Stewart Man Dies Amid Fire In Stewart Two Homes Lost
William Wesley Hurst 78 drops dead from a heart attack as a fire destroys two Stewart homes owned by C. W. Townsend and Mrs. John Winner. Fire started in Mrs. Winner’s building on Center Street. neighbor Lewis Lee minor burns. Athens fire crew fights flames with limited water supply. Hurst died while helping move furniture. funeral set for Tuesday at the Stewart Methodist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stewart
William Wesley Hurst
C. W. Townsend
John Winner
Winner
Center St
Charles Lee
Lee
Townsend
Lewis Winner
Laughlin
Lewis Moore
Pearl Six
Hurst
Moore
Clarence Moore
Mr. Lee
Roy Lee
Stimson Ave
Athens
First Braille Mah Jong Set Presented in Melbourne
The Royal Victoria Blind Institute received the first Braille mah jong set. It contains 144 blue tiles with silver relief dragons winds circles and related symbols, enabling tactile play for the blind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BLIND
Melbourne
U.P
Royal Victoria Blind Institute
Uric Acid Cure Offered by Williams Treatment
Advertisement claims uric acid causes arthritis nerve pains and bladder issues and offers a 75 cent bottle of Williams Treatment for ten cents plus botttle and diet booklet. Readers send 1 cent and address to The Williams Co offering limited one bottle per person since 1892 with postage paid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williams
Dr. D. A. Williams Co
East Hampton
Conn
Mrs Fletcher Smith Succumbs in Columbus
Anna Marie Smith 68 former Cutler resident died in Grant Hospital Columbus Sunday morning. Survived by husband Fletcher M. Smith four children Margaret Edward Joseph Sigrist Marie Martin four grandchildren and brothers and sisters John Lavelle Columbus William H Thomas Frank Margaret Katherine Athens. Funeral services set for 9 o clock Wednesday morning in Columbus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Marie Smith
Cutler
Grant Hospital
Columbus
Fletcher M. Smith
Margaret
Edward
Joseph Sigrist
Marie Martin
John Lavelle
William H
Thomas
Frank
Katherine
Athens
Three Weekend Auto Crashes Reported in Rural Ohio
State Highway Patrol logged three accidents over the weekend on Ohio routes near Athens. James Moran of Lapeer Michigan avoided a drift but was hit from behind by Emerson Hansel of Logan. Moran's wife suffered a strained neck. damages totaled 25 for Moran and 75 for Hansel. A passing attempt near Athens caused Dailey and Young to collide with minor damages and no injuries. Dowler’s car hit Crowe’s due to sun glare with 30 and 45 dollar damages respectively. no injuries reported.
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State Highway Patrol
Ohio
Athens
James A. Moran
Lapeer
Mich
Emerson Hansel
Logan
Moran
Hansel
Ottie Dowler
New Marshfield
R.F.D
Ernest Crowe
Mineral
Crowe
Dowler
Mystery explosion rocks county tractor at Mush Run quarry
Athens County engineer Ben F. Beckler Jr investigates a mysterious blast on a county owned tractor used to power a quarry crusher. The unit, bought for 700 dollars, blew apart after startup and no workers were injured. Two months earlier the tractor had damage from lime dumping in the tank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben F. Beckler, Jr
Athens County
Mush Run
WPA
Visitor Col. Walter Ogden Tours Athens Messenger Site
Col. Walter Ogden mechanical supervisor for Scripps Howard Newspapers visited The Athens Messenger on Saturday night. He toured the plant and discussed operations with staff, touring around the production areas and viewing daily functions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messenger
Walter Ogden
Scripps Howard Newspapers
Athens Messenger
Locomotive Heats Home in Glennville Back Yard
P. J. Maund, engineer of the Collins and Glennville Railroad, parks his locomotive on a spur behind his home and uses the steam left in the boiler to heat the house radiators at night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glennville
P. J. Maund
Collins and
Maund
Sheriff’s Sale in Partition in Athens County Ohio
The Ohio Court of Common Pleas in Athens County orders a public auction March 29 1937 at 1 30 PM at the courthouse door Athens Ohio for parcels ninety four and ninety five in Verties Third Addition Verity village Athens Township with coal underlie excluded. Appraised at 900 dollars, sale cannot be less than two thirds, cash on day of sale. Sold as property of the rights to the action under an order of sale. Sheriff Charles W Bayless presiding. Gordon B Gray attorney. 2 22 5otw
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Ohio
Vertie
Verity
Athens Township
Athens County
Anna M. Courtney
Z. A. Courtney
Blanch Verity
Common Pleas Court
Charles W. Bayless
Gordon B. Gray
New Car Tags Bill Stuns Deputy Registrar
