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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1933
Page
10
Logan officials warn swimmers after two drownings in the Hocking River this week. A gravel hole near Scotts Creek is 25 to 40 feet deep. Two grappling hook sets are kept at Deputy Joe Farbearn’s home and Charles Luke’s Logan Home Telephone Office, with a third at Natco in Haydenville.
Martin Kline, 83, a retired farmer, died at the County Home at 4 a m Thursday from a heart attack after over a year of declining health. He leaves a son Chester Kline of Logan and a daughter Mrs Bertha Schick of Haviland. Funeral arrangements not yet complete.
Wade Cox was arrested at his home in Cola Valley by Deputy Sheriff Joe Farbearn and Fairfield County deputies. Cox, a Fairfield County inmate, had walked away from jail while serving as a trusty and was found in the attic before being forced to come down.
In Logan on June 9 the tentative hearing date of July 10 at 1 30 p m was set for charges against Supt J W Coleman by John Iles and Clarence Skinner The charges echo statements tied to a long running faction against the county school head The state board of examiners will travel to Logan on that day to review the evidence Nearby Merry Makers enjoyed a bridge evening at the Buellaby country home with high scores logged by Mrs Helen Smith and Mrs Margaret Webb Hostess served a two course lunch after the games
Mr and Mrs M F Weymueller visited Columbus Wednesday evening. Charlies C Achauer and Ewald Schmitter of this city were in Columbus on business Thursday. Mrs Edward Framzen of Chicago, who had been visiting relatives here, left for home Thursday and will stop briefly in Columbus to see her sister Mrs Len Stiers.
In Logan on Wednesday Catholics beat the Methodists 6 to 3 in the Junior League. Outfielders Larimer McGonigal and Sargent drew applause while pitchers Kuhn and Landis pitched well. Lutherans vs Episcopals slated for this evening.
Logan district designates Cherrington Hospital as the base for Conservation Corps men. The facility serves Camp Hocking at Conkle Hollow and Camp Zaleski in Vinton County, outlining regional training and operations.
The local Knights of Pythias held their semi annual election. William Durant was named chancellor commander to succeed Walter Rochester. Other officers elected include Willard Seels vice chancellor Charles Glass prelate Bert Humphrey inner guard Joe Bright outer guard and Walter Kleinschmidt master of work. Over year officers are Harry Nill keeper of records and seals Marcus Lohr master of finance. Trustees are Everett Jacoby Charlie L Adcock and Edward W Davis.
Mrs. Eliza Hansel, 80, of Wood Street, was injured Tuesday after a fall at her home. Doctors believe she sustained a hip fracture and her advanced age makes the injury serious.
Turk Jones of the Hocking County Conservation Corps writes from Camp Knox Kentucky to his sister indicating the local contingent will be sent to California within days. In Logan the old Bishop building on West Main Street gained a new two story porch removal marks the week’s alterations with more changes planned.
Local Union No. 358 meeting at Chauncey Mine No. 25 re elected Elmer Allen as president with Graham as vice president Karnes secretary and Cunningham treasurer Karns named check weighman Grievance committee includes Smith Karns and Crosser Reports from delegates and scale committee noted Four mines reportedly operating in district on June 9 Chauncey guests and community notices also reported
Miss Doris Fierbaugh Greens Run wed Charlies Cordray Columbus in a ring ceremony Thursday at 10 in Rev. Gilbert Courtney s home Church of Christ. Attendants were the bride s parents Herman and Mrs Fierbaugh and brother Virgil. Bride a Greens Run High School and attended Ohio University. They plan to live in Columbus.
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