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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 02, 1934

Page

3

Nelsonville Dinner Honors Martin L Davey

Martin L Davey is honored at a Nelsonville dinner on Thursday as a Democratic supporter from York Township attends with Evangeline and Fletcher. Attendees include Mrs L J Marting of Iron, with talks by community members and a reception featuring a fortune teller and Halloween decorations.

Martin L. Davey Nelsonville Davey Democra York Township Glouster Evangeline Fletcher Washington L. J. Marting Youh Short Street Filpome Tisha Dilcher Eva Lavine McDaniela Lowry

Buchtel Voters Face Two School Levies Next Tuesday

The Buchtel Village School District seeks a 1.7 mill operating levy to meet state aid rules and a 2.75 mill levy to retire up to 10 000 in bonds for a new combined auditorium gymnasium and two classrooms. The plan cites overcrowding, unsafe leased facilities, and state and federal support to cover most costs.

Buchtel Buchtel Village Board of Education State Department of Education

Miss Lash Wins Halloween Party Prize at Nelsonville Home

Miss Garnet Lash won the contest prize as 25 masked guests attended a Halloween themed party hosted by Misses Mary and Fae Shelton at their country home on the Nelsonville Carbon Hill Road. Decorations and refreshments matched the spooky occasion.

Nelsonville Mary Fae Shelton Carbon Hill Road Garnet Lash

Funeral services for Mrs Mary Smith in Nelsonville

Funeral services for Mrs Mary Smith will be held Saturday at 2 o clock at the home of her nephew Eugene Wolfe on Chestnut Street conducted by Rev H A Rothrock. Burial will be made at Greenlawn.

Nelsonville Mary Smith Eugene Wolfe Chestnut Street H. A. Rothrock Greenlawn

What’s on the Air To & Butterfield

Program listings for Merwood’s radio night and Saturday sport events with multiple stations WEAF KDKA WMCA WJZ including Princeton Harvard football Navy Washington & Lee Illinois Army Minnesota Michigan and various musical and talk shows noted for NBC CBS and other networks.

Dise Dick Lehreebert Phil Baker Minstrels KDKA Princeton Harvard WEAF NBC Graham McNamee Don Wilson CBS Jack Ingersoll Navy Washington & Lee WMCA ABS Tony Wakeman Illinois Army WJZ Bill Slater Bill Stern Minnesota Michigan CBS Midwest Group Ted Husing Jan Brunesco One Man's Family WABC Little Jack Little Orchestra Ranch Boys Trio

Evening Radio Schedule Features Noted Performers

The listing shows Sigmund Bomber presenting 900 Songs You Love at 4 00 PM, IAM 4 00 special with Ann Leaf and Ongan, followed by Allan Leaper Orchestra at 4 30 PM and Little Jack Little at 5 00 PM.

Lowell Thomas Amos Andy Lum Abner Red Davis Gibson Hotel Orch Henry Thies Los Amigos Castle Farm Orch Gibson Orch Red Nichols’ Orch Moon River Columbia System Voice of Experience Betty Barthel Memories Garden George Hall Orch Little Jack Little Esther Velas Skippy Jack Armstrong Robinson Cruso¢ Jr Bobby Benson Beauty Box Myrt Marge Just Plain Bill Boake Carter Edwin C. Hill Hollywood Hotel Kate Smith Ozzie Nelson Orch Jaques Renard Orch Allan Leafer Orch Sigmund Bomber Ann Ongan

Evasion in Reply Charged in Election Debate

Woolley grilled Bardin about state hospital coal orders routed through Athens County operators and alleged commissions. He cited 15 barrels of dried corn bought by the state purchasing department without a local requisition and fed to swine. Other speakers included H. T. Phillips Verner Mercalf and Frank Lowry with county candidates introduced.

Woolley Rardin State Hospital Athens County Bardin State Purchasing Department Atheny State Hospital H. T. Phillips Verner M. Mercalf Frank Lowry

Nelsonville Seeks Help For Child Medical Service Drive

An appeal to Nelsonville organizations for funding a medical service program for needy children is endorsed by the American Legion P T A Council and Community Club. Officials cite glasses, dental care, and tonsil/adenoid removal as needed, with no local nurse fund and reduced FERA aid. Lodges and civic groups are asked to contribute.

Nelsonville Nelie Dower C. H. Hannahs W. W. Warren American Legion P. T. A. Council Community Club FERA

Scouts Host Halloween Party in Nelsonville

Miss Mary Cox entertained the Girl Scouts at her country home Wednesday night. Twenty seven members attended in masks as corn shacks pumpkin faces lanterns and candles decorated the scene. Miss Fae Shelton won for best costume with games and ghost stories featured in the program and refreshments served.

