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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1933

Page

10

CWA Work Expected For 1100 In Hocking County This Week

Logan December 4 shows the district disbursing office and county office distributing weekly pay with about 1100 men expected to be called to work in Hocking County next week Payrolls show Fairfield and Pickaway counties already paid with 396 and 1642 workers respectively Local re employment office sees 900 men and women registered for work over three days with 150 selected for Monday reporting for duty and enrollment continues at Haydeni Laurelville Murray City Carbon Hill Rockbridge andEnterprise with the courthouse office handling morning applications each day

Perry County Ted Barton A. Hall Hocking County Fairfield Pickaway Fairfield County Pickaway County Ewald Schmitter Columbus Murray City Carbon Hill Rockbridge Enterprise Simgat Haydenyi Laurelville

Girl Is Injured In Car Wreck Near Louan

Miss Jean Smith of North Street suffered a fractured right arm when the car she rode in wrecked near Louan. Driver Melbert Allen and passengers Bus Lyt and Miss Jean Canty were involved. Allen faced end over end skid after the brakes were applied. Smith was taken to Cherrington Hospital for treatment. others were cut and bruised.

Mite Jean Smith Here Louan North Street Melbert Allen Bus Lyt Jean Canty

Scout Roundup Committees Named for Hocking County

Logan December 4 committees for the Boy Scouts Achievement Roundup for Hocking County have been announced. Dr C F Rauch is division chairman with assignments including President's Award Theodore Johnson, Enrollment and Advancement Charlie Huffman, Annual Meeting and Scouters Convention Harry Heinlein, Reporte G E B Carr, and Court of Review S C Bright among others.

Logan Boy Scouts Hocking County C. F. Rauch Theodore Johnson J. R. Ralston Ralph Campbell Haydenville Edgar Dean Laurelville William G. Martin Charlies Huffman Warren Bright L. F. Hammond Homer Carter R. H. McCollister Laureiville Harry Heinlein C. V. Shepard Howard E. Kirk Paul Potts W. L. Frank

Mrs Minnie McBroom Injured After Fall in Columbus

Logan reports Miss Minnie McBroom East Grade Building teacher was driven to a Columbus hospital after a fall during a Thanksgiving visit to relatives. Her brother John McBroom traveled there. Superintendent G E Carr said she would miss work at least several days.

Logan Minnie McBroom Columbus Miss McBroom William McBroom John McBroom G. E. Carr

Farm Agent Busy During Last Year in Hocking County

Harold Chambers extension agent reports a busy year in Hocking County with 73 days on 4-H Club work, 438 farm visits, 188 1 2 field days, 94 1 2 office days, 155 meetings drawing 8060 people, five tours with 608 participants, and extensive office activity including 1580 calls, 421 messages, 4722 letters, and 161 news stories prepared.

Harold Chambers Hocking County Logan Chambers

Local visitors and health update from Logan and Columbus

Logan Briefs Mrs. John Brandt and son Charles and Jack of Columbus were in Logan Saturday for a visit with Mr. and Mrs. Tide Huston. Mrs. Peters wife of Rev. B. C. Peters is suffering from a severe attack of tonsillitis. Barton A. Holt was a business visitor in Columbus Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Delno Brown and son of Illinois are completing a visit with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sylvester Brown of Maxville.

John Brandt Charles Jack Columbus Logan Tide Huston Peters B. C. Peters Barton A. Holt Delno Brown Illinois Sylvester Brown Maxville

James Hum and Bernice Marx Engage in Columbus Logan Notices

James Fleming Hum aged 22 of Columbus and Bernice Caroline Marx aged 23 of Logan are identified as offspring of Mr and Mrs. Ed ward K Hum and Mr and Mrs Charles W Marx respectively. The notice records their ages and parental names.

James Fleming Hum Columbus Edward K. Hum Bernice Caroline Marx Logan Charles W. Marx

Autoists Warned Deputy Sheriff Checks on Lamp Violations

Logan Ohio December warning from Deputy Sheriff Joe Farbearn notes he checked 14 cars on main highways for inadequate lighting. Drivers were not arrested but names were recorded to trigger affidavits on any second offense.

Logan Hocking County Joe Farbearn

Paternity ruling in McManus vs Mowery case

In Logan on December 4, Ruth McManus sued Elmer Mowery in common pleas court. Mowery confessed to a paternity accusation before Judge Harley M Whitcraft and was adjudged the reputed father. The court awarded $75 to the plaintiff.

Thunderstorm Hits Logan on December Sunday

Logan experienced its second thunderstorm of the winter season as a warm front moved through on Sunday afternoon. Intermittent rain fell throughout the day with periods of sunshine in between as temperatures remained high.

