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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1933
Page
10
Hocking County commissioners plan to issue bonds totaling 48000 for relief. 30000 of the issue uses the old relief act with a 1 percent excise tax against utilities. 18000 backed by new nuisance taxes on cosmetics theater admissions and tar sources. Bonds retire in 1987 from excise and nuisance taxes, with no direct tax payer cost.
Nathan Kanode of Logan was injured while helping his son Edward Kanode with butchering in the rural district near Logan. A knife slipped and struck his eyeball, costing him the sight of an eye.
Logan reports a severe cold spell with temperatures at 12 below zero at 7:30 am Wednesday and city readings from 4 to 14 below. Dealers rushed orders for fresh coal as the chill persisted through the day.
Logan December 28 More county and city projects prepared for state CWA directors. County administrator Chester Miller approved and sent them to Columbus. Proposals include bleachers at the athletic field near the baseball diamond tree trimming at school property relaying floors at the high school paint at County Home and road improvements on Kalklosch Goose Creek Jack Run Souders-Hansel Zion Ridge Sanner Bremen-Gore-Greendale and Big Pine Road.
Logan reports the city council confirmed Mrs. Virginia Belt to the city board of health for a one year term, replacing Edward Eberst who resigned. Other board members include Dr. C. F. Shank, Mrs. Russel Berlin, Mia Tachappat, and Lawrence Adcock.
Pearl Dotson Deible files divorce against Harry M. Deible citing repeated strikes on Nov. 4 and Dec. 16 in their home. She seeks custody of two children, alimony, and a restraining order. The couple married Nov. 11, 1927 and police were called during the incidents.
Logan December 28 Judge Harley M Whitcraft approved the abandonment of William F Hahn versus O W Merrell highway director proceedings to appropriate Lands along Route 31 north of Rockbridge. Costs of 68 62 paid and 86 posted in connection with the case ordered returned as plans changed and the project delayed.
Mt. Pleasant Michigan residents Mr. and Mrs. H. D. Atha and family are spending holidays in Logan. Lawrence Kleinschmidt of Washington DC visited the KleinSchmidt home before returning Wednesday. F. M. Beaver and Mrs. Edna Clark from Columbus joined Mr. and Mrs. C. T. Stephenson for Christmas. Miss Margaret Beer of Bucyrus arrived to spend time with Miss Jane White in Logan.
Logan court set next week for common pleas work under Judge Harley M. Whitcraft. Grand jurors report Jan. 22. petit jury for January term begins Jan. 8. Cases include Bangert v Hansel, Lehman v Lehman, Shaw v Shaw, and several others.
Logan report states Fred Weaver of South Perry and S A Bell of Waterloo drove loaded trucks into a roadway crash surveyed by Sheriff Sol Ellinger. No serious injuries. Gravel and hogs scattered across Route 180 after the collision Tuesday.
Cold weather across Logan slows crews on multiple CWA projects in Hocking County but many workers return Wednesday to complete the week. Officials say crews are striving to meet the regular thirty hours per week despite low temperatures.
Four local youths from Trimble and Glouster participated in a triple wedding at St Marys West Virginia last Saturday. Theresa Heck wed Jesse Dunlevy Irene Rasp married Melvin Koons and Helen Guinther became the bride of William Stephenson. The Stephenson couple now run the Guinther Restaurant in town.
Mrs. Amanda Mansberry a long time Trimble resident died Wednesday afternoon at age 78 widow of John Hansberry. Survived by daughter Mrs. W. D. Phillips Athens and grandson Dr. G. D. Phillips Circleville. Funeral Friday at 10 in Jacksonville pastor Rev Deeds. Burial West Union Street Cemetery Athens. Six former Jacksonville residents visited Fila recently staying with Mrs. Adda Kistler.
Loyal Workers Class of Hollister U B Church met at Mrs. Joe Kay home with Mrs. Adams and Mrs. Byers in charge. A contest followed the business session with prizes to Mrs. Fierce and Mrs. Phelps. Lunch by Mrs. Annetta Hodgson and Miss Rosalee Mitchell. Next meeting at Mrs. Harvey Rankin’s home. Attendees included Mrs. Carrie Fierce, Mrs. Hazel Adams, Mrs. Ada Gail, and others.
Cecil Watkins of Route 2 reports his home burglarized before December 20. A coat bearing U S Army discharge No 151,266 dated March 10, 1919 and Coast Guard discharge May 1920, plus a notebook and VFW literature, were taken. Valued at $100. a $10 reward is offered for information leading to arrest and conviction.
The Loyal Women's Class of the Church of Christ in Glouster will be serving a turkey dinner at the church meeting Friday night.
The Church of Christ basketball team travels to The Plains tonight for a game against an independent squad at Plains arena.
Schools at Zaleski closed last Friday and will stay closed until CWA workers finish painting the building interior. An entertaining program was held in Fischer's Hall last Thursday by the school. Christmas events included a Christ mas tree and treat at the M E Church. Visitors from Athens Nelsonville Logan W Va and Murray City joined local families for the holidays and Christmas greetings.
Campbell Zaleski CCC unit shows a deserted scene as boys take a week off for vacation. Local residents visit relatives and attend holiday events including Christmas gatherings with families across Athens Columbus and Millersburg.
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