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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 01, 1934

Page

3

Doanville Man Faces Hearing in Nelsonville Court

Raymond cake of Doanville pleaded not guilty to rating a motor vehicle while un seated after a collision on Jes on Street. He posted $300 bond for a hearing set Oct. 3 at 7 p.m. Also noted are a collision aftermath and separate minor fines for other defendants.

Elsonville Raymond Cake Doanville G. Holl Reed Cake Jeson Street Herbert Crab- Millfield

Mrs Harden Dies After Long Illness

Nelsonville resident Viola Park Harden 72 died Sunday morning at 914 High Street after a week of illness. She married Albert Harden in 1883 and lived in this area except for years in Run. Survived by husband and niece Mrs. Stanley Barstow. Funeral Tuesday at 2 pm at the Presbyterian Church, Rev. Lloyd Owens officiating. Burial at Greenlawn Cemetery.

Den Nelsonville High Street Albert Harden Stanley Barstow Thesbyterian Church Lloyd Ns Greena Ville Viola Park

Funeral Saturday for Harry A. Davis Former Nelsonville Resident

Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon in Columbus for Harry A. Davis of Po w ell known as the son of Mr. and Mrs. Willis E. Davis. He leaves his wife and his parents and a brother Mrs Charles Kontner. Attending were Mr and Mrs Carl Starkey and Will Grounds and daughter Della of Powellton Va.

Cobus Harry A. Davis Willis E. Davis Pow Davis Harry Davis Charles Kontner Austin Tner Carl Starkey Will Grounds

Nelsonville Gets Full Time School Health Nurse

Mrs. Tessie Cavanaugh is assigned to full time health work in Nelsonville city schools by the county relief director. She will examine suspicious cases and perform general student health checks for defects and malnutrition, with parent notification of findings. Superintendent E J Arnold notes the nurse will focus on school and pre-school children with no bedside duties.

Nelsonville Tessie Cavanaugh Cavanaugh E. J. Arnold FERA

Will Visit Lodge Supremely Honored Speaker in Port Huron

Mrs Jennie Little Supreme Chaplain of the W B A of Port Huron Mich will be guest of honor and speaker Tuesday evening at the regular meeting of the local lodge in the R O P Hall A covered dish dinner will be served in her honor at 6 30 o clock

Nelsonville Jennie Little Port Huron Mich R. of P. Hall

Mrs Kontner Hosts Return From Powellton Visit

Nelsonville notes Mrs. Charles Kontner welcomed by her home here after a three week stay in Powellton. Mr. Will Ground and daughter Miss Della of Powellton accompanied her.

Nelsonville Will Ground Della Powelton W. Va Charles Kontner

Loyal Woman’s Class to Meet at Nelsonville Church

The Loyal Woman’s Class of the Christian Church will convene Tuesday at 7 PM in the church social rooms for a regular meeting. A potluck dinner will follow, with hosts Mrs. Grace McElhinney and Mrs. Grace Kelly. Columbus was a Sunday guest of Mr and Mrs C E Ogg.

Nelsonville Loyal Woman’s Class The Christian Church Grace McElhinney Grace Kelly Columbus C. E. Ogg

Anniversary of the Athens County Green murder

On October 2 1929 Harry Green a World War veteran was killed by James Litteral in an Ohio mine area. Litteral confessed to robbing Green of 700 dollars then dumped the body in a ravine. He was later executed in 1930 becoming Athens County s first electric chair death sentence and case drew wide attention.

Imberly Athens County Berry Harry Green Green James Litel Oregon Reen No. 5 Litteral James Henry Snake Hollow Rockbridge Littera Ohio George Bateman Peter Barrows L. G. Woratell Ohio Pen Cooper Board of Clemency

Machine injures three Chauncey youths in accident

In Chauncey on Saturday night Robert Brown Jack Moody and James Mackie Jr were struck by a machine allegedly driven by Joseph Jackson on East Millfield highway. Brown suffered a gash to the forehead and leg injuries Moody injured his left leg and Mackie a brain concussion.

Chauncey Robert Brown Jack Moody James Mackie Jr Joseph Jackson Millfield Brown Moody Mackie

Pythian Sisters Mark Seventh Anniversary at Chauncey

Seventh anniversary of the Past Chiefs Club at Pleasant View Temple No. 135 Chauncey was celebrated. Mrs. William Canter’s birthday anniversary was observed. Officers elected: president Clara Wallace, vice president Lillian Sweeney, secretary Lizzie Harvey, treasurer Bess Cunningham. Members and guests attended.

Chauncey Chiefs Club Pleasant View Temple No William Canter Ira Cunningham Canter Charles Sweeney Clara Wallace Lillian Sweeney Lizzie Harvey Bess Cunningham Thelma Linscott Lizzie Collins Ruth Smith Lizzie Canter Lillie Sweeney Marguerite McGee Rhoda Oliver Louella Preston Mary Helen Harvey

Chauncey Postmaster Selection Announced

The United States Civil Service Commission announced an examination for Chauncey fourth class postmaster to be held at the Athens Post Office. Application blanks are available at Chauncey or the Civil Service Commission in Washington. Applications must be filed by Oct 12 with the exam about two weeks later.

