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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1934
Page
5
West Virginians win series as Gallia Academy loses 31 to 7 on Thursday at Virginia field. Ha passes lead to lone Gallia score, while Pt Pleasant adds two more in third and final periods. Sam and Lawrence M contribute for Gallia in a tough matchup.
Verne Morgan of Huntington was arrested by Sheriff E. E. and Police Chief John Fra y for theft of a turkey from the McCullough farm. Morgan claimed he planned to pay, saying he was merely crossing and unconcerned, with costs of 12.96 due in Squire's court for the theft according to local report.
Twelve or more from the Middleport Baptist Church travel by bus to Dayton for a Young People’s Union convention. Rev Gorge Sagen will deliver sermons on Dispensation and lead a talk on Jesus with stereopticon pictures, followed by Mrs Helen McNealy moderator and junior talks.
River traffic on the Ohio and Kanawha shows full pool levels with dams up. Towboats Sam May Pioneer of the Grave J. C. Rawn and D. W. Wisherd are active or preparing loads while others pause for repairs or construction. Captain Webster ows the Prosperity and related vessels, with multiple hulls and dredges in service in the upper Ohio and Kanawha trades.
Ross Shumaker faced charges after a brother alleged a spoon holder attack at a Poplar Ridge home. He was placed in Gallia County Jail to await investigation.
Gallia Academy High School uses the lithoprint system to reproduce its new Alma Mater song written by Ruth Elise Sawyer with music in structress. Miss Mary Foster, a student, designed the front cover of the music sheet and officials praise the cost efficiency of lithoprint amid high printing prices.
In Gallipolis two youths were treated Thursday night at Holzer Hospital. Paul Danewood, 13, of Long Bottom, burned both eyes when a carbide light exploded while in his hands but is not expected to lose sight. James Allen, after a party, was struck on the jaw by a friend, suffering a fractured jaw and admission to the same hospital.
A 150 member prospective jury panel for the Bruno Hauptmann trial was drawn in Flemington New Jersey revealing 88 men and 62 women. Among the men are four carpenters, similar to Hauptmann’s trade. Women include Mrs. Jennie E. Curtiss and Miss Frances Opdyke.
Oak Grove school directs an operetta at Grange Hall on Wednesday night December 5 with Miss Pauline Whitlatch guiding music for the grade schools. Local residents attended services and social events, with several family and birthday gatherings noted among residents of Nelsonville Carbondale and nearby towns.
Funeral services for Mrs. H. C. Swisher were conducted Sunday at the Carthage Presbyterian Church with Rev. Howard Warner in charge. Music was provided by Rev. Snyder and spouses along with Rev. Ruble and spouse. A large gathering from the surrounding area attended, including relatives from Wyandott St Marys St Marys W Va Nelsonville and Rutland among others.
The Ohio University Bureau of Appointments reports a large new edition of The Business Book, listing applicants from journalism electrical engineering commerce and chemistry. Miss Lillian Barbour notes strong employer interest and says the book will be sent to employers in January. It catalogs February June or August degree candidates who have registered with the bureau.
The Rev T A Ballinger announced the Guysville Stewart M E Charge schedule. At Guysville Sunday School starts 9:30 a m with Homer Morehead as superintendent and morning worship at 10:30 followed by the Lord s Supper. Stewart services: Sunday School 9, evening worship 7:30. Canaanville morning worship 11:30, Sunday School 2:30, Epworth League 6:00.
Chauncey observes Thanksgiving as Athens County Infirmary residents enjoy a chicken dinner with pumpkin pie apples and candy. 63 residents attended. Alumni football game at Chauncey features 1928 team defeating 1931 team 25 to 0. Alumni dance draws large crowd. Local families host dinners. Chauncey-Dover schools close until Monday.
Chauncey pastor Rev Guss Graham will preach at Luhrig church Saturday night at 7. Zion Church in Lower Plains where he also ministers opens Sunday at 9:30 with Sunday School and 10:30 praise service. Prayer services are at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesdays.
