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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 06, 1935

Page

2

Logan High School Amateur Night Honors Chieftain Football Squad

Logan Ohio February 6 Amateur night at Logan High School Auditorium honored the champion football squad before 600 spectators. Principal Fred B. Burchfield accepted gold football trophies with Captain Pearl Derr presenting the championship trophy. Trophies went to Captain Derr Ned Gabriel Ramon Smith Waldo Terrell Richard Price Richard Brandt Claude Wilson Allan McMillan Bill Shaw Vaughn Hansel Jack Uecker John Halby Bob Ralston Robert Fitzgerald Floyd Mason and manager Eddie Hamilton. Coach Longley and team physician Dr. C F Rauch were recognized with trophies pending for Rauch’s absence.

Logan Logan High School Fred B. Burchfield Iris Hull Ray Lanning John Longley Pearl Derr Burchfield Captain Derr Ned Gabriel Ramon Smith Waldo Terrell Richard Price Richard Brandt Claude Wilson Allan McMillan Bill Shaw Vaughn Hansel Jack Uecker John Halby Bob Ralston Robert Fitzgerald Floyd Mason Eddie Hamilton Longley

Hocking Co Schools Get Financial Help

Logan district gains loan approval to cover back debts with a $12,687.08 borrowing authority plus $1,350 state aid received, easing overall county indebtedness. Ward Township and Good Hope Township received $940 and $2,306 respectively, bringing two week county aid to $34,581. Salt Creek did not receive aid due to non cooperation with state consolidation goals.

Logan Green Township J. W. Coleman Ward Township Good Hope Township Hocking County Salt Creek State Department Laurelville

Logan Elks Anniversary Observed With Ladies Guests

Logan Lodge will observe an Elks anniversary on February 2 with ladies as guests. Dinner is at 6 30 p m followed by installation. Bingo will be played for the women. Details of the program will be announced later.

Logan Elks Logan Lodge

Jurors Find Osler Not Guilty in Paternity Case

Jurors in the paternity suit brought by Dessie Barton against Gerald Osler found the defendant not guilty after brief deliberation on Tuesday. One juror dissented, the verdict requiring nine votes. A prior jury had a disagreement in the same case.

Logan Dessie Barton Gerald Osler

Logans Gather for Nuptials of Sheets and Knapper

George Kenneth Sheets age 21 a paper hanger from Log an married Myrtie Mae Knapper age 14 of Logan in a ceremony officiated by Rev. W N Shank. The couple is described with parental details in the notice.

George Kenneth Sheets Logan Ida Sheets Myrtie Mae Knapper Martha Jane Knapper W. N. Shank

Greendale Man Hurt In Route 31 Accident

Logan Curtis McWilliams of Greendale suffered a fracture of the right leg at 2 15 p m Tuesday near the Frank Graham residence on Route 31 when struck by a car driven by Melvin Sheppard Nelsonville Sheriff Joe Farbean investigated. The officer found McWilliams and a companion had thumbed a ride and that Joe Weed Haydenville whose car preceded Sheppard was stopping to take them aboard. Before McWilliams stepped into the car Sheppard's auto struck him. The accident was deemed unavoidable. Weed transported McWilliams to a Logan physician for treatment.

Logan Curtis McWilliams Greendale Frank Graham Melvin Sheppard Nelsonville Sheppard Joe Farbean McWilliams Joe Weed Haydenville Weed

Logan man arraigned for assault in Delaware County

Lawrence Howell of Ward Township pleaded guilty to assault and battery before Magistrate 8 B in Whitehart. Howell paid a $5 fine after a dispute over a tractor claimed by his brother and trespassing on land leased by Harry Bittner. The charge stemmed from an altercation last week over the tractor’s removal.

Logan Whitehart Lawrence Howell Delaware County Conta Harry Bittner Ward Township Howell Bittner

Logan Game Date Shifts to Feb 28 to Avoid County Tourney

Arrangements with Welleton officials set the basketball game at our venue for the evening of February 28 instead of March 1 to prevent a clash with the county tournament on March 1 and 2. New Lexington is slated to visit on March 5 for the final home game of the season.

Logan Welleton New Lexington

Logan Johnson Arrested on Indictment in Nelsonville Case

Logan Johnson of Nelsonville was arrested Tuesday by Sheriff Joe Farbearn and Deputy Nellis Smith on an indictment returned by the grand jury Monday. He pleaded not guilty at arraignment before Judge Harley M Whitcraft and, unable to post $300 bond, was committed to jail.

