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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 12, 1934

Page

10

Logan Industrial Fund Test Case Heads to Ohio High Court

Logan Ohio February reports indicate a test case may decide if pledges to the Logan Industrial Fund are collectible. William Bush, a local restaurateur, is named as defendant in suits to determine trustees rights to collect pledges from about 325 signers. Some pledges were paid, some partially, others not at all. case to begin in a local magistrate’s court amid anticipated defense by many pledgers.

Logan Industrial Fund Ohio Logan William Bush Bush

Gallipolis Academy Court Team Visits Logan Schedule

Logan High hosts Gallipolis Academy in a two game week starter with girls teams in the prelim. On Wednesday Logan Chieftains meet Aquinas High of Columbus, with reserves from both schools playing the prelim.

Gallia Academy Hocking County Logan Logan High Casketeere Gallipolis Academy Logan Chieftains Aquinas High Columbus Achool

Birth Announced for Downs Couple Son

Mr and Mrs Joe Downs announce the birth of a son. The report notes community events including a school play The Adoption of Bobby presented midweek and a Logan high school concert by the Logan Band. Several local residents like John T Hartman of Oroville and Cecil Artrup were mentioned visiting Logan.

Joe Downs John T. Hartman Oroville Bobby Cecil Artrup Logan Marry Strain Harry, Jr St. Louis Mich

Payroll Up in Hocking County CWA Disbursement Rise

Logan February 12 Talented workers in Hocking County received $15 220 22 in CWA payroll last week as 1 225 people were paid well above the prior period In surrounding districts Perry County had 1 496 recipients Fairfield County 1 468 recipients and Pickaway County 470 workers on the payroll with varying sums recorded.

CWA Hocking County Logan

Gibisonville Farmer Institute Completed

Logan February 12 Farmers of the Gibisonville area completed their institute with two sessions. Mrs. Vanderbark and L A Kaufman of Columbus gave addresses at each session. School children participated with music and Harold Chambers the extension agent joined in. Officers from last year were reelected: C F Kreider president, Mrs Charles Carr secretary, Mrs Evelyn Schein woman correspondent, J E Vorhees Homer Schein and Samuel Bailey on the executive committee.

Logan Gibisonville Vanderbark L. A. Kaufman Columbus Harold Chambers C. F. Kreider Charles Carr Evelyn Schein J. E. Vorhees Homer Schein Samuel Bailey

Weekend Skating Ends as Snow Covers District Roads

Cold weather left Willow Lake and Rockbridge Basin ice over the weekend enabling skating. Milder conditions on Sunday brought snow and a damp blanket over the district, making streets slippery and motoring hazardous.

Logan Willow Lake Rockbridge Basin

Cold Straitsville Sees Ten Below Discomfort In Cold Snap

New Straitsville reports a minimum ten degrees below zero during the cold snap causing much discomfort. Many motor cars frozen. Local news notes Leo Romar to seek oil work in Michigan. People Della Nixon Hazel Lattice and others visited Columbia and Nelsonville.

New Straitsville Leo Romar Michigan Oria Coakney William Neal Samuel Hartman Stratton Nelsonville Columbia Della Nixon Hazel Lattice Oveville

Oversubscription Expected for Hocking County C M T C Enrollments

Logan Feb 12. Application blanks for C M T C enrollments were received by the county chairman and immediately forwarded to Columbus. Hocking County is entitled to seven enrollments in the basic course and oversubscription appears likely as all blanks arrived within three days.

Logan Hocking County Corps Area Columbus

Smith Chapel PTA Sets Friday Meeting on Nature Study

Logan February 12 The Smith Chapel Parent Teacher Association plans a Friday evening meeting. C W Zeigter will discuss nature study work. Music is on the program and a lunch will follow.

Logan Smith Chapel Parent-Teacher Association C. W. Zeigter

January Deaths Outpace Births in Logan

Logan saw 13 deaths and six births in January according to health department figures. The city experienced more than twice as many deaths as births during the month.

Logan Health Department

Loudspeaker Praises Logan High Athletes

Logan reports the second edition of The Loudspeaker from Logan High School highlights athletics. A broadcast over station L H 8 at 7:20 PM on Tuesday February 13 features athletes and school activities. Coach John Longley praises the basketball team for its promising season and strong teamwork.

