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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 30, 1934

Page

8

Hocking Valley Oil Producers Back Federal Bill

Logan May 30 oil producers in the Hocking Valley watch a federal petroleum bill advancing in Congress. The measure would grant secretary Ickes authority to curb overproduction, notably in Texas fields. Tulsa hosts a National Stripper Well Association meeting with local reps W L Franke and H J D Atha, stressing such protections as vital to their stripper well territory.

Logan Ickes Texas United States Tulsa Oklahoma National W. L. Franke H. J D. Atha

Logan seeks more horses for rural recovery in Hocking County

John A. Lee buyer and FE. C. Sieeth rural recovery supervisor looked Tuesday for additional horses. Only three animals were procured Monday. Sieeth, in town for a week, classifies those aided into three groups: landless farmers on relief, agriculturally minded workers in industry, and those able to work under the wait production plan. A meeting is set for The Diamond next Monday to discuss plans for the area.

Logan Hocking County John A. Lee FE. C. Sieeth Steeth Farmore

Murray City Briefs Show Local Visits and Marble Tournament

Mrs Letha Wright of Carbondale visits her brother and family in Murray City. Albert Storer and Frank Hellyer with daughter of Logan spend Sunday with the Hellyer grandparents. Ruth Shunkweiler and Helen Brooker visit relatives at Willoughby. Jesse Smart and daughter spend week in Akron. J W Martin and daughter call on Conrad Martin at Cherrington Hospital. Dan Simmers and Sand Roun visit Charles Ralph Sunday. Howard Bush spends Sunday with aunt Laura Stevenson. In Lancaster Logan Bruce Jaggi places third in state marble tourney at Columbus winning five of seven matches. A Zanesville girl takes second. Jaggi meets Sand 7 to 6.

Dan Simmers Charles Ralph Don Selen Henry Spencer Muskingum River Howard Bush Laura Stevenson Lancaster Logan Bruce Jagg Three City Columbus Zanesville Jaggi Sand

Large $31,170 Foreclosure Judgment in Mercer Case

Judge Harley M. Whitcraft approves a $31,170.19 judgment for Paul A. Warner superintendent of Building and Loans against Mercer Brick Corp and Harry Kayser. Mortgage from Union Furnace Clay Product Corp on Starr Township property upheld as first lien. Mercer in bankruptcy in U S District Court Southern Ohio. Foreclosure decreed.

Logan Common Pleas Harley M. Whitcraft Paul A. Warner Mercer Brick Corporation Harry ©. Kayser Union Furnace Clay Product Corporation Starr Township Mercer Corporation U. S. District Court Ohio Warner Citizens Savings Association

Haydenville church program and community notices

Haydenville residents attend church program with two short plays planned for Sunday at 7 30. A birthday dinner honored Mrs John Matheny at her home. Out of town guests attended the W F M S meeting at the parsonage. Reverend Dean, former Haydenville pastor, and Mrs Vaughn were present along with Miss Mary Thomas talking on China. Several social visits and gatherings are noted across local families.

Haydenville John Matheny FE. B. Dean N. A. Vaughn Adelphi Mary Thomas China L. C. McCandlish Fultonham Ralph Campbell Willard Seel Jean Raleigh Sinnott King Heralds Vern Robinett Nellie Allen Columbus Jean Seelis Canaanville

Business Is Good for Vegetable Canneries Visitors Assert

Logan hosts New York City Mrs J C Frye and California resident Lawrence J Frye who, while visiting Mr and Mrs S B Whitehart, express strong interest in vegetable packing and note several canneries run in Minnesota. Mrs Frye formerly wrote for the Los Angeles Times and Chicago News. Logan also notes Thomas P White of Lancaster circulating a petition to run as a Republican candidate for Congress from the 1st district.

Logan Thomas P. White Lancaster

Northern Neighbor Horizontal Puzzle Clue List

The page presents a mixed clue set with horizontal and vertical hints. It includes country discovery notes, wordplay on homophones, and definitions ranging from flags to geography and grammar. Answers align to famous explorers and basic terms.

