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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1938

Page

3

Car Crash Injures Three Near Richland Ave Home

A southbound coupe crashed in front of a Richland Avenue home about 1:25 am injuring three youths. Gerald Hull 23 of Munich Michigan suffered a fractured skull and other injuries but regained consciousness with fair condition. Loretta Berge 18 of Athens Route 4 treated and released after shock and facial injuries. Willis Hull 23 of Athens Route 4, driver, scratched and bruised. State Patrol and Athens police processed scene. Car uprooted a maple tree and struck a second tree. Gerald was trapped and rescued by officers and local wreck crew.

Richland Ave Gerald Hull Munich Mich Sheltering Arms Hospital Loretta Berge Athens Route 4 Willis Hull State Highway Patrol Athens City Miss Berge W. J. Barnhill Richland Barnhills

Winners Announced for Albany Poultry Exhibit

A. E. Graham at the Albany Community Fair announces prize results for the poultry show. Barred Rocks first Carrol Cooper second Fred Elliott. White Leghorns first Lee Lynch second Don Young. Rhode Island Reds first Adriel Welker. White Rocks first George Bean second. Keith at Best display first A. E. Kam second Adriel Welker. Pets first Harley Ayler second Carrol Cooper.

A. E. Graham Albany Carrol Cooper Fred Elliott Lee Lynch Don Young Rhode Island Adriel Welker White Rocks George Bean Keith A. E. Kam Harley Ayler

Bee rustler chase ends with swarm discovery

In Hayward California the sheriff investigated a claim of a bee rustler after a report that a hive had been carried away. Officials found the bees had merely swarmed and the empty hive remained in its usual spot.

Hayward Cal

Apple Pie Shortage Warned by Frost Hit Ohio Orchards

Ohio apple growers report a severe frost impact cutting statewide yield from 13 million to about 4 million bushels. Sam Pailet cites Athens Meigs and Vinton counties with mixed results from 186 acres, forecasting 12 000 bushels total versus last year’s 40 000. Some growers expect higher earnings despite the overall downturn.

Sam Pailet Athens Meigs Vinton Rome Pailet Athens County Ohio Tri-County Apple Growers Association Washington Jack Frost

Best Resigns to Become County Extension Agent

Lawrence A. Best resigns after four years as vocational agriculture teacher at Ames-Bern High School to take a county extension agent position. His new post will be announced soon. Best organized Amesville night classes, growing them large enough to split into two sections. He is noted for Grange and Farm Bureau work and teaches about 43 boys in his classes.

Lawrence A. Best Ames-Bern Best Ohio State University Amesville F. J. Taylor

Cora Belle Knowlton Dies in Dayton at 48

Miss Cora Belle Knowlton daughter of L. J. Knowlton of Bellefontaine and formerly of Athens died in Dayton at age 48. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2 PM at Dowler and Ferguson Funeral Home Athens with interment in West Union Cemetery. She taught in Athens and North Canton and later lived in Bellefontaine. She is survived by her father two brothers and numerous nieces and nephews.

Cora Belle Knowlton L. J. Knowlton Bellefontaine Athens Dayton Dowler and Ferguson Funeral Home W. Union St Albany Miss Knowlton Athens High School Ohio University North Canton Clarence Everett Dwight Wendell Virgil Ernest Eldon Knowlton Carl Hurley Winnie Fern Dorothy Virginia Knowlton Jennie Beckler Staunton Harry Cora Bellows James Knowlton

Apple Market Strength Seen Despite Lower Crop

The September crop report shows a 20 percent drop in combined fruit production across the United States with apples down a third in Ohio. Total U.S. apples are estimated 78 million bushels below last year, yet the market shows a strengthening under tone as consumption and prices remain low for the volume while prospects brighten in reports from Frank H. Beach at Columbus.

United States Ohio Middlewest Frank H. Beach Extension Horticulturist

Herman Tabler Dies At Home In Kilvert

Herman Tabler age 33 died Sunday afternoon at his Kilvert home after a long illness. Funeral services will be at one o clock Wednesday at Kilvert Church conducted by Rev. Mrs. Marshall. He leaves parents Mr. and Mrs. Albert Tabler four sisters Mrs Annie Holmes Zanesville Justa at home Mrs Weal atha Mayle and Mrs Mable Mayle Bartlett and three brothers Walter and Hirle Kilvert and Louis Lick Run.

Herman Tabler Kilvert Marshall Tabler Albert Tabler Annie Holmes Zanesville Justa Wealatha Mayle Mable Mayle Bartlett Walter and Hirle Louis Lick Run

Ashcraft Case Heard in Common Pleas Court

The state case against Howard Ashcraft for failure to provide for his seven year old daughter Peggy began in Common Pleas Court. Peggy is in the custody of her mother Marjorie Budsworth following the indictment.

