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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1934
Page
3
March 22 report notes Gloucestershire population totals above 1930 census. Carrier Homer carries 1,425 patrons on Route No 1, Route No 2 serves 1,228 patrons. office care handles 500 more. Route No 2 lists 63 businesses and 35 deliveries.
A Columbus message states E. H. suffered serious injuries in a wreck this night of March 1. He is at the hospital with little improvement seen last week. Doctors note a gradual recovery is possible, with him now able to turn and grasp a glass of water.
An old fashioned patent medicine advertisement touts Carter's Liver Pills as a cure for poor digestion and sluggish bowels. It promises renewed energy, clear breath, and proper bile flow with praise for the product’s red label branding and availability at drug stores under the company mark 91981 C. M. Ce.
Glouster Ohio Thomas Park aged seventy died of a heart attack last night. He had been in his usual health yesterday. A native of Scotland he came to Glouster from Lore City in 1918. He leaves a widow and children Ellen Zimmers Detroit Bert Kear Lore City Mrs Clarence Wright Houston Pa Robert Akron Walter Jacksonville and William at home Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
Perc y Tetlow and G W Savage of the Ohio Mine Workers urge all U M W of A locals to wire their Congress representatives and Senators Bulkley and Fess to vote for Wagner bill No 2926 and aid its passage. They call the measure vital to mine workers and organized labor.
Miss Pauline Zimmer hosted a miscellaneous shower at her home for Mrs. Blaine Chalfant the recent bride Martha Lent. Gifts were many and refreshments followed as guests included Hazel Winn Christene Galloway Helen Vickrey Nina Brunton Dorotha McCance Edna Binderbasin Lillian Lewis Alice McAfooes Rhea Sorrell Thelma Dodson Evelyn Banfield Elsie Janchine Elizabeth Morris Mrs Edward Monar and the hostess. Girl Scouts under Miss Francesa Thomas later entertained Boy Scouts at the American Legion building in Glouster Monday night with games and refreshments. Mrs Ruth Watkins and Mrs Blaine Chalfant attended.
In Glouster the Loyal Women's Class of the Church of Christ held its March meeting in the social room with business and devotional portions led by president Mrs. Kate Vaughn. A program followed with vocal solos by Norma Jean Jewell and Mary Lee Carpenter and readings by Hazel Janchius Mary Roberts Bertha Carpenter and Kate Vaughn. Prizes were awarded in contests and a lunch for 36 was provided by Mrs. Stansberry Mrs Carr Mrs. Agnes Eddy Mrs. Ervin and Mrs. Carpenter. The April meeting will be led by Jane Cunningham's committee.
Mr. and Mrs. Dwight Smith visited the Smiths in Bishopville. Mr. and Mrs. Roland Mulpas with children called on the Davises in Jacksonville. Elmer Davis hosted dinner for Clarence Winner Harry Sayre John Davis and William Davis. Boyen Kennedy and Freda Hanning of Lancaster visited the Hanning parents.
Twelve members attended the Trimble Booster Class gathering Monday night with Ann Haskins presiding and Mrs Connie Brown hosting assisted by Mrs Eisie Stab. Members enjoyed games and refreshments. attendees included Dorothy White Freda Jewett Mary Elliott Mary Stahl Dorothy Kasler Donna Fay Seckinger Hilda Jean Vows Genevieve Russell Mary Kathrys Kane Ana Haskins Audrey Schoen jan Dorothy Stahl and visitor Mrs Levanda White. GLOUSTER Mrs Dean Bailey returned from Parkersburg after her 16 year old grandson Dwight Eddy contracted pneumonia. He showed slight improvement Wednesday. GLOUSTER Virgil Davis Corning a former resident, applied for Corning postmaster via civil service exam at New Lexington.
A bridge and euchre gathering will be held Friday night at the Masonic Club rooms. Members of the Masonic Lodge and the Eastern Star along with their families and friends are invited.
Edward Cartwright a former Wellston resident and Miss Helen Davis daughter of Mr and Mrs W G Davis were married Saturday night at 10 30 o clock in the First Baptist Church parsonage Wellston with attendants Miss Betty Davis Grace Moore and Paul Bingman The bride a 1931 Wells ton High School graduate is a stenographer in the Federal Reemployment office at Wellston The groom a 1926 Wells ton High School graduate is a mining engineer with Ohio Collieries Co They will reside in this city once a home is secured.
Mrs. Clara Cunliff of Murray City will attend the Chickamauga Council meeting at Red Men Hall on Front Street Friday at 7 o clock.
