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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1934

Page

12

Goose Creek Project Approved By Special Session

Logan officials approved reopening of the Goose Creek project at a special council meeting. Mayor Kenneth B. Fitzgerald and Service Director Hoy Loomis coordinated with county commissioners and relief officials to continue the improvement, with about 1100 dollars for materials and the city providing around 800 dollars toward the fund.

Goose Creek Logan Kenneth B. Fitzgerald Hoy Loomis Main Street Second Street

Logan Briefs Garrett Claypool Seeks renomination in District 11

Logan reports Garrett Claypool of Chillicothe running for renomination as Democrat state central committeeman from the 11th District after a visit with local friends. Also noted: Miss Edna Armstrong of Canton visiting relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Jones and son Billy of Dayton and Miss Helen Zipparet of Columbus as guests. A six o'clock wedding dinner honored Mr and Mrs Ben Evans of Akron at the Frasure home on North Street with Evans family members and hosts in attendance.

Garrett Claypool Chillicothe Wilbur Jones Billy Dayton Helen Zipparet Columbus Joe Farbearn Edna Armstrong Canton Logan J. E. Frasure North Street Ben Evans Akron Evans Elder Martin Richard Frasure

Logan Woman Returns From Norfolk with Daughter

Mrs Blanche Lutz returns to Logan Sunday with her daughter Miss Florence Lutz who has been ill and came to Logan to recuperate. Florence was a dietitian for a large restaurant in Norfolk.

Logan Blanche Lutz Norfolk Florence Lutz

Indo-Vin touted as new stomach remedy in Athens

Hundreds visit Athens Pharmacy to try Indo-Vin a liquid blend of 29 medicinal plants claimed to cleanse bowels relieve indigestion and improve digestion. Advertisers say it cures constipation and ends stomach trouble with daily doses costing only a few cents.

Athena Athens

Beatrice Frasure Weds Akron Resident

Beatrice Frasure of Dayton married Akron resident Ben Evans in Richmond Indiana on July 30. The Rev H B James officiated. Attendants were Ida Dougherty and C F Bender. Mrs Evans worked as assistant manager at Lercher Shop. Evans is a Goodyear alumnus in engineering and with the Goodyear company. Both graduates of Logan High School. Mrs Evans linked to Sigma Phi Gamma Sorority. Mr Evans to Phi Sigma Chi Fraternity. After a Michigan trip, they will reside in Akron.

Good Year Industrial University of Engineering Logan High School Evans Psi Sigma Phi Gamma Sorority Phi Sigma Chi Michigan Akron

CCC Workers Vote Absentee Ballots for Camp Enrollees

Election board met to decide if Camp Hocking and Camp Logan enrollees may vote in their camp precincts. They will cast absent voter ballots with board members visiting the camps to assist applicants. Applications go to the counties where enrollees reside.

Carl F. Brandt Camp Logan J. G. Collins George Eberst Camp Hocking

Mr and Mrs W Cole Mark Golden Anniversary

LOGAN. Mr and Mrs W Cole near Logan observed their fiftieth wedding anniversary Monday. Due to Mr Coles ill health no family gathering was held but relatives sent gifts. He is 71 and she 66, with two sons and five daughters. He retired from the National Fire Proofing Company Haydenville.

Logan W. Cole Near Mr. Cole

Murray Passes State Bar Exam After OSU Study

Fred Murray of Union Furnace informed Tuesday that he passed the state bar examination. He is a son of Mr and Mrs Ernest Murray and recently completed studies at Ohio State University in preparation for the exam.

Lofan Fred Murray Union Furnace Ernest Murray Ohio State University

Absentee ballot demand rises in Logan County

Clerk Carl F. Brandt reported 17 ballot applications received by noon Wednesday, far below the typical 100 for primaries in Logan County.

Logan Carl F. Brandt

July Car Sales Boost Hocking County Dealers

Logan reports a strong July for Hocking County auto dealers with 44 new cars and trucks sold and many second hand transactions recorded. Local dealers call it one of the best months of the year for new car sales.

Logan Hocking County Aloc

Mrs Lewis Rodman Ill of Appendicitis at East Street Home

Logan Mrs. Lewis Rodman of this city is in at her home on East Street with appendicitis. Doctors are attempting to treat without an operation.

Logan Lewis Rodman East Street

Logan Betas Edge Nelsonville Leaguers in Tight Sixth Inning

Logan Betas defeated Nelsonville Leaguers 4 to 3 in six innings before darkness ended play. Bray pitched for the Betas against Galvin in a close pitchers duel as Nelsonville rallied late, crossing once and threatening to tie with a runner on base before the final out.

Logan Nelsonville Betas Bray Galvin

Birth of Daughter Roman Lee Skinner at Steubenville

Relatives report the birth Monday in Steubenville of a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Skinner. Roman Lee is the name given. The father serves as a school principal in Steubenville, and former resident of Logan. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Skinner of Logan and Mrs. Maude Hubbell of Adelphi.