Logan

Road Case Set in County Court Over Private Access

Logan December 4. Gilbert L. Smith seeks a permanent injunction against Louise Featherolf and Ernest Featherolf to keep a roadway his land access route previously used. Defendants allegedly blocked the path with a gate on November 23 hindering timber removal and sale. He also seeks $100 damages for delay. Also Logan December 4. Judge Whitcraft grants temporary alimony of $3 per week to Jennie Fauble in her divorce from Christopher Fauble.

Smith Logan Harley M. Whitcraft Jennie Fauble Christopher Fauble

Kingfish May Send Soldiers To Force Vote

In New Orleans Huey P. Long asserts control of his political machine to force a Sixth District election amid parish resistance. He hints National Guard and state police detachments may be deployed as raids on ballots spark unrest across 12 parishes once led by Bolivar Kemp.

New Orleans U.R Huey P. Long National Guard Congress Bolivar E. Kemp Long Machine Amite Donaldsonville Hammond Covington

Bridge Players Compete in Cincinnati Tournament

Nearly 500 top rated bridge players gather in Cincinnati to contest seven annual national contract and auction titles at a hotel venue. About 300 travelers enter and pay fees, chasing the No 1 ranking held by the coterie, in the American Bridge League event amid a subdued prize outlook.

Cincinnati U.P Americn Bridge League

Ashland Church Fire Damages Presby terian Structure

Fire swept through the First Presbyterian Church in Ashland Ohio shortly before morning services. Firemen from Ashland and Mansfield aided by the congregation limited the blaze but caused about 100000 dollars in damage. A janitor found the flames, likely from wiring, threatening the high school and nearby homes. Plans for rebuilding were drafted.

Ashland U.R First Presbyterian Church Mansfield

Schools Set Friday as Christmas Health Seal Day

Ohio Department of Education Director Dev. B. O. Skinner designates Friday December 6 as Christmas Health Seal Day in all districts. Teachers should read the Christmas seal story and guide students in simple activities to support tuberculosis associations through the sale.

Dev. B. O. Skinner Ohio Department of Education Ohio Public Health Association

Christmas Savings Club checks total about 25000 dollars

Approximately 25 000 dollars in Christmas Savings Club checks are being distributed this week by the Ohio Valley Fire National and Commercial Savings Banks according to A P Kerr cashier of the named bank in Gallipolis Ohio.

Gallipolis Ohio Valley Fiet National Commercial & Savings Banks A. P. Kerr

Roosevelt Moves To End Prohibition Era

Washington report describes looming end of prohibition as Roosevelt returns to Washington and Choate takes helm of the Federal Alcohol Control Administration. Import permits are paused for quota review as borders see surging liquor shipments from Canada Mexico and Europe. The end of prohibition is tied to Utah ratifying the Twenty First Amendment with proclamations planned by Roosevelt and Secretary Phillips.

Canada Mexico Europe Roosevelt Joseph H. Choate Federal Alcohol Control Administration Choate Utah Phillips

Odd Fellows pancake feast draws members to Athens

Glouster residents of Magic City Lodge and Jacksonville Odd Fellows plan a Friday pancake feed in Athens with lodge members traveling from Glouster and Jacksonville. Thanksgiving guests included D. E. Carr and family visiting Pt. Pleasant, W. Va., where Gail Faires and family reside. Ladies' Study Club of Holy Cross Church praises bazaar prizes and patronage.

Glouster Magic City Lodge O. F Odd Fellow Athens Jacksonville D. E. Carr Helen Carr Dale Lantz E. LeFever Lee Gail Faires Pt. Pleasant W. Va Faires New York Central Lines Ladies’ Study Club Holy Cross Church

Tomcat Cagers Open Season at Home This Friday

Glouster High School begins basketball with a home game against New Lexington this Friday and follows with Jacksonville Trimble HS here the next night. The schedule includes Crooksville Hollister McConnelsville Pomeroy Marietta New Concord Ironton Caldwell Stewart and New Lexington on various dates through February with open slots and away games.

Tomcat Cagers Glouster New Lexington Jacksonville- Trimble High School Crookaville Hollister McConnelsville Pome Athens New Concord Caldwell Ironton

Auto Tag Sales Delayed in Glouster

In Glouster on December 4 the license tag sale was stalled as registrar C. E. Handley awaited rubber stamps from the state department to complete forms. A. M. Bennett was first applicant for a passenger car tag, D-87-001, with many truck tag papers sent to Columbus for direct dispatch to owners.

Columbus

G Club Meeting Postponed to Wednesday

GLOUSTER December 4 A postponed meeting of the G club will be held Wednesday night at the home of Miss Maxine Vaughn on Walnut Hill.

Glouster G Club Maxine Vaughn Walnut Hill

Revival Schedule Set for Glouster Campaign Event

Revival schedule announced for Glouster with death notices and campaign aims. Staley of Oakwood to provide music at the MB gin event on Sunday January 7.

Deoth MB Gin Staley of Oakwood

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