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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1933
Page
10
Logan property owners told of a plan to dispossess renters who fail to pay rent. At a meeting they criticized government relief policies and argued rents are too low to cover taxes and upkeep. They decided non-paying tenants would be moved out if rents are not paid when due. This marks the first joint action by owners amid worsening industrial conditions.
Kenneth Linn from Warren spent Tuesday and Wednesday with friends in Logan. Mrs. Warren Garnhardt of Los Angeles and Miss Margaret Stoody of Cincinnati visited Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Stoody. Owen Hull of Columbus visited his grandmother Mrs. Ann Shriner for a week. Mrs. Ann Shriner returned home after two weeks with Dayton relatives. Grace Shriner and Wallace Shriner returned from Dayton. Ralph Roberta and wife announce birth of a son. Mr. and Mrs. Dan Roberts and Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Rainer are grandparents. L. O. Bort and C. P. Montgomery returned from a two week visit with Charles Montgomery in Spirit Lake Iowa, stopping in Chicago to visit the Fair. Descendants of Samuel and Sarah Jones plan their annual reunion on Sunday at the Lancaster Fairgrounds.
Logan July 18 W H Woodgeard of this city was named administrator of the estate of Letta Ogg late of Starr Township by Judge E L Ewing. William and John Ogg declined to be named executors. Woodgeard had served as guardian for Mrs Ogg for several months prior to her death.
The Franklin Kerr Guild hosted 30 members and guests at Mrs. Paul Dollise’s summer cottage in Black Jack Camp. Activities included swimming boating and fishing followed by a picnic supper. Attendees included Mrs Margaret Heer of Lancaster Pa Mrs Fredda Montgomery of Columbus Mrs William Patchen Jr Miss Kate Johnson Miss Lucy Bowen and Miss June Eberst.
Logan July 19 Rev Amos J Heyde will deliver the sermon at St Paul Episcopal Church Sunday evening at o clock following young peoples services He is pastor of St Matthew Lutheran Church of this city.
The Rev Carl M. Sweasy of California visits Logan to reconnect with local relatives. He formerly belonged to the United Brethren Conference of Southern Ohio and began his ministry here. His family accompanies him.
On Monday night the bubble fountain in front of the James Block on Main Street spouted steam and hot water for a short period. Investigators could not determine the cause.
Logan July 19 Presbyterians win over United Brethren 13 to 3 to signal they will contend in the pennant race for the league’s second half. Earlier they beat Catholics who were in second place. Lunsford pitched well while Hansen suffered poor support as the Brethren struggled at the plate. Methodists and Catholics were slated to play with Methodists seeking their first win of the half.
C. D. Lax filed in Logan court alleging fraud in the 1933 marriage to Velma Evans. The plaintiff Ernest Lax, born June 22 1915, says he did not reach 18 when the relationship ended and seeks annulment.
Logan July 19 Cissel Chaffin of Haydenville awaits a hearing on a charge of receiving stolen property after Deputy Sheriff Stanley Sparn arrested him Monday. A search of his premises found a guitar valued at 35 dollars reported stolen from Athens County. Chaffin pleaded not guilty before Magistrate C T Stephenson. Mearing set for 10 oclock Friday morning.
Jess Columber, an employee of Logan Clay Product Company, injured his back Sunday at the plant when a heavy steel cable snagged him across the back while at the coal hoppers.
Logan July 10 V Lloyd arrested after Deputy Sparnow investigated theft of gasoline from a state tractor near the state garage at Fails Mill. An affidavit was filed in Magistrate V W Martin court.
Ray Thomas Deible a 32 year old laborer of Logan and Aretta Guess a two year old from Logan are listed with family details. The Rev B C Peters officiated the ceremony.
In Logan, Diamiasa records show Katherine Ewing versus William Ewing filed in Common Pleas Court. The divorce action was filed last week and noted on Tuesday.
Commissioners Thomas Vancuren and Emanuel Wolfe with Joe Bright visited Harley N. Armstrong in Columbus on Tuesday. The latest hospital report says he is improving after his hernia operation last week.
A Columbus report cites Chesapeake and Ohio line activity at near 1929 levels last Thursday through Saturday. From 2,000 to 2,500 loaded coal cars move north daily, with as many empties south. Box car shortages hamper shipments as yard crews expand.
Bashan Mr and Mrs B E Orr and Ruth celebrate Billy Orr’s birthday with C L Orr family. Elmer Baum from Bremen visits Mrs B E Torrence. Vergie Oliver and children Gordon and Margaret vacation in Columbus. Denver Rose and Raymond Evans visit Robert and Oliver Bailey. Mildred Frank and Ruth Weber visit L F Trussell family. Spencer outfit threshes for Mr Deem. Roland Torrence family visits Tom Bailey. Charles Baker dies in East Liverpool. Bessie Fitch and Jean Milhoan attend funeral there. Hay harvest near finish in area.
The community shares attendance at the funeral of Mrs. Mary Markins at Harkins Chapel. Visitors include Albany R. D. Now and several Collins family members. Nearby, Mrs. Sarah Rogers of Ashland visits Byron Philips. preaching by Rev. Homer Vian at Airline Church. multiple family visits and weekend gatherings involving Welch, Know ton, Bobo, Hartman, Bayles, Wardray, Dixon, Lewellen, Scott, and others across Athens, Center Stake, Hamilton, Glouster, and McArthur.
