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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1932

Page

10

County Superintendent Details Hocking County School Revenues

Logan Dec 20 Facts on school revenue from local sources and state aid for Hocking County for the year ending July 1 1932 total 272632.41 with additions and miscellaneous income reaching 313310.49 Expenditures total 297197.51 leaving a balance of 16192.08 Teacher salaries plus bus drivers and high school pay are itemized Delinquent taxes shown as 45223.00 and a December balance of 80.36 noted as a potential reduction if taxes were collected

Logan Hocking County J. W. Coleman Laurelville Murray City

A E Petty Dies of Cerebral Hemorrhage

Logan reports A E Petty died from a cerebral hemorrhage found in his home on Center Street Monday morning. He lived alone since his wife’s death, visited by son Wilbur E Petty on Arch Street, and was discovered after he failed to appear for breakfast. Coroner J P Miller attended. funeral at West State Street residence at 2 with burial in Oak Grove Cemetery.

Logan A. E. Petty Nicoseres Onent Street Petty Wilbur E. Petty Arch Street Preakfast Dieron P. Miller Toledo West State Street Oak Grove Cemetery

Ricketts Family Injured in Canal Winchester Auto Crash

Logan residents Edwin D. Ricketts and his son Marcus were taken to Columbus Hospital after a Sunday evening crash at Canal Winchester. Mrs. Ricketts is most seriously hurt while driver Harry Beaver of Columbus escaped with minor injuries and left the scene.

Logan Columbus Hospital Rand Edwin D. Ricketts Hir Marcus Canal Winchester

Booster Club District Meeting at Murray City

The 644 Fellows Booster Club held a district meeting in Murray City with Rev J W Plummer of Logan as speaker. Music by a local trio and Carbon Hill High School Orchestra complemented the program with attendees from Logan including Dari Sparnow Roy Comly and Edward Neilson and delegations from Carbon Hill and Corning.

Logan Murray City J. W. Plummer Carbon Hill Dari 0. Sparnow Roy Comly Edward Neilson Corning

Lonbarger Girl Returned Home After Surgery

Mias Wavelene Lonbarger was brought home by health commissioner Dr. W B Lacock after a surgical operation at University Hospital Columbus. The health official made the trip to recover the patient.

Logan Mias Wavelene Lonbarger W. B. Lacock University Hospital, Columbus

Toy distribution response aids Logan Christmas gifts

Logan volunteers report a response to appeals for used toys. Over 200 children are now listed to receive gifts this Christmas. More money is needed to fund the planned Christmas dinner.

Logan

Special Charity Show at Ruble Theater Saturday

A charity program at the Ruble Theater opens Saturday at 10 AM with all proceeds to aid toy and food distribution for children. Admission is a can of fruit vegetables meat or a large potato. Archie Bangert is manager in charge.

Logan Dec Ruble Theater Archie Bangert

1933 Road Program Ready for Approval

Logan reports 1933 county highway maintenance plan drafted by engineer Orla Wolfe for approval by newly elected commissioners. The program lists district mileage and totals township road mileage 784.12 miles to be maintained by township funds. Local social notes mention Miss Jane White visiting Bucyrus, Hulse visiting Columbus, Ellinger from Capital University, merchants closing after Christmas, Gore women presenting a play, and Mrs. Ann Dower returning home from Mt. Vernon Hospital cared for by nurse Margaret Weaver.

Logan Orla Wolfe Falls Ward Green Starr Marion Washington Laurel Perry Salt Creek Good Hope Fails- Gore Benton Ann Dower Mt. Vernon Hospital Margaret Weaver

School presents Rejuvenation of Uncle Hi at church

Seventh and eighth graders of the local school will stage the play Rejuvenation of Uncle Hi at the church Thursday night. The event highlights student theater in the community.

Cutler Uncle Hi

Athens Council Approves Ten Year Water Contract

Athens City Council adopted an ordinance for a ten year water pumping contract with Southern Ohio Electric at 12 cents per kilowatt hour. The meeting also directed study of city operating expenses and anticipated tax revenue. Delinquent taxes and city revenue issues were discussed amid plans for street work and sidewalk improvements.

Southern Ohio Electric Company Athens Anna PF. Stauffer Hal H. Howland Hudson Addition John W. Dowler Fred Beckler Charles B. Cameron Morris Avenue Shannon Ohio Congress Street Rose Street Coulson Avenue

Nelsonville Athens Electric Railway Company receivership claim notice

FE B Young, receiver for Nelsonville Athens Electric Railway Company, announces that on December 12 1932 he was appointed receiver. All stockholders directors officers and creditors must file proofs of claim with the receiver at 162 East State Street Athens Ohio by February 12 1933. Include claim nature amount date accrual security priority and basis of priority.

Nelsonville-Athens Electric Railway Coroiny FE. Boung East State Street Athens Ohio Bony Wid State Street Athervs E. B. Young Acene Electric Railway Pany

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