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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1931
Page
9
Local notices and circulation ads run by The Messenger. Classified requests directed to D Milne via phone 873, with Clinton Webb as staff correspondent and Your News society notices to 6024.
George Ramey faced a Common Pleas Court jury in Logan on theft charges for copper wire from the Phoenix Cost Company Mine. Dr. G. Dew identified the wire by D stamps while a Nelsonville witness said Ramey sold it under the name John King.
Haydenville Aug 28. Logan Fire Department responded to a noon blaze at Andrew Rushdenville residence. Lacking a water source, the bucket brigade fought the fire with help from Fire Service Director Fred Shively, Pete Barnes and William Woodruff. Some furnishings were removed as flames spread. The dwelling belongs to Clyde Alberry. damage about $1000.
August meeting of the Women's Home Missionary Society at the M. E. Church featured Carlton Bright's paper on Christian Cityhip. Mrs. M. H. Cherning, Mrs. Raymond Lanning, and Mrs. George Wonn led the program with readings and a mite-box offering.
The text lists several residents visiting Logan, Columbus, and Mt Vernon. It notes Miss Elizabeth Vale visiting on Fast Hon or Street, Fred Hoopes moving to Cleveland after September, and Mrs. Robert Weaver spending two weeks at her former home in Mt Vernon. Other locals mentioned include Mr. and Mrs. James Miller, Noah Andrews, and Charles Matheny.
Logan reports heavy rain caused a cave in on Wreisner Avenue and washouts at gravel patches. Service Director Shively notes 50 men employed in city projects over two weeks and $21.20 in damages from a broken fire hydrant caused by a car collision.
about 40 Logan residents attended a roasting ear dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs J W Woodard and Mr and Mrs Buellaby at the Woodard summer cottage in Starr Township. An orchestra with W W Harden Charles Potts M B Kies Joe Harden Lloyd A Mount Harry Watts and Lawrence Kessler performed followed by clog dancing and various games directed by Mrs Della Hansel.
Logan Aug 28 Wayne Whitcraft informs Judge and Mrs Harley M Whitcraft of a cross country flight from Tulsa where he studies aviation. The flight rewards top grades among his class during two months at school and marks a second such honor.
Logan Aug 23 Wheat growing in Hocking County did not prove profitable this season a Rockbridge area farmer reports. He harvested 310 bushels after hiring 11 men for threshing and paying 140 bushels in cash. The threshing cost added 20 more bushels, leaving 190 bushels worth 48 dollars at 40 cents per bushel. Many farmers share the loss as wheat rotted in the fields.
Logan Aug 28 A. C. Jones receiver of the First Rempel National Bank announced that the comptroller of currency has ordered a 20 percent dividend to depositors of the defunct bank. Payment will occur between now and mid October, based on assets around 800000.
Mrs. Hartel, aunt of C. G. Meldrim James Meldrim Wash Meldrim W E Petty and Prudence Flora Meldrim, died in Celina. Funeral services will be held there Friday. relatives from Logan attended.
Esther Wilson raised the 1 040 pound steer that won first prize in the 4 H Show at Fayette County Fair, and it sold at auction for 104 dollars.
Logan August 28 report says record juror procurement in Common Pleas Court with two juries empaneled. Not a single juror challenged for cause or peremptorily. first twelve called were seated as regular jurors in each case.
Logan City Council rejected all bids from physicians for indigent medical care. A resolution called for a physician to provide medical and surgical treatment and medicines for one year. New bids will be sought under the resolution. Service Director Fred Shively outlined winter care plans relying on cooperation with the Chamber of Commerce, schools, and other groups.
The Ohio Parole Board will not consider release applications for three weeks. State Welfare Director John McSweeney said the board had gone to Mansfield to review 75 cases but found the new law requires three weeks notice to the trial judge and prosecutor for each case.
In Columbus a petition signed by about 1400 Franklin County voters filed in Common Pleas Court seeks removal of Probate Judge Homer Bostwick. The complaint cites unfitness misfeasance and nonfeasance amid a scandal involving Assistant County Prosecutor Franklin Albrecht and a diamond ring tied to a marriage license case with Opal Eversole.
Walter Ludwig, former Ohio University student pastor, will address miners at The Plains School on Monday August 31 at 7 oclock. He will discuss Wanted An American Labor Movement and describe Pioneer Youth of America programs in southern textile towns.
Charles F Law a rural mail carrier retired after more than 25 years of service received a farewell party at his Cutler home Tuesday Friends and rural carriers from several county centers attended about 20 people were present A rocking chair was presented to Mr Law by A J Barnet a retired carrier from Vincent and Mr Law gave an appreciation response.
The 1931 State Fair sheep show will set a new entry record said L. B. Pe, in charge. Last year had 3,296 entries. this year the count reached 2,489 sheep on display already, with more expected.
This year 28 exhibitors participate in the sheep show, the largest number ever. The event moves to a new building with the Sheep Herds Club on the second floor. Features include woolen fabrics, garments, a meat cutting demonstration, sheep shearing, and junior demonstrations.
Report states Charles Duvall faces burglary charges in Jafl County. The jail medical staff planned immunizations as needed, with Dr. Kelly, the jail physician, indicating immunization may be required.
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