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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1934

Page

10

Norma Shearer Stars in Riptide at the Majestic

Norma Shearer delivers a magnetic performance as a modern woman in Riptide at the Majestic Theater. Edmund Goulding directs and wrote the story for Metro Goldwyn Mayer with Robert Montgomery and Herbert Marshall as leading men. the production showcases lavish photography and costume.

Norma Shearer the Majestic Majestic Theater Ace Edmund Goulding Shearer Metro- Goldwyn-Mayer Norma Lady Rexford Miss Shearer Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Robert Montgomery Herbert Marshalls Fach Miss Bhearer

Former Sweetheart Reignites Pursuit in Marital Renewal

A former lover rekindles pursuit of a past romance, leading to renewed affection and a happy ending as a marriage faces a temporary deadlock. The plot unfolds with unique treatment, culminating in reconciliation and lasting happiness.

Screen Chameleon O P Heewie Shapes Wide Career

Hollywood tribute calls O P Heggie the screen chameleon for his knack at changing roles. He played Detective Smith in The Mysterious Dr Fu Manchu King Louis XI in The Vagabond King Father Benedict in The Swan keeper of a Budapest zoo in Zoo in Budapest and Edward Weldon in Midnight. The film stars Sidney Fox Henry Hull Humphrey Bogart and L ynn Overman directed by Cheater Erekin and based on the Theater Guild play by Claire and Paul Sifton.

Heggie Detective Smith Fu Manchu Louisa XI France Benedict Zoo Budapest Universal Edward Weldon Broadway Hollywood Sidney Fox Henry Hull Humphrey Bogart Lynn Overman Cheater Erekin Theater Guild Claire Paul Siften

New Passenger Car Sales Gain in March

Official figures from the Motor Vehicles Bureau show 10 951 new passenger cars registered in Ohio in March an increase of 7 082 from March last year. Three popular priced small cars comprised about two thirds of March sales. Total new car registrations from West states and the District of Columbia rose above 1993 figures for the same month.

Motor Vehicles Bureau Ohie W States District of Columbia

Disastrous Forest Fire Halted In Parks Area

A major forest fire in the Hocking County Parks area began Saturday at 10 30 am and was not under control in parts by Sunday afternoon. The 100 acre blaze, sparked likely by a brush fire, burned hardwoods and evergreens near Crane Hollow south of Gibisonville, destroying a 50 foot poplar stand and causing cancellations at Camp Hocking events.

Camp Logan W. T. Brashares Harry Marriott Mrs. Cline Bert Vorhees Roy Huffines Brashares Camp Hocking

Logan trip rewards with dogwood bloom views

Logan residents taking Sunday motor trips into Hocking County woodland districts found scenic vistas as forests showed patches of white dogwood blooms at week’s end. The flowering trees colored the countryside with a spring display.

Logan Hocking County

Blood transfusion aids Gore man at Cherrington Hospital

Claude Proctor of Gore underwent a stomach hemorrhage transfusion at Cherrington Hospital on Saturday. His brother Flave Proctor, also of Gore, donated the blood. Claude Proctor’s condition remained serious Sunday.

Jellied Salads and an Asparagus Mold for Spring Menus

Jellied salads offer economical everyday meals and lavish touches alike. An asparagus salad recipe uses asparagus tips lined in a mold, broth simmered with a soup bag, and a tart gelatin mix folded with whipped cream and lemon juice. chill until firm and serve on lettuce with a light dressing.

Cave District Grows Popular as Resort

Logan reports Charles E. Nixon of Columbus, a Chamber of Commerce executive, developing a 60 acre tract near Cantwell Cliffs into a summer home with a power plant and waterworks. He plans a caretaker cottage this summer as highway improvements improve access, signaling growing use as a recreation center for summer cottagers in Hocking County.

Logan Charlies E. Nixon Columbus Chamber of Commerce Hocking County Cantwell Cliffs Clear Creek Valley Wyandotte Indianola

Pupils Protected by New Traffic System

West Grade School pupils crossing Hunter Street receive extra protection as a traffic light operates at Hunter and Front and red flags set at Furnace Street intersections. Pupils carry flags to signal motorists to stop, ensuring safety during school crossings.

Logan Hunter Street Hunter Front Street Furnace Street Furnace Front Streets

River Division freight up with ore and cement shipments

Freight business on the River Division of the C. and O. Railroad shows improvement. The first ore shipment for Jackson furnaces left on Saturday from the main line, and a cement shipment is expected early next week. Eight cement cars will be moved daily to Pomeroy for boat loading until the full consignments are handled.

Logan River Division Jackson Pomeroy

Logan Chamber Hails Barton Hall For Service

Logan Chamber of Commerce names a committee to draft a resolution of appreciation for Barton A. Hall the president manager. The report credits Hall and the chamber for bringing Sun Glow to town 140 jobs public works CCC and CWA projects and calls for broader civic cooperation.