Nelsonville Mary Cox Girl Scouts Fae Shelton

Eckener seeks air depot base for dirigible trips

Dr. Hugo Eckener left the White House after presenting to President Roosevelt plans for transatlantic dirigible service. He told the Federal Aviation Commission he is seeking a suitable base in the United States for experimental trips.

Hugo Eckener White House Roosevelt United States Europe Federal Aviation Commission

Senior High School Honor Pupils Named in Athens

The first honor roll for the school year at Athens Senior High School lists seniors Richard Acomb Robert Bird Mary Olive Cowan Roger Dahl Margaret Guthrie Dale Gaitten Lloyd Kelley Beatrice Kloe pfer Mary Frances Larzelere Virginia McVay Betty McCoy Roger Mills Allen Moore Ruth Phillips Richard Parker Kathryn Reynolds Eleanor Roe Emma Troll Helen Sherridan Charles Smith Darrell Tucker Parker Walker Phillip Williams Dean Williams Juniors Margaret Burt Louise Bailey Beth Cable Anna Dunfee Bob Davis Bob Daggett Richard Eddy Harry Entwistle June Fultz Ruth Gerwig Mary Graves Frances Hartman Irma Hayes Emerson Houf Hazel Kelley Charles Leaders Ruth Lewis Richard Lockard Mary Ann McVay Martha McVay Bernice McVay Martha Minameyer Sara Mansfield Martha Meister Jean Pickens Nelle Pinkerton Alice Bardin Florence Smith Kathleen Shannon Marjorie Wheaton Sophomores Clark Biedel Aldine Duncan Stephan Fuller Jane Foster Dorothy Hartman Phyllis Logan Ann Loring Warren McClure Helen Pennell Peyton Reed.

Richard Acomb Robert Bird Mary Olive Cowan Roger Dahl Margaret A. Guthrie Dale Gaitten Lloyd Kelley Beatrice Kloepfer Mary Frances Larzelere Virginia McVay Betty McCoy Roger Mills Allen Moore Ruth Phillips Richard Parker Kathryn Reynolds Eleanor Roe Emma 6Troll Helen Sherridan Charles Smith Darrell Tucker Parker Walker Phillip Williams Dean Williams Margaret Burt Louise Bailey Beth Cable Anna Dunfee Bob Marjorie Wheaton Clark Biedel Aldine Duncan Stephan Fuller Jane Foster Dorothy Hartman Phyllis Logan Ann Loring Warren McClure Helen Pennell Peyton Reed

Lesser Verdict Returned in Evener Case

The trial featured Evener testifying about his aunt’s illness and death, with objections overruled to his emotional testimony. A cut on his left middle finger was blamed on Joyce, while a doctor described it as a ragged gash. Prosecutors questioned the testimony and suggested the wound could stem from a bottle rather than a knife. Evener’s lawyer argued there was no evidence supporting kidnapping charges.

Buchtel Norman Greens Evener Columbus Bolin Joyce

Plan Exhibitions of New Utensils Continue

The feature shows will wrap up with a final day of gifts from local merchants for faithful women attendees. The School opens Tuesday at 2 o clock with free seating for all guests of The Messenger and Athens merchants. Early comers secure front seats and those who bring pencils may ask questions from the platform. This is your School and it invites broad participation.

Messenger Athens

Do You Know Athens Do You Know Athens

A brief reader quiz about Athens city schools invites residents to seek answers on page 13. Questions cover teacher counts elementary schools outside the city system enrollment figures and the origin of State Street names, plus which city officer earns the highest salary.

Athens State Street

Approve Road Work Letting by Trustees and Commissioners

With the trustees and county commissioners cooperating, roads in Homer Township Morgan County have been let for construction by force account labor under the Morgan County surveyor. One mile from Athens Morgan line to Bert Bingman residence at $700. 4/5 mile from State Highway 280 to Bart Johnson residence at $220. 8/10 mile Smith Run road from Jesse Roberts to Garfield Carter at $270. 0.6 mile from County Road No. 22 to Homer Vare residence at $200.

Homer _Vare

Glouster Democrats Organize Women Vote Drive

Glouster Democratic women held a meeting to organize a vote drive. Elected chairwoman Mrs J G W Shafer and officers included vice chair Mrs J H Elias secretary Mrs Lou Munden and treasurer Mrs Agnes Clark. State workers Miss Nellie Dunlap and Mrs Dell Howell attended along with Dr W F Marting of Ironton candidate for Congress and Mrs Marting Mrs Gladys Whitlatch candidate for recorder and Ruth Burdette seeking re election for clerk of courts.