Logan Hubert Johnson Nelsonville Joe Farbearn Nellis Smith Harley M Whitcraft Rowland Pyle Coe Margaret Walsmith Edward Ralph Ralph, Blum Sherif Farbearn

Rotary Hears Bowen on Jeffersonian Democracy

Logan Postmaster C Wood Bowen spoke to the Logan Rotary Club on Monday night. He lectured on Jeffersonian democracy and Hamiltonian republicanism, sharing many facts about the early history of the two major parties.

Logan C. Wood Bowen Logan Rotary Club

Miss Louise Strentz Made Class President

Logan Harrington class met at Miss Violet Brehm’s home Monday night with hostesses Mrs. Kirby Snyder and Mrs. Don Wildermuth. Mrs. C L Abell led devotionals on Friendship on the topic and Alfred Campbell spoke on the Bible character Solomon. Eleanor Derr gave two readings. Officers were elected: Laurae Streate president, Clinton Webb vice president, Frank Ricketts secretary, Deasie Hanna treasurer. Mrs. George Watson became a member. Guests included Derr, Watson and Louise Burberry. Lunch was served.

Seven Arraigned in Logan Plead Not Guilty

Logan Tuesday arraignments before Judge Harley Whitcraft involved seven individuals indicted by the grand jury. Each defendant entered a not guilty plea with bonds ranging from 100 to 600 dollars and trial dates set later in the week.

Logan

Psychologist to Speak at Auditorium Tonight

Dr. James P. Porter head of Ohio University psychology department will address the PTA gathering in the high school auditorium discussing low mood and its impact on the American people. Two girls basketball teams under Miss Barsha Work will compete as part of the program.

Logan James P. Porter Ohio University Parent Teacher Association

McFarlandes Announce Birth of Son in Albany

Mr and Mrs M H McFarland of Albany announce the birth of a son at Sheltering Arms Hospital on Tuesday.

M. H. McFarland Albany Sheltering Arms Hospital

Logan Mayor Fines Two for Disturbance

Logan residents Joe Flood and Francis Williams Jr. faced disorderly conduct charges after a disturbance at Christmann's place. Flood pleaded guilty and was fined five dollars and costs by Mayor Kenneth R. FitzGerald. Williams also pleaded guilty and paid fines and costs for the same offense.

Logan Joe Flood Kenneth R. Fitzgerald Flood Christmann's Place Francis Williams, Jr Starr Township Fitzgerald Christmann Place

Talks on India by Winchell Fawcett at Logan Kiwanis

Winchell Fawcett, rubber company representative, spoke Tuesday to the Logan Kiwanis Club on India Behind the Scenes. He shared insights from 15 years he spent in India gathering facts for his address.

Logan India Logan Kiwanis Club Winchell Fawcett

Farewell Party For Marshfield Residents Held

NEW MARSHFIELD Feb 6 Church of Christ class 3 gave a farewell party for Elmer Florence and Edna Gully Tuesday night. Attendees included Helen McNeal Marion Lewellyn Thomas Lewellyn Vaughn Townsend, Kenneth Russell Fern Ross Ransdell Russell John Wigal Albert Wigal Virginia Sater Richard Burkett Trunic Russell and teachers Mrs T Russell and Mrs C McNeal. A 13th birthday for William Burt was celebrated at Mrs F J Burt’s home with gifts. Refreshments served to Billy Lewellyn Margaret Lewellyn Charlies Russell Charlies Dicken Billy Mulpas Dwight Hulbert Betty Beverage Honard Clendening Mildred Estep Billy Mace and Mrs Sem Riggle assisted.

New Marshfield Clase No. 3 Church of Christ Elmer Florence Edna Gully Helen McNeal Marion Lewellyn Thomas Lewellyn Vaughn Townsend Kenneth Russell Fern Ross Ransdell Russell John Wigal Albert Wigal Virginia Sayter Richard Burkett Trunic Russell T. Russell C. McNeal L. H. Efaw Gush Six Athens D. H. Six Blaine Hunter Cathern Rose Luster Barnett Jamestown C. K. Barnett Earl Davis

Weekend visitors and relatives in Murray City area

Murray City hosts include Mr. and Mrs. Charles Strum and family visiting Giouster Greens Run and Nelsonville and Buechtel. Stanley Anders of Columbus spends week end with relatives. Guests include Mr. and Mrs. James Russell Stewart and Mrs. B A Person. Others: Bracken from Columbus. Waiters. Miller family. Phyllis Shaffer. Mae Murray. Howard Bush. Dennis Babbs. Bert Lairson. Jack Byron. Andy Mason Terry Busting William Kennedy Richard Penn from Camp Hocking. Charles Dugan from Dayton University visiting mother Mary Dugan and Murphy family.

