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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1932

Page

13

Opposition Moves to Oust Coleman From Office

Logan August 20 The opposition to the county school system advances as Superintendent J W Coleman received charges filed with the State Board of Examiners by E D Rooker and John Hes accusing neglect of duty and incompetency The charges allege tax nonpayment by the complainants and note the district residence details Peters and Rockbridge are referenced The board meeting in Columbus is expected to set a hearing for Coleman’s High School certificate revocation profile with supporters claiming intraparty opposition persists.

Hes Logen Ri Iles Rooker Ia Troxel Good Hoea Rockbridge Sup’ Coleman County Auditor Columbus Supt Coleman G W Carist Mann

4-H Club Exhibit Dates At Logan September 15 16 17

Logan August 20 Announcement by extension agent Harold Chambers that the 4-H Club Exhibit will be held in Logan September 15 16 17 with a potential East Main Street display. County youths Robert Evans and Dorothy Patton, health contest winners, head to Columbus to compete in the state health contest at the Ohio State Fair. The girls 4-H demonstration team Ruth Rheinscheid and Mary Elen Legore will attend the fair Thursday for a state demonstration.

Hocking Logan Harold Chambers East Main Street Chambers Robert Evans Homer Evans Marion Township Dorothy Patton Charles Patton Laurel Run Hocking County Columbus Ruth Rheinscheid Mary Elen Legore Union Furnace Potern

Lifts Six Quarantines in Ward Township Health Update

Logan Aug 22 De W B Lacock health commissioner reports improving conditions in Ward Township with six scarlet fever quarantines lifted in Murray City and Longstreth. Five Lorimier children of Longstreth recovered, another quarantine lifted at Murray City. One new case reported as Robert Smith, 18, of Salt Creek Township contracted the disease. Final typed fever presentation completed by Monday.

Ward Township Lareck Logan de W. B. Lacock Eloner Murray City Longstreth William Lorimier Robert Charles Smith Salt Crek Township

Garden Up in the Air frow Tegan Max Has Cucumbers ing on 19 Foot Vines

Logan reports Marion Mount of Logan plants cucumbers on an 18 foot vine setup on a second story porch. He displays a crop of normal cucumbers to friends from his James Block apartment, Main Street, as proof of his aerial gardening claim.

Tegan Max Logan Marion Mount Mr. Mount James Block Main Street

Mad Dog Scare Scatters Crowd on Main Street

Local residents on Main Street fled as a dog in convulsions caused a panic Monday afternoon. Dr. L. E. Rade tin arrived after an appeal, calming the crowd and directing the dog’s condition, which prompted people to return from nearby refuges.

Mad Dog Logan Main Street

Nixon Denies Guilt In Liquor Charge

Fire Chief enters not guilty plea amid a liquor charge. The hearing date was not set as officials reported investigators found a bottle of whisky during a search at a residence.

Nixon Logan Euas Briott Ites Sen Java Lee

Old Pictures Added To Logan Collection

Logan August 29 Joan and Mark Lorr collectors display old pictures arranged by them. The collection includes three photographs dating from 1460 showing former streets and houses in Logan and Ash Cave scenes reached by horse and buggy. The images capture early Logan life and convey the town’s changing streets and structures.

Lohr Brothers Logan Joan Mark Lorr Papa Hoehing County School Am Nbern Tarew Adeed Marr Street Ash Cave

Sugar Grove Maney Fined After Altercation Arrest

Walters Seta of Sugar Grove appeared before Magistrate JP Miller for arraignment on an assault charge tied to a fight in Marion Township earlier the week involving Rex Keller of Univny. Entering a guilty plea, Schutt was fined and released.

Sugar Grove Ogan Walter Seta JP. Miller Marion Township Rex Keller Tniv Eny Schutt Wis

Logan Water Tests Show Favorable Readings From City System

Logan reports from state laboratories indicate water samples from the city system show favorable readings. A test was taken Monday from the well drilled at the Creamery site and submitted for analysis as part of ongoing water quality monitoring.

Logan Cits

In Probate Court Inheritance Tax for Norman S Fewell

Athens County Probate Judge S. Johnson determines an inheritance tax in the Norman S Fewell estate. The estate valued at 6078.41 with 91467 taxed. tax amount 1372.41.

Norman S Fewell Athens County Johnson

Farm Strikeers Freed as Pickets Withdrawn Near Bluffs

Unclear text suggests local farmers and pickets near Bluffs Iowa confronted sheriff activity. Mentions Lalor and sheriff freeing strikers, with references to a city area and nearby farm protests. Details are garbled, but core event indicates conflict between authorities and farm labor group and a partial withdrawal of pickets.

Shakeup in World Finance Seen This Weekend

International financiers from UW YOR Aur and Montagu Norman met amid talks of returning to the gold standard and reparations. A $3.5 billion loan and global commodity prices dominated discussions as governors and bankers exchanged views on easing tariffs and stabilizing markets. Norman and Junius Morgan reportedly conferred on measures to reopen gold flows and curb protections.

Britain Renin Montagu Normay Eneland Renee Skinner New York Ceara Lo

Coast Guard Ship Encounters Huge Whale Near Boston

The Coast Guard vessel Wood, a 100 ton ship, collided with a whale during a voyage to Boston for repairs after surfacing from a near head-on clash. The whale struck the hull, bending a propeller and damaging a turbine, but no blood or injury signs were found on the whale or crew.

