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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1936
Page
11
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Logan reports that transfer of seven county highways totaling 57 miles to the state system will take months due to required surveys to establish center lines and secure rights of way. Hearings were held with Harley Calvin of Marietta representing the state highway department. Surveys aim to finish by July 1, enabling the county to focus on remaining local roads.
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A large crowd attended the Easter play The Alabaster Box at the Methodist Episcopal Church Sunday evening under the direction of Mrs. Walter E. Brehm. Cast included Mrs. Arlie Brimmer Warren Bright Mrs. John Lee E N Turner Bill Case Eldon Carr and Gerald W. Lanning with many attendees from other city congregations.
Logan residents hosted and visited multiple family groups during a weekend. Shawnee guests included Mr. and Mrs. Gar Harris and daughters and Mr. and Mrs. Ray Pargeon and daughter. Athens visitors were Mr. and Mrs. Paul Cole and family. Lauvelville businessman Paul A. Potts also visited Logan Saturday.
Thelma Adcock sues Robert H. Adcock in Logan alleging neglect since their 1930 marriage and infidelity. She seeks restoration of her maiden name Thelma Carrington. Pins and certificates for 4-H members will be distributed at an achievement meeting in Logan on April 17 announced by Extension Agent Harold Chambers.
Two Logan motorists appeared before Mayor Kenneth Fitzgerald on Saturday over one hour parking violations. Patrolman Robert Klein Schmidt, active in traffic duty, reported drivers largely complied with the rule during the crackdown.
Logan Red Cross officials report another $100 check will be sent to Washington today and flood relief funds drive continues through the week. This is the third donation to Washington from the area. A $27.56 donation came in this week along with $5 from the Tourist Club and $2 from the Junia Club. Additional clubs are expected to donate at regular meetings as officials renew requests to reach the $600 goal.
In Logan at the intersection of Zanesville Avenue and Hunter Street two drivers Mrs. J. G. Aurand and Clarence Epstein were injured. Mrs. Aurand treated for deep lacerations and bruises. Max Goldberg a passenger suffered a fractured right wrist. Both cars were badly damaged. Chief Lew Reynolds and Deputy Sheriff Nellis Smith investigated.
Warren Scott of Logan was arraigned Saturday before Magistrate S. B. Whitehart on assault and battery charges. He pleaded not guilty and was bound over to the grand jury with a $300 bond. Victim: Bessie Vansickle. The alleged assault occurred April 2 and Deputy Sheriff Nellis Smith made the arrest.
The Forensic Club of Logan High presents three one act plays in the school auditorium on Thursday April 16 with the first show at 8 oclock. Rehearsals have run for several weeks. The plays are Suppressed Desires Where the Cross Is Made and The Opening of a Door.
The Athens Messenger Pattern Department advertises No 2714 a ruched dress with pockets and a throat line in chamois yellow wool for sizes up to 16 years. A 34 yard fabric requirement plus 3 1 2 yards of contrasting material is noted. pattern price 15 cents and a combined book pattern costs 25 cents.
Rotarians will nominate officers this evening at their regular meeting. A lighting demonstration by F. J. Reid will follow the business session. April committee: George Francis Harold Chambers and B. A. Hall. May committee: Walter Leonard Charles Breene and 8. T Lyke. Attendance last week reached 95 percent, with hope for a similar turnout tonight.
The Carbon Hill High School Senior Class of 22 students will travel by bus to Washington D C after graduation next month. Funds are being raised through events, including a Friday gym dance with McQuade's Orchestra from New Straitsville. Another dance is planned next week with the same orchestra.
Approximately 100 bushels of old corn owned by John Evans of Laurel Township tests at about 7 percent fortile, suggesting a ready market as seed corn. Mr and Mrs Richard Cremean announce the birth of a daughter at Cherington Hospital weighing eight pounds.
Heavy rainfall Sunday raised streams to high stages in Hocking County. Logan streets flooded as storm sewers overloaded. A. L. Newton, Elks Lodge custodian in Nelsonville, reported his car damaged Saturday when struck on Main Street by a Joe Brown from West Logan.
Three local youths were injured when a car driven by Wayne Goodlive of Logan crashed near New Concord on Saturday. Passenger T Jones suffered a broken shoulder and William Ennis sustained a fractured thumb.
