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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1935
Page
5
A meeting discussed post war support for ex service men and universal veteran benefits. Speakers urged action by the American Legion and state officers to secure cash compensation and continued service for veterans and widows from all parts.
Fragmentary report notes a coach preparing for a game in Columbus and references a season outlook. Mention of the Purple team and a prior victory over West appears, but precise details, dates, and names are obscured in the text.
Logan forms Red Bird Nest No. 59 with headquarters at the Smokehouse. Carl F. Judy elected secretary as Joe Sims of Columbus discusses organization plans and promises to recruit more Red Birds. Sims hopes to return to Columbus and compete as a starting pitcher this summer.
Logan reports that 68 loans totaling 111200 were issued to Hocking County farmers through the Federal Land Bank of Louisville from May 1933 to December 1934. Earlier, 16 loans totaling 53100 were issued since 1916. The Hocking National Farm Loan Association, chartered in 1922, serves county farmers. Lloyd Anneshansley of Logan is president.
W F Smith sanitary engineer will oversee a FERA project to build fifteen modern shacks in Union Furnace. The Citizens Savings Association ordered the units after taking over the brick company property in the village. The article notes Dorra in the Pyrenees as the world s oldest republic.
Teckless driving led to charges against Carroll and Hayhurst for operating coal trucks without proper rights. Carroll paid a $10 fine and costs and was released. Hayhurst was jailed pending payment after a $10 fine and costs. State Highway Patrolman reported Monday arrests.
The ad touts a simple doctor recommended method to ease cold symptoms fast with Bayer Aspirin Tablets. It promises fast dissolution and instant action with genuine Bayer tablets free from gritty texture and irritating particles.
Logan city council voted 5 to 2 to authorize the finance committee to seek funds to buy a new police car after mechanics estimated repairs would cost 135 to 139.50. Allen and Showalter joined Bright Larimer and Weis in backing the purchase. The council also approved a budget plan to raise 1,000 dollars in added sales tax revenue in exchange for .17 mill for city schools to attract state aid.
LOGAN Trustees of Hocking County seek the removal of W. B. Vick as works division manager. Petitions to Gov Martin L. Davey circulated alleging lack of cooperation. Falls Township Trustees won their bid for Irvin Blosser as timekeeper under new federal rulings and he started work Monday.
John W. Smitt aged 80 died at the home of Mr and Mrs Dan Blackston near Webb Summit after a short illness of dropsy. He lived near Maxville before illness and leaves two daughters Mrs Blackston and Mrs John Lott of Webb Summit and son Hiram Smitt of Dayton. Funeral at 2 pm Thursday at Maxville Methodist Episcopal Church by Rev J T Yocum with burial in Old Bethel Cemetery.
Logan Auxiliary of the American Legion Auxiliary reports 118 members, above the 106 quota set by the state. The unit appears eligible for a state mid winter conference award in Columbus. The national president's banquet at Deshler Wallick begins at 8 p.m., with Mrs. Harry Thomas, state president, headlining. Transportation details via unit president Mrs. Phil Techappat.
Miss Mary McGonagle daughter of Mr and Mrs J B McGonagle Warner Avenue is ill with complications following influenza.
Chester Independent boys beat Rio Grande 48 35 while Chester Grades lost to Rose Hill 26 17. Players Bailey C Knight Brown N Knight Ridenour Fick for Chester Independents and Bailey Hoffman E Meredith Warner P Meredith for Chester Grades featured in the two games.
Residents and visitors frequent Reedsville and nearby communities with travel to Hockingport Long Bottom East Liverpool Follawsbee Bannock Racine Parkersburg Vienna and Columbus. Local clergy attended the Ohio Pastor's Convention while families, relatives and guests gathered at various homes and towns. Public school costs are cited at 2.5 billion dollars annually.
Logan Rotary heard Charles W. Zeigler discuss his 4 H Club work in Ohio and nearby states. He shared bird boxes and camp mementos. The executive committee will decide meeting place after March 4 when the club leaves the Easterning Club. Circleville guests arrive after winning a recent membership contest. Attendance buttons were awarded to George Francis five years Amos L Heyde four years Charles C Achauer one year. Soon L K Showalter will get eight years and Charles Breene seven years.
Edith McClure Patterson of Dayton becomes Ohio Liquor Control Authority’s first woman appointee. A Republican, she has long led women’s clubs and educational efforts and played a key role in wartime rehabilitation education programs. She previously ran for Congress in the Third District.
Chesire Chapter members met at Mrs. Garnet Kirby’s home for the annual gathering. Officers for the coming year were elected: President C. W. Rife, vice president Ina Rife, secretary Clara Ward, treasurer Garnet Kirby. Several local residents and visitors attended, with social events and other community notices following.
In Syracuse on February 13 a miscellaneous shower honored Mr. and Mrs. Woodrow Zwilling (Silvia Hendrix) at the Hendrix parents’ home with about 30 guests. The couple received many gifts and refreshments were served.