Logan Logan High School L. H John Longley

Jackson High Band Sees Warm Welcome in Logan Stop

Jackson High School Band members received a fine reception in Logan on their way home from Columbus where they took part in a radio broadcast. They attended the Jackson Logan basketball game and gave a brief concert. Sylvester Amaler directs, Paul Miller is drum major, and four year old Carl Richard Dobbins is the mascot. The band wears red and white uniforms reflecting school colors.

Wright Farm Sold At Public Auction Near Logan

On February 12 G L Wright farm two miles south of Logan along Route 31 sold at public auction at the courthouse Samuel Munday of the city purchased it for 4875 dollars.

Logan G. L. Wright Route 31 Samuel Munday

Schrader and Rarrick Families Noted in Local Roster

John Pire Schrader, 29, a farmer from Logan Route 2, is listed as the son of Mathias and Freda Schrader. Freda Louella Rarrick, 21, of Logan Route 2, is noted as the daughter of Charles and the late Mrs. Rarrick.

John Pire Schrader Logan Rt. No. 2 Mathias Schrader Freda Louella Rarrick Charles Rarrick

Children Get Vacation Logan

Due to cold weather Friday, it was found necessary to dismiss school until noon at the West End Grade Building.

Logan West End

Coshocton County Protest Heads to Common Pleas Judges

New Philadelphia reports Coshocton County commissioners will contest inclusion in Muskingum Conservancy District. A meeting of common pleas judges from 16 counties is set for February 16 to consider the protest.

Philadelphia Coshocton County Muskingum Conservancy District Common Pleas

Christ In Home Life Emphasized By Pastor Downs

Rev Reed J Downs preached at First Christian Church on Sunday stressing Christ must be real in individual and home life to impact society. He described Christ as a life and development, urging followers to overcome excuses in the call to follow. The anthem featured choir director Mrs Carl Roberts and soloists Miss Gladys Jones Miss Mary Helen Lee and Edward Wise.

Christ Reed J. Downs First Christian Church Downs Carl Roberts Gladys Jones Mary Helen Lee Edward Wise

Sinking of the Maine on WLW February broadcast

A dramatization of the sinking of the Maine will be aired on WLW Thursday February 15 from 11 to 1130 pm. Major Charles Sawyer lieutenant governor of Ohio will deliver the Memorial Address. The program will be announced by Past Commander-in-Chief Albert D Alcorn.

Maine WLW Charles Sawyer Ohio Albert D. Alcorn

Local Social and Family News From Parkersburg and Nearby

Reedsville residents Ernest Ruth family return home in Parkersburg after visiting her parents Mr and Mrs John Boring. Emma Sisson stays in Middleport with Mr and Mrs R H Horden. Sewing Club met at Mrs Paul Kibble. Dorothy Burden and Nile Barnett resume studies at Ohio University after short vacation. Blaine Newell injures foot when a truck overturns. nine stitches required. Frank Sprague visits Parkersburg to see aunt Mrs Mary Round. Harold Cowdery and George Reed visit Lyda with relatives. E A Dodderer of Tuppers Plains visits Mrs Made C Barnett and her mother Mrs Parker.

Ernest Ruth Parkersburg John Boring Emma Sisson Middleport R. H. Horden Sewing Club Paul Kibble Dorothy Burden Nile Barnett Ohio University Blaine Newell Frank Sprague Mary Round Harold Cowdery Lyda George Reed Joppa E. A. Dodderer Tuppers Plains Made C. Barnett Parker

Local Notes on Residents and Visitors

Sumner Mrs Emma Findling stays at Torch with Mrs J B Person who recently suffered a stroke. Mrs Asbury Smith is recovering. Ivor Logan and Vance Murphy spent Tuesday evening at Jacob Dorst home. Mrs Raymond Gooch visited Mr and Mrs Asbury Smith last week. Birdie McNutt and Nina Fotirod went to the county seat to sing in the all county chorus. Mrs Jenne White has been ill. Alvin Smith plows on Mrs Kelly’s farm. William Keebaugh and granddaughter Inez Claire visited the J M Guthrie family Sunday.

