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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1933

Page

10

Hocking Valley Fair Set for Logan July 25 to 29

Logan officials announce the Hocking Valley Fair will be held at the Fairgrounds from July 25 through 29 with carnival and racing events. The county has lacked revenue, so the fair will operate under Ohio Fairs Incorporated. In a separate case, Clarence Harkless was awarded $240 by a jury against D J McDonald for a January 28, 1933 motor accident.

Hocking Valley Logan Hocking County Ohio Fairs Incorporated

Bealer Wins Verdict in Mine Injury Suit at Common Pleas Court

John Bealer of Sand Run won a jury verdict in Common Pleas Court granting him the right to participate in the state compensation fund. The suit against Green Schultz Coal Company claimed personal injuries from a mining accident near his home. eleven jurors concurred.

Logan John Bealer Common Pleas Bealer Green-Schultz Coal Company

Joseph Greiner Dies At Baltimore Monday

Joseph Greiner, 73, died at the home of Mr and Mrs Isaac Fickel in Baltimore Monday afternoon after a two month illness. He had resided near Webb Summit until Sunday and is survived by a sister Mia Kate Schmidt of Midland Michigan and a half sister Frances Berrards of Canal Winchester. William Lemon of Logan is a nephew. Funeral services will be held at Bethany United Brethren Church near Logan at 1 30 p m Thursday with burial in Fellowship Cemetery.

Logan Joseph Greiner Isaac Fickel Baltimore Webb Summit Mia Kate Schmidt Midland Michigan Frances Berrards Canal Winchester William Lemon Bethany United Brethren Church Fellowship Cemetery

Sand Run Neighbors Set Reunion Date

Announcement by Mrs. Kathryn D. Terrell secretary lists Sand Run Neighbors School mates and Teachers Association reunion for Sunday July 9 at Sand Run.

Rain halts Junior League game in Logan

Rain Monday afternoon prevented the E Episcopal Catholic contest in the Junior League. United Brethren and Methodists are scheduled to meet that evening in Logan.

Logan United Brethren and Methodists

James O'Hara Charged in Vinton County Malicious Destruction

Logan Ohio June 2 James O Hara of Vinton County was arraigned Monday before Mayor Elias Bright on charges of malicious destruction of property. He pleaded not guilty and was bound over on a $500 bond.

Logan James O'Hara Vinton County Elias Bright

Motorcycle Hill Climb Featured at Fox Dog Group Reunion

Logan June 28. A hill climb feature is added to the Ohio Fox Dog Association reunion at Grotto grounds July 4 sponsored by the Hocking Valley Motorcycle Club. Amateurs only, hill north of picnic grounds, plus drag chase beach show music dancing and speeches. Rev Gambill of Alexandria to speak. Officers to be elected. Expected crowd several thousand.

Logan Ohio Fox Dog Association Grotto Grounds Hocking Valley Motorcycle Club Gambill Alexandria

Post-Graduate Work Gives College Credit

Logan June 2 High school students who complete four years and return for a fifth year can receive college credit in some cases. A letter to Supt. J. W. Coleman from Ohio University registrar F. B. Dilley states credits apply when catalogued freshman subjects are taken. Logan High and local rural schools have seen many pupils return for postgraduate work.

J. W. Coleman F. B. Dilley Ohio University Logan High

Rainfall Lifts Ohio River Dam 26 Affects Barge Trade

Heavy rain raises river levels near Dam 2 and opens bear traps as pools fill. Steamer Youghiogheny now chartered by American Barge Line passes with Pittsburgh steel products, while C. W. Talbott sails to Memphis. Upstream business remains strong with barge lines. downriver trade also robust. Captain John C. Price, esteemed river pilot, dies at Portland. Local social notes mention visits and moves in Kyger and Gallipolis areas.

Ohio Gallipolis Dam 2 Youghiogheny American Barge Line Pittsburgh Steel Products C. W. Talbott Union Barge Line Memphis Carnegie Steel Company W. C. L. Qarry Marietta Barry Pittsburgh Youghingheny New Orleans Dorothy McBride Louisville Kanawha River G. W. McBride Longacre Cincinnati New Albany Ind Louieville John C Jack) Price Portland Ohio River Huntington Wheeling Price General Dawes Charles G Dawes Harry D. Knox Matt F. Allen Wall City Walley Belle Hibernia Henry Logan Calvert Parkersburg Ravenswood Pomeroy Gallipolie

Inquiry reveals no bloodhounds in Hocking County

Deputy Sheriff Joe Farbearn reported during a county inquiry that there are no bloodhounds currently owned in Hocking County. Sheriff Elmer Hatfield confirmed the finding.

