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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 08, 1934

Page

10

Mercury Climbs Near Summer Temperatures Yesterday

The temperature rose to near summer levels yesterday afternoon after noon, hitting a high value, then fell to 48 overnight. This morning it rose again by about 10 degrees as the day started.

Enrollment at Glouster schools hits new high

The total enrollment this week reaches 815, the largest so far this school year. Distribution shows Madison building 230, Monroe building 228, and the high school 357.

Madison Monroe High School

Merger of Schools in Morgan Co

GLOUSTER Ohio November 8 reports indicate Homer Township and Union Township in Morgan County will form a new district nearly completed. State aid will support an eight month term and allow the Homer Township Board of Education to borrow funds to pay teachers and bus drivers.

Glouster Homer Township Morgan County Union Homer Townships

Wood Cutting Draws 40 Men to Work Wednesday

Relief wood chopping remains popular in the Glouster area with over 40 men at work on Wednesday under foreman J O Moody. Extra workers were turned away and will be employed later as each chopper receives a large load for six hours of cutting to length for burning. At the Progressive Study Club meeting at Miss Lalla Danford’s home, Mrs W F Marting spoke on child welfare and Mrs M M Bryson read Story of a Persian Rug. Miss Merle Sanford to host November 16 at her Trimble home.

J. O. Moody Glouster Progressive Study Club Lalla Danford Fairlawn Avenue W .F. Marting Ironton M. M. Bryson J. G. W. Shafer Merle Sanford Trimble

Fire destroys two story Chesterhill home on Pickering farm

A two story frame house with nine rooms on the Charles Pickering farm east of Chesterhill burned last Thursday. Occupied by Mrs. Hulda Mayle, the fire destroyed all household goods and 200 cans of fruit. Harold Rainer, son of the local family, has suffered ill health. Many local residents and visitors are noted in accompanying notes on recent activities and travels.

Charles Pickering Town Hulda Mayle Harold Hiley Rainer Bethel Anna McElfresh Do L Schofield Elijah Elliott Union County Delaware J. A. Wood

Wrestling Card Reports Fast Falls From Area Events

AP dispatches from Reading Harrisburg Cleveland and Des Moines record bouts. Dick Shikat 224 of Philadelphia threw Sun Jennings 230 of Oklahoma in 34.54. Sandor Szabo 215 of Hungary threw Vic Christie 208 of California in 35.35. Hans Kampfer of Germany faced Andy Brown of Boston in a 32.00 bout. Steve Savage 218 of Chicago defeated Jack O'Dell 205 of Pueblo Colorado in straight falls.

Associated Press Reading Dick Shikat Philadelphia Sun Jennings Oklahoma Harrisburg Sandor Szabo Hungary Vic Christie California Cleveland Hans Kampfer Germany Andy Brown Boston Des Moines Steve Savage Chicago Jack O'Dell Pueblo Colo

Sellars Norton Wedding Announced and Completed

Announcement records the October 19 Pittsburgh First Baptist ceremony for Lee T. Sellars and Veneta Frances Norton. Bride studied at Carnegie Tech while groom earned Ohio University degree and pursued Duquesne Law. Couple resides at 4079 Brandon Road Pittsburgh.

Sellars-Norton Glouster Pittsburgh Lee T. Sellars C F. Sellars City Veneta Frances Norton F. A. B. Norton Louisville First Baptist Church Bernard C. Clausen Carnegie Institute of Technology Ohio University Athens Duquesne University Law School Sellars Brandon Road

Loyal Daughters to Meet Friday in Glouster

The Loyal Daughters arch of Christ will gather Friday night at Miss Esta Cunningham’s home on Main Street for a class meeting.

Glouster the Loyal Daughters Arch of Christ Esta Cunningham Main Street

Named Administrator Glouster Appointed for Harrington Estate

Glouster Mayor Co F Wallace appointed administrator of the estate of the late John Harrington in this city. The appointment grounds include standard probate procedures and assigns jurisdiction to manage debts and assets.

Glouster Co. F. Wallace John Harrington

Jacksonville Club Sees 70 New Members Join Drive

The Jacksonville organization reports over 70 new members and 102 enrollments after a Monday night dry meeting. Bryson spoke on the group functions and aims of the association during the membership drive and discussion.

Jacksonville The Jacks Bryson Aca

Post Office Push Aims at Direct Mail Revenue Increase

Nationwide campaign planned by the Post Office Department to boost revenues by promoting direct mail advertising. The move targets cities across the United States and positions mail as a competitor to other advertising media.

Post Office Department Farley William M. Mooney Washington, D. C Washington United States Post Office Washington Post Office United States

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