The article notes C. L. Jordan, deputy registrar of motor vehicles, faces a Columbus bill for license plates totaling 40 600.00. He is personally responsible for 2 600 pairs at seven dollars a set, 2 000 at ten dollars, and 150 at sixteen dollars, with truck licenses not included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. L. Jordan
Counties Court Fines Indictment Plea Changes in Athens
Two men pled guilty in Athens County Common Pleas Court on Saturday with Judge O F Rowland pronouncing sentences. Rudolph Bryan received 100 dollars fine plus costs and six months suspended driving rights, plus 5 dollars for an intoxication charge. Joe Bagley admitted intoxication and paid 21 59 in costs plus a 5 dollar fine. Hobart Harvey, charged with grand larceny, faces an indeterminate sentence at Mansfield Reformatory after a health inquiry postponement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County
Hobart Harvey
Mansfield Reformatory
Harvey
Plenty of Farm Hands Are Looking for Work
Thomas Hixenbaugh of the Athens County Na tional Re employment Service reports many experienced farm hands are registered to meet local farmer needs. Inquiries for qualified workers are higher in recent days than the same period last year. He notes wages are set by the farmer and the hired person. Telephone number for the office is 720691.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Hixenbaugh
Athens County
National Re-employment Service
Hixenbaugh
Crowl Takes Charge of Hocking Valley Unit During Schaar Recovery
John M. Crowl Jr., forester and Camp Vinton CCC superintendent, assumes leadership of the Hocking Valley Unit of the U S Forest Service in Athens as district ranger R J Schaar recuperates from February 16 auto crash. Crowl is a Utah State University alumnus with forestry degree and has helped establish the Ohio University Pi Kappa Alpha chapter. He previously studied at Wittenberg and Ohio State University and serves as assistant nursery superintendent at Chillicothe Nursery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Crowl, Jr
Camp Vinton
CCC
Hocking Valley
United States Forest Service
Athens
R. J. Schaar
Utah State University
Crowl
Pi Kappa Alpha
Ohio University
Utah
Utah State
Wittenberg
Ohio State University
Chillicothe Nursery
U. S. Forest Service
Hospital Inmate Wanders Near Whitehall
Emmett Caldwell an Athens State Hospital inmate wandered from the grounds Sunday evening and was found in a dazed near freezing condition along a road near Whitehall. Deputy Sheriff Charles Evans returned Caldwell to the institution after Homer Graves of Whitehall took him in to warm him while awaiting aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmett Caldwell
Athens State Hospital
Charles Evans
Whitehall
Homer Graves
Caldwell
Graves
Evans
Funeral services for William M. Mesecher near Concord
Funeral services for 68 year old William M. Mesecher, who died Friday night near Concord, will be held Tuesday at Concord Church at two o'clock with Rev. H. E. Warner officiating. Friends may call at the home of his son James Mesecher in Amesville this evening and Tuesday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William M. Mesecher
Concord
Concord Church
H. E. Warner
James Mesecher
Amesville
Glouster
Carl Orndorf
Holy Cross Church
Father A. V. Kessler
Glouster Cemetery
Robert McNeal Fined for Intoxication in Court
Robert McNeal was fined 25 dollars and costs after pleading guilty to intoxication before Mayor Len B. McCune on a Saturday night. Officer Carmen Church made the arrest. Chauncey Edgar, held on a 300 dollar bond after pleading not guilty to reckless driving charged by Dr. D. H. Biddle after a wreck on Court Street on December 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert McNeal
Chauncey
Len B. McCune
McCune
McNeal
Carmen Church
Paul Edgar
Shafer Sr
Common Pelas Court
D. H. Biddle
Biddle
Court St
Edgar
Vach McBride Dies At New Marshfield
Funeral services for 64 year old Vach McBride who died Sunday night will be held Tuesday at 2 30 at Hoodlett Funeral Home New Marshfield with Rev. Ray W Huff in charge. He leaves one daughter Mrs Otto Baun of Parkersburg five brothers Charles William of Athens and Alburn Melvin and Earl of Barberton and three sisters Mrs Stella McBride Athens Mrs Margaret Barron West Frankfort and Mrs Axie Brown Celina Pa
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Marshfield
Vach McBride
Hoodlett
Ray W. Huff
McBride
Otto Baun
Parkersburg
Charles
William
Athens
Alburn
Melvin
Earl
Barberton
Stella McBride
Margaret Barron
West Frankfort
Axie Brown
Celina
Driver License Tests Scheduled Across Four Cities
The State Highway Patrol announced that driver license tests will be held in Middleport tomorrow, Gallipolis on Wednesday, Athens on Thursday, and Logan on Friday. These are the only test days in these communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Highway Patrol
