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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1935
Page
9
Mr. Miller stressed a safety program at the Nelsonville Legion Post meeting. He cited deaths and economic losses from auto accidents totaling billions annually and urged Legion members and drivers to join the safety campaign. Thirty five members and two guests attended.
An article notes concerns voiced by a veteran expert at the Ford Dogan Post urging caution and safety for Civil War veterans in 1935. It references veteran Joseph, age 92, and a discussion of past diseases, wartime service, and safety measures, alongside local post activities and charity contributions.
Mr. and Mrs. Landen Shafer hosted a Saturday surprise party in Nelsonville for their daughter Marilyn turning ten. Barbara Steenrod and Ruth West helped serve many guests, who arrived bearing gifts for the honored child.
Martha Class of the Methodist Church meets at the Sharp home with Mrs. James Sharp presiding. Mrs. Thomas Bush Sr. recounts a New York visit to St John Church of the Divine. Soloists Mrs. Pete Shough and Mrs. Alva Patton perform as refreshments for 25 attendees follow.
The Amesville and Nelsonville high school boys basketball clash at the local gym will begin at 7 o clock Saturday night instead of 7 30 as announced yesterday.
Presentation of the play Crazy Politics in Nelsonville is postponed to February 21 and 22. Rehearsals continue regularly. The Band Boosters Club sponsors the production with proceeds benefiting the high school band.
Class No 21 of the M E Church will host a Valentine party at Mrs Mary Lines home Kentner Street Friday night Members are asked to bring a 10 cent gift for exchange and a favorite dish for the meal.
George Osman of Kimberly was arraigned in Mayor G. Holland's court on an intoxication charge and pled guilty. He was fined five dollars plus costs. Mrs. J. W. Wion hosted a bridge gathering with Mrs. Bertha Evans, featuring Valentine themed lunch. Mrs. Dowler took high score, Mrs. Wion was second, and Mrs. Bean won the low trophy.
The East End Parent-Teacher Association plans Founders Day at 7 p.m. Friday at East School Building. Misa Whitlatch will direct the group singing, with special music by Mrs Elmer Bay Mrs Walter Whitlatch and Mrs Henry Lancaster. A teacher pageant a member skit and a guest speaker are planned with lunch served afterward.
Mr and Mrs Will Evans and Mr and Mrs Fred Wilson have returned after a several weeks stay in Florida.
Nazarene worship will be held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. William Davis in Kimberly Friday at 7 o'clock. Rev. Dwight Plymire will lead the service with several church members assisting.
Nelsonville group files charter papers Friday for the Nelsonville Business and Professional Woman's Club. Founders Day luncheon at the Easterling Club in Logan on Sunday February 24 features the charter presentation by the state president. Local club president Ellen Burnell names committee chairs for education and research Rose Shay finance Elizabeth Stedam health Regina White public and international relations Margaret Johnson legislation Helen Verity membership Florence Wood program and publicity Mary E B Bartlett.
The Pythian Sisters meet at the K of P Hall tonight for degree team practice.
Logan report by Deputy Protector Edward Eberst notes a 14 pound groundhog was trapped on Tuesday Feb 5 challenging the six week hibernation idea after views on Feb 2. The finding adds doubt to the folklore and timing.
Five more men from the January Athens County Grand Jury pleas pled guilty to indictments. Donald McGarra and Alex Castle admitted petit larceny with $50 fines and costs each, half of which was suspended for reparation. Raymond Windle, Donald Lyons, and Carlos Harvey also pled guilty to petit larceny or related offenses with associated fines, costs, and probation. The total pleading guilty rises to 19. In a separate matter, the C D Shafer Company secured a $565 judgment in Athens County Common Pleas Court against E C Shirkey for a $475 note plus interest.
Miss Lucille Carpenter of Parkersburg West Virginia spent Saturday evening at her home on Rural Route No 7 Athens. She returned to Parkersburg Sunday morning where she is receiving training as a nurse. Mr William Beckwith is spending a few days in Athens on business as a guest in the home of Mr and Mrs T E Byrne. Mr and Mrs W H Jewett of 73 West State Street spent Thursday in Columbus. Judge O F Rowland and Attorney L R Pierce were in Coolville Wednesday on business.
Alpha Delta Pi Sorority announces the pledging of Miss Adeline Hib bard of Cleveland and Miss Ruth Per ry of Granville as new members.
