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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 03, 1936

Page

10

Hocking to Tabulate Judicial Ballots and Late Results

Logan officials plan to tabulate the general party ticket first with a massive expected turnout. Precincts such as Starr 2 and Sand Run are poised for record votes while larger precincts may produce unprecedented totals. Election workers from both major parties plus the Union Party are active as the county reports 404 of 473 absent ballots, with remaining ballots distributed across 346 precincts.

Logan Hocking County Starr 2 Sand Run County Election Board

Fight Card Features Bloom Scharz Bout At Legion Hall

The postponed boxing card at the American Legion Hall Thursday lists Lou Bloom vs Matt Scharz as the main event. Also featured are Jimmy Ringhiser vs Al Gahn, former state lightweight champ, plus Stanley Partlow of Nelsonville vs Harry Wise of Chillicothe. Louie Connell of Logan faces Chuck Powell of Athena in a preliminary. Don BumGardner of Nelsonville referees with Logan Athletic Club sponsoring and Premier Herman Sheline directing.

Logan Athletic Club Herman Sheline Don Bumgardner Nelsonville Will

Printing and publishing industry accident ranking

The printing and publishing industry ranks fifth in frequency and third in severity of accidents among 30 major industries, highlighting workplace safety concerns and the need for stronger safeguards.

Heavy rainfall floods streams in western Hocking County

Weekend rain raised water levels in western Hocking County with streams running fuller than in months though no banks were overtopped.

Logan Hocking County

Beginning Drivers To Have Time Extension

Logan officials announce a grace period for learner permit rules. Permit validity is 90 days with 30 days required before testing. Seven state patrolmen conducted the first series of Hocking County driver tests in Logan Monday.

Logan Hocking County

Boy Severely Burned Carrying Black Powder at Haydenville

Ten year old Leslie Dowler, son of Mr and Mrs Leslie Dowler of Haydenville, was seriously burned Saturday when black powder in his pocket ignited. The right side of his body burned from hip to shoulder. Playmates removed his burning clothing and a local physician attended him.

Logan—Leslie Junior Leslie Dowler Haydenville

Logans Reports Slight Improvement for Injured Man

Carl Gruner of Enterprise shows slight improvement after a hit and run incident. He is being treated at Cherrington Hospital as authorities pursue the suspect.

Logan Carl Gruner Enterprise Cherrington Hospital

Termite Study Draws Logan Rotary Meeting

Logan Rotarians viewed a sound film showing termite activity and damage in the state. The image illustrated pest operations and suggested control ideas as termite damage increases in recent years.

Logan—Logan

Kocheran Returns to C&O Railroad Work

Logan Chester Kocheran of this city left Tuesday morning to resume his work. He was called back to his job on the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad at Walbridge.

Logan Chester Kocheran Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad Walbridge

Legion Conference Set for New Straitsville Sunday

NEW STRAITSVILLE The American Legion will hold its full conference on Sunday November 8 in New Straitsville. Registration at 10 a.m. School program at 10 30 a.m. conducted by state and district officers. Noon dinner by the Auxiliary. 1 30 parade with a prize for best drum corps. 2 p m entertainment at the high school auditorium. Public invited.

New Straitsville American Legion American Legion Auxiliary

Radio Schedule Teems With Shows And Names Across Day

A dense whorl of radio listings shows programs and performers from morning to late night. Entries include Amos ’n’ Andy, Jack Armstrong, Orphan Annie, Lum and Abner, Ben Bernie, Edgar Guest, Paul Sullivan, Cugat Orch, and many others across NBC and CBS style lineups with multiple time slots and station references. The list mentions Farm Home Hour, School of the Air, Parade of Youth, and election returns among many features, indicating a broad variety of entertainment and information segments.

the Johnsons Bob Newhall Lowell Thomas Amos Andy Wis Abn Reisman Paul Sullivan Queen's Minstre Cugat Orch Mia Moon River Molly Lowell Thames Andy Lum Abner Jack Randolph Fred Allen Belasco

Ciano's salute sparks talk of tilt toward Italian leadership

Ciano, Mussolini's son in law, is shown with a raised arm salute beside Adolf Hitler at a German memorial after a meeting where Italy and Germany agreed on a common European policy. German officials wonder if he is being groomed to succeed Mussolini.