Chauncey Athens United States Civil Service Commission Civil Service Commission Washington, D. C

Church Service Highlights at local Church of Christ

Miss Mary Staker led Sunday worship with assist from Mrs. Gladys Pickering. Music featured a vocal duet by Christine Brown and L. H. Pendergrass titled In the Garden and a solo The Beautiful Garden of Prayer sung by Charles Sweeney Jr.

Chauncey Mary Staker Church of Christ Gladys Pickering

Community Texas? Chauncey Briefs

Chauncey area residents traveled to Columbus to visit Ode Jackson in St Francis Hospital. Benton Potts hosted family from Nelsonville and Mineral in Lower Plains. Floyd Nye and relatives visited Charleston W Va. Mercy Hospital recovery noted for Elmer Cubbison. Trimble Church of Christ home coming attended by G B Courtney family and others. Olson family visited Chauncey from The Plains.

Chauncey Andrew Jackson Albert Jackson Columbus Ode Jackson St. Francis Hospital Floyd Potts Nelsonville Orthey Potts Mineral Benton Potts Lower Plains Floyd Nye Charleston W. Va Elmer Cubbison Mercy Hospital G. B. Courtney Christine Brown Gladys Pickering Hazel LaHugh Guy Brookins G. H. Nye Trimble Olson Peter Rankin

Nelsonville Personalities Visit Columbus and Pomeroy

Nelsonville residents Mr. and Mrs. Clarence McMillin and daughter Norma Jean Haydenville spent the end of the week with Mr. and Mrs. Harry Taylor Miss Mayme Keplar visited Columbus Sunday and today. Mr. and Mrs. Will Anderson and Mrs. Charles Hopstetter with Miss Merle Pedigo spent Sunday in Columbus. Mr. and Mrs. Will Matheny of Columbus and Mrs. W. A. Pride of Glouster were weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. Phil Kelch, Mr. and Mrs. Norman Hall and Mrs. George Hall visited Pomeroy Sunday. They were accompanied home by Mrs. FR PD Young who will visit relatives here.

Clarence McMillin Norma Jean Haydenville Harry Taylor Mayme Keplar Columbus Will Anderson Charles Hopstetter Merle Pedigo Will Matheny W. A. Pride Glouster Phil Kelch Norman Hall George Hall Pomeroy PD. Young

Nelsonville Boy Hopstetter Taken To Columbus Hospital

Billy Lee Hopstetter, son of Mr and Mrs Charlies Hopstetter, has been moved to Children's Hospital in Columbus for treatment.

Nelsonville Billy Lee Hopstetter Charlies Hopstetter Children's Hospital Columbus

Mines in Chauncey District Active and Idle List

Seven mines in the Chauncey district are operating today. Chauncey No 2h and Poston No 6 and Hocking are idle. Active mines include No 15 No 68 No 107 No 24 Luhrig Kimberly and Lick Run.

Chauncey Chauncey No Poston No Hocking Luhrig Kimberly and Lick Run

Roosevelt Urges Action to End War and Review N R A

President calls for end to wartime fears and criticizes stay-the-course policies. He defends New Deal steps and argues for revisiting codes to balance production, wages, and private enterprise with public interest. He notes England’s handling of war bonds and warns against constitutional objections to relief efforts.

England

Glouster Ex Service Men Form Fellowship Club

In Glouster the Ex-Service Men organized a Good Fellowship Club with 20 present in the American Legion Hall. Harry Richards was elected chair man, H A Rogers secretary, and Harry Trasin treasurer. There is no initiation fee or dues, occasional assessments for refreshments. Next meeting scheduled for the night of Oct. Dana. regular meetings set for the second and fourth Wednesday evenings each month.

Ent American Legion Hall Harry Richards H. A. Rogers Harry Trasin

Arrests at Glouster Average One a Day

Glouster police report September saw thirty persons jailed, an average of one per day. Four arrests occurred Saturday night two for intoxication and two for fighting at the west side pavilion. Charles Lewis and James Jewell face arraignments while Alvah Cunningham and Benson Skinner pleaded guilty to fighting and were fined a total of 15.80 dollars.

Glouster Charles Lewis C. F. Wallace James Jewell Alvah Cunningham Greens Run Benson Skinner Wallace

Temperature Falls To 42 Sunday Night In Athens

Athens residents warmed up as temperatures plummeted to 42 degrees Sunday night. The day saw a high near 70 before a sharp drop, with chilly winds prompting heavier coats. September rainfall reached 6.41 inches, unusually high for the month.

