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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1934

Page

2

Columbus Day Program at Nelsonville High Assembly

Nelsonville High School held a Columbus Day assembly led by World History teacher Kenneth Kinneer. The program featured the orchestra performing March of Athalia and Poet and Peasant, with color guard Jack Pritchard and flag bearers James Sterling and Billy Butt. Activities included a pledge led by James Sterling, songs by Clara Galvin, a scripture reading by Elmo Robson, and talks and recitations about Columbus including Why We Celebrate Columbus Day and Sail On Sail On. An illustrated talk by Mr. Kinneer closed the program with the pledge and loyalty song.

Nelsonville Kenneth Kinneer Nelsonville High School Thas High School Athalia Jack Pritchard James Sterling Billy Butt Clara Galvin America Elmo Robson Charles Evans Ervin Badger Santa Lucia Vivian Beagle Martha Galvin Paul Wright Christopher Columbus Mr. Kinneer

Nelsonville Man Taken Back To State Farm Yesterday

Ralph Wright, paroled from London prison, was returned to the state farm yesterday by Logan parole officer F P Martin. Police Chief George Pteman accompanied them. Wrugh was arrested here on fighting charges and sent back as a parole violator. Calvin Carson of Murray City pleaded guilty to intoxication before Mayor S G Molland and was fined costs.

Nelsonville State Farm Ralph Wright Ohio Penal Institution London F. P. Martin Logan George E Pteman Wrugh Calvin Carson Murray City S. G. Molland

Raymond Howe Celebrates Eighth Birthday At Mellonville

Mrs Miles Howe entertained Raymond Howe and friends for his eighth birthday last night. Games and contests filled the afternoon and a large cake appeared at 5 o'clock as gifts were exchanged. Guests included Bobby Howe Leroy Bad Bexfield and others plus Adj Mrs W W Hinshaw and Balva tion Army Corps members who will lead a service at 8 PM Thursday at Vore Ridge Methodist Church.

Mellonville Miles Howe Raymond Bobby Howe Leroyce Bad Bexfield Leslie Joe Pritchard Jimmie Pritchard Johnny Hapnahe Charlies David Reese Davis Sam Raymond Howe Adj W. W. Hinshaw Balvation Army Corps Vore Ridge Methodist Church

East Pt A To Meet Nelsonville

The East Parent Teacher Association will hold its first fall meeting Friday at 3 o clock at East School. Nelsonville is mentioned as the meeting location or affiliated area.

East PT. A Nelsonville East Parent-Teacher Association East

What Causes Epilepsy and Is There a Cure

Promote a free booklet from the Educational Division Dept 0 17 M5 Fifth Ave New York offering opinions of famous doctors on epilepsy. Readers may write for the pamphlet while supplies last.

Fifth Ave New York N. Y

W C T U Programs Held At Mrs Allen Home

The Nelsonville Womans Christian Temperance Union met Tuesday at Mrs Paul Allens Chestnut Street home. Scripture was read from Matthew nine. reports from secretary Mrs John Williams and treasurer Mrs Gertrude Allen were given. Members logged 61 sick visits and 17 bouquets, plus garments, meals, shoes, pears, cake and literature distributed.

Paul Allen Nelsonville Woman's Christian Temperance Union Chestnut Treet Charles Monks Mabel Johnson Thomas Spencer Monks John Williams Gertrude Allen Johnson Stewart W. H. Bartoe Sam Starkey Williams Spencer Bertha Barker

Logan Eastern Star celebrates Past Matrons and Patrons Night

Ven ice Chapter O. BE. 8. Logan members were special guests as Eudora Chapter observed Past Matrons and Patrons Night at the Masonic Temple in Nelsonville. A 6 o'clock dinner opened the event attended by 29 Logan guests and 75 members and guests overall.

