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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 10, 1934

Page

10

Nelsonville Gets Sub-Agency To Retail Liquors in Athens County

Fountain Pharmacy in Nelsonville has been designated a sub agency for retailing state liquors by the State Liquor Administration. Supplies arrived that week and the new department opened for business. Athens County’s sole state liquor store now includes sub agencies serving local needs.

Nelsonville Athens County Fountain State Liquor Administration State Liquor Department

New Standard Oil Station Opens at State and Court

The Standard Oil Co service center at State and Court Streets opened Saturday in a modern building with new equipment. Staff includes station manager R. P. Fowler and assistants Ira Burnfield George Gaver H. L. Wise Harlan Carpenter and Clyde Gibson. C. H. Bachelder oversees as company supervisor in this community.

Ot! Co State and Court Streets P. Fowler Ira Burnfield George Gaver H. L. Wise Harlan Carpenter Clyde Gibson C. H. Bachelder

Nelsonville Band Members Advance Through Summer Programs

Nelsonville High School Band for 1934 36 reorganization highlights members who used summer opportunities to enhance skill. Kossuth Doolittle played saxophone and clarinet with the Ohio State Fair Band of 300 and gave concerts and radio broadcasts. Ohio University Summer Band included Herbert Woody William Mechem and Jack Pritchard. Ward W Hamm studied conducting composing arranging and voice in Chicago at Sherwood Music School affiliated with the University of Chicago and assisted as director of the Sherwood Symphonic Band.

Nelsonville Kossuth Doolittle Ohio University Athens Herbert Woody William Mechem Jack Pritchard Ward W. Hamm Chicago Sherwood Music School University of Chicago Sherwood Symphonic

Lucinda Garlinger dies at 82 in Buchtel obituary

Mrs. Lucinda Garlinger 82 widow of Jacob Garlinger died Saturday at her Buchtel home. Survived by daughter Elia Lewis and three sons Charles, Thomas and Joseph. Funeral Tuesday at 1 PM at Buchtel M E Church with burial at Greenlawn. Clayton McGee enters Mountain State College Parkersburg.

Nelsonville Lucinda Garlinger Buchtel Jacob Garlinger Elia Lewis Charles Garlinger Thomas Garlinger Canton Ohio Joseph Garlinger Smithfield Buchtel M. BE Greenlawn Clayton McGee John McGee Mountain State College Parkersburg

Regular St Bernard Chapter Meeting Tonight in Nelsonville

The St Bernard Chapter holds its regular meeting this evening at 7 30 at the Masonic Hall in Nelsonville with members invited to attend.

Nelsonville St. Bernard Masonic Hall

Nelsonville Bridge Club Hosts Members For Friday Games

Miss Lois Devol and Miss Rosemary Smith hosted a Friday evening bridge session at the Jackson Studio with nine guests across four tables. Prize winners were Miss Harriette Whitmore, first, and Miss Margaret Joy Shafer, second. guest prize went to Miss Marjorie Vorhes. Refreshments followed with garden flowers as centerpieces.

Nelsonville Lois Devol Rosemary Smith Jackson Studio Mary Lou Hudson Marjorie Vorhes Virginia Lou Eberie Jo Barnicut Ruth Backus Jo Riley Oluise Hice Doris Stage Elleworth DeVore Harriette Whitmore Margaret Joy Shafer

Mrs Kate Bruce Dies At 80 In Enterprise Home

Mrs Kate Bruce eight decades old died early today at her nephew John Glenn’s home in Enterprise. The body is at Stout's Funeral Home awaiting funeral arrangements. Friends may call.

Nelsonville Kate Bruce John Glenn Enterprise Stout

Eastern Star Glee Club to Meet for Practice

The Eastern Star Glee Club will hold practice at 7 30 this evening at Mrs. C G Pritchard home on W Washington Street. Members are asked to bring their music.

Nelsonville Eastern Star Glee Club C. G. Pritchard W. Washington Street

Miss Ida Rose Enters Dickerson Secretarial School

Miss Ida Jane Rose leaves Sunday with her mother Verna Rose to enroll at Dickerson Secretarial private school in Columbus for the fall term.

Buchtel Ida Jane Rose Columbus Dickerson Secretarial Private School Verna Rose

Nelsonville Union Postpones Meeting to Sept 22

Kimberly Local Union No. 3905 reschedules its regular meeting due to the squirrel season opening. The session will be held September 22 at 1 o'clock in the I C O F Hall in Nelsonville, announced by secretary Ernest Hoskins.

