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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 1935

Page

11

Severs Throat In Barnyard Blame Illness

Logan Frank Hamilton a 75 year old retired farmer committed death by self act at his Laurelville home about 6 15 pm Monday using a butcher knife severing his throat from ear to ear. Sheriff Joe Farbearn and Coroner Vance Brian found the body in a barn rear of the Jet. Hamilton lived alone for days while son Forest was in Columbia visiting a sister Ruth Beverns. Neighbors Simeon Hoye helped with meals. Hoye later found the body. Guardian papers transferring guardianship of Forest to Hubert Lappen occurred the same day, leaving Hamilton worried about the son's return. Funeral arrangements not yet set.

Logan Frank Hamilton Laurelville Shiriff Joe Farbearn Vance Brian Hamilton Forest Hamilton Columbia Ruth Beverns Simeon Hoye Hoye Gon Forest Hubert Lappen Columbus Ralph Heffner

Local Farmers Tap Jackson Production Credit Loans

Logan area farmers rapidly use the Jackson Production Credit Association loan program. Secretary Homer C. Hayward reports about 75 000 loaned with roughly 20 000 applied for in February. The Jackson association, one of 12 in Ohio under Farm Credit Administration, serves 11 counties with James Barker of Logan as county rep and county extension agents aiding the effort.

Logan Ohio Jackson Production Credit Association Homer C. Hayward Jackson Association Farm Credit Administration James Barker Hocking County

Funeral rites held for Bertha Hengest in Logan

Bertha Hengest, wife of Charles Hengest, died in Akron. Funeral conducted at 2 30 p m Tuesday at First Presbyterian Church with Rev R C Babylon in charge. She was daughter of Hiram Wright of Orland and sister in law of George C Hengest of Logan. Burial in Oak Grove Cemetery mausoleum.

Long-Coughlin Johnson: Three Talk of America’s Future Leaders

A portrait of Huey Long, Father Coughlin, and Hugh Johnson as contrasting but linked figures. The piece notes their self-made origins, speaking power, youth, and rising influence from 1930s politics, business, and media to shape national discourse.

Hugh Johnson Father Coughlin Huey Long Fach General Johnson Senator Long Muey Long

Will Examine Soon for Old Age Pension Jobs

Ohio Civil Service Commission sets examinations March 27 to 29 for positions in the Division of Aid for the Aged, Department of Public Welfare. Posts include county administrators, district and county investigators, and office assistants at ten cities with specific venues listed. Applications must be filed by March 28, 1935.

Columbus Ohio Civil Service Commission Division of Aid For the Department of Public Welfare Memorial Hall Cincinnati Hollenden Hotel Cleveland Southern Columbus Memorial Hall Dayton New Secor Toledo Central School Cambridge Northern Hotel Canton Armory Chillicothe Lima Mansfield State Civil Service Commission

Logan Aerial Names Stenographers for Annual Prep

Aerial staff stenographers Dorothy Hysell Wayne Edwards and Mary Hyshell are named to assist the remaining staff in preparing material for the coming annual.

Logan Dorothy Hysell Wayne Edwards Mary Howdyshell

System of relief to guide humane governance

The text proposes a framework not only for relief but for how relief should be provided, aiming to be as humane as possible. It invokes a secretary of state’s judgment to establish a practical, comprehensive approach to alleviate need.

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Perry Board Is Defendant In Injunction

The Perry District Board of Education faced an injunction as Judge Harry W. Jewell granted a temporary restraining order stopping further school fund expenditures by the Perry Board until the case with the Hocking County Board and others is decided. The hearing was postponed due to counsel illness and the judge noted he will return to the local bench next month.

Logan Perry District Board of Education Hocking Perry Jewell

Personal visits and family guests in Union Furnace and nearby towns

Mrs Herbert Swingle hosted guests at her Union Furnace home while Ceri Carion and the Werrills visited their mother Nettie Wend. Agnes Woodard returned from Columbus after visiting Durward Woodard. Horace Smith’s sister Eva Wilson was visited in Chauncey. Maude Adams came back from Akron after visiting C A Malone. L C Eckles recovering from illness. Mable Eckles was weekend guest of her sister in Loran. M J Brandenburgh of Nelsonville visited Irvin Nanna and family.

