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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 29, 1931

Page

8

Logan Gossip Notes and Birth Announcement

Logan area brief items include a rural Thanksgiving gathering at Black Jack Camp for invited guests Jos Schorr Pat Sweeney Clarence Blosser Dan James and G Eberst. Fred Smith of West Logan suffers mumps while also being a radio singer. A Logan couple announces the birth of a daughter with parents Frank Dupler Jacob Nihiser and Joe Nihiser listed as grandparents.

Claude Lyon Black Jack Camp Jos, Schorr Pat Sweeney Clarence Blosser Dan James G. Eberst Carl” Carsner Murray City Logan G. E. Carr McConnellville Joe Nihlser Frank Dupler This City Jacob Nihiser Laurel Township

Scout Achievement Roundup Plans Set for Central Ohio Area

Plans and instructions for the 1934 Achievement Roundup of Boy Scouts in the Central Ohio Area are under way. Dates are December 1 to March 13. Dr. C. F. Rauch, district chairman for Hocking County, has appointed committees to support the campaign, aiming to grow to 16 new troops and significant gains in membership, Second Class and First Class scouts, plus merit badges for each First Class Scout.

Boy Scouts Logan Navay Central Ohio C. F. Rauch Hocking County

Thanksgiving Guests From Columbus and Detroit Visited Area

Logan Bries and Minnie Stoneburner along with Bes sie and Sadie Stoneburner and families hosted by Florence Bort and Don Bort in Columbus. Margaret McCormick remained in Logan after Thanksgiving as Adam Mahoney and two children from Detroit vacationed with Fred Stracke and relatives in Adelphi. Ethel Cooper and Walter Haas with two children joined the gatherings.

Minnie Stoneburner Bessie Stoneburner Sadie Stoneburner Will McCorwick Margaret McCormick Florence Bort Don Bort Logan Adam Mahoney

Make This Model at Home Smart Daytime Frock Pattern

Pattern notes describe a winter daytime frock by ANNE ADAMS with a slim silhouette. The pointed bodice yoke is smartly buttoned and the tow placed, emphasizing trim tailored lines with minimal fuss.

Anne Adams

Largest Fireman Claim Sparks 325 Pound Dispute

Sterling Ellert Jr. disputes Robie Scott of Provo Utah as the world’s largest fireman. Ellert weighs about 325 pounds stripped, giving him a margin over his rival. Ellert, 23, married with two children, has been with Memphis department four years. He is pictured with Bunty the department mascot during a Sedalia visit to Rey and Mrs W A Cooper. Cooper visited Logan Friday. Mrs Ray Gill of Hollywood is visiting relatives here.

Sterling Buck” Ellert, Jr Robie Scott Provo Utah Jéiert Eilett Memphis the Bunty Sedalia Rey W. A. Cooper

State Aid Funds Raised for Hocking County Districts

More state aid funds have been received in Hocking County over the last few days totaling 16106 dollars. Supt. J. W. Coleman stated the distribution includes Benton Ward Murray City Laurelville Palla Marin Perry Salt Creek Sturt Washington Haydenville and Good Hope among the participating districts.

Logan Hocking County J. W. Coleman Benton Ward Murray City Laurelville Palla Marin Perry Salt Creek Sturt Washington Haydenville Good Hope

Death of Dorothy Hullish Brown in New York

Mrs Dorothy Hullish Brown 23 wife of Donald M Brown formerly of Haydenville died in New York on Thursday The Brown family are connected to T DL Brown now in East Palestine Funeral and burial to be held in Washington DC Mrs Brown's mother resides in Columbus

Logan Nov 2 Arrest and Court Plea Report

Logan notices detail a non support charge against a man bound over to the grand jury after a not guilty plea. Names include Magistrate EBE Bright and Constable Chars brasure Hemaworth with event context from Logan. A social dinner party is noted for Mr William Barthiow and several ladies at Court Park.

Have Holiday Dinner at Howard Chute Home

Mr and Mrs Howard Chute hosted a Thanksgiving dinner Thursday evening with seating for Mr and Mrs Harry L Smith and children Elizabeth and Ned Mr and Mrs Paul KR Hansel and son Bobby Mr and Mrs Charles C Chute Mrs Ida Smith Mrs Hittle H Hansel and son Paul EB Hansel Betty Mae and Robert E Hansel

Howard Chute Harry L. Smith Elizabeth Ned Paul KR. Hansel Bobby Charles C. Chute Ida Smith Hittle H. Hansel Paul EB. Hansel Betty Mae Robert E. Hansel

Hocking County Men Drawn for Federal Jury Service

Two Hocking County men were drawn for Federal jury service in Columbus for the current term. Edward Hockman was selected as a grand juror and Samuel Blum as a petit juror. Hockman will report Tuesday morning and Blum at a later date.