Logan Eastern Star Nelsonville Venice O. BE Eudora Masonic Temple

Eberle To Speak At Nelsonville Democratic Rally

Nelsonville Gordon Tolliver announces a Democratic rally tonight at 7 30 at the Kimberly Schoolhouse with all local candidates invited. L J Eberle candidate for State Senate will be the speaker. Mrs L J Eberle and Mrs William Morgen attended a bridge club hostessed by Mrs Fanny Gibeon with a 6 o'clock dinner at the Dew House and bridge after.

Wmberly Nelsonvilie Gordon Tolliver Democrat Central Donahey-Davey New Deal Club Kimberly L. J. Eberle Senate Nelsonville William Morgen Fanny Gibeon Dew House Arthur Burgess Miller Wilson Mra Eberle

Daughters of Union Veterans Session Attended in Zanesville

A group including Mrs Homer Krieg Mrs Charles Martin Mrs Della Pidcock Mrs A HM Chute Mrs Frank O Mara Mrs Jennie Mender Miss Anna Juniper and Mrs Ella Sheldon were in Zanesville Tuesday for the Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War sessions.

Nelsonville Homer Krieg Charles Martin Della Pidcock A. HM. Chute Frank O'Mara Jennie Mender Anna Juniper Ella Sheldon Zanesville Daughters of Union

Mrs Aumiller Hosts Nelsonville Bridge Club Night

Mrs Sam Man ley of Columbus and three others attended when Mrs Guy Aumiller entertained the High scoring guest was Mrs Stalter with Mrs Harry Kelly and Mrs P W Hickman leading for the club in a recent bridge gathering in Nelsonville.

Aumiller Nelsonville Sam Manley Columbus C. E. Welch R. R. Stalter Guy Aumiller Bigige Stalter Harry Kelly P. W. Hickman

D. of A. Plans Regular Meeting Friday in Nelsonville

Officers and members are urged to attend the regular meeting in Nelsonville. Practice for inspection will follow the session after the meeting.

Nelsonville D. of A

P T A Meet Highlights School Needs and Halloween Plans

Glouster M M Bryson spoke at the P T A meeting in Glouster High School stressing parent teacher association benefits and school legislation. Esther Kytta played piano, Boys Glee Club performed, Miss Syx’s room won attendance banner. Halloween party announced for month’s end.

Hollister M. M._ Bryson Glouster Esther Kytta Boys’ Glee Club Syx

Past Presidents Meet Daughters of St. George at Glouster

Past Presidents' Club of the Daughters of St. George gathered at Edna Embrey's home with Mary Johnston presiding. Fourteen members and two visitors attended. readings by Anna Conway Mary Johnston and Kate Vaughn. Maggie Williams and Kate Vaughn won contests. refreshments followed. Next meeting set for Nov 6 with Catharine Hodgson listed.

Daughters of St. George Glouster Anna Conway Mary Johnston Kate Vaughn Maggie Williams Catharine Hodgson Hollister

East Side Chooses Staff for School Paper

East Side School forms a staff for The Fast Side Echo to be issued mid November. Editors Mary Graham and Jack Grover lead the paper with reporters from all grades and volunteer artists handling artwork. The publication will cover school news, athletics, student stories, poetry and humor about daily school life.

Fast Side Echo East Side School Mary Graham Jack Grover Richard Meagle Betty Ruth Birge Jack Welsh Emma Lois Bolin Patey Sherrard Lewis Mayard Mary Virginia Bingman Betty French Margaret Croy Martha Ann Holsington East Side Echo

Tax collections in Athens County show decline this year

Real estate tax receipts totaled 721 258 dollars and 76 cents with personal tax at 56 200 dollars making a combined 777 450 dollars 44 cents. First half real estate reached 403 268 55 and second half 817 900 21 with personal 31 743 52 and 24 457 16. Total income down 11 039 99 from last year despite valuation reductions. County officials praised the results given the lower valuations.

Athens County G. D. Gorham

Kiwanis Committee Plans East Branch Dam Push

The Kiwanis Club at the Hotel Gordon discussed the East Branch dam project and voted to send a committee to Columbus on Thursday. Delegates selected were Co. F. Wallace M. M. Murphy and Atty. George W. Rose. Murphy won the attendance prize from L. E. Richardson. The club will present a program at the upcoming P T A meeting at the high school auditorium next Monday.

