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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1933
Page
2
Logan Ohio Mayors announces proposed ordinance to repeal 50 cent monthly service charge on gas accounts ahead of municipal elections. Council action unknown. Ordinance would repeal Section 2 of 1924 ordinance and take effect as allowed by law. Other candidates' positions not yet determined.
Stony Creek Camp athletes travel to Camp Hocking next Saturday for the first inter camp boxing event. The ring program splits into class A for experienced boxers and class B for beginners, with other activities like baseball recreational ball volleyball and horseshoe pitching also on the agenda.
A divorce action filed by Donald C. Peters against Gertrude H. Peters was dismissed by Judge Harley M. Whitcraft on Saturday without prejudice to future action.
Logan relief director clarified that relief funds aid the destitute for food and not regular rent. Part time work won t reduce food aid, earnings may fund other needs, and high family income excludes aid. Cash not issued until three weeks after relief approved.
More than 100 delegates attended the District 61 booster session of Odd FellowsFriday evening in South Perry with Rebekahs as guests. All district lodges except New Straitville and Gore were represented. Charles Strum served as toastmaster with addresses by Rolland Bright Roy Comly and Frank Redfern. Next meeting slated for October in Logan.
In Logan on July 24 a group of local professionals gather daily at noon despite heat. Charlie C. Achauer, clerk of courts, led the week with 114 while Barton A. Moll and Judge Harley M. Whitcraft both rolled over 100.
Camp Hocking resident Delbert Blake jailed after arrest for overcrowded car. he pleaded guilty and paid a 10 fine plus costs but could not pay the total. Deputy Joe Farbeann cited repeated warnings about reckless driving and said further arrests will continue to curb the practice.
Theodore and Andrew Hiner of Brush Fork were arrested by Deputy Sheriff Joe Farbearn on assault and battery charges related to an alleged assault on Charlie Huffman. They pleaded guilty before Magistrate W. W. Martin, were fined 25 dollars plus costs, and committed to county jail for nonpayment.
The Business and Professional Women’s Club of Logan held a Wednesday night picnic at Camp Quannacut near Rockbridge with 15 members present. Grace Shriner chaired the arrangements committee. Activities included cards a wading party and a picnic supper.
The Knights of St John from Columbus Newark and Lancaster joined Logan Commandery 116 for a Sunday district meeting in Logan. A high mass at St John Church was led by Rev James T Nevin with music from the Logan High School Band and 24-voice choir directed by Mrs Mary Taggart Blasius.
Announcement from First Presbyterian Church Logan says August services will be discontinued to allow a vacation for the choir and pastor. Union services may continue on Sunday evenings at United Brethren Methodist and Presbyterian churches.
Dr and Mrs J R Johnson of Cleveland visit Dr and Mrs James D Francis of Haydenville and Logan friends. Frank W Harden attends a Columbus meeting of a state committee of the American Legion on Sunday.
Former Millfield residents Mr and Mrs Charles Hayes and son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs William Berry of Columbus visited Millfield Sunday as summer guests of Mr and Mrs Abe Bell. A picnic was hosted at the Sanders home with Clara Bell Mrs Francis BHarich John Theisen and others from Millfield in attendance.
Visitors tour a Marietta museum owned by J. A. Mansfield featuring two headed calves, preserved weapons from the Argonne and Boer War, a German machine gun, early firearms, a 12 foot snake skin, and relics of native and Asian cultures, highlighting inventive settler history and cultural progress.
The excerpt lists diverse historic curiosities such as a Buffalo Bill era cow boy outfit, pewter ware, a goose quill writing on sheep skin, and Chinese inscriptions on marble tablets from eras before writing and coinage became common.
About 250 attended special Church of Christ services in Trimble Greens Run and Taylor Ridge Chauncey for a Day of Communion led by Rev. Gilbert B Courtney. Next Sunday will feature A Day of Song as part of a five day series with music by a girls quartet at Trimble and other musical offerings at Greens Run.
