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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1935
Page
2
W F Smith reports Logan Hocking County leads Ohio in modern FERA shack construction with 353 units in the last nine months. Across the state only 4 185 units were built in 87 counties, while about 10 new units are added weekly in the county.
Eyewitnesses report the Saturday collision near Columbus that killed Owen Frost and seriously injured Mrs. Frost and her sister. Ruth recovered and returned the purse containing $80 to the owner at Cherrington Hospital.
Logan city board of health met at City Hall to consider a part time health commissioner. They offered the position to Dr C P Swett and named Phil Techappat and Lawrence Adcock to a committee to confer with the physician. All members attended except Mrs Russe Berlin who was out of the city.
Public speaking class at Logan High School presents the play Lucky Dollars on February 15. Cast includes Dick Brown Vaughn Gladys Bort Lilian Kemper Bob Cole Bill Case Ardeth Steward Ray Lanning Margaret Brooker and Don Zeigler directed by Mike Hazel Hershman.
One hundred inquiries have been filed with R. B. Hugus rural recovery director for Hocking County who will secure horses and mules for those deemed worthy. Hugus asks county horse and mule owners to contact him if their animals are for sale and sound. If local supply runs out, nearby counties will be canvassed.
Logan Ohio records show Paul M. Wagner named superintendent of building and loans, requiring updates in Citizens Savings liquidation petitions. Charles C. Achauer, clerk of courts, handles about 30 ongoing cases, replacing Harry L. Everts in all filings for the second time in just over a year after previous leadership shifts from Paul A. Warner to Warner.
Logan Mayor Kenneth R Fitz gerald signed and enforced the pay ordinance ending the payless days for city workers who had not been compensated since December The mayor noted the health fund had been reduced slightly more than it should have been.
Deputy Game Protector Edward Eberst released 75 mature pheasants in several county locations and prepared to receive Missouri cottontail rabbits. He notes hunting closures, with skunk and opossum hunt through Feb 1 and mink and muskrat season ending March 1.
Logan Post announced the American Legion Minstrel will be at the Pythian Theater on February 27 and 28. A meeting at the post rooms Tuesday will finalize details. February 6 is the Sons of the Legion organization date. fathers will bring sons. The athletic committee may contract with the Flyra Donkey Baseball Company for a June 6 night game.
Logan High School public speaking class presented a brief program Tuesday with Dick Brown presiding. Thelma Stump outlined course content while Bob Bowlby entertained on the harmonica and Ray Schwenke gave an impromptu speech. Participants included Don Zeigler, Ramon Smith, Margaret McBroom, Mary Alice Schaal and Ardeth Steward. Tea served at the end with hosts Thelma Stump Margaret McBroom and Mary Alice Schaal. Hazel Hershman was a faculty member.
Natco Plant Logan Natco plant at Haydenville resumed operations Monday morning for an indefinite period. One hundred twenty five men were recalled to work at Plant No. 1.
The Richland Avenue M. P. Church begins a series of family meetings led by Rev. Ray Huff with tonight’s father and son gathering. A mother and daughter group met last night and more events follow through February 3 with sermons by Rev. Huff and Rev. Willie Genheimer, who has returned from Africa.
Sheriff Charles Stratton will not cost Athens County for Logan King’s trip to California to face bank robbery charges. The Auditor of State said the State will cover all expenses and asked for itemized accounts. Stratton had claimed mileage and expects $719.04 for 17 days in January. county mileage excluding the trip would be $248.64. The agreement includes three new automobiles, licenses, fuel, repairs, and monthly mileage readings to the commissioners.
Wintry Athens County weather will not fully halt FERA labor as workers on idle outdoor projects will get relief orders. J. D. Garrett says eligible men will receive payments slightly below daily wages for each missed day, delivered with payroll in a project specific method.
A three piece tapestry velour suite is listed as a coordinated outfit. The set includes likely sofa and two matching components designed for living room decor. The ad emphasizes style and universal appeal for home interiors.
An advertisement claims a bladder tonic using juniper oil and buchu leaves in green Bukets tablets to flush acids and ease waking at night. It promises relief in four days and a refund of 25 cents from Cline's Pharmacy if not pleased.
State patrol emphasizes that investigations and reports are mandatory for all serious or fatal motor accidents on state roads. Patrolmen respond to scenes promptly to gather complete details once a wreck is reported, seeking cooperation from the public.
The Ohio University music department announces the Sunday night concert series starting February 10 with tenor Philip Peterson. The university orchestra under De Forest W Ingerham performs February 24, followed by Paul Fontaine in a piano recital March 3. Women's Glee Club songs March 10, University Choir March 17, and University Band March 24 conducted by Curtis W Janssen.
The Civil Service Commission reports letters from across the nation warn against schools claiming they can secure jobs through civil service exams. It states no one can promise appointments for positions tied to its examinations and such assurances are fraudulent. Information on exam dates is available from local boards of United States Civil Service Examiners, usually at the post office.
Frank Gooding of Athens Route 7 underwent a surgical operation today at Sheltering Arms Hospital. His condition was reported as satisfactory.
Clint Kepler of Camp Hocking was admitted to Cherrington Hospital on Tuesday for treatment of blood poisoning following a minor injury to his right hand that became infected.
In Athens County Common Pleas Court the C. D. Shafer Company seeks 144 dollars from Cline Ice Cream Company on a promissory note dated February 2, 1931 for 209 dollars. Julia Seckinger files for divorce from Clell Seckinger alleging extreme cruelty and requests custody of three minor children and child support.
Mrs J B Lawrence age 14 died Wednesday night at her Peach Ridge home after a year long illness. Funeral Saturday at 10 a m at Dowler Ferguson Funeral Home with burial at Haga near Stewart. She is survived by husband four children Mary Gail Lois and John Jr three sisters Melvin Dunfee Stewart Delbert Ogg Lathrop and John Price Cleveland. Friends may call Friday at the funeral home.
Mr and Mrs Ivan Brown announce the birth of a son William Edward on Wednesday January 23. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs W H Brown of 84 West Carpenter Street and Mr and Mrs Edward Seipel of Richland Avenue.
Miss Florence Kinney aged 55 formerly of Springfield Ohio who for 18 years toured as an assistant to evangelist Billy Sun day has died in Waterloo Indiana.
An ambulance style advertisement touts Buckley's Mixture as a triple acting cough remedy. It claims one sip stops ordinary coughs and even deep seated bronchial coughs after a few doses. A 45 cent bottle is available at Athens Pharmacy or any drugstore with a guarantee.
Sinn outlines a plan to place dormant farms back into production with county rural rehabilitation representatives analyzing land, guiding loans from Farm Aid at low-interest rates, and providing counseling. FERA supports farmers toward self-sufficiency while relief offices and extension service supply space, staff, and education. County reps from Athens, Belmont, Fairfield, Franklin, Galila attend.
A fragmented ad notes a sales tax start on Sunday at Athens pharmacies with a wide selection and low prices on items such as Sanolagar bowel regulator Eno Fruit Sets Pablum and Vicks Salve, among others.
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