Dittmer and Hodgson Wed in Lancaster Lutheran Church

Fred Dittmer of Lancaster and Miss Edith Hodgson daughter of Mr and Mrs William Hodgson Hollister were united in marriage at the Lutheran Church in Lancaster. The couple will reside at a home on West Fifth Avenue Lancaster. The groom is employed by Godman Shoe Co Lancaster.

Glouster Lutheran Church Lancaster Fred Dittmer Edith Hodgson William Hodgson Hollister West Fifth Avenue Godman Shoe Co

Local Social P Hopings and Family Gatherings

Mrs Sophia Hinton and others hosted guests at Nelsonville with a long list of attendees including Mrs Ralph Deem Mrs Will Johnson Sr and family. In Trimble Susan Heckman celebrated daughter Martha Ann with birthday dinner guests named. Trimble church home coming attendees listed from Chauncey include Connie Brown Lida Jewett Gertrude Rainey Hazel Raber Lewis Clark Kasler and Danford.

Sophia Hinton Ralph Deem Will Johnson, Sr Emmett Andrews Shirley Harry Vaughn Gertrude Jasper Nelsonville J. J. LaFollett Trimble Edna Junod Athens Fiza Cole Federal FE. Root Quailey Susan Heckman Martha Ann Winnifred Joseph Lucy and Margaret McCune Dorothy Rainey Nora Hall Julia Hayden Columbus Chauncey Connie Brown Lida Jewett Gertrude Rainey Hazel Raber Lewis Clark M. Kasler C. F. Danford

Salvation Army Farewell Service for Mansfield Couple

The Salvation Army held a farewell service last night for Sergeant Major and Mrs. Harry Mansfield who depart soon for Youngstown Ohio to assist Captain and Mrs Hepburn. The Mansfields spoke and were warmly remembered for years of faithful service with the Athens Salvation Army Corps. A Soldiers' Team followed the service.

Salvation Army Harry Mansfield Youngstown Ohio Hepburn Mansfield Mansfields Athens Salvation Army Corps

Rotary Club Views Columbus Pictures in Nelsonville

Educational pictures of Christopher Columbus were shown to Rotary Club members in Nelsonville with Lee Powell describing the event. Columbus Day, the 442d anniversary of discovery, was noted on Friday. guests included George K. Smith and Professor Frank A. Ray of the Columbus club.

Nelsonville Christopher Columbus America Rotary Club Lee Powell George K. Smith Frank A. Ray Columbus Club

Funeral services for Jack Wall set at home

Funeral services for John G. Wall known as Jack Wall aged 83 will be held at the home of his niece Mrs. Alice Taylor opposite the post office Thursday afternoon the hour to be announced.

Gallipolis John Jack’ Wall Alice Taylor

Wrestling Results From San Francisco San Diego Newark and Windsor

In San Francisco Nick Lutze 213 of Venice California defeated Jumping Joe Saccidi 220 Iron Mountain Michigan two falls to one. Joe Make wicg 215 Utica New York beat Bob Kruzem 225 Oswego Oregon 14. Pat Fraley 220 Boston defeated Abe Kaplan 227 New York 12. In San Diego George Zaharias 231 Pueblo Colorado won over Howard Cantonwine 236 Des Moines on a foul. In Newark Rudy Dusek 215 Nebraska defeated Sandor Szabo 218 Hungary two falls to one. In Windsor Leroy McGurk 180 Tulsa drew with Jimmy Logas 179 Detroit each won one fall.

