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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1934
Page
12
Logan, April 6. A city canvass shows a 4 to 3 council split, with four members in favor of the water system improvement and three opposed. Opponents charge canvassers misrepresent the proposal, while Mayor Fitzgerald has not revealed his stance. The vote could start legislation but may fall to a mayoral veto if one is offered.
Workmen place fixtures this week in preparation for the arrival of the state liquor store supply in Hocking County. No definite opening date announced. Frank Judy, manager, notes progress but stays silent on timing.
Logan Jean Shaw, nine year old daughter of Pauline Shaw, sustained a hip injury after a fall while roller skating near her Hill Street residence this week.
Logan reports the death of Robert C Bowen age 63 or 64 after a heart attack while returning from church. He worked as a car repairman until local shops closed. Survived by two sons Walter Bowen and Edgar Bowen and a large list of siblings. Funeral by Rev J W Steen at Iron Street Church of Christ Saturday at 2 pm. Burial in Oak Grove Cemetery.
Logan reports the case of Clyde Bobo for failure to provide for a minor child was tried Thursday before a jury in common pleas court. The jury returned a guilty verdict within two hours after testimony and arguments. Defense did not call witnesses. Otia Wine’s trial was postponed for now.
Logan Miller Chapel Grange met Wednesday night with a paper by 5 W Arnold county home superintendent. He recounted experiences directing the home. Harold Chambers extension agent spoke on George Washington as a farmer. Mrs Chambers played two piano numbers.
Logan pupils enjoyed vacation as teachers joined thousands in Columbus for a two day conference addressing the education crisis.
Logan High School installs new machinery this week in the manual training department under instructor James F. Rutgers supervision.
Approval of the appointment of Mrs. Kathleen Pettit Brandt as a social investigator in the county relief department, announced by Director Joseph T. Ware on Thursday. Brandt has been in the office for several weeks, becoming familiar with the work required.
Mrs. Harley C. Griffin aged 52 died at 6 30 Thursday morning at her daughter Mrs. Roy Beougher’s home in West Logan after a long illness. She leaves her husband several sons and a daughter and is survived by her father Nathan Conrad two brothers Otto and Harvey Conrad and a sister Estella Huston. Funeral rites set for 2 o'clock Saturday at United Brethren Church conducted by Rev. F H Landgrabe assisted by Rev. B C Peters.
Logan district reports Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Huis of Rockbridge will observe their 50th wedding anniversary next Friday. Friends propose a greetings shower. Mrs. Huis has been bedbound for a year due to illness. Mr. Huis, 75, has served 25 years on the Hocking County Election Board. Mrs. Huis is eight years younger.
Announcement reported at Relief Headquarters that a consignment of 2 100 dozen fresh eggs arrived Wednesday and will be distributed among relief families.
During the closing session of the American Legion Auxiliary conference in Logan the district endorsed Mrs Harry Thomas for department president for next year. Mrs Thomas, a local resident, is serving as department vice president this year.
LOGAN The Rev. R. C. Babylon, who has supplied the pulpit for three months, was unanimously called to be permanent pastor at the First Presbyterian Church during the annual congregational meeting. Fifty-six in attendance heard reports. W. W. Hardy, James L. Martin, and Howard Ralston were reelected elders for three years, while Walter Kleinschmidt and W. T. Martin were reelected trustees. Minette McCray became treasurer of the benevolent fund. Preceding the call, various departmental reports were presented with W. I. Krieg serving as moderator.
Glouster High School presents its first annual music department concert Sunday afternoon at 4 o clock in the high school auditorium. The program features the orchestra boys and girls glee clubs a mixed chorus and the high school band with Miss Kathryn A Wells guiding and soloing on violin. No admission charge and the public is invited.
Fred Jonas is confined to his home after a slate fall in Mine 68 south of Jacksonville. He suffered a leg injury around 3 pm Tuesday. no bones were broken, but leg muscles were badly injured.