Howard Ashcraft Common Pleas Court Ashcraft Peggy Marjorie Budsworth

Credit Talks by Oscar Fulton at Athens Credit Bureau

Indifference to bills harms credit standing. If you cannot pay on time tell your creditor the reason. Be frank to maintain welfare for both parties. The power to borrow comes from trust. Debt itself is not dishonor, but abusing credit is. Keep faith with creditors and pay as agreed.

Oscar Fulton Athens Credit Bureau

Mrs Morrison Dies At Home Of Sister

Mrs Mary Cook Morrison aged 87 died Sunday at her sister Miss Emma Cook’s home 138 E State St Athens after living with them. She was born in 1851 in Washington County Pa and later moved to Ohio. Funeral services by Jagers Funeral Home Tuesday at two. Friends may call Monday 7 to 9.

Mary Cook Morrison Emma Cook E. State St Robert Cook Morrison Washington County Ohio Coolville John M. Morrison Flora E. Lucas Des Moines William E. Lucas Cleveland Athens Jagers Funeral Home

Canaan Grange Plans Meeting at Canaanville Hall

A special program is arranged for a Canaan Grange meeting at Canaanville Hall on Tuesday night October 11. Refreshments will be served.

Canaan Grange Canaanville Hall

Chauncey Church Observes 98th Anniversary Homecoming

The Chauncey Church of Christ celebrated its 98th anniversary with a large attendance of 372. The Sunday School featured vocal duets and solos, the 10:30 robed choir performed Holy Holy Holy, and Rev. Miles E. Hoon preached. A basket dinner followed in the Parish House. The afternoon program included songs, readings, and greetings from local figures and guests, with Rev Neal Crawford of Athens as guest speaker. Members and relatives from numerous towns attended, honoring the church’s history and choir of 50 years past.

Chauncey Chauncey Church of Christ Isabel Courtney Julia Johnson Marilyn Parry Jo Ann Williamson Frances Fiske Jeannette Blackford Maxine Reynolds Ruth Stewart Miles E. Hoon Gilbert Courtney Andriew Simpkins Paul Jo Ann Cass Cass Eva Ferrer Clifford Shafer Nellie Belle Cannon Thelma Fierbaugh Eileen Leake Pearl Henry Trust and Obey L. C. Nye Louis Tyroler Alice Bingman Robert Lawrence M. E. Church Neal Crawford William Shields Marie Fitzer William Collins Floride Grinstead Athens M. O. Bryan Lower Plains Gilbert Jaynson Nelsonville Grace Martin Miles Hoon New Marshfield James Rankin Lancaster Jacksonville C. N. Sanders Ida Hill Jessie Fulton Ollie Brookins Elizabeth Robinett Millfield McClead Peach Ridge Clara Cannon Greens Run Pearl Christman Alberta Morrison Hazel Raber Trimble

Dover Grange meets with program on Peace

Dover Grange No. 2646 held a Friday night meeting inspected by Albany County Deputy Don Sanders. Andrew Jackson, Worthy Master, presided. Mrs. Kate Johnson presented a program on Peace while Eben Gillespie of Trimble Grange and Mr. Sanders spoke. Refreshments were hosted by Pauline Keck and committee.

Chauncey Dover Grange Don Sanders Albany Kate Johnson Dover Andrew Jackson Mr. Sanders Eben Gillespie Trimble Grange Pauline Keck

Friendship Class Hosts October Meeting at Church of Christ

Chauncey clerics Mr and Mrs Charles Minister and Mr and Mrs Audrie Simpkins with Miss Margaret Tippett host the Friendship Class gathering at the James Simpkins home on Ellis Ave. class president Rew Simpkins leads the meeting and Lois Devore directs the devotional. All members urged to attend. Conference at Greens Run Church of Christ set for Tuesday 7 PM with officers teachers Ladies Aid and Young People to plan Church Community Day for Oct 23.

Chauncey Charles Minister Audriew Simpkins Margaret Tippett Church of Christ James Simpkins Ellis Ave Andrew Simpkins Lois Devore Greens Run Gilbert Courtney Ladies Aid

Chauncey Man Recovers After Tonsil Operation

Elmer Ferrel of Chauncey is recovering from a tonsil removal operation performed here on Friday.