San Francisco Nick Lutze Venice Calif Joe Saccidi Iron Mountain Mich Joe Makewicg Utica N. Y Bob Kruzem Oswego Ore Pat Fraley Boston Abe Kaplan New York San Diego George Zaharias Pueblo Colo Howard Cantonwine Des Moines Newark Rudy Dusek Nebraska Sandor Szabo Hungary Windsor Leroy McGurk Tulsa Jimmy Logas Detroit

Divorces Sought in Athens County Court Actions

Kathleen McGee seeks divorce and custody of their three year old daughter in Athens County Common Pleas Court claiming wilful absence and lack of support since 1993. Orland McGee faces divorce action from Lucille Householder, with similar wilful absence allegations after three years apart. Edward M. Phillips sues Frank Jones for 1100 dollars for injuries and car damage from an April accident at May Avenue and Elmwood Place Athens. The fourth G A hike by Athens High School girls to North Hill Point ends with cooking and recreation led by Marjorie Wheaton.

Kathleen McGee Athens County Edward M. Phillips Frank Jones Athens County Common Pleas Court May Avenue Elmwood Place Athens Phillips North Hill Athens High School North Hill Point Marjorie Wheaton

Wendall Drake's Raccoon Visits East Side School

Wendall Drake a first grade pupil in Miss Carrs room today brought his raccoon to East Side School The animal stayed in a basement room all day drawing curious attention from pupils and teachers Earlier Miss Carrs class visited Wendalls Elmwood Drive home to see the pet and returned eager to share the experience The school allowed the animal despite rules.

Ithough East Side School Mary Wendall Drake Miss Carr East Side School Wendall Elmwood Drive Wendail Drake

Lighted Field Dedication At Gallia Academy Friday Night

Gallia Academy High School prepares for a Friday night dedication of the new lighted football field with bleachers bought for the project. The Middleport game follows a speech by Congressman Thomas A. Jenkins and a band performance. The Junior class runs concessions to fund next spring’s Senior events while new clubs and student groups form across homeroom and activity clubs.

Lars’ Worth Silver Bridge Gallia Academy High School Middleport Band Congressman Thomas A. Jenkins Hobart Dillon Crown City Betty Bean Vanover Gallipolis High School

Gallipolis Man Arrested for Drunkenness on Tuesday

Gallipolis police report William Mayes was arrested for drunkenness on Third Avenue Tuesday and faces arraignment in municipal court today. Glouster schools report attendance banners for September with 99.45 percent overall and 99.044 in fifth grade section B led by Miss Emma Janchius. The Madison building banner went to grade 2A taught by Miss Helen Dennison with 97.89 percent attendance.

Gallipolis William Mayes Third Avenue Glouster Lalla Danford Emma Janchius Madison Helen Dennison

Rich Loaf Players Report for Lan caster Practice

Rich Loaf Bakers independent football players desiring to participate in the game at Lancaster Sunday afternoon are to report for practice this evening and Thursday evening at the G. H. F. athletic field. Zoe B Herrold postmistress is spending two weeks at Nashville Tenn guest of cousins Anna McLain and Mr. and Mrs. Walter Steffan and family. Mr and Mrs T A Noon went to Columbus today where they were called by the death of Mrs Noon's cousin George Murphy. Funeral services will be held in Columbus Thursday morning.

Rich Loaf Rich Loaf Bakers Lancaster Trimble Zoe B. Herrold Nashville, Tenn Anna McLain Walter Steffan Glouster T. A. Noon Columbus

Gallia County Farmers Endorse AAA Plan Votes

In Gallia County Ohio farmers vote overwhelmingly in favor of continuing the corn hog program under the Agricultural Adjustment Act. County agents report near total compliance with tobacco, corn, and hog contracts and support for a 1935 adjustment program. Only one farmer opposed a 1936 single contract per farm plan.

Gallipolis Gallia AAA R. R. Starbuck Robert Penn Highland County Penn M. E. Gatewood Crown City

Women's Home Missionary Society meets in Kanauga notes

The Women’s Home Missionary Society met Oct. 4 with Miss Ella Wagner. Mrs. John Starcher presided and Rev. J. W. McMahon led prayer. Twenty four attendees heard a pastor read and speak. next meeting is Nov. 1 at Mrs. Shaver’s, Cheshire.