Middleport
Gallipolis
Athens
Logan
McAfee Family Announces Daughter Nancy Lou Birth
Mr and Mrs Richard McAfee of Columbia Ave announce the birth of a daughter Nancy Lou on Sunday February 28 at Sheltering Arms Hospital. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Hoyt McAfee of 105 N Lancaster Sr and Mr and Mrs Frank Bean of Hudson Ave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard McAfee
Columbia Ave
Nancy Lou
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Hoyt McAfee
N. Lancaster Sr
Frank Bean
Hudson Ave
District and Society Meetings Announced for Jackson Area
Rosswright Fred Vernon Frank Pugh and Clarence Morris attend a district soil conservation meeting in Jackson tomorrow. The Social Sewing Society meets with Mrs. Fred E B Brown at 66 Maplewood Dr on Wednesday at 1 30 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosswright
Fred Vernon
Frank Pugh
Clarence Morris
Jackson
Social Sewing Society
Fred EB. Brown
Maplewood Dr
Bethlehem Ga model village with no crime
Bethlehem Georgia a town of 250 residents has never broken its founder’s Christian ideal Its police presence is zero and the jail has never housed a prisoner with no murders or violent crime recorded in its history
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethlehem
I J.P
Glouster Revival Attracts Large Sunday Congregation
Glouster Church of Christ revival drew many despite illness among members and friends. Trimble and Bishopville church representations joined the crowd, with 44 additions to the church and more expected as the series nears closing. Baptism planned after Monday service. Tuesday features will include a children memory program answering 300 Bible questions and singing 40 choruses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
Church of Christ
Trimble Church of Christ
Church of Christ At
Bishopville
Owen Walker
Muncie
Ind
Fines Imposed by Glouster Magistrates
Glouster magistrates heard multiple cases over the weekend. Joe Lane and James Holcomb pleaded guilty to intoxication and disorderly conduct, each fined 13.80 plus costs. Louis Northrop and Elwood North faced similar charges with fines around 15.40. Winnie Love and Clarence Skinner plus Elwood North fought charges. all paid fines. Ben Morrison to appear for arraignment. Carl Orndorf to have funeral services at Holy Cross Church Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnie Love
Wallace
James Sperto
James Holcomb
Hollister
Clarence Skinner
Trimble
Elwood North
Millfield
Englishwoman becomes Buddhist nun in Calcutta setting
Miss Eveline Grant Robinson daughter of Sir Ernest William Robinson is the first Englishwoman to take vows as a Buddhist nun. She received ordination at the Mulagandhakuti Vihara in Sarnath under the Mahabodhi Society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calcutta
U.P
Eveline Grant Robinson
Ernest William Robinson
Mulagandhakuti
Mahabodhi Society
Sarnath
Influenza Epidemic Spreads in Sunday Creek Valley
The influenza epidemic has struck Glouster and surrounding towns with hundreds ill. In Sunday Creek Valley more than 400 cases last week, Jacksonville over 800 cases, and Trimble Township communities Hollister and others report high illness rates with pneumonia reported in several cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
Sunday Creek Valley
Jacksonville
Trimble
Hollister
Trimble Township
Glouster Freshmen Host Class Party Highlights
Glouster High School freshmen held an annual party with James McCance Sara Wolf and Larry Vaughn winning prize boxes. Dancing and refreshments followed with ice cream cake and punch. A dancing contest awarded prizes to Kenneth Wolf Maxine Thompson Edith Summers and Dorothy Love. Faculty guests included Mr and Mrs Sadosky Mr Figley Miss Kasler Miss Green and Miss Dennison. Kiwanis meets at 6:30 PM Tuesday at Hotel Gordon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster High School
James
James McCance
Sara Wolf
Larry Vaughn
Kenneth Wolf
Maxine Thompson
Edith Summers
Dorothy Love
Boroff Attends Visit With Bliss College Family
Herbert Boroff of Bliss Business College in Columbia visited this weekend and stayed with his parents Rev. and Mrs. F. G. Boroff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
Herbert Boroff
Bliss Business College
Columbia
F. G. Boroff
Naturalist C W Ziegler offered three month club work
Local naturalist C W Ziegler may spend June July and August in White Lake North Carolina for three months of club work after receiving an inquiry. He has other engagements and plans to visit the state. In Nelsonville Mrs Charles McManaway hosts Loyal Workers Class at 7 20 PM on Tuesday at the Christian Study School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
C. W. Ziegler
White Lake
North Carolina
South
