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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1935
Page
3
City officials report only 2434.67 of a 165000 tax proceeds will reach the city after operating costs and allocations. A special meeting was convened to set tax rates and certify collections, with officials noting revenues rely on local sources and a 70 percent local tax realization.
D B Phillips and C R Titlow to speak at the institute with a program by the Enterprise school orchestra and Wil and his son. Funeral for John Bailey 66 a Rockbridge Township farmer, buried Union Cemetery after paralysis. Book Club meets at B Lacock's home with Emerson Poston, then a brief business session and refreshments. A hospital discharge notices Ill usion and amateur night at the high school benefit event.
LOGAN The county treasurer George C Hengst received tax coupons totaling about 21000 to fund the tax law launch. A small container held 1000 coupons of 3 each. Hengst said extra staff was arranged and more retailer licenses are expected as the law takes effect.
Logan Board of Health voted to sever ties with the county health department and establish a city health setup. A part time health commissioner will oversee the department and a sanitarian position will be filled by a county appointee instead of W. F. Smith. Local applicants have filed with the department.
Logan county lists tentative census workers for Hocking County with assignments to townships. Names include Jesse Kitchen Washington and Starr townships John G Byerly Marion and Good Hope Claude Carroll Perry and Laurel Orland Delong Benton and Salt Creek Elmer Gears Ward and Murray City R D Anthony Logan and Falls townships.
The committee announces drawings for the Hocking County Basketball tournament at 4 p.m. February 18. A contract has been tendered to Coach John Longley to officiate all tournament games to be played at Rockbridge on March 1 and 2. Longley was the referee last year.
Mr and Mrs Raymond Crane of Logan announce the birth of a daughter on Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Reese Goss of Logan report the birth of a son on Tuesday.
Mary Westenbarger and Kes boro were admitted to Cherrington Hospital. Logan operated on for appendicitis Thursday afternoon while Mrs Charles Ellis Murray City arrived for an operation today.
In Logan the St Paul Church near Maxville will host a Sunday evening observance for the second anniversary of the St Paul Young People's Society Judge Harley M Whitcraft will speak and a short program will follow. In Logan the body of Margaret Jamison 92 was taken to Cumberland Ohio for funeral services and burial after dying at the home of Mr and Mrs J G Collins on North Street where she had lived since November.
Brunson Savings & Loan of Columbus seeks to set aside a real estate conveyance from Frank E. and Alice Goldsberry to Blaine R. Goldsberry et al and to appoint a receiver. The case, before Judge Harley M. Whitcraft, notes amended petition alleging a $17,379.90 mortgage and a conveyance for one dollar to defraud creditors. Blaine R. Goldsberry counters he secured a $36,000 mortgage on March 14, 1934.
The Preston Oil Company sues Otis and Christine Pence at Union Furnace seeking court order to remove buildings they claim obstruct a roadway used openly for years and a permanent injunction to keep the road open to their premises.
Relief headquarters received five thousand pounds of fresh beef on Wednesday and distributed it that day through the regular channels.
Knights of Pythias and their ladies will enjoy a dance and lunch in Logan Thursday night. Since G. W. Lanning became chancellor commander several weeks ago a new social committee has been named.
Athens District saw cooler conditions with temperatures in the low thirties after a high of 48 yesterday. The nadir last night fell to 26 degrees as a cold front moved through.
Federal agent Thomas Sisk faced Hauptmann as defense counsel Reilly pressed objections. Witnesses traced a ransom money trail from J P Morgan & Co to a Wall Street address and a Bronx garage. Hauptmann's demeanor shifted to grave as testimony unfolded and Mrs Hauptmann and Colonel Lindbergh watched intently.
In Nelsonville on January 18 William H. Bechtold of Athens was elected president of the Thirteenth District Royal Arch Masons. Secretary is John Chappeleur of New Lexington. the district includes Fairfield, Hocking, Perry and Athens Counties. About 75 members and guests from St. Bernard No.156 attended, with a dinner served by the Eastern Star.