Logan Chamber of Commerce Frank Bilasius Barton A. Hall Forest E. Weinrich Harley H. Meyer Josef F. Brashares Logan Chamber of Commerce Chamber

Commencement Held At Union Furnace High School

Union Furnace High School held commencement exercises with Rabbi Tarshish of Columbus delivering the address. The 29 graduates marked the largest rural class in Hocking County as approximately 1000 attendees watched diplomas presented by Supt J W Coleman.

Catherine Arnold Ruth Chesser Betty Connor Nial Doolittle Audrey Dunlap Albert Duaz Emily Frantz Frank Frisby Ralph Hass Treachey Heinlein Kathryn Inemire Willian King

Appointment of Eugene Lehman as justice of peace

The Diamond appoints Eugene Lehman to fill the unexpired term of Francis Williams as justice of peace in Starr Township. Williams resigned to accept a trusteeship. Announcement made by Will John Tim and the trustees.

LOGAN Eugene Lehman The Diamond Starr Township Francis Williams Orient Will- Johmn RM Tim Gad Dgpiee Pveiy

Central Pupils On Honor Roll

Honor roll lists from Central Grade School for the fifth six weeks have been announced. The article names honor students by grade, including Duane Bell in first grade and multiple students in second through sixth grades with the required grades.

Central Duane Bell Marc Biddison Eddie Brown John Hyre Bob Smith Joan Algeo Mary Daugherty Virginia Lee Gaston Deanue McPherson Mary Nash June Schuler Charles Abraham Billy Cargo Dana Connett Raymond Dunfee Paul Higgins Bobby Jones Vernon McKibben Garry Stephenson Vincent Wiley Mattie Lou Allen Wanda Lee Coots Betty Johnson Doris Larch Jean Mickie Rose Joan Leben Joan Seipe Dent Williams Elizabeth Kolenick Mary Jo Stephenson Robert Wilkes Joan Woolley William Knox Morris Wiley Betty Jean Cox Constance Dent Mary Eleanor Figgins Oryn Johnson Margaret Matters Patty Daugherty Helen Minameyer Paul Rothermel

Torch School Ends Year With Picnic

Torch school closed Thursday with a fine picnic dinner for pupils and parents. A short program of music followed. Miss D A Dunfee, recently ill, has improved and returned home. Mr and Mrs Albert Zumbro and children of Parkersburg visited the Dewees home. Church Ladies Aid to meet May 10. Solomon Day of Bristol visiting his son N Q Day. Local folks attended Coolville commencement. eighth grade pupils were among the graduates.

TORCH D. A. Dunfee Albert Zumbro Parkersburg Dewees M. E. Church Ladies Aid Society Howard Dewees Solomon Day Bristol W. Va N. Q Coolville

Mrs Susan Stimson Suffered Stroke Near Old Man's Cave

Susan Stimson of Lancaster was stricken Friday with a paralysis stroke at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A Reichley near Old Man's Cave. Her condition Sunday was slightly improved. She is cared for by two daughters, Mary Martin of Lancaster and Eva Blackman of Cincinnati, and is a sister of William Dillon of Logan.

Logan Susan Stimson Lancaster A. Reichley Old Man's Cave

Perry Township Board Demurs in Carrell Transportation Suit

Logan C. Wood Bowen represents the Perry Township Board of Education in a demurrer filed against Claude Carrell in a suit to recover $800 for student transportation costs.

Logan.c

Miller departs for Lockheed position to California

Charles Miller son of Mr and Mrs Bell Miller of Warner Avenue has accepted a job with Lockheed Aviation Company and will move to Bur oak California. He left for Bur bank on Sunday after graduating from the Parks Aviation School in St Louis where he studied a mechanical course.

Logan St. Louis Charles Miller Bell Miller Warner Avenue Lockheed Aviation Company Burbank California Miller Parks Aviation School

Old Age Pension Q and A for Ohio residents

The article outlines when aid payments begin on July 1 with a $3,000,000 appropriation for 1934, and that future funds depend on next session appropriations. It explains where to apply, the application process, monthly checks from the state treasurer, and annual renewal with an eligibility investigation.

Ohio Columbus

4-H clubs form two new units in Gallia County

Gallia Gallipolis report two new 4-H clubs formed by Glen W. Pryor. In Fairfield, the Priscillas organized with Mrs. G. G. McCormick and Margaret McCormick as advisors. Beulah Gibson presidents, Ruth Blazer VP, Elma Short secretary treasurer, Nita Matthews news reporter. Evergreen club names Marguerite Moore advisor, Lucille Sprague president, Thelma Neal VP, Frances Smeltzer secretary treasurer, Marie Skidmore recreation leader, Virginia Sprague news reporter. In Holzer Hospital notes, a foreign body removed from Seth Glassburn’s eye. several admitted for treatment and a tonsillectomy for George Overholt.

