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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1936
Page
10
A thaw reveals soil freezing to deep levels causing damage to water lines streets and highways in Hocking County. WPA work limited surfacing material and winter road work left township and county roads in poor condition. Officials plan spring and summer repairs as material becomes available and damage estimates are pending.
Local grocer John Hammon owns several revolvers of different calibers and makes. His growing collection aligns with his skill as he handles firearms. Township trustees partner with federal agencies to fund WPA road repairs leaving limited funds for school bus and mail routes. Frozen mains burst lines and damaged concrete steps appear across Logan during extreme cold.
Funeral rites were held Saturday at the First Presbyterian Church for Mrs Blanche Longstreth wife of Robert B Longstreth of Union Furnace. The Rev Lioyd Evans assisted by Rev R C Babylon led services attended by many relatives and friends. Burial followed in Oak Grove Cemetery.
Logan witnesses attend memorial in Common Pleas Court for the late Judge Harry E Sparnow. The memorial recounts his life from coal miner in England ages seven to legal career in Ohio, service as Logan city solicitor and Hocking County prosecuting attorney, and as common pleas judge.
Gallia County coroner investigates murder during a robbery theory after the body of Miss Sarah Ours, in her eighties, is found in a four room cottage four miles west of Victory Church. A $722.92 wallet with large denomination bills suggests a different motive. Sheriff and coroner report no weapon marks, while evidence points to an isolated death with a large sum of cash recovered.
An Ohio village financial document outlines general funds including salaries, licenses, taxes, and miscellaneous receipts for the fiscal year ending December 31, 1955. It lists major line items such as mayor and clerk salaries, tax receipts, and expenditures like office expenses and bridge costs.
Gallia County and state crews brace for months of repairs after a drastic thaw damaged tar bound surfaces on routes 7214 325 141 233 and 160. Large trucks tore pavement leaving thousands in damages as dirt and gravel roads become impassable and improved highways sink and slide. County Engineer Farnom Haskins said WPA crews will repair while widening and brush clearing continue.
Centerville defeated Cadmus 47 to 19 to secure the Gallia County basketball title on Saturday night. Cadmus had two tournament victories, while Centerville, with a bye, had won only one game prior. Cadmus girls also beat Rio Grande girls 32 in a preliminary. Sprague brothers of Hamden refereed all games.
Miss Josephine Beard formerly of Gallipolis died suddenly in Columbus Saturday from a paralytic stroke. Her passing is reported as a local obituary notice with the cause provided.
Commercial Motor Freight Inc submits to the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio an application for Certificate No. 300 to transport property over an amended intrastate route from Columbus to multiple Ohio cities and interconnections. The company seeks consolidation with certificates 1775 and 3734 and requests the hearing time and place information from the Public Utilities Commission, Columbus, Ohio.
The secretary of state approved Seymour Lawless Democrat of Porter to succeed J H Fulton Democrat of Gallipolis and Charles W Walter Republican of Northup was renamed. Other members are Martin V Voliborn Republican and D J Bostic Democrat.
Final arrangements for 1936 auto tag sales are set in Gallia County with the sale starting today at the Park Central Hotel Building in Gallipolis. New blue and white tags were received Friday and letters remain Z to M with figures between, prices range from 7 to 16 dollars based on horsepower.
Mrs. Elizabeth Trowbridge age 33 wife of James Trowbridge died in a Rochester Pa hospital after an ambulance transfer from her Bladen area home. She suffered a heart ailment. The body arrived Sunday. Surviving are several adult children and the husband, with some children living in Rochester.
Mrs Esther Sibley Edwards heads home from Buenos Aires to arrange funeral services for her mother Mrs Frank J L Sibley who died Friday of a heart ailment. Sons Howard and Robert Sibley from Terre Haute Ind joined their father at the Third Ave home Friday.
