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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1935
Page
15
A post night discussion led by ex service men and Paul Tague highlighted universal war benefits. They advocated enhanced pensions and extra pay for veterans and widows, urging action by state officers and continued service to the nation with emphasis on those who did not serve in combat.
The Chieftain basketball team overcame West Side with a late surge in Columbus proving their season momentum. Purple squad impressed fans with a decisive finish and strong defense as the regular season advances.
Logan will be represented by Red Bird Nest No. 59 based at the Smokehouse with Carl F. Judge as secretary. Joe Sims of the Columbus pitching staff visited Logan to discuss organizing plans and plans to bring more Red Birds, aiming to remain with Columbus this summer as a starting pitcher. Sims praised Ryba and Gardowski as key catchers for the staff.
Frank Adcock, secretary of the Hocking National Farm Loan Association, reports that 68 loans totaling 111 200.00 were issued to Hocking County farmers through the Federal Land Bank of Louisville between May 1, 1933 and December 31, 1934. Prior to May 1, 1933, 16 loans totaling 53 100 covered 18 years. Lloyd Anneshansley of Logan serves as president of the association chartered in 1922.
W F Smith sanitary engineer announces start of a FERA project to construct fifteen modern shacks in Union Furnace. The Citizens Savings Association ordered the units after taking over the brick company property in the village. The note ends with a mention of Andorra in the Pyrenees as a geographical aside.
In Logan, Carroll and Hayhurst faced charges for reckless driving and operating without proper rights after coal truck incidents. Each was fined ten dollars plus costs. Carroll paid and was released, Hayhurst jailed until payment. State Highway Patrolman made the arrests Monday.
An advertisement touts Bayer Aspirin as a fast, safe remedy for colds and aches. It describes rapid dissolution and soothing gargle use, claiming price reductions make the genuine Bayer product best value.
Logan city council by 5 to 2 vote authorized the finance committee to pursue a new police car after mechanics said the old vehicle would cost about 135 to 139.50 to repair. Allen and Showalter supported the plan if repairs surpassed 100. Council also approved a budget move to gain 1,000 dollars in sales tax revenue in exchange for 0.17 mill for city schools to seek state aid.
LOGAN Trustees of Hocking County seek the removal of W. B. Vick as works division manager. Petitions to Governor Martin L. Davey circulating allege lack of cooperation. Falls Township Trustees won approval for Irvin Blosser as timekeeper under the new federal ruling and he began work Monday.
John W. Smitt aged 80 died at the home of Mr and Mrs Dan Blackston near Webb Summit after a illness of dropsy He lived near Maxville before illness and moved to the Blackston home He leaves two daughters Mrs Blackston and Mrs John Lott of Webb Summit and son Hiram Smitt of Dayton Funeral services set for 2 pm Thursday at Maxville Methodist Episcopal Church with Rev J T Yocum and burial in Old Bethel Cemetery
Logan Auxiliary of the American Legion Auxiliary, with 118 members against a 106 quota, is poised for an award at the mid winter state conference in Columbus. The national president will speak at the Deshler Wallick banquet at 8 p.m. Mrs. Harry Thomas, state president, is among the principal speakers. transportation details should be arranged through unit president Mrs. Phil Tschappat. In Logan, Miss Mary McGonagle, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. S. McGonagle, Warner Avenue, is recovering from influenza complications.
Chester, Feb. 13. The Friday night games produced two Chester victories with Rio Grande Independents defeating Chester Independents 48 to 35 and Rose Hill Grades beating Chester Grades 28 to 17. Players Bailey C Knight Brown N Knight Ridenour Fick for Chester Independents and Bailey Hoffman E Meredith Warner P Meredith for Chester Grades.
Reedsville Mrs Mabel Hetzer and F M Cowdery visit relatives in Hockingport and Long Bottom. A series of trips includes Martin Barnhart to Fast Liverpool and Hernon Parker returning to Follawsbee W Va. Barnetts and Watsons host gatherings with Barnhart families. Clergy members attend Ohio Pastor’s Convention in Columbus. Osborns spend Sunday in Parkersburg with Torrence family. Ada Miller from Vienna visits here with her parents. Public school operation costs estimated at 2.5 billion dollars annually.
Logan Rotary heard Charles W. Zeigler explain his 4-H Club work in Ohio and nearby states. He showed bird boxes and club camp mementos. The club will set a new meeting place after March 4 and Circleville Rotarians will attend as guests following a recent membership contest. Attendance pins honored members George Francis five years Amos L. Heyde four years and Charles Achauer one year. Eight year and seven year buttons will soon be awarded to L K Showalter and Charles Breene.
Edith McClure Patterson of Dayton becomes the first woman named to Ohio's liquor control authority by Governor Martin L. Davey. A Republican, she has long led in women’s clubs and education and aided rehabilitation programs for soldiers. She was a candidate for Congress in the Third District.
