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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 27, 1934

Page

2

Speaker from Delaware Girls Industrial School Addresses Parents

Mrs. Gertrude Burns of the Delaware Girls Industrial School spoke to Nelsonville York Township High School Parents Association about the school’s work with delinquent girls. She described home investigations and efforts to correct habits formed in adverse surroundings and clarified misconceptions about the institution. Mrs. Teesie Cavanaugh reported results of physical exams for seventh and eighth graders. Girl Scout members presented a piayette.

Nelsonville Gertrude Burns Girls Industrial School Delaware Burne Teesie Cavanaugh Girl Scouts

Mrs Lavina Lemon Dies at Haydenville

Mrs Lavina Lemon of Haydenville died early Monday morning. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 p m at the Logan M E Church with burial in Oak Grove Cemetery. She is survived by her husband W H Lemon and nine children from a former marriage and by brothers and sisters Homer Lent Nelsonville Charles Lent Haydenville Noah Lent near Columbus Mrs Rebecca Shivers Haydenville and Mrs Maggie Shaw Union Furnace.

Lavina Lemon Haydenville Logan M. EB Oak Grove W. H. Lemon Homer Lent Nelsonville Charles Noah Lent Steven Lent Columbus Rebecca Shivers Maggie Shaw

Funeral services held for Charles Brooker at Longstreth

Funeral services were held at 2 30 p m for Charles Brooker who died suddenly at a home in Longstreth U Saturday. The service took place at the home of his parents Mr and Mrs Ambrose Brooker conducted by Reverend Nutter. He is survived by a daughter in Colorado two brothers Jack of Longstreth and Andrew of Carbon Hill and a sister Mrs Beth er Dolley of Longstreth.

Nelsonville Charles Brooker Longstreth Ambrose Brooker Nutter Colorado Jack Andrew Carbon Hill Bether Dolley

Community Visitors Return From Trips Across The Region

Mrs. Charles Tedrow returns after three weeks at Crookeville with her son and family. Mrs. Inez Reynolds with Miss Eyleen Brant and Ralph Barber of Columbus visited Mr. and Mrs. John Hennett on Robbins Road. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Evans came back from Hot Springs Arkansas where they visited their son. Mrs. Flo Reeder of Glenn Mills Pennsylvania, connected with the Boys Industrial School, is spending vacation at her home. Mayme Keplar spent Sunday and Monday in Columbus.

Charles ‘Tedrow Crookeville Will Inez Reynolds Eyleen Brant Ralph Barber Columbus John Hennett Robbins Road Tom Evans Hot Springs Ark Misa Mayme Keplar Spemt

Revival at Vinet Baptist Church Opens Thanksgiving Morning

Rev J B Hall announces a 10 day revival at Vinet Baptist Church starting Thanksgiving morning at 1 a.m. Services run each evening at 7 90 except Saturdays with Rev RE Grundry of Chillicothe in charge NELSONVILLE regular choir rehearsal for Piast Presbyterian Church set for Wednesday at 7 30 at the church

Nelsonville J. B. Hall Vinet Baptist Church RE. J. Grundry Chilicothe

Relief for stomach pains with Adia Tablets

Dr Sims Adia Tablets relieve burning gnawing stomach pains and neutralize acid. The Cline Pharmacy Co promotes Adina relief and money back guarantee, encouraging continued eating without stomach trouble.

Dr. Sims Adina Cline Pharmacy Co

Sales Tax Debate Fails To Narrow Exemptions

Legislation to extend the sales tax faces continued debate as Republicans push six month terms and broader exemptions. Len Earl Lewis seeks milk bread and newspaper exemptions, while officials warn these would slash revenue. The committee votes keep taxes on cosmetics admissions and bottled beverages but suspend them through 1935 with renewal possible in 1936.