Logan Steubenville Raymond Skinner Roman Lee A. F. Skinner Maude Hubbell Adelphi

Athens County Buick Co appeals magistrate ruling in small claims case

An appeal was filed in Athens County Common Pleas Court by the Athens County Buick Co challenging Magistrate Pearl Miller's decision in a suit by George A. Daugherty seeking 271.72 plus interest for work labor and commission. The magistrate awarded 55.54 to the plaintiff and 8.50 costs, which the Buick Co appeals. A separate divorce suit was filed in the same court by Clarence Hixenbaugh against Mona Hixenbaugh alleging gross neglect of duty and extreme cruelty. They were married in 1924 and have no children.

Pearl Miller Athens County Common Pleas Court Athens County Buick Co George A. Daugherty Miller Buick Company Clarence Hixenbaugh Mona Helle Hixenbaugh

Arraignments in Porter Court Include Three Cases

Okey Ashcraft of Guysville was fined 100 dollars and costs by Magistrate Carl H. Porter for driving a truck while intoxicated and his license suspended six months after arrest by State Patrolman F. E. Bollin. Willard Norris, charged with driving without the owner's consent, pleaded not guilty and was bound over to the grand jury on 200 dollar bond. Cecil Douglas pled guilty to a paternity charge and will return Saturday for preliminary hearing. arrested by Constable Frank White.

Okey Ashcraft Guysville Costes Carl H. Porter F. E. Bollin Ashcraft Willard Norris Karl Gardner Porter Cecil Douglas Mary Dye Douglas Frank White

West State Street Repaving Project Goes to Council

Athens City Council will decide starting the West State Street repaving between Court and Lancaster Streets. FERA approval is needed before work begins and concrete base contracts must be let. Financing method awaits council action scheduled for Monday night.

Court Lancaster Athens FERA

Miller Fines Two In Intoxication Charge

Leroy Ayres of Millfield and Harvey Bartlett of Deanville were fined 5 dollars plus costs each after arraignment before Magistrate Pearl Miller for intoxication. Deputy Sheriff Karl Garner arrested both men who agreed to pay their fines.

Leroy Ayres Millfield Harvey Bartlett Deanville Pearl Miller Karl Gardner

Keirns Family Reunion Set for Hooper Ridge Aug 12

The Keirns family will hold its annual reunion on Sunday August 12 at the Hooper Ridge Church. An all day program and a basket picnic at noon are planned. Family members and friends are invited to attend.

Hooper Ridge Keirns

Casto Boy Relapses After Appendicitis Surgery

Edward Casto son of Mr and Mrs Ransom Casto formerly of this city has suffered a relapse after an operation for appendicitis performed over a month ago.

Logan Toledo Edward Casto Ransom Casto

Hitler Named Teuton Leader and Funeral Plans Unfold

The 100000 Reichswehr officers and soldiers are pledged to obey Von Hindenburg’s orders as Germany mourns. A memorial service for the late president will be held at Tannenburg with officials, diplomats, and citizens attending. The body will be moved to Neudeck for burial in a solitary spot near the mansion. President Hitler is expected to deliver the funeral oration, possibly broadcast nationally and worldwide.

Reichswehr Germany von Hindenburg Reichswehrmen Tannenburg Hohenstein Gannenburg Monument Prussia Hindenburg Neudeck Hitler

First Summer Term To Close

Dr E B Bryan president of Ohio University will address the summer commencement at Alumni Memorial Auditorium tomorrow at 10 oclock. One hundred forty five students have applied for diplomas. A campus elm march at 930 will precede the exercises and a musical program will be part of the proceedings. The regular summer session closes tomorrow followed by a special three weeks term with a student instructor conference method of study.

E. B. Bryan Ohio University Alumni Memorial Auditorium

Violet Block Sale to Athens Doctor Plans Remodeling

The Violet Block at Court and West State Streets was sold by Sherman V Violet to Dr Blane R Goldsperry an Athens physician announced by H C Cameron Cameron Brothers. The new owner plans extensive remodeling of more than score apartments on the second and third floors. The 88 by 90 foot block has six first floor business rooms a basement bowling alley and barber shop. Built by the late John C Campbell of Athens.

Violet Court and West State Streets Sherman V. Violet Blane R. Goldsperry Athens H. C. Cameron Cameron Brothers John C. Campbell

Also Mentioned on This Page

G. H. Mosby The Willam FE. Kepner Orvil Anderson A. W. Stevens Beatrice L. Frasure Logan High CCC Election Board Insel PS Logan Betas IN Common Pleas Court Lis Paul May Belgium Washington West State Street West State Keirns Reunion Teuton East Prussia Dr. Bryan Violet Block Dr. Goldsberry Biedel-Mead Athens, Ohio HOGER M. T. Ellis Preston Mary Tad Zenners Infant's Dept
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