Gallipolis Joe Farbearn Hocking County Elmer Hatfield

Install Broiler Plant at Gallipolis Hatchery

A broiler plant for experimental and demonstration use was installed this week at the Gallipolis Chick Hatchery. The move marks a step in advancing poultry research and avian production techniques in the region.

Gallipolis

Earl Gordon v Parson damages ruling in Gallia court

In Gallipolis on June 28 the court overruled the defendant G Madison Parson and ordered payment of $1 725 plus costs to plaintiff Earl Gordon in the damages suit filed in Columbus.

Gallipolis Earl Gordon G. Madison Parson Columbus

Local families share visits and funeral notices

Mr and Mrs 8 W Kenner of Columbus visited relatives here. Mr and Mrs W Butcher and Freecie Charles returned from a week in LaGrange Indiana where their son attended the Worlds Fairs. Attendees at Mrs Mary Jane Rutherford funeral at Werle Chapel included Mrs Rachel Thomas, Mrs Ivan Grover and daughter, and Mrs E Canecrant daughters. Mrs Jean Kayre also spent time locally.

W. Butcher Freecie Charles LaGrange Ind Werle Chapel Mary Jane Rutherford Rachel Thomas Ivan Grover Canecrant Jean Kayre

Lightning strikes ignite Gallipolis Ice Plant boiler

A motor at the Gallipolis Ice Plant was burned up when wiring into the plant was struck by lightning on Monday afternoon. A cow owned by W. D. Kelton, a C. and O. Railroad freight agent, was killed by lightning at his farm outside the city.

Gallapolis Gallipolis Niehtning W. D. Kelton

Union Mission Expands Services for Transients

Gallipolis reports completion of a new kitchen and shower bath at the Union Mission on upper Second Avenue. In June, Rev. J. M. Ripley, superintendent, notes twenty local families received groceries assistance.

Gallipolis Union Mission Upper Second Avenue J. M. Ripley

Marriage Licenses Awarded in Gallipolis

Two marriage licenses were issued Tuesday by Probate Judge J. Clark. Herbert Black, 40, farmer of Porter, to Margaret Walter, 22, mail carrier of Bidwell, daughter of George Waller. John Smith, 22, farmer of Charleston West Virginia, to Effie Eichinger, 24, daughter of Ed Eichinger, Gallipolia.

Gallipolis J. & Clark Herbert Black Farmer Porter Margaret Walter Bidwell George Waller John Smith Charleston W. Va Effie Eichinger Ed Eichinger Gallipotia

Death of Dr. HL Wenner Reported in Injury Summary

Gallipolis telegram notes the death of Dr. HL Wenner of Tiffin state treasurer of the Jr. O. U. A. M. after an automobile accident. The notice was received by H. E. Houck on Tuesday afternoon.

Gallipolis HL. Wenner Tiffin H. E. Houck

Local Notes From Kanauga Busy Summer Gossip

Kanauga June 28. Many residents spend summer with relatives including Virginia Rogers of Columbus and Alice Johnson of Charleston. Delores Ann born to Mr. and Mrs. Orville Johnson. Cabbage shipment to Columbus market. Families visiting relatives from Owasso and Red House. Preaching by Rev. Davison well attended. Several residents travel or visit kin in Buffalo Columbus Akron Gallipolis and New York City.

Kanauga Mix Virginia Rogers Columbus Orville Johnson Delores Ann Berkley Wright W. E. McDade Clark Withee Owasso Mich Oliver Withee Davison Leroy Abels Akron Lincoln Abels Red House Louise Johnson

Courthouse Struck by Lightning During Drought Storm

Logan reports a thunderstorm caused minor damage as lightning hit the courthouse skylight glass and a nearby telephone pole on East Front Street. In a separate note, Christina Krannitz of Logan had her will read, naming daughter Clara Krannitz sole beneficiary and executrix, with witnesses Dorothy Krinn and Joseph J. Canty.

Logan East Front Street Hartmann Christina Krannitz Clara Krannitz

James Nutter Returned to Mansfield Reformatory

Logan June 28. James Nutter arrested by county officers was returned to the Mansfield Reformatory Tuesday by Parole Officer F P Martin after an investigation. Nutter had been released from the reformatory about two months ago.

