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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1934
Page
12
Chester Miller CWA administrator ordered cancellation of the Rockbridge Basin project by week end. Hocking County quota cut from 1081 to 835 starting tomorrow. Wages for CWA workers rise to prevailing rates by March 2. Rotations prohibited. clerical aid retained. complaint board used for wage adjustments. Local social notes follow.
Walter Denny is reported here. Harold Orndorf of Columbus spent the weekend with his parents in New Straitsville.
An advertisement promotes Kruschen Salts as a global fat reduction aid for women. It claims a daily half teaspoon in hot water before breakfast promotes attractiveness, energy, and a bright appearance, offering a money back guarantee. Available at local pharmacies and drug stores.
Police arrested John Helber after a Tuesday crash on West Hunter Street in Logan. Helber faced an intoxication charge, pleaded not guilty at arraignment before Mayor Kenneth R. Fitzgerald, and was bound over to the grand jury on a $400 bond. His car struck a parked vehicle driven by Chris Brooker. no injuries were reported.
Eliza Jane Deissle widow of John Deissle died at her North Mulberry Street home Tuesday at age 68 from pneumonia after illness since Christmas. She leaves daughter Misa Wilhelmina Deissle of Keyser College and son Roy Deissle of Huntington. Funeral at 2 PM at the residence with Rev. B C Peters officiating. Burial in Oak Grove Cemetery.
Logan I. T. A. holds its regular meeting at 7:30 p.m. next Wednesday in the Senior High Auditorium. Speakers include Orville Ferrar on The Relation of Science to Education, Mrs. John Lee on Parental and School Cooperation, and Mrs. Paul Monke on What I Expect the School to do for My Children. The program also features fourth grade readings, a violin solo by Phillip Francis, and a dance number by June Crowme.
Charles J Wright sues Anita Wright for divorce alleging neglect and separation from November 12 1924. she left and did not return. Lena Evans files for divorce from Richard Evans on grounds of cruelty. they married March 19 1915 with two minor children and she left home April 1 1931.
Logan residents are urged to donate usable clothing and old furniture for the needy. Boy Scouts will collect items Saturday morning. Donors should place goods on their front porches for pickup. if not available, Scouts will inquire about donations.
A Friday afternoon birthday party was held at the home of Mr and Mrs Clyde Strain to celebrate Gertrude Strain’s eighth birthday. Guests included two schoolmates and numerous gifts were received. Lunch was served. Nearby notices report Mrs Jessie Orndroff ill with flu and Harry Hite's full recovery from a prior surgical operation at Cherrington Hospital. Lucielle Harmon of Columbus visited her parents in Orrville over the weekend. she attends a business college in Columbus. Harold Orndorff of Columbus visited his parents during the weekend.
In Logan, affidavit charges allege Jessie Herzog and Elizabeth Beil assaulted Mrs. Clyde Wilson on Sunday. Mayor Kenneth R. Fitzgerald heard the case and took it under advisement after evidence was presented. Policeman Francia Toole investigated and ordered the defendants to report.
Logan American Legion members vote to meet weekly through April first to push projects including a memorial park minstrel show and plans for directing junior and senior baseball this summer. The minstrel troupe will visit Chilloo next month to entertain veterans at the hospital with travel costs covered by the post. The membership committee reports 148 enrollments with hopes of surpassing last year’s 16 percent growth before closing.
Logan Rotary members heard James Rutgers Logan High manual arts teacher discuss class work. Ralph Evang and Rose Stiverson showcased student handiwork created this term. G E Carr, chairman, organized the program.
Logan High's affirmative debating team lost to Portsmouth in Jackson. Portsmouth secures the Southeastern Ohio District championship they won last year. Logan team members were Mary Coakley, Miriam Geddes, and Edwin Monks with Hazel Hershman as coach.
Logan police say three men arrested in Lancaster for the Luckoff Store robbery ten days earlier are tied to the heist. James O'Donnell James Connors Cleveland and Elbert Watson Cincinnati identified as suspects. Watson in city jail others in county jail awaiting arraignment before Mayor Fitzgerald.
Logan Delta Theta Tau members met at Mrs. Robert Mohler's home on Tuesday night. Awards were given to Miss Vivian Keyes Miss Dorothy Roberts and Margaret Woodruff. Guests included Miss Ruth Mae Iles and Mrs. Harold Voris.
Logan school will remain open today but observe a holiday on Good Friday as announced by Superintendent G E Carr.
Haydenville notes report the birth of a daughter named Kathryn Louise to Mrs Phillip Moore. Also mention Mrs Hester Blosser visiting her mother Mrs John Matheny and that Mrs Wesley Watts is recovering from a recent illness.
Revival services led by Rev. G C Nutter with Rev Arra Ball assisting at the M E Church in Haydenville this week. Also notes of a newborn son to Mr and Mrs William Archer and Mrs Lester Archer of Canto. Mrs C B Moore ill..Named class treasurer Logan With resignation of Virginia Wells sophomore class treasurer vacancy filled by Racine Rochester at the high school. Logan Mr and Mrs Jacob Greason Green Township announce the marriage of Garnet to Delmar Bartow of Shawnee performed February 6 with Rev Hart officiating.
At Detroit Ernie Maurer 119 defeated Bobby Leitham 120 in a 10 round decision. Kaye Morgan 121 beat Frankie Martin 120 in Montreal. George Van Der Heyden 125 1 2 won over Carl Fasnaugh 131 Toledo. Jackie Sherman 155 1 2 outpointed Frankie Thomas 160 Baltimore. Manuel Cantera 130 1 2 defeated Cliff Chick 131 Pontiac Michigan. AT MT CLEMSEN Mike Kolnick 126 Hamtramck beat S Chocolote 127 Detroit. Jimmy Rankin 127 beat St Louis Kid 127 Flint. Cecil Sothery 146 knocked out Red Lemanski 147 Mt Clemens. Sylvester Burgess 152 knocked out Soldier Garleb Selfridge Field Michigan.
In Miami Florida Richard Ciuci the medalist from New York was paired with Robert Lester of Short Hills New Jersey in the Dixie Amateur Golf tournament second round at the Miami Country Club. Ciuci had defeated A De Costa of Philadelphia 5 and 4 in the previous round. Other second round matches include Charlie Whitehead of South River New Jersey against Arnold Minkley of Cleveland.
Cedarville hosts Northwest as Dasketha Pion leads Northwest to a 24 point win sealing an undefeated league season and back to back titles. Northwest clinches the conference crown with eight wins this season.
Vines and Tilden won all five matches over Henry and Martin Pigg of France as the Yankees sweep a five-match indoor event in New York. The group prepared to resume a professional petition on the county amid a tense evening at Madison Square Garden.
The steering group invites attendance at a February program to be held in the basement of the United Church. The notice urges community members to join the event this evening and participate in the planned activities.
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