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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1934
Page
10
At Logan on Thursday evening a donkey ball charity game for Herbert Jones will feature Republicans and Democrats. Mayor Kenneth R. Fitzgerald and Deputy Sheriff Joe Barbean will umpire. Lineups include Forest Weinrich and Bruce Brandt among others for the GOP and Frank Judy and Homer Gabrel among others for the Democrats.
Affidavits filed in Magistrate C T Shepherdson court Thursday name Edward Hook and Calvin Hook. Edward pleaded guilty to assault and battery with Frank Anthony as victim and paid a $5 fine plus costs. Calvin was fined $1 with costs for cursing. Arrests by Constable Walter Barnes. Dan Glass arrested Friday for intoxication, fined $5 and costs.
Logan election board issues nomination certificates to successful primary candidates and certificates of election to central committeemen. Candidates must file expense accounts before certificates are issued with a deadline next Friday.
Haroldy W. Larimer left Saturday for Sandusky to attend the American Legion convention. Other members of the local delegation left the previous day. Montana Meechy said his band will soon be taken aloft in a plane over Columbus for their first radio broadcast. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Johnson of Walbridge visit Logan guests of the Johnsons. Charles C. Achauer leaves for a Washington vacation by car. Charles Larimer and Mrs. Larimer at Wilshire for ill mother Mrs. Wilson. Charles Rafferty of Columbus was a guest of Miss Florence Bort and Donald Bort.
Logan Forbes Lampman was arrested Friday night by Patrolman Francis Toole and charged with driving while intoxicated. He pleaded guilty to Mayor Kenneth R. Fitzgerald on Saturday and received a fine of $100 plus costs.
Miss Elizabeth Stoughton, Miss Catherine Stoughton, Miss Manon Powers, and Miss Florence Powers left Sunday afternoon for a week's vacation in Chicago to visit the World's Fair. They traveled by automobile with James Ucher driving.
Logan Buell Eby reports his bird dog loves raw corn and often eats it off the stalk. The dog’s unusual diet highlights a fondness for raw roasting ears in Falls Town ship.
Logan Council No. 120 Daughters of America will hold its annual picnic at Waterworks Park on Wednesday August 29 at 4 30 PM. All members and their families are invited.
A senior league game between the Knights of St. John and Phi Sigs scheduled for next Thursday at the Fair Grounds is postponed due to a benefit baseball game, league officials said Monday.
Logan area report says E N Turner contractor near Horns Mill Fairfield County killed a large viper found by two workers. Examination showed the reptile was about to become the mother of 42 snakes, according to the tally.
The Union Sunday Schools of Athens County gathered with North Bethel Sugar Creek and Peach Ridge for a day of devotion, talks, and a community basket dinner. C A Spriggs, American Sunday School Union missionary, led morning services and praised parental cooperation in Bible school work.
King Alexander invites Prince George to Belgrade aiming to arrange a marriage between the British king's fourth son and Princess Marina of Greece. Marina, daughter of Prince Nicholas and Princess Olga, is described as beautiful and gracious, with ties to Greece and Russia through her mother.
Pomeroy notices list Henry Corradini county welfare director taking a two week vacation. Several families depart for homes in California Pa Athens Columbus and Pleasant Flats after weekend visits with local relatives. Local residents Helen Lochary Foland others return to jobs and duties after visits.
State and district candidates, led by governor hopeful Martin L. Davey and others, are invited to attend the Athens County Democratic Victory Dinner at Hotel Berry on Aug 2. D. A. Bardin, county chairman, has mailed invitations to all state candidates chosen at Tuesday's primary.
The Young Men's Democratic Club will meet Wednesday evening at the Court House to plan the club’s role in the November elections. The meeting is open to all interested. The Women's Republican Club held a regular weekly meeting Saturday afternoon at the K of P Hall.
Preparations move ahead to use the north side of the Athletic Field at Logan High School for football practice this fall. A heavy sod coat is being laid to preserve the gridiron for regular games and efforts have largely succeeded during the summer months.