Dover Township notes list visits by Mrs. A. B. Mackie of Salina Kansas to Chauncey to see her family. Chauncey residents Mr and Mrs James Dunn and daughter Betty of Columbus spent Sunday with Mrs. Dunn's mother and sister in Chauncey. Lottie Cannon of Greens Run left for Flint Michigan to visit her nephew Jack Daft. Mrs Charles Ogg of Chauncey visited Millfield Sunday with Mrs Chester Sanders. Anthony Daft of Baltimore and Herbert Mingus hosts for local residents. Noah Harvey of Chauncey visited Lancaster Sunday.
Eight mines are reported active in Chauncey district today. The working mines listed include No. 265 No. 78 No. 24 No. 107 No. 68 Poston No 6 Kimberly and Lick Run.
West Virginia National Guardsmen visiting Middleport for a street fair were jailed after clashes with local officers. Officer William Robson arrested six or seven guardsmen, briefly holding them in the Middleport jail before their release Sunday.
Two Meigs County residents died Saturday in Toledo. Mrs. Julius Epple, 65, died about 9 a m at her cousin’s home. funeral Tuesday at Enterprise United Brethren Church with burial at Rocksprings Cemetery. Henry Lowery died Saturday at his son-in-law’s home. survivors include son Parl and daughters Mrs Arnold and Mrs Carrie Reinhart. funeral Tuesday in Pomeroy.
Pomeroy reports several residents traveled Sunday morning to a Muskingum River fishing camp for a week. Mr and Mrs Hermann Dornick left for Wellsville after visiting Mr and Mrs Louis Sauer. Miss Mary Virginia Haning from Meigs County Jail spent the weekend in Athens with her parents Hoyt Haning and was joined by her sister Frances.
In Middleport three couples marked fifty years of marriage this year. Edward Spooner and his wife celebrated their anniversary on July 21, joining M. J. Hamilton and Alonzo Russell as other 50 year pairs. All couples attend the local Baptist Church.
Pomeroy residents are informed that tax books open to all districts will close on Wednesday July 26 after which no extensions will be allowed. County auditor Hosmer Roush notes books stay open until checking begins, so some districts may pay later. Treasurer urges timely payment to avoid trouble.
Pomeroy July 24 A C Hartley veteran newspaper man of Pomeroy was injured Saturday when he slipped in his basement while arranging space for coal. He struck his head on a coal lump and is reported to be getting along satisfactorily after medical care.
Middleport brief mentions several residents visiting relatives and vacationing in nearby cities. Mrs Nannie Creger widow of Paul Creger arrives from Marysville Tennessee to inspect property. The Dillard sisters and Mrs Ora Dillard from Columbus vacation with Mrs Walter Owens. The Stewarts visit Columbus. Fannie Stevens travels to Langsville. Fultz family hosts Gene Wyatt from Marysville. Virginia Leonard and Shirley return to Merion with Mia Alensworth and Chappelle Talbott. Lloyd Oblinger ill at home. Mrs Kelling and son and Mrs Irving Mitchell visit Ohlinger home.
After attending the funeral of Mrs. John Tracy in Reeseville, Mr. and Mrs. L. H. Pratt and Lawrence Reed returned home. Mrs. Harry Rife visited relatives in Good Hope before returning home. The Sullivan family from Huntington, W. Va., visited relatives here, and Raymond Arthur returned with them. Mrs. Margaret Roush and children stay with W. P. Oblinger until September 1.
Mrs Albert Smith formerly of Pomeroy dropped dead while shopping in Cincinnati where she resided. She was formerly Miss Susan Dornick daughter of Jacob Dornick of Lower Pomeroy and leaves many relatives here. Funeral attendees included Mr John Bieetmar Miss Margaret Sauer George Sauer and other local relatives. Services were held in Cincinnati. Arrest Boy Again
The 90th birthday of Dr. A J Learned of Millfield was celebrated at his daughter’s home with four generations present. Born near Millfield in 1843, he enlisted in 1861 with the 18th Ohio Volunteer Infantry and was discharged in 1864. He voted for Lincoln and has nine living children. The event also noted family ties and church membership.
An unclear ad fragment promotes a water based drink with juice additives claimed to aid digestion and cleanse the bowels. It mentions a single dose and references Quick's Gay Adv in a terse promotional style.
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