Emma Findling J. B. Person Asbury Smith Ivor Logan Vance Murphy Jacob Dorst Raymond Gooch Mrs. Asbury Smith Birdie McNutt Nina Fotirod Jenne White Alvin Smith Kelly William Keebaugh Inez Claire J. M. Gutherie Aldo Minear Henry Reeder Andrew Tewksberry Lester Enlow Leander Enlow Ogden Utah Arch Arbaugh G. W. Collins Ardis Bettina Collins Union Ridge Denver McVay Irene John Stanley Clovis Chesser Mary Davis Columbus Lee Elliott Ea Rickey Arthur Vandyke White Farm Shepherd Farm Albany Perley West Floya Floya West Athens West Johnson Salem Waterloo Township Lake Andrews John West Margene William Peacock

Telegraph Company Rebuilding Lines Around Torch

Western Union Telegraph Company is rebuilding its lines through Torch with about 15 men employed. Local news notes include church Ladies Aid luncheon for 12, birthdays of D. A. Dunfee and A. C. Watson, and various social visits. other entries mention relatives visiting, ill health of J. E. Hamilton, and gatherings at Belpre and Columbus.

Western Union Telegraph Company Methodist Episcopal Church Ladies’ Aid Societies Floyd Richards J. B. Person L. A. Person Pomeroy D. A. Dunfee A. C. Watson H. A. Dewees Rex Anderson Belpre Vernon Hull E. H. Wilson Clair Wilson J. E. Hamilton J. H. Bailey Hockingport Frank Russell Ray Furney Columbus

Albany Route 1 Gleanings From Local Homes

Recent notices from Albany Route 1 list visits and health updates. Families mentioned include the Enlows of Ogden Utah with the Aldo Minears hosting. Several residents and relatives share weekend gatherings and moving plans around Albany and nearby farms.

Union Couples Attend Church Meeting Social

Union residents Mr. and Mrs. George Lee of Lancaster were guests of Mrs. Jane Ross Class No. 4 at the Union Church. The meeting at R. R. Barker residence was conducted by president Clifford Collins and refreshments followed. Mr. and Mrs. Gerbin Rympn and son visited the N. B. Say idr home Sunday.

George Lee Lancaster Jane Ross Union Church R. R. Barker Clifford Collins Gerbin Rympn and Son N. B

Local visits mark a quiet week in Athens area

Charles Cooper and Elmer West made business visits in Athens. Mr and Mrs Bernard Withers and daughters Faunna Marie and Peggy Lou visited John Withers in New Marshfield. Mrs Armanda Baker returned home after weeks with her daughter Rhoda Stewart in Dennison Ohio. Families of Liggett and Cooper called at the Dewey and Withers residences. Prayer meeting at Walter Stevenson home. William Kell’s condition improves after an injury. Elmer Gabriel’s broken arm at Luhrig mine slowly improving.

Charles Cooper Athens Bernard Withers Faunna Marie Peggy Lou New Marshfield John Withers Armanda Baker Rhoda Stewart Dennison Ohio Harry Liggett M. E. Dewey Elmer West Lester Cooper Gloria Gay Alva Kyle Dean Israel Chesser Luhri

Bradbury and area families noted in community items

Bradbury residents gathered for visits as families shared news on health and illness. A fatal accident at Blackstone Mine shocked the town, with many attending the Harve Gardner funeral. Nearby, birth announcements, reunions, and PTA plans rounded out the village's week.

Weekend Visits Spur Local Family Gatherings

The Garden Mrs Delia Butts and Mrs Homer Staneart with son George spent the weekend with Delia’s parents Mr and Mrs Alden Buck. Carsey J P Mohbier hosted daughter Mrs Clara Rogers and granddaughter Virginia of Athens. Ida St Clair visited from school with cousin Bernice St Clair, staying with Uncle John St Clair before returning to Shade. G P Coen hosted Sunday dinner with Charles Bobo and children of Long Run. Allen Weatherby Athens visited his parents in Athens, Mr and Mrs C L Goldsberryast.

Delia Butts Homer Staneart George Alden Buck Carsey J. P. Mohbier Clara Rogers Virginia Athens Ida St. Clair Bernice St. Clair John St. Clair Shade G. P. Coen Charles Bobo Long Run Allen Weatherby C. L

Local Socials and Hospital Visit Notes

Mrs. Stover visited Mrs. Grenella Williams on Wednesday afternoon. T. R. Phillips was taken to Parkersburg hospital last Wednesday for observation and underwent a throat operation. Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Goldsberry hosted Tuesday night with the presence of the former's uncle Orley Gilliland of Sumner.

Stover Grenella Williams T. R. Phillips Parkersburg Eugene Goldsberry Orley Gilliand Sumner

Local notes of illness movement and social visits

Rutland Dr Deem and his sister are confined by illness with limited improvement. Mrs Web Hall helps care for him. Several local residents report injuries and recoveries, visits, and family moves. June Dunfee married Dana Hysell. they plan housekeeping on Middleport Hill. Preaching at Christian Church Sunday and PTA meeting at High School with choir and speakers.

