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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 08, 1934

Page

12

Goose Creek project to continue for a few weeks with $5,000

In Columbus a state relief commission and county officials agreed to provide 5000 for Goose Creek Improvement material. The funds from $3000 state and $2000 county will finish two more squares of work and employ local labor through CWA channels. Commissioners Harley N. Armstrong Emanuel Wolfe and others supported the plan after earlier suspension due to high costs.

Logan Goose Creek State Relief Commission Columbus Harley N. Armstrong Emanuel Wolfe Orla Wolfe Ross Wagstaff W. 8. Yaw CWA

Sorority Hosts Delta Theta Tau Meeting at Crystal Springs Inn

Misses Manon and Florence Powerg hosted Delta Theta Tau at Crystal Springs Inn near Sugar Grove. Bridge and games were played with high scores by Mrs. Carl Poling and Miss Lillian Sparnon. other winners included Miss Atarea Vancuren and Miss Della Guess. Guests listed Marjorie Lytle Garnet Dickerson and Elizabeth Stoughton. refreshments were served.

Delta Theta Tau Crystal Springs Inn Logan Manon Florence Powerg Delta Theta Tau Sorority Sugar Grove Carl Poling Lillian B Sparnon Atarea Vancuren Della Guess Cuesta Marjorie Lytle Garnet Dickerson Elizabeth Stoughton

Stolen Truck Arrests Follow Deserted Vehicle Find

A truck found deserted in the Same Creek District last week triggered an investigation led by Deputy Sheriff Joe Far bearn with aid from Columbus poll. The probe led to the arrest of James Delaney of Columbus and warrants for Mario Lappert and James Fulton, both of Columbus, on theft charges.

Logan Joe Farbearn Columbus Poll James Delaney Columbus Mario Lappert James Fulton

Mothers Mix This At Home for a Bad Cough

An old home remedy recipe promises relief from coughs. It suggests making a syrup from sugar and water, then adding 244 ounces of Pines from a druggist to create a pint bottle of cough remedy. The Pine compound supposedly soothes inflamed membranes, loosens germs, eases breathing, and aids sleep with a money back guarantee for prompt relief.

Nevan

Fox Hunters Entertained by Quartets and Orchestras

Logan Hocking County Fox Hunters held a landowners meeting to update permission for fox chasing. Delegates from the League of Ohio Sportsmen convention in Columbus reported on sportsmanship. Music featured two male quartets and three orchestras including the Oroville and Maxville quartets and The Diamond, Nelsonville, and Bono's Rhythm Boys. A postmeeting feed was served.

Logan Hocking County League of Ohio Sportsmen Columbus Frank Adcock Edward Hockman Oroville Tim Blankenship Jacob Blankenship Dock Potts Wendell Emerick Maxville Luther Bell Charles Huber Rowe Johnston Earl Poling Diamond Harley Schoonover Raith Haas Jack Joy Lewis Nelsonville Orchestra Jimmy Monk Ovan Wolfe Meredith Lehman John Hickman Bono Rhythm Boys of This City Foster Bobo Kenneth Stone Virgil Wright Wilbur Woode Edgar Hillyer

Neighbors Surprise Logan Daniel Ragan on 73rd Birthday

Neighbors on Gallagher Avenue organized a surprise party for Daniel Ragan on his seventy third birthday. Guests attended at his home, bringing gifts, with an oyster supper served after a social evening. Attendees included H. M. Richards Ida Ringhiser Georgia Hance E C Hansel Carl Cross Viola Riggs O F Wills Bernice Homer Lucille Mason Edward Harvey Bert Stultz Nyal Ralph George Johnson and his son George Bernard.

O. F. Wills Bernice Homer Lucille Mason Edward Harvey Bert Stultz Nyal Ralph George Johnson George Bernard

Harrington Class Entertained At Mrs McBroom Home

Harrington Class was entertained Monday night at the home of Mrs John W McBroom with Mrs Seth Sloan assisting. Devotionals led by Mrs Paul Frenier. Roll call answered by verses of Scripture. Committees reported on two groups of young people sponsored by the class. A green contest was presented with Mrs T R Walburn a former teacher present. Guests included Mrs Rudolph Brandt Mrs Dearie Hanna and Misses Doriene and Aud rey Weirn.

