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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1934
Page
10
Logan hosts the Hocking County basketball tournament on February 23 and 24. In other news, Ohio Common Pleas Judges Association elected officials in Columbus with Harley M. Whitcraft of Logan reelected as secretary treasurer for the fifth straight year.
Logan was named as the site for the Hocking County basketball tournament by a principals meeting. The event will occur February 23 and 24 at the new senior high gymnasium with many teams expected, due to a balanced league race and strong rivalry.
Logan January 31. Magistrate C. T. Stephenson presided over a busy two days with several affidavits filed for arrests. Rheymond Knece of South Bloomingville pleaded guilty to assault and battery, fined $10 and costs, John Crago faced a not guilty plea on motor vehicle without owner’s consent and was bound over to the grand jury on $500 bond. Richard Hutchinson of South Bloomingville was certified to Juvenile Court for operating a vehicle without owner’s consent as he is a minor. Harold Weed and Charles Hoildren of Union Furnace were arrested for intoxication. Weed was fined and costs. Hoildren’s case will proceed after a not guilty plea. James Frey, arrested Sunday for operating a car without proper lights, paid $1 fine and costs. Clarence W. Skinner paid $1 for driving with only one license tag. Constable Barnes noted previous warnings. Attendance Officer Carl C. Poling filed charges Tuesday against Charles Baker and Forest Hedges of South Perry for failure to send children to school. they await arraignment.
Logan report says arrangements are complete for a reception at First Presbyterian Church tonight honoring Rev. R. C. Babylon newly married clergyman. Members of the missionary society and congregation are invited. The reception opens at 7 30 with a program and light refreshments.
Logan reports an eleven year old boy, son of Mr and Mrs Zora Crawford, fell from a haymow at home Sunday afternoon. He sustained hip and wrist fractures and received first aid before being transported to a Columbus hospital.
Logan January 31. The Haydenville Board of Education organized that week with Clarence Matheny re-elected president and Jesse Francis named vice president. Mrs. Mary Thompson elected clerk. James Hurley and Clyde Alberry added as new members.
Logan officials report four rooms in the East Grade Building without heat after a sudden temperature drop. School was suspended Monday in those rooms, with no classes Tuesday morning, then resumed that afternoon per Superintendent G. F. Carr.
In Logan on Monday night inactive members were guests as the Sigma Phi Gamma Sorority entertained at their rooms. A brief program followed the business meeting.
Barton A. Holl remains bedridden at his East Main Street residence in Logan suffering from influenza. The same city reports Rev. C. M. Lever of St. Paul Protestant Episcopal Church as principal speaker at a Roosevelt program held Tuesday night at Marion Township central grade building.
Logan reports Willow Lake turtle hunting yielded the season’s largest catch. William Standiford landed a 19.14 pound specimen while working with a CWA crew on Friday. Standiford says turtle soup was planned at his home over the weekend.
Harrington Class held its annual meeting in Logan with Mrs. Ralph Henderson named president. Other officers include Mrs. Harry L. Smith as vice president, Mrs. Harold Chambers as secretary, and Mrs. Alfred Campbell as treasurer. New members added were Mrs. Moore C L Abell and Mrs. Phil Tschappat.
Logan January 31 politicians rush to file petitions for county recorder after the state supreme court extender decision. Republicans Joe Walburn Falls Township and George H Spangler constable entered the race while D O Sparnow the Democratic incumbent remains unannounced. Rumor says J B Struble may join the Republican slate. Walter Hartley Democrat Green Township clerk filed for county treasurer.
Logan Jan M John Lambert Jr appeared before Judge Harley M Whitcraft for arraignment on a burglary indictment and pled guilty His bond was revoked and he was jailed until the court takes the case under advisement Earlier in the session Charles B Reynolds Laurelville was sentenced to four days in jail and a 25 fine plus costs after a prior assault conviction
A. R. Kelch of Warner Avenue in Logan was injured at an oil well site in Vinton County. While directing operations from the floor he became dizzy from looking upward and fell, injuring his jaw and loosening several teeth as Fred Kelch worked atop the derrick.
Chester Miller relief administrator learned from the state relief commission that 25,000 pounds of flour were assigned to Hocking County and would arrive this week. Distribution will be made on orders from the relief office by local stores.
Work is under way on a shelter house at Old Man's Cave supervised by Ranger A. Reichley. It is the first of two such structures planned to welcome the summer tourist season.
