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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 25, 1934

Page

2

Ransom Notes Stolen Letters Spur Hauptmann Probe

Police disclose notes and handwriting evidence in the Lindbergh case as investigators compare ransom notes to Bruno Hauptmann. Authorities say prints from suspects were not found on the crime scene objects or the ransom notes, while further ballots and election supplies plans are announced by Athens County officials.

C. L. Jordan Athens County Board of Elections Trea Hauptmann Hoffma Naper New Jersey Lindbergh Department of Justice Haupt Bronx Fisch Federal Agen Trenton N. J Bruno Richard Ha Lindbergh Norman Schwarzkopfe Schwarzkopf Che Charles A. Lindbergh

Surprise Picnic for Mrs Mary Cox on 79th Birthday

A surprise birthday picnic was held Sunday at Rising Park Lancaster for Mrs Mary Cox of New Straiteville celebrating her 79th birthday. Attendees from several towns including Nelsonville Crooksville Columbus Cleveland and Murray City brought gifts to honor her with a large group of family members.

Nelsonville Phil Miller Maggie Pinnick Crooksville Mary Cox New Straiteville Rising Park Lancaster Mary Catherine Lowell Charles Elgan Miller Fred Petterson Charles Walton Columbus Howard Miller Cleveland Ray Pinnich Rex Pinnick East Fultenham Cyril Lock Forest Burley Robert Robb John Cork Gordon James Anna and Gloria Jean Shafer Murray City

Mrs. Leona Moore Dies in Coonville at Age Six

Mrs. Leona Moore, six, died at her home near Coonville. The body is at Stouta Funeral Home awaiting funeral arrangements. Survived by husband Momer Moore, son Arthur at home, son Norman in Akron, and daughter Beatrice Simpson of Highland Mills New York.

Nelsonville Leona Moore Coonville Stouta Funeral Momer Moore Arthur Norman Akron Beatrice Simpson Highland Mills N. Y

Personal Social News from Columbus Area

Mrs Earl Baker guests of her parents in Columbus and Edward Howe of Canal Winchester visits his parents. Mr and Mrs Pete Shough spend Monday in Columbus. Mrs Mae Groone of Circleville was weekend guest of Mr and Mrs Ralph Henry.

Earl Baker Columbus Edward Howe Canal Winchester Mike Howe Pete Shough Mae Groone Circleville Ralph Henry

Fire Damages Car in Mason City Hill Run

Chief Dana Windon led a fire unit to Mason City Hill after a report of an automobile fire around 4 pm yesterday. A short circuit caused the blaze and the car owned by Mr. Lanning of New Pittsburgh was damaged mainly in the wiring.

Nelsonville Dana Windon Mason City Hill Lanning New Pittsburgh

Legion to Elect Officers at Glenford Dugan Post

Glenford Dugan Post of the American Legion will hold its annual officer election on Wednesday night at 7 30. New officers will be installed after the election. All post members are asked to attend for committee reports and the finance officer’s report.

Nelsonville Glenford Dugan Post American Legion

Case Against City Is Continued by Squire

Nelsonville hearing in damage suit continues at the City Solicitor’s request. Sylvester and Cora Davis seek $195 for damages to Parkdale residence caused by last winter’s sewer excavation. City defendant represented by Preston E. Thompson. case set to Friday night September 28.

Nelsonville Preston E. Thompson City of Squire H. EB. Donley Sylvester Cora Davis Parkdale

Rotary club hosts intercity meeting in Lancaster

Nelsonville Rotary Club members joined Lancaster and Logan clubs at the Lancaster Country Club for an intercity gathering. The Nelsonville group presented the musical program with four solos by Ralph W. Parks and accompaniment by Mrs. Parke.

Nelsonville

Mrs Whitmore Named President of W R C

Nelsonville reports Mrs Florence Whitmore of this city elected district president at the Woman's Relief Corps district conference in Portsmouth. The announcement was made at last evening's regular meeting when Mrs Della McMasters read her report. Hostesses were Mrs McMasters and Mrs Ellen Steenrod. East P T A to meet. East School called session at 3:30. Eastern Star Glee Club to practice after the regular chapter meeting tonight.