Logan James Nutter Mansfield Reformatory F. P. Martin Nutter

Regional visitors and family weekend travels compiled

Agnes Murphy and Charles Dugan visit relatives in Indiana for a week. Dr and Mrs George Tedrow and John Popoczy of Crooksville visit Mr and Mrs Joe Popoczy and family. Don Solon spends Sunday with Barney Solon at Wooster. Lucille Williams from Lancaster visits her parents in town for the weekend. Mary Duffie of Logan and Elizabeth Pierce of Columbus with Homer visit sister Emma Turner. Lou Anders of Columbus spends weekend with John Hogan. Pearl Coe and daughter Doresta visit in Carbon Hill.

Agnes Murphy Charles Dugan Indiana George Tedrow John Popoczy Crooksville Joe Popoczy Don Solon Barney Solon Wooster Lucille Williams Lancaster Frank Williams Mary Duffie Logan Elizabeth Pierce Homer Columbus Emma Turn Lou Anders Sons of John Hogan Pearl Coe Doresta Carbon Hill

Greenhouse Flowers Topic at Rotary Meeting

A. F. DeWorth, floricul tur ist at the Ohio Hospital for Epileptics, spoke on greenhouse flowers and their growing costs at the Rotary Club gathering in Gallipolis. Ralph Camp of the Ohio Fuel Gas Company joined as a new member and Paul Mossihan received the president’s gavel for the new club year starting July 1, succeeding Harry Miller.

Gallipolis A. F. DeWorth Ohio Hospital Rotary Club Ralph Camp Ohio Fuel Gas Company Paul Mossihan Harry Miller

Local Residents Return From Trips and Camp Along Ohio

F W Wheeler returns from Washington D C while Dr Claude Parker and Mrs Parker come back from Columbus. They are joined by Mrs Claude Parker who visited her mother Mrs C D Gist. Robert Martin Leroy Betz Thomas Bowman and Kenneth Mooney camp this week along the Ohio River at Clipper Mill.

F. W. Wheeler Washington, D. C Claude Parker Mary B. Parker Columbus Athens C. D. Gist Robert Martin Leroy Betz Thomas Bowman Kenneth Mooney Ohio River Clipper Mill

Mrs D D Butcher Undergoes Major Operation

Gallipolis report notes Mrs D D Butcher of Cheshire had a major operation at Holzer Hospital today. Dismissals Tuesday included R C West of Pomeroy Mrs Henry Rockel of Zanesville Virginia Halley of Gallipolis Mrs Thomas Lowe of Jackson and Miss Margaret Strong of Wilkesville.

Gallipolis D. D. Butcher Cheshire Holzer Hospital R. C. West Pomeroy Henry Rockel Zanesville Virginia Halley Thomas Lowe Jackson Margaret Strong Wilkesville

Social notes from Middletown and nearby towns

Marjorie Vollmar and Mrs W C Aleshire spent Wednesday in Middleport where Miss Vollmar takes oil painting lessons from Miss Daisy Saunders. The summer Round Up of preschool children was held at Yale school today. Mrs James Nance spent the weekend with her husband who is a student at Rio Grande College. Mr BE Wood visited friends at Bidwell Thursday. Mrs J L Miller and daughter Marie spent Sunday afternoon with Mrs Emma Piper in Vinton. Mr and Mrs W W Williams were birthday guests of Mr and Mrs Floren Williams and son. Richard Calhoun and Chester Hanning of The Plains visit Mr and Mrs Harvey Calhoun. Mrs Hastings visits Mrs Hollis Isaces in Gallia. Mr and Mrs Dana Wickline and child, Mrs J D Williams, and John Wickline recently visited Lieutenant and Mrs Osborn and Mr and Mrs Ed Smith near Emery Church. Mrs Carrie Eismann, Mrs W P Myers, and John L Clark went to Cincinnati Saturday to visit Mr and Mrs Judson Clark who married recently. Miss Mary J Lewis and L E Lewis spent Wednesday afternoon in Gallipolis.