Boy Scout Drive Seeks Sustaining Memberships in Logan County

Campaign to procure sustaining memberships for the Boy Scout movement in Hocking County continues through early next week. W. L. Franks, chairman, says the effort aims for complete success and stresses the program as a worthwhile boys’ project. A membership chart is in the Ohio Power Company window and solicitors are urged to finish canvassing and return as soon as possible.

Logan Boy Scout Movement Hocking County W. L. Franks Ohio Power Company

Sunday Guests Visit Local Families in Carbon Hill Area

Carbon Hill residents recount visits from Mr. and Mrs. R H Bower and son Columbus and Mr. and Mrs. Carl Carsener of Murray City plus Mrs. Molly Williams and Dale Hutchinson of Canton. Mrs Harold Bay of Lancaster plans a week with her mother Mrs. Bud Smith who is seriously ill. Elizabeth Warren of Keith West Virginia visits sister Mrs Guy Steadman as measles spread concerns. Howard Starkey of Columbus and William Smart of Cleveland recently visited relatives.

Carbon Hill George Lyons R. H. Bower Columbus Carl Carsener Murray City Molly Williams Dale Hutchinson Canton Harold Bay Lancaster Bud Smith Elizabeth Warren Kieth W. Va Guy Steadman Howard Starkey William Smart Cleveland Joe Smart Mike Matthew Check Steve Fearns Chillicothe John Vasko Mary Fearns Athens John Fearns Charlies Horn Everett Stover Sowers Ira Hillyer Walter Shaw Logan Charles March Gerald Wooten Dora Potter Mahe Sowers Mace Goose Run Charles Christian Gloria Jean Longstreth John Potter Glen Sowers Mabel Sowers Joshua Matheny, Jr Walter Lonberger West Virginia Norma Dupler John Wooten Peter Carroll John Check

Logan High Forensic Club Bids Seniors Farewell Banquet

Logan Forensic Club held a farewell banquet Monday night for 22 seniors who will graduate Thursday. Music by Vaughn Bort Ardeth Steward Racine Rochester. Pantomiming by Lillian Kemper Virginia Smith Dorothy Nay Don Zeigler Ned Gabriel. Ray Lanning introduced as public speaker, pepper handkerchief act. Ray Schwenke president of juniors gave farewell. Edwin Monks responded. Billy Case new club president directed the program. Refreshments were served.

Logan Logan Forensic Club Logan High School Vaughn Bort Ardeth Steward Racine Rochester Lillian Kemper Virginia Smith Dorothy Nay Don Zeigler Ned Gabriel Ray Lanning Ray Schwenke Edwin Monks Billy Case

Former Gangster Loy Hill to Speak at Logan Church

Loy Hill, once a Chicago underworld figure, will address the Brotherhood of the United Brethren Church at 8 00 Monday night in Logan. Converted 11 years ago after a rescue mission visit, he now travels as an evangelist and is touring Columbus and nearby missions.

Brotherhood of Tl. B Logan Brotherhood of the United Brethren Church Loy Hill Hill Chicago Indianapolis Preacher Paul Columbus

Notable Nativity Walt Whitman Named In Horoscope

The stars indicate a day of conflicting experiences with help from powerful friends to offset distress and danger. A bereavement risk and loss through speculation loom, while elders may offer advice. Be cautious privately and financially to avoid misrepresentation. A clever child may benefit from elder guidance.

Local visitors fill weekend in Columbus and city

Mrs. Margaret Woodruff and her son visited Columbus with friends. In Lancaster, Mr. and Mrs. W G Green of Philo and Mr. and Mrs. Harold Ramsey with three children visited local relatives. Fred Murray of Ohio State University spent the weekend with his parents in Union Furnace.

W. G. Green Philo Harold Ramsey Lancaster Charlies Green Fred Murray Ohio State University Ernest Murray Union Furnace

Graduation Examinations and Fichter Address Planned

Graduation week focuses on final exams in Logan city schools. Commencement at the high school auditorium Thursday night features Joseph W. Fichter, assistant director of education, delivering the principal address. A separate common pleas case involves Paul Reed suing Mae and William McCormick for 125 dollars claiming he was owed 140 for legal services.

Logan Paul Reed Mae McCormick William McCormick Common Pleas Reed Leroy Kemper

Logan Paul West Ill With Scarlet Fever

Logan Paul West, son of Car West, is reported ill with scarlet fever.