The American Legion Minstrel opens February 27 and 28 with forty cast members and a scene centered on the landing of the Robert E. Lee featuring music and singing and other acts announced Wednesday.
Adolphus Easton of Leetonia Illinois was found unconscious from monoxide gas in the cab of his truck. Cherrington Hospital attendants described his condition as serious.
Special Logan Post American Legion gathering Tuesday invites all former county service members. John F. Kreig chairs the entertainment committee and a program of speeches and other entertainment is planned.
J C Clem Hayman 76 dies at daughter Myrtle Thomas home in Zaleski after long residence there. Survived by two daughters and two sons with many grandchildren. Funeral held at M E Church with local attendees and clergy. Lincoln Peters 75 dies in a Lancaster hospital after leg amputation from infected foot. Survived by widow, two daughters and two sons. funeral at Madison Baptist Church with burial nearby.
In the boys division Carbon Hill paces with six wins and two defeats while Murray City and Gibsonville follow with five wins and two losses. In the girls division Carlton Hill and Murray City share top honors with seven and six wins respectively. Earlier season match between Carlton Hill and Murray City ended in a 25 to 25 tie.
Funeral services were held in Chauncey today for Dora Ragan age 57 wife of Dan Ragan who died at her Galla gher Avenue home at 8 o clock Tuesday morning after a stroke. The couple moved to Logan from Chauncey about ten years ago.
Lafe A Howdyshell a 19 year old Greendale resident son of Mr and Mrs Samuel Howdyshell died at his home at 2 15 pm Tuesday of double pneumonia after a short illness He is survived by six brothers and four sisters Funeral services were held at the Greendale Holiness Church with Rev Kettles in charge and burial followed at Snyder Cemetery
George Dur ant of Logan reported a remarkably small hen egg measuring about one inch around and the size of a quail egg. His flock comprises Rhode Island Reds.
Logan evangelistic meetings will open at the Church of the Nazarene on Sunday for three weeks. The Rev and Mrs F H Landgrabbe will lead, per Rev D E Miller who left his Athens pastorate for full time evangelistic work. Also Logan notes report a courthouse gathering of corn-hog contractors next Wednesday at 1 30 p m to plan for the new year.
Charles Hale, recommended for parole from Mansfield Reformatory on March 1, was sentenced from Mocking County on robbery. Heard by Judge BE. L. Ewing in 1981, Hale and two companions robbed Wolfe service station at Zanesville Avenue and Hunter Street, escaping with $65. All three were sentenced. his two companions were freed months ago.
Logan fans would have seen Dayton Roosevelt in action if the Forensic Club play had not taken place at the S H Auditorium. The Ohio Class A champions were headed to Marietta for a game on Saturday evening and sought a matchup with Logan for the previous night.
Logan junior tourist club members and guests were entertained at Mrs Newel Grooms home Tuesday night Mrs Fred Burchfield reviewed Going Abroad by Rose McCauley A business session was conducted by president Mrs Walter Prather Lunch followed the session Guests included Mrs W E Brehm Mrs Watter Leonard Mrs Raymond Lanning Mrs Margaret T Webb and Mrs C L Abell
Logan J. F. McGrady of Rockbridge was appointed to fill the Hocking County Board of Education vacancy caused by Ralph Burgess’s resignation. He taught school, served on the Good Hope Township Board, and two terms as county treasurer, bringing known familiarity with local school issues.
Logan Hocking County rural district schools report three years without fire losses per statistics to the county superintendent. During that span insurers received premiums totaling 1950 in 1982 2140 in 1983 and 1504 in 1934.
Logan Clarence Baker of Circleville was acquitted by a common pleas court jury on charges of breaking and entering the store of Mr. C. A. Plevkharp. The jury reached its decision in less than an hour after deliberations began on Wednesday afternoon.
Logan High Chieftains suspend practice after a PTA meeting and prepare for two home games this week. Friday they host Middleport and Saturday travel to New Beaton as the squad aims to extend an undefeated season by fielding their first stringers.
At a court house meeting at 1 20 p m next Tuesday Harold Chambers extension agent announces preparations for next year's farmers institutes. J B Schmidt state institute director will attend to meet county officers and help select speakers and outline programs.
Members will present a twenty minute program over station WOSU Columbia at 7 p.m. next Monday night featuring speeches and music.
Logan Chamber of Commerce officials announce a limited supply of 1944 Ohio Highway Guides. The booklet contains many pictures and data about Hocking County scenic district, and local residents may request copies.
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