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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1934
Page
10
Bruno Hauptmann is guarded at the Hunterdon County jail awaiting trial and will be escorted to the courthouse along a designated trail near the white courthouse. The scene centers on the routine security and movement between jail and courthouse.
Logan reports under the new tax law rural schools in Hocking County lack funds for expenses. Distribution at a per pupil rate on 1908 attendance of 2,364 yields about 81,000 dollars in revenue, while county income from income tax sources is around 50,000 dollars. total term costs are estimated at 246,000 dollars.
Miss Anna Biehaut fractured her left hip after a fall crossing Walnut Street at Main Street in Logan. She was hospitalized at Cherrington Hospital. William Durant of the volunteer fire department missed his first storm since joining the force Saturday evening. Wendell Swaim, Logan Wich basketball reserve, injured a knee practicing at Senior Nehe Gymnasium and will be sidelined for at least a week.
Children playing with matches at the home of Mr and Mrs George Wallace on East Main Street Ragher Addition caused a fire that prompted an alarm at 410 PM Saturday. A Christmas tree decorations curtains floor covering and furniture were damaged to the extent of 25 according to firemen. Neighbor Charles Bright turned in the alarm and helped extinguish the blaze.
Logan defendant Guy Johnson filed an answer in the damages suit by Samuel Woodgeard seeking dismissal. Woodgeard alleges a September 5 motor crash on Route M causing $5200 in damages. Johnson denies negligence and claims Woodgeard was on the wrong side of the boulevard and driving at a high rate of speed.
Ed ward Dawley and family from A. cista visit his parents. Don Dawley Louie Lowes and Ted spend Christmas with Frank and Mrs McClure. Everett Stover returns from a brief stay with Lowers. Pearle Opal Stover visit their mother Leva Stover Spent Christmas with Sparnon in Logan.
Ernest Fast four-year-old son of Laurelene died at Cherrington Hospital at 4 45 p m Friday from pneumonia. He became ill early in the week and was brought to the hospital Wednesday. The body awaits funeral services at the home. He is survived by three brothers, one sister and two daughters. Mrs Fast died three years ago.
Logan J. Rr. Bainter of Laurel Township was hurt at 6 30 p m Saturday when his car collided with an army truck from Camp Hocking driven by Marshal Lister on Route 180 in Circleville. He received deep facial and head lacerations and body bruises and was taken to Chilbington Hospital. The military vehicle overturned but passengers escaped serious injury. Rainier’s car sustained heavy damage and the truck required repairs.
Samuel Volta and James Ucher of this city drove autos that collided at the Second Orchard Street intersection injuring none. Both cars were damaged and police filed no charges. Sheriff Bo Ellinger attended a Castle Farm disturbance, while a man fined ten and cost after uprooting traffic signs appeared before Mayor Kenneth R. Fitzgerald.
Albert Blick begins installation of six 14 watt gymnasium lights at Logan High School auditorium this week. The lights will diffuse about 20 candela per area and triple current illumination. They will be ready January 12 for Groveport's doubleheader visit.
Mr Judson Shriner and daughters Dorothy Jean and Jane returned home from Glenroy after a week. Mr and Mrs Edwin James and Mr and Mrs Noah Andrews plan moves to Mt Pleasant Michigan where they built a new residence. Andrews intends to sell Logan property.
Walter Edward Savey 22 a Logan shoe worker and Grace Lucille Pre 18 of Logan are named in the notice. Installation of officers will be held by the Rebekah Lodge at Odd Fellows Hall Friday night. The business session will be preceded by a potluck supper.
Several patients were discharged from Cherrington Hospital at week’s end. Names include Mrs Jow Oldfield of South Bloomingville with appendicitis, Grace Wade of Nelsonville with appendicitis, John Broudtt of Nelsonville treated, Mrs Donald Louden of Nelsonville with appendicitis, Mre Vern Hinerman and infant daughter of New Stratteville, and Sam Neace of Nelsonville treated.
Dr C K Cooper of Ohio University Geography Department was elected president of the National Council of Geography Teachers at a Philadelphia holiday meeting. He has served as first vice president and treasurer, and the organization includes about two thousand members, mostly university geography professors. His presidency marks the first time an Ohio University man holds the office, with a longer address planned for the next meeting in St Louis.
AISI reports the steel industry employed 381 642 workers in November, up from 381 431 in October. November payrolls totaled 32 987 099 dollars, versus 32 723 909 in October and 32 671 986 a year earlier, with payrolls higher than October.
New York December 3 A nationwide scientific hunt for the microbe causing infantile paralysis moves forward as the Birthday Ball Commission announces it will organize year round. Proceeds from birthday parties will fund the drive with 30 cents of every dollar to the commission and 70 cents to rehabilitation efforts in the local communities and geographic units served.
A District 6 Loyal Order of Moose meeting convened in Glouster with Jackson officers in charge. Mayor Wallace greeted attendees. Edward McGuire spoke on Moose welfare and Mooseheart. Speakers included Senator LeFever and Moose lodge dictators.
Second choice for postmaster as Corning lies between Virgil Davis and Mrs. Ann Parsons after a Perry County Democratic Executive Committee meeting. Davis is a former Glouster resident and ex mail carrier, while Edward J. Debney, a Corning merchant, was the first choice but declined business reasons.
Willard B. E. Hotchkiss, president of Armour Institute of Technology, states we are in the early stages of a period of rapid scientific and engineering advancement. He implies major growth ahead for technology and industry.
Rev. G. E. Roberts brings his Linden Church teams to Jacksonville Trimble High School gym for Tuesday games. An all star girls team from Glouster and Jacksonville Trimble faces Columbus girls, featuring Koons Dust Mason Price Sweeney Joseph Kuhne Johnson. Linden boys clash with Glouster veterans Binderbasin Hoffman Henry Sorrell Blosser Anderson R Henry McClelland. Linden undefeated this season with wins over Amesville Flying Finns and Murray City Legion.
At a Trimble Township meeting, clerk Lois Edwarda Cooper resigned effective December 1. John L. Altman of Jacksonville was appointed to fill the term through December 31, 1935, after being second on the 1933 clerk candidate list. The trustees moved meetings from the first to the last Saturday of each month, next meeting January 25.
Progressive Study Club met at the home of Mrs. Ruth Watkins on Front Street Friday night. An interesting paper titled The Granada and the Alhambra was read to Miss Lalla Danton. Refreshments were served to a group including Minas Lalla Danfort, Mrs Mae Dunnett, Mrs Beta Jierper, Mrs Jasel Jandi tus, Mrs Jennie Jones, Mrs Grace Ochs, and Miss Eva Kientz. Mrs Tessie Fill attended as a guest. Next meeting will be held in January at the home of Mrs Esta Marper.
Prof. E. O. Saunders of Ashland high school attends the State Teachers' Association conference in Meigs County while Eldridge Whipple undergoes minor surgery in Athens. The piece lists local visits, reunions, and community figures from Meigs and surrounding areas, noting church and school ties, and a recent public building expansion.
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