheaton Warren Ross Gladys van Dyke Harry Cromley C. E. Atkinson Arthur Anderson C. M. Smith R. M. Slutz I. E. Ash O. E. Reading John Gillette J. D. Cooper Gordon Gray A. T. Volwhler H. Bing C. M. Copeland B. M. Covert A. R. Kresge Elery Michael Ella Slutz H. G. Stalder Mary Ward Violet Thomas Edith Wray Irma F. Voigt Clark Williams A. F E. Whaley

Divorce Petition Seeks Custody and Alimony in Athens

Marie E. Hitchings petitions Athens County Common Pleas Court for divorce from John Hitchings citing cruelty and habitual drunkenness. She seeks custody of a minor child and temporary alimony. The couple married in 1926.

Marie E. Hitchings Athens County

Service at County Home Last Sunday Impresses Residents

Impressive religious services were held at the Chapel of the County Home in Chauncey Sunday afternoon for the residents. The Rev. and Mrs. V Ahibrand led with Rev. Ward Radford and Rev. Ahibrand delivering the sermon. Central Avenue M E Church orchestra conducted by Grace Goldsberry and Mrs. Radford provided musical selections. Dinner guests included Rev. and Mrs. Ahibrand. Loyal Pals Class of the Church of Christ Bible School meets Wednesday night at Jack Millington's home for business, program, and picnic supper.

Chauncey V. Ahibrand Ward Radford Central Avenue M. E. Church Ahibrand Central Avenue Grace Goldsberry Radford Church of Christ Bible School Jack Millington

Community social notes from Albany Route 1, June

Mr and Mrs George Scott hosted a Wednesday evening gathering at their country home with guests including Mr and Mrs Tom Bailes Mr and Mrs Alex Cochran and Grace Athens Mr and Mrs Ed Bailes Mr and Mrs George Bailes Mr and Mrs Bert Hovey Margarete Crabtree and Elizabeth Stout Also 4 H club girls met for a business session and William Peacock funeral attendees came from several towns including Murray City Chillicothe and Cincinnati Mrs Clarence Arbaugh, recently hospitalized, has returned home in recovery.

Albany George Scott Tom Bailes Alex Cochran Grace Athens Ed Bailes George Bailes Bert Hovey Margarete Crabtree Elizabeth Stout William Nichols the Plains Frank Perry Lester Cordray Center Stake G. W. Collins Ardis Collins Julia Cunningham Mabel Mae Frank Louise Dixon Dal Sanders William Peacock Charles Huffman Loper Farmer Robert Peacock Murray City Charlies Gaskill Rose Cooper Chillicothe Mark Longden Cincinnati Clarence Arbaugh Sheltering Arms Hospital

Adverse Astrological Forecast Warns Of Financial Risk

The forecast warns of peril in employment and finances due to mortgages and speculative ventures. It advises prudent diplomacy with combines, mergers, and secret societies, noting possible gains through discreet strategy and cautious handling of funds. A notable nativity mentions Charles Parnell.

Bible School closes with program at church

In Carbondale the Bible School will end with a program at the church next Wednesday at 7 30. Oak Grove residents Mr and Mrs Charles Wachenschwan and three children visited Roy Wachenschwan. Mrs M H Doolittle traveled to Duquin Illinois for the illness and death of her sister Jane Bauer formerly of Carbondale. Glen Frisby announces the birth of a daughter. Miss Phyllis Betts helping teach Bible School ill. Floyd Mosier, Athens resident, and others fished the Muskingum River. Clyde Dowler moves into Henry Frank's property. In Kimberly a head on collision on Kimberly Road injures four in Leonard Davis car. Gasken car escapes injury but is damaged. Betty Glenn undergoes tonsil and adenoids operation in Logan. Chauncey Local Union No 1205 meets Saturday June 30 in East Millfield Community Church. Ralph Channel presides, Homer Tracey secretary.

Carbondale Bible School Charles Wachenchswanz Oak Grove Roy Wachenchswanz M. H. Doolittle Duquin Ill Jane Bauer Glen Frisby Phyllis Betts Francis Malone Athens Belle Doolittle Jasper Cox Floyd Mosier Muskingum River Clyde Dowler Henry Frank Kimberly G. Gasken Haydenville Leonard Davis Kimberly Road Davis Gasken Chauncey East Millfield Ralph Channel Homer Tracey

Chauncey Briefs and Kin Visit Nearby Folks

Sunday visitors gathered at local homes including Chauncey- yy and Mrs Stanley Boling Mills, Hazel LaHugh and Lizzie Moody in Lancaster. The party also included Mr and Mrs 3 W Hickin and daughter Mart Elle n Nels, with Oak Hickman's mother Mrs Fielder present. Wilbur Dew from West Virginia spent the day with his parents. Jimmie Smithsonville and Pendergrass accompanied by relatives were noted as guests.

Chauncey Stanley Boling Mills Hazel LaHugh Vieitegh Noah Harvey Mary Helen Alice Chauncey Lizzie Moody Lancas W. Hickin Mart. Ellen Nels Visiny Hickman Fielder Wilbur Dew Jing W. Va Nile Dew Jimmie Smitsonville Latter Yy Pendergrass

Ahlbrands Entertains Guests at Chauncey Dinner

Reverend V Ahlbrand hosted four dinner guests including Noah Bray and Mrs Ralph Guy Johnson in Chauncey. Bray is a minister and broadcasts from WAIU with Webster Crabtree. Chauncey reports idle and mining activity with several mines operating or shut at week start.

Chauncey An V. Ahlbrand Noah Bray Ralph Guy Johnson Columbus Webster Crabtree Field Ahlbrand Hom Bray

Adia Adila Tablets Promised Money Back

An old advertisement promotes Adila tablets for stomach trouble with a claim that Adila money back if not satisfied. The competing Quick's Store is listed as a retailer in the ad.

Emil Adila Quick's

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Sams Creek Jury Leslie Cruise Robert Webb Norman Cooper 8. W. Murphy Carrie Lutz B. Rochester Ben Spicer John Kepler Simeon Blackston Mabel Schwenke Eugene Binke C. W. Burns Club Cecelia Blasius Carl Albert Pollock Albert Pollock Eileen Cole Logan, R. F. D William A. Cole Man Leo Murray City News Presbyterian Church Logan News Mick TCA Colonial Club Magnesia Zenner Zenner’s Pleasanton M. E. Church Officers A. E. Wagner H. E. Bentz R. G. Palmer Walter A. Allen Trimble Walter Allen Josephine R. Barrett Jacksonville James Barrett IN Common Pleas Court Athens Church Group By Genevieve Kemble Charles Parnell Ea Ea Ae Radio and Electric Dept Carbondale News Kimberly News Betty Pearl Glenn Cherrington Hospital Ahlbrands Entert Chauncey m 25 Salon Salell
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