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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1934
Page
5
In Logan on January 26 a county survey found 1,281 workers listed in A lists for Hocking County. Reductions require 118 for 24 hour a week, with transfers to Logan as the only subdivision facing the cuts this week.
A reading of the Indian tea levy day sparks public interest and discussion. Officials and citizens weigh the impact on producers and consumers amid ongoing policy debates.
Chester Miller, administrator, announced that eight of the 24 weekly hours of city school project workers will be dedicated to Saturday labor. The Goose Creek resubmission was rejected, affecting Willow Pond Rock bridge Basin and Voris Road efforts.
Logan officials moved the tax payment deadline from January 20 to about the middle of February. A definite closing day is not yet set. Treasurer George C. Hengst reports more payments this half than the last, though totals are somewhat smaller.
Funeral services for Mrs Emily Haybron were held Tuesday afternoon at the U B Church in Logan, conducted by Reverend Plummer. Burial followed at Oak Grove Cemetery. Distances attendees included Mrs Pearl Stacey and others from Carbon Hill Broadwell Dayton Maysville and Green Dale.
A Venus Chapter Order of Eastern Star delegation attended the District 25 annual meeting in Nelsonville on Wednesday January 26. The group included Mrs. Judson Shriner Mrs. Wesley Hawk Mrs. Archie Mangert Mrs. Clinton Webb Mrs. Minnie Reynolds Mrs. Gladys Webb Miss Florence Larimer Mrs. R. E. Allen Mrs. Eva Hysell Mrs. E. W. Davis Mrs. William Bush and Mrs. Violet Hillyer.
A Logan Legion committee M F Weymueller Walter Prather Jim Hutchinson and Tony Cook traveled to Columbus Wednesday evening to arrange costumes and equipment for a minstrel show to be presented by Logan Post next month They attended a minstrel rehearsal during their visit in the Capital City.
Mrs James Noble of North Spring Street celebrated the ninety first birthday with a family dinner Sunday Attendees included Tom Noble and family Birch Noble and family of Lancaster Ernest Klenschmidt Mr and Mrs Russell Howe and Mr and Mrs C E Lyke and son Charles Junior
Mayor Kenneth R. Fitzgerald announced that the one hour parking ordinance on Main Street will start this week. The measure bans parking longer than an hour in the business district and blocks double parking and alleyway obstruction.
Logan, Jan 26. Through an arrest by Chief Lew Reynolds, two robberies are cleared. Local youth L. Miller admitted responsible for the H. E B. Kirk residence burglary on Mound Street before Christmas and the H. D. Atha residence burglary on North Street this week. The case goes to Judge E. L. Ewing for hearing.
Logan reports that the Kessler Family Orchestra from Lancaster will appear at the Boy Scout executives convention in Columbus on Feb 8. The ensemble has ten members led by a brother of Lawrence Kessler of this city.
In Logan on January 26 the county jail arraignment was delayed as the prisoner refused to appear pantless. Sheriff Sol Ellinger bought overalls for the inmate delaying the proceeding until proper attire could be provided.
James Hansen a South Perry District farmer died after a stroke of paralysis following a brief illness News received in Logan indicates funeral services were held at Fairview Methodist Episcopal Church near Rockbridge with burial in the nearby cemetery.
W L Franks secretary of the Gordon Oil Company headquarters in Logan came home after a few days of business in Kentucky where the firm operates producing wells.
The Rockbridge United Brethren basketball team hosts the Church of Christ from Lancaster Saturday evening in Rockbridge. The U B boys carry three wins this season and seek another victory against the Fairfielders era opponents.
Logan Ohio January 2% In an effort to gain new ideas for CWA projects and road construction three commissioners Harley N Armstrong Tom Vancuren and Emanuel Wolfe conducted an inspection tour Wednesday Their travels covered Perry Fairfield and Licking Counties revealing their focus on infrastructure planning and funding avenues.
James L. Martin resigns as Logan council president after citing his ties to firms doing city business. The council accepts the resignation and discusses procedure for successor. The body moves to lease land for an airport site and seeks federal funds for a municipal pool. It repeals a 1907 plumber license fee ordinance and signs a contract with Fire Chief Walter Nixon for engine house rental.
Henry Howdy shell severed a ligament in his right thumb Tuesday while butchering at Webb Summit. He received medical care at Cherrington Hospital. Judge Harley My Whitcraft went to Columbus to attend a Convention of the Common Pleas Judges Association of Ohio, serving as secretary.
Kiwanis Club in Logan marked its nineteenth anniversary with Ben A. Arneson Delaware lieutenant governor of the Kiwanis district as principal speaker. Guests included T. G. Allen scout executive and new member Russell Ames Clayton Scheide Sr.
Jan 26 report states Mrs. Frem Locke, injured December 3 by falling into an oil pit, had an X ray this week showing torn ligaments in her left ankle and left knee. Bed confinement will last several weeks.
An ad promotes Phillips Milk of Magnesia as a remedy for acid stomach headaches and digestive upset. It prescribes a daily schedule of doses and touts the product as the genuine doctor endorsed Phillips line.
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