Nelsonville
Charles McManaway
Hocking St
Loyal Workers
Christian Study School
Enjoy Trailer Trip Gallipolis
Captain and Mrs H. B. Houck return home after months exploring Florida. They reconnect with old friends, meet new ones, and report a delightful trip filled with memorable moments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
H. BE. Houck
Florida
Chauncey Man C Howard Celebrates 84th Birthday
Chauncey resident C Howard marks his 84th birthday on Sunday Feb 28. A longtime Chauncey merchant in the same building for 47 years, he has conducted business for over 50 years. Survived by wife prior, three children Fran ces Howard, C R Howard, and Ollie Spaugh. Spouse died years ago. son Clem Howard was town marshal in 1914. Now recovering from illness but improving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
C. H. Howard
Howard
Clem Howard
Frances Howard
C. R Howard
Ollie Spaugh
Granta Pass
Oregon
Chauncey Personal And Social Mention
Chauncey residents are noted for illness attendances and funeral travels. Chauncey Sherman Keasey is ill at his Converse Street home. F H Staffinger and family visit Nelsonville for P W Hickman funeral. Multiple local residents visit kin and attend club meetings and funerals in nearby towns including Athens and Orbiston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Sherman Keasey Toill
Converse St
F. H. Staffinger
Nelsonville
P. W. Hickman
James Rankin
Lancaster
Peter Rankin
Jessie Fulton
Abe Fulton
Laura Noble
Mahila Frazee
Sugar Creek
Esta Rankin
Michigan
Emma Rankin
Millfield
Chester Sanders
Trimble Heights
Howards Honored by Friends With Shower
Chauncey Mr and Mrs Charles Sanders hosted a miscellaneous shower for Mr and Mrs Chester Howard who lost their home and contents in a recent fire. Guests included Mrs Elizabeth Robinettt and Mrs Grover Patton among others, and gifts were exchanged with refreshments served by Mrs Sanders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Charles Sanders
Chester Howard
Sanders
B. W. Simpkins
Elizabeth Robinett
Grover Patton
Eda Heffkin
Jennie Cole
Charles Carr
Ida Hill
Nellie Russell
Edith McDaniel
Lucille Sanders
Louise Muzio
Henrietta Heffkin
Jessie Smart
Lena Martin
Chauncey Woman Improves at Sheltering Arms Hospital
Loretta Shields Ogg of Chauncey, hospitalized in Athens for bowel obstruction and peritonitis, shows slight improvement. She was moved from Charleston, West Virginia, last week to Sheltering Arms Hospital. Her mother Anna Shields and sister Viola Davis, a nurse, remain with her. Ruth Romine stays at the Shields home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Loretta Shields Ogg
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Athens
L. F. Romine
Charleston
W. Va
Anna Shields
Viola Davis
Ruth Romine
Shields
Funeral for Mrs. Frank Wyskiver In Orbiston
Funeral services for Mrs. Frank Wyskiver age 56 were held at Orbiston Church with Rev. Gilbert Courtney officiating. Burial followed in Greenlawn Cemetery. Mrs. Wyskiver died after a surgical operation in a Columbus hospital. She was mother of 11 children. her husband and three children had predeceased her. The family home was in Murray City formerly Orbiston. Large attendance noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Orbiston Church
Frank Wyskiver
Gilbert Courtney
Chauncey Church of Christ
Greenlawn
Hickman Funeral Held for P. W. Hicks in Nelsonville
Chauncey residents Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Hickman attended the funeral of P. W. Hicks man in Nelsonville. Hicks man died suddenly Thursday at the family home. Lieut J. W. Hickman of a CCC camp at Carlisle Kentucky had just returned to Carlisle after a visit when his father died.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
J. W. Hickman
Nelsonville
Mr. Hickman
P. W. Hicksman
CCC
Carlisle
New rupture method offers $3.50 truss free trial
In Kansas City a doctor touts a rupture treatment that eliminates leg straps belts and pads. The offer promises a free $3.50 truss with a 30 day trial and a full refund if it fails. Write E. O. Koch 475% Koch Bldg 2906 Main St for the trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
E. O. Koch
Koch
Main St
Adva
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Glouster Kiwanis Club
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Dover
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Ruth Bridgewater
Ella England
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Ray Greene
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Orbiston
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New York State
R. R. V. Pierce
Dr. Pierce
United States
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Dr Pierce
State
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the Security Bank
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