Logan Harrington John W. McBroom Seth Sloan Paul Frenier Verees T. R. Walburn Rudolph

Miner Paralyzed After Gore Mine Accident

Logan resident Ire Green suffered a severe spinal injury in a Gore mine accident last Friday. X rays showed crushed vertebrae and doctors report a serious condition with little hope of regaining use below the waist.

Logan Gore

Whitcraft and Luts Attend Toledo Funeral for Hamblin

Logan Mre Harley Mre Whitcraft and Blanche Luts of the city traveled to Toledo on Tuesday to attend the funeral of Mre Robert Hamblin.

Rutland Gym Exhibit and Play Planned

A Rutland gymnasium exhibit will be presented Thursday March 1 at the Rutland Gymnasium. Coordinated by Coach Kenneth Leech and Carl Denison, it features performances by grades and high school students to benefit the athletic association. The Rutland Dramatic Club plans The Rock at Rutland M B Church Sunday evening March and Syracuse Church Sunday evening April 1 under Mrs Gaylord Rogerdus direction.

Rutland Thureday Sight Kenneth Leech Carl Denison Athletic Association Rutland Dramatic Club Rutland M. B Syracuse Gaylord Rogerdus

Young Boy Injured in Fall at New Pittsburgh

Two year old Bobby Withem, son of Mr and Mrs Amos Withem, fractured his leg in a fall and was transported to University Hospital Columbus. Shelby Conkey announces the marriage of their son Lewis to Miss Edith Hashman of New Town. Mrs Kate Phillips of McArthur visited. she returned with her mother Mrs Jane Canter Floyd Canter and Ralph Beal. Stanley Spencer and Walter Samborn were in Columbus recently. Stella and Irene Withem are visiting in Lancaster.

New Pittsburgh Bobby Withem Amos Withem University Hospital Columbus Shelby Conkey Lewis Edith Hashman New Town Kate Phillips McArthur Jane Canter Floyd Canter Ralph Beal Stanley Spencer Walter Samborn Stella Irene Withem Lancaster

Marshfield Class of Young People Elect Marshfield Officers

The Christian Church youth group in Marshfield reorganizes choosing Elmer Gulley as president and Ransdale Russell as vice president with Mary Bridge as secretary and Helen McNeal as treasurer. Others present include Rev. Hoon and several Gulleys and Lewellyns. Popcorn and candy were served.

New Marshfield Young Peoples The Christian Church Joe Gulley Elmer Gulley Ransdale Russell Mary Bridge Helen McNeal Hoon Martha Frost Florence Gulley Edna Gulley Charles Lewellyn Albert Mace George Rhorick Denver Andrewa Charlies Llewellyn Nettie Barron

Rock Riffle School Honors Pupils Named

In Clarks Chapel the Rock Riffle School upper room honored February roll pupils Mary Lopez, Myrtie O Bry an, Esther Phillips, Bernadine Terrell, Marian Doug las, Paul Powell, Jack Robinson, Roy Same with nine pupils free of absence or tardiness. A B Collins teaches. Elizabeth Phillips of Lisbon visited. Albert Lopez moved his family to Chauncey for work. The Rev Ward Radford opened a prayer meeting series inviting public attendance.

Clarks Chapel March Rock Riffle Mary Lopez Myrtie O'Bryan Esther Phillips Bernadine Terrell Marian Douglas Paul Powell Jack Robinson Roy Same A. B. Collins Elizabeth Phillips Lisbon Snow Clyde Snow Albert Lopez Chauncey Lopers Catherine Phillips Amanda Sheridan Edward Terrell Harmony

Repeat Play Tonight in Harrisonville

The Harrisonville grade school students' play Melly Be Jolly drew strong praise and will be repeated tonight. ER B Lambert and Roy Wilson returned from Virginia with Lambert's brother and sister-in-law to help care for the Lambert children. Public notices list local movements and family updates from area residents.

