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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1933
Page
10
Logan residents adapt to five percent withdrawal limits as local banks and officials manage cash flow. County treasurer Hengst says tax penalties won’t be exacted while books stay open. payments delayed as checks from out of town are held. Commissioners study solutions to maintain regular functions amid the emergency law period.
A program at First Presbyterian Church Logan features the Senior Choir with evangelistic hymns from 1876 to 1900 and hymn stories by Rev H L Ged des. An offering funds choir robes.
Logan March 1 health commissioner Dr W B Lacock focuses on preventing measles spread in the city after rural outbreaks. Several cases appear in the western city area all among West Grade School pupils.
Evangelistic services opened at Webb Chapel Methodist Episcopal Church at Webb Summit Tuesday evening led by Rev. J. T. Yocom in Hock fing County Parish. Services planned for two weeks with Yocom recently starting a similar meeting at Sugar Grove and aiding at Mt. Tabor in Marion Township.
Logan March 1. John Lohr a local barber presents a sizable collection of drawings at his shop. A hobbyist for years, he also does lettering and sign painting and was once offered study under a top city cartoonist. The works feature prominent actors and actresses public figures and several local personalities.
Margaret Groves sues George Groves in Logan on March 1 alleging cruelty and neglect in a divorce action brought Tuesday. The couple wed in this city on October 16, 1926.
Logan March 1 Representatives of the Logan Chamber of Commerce received a request from Arthur L Burgess Columbus for photographs of scenes in the Hocking County park area. The aim is to assemble pictures for this year’s Ohio Highway Guide to promote the region nicknamed Wonderland Burgess has visited the county many times and holds a collection of scenic photos from the district.
A county engineer office project, led by deputy Ross Wagstaff, is creating a surface map. The map will detail road surface types for all improved highways in the county and the surface types used in entering inter highway construction.
Logan report notes Judge Henry B. Holmes of Columbus transacted business in Probate Court on Tuesday, March 1, in the city.
Logan March 1 Mr and Mrs Foster Guess of Logan Route 10 announce the birth of a son Saturday.
Judge Harley M. Whitcraft traveled to Pomeroy on Tuesday to preside over a Common Pleas Court hearing on the Ebersbach case. He was sent to the neighboring county on special assignment by Chief Justice Weygandt.
Clinton Webb chairman of the Hocking County C M T C procurement committee reports orders to discontinue enrollments. The county quota was eight and has been doubled.
Murray City notes revival events at Goose Run church with evangelist A. W. Corwin. Local social items include visits by Miss Nelle Hamer, Miss Ethel Kerns, and others, a funeral at Smith Chapel, hospital visit in Columbus, and a basketball tournament attendance by Representative Welch and Paul Potts party.
Mineral born to Mr and Mrs Mike Matuck a son Marion Michael at their home in Barberton. Mrs Matuck formerly Ethel McLane lived with her parents Mr and Mrs Marion McLane. Mrs G W Arnold of Carbondale visited in New Marshfield. Mrs Andy Clendenin and daughter Wanda visited her mother in New Marshfield. The Shinglers sang at Dolly Pidcock funeral in New Marshfield with Myrtie Emish accompanying. Myrna Brooks of Athens visited relatives here. Elmer Dunn ill. Alonzo Perry worked as agent at Mineral Station. Pauline Gibson won the primary room word contest on Washington’s Birthday. Sunday School attendance at Mission and M. F. Church was larger. services planned with music and song. John Hartley bought a horse from Stout Brothers of Vinton County. Everett Addis family plans to move in with Mrs Sarah Addis.
Wilkesville residents and families are seen in a roundup of visits illnesses and events. Margaret Fitzpatrick visits her mother Mrs Cora Bishop while Howard Denney returns and stays with relatives the Denney family. Frances Foley injures a forearm playing basketball and Charley Penn is taken to the County Home in poor health. The Lawler mine No 7 at Clarion restarts after completion of the power house. Community groups plan plays with senior and junior classes, and a Home Economics party is held at the High School. The American Legion Auxiliary hosts a well attended dance with refreshments served.
Pearl Chapel hosts Frank and W B Gibson birthdays with Mr and Mrs W B Gibson also hosting. H G Haning and Clarence visit L C Gibson family. Catherine Andrews of Albany visits Ber nice Steward, Virginia Jordan, and Junior Gibson with grandparents. Louise Zelia Bolin visit H G Haning. Bernice Gibson and Belle visit Gladys Jordan. Glen Haning visits with John Wyatt family. H G Haning and Henry Steinmetz visit Zern Rolin.
Last Wednesday night service ended a 22 day revival led by Rev. Ward Radford with many conversions and several reconsecrations. Fifteen new members joined during Sunday's regular service. Sunday School at 1 30 followed by Epworth League on An Evening of Bible Appreciation. Prayer meeting Thursdays at 7 30 led by Mrs. Richard Phillips. Ladies Aid Society met with eleven members, voted to host a Cafeteria and entertainment at Rock Riffle school on March 17, read A Fresh Air Fanatic. John Sheridan surprised by birthday party hosted by Mrs. Amanda Sheridan.
Pleasant Valley residents hosted and visited relatives including Mr. and Mrs. Felix Dorsey and Mr. and Mrs. Ben Dorsey. Visitors from Nelsonville, Athens, and others called on local families. H. C. Brooks funeral attended by relatives. influenza keeps Mrs. Emma Inman homebound. Miss Alice Reeves from Ohio University weekend with Reeves family. multiple kinfolk visits recorded.