Athens

Athens Printing Co. Wins Ballot Printing Contract

The Athens Printing Co. was awarded the ballot printing contract for the November 6 election by the election board. The firm bid a flat $6 per thousand and will print 99,000 ballots divided into 26,000 party ballots, 26,000 judicial, 26,000 questions and issues, and 21,000 levies and bond issues for subdivisions.

The Athens Printing Co Athens County Election Board

Community Welfare Association Set to Meet Next Monday

The annual meeting of the Community Welfare Association, composed of Community Chest contributors, will be held next Monday night October 8 at 7 30 in the Chamber of Commerce rooms of the Security Bank Building. Officers and trustees will be elected and reports from Chest fund organizations will be presented.

Community Welfare Association Community Chest Chamber of Commerce Security Bank

Dover man pleads guilty to assault and battery

Walter Keirns of Dover Township pleaded guilty before Magistrate C. H. Porter to assault and battery against Willis Keirns. He was fined $10 and costs.

C. H. Porter Willis Keirns Walter Keirns Dover Township Costa

Nelsonville Eagles smoker and hunch Tuesday night

Nelsonville Aerie No 291 Fraternal Order of Eagles hosts a smoker and hunch at their West Washington Street home on Tuesday night at 7 20 oclock.

Nelsonville Nelsonville Aerie Order of Eagles West Washington Street

Family visits and illness noted in local household

Thomas Fork Mr Harry Peters and his daughter from London spent Sunday with his wife who is staying with her mother Mrs Hirm Locke during the latter's illness. W M Zerkle moved from Swanger property to Val Reuter property on Ball Run. Mr and Mrs Clarence Partlow had supper guests Thursday evening including Virginia Mite Hubert Estep of Middleport Mr and Mrs M Peters and daughter Helen Ray Ballenger of London and Lowell Engel of Mt Sterling were dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Hiram Locke Sunday.

Harry Peters London Hirm Locke W. M. Zerkle Swanger Val Reuter Ball Run Clarence Partlow Virginia Mite Hubert Estep Middleport M. Peters Helen Ray Ballenger Lowell Engel Mt Sterling Hiram Locke

Playground Games Start at West Side and Central Grade Schools

Playground games began at West Side School and Central Grade School under A H Rhoads and Frank Burnett. Teams include touch football for older boys and a pinball team for girls. City League consists of West Side, Merhanicsburg, East Side, Central, and Rufus Putnam. West Side vs Central set for Oct 9 at 3:30 p.m. at West Side School.

West Side Central A H. Rhoads John F. Burnison West Side School Frank Burnett Merhanicsburg East Side Rufus Putnam Weert Side

Odd Fellow Degree Night At Local Halls

At New Marshfield lodge a regular meeting opens at 6 with first degree conferred by Magic City and Jackson ville teams. After refreshments, Friday night in Jacksonville Charles Thomas lodge will present the second degree and McArthur lodge will confer the third on a large class. McArthur lodge boasts a strong degree team.

Magic City Lodge Jacksoneville New Marshfield Lodge Jacksonville Charles Thomas Lodge McArthur Lodge

Pocahontas Group Plans Athens District School Trip

Members of Chickae mauga Council No. 62 Pocahontas will attend the district school in Athens on Wednesday. They must gather at the Red Star Bus station on Front Street by 11:30 a.m. A special chartered bus will transport local members to Athens.

Glouster Chickaemauga Council Pocahontas Athens Red Star Front Street

Hermey and Hedfelt party head to Chicago World’s Fair

Mr and Mrs W Hermey of Corning with Misses Josephine Hedfelt Anna Hedfelt and Caroline Pico left Sunday for Chicago to attend the World’s Fair and spend the week there.

Glouster W. Hermey Corning Josephine Anna Hedfelt Caroline Pico Chicago

W C T U to Meet at Gosnell Home Tuesday

The W C T U will hold a meeting Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the home of Mrs. A A Gosnell on Fairlawn Avenue with members expected to attend.

Glouster W.C.T.U A. A. Gosnell Fairlawn Avenue

Orpah class to be entertained in Glouster

The Orpah class of the M. E. Sunday School will be entertained Tuesday night at the home of Mrs. W. A. Craft on Spring by Mrs. Dorothy DeLong and Mrs. Phyllis Roberts.

Glouster Orpah Clase M. E Dorothy DeLong Phyllis Roberts W. A. Craft

Trimble Church of Christ Will Meet Tuesday Night

Willing Workers Class of the Trimble Church of Christ holds a meeting Tuesday at 7 30 p m Eva Gooding and her committee will handle refreshments and entertainment for the gathering.

Trimble Trimble Church of Christ Eva Gooding

Kidney Trouble Remedies Featured in Health Ad

An old advertisement promotes Gold Medal Haarlem Oil capsules for kidney and bladder relief. It claims nighttime urination issues can be addressed and lists symptoms such as burning urine leg cramps puffy eyes and general weakness. The copy urges a 35 cent package and directed use.

Haarlem

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