Logan Paul West Car West

Local residents visit relatives and recoveries noted

A series of short notices reports visits by families from Carbon Hill Murray City Orciston and Columbus to relatives in the area. Ira Hillyer improves after abdominal surgery in a Columbus hospital. Several locals travel to Athens Lancaster West Virginia and Goose Run for visits or work.

Local Social Notes From Bishopville and Nearby Areas

Bishopville Ira Falls returned Tuesday after visiting Coolville with his son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Hal Chapman. Mr and Mrs J W Palmer spent Sunday in Glouster with Mr and Mrs Sam Cunningham. Mr and Mrs Merle Standley were weekend guests of the Parsons in Oak Grove. Misses Orleana and Madge Pedi cord spent Sunday in Glouster with grandmother Mrs Barah Thomas. Mr and Mrs Herman Jones of Gilouster were guests of their son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Fred Hambel Wednesday evening. Mr and Mrs Roy Mullins and sons Billy and Leroy of Trimble Heights plus Mr and Mrs Merle Standley visited Raymond Robinson Wednesday evening.

Ira Falls Coolville Hal Chapman J. W. Palmer Glouster Sam Cunningham Merle Standley Simon Parsons Oak Grove Orleana Madge Pedicord Barah Thomas Herman Jones Gilouster Fred Hambel Roy Mullins Billy and Leroy Trimble Heights Raymond Robinson

Albany Church Social Rescheduled and Community Updates

The Baptist Church birthday social is postponed to June 8. Grange Hall hosts 4-H Club planning Thursday at 2 PM. Ewing announce birth of a daughter at home of Dr. and Mrs. Stanley. Morris family visiting Dayton. Marian Williams visiting grandparents. Graham Chapel Church revival starts May 31 at 8 PM led by Rev D Vause Snyder and party from Tuppers Plains United Brethren.

Albany The Baptist Church Grange Hall Orville Ewing Ewing E. J. Stanley E J. Morris Dayton Marian Williams A. F. Russell Graham Chapel D. Vause Snyder Tuppers Plains

Chief John Fraley Returns to Duty in Gallipolis

Gallipolis Chief of Police John Fraley resumes duties Tuesday after a vacation. Constable Shato acted as chief in his absence during the period.

Gallipolis John Fraley Shato

Marriage License Issued to Marvin A. Kelly and Virginia Kendall

A marriage license was issued to Marvin A. Kelly a 27 year old certified public accountant of Erie Pennsylvania and Virginia Kendall 22 daughter of Mr and Mrs Stanley Kendall in Gallipolis.

Gallipolis Marvin A. Kelly Erie, Penna Certified Public Accountant Virginia Kendall Stanley Kendall

Rio Grande Notes on Local Visits and Travels

Miss Darlene Richards spent the weekend in Portsmouth while Mrs. Alice Barger of Champaign and Mrs. Nellie Clyse with Eva Mae visited Mrs. Ernest Wiseman. Charles Hartsook from Detroit visited niece Mrs. Earl Davis. Margaret Martin went to Gallipolis to be with ill sister in law Etta Martin. Several locals toured Roosevelt Game Preserve in Scioto County. Kenneth Welker, a dental student at Indiana, arrived for summer.

Darlene Richards Portsmouth Alice Barger Champaign Nellie Clyse Eva Mae Cadmus Ernest Wiseman Charles Hartsook Detroit Mich Earl Davis Margaret Martin Gallipolis Etta Martin M. E. Bohn Hastings Belcher C. R. Kerr Mary Scioto County Roosevelt Game Preserve A. J. Clark T. H. Merriman Vivian Fowler Cheshire Ida Patterson Department of Home Economics Ohio University Rio Grande

Bowen Wife Sought in Child Abandonment Warrant

A warrant for the arrest of Mrs. Bertha Bowen on child abandonment charges was phoned to the Jackson police chief by Chief John Fraley after Charles Bowen, her husband, swore out the papers.

