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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1933
Page
10
In Logan August 14 local merchants rallied to enforce NRA codes with pressure on a store that stayed open past 9 30 PM. Over 200 firms signed the Blue Eagle pledge while others await a national code. Consumers sign pledges to deal only with compliant businesses as organizers push compliance.
Logan Aug 14 local anglers rally to Rockbridge project after Fred Harlow of the conservation department inspected the basin. A 20 member delegation proposed improvements to Facilities and access while B W Wright also surveyed the highway. The Hocking County Club plans a 7 30 pm meeting at the chamber of commerce to elect officers and back the Rockbridge effort and campaign for Rempel basin lake development.
Logan district picnic preparations underway for Knights of Pythiania at the grotto grounds later this month. The Home Band of Springfield has been secured to attend and is expected to be present alongside lodges from seven neighboring counties.
Logan Aug 14 Under direction of extension agent Harold Chambers eliminations for 4-H Club demonstration teams will be held at 1 o'clock Aug 22 at the courthouse auditorium Winners earn a trip to the State Fair Hocking County may send a boys team a girls team and an individual boy and girl as demonstrators Plus a health contest winner from both genders Clothing clubs aiding the Red Cross will provide material for winter garments Margaret Lutz oversees the program seeking further club cooperation
Otterbein Guild met at Mrs Edward Godfrey's home on Bowen Street for an outdoor program led by Mrs B C Peters. Mary Coakley sang a solo, impersonations by several members, a dero, a playlet by a group, and a final vocal by Madge Wright. Guests included June Steele and several local ladies.
Judge Harley M. Whitcraft and Judge W. D. Jones disposed of three divorce actions in Logan on Saturday. Maud A. Mason was granted a decree against Wilford Mason on neglect with alimony and property agreements approved. Rosston Pyle was granted a decree against Thelma Pyle on wilful absence with costs to the plaintiff. Donald C. Peters and Gertrude H. Peters had petitions dismissed after previous actions.
John Ogg of Coonville was fined 200 dollars plus costs by Magistrate W. W. Martin after a Logan court appearance for intoxication. Witnesses said Ogg had thrown stones at a car window and had prior intoxication convictions.
Logan August 14. Roman Brooker the veteran custodian of the central grade building is 83 and in good health. He arrived at the school early to mow the lawn and continues a forty year tenure with the district.
Logan fans split their weekend interest between home teams and the Columbus doubleheader featuring the Red Birds and St Paul. An estimate puts Logan visitors at Columbus at over 50, as locals have followed the Red Birds since their home return nearly a month ago.
Logan reports Bert Smith arrived at the election board to obtain an independent candidacy ticket. The Fourth Ward race includes Republican and Democrat nominees, with Smith positioned to enter the contest through an independent bid.
Carl Durant 24 highway employee of Logan and Florence Warden 16 of Logan listed as children of local families. Charley Chambers 25 farmer of Union Furnace and Martha Clark at home also identified with their respective parents in Union Furnace and Logan communities.
Logan August 14 The regu lar Junior League plans two special games after the regular schedule and post season series. A game pits league players against managers and officials while a fathers and sons game is also favored to conclude the season. These events have been part of the annual program for five years.
Cincinnati report says game warden David Bowersox arrested Tony Seta aged 42 and Steve Weidner aged 35 at Mt. Healthy for killing song birds including two flickers five robins a cardinal a mockingbird and a kingbird. They pleaded not guilty and posted $500 bond each.
A man was arrested after an apparent self kidnapping attempt described as an embrace gone awry. Police provided few details beyond the unusual nature of the case.
Logan Aug 14 The Hocking County emergency relief group will issue orders only to stores complying with the NRA announced by Chester Miller director The decision was made Thursday by the county relief commission The move aligns with federal funds and the governments industrial recovery program.
Fire starting from a likely defective electrical wire attacked the lower floor of the D M Soliday residence on East Main Street at 3 oclock Sunday morning. Loss was confined to the lower floor with damage estimated at 100 dollars. Visitors and locals are mentioned: Mr and Mrs Newell Grooms in Columbus and Miss Marjorie Lytle of Chicago visiting the Lytle family. Dr and Mrs A O Kelch returned from the World’s Fair.
Louise Cozart is improving after a fall that broke an arm. Baptism at Fairview Sunday drew several locals. Miss Helen Nichols visits the Shafer family. Louise Pearman spends Monday with the Snyders. Betzing family outings on Friday. Willie Pooler visits grandparents Horton Smith. Emma Hoffman makes a business trip to Pomeroy. Busy Bee 4-H Club met at Silver Ridge School with five members. Christys visit Christys.
Barlow residents held a building bee on the fair grounds to erect a 20 by 30 structure for grange exhibits ahead of the September 28 and 29 fair dates. Directors donating time include M. W. Bingham Carl Wag ner J. B. Murdock F. E. Goddard L. H. Warner Gean Gribble F. B. Lynch W. F. Leibrand C. E. Lawton H. M. Proctor F. C. McGill and I. R. Lamb.