Connett Herbert Swingle Union Furnace Irvin Nanna Re. Ceri Carion Custoos Werrill Nettie Wend Agnes Woodard Columbus Durward Woodard Woodard Horace Smith Eva Wilson Chauncey Maude Adama Akron C. A. Malone L. C. Eckles Mable Eckles Loran M. J. Brandenburgh Nelsonville

School Equipment Is Expected This Week

Laurelville school addition nearing completion as four new rooms are ready for board handover this week. Principal Paul A. Potts says construction is finished and expansion of territory may follow. Hocking River runs bank full after steady rainfall, threatening flood in lowlands along with high streams countywide.

Logan Laurelville Paul A. Potts Hocking

Four Men Fined in Logan Weekend Arrests

Sheriff Joe Farbearn and Deputy Nellis Smith arrested four men for intoxication. Jesse Reougher of Haydenville was fined $5 plus costs, Robert Juniper and Ralph Bryan of Nelsonville each $10 plus costs, and Odore McLeod of Carbondale $100 plus costs with six months driving suspension.

Father Son Banquet Planned by Rockbridge Class

The Logan Young mens class of the Rockbridge United Brethren Sunday School sponsors a father and son banquet at the church Friday night. After supper a program of speaking and music. J F McGrady speaks for fathers and Ray Dupler replies for sons. Principal H A Dillon discusses the fathers role in education. Short addresses by Rev P E Wright and Rev R L Chambers. Music by the Rockbridge High Royal quartet and local talent.

Logan Rockbridge R. L. Chambers Columbus Roya

School superintendents meet in Athens for finance talks

G E K Carr of Logan J W Coleman of the county schools and other superintendents attend a daylong Athens meeting to discuss school finances and pending legislation expected to be on the agenda.

Logan G. EK. Carr J. W. Coleman Athens

Sunday School Class Meets at Broadwell

The Ever Ready Sunday School Class met at Richard White’s home recently. Several local visits occurred with neighbors in Utley Sand Nock Cutler and Chesterhill. Rome FHA held March 1 with five applicants voting to join the Fireside Circle. Pearl Buck quote concludes the piece.

Broadwell Richard White Don White Fred Sedwick Utley Josie Conant Howard Sand Nock Leonard Smith Parkersburg Leonard Ogg Frank James Harry Vandyke Freda Nice Athens Carl Meek Elizabeth Martin Cutler Joseph Young Dorothy Martha Joe Ross Hoon Chesterhill Rome

Carbon Hill Girls Basketball Team Honored at Dinner

Carbon Hill players were hosted Thursday at the home of Mr and Mrs Car Byers after winning the county tournament by defeating Murray City. Principal and coach Mr Byers and school board member Mr Thorne attended. squad members Oleta Dane Ermina Stacy Adrian Devol Kathryn Smith Hel

Carbon Hill Car Byers Sylvia Dodds David Thorne Murray City Byers Thorne Oleta Dane Ermina Stacy Adrian Devol Kathryn Smith Hel

Logan Class B sectional tournament receipts total $790

Logan officials report that the Class B sectional tournament netted $790.05 in receipts from 2,554 paid admissions. The sessions broke down as Thursday 554, Friday 1,179, Saturday afternoon 321, and Saturday evening 500.

Logan

Local Names Listed in Community Directory

The list includes Daisy Robey Bartoe Betty Smith Florence Shaw Lora Jane Lowes Reva Vollmer Charlotte Parry Jo anna Shelton Waveline Martin and Grace Rutherford among residents noted in the society column.

En Robey Daisy Bartoe Betty Smith Florence Shaw Lora Jane Lowes Reva Vollmer Charlotte Parry Joanna Shelton Waveline Martin Grace Rutherford

Logan Fair See Athens See Logan Team in Dist Tournament

Logan Fair matches Athens in a key district game Wednesday night as the team aims to boost its tourney hopes. Locals point to a lone win this season against Columbus South while visitors post several strong performances.

Logan Loral Folly Chiefs Columbus South

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William Fraech Eon Pilly Kenton W. J. Frasch Peay Ilesboro Beantown Choir Grange Hall Lesboro Parent-Teacher Association Stelbenville Markhiage Virgil A. Straushbaugh Miner Glouster Rt Homer Strausbaugh Ronella Roth Kardy Murray Ily Mie Thomas Mardy Long - Coughlin Johnson America Huey Pierce Long Louisiana U. S Senate Lang William Howard Taft Long Taft S&s Supreme Court Roosevelt Fiyr Nest Pather Coughlin Peece Griswold Bettow Kerrs Biso Nple Eephonivs Perry Board Connett News Hocking River Quick’s Zenner Logan Fair Beauty Plymouth Dodge de Soto Chrysler Chrysler Motors F.C.B. Factory
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