Oak Grove news notes the ongoing revival meeting directed by Reverend Powell of New Marshfield and Reverend Brown of Carbondale will run through the week. Locals and visitors share meals, prayers, and music as attendees list includes Mourne family from Nelsonville and Hartman, Ely, and Matheny relatives visiting over the weekend.
Final rehearsal for the Logan High Forensic Club production Lucky Dollars is set for Thursday night with the presentation to take place Friday evening in the Logan High Auditorium.
A public statement notes about 24,800 members of the Communistic party in the country. The figure is cited amid ongoing political debate and coverage of party activity.
Gallipolis barbers return to 25 cent haircut and 15 cent shave after Jackson County Common Pleas Court ruled the NRA code unconstitutional. Three shops had stayed under code for two weeks. others had abandoned it earlier. The decision led barbers to resume usual Gallipolis prices. no closing hours limit remains in effect. A grasshopper sighting near Kerrs Station accompanies spring forecasts.
Gallia County farmers secured 116 loans totaling 157600 from the Federal Land Bank of Louisville and the Land Bank Commissioner during May 1 1933 to Dec 31 1934. The tally includes 72 Federal Land Bank loans worth 93700 and 44 land bank commissioner's loans totaling 63900. The Ohio total for the period reached 21625 loans amounting to 50230000. The Gallia County association was chartered in October 1922 with most loans held locally.
Gallipolis sawyers report 19 year old Lewis Persinger of Hogsett West Virginia fell from the 65 foot river wall at the Gallipolis locks Tuesday. He landed head first but grabbed a coil of wire and landed feet first in shallow water. He was taken to Holzer Hospital with possible fractures to the back hip and ankle.
The Acme Shop boiler crew repaired the Steamer Steel City in Parkersburg West Virginia after a boiler call. The vessel was en route from Pittsburgh to Memphis with a large steel tonnage and would pass Gallipolis today. Tow will be handed to steamer Fairplay in the Lower Ohio. Charlies Arthur, Acme Shop manager, was in Cincinnati on steamboat business.
The estimate places the nation's income this year at 45 billion dollars, reflecting anticipated growth and economic activity across sectors. Officials caution that preliminary figures may adjust as data from industry and commerce are finalized.
Kanauga reports the Ladies Aid Society was hosted by Mrs. W F Deem with Mrs W E McDade presiding. Ten members and two visitors attended. After readings, poems, devotions, and business, lunch followed. Visitors included William Wood of Philadelphia and local names such as Samuel Giles and Henry Spencer families.
The Sophomore class hosts a Valentine dance on Saturday in Community Hall. A home game vs Mountain State Business College is set for Thursday night at 8 in the high school gym. Intramurals pit Methodist vs Fresh Educa tion and R Association vs Fresh Arta. Debate guests Morrin-Harvey with W T Parker and Kathryn Smith attended. Civics Club meets Thursday night February 14.
Rio Grande notes list Ethel Thom as back to school after illness. Geraldine Myers weekend in Gallipolis with the Caldwell couple. Adelie Caldwell weekend with Crown City parents. Hamm returns from Springfield to visit Paul. Margaret Jones weekends with Columbus friends. Dr and Mrs Allison install an electric range. Welker family visited Oak Hill. D L Davis in poor health. F Fowler runs his store. Memorial Hall concert attendance planned by Edina Arundel Elizabeth Coon Florence Chubbuck Kathryn Smith Lucille Lucas A D Boston W O Aleshire H C Harris and Rev W T Packer.
Gallipolis Banke and the courthouse offices closed Tuesday in observance of the Abraham Lincoln anniversary.
Robert Richards age fifteen was taken to the Boys Industrial School at Lancaster by Deputy Sheriff Howard Gates after escaping from the Children's Home in Gallipolis.
A study reveals birds experience cooler body temperatures during hot weather compared with cold periods. Researchers tracked metabolic responses and thermoregulation in avian species across seasonal heat stress.
Gallipolis Millard Davis was fined 25 dollars and fined costa by Judge A J Stormont in municipal court for failing to stop after an accident. He pleaded guilty to striking attorney Hollie Johnston former speaker of the Ohio House and received 30 days in jail suspended on good behavior. Johnston had concussion and was released from Holzer Hospital.
The column lists social visits around Murray City with residents traveling to Columbus Nelsonville Pickerington and Rockbridge. Notable names include Thelma Jaymes Lon Starcher Clara Keyes and the Solon family visiting relatives. multiple nieces and siblings visit relatives in nearby towns. Social events include a Valentine party hosted by Mrs Blanche Shelton and weekend guests from Columbus Logan and Camp Hocking.
Logan hosts a district meeting of the Order of Eastern Star with an afternoon session at 1 p m and an evening session. A dinner is planned in the social room at 6 p m with reservations via Mies Florence Larimer or Mrs. Mattie Allen.
A doctors prescription Thoxine claims rapid throat irritation relief in 15 minutes with one swallow and also acts internally to hasten cold recovery. Marketed as safe and effective for adults and children, with money back guarantee from Cline's Drug Store.
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