Glouster Democratic Women of J. G. W. Shafer J. H. Elias Lou Munden Agnes Clark Nellie Dunlap Hillsboro Dell Howell Columbus W. F. Marting Ironton Congress Marting Gladys Whitlatch Ruth Burdette

Halloween Party at Palos for GLOUSTER Junior Carpenter

Has Halloween Party GLOUSTER Junior Carpenter entertained a few friends at his Palos home. Guests wore masks and prizes for clever costumes were awarded to Glenna Mae and Norma Jean King. Judges were Mrs Edith Robinson Mary Lee Carpenter and Genelle Moore. Contests and games entertained the group and a fish pond yielded souvenirs for each guest.

Glouster Junior Carpenter E. P. Carpenter Palos Glenna Mae Norma Jean King Edith Robinson Mary Lee Carpenter Genelle Moore

Local residents and visitors in Trimble area this week

Mr and Mrs P D Niceswanger and daughter Martha Jane of Zanesville visited friends in Trimble this week. Mrs Thomas Johnson returned from Athens after visiting her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs William Powell. Mrs Bernard Swisher ended a visit in Trimble and returned to Columbus. Mr and Mrs James Jewell hosted guests including Mrs John Gilbert and daughter Mrs Eila Noon of Columbus and Mr Forsythe of Pataskala. Nearby guests at H L Jauchius home included C H Jauchius and family, Charlies Nolte and their children from Ashland Kentucky, C E Kirkwood and S Woodard. Mrs Clara Wells and daughter Freda returned from Columbus. Mrs Frank Kempton, visiting Trimble, will live with Mr and Mrs Charles Wilkes in Columbus. Mrs Gertrude Rainey of Trimble spent a few days in Nelsonville with her mother Mrs J D Andrews.

Thomas Johnson Athens William Powell Bernard Swisher Columbus Lalla Dunnett James Jewe John Gilbert Eila Noon Frank Kempton Charlies Kempton Harry Howard Trimble Charles Wilkes Gertrude Rainey Nelsonville J. D. Andrews

Athens boy wins Chicago World’s Fair baby contest trophy

Russell Dean Smith the son of Mr and Mrs R A Smith of Athens R D No 3 is named a winner in the Chicago World’s Fair baby contest. He will receive a special engraved trophy for his victory announced this summer.

Russell Dean Smith R. A. Smith Athens

Meeting schedule changes for local clubs announced

The W C T U moves its regular meeting to Monday night at Mrs Iva Pedicords Madison Street instead of Tuesday. The Past Presidents Club of the Daughters of St George will meet Monday night at Mrs Catherine Hodgens Hollister on November 6.

Glouster Iva Pedicord Madison Street MEFPT Hollister Glouster Presidents Club the Daughters of St. George Catherine Hodgen Hollister

Homer Township PTA Meeting in Mountville

The Homer Township PTA will meet at the high school in Mountville Monday at 7 PM. Miss Florence Garner and Mrs. Mildred Price will lead the program. Bingo will follow the program.

Ship P. T. A Florence Garner Mildred Price

Don’t Trifle with Coughs Fight Them Quickly

An old advertisement touts Cremulsion as a powerful but harmless remedy for coughs and colds. It claims seven benefits in one and promises a money refund on the spot if relief is not achieved, with a note that no narcotics are used and your druggist is authorized to issue the refund.

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Gunner Marting Cher Bass 21 Brionettes Kateathens Phyllis Carl Wendreher Sheltons To & Butterfield TORK Merwood Bread Uncle Ezra Jessica Pat Serenaders Gee Club Court of Ozzie Perkins Marine Band Mary Sotherr Kent Bob Jecksons Ponce Lady Arms Pete Newby Helen Trent School of the Air Philadelphia Orch Adventure Hour Aday S Pri Jack Little Gibson Gibson Orcheers Clare Connie Gates Volga Dan Russo Orch Walter Winchell Hall of Fame Jane Froman Larry Lee Eddie Laughton Red Nichols Stan Stanley Columbia System CO Salt Lake Taberne Tito Guizer Robinson Crusoe Jr Presa Radio News Jack Smith Orch Lawyer Roxy and Gang Grete Stueckgold Richard Himber Orch Edward D’anna Orch Johnny Green Orch New York Symphony Frank Crumit George Gershwin Smilin’ Ed California Melodies Family Theater Alexander Wallcott Will Rogers Wayne King Orch Press Radio News Harry Salter Orch Leon Belasco Orch Paul Sabin Orch Dailey Orch Jacob Tarshish DR. Edwards WLW Athens Senior High School By Annalee Wilder Doanville Dance Hall Doanville, O Layne’s Mountaineer Fiddlers Continental Distilling Corporation PHI Shafer Palos Boy P. D. Niceswanger Martha Jane Zanesville Mediems By Freeman Homer Township Mountville Homer Majes Tig Pan Conan Chao Alison Saip Columbia Fixture Grotto Grounds Logan Paul Stout Park Ohio Riday Coats Philly - Rae Shoppeville’s Newes
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