Mrs Mary Parkins Carter wife of P B Carter died in Chicago Illinois as reported to relatives here Her parents Mr and Mrs T L Parking live at Rio Grande Ohio Her husband is a Patriot native A sister Mrs C R Kerr of Rio Grande will attend the funeral Ten children survive
Thawed roads across Logan Township and surrounding areas hinder school bus service. Reports to Supt. J W Coleman indicate several buses unable to run full routes for days. Students in Washington Township walked miles to meet buses or reach schools on dangerous detours.
A tribute lauds a lifelong lawyer for unwavering honesty and fairness. The obituary notes his active involvement in community affairs and the high regard he earned from colleagues and friends who knew him well.
A Gallia County education survey details pupil transportation costs by district and state funds received. Cadmus and Clay buses meet state allowances. many districts exceed the state foundation, with totals reaching 76,249 for the rural districts and Cheshire Rural payroll near the state estimate. An Norfolk farm uses machines to dry wheat with hot air on a single plant.
The Logan Chieftains end the regular season by beating Lancaster St Marys 31 to 12 to avenge an earlier loss. Captain Bob Ralston led with 19 points including eight field goals and three free throws. The team struggled at the line with seven points on 19 attempts, while Kasson scored three quick field goals in the final period.
C W Zeigler of West Main Street tapped four maple trees on his lawn to collect sap as sugar season begins. He reports a heavy flow of sap from the trees, reflecting the seasonal maple campaign in the country.
Logan-Logan Scouters will be well represented at the Scouters Convention to be held in Columbus next Saturday. County chairman Harry J. Stevenson works to attend. Troop 160 will be represented by Judge E. L. Ewing Harold Chambers Eber Mowery Rev. R. C. Babylon and Scoutmaster Alfred B. Campbell.
Logan held a World Day of Prayer program at the Methodist Episcopal Church led by Miss Jessie McManigal. Meditations and music opened the service with readings by Mrs. Brehm and Mrs. Brimmer, a soprano solo by Mrs. Weymueller, and a combined playlet by Otterbein Guild and World Friendship Circle directed by Mrs. Godfrey.
The Forensic Club reveals casts for three upcoming one act plays. Participants include Jane White Harriet Sprankel and Victor Nixon in Suppressed Desire Ray Lanning Joe Stoughton Vaughn Bort and Ray Collison in Where the Cross is Made Martha Herron Orpha Bruny Elizabeth McGonagle Kenneth Oeffler Richard Sparnow and Connie Wells in The Opening of a Door. Carbon Hill gymnasium now has a new curtain and sets funded by Nelsonville and Logan merchants.
Miss Evelyn Beal visited Akron with friends Saturday and Sunday. Miss Helen Bell of Columbus came to Logan to stay with her mother Mrs. Virginia Bell. Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Thrush of Columbus were in Logan Saturday. Miss Dorothy Smith of Cincinnati spent the weekend with her parents Mr. and Mrs. A. K. Smith. Mrs. Louella Work of Columbus stayed with Mrs. F. B. Case. Mrs. John Allen returned Monday after a Lima visit with relatives. Mrs. E. L. Ewing, previously with her mother in Middleport, returned home today.
Boy Scouts of Logan Troop 99 under H. D. Foster met at the Methodist Episcopal Church with 17 scouts. A contest offering a summer trip out of state was announced. George Blosser elected scribe. Patrols gave a city observation tour and full report. Next meeting at 7 PM Friday.
Charles Phillips of near Maxville suffered a paralysis stroke on February 19 and has been helpless since. He formerly lived here and worked for the C and O Railroad. Logan Chieftains will enter the district tournament in Athens March 11 12 13 as announced by Fred Burchfield. Drawings for tourney will be in Athens March 8. In February 1896 sleighing occurred near Montgomery Alabama for three days and New Orleans had two inches of ice.
Ary Logan Alva Stevens 18 St operates a coal mine and keeps birds. He shares daily bird care and allocates pony rations to find enough song to covey quail during the winter months.
Logan Jack Voris of Fort spent the weekend dere iting his parents Mr and Mrs Voris. He left Sunday evening for Washington D C. Voris is stationed at Ft Hayes for four years as a unit member. His transfer to Washington came through an assignment by Walter Reed Hospital.
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