Syracuse on February 13 reports Mr. and Mrs. Woodrow Zwilling hosts a miscellan eous shower at the Hendrix home with 30 guests and many gifts. Relatives and friends spent weekends visiting and attending various gatherings across nearby towns.
The revival meeting at Oak Grove will continue this week under the direction of Reverend Powell from New Marshfield and Reverend Brown from Carbondale. Special music will accompany each service as attendees note local visitors and guests from Nelsonville New Marshfield and Wingett Chapel during the period.
Final rehearsal for the Forensic Club production Lucky Dollars is set for Thursday night with a public presentation in Logan High Auditorium on Friday evening. The piece notes a large Communistic party membership in the country.
Gallipolis barbers return to 25 cent haircuts and 15 cent shaves after Jackson County Common Pleas Court found the NRA barbers code unconstitutional. Three shops had stayed under code. others had resumed former pricing two weeks earlier.
Gallia County farmers obtained 116 loans totaling 157000 dollars during 1933 to 1934. Of these 72 Federal Land Bank loans totaled 95700 dollars and four land bank commissioner loans amounted to 63900 dollars. State totals were 21625 loans totaling 50230000 dollars. The Gallia County association was chartered in 1922 with most loans held locally.
Gallipolis rushed to Holzer Hospital after Lewis Persinger 19 Hogesett West Virginia fell 65 feet from the new river wall at the Gallipolis locks. He struck head first but grabbed a coil of wire and landed feet first in shallow water, with possible fractures to back hip and ankle.
The Acme Shop boiler crew from Gallipolis traveled to Parkersburg West Virginia on Tuesday to repair the Steamer Steel City as it carried a large cargo of steel from Pittsburgh down the Ohio River toward Memphis. The vessel was due to pass Gallipolis today and the tow would shift to the steamer Fairplay in the Lower Ohio. Charlies Arthur of the Acme Shop was also sent to Cincinnati on steamboat business.
The estimate puts our country's national income at about 45 billion this year. Analysts note this figure represents a broad measure of total earnings from all sources across the economy.
Kanauga reports show the Ladies Aid Society hosted by Mrs. W. F. Deem with vice president Mrs. W. E McDade presiding. Ten members and two visitors attended readings poems devotionals and business sessions followed by lunch. Nearby notes mention residents moving and health updates.
The college sponsors a Valentine dance Saturday in Community Hall hosted by the Sophomore class. Home basketball returns Thursday February 14 against Mountain State Business College in the high school gym. Intramural matches pit Methodist versus Fresh Educa tion and R Association versus Fresh Arta. Debate guests Morris Harvey with W T Packer and Kathryn Smith attended Cedarville College at home Monday. Civics Club meets Thursday night February 14.
Rio Grande notes list Ethel Thomas returning to school after fines, Miss Geraldine Myers visiting Gallipolis with the Caldwell couple, Adelie Caldwell visiting Crown City with her parents, Marine Hamm returning from Springfield, Margaret Jones visiting Columbus, and Dr. T J Allison installing an electric range. Kenneth Welker visiting Oak Hill. J F Fowler continues at his store. Area residents plan to attend Memorial Hall concert featuring Edna Arundel Elizabeth Coon Florence Chubbuck Kathryn Smith Lucille Lucas Mrs A D Boston Mr W O Aleshire Rev W T Packer and others.
Banks and courthouse offices were copied here Tuesday to mark the anniversary of Abraham Lincoln in a ceremonial observance at the Gallipolis site.
Robert Richards, 15, was sent to the Boys' Industrial School in Lancaster by Deputy Sheriff Howard Gates after fleeing from the local Children's Home. The incident occurred Tuesday as Richards was captured following his escape. Birds have lower temperatures in hot weather than in cold.
Millard Davis of Gallipolis was fined 28 dollars and costs by Judge A J Stormont for failing to stop after a collision that struck Hollis C Johnston former Speaker of the Ohio House. Johnston spent days at Holzer Hospital with a concussion and Davis received 30 days jail sentence suspended on good behavior.
The column lists residents visiting Columbus and nearby towns for weekends. People mentioned include Misa Thelma Jaymes and friends, Miss Clara Keyes, Lon Starcher, Mrs. Horace Cunningham, and others from Murray City, Nelsonville, Pickerington, and Camp Hocking with various guests and family visits.
District meeting of the Order of Eastern Star will be held here Thursday with an afternoon session at 1 p m followed by an evening session. Dinner will be served at the social rooms at 6 p m. Reservations should be made with Miss Florence Larimer or Mrs Mattie Allen for this dinner at once.
A doctor prescribed remedy named Thoxine promises rapid throat irritation relief in 15 minutes with one swallow and also targets fever and chills. Sold at Cline's Drug Store for 35 cents with a money back guarantee, claimed safe for adults and children.
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