Twelve mines reported working today after a holiday. Chauncey mines and Hocking are active with a list including No. 267 No. 10X No 24 No. 2 No. 69 Ohio No 1 Chauncey No. 25 Lick Run Luhrig Hocking Kimberly and Black Diamond.
Syracuse residents and families attended a missionary pageant at Rutland Methodist Church. The Karr and Copley families hosted and visited over the weekend. University student Marvin Roberts and others spent Thanksgiving with relatives in Ohio and Canada amid a series of illness and hospital plans.
Bunker Hill residents Mr and Mrs William Nickelson and Mr and Mrs Seth Nickelson visited Side Hill and Mr Leonard Epple. Newark visitors Mr Walter Cummings and daughter called on Mrs Cummings father George Heilman and Mrs Jessie Carr. Thoma family visited Lydia Carman at Long Hollow. Richard Heilman stayed with Alva Haning in Columbus, with Mrs Haning recovering from tumor surgery. Mrs Garth Beal of Grass Run attended revival services with Evan Genheimer. Dena Epple visited Lizzie Genheimer. Mildred Heilmen and Harold Heilmen stayed with Mildred and Denver Thome. Richard Epple visited his aunt Mrs Alice Davis of Kerra Run.
Chester Howard and Barbole stayed home during school quarantine last week. Mrs Elsie Spence attended the farmers institute with the Ward Kimes family. James Weber laid a new concrete walk and Echimes is building a front porch. The Ladies Aid Society met at Mrs Hutchinson's home with prayers, songs, and a program. The executive committee reported 1542 from the institute dinner and plans for a quieter Thanksgiving. Dec 6 meeting scheduled. Mr and Mrs C N Jones and daughter visited in Athens. Edna Koehler spent 800 days with her parents.
Researchers describe avian gaze as having two distinct vision modes two focus patterns and a binocular field while hunting insects the bird also maintains a keen lookout for predators and environmental cues in parallel
Chauncey residents report visits from Anna Mullins Athens and James Mullins family. Mr and Mrs Herbert Pope Wells ton visited Mr and Mrs Frank Davies. Clarence Grant visited Wellston last Sunday. Naomi Mullins Evelyn Grant spent the week with Columbus relatives. Luster Bobo and sons Billy and Richard visited Marshfield relatives. Ernest Morris Canonville visits in the Davies home. Mrs Wesley Syx Dayton with family visited her sister Mrs B E Carter Chauncy week.
Funeral services were held in Dayton for Ben Hanson Jr three year old son of Mr and Mrs B F Hanson formerly of Chauncey and Nelsonville. Attending were Mrs A L Preston and Clark Preston Chauncey Mes Albert Lairson and Delbert Lairson Detroit Mrs Taylor Elliott Patsy Ruth Detroit Mrs Ollie Caley Jerome Mich and the Hanson family at 20 Norwood Avenue Dayton.
Four Churches of Christ in Trimble Greens Run Taylor Ridge and Chauncey plan to observe Church Loyalty Month in December. Over 300 participants will receive attendance and activity cards. Campaign runs from the first to the last Sunday with a roll call and fellowship service. Teams will be named this week and cards distributed in church schools this Sunday.
Chauncey-Dover prepares for games against Lodi with girls and boys squads coached by Paul Fiske. Local fans expected strong defense and balanced scoring from the hosts.
Rutland reports the Syracuse M E Church youth will perform The Little Clodhopper next Monday night December 3 in a benefit show for the Rutland Parent-Teacher Association. Proceeds support the association.
A fire of unknown origin swept farming land in Concord District last week, destroying line fences between the farms of Charlie James and W N Russell. Ella James visits Ed Sayre. Sunday guests at John Antle’s include Joe Stone and family Murray City and others from Concord. Mrs Sayre and Mrs Chapman visit Maynard Sayre. William Russell guests at Riley McDaniel home. Alice Sayre returns home near Concord.
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