Broadwell communal notices recount a weeks end meeting led by The Reverend Long. Local men fenced the cemetery on Monday and Tuesday. Others report a 10 pound turtle caught January 30 by Orville Hawkins. Several families and residents visit relatives across Amesville Guysville McConnelaville Utley and Westland. A funeral for Henry Burns is noted at Mt Herman. Birth announced for a son Feb 2 to Fred and Mrs Roberts of McConnelaville.
Clear Fork men George Ellis and Frank Markins cut locust posts for F E Wood ahead of Mt Union Church events. Sunday School starts 9 30 preaching 10 30 a m and 7 30 p m next Sunday with Rev Selah Weatherby as pastor. Other items include visits, family gatherings, recoveries, and illnesses among local residents and relatives in Carpenter Albany Columbus and Mud Fork areas.
The Rev Clary conducted a revival in Portland. Prof Ernest Wingett and his wife of Racine were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs W E McDade. Abner Price of Parkersburg visited relatives here. John Owens of Syracuse spent several days with his aunt Nancy Seales. Dam 21 workers repaired facilities for two to three weeks. J A Siders recovered from illness. Mrs Byron Roush’s post op condition at Holzer Hospital is satisfactory. Hollie Talbott and son of Antiquity are visiting Mr and Mrs William Talbott. The Clary couple greeted friends in Great Bend. J A Smith visited Reedsville. Mrs Jessie Crow of Athens visits V E McDade’s family. Local fans attended the Ra cine basketball game Tuesday night.
Alfred and Mrs. Oscar Findling and family of Coolville visited the Bentzes. Ida Ridenour of Chester stayed with the Swartzes. J M Bentz hosted Florida? and children in Chester. Stella LeMasters saw Inla Fae Swartz. Several locals attended Belpre vs Tuppers Plains game.
Bassett and Lash families visit Glidden home while Welsh spouses enjoy a weekend with Bowles. D M Fields recovering from appendicitis at Sheltering Arms Hospital. Maxwell family hosts and visits. Bolin relocates to Rice farm near Stewart. Robinsons move into vacated house. Maxwell loses horses. Wilbert Carlton shows improvement after illness. Williams visit Fields. Leighty moves to Lash farm. Clara Glidden returns from Russell home. Milton Ashworth visits Athens.
Langsville and area residents are noted for family visits illnesses and a death. John Franklin Colwell son of Ev erett Colwell of Danville was treated in Columbus after an eye injury February 18 and returned home February 26 improving. Pearle Stevens a former Leading Creek resident died at home on Leading Creek with funeral at Langsville Church. Florence Miller of Parkersburg WV visited relatives here. Alta Reed spent two weeks with Mrs Selmer Ward. Revival services at Hanesville continue to draw attendees. Ed Nelson moved his family from Langsville to Rutland. Marion Rife from Rgger stayed over weekend with brother Raymond. John Ronald Miller ill. Mrs F A Miller improving.
Ed Hert’s car was badly damaged in a collision with a car driven by William Jacobs’ son on the Kimberly Carbondale Road near the Kimberly mine. No injuries were reported. Audrey and Mildred Bryan visited Mr and Mrs Herbert Ely. Mr and Mrs Charles Wendell visited Mrs Floyd Lowry, who is seriously ill after a stroke. Marsh Lowry is improving after a mine accident. Mrs JD Williams returned to Columbus after two weeks with her sister Mrs Royal Hartman. Frank Wolfe and daughter Lula Wolfe and Mrs M Tolliver visited from Lancaster. The Young People’s Society of Pilgrim Holiness Church had 50 attendees. Rev John McLain preached at Oak Grove Church. Prayer meeting at the Kinsey home drew a large crowd. Quilting parties are revived as 30 years ago. Mrs Simon Parson and Mrs Betty Foughty finished a quilt. Mr Arthur Cage’s car was forced off the road by headlights. Mrs W M Barnhart of Floodwood spent Sunday with her sister Mrs Julia Foughty. Mrs Arley Howard, previously ill, is improved and back to duties.
Mr and Mrs Harry Wall and daughter Norma Jean visited his parents in Clarks Chapel. Mary Margaret Sloan from Graham Chapel spent a day with the Frosts and others hosted by Carseys. Several couples and relatives visited kin in Clarks Chapel, Coolville Ridge, Sand Ridge, and nearby towns including Athens and Fisher Station.
Shade notes revival meetings led by Reverend Earl Cowen at the Pleasanton M E Church starting Sunday February 26. Community updates include illnesses deaths in Albany and Lodi, basketball games involving local Grange teams, visitors from Athens and Columbus, and plans to form an Old Men's basketball team at Jerseyville school March 1.
Taylor Ridge Mrs. Fred Olbers spent Thursday on Greens Run visiting Mrs. Lottie Cannon and Mr. and Mrs. Emmett Olbern. Numerous guests from Greens Run Athens Jacksonville Glouster and Lancaster gather at various homes including the Kemp ton Davis Swartz and Sainey households. A basketball tournament drew Chalfant Kempton and Kytta among attendees.
A large audience attended Chauncey-Dover High School’s junior class performance Laugh Clown in three acts in the high school auditorium Monday night. Faculty coaches Miss Floride Jane Sprague and Clyde Morris directed student cast including Willard Fielder Charles Sweeney Lawrence Shields Charles Martin Jack McCafferty Robert James Richard Howard Imogene Locke Lenore Schultz Evelyn Barnes Marietta Chadwell Iris Cunningham Lavilla Ross Frances Adams and others.
The Chauncey Knights of Pythias building, sold at sheriff auction, has been taken over by Elmer Allen. A benefit dance with music by the Millfield orchestra will be held there Thursday night.
A potluck supper in Millfield on March 1 features the birthday social of Mazon Council No 93 Degree. The details highlight community gathering and fraternal participation with members invited to bring dishes and join in the celebration.
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