Gallipolis Bertha Bowen Jackson John Fraley Charles Bowen

Troy Grangers Will Hold Memorial Friday

COOLVILLE May 30 Troy Grange will hold a memorial service Friday evening for members who have died in the past two years. The report also covers visits by Dr. J S Carleton, Mrs Nellie Grey, and Mrs Luther Sanderson of Columbus, marriage news for Charlies Travis and Marian Stephens, and a Memorial Day reunion at W T Gardner's home with attendees from multiple states.

Coolville Troy Grange J.S. Carleton Nellie Grey Luther Sanderson Columbus Parkersburg D. M. Davidson Xenia Diantha Frame Charlies Travis Marian Stephens Belore Catlettsburg Loveland Ohio Market and 13Th Streets W. T. Gardner Sand Hill Lois Frame W. Va Della Frame Davidson Clara Carlton Sanderson Canal Winchester Mary Arlidge Hendersonville N. C K. M. Barth Effie Ellenwood Ethel Alderman Marietta Elba Boice Mare Cole Sophia Cole Leland Cole Bess Nelson Linnie McTaggert Leverette Knowles Briggs Howard McTaggert Vincent Fiourine Frame Mame Hoobler Gertrude Barth Carolyn Dinsmore Lincoln Nebraska Billy” Chapman Chapman

Last Dinner At Old Homestead In Lincoln Community

In KANAGA the children of the late Mr and Mrs Robert Houck gathered at the old home on Sunday for a final meal before the property was sold. They recalled their parents long married life, and later held memorial services at the nearby cemetery.

Kanauga Robert Houck Old Home Lincoln

Steamer C. W. Talbott under boiler work at Acme Boiler Works

Gallipolis notes say the Steamer C. W. Talbott was moved from Huntington, West Virginia to Acme Boiler Works for a new boiler sheet. Local shop men also service the 26th Street Ferry at Huntington. The Henry Yesser sailed down with a large coal tow and one cement barge. Gerard Cline followed with a tow of covered barges.

Gallipolis C. W. Talbott Huntington W. Va Acme 26Th Street Henry Yesser Gerard Cline

Kanauga Briefs Highlight Local Family Visits

Mrs W W Ricketts visits relatives in Mingo Ky while Bobbie Burnette is very ill. Capt A G Hanes takes a ship engineer post on the J C Rawn. Dayton visitors include Mrs John Jones and children with Letha Swain and Guy York. P T A wraps up for the year. Virgil Rodgers visits Buffalo W Va. Deem family hosts Wellston guests. Moody Lawrence and Martha visit Sherman Hanes in New Martinsville.

Buffalo W. Va John Deem Wellston W. F. Deem Moody Lawrence Martha New Martinsville Sherman Hanes

Gallipolis Personalities Visit Athens and Columbus

Gallipolis residents travel for social visits with Athens and Columbus friends. Mr and Mrs Harry Miller and Mrs Elizabeth Biddle visit Athens. Mr and Mrs Margaret McCormick stay with Dr S H Bing and family. Edward Tope travels to Chillicothe to join his wife visiting his sister in Columbus. Memorial Day plans include Mrs Henry Cherrington staying with sister Miss Nina Ayres in Portsmouth.

Harry Miller Elizabeth Biddle Athens Margaret McCormick S. H. Bing Edward Tope Chillicothe Arius Cook Columbus Leo Bean Frank James Ross Mauck Horace Bickers Henry Cherrington Nina Ayres Portsmouth

Funds to reimburse pre 1934 school expenses for Gallipolis area

Gallipolis Guyan Township will receive state funds to cover school costs incurred before January 1, 1934. Department of Education officials in Columbus announced the aid, with Supt. of Schools H. B. Bradbury noting only a few weeks of the last term were fully financed.

Gallipolis Guyan Township Department of Education Columbus H. B. Bradbury

Chester Blanken released on bond after fatal shooting

Chester Blanken, jailed since the April 30 shooting that killed Charles Long, was released on a $600 bond Tuesday. Sureties listed include W. R. Tobin of Rio Grande, who owns $1,900 in property, and Ernest F. Watts, a local stogie manufacturer.

