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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 07, 1935

Page

10

Logan Girl Burned When Stove Fire Enflames Clothing

Marjorie Lou Harper four-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Harper of North Market Street suffered severe burns when her clothing ignited from a kitchen stove. Family members restrained the flames with a blanket and she was hospitalized at Cherrington Hospital. about half of her body was burned including the lower face arms legs and torso.

Logan Marjorie Lou Carl Harper North Market Street Cherrington Hospital

Suit for Recovery Opens This Morning

Logan final action during the October term of court was the selection of a jury for William Loomis & Son versus Roush Brothers. The jurors include Mrs. Alice Dawley and others as the panel heard evidence after a late recess. The plaintiffs seek to recover money for a sub contract on Route 31 south of Logan.

Logan William Loomis & Son Roush Brothers Alice Dawley Frank W. Harden Ruth Allen Arch Grif@th Millard Brown Melvin Best Albert Hamilton Charles Davis Charles C. Ruff Wes Ferrenberg Paul Shaw W. J. Krieg

Higher Court Clears Jones Not Guilty in School Case

Logan reports the Supreme Court reversed Magistrate Stephenson’s order in the Lewis Jones case charging failure to educate a child. Jones, a Chapel Hill District patron, is discharged. The ruling also dismisses pending cases against Kalkloseh Wine Hoey and Brown. Funeral services for Jacob T. Foreman were held with Knights of Pythias participation and burial at Oak Grove Cemetery.

Logan Jacob T. Foreman Second Street Knights of Pythias Oak Grove Cemetery

Back Seat Driver Is Arrested Near Logan

Logan state police arrested D. W. Hussey and G. W. Wine after stopping their car. Wine faced charges for reckless driving and pleaded guilty, being fined ten dollars plus costs. Hussey, accused of driving while intoxicated, pleaded not guilty and was bound over to the grand jury with a five hundred dollar bond.

Logan D. W. Hussey G. W. Wine Kenneth R. Fitzgerald Wine Hussey Logan Wine Costa

Logan Chieftains to Meet Hounds Friday

Logan Chieftains resume practice on a regular schedule as school reopens. Coach John Longley leads the squad to Nelsonville Friday to face the Greyhounds who recently beat Wellston, with Groveport visiting Logan Saturday under the new dome lights.

Logan Chieftains Logan John Longley Ft. Recovery Chieftains Nelsonville Greyhounds Wellston Groveport

Mrs Eliza Myers Injured in Hospital Stair Fall

Mrs Eliza Myers of Logan was injured Saturday at Cherrington Hospital when she fell on a staircase injuring a bone at her right shoulder and suffering bruises.

Logan Eliza Myers Cherrington Hospital

Infant Marjorie Ruth Soliday Buried After Illness

Four month old Marjorie Ruth Soliday daughter of Mr and Mrs Ear Soliday of Warner Avenue was buried in Forest Rose Cemetery Lancaster after short services at the residence. Death followed a brief illness from intestinal influenza yesterday. Surviving are two small brothers and the parents.

Logan Marjorie Ruth Ear! Soliday Warner Avenue Forest Rose Cemetery Lancaster Parente

Auto Sales Rise in Hocking County in 1934

1934 showed higher auto sales in Hocking County with 264 new passenger cars and 73 new trucks sold by local dealers versus 143 cars and 31 trucks in 1933. Total transfers of all car classes also increased from 1,105 to 2,231, a gain of 1,126.

LOGAN Hocking County Charles C. Achauer

Logan L. E. Mowbray Returns After Illness

Logan L. E. Mowbray a telephone company employee resumed his duties today after a two week absence due to influenza He was able to go out for the first time Friday marking his return to work

Logan L. E. Mowbray Telephone Company

Murray City Board Meets Hocking County on 1935 Plans

Logan A delegation of Murray City School Board met with the Hocking County Board Friday night to discuss plans for 1935. Only routine business was transacted and a further meeting is set for January 19 to organize.

