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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1933
Page
10
Hocking County commissioners held daily talks with departments to finish the year's appropriations. A crowd of about 50 urged continuation of the Extension Service, and a unanimous vote favored keeping it. Officials expect to announce the final appropriations by midweek.
Logan, Jan 10 Mrs John Deible 41 died at her home Saturday evening after a brief influenza illness. Survived by husband one son and five daughters. Funeral services held 2 PM Tuesday at United Brethren Church Rev B C Peters in charge, burial in Oak Grove Cemetery.
Assembly at Logan High Friday featured an all staff production of a three act court trial about failure to subscribe to the school paper. John Kleinschmidt acted as judge with staff members in various roles and musical interludes accompanied by solos and piano. Colonial costumes highlighted the performance.
An advertisement claims catarrhal deafness and head noises stem from catarrh and promotes Parmint as a constitutional treatment. It urges purchase at Cline's Pharmacy or Quick's Cut Rate Store, with a home remedy of Parmint dissolved in hot water and sugar, taken four times daily for relief.
Logan statistics from the Health Department show eight births and eleven deaths in December with rural districts recording 11 births and 16 deaths. The report notes this is one of the few months with deaths exceeding births in Hocking County and lists newborns to multiple local families.
Anna Sunderland widow of T G Sunderland died at the Columbus home of her son in law and daughter Mrs Valley Wright after a cerebral hemorrhage she had been ill since December 20 The body was brought to North Market Street for a service by Rev H L Geddes of First Presbyterian Church and burial followed at Oak Grove Cemetery
Logan January 10 A cow belonging to Frank Adcock was killed after Joe Peterson's car struck it on Route 31 south of Logan. The vehicle was wrecked and caught fire but was extinguished by Peterson. No injuries or charges followed. The cow reportedly broke from a nearby pasture onto the highway.
Mr and Mrs George Ca of Logan were summoned to McConnellsville to testify before a grand jury after discovering a man’s body by the roadside on October 2 while en route to visit relatives. Officials determined foul play in the death during the investigation.
In Logan on January 10 the bridge puzzle fad rises in prominence with dealers reporting rapid sales as puzzles reach the city weekly. Enthusiasts eagerly await new shipments, threatening the prestige of existing contracts and drawing public attention to this hobby trend.
Logan January 10 Miss Barsha Work elected as physical education teacher at Legan High School will begin duties January 23. She is organizing her work and will assist coaching the girls basketball squad until her classes commence.
Mr and Mrs J M Cooley of Warner Avenue hosted a Sunday dinner party. Guests included W J Brooks from Athens, Mr and Mrs William Hoar of Columbus, William Myers, Ellen Beggrow, Martha Beggrow, and Raymond Beggrow from Shadesville.
Attaches of the Probate Court monitor the marriage license department for the first permit of 1933. Unlike 1932 when no license was issued until January, the current year has passed that date with no application filed.
Logan Jan 10 Deputy Sheriff Joe Ferbeann started checking traffic on county highways after issuing warnings that regulations must be observed or arrests would follow. The traffic office began enforcing rules Monday to curb violations.
Mrs. H. L. Atkinson of Athens gathers unwritten songs from Athens County focusing on Ames Township. She recently transcribed a narrative song by Andrew Wolfe, learned from Marvin Kierns, about Jackson Johnson and Squire Finch, with verses depicting courtship, a barn meeting, and a tale of missed matches.
Secretary of State Sumner and Treasury Secretary Mills reject claims that Hoover Laval talks included debt cancellation or revision. The letters say discussions focused on temporary steps to offset the economic mood, and Hoover argued debt payments depend on each debtor's capacity rather than reparations.
Congress targets $1,756,177 government wild life expense as economy groups push for cuts. Eight new refuges and a 250000 acre migratory bird network span 14 states with a West coast chain near Sacramento. Mentions senatorial junkets and lavish perquisites amid debate on farm appropriation measures.
A reader shares a step by step guide to building a scale model at home. The notes cover materials tools and technique for assembling a small ship or vehicle replica. Practical tips focus on layout painting weathering and finishing to resemble a finished model.
A lively description praises a morning cheery gingham style with a perky capelet. It highlights convenient pockets and bold contrast notes while noting a snug waistline secured by a narrow belt.
The Biological Survey reports federal action to reduce predatory wildlife including 17,475 bobcats wolves and coyotes killed in Texas last year with Webb County contributing about one third. It cites land value disputes over a 300 mile refuge proposal and land purchases rising from 4 50 to 25 per acre as controversy.
Ohio closed 1932 with a general revenue fund of 6,001,728.14 dollars as shown by finance director Howard L. Bevis. The report notes cash expenditures in 1932 were 7,521,081.91 dollars less than 1931 and 8,673,861.27 less than 1930, excluding the State Office Building cost of 543,267.83 dollars bringing total expenditures to 3,329,564.83 dollars.
Bevis reports 1932 state outlays totaling 15,921,707.78, up from 12,021,713.83 in 1931, with jobless emergency road work financed by a 3,899,901.95 rise. University expenditures fell by 2,585,250.94 versus 1931, while highway maintenance rose and highway construction fell by 402,128.02 in 1932.
In Little Hocking a farmer near the river reports selling a beef hide to a buyer who deducted freight with one cent stamps as payment. A brother of the seller recently received a double harness jar and halter valued at about $80, sparking local discussion.
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