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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1934
Page
10
Logan January 17 Mayor Kenneth R. Fitzgerald proposes removing political bosses from local government to ensure public welfare. He calls for broader citizen involvement and an adult education program for those unable to attend and favors developing a city airport as an immediate need.
Logan January 17 Orla Wolfe county engineer announces regular staff for the year Wagstaff named chief deputy Bright as chief clerk Wagstaff has aided Wolfe since his taking office and has supervised CWA construction work in the county under his supervision
Logan Ohio January 17 Ray Schwenke of this city earned a right to assist in annual reports at the upcoming Boy Scouts convention in Columbus by being named one of the outstanding Scouts of the Central Ohio Area for the year He is a member of Troop 16 sponsored by First Presbyterian Church son of Mr and Mrs George L Schwenke of West Front Street and a Logan High School student and debating team member
Logan report shows last week 1.42 thousand people employed on CWA payrolls with vouchers totaling 22 thousand 410 dollars. Perry County leads in numbers and total payments with 2 220 workers and 31 thousand 454 dollars. Fairfield County lists 680 employed earning 9 thousand 106 dollars while Pickaway County shows 550 workers with 5 dollars 76 cents each reaching 5 76 80 in total.
Logan January 17 Commissioner Mariey N Armstrong announced plans to seek a second term. He has prepared a petition to circulate in coming days. Armstrong serves as board president and previously sat on the Hocking County Board of Elections.
Charles Kenneld Shulte aged 17 of Sand Run and Wanda Neoma Bweary aged 16 of Carbon Hill are listed as a couple. David Alien Koon 21 of Murray City and Rosa Grace Lanning 14 of Murray City are also noted as a pair in the notice.
Logan Ohio report states Mies Louise Strents daughter of Mr and Mrs W HM Strentz of North Market Street was taken to Columbus hospital Tuesday morning for observation and treatment after several weeks of ill health.
Logan reports Noah Andrews of this city has disposed of his holdings in the Starr-Jackson Company coal mine at Coonville within the last few days.
At St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Logan treasurer Jacob Keller reported all bills paid with a small treasury balance, signaling health. Keller was reelected for a 27th consecutive year as treasurer. Rev. Amos L. Heyde noted a 30 percent rise in church attendance. Officials elected included Lewis Kleinschmidt elder Ernest Miller deacon Amos Ellinger trustee and Cleon Tucker financial secretary. Heyde presided.
Logan January 17 No one injured when Glenn O Reilleys automobile ran away on Warner Avenue Hill and smashed into Mrs Henry Keller s residence damaging the car and breaking siding This marks the twelfth such incident on the hill in recent years The fire plug at Third and Warner Avenue was moved earlier and stopped the strikes until its removal to a new location by the service department
After mid year exams at Logan High School Carpenter and Wingrove are likely to regain eligibility and rejoin the basketball squad. Carpenter started as guard last year and should bolster reserve strength, while Wingrove, a tall but previously undeveloped reserve, would contribute once eligible.
Health department officials reported renewed illness in Laurelville with a number of scarlet fever cases and many children out of school. The investigation is ongoing.
Nellie Fluharty receives divorce from Lively E Fluharty in an uncontested Logan case. Judge Harley M. Whitcraft grants the decree and restores her to her former name Nellie Gibba after a Monday night program at the Easterling Club house.
Mary M. Crawford sues Joseph J. Crawford for divorce alleging neglect. She married him on December 7, 1932. She seeks a decree of divorce custody of a minor child and alimony.
Auditor W.8. Van reports 1,138 dog license applications by Jan 17, up about 25 percent from the same period last year.
Logan, Jan 17. Thelma Keyes deputy clerk of courts is ill at her home from influenza. She has been ill since Saturday but is somewhat improved.
Rufus Putnam boys fall 26 to 0 to last year’s squad on the home floor. Gerald Ramsey led the scoring for the older team as players from both squads and the girls’ club contest were listed among the participants.
