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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1931
Page
14
Damage estimated at 200 dollars occurred at the Schwenke property corner of Second Street and Gallagher Avenue after midnight Wednesday. Officials believe a carelessly dropped match started the fire in an unoccupied residence with an old mattress inside. Insurance covered the loss.
Judys Grocers held first place by beating Grooms Drugs two games to one in Logan on February 6. Logan Transfers won three games from Pro Ford Gas the same night. Pete Beshara led with 667 pins, Smith 636, Johnson 610. Transfers’ H. Jones totaled 633. Totals show over one thousand pins for top teams.
Delta Theta Tau Preps were entertained by the Delta Theta Tau Sorority at Mrs Carl Poling's home Wednesday after a 6 o'clock dinner at the Moore Restaurant. Bridge provided diversion with high scores by Miss Josephine Judy andMrs Poling. Pledges Miss Edith Oberle and Miss Esther Briley received awards from other contests. Guests included Miss Lucille Barthlow and Miss Edna Oberle.
An open meeting was held Wednesday evening at the Belle Hyson Tea Room by the Sans Souci Club. A 66 o'clock dinner preceded a business session. Mrs. Charles G. Bowen joined the club. Bridge saw Miss Elsie Martin with high score, guests included Mrs. Hyson and Mrs. Byron Wolfe Jr.
Logan, February 6. Mrs. Raymond Beirly has been ill at home for several weeks and is slowly improving. Her mother Mrs. C. F. Strain of Ashland Kentucky is in the city aiding in her care.
The Business and Professional Women's Club plans a Founders' Day banquet at the Easterling Clubhouse on the evening of February 12. Miss Mary Blasius will appear on the program as a speaker.
In Logan on February 6 the Hocking County Common Pleas Court faced a controversial exhibit in the Hamilton case. The item was removed to the men's witness room as soon as shown, causing witnesses to leave the room and stand in the corridors until they could testify.
Logan Feb 6. Earl Smith of Lancaster fined ten dollars and costs after pleading guilty to reckless driving before Mayor Elias E Bright. Chief of Police Lewis Reynolds made the arrest.
Arrangements were made for a February 20 dance at the Phi Sigma Gamma Sorority rooms during a Wednesday evening meeting. Miss Pauline Magle and Miss Garnet Sheets reported on the recent province convention held in Lancaster.
Mr and Mrs Charles Barthlow of the city announce their granddaughter Martha Woods of Columbus has a strong school record. The 13 year old has been promoted to the first year in high school and remains on the honor roll this week.
George L Blosser of 80 Hill Street is recovering in a Columbus hospital after a surgical operation three weeks ago. The 75 year old longtime resident is described as making a satisfactory recovery and is widely known in the city.
Records filed with the clerk of courts show January new car sales in Hocking County at 11, the lowest for a month in recent years. Second hand car sales also remained weak as the market stayed sluggish.
Logan, Feb. 6 Millard Brown, a local parcel post carrier, objects to proposals for thirteen four-week months. He asks advocates what would be done for people born on February 29, noting his own Leap Year birthday.
Logan February 6 progress was being made in the Elmer Hamilton trial in Common Pleas Court though more than a day may be needed to reach a verdict. The state finished its testimony and rested while the defense began presenting evidence from over 40 witnesses, many brought in from outside the county for a second day of testimony.
Sadie Imes of this city files in Common Pleas Court for divorce from John W. Imes alleging cruelty and neglect. Married Sept 27 1911 they have four children. She seeks custody and alimony and has a temporary restraining order she requests be made permanent at final hearing.
Mrs O G Whitener welcomed members for a Wednesday afternoon gathering with Valentine decor. After a 1 PM luncheon Mrs A T Spears spoke on Motion Pictures on the Public and roll call responses related to the topic. William Hansel elected president with Loomis as vice president Gooding secretary Wonn treasurer and Wonn Steinman named program committee members Wetherill to host in March.
Harold Red Grange's Logan visit thrills Bill Sauer the champion fan Coach Ed Sawyer presents a football used in the prior year Bill paints the ball with silver and seeks Grange's autograph for his growing collection of trophies
John Krieg spoke to the Logan Rotary Club urging local businessmen to affiliate with the Logan Chamber of Commerce to support its plan to improve industrial conditions. He noted ongoing efforts to assist established industries and attract new ones, with recent additions including Supt. George E. Carr of the city schools.
February 6 report from the Logan Relief Association notes a $60 contribution from Fickel and White. The funds are designated to buy groceries for needy families.
Logan officials report Weaver Henderson paid a $25 fine plus costs after appearing on an intoxication charge. The arrest marked the first by new Logan police officer Mon Cook who assumed duties at month’s start.
Bridgeport police blame an unusual rise in minor robberies and holdups on unemployed suspects. They say professional criminals are exploiting the unemployment situation and the public may blame desperate jobless men.
Athens County and 23 other counties will share in Gov. George White's relief program to hire at least 20 men per county for highway maintenance and repair. The plan rotates workers weekly, with local county committees selecting eligible unemployed and ensuring nonpartisan distribution of jobs. Officials expect immediate hiring, potentially filling all positions by Friday.
The Labor Department calculates December costs of living in major U S cities were 6.2 percent lower than December last year. Food prices led declines at over 7 percent since June, with house furnishings and clothing down about half that amount.
The document notes that others are to be added to the initial program as needs are identified and communicated to the relief committee, outlining a staged approach to expanding offerings.
American citizens escaped unhurt so far, according to American Consul John W. Dye in Wellington. The report came as details of the New Zealand earthquake were being collected.
In Cincinnati on February 6 Arch bishop J T McNicholas directed special prayers in all Catholic churches of the archdiocese seeking rain to end the drought and bring an ample harvest.
Athens city water officials report the drought did not reduce supply thanks to new air compressor equipment at the water works. Wells are now more available, boosting supply nearly twofold, with pumping and airlift operations drawing water from sands under the Hock River and the White River dam area.
CHILLICOTHE Feb 6 Henry Newman living on Greenfield Pike near Lyndon reported two hogs killed in a field near his home Monday night Sheriff Arganbright and Deputy Rout investigated. A tip led to Elza Huffman who agreed to pay for the animals after deputies found hog hair and blood on his car. A second pair of pigs was killed at the Neal farm near Bainbridge.
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