Marjorie Vollmar W. C. Aleshire Middleport W. W. Williams Floren Williams Richard Calhoun Chester Hanning the Plains Harvey Calhoun Hastings Hollis Isaces Gallia Dana Wickline J. D. Williams John Wickline Lieutenant Osborn Ed. Smith Emery Church Carrie Eismann W. P. Myers John L. Clark Cincinnati Judson Clark Mary J. Lewis L. E. Lewis Gallipolis

Local Man Charged With Assault and Battery

Logan June 28 Eldon Lama Haynes faced charges of assault and battery and intoxication after appearing before Magistrate W W Martin Pleas of guilty resulted in fines of 50 and 10 dollars plus costs Deputy Sheriff Stanley Sparnow arrested him.

Pilot Tom Woodyard Hired For Steamer Henry C Yeiser

Tom Woodyard of Gallipolis is hired as a pilot on the Steamer Henry C Yeiser of the Hatfield Campbell Creek Line and will tow coal from Pittsburgh to Louisville. His brother Ed also serves on another steamer. Sam Curry, a veteran river steward, hired as cook for Eppling Sand and Gravel fleet at Swan Creek. Cheshire recreation ball team defeats Rocky Fork 6 to 5 Tuesday night.

Gallipolis Henry C. Veis Tom Woodyard West Virginia Coal Company Henry C. Yeiser Pittsburgh Louisville Woodyard Creighton Sam Curry Eppling Sand & Gravel Swan Creek

Gallia County engineer returns from Washington County

G M Gerhart resident engineer for Gallia County came back Tuesday after aiding highway offices in McConnelsville Caldwell and Marietta. Mrs Gerhart and daughter who had been visiting her parents at New Matamoras returned with him.

Gallipolis G. M. Gerhart Gallia County Washington County McConnelsville Caldwell Marietta

Children’s Day Observed at Mt Hermon Church Sharpsburg

In Sharpsburg June 28, Mt Hermon Church held Children’s Day services led by Maria Grimes Mary Beard and Vera Strode to a large audience. The Rev Long and family are visiting Vinton County and Portsmouth. Additionally local notices include a Basil Dille dance and residents seen about town. A new road from Route 50 to the county line is under construction. Mrs Hannah Thompson is reported critically ill.

Sharpsburg Mt. Hermon Maria Grimes Mary Beard Vera Strode Long Vinton County Portsmouth Basil Dille Lillian Bardin Pauline Dixon Athens Lucille Aldridge Carlos’ Lovell Sterling Asa Dille Hannah Thompson

Airline Church Holds Children's Day Service

A children’s day service will be held Sunday evening at the Airline Church on the Albany Mineral road. Attendees include the Sisson family at Lancaster and Mr. and Mrs. Cliff Ross with son plus Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Knowlton. Arthur Lewellen lost a cow last week. Byron Phillips and family visited Neilsonville Sunday. The Jim Nixon hill near the Town house has been graded by George Scott and a crew.

Albany Airline Albany Mineral Road Cliff Ross Lloyd Knowlton Sisson Lancaster Arthur Lewellen Byron Phillips Neilsonville Jim Nixon George Scott

Hebbardville Works With Albany Team In Local Baseball

Hebbardville men join the Albany team lineup as interest rises for the season. The town will host an ice cream social Saturday night in Albany. Sunday School Group No 2 of the Methodist Church held a picnic at Athens State Hospital grounds with several locals listed among attendees.

Hebbardsville Albany Methodist Church Athens State Hospital Leola Lindsey Margaret Carsey Mary King Frances Hudwell Juanita Marshall Pearl Kempton Bettina Collins Loren Parker Herman Cordray T. J. Collins Otis Jeffers Vinton County H. O. Collins A. L. Evans Mary Whaley Toledo Lena Burgoon O. B. Henthorne Samuel Benjamin Helen Dowler Jesse Parker Columbus Martha ‘Blackwood Everette Nelson

Albany and Huntington Visit Bridges News

Albany residents E H Lasch and family spent time in Huntington W Va with Ernest and Mrs Martin and returned with Mrs Lasch after a two week stay. The Albany baseball team plans an ice cream social to raise funds for travel and equipment. Local families attend events in Columbus and hospital visits. Ladies Auxiliary of Alexander Presbyterian Church schedules July meeting and ice cream supper planning.