Logan Hocking County Columbus Edward Hockman Samuel Blum Mr. Hockman Mr. Blum

Athens farmer reveals giant radish on display

E A Hooper of Route 50 displayed a 10 1 2 pound radish from the McHenry Hooper farm. The 14 1 2 inch long, 24 4 2 inch diameter White Lady radish was dug while plowing on a warm day. A wagon load of radishes drew crowds as Hooper wondered how many people it would feed. A Messenger expert said it could feed a Smith family poses.

E. A. Hooper McHenry-Hooper

Entertained at Dinner and Thanksgiving Across Nelsonville

Nelsonville notices detail a Thanksgiving Day turkey dinner hosted by J Ham and daughter Thelma Hass on Madison Street with guests including P A Ralston family John Ketch Martha Ann Alena Hoffrnes of Logan and others. A Bridge Club gathering at 115 HE Columbus Street saw trophy prizes to Catherine Sperver and Rosemary Usker. Residents and visitors from Columbus Logan Wooster and Athens are listed as Thanksgiving guests and home visitors across the week.

W. J. Ham Thelma Hass Madison Street P. A. Ralston John Ketch Martha Ann Albena Hoffrnes Logan Oscar Ralston Mt. Vernon Guy Lewin Dewey Roscoa Joe W. J. Has Thelma Earl Hass Bridge Club H. J. Barron Columbus Street Charles Lowden Columbus Audrey Alles Florence Wood Charlotte Rosemary Acker Stuart Hood Jet John Hogan Burton Catherine Sperver Rosemary Usker

Scheeler Slater Nuptials in Nelsonville Home

A wedding was solemnized Thursday evening at 6:50 at the home of Reverend Lloyd Evans of the First Presbyterian Church. Miss Bula Scheeler, daughter of Mr and Mrs Adam Scheeler, East Franklin Street, married Arthur Slater, son of Mr and Mrs John Slater, Murray City. The bride wore a French blue romaine crepe dress with liver trim, matching accessories, brown crepe traveling dress, and natural muskrat coat. The bride, a Nelsonville High School graduate, has worked as a stenographer for the Nelsonville Athens Traction Company. After a wedding trip of undisclosed destination, the couple will reside in Murray City in a newly furnished apartment. Mr Slater is in business there.

Scheeler-Slater Lloyd Evans First Presbyterian Church Bula Scheeler Adam Scheeler East Franklin Street Arthur Slater John Slater Murray City Nelsonville Hig School Nelsonville-Athens Traction Company Slater Mr. Slater

Pats Son in Jail After Charity Game Riot

Dayton report says Delbert Wolf, son of Sheriff Fred Wolf, faced peaceful disturbance charges after a charity football game between Dayton Fairview High School and Miamisburg ended near riot. The incident centered on a Fairview player allegedly striking referee Willur Fish in the face, with several on-field participants and Miamisburg officer William Walker involved.

Dayton Delvert Wolf Fred Wolf Dayton Fairview High School Miamisburg Lattern Field Warren Wolf Delbert Fairview Wilur Fish Delbert Wolf William Walker Aelee

Scout Night set for Troop 4 at Mechanicsburg School

Athens Boy Scout news reports Scouts aiding ticket sales for Community Chest Charity Show at the Majestic Theater last Tuesday. Troop 4 from Mechanicsburg will host Scout Night on Wednesday at 7:30, featuring leaderfoot tests, class rankings, pyramids, and first aid demonstrations. Parents invited. meetings for Athena City scouts listed for this week at First Methodist Church.

Boy Scouts of Athens Community Chest Majestic Theater Court Street Athens Scouts of Mechanicsburg Arno Reuter Athena City Scouts First Methodist Church

George Dailey Dies At Home In Athens

George C. Dailey 31 died at his Arden Place Athens home Friday night from pneumonia. A Ohio University electrical engineering graduate, he worked 10 years for Southern Ohio Electric Co and lived in Athens a decade. Born in Bainbridge, he is survived by wife Cora, daughter Audrey Jean, four, and two sisters Mrs C T Perry Hillsboro and Mrs B P Burnham Lawrence Mass. A Theta Chi at Ohio Univ member, he was burned two years ago at Superior near Ironton during an electric meter reading, leading to skin graft surgeries in Cincinnati. Funeral Monday at home at 10, burial Bainbridge.

