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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1934
Page
10
Greta Garbo delivers a strong performance in The Painted Veil, a cholera era drama set in rural China, with Herbert Marshall as her jealous husband. The film showcases Garbo’s enhanced glamour and dramatic range, cementing her screen fame.
In Perry County the recount for clerk of courts shows only 17 of 65 precincts counted correctly. William J. Davis, the Republican claimant, lost to Ned Watts, the Democrat, by 11 votes after the official recount. errors ranged from 2 to 14 votes per precinct and eleven ballots were sent to the secretary of state for decision.
The Rev R C Babylon could not lead Sunday services at the First Presbyterian Church due to a deep cold. The preacher’s absence was noted as he remained at home recovering.
Logan High's nine wins this season push the team to an impressive 255 points for and 37 against. The Chiefs boast a large point differential with most games decided by mercy, including a 82 to 0 rout over Athens and a 60 to 6 win over Lancaster St. Marys.
Miss Mornae Lorene Orr daughter of Mr and Mrs Earle M Orr Athens and Mr Harold J Willoughby of Columbus were united in marriage on November 17 Mrs Willoughby a Logan High School graduate has lived in Columbus for four years and worked at Grant Hospital before moving to Athens last year
Logan area Daughters of the American Revolution helped organize Hannah Dowd Vanderford Chapter in Mc Arthur. The meeting took place at Mrs. Harry Hamiltons home with state regent Mrs. Asa Kessenger and other officials assisting. Local Logan attendees included Mrs. Ella Keynes and several Misses and Mrs. Wellman, among others.
Mrs Howard Anderson aged 19 was admitted to Cherrington Hospital on Sunday and underwent an appendicitis operation the following day. Also operated Saturday were Sanoma Nichols Starr and Merle Hart aged 10 Laurelville. All are reported in favorable condition.
The Future Farmers Club of Logan High School hosted a rabbit supper in the Junior High Gymnasium on Thursday night. Mrs. Sarah Rockhold led the Home Economics Department in serving the meal, followed by a program headlined by E. O. Boldender of Columbus. Guests included Harold Chambers, county extension agent, cooperating with H. E. Saxton who oversees vocational agriculture at Logan High.
Charles Brooker aged 44 collapsed and died on the porch at his parents home in Longstreth about 6 p m Saturday. Coroner Vance Brian cited heart disease after a several months ill health. He leaves a daughter in Colorado and is survived by brother Andrew Brooker of Carbon Hill and sister Esther Brooker.
Counsel for Jones filed a LOGAN A error petition in common pleas court after a state action for failure to send a child to school. Eight grounds cited including lack of evidence of unlawful detention and the issue of district school reopening. Judge Whitcraft allowed immediate filing.
Judge Harley M. Whitcraft sentenced two defendants after juries convicted them earlier in the week. Geneva Armerine received a 55 fine plus costs estimated around 100 dollars due to numerous Benton Township witnesses. Albert Aneshansley faced a 25 fine and costs after an assault and battery conviction. O M Blum was described as the victim of a small battle during the attack.
In Haydenville probate records a bride kept her maiden name after marriage. Licenses issued include Okey Smith and Verna Smith both of Haydenville and Vincent Welsh with Rose Josephine Lucas of Murray City. Clayton Scheide Sr attended a Kiwanis training in Columbus after being elected Logan Kiwanis Club president.
Ten OSU students faced fines of 2 to 5 dollars for voting more than once in a Homecoming Queen election. The Student Court confiscated voting credentials and barred the offenders for the rest of the quarter. Betty Lou Lynd and Robert P. Kelley were among those fined. Miss Mary Alma Oppenheim was elected queen but the vote was invalid. She will reign at the Ohio State Michigan game per the Student Senate.
Promote a 35 cent package of Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules to flush poisons and acids from the kidneys and ease bladder irritation. Claims reduce nighttime awakenings and other kidney and bladder weakness symptoms such as burning, backache, leg cramps and puffy eyes.
Chauncey P. T. A. will meet at 7 30 pm in the high school auditorium with president Paul Fiske presiding. Delegates Christine Brown and Mollie Gardner report on the recent P. T. A. convention in Columbus. Music by the Church of Christ orchestra and a tableaux titled America the Beautiful will be staged by eighth grade pupils taught by Fannie King.
Chauncey defeated Hollister 46 21 in the opening boys and girls basketball games at Hollister Friday. The Chauncey girls used free throws to build a margin in a 16 9 victory while Chauncey’s Daugherty Ross and Nicholson Smith Carter provided strong all around play aiding the rout. Hollister’s Embry and Gill led a late effort but the Blue Devils pulled away in the second half.
A birthday party for Miss Osa Hoisington was held Thursday at her Bethel Ridge home. She received many gifts and a chicken dinner was served. Attending were Mrs. Minnie Maynard, Mrs. Clara Cannon, Mrs. Lottie Cannon, Mrs. Lena Leake, Mrs. Myrtle Olbers, Mrs. Bessie Cartwright and Edna of Greens Run, and Mrs. Ada Leake McConkey of Athens.
The annual Ladies Big Seal event was held at Mrs. Eames home with entertainment arranged by Mrs. Olders and others. A Chicken dinner was served, with members celebrated for their birthdays. Songs followed led by Mrs. Baugh and performances by several members.
In Chauncey district a Bible Class of the Church will meet Tuesday at an unspecified time in Mrs. Walburn's home. The class is led by Mrs. Walburn with program plans announced.
Washington reports a new federal scheme for waterfowl hunters under J. director of the Bureau of Survey and Conservation. Hunters must purchase stamps at local post offices and affix them to state licenses with ninety percent of funds spent on waterfowl protection and conservation efforts.
CARBON HILL The sum of $150 was netted by Carbon Hill High School Friday night when a fall festival was held in the school gymnasium. On the same occasion new electric lights were dedicated in the building. Logan merchants contributed merchandise to the school for use in their festival.
Enterprise resident Logan Paulies, son of Mr and Mrs Otto Nes, is recovering at Cherrington Hospital from a back injury suffered last Thursday while cranking a tractor. His longtime injury to Iles is believed to be a recurrence.
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