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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1934
Page
9
New York Central to build a reservoir about fifty acres near Hatfield to serve the Corn terminal. The project, based on a May 10 notice, aims to provide water supply from the Scr Creek area through the station. The reservoir would reduce reliance on the Hocking River and improve yard operations.
A Jacksonville youth named Floyd McDonald struck a motorcycle rider while crossing near Earl Faires’ home. The rider was taken to a local physician with cuts to the face. doctors said injuries were not serious.
Mr and Mrs H F hosted a Monday night gathering at Urban Crest for their son’s thirteenth birthday. Guests received gifts and enjoyed ice cream and cake with young attendees including Raymond, Billy Mason, and Jimmie McCance among others.
A Nes turday afternoon meeting announced by Local Union 648 of A. will hold the Greens Run event in the fore quarter, with attendees invited to the Homer Grange night as part of a Mother's Day observance. Mrs. C and Mr. R. Dille announce birth of a child. grandparents named Mrs. Thomas wr and Mr. Am R. Dille.
Mrs Marion Champlin of Oakdale was taken to Shelter ing Arms Hospital Athens Wednesday by a local ambulance with her husband. She will probably undergo a major operation today, it was stated.
Mr and Mrs N Gardner of Bishopville relocate as Mr Gardner accepts work at Ohio University in Athens. Their Bishopville apartment in the Wilson home is sub leased to Mr and Mrs John Mingus.
An unintentional error left Donald Smith off the published Glouster High School graduate list. He is among 46 students who received diplomas at last Friday night's commencement exercises.
Tuppers Plains and Athens residents report visits and health notes. Frances Michael and her mother called on Mr. and Mrs. E. Parker Friday. Belle Webster from Belpre spent Friday night with sister W. C. Shields. Robert Stewart illness noted as not much improved. W. T. Terry and Indiana visitors called on Rex Green. Ruth Larkins and Long Bottom children stayed with sister Villa Kincade. Delmer Sheets in poor health. I. C. Chapman and wife visited Coolville to meet their new granddaughter born to William and wife.
Bashan FE EF Hayman buys a new coupe. Mr and Mrs Albert Pearson hosted Wednesday evening guests. Orville Pearson and Oak Laudermilk from Pom eroy were present. William Deem and Rutland visited George Deem Friday. Belle Mills of Moorefield helps care for her mother ill with pneumonia. Edna Powell and son Wayne of Spiller spent the weekend with relatives. Hollie Tucker of Delaware and relatives were weekend guests. R G Oliver hosted Sunday visitors Rich West, Lillian Moore of Syracuse, Anne and Margaret Hensley of Rainbow, and Ralph Frank. H V Tucker attended the funeral of cousin Everett Nease in Buffalo, West Virginia.
Browns score 3 runs in the fourth and seventh innings to overcome a 4-0 deficit. New York errors aid the rally as Melillo Olft Crosett and Campbell contribute. Final score 6 to 4 with Louis as the standout in a tense late game.
New York and St Louis clash with final four to zero in the bottom of the ninth. Frisch commits the only error as Stock players tally late runs after substitutions in the lineup.
Brooklyn suffers 9-6 loss as Chicago runs score with late innings. Frey, Becs, Lucas, Hack contribute errors. Lucas pinch hit in eighth, Berres faced in ninth. Totals show 499,1529? Brewers? Not clear due to OCR.
The Lottridge Aid Society of the Lawrence Chapel Church met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. H. R. Watkins with ten members and five visitors. Three new members were welcomed. Numerous local residents visited or hosted family and friends across Coolville and Parkersburg, with several dinner guests and weekend travelers listed.
Albany Route 1 residents list attendees from the district who visited Lake Alma last Sunday. Names include Ardis Collins Ariene West Elmert Scott Dale Scott James Johnston Stanten Downs Neil Gil ham Mr and Mrs Sam Scott and son Richard with Silas Nichols family. Additional guests and visits noted among local households and relatives.
Syracuse Miss Marcia Karr returns from Columbus after a week of medical attention. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Thomas and family of Rocksprings hosted Sunday guests, with Ralph Rees of Huntington visiting Mrs. Emma Hayman and Miss Tillie Bent. Various local families host and visit through midweek with neighbors and relatives in Gallipolis Chester Bashan and Louisville Kentucky areas.
