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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1933
Page
14
Hocking County Commissioners held a public forum with township and Logan officials to review relief funds. They noted state aid hinges on county bonds to the relief limit and discussed a county wide bond issue as the path to securing state and federal aid, with a decision expected soon.
Logan High School students excel in Crookeville commercial subjects contest. Virginia Moore wins first and third in novice bookkeeping while Mildred Vandament takes first in amateur shorthand. both advance to state at Bowling Green on May 13. A benefit show at Ruble Theater May 11 and 12 helps defray costs. First baseball game of the local season set for Thursday at the Fairgrounds, Adair Stars vs Sohio team with lively lineups.
Relief workers on county highways show 140 on the payroll for the last two weeks, down from 870 in the prior three weeks. Officials cite lack of funds for the reduction.
Mrs. Leute Bright of Walker Minnesota reports losing 20 pounds from June to January while under a doctor’s care for gallstones. She credits Kruschen Salts for improving health and vitality and notes a money back guarantee if not satisfied after the first jar.
Maud A. Mason files for divorce from Wilford Mason alleging cruelty and neglect in Rich County West Virginia. She cites an April 22 incident where he grabbed her cat causing her injuries and seeks divorce custody of a minor child alimony and dower rights barring.
Logan April 27 seniors posted 18.8 percent of the student body on the honor roll for the six week period. Names include Lewis Arnold Kenneth Beery Jack Baker Elizabeth Brooker Irmgarde Bliss Jane Canty Elsie Clark Morton Epstein Minnie Louise Heine John Kleinschmidt Virginia Moore Jane Thurness Roberta Schaal Eloise Ralston Winifred Rathburn Mildred Vandament Selah R Warren Elea nore Woodard Elizabeth Westbrook.
Logan notes George C. Hengst county treasurer and 8. C. Bright visiting Akron, meeting Charlie Hengst and Ernest Brown. In Akron they witnessed the trial flight of the airship Macon during the end of the week visit.
Mrs Bruce Leonard and two children from Carrizo Springs Texas arrived in Logan on Tuesday for an indefinite visit with Mrs Leonard's parents Mr and Mrs Arnold Manter.
Logan reporters note Mrs Alien Adams and Mrs M A Campbell have represented the Tourist Club at the State Federation of Women's Clubs in Columbus this week. They were joined Wednesday by Mrs George C Hengst Mrs 8 C Bright and Mrs Altie Atha from the same club.
In Chillicothe the Court of Appeals overruled Blanche Stone versus Charles Davis and others from Hocking County. Judge Peter J. Blosser presided as the ruling denied Davis's request to dismiss the matter.
Managers and captains from the American Legion Junior League are urged to assemble at the American Legion Hall at 7 30 p m Tuesday. Charles C Achauer, baseball committee chair, issued the call to finalize details for the season opening around May 8.
Carl Huddy was arrested Saturday night by Deputy Sheriff Joe Farbearn and brought before Mayor Bright for arraignment. He pleaded guilty to breaking and entering the dance pavilion at the John Thompson grove and was bound over to the grand jury on $500 bond.
On April 27 trustees chose Virgil W. Martin of Midland Place to fill the unexpired term of Magistrate J. P. Miller. Martin will assume duties immediately, manage the records, and serve until a successor is elected in November.
Robert Cristel was arrested for stealing gasoline from a county truck in Logan. The value of the fuel was $1.25. He pleaded guilty before Mayor Elias Bright, receiving a $5 fine plus costs and ten days in the county jail.
Logan records show 850 seed applications filed by April 27 for those unable to purchase. Dr. C O Allen of Logan learned Tuesday evening of his niece Miss Mary Allen’s death, a Circleville native. Funeral services and burial were held in Circleville this afternoon.
Deputy Sheriff Joe Farbearn found an automobile stolen from Columbus Monday near the state garage north of Logan on Wednesday. The recovery confirms the theft case investigated by local authorities.
Federal officials reviewed nine proposed sites for reforestation and soil erosion camps in Ohio. Each camp would enroll about 200 men with potential expansion. Locations include Shawnee, Pike, Mohican, Hocking, Deam, Zaleski, Maumee areas, Akron Water Reserve, and Muskingum watershed centers. Forester Edwin Secrest and governor project head Fred I Rowe led the proposals.
Common Pleas Court names Frank R. Murphey Roy Andrews and B M Gibson as appraisers of the Ray Glo Corporation. They are to begin immediately and file a report with Judge O F Rowland within 30 days.
Athens bankers received copies of President Roosevelt's executive order on foreign exchange and gold controls. The measure bans earmarking and export of gold except under Treasury licenses and outlines Treasury audit powers and penalties for violations.
Cleveland reports an upturn in steel production with mills operating at 41 percent capacity, a two year peak, and expectations to reach 47 percent. Improvements are seen in Youngstown Pittsburgh Warren and Sharon with longer hours though employment gain remains small. Corrigan McKinley Cleveland plans more open hearths, Otis and American Steel & Wire show activity, and Sharon Steel Hoop Co orders in March surge 300 percent over early March figures.
W E Dicken finds a giant mushroom eight inches tall and 17 inches in circumference weighing 14 ounces near Athens. He reports discovering 51 mushrooms under a single tree this week, crowning the Athens County find as remarkable.
Fifty leaders from Parent-Teacher Associations and community groups will meet in Athens at 3 PM Saturday to organize county resources for the Athens County Child Health and Protection Committee. The Ohio University Women’s Faculty Club hosts the session to outline a broad health and recreation campaign for county children.
The quarterly Chillicothe district conference will meet at Nelsonville April 28 and 29 with Bishop Blake and Bishop Smith speaking. Sunday services drew strong attendance as Rev. Radford preached on Put Ye on the Character of the Lord Jesus Christ from Romans 13 15. League services Sunday night were led by Carl Philips and Miss Dorothy Radford won a talk on Finding God. Local residents hosted birthday gathering for Leslie Haning and a six o'clock dinner followed at the Frost home.
A fragmented report recounts relief efforts in Ohio with mentions of Ohio University and funding. It references a drama depicting famine and the efforts of youths to learn a trade, aiming to save themselves and return from hardship. The text hints at a film-like portrayal faithful to real events and the heritage of Russia.
Twelve individuals identified by the Athens police yesterday received red tags during the city’s routine enforcement sweep. Names include Sam Kaye Ce FE Cooper Guy Eaton Bennie M Finsterwald Fiora Bary Rhoades Barret and others in the list processed by authorities.
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