George C. Dailey Arden Place Athena Ohio University Dailey Southern Ohio Electric Co Athens Bainbridge Cora Dailey Audrey Jean C. T. Perry Hillsboro BP. L. Burnham Lawrence Mass Theta Chi Superior Ironton Dalley Cincinnati Hospital

Special Services Planned by Rev Minor at Frost Church

Frost November 2 special services planned at the Universalist Church of Frost. Rev Edward M Minor to lead forenoon and afternoon services. Noon pot-luck dinner. Order Sunday School 9:30 am Preaching 11 am worship 2 pm. Evening service at Little Hocking church. Belpre church to have no services Sunday.

Frost Universalist Church of Edward M. Minor Little Hocking Belpre

Regents of Foundation Chosen at University

Four Ohio University students have been elected members of Board of Regents of the Wesley Foundation. Myrtle Horlacher Alten Dintey Marlin Stockton and Edward Turner are named to the university church group board affiliated with First Methodist Church of Athens. Eight members are chosen each year from the official board and an equal number from the student group.

Ohio University Board of Regents The Wesley Foundation Myrtle Horlacher Alten Dintey Marlin Stockton Edward Turner Ohio University Church First Methodist Church of Athens

Grain supply official reveals fade on national holdings

George S. Milner, general manager of Wheat Co operation and Stabilization Corporations, testified before the Senate Agriculture Committee. He disclosed the Farmers' National Grain Corporation held on Oct 31 wheat 12,184,017 bushels, corn 742,00 bushels, oats 1,676,000 bushels, barley 808,000 bushels, rye 83,000 bushels.

National, Grain Corporation Washington George S. Milner Federal Farm Board Senate Agriculture Committee Farmers’ National Grain Corporation Milner Vce

Farm Training Brings Success

Ohio未来农民多来自在农业经营上更成功的农户。FE G Beck对1275个农村家庭的研究显示,经营规模大的家庭其男性子女从事农业的比例几乎是经营最小家庭的三倍。家中有众多弟妹的女儿更可能成为农场主妻子,她们往往在家务和农场工作中接受长期学徒训练。此现象表明一类选择过程在起作用,具备培训与经验的子女更可能持续从事农业。

Auto Notes SHIFTING THE BURDEN

Columbus reports under the new Ohio motor vehicle law effective December 31 1931 counties will receive the same highway allotment plus their share of increased revenue from the bureau of motor vehicles. In 1932 and 1933 funds will be paid into county and township accounts that replicate 1930 personal property tax yields, and higher auto license revenues will offset prior revenue losses.

Columbus Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles

Careless Auto Driving Fines Show Driver Faults

A safety inspection outlines common motorist errors by Mr Average Driver. It lists violations from failing brakes to improper signaling and right of way, with fines up to 25 dollars per offense and up to 100 dollars for second offenses. It notes speeding and school bus stops as frequent violations and explains duplicate license plates cost two dollars per plate.

Bureau of Motor Vehicles

37th Division Memorial To Be Ready Next Year

In Montfaucon France workers are building a large memorial on Argonne ruins designed by John Russell Pope under General Pershing. The monument honors the 7th and 37th Ohio Divisions of the First American Army and is set for dedication early next year. It will rise about 170 feet high and use rose-colored granite from Baveno Italy near Romagne-sous-Montfaucon.

Montfaucon France U.P Argonne Romagnesous-Montfau~con John Russell Pope New York Pershing Robert A. Schow American Battle Monuments Commission Office Romagnesous-Montfaucon Baveno Italy

Industries Pick Up Pittsburgh Steel and Coal Activity

Pittsburgh reports increased steel and coal industry activity as about ten thousand furloughed workers or those on shorter schedules are guaranteed full pay through January 1. The measure aims to stabilize employment and reflect improved production and demand.

Pittsburgh Steel Col

Birthday Notes For November 29 Celebrant Herbert McVey

Herbert McVey, a dignified sixth grader at Central School, celebrates a birthday today. He will soon move to Name High School, leaving the Birthday Column.

Herbert McVey Herbert Central School Name High

Claims for relief rules detailed by World War Veterans Bureau

Miss Pearl French outlines criteria for disability relief claims for Athens County veterans. She notes 16 of 23 reopened claims were not awarded due to insufficient evidence and stresses required medical statements, treatment dates, and employer payroll proof. Eligible veterans with 25 percent or more non service connected disability may receive 12 to 40 dollars monthly.

