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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1933
Page
11
Logan officials pledge full cooperation with the National Recovery Administration. The chamber resolves to support Roosevelt codes on wages and hours and to organize Logan women to aid the NRA campaign, with local merchants negotiating line by line wage and hour agreements until national codes are set.
P Charles Herzog 43 of Columbus an aviation mechanic and Frances L Norris 27 at home of Haydenville daughter of Mr and Mrs Edwin C Norris are listed in the notice as parents associated with the birth or naming event.
Logan observers report industrial recovery as the C. and O. Railroad recalls workers to Columbus and Walbridge from Logan. Some locals return to part time freight runs while civilian supervisors Ivan Moorehead and Charles Francisco resume railroad duties after weeks off.
Nine days remain for absent voters as Logan records first ballots. Mary E. Meldrim was the first voter, followed by husband Hugh W. Meldrim before they depart for a western vacation including a World’s Fair visit. M. D. Higgins, based in Athens, also voted.
In a letter to relatives Headley Lowes of Carbon Hill reports seven of nine regulars on a camp baseball team originate from Hocking County. The boys have done well at the camp in Hot Springs California.
Logan July 26 a total of 44 men are employed at the Hocking Valley Brick Company plant engaged in loading brick and making repairs in anticipation of resumption of work when demand for brick increases.
Logan reports the Hocking Valley Fairgrounds host a record turnout of 65 stables filled with racing horses for a two day event. Tents and temporary stalls supplement spaces as horsemen from Ohio gather for the first fair of the year and the start of summer and fall campaigns.
July 26 report lists Miss Dorothy Schaa Mia Robert Keck Miss Mabel Wolfe and Miss Elizabeth Hanseli camping for the week at Buckeye Lake park side cottage They will be joined later this week by another local group for the outing.
Logan reports heavy wind and rain damage from a storm on Monday afternoon. The Hocking Valley Brick Plant lost a roof section measuring 30 by 70 feet, plus roofing and rafters. Fairgrounds tents were blown down, trees damaged, and crops affected.
Logan reports applications are being accepted for a joint 4-H club camp by Ath ens and Hocking Counties at the Barker farm near Athens from August 7 to 12. Local entries are filed at the Extension Service office. The two counties have jointly held the camp at Barker farm for the past three years.
Logan officials say Logan Chamber of Commerce members were given copies of the Ohio Guide and the Hocking County Scenic District Map this week. Additional copies are available at the office on request. The Ohio Highway Guide has drawn local attention this year due to its park district coverage.
Wet fields force postponement of the Methodists versus Presbyterians game from Monday to 6 o'clock tonight. Presbyterians ride an undefeated streak in the second half and aim to stay perfect. Lunsford likely to pitch for the Presbyterians with Landis or Nelson for the Methodists.
Logan couple Mr. and Mrs. Charles V. Bungard report the birth of a son named Kenneth Inwood at their home last week in the city.
Chauncey residents Mr. and Mrs. Frank Canter hosted a miscellaneous shower for their son-in-law and daughter Mr. and Mrs. Everett Taylor Delores Canter. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Jackson and daughter Margaret Marie and other friends. A refreshment course was served. Also noted is Marion Mullins and wife announcing the birth of a 9 1 2 pound son at their The Plains home with grandparents listed.
Chauncey notes Sunday gatherings as Mr. and Mrs. George Palmer and Hoy Thomas and Rudolph Pom eroy visit Clarence Russell and Mrs Blanche Brown in Ellis Avenue. Nora Graves visits Columbus while F R Mc Laughlin and Mary Lois stay with her. Oscar McGee and family visit Murray City. William Olliver is reported ill with scarlet fever. Olliver family moves within Chauncey and Ella Tedwick returns from Columbus.
Chauncey, July 26 Arthur Mullins six teen months old son of Mr and Mrs Clarence Mullins was taken to Grant Hospital Columbus Monday where he immediately underwent an operation for rupture His condition is reported favorable Mrs Mullins is with her son.
Miss Marie Morgan, employed in Lancaster, spent the weekend in Chauncey at her parents Mr and Mrs Henry Morgan. On Sunday Mrs Morgan and daughter were entertained at dinner at the home of Mr and Mrs Fred Byers.
Charles Clarence and Willie Evans of Bicknell Indiana visited Mr and Mrs James Mullins and Mr and Mrs Frank Lands and families in Chauncey on July 26.
The World Gone Mad screens at the Majestic with a cast led by Pat O Brien Evelyn Brent and Mary Brian and targets big finance crashes and investor missteps. The Narrow Corner plays at the Ohio featuring Douglas Fairbanks Jr and Patricia Ellis in a Malay Archipelago romance based on Somerset Maugham.
Dover Township notes weekend visitors from Akron Columbus Lowell and Detroit visiting Chauncey. Local families hosted relatives including McDaniel Sharfer and Harvey households. Eight mines are reported active in Chauncey listing No 69 15 219 107 Black Diamond Hocking Carbondale and Lick Run.
Mr and Mrs Guy Simons announce the birth of a daughter at their home in Chauncey. Grandparents are Mrs Celia Simons of Greens Run and Mr and Mrs Charles Matheny of Chauncey.
Bates Church plans an ice cream social on Thursday July 27 for the church’s benefit. Sunday visitors include Sam and Maxine Lowry and many local families. Church services are set for Saturday July 29 at 7 45 led by Rev David Son. John Sams bought a new automobile last week.
Miss Dorot Riggs underwent an appendicitis operation at White Cross Hospital before returning home. Mrs. Hazel Storer and Mrs. Mary Campbell visited relatives in Columbus and Cadiz while others, including Mr. and Mrs. James Madgett and Mr. Ed F, spent weekends with kin in Murray City, Columbus, and Akron. A church funeral was held Tuesday for a local resident at Glendaley in Columbus.
Bi Thursday afternoon moves place with Dr. Bream Logan and July and Brehm transferring to the Case Building office. The change was noted as completed recently with relocation to Lancaster.
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