May term grand jury reports jail conditions in Athens County as unfit for occupancy and urges complete renovation and ventilation. Indictments listed include offenses from embezzlement and larceny to assault, rape, adultery, and fornication, with numerous counts of intoxication and failure to provide for minor children. Foreman W N Russell signs the complete report.
Miss Elizabeth Longwell of Toledo arrives to supervise the Daily Vacation Church Schools of the Methodist Churches in this area. Murray City Murray City May 11 1 30 PM meeting. schools at Murray City Buchtel Carbon Hill start May 13 for three weeks. Nelsonville Haydenville Carbondale hold June 11 to 24. She is a Northwestern University graduate in religious education with postgrad study at Boston University.
After weeks of practice the two casts of the senior class play Before Breakfast are ready for performance tonight and Friday. Tonight’s cast includes Betty Howe Frances Jo Riley Warren Badger Joe Galvin Harold McCray Jack Kerr and Mercedes Keetan. The show begins at 4 15 pm in the high school auditorium with tickets available from cast members and the directors Miss Hyde and Mr Washburn.
Salvation Army plans a week of events at the Citadel centered on Brigadier and Mrs. Claude E. Bates. A 2 PM Ladies Home League meeting and an open air rally on the courthouse square precede a church service on West Union Street. Sunday schedule includes Holiness meeting, Sunday School, Young People's League, and an evening service with a Mother's Day address by Mrs. Joseph Heard. Children will pin flowers to mothers.
Long Bottom residents and relatives visited during Mother's Day events. Mrs I C Matlack spent the weekend with daughter Betty Jane and attended Ohio University exercises. Capt OB German returned to his boat in Pittsburgh after a home visit. R D Babcock planned a two week trip to northern state relatives. Mr and Mrs J B Shumater headed home to Rochester. Dr Ed McElfresh Mrs Reed and Mrs Winnie of Pt Pleasant WV visited the cemetery and called on kin. Migr Coleman spent time with Standmother Mrs Baker.
The relief department plans to spend 3500 of the 0.850 May budget to seed 700 families with small plots for subsistence gardens. Pearley Gaskill and E W Ross oversee seed distribution at 16 South Court Street as funds permit. In West Athens 30 of 46 plots have been assigned, with land and fertile river bottom soil available. Families must tend crops including lettuce potatoes corn beans and onions.
Athens County Probate Judge 8 M Johnson says estate Burn F Shuler not subject to inheritance tax with a net value of 6575 dollars. In Cincinnati Remington Rand plant Norwood 1200 machinists and polishers walked out today seeking recognition and better terms.
Elza Warren, senior partner, suffered a fractured hip when a sprayer struck an obstruction at the Ralph Ladd farm in Alexander Township. The horses pulled the heavy machine over him as Ralph Ladd operated the other end. He was taken to Sheltering Arms Hospital by ambulance and listed in fair condition.
The Southeastern Ohio District Library Association met at Ohio University’s Edwin Watts Chubb Library to urge countywide library service. Miss Frieda M. Heller from Ohio State University and former North Carolina library promoter shared strategies to expand rural access, while local librarian Jeanette Smith presented Athens County needs and ongoing outreach. The event featured exhibits linking schools and libraries and discussions on modern literature trends.
Arthur Banfield, administrator for Clairmont Banfield's estate, filed a damage suit for five thousand dollars against Athens County Commissioners in Athena County Common Pleas Court. He alleges that on September 26 1952 during mine disorders near Mine No 267 Ohio Collieries bullets penetrated his home killing his son who stood in the doorway.
Memories of Mother written by Mrs. Tessa Sweazy Webb, a former Hocking Valley teacher, will be sung in a Mother's Day program broadcast on WSEN Columbus Sunday at 2 30 p m. Webb formerly taught at Carbon Hill and New Pittsburgh, edits Voices and Echoes of Contemporary Poets, and writes a weekly column With the Poeta.
Joe Judson of Jacksonville was arraigned in Magistrate Carl H. Porter’s court on a charge of assault and battery against Fred Anderson. Judson pleaded not guilty and was bound over to the grand jury under a $300 bond.
An advertisement claims support for irritated kidneys and bladder with fast relief. It promises rapid action, urges rest, and asserts poisons are flushed out while reducing burning and soreness. A money back guarantee is offered if not satisfied.
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