Chauncey residents and surrounding areas are listed visiting relatives and moving residences. Dr Francis H Keck of Columbus spent Easter week in Chauncey with parents and sister Pauline Keck. Elmer Ferrer family moved from Sugar Creek to Chauncey, renting above Sunday Creek store. Joseph Ford of Chauncey recovering from a slight stroke Tuesday night. Mrs Ella Cunningham visiting Athens home of the Bradfields. Max Wilson of Chauncey in Columbus Thursday. Marie Morgan Pearl McCollins of Lancaster spent Easter with Chauncey families. Eugene Morgan family and Lulu Glass with Fred Smith visited Springfield Ohio relatives.
Chauncey Lutrig reported as the only mine working in the district today with nine mines operating on Thursday. Chauncey Mine No 25 of the Manhattan Company was idle for the first time since last December.
Mr and Mrs Alva Verity Fisher Station were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Z A Courtney. Mr and Mrs Elza McGrainor visited relatives at Neweld. Mr and Mrs Herman Humphrey and Mrs Minnie Humphrey visited Mrs Osborn in Holzer Hospital Gallipolis. Mrs Roy Gabriel Lower Plains had major surgery at Sheltering Arms Hospital Monday. Misses Audry and Georgia Shame spent Easter at Mansfield.
District notes report Mr and Mrs Merritt Martin and Stella Carter moving back to Chauncey from Crooksville. George Williamson and James Williamson Sr return from Big Run Pennsylvania as business visitors. Church of God members in Chauncey attended Athens unity meeting Sunday. Florence Ervin of White Hall and Chester Hanning visited Earl Hanning of Hocking Sunday. Effe Houston of The Plains visited Albert Hanning. Easter visitors included Frank Rice and family of Columbus, Clayton Bookman and family of Buchtel, and Charles Gaskins of The Plains visiting French Ervin at White Hall.
Mrs Roy Gabeil underwent an operation for the removal of tumor Monday at Shelter in Arms Hospital Athens. Her condition is reported as favorable. Mr and Mrs Harry Moore and son Melvin have returned from a visit in Dayton with Mr and Mrs Darrell Moore and family. Misses Mary and Ethel Augustine Sugar Creek spent Easter as guests of Mr and Mrs Arthur Burchfield. Mr and Mrs Howard McNahon who have been guests of relatives here have returned to Point Pleasant WV. Mr and Mrs F E Cook spent Sunday in Athens at the home of Edward Clifford. Mr and Mrs Robert Hawk Columbus spent over Easter here with the former’s mother Mrs Elizabeth Hawk. Johnny Luman and his grandparents Mr and Mrs Bert Russell Athens were recent guests of relatives in Columbus.
The Plains News Briefs report that Mr. and Mrs. Guy Miller and son from Penn Yan New York and Mr. and Mrs. H L Ralph from Chicago stayed with W C Kail and family last week. The three families joined Mrs. Margaret Ralph for Easter at Gallipolis. Roger Humphrey of Athens also visited for the weekend. Mr and Mrs Harry Tipton hosted guests Sunday including Mrs Tiptons brother and his wife Mr and Mrs Bob Varner.
The Plains reports 13 year old Walter Wharton Jr., son of Mr and Mrs Walter Wharton, underwent tonsil and adenoids removal in Chauncey Monday and is reported to be getting along nicely.
Roy Loomis service director announced purchases for the Logan volunteer fire department including two smoke masks rubber boots and coats to enhance emergency response capabilities.
Chauncey Woman's Bible Class met at the Sam Tippett home on Mill Street with Mrs. Floyd Nye as president presiding. Mrs. Harvey Nye led the lesson Mrs. Peter Rankin led devotions and a vocal duet by Mrs. Inez Nye and Mrs. Nellie Brookins followed.
The contest awarded Mrs Rankin the prize. The next meeting is scheduled at the home of Mrs Wesley Waiburn on High Street.
Revival services will begin next Monday evening at the Methodist Church with Rev. Ward Radford delivering the sermon. The Willing Workers Class of the M E Church will quilt all day at Mrs. Missouri Lowry's home.
The junior NA meeting scheduled for next Sunday has been postponed until April 15. Reason given is not explicit, and the Athens location remains the same. The change affects attendees and any planned activities or commitments.
GLOUSTER. Mr and Mrs Heaton announce the birth of a son Harold Eugene born this morning. The family resides in the town, with relatives notified and well wishes pouring in.
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