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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 13, 1933

Page

12

Hocking County jurors' fees cut to reduce costs

Logan Ohio January 13 Judge Harley M Whitcraft ordered juror fees reduced from 3 to 2 dollars a day to save taxpayer money. The move aims to maintain public duty while trimming expenses and expected annual savings around 1000 dollars. It follows earlier attempts to recruit better jurors and keep justice affordable. The article notes related county officials and bank directors.

Logan Harley M. Whitcraft

Probate Court Salary Cut Highlights County Budget

Logan County commissioners report a $150 reduction in the probate court salary, bringing the office total to $518 and cutting overall expenses by $3,244.20. Judge-elect Ed J. Ewing approved the change. courthouse custodian pay is cut to $70 monthly and a two week staggered assistant plan continues at $15 weekly.

Ilogan Hocking County Aew Ed J. Ewing

Pneumonia Fatal for Millard Nihiser in Logan

Logan January 4 Pneumonia proved fatal to Millard Nihiser 69, a Logan Home Telephone Co employee who died at his home at 3 45 pm after a brief illness. He served ten years as assistant lineman watchman. Funeral services were held at the United Brethren Church at 10 am and burial followed in Oak Grove Cemetery.

Logan Millard Nihiser Logan Home Telephone Company The Telephone Company United Brethren Church B. C. Peters Oak Grove Cemetery

Harbaugh Named to Fill Logan American Legion Post Vacancy

Logan announces Melrose Harbaugh will replace L. B. Robbins as vice commander of the Logan Post American Legion. Robbins is leaving the city. Harbaugh becomes membership committee chair and leads the enrollment drive aiming for 190 members. current enrollment stands at 135, one above last year.

J. &. Robbins American Legion Fost Logan Robbins American Legion Melrose Harbaugh Harbaugh

Plan School Concert Benefit At Senior High

Logan reports a benefit concert set for January 24 in the Senior High School Auditorium with the Boys and Girls Give Clubs and the Logan High School Band and orchestra performing. Proceeds will fund a piano for the new auditorium. The event aims to support school music programs and facilities.

Logan Logan High School

Bright Is Named Cashier of Bank

LOGAN January 13 Election of directors and officers was the main business when Farmers and Merchants Bank stockholders met. Rolland Bright was named cashier after months without an open position. he has been assistant cashier for years. John A. Wellman remains president with John G. Collins as vice president. Additional officers include D E Harsh Oscar Newman Merlin Whitcraft teller and directors John A Wellman John G Collins C E Yontz R B Longstreth William F Armstrong John E Canty E S Poston.

Farmers and Merchants Institution Logan Farmers and Merchants Bank Rolland Bright Bright John A. Wellman John G. Collins D. E. Harsh Oscar Newman Merlin Whitcraft Teller C. E. Yontz R. B. Longstreth William F. Armstrong John E. Canty E. 8. Poston

Pastors Adjourn Lutheran Ministers Conference in Logan

In Logan on January 13 the Missouri Synod pastor conference at Trinity Lutheran Church concluded after sessions begun Tuesday. Eleven clergymen attended including Rev. Stolzenburg of Columbus who preached Wednesday evening. Local host Elmer Bliss coordinated meetings and visitors were billeted in local homes. Joined by C H Weber Zanesville W Pohl Parkersburg and others. Also noted: W D Thurness family and Charles Thurness moved residences on East Hunter Street Elm Street and Court Park respectively.

Columbus August Gerkin Marysville Allen Fedder C. J. Wacholz Milford Center E. H. Joost Millards C. A. Kaumeyer Lancaster Paul Pennekamp Camp Chase Water Stock Ashland Logan W. D. Thurness Jane Fickel East Hunter Street M. P. Thurness Elm Street Charles Thurness Dollison Court Park

Legion Auxiliary President to Speak on WEAO

Mrs. Harry Thomas, president of the Eighth District American Legion Auxiliary, will deliver an eight minute address on station WEAO Columbus Saturday afternoon as part of the Legion program. Frank Judy commander, Fred Carpenter adjutant, and Sam Buchanan led a Logan Post trip to Columbus and Chillicothe.