London Conn Boston

Estate of Rockefeller Heir Shrinks Severely

CHICAGO Aug 00 SU PAirs Laith Rockefeler McCormick's estate once valued at 0,000,600 is now estimated between 6,000,000 and 15,000,000 dollars. The higher figure reflects possible liquidation. shrinkage reflects fall in real estate and stocks.

Chicago

Has 90th Birthday Mrs Ladia Westenhaver Si Gets About Despite Advanced Age

Logan August report on Mrs Lidia Westenhaver celebrating her 90th birthday at East Main Street with family and friends. She remains active about the house, reads the papers, and stays informed as a respected elder of the community. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Arthur Westenhaven of Columbus and Mrs Hal Murphy of Athens, with additional children mentioned.

Ladia Westenhaver Logan Lidia Westenhaver and Firs Arthur Westenhaven Columbus Hal Murphy Athens Ella Keynes Mes Glara Campbell A G, Stemnman Emma Westenhaven

Ohio Farmers Worried by Drought Hurting Crops and Real Estate

Ohio farmers face widespread drought reducing corn and tobacco yields and weighing on farm real estate values. Farm mortgage loans from life insurers have declined, though insurers still hold large farm loan shares. A new agricultural credit corporation is planned to be based in Columbus, with details forthcoming.

Columbus Ohio Ohio Farm Bureau Research Department Civciemie Ase Hie Fean North Central States Ghia Life United States Congress

Ohio Youths Guests At Ohio State Fair

Ohio youths visiting Columbus as part of the Ohio State Fair week parade plan. County delegates toured the capital, participated in the historical and agricultural themed floats, and met hosts at the hotel after the parade. Ellen Terrell from Athens County is hosted by Attorney and Mrs W. Bartels.

Columbus Giria Heyy Ohio Sandis Sfoniday Chittenden Atheny County Ellen Terrell W. 4 . Bartels

Wife of Senator Vollenweider Stricken in McARTHUR

Mrs. Ethel Heacon Vollenweider, about 56, died at her home Monday after several months illness. She was the wife of Athorne Otto He Vollenweider, former state senator. She had resided here since marriage and previously in Kentucky. Survived by husband, a sister Mrs. Elmer Deatherage and a brother Newton Heacox of Lexington, Ky, plus many relatives. Funeral at 3 pm today at the residence. Rev. A. J. Wilson officiating. Burial in Lexington, Ky, Wednesday afternoon.

Local Notes From Columbia and Surrounding Areas

Mr W C Cottrill shipped wool from Dyesville in the past week. Miss Alice Perry of Charleston Worse Training Hospital spent vacation with home folks. Delbert Perry and family attended a birthday party Saturday for Mr and Mrs Frank Jewell. Mary E Graham visited Ora Nelson and Ladle Cain on Wednesday. Cain is improving from illness. Carl Ogdin graded four roads in Columbia Township last week. Thurman Rowley of Ripley WV returned to Wesley Cottrill's to work. L V Souther is building a large chicken house. John W Graham David E Graham and George Jackson Souther celebrated their birthdays Saturday evening. Stanley Boho moved his family to Carpenter. ea Mrs J B Ogdin, by ilk.

W. C Cottrill Dyesville Alice Perry Charleston Worse Training Hospital Delbert Perry Frank Jewell Mary E. Graham Ora Nelson Ladle Cain Cain Carl Ogdin Columbia Township Thurman Rowley Ripley W. Va Wesley Cottri

Hold Reunion Of Old Family

A reunion of descendants gathered at Union Furnace Pond for a memorial to three members who died since the last meeting in 151. Officers elected for 1932 included President Mrs Fred Stracke, Vice-president Miss Wilhelmina Brooker Tan, secretary-treasurer Mrs Margaret McHarg. The afternoon featured bingo and contests. The 1933 reunion is planned for the last Sunday in August at the same location with many attendees listed from La tan Athens Fort Recovery Shawnee Union Furnace and surrounding areas.

Union Purnace Frienna Badar Basher Dionem Fred Stracke Lacyan Wilhelmina Brooker Tan Margaret McHarg Athens Virginia Smith Blanch Thomas John Michel Lagan Harry Winefordner Shewnee Harry Thomas and Chither Grace Michel S C Smith F Michel E Kleinschmidt Theodore Harlle Lewis Michel Ar Fred Strache Water Brooker Ensworth Rheinscheld Ron George Smith Andrews Lama Handerson Chidren John Michel Eimma Hleinschmidt John Kleimschmdt Lewis Kleinschmidt Charles Kleinschmidt Jake Kleinschmidt Gertrude Kleinschmidt Nel Frash Kleinschmidt Keller Latan Alice Patton Fort Recovery Shawnee Vol Rheinnscheld John Rheinscheid Henry Rhenscheld Orland Lewis Rheinscheld New Plymouth August Michel J .C. Michel Spragheld Clare Rhenscheid Joseph King Columbus Hugh Howdishel New Stransile Walter Gump Henry Michel Delaware I. N. McHarg Margaret Watburn Guy Gardner Wyona: Gardner C. L. Cunningham Dan Rheinseheld Union Furnace

University Will Trade Education for Turnips

Wesleyan University in Bloomington announces it will accept farm produce at full tuition value and offer board and room to matriculating freshman girls whose parents are farmers. The plan, announced by President W. H. McPherson, aims to help farm youths attend college when farm prices are low and will continue until crop prices improve.

Bloomington Auga W.r—Thingis Wesleyan University W. H. McPherson Tuhnois Wesleyan United States MeoPherson

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