Women's Home Missionary Society Ella Wagner John Starcher J. W. McMahon Parkersburg W. Va Tena Hix Ladies Aid Society Paul White Lew McKinney Donald West Virginia Evan Rothgeb Columbus Mollie Denney Claude Leonard Georges Creek

Vote Selling Rumors Spark Clander Charge in Gallipolis

In Gallipolis Bert Harrison is free on own recognizance after a slander charge linked to rumors that Deputy Sheriff Archie Richards sold his vote for $2 to Arch Danner last August. Richards and Danner deny knowledge. Harrison alleged to have spoken of the sale.

Gallipolis E. E. Hatfield Archie Richards Bert Harrison Harrison Richards Arch Danner Danner

James Carter Dies in Huntington After Eureka Roots

James Carter 86 former Eureka resident nine miles below here died at his son Shannon Carter’s home in Huntington West Virginia. Funeral services were held there Tuesday. Survived by son Shannon and two daughters Curtis of Los Angeles and Mrs Curtis Clark Leaper, plus two brothers and four sisters including Mrs R Butler Cornwell Eureka and Mrs Ella Campbell Bladen. Other siblings listed are Mrs 8 B Weitz San Antonio Tex Mrs Robert Woodrum Clifton Forge Va J B Carter and J C Carter Huntington.

Gallipolis James Carter Eureka Shannon Huntington W. Va Curtis Los Angeles D. B Oak Hill Curtis Clark Leaper R. Butler Cornwell Ella Campbell Bladen 8. S. Weitz San Antonio Tex Robert Woodrum Clifton Forge J. B J. C. Carter

Plea Guilty in Gallipolis Theft Case

Hugh Leach confessed stealing china ware bed linen boots a watch chain and other articles from J. S. Askew’s home last Saturday morning and said Jack Nibert helped. Both men pleaded guilty at arraignments before Municipal Judge A. J. Stormont and were remanded to the county jail in 300 bonds. Leach on parole from Mansfield State Reformatory will be returned there Monday.

Gallipolis Hugh Leach J. S. Askew Jack Nibert Nibert A. J. Stormont Leach Mansfield State Reformatory

Gallipolis Jeweler Jack Wall Dies at 83

John S. Jack Wall age 83 died in Holzer Hospital after being comatose since Saturday. A jeweler for 61 years in Gallipolis he was likely the longest serving in the area. Survived by brothers Grant Carl G. and Claude M. Funeral plans announced.

Gallipolis Jack” Wall Holzer Hospital Ohio Grant Carl G Claude M

Davey and Brown To Speak In Gallipolis This Week

The two gubernatorial candidates Martin L. Davey and Clarence Brown will speak in Gallipolis this week. Davey is set for 1 PM this afternoon and Brown for 1 PM Thursday afternoon.

Gallipolis Martin L. Davey Clarence Brown Davey Brown

McKenzie Sought After by Sheriff for Curzon McKenzie

A call to Sheriff E. E. Hatfield sought Curzon A. McKenzie whose father is reported critically ill in Wheaton Springs Colorado. McKenzie is described as interested in films and photography.

Gallipolis E. EB. Hatfield Curzon A. McKenzie Wheaton Springs Colo McKenzie

Assault Charge Filed in Gallia Common Pleas Court

Elmer Holcomb faces assault charges in a transcript filed in Common Pleas Court by Justice Fred Millis er. Holcomb is out on a $100 bond with E L Porter as surety. Charles Boster filed the charge.

Gallipolis Elmer Holcomb Common Pleas Court Court of Justice Fred Milliser E. L. Porter Charles Boster

Margaret Watson Leads at Gallipolis Fall Festival

At 11 o clock tonight Margaret Watson leads the festival Queen contest as extra tent space and overflow displays draw larger crowds. Organizers add a new tent for exhibits and eating areas while four usual tents showcase pey term products plays automobiles and hospital ties. Nealy, the manager, says the August event drew 18 000. this year the crowd is larger with extensive plant displays.

Gallipolis Migel Watson Geraldine Burnette and Lupton Seconiy Russell Sloman Nealy

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