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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 16, 1934

Page

8

Ohio film closely follows Gene Stratton-Porter novel

An Ohio Theater showing adapts A Girl of the Limberlost with a strong cast led by Louise Dresser and Marian Marsh. Elnora Comstock seeks education amid opposition while Wes Linton and Phillip Ammon provide romance and danger. The film blends sentiment with frontier drama across overlapping plotlines and features notable supporting actors.

Ohio Gene Stratton-Porter Sory Elnora Comstock Wes Margaret Linton Little Billy Ragamuffin Minora Elnora

Roadside beauty urged in Ohio by Mrs Lawton lecture

Mrs Lawton and her husband urged Ohio to beautify roadsides by moving utility poles back from the road, adding seasonal blooms, tidying signposts, and zoning roadside stands. They argued beautification aids erosion control and saves highway funds. The pair toured 11 states and spoke in Athens and Nelsonville during a two week Ohio tour.

Milk Supply Praised in Athens County Guidelines

Marietta Board of Health heard J B Wright of the Tri State Milk Association report strong improvements in Athens County dairy farms. He urged a clean up campaign next year to enable Athens milk to reach metropolitan markets, noting Washington County lags behind and faces a handicap.

Marietta Washington County Marietta Board of Health Tri-State Milk Association Kentucky West Virginia Wright Athens

Chauncey Millfield and Dover Township News

Seventeen mines in the district marked up for work today with Chauncey Mine No 25 and Hocking operating while Poston No 6 did not report. Rev G B Courtney to fill Chauncey Church of Christ pulpit November 18 at 10 30 with Bible School at 9 30 and church orchestra and men chorus at services.

Chauncey Chauncey Mine Hocking Poston No. 6 Luhrig Chauncey No Salem Hollow Kimberly Carbondale Lick Run G. B. Courtney Chauncey Church of Christ Bible School Courtney Greens Run Church of Christ the Plains Guess Graham Free Will Baptist Church Zion Lower Plains W. E. Dicken

Wharton Hosts Visitors After Accident Recovery

Chauncey and Mrs Walter Wharton hosted last week end guests Mr and Mrs Mae McLaughlin and children from Marysville Ohio Drexel Klee and Mary Bowman of Ironton and Ohio University student. Mrs Mabel Smith to host Martha Bible Class at Millfield Church of Christ Clarence Mullins. Chauncey, who suffered serious injuries in an accident at White Ash Mine No 69 Bailey Run, returned to hospital in Columbus for further treatment after a period of confinement.

Chauncey Walter Wharton Mae McLaughlin Marysville Drexel Klee Ironton Mary Bowman Ohio University Mabel Smith Martha Millfield Columbus

Baby Contest Winner Patricia Stewart Receives Gold Medal

Chauncey Patricia Stewart age 1 12 receives a gold medal in the national baby contest at the Chicago World's Fair. She is the granddaughter of Mrs Ralph Stewart of Logan and Mrs Alwe Carr of Millfield.

Chauncey Patricia Stewart Francis Powell Ralph Stewart Logan Alwe Carr Millfield

Mrs L W Sanders Hosts Faith Circle Bible Class

Mrs L W Sanders hosted the Faith Circle Bible Class November meeting in Millfield with vice president Mrs Edward Evans presiding. The program, led by Mrs J H Sharick and Mrs G B Keirns, included games and prizes. December brings a Christmas party at Mrs Sharick’s home.

Millfield L. W. Sanders Faith’s Circle Edward Evans Sanders J. H. Sharick G. 8. Keirns Sharick Jacquelyn A. H. Boudinot W. H. Sisson Ervin Stauffer Ed Evans G. 8. Keirns, Mrs. J. H. Sharick, Mrs. B. F. McDaniel Henry Heffken F. E. Boudinot

Chauncey Residents Update and School Substitutes

Mrs. Robert Canter of Chauncey visits her mother Mrs. Eliza Burton and family. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Tucker move from Oscar Six to rooms with Mr. and Mrs. M. B. Tucker on Converse Street. Mrs. Dorothy Goodson substitutes at Beaumont school for Miss Imelda Smith who is recovering from an appendicitis operation in Columbus hospital. Past Chiefs Club meets tonight at Pearl Henry’s home. Mr. and Mrs. Calmont Ayers return from a week in Columbus.

Chauncey Robert Canter Jobs Eliza Burton Ray Tucker Oscar Six M. B. Tucker Converse Street Dorothy Goodson Beaumont School Imelda Smith Columbus Chiefs Club Pearl Henry Calmont Ayers

Millfield Needle Club Hosts At Mrs Sisson Home

Millfield Mrs William Sisson entertained members of the Millfield Needle Club Wednesday night. Maybelle Mingus Eda Heffkin Ida Hill Lizzie Robinett Viola Sanders Mae Wade Kathryn McDaniel Jessie Fulton Mabel Sisson and guest Iva Evans attended. Next week hostess will be Mrs Robinett at her daughter’s home. Refreshments were served.

Millfield William Sisson Needle Club

Church Sermon Draws Large Snowville Attendance

Rev David Williams preached at Snowville Church on Saturday night to a large audience. Burlingham and Athens residents visited relatives, and local gatherings included a Ruth Circle quilting meeting hosted by Belle Oberholzer with a noon potluck. Other Sunday visits noted include the Welchs with Raymond Thompson of Athens and the Hudnalls returning from Springfield.

David Williams Albany Hebbardsville Harrisonville Snowville Glenn Stanley Burlingham William Young A. Pratt Mercelline Bernice Wayne Chase Circle of Ruth F. C. Oberholzer C. A. Spriggs Robert Coats Spriggs Athens Bertine Story Minta Chase Mary Chase Florence Sauters Ruth Martin Grace Lynch Emma Robinson Audrey Sauters Lenna Overholzer Belle Oberholzer Esta Carpaugh Bill Martin Emmett Sauters Bur Hingham Raymond Thompson Emerson Welch William Hudnall Clarence Hudnall Springfield Dawson Meeks Vern Lee Webber Wood

Belgrade Counterfeiter Defends Craft Amid Court Evidence

In Belgrade Yugoslavia Dr Rajzer faces counterfeiting charges as police reveal perfect notes from engravings and a hand press found on his premises. He claims long practice and skill will prove the materials inadequate to produce better forgeries.

Belgrade Yugoslavia Rajzer

Quilting Party Held at Pearl Chapel Home

A quilting party gathered Wednesday at Mrs. L. C. Gibson's home in Pearl Chapel with attendees including Mrs. J. L. Clark Mrs. Louise Dixon Mrs. Masie Brickles from Downington Mrs. Ray Jordan Mrs. Blanche Stanley Mrs. Margie Haning and Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Gibson Dinner was served by the hostess.

Pearl Chapel L. C. Gibson J. L. Clark Louise Dixon Masie Brickles Downington Ray Jordan Blanche Stanley Margie Haning W. B. Gibson Charles Woodgerd

Glass heirs uncover cash and bonds in old Wisconsin home

In Wis several heirs report finding cash totaling about 81000 and bonds valued 62638 inside an abandoned residence. Detectives note the finds were hidden in an old laundry tag and other concealed spots.

Alice Claire Wis Buresy

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