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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1933

Page

10

Hocking Valley Club Plans Labor Day Racing Card

The Hocking Valley Motorcycle club has secured sanction from the American Motorcycle Association for a race to be held on Labor Day in Logan. The event features a ram sponsorship aimed at funding a new wheel motor chair for Logan’s fan William Sauer, with Rodenberg of Indianapolis touted as a Class B contender.

Logan American Motorcycle Association Hocking Valley Motorcycle Club Ram William Sauer Indianapolis

Funeral for Mrs. John Linton Held at Marion

Attendees include Mr and Mrs C G Webb Robert Webb Miss Ruth Kirchbaum and Mrs Myrtle O Dell of Philadelphia. Linton a former Mocking County resident and sister of T A Castell Logan died Friday. Burial followed in Nelsonville after Marion services. Miss Charlotte Tappen vacationing. Miss Jane White acts as clerk in health department office.

Logan C.G. Webb Robert Webb Ruth Kirchbaum Myrtle O'Dell Philadelphia Marion John Linton Lappen Charlotte Tappen Health Department CH. Lappen Laurelville Jane White

St John Church Lawn Social and Card Party Planned

Logan August 15. Members and friends of St John Catholic Church are invited to a lawn social and card party in the school auditorium. Bridge and either will be played starting at 7 o'clock with refreshments served.

Miss Horst to Judge 4-H Clothing Clubs

Miss Hulda Horst of Ohio State University will judge 4-H clothing club work in the county on September 5 6 and 7. The plan from last year will be followed with a visit schedule for judging and club member discussions. Record books must be completed for grading, and leaders will be assigned exact visit hours. The Hocking Valley Fair exhibit concluded the general display, though clubs may show items with achievement programs.

Logan Hulda Horst Ohio State University Hocking Valley Fair Harold Chambers

Chamber of Commerce studies NRA issues in Columbus

In Colum bus on Saturday chamber executives met to discuss problems from the NRA introduction to business. Barton A. Holl represented the local chamber. Topics included interpretation of codes and methods for enforcing regulations once adopted.

Logan Chamber of Ecommerce Columbus NRA Barton A. Holl

Devol Writes From California Hot Springs Camp

Philip Devol of Ward Township sends a letter home from the C C C Camp at California Hot Springs. He is the first in Hocking County to camp out of Ohio, crossing the United States and describing the journey as a memorable treat.

Philip Devol California Logan John Devol Ward Township C. Cc. C California Hot Springs Hocking County Ohio United States

Travelogue of a Train Journey Through Texas and Desert

The writer describes a train trip from Los Angeles across Texas near the Mexican border and through the American Desert. He notes orange and other fruit trees, tunnels, and sharp mountain curves. He concludes with praise for his place, good meals, a kind boss, and many friends.

Texas Los Angeles

300 Men and Women On Shoe Co Payroll

Logan reports almost 300 workers on the Cincinnati Shoe Company Logan plant payroll the largest total ever employed there. Presses at the Logan Clay Product Company plant resumed after a week of idleness for repairs to expand kiln space for press production.

Logan Cincinnati Shoe Company Logan Clay Product Company

Births Rise in Logan July Reported by Health Dept

Logan records show 10 births in July and 6 deaths, while the county outside Logan tallies 26 births and nine deaths. Local births include boys to McBride Roberts Bungard Hartman Landis and girls to Goss Frause Schrad er Lever and Dickens. Rural Hocking births total 12 boys and 14 girls with two twins among them.

Logan Health Department John L. McBride Ralph O. Roberts Charlies V. Bungard George F. Hartman Earl Landis Hocking Theodore O. Groves Mra Wilber C. Levering

Logan Briefs Local Social Visits Across Columbus Area

Logan reports show Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Black and con Jimmy along with Columbus and Letha Cates visiting in Logan Sunday evening to see Mrs. Towell Dawley. Edwin Mohler from Columbus spent a week as guest of Jimmy Campbell. Alfred Campbell and sons traveled to Columbus that day and returned home. Judge and Mrs. E. L. Ewing with Mary Edna visited Middletown Saturday and Sunday with Mrs. Mary Sisson and relatives, as did Mr. and Mrs. James Rees and son, Mr. and Mrs. Willard Lyke and daughter, and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Achauer and son in Columbus. Mrs. Earle Orr and family plan to move to Athens Monday, with Miss Morna Orr of Columbus visiting. C. W. Johnston and family of Columbus plan to move to the C. E. Scholl property on Mound Street, vacated by Mr. Scholl and family for Mt. Pleasant Michigan where he has oil field work. Carl Judy was a business visitor in Columbus Sunday.