The Logan First Presbyterian Church will hold a 7:30 PM business meeting Tuesday at the church. Delegates to the Presbytery will be chosen.
Middleport reports a new ice cream facility installed at Bailey's Dairy Pasteurizing Plant on Mill Street. Production will begin immediately as the pasteurizing line is prepared for ice cream making.
A southwestern road runner preys on rattlesnakes by circling them until they tire and overcool, then delivers a decisive attack. The behavior illustrates the bird’s strategic approach to predation in its desert habitat.
December half year tax receipts in Hocking County totaled 130473.75 dollars, reported Saturday by Treasurer George C. Hengst. He noted reduced rates yielded less money than earlier years, but more residents paid their taxes.
The Future Farmers Club introduces better live stock with purebred hogs. Robert Hansley and Victor Sharp bought two Chester White hogs in Columbus, descendants of last year’s Ohio State Fair champion, to be shown at the Junior Fair. Additional purebreds include a Chester White male bought by Richard Burgess and a Poland China male bought by C. W. Skinner.
The Senior Christian Endeavor group at the First Presbyterian Church will discuss "What Should Young People Do With Their Leisure Time" next Sunday evening with Wendell Swaim as leader. Betty Brown led the previous session on "Radio Programs." The group opened an April attendance contest with Ray Collison leading one team and Mary Sloan the other.
Miss Laura Schick returned home after two weeks at Cherring ton Hospital with influenza. Guy Green of Good Hope Town ship went home Saturday after recovering from an operation. Mrs. E. J. Booth of near Logan also returned home Sunday after treatment. Mrs. Eber Sheets of near Bremen was discharged Saturday following further care.
James Bob King has begun rebuilding the lumber yard structure at New Straitsville after a prior fire. He said in Logan on Sunday the foundation was completed Saturday and construction would proceed rapidly.
Chauncey funeral rites Sunday for Charles S Bradfield Sr were conducted by the Modern Woodmen Lodge of Middleport and Rev Gilbert Courtney. The procession included relatives and friends from Chauncey and Middleport. pallbearers were Clarence Sanders, Mayor W D Hines, Harvey Courtney, J Henry Lock, C R Howard and Erle Bridgewater.
Fifteen mines in the Chauncey district are scheduled for activity on Monday. The active list includes No. 9 No. 107 No. 24 No. 15 No. 90 No. 219 No. 255 Chauncey No. 25 Ohio No. 1 Poston No. 6 Lick Run Carbondale Kimberly Hocking and Black Diamond.
Chauncey area residents and relatives gathered for weekend visits. Mrs. Charles Reed from Warwood returned home after a week with Chauncey relatives. Other travelers included Myrtle Olbers Greens Run visiting Middleport, and Virgil Fierbaugh Athens guests of Mrs. and Mr. W H Fierbaugh Truetown.
At the Greens Run Church of Christ Ladies' Aid meeting plans were made for the play The Girl In the Fur Coat to be performed at Greens Run School auditorium on Friday night April 17. Birthday anniversaries of five members were observed and the group quilted after the business session. A refreshment course was served to listed members.
Chauncey-Dover High School will administer the second Every Pupil Test to pupils on Wednesday April 8 in English American and English Literature American History World History Latin General Science Algebra Biology Health and Hygiene Principal Paul Theisen announced. Floyd Ayers underwent finger amputation surgery at Dr C N Sanders Millfield after a mine accident left his left hand crushed.
A Chauncey Church of Christ meeting for the Easter Sunrise Service and revival meetings was set to begin next Sunday night with a planning session Monday at 7 o'clock. Church board officers and teachers in the Bible School will attend along with others.
Judge Harley M. Whitcraft granted an uncontested divorce to Frank Thompson of Green Township from Vivian Thompson on Saturday. Custody of a minor child awarded to the mother and property settlement reached outside the court.
Mr and Mrs John Rohrer announce the birth of a son born Saturday in the city.
Rock Springs notices record a funeral at Canada Church for Mrs Charlies Christy with family mourners including Don Christy and several local relatives. Social items note visits by Mrs Cinda Arnold and guests of Mrs Reed Jenkenson, plus an amateur contest at Harrisonville School Auditorium. The Better Health Club met with twelve members and guest Meigs County supervisor Jean Wyatt. A local driving tip advises gradual stopping to extend tire life.
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