Chauncey Elmer Ferrel

Chauncey Births and Hospital Transport Stir Community

Mrs HershalRes coe was brought home Saturday by Gilbert Johnson in the Stout ambulance from Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens where she had a surgical operation. Mr and Mrs Adrian Sayer announce the birth of their son Rex William born Sunday Oct 9 at the Millfield home.

Chauncey Hershal Rescoe Gilbert Johnson Stout Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens Adrian Sayer Marie Sisson Millfield Rex William

City County Health Report Finds No New Contagious Cases

Athens Public Health officials announced no new contagious disease cases since last Tuesday. There are no cases of diphtheria or scarlet fever in Athens and Athens County now shows the lowest case count in weeks.

Athens

Kindness Grants Dancer Mrs Kniskern a Large Legacy

Rosalie Spatcher Kniskern, a dancer at Radio City Music Hall in New York, received a legacy reportedly totaling $80 000 after a 70 year old patron Edna Elliott who regularly attended performances was granted entry before shows. The generous act occurred during rehearsals when the two women shared chats between numbers.

Rosalie Spatcher Kniskern New York Radio City Music Hall Edna M. A. Elliott

Rome FFA to Represent at National Dairy Show in Columbus

Twenty five Rome Chapter Future Farmers of America members depart Thursday for the National Dairy Show in Columbus. They travel with the Ames Bern Chapter delegation. A two member committee and the chapter advisor seek funds for Rome treasury. The group plans a school program broadcast by radio musicians and will participate in the school carnival on Thursday Oct 27.

Rome Future Farmers of America Columbus Ames-Bern

C. T. Moore Dies in Columbus After Stroke

Athens photographer C. T. Moore, longtime resident of Carpenter Street, died Sunday at his Columbus home 207 13th Ave after a year of declining health. He leaves wife and two daughters Mrs. Florence Gillett and Mrs. Jennie Meighen, all of Columbus. Funeral Tuesday at 1 PM at Rutherford Funeral Home 2383 North High Street.

Athens C. T. Moore 13Th Ave Columbus Moore Carpenter St Florence Gillett Jennie Meighen Rutherford Funeral Home High St

Albany Classes Meet at M E Church

The Ninety-Nine Class and the Men's Bible Class of the M. E. Sunday School will meet Tuesday at 7 30 p m in the church. A reception for the new minister Rev Black will be held.

Albany M. E. Sunday School Black

Cap pistol deemed real gun in Ohio constable episode

In Alexander Township Ohio Constable Eli L Hoover faced desertion and non support charges after deputies found his heavy artillery to be a cap pistol. He had been performing duties with a whistle badge and a sidearm until arrested and jailed in Athens County.

Alexander Township Eli L. Hoover Montgomery County Maryland Hoover John J. Pershing France Athens County Charles Evans B. C. Day Evans

Luchs Presents Gown In Memory Of Fosters At Presbyterian Church

At Sunday service the Presby terian Church heard Mr Luchs present a gown in memory of Sarah Porter Foster a charter member dating to 1809 and Hull Foster Sr member since 1819 Great great grandchildren expressed gratitude for the pastor robe in remembrance of their ancestors and the church. Mr I M Foster commissioner of the Court of Claims in Washington spoke on behalf of the family.

Presbyterian Church Luchs Geneva Sarah Porter Foster Hull Foster I. M. Foster Court of Claims Washington

17 Arrests in City Over Last Week End

A docket listed 17 persons arrested over the week end on drunkenness and street fighting. Mayor C C Cornell declared war on the offenders this morning, saying Saturday night drinking and fighting will be broken up and that repeat offenders face tougher times in court. Most offenders were to be heard in the mayor s court this afternoon.

C. C. Cornell

Philadelphia Club to Meet With Mrs Crumley Program

Athens Delphia Club will meet Tuesday at 7 30 p m with Mrs J J Crumley Canaanville Road. Mrs F Theodore Paige will have the program. Tadpoles can be made to turn into frogs at any time by feeding them thyroid tissue.

Delphia Club Athens J. J. Crumley Canaanville Road F. Theodore Paige

Tyroler Calls for Public Debates in Probate Campaign

Probate Judge Louis Tyroler a Democrat challenges Republican Francis White to a series of public debates across Athens County starting in Carbondale. He cites the need for open discussion of campaign issues and his 19 months in office as basis for retention.

Louis Tyroler Francis White Tyroler White

Speed Driver Fined in Reckless Driving Case

Clark Edward Preston Chauncey was fined 25 dollars and costs for reckless driving by Mayor Cliff Cornell. Ten dollars of the fine was suspended. Preston was arrested Saturday by members of the State Patrol.

Clark Edward Preston Chauncey Cliff Cornell Preston State Patrol

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