Nelsonville Woman's Relief Corps Portsmouth Florence Whitmore Della McMasters McMasters Ellen Steenrod East FP. T. A East Parent-Teacher Association Eastern Star Eastern Star Glee Club

Campbell Exits Grant Hospital to Home in Nelsonville

C. E. Campbell was removed to his home in Nelsonville today from Grant Hospital Columbus where he underwent two operations. He is recovering satisfactorily.

Leaves Hospital Nelsonville C. E. Campbell Grant Hospital Columbus

Revival to Start at Church of God in Locks Near Haydenville

A two week revival begins tonight at the Church of God in Locks Ohio near Haydenville. Services start at 8 o clock each evening and will be led by Rev. E Meeks of Lancaster.

Nelsonville Church of God Locks Haydenville E. ©. Meeks Lancaster

Nelsonville P T A holds opening meeting at Junior High

The Nelsonville High School P T A met at the Junior High School with strong turnout. New officers installed include President Mrs Nelson Dowler and Vice President L T Powell, with Miss Bessie Deer as treasurer and Mrs Miles Howe as second vice president.

Nelsonville Nelson Dowler L. T. Powell Miles Howe M. McDaniel Bessie Deer Merle Bimonton

Langsville and area residents visit relatives this week

Langsville and Rutland residents travel to spend time with kin across Ohio. Mrs Barr hosts Barr and Phelps families while Grace Brown tours Columbus. Several visitors from Wadsworth Athens Dayton McKeesport and Lesage exchange visits as apple picking begins in the area.

Methodist Class No 21 meets in Nelsonville parlors

Twenty one members and two guests answered roll call Monday night as Class No 21 of the Methodist Church met in Nelsonville church parlors. Mrs Jennie Fisher led devotions and Mrs Mable Jones chaired the business session. Hostesses served refreshments.

Nelsonville Georgia Kilpatrick Athens George Bateman Methodist Church Jennie Fisher Mable Jones Harry Hartley Joe Galvin Harry Dilcher Karl Weiss

Elizabeth Sutton Class Meets for Quilting and Dinner

Cutler The Elizabeth Sutton Class met with Mrs. T. T. Dunbar on Thursday. At noon a dinner was served and the rest of the day was spent in quilting.

Elizabeth Sutton T. T. Dunbar Adam Brandeberry Coolville F. M. Gill Verne Leyds Harold Gill Carl Place Robert McAtee Athens Airport

Kiwanians To Sponsor Halloween Carnival

The Athens Kiwanis Club plans a city Halloween celebration with children's activities. A planning committee of Ab Johnson, Oliver Wood, Carl Ferguson, and T. E. Byrne was appointed. The club will also sponsor a Homecoming Ball on November 10 with Dr. Murray Fowler, Freda Weber, Charles Reamer, and Dr. B. M. Clifton leading the committee.

Athens

Alley Oop Giant Faces Rival in New Film

Alley Oop's Cardiff Giant encounters a rival as Tom Madsen, the world’s tallest man, portrays the Cardiff Giant in a Hollywood film. The NEA comic strip hero confronts the newcomer on screen amid a dramatic clash.

Cardiff NEA Brooks Tom Madsen Hollywood

Atherton and Local Families Attend Socials and Events

Large Friday bellings and showers honor Mr and Mrs Arthur Atherton. Lott Roberts reunion near Palestine West Virginia draws about 110 guests. Meigs County Fair attendance noted while Athens visits by Henderson Carr and Nina Dean are recorded. Ruth Atherton works for Mrs Grimm in Burlington.

Hartsel Windland Dale Robert Wilbur Bilondenna Blanche Lott and Roberts Palestine W. Va B. L. Lott Lott Vienna Robert Lott Lottridge Guysville R. D

Murray City Social Notes Highlight Local Visits and Reunion

Murray City residents hosted and visited relatives from Columbus Dayton Akron Portsmouth and Cleveland. The George Walters reunion at Old Man's Cave drew attendees from multiple cities. Officers for next year include Mrs Ralph Walters Akron president and Miss Ruth Penn Murray City secretary treasurer. The group plans a September reunion at Mt Pleasant Lancaster.

