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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1934

Page

5

Tragic death reported in Rocking County youth case

Theodore Hiner was found dead at his home on a Wednesday with authorities stating he died by suicide. The coroner reported self-inflicted gunshot, discovered about a mile from his residence after his brother alerted responders. He leaves parents, two sisters, a half brother, and other relatives.

Theodore Hiner Joe Farbearn Brian Hiner Ing David Hiner Ty Sherer Vance

Youthly Friley Suffer Internal Injuries in Crash Near Logan

A 19 year old, Herbert Finley, and his family were in an automobile collision near Logan early Monday. The Frileys were injured. the 19 year old son Reuben Friley and others were returning from Powhatan when their car was struck by a Cleveland driver.

Farl Friley Logan Harland Friley Herbert Friley Errington Hospital Reuben Friley Richard and Hollis Friley Powhatan Herbert Finley Cleveland Ofis

Murray Legionnaires Install New Officers

Murray Post 49 American Legion held a joint installation on October 12 with the Eighth District commander Paul Tague of Ohio serving as installing officer. Visiting Legionnaires from Columbus Logan Lexington New Straitsville Ironton and Glouster attended. following the ceremony a luncheon and talks were held.

Tague YestTy—Murray Post American Legion Eagle Wing Paul Tague Legion Cement of Ohio Columbus Logan Lexington New Straitaville Iring Buchtel Glouster

Club at Gibisonville Gains New Members

Enrollment in the Community Club of Gibisonville rose to 160 at Tuesday’s meeting. The program featured two plays by Spahr and Morris family members with help from Mrs. James Lunsford. Supt. J W Coleman discussed a three mill school levy and the entertainment committee for the next meeting includes John Risch and several young locals. Mrs Josephine Hansel will attend a Columbus meeting of Ohio’s Municipal Finance Officers Association on Oct 2. Dr William B Morrison from Columbus will speak at the First Presbyterian Men’s Club on Oct 25 on cancer knowledge with refreshments at 6:30 and the program to follow.

Gibisonville Spahr Logan Josephine Hansel Columbus Municipal Finance Officers Association of Ohio

Dunlap Appeals for Farm District Representation

Renick W. Dunlap addressed Marion Township voters at the central school Tuesday night saying the district with 60 000 farmers should be represented by a practical farmer. He pledged full-time congressional service if elected as county candidates spoke at the GOP committee program.

Logan Renick W. Dunlap Marion Township Republican Executive Committee

Laurel Township boards opens Gibisonville commercial course

The LOGAN A department of commercial work is inaugurated by the Laurel Township Board of Education at Gibisonville with Miss Nelle Schneider as instructor. Miss Schneider, an Ohio University graduate, leads the course which is proving popular. Velva Bro shares outlines English and Library training, Walter Stuart runs science, Joe L. Archer handles mathematics and shop work.

Logan Laurel Township Velva Broshares Walter Stuart Joe L. Archer

Johnson leads in champion class at Hocking Valley Golf Club

In the tournament opening 18 holes Johnson tops the champion class with a score of 86 and Marion Allen second at 87 while John Hammond and Dr H M Boocks are tied thirds at 88 Orville Burgess and Charlies Lytle Jr lead the beginners with 96 following Lytle Burgess 96 Hammon and Johnson 103.

Logan Hocking Valley Golf Club C. W. Johnson Orville Burgess Charlies Lytle, Jr Johnson Marion Allen John Hammon Dr. H. M. Boocks Lytle Burgess Harry Hammon Dick Johnson

Hospital Trepanation After Logan Collision

John Frazee McArthur injured when struck by a car early Sunday in Logan. He underwent a trepanning operation at Cherrington Hospital as doctors hope for recovery.

Logan John Frazee, McArthur Cherrington Hospital

Degree Conferral Planned by Hocking Valley Odd Fellows

Logan residents will attend a ceremony where the Hocking Valley Lodge of Odd Fellows confers the first degree next Tuesday night. the event marks a step in fraternal initiation.

LOGAN Hocking Valley Lodge of Odd Fellows

Ilesboro High School Senior Class Elects Clifford Griffith President

Logan officers of Ilesboro High School senior class elected Clifford Griffith as president and Marcella Brown as secretary treasurer. Lillian Rheinscheld is news reporter and Ralph Wafer supervises the senior group. Melvin Harbarger directs the school orchestra. The class roster includes Mere Huggins Loren Schorr Woodrow Harden Grace Griffith Alma Rice Oretha Rheinscheld Paul Sellers Robert Stone Louella Brown and Marcella Brown.

LOGAN Ilesboro High School Clifford Griffith Marcella Brown Lillian Rheinscheld Ralph Wa«er Melvin Harbarger Mere Huggins Loren Schorr Woodrow Harden Grace Griffith Alma Rice Oretha Rheinscheld Paul Sellers Robert Stone Louella Brown

Book Club Meets at Mrs Abeil’s South Dover Home

Mrs C L Abeil hosted the Tuesday Book Club on South Dover Street. The group reviewed Captain Nicholas by Hugh Walpole, led by reviewer Mrs Clinton Webb. Following the meeting a luncheon was served.