Harrisonville Melly B. Lambert Roy Wilson Virginia

Father Son Banquet Planned by Rutland Church

RUTLAND March 8 The Young People's Class of the Christian Church sponsors a father and son banquet to be held Friday night March 16 at the R of P Hall. Also notes on local and visiting residents and a mine accident survivor's improvement.

Rutland The Christian Church R. of P. Hall Allie Gardner Dorothy Whittington Judson Price Lathrop George Lasher Columbus Matt Hysell Burt Orville Williams McArthur P. A. Jividen

Goat Tag Along: Roy Anthony Parades With Goat

Roy Anthony and his goat drew attention as they walked down town on Wednesday. The animal followed him everywhere including when Anthony visited the extension service office in the courthouse.

Logan Roy Anthony Anthoy Extension Service Court House

March 27 Class Schedules for Junior Radio College

Logan reports enough LOGAN text materials for 60 students as the next class begins March 27. Courses include Elementary Spanish 9:30 10:30, Europe since 1915 10:30 10:55, psychology 1:15 1:45 daily except Fri Sat, English literature 2:30 2:55 Wed Thu. Also notes Virgil Rutter and Marcella Dow, both from Murray City, as local residents.

Europe

Albino Junco Trapped and Released by Local Birder

Local bird enthusiasts note migratory progress with robins spotted recently. A resident who bands birds trapped a Junco Tuesday, an albino specimen from the finch family, and released it after tagging.

Southland

Hocking County Receives Missouri Cottontail Rabbits

Logan reports new stock for rabbit propagation arriving as Deputy Game Protector Edward Eberst distributed a crate of Missouri cottontails to various county locations. More animals are expected, with a consignment of cock pheasants due soon. Quail fared well during the cold, few lost to hawks or predators, thanks to farmer and sportsman cooperation feeding birds.

Logan Hocking County Edward Eberst Eberst

Tree falls cutting Union Fur nace line. roads affected

Residents of Union Furance faced telecom outage after a tree toppled onto the main telephone line Monday evening. Poor highway conditions from recent rains and ongoing improvement work aggravated travel between Union and the city.

Logan Union Furnace

Elton Slatzer's son in serious burn condition with possible amputation

New Straitsville reports ten year old Elton Slatzer remains in serious condition weeks after severe burns raising fear of possible leg amputation. Dinner guests at Fred Blankenship's included Jimmy Blankenship and Herbert Davidson with his mother as Eagles Lodge members attended a district initiation in Athens. Harold Nixon of St Louis Michigan attends district meet.

New Straitsville Elton Slatzer Frank Slatzer Fred Blankenship Jimmy Blankenship Huntington W. Va Herbert Davidson Eagles Lodge Athens Harold Nixon St. Louis Mich

Carter's Little Liver Pills Ad Promises Quick Bile Relay

An old advertisement touts Carter's Little Liver Pills as a remedy for jaundice and constipation. It claims the product cleanses bile toxins, improves complexion, breath, and energy, and prevents foul smells and dull eyes through a free bile flow.

Carter C. M. Co

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Logan Hocking County Fdana May Oliver Edward Prerete Horton Andy Devine Jomning Lowe Victor McLaglen Association Daniel Ragan Harrington John W. Mefiroom Miner Green the Stedman Company Marshfield Summit Grange Nona Davies Adrian McVey Knowles Martin Clara Parry Nelsonville Cora Withers G. J. Tewkesbury Emmett Wingett Albany Charles W. Tewksbury Ladies Aid Society of the Christian Church Ward Radford F. Howery William Huli Dale Williams Mont Cain Gerald Graham Langeville Lucy Clark Joe Clark Junior Radio College of Virgil Raymond Rutter Murray City Clarence Rutter Marcella Helen Dow Frank Dow Zenners Urs Missouri Tom Wiseman Florida William Edwards Near Ahres J. W. Edwards Southeastern Lisi
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