J. C. Nagle Jean Columbus William Chivers Myrtle Wollett Margaret Suzonsky Margaret Ethel Tigger William Cook Dayton Park Cook Robert Tipton Toledo Pat Loper George Walters Old Man's Cave Logan Walters Portsmouth Chillicothe Cleveland Akron Murray City Ralph Walters Isabel Bracken Ruth Penn Mt. Pleasant Lancaster Robert Arndt Robert Keach Nancy Jane John Walters Howard Miller Barney Phil James Penn Barney Penn Dorothy Riggs Chicago Clifford Brooker Mansfield George Brooker Athens George Mudrie Grant Hospital

AAA Arranges Loans For Corn Producers In Ohio

The Agricultural Adjustment Administration and the Commodity Credit Corporation provide loans to corn producers in every Ohio county at 55 cents per bushel for quality number four corn. Producers must carry special insurance attached to the note. Maturity is June 30, 1935, with government call option if corn hits 90 cents per bushel. Awaiting sufficient interested farmers to activate a county loan system in Athens County.

Agricultural Adjustment Administration Commodity Credit Corporation Ohio Thomas H. Johnson Athens County Commodity Credit Association Johnson

Robbery at First National Bank in Upper Sandusky

Two young men dressed in overalls robbed the First National Bank of Upper Sandusky today and escaped with more than $1,000. The incident occurred in the morning as police began searches for the suspects.

Upper Sandusky

Local Social Notes From This City and Nearby Towns

Mrs. Albert Zimmer plans several weeks with her sister and brother in law in Glouster before returning home. Clarence O Rouke of this city recently visited his parents in Oriston. Mrs. George Vansickle is seriously ill at the Heavener home. Mrs. Mabel Wright and Mrs. Howard Bush were Sunday guests of Mrs. Mary Bush at New Straiteville. Delbert Jones of Cambridge visits relatives in this city. Mr and Mrs Jack Hayden and others from Columbus spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs James Hamer Jr.

Albert Zimmer Glouster Clarence O'Rouke William O'Rouke Orbiston George Vansickle Andy Heavener Mabel Wright Howard Bush Mary Bush New Straiteville Delbert Jones Cambridge Charles Strum Jack Hayden Woodrow Monotoney Billy Columbus James Hamer, Jr

State Social Workers Plan Ohio Convention at Cincinnati Hotel

About 1500 social workers from across Ohio will meet at the Ohio Welfare Conference October 10 to 13 at the Hotel Gibson in Cincinnati. Athens County representative Mrs. Dwight H. Rutherford will handle reservations and course details. Leaders include Henry J. Robison Katharine Lenroot John O Grady Alden Mills C A Dkystra Warren Thompson Charles Hayes Norman Himes among others.

Ohio Welfare Conference Gibson Cincinnati Dwight H. Rutherford Athens County Henry J. Robison Ravenna Katharine F. Lenroot U. S Children’s Bureau Washington, D. C John O'Grady National Conference of Catholicharities Alden B. Mills the Modern Hospital Chicago C. A. Dkystra Warren 5. Thompson Scripps Foundation For Research In Miami University Oxford Charles B. Hayes American Foundation For the Blind New York City Norman Himes Colgate University Hamilton New York

Also Mentioned on This Page

Hauptm New Straitsville And York Township Lena Moore Hong E Legion To Elect Rotarians Whitmore Glee Club George Banks H. T. Phillips General Assembly Harry Wright Banks Dr. Phillips Langsville Charles Siders Rutland Mrs. Barr Ronald Bails Pt. Rock Barr Phelps Eiza Brown Grace of Orville Davis Wadsworth Harold Miller J. T. Ledhlie Dorothy Rex Powell Groveport Elizabeth Durst Edgar Carpenter R. A. Rife John Barrett McMekin Barrett Harold Gardner William Brandum J. R. Miller Keith Miller Lesage Alice Miller Butland Miller W. E. Wright and Son Dufreine Cutler George Secoy Ivan Welch West Liberty Nora Ford Henry Carothers Sharpsburg Vinton Heald G. W. Brandeberry Willam Brandeberry Kiwanians Alley Oop Giant Arthur Atherton East End Family Store Hope Muslin AAA Social Workers Plan Uet City Edington Tip Hoodletts The HUB Cotton and Southern Ohio Electric Company Citizens Central Bank A. B. Johnson’s Groceries — Meats Prestons Mechems GEM Pharmacy the Peoples Bank Nelsonville, C Hickman’s Drug Store Sayre Boston
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