Len Earl Lewis Assembly Lewis Life W. P. Haynes Coshocton Carlton Dargiech Clarence Laykin Ohio State University

Nelsonville Socials and Court Action Featured

In Nelsonville the Business Girls Class of the Christian Church with Mrs Steenrod and Mrs Betts dined at the Green Shingle Inn then socialized at Miss Frances Bennett's home with winners named Miss Margaret Johnson and others. Esther Class held a social at the church with luncheon for 20 members. Lucius Fiske pleaded guilty to a charge of interpretation before Mayor Holland, fined 10 dollars and costs following highway patrol arrest.

Nelsonville Clana The Christian Church Steenrod Frank Betts Green Shingle Inn Buechtel Misa Frances Bennett Contesta Margaret Johnson Arlene Betts Mildred Bussey Misa Kether Verity Mre Eether Esther Clase Lucius Fiske G. Holland State Highway Patrol

Infantry Unit Reviews Three Months of Training

The 166th Infantry of the Ohio National Guard held a Monday night review session summarizing lectures and topics from the past three months. A battalion command training test was planned but postponed, likely to be rescheduled for next Monday night.

166Th Infantry Ohie National Guard

Coal Handling Costs Fixed in Gallia and Lawrence Counties

The committee sets coal handling rates for Gallia and Lawrence Counties with tariffs for domestic low and high volatile coal, Commercial A and B, Industrial A and B, plus yard sale deductions. Trucking rates scale by tonnage from one to ten tons, with various per ton charges. Service charges cover deliveries, bin handling, and credit on steam sales, excluding profit or capital return.

Gallia Lawrence

Two men arraigned in justices court on assault charges

Guss Wachenschwang of Deanville faced magistrate C. H. Porter on assault and battery with intent to kill after a wife filed the affidavit. He pleaded not guilty and posted 700 bond, later jailed for nonpayment. George Davis of Athens was charged with assault and battery against Robert Jones after a mother’s affidavit. He pleaded not guilty and was bound over to the grand jury in 2000 bond.

Guss Wachenschwang Deanville C. H. Porter Mae Wachenschwann Wachenschwang George Davis Athens Robert Jones Florence Jones Davis

Benefit Dance for Buchtel Schools in Nelsonville

A dance will be held at Buchtel Thanksgiving night to benefit the Buchtel Schools. Good music is assured.

Buchtel Nelsonville Buchtel

Priest Kills Bride Then Himself in Trenton Hotel

Father Leonard, pastor and chaplain at St. Joseph's Pennington, allegedly killed his wife and wounded bystander Steinmetz before firing a pistol from his coat. The Catholic Diocese blamed a long mood after a 1932 illness. A hotel bellboy witnessed events through a door keyhole as authorities investigated the Murders and suicide. Larry Leroy Clifford born November 26 to Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Clifford of East Carpenter Street. Grace Story Clifford, former Franklin Avenue resident, is the mother.

Father Leonard John J. Leonard Trenton N. J Steinmers Steinmetz Leroy Clifford East Carpenter Street Larry Leroy Clifford Grace Story E. B&b. Story Franklin Avenue Mr. Clifford Edward Clifford Kurts Avenue

Eagles to Eat Turkey in Nelsonville Banquet

A free turkey banquet will be served to members of the Fraternal Order of Eagles at their home on West Washington Street Wednesday night. The meeting will open at 7 30.

Nelsonville Order of Eaglep West Washington Street

Albany High to Stage The Sour Grapes Club Comedy

Albany Junior Class of Albany High School will present The Sour Grapes Club on Wednesday night November 28 at the High School Auditorium. The cast includes Abby Dwight Inez Smith Petite Constance Galloway Doris Gibbs Grace Hutton Helen Zimmerman and many others.