Gallipolis Chester Blankenship Charles Red) Long W. R. Tobin Rio Grande Ernest F. Watts Tobin Watts

Pickrel Delivers Gallipolis Address On Ohio Policy

Democratic gubernatorial candidate William G. Pickrel spoke at the Hotel Lafayette in Gallipolis advocating public utilities reforms, expanded state funded education, and county government consolidation. He urged utility rate proof by firms, a state wide school tax, and pooling county equipment to cut local costs while noting underdeveloped Gallia roads and bus routes. He followed earlier talks in Jackson and proceeded to Ironton.

Gallipolis Ohio William G. Pickrel Hotel Lafayette Pickrel Public Utilities Committee General Assembly Pickre Gallia County John Holliday, Jr Charles Hogan Wells

Curtis Fellore arraigned for Evans home robbery

Curtis Fellore was arraigned before Magistrate Fred Millis on the charge of robbing the home of Edward Evans in Cora. He pleaded not guilty and was bound over to the grand jury on a $1,000 bond.

Gallipolis Curtis Fellore Edward Evans Cora Fred Millis

Will of Chan cie E. Fife filed. widow Mittie A. Fife named

In Gallipolis the will of Chan cie E. Fife, late county surveyor, is on record with his property willed to his widow Mittie A. Fife. Separately, George Waugh, by Attorney John E. Halliday Jr., has filed a money and foreclosure suit against Elza Roush and others.

Gallipolis Chancie E. Fife Mittie A. Fife George Waugh John E. Halliday, Jr Elza Roush Et

Witnesses Describe Kelle Boy Car Crash Injuries

In Gallipolis witnesses say a tire struck 14 year old Keller as Robert Keller drove with Francis E. Vinton Cox nearby. The boy could not brace against the second tire, leading to fatal injuries. Funeral services were held at Baptist Church with burial at Hill Cemetery. Surviving are his parents Mrs. W. A. Keller and his brother. Pallbearers included Wilson Rust John Kerr Clarence Boster don Junior Meadows and Haskins.

Win Minty DE Secong Gallipolis Robert Keller Keller Francis E. Vinton Cox Stacy Second Spruce Gleg Toda Baptist Church Rev Sagen E. G Brewer Wag Hill Cemetery W. A. Keller Robert. Pall Oral Wilson Rust John Kerr Clarence Boster Don Junior Meadows Haskins

Transfers of property in Gallia and adjoining townships

A stream of transfer deeds lists properties in Gallia County including Gallipolis City lots, Crown City vicinity, and additions in Perry Union Greenfield and Addison Townships. Names cited include Maude Hickerson John Proseby Herman Fillinger Hobart Dillon Julius Farley Agnes Glenn and Harry Oskey.

Gallipolis Ada Norman Raccoon Township Cate Ina My Hickerson John F. Proseby Tor Herman Fillinger Perry Township John Doro Perry V. Halley Osa Halley Chambersburg Maude Etux Hobart Dillon Crown City Lulyetux J. M. Bartels Greenfield Township Willen

Hospital report on patient Jess Parrish recovery in Gallipolis

The Jackson resident Jess Parrish was found lifeless at Sunday midnight and revived after medical attention at Holzer Hospital. He was admitted to the hospital ward for a leg injury from factory work and underwent a blood transfusion, with a stabilized heart beat reported.

Gallipolis Jess Parrish Jackson Covery Hospitalerson Mary Lusher

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Hocking Valley Murray City Briefs Haydenville News White St. Lawrence Richard John and Sebastian Spain Katharine Boy Scout Harley Meyer IT. W. Hartman Walter Leonard Howard EK. Kirk F. J. Reid C. V. Shepard New Straitsville News Earnest Backus Camp Lexington Faith Thompson Margie Marguerite Strain Earl Spicer Walter Lines Evelyn Paul Mitchell Bernard Mitchell Roy Chidester Reuben Chidester Thomas Webb Novella Mills Edward Mills Forensic Club By Genevieve Kemble Walt Whitman Margaret Woodruff Fichter Lewis Lowes Lowes Frank McClure Clyde Grinstead Orbiston Bishopville Albany Church Fraley RIO Grande News Troy Grangers Ohio River Kanauga Briefs W. W. Ricketts Mingo, Ky Blankenship F. J. Beasley Company Athens, Ohio Gallia Kelle Boy Zenners
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