Ciano Galeazzo Ciano Berlin Italy Mussolini Adolf Hitler Germany

Life Saving Taught in Hocking County

Logan Red Cross will teach life saving in Hocking County led by Charles Eberst who studied at Culver Military Academy and attended the National Aquatic School. He chairs the first aid and life saving committees and helped administer the Red Cross senior life saving test at Camp Hocking.

Camp Hocking Stewart National Eberst Logan Gertrude Bliss

Logan Retailers Plan Christmas Meeting at Chamber

Logan retailers will meet at the chamber of commerce office at 7 30 Thursday evening to plan Christmas activities and discuss related business. The gathering aims to coordinate seasonal promotions and store preparations.

Logan Chamber of Commerce

Athens Women Show Marked Improvement

Mrs. N. Welk and Miss Mina Fry of Athens were injured in an automobile accident near Rockbridge Thursday evening. Both are reported much improved at Cherrington Hospital. Driver Mrs. Harry Rothrock of Nelsonville was less seriously hurt and returned home the same evening.

Start Investigation of Mail Box Damage in Middleport

Middleport authorities began probe into damage to street and private mail boxes possibly tied to a Halloween prank. Investigators warn the act could involve government property and pose greater seriousness than a joke. Milk bars rise in Melbourne linking to city’s dairy culture.

Middleport

Social Guests and Local Visitors in Logan Area

Logan brief notes list visits from Pearl and Hayes Watkins and Moore families at Buckeye Lake cottage. Harold Evans of Cleveland returns with his parents. John and Mrs Wetherill from Columbus visit Mrs Keyes. Lucy Nill of Lancaster visits. Connie Fitzgerald of McArthur with her mother. John Cruis family visit Zanesville. Tom Dillon of Walbridge visits relatives. Dr R Westenhaver of Walbridge in Logan. Billy Davis of New Straitsville conducts business in Logan. Mrs Bradbury and two Cincinnati children visit Logan and Athens. Dr H Bell returns from Mt. Pleasant.

Pearl Watkins Hayes Moore Moore Cottage Buckeye Lake Harold Evans Cleveland A. F. Evans John Wetherill Columbus Wetherill C. R. Keyes Lucy Nill Lancaster Harry Nill Connie Fitzgerald McArthur Harry Fitzgerald John Cruis John Jr Zanesville Walter Cruise Tom Dillon Walbridge R. Westenhaver Logan Billy Davis New Straitsville Bradbury Cincinnati Athens H. Bell Mt. Pleasant

Mothers to Meet Child Study Group at Buntz Home

Mothers interested in the Child Study Group are invited to attend a meeting at the home of Mrs. John Buntz 254 W Hunter St this evening. Social events followed with a midnigh t show and luncheon for nineteen members.

John Buntz W. Hunter St

Are Wedded in Logan

Logan marriage license issued Saturday to August A Coakley 35 laborer Lancaster son of Mrs John Coakley and Ruby Viola Cochran 22 at home Lancaster daughter of Mr and Mrs Joe Cochran Magistrate C T Stephenson officiated.

Miss Thelma Schull in Serious Condition after Rifle Attempt

Thelma Schull of West Logan is in serious condition at Cherrington Hospital after attempting to take her life with a rifle early Sunday. The bullet passed through her body. Mrs. Mary Adcock has returned home from California after visiting Mr. and Mrs. Albert Adcock, her son.

Logan Thelma Schull West Logan Cherrington Hospital

GOP Women Hold Final Meetings in Logan

GOP women conducted final campaign meetings in Logan on Monday evening. All county candidates attended along with congressional candidate L. P. Mooney as members of the executive committee presented them. Light lunch was served by hostesses.

United Brethren Sunday School Manon Powers Warner Ave Madge Faith Wright Ella Lemon Clarence Salts John A. Toy Merlin Rose Logan L. P. Mooney

Green Grass Persists Late in Season for Hocking County Farms

Despite late frosts and the season advancing, grass remains green in this area sustaining pasture for Hocking County farmers into late autumn.

