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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1931
Page
5
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Logan and citizens observed Christmas with family dinners and charitable work in the city. Downtown shops closed for the moral observance while churches held services and local groups distributed baskets of groceries to Logan and surrounding areas. A charity party at the American Legion Hall treated 52 children to toys and a Santa visit. the Sigma Phi Gamma, Delta Theta Tau and Business and Professional Women's Club coordinated it.
Deputy Sheriffs investigated a week of burglaries across the county. Midway filling station near Enterprise was struck again, window broken for entry and cigarettes taken. Earlier, a store deer skin and merchandise at Josef Grashares were removed. A cabin on Cola Valley owned by L B Welker was looted of clothing and guns. The Vern Webb slaughter house at Webb Summit was broken into for lard and meats. First Midway robbery yielded 15 dollars in merchandise. Clerks and officers pursue clues to identify the robbers.
Foremen of the National Fireproofing Company at Haydenville and other guests attended a venison dinner at the Matheny home on Tuesday evening. Miss Louise Ohlinger and Miss Mildred Bayless assisted the hostess. Matheny, recently back from Pennsylvania with a six point deer, organized the event to share his prize with friends and business associates. About twenty guests were present, including Edward Allbaugh of New Straitsville, a Chesapeake and Ohio agent.
Health commissioner Dr W B Lacock received a city paycheck for three months services after a council vote to transfer funds from the county district and cover his salary. He had been paid by the county while working for the city without pay since his employment began.
Logan December report states Natco Plant at Haydenville will shut down for an indefinite period. The plant employs about 300 men at full capacity and has been running part time for several months, along with other plants in Hocking County. The official said the shutdown affects workers and production plans.
LOGAN December 26 An attempt to share Christmas cheer with prisoners led to a liquor charge. Charles Kienzle allegedly passed a pint bottle of whisky through bars to inmates, prompting his arrest by Sheriff Sol Blinger. Previously, Kienzle faced a chicken theft charge from Marion Township. The case is expected in Common Pleas Court.
Remodel of the third floor of the Pythian Building in Logan is underway under Guy Loomis to accommodate the Masonic Fraternity which just renewed a twenty year lease for the two upper floors. A carpentry team drawn from lodge members works with Loomis and another week is needed to finish the alterations before moving by January first. When complete the lodge expects a top tier home in this part of Ohio, moving from the James Block after seventy years onsite.
Haydenville hosts a community Christmas program at Community Hall with over 100 attendees. Matheny directed songs. the Parent-Teacher Association co operated with Natco Company officials and Santa Claus distributed bags of candy oranges and apples to children.
Logan December 26 Neighbors of Miss Loretta Orn 73 host an old fashioned wood chopping at her Green Township home. Twelve men plus three horse teams cut and hauled wood to stock her supply for the winter. Participants include Ellsworth Jones Samuel Thompson William Thompson Jacob Mohler Frank Graham Dave Wisterman Franklin Wright Jacob Sater Kenneth Sater Edward Bowen and George L Wright.
Logan, Dec 26. Election of officers of the Hocking County Medical Society was held last week at Cherrington Hospital. Dr H M Brooke was named president, Dr J L Webb vice president, and Dr M H Cherrington secretary treasurer. Following the meeting, Dr Brooke spoke on The Cost of Medical Care.
In Logan on December 24 William Walters pleaded guilty to grand larceny before Judge Harley M Whitcraft. Counsel asked for transfer to the Ohio Penitentiary instead of Mansfield Reformatory, an request granted with an indefinite sentence at the penitentiary. Walters had been arrested earlier after forfeiting a $500 bond posted by his mother.
Bloomingville deputy sheriffs arrested William Bene and Rai land Sharkey after a disturbance at a Bloomingville location. Sharkey carried a long bladed knife and Bene a revolver according to officers Joe Farbeann and Stanley Sparnow. The report notes concealed weapons charges will be prepared.
Rabbi Tarsish of Columbus will speak Sunday at 10 AM on the efforts of the Fraternal Order of Eagles in removing unemployment and aiding the needy, broadcast over Station WAIU.
Dee and Henry Bixler, grandparents of Sherman and Emerson Bixler of Chillicothe, moved to Ohio in 1814 two years after the War of 1812. They traveled on foot from Westmoreland County Virginia, found shelter in Ash Cave, and built a log cabin on 160 acres two miles northwest of the cave. Henry served as an infantry private. their grave sites were later lost to time.
Marietta Dec 26 Sheriffs and police from Washington Morgan Athens and Muskingum counties announced three alleged chicken thieves were arrested in Zanesville Enoch Stiers Guy Mayle and Gavie Goins all deny. The trio confessed to stealing many chickens selling them through Newark and Malta using an old Dodge to move the birds across counties.
The Army football schedule announced today shows four away games. The season opens October 1 against Furman University in Greenville and closes November 26 with Notre Dame in New York, with potential Navy arrangement. Other dates list Carleton College, University of Pittsburgh, Yale, Wham & Mary, Harvard, North Dakota State, West Virginia, and New York venues.
In New Orleans on Derby Day, five bettors backed Florence Dolan and Mutual Friends to win the daily double on races two and three at Jefferson Park. A payoff of 707 dollars went to a group of five, with 1,964 players wagering 3,928 dollars in total on the two races. The 707 payout was the largest since December 7 when a single bettor won 1,445.60 dollars.
Officials of Notre Dame and Navy signed a contract to hold their annual football game at Cleveland Stadium. The game will be played here on November 19, 1932 as a Notre Dame home game. Cleveland receives 10 percent of grass receipts and covers most expenses except for officials.
A new attendance record for freshman football games was marked in 1631 when 1827 fans watched the University of California Cubs face the University of Southern California Trobes at the Pacific Donat venue, Crowle FrOSIE DREW reports.
Kimball Northrup, brother of Phil Northrup former Wolverine track captain, pursues a second place finish as a pole vaulter at the University of Michigan. The sibling pair highlights Michigan track history with strong performances in pole vault and javelin.
Logan High School basketball players will practice during the holiday season in their second half of the season at Lancaster Wednesday. The boys lost to a team 11 to 10, while the girls lost 44 to 20 due to poor foul shooting. Logan will resume league play after year end.
Detroit police search for a missing two story office building described as transporting away from a developing site. Witnesses say the structure was hoisted and removed, leaving investigators to determine motive and ownership details. Local authorities urge anyone with information to contact them.
In Tarrytown New York Mayor Eugene H. Lannigan announced that nine months of prohibition enforcement have failed to gain support. He criticized the liquor law climate, praising police efforts but noting public opposition and widespread hypocrisy. He warned arrests of leaders would not yield convictions and called for reform.
Marietta December 36 Murdock of Palmer named president of the Barlow Fale Association after a meeting near Bartlett. The association plans to start 1922 without a deficit and hold the holiday week event in September. Gribble named president pro tem with Tegham as vice president, Goddard treasurer, Lawton secretary, Minching marshal. Court fines Earl Sephis $28 for intoxication.
A scrambled ad critiques a patent medicine promising quick relief for stubborn stomach and digestive complaints. It touts a “scientific treatment” claimed to be fast acting and effective for persistent issues, urging readers to seek a free sample from Cleveland firm VON CO. Old Arcades Cleveland.
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