Logan Ann Lies American Legion Auxiliary Dorothy Wardwell Harry Thomas Eighth Dstrict American Legion Auxiliary Weao Columbus American Legion Chillicothe Frank Judy Fred Carpenter Sam Buchanan

Athens Banks Name Officers For This Year

Directors of Athens banks have been re elected to serve during the year. The Security Savings Bank has re elected its officers, and the two other banks will have organiza tion meetings within the next few days. Directors of the Athens National Bank are F R Beasley G P Biddle T R Biddle J R Harvey B M Johnson James H McClure and T M Wolfe. Present officers are President Y T R Biddle vice president T M Wolfe cashier James H McClure assistant cashier and trust officer J S Sherrard. The Bank of Athens has directors J D Brown T J Davis Jane B Davis H Z Foster and F D Forsyth. Present officers are President J D Brown vice presidents T J Davis Jane B Davis and H Z Poster cashier F D Forsyth.

Athens Banks Security Savings Bank The Athens National Bank F. R. Beasley G. P. Biddle T. R. Biddle J. R. Harvey 8. M. Johnson James H McClure T. M. Wolfe YT. R. Biddle James H. McClure J. 8. Sherrard Bank of Athens J. D. Brown T. J. Davis Jane B. Davis H. Z. Foster F. D. Forsyth H. Z. Poster

Death of Case School senior from sleeping sickness influenza

Ravenna reports Hugh A. Myers aged 26 a Case School of Applied Science senior Cleveland died from sleeping sickness following influenza according to physicians.

Hugh A. Myers Case School of Applied Science Cleveland

Buckeye Tracksters Enter Indoor Season With Heavy Seed

Ohio State trains over 40 athletes at Ohio Stadium for the indoor season opener on February 4 at the Millrose Games in New York City. The Buckeyes plan further indoor meets at Indiana February 10 Notre Dame February 18 Michigan and Illinois March 4 Western Conference Chicago March 10-11 Armor Relays Chicago March 18 West Virginia March 25, with selections including Jack Keller hurdler John Wonsowicz pole vaulter Donald Bennett sprinter and the mile relay team at Millrose.

Columbus Ohio State Ohio Stadium Buckeye New York City Indiana Notre Dame Michigan Illinois Champaign Ill Chicago Armour West Virginia Jack Keller John Wonsowitz Donald Bennett

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F. H. Sends R. G. Palmer Security Savings Banks W. N. Alderman W. B. Lawrence C. G. O'Bleness M. B. Twiss L. G. Worstel C. G. O'Wieness F. B. Kiltan Washington Jane Sherzer Ford College Ohio University of Berlin Green Everett Green Ohio State University Bank Conference of Lutheran Ministers Thurnesses Mrs. Thomas Legion Athens Vicki Ravenna Post Toastit Oleo U. S Dr. Phillips Ators Store Richland Avenue Harry Burns West State and Lancaster Sts Harvey Cone State Street Hoffmans Grocery Washington Street Home Grocery Carpenter Street John Milar North Court Street G. W. Pierce Central Avenue Risleys Grocery Cemetery Street W. N. Russell Union Street Ibs Brown Avenue C. H. Slaughter Second Lancaster Streets Smiths Cash Market C. M. Smith May Avenue Sunnyside Grocery Morris Avenue Union Grocery O. F. Larsons Coolville, Ohio White & Son CO Main St Buck Jones White Eagle Phantom of Crestwood Karen Morley Ricardo Cortes Leo Carrillo Thelma Todd Dickie Moore Barbara Weeks D. Zenner Opy America Dupont Dresser Fay Silk Canton Stehli Newseason Orchid Leather
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