Gallia Gallipolis Glen W. Pryor Fairfield Priscillas G. G. McCormick Margaret McCormick Beulah Gibson Ruth Blazer Elma Short Nita Matthews Evergreen Marguerite Moore Lucille Sprague Thelma Neal Frances Smeltzer Easurer Marie Skidmore Virginia Sprague

Two Arrests Friday Night and Six Saturday in Sallipolis

In Sallipolis two people were arrested Friday night and six more on Saturday night on charges of intoxication. The incidents reflect a weekend of alcohol related disturbances in the town.

Sallipolis

Damage Suit Filed By County Resident

Thomas J. Tully Jr of Athens County sues The Ohio Power Company in Fairfield County Common Pleas Court for 5000 dollars alleging an auto crash on Route 31 near Lancaster on February 2, 1934. He says electric wires stretched across the highway fell after being detached, causing him to brake on the ice and strike a power pole, resulting in four broken ribs an injured shoulder and a cut scalp.

Lancaster Fairfield County Common Pleas Court Thomas J. Tully, Jr Athens County Ohio Power Company Tully

New State Highway Created at Vincent

Marietta May 7 A new north south state highway is announced by state highway director O W Merrell. The route runs from Dexter City on WA 8 through Crooked Tree Dungannon Beverly Waterford Watertown Barlow Vincent and Veto to Porterfield linking with US Route South. The southern segment from Beverly to Vincent’s south line was previously state Route 76. The 7.2 mile project includes grading surfacing and bridge work within Washington County.

Marietta Beverly O. W. Merrell Dexter City Crooked Tree Dungannon Waterford Watertown Barlow Vincent and Veto Porterfield U. S Vincent Washington County

Local Visitors Attend Glouster Events

Mrs. M F Weymueller and two children stayed in Glouster with Dr and Mrs Henry Gibson for several days. Weymueller attended Glouster High School graduation for her niece Phyllis Morris and the alumni banquet. Also visiting were Mr and Mrs Kerwood Martin of Columbus. Alberta Pratt of Columbus visited friends in Lesyan.

M. F. Weymueller Glouster Henry Gibson

Annual Spring Alumni Banquet in Gallipolis High School

The Gallipolis High School alumni banquet is set for May 39 at the church parlors. Nearly 100 men from the 1934 high class are expected to attend. dinner will be served and a short program followed by dancing. Tickets available at Moseman’s and the Union office.

Gallipolis Galais High School J. G River Fame Moseman the Union

Gallia Tobacco Co-op Begins Acreage Cut Contracts

In Gallia County the Gallia Tobacco Production Control Committee meets with local growers led by W. E Webber and Johnson Clay to finalize contracts to reduce tobacco acreage by about half. Contracts signed in January and February will be sent to the county extension office for approval.

Burley Gallipolis Galli Tobacco Production Control Mittee Imore Johnson Clay W. E. Webber Gatewood Ohio Township W. E Slagle S. W. Ward Johnson Reed Bacco Gallia County Ton

Marriage Licenses Issued in Gallipolis Ohio District

Marriage licenses granted to Lawrence Bush 21 of Gallipolis and Viola ran 21 of Gallipolis. to Ruby King 21 Gallipolis and Chelmer Newell County West Virginia. to Dorothy Williamson 16 with consent of her father and to Charlie 22 Gallia farmer and Any 17 Gallia housekeeper with consent.

Gallipolis Lawrene Bush Viola Ran Lancaster High School Marion Steel Ruby King Chelmer Newell County West Virginia Dorothy Williamson Williamson Charie Gallia

Gallia Tithe Change In Gallipolis And Nearby Notices

Real changes include transfers of land parcels in Gallia County with deeds to James A By in Addison and to Lora and Harry from Lucy Bowes ux. An affidavit of lots is filed in the Cecella He division. A separate docket entry notes Charles B charged with assault and bound over on a small bond. Funeral attendance referenced for a Mrs Wolfe and Miss Nes.

Gallipolis Jona Arthur Clark Field Township Effie James A By Addison Lucy Bowesux Lora Harry Lot Gallipol Elhaney Grand Gallipolis Charies Gallia County Justice of the Peace W

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Richard Talmadge Joe E. Brown Ohio Theater Damon Runyon Joe Alice White Irene Franklin Miss White O. P. Heewie Screen Chameleon O. P. Heggie Chameleon Ocmell Montgomery CCC Muriel Morgan Seunesent Buddy Poppy James E. van Zandt Veterans of Foreign Wars Tratic Barton Hall Committee of Chamber of Commerce Union Furnace Rabbi Tarshish Torch School Supfers Stroke Lockheed G. A.H.S. Alumni Banguy Arrang Holzer Hospital Seth Glassburn Vinton Farmer M. L. Ball Scioto Furnace L. A. Lawless Bidwell E. D. Logan Harry Childers Point Pleasant George Overholt AAA John Wolfe Irman Alice Zenners
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