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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 06, 1934

Page

10

Goose Creek Improvement Pushed At Special Logan Council Meeting

Logan city officials met in a special session to discuss continuing the Goose Creek improvement. A committee was formed to consult with Ohio CWA leaders, including Harold W. Larimer, L. K. Showalter, and Vernon Mauk, with Mayor Kenneth R. Fitzgerald and Roy Loomis invited to join. The panel must report at a future special meeting.

Logan Goose Creek R. M Geiser CWA Ohio Cwa Harold W. Larimer L. K. Showalter Vernon Mauk Kenneth R. Fitzgerald Roy Loomis

Direct Relief Funds For February Reduced in Mocking County

Logan February 6 Funds for direct relief in Mocking County were cut for February from 9600 requested to 4900 as announced by the administrator. A consignment of soup was received for use in the pre-school classes, which now provide one warm meal daily at noon.

Logan Mocking County

Recorder Candidates Becoming Numerous

Logan Feb 6 recorder race attracts multiple bids as five candidates join the contest. James E. Struble Democrat and Al Smith Republican filed for nomination alongside Joe Walburn Frank Lanning and George H Spang. Democrat central committeeman candidate from the precinct is David Thorne Car sen Hill seeking a second term.

Stock Brick Ownership in Entwisle Case

Logan Feb 6 Judge Harley M. Whitcraft rules legal title to the stock brick of Mercer Brick Corporation rests with Entwisie and Company Incorporated. The company suffered 226.50 damage for brick removed since receivership began. Entwisie to receive free storage for their brick. Case concerns the receivership of the brick plant at Union Furnace.

City to flush water mains in districts within two weeks

Logan officials announce a two week plan by the Service Department to systematically flush city water mains to remove debris. Customers will receive warnings and are advised to store water ahead of flushing periods by district.

Logan Service Department

Engineer advances Murray City sanitation program

Logan report states W. F. Smith engineer continues the Murray City sanitation program on a reduced hourly basis. A total of 106 sanitary toilets are under construction there.

Fitzgerald pushes drive on gambling in Logan

Logan mayor Kenneth R. Fitzgerald warns property owners can be held responsible for gambling on their premises. He cites punch boards offering candy with purchases as illegal, and notes raffles are illegal as well.

Fitzgerald Raffles

Dr. Lacock Resigns From Relief Commission And CWA Board

Logan February 6 health commissioner D W B Lacock resigned from the Hocking County Relief Commission and the CWA Complaint Board to take effect immediately. He gave no reasons, and rumors cited political pressure on CWA work. Resignation leaves the complaint board without a quorum with only Chester Miller and Ewald Schmitter remaining. Harley Armstrong has not participated.

Miller Ewald Schmitter Harley N. Armstrong

Secrest Presides Former Murray City Man Honored by Rainey

Marietta, Feb 6 Congressman Robert T. Secrest of the Fifteenth District formerly of Murray City presided as speaker pro tem in the House in Washington during a Civil Works Administration measure debate. The chair gavel, crafted from Noble County courthouse timber, was presented by W A Okey of Caldwell.

Blanks Are Ready Neat Summer's Camp

Clinton Webb, county chairman, has received application blanks for C. M. T. C. courses and will head the committee for another year. Several young men have shown intent to apply for camp work next summer.

Infant Daughter Dies. Rites Held in Oak Grove

Logan report states the infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Joe Thomas of North Market Street died Sunday. Services and burial were conducted in Oak Grove Cemetery on Monday.

Barnhart Divorce Filed in Logan Court

Ellsworth Barnhart sues Edna A. Barnhart for divorce citing neglect and cruelty. The couple, who wed on April 19, 1927, have one child.

Logan Ellsworth Barnhart Edna A. Barnhart

Birthday Party At Union Furnace For President

The Union Furnace birthday party on February 6 was well attended and enjoyable. Music enhanced the event and all entertainment and facilities were donated. Community members generously contributed money and effort to ensure the success.

Union Furnace

Hutchin and Gabriel Arrested for Drunkenness in Coonville

Lewis Hutchin son and Clarence Gabriel of Coonville were arrested Sunday by Sheriff Ellinger and Deputy Sparnow on charges of drunkenness and destruction of property. They were arraigned before Magistrate Stephenson and pled guilty, each fined $10 and costs.

GAN Lewis Hutchinson Clarence Gabriel Coonville Sol Ellinger Stanley Sparnow C. T. Stephenson

Funeral services for Mrs Kathryn Murphy held near Logan

Funeral services were conducted Monday afternoon at Enterprise Brethren Church for Mrs Kathryn Murphy who died at her home near Logan Friday. The Rev B C Atbell of this city conducted the service. The body was brought to Oak Grove Cemetery for burial.

Logan Logan Enterprise Brethren Church Kathryn Murphy B. C. Atbell Oak Grove Cemetery

Barton Holl Returns to Office After Illness

Barton A. Holl resumes his office duties in Logan after a two week absence due to influenza. His condition is improved though not fully recovered and he returns to work Monday morning.

Barton Holl Logan Barton A. Holl

Ice clogd river sections strand towboat and crew

River notes from Gallipolis report thicker ice in the district as a portion of the upper Ohio River broke away and drifted downstream. Towboat Dan Sullivan carrying gasoline for the Kanawha River was the sole vessel afloat Monday. Six men on a steel maneuver boat at Dam 21 Portland were rescued after their craft capsized and sank, clinging to the submerged hull until resurfacing.

Gallipolis Ohio River Dan Sullivan Kanawha River Dam Portland

Work Relief To Start In Gallia County February 15

Gallia County plans a work relief program likely starting February 15 with about 100 men eligible. Faye Reicherter, relief director, says the first 100 families are under investigation and will receive cash wages for full time work. The county case load is 750 with 400 pieces of fresh beef expected this week.