Raymond Black Jimmy Columbus Letha Cates St. Petersburg Fla L Logan Towell Dawley Edwin Mohler Logan Jimmy Campbell Alfred Campbell and Sons Judge E. L. Ewing Mary Edna Middleport Mary Sisson James Rees Willard Lyke Charles ©. Achauer and Son Earle Orr Athens Morna Orr C. W. Johnston C. E. Scholl Mound Street Mr. Scholl Mt. Pleasant Michigan Carl Judy

One Nickel Beer Place Refuses Ten Cent Pact

Logan residents can buy beer at five cents per glass again as the proprietor defies the new ten cent pact, telling other dealers she will not be bound. Other stores weigh steps to enforce the regulations adopted last week by twelve or more beer sellers.

Logan

Indiet Six Crosley Employes for Theft

Cincinnati August 15 The Hamilton County Grand Jury indicted six former Crosley Radio Corporation employees in an alleged ring of radio part thefts. Officials say losses totaled more than 82 000 over several years with others involved and some insiders discovering the scheme and seeking a cut of profits.

Cincinnati Crosley Radio Corporation Hamilton County

Man Sets Fire in Home to Scare Wife in Ohio

Barney Long, 27, charged with arson in Cleveland Ohio after telling police he sprinkled kerosene on the floor and set fire to his home to scare his wife. The blaze burned away the stairs before a man who roomed there helped extinguish it.

Cleveland U.P Barney Long Long

Man Lived in North America 15 000 Years Ago

Philadelphia report by Edgar B. Howard of a joint expedition for the Academy of Natural Sciences and the University of Pennsylvania Museum claims evidence that humans inhabited North America 10 000 to 15 000 years ago near Clovis and Carlsbad New Mexico. The finding challenges the basket maker timeline and notes mostly extinct animal bones accompany artifacts.

Philadelphia U.P North America Edgar B. Howard Academy of Natural Sciences University of Pennsylvania Museum Clovis Carlsbad N. M. Howard Academy University Museum North American Southwest America Europe Howard

Feast of Assumption Draws Thousands to Shrine

CAREY Ohio August 15 The Feast of Assumption the key event of the annual pilgrimage to Our Lady of Consolation Church is expected to bring about 5000 worshippers to the town today The pilgrimage began Sunday and thousands seek healing by faith A candle procession will be part of the rites led by Rev Paul Vollrath pastor of the church

Carey, CO U.P Our Lady of Consolation Church Paul Vollrath

Husband Sends Bride To Jail by Refusal

In Cleveland on August 15 Mrs. Rose Mayher, 32, received a 30 day workhouse sentence after pleading guilty to shoplifting four pairs of children’s shoes. The court offered to suspend the jail term if her husband would sell the automobile she had bought him, but he refused saying it was his automobile. The judge noted the refusal and Mrs. Mayher was jailed.

Cleveland U.P Rose Mayher Frank C. Phillips Mayher

City to honor brave waitress with medal for shooting robber

Cincinnati leaders move to reward Rose Ruda an 18 year old waitress who shot a bandit and drove the other robbers to flight Her bravery drew approval from acting Mayor Edward B Imbus who suggested a medal and an effort for a Carnegie Medal was also considered

Cincinnati U.2 Rose Ruda Edward B. Imbus Ruda

W C T U Protests Beer Sale at Ohio State Fair

In Columbus on August 15, Mrs Viola Romans president of the Ohio W C T U and former president Mrs Lillian Burt protested the sale of beer at the Ohio State Fair to State Fair Manager Charles M Beer. They argued beer should not be sold where women and children gather and automobiles operate. They noted a 40 year old precedent banning intoxicants at the fairgrounds and referenced the fair board meeting to decide on the protest and betting at races.

Columbus U.R Charles M. Beer Viola Romans Ohio W. C. T. U Lillian Burt Burt Ohio Ohio State Fair Board

Porter Held on Intoxication Charge in Chambersburg

Gallia dateline reports Lawrence Porter of Chambersburg was jailed on a charge of intoxication. Arraignment was scheduled for today before a Chambersburg justice of the peace.

Gallipolis Lawrence Porter Chambersburg

Sale Ordered of Kail Property in Cheshire Township

In Common Pleas Court Burdilla Kail seeks partition against George B Kail and others. With no bidder elected to take the property a public auction was ordered to sell the Kail property in Cheshire Township.

Gallipolis Kail Cheshire Township Common Pleas Court Burdilla Kail George B. Kail

Government Dredge Project Creates Jobs in Gallia County

About 550 workers in Gallia County and nearby areas are employed on two U S government dredges at the Marietta Manufacturing Plant near Point Pleasant West Virginia. The nearly one million dollar project will mainly benefit laborers and may revive local business.