Charles Strum Giouster Greens Run Nelsonville Buechtel Stanley Anders Columbus James Russell Stewart B. A. Person William Bracken Jack Byron Andy Mason Terry Busting William Kennedy Richard Penn Camp Hockig Charles Dugan Dayton University Mary Dugan Murphy

Miss Hedden Sings at University Convocation

Miss Helen Hedden contralto and School of Music instructor presented four musical numbers at the Ohio University convocation. The program included Oh Sheep and Lambs, Hedgerose, Bid Me Discourse, and Blow Blow Thou Winter Wind. Dr. Be W Chubb welcomed students and noted new Carnegie music materials may be moved to the library for broader student access.

Helen Hedden School of Music Ohio University Carnegie Institution of New York Music Hall

Post Office Race Selection Rules Details

The article explains Civil Service Commission procedures to select at least three eligibles for Postmaster General Farley, who may nominate one to the President. It lists application questions on property debts, bankruptcy, marital status, employment history, alcohol and drug use, and prior legal actions.

Civil Service Commission Farley Commission

Community News Notes From Local Families

Betty Joe Cheshire is reported seriously ill. Sylvia Sigman visits sister Mrs. Victor Swain in Kananga. Francis Butcher returns to Ohio University after mid winter vacation. Mrs. Orpha Marsh and daughter Eleanor of Gallipolis visit with the Haskins and Ables families. Curtis Porter and two sons of Gallipolis dine with Scott family. Helen Davis of Parkersburg visits her parents. Griffith and friends from Columbus call on Vanzant and the Coughenours. Emmet Walls rents George Vanzant farm near Rgger. Vivian Fowler, primary teacher, spends weekend with Rio Grande parents. Walter Darst and James Darst attend church, dine with sister Mrs. Ivan Grover. G. W. Vanzant visits Letart. Ethel Sigman stays with Mrs. Natilda Kelton in Gallipolis. Louis Davis of Gallipolis visits grandparents F. W. Butcher and family. Rev. J. W. McMahan attends Epworth League Institute in Portamouth then pastors' convention in Columbus. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Cochran return from West Virginia. Mrs. Cochran remains critically ill. Lloyd Roush and children, Mrs. Gertrude Ward and daughter June, and Fred Ward attend services for Mrs. Clara Ward. Orin Smith visits Rodney friends Friday.

Betty Joe Clarence Coughenour Sylvia Sigman Victor Swain Kananga Francis Charles Butcher F. W. Butcher Ohio University Orpha Marsh Eleanor Gallipolis Blanney Haskins Lewis Ables Vina Ables Curtis Porter Elsa Scott Helen Davis Parkersburg William Graper Griffith Columbus G. W. Vanzant Emmet Walls George Vanzant Rgger Vivian Fowler Rio Grande Walter Darst James Darst Old Ryger M. EB Portamouth Epworth League Institute J. W. Cochran John Conally West Virginia Cochran Lloyd Roush Gertrude Ward June Fred Ward Clara Ward Orin Smith Rodney

Court News Marriage License

Paul McAllister aged 25 of Cleveland and Dorothy Oxley aged 22 of Athens applied for a marriage license.

Paul McAllister Cleveland Homer McAllister Dorothy Oxley Athens Arthur Oxley

Athens man arraigned on intoxication charge fined five dollars

Jack Stanley of Athens appeared before Acting Mayor C. C. Cornell and reversed a not guilty plea on an intoxication charge. He was fined five dollars with costs suspended.

Jack Stanley Athens C. C. Cornell

Nelsonville ends bonding debt at 12401.33 in 1930 report

Nelsonville City Auditor E F DeVore states total bonded indebtedness stands at 12401 33 including 3500 waterworks issue for street improvements and four general bond issues. The report lists special assessment balances, fund tallies, and a 2000 certificate of indebtedness authorized in anticipation of tax collection.

Nelsonville E. F. DeVore Chambers Street Factory Street Fourth Street Mason Street Jackson Street DeVore Council Water Fund Electric Light Fund

Auxiliary meeting reports membership contest at Glenford Dugan Post

Thirty four members attended the Glenford Dugan Post American Legion Auxiliary meeting at the Legion Home Tuesday night. Reports on the ongoing membership drive were presented after the business session and lunch was served.

Nelsonville Glenford Dugan Post American Legion Legion Lunen

Chauncey Fumeral Services For Mrs Daniel Raigen

Funeral services for Mrs Daniel Raigen of Logan will be held Thursday afternoon at 2 o clock at the Chauncey Church of Christ. Burial will follow in Nye Cemetery.