Logan will be represented in the all Ohio High School band at the Ohio State Fair with practice starting next Wednesday. Selected from Logan are James Campbell Edwin Monks and Bruce Price. Logan Nelson Delong Laurelville and Edward N Turner selected for jury duty. Logan Hocking County Jury Commission closed by naming 200 names for the yearly jury wheel.
Logan officials flush water mains at night to clear sediment as directed by R. R. Loomis head of the service department. The program runs during overnight hours to improve water quality.
Pomeroy Leonard Loomis a CCC Camp member Charles Wright Geraldine Cottrin and Mrs Bassin both of Dayton were brought to the county jail Sunday by Sutton Township officers. They will probably be given a hearing today on an intoxication charge officers stated.
Racine regular monthly gathering of the Happy Hustlers Class of the M. E. Church met Friday evening at Mrs. Myrtie Curtis home with 19 members and one visitor. A potluck lunch was served. Plans were made for the fall festival at Racine High School on Sept 29.
M C Hobart and daughter Mrs C W Clark travel to Cleveland as Mrs Hobart remains in critical condition with little chance for recovery after illness.
Fifty members of the Church of God Sunday School held their annual picnic at a grove near Chauncey. A program of games followed by a basket dinner was enjoyed by adults and children.
Chauncey Chauncey resident Pat Campbell died after a long illness at the County Home. A former mail carrier from Chauncey Post Office to the County Home, he gave up work a year ago due to ill health. He came from Deanville and had been an inmate for 19 years. He had no relatives.
Chauncey gossip lists visits and travels as Franz from Jackson stops by Jack McCafferty. Frank Millington family spent weekend with relatives in Columbus. Winnona Bridgewater returned from Heights West Virginia Holiness School. Harold Minister family left Chauncey for Fairport Harbor with Eleanor Minister. Frank Dicken and Lois McHarg of Athens hosted by Edward Minister. Harvey Courtney family and Ralph Brown's household visited Springfield guests of Paul Courtney and Lois.
The Vacation Bible School in The Plains ended Friday with an evening commencement attended by pupils’ parents and friends. Miss Nixon and Mr Stevens led the program under Miss McDowell. Guests included Mr and Mrs Emmet Brown and daughter Evelyn of Akron visiting the Brown family. Mr and Mrs Leslie Coon and Mrs L D Nelson visited Columbus on Thursday.
Miss Dorothy Larsen returns home to Gypsum after a week with Mr and Mrs H O McDaniel. W C Mingus and family redecorate their farm near here formerly of Athens. Keirns host Ray Byron family of Columbus as Sunday guests. Ida Hill recovers from illness. Thomas Tracy Lewis Tracy and Homer Pyle visit Rebecca Tracy in Columbus and Nelsonville. J W Wemmer buys Silas Kittle farm on Woodbury Run. move planned in fall. Stewart Robinett recovering from tonsil operation. Thieves steal potatoes and garden vegetables from Ebon Gillespie’s plot.
The Rev. James A. Long of the West Side Church of Christ Dayton preached at Chauncey Sunday morning and led the Men’s Bible Class. Rev G B Courtney led the evening service. Long leaves Sunday afternoon for Wilmington to teach at a church conference this week. Mrs Long and family visit Mr and Mrs G H Nye.
Christian Woman's Bible Class of the Church of Christ will gather at Mrs Bradfield's residence on Wednesday afternoon with Mrs Hamilton guiding the program as leader.
The Chauncey gathering of the Sawyer family took place Sunday in a grove near Mr. and Mrs. D. M. Sawyer’s home and drew a large attendance.
Middleport reports Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Root and their children traveled in a well equipped automobile trailer from South Fourth Avenue. They left Saturday for the northern part of the state to camp on Lake Erie for ten days. The Roots built a large trailer with windows a glass door cots and cooking utensils. They plan to visit relatives in Columbus during the vacation.
At noon Saturday in Racine a wedding connected Coolville to Racine as Miss Helen Bridgett bride of Maurice Lott united in the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Clark. Bride Miss Bridgett is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bert Bridgett of Coolville and Maurice Lott, son of Rufus Lott, is a longtime Racine Grade School teacher. The couple will live at the residence of Mrs. Jennie Bentz. Rev. E C Hardin performed the ceremony.