Gallipolis Gallia County Mise Faye Reicherter Gallia

Mrs. Janie Sheline Dies in Wilkesville

Wilkesville reports the death of Mrs. Janie Sheline at her home after a period of illness. She had been in poor health for years and in critical condition for a month. She leaves her husband and four sons Roy of Cleveland Clyde and Carl of Columbus and Earnest at home.

Wilkesville Janie Sheline Roy Cleveland Clyde Car Columbus Earnest

Gaston Rites for Gallia's Oldest Civil War Vet

Military services were held by Lafayette Post of the American Legion at 1 PM for Lafayette Gaston, Gallia county's oldest Civil War veteran, who died Sunday of pneumonia. Services were at his home with interment in Salem Cemetery.

Gallipolis Lafayette Post American Legion Lafayette Gaston Gallia County Salem Cemetery

Honor roll readers for January named

The January honor roll includes Lucile Watkins a senior Mary Helen McCormick a junior and Anna Rhodes a sophomore.

Lucile Watkins Mary Helen McCormick Anna Rhodes

Local School Notes Include Sub For Mrs Foose And Sickness Absence

Lonnie Harrison fills in as substitute for Mrs Norma Foose. Ray Fred Steffin has been ill for about six weeks and is improving and expected to return soon. Pauline Wey wed Edwin Foster in a near Point Rock ceremony with an old fashioned bell. Basketball games involving Bidwell teams and Rutland High School are scheduled here.

Lonnie Harrison Norma Foose Ray Fred Steffin Pauline Wey W. H Edwin Foster

Burley Tobacco Market Sells 62,380 Lbs at Gallipolis

Gallipolis number 62,380 pounds of burley sold at an average of 11.52 dollars per hundred pounds on Monday. Receipts were light throughout the day.

Gallipolis

Daugherty Bound Over for DWI in Kananga

Woodrow Daugherty of Kananga was bound over to the grand jury by Municipal Judge A J Stormont after pleading not guilty to driving an automobile while intoxicated. He waived examination and bond was set at $20.

Gallipolis Woodrow Daugherty Kananga A. J. Stormont

Gallipolis man cleared as witness fails to appear

Moody Mattox of Gallipolis R D had charges for cutting with intent to wound dismissed by Municipal Judge A J Stormont after state's witness Fremont Lee of Paris Ky failed to appear. Attorney Leo Carter represented the defendant.

Gallipolis Moody Mattox R. D A. J. Stormont Fremont Lee Paris Leo Carter

Gallia County teachers plan second semester study tests

Gallia County High Schools teachers will gather at the Court house Thursday night to outline a course of study and tests for the second semester.

Gallipolis Gallia County

Gallia County approves CWA material bills

Gallia County Commissioners met at the Court house on Monday and approved numerous CWA material bills. The session focused on funding and distribution details for ongoing relief projects.

Gallipolis Gallia County

Officials to consider Hopple address in Columbus

February 9 meeting of municipal officers called to discuss EB J Hopple of the State Public Utilities Commission address. Invitations sent to Logan officials Mayor Kenneth R Fitzgerald and Service Director Roy Loomis who may attend.

Hopple Logan Columbus EB. J. Hopple State Public Utilities Commission Logan Kenneth R. Fitzgerald Roy Loomis

On the Huey Long Battlefront

A report notes an incident where a person says they were struck with a loaded cane amid the Huey Long Battlefront context. The account emphasizes the alleged assault without graphic detail and identifies no more than the involved claimant and scene.

No Action Taken on Gas Franchise at Gallipolis

Gallipolis city officials postponed any move on a five year gas franchise from Ohio Fuel Gas Company citing higher proposed rates over the term and pending cost reports. The council also tabled a proposed city building project and set salaries drawn from multiple funds while approving bond sales for delinquent assessments and hiring a delinquent water rent collector.

Gallipolis Ohio Fuel Gas Company Gilbert Bush I. E. Myers CWA First Avenue Court Street Grape Street James L. Davis Adolph Henke General Fund General Health Fund

Gallia County CWA personnel changes announced

In Gallia County two changes in CWA and federal re employment committee personnel were announced this week. E N Leonard of Bidwell becomes CWA resident engineer for Gallia County, and John Halliday resigned as chairman of the Federal Re Employment Committee with no successor named.

Gallipolis Gallia County CWA E. N. Leonard Bidwell John Halliday

Gallia County CWA Payroll Totals $7643.29 for Week

Gallia County payroll for the week ending Feb 1 shows 7643.29 in wages. The figure marks the smallest weekly total in several weeks, occurring after the county's quota surpassed 300 workers.

Gallipolis Gallia County

Gallia County court collects $2,827.37 in 1934 fees

Gallia County common pleas court receipts totaled $2,827.37 in fees for 1934 per Clerk of Courts Margaret McCormick. December led with $739.76 in fees, while monthly totals ranged from $92.89 in March to $739.76 in December.

Gallipolis Gallia County

Local Hospital Admits Several for Operations

Gallipolis Feb 6 Mrs F E Smith of Pt Pleasant Varney Burnett of Patriot and Mrs Amos Swisher of Gallipolis admitted and underwent operations at Holzer Hospital Monday Mrs Major Steele of Jackson dismissed

Gallipolis F. E. Smith Pt. Pleasant Varney Burnett Patriot Amos Swisher Holzer Hospital Major Steele Jackson

Don’t Go Through Another Winter of Rheumatic Pain

An old ad promises relief from rheumatic agony for men by using RAMA RU-MA to eliminate uric and other poisons. It claims quick pain relief the first day and better joint limberness, urging purchase at Quick’s Cut Rate with a money back guarantee.

Rama Quick Ady

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