Reverend Ahlbrand Celebrates Seventieth Birthday

Chauncey area residents surprised the Rev W Ahlbrand of Chauncey on his 70th birthday Tuesday Oct 16. Neighbors presented birthday cakes to him while he played accordion and sang with Mrs Ahlbrand joining in German. Twenty six guests shared refreshments afterward.

Ahlbrand Chauncey W. Ahlbrand Chauncey Ahlbrand Ferrer Charles Sweeney Fred Agin

Birthday Celebration For Thelma Faye Conrad In Chauncey

In Chauncey Mrs. Carl Conrad hosted a birthday gathering for Thelma Faye Conrad on her tenth birthday. Guests included Gleneta Patton Donna Fay Bricker Mary Ellen Cunningham Margaret Smith Alethia Collins Dorothy Dickerson Mary Helen Harvey Franklin and Jerry Conrad Florence Fielder and the Conrads. Thelma Conrad's relatives and visiting Hawkins family then toured nearby towns en route to Florida for the winter.

Thelma Faye Conrad Chauncey Chauncey Carl Conrad

Mines in District Run 13 Mines This Week

Thirteen mines operated in the district Wednesday and again today with identical counts. The active list Wednesday included No. 68 No. 15 No. 219 No. 24 Ohio No. 1 Lick Run Carbondale Poston No. 6 Chauncey No. 25 Hocking Kimberly Luhrig and Black Diamond. The mines operating today are No. 68 No. 6 No. 107 No. 218 No. 255 Salem Hollow Lick Run Carbondale Lubiig Hocking Black Diamond and Kimberly.

Chauncey Manhattan Coal Co Poston Millfield Hocking Ohio Lick Run Carbondale Poston No Kimberly Luhrig Black Diamond Salem Hollow Lubiig

Plains Grid Star Out for Rest of Year

The Plains High School football team faces Chauncey with star Grace Groce sidelined by a sprained back and Horn limited by a weak ankle. The Plains plan a strong effort despite the injuries while the Latin Class selects officers for its first business meeting and schedules Friday programs starting October 19.

THE Plains Groce Plains High Horn Chauncey the Plains High School Helen Ackley Louise Shust Alfred Gabriel Betty Davies Ervin

Accused Kidnaper Is Criminal by Nature

Nashville report recalls Thomas H. Robinson Jr described as prone to crime by Dr. E W Cocke, then head of Western State Hospital. Robinson, detained for three months, had been placed with his father despite medical warnings after a 1929 case of jewel theft and an insanity plea.

Nashville Tenn Thomas H. Robinson, Jr Alice Speed Stoll E. W. Cocke Western State Hospital Young Robinson T. H. Robinson Cocke Robinson

Mrs Anthony Toerner Called By Death Of Charles McManigal

Mrs Anthony Toerner of Logan W Va was summoned to Mt Hope West Virginia by the death of her oldest brother Charles McManigal formerly of Logan His death occurred unexpectedly Tuesday evening

Logan Anthony Toerner Mt. Hope Charles McManigal

Democrat Women Meet Logan in Oddfellows Building

Democrat women gathered at headquarters in the Oddfellows Building Tuesday night. Mrs. Marie Krim of Martins Ferry addressed the group. The Young Democrat Gier Club provided music with Miss Janet White as accompanist.

Logan Oddfellows Building Marie Krim Martins Ferry Young Democrat Gier Club Janet White

Chauncey Area Personal Notes Sparse Visits

Mrs Rose Ferguson spent Monday with her sister Mrs Flora McHarg Lower Plains. Mr and Mrs Harry Moore and son Melvin visited in Marietta Saturday. Dr L D Nelson The Plains hunted deer in Northern Maine. Mrs James Gabriel visited sister Mrs Albert Rink Athens. Her mother and another sister Mrs W E Helrich and Marie of Lancaster were there. Arthur Burchfield is confined to bed with influenza. His Wednesday condition was unchanged. Mrs L C Brown and daughter Juanita weekend with sister Mrs W J McConaha Nelsonville Route 1. Mr and Mrs John Johnson Coonville attended Morris town Moliness Church Sunday night. Mrs Viola North and Misa Dellas Gill visiting Clarence Whaley Glouater home.

Chauncey Rose Ferguson Flora McHarg Lower Plains Harry Moore Melvin Marietta L. D. Nelson the Plains Maine James Gabriel Albert Rink Athens W. E. Helrich Marie Lancaster Arthur Burchfield L. C. Brown Juanita W. J. McConaha Nelsonville John Johnson Coonville Morristown Moliness Church Viola North Misa Dellas Gill Clarence Whaley Glouater

Dinner Benefit Draws 125 at Mrs. Cora Davis Home

More than 125 people attended a chicken dinner at the country home of Mrs. Cora Davis Tuesday night. The event supported Taylor Ridge Church of Christ and was sponsored by the Ladies Aid Society with attendees from Chauncey Glouster Athens Trimble and other points.