Chauncey Daniel Raigen Logan Chauncey Church of Christ Nye Cemetery

Missionaries Rothe and Ward to Speak at Star Theater

Elder Ernest A. Rothe of Lehi Utah and Elder Moroni Ward of Malad City Idaho will hold a meeting at the Star Theater Building on Wednesday evening February 6 at 7 30.

Buchtel Ernest A. Rothe Lehi Utah Moroni Ward Malad City Idaho Star Theater

Nel sonville students urge talks on home making by NBC

Home Economics students at Nelsonville High School invite all to hear talks on February 7 and 14 about the modern girl and the modern home. Programs run from 6:15 to 6:30 PM on the NBC network.

Nelsonville Nelsonville High School NBC

Country Doctor Nearing 100 Plans to Practice On

Dr. William Eberle Thompson of Bethel Ohio nears his 100th birthday while marking 75 years as a physician. Born June 6 1835 he still keeps office hours and makes house calls. He has delivered over 1800 children and cites good eating as key to health. He traveled 16 miles in zero weather for a maternity case and praises Dr Dafoe for the Dionne quintuplets care. Married twice his wife is 65.

Geopagetown William Eberle Thompson Thompson Bethel Here Allan R. Rafoe Dionne Dafoe

Young Mother Cora Tucker Dies at 33 in Nelsonville

Mrs. Cora Tucker of Campbell Street Nelsonville died Tuesday after a months long illness. She leaves husband James Tucker two daughters Waveline and Violet Mace a former spouse's child also her parents Mr. and Mrs. Alex Kitchen and one brother Louis Kitchen. Funeral services set for Thursday at 2 PM at Stout's Funeral Home Fayette Street.

Nelsonville Cora Tucker Campbell Street James Tucker Waveline Violet Mace Alex Kitchen Louis Kitchen Stout Fayette Street

Prizes gathered from merchants for benefit bridge event

Ladies in charge of the benefit bridge visited city merchants Thursday afternoon to select prizes. Gifts include a china relish dish, gas, bath powder, preserves, crackers, playing cards, luncheon sets, handkerchiefs, a lamp, flowers, ice cream, and a pottery door prize. Tickets remain for contract, auction, or bingo games.

Nelsonville Benefit Bridge Legion Home Cables Beasley's Gem Wilson Brothers Johnson's Market Fountain Mechem's Preston's Boston Adamson Carpenter's Hardware Bennett

Hounds Prepare for Tough Back-To-Back Tests

Nelsonville Greyhounds face a hard weekend with a Friday trip to Marietta and a Saturday home game against Amesville, unbeaten ABAT leaders. Amesville features balanced scoring and strong guards Kennedy Hines and Sedwick, with Strode and Jones as key threats. A large Amesville turnout is anticipated and early clash time is 7:30 with main game at 8:30.

Nelsonville Nelsonville Greyhounds Marietta Amesville Greyhounds Don Strode Gene Jones Kennedy Hines G. Sedwick

Columbus Visitors and Local Family Gatherings

Nelsonville residents Mrs. John Hoodlett and Mr. and Mrs. B M Coakley traveled to Columbus Monday. Mrs. Hoodlett visited sister Mrs. Emma Martin. Mr. and Mrs. Walter J Muir of Columbus spent the weekend with the Pospichel family. Mrs. Muir stayed on while Mr. Muir returned to Columbus.

John Hoodlett B. M. Coakley Columbus

Tobacco market hits record as price climbs in Kentucky

Maysville Kentucky February 6 The tobacco market continued steady after chalking up a record one dollar per pound for a chosen crop offered by Mason County grower yesterday.

Maysville Mason County

Local Women’s Club Dinner Held At High School

Gladys Van Misses led a group from the district Women’s Club at a dinner for 24 at the High School building. Miss Beekman gave instructions in the Cal club and members adopted a plan toward national goals. The meeting occurred on the local route with sessions twice monthly on the fourth Wednesday.

Nelson Maen Ath Bae Jasy Group Gladys van Missesens Mingia A Atheny Hotech Miss Beekman Cale Poe

Nelson VI for Mrs Clint at Late Residence

Funeral services will be conducted Friday by Pastor F Strickler at the church. Burial will follow at Greenlawn.

Nelson VI Clint F. Strickler Greenlawn

Bridge Club in Nelsonville Hosts Tuesday Tables

Nelsonville residents enjoyed a bridge session Tuesday with tables filled by players led by organizer Garet Gandee as high scores were recorded.

Nelsonville Garet Gandee

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