Daniel Tippie, 50, died last night at his brother Earl Tippie’s home in Harber Hollow after suffering a stroke a week earlier. Survived by brothers Earl of Nelsonville and Clayton of Youngstown. sisters Ada Jones of Athens and Myrtle Sparton of Birmingham. Funeral arrangements not yet set.
Southeastern Ohio Truck Mine Operators Association to hold 7 o'clock meeting at their offices in Nelsonville announced by Clifford Hawk secretary of the group.
Athens County Probate Judge declares estates of M. Johnson Frank Mitchell Viola Mitchell William North Myrtle Harra Kate Mulligan Clara Davis Gihevra Searls Jacob Feth and Grant Bolin not subject to inheritance tax. Lena Mae Sanborn petitions for divorce from Cec R. Sanborn citing extreme cruelty and adultery and seeks custody of seven minors. Married in 1921.
Mary Lou Jones age two, child of Mr and Mrs Walter Jones of New Marshfield, died Thursday from pneumonia after a ten day illness. Funeral services set for Saturday at 2 PM at Church of Christ with Rev Miles E Hoon officiating. Burial in Marshfield Cemetery. Surviving are the parents and grandparents Mr and Mrs J Loren Jones and Mr and Mrs Frank McDaniel, New Marshfield.
Funeral services for Mrs. Jennie Phillips Hoisington will be held at Clarks Chapel Church Saturday at 1:30 PM. Interment follows in the local cemetery. She was widowed by William Holsington of Athens County and survived by a brother William Phillips and several children across Ohio and Pennsylvania.
Witness Sisk describes Bruno Hauptmann watching the window from his chair and the garage area as authorities uncover a buried crack. Police report Hauptmann's outburst during testimony and the judge admonishes him to stay quiet while counsel observes. Sisk also details Hauptmann revealing information about bank and brokerage accounts.
Eleven solicitors from the better housing committee started duties in Nelsonville reporting a favorable reception and progress on the building program. The group aims to visit every city home and conduct checks with inquiries pouring into headquarters. An executive committee meeting is set for 7 30 at the Y M C A.
Mrs Daisy Kesterson hosted the T C L Club at her Poplar Street home for a birthday anniversary dinner. Seven guests and members attended a three course chicken dinner with contests. Minnie Whitmore won a prize. Blanche Stanly to host Feb 2% meeting. members asked to bring a handkerchief.
Nelsonville Home Missionary Society of the Methodist Church meets at Mrs. J. M. Hyde's home with 16 members. Topics include Orientals in America and Chinese, Philippines, and Japanese in America. A high school trio sang, and several members assisted with remarks before a discussion. Light refreshments followed the social hour.
Mrs. Edward Sharp entertained last night for her daughter Josephine who marked her twelfth birthday. Twelve guests attended the pleasant evening and a refreshment course was served during the event.
At the Nelsonville Pythian Sisters regular meeting the officers were installed by Mrs. Flos sie Crawford as installing officer with help from Mrs. Flossie Coope and Miss Catherine Warehime. New officers include Past chief Mildred Carlin and chief Mary Wion with E S Susie Wallace E J Myrtle Linscott manager Cleo Whitmore M of R Clara Bateman M of F Fanny Williams trustee Myrtle O Mara pianist Bertha Evans. A large turnout attended a potluck dinner after the ceremony and bingo followed.
Nelsonville church schedules 10 30 morning service with singing and prayer. Rev Dr C Shearer preaches at 11. Sunday School at 9 30. Young People service at 6 led by Miss Margerite Jones. Evening evangelical service features special singing and instrumental music. Prayer Meeting Wednesday at 7 Cottage Meeting Friday at 7.
Dr and Mrs W H Hyde and Mrs Howart Mitcheltree accompanied the body of Mr W A Addiscott to Sharon Pennsylvania Thursday afternoon for funeral services to be held Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock.
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