Cora Davis Ocmauncey Cora Davis Taylor Ridge

Cities Not Free Of Sales Tax

Circuit Judge H Church Ford ruled that municipalities are not exempt from the 1984 gross receipts tax and that municipal utilities pay the tax, while sales to charitable or educational institutions are exempt. The Covington case challenged tax on sales to governments, with cities arguing exemption.

Circuit Judge Frankfort H. Church Ford Ford Covington State Tax Commission

Republican meetings planned tonight in Haydenville Carbon Hill Murray City

The Republican Executive Committee will host meetings this evening in Haydenville Carbon Hill and Murray City. Principal speakers include Renick W. Dunlap and Cc. F. Kreider with county candidates joining.

Logan Haydenville Carbon Hill Murray City Republican Executive Committee Renick W. Dunlap Cc. F. Kreider

Glouster and J.T. Teams Have Stiff Games Friday

Glouster High Tomcats travel to Crooksville High School for a league game likely a tough test as Crooksville tops the season. Trimble-Buchtel bidders visit J-T high team Friday afternoon with a large crowd expected and J-T idle last week.

Glouster J.T Glouster High Tomcats Crookaville Crooksville Trimble—Buchtel High Schoollridders J-T High J-T

Ames-Bern PTA hears Sam Plummer guest speaker

Amesville and Glouster notes report Sam H. Plummer, Marietta columnist, spoke at the Ames-Bern Elementary auditorium during the October meeting. Music by the High School Girls Glee Club and Grades 2 and 3 performers under Misa Kern accompanied by vocal duets from Miss Kern and Albert Gardner. Superintendent F. J. Taylor discussed school legislation and the 2 mill tax levy. Supplies for first aid kits and reading circle books were purchased. Library fundraising plans and a near 100 member enrollment drive were noted.

Amesville Sam H. Plummer Marietta Ames-Bern Parent-Teacher Association Girls’ Glee Club Misa Kern Ames- Bern Miss Kern Albert Gardner F. J. Taylor

Gold Medal Haakem Oj! Capsules Ad

An old advertisement touts Gold Medal Haakem Oj capsules as a safe diuretic for kidney and bladder issues claiming nocturnal rest and health, with a Haarlem Holland origin and price of 35 cents. The copy lists symptoms of weak kidneys and irritated bladder and urges purchase at drug stores.

Haarlem Holland

Visit With Joneses Glouster and Jacksonville Notes

Mr and Mrs O K Rogers from Boston will reside in Wooster with his father after resigning in Boston. Nineveh Rebekah lodge Past Noble Grands club in Jacksonville meets Saturday with masked attendees and a prize for the funniest mask. Nellie McGawn music instructor from Athens will give a pupil recital at Glouster opera house Saturday night between shows.

Glouster O. K. Rogers Boston Mass Jacksonville Nineveh Rebekah Lodge Wiliam Hallam Nellie McGawn Athens Opera House

Glouster Club to Sponsor Masquerade Saturday Night

Past Noble Grands Club announces a masquerade in I.C.C. F. Hall this Saturday night with door admission and free refreshments. Prizes will be awarded for the most comical and best masked participants.

Glouster Noble Grands Club

Turkey Will Settle Yankees War Claims

Istanbul Turkey October 18 Turkey will pay American citizens 1 300 000 dollars for property seized during the world war under the Turko American mixed claims commission findings. The two governments must approve the decision before official publication. American representatives Fred K Nielsen and John W Connelly and Turkish colleagues examined claims of 405 Americans living in Turkey.

Istanbul Turkey Mixed Claims Commission Fred K. Nielsen John W. Connelly

Sweet Potato Grown Huge On Hooper Ridge Farm

A sweet potato as large as a football was dug on E. T. Linscott’s Hooper Ridge farm. It weighed six and a half pounds and came from land that seems to yield large potatoes. Other harvests included a five pound specimen and another weighing 144 pounds.

Hooper Ridge E. T. Linscott Linscott

Will Speak Tonight Glouster Rally Week Sermon

The Rev. D. L. Browning of Grandview, ex pastor of Glouster M E Church, delivers the rally week sermon at the local church tonight at 7 30. The program includes a ladies quartet selection a reading The Boy in the Carpenter Shop Nelle Belle Williams vocal solo Mary Bindere basin reading Mrs Thomas Wile Nama Jr

Glouster D. L. Browning Grandview Glouster M. E Nelle Belle Williams Mary Bindere Basin Thomas Wile Nama, Jr

Gospel meetings feature Chauncey quartet at Church of Christ

A Glouster quartet from Chauncey will sing at the Church of Christ tonight as Rev. David P. Morris leads gospel meetings. The theme is Persecution or True Courage, discussed by the pastor.

Glouster Chauncey Wil Church of Christ David P. Morris

Homer Grange Meets at Mountville Friday Night

Glouster Homer Grange will meet at Mountville Friday night with Miss Blanche Garner of Homer High School faculty in charge of the program. A Halloween program will be given and at the close the affair will turn into a party for grangers and their families. Attendees are asked to bring pumpkin pies and doughnuts.

Glouster Homer Grange Wil Mountville Blanche Garner Homer High School Grangers

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