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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1936

Page

10

Issue Is New Deal vs Ideal, Declares at GOP Meeting

Misa Gertrude Jones told a Hocking County Republican women’s gathering that the principal issue in the national campaign is the American ideal versus the New Deal. Speakers urged cooperation with men to elect Landon and Bricker, criticizing regimentation and calling for job reemployment and agricultural solutions.

Raymond Lanning C. &. Clark Shirley Mooney Clark Franklin County Republican Colored Women's Glee Club Ohio Alf. M. Landon John W. Bricker Miss Jones Landon Franklin Delano Roosevelt Franklin Roosevelt White House

Mrs Jones Attacks Roosevelt Policy In Speech

Miss Jones criticizes the New Deal and executive overreach, credits Supreme Court for NRA and AAA relief shift, and accuses Rexford Tugwell and Felix Frankfurter of published plans. She warns Republicans will curb relief excesses while accusing Farley of building a vast political machine.

Miss Jones Roosevelt Supreme Court NRA AAA Republican Party United States James Farley Sweet Charity Rexford Tugwell Felix Frankfurter Delle J. Hansel Stanley W. Baker Erie Dyer Ernest Murray Frank Harden Lucille Brehem Eugene Wright Gerald W. Lanning L. P. Mooney George Wonn William E. Petty Dan Roberts Florence Bort Victoria Halby C. &. Chidister

Colored Glee Club Sings for GOP Women

Representatives of the Women's Glee Club performed at a Logan gathering sponsored by the Hocking County Republican women at Knights of Pythias Hall. The group sang two sets of selections to warm applause and has been featured at several central Ohio meetings with popular inspirational numbers.

Logan Franklin County Republican Colored Women's Glee Club Hocking County Knights of Pythias Hall Ohio

George Fitzgerald Returns to Work After Illness

After a four week illness George Fitzgerald regained his strength and resumed work on Monday. He had suffered stomach hemorrhages and was confined to his bed for several weeks.

Logan George Fitzgerald

Forestry Dept Improves Rock House Park

The State Forestry Department reports extensive improvements at Rock House Park in Gibisonville Ohio including road widening along Worley residence, leveled and seeded highway banks, plowed and seeded park sections, new green spaces, pine plantings, graveled paths and parking space near the fire tower. A memorial tablet for Norman E. Shaw was dedicated Sunday October 11 with speakers former Governor Myers Y. Cooper and C G Williams.

Gibisonville Rock House State Forestry Department Worley Shaw Memorial Rock House Park Norman E. Shaw Ohio Conservation Council Myers Y. Cooper C. G. Williams State Experiment Station

Logan trip returns and visiting relatives noted

Mr. and Mrs. Melrose Harbaugh came home Sunday from a trip to Akron and Erie. They were joined by Mrs. Myrtle White and Mrs. Mason of Erie for visits, as reported in local notes. Disabled voters' mail ballot requests began arriving at the election board Monday afternoon with ballots sent by registered mail. An additional group voting by mail brings the total to 70.

Logan Election Board

Logan Charged With Operating Coal Truck Without Lights

Logan Columbus resident Wayne Murray was arrested Monday by Athens Patrolman Joe Grogan for operating a coal truck without rear lights. He pleaded guilty at arraignment before Mayor Fitzgerald and was fined three dollars and costs.

Logan Wayne Murray Columbus Joe Grogan Athens Fitzgerald Coats

Shirley Temple Moves Into All Glass Play House

Shirley Temple inhabits a glass and steel miniature home built behind her Twentieth Century Fox star residence. The structure, designed for sun exposure, includes a 20 by 20 foot main room a small bedroom and kitchen with running water. Temple moved in after Dimples moved into Athena Theater with cast members Frank Morgan Helen Westley Robert Kent Astrid Allwyn Delma Byron and Stepin Fetchit.

Shirley Temple Shirley Twentieth Century-Fox Star Dimples Twentieth Century-Fox Athena Theater Frank Morgan Helen Westley Robert Kent Astrid Allwyn Delma Byron Hall Johnson Choir Stepin Fetchit

Hawaiian Bar Recognized in Honolulu

Members of the Bar Association of the Territory of Hawaii have been accorded equal rights with members of bar associations of mainland states, marking a milestone in professional parity for Hawaiian lawyers.