Gallipolis Gallia Ohio River West Virginia Marietta Pt. Pleasant W. Va 8. C. Willhelm Willhelm

Wheat Limitation Details to be Explained in Gallia County

Gallia County farmers will receive pamphlets titled The Balanced Budget detailing the wheat limitation program from emergency agriculture agent Ralph L. Taylor. Meetings are planned this week and next with 20 cent per bushel payments on allotments plus market price for the rest. Allotments are 54 percent of the three year average with a 77 percent adjustment for a five year average. reductions cannot drop below 54 percent or under 20 percent.

Gallipolis County Wheat Control Commission Gallia County Ralph L. Taylor Taylor Ernest Riggs Clay Chapel Clay Ohio Harry Woods Rio Grande High School Raccoon Township Tom McCormack Centenary Green Township John Gulls Salem Church Perry Greenfield Horti Shafer Kgger Grange Hall Cheshire Addison Harold Colter Vinton Vocational School Morgan Huntington Mr. Wolborn Evergreen Spring Township Ralph Davis Mud Lock School Walnut Township John Bain Mercerville Harricon Guyan Townships

Inquiries at Gallipolis Home Loan Office Reported

About 30 inquiries for emergency home loan applications were reported at the Gallipolis branch of the Federal Home Owners Loan Corporation over the weekend. No applications were filed in the K of P Building office, but loan-securing methods were explained to inquirers.

Gallipolis Allipolis Federal Home Owners Loan Corporation FE. L. McCormick Gallia Jackson Lawrence Counties

Gallia County Fair Sets Dates for September Events

Gallia County plans the fair for September 12 to 14 with a Junior Fair program led by vocational agriculture teachers. Exhibits include livestock fruits poultry grains and farm products by local youth. Floral hair superintendent George E Wood will oversee most displays and Ira J Mills handles race entries and speed events.

Safford George E. Wood Gallia Academy Ira J. Mills

Bonaski to Appear at Gallia County Fairgrounds

Joe Bonaski world middleweight champion will appear at the Gallia County Fairgrounds on September 4 as a Labor Day attraction. Edward Martin, promoter, said negotiations are under way with leading middleweight contenders for an opponent.

Gallipolis Joe Bonaski Gallia County Fairgrounds Bonaski Edward Martin

Fence Erection at Gallia Academy Athletic Field Completed

Gallia County news reports completion of a wire fence along the east side and part of the south side of the Gallia Academy Athletic Field on the preceding Monday.

Gallipolis Gallia Academy

New State Law Gets Producers Approval

Gallia County producers and produce house managers approve a new state law effective Sept. 15 requiring full grower name and address and state on all containers of fresh fruit honey and vegetables. They expect marking or grading to raise prices by preventing sale of inferior products without consumers knowledge.

Gallipolis Gallia County

Gallia County Fair Programs Prepared

Gallia County schools plan a full 1933-34 year pending state aid. Only two months of operation possible for some township schools due to tax revenue shortfalls. Superintendent H Bion Bradbury cites contracts tied to funds and the county board will discuss a truancy officer and pupil transport.

Gallipolis H. Bion Bradbury Gallia County Ohio Athens Gallia Couny County Board of Education

Scarlet Fever Reported in Gallia County Near Allison

Gallia County health director Dr. F. W. Shane said one scarlet fever case was reported near Allison on Monday. It is the first contagious disease in the county since July when two typhoid cases were quarantined. Pre-school clinics run in Mercerville and southern county areas as the September opening nears with two communities yet to be examined.

Gallipolis Gallia County Allison F. W. Shane Mercerville

Jury selection for Gallia County grand and petit panels

Jury commissioners Raymond K. Luman and Elmer E. Jones will announce the September session juries on August 26. Thirty three names will be chosen from the poll books to form the jury wheel, with a check to prevent repeat service for two years and a record kept of those summoned this year.

Gallipolis Gallia County Grand Jury Petit Jury Raymond K. Luman Elmer E. Jones

Also Mentioned on This Page

Bill Sauer Boctal Miss Horst Ohio State C. of C. Studies Holl Athens County Fair Moos Athens County Shoe Co Ens Crosley New Mexico Brave Waitress Troopers Point New York Camden N. Y F. O. McCormick H. L. McCormick McCormick Cuningham Akron Annie Adams Ella Fuller New York State K. of P Lawrence Gallipalis Gallia County Fair A. C. Safford Halliday Che Stanley Pp Lewis Jones John Halliday Miller Alene Richanig Davis Bladen Miter Wi Faith In Assembly Zenner Men's Shop Griffon
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