Health department records confirm the first chickenpox case in recent months in Hocking County. The victim is Junior, son of Mr and Mrs Harry Bittner from Murray City.
Chillicothe attorney Louis M. Day, a former legislator, announces a campaign for the Democratic nomination for Congress. He joins John F. Mader of Circleville and Harry B. Welch of Hocking County in challenging Mel G. Underwood for the seat.
Alva Boggs was bound over to the Gallia County Common Pleas Court after being found guilty of offering five dollars to Hazel and Nicholas Thivenen for testimony in a case for the grand jury. He previously faced a charge of contributing to the delinquency of minor children and was committed to the Gallia County Jail when he could not post 300 dollars bond.
Gallipolis Jan 31 Teachers in the Gallipolis District Schools were paid for a half month today. Funds come from the remaining balance of a $10,000 borrowed in anticipation of the December real estate collection. Teachers in local schools have now been paid for three and a half months work with one month due.
Holzer Hospital in Gallipolis reported admissions on Tuesday for W. R. Collins Henderson for operation Robert Belles Letart for treatment Mrs S F Bostic 62 Clipper Mill for injuries from attempting to board a moving auto and Newton Roush Vinton for treatment Miss Gladys Bates Pt Pleasant was dismissed yesterday.
Gallipolis report says C E Fife county surveyor has been ill at home for nearly two months and is expected to spend time at his office during the week, signaling a gradual return to duties.
More than 20 pupils received warm noon-day meals at Gallipolis city public schools yesterday the highest total for the year. Women who prepare and serve the meals are provided by the CWS about 100 pupils were fed free lunches.
River notes report pageantry at Gallipolis as the Packet Queen City’s calliope played by the Lamont Hughes fleet celebrated Carnegie Steel Company’s 100th tow South. The dredge Jadwin’s departure from Pt. Pleasant for Memphis to operate there drew cheers, while the Steamer Ben Franklin returned from Cincinnati with eight empty coal barges.
Alma Martin daughter of Ed Martin was committed to the Girls' Industrial School at Delaware by Judge J. S. Clark on Tuesday.
Announcement from Gallipolis confirms the marriage of Della Belle Johnson and William McKean at Greenup Kentucky on January 27 officiated by Rev. J N Herald. The bride is a Gallia Academy High School alumna and county agent staffer, while the groom attended Marietta College and played three years of college football. they reside at 626 Third Avenue.
Goldie Jacques of Kanauga was granted a divorce from David Jacques for gross neglect of duty and habitual drunkenness over three years. She received custody of their two children and three dollars weekly alimony. Joe Laurie committed to Gallia.
A huge dredgeboat heading to soy country was released on own recognizance. Ola Gay, a material witness, also released. Bonds set at $300 for Laurie and $200 for the Gay woman. Earl Moore and Jake Moore of Moore Brothers won a judgment of $590.40 with interest from H. M. Mathews et al.
Gallia County registrations with the national re employment service since August totaled 3 450 men and women, director B Lewis Jones said. He noted few jobs are available now but registrations continue. Two men were sent to the lock project for work Monday and five men and teams were employed yesterday.
Gallipolis January 31 Charters granted to Raccoon Township and Vinton High Schools will allow operation of the 6-6 plan replacing the 8-4 arrangement The plan creates separate junior and senior high schools and requires seventh and eighth grade teachers to hold high school qualifications County Superintendent H B Bradbury notes both schools have used the 6-6 plan this year H A Lewis leads Vinton and Talmadge Cottrell oversees Rio Grande
Gallipolis, January 31. H. W. Cherrington appointed administrator of the estate of Abraham Shoemaker, deceased, by Judge J. S. Clark on Tuesday.
Applications show Lewis F A Draper 41 of Jacksonville and Cora R Barker 40 of Jacksonville apply for license. Also Ralph E Hartley 28 of Nelsonville and Mary M Kesterson 21 of Nelsonville apply for license.
Gallipolis reports the Jadwin dredge launched at Pt Pleasant for foray work on the Memphis and Mississippi River routes. The 260 foot suction dredge will be the river’s largest when fully fitted, with delivery delayed for heating equipment adjustments. Captain Lozier directs the livery trip. crew includes Big Diggins and Sheets among others. Gallipolis market notes show hog prices at 12.25 per hundred. volume and quality steady.
An advert touts Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a youthful health tonic. It claims cleansing of the bowels and toning of the liver will restore energy and appearance, offering a vegetable olive color remedy for stomach trouble and listlessness.
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