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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 21, 1934

Page

9

Junior Class Sponsors Jamboree at Murray High School

The Murray High School Junior Class held a Saturday jamboree in the gym. Three one act plays, bingo, fish pond and other amusements drew a crowd from Jobs Orviston Pittsburgh and Longstreth. The event raised 80 dollars for class funds.

Murray High School Murray City Orviston Pittsburgh Longstreth Methodist Episcopal Church Mabel Lafever Clyde Hite Columbus Robert Tell Ruth Brooker Bobby Dunn White Cross Hospital Clarence Archer George Archer Juanita Martin J. W. Martin Paul Potts Laurelville George Potts Charles Davis Jackson Davis Murray Harrisburg Belford Shuttleworth Harry Shuttleworth Pegey Whalen Detroit Beverly James Hamer Nelle Brooker Nelsonville

Surprise Birthday Party for Marvel Knowlton

Honor Albany girl Marvel Knowlton celebrated her eighteenth birthday with a surprise party at her parents home. The event featured games and music, pink and white decorations, and a cake decorated with pink candles.

Albany N. F. Knowlton Marvel A. F. Holmes Florida Arleigh Fishbaugh Gwendolyn Barlow Columbus T. J. Barlow J. F. Faulkner Canton C. L. Rees T. C. Throckmorton Parkersburg W. Va Harold Meagie Helen McVay

Arrest Two Drivers Following Accidents

Joe Brown of Route 1 Logan was arrested by Highway Patrolman Thomas Sprague on charges of driving while intoxicated and failing to stop after an accident in Murray City where his vehicle struck Preston Thompson’s car. Brown held for mayor's court hearing. Clarence McDonald of Edwight West Virginia faces reckless driving charges in Glouster after a collision between his coupe and Frank Abele’s truck. hearing set for December 4.

Joe Brown Logan Thomas Sprague Preston Thompson Nelsonville Brown Murray City Thompson Clarence McDonald Edwight W. Va Justice of the Peace Glouster Frank Abele Zanesville McDonald Abele

Six Room Modern House on Mulberry Street

Property listing for a well maintained six room modern house on Mulberry Street near the business district. Sold quickly through Warner Idle Agency represented by Robert Warner.

Mulberry Street Robert Warner Warner-Idle Agency

New Coolville Athletic Field Is Completed

The Coolville athletic field is finished and touted as possibly the finest in Athens County by FERA engineer J. D. Garrett. A smooth surface with a cinder track opens space for contests and future seating, while other FERA projects include courthouse sidewalk work and repairs at the Children’s Home.

Coolville Athens County J. D. Garrett FERA Garrett Happy Hollow Highland and Hanlin Avenues Athens County Children's Home

Road-Marking Revamped for U.S. Route 50

Marietta officials announce changes to U S Route 50 designation effective after road-marking equipment is ready. The new main east-west path will run from St Marys West Virginia to Cincinnati via Marietta Sharpsburg Athens Chillicothe, with Elsenboro to Athens labeled Alternate Route 50. The route will officially be U S Route 50 following the shortest path between endpoints.

Marietta St. Marys St. Louis W. Va Sharpsburg Athens Chillicothe Cincinnati Elsenboro Parkersburg United States American Association of State Highway Officials Washington County Marietta Road

ONG Drill Held by 166th Infantry at Athens Armory

Company L of the Ohio National Guard conducted its weekly drill at the Athens Armory under Capt. Thearle Shafer. The program included a formation drill, weapon nomenclature lectures by Sgt. Clifford Huggins and Lieuts. Vercoe Murphy and Carlos Murphy, close order drill by Sgt. Louis D. McBride, and a bayonet training session.

166Th Infantry Ohio National Guard Thearle Shafer Clifford Huggins Vercoe Murphy Carlos Murphy Louis D. McBride

Athens CCC Camp Aids Firefighters In Field Fire Behind East State

Athens firemen and members of the CCC Camp assisted in extinguishing a field fire behind the W W Connett home at 254 East State Street after noon today. Smoke from burned trash spread to the rear of the residence and was brought under control with help from the camp and local firefighters. Lucille Householder is notified that Orville Householder has filed for divorce and related relief in Case No. 16020 in the Common Pleas Court of Athens County with a hearing set for on or after November 28, 1934. OH W Bolin, Plaintiff's Attorney.

Athens CCC East State Street Lucille Householder Orville Householder Common Pleas Court Athens County Ohio OH W. Bolin Carl EB. Jewett Mary C. Jewett Nelsonville Ens County Fort Street Charles Stratton Heriff JT E. Weinrich

Stocks falter as trading slows amid mixed early gains

New York Nov 21—Stock prices show narrow moves in early trading with dealings quiet after opening. Utilities hold steady while gains appear in United States Steel American Telephone Du Pont Union Pacific Southern Pacific Johns Manville Consolidated Gas and General Motors Electric Auto Lite amid mid week signs of slow business improvement.

New York United States Steel American Telephone du Pont Union Pacific Southern Pacific Johns-Manville Consolidated Gas General Motors Electric Auto Edison Electric Institute Dun & Bradstreet, Inc United States Lake

Public Sale At Carthage Park Residence

Public sale announced at the Carthage Park residence two miles south of Lottridge. Items listed include stock implements and grain. The sale is conducted by Frank W. Chapman and is set for Saturday in November 1094 at 12 noon. A second notice lists a sale at the Mt Hermon Church area by Harry Aldrige of stock grain implements and household goods.

Bertha Rickey Glouster Ralph Carpenter Cherrington Hospital Logan M. EB Frank Jonas William Jonas Selma A. W. Leadinghaus Greta June Leadinghaus E. M. Musgrave Belpre Lee Owens Ladies Society of the Baptist Church T. W. Coe Hardware Frank Strong Dexter Theatter S. EB. Dailey Irma Sickles Carthage Park Lottridge Fr. W. Chapman Mt. Hermon Church

Baltimore Produce and Chicago Market Prices Report

Market summary shows Baltimore area receipts for eggs and hens varied with large and medium sizes listed. Chicago Butter prices steady with creamery and extras. Toledo grain prices note No 2 red wheat and corn futures. general produce unchanged with prices for eggs pullets and butter mixed. regional poultry and rabbit listings include various weights and grades.

Baltimore Toledo Kees

Livestock market report with mixed prices and Treasury data

The page shows hogs and cattle trade with various price ranges, calves and veal values, and notes on sheep demand. It includes Treasury figures for November 19 with receipts and expenditures and wool price observations for fleece and combing grades in Ohio and western lines.

Ohio

Rubbish Heap Burns Near Athens Telephone Building

A rubbish heap behind the Athens Telephone Company Building ignited around midnight Tuesday. Fire crews quickly controlled the fire with chemicals. Fire Marshal Harry Dalton believes a lighted cigarette started the blaze and warned about proper extinguishing to prevent future risks.

Athens Telephone Company Harry Dalton

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