Logan Murray City Hocking County

Man fined for wire theft in Ward Township dispute

George Powers of Ward Township was arrested by Deputy Sheriff Joe Farbearn for stealing $30 worth of wire cable from A. L. Shira. Powers was fined $25 and costs and given a suspended jail sentence of 0 days before Magistrate 8S. B. Whitehart. The cable was reportedly taken to a nearby mine for use.

Logan George Powers Ward Township Joe Farbearn B. Whitehart A. L. Shira

Logan man charged with paternity in Hocking County

Gerald Osler faces a paternity accusation filed by Fairy Conrad in Hocking County Common Pleas Court. The case details and potential outcomes are pending official action.

Logan Gerald Osler Fairy Conrad Hocking County

First New Year Marriage License Issued

The first marriage license of the year was issued Saturday by Probate Judge EB L Ewing to Albert Maywood Justice age 21 a laborer Longstreth and Velma Eileen Evans age 20 at home Carbon Hill daughter of Mr and Mrs William Evans.

Logan-June Schilling Discharged After Pneumonia Treatment

Logan June Schilling, daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred Schilling of New Straitaville, was discharged from Cherrington Hospital Saturday after pneumonia treatment and nearing full recovery.

Logan June Schilling Fred Schilling New Straitaville Cherrington Hospital

Warm Sunday Sets New Year Record in Logan

Logan saw the warmest temperature of the new year as motorists took advantage of mild weather with many pedestrians out in light wraps enjoying the day.

Logan

New Hocking County Officials Take Up Quarters at Logan

In Logan this morning new Hocking County officials assumed duties. Sheriff replacement Deputy Joe Farbearn succeeds Sol Ellinger who retires after two terms. New prosecutor Gerald W. Lanning and clerk Ada Hoskins take over from prior officeholders. Several other offices see changes including commissioners, representatives, recorder, coroner, auditor and treasurer with terms starting in March through September. Burgess is seriously ill after a nervous breakdown and was hospitalized.

New Hocking County Logan Hocking County Joe Farbearn Sol Ellinger Newton Spencer Nellis Smith Stanley Sparnow Gerald W. Lanning C. Wood Bowen Ada Hoskins Alfred Lanning W. E. Evans Carbon Hill Harley N. Armstrong Harry H. Wright H. B. Welch D. O. Sparnow Vance Brian W. G Yaw Charles A. Strum George C. Henger Harley M. Whitcraft Common Pleas

Fasteeth Oral Powder Claims Comfort for False Teeth

An advertisement promises faster effects with no gooey taste or slipping teeth. It touts improved powder that keeps dentures firm and comfortable, enabling eating laughing and talking with ease. Available from your local druggist in three sizes.

New Year Watch Parties Fill Guysville Social Evening

New Year celebrations in Guysville feature multiple watch parties hosted by residents including Mr and Mrs Whit Bean and Mr and Mrs Harvey Persons. Guests from surrounding towns join in music and refreshments as several social rounds and visitors move through the community.

Rose Calvert Branch Tresize Ross Nickison Stanton Graham Ewert Christy Dan Piercey McLaughlin O. E. German Long Bottom Foster Bean Merwin Bryson Esther Mae Hamden E. I. Bean Ella Morris Amesville Clara Wilson Mildred Hawley Nan Moore Middleport Freda Bean Laura Barnett D. A. Campbell Toledo Emory Bean Beulah Smith Columbus Bert Kiehl George Williamson E. W. Cunningham Fairmount Creamery L. D. Robinson Athens Don Campbell Maurice Guthrie F. B. Bean Pallie Chapman Archie McCune Tom McCune Shannon Avenue Grant Sewell Canaan Rome Marieta Carney Joyce Chicago Ora Ashcraft West Union Harvey Persons Charmane C. C. Snodgrass Ray Bean Parkersburg Waterloo Stewart

Residents of Greendale Host New Year Watch Parties

Greendale residents held two New Year’s Eve watch parties at the homes of Mr. and Mrs. Emory Biggs and Mr. and Mrs. Walter Hill. The community shared visits, greetings, and multiple family gatherings as the old year closed.