Gallipolis reports river traffic returning to former bustle as packets and towboats move upstream to steel mills and coal fields while passengers wave from decks and an elderly riverbank resident hopes for continued activity amid heavy rains widening the Ohio River.
Six persons were detained in Gallipolis City Jail on intoxication charges after a Saturday night roundup. Walden Tipton was arraigned Sunday, fined 10 dollars plus costs, and released. Claude Wilson posted a 15 dollar bond for release. Jessie Arnold, Charles Cottrill, and Steelie Dray were to be arraigned before Mayor A J Stormont. Rosabelle Peterson, found asleep in a box car, was arraigned and ordered to report Monday for a hearing before the mayor. she is on parole from the Girls Industrial School and living with half-sister Marguerite White, recently arrested for liquor violations.
The Day Cabs of Columbus defeated Silver Bridge 9 to 2 as Ryan held Silver Bridge to two runs. Patrick was the lone Bridge batter to collect two doubles and a single against Pierce. Silver Bridge scored in the first and ninth innings.
Gallia County Ohio August reports William Skeen hospitalized at Holzer Hospital after being knocked from a truck near Bidwell Sunday afternoon. He suffered severe cuts and bruises but nurses say recovery is expected. Extra items note Rotary Club representatives leaving Gallipolis for Zanesville and a divorce ruling granting Emily Trotter custody of Mary Rachel Trotter with child support and medical costs obligations.
Marable C Hoffelt aged 23 a Thivener teacher wed Au dra Swain 18 of Bladen daughter of George Swain And Fred Thompson 31 Huntington W Va truck driver weds Mary Jordan 31 Gallipolis beauty parlor operator daughter of Jack Jordan The ceremonies were filed in Gallipolis Probate Court.
Personal notes include Mr. and Mrs. Gus Frye and Mr. and Mrs. Paul France along with Mrs. Blanche France returning from the World’s Fair. Mrs. L. B. Shaw and daughter Sarabeth visited in Columbus over the weekend. Miss V Mildred Miller director of nurses at Holzer Hospital spent the weekend in Cincinnati. Florine Merritt of Athens returned home after visiting Eleanor Bush. Mrs. A L Johnson and son Paul visiting Mrs. L B Loucks of Thivener. Mary and Martha Keller visiting Mr. and Mrs. Ted Keller. daughters of Clyde Keller former Gallia County clerk of courts. Social Stitchers Club meets Tuesday in Baptist Educational Building. hostesses include Mrs. Herman Condee Norah Condee Mrs. Guy White and Mrs. Claude Snanan.
Gallia County forms a permanent Emergency Relief Committee with Major E. Q. Brought as executive secretary and supervisor. Members include Judge J. S. Clark as chairman, H. M. Miller, H. E. Houck, Mrs C C. Richard, William E. Gillispie, and D. Bion Bradbury.
Gallipolis firefighters responded to an alarm after a weekend call but found no blaze. A small automobile fire had already been put out before arrival, ending the alert with no damage reported.
Gallipolis Aug 14 Ed Snyder 61 of Bidwell was trapped by a coal and slate fall in a wagon mine on his farm near Bidwell. He suffered a broken back and other serious injuries and was in critical condition.
City police raided two Third Avenue buildings, seizing whisky and gambling gear. In one hall they found 38 pint bottles and a jug two-thirds full believed to belong to Neal Swisher. Ten alleged gamblers were arrested and await arraignment Wednesday.
Twenty seven vocational agriculture students depart for Chicago for Agriculture Week at the World's Fair. Gallia County participants include John Hamilton and 12 others, Cheshire sends 11 students led by Harold Mack and George Swisher with instructors G. E. Good and C. C. Bowen.
Capt Blagg of Gallipolis, longtime pilot on the light house steamer Golden Rod and Greenbriar, is removed from duty. Capt Leslie Hill takes over as pilot and master of the Greenbriar, a vessel serving Pittsburgh Cincinnati and Cairo on the Ohio River. Headquarters shift from Cincinnati to St. Louis.
Preparations begin for the fall Red Cross Roll Call next Friday with F. C. Dixon coming from Zanesville to Gallipolis. Mrs. C. C. Richard says the executive committee will meet and finalize the local setup for the year.
Gallia County reports heavy rains damaging tobacco along river beds in Mercerville and nearby areas. About 12 billion pounds in storage are noted as uncertain, with prices steady for the season. Chauncey Shepherd of West Virginia is dismissed from Holzer Hospital after injuries. other discharges include Mary Ward and an infant son of Mr and Mrs Garner. Gallipolis crews crush lime and resurface roads near Vinton, with 3 yards per day total, improvements expected by Thursday.
Activities at the Ferndale 4-H Club include a Wednesday night meeting with twelve members and five present. The report notes visits, family gatherings, births, and Sunday School attendance, mentioning residents from Glouster Bishopville and Ridge. The item lists multiple local families and a birth announcement for Roy.
Creditors are notified that a bankruptcy case for Thomas in the United States Court for the Northern District of Ohio Eastern Division is filed for discharge. A hearing is set for October 1933 at 10 o’clock A M before Judge Harry F Clerk in the United States Court.
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