Fourteen members and guests of the Ladies Thursday Afternoon Bridge Club of Albany traveled to Chester Friday and were hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Dc N Jones. A potluck noon meal preceded three bridge tables with scores led by the hosts followed by Mrs D Dailey and Mr D W Hoffee. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs D W Hoffee and son Harry, Mr and Mrs E J Morris and daughter Joan, Mrs E H Lasch, Mrs O D Dailey, Mrs William Gillogly, Mrs Eldon Dailey, Mrs Adriel Welker, Mrs L F Miller, Miss Maxine Radcliffe and others.
Middleport residents Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Kincaid and children Pauley Anne and John Jr. visit Fairmont West Virginia then Hopemont to see Mrs. Kincaid's sister in the sanatorium. Herbert Chambers travels to Columbus with Mrs. Walter Major and son Jack. John Huddy stays with Roger Emish in Nelsonville. Cleveland visitors Mr. and Mrs. Charles Houston call on H. S. McClure family. Mrs. Fred Hoffman and sons visit the McClure home. C F Rathburn and W H Juhling sail to New York. Ladies Bible Class of the Baptist Church to serve dinner Thursday. Eleanor Hill of Dexter visits Rue Tucker man. Scott Willock and wife in Huntington visiting Braley and relatives. G H Stansbury and wife in Columbus. daughter Jane returns home after a month’s visit.
The Campbell family met Sunday on the Williamson place along Thomas Fork. Roy Davis and family now occupy the property, and many members living outside Meigs County attended the gathering.
The American Economist Magazine highlighted Meigs County Ohio as a representative relief effort with Welfare Director Henry Corradini leading a county commission. The July program includes 15000 in direct relief 9000 in public works and 1000 for family rehabilitation plus distribution of vast surplus foods. Corradini emphasizes non partisan humane treatment and self sufficiency through rural capital stock.
Mrs. Elizabeth Coburn age 90 formerly of Pomeroy now of Columbus has gained recognition for canary breeding. She won her first ribbon at the Ohio State Fair Canary Show two years ago and started keeping canaries about 40 years ago. A Columbus newspaper featured her as a sponsor will stage a canary show at the State Fair this year.
Mrs F E Matthews and daughter Minerva visited in Poca W Va with Mrs J W Hartinger. Miss Marjorie Harris and her brother Robert returned to Columbus after a stay with their parents on South Second Avenue. They were joined by Mr and Mrs D L Lansbury visiting Rutland with Mrs B H Rawlings. their daughter Dorothy stayed for a week with relatives.
Miss Katie Sun said her fiancé Steve Jankovich threatened to kill her if she left him. Police stopped him after he tailed her by taxi from Shumaker at about $100 and found a large knife. In court Miss Suhanis stated she would marry him once he was released from jail.
In Philadelphia, resident William Livingston tried various methods to deter noisy sparrows. An ordered removal of a live wire followed, fly paper failed, and a shot angered neighbors and drew police. Sparrows continue to chirp from the roof.
Howard Higgins of Mc Dermott Ohio and Miss Gladys Cooper of Portsmouth were married at the Racine M E parsonage by Rev E C Hardin. They were joined by relatives from Mc Dermott and Portsmouth for a lawn picnic then departed for a week long honeymoon in Vermilion on Lake Erie.
Miss Mae Roush returned to her job in Parkersburg after a week’s vacation visit with her brother O L Roush on South Sixth Avenue. The family traveled via Maggie West Virginia and Ripley to meet relatives at Evans Fairgrounds for a picnic before continuing to Parkersburg and back to Middleport.
Middleport reports two troops of Boy Scouts depart for Sunrise Camp. They will be under Scoutmaster M. A. White’s supervision.
In Middleport improvements draw residents back as Mr and Mrs Dumble arrive for a weekend at the former’s home. Mr Dumble, a 1893 Middleport High graduate, now travels with family and plans to visit relatives including Nelle Dumble, C Jones and Payne as they tour the area.
Relatives gather for the funeral of Mrs Emma Evans with attendance from Mr sod and Miss ne ton and Mr. Ross of Mrs M L Devi Athens. The service is noted in a local notice.
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