One scarlet fever case was reported in Athens this morning while one diphtheria case was removed from quarantine yesterday, according to county health commissioner Dr J M Higgins.
Mrs Leiland De vore entertained the bridge club with two tables of play on Wednesday night. A two course luncheon followed the games. Miss Lucile Verity and Mr Paul Allen posted high scores while the traveling prize went to Miss Esther Verity.
Sam Willaman, newly appointed Western Reserve University coach and former Ohio State mentor, announced Fifty candidates reported to a Wednesday night gathering in Cleveland. He outlined spring practice to start April 2, weather permitting, with outdoor sessions planned.
Men of the Christian Church in New Marshfield will host Church Night at 7:30 with Ralph Barker Waterloo High School principal as speaker. Attendees will enjoy old time songs, games, and refreshments after the program. Mrs G F Starkey of Guysville travels to Charlottesville Va to see her ailing mother.
Checks totaling 87382 were distributed from County Superintendent Kenneth C. Ray to pay back salaries for teachers janitors and bus drivers up to Jan 1 and maintenance bills for the school. Notes issued by local districts were bought by Huntington National Bank Columbus. Borrowing was authorized by the Legislature to be repaid from the state's general revenue fund.
Promoters from Syracuse Grand Rapids Buffalo and Cleveland campaigned to host the 1935 American Bowling Congress tournament. Syracuse led a close race over Grand Rapids as cash prizes totaling 57212 were announced for team doubles singles and all events with 1000 for top team 900 for singles 120 for all-events and 808 for leading doubles pair.
At Tucson Joe Lucero 133 decisioned Joe Marcus 136. Tiger Gibson 17 kayoed Charles Stevens 162. In New York Victorio Tamagnini 126 34 outpointed Al Roth 128 34. Joe Rossi 145 outpointed Joe Glick 45. Brooklyn 10.
Athens High School prepared honor roll cards for the fourth six weeks. Sophomores listed include Richard Eddy and Gerard Glover among others. juniors and seniors with B average or higher named, highlighting a broad set of students across classes.
Athens County Probate Judge 8 M Johnson determines inheritance tax on Marion P F Totman estate at 11.75 from a 15301.00 valuation with 3175.45 taxed. John W Gilbert estate tax set at 446.0 from 1068.58 valuation with 4665.06 taxed.
Mayor Len B. McCune fined R. C. McCall and Joseph Heldher one dollar each on Wednesday for overtime parking in a city street.
William Bricker of The Plains pleaded guilty to an intoxication charge. He was fined $5 and costs by Mayor Len B. McCune on Wednesday night.
The plan outlines a minimum school program with 5 per elementary pupil and 67.50 per high school pupil, guaranteed district funding per average daily attendance. It rejects a chain store license tax and a bank deposit tax hike, while highway refund bills and outdoor ad levies are proposed. Senate members propose two school finance levies: a gross receipts tax yielding 47 million dollars or an expanded utilities excise levy.
Mrs Margaret Gaylord Mies Marian Ickes Mrs Ruth Janssen and Mrs May Beckett lead the Feminine roles in Aren't We All at Memorial Auditorium this evening. Dr H H Peckham plays one of the leads with men among the cast including W S Gamertafelder Gaige Paulson Edward Gayior R H Marquis and R H Ray. The comedy is presented under the auspices of the Student Loan Fund.
The Pre School Mothers Club met Wednesday at 10 May Avenue home of Mrs Clyde Beasley with Mrs Scott Neutzling as topic leader. They discussed the article Learning to be Friends then played bunko in which Mrs Neutzling won first and Mrs Cecil Cooley second. Guest Mr Jery Rameecy attended.
The article notes a brief first day of spring with temperatures reaching 65 degrees and sunshine, followed by a sharp drop to 25 degrees Celsius above zero and light showers. Colder weather with possible rain or snow is forecast for Friday.
David Burton of Carthage Township pleaded guilty before Magistrate Carl H. Porter to stealing five chickens from Henry Reed and Ethel Pershinger. Burton paid a $40 fine plus costs after arrest by Deputy Sheriff R. E. Goldsberry.
Edith Trout petitions for divorce from John Trout in Athens County Common Pleas Court alleging wilful absence for over three years and gross neglect of duty. She also seeks custody of a minor child. the couple married in 1906.
The ad promotes Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a youthful health aid for women and men. It claims to cleanse the system, detoxify a torpid liver, and ease stomach troubles headaches and pimples without a harsh bowel purge. The message emphasizes vitality beauty and nightly use.
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