Nelsonville Kimberly 1. C. O. F. Hall Ernest Hoskins

Nelsonville Area Personal Notes Visitors and Travelers

Local residents and relatives are listed with recent travel and visits. Mrs. William Morgan returned from Col umbus. Dr. and Mrs. J H Wolfe and family left for Iowa City. Mrs Marie Kelly and Ruth of Athens were guests of Mr and Mrs Sam Starkey. Mrs E B Monce of Forrest Ohio visits Verity cousins. Nellie Reuter returned to Lancaster. Vance Morgan of Columbus spent weekend with his parents. Mrs John Wood visiting Columbus. J E Miller left for Jackson to visit a daughter. Mr and Mrs Henry C Johnson left for Lawrenceville Illinois. Mr and Mrs R D Graham and children and Mrs C A Hooper of Athens visited Sunday. Ed Cranmer spent Sunday in Columbus visiting daughter Jeannette in Grant Hospital.

William Morgan Columbus J. H. Wolfe Iowa City Marie Kelly Ruth Athens Sam Starkey E. 8. Monce Forrest Ohio Verity Madison Street Nellie Reuter Lancaster Vance Morgan John Wood Harris Wood J. E. Miller Rebecca Curtis Jackson Rufus Shannon Henry C. Johnson Lawrenceville R. D. Graham C. A. Hooper Ed Cranmer Jeannette Grant Hospital

Frank Walker Dies Resident of Mason City Mill District

Frank Walker age 68 of Mason City Hill died in St. Anthony's Hospital Columbus after two weeks of treatment. He is survived by his wife and seven children. The body brought to Mason City home for funeral arrangements to be announced later.

Nelsonville Frank Walker Mason City Hill St. Anthony's Hospital Columbus

Resident of Buchtel Stricken Suddenly Dies at 58

Edward Barstow, 58, of Buchtel, died suddenly Saturday evening at his home. His wife died four years ago. Survived by children Elwood Emerson Thelma Barstow Mrs Arthur Evans Columbus and Mrs William Banfield Edenburgh Ill. Three brothers and one sister also survive. Funeral at Buchtel M E Church Tuesday at 3 PM with burial at Greenlawn.

Nelsonville Edward Barstow Buchtel Elwood Emerson Thelma Barstow Arthur Evans Columbus William Banfield Edenburgh Ill Buchtel M. E Greenlawn

Drum Corps Rehearsal Rescheduled for Tuesday Night

Nelsonville notes the Drum Corps of Glen ford Dugan Post will rehearse Tuesday night to free the building for the Ladies Auxiliary. Members report tomorrow night at 7 o clock.

Nelsonville Glenford Dugan Ladies’ Auxiliary

Eagles Beat Carbondale in 2-0 Pitching Duel

Nelsonville Eagles topple Carbondale 2-0 as Earl Johnson limits the Birch Hollow nine to three singles with ten strikeouts. Clyde Ray drives in both runs in the eighth after a Carlin error, Hartley and Hilleary star in defense, and next week a playoff series and exhibition games are scheduled at 5 p.m. featuring Carbondale teams and local rivals.

Earl Johnson Eagle Birch Hollow Carlin C. Chesser H. Dupler Bounder Columber Dupler Garner Hartley Smith Odenthal Carbondale Nelsonville Chuck” Rolliford Carbon Hill Murray City Millfield Sun Kings Shoe Factory Nelsonville Abrhoa Hartley Ences & FE Ray U. Accom O. Duplet Johnson Hilleary H. Duplet Bivens Nnance Arrhoa Stanley Eccon H. Chesser

Owens Buys Arcade Bowling Alleys in Nelsonville

Jake Carlin of Carbondale, a well known baseball pitcher, has purchased the Arcade Bowling Alleys and Pool Room from W. 8 Owens. The business, located in the Hyde Building basement on Public Square, was closed for weeks while equipment is overhauled for a Sept. 15 opening and Owens opened a confectionery and cigar store on the square.

Nelsonville Jake” Carlin Carbondale

Ohio University Graduates Secured Federal Posts

Three members of the 1934 graduating class at Ohio University joined 12 other college graduates in permanent positions with the government after completing an eight week soil erosion course at Zanesville. Named from Ohio were Byron Parrett Athens Floyd Scott Lancaster and Damon Kearns Oak Hill all engineers. The program ended last Saturday.

Ohio University Zanesville Department of the Interior Ohio Byron Parrett Athens Floyd Scott Lancaster Damon Kearns Oak Hill

Chiki Damage Suit Opens in Courtroom

Mrs. Katie Chiki files a wrongful death damages suit in Athens County Common Pleas Court seeking 5225 as administratrix of Helen Chiki widow of the road death caused by a truck driven by Richard Kennedy grandson of Pearl Walker and Kennedy near Sugar Creek on U S Route 8 North last October.

Katie Chiki Pearl Walker Richard Kennedy Amesville Athens County Common Pleas Court

Feth Father of Two Taken for Observation after Major Operation

Jacob E B Feth of Athens Route 1 was brought to University Hospital in Columbus Sunday for observation. He had a major operation earlier this summer and a recurrence of illness may require another procedure. He is father to George and David Feth.

