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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1934
Page
16
LOGAN Aug 3 Purchase of the McBroom property next to the shoe factory building was announced by the H C Godman Company Columbus operating the plant. A garage site will be used for storage. The local payroll rose steadily after reopening and on Thursday payday reached 220 employees for the largest number under new ownership.
Washington-Logan post office officials were informed Wednesday of the death of Postmaster A. E. Hulse via a message from assistant Robert C. Work. Officials awaited guidance on interim steps as the clerical service plans to name an acting postmaster between appointments.
Schmitter of this city, former commander of Logan Post, American Legion, is chosen to represent the Highth District at the national convention this year. The election occurred at Wilkesville on Sunday during the district conference, marking his ninth consecutive year as national delegate. Relief checks totaling 5,868 42 are prepared for Hocking County merchants for the first half of July by Auditor W. S. Yaw, covering relief orders filled by the merchants.
A new liquid medicine called Indo-Vin claims to aid digestion and liver function by a natural cleansing action. Marketed at the Athens Pharmacy, it is said to relieve stomach disorders, skin blemishes, and biliousness with a low daily cost and no habit forming drugs.
Health department announced no public or semi public pools are approved in Hocking County amid agitation over an eye and ear infection epidemic.
An old-fashioned serenade for Mr. and Mrs. Melrose Harbaugh was arranged Wednesday evening at their East Second Street home. A German band performed while friends gathered. some attendees carried rifles with blank cartridges. The celebration included a parade to Main Street and refreshments provided by Harbaugh.
LOGAN Methodista won from the United Brethren Wednesday evening in the Junior League by a score of 21 to 5. Despite this one sided score the youngsters on the losing team showed flashes of real playing ability. The infield is comprised of the smallest lads in the league but they are learning baseball and next year the story probably will be a different one.
The Presbyterian Church suspends August services while union services continue each Sunday evening. The Methodist Episcopal and United Brethren congregations participate, with Rev. B. C. Peters delivering the sermon at the M E Church. Presbyterians are invited to attend.
Mrs Edward Sines and daughter Alice of Toledo visit Mrs Agnes Sines and Miss Marie Sines. Miss Gayle Mooney returns from Oberlin for a visit with her parents. Main Street parking spaces and lanes are being painted under Service Director R R Loomis. Homecoming at Pleasant Hill United Brethren Church Marion Township Sunday August 12 features Rev Porter Wright and Rev M R White with music.
The American Legion Band delayed its Thursday free concert schedule after traveling to Nelsonville to take part in the dedication of a new street.
Logan Larimer son of Mr and Mrs Charles Larimer of East Main Street underwent an appendectomy at Lancaster Hospital on Wednesday. Reports indicate he rallied after the operation and hopes remain for a full recovery.
William H Crow, private detective manager, tested a bulletproof vest by standing on a platform as Julius Frankburg fired. The shot left a red welt but Crow was unharmed and vowed not to repeat the stunt. In Albany, a Chatteau ry resident paid 27.80 after confessing deer hunting in violation of game laws.
Logan City council votes approval of the budget for the coming year totaling 100220 with allocations in sinking fund 336000 general fund 48350 and waterworks fund 8210. Last year's budget was 54131.25, a smaller amount raised and used.
Fred E. Huls reached Columbus at 10:30 p.m. after a long flight from San Francisco and was taken to Grant Hospital to be with his mother Mrs. A. E. Hulse. He learned of the tragedy via telegram and planned to discuss funeral plans with relatives.
Walter Spellman, a former Logan resident, drowned in the Muskingum River near Beverly Dam early this week. He was the son of Rev. and Mrs. Walter L. Spellman who were in town while the father served at St. Matthew Lutheran Church.
Charles Drinkle of Lancaster was in Logan on Thursday on business and is a cousin of senatorial candidate John M. Vorys. He has been actively engaged in the campaign.
J Edgar Hoover appears in a Washington office portrait as he campaigns against outlaw gangs with strengthened authority from new anti crime laws, directing the FBI as chief.
The city council will hold its first meeting of the month at 7 o'clock in the city building. Department heads will present reports on the previous month's transactions.
The Athens County Board of Health passes a resolution urging the county FERA office to supply sufficient labor for the sanitation project. It notes high demand for sanitary toilets and cites lack of personnel as the main obstacle, urging swift action to push the project forward.
National Brand Stores invites business men and salespeople to a Sunday gathering at the Athens County Fairgrounds. G. W. Sulley of Dayton’s Merchants Service Bureau will speak at 2:30 on Merchandising in a New Era with sales-boost ideas. The program includes 40 entertainment events and a stunt flying parachute demo by two Dayton flyers.
Langsville residents announce a benefit ice cream social and program at the Langsville Church on Saturday August 11. The article lists visiting relatives and local 4 H Club girls and boys in camps near Vinton, including Josephine Folden Dorothy Ledlie Ruth Pickens Dorothy Johnson Mary McKnight Dorothy Chase Betty Amos Mildred Clarice Miller and Bernard Ledlie.
The Loyal Workers of the Trimble Church of Christ gathered at Peggy McCune’s home on Wednesday night for games and music. Refreshments were served to members Hulma Chalfant Martha Exline Margaret Addington Norma Jean Grand Dorothy Mingus Irene Stahl Betty Rush Dorothy Brown Peggy McCune the teacher Grace Shipley and guests Louise and Mary Vermaaten.
In Chauncey on August 3, the Daily Vacation Bible School at Taylor Ridge enrolled 32 students under Rev. G. B. Courtney. At commencement 28 received certificates. Miss Georgia Reynolds was dean with Doris Kempton Doris Mulpas and Della Chalfant as assistants. Exercises were at the Taylor Ridge Church of Christ. At Trimble school Rev. J. L. Evans was dean with Hazel Raber Edith Johnson Meredith Rainey Betty Ann Johnson as assistants. over 60 enrolled.
Dexter is blanked 6-0 by Millfield as Withem and Smith lead the Legions against Turner and McCann. Sun Kings from Poston Mine No. 6 topple Crooksville 18-1 in the afternoon. Attendance runs high at CHAUNCEY events. Mr and Mrs G B Courtney host a fish fry with Barney Bradfield Norman Knapp among guests.
George Winkler, a third term inmate at McAlester State Prison, appeals a Board of Affairs ruling upholding Oklahoma’s habitual criminal sterilization law. His attorney has filed notice of appeal to pursue the test case through higher courts.
The report mentions visits to various residents including Mrs. C. Mary Fran, Mrs. D. H. and Miss Georgia from Columbus, with updates on James Eve Homer Ey and Tippie, plus a Thursday visit at Mrs. B. and her daughter Mn, man.
Chauncey Ang Sugar and Farm teams square off at Sugar Cree Monday night. Homer Tracey, aged, died of a heart attack in Poston Mine. A TM service will be held Saturday at 1 o'clock at the Church conducted by Rev. J. D. Deeds in Hilltop.
Members of Mazon Council No 93 Degree of Pocahontas meet this evening at 7 30 at the lodge hall to arrange attendance at Homer Tracey’s funeral Saturday afternoon.
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