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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1934
Page
7
County Republicans announce a meeting in Nelsonville this evening at seven o’clock. Two state officials will attend to address local coverage and support county campaign efforts.
The Hyperion Club offered a late afternoon performance with a ten member cast led by Hannahs. The program included a child health theme in the City School and featured Albert A. Casella in a dramatic role plus nun solos between acts as the skit moved to Duke Lambert's Castle.
LY A large and enthusiastic crowd filled the Kimberly Friday night as the Key Davey Club heard short talks from several county candidates. The meeting included many members and was announced to take place again in Nelsonville later that year at the Spray Building West Street. Truck Mine No. 218 will hold a meet Tuesday night, announced Charles Lent, secretary.
The Nelsonville East End Tigers defeated CCC from Camp Zaleski 13 to 0 before about 300 fans. Roby, a former Carlon Hill star, opened scoring after a long 580 yard run from a pass by Fisher. Collamore added another touchdown as Roby kicked the extra point.
Fifteen members answered roll call at the Ohio Forts gathering as Miss Bertha Nixon entertained. Mrs. Harry Jackson led a current events discussion and Miss Louise Pearce read a paper on The Ordinance of 1787 during the social hour refreshments followed. Mrs. J. L. Wilson Dies in Nelsonville. relatives summoned to Columbus.
Dr. and Mrs. A L Pritchard attend the national railroad surgeons convention at White Sulphur Springs West Virginia. Mr and Mrs C C Slater of Columbus were Sunday guests of the latter's mother Mrs W W Poston. Mr and Mrs Earl Findlay of Dayton Ohio were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs L I Krieg. Mrs Flossie Crawford visits Cleveland to be with her son Dr Henry Crawford.
Mrs. Isabelle Mourn 78, formerly near Glen Ebon, died Saturday at her daughter Ethel Young's Columbus home. Funeral at Salem Church today at 1 pm with burial nearby. Husband predeceased. Survived by daughter Mia Blanche McNabb Athens R F D and two sons Everett Columbus and Earl Nelsonville RF D.
The Christian Church class will gather tonight at 7 30 at Mrs. H. Steenrod’s home in Nelsonville. The meeting is a kitchen shower for the church and attendees are asked to bring a cup or glass.
Mrs. L. J. Eberle hosted her bridge club Friday night in Nelsonville with three tables in play. Mrs. Fanny Gibson was the sole guest. Mrs. Gibson earned a guest prize while Mia Eberle and Mrs. Frank Poston posted high scores.
John Top sail of this city pleaded not guilty to the assault and battery charge on arraignment before May or G Holland. He was bound over to the grand jury under a $300 bond posted. The affidavit was filed by Dorothy Easterling.
Mrs Emma Giffin aged 81 died this morning at her daughter Mrs Elmer Tom’s home on Richland Avenue after a 16 month illness. She leaves four daughters and three sons with funeral set for Wednesday 2:30 p m at the Tom home, Rev Huff officiating, burial in New Marshfield Cemetery. Also notes Sayre Study Club meets Nov 6 and Roger Kittle returns from Albany visit with siblings Charlies Harper and Gwynn Sanders.
Roger LeVerton ran 18 yards for a TD and pass to George Lacy in the final six minutes to beat Georgetown. Mike Nicksick of Pittsburgh scored twice against Notre Dame on a 55 yard run. Regis Monohan for Ohio State kicked six points in a rout over Western Reserve. Julius Alfonse of Minnesota opened with a 76 yard run against Michigan. Dick Plasman of Vanderbilt blocked a kick and converted for a TD in a 7 6 win over George Washington. Bobby Grayson of Stanford piled up 129 rushing and receiving yards scoring twice against USC.
Questions ask about Athens Ohio including number of schools excluding Ohio University and number of school buildings. The item mentions Ohio University buildings in Athens and central campus, Athens County area, and names a local feature Margaret's Creek. It asks who is the Safety Director and their salary, directing readers to page 13.
Mr and Mrs Edward M Jennings of Boston Mass announce the birth of a daughter Judith Anne on Tuesday October 30 Mr Jennings works in the Boston Post advertising department He is son of Mrs Ralph Jennings and the late Mr Jennings Mrs Jennings and Mr Jennings were students at Ohio University She was formerly Mildred Lifsicomb of Marietta
Local officers hunted Otho Axline of Trimble Sunday for charges linked to a Route 13 crash Saturday night. The Axline car struck Fritz Kloh’s vehicle, injuring passenger Mrs. Bernard Smith who was treated for minor cuts. Five empty liquor bottles were found in the Axline car. Smith pleaded guilty to an intoxication charge before Mayor C F Wallace.
Officers anticipate Axline returning today to answer charges stemming from a wreck while intoxicated. He was fined five dollars amid the aftermath.
Three prisoners escaped from the Glouster city jail when friends broke the lock during the night Sunday. One man faces a driving while intoxicated charge, another is charged with throwing rocks at an automobile, and the third answers to a plain drunk charge. Officers expect to round up all three today.
Dr. A. T. Volwiler of Ohio University addressed the Episcopal Church Men's Club Sunday night on Recent Developments in International Co operation. He is noted as a student of world affairs who has spent considerable time in Washington gaining first hand knowledge for international relations.
Glouster Precinct 4 shifts voting to the old Boston Store building on High Street Tuesday two doors north of the post office. Other precincts keep their locations: No 1 in city building fire room, No 2 at Ben Hoop er residence, No 3 in township building. Trimble Township uses one of the two rooms.
Valley mines GLOUSTER Ohio including 255 Drydock 267 Hunterdon and Sunday Creek Mine 6 Millfield report active today with several smaller mines also running. All mines will idle tomorrow due to election day holiday in mining districts.
An old fashioned spelling bee will be held at Mountville schoolhouse on Wednesday night. Music will be tarnished and a social time enjoyed. The public is invited.
The board of education decides to sell the Palmer school building as it is no longer used for school purposes. Sealed bids will be received for the structure.
Choir practice set for Tuesday night at 7 o'clock at the M.B.E Church in Glouster.
Mr and Mrs Freder ick have returned to their home in Binghampton New York after spending several months here with Mrs Stevens mother Mrs W A Brammer
Despondent over ill health, Mrs Mayer Steel of Jackson fired a shotgun in her mouth at a Keystone area farm. The Levisay family, longtime residents, had lived there before the property was later owned by George Bagle.
A Michigan truck vendor offered potatoes at zero cents per bushel in Gallipolis but lacked a peddler license required at 10 dollars per day. Police escorted the dealer from town after the sale.
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