King George of England Vickers, Ltd Louis L. Driggs Driggs Ordnance and Engineering Co New York Senate Munitions Committee Driggs L. F. Sweetster The American Armament Co Jacob EB. Feth Athens George and David Feth University Hospital Columbus

Marriage License Issued for Lawrence Bernard and Frances Boblett

Lawrence Bernard 22 of Glouster Route 5 and Frances Boblett 21 of Glouster Route 5 obtained a marriage license. Bernard is son of Aaron Bernard and his wife. Boblett is daughter of Clarence Boblett and his wife.

Lawrence Bernard Glouster Aaron Bernard Frances Boblett Clarence Boblett

Troop 46 to Meet Nelsonville tonight at 7

Scout Troop 46 gathers at 7 tonight for a Treasure Hunt and Council Fire after assembling at the K P Building Scout Headquarters. Scribe Billy Mechem urges full attendance to avoid discharge for laxity in participation.

Nelsonville K. of P Billy Mechem

New Glouster Water Main Reaches Walnut Hill High Pressure

The city’s new water line extension to Walnut Hill near Ralph Nida’s home neared completion with about 500 feet remaining to Allen Road. A top of hill pressure gauge showed 54 pounds, ensuring fire protection and domestic water. A state inspector praised the job as the best this year.

Glouster New City Walnut Hill Ralph Nida Allen Road City Main Street Sunday Creek Highland Avenue Board of Public Affairs

Ministers From Glouster To Attend M E Conference In Zanesville

Glouster pastors Reverend O P Smith and Reverend J C Deeds will be in Zanesville for the annual M E conference all week with minister assignments to be announced at its close. Herb McGee of Trimble paid a fine of five dollars and costs totaling thirteen dollars eighty cents after pleading guilty to taking apples from Stoecklein Orchard. he was released after arranging payment. Willard Mason of Perry County now owns the Sally Drury cottage on the Muskingum River near Hooksburg, a property previously tied to John Temple of Corning. Mason was formerly with the Ohio Collieries Co office in Glouster.

Glouster O. P. Smith J. C. Deeds Jacksonville Trimble Millfield Zanesville Herb McGee Court of Justice E. L. Jones Stoecklein Henry Williams Drury Cottage Willard Mason Perry County Sally Drury Muskingum River Hooksburg John Temple Corning Mason Ohio Collieries Co

Plan Homecoming in Jacksonville Saturday

GLOUSTER Members of Jacksonville M. E. Church plan an ox roast and grove gathering in Jackson day from 9 p m to 9 p m with refreshments and music. Preparations made to host Labor speakers and other program items. public invited.

Glouster Jacksonville M. E Jackson Orday

Local families visit Almond home for Friday dinner

Jacksonville residents Mr and Mrs Aaron Brinley and two sons Richard and Howard Barber ton joined Mrs Clara Martin Columbus and Mr and Mrs Robert Wilson New Straitaville for Friday evening dinner at the Michael Almond home. Ath ens guests Wilber Littler and daughter Luella also called.

Jacksonville Aaron Brinley Richard Howard Barberton Clara Martin Columbus Robert Wilson New Straitaville Michael Almond Wilber Littler Luella Athens Almond

Mandt Family Guests Visit in Glouster

Mr. and Mrs. W F Mandt of Martin Kentucky and granddaughter Barbara Mandt of Michigan spent the last week as guests of Mrs. Mandt’s brother Councilman John Harrington who had been ill for months.

Glouster Glouster W. F. Mandt Virginia Martin Barbara Mandt Mich

Derr May Fill Brandt's Shoes At Logan High Football

Logan Sept 10 Pearl Derr steps into the fullback role after Dick Brandt's injury puts him on the sidelines for the season. Derr, among the heaviest on the squad, displays speed and may push to start alongside Hansel Gabriel and Fitzgerald as Logan High opens its season.

Derr Brandt Logan High Logan Pearl Derr Dick Brandt Longley Hansel Gabriel Fitzgerald

Park Improves as Public Picnicking Spot near Rockbridge

Rockview Park one mile north of Rockbridge in the county’s scenic district is opening for public use. George Mathias has improved the site turning it into a picnic area with enclosed springs to provide ample running water for visitors.

Logan Rockview Park Rockbridge George Mathias

Wreck Victims In Lima Hospital Serious

Mrs Edward Hinerman and Ernest Kisor of Chicago remain in serious condition at Lima Hospital after a car crash last Tuesday that killed Mrs Kisor while they were returning from visiting relatives.