Greendale Emory Biggs Walter Hill Viola Bond Columbus Joe Blosser Harry Mills W. W. Shivers Logan Freda Powell Nelsonville

Chauncey Blue Devils crush Zaleski for 13th win

Chauncey teams dominate in a 77 to 10 victory as all players contribute and Nicholson and Daugherty top scoring with 16 points each. The win marks Chauncey’s thirteenth straight and the Chauncey Reserves also win 24 to 9.

Chauncey Wallops Zaleski Chauncey Chauncey Blue Devils Blue Devils Nicholson Daugherty Stanley Chauncey Reserves

Funeral services for Douglas Lewis in Chauncey

Funeral services held for Douglas Lewis 75 a Dover Township resident who died Thursday at his Deanville home. The Chauncey Church of Christ officiated by Rev. Gilbert Courtney with burial at Nye Cemetery. Survived by wife Bertie Lewis two daughters and two sons.

Chauncey Douglas Lewis Dover Township Deanville

Bible Class and Friendship Group Schedule

The Christian Woman's Bible Class of the Church of Christ meets Wednesday afternoon at Mrs Charlies Bradfield's home. The Friendship Bible Class gathers Wednesday night at Mr and Mrs Joe King's home 10 Palmer Street.

Chauncey Christian Woman's Bible Church of Christ Charlies Bradfield Friendship Bible Joe King Palmer Street

District Briefs Highlight Local Visits and Meetings

Mrs Alice Nye Chauncey travels to Columbus to visit her sister Mrs Norma Miller who lies in St Francis Hospital with injuries from an accident. Needie Club hosts Wednesday at Mrs Jessie Fulton’s Millfield home. Kippling Water Camel No Ml Pocahontas lodge meets Wednesday at Red Men’s hall for business, shower and supper.

Chauncey Alice Nye Columbus Norma Miller St. Francis Hospital Needie Club Jessie Fulton Millfield Camel No. Ml. Pocahontas Lodge Red Men's Hall

Mines Active in CHAUNCEY District Today

Twenty two mines are reported working in CHAUNCEY with a daily average of 19 mines operated last week. The active list includes No. 9 No. 3 No. 119 No. 1 No. 69 No. 24 No. 15 No. 68 No. 219 No. 25% No. Wi No. 267 Ohio No. 1 Chauncey No. 2 Salem Hollow Black Diamond Hocking Luhrig Poston No. 6 Coonville Carbondale and Kimberly.

Chauncey

Judgment Entered Against Houston Notes in Gallipolis

Judge W R White allowed a $215 judgment to the Commercial and Savings Bank of Gallipolis on two notes signed by Herman V Houston and W E Houston. The Houston farm located one half mile above Kananga was sold Saturday to John Hager. It is known as the old Cauf man property.

Gallipolis W. R. White Commercial & Savings Bank of Herman V W. E. Houston Houston Kananga John Hager

Pick Officials For Sales Tax In Columbus

The 3 per cent sales tax administration moves forward with 18 executives and 38 examiners named. Carlton S. Dargusch said jobs are distributed among Republicans and Democrats. Notable appointee W. S. Norris of Columbus, married to Dargusch’s secretary, named senior examiner at 2400 dollars yearly.

Columbus W.S. Norris Dargusch

New Marshfield P. Will Meet Jany New Marshfield P. Will Meet Jany

A fragmented community notes several visits and meetings with names including Mrs. and daughter from Parkersburg Athens and Glouster. It mentions revival meetings inville and Ada Ohio and a funeral for William J Boden with attendees from Akron Columbus Owosso and more.

New Marshfield P Jany New Marshfield Jan Henry Vern Caledo Searls Helen Dorothy Morris Parkersburg Athens M. P R. W. Huff Harry Clarence Collins Ard Glouster Everett F. G. Hoodiet Marie Dixon D. Townsend W. H Fred Townsend Albany F. J. Burt Mond Lancaster Richard Powell Atville Columbus Ada Ohio Neral William J. Boden Ethel Lapel Ind Carl Ray Boden Akron Gould Mabel Fair Owosso Mich Nicholas Fair Frank Hitchman Richard P

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