Albany Albany High School Sour Grapes Club Abby Dwight Inez Smith Petite Constance) Galloway Doris Gibbs Grace Hutton Helen Zimmerman Abby Dorothy West Arline Terhune Irene Whiteman Lew Biggers Richard Elliott Dottie Marlowe Bernadine Erwin Gadget Goss Eddie van Dyke Eddie van Dyke; Mrs. Carterhouse, Gayles Rowland Miriam McAllister Eileen Baughman Humpit Gordon Gerald Godman Abel Cheeseman Clyde Marshall Tacky Garnet Lee Enlow Buck Brown Willard Michaels Triai E. M. Musgrave Beulah Wilda Billie Farmers’ Institute Chester D. W. Hoffee C. P. Pearman Wells Library

Junior Girls Rally To 4 1 Victory In School Hockey

Athens Senior High School Girls' Athletic Association sponsored a class hockey game this week in which the junior girls defeated the freshmen 4 to 1. Scorers for the juniors were Jean Pickena Ann Barlow and Florence Smith with two goals, while Sue Woolley scored the lone goal for the freshmen. Team rosters include the juniors Florence Smith Ann Barlow Janet Mackinnon Jean Pick ens Sarah Mansfield Myrna Riggie Danelle Cash Eileen Deckner Martha Meister Esther Secoy Ruth Lewis and the freshmen Sue Woolley Harriet Musgrave Helen Truest Mary Hall Virginia Beasley Margaret Winning Marjorie Harvey Susanne Danford Louise Sama Marjorie Malone Anna Ator. Referees were Mary Graves and Marjorie Herdman.

Athens Senior High School Girls’ Athletic Association Jean Pickena Ann Barlow Florence Smith Sue Woolley Janet Mackinnon Jean Pickens Sarah Mansfield Myrna Riggie Danelle Cash Eileen Deckner Martha Meister Esther Secoy Ruth Lewis Harriet Musgrave Helen Truest Mary Hall Virginia Beasley Margaret Winning Marjorie Harvey Susanne Danford Louise Sama Marjorie Malone Anna Ator Mary Graves Marjorie Herdman

Fair Weather Returns in Athens With Warm Up Ahead

After a cool spell, Athens temps rose to 60 yesterday then fell to 44 overnight. By late morning today, temperatures were climbing again and officials forecast even warmer weather through the day.

Athens

State Grange to Meet in December in Columbus

Ohio State Grange prepares for its sixty second session December 11 to 18 in Columbus aiming to confer degrees on a class of 1 000 and host about 5 000 delegates from 860 subordinate bodies speaking plans include L J Taber National Grange master Walter F Kirk state master and Governors White and Davey Kirk to report state Grange membership at 77 243 with 17 counties adding over 100 members each

Columbus Ohio State Grange L. J. Taber National Grange Walter F. Kirk Port Clinton Governor White Davey Kirk The Grange

Aged couple found suffocated at Michigan farm home

Jasper Michigan reports Mr George Wilson aged 73 and Mrs George Wilson aged 75 were found suffocated in their beds early today at their blaging farm home near Jasper.

Jasper, Mich George Wilson Here Mr. Wilson

School Vacation Extended Until Monday for Thanksgiving

Athens city and Athens County schools will close Wednesday afternoon for the Thanksgiving holiday and remain closed until Monday morning December 3. County schools will not follow regular schedules after Thanksgiving. Ohio University will suspend classes at 11 10 tomorrow to allow students to catch noon trains home, resuming Monday morning.

Athens City Athens County Ohio University

16 year old held for car theft in Gallipolis

Lawrence Cre, 16, of Springfield Ohio, was arrested by Sheriff Hatfield and Deputy Harold Wood Monday in Gallipolis for stealing his sister’s car. He faces charges in juvenile court.

Means Hatfield Harold Wood Springfield Ohio

Ohio Civil Stone Plant Limits Across Counties

The National Industrial Recovery Board sets limits on crushed stone production in parts of Ohio. Restriction areas include Clermont, Preble, Warren, Highland, Clinton, Allen, Mercer, Ross, and Green Counties with capacity caps and state pricing and wage guidance to be provided by the state committee.

Chillicothe Ohio National Industriaa Board Clermont Prebie Warren P, Highland Clinton Allen Mercer Ross and Green Clermont Pr Grave Scioto Ross NIRB

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