Logan Edward Hinerman Ernest Kisor Chicago Lima Hospital Kisor

Logan plant keeps running through holiday week

Due to the holiday last Monday the local shoes worked all day Saturday to give employees a full week. The plant has continued to operate steadily and indications are the employees will continue to work uninterruptedly.

Logan

Courthouse Programs Offer Diverse Appeals Saturday

In Logan the courthouse grounds hosted a sequence of appeals from morning to late afternoon. Unemployed speakers addressed spectators, a traveling medicine man hawked his wares, Salvation Army representatives led services, and orphanage girls closed the event. The public gave generously to both the Salvation Army and the orphanage group.

Logan Salvation Army

Duncan Rites Held for Lloyd J Duncan in Borger

Funeral services for Lloyd J Duncan age 30 were held Sunday at Heinlein Brothers Chapel Borger Texas with Rev R C Babylon in charge. The body was sent to Ohio with Mrs Duncan and burial followed at Oak Grove Cemetery. First Presbyterian choir sang with Mrs Lucy E Bowen accompanying while six Elks members acted as pallbearers.

Marriage Licenses for Ray Myers and Pansy Deibie

Marriage licenses issued in Logan list Ray Leonard Myers 21 laborer son of Henry Myers and Pansy Viola Deibie 42 housekeeper daughter of John Deibie. Ceremony performed by Rev R C Babylon at probate court. Other couples Nyal Ralph 25 furniture factory worker Logan and Ruth Shultz 21 clerk Logan. Halverson Smart 34 steel worker Carbon Hill and Mary Guess 50 at home Longstreth.

Ray Leonard Myers Logan Henry R. Myers Pansy Viola Deibie John Deibie R. C. Babylon Nyal Ralph Robert Ralph Ruth Shultz Roy Shultz Halverson Smart Carbon Hill Joe Smart Mary Guess Longstreth

Hospital update on local girls in Gary accident

A telegram from Gary reports Miss Leviolet Redick, one of three local girls injured in a Gary motor accident a week ago, ordered back to the hospital due to infection in a leg injury. Miss Thelma Keyes was discharged Friday and the girls will stay in hospital another week as a precaution.

Logan Gary Indiana

League Has Dinner At Fairgrounds In Logan

Unemployed League members held a bean dinner at the Fairgrounds Saturday with about 300 attendees. Earlier a speech program occurred at the Courthouse. A noon meal was served to all, and funds were raised by league members last week.

Logan League Fairgrounds

Rural School Open in Hocking County Districts

Rural schools in Hocking County opened this morning as directed by the county board of education. Plans call for an eight month term but the final length will be set later after the legislature adopts a financial program.

Logan Hocking County County Board of Education

Health checks target county roadside stands and dairies

W F Smith sanitary engineer inspects Hocking County roadside stands and dairy facilities for health compliance. Several have begun conforming to state rules while Fernshack program advances with 250 plus new units nationwide. United Brethren Churches at Union Furnace and Enterprise help install units.

Logan Hocking County W. F. Smith United Brethren Churches Union Furnace Enterprise

Miners and Old Timers Prepare for Friday Game

Glouster to host a scheduled Friday match between the Ohio Mine 1 Ohio Collieries team and the Glousterville Old Timers after a previous tie. Timers must be at least forty six years old for the exhibition. Also noted is Mrs. Mick resigning from Glouster Furniture to take a post at Lance’s business college and local schools opening for the first semester.

Glouster Ohio Mine Ohio Collieries Fri Sunday Creek Murray City Glousterville Lancas Glouster

Logan Cole Wins Chicago World’s Fair Trip

Logan Paul Cole an insurance salesman in this city earns a week long trip to the Chicago World’s Fair as a reward for his top sales record. He will travel September 19 and plans to attend an insurance convention during the visit.

Logan Paul Cole Chicago

County GOP to Meet at McKinley Club Rooms

Logan A calls for the Republican County Executive Committee to meet at 7:30 Tuesday night. F. M. McKay, chairman, will preside as the committee organizes and outlines plans for the coming campaign with club headquarters expected to be rented for campaign use.

Logan Republican County Executive Committee McKinley Club F. M. McKay

Sun Grow Industries outing at Strawns Field

Logan Fredericks town employees from Sun Grow Industries enjoyed a Saturday field event at Strawns Field featuring a game and other athletic tests in the program.

Logan Sun Grow Industries Frederickstown Strawns Field

Logan Visitors Depart After Week of Relatives

Logan Briefs notes visiting relatives from Huntington West Virginia Mr and Mrs Harry Chase and two children spent Sunday in Logan. Clifford Huis and family returned to Columbus Sunday after a week in Logan. John Lenz of Marion and his wife and son joined in Logan Saturday and returned home Sunday.

Harry Chase Huntington W. Va Logan Clifford Huis Columbus John Lenz Marion

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