Hawaiian Bar Honolulu U.P Bar Association of Territory of Hawaii Bar Associations

Halloween Pranksters Face Prosecution in Logan

Logan police warn on Halloween pranks stating theft or property damage will not be tolerated. Those found guilty will be arrested and prosecuted as several complaints of property damage have already been received.

Logan

Funeral Services Held For Charles Wilson

Funeral services were held Monday at St. Paul Lutheran Church near Maxville for Charles Wilson 64 of that village who died Friday after several weeks of heart disease. He is survived by his wife a son Clayton Atchison Illinois and a daughter Elizabeth Turner Lancaster. The Rev Amos L Heyde officiated and burial followed at St Paul Cemetery. Gibisonville students prepare for a carnival in the Gibisonville High School gym on Saturday night October 31.

Logan St. Paul Lutheran Church Maxville Charles Wilson Clayton Atchison Ill Elizabeth Turner Lancaster Amos L. Heyde St. Paul Cemetery Gibisonville Gibisonville High School

Club Observes Anniversary in Pocahontas Hall

The Logan Hocking County Democrat Women’s Club meets tonight at Pocahontas Hall to mark 16 years since its founding with Mrs Josephine Hansel presiding. Speakers include Mrs Martin L Davey Mrs Ruth Fletcher and Mrs Margaret Allman Fletcher sister of Judge Wilbur McKenzie. A marriage permit was issued Saturday to Raymond Francis Poling and Gladys Marcel la Orr.

LOGAN Raymond Francis Poling Lancaster Harrison Poling Gladys Marcella Orr Laurelville

Sheriff Sale of Athens County Real Estate in 1936

In Athens County Ohio Sheriff Charles Stratton will auction parcels 2349 2350 2351 2354 2357 in Daltonhurst Addition Athens on November 2 1936 at 1 30 PM The property includes Lots 2349 2350 2351 on Marietta Avenue and 2356 2357 on Arden Place Appraised at 2000 no sale below two thirds 1333 33 Terms cash in hand Foster B Cornwell attorney.

Ohio Athens County G. D. Gorham R. A. Dalton Athens Daltonhurst Marietta Avenue Arden Place Charles Stratton Foster B. Cornwell

Rally Day Services Observed at Portland M E Church

A Portland church held rally day services at the M E Sunday School with Rev J D Law and family among visitors. Local families and guests from Mansfield Athens Racine Huntington Reedsville and other nearby areas joined in activities and visits throughout the day.

Portland Church Portland M. E J. D. Law Ironton J. H. Britton Mansfield Garen Roush Reid Holt Charleston J. A. Smith Earl Dan Morehead Ravenswood Roy Paynter Athens Okey Paynter William Reefer Henry Roush Juanita Rummer Lowell Earl Wilford Charles McKelvey Racine Miss Skeuns Huntington W. G. McKel

Logan Brief Social Notes

Mrs. Frank Lanning returned home Sunday from Portsmouth where she visited the Rev and Mrs R B Frederick former residents. Clifford Turner of Borderland WV visited Logan over the weekend and is with a road building firm in WV. Mr and Mrs Fred E Hull were visitors in Columbus Monday. Mrs C F Melcher and daughters Helen and Josephine of South Bloomingville were Logan visitors Monday evening. Mr and Mrs Stanley W Baker visited their son Jack at Ohio State University Sunday. Mooney 18s Speaker Logan When a community rally was held Londonderry Monday afternoon L P Mooney spoke.

Frank Lanning Portsmouth R. B. Frederick Clifford Turner Borderland W. Va Logan E. N. Turner West Virginia Fred E. Hull Columbus C. F. Melcher Helen Josephine South Bloomingville Stanley W. Baker Jack Ohio State University

Miller Chapel Grange to Initiate LOGAN-A Class

Ten candidates will be initiated at Miller Chapel Grange meeting at their hall on Wednesday evening. After the business session a lunch will be served and each member is asked to bring a contribution for the meal.

Logan Miller Chapel Grange

Hocking District Scouts Hold Court of Honor

Logan youths in the Hocking District Boy Scouts held a Court of Honor at the senior high school auditorium with Harley Meyer chairing. A parade preceded the event, starting at the Ambrose Hotel and moving to the school, led by the Bremen Cub Pack Drum Corps with colors.

LOGAN Hocking Boy Scouts Harley Meyer Ambrose Hotel Bremen Cub Pack

Fined for Intoxication in Local Court

Logan held C B Leasure and Columbus trio B S Sanders and T H Headen were charged with intoxication after arrest by Deputy Neél lis Smith. They pleaded guilty before Magistrate 8 B Whitehart and were fined five dollars plus costs each.