Logan Hocking County

Speedy Gallia County Car Theft Solved by Odd Chain

In Gallia County a car theft was quickly solved after a chain of events. An operator left a key in Earl Queen’s car and a storekeeper overheard police chatter. James Rogers age 18 was arrested after authorities traced the vehicle from Locust Street near the courthouse to a Swan Creek gas station.

Gallipolis James Rogers Earl Queen Kentucky Locust St Clerk of Courts Office Elmer Hatfield Silver Bridge Chauncey Johnson Swan Creek Johnson Delbert Dillon Crown City Route 7 Dillon Tom Daniels Rogers Johnson's Pt. Pleasant W. Va

Gallipolis Monday Pre-Election Buzz At Headquarters

A Gallipolis crowd on Monday matched a busy Saturday with brisk business yet visitors mainly interviewing candidates and gathering at political headquarters. Local merchants noted higher Monday traffic as supporters sought information and engagement ahead of the election.

Gallipolis

Licensed To Marry In Gallipolis

Marriage licenses issued to Orville Hayes and Ida Grover Mullineaux both 21 of Alma Towers and Dunbar W Va to Floyd F Simmons Jr 21 dry cleaner on Second St and Ida Grover Mullineaux 21 stenographer at post office James Dayton Fife 21 farmer son of Walter Fife Addison and Genevieve Opal Taylor 21 daughter of James Taylor Bladen

Gallipolis Orville Hayes Fletcher Enamel Company Alma Towers Dunbar W. Va Floyd F. Simmons, Jr Second St Ida Grover Mullineaux James Dayton Fife Farmer Walter Fife Addison Genevieve Opal Taylor James Taylor Bladen

Car Sales In Gallia County Fall In October 1936

Gallia County record shows October 1936 new car sales lower than September but higher than October 1925. Clerk Margaret Bing McCormick issued 28 passenger and four commercial bills of sale in October, while September 1936 saw 42 passenger and 11 commercial sales.

Gallipolis Gallia County Margaret Bing McCormick

Quarantine Begins in Gallia County for Scarlet Fever Case

Gallia County Nurse Margaret Jones quarantines the first scarlet fever case in weeks. Paul Barr, 6, Ena, is ill. Bobby Jones, 7, Patriot, quarantined for diphtheria. condition serious. Anti toxin given Monday. Pacific Crossed 36 Times as Masujima, 79, starts 36th Pacific crossing.

Gallipolis Gallia County Margaret Jones Paul Frank Barr Coy Barr Ena Bobby Jones David Jones Patriot Miss Jones

Barcus Brumfield Marriage Announced in Ohio

Announcement of the marriage of Floyd Stanton Barcus of Gallipolis to Miss Freda Louise Brumfield of Middleport. The couple will reside in Warren Ohio where the groom is employed by his family.

Gallipolis Floyd Stanton Barcus R. W. Barcus Freda Louise Brumfield Laverna Brumfield Middleport Warren Ohio

Two Divorces Granted by Gallipolis Court

Judge W R White granted divorces in Common Pleas Court with separation agreements approved. Neva Denney was divorced from S E Denney on gross neglect and extreme cruelty. they have one son Stanley Wayne Denney, 18. Minnie Swisher was divorced from Earl Swisher on gross neglect. they have no children.

Gallipolis W. R. White Common Pleas Court Neva Denney S. E. Denney Stanley Wayne Denney Minnie Swisher Earl Swisher

Six Fined in Court on Intoxication and Theft Charges

Six Gallipolis men and two from Kananga were fined ten dollars and costs by Municipal Judge A. J. Stormont for intoxication offenses. Lowell Massie Howard Moneypenny Gil bert Bostic Herbert Hunter Toohey Rhoads and John Hager faced the fines. Harold Dent and Woodrow Cremeens were fined for shoplifting after returning the stolen items, police said.

Gallipolis A. J. Stormont Lowell Massie Howard Moneypenny Gilbert Bostic Herbert Hunter Toohey Rhoads John Hager Kananga Harold Dent Woodrow Cremeens

Widow Mary C Quickle Dies at 84 in Morgan Center

Mrs. Mary C Quickle aged 84 died of paralysis at her daughter Mrs. J. E. Ward home in Morgan Center. Funeral services were held there Sunday with burial in the church cemetery. She was the widow of Henry Quickle and is survived by another daughter Mrs. Lula Mahoney and siblings Mrs. Ira Painter of Vinton and James Badders of Ewington.