Social notes list numerous visitors and guests at homes around Taylor Ridge. Names include Gladys Graves Harold Canaway Ira Canaway Clea Canaway Donna Parker Sarah House Vern Kempton Delmar Kemp ton Guy McVey Lois Ruth Dora Heskin Mab le Sisson and others from Jackson Millfield Athens Barberton Trimble Toronto Greens Run Coolville Chauncey.
The Lottridge Ladies Aid Society of Lawrence Chapel met at Mr. and Mrs. Emmett Blair’s home in Coolville Saturday evening. Nine members and ten visitors attended. Numerous local guests and family members were listed as visitors and dinners were shared. The report records several local visits, hospital updates, and painting projects around the area.
Cheshire Miss Pansy Lyle visits Mary Elizabeth Thomas. Families host relatives from Huntington and Columbus over the weekend. Hospital updates include Mrs. E F Long improving after an operation in Parkersburg. Ada Thompson attends Chicago World's Fair. Several residents travel to Columbus Akron Kananga and Kanauga. Updates on birthdays gatherings and naval transfers are reported.
Mrs Bertha Callahan of Pittsburgh clung to her 15 month old son as she prepared to defend her husband charged with murder in the slaying of a former bride. Police held Bob Callahan alias Lee Daniel Murphy in Long Beach California on a murder count. The couple married two years ago and had traveled the country. the slain bride had been his second wife and the second wife’s marriage to him was recent.
Members of the Ladies Auxiliary at Rio Grande gathered for a July meeting at the church to continue China studies. The program featured Ethel Richards and W. T. Packer representing the auxiliary while two visitors joined, refreshments were served by Jenkins and Packer, and guests included Mrs. Jim Nance and Mrs. Vatula Jenkins.munity relations and regional visits dominated the report with numerous local residents hosting, visiting, or attending events in Columbus, Ironton, Athens, Crown City, and Gallipolis.
The Troy Chapter Future Farmers of America completed its pest eradication contest in Coolville with 224 mice 90 rats 182 sparrows 46 groundhogs 22 crows and 6 hawks eliminated. Glenn Gaston topped with 1066 points Robert Dixon 783 as per Samuel Pailet advisor Coolville High School. The winning team earned an ice cream supper from the losers.
James LaFollette of Trimble appeared before Magistrate C. H. Porter on Monday after an affidavit by his former wife Nellie LaFollette charging him with failing to support their 14 year old son Howard. He pled not guilty and posted a $400 bond.
Ohio's 1933 highway guide prepared by the Ohio Highway Department traffic bureau is available for free distribution. The page guide includes 134 photographs, 222 points of interest, a digest of motor vehicle laws, 13 one day trip sketches, and chapters on industry, agriculture and commerce plus route marking and fishing. Governor George White notes Ohio offers many places of beauty connected by highways and urges Ohioans and visitors to see Ohio.
Deadline for absentee ballots is August 5 as applications lag behind prior primaries. Nelsonville residents out of town had four applications approved and ballots mailed. eleven total have since received ballots. Applications also mailed to four invalids in Nelsonville. clerk David Johnson notes law allows 30 to 3 days before primary.
The Interstate Commerce Commission authorizes the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway to take over and run 143 miles of track owned by seven Kentucky and West Virginia subsidiaries. The properties include Ashland Coal and Iron Railway Big Sandy and Kentucky River Railway Island Creek Railroad Long Fork Railway McLiers Creek Railroad Pond Fork and Bald Knob Railway and Sandy Valley and Elkhorn Railway.
Ohio Liquor Control Commission records show June beer receipts at 130000, an increase of 40000 from May. The report highlights steady alcohol sales growth across the state.
Clara Peah of Columbus visits here then plans a trip to McArthur to see relatives. Flora Dill visits friends as R H Thomas takes his annual vacation. substitute Zed Thomas covers the route. Mr and Mrs Thomas and Emily Tripp with daughter Carroll visit relatives in Columbus. Orin Daft recovers from pneumonia. Mrs W G Betz guests in Chillicothe last week. Adelaide Earhart of Columbus to wed Mr Strother of Columbus on Saturday July 29. Verna Crist of Coolville visits sisters Mollie Carpenter and Ernest Tripp. H E Ansel spends Sunday with Swan Township friends. Missouri Mace visits Albany relatives Tuesday to Friday last week. Walt Steele and children of Millersburg visit E F McKibben family.
Daughters Betty and a birthday attendee visit My Lockhart for Sunday guests and afternoon activities near Barley Ning. Dr and Mrs R Gy dinner guests Tuesday plus H M Walden and Roberts families honor Mr and Mrs and son from Albany Ney Vere Smith of Po week end with hisoll and Mrs G W Doan
A wrap of social notes lists Pleasant W and Mr and Mrs Felix dining with Mrs Ben Dorsey, plus numerous visitors including the Lotus family, Miss Bernice Brooks, and several Athens residents. The item mentions ongoing visits among local couples and extended family gatherings with multiple households in the area.
Mrs Frank Darsa faces trouble as Maggie Swear visits her parents James Dudgeon. Don Wood and family visit the former's father in the evening. Marion Bosworth stays a week. Frank Gotschal enjoys a vacation with Mr and Mrs J.4.
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