The funeral of J. G. Nestor at Coolville Congregational Church Sunday afternoon drew a large crowd. Born in Tucker County West Virginia he resided in Ohio most of his married life leaving a wife Emma Ayers and six children all living and many relatives attending from multiple towns. Service led by Reverend Derrick with I O O F ritual and 60 uniformed Odd Fellows present.
The Garden residents mourn the death of Orville Oliver of Millfield who died in an auto accident. Oliver was a former pupil at the local school and had been living with Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Meighen. The report notes revival meetings at Mount Zion, and visits among area families including the Meighens and Goldsberrys.
Alex Willard aged 74 a lifelong resident of the district died of pneumonia Monday in Guysville funeral services were held at the M E Church conducted by Rev W H Reitz burial followed at Bean Cemetery. Mr and Mrs Orland Williard of Christian W Va and Mr and Mrs Stewart Martin of Washington DC visited here last week due to their father’s serious illness.
Columbus report shows 20 of 24 drug store whiskey samples contained caramel coloring in violation of state food and drug laws. Only one met all requirements. Druggists were warned that blended liquors cannot be labeled whiskey and must remove the term.
A joint commission on taxation in Columbus will discuss a constitutional amendment to allow taxing publicly owned utilities. A survey of 14 Ohio cities shows municipal utilities could have paid the same taxes as private utilities and still profited in 1932.
Daytons long criminal trial ended with a hung jury after 77 hours of deliberation in the case against three Master Electric Company officials E. P. Lareh H. E. Kline and W. H. Nichols charged with conspiring to dodge 140000 in income taxes. The jury failed to reach a verdict after returning Monday.
Democrats in Vermont started with an outside chance to win a special election triggered by the death of Republican U.S. Senator Porter H. Dale. A spirited campaign and adverse weather were cited as factors contributing to Republican apathy and a possible Democratic victory.
Albert Gray, dismissed as Richland County dog warden by commissioners, reported for duty and said he would continue to ignore the order while awaiting a state civil service hearing. Officials did not disclose the grounds for dismissal.
Athens Senior High School debaters defeated Nelsonville High School at Nelsonville on Monday afternoon. Judge Dr. W S Gamertsfelder provided critiques for each debater. Athens negative team members were Jessie Cooper Charles Sias and Jack Meister with Charles Sing singled out for praise. Alternates were June Fultz Emerson Houf and Reuben Rothermel.
Sixty five freshmen in Ohio State University's college of education earned autumn quarter honors. Dean George F. Arps announced the list which includes Thomas R. Biddison of Stewart among the honorees.
Generally adverse influences prevail with chaos, betrayal and slander noted. Beware unsound schemes and signings, safeguard funds and employment documents. those born today should guard against fraud as a sharp yet impractical outlook appears. Notable nativity Daniel Webster is cited.
Textile notice details Anne Adams pattern 1753 for a spring dress with lace sleeves and four necklines. It lists sizes 12 through 42, fabric needs for size 16, illustrated sewing instructions, and ordering details from The Athens Messenger Pattern Department in New York.
White-haired Senator Morris Sheppard predicts the United States will return to prohibition. He spoke in the Senate during debate on the St. Lawrence Waterway Treaty, arguing that temporary repeal of the Eighteenth Amendment showed propaganda can trump principle.
The annual meeting of policy holders of the Athens County Grangers Mutual Insurance Co. will be held Monday January 22 at the Grange Hall on the Fairgrounds. Announcement released from the office of Thomas H. Johnson county extension agent.
In Akron on January 17, General Tire reported a net gain of $414,912.22 after a prior loss. President William O’Neal stated the firm turned around from red ink last March and made further improvements this fiscal period.
Ad promotes Creomulsion for coughs and colds in children. Claims six ingredients soothe inflamed membranes and provide relief, with a cautious note on safety. Encourages mothers to keep a bottle at home for instant use and to consult a druggist.
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