E. H. Lasch Harold Cunningham Ernest Martin Huntington W. Va Lasch Albany Hotel Harner Vorhes Hardware Store Stangs Hocking Valley O. D. Dailey Columbus Dailey Nan Barbara Offenberger Will Offenberger Helen Dowd Will Cline E. L. Parker

Dutch Ridge Community Notes on Funerals and Visits

Several locals attended the funeral of John Hawk in Orange on Friday afternoon. Revival services were held at Lottridge Sunday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Hartsel F. Windland and W. M. Bentz were in Athens on Friday. Mrs. C. E. Dean visited near Guysville and returned home. Woodman memorial services at the Orange Church drew large crowds on Sunday, June 18. Local residents hosted visitors from Coolville and Athens. Wheat crop in the area is good and harvested. Ida Atherton family visited cousin Lee Norman in Tup pers Plains who is seriously ill. Carl Barnhill works at Buick Garage in Athens. Roy and Carl Johnson of Athens and Glen and Harold Swisher of Lottridge visited grandparents Barnhill. Snodgrass and Carsey were in Parkersburg, West Virginia, where Mrs Snodgrass consulted a physician.

John Hawk Orange Ruth Atherton Stella Lemasters Arthur Atherton Lottridge Hartsel F. Windland W. M. Bentz Athens C. E. Dean Hartsel Windland Guy Nina Dean Guysville Woodman Orange Church B. F. Blackwell Coolville H. F. Windland C. C. Snodgrass Branch Carsey Ida Atherton Ruth Arthur Tuppers Plains Lee Norman Carl Barnhill Buick Roy Carl Johnson Glen Harold Swisher Mrew Barnhill Parkersburg W. Va Snodgrass

Pleasant Valley Visits and Weekend Gatherings

Pleasant Valley residents visit relatives across Athens Nelsonville Buckeye Lake and Pomeroy. Mr and Mrs Gordon Gorby with children stay with Clara Cooper. Eva Hallett calls on Daisy McKinley. Pearl Wood returns from Buckeye Lake with 20 pound fish. The Will Martins visit Oscar and Marjorie Weaver in Delta. The Linder Davises and baby near Pomeroy share Sunday with H M McKinley. T Eli Dorsey visits Ben Dorsey Sr. K B Brooks Luther Powers join H H Brooks for Sunday.

Lotus Gorby Athens Clara Cooper Eva Hallett Nelsonville Daisy McKinley Pearl Wood Buckeye Lake D. L. Wallace Summerland Beach Mr. Wood Will Martin Oscar G. Weaver Delta Linder Davis Near Pomeroy H. M. McKinley T. Eli Dorsey Ben Dorsey

Garden Residents Attend U B Picnic

The Garden area groups gathered at Clat Jones Park near Meigs County Fairgrounds for a United Brethren Sunday School picnic. G E Coen hosted 18 guests by bus. attendees included the Coen family, Gilbert Story and others, with Joseph Guthrie sustaining a fracture from a swing incident.

United Brethren Circuit Clat Jones Park Meigs County Fairgrounds G. E. Coen Coen Gilbert Story Gladys Mildred Edith Coen John Buck Hershel Hudson George Smith Drewen Goldsberry Cecil Butts Cris Davis Belma Barnhill Donna Jewell J. P. Mahler Nellie Leona Victor Otis Stover Laura Butts Ralph Joseph Guthrie O. T. Louther Mae Shannafelt Mr. Louther Robert Chicago

Plan Convention at Centennial Chui

Centennial Chui hosts a Sunday School convention on July 2 with an all day program and basket dinner. Attendees include the Junior Sunday School Class and visitors, with families and neighbors from Cutler and nearby towns attending.

Centennial Chui Cutler Centennial Cc Reforest Corps Clarence Moor Decatur Township Did Dunbar

Teacher Entertains Tuppers Plains Church Group

Tuppers Plains Christian Church hosts Twenty Three members for a Sunday evening session led by teacher Miss Elva Dean. Guests included Mrs. Elva Dean and family. recent birth announced for Leonard Shields’s daughter Nancy Lee. funeral held for Mr. Amsberry near Parkersburg. social visits noted with Mr. and Mrs. William Long and others from Athens, Marietta, Parkersburg, and Coolville.

Tuppers Plains Christian Church Elva Dean Leonard Shields East Liver Nancy Lee V. C. Shields Amsberry Here Parkersburg William Long Bell Ai Latter Elva Dea Dean Athens Harvey Person I. C. Chapmans

Family travels from Greensboro for dealer convention

Mrs. George Stansbury and her son George Jr. of Greensboro left Tuesday to attend a furniture dealers convention due to the illness of Dr. E. B. Ebury, after a brief visit in Middleport.

Middleport George Stansbury George, Jr Greensboro N. C BE Ebury

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