Gallipolis Mary C Quickle J. E. Ward Morgan Center Church

Benefit program to aid piano fund at Centenary

The program by Centenary pupils and upper grade groups features Indian songs cowboys and Negro songs to raise money for a new piano. It starts at 7 30 Friday night November 6 under county music supervisor Miss Lois L Fasig with Mrs Gertrude Carman assisting and Centenary teachers Howard Broyles and Miss Edna Beard coordinating.

Gallipolis Lois L. Fasig Gertrude Carman Fasig Howard Broyles Edna Beard

Plasterer George Niemeyer Dies in Holzer Hospital

George Niemeyer aged 40 of Pomeroy died at Holzer Hospital in Gallipolis where he had been a surgical patient after entering the hospital October 18.

Gallipolis George Niemeyer Pomeroy Holzer Hospital

Road Aid for Gallia Given

Gallia County commissioners approved improvements for Possum Trot Road Addison Township and several other county highways. Patching gravel, grading drainage, resurfacing and limestone applications were set for multiple roads with funds, including a $2000 emergency appropriation for the county engineer.

Gallipolis Gallia County Commissioners Addison Township Webster Walnut Township Lawrence County Wes Denney Morgan Township Rock Lick Road Harrison Township

Mrs. William Koster Dies From Auto Crash Injuries

In Gallia County heavy rains delayed funeral plans for Mrs. William Koster 68 of near Waterloo who died from injuries suffered in an auto accident three months earlier. Surviving are her husband and eight children. The body was to be moved to the highway by wagon for burial today after delays caused by the weather.

Gallipolis William Koster Waterloo

Hull Burial Today

Mrs. Laura Tracie Hull aged 45 wife of Rev. Philip W. Hull rector of St. John's Episcop Church Worthington died Saturday at her parents home in Columbus burial scheduled this afternoon in Mound Hill Cemetery here She was born and raised in Hull locality

Gallipolis Laura Tracie Hull Phillip W. Hull St. John's Episcop Church Worthington Walter G. Wheaton Columbus Mound Hill

Wife Gives Bond in Illicit Liquor Case

Mrs. Cleve Chapman signed a $300 bond for her husband Cleve Chapman after he pleaded not guilty and waived examination on a charge of possessing illicit liquor. Chapman, a Bidwell neighborhood resident, was arrested by sheriff's officers Saturday before the Municipal Judge A. J. Stormont.

Gallipolis Cleve Chapman A. J. Stormont Chapman Bidwell

Rio Team Wins Homecoming Game 12 6 Over Potomac State

Rio Grande college defeated Potomac State Teachers College 12 to 6 as part of the homecoming program. Rio Grande's eleven added a second touchdown with about 40 seconds remaining to seal the win.

Gallipolis Rio Grande Potomac State Teachers College Rio Grande Eleven

Bidwell Principal Files Salary Suit Over 1931 32 Pay

Gallipolis L D Freshcorn of Bidwell sues the Proctorville Board of Education in Lawrence County for 353.64 claiming salary fixed by the state at 2221 was reduced to 1867.36 while he served as Proctorville High School principal in 1931 32 and is now principal at Bidwell.

Gallipolis L. D. Freshcorn Bidwell Proctorville Board of Education Lawrence County Proctorville

Nutter Undergoes Another Operation

Logan George Nutter of Carbon Hill remains at Cherrington Hospital after a blood transfusion on Thursday and another operation on Monday. He has been treated for an infection stemming from an old injury.

Logan George Nutter Carbon Hill Cherrington Hospital

Wedded in Gallipolis

Rev George Sagen officiated at the Sunday ceremony for Florence Reed and engineer Fred Well ing. Attendants were Ellen Reed and Richard Fuller. A separate note recalls facts about the signing of the Declaration of Independence and related education levels.

Gallipolis George Sagen Florence Reed William Reed Third Ave Fred Welling Eureka Ellen Reed Richard Fuller

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