Athens County World War Veterans Bureau Miss Pearl French Ted Cross Veterans Bureau Miss French Central Board of Appeals Chicago Veterans Board of Affairs Washington

South Entrance to Athens Bridged From 1839 Story

The article recounts Athens southern bridge history from a 1839 timber span by Samuel Miller and Francis Beardsley to later iron and modern concrete structures. It notes Coates Ferry costs, ford protests, island formations, a 1907 flood, lynching in 1880s, and milestone rebuilds leading to a planned 1934 modern bridge.

Athens L. OC. Nye Hocking Arthur Coates Coates Athens County FORD Samuel Miller Francis Beardsley James Osmond

Glouster Man Endorsed As Senate Candidate

Marietta November 23 Dr E Le Fever veteran legislator of Glouster Athens County was endorsed for re nomination by the Republican Executive Committees of Washington County at a called meeting Wednesday evening Seven of fifteen members voted for the action while six opposed or did not vote The opposition stemmed from belief it is too early for the 1932 campaign as the county may have a candidate for the office LeFever formerly served in the state senate representing the Ninth Fourteenth District He was defeated in 1928 by Louis Eberle former Nelsonville mayor Potential rivals from the county were noted as likely to enter the race

Marietta E LeFever Glouster Athens County Republican Executive Committees Washington County Lkely Yace LeFever Louis Eberle Nelsonville

Epworth Leagues meet in Columbus Group convention

The Epworth Leagues of the Columbus Group German M Church began a convention here today and will run through Saturday. The Columbus Group includes Marion Gallon Bucyrus Piqua Hamilton Dayton Marietta Pomeroy and Portsmouth.

Cos Epworth Leagues Columbus Group M. #. Church Marion Gallon Bucyrus Piqua Hamilton Dayton Marietta Pomeroy Portsmouth

Dalto n wounded in liquor raid to become Coal Grove marshal

Jack Dalton aged 48 was wounded in the arm during a liquor raid conducted with a Federal Prohibition agent. He is slated to become marshal of Coal Grove near here on January 1. Dalton was hospitalized as doctors treated the gunshot injury.

Tronton U.R Jack Dalton Coal Grove Here

Husband Hunt Becomes Paris Frolic For St Catherine Day

Thousands of Paris store and dressmaking girls age twenty five or older took part in the annual Husband Hunt at the St Catherine's Day Frolic. The event featured afternoon off from shops, parties, dances, and costumes with champagne and urban humor. Prizes honored novel costumes and new dress designs while revelers paraded the streets and embraced prospective mates. Last year’s bathing suit ovation is banned this year.

Paris U.ph

Mary Liz Known Insane Hospital Inmate Passes Away

Mary Elizabeth Strong known as Mary Liz, 78, longtime Athens State Hospital patient, has died after long illness. She first entered the local insane hospital in 1674 at age 21 and longtime daily presence on the grounds drew Ohio University students and visitors who recall her singing for crowds.

Mary Elizabeth Strong Athens State Hospital Mary Liz Bary Liz Coltege 3 Ohio University

Polygamy Not Successful in Nearby State

Hunters in Pennsylvania may shoot female deer this season starting December 1 under a new law. Scientific work at Penn State links deer mortality to male to female ratios. overprotective practices left females with many older mates, delaying fawn births and causing high fawn mortality from undernutrition and cold.

State College Pennsylvania Pennsylvania State College B B. Forbes Enim Nutrition S. I. Beddel Forbes Bechdel

Hitching Rack Dispute Settled in Newcomerstown

In Newcomerstown, Tuscarawas County, a legal clash over hitching racks near Main Street ended with Swigert, a local harness dealer, allowed to build a 25 foot rack beside his store after a court decision. The dispute referenced horses and the town square setting, with neighbors seeking restraining orders amid concerns of cleanliness and appearance.

New Philadelphia E. A. Gert Comerstown Swigert Newcomerstown Tuscarawas County

Dagover to Germany clears leave for stage contract

German screen star Lil Dagover, fresh from Tha Woman From Monte Carlo, halted briefly in York en route to Germany for a stage contract. She secured a leave of absence after finishing her first film, delaying her next project until February with a plan to begin a BY Im production abroad.

Lil Dagover Monte Carlo York Europe Germany United Peniducer Studis Jaca Sth

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