Logan C. B. Leasure B.S. Sanders T. H. Headen Columbus Neéllis Smith B. Whitehart

Bremen Cub Pack Drum Corps Performs for Logan Rotary

Logan Rotary Club welcomed a variety program Monday evening featuring 26 Bremen Cub Pack Drum Corps members directed by M. C. Harmon. John Stoughton delivered imitations and Sheriff Joe Farbearn outlined sheriff’s office work with courts and policing services, including radio, fingerprints and ballistics support.

Logan Logan Rotary Club Bremen Cub Pack M. C. Harmon John Stoughton Joe Farbearn Sheriff's Office

Chieftains Start Hard Practice for Wellston

Logan Chieftains begin another week of strenuous practice as Thomas Bender leads players in conditioning after the New Boston game. They travel Friday to Wellston for their first road test of the season.

LOGAN Logan Chieftains Athletic Field Thomas Bender Boston Chieftains Wellston

Logan Man Arrested After Car Crash On Main Street

Robert Redd was arrested Monday evening by Chief Lew Reynolds and Patrolman C D Notestone after his car struck two cars on E Main St. He faces a driving while intoxicated charge with arraignment before Mayor Kenneth R Fitzgerald today. Two cars incurred minor damage. Ruth White, senior high faculty member, collapsed in class Monday morning and was taken home. Nellie Frasch substituted for the afternoon session.

Logan Robert Redd Lew Reynolds C. D. Notestone E. Main St Kenneth R. Fitzgerald Ruth White Nellie Frasch

Lumber theft claim targets Frank Schrader before mayor

Chief Lew Reynolds cites Frank Schrader for appearing before Mayor Fitzgerald over $20 worth of city lumber. Schrader says the wood was given to him but cannot name who authorized the transfer. police report says he took it for personal use.

LOGAN Frank Schrader Lew Reynolds Fitzgerald Schrader

Logan Test Drive Route Set By Police

Logan motorists will participate in a police test drive on Monday November 2 with parking on the west side of Mulberry Street between Main and Hunter. The route runs from city hall south on Mulberry to Second Street west to Spring Street south to Front east to Market Street north to Second Street east to Mulberry and north to the city building. Emergency permit holders with thirty days or more experience will qualify for the test.

Mulberry St Main Hunter Sts City Hall Second St Spring St Front Market St Mulberry City Building

Car Damaged in Front Street Collision

John Clark of Oroville reported his automobile struck by a car driven by George H. Ferguson of Columbus on E Front Street Saturday evening. No injuries were noted but Clark's vehicle sustained damage.

Logan John Clark Oroville George H. Ferguson Columbus Clark E. Front St

Bunker Hill Social And Personal Notes

Mr and Mrs Sidney Jordan and sons of Mr Une ion Mr and Mrs Gilbert Michael and Mr and Mrs W D Thoma were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Dyle van Michael. Evan Genheimer and children of Albany were last Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs H H Genheimer. Leonard Epple and son Dana made a business trip to Gallipolis stock sales Saturday. W D Thoma attended revival meeting at Nease Settlement Sunday night. Reverend Sharp is conducting a meeting there. Mrs Gertie Rockwell and infant daughter returned from Holzer Hospital last Saturday.

Bunker Hill Sidney Jordan Uneion Gilbert Michael W. D. Thoma Dyle van Michael Evan Genheimer Albany H. H. Genheimer Leonard Epple Dana Gallipolis Nease Settlement Sharp Gertie Rockwell Holzer Hosepital

Shaves Trade for Mice and Pets in Kansas City

Joseph Long, a barber and pet lover, trades haircuts and shaves for white mice, rabbits, goldfish and dogs. Chelmsford, Ontario, a town of 839, has changed mayors three times in nine months.

Kansas City U.P Joseph Long Chelmsford

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Gertrude Jones Hocking Co London Betty Davis Clyde Lucas Lew Ayres Gail Patrick Paul Kelly Benny Baker Stooges Betty Boop Mr. Landon Colored Glee Club AL Lyons Sytem Karap Radio Cee Ee Atomes See and Athens Ice and Storage Co Forestry Dept House of Glass Oxfords Going F. W. Uhlman Zenner Mooney Londonderry Grange the Gas Company Janitro Miame Enna Jettick Wun-Der Athens Phi Shoe Store
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