Dr. Deem Mrs. Deaver Web Hall Robert Brown Ruth Alkire James Boggess Harvey Amos Grimes Salem Street Garner Farm Amos Harrisonville J. B. Conrad Zanesville Mitt Spires Kenneth Leach Janet Frank Leach Wellston Pearl Reeves Carl Reeves Athens Sleeth John Beckley Carl Dennison Middletown M. E. Rathburn Columbus Clema Vale Harold Crumley Grace White Harmony Circle of Christian Church Cash Johnston Blaine Giles Herman Hoppess Blackstone

Social Roundup From Scatter Ridge Area News

Saturday night and Sunday visits include Scatter Ridge G South with Mr and Mrs J W Koker. Mrs Bessie Dillinger hosts Mrs Ethel Williams from Pratts Fork. Weekly guests at F J Hubler’s home include F J Simms of Athens and many local families.

G. South Mrs J. W. Koker Bessie Dillinger Ethel Williams Pratts Fork F. J. Hubler F. J. Simms Athens Charles Dillinger Clarks Chapel Pearl Robinson Nell Everett Fred Dowler Junior Strouds Run Ray Mathews Floyd and Warren Rose South Dale Waldo Posotn John South John Dillinger Wade Smith Dutch Creek George Mathews Frank Koker

Local Socials Describe Posts and Visits Across Town

Visitors including Mr and Mrs Jon Dittinger and Mr and Mrs Wate Smith from Dutch Creek, and Mr and Mrs John Southang in Dale joined Mrs J W Koker at Patents on Sunday. Tuesday evening hosting by Mr and Mrs Ray Rose of Athens featured in the Kuoste gathering.

J. W. Koker Jon Dittinger Wate Smith John Southang Dale Kuoste Ray Rose Athens

Revival services end Sunday at Mineral Mission

Revival at Mineral Mission led by Rev Don Swinehart continues for two weeks and closes with an all day service. Two local men Errett Buckley and another worker were injured at a public site last Friday with Buckley returning home and the other hospitalized with a fractured leg.

Errett Albert Buckley Totering Arms Hospital George Lowry Athens George Sickles Gallipolis Harry Baughmas James Sickles

Sheltering Arms Hospital Admits and Dismisses

Sheltering Arms Hospital reports a week of patient activity. Admissions include Richard Canal Winchester medical Marie Harvey Carpenter surgical Sama Athens medical Jos shall Millfield medical Mm Coons Athens surgical Jegan Millfield medical Harry Athens surgical Frank Millfield medical Miss Margert horn Youngstown surgical. Dismissals list Richard Miss Nellie Harvey Ron Frank Coons Joe Marge Williams Miss Virginia Athens and James Giscom. Convalescents: Mrs Van Dyke Athens Mrs Fre age Athens Mrs Clarence Chauncey Albert Buckley Kenneth Sands Chauncey Grace Hunter Albany Me Cameron Athens John Millfield George Goodspeed Harry Wise and Mrs

van Dyke Athens Freage Clarence Chauncey Albert Buckley Kenneth Sands Chauncey Grace Hunter Albany Me Cameron John Millfield George Goodspeed Harry Wise Alcorn

Creomulsion Cough Syrup Ad Claims Fast Relief

An old advertisement touts Creomulsion as a powerful but harmless cough remedy claiming seven major benefits for quick germ fight. It emphasizes no narcotics and offers a refund if cough or cold symptoms are not relieved.

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Gibisonville Farmer Institute Nual Straitsville Many Eye Logan High Jackson High Wright Farm Harry Evans III Harry Evans Christ In Home Life Reedsville Telegraph Company Torch Bradbury Leo Russell Leading Creek Shan Russell Bradbury Bible School Bradford Bible School Thomas Anderson James Anderson Thomas Wilkinson William Sayre Antiquity Mr. Sayre Harve Gardner Mary King Rutland Far King Morris Wolfpen Geo. Ashton Grace King William Russell Boice T. V. King Mary D. King Raymond King Wayne King Bar King Mise Pear' Russell Mysell Run George Waters Scatter Junior Addis Item Jesse Dowler Pratt Taylor Leonard Ely Londonderry Luella Wise W. D. Shingier Florida Helen Drake J. P. Emish Zenners Herrmann and Jacobs and Leacock and Co China
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