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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 18, 1935

Page

12

Trustees back Davey plan for relief investigation

Logan Ohio trustees unanimously support Governor Martin L. Davey’s plan to investigate the county relief setup in Oale. Secretary Judson J. Johnson authorized to telegram approval to the governor. Samuel Ryan urged more time to study local needs before relief policy details are formed. A two week follow up meeting was scheduled. The association aims to enroll all eligible township officials and push work relief for able bodied recipients. In Logan the Fiza Holland case appeal continues after a common pleas court ruling in favor of plaintiffs Roy Holland executor and others. Attorney Forest Weinrich filed the brief Saturday.

LOGAN Hocking County Township Trustees Association Martin L. Davey Oale Judson J. Johnson Davey W. B. Vick Samuel Ryan Vick Togan Fiza Holland Common Pleas Court Roy Holland Forest FE Weinrich

Get Heavy Penalties For Chicken Thefts

Three men Curtis Rowe Merle Klinger and Harold Young pleaded guilty to stealing chickens from Jerry Binaser farm Thursday night in Hocking County. They were fined 100 dollars plus costs and sentenced to 30 days in the county jail. Klinger provided a signed statement aiding in solving other thefts and said his share was four dollars forty five cents. Logan and Columbus relatives noted. Brown to sell Wood Street property. Birth announced of a daughter at Chillicothe Hospital to Mr and Mrs Frank Johnson Nelsonville.

Hocking County Magistrate & RR Whitehart Jerry Binaser Curtis Rowe Merle Klinger Harold Young Klinger

Union Furnace School Notes Inter-class tournament and play

Union Furnace notes report an inter-class gymnasium tournament won by the Sophomore girls and Junior boys on March 5, and a Wednesday March 6 performance of Uncle Tom's Cabin. The Senior class received rings and an Honor Roll lists graduates Emily Frantz Treachey Heinlein and multiple students across grades including Freda Cox Ruth Goodwin Mary Kern Dorothy Patton Evelyn Schmidt Virginia Schmidt Dorothy Campbell Mary Louise Bryan Ruth Kern Herbert Smith Barbara Hankinson Jennie Mae Jones Marion Armstrong Mary J. Connor John Schmidt Donald Shackelford Helen Tucker Mable Ruth Jones Anna Belle Wyakiver.

Union Furnace Mary Louise Bryan Ruth Kern Herbert Smith Barbara Hankinson Jennie Mae Jones Fighth Marion Armstrong Mary J. Connor John Schmidt Donald Shackelford Helen Tucker Mable Ruth Jones Anna Belle Wyakiver

Funeral processions warned at Oak Grove Cemetery entrances

Signs warn drivers to slow at cemetery entrances to prevent stalls from causing confusion during funeral processions. In Falls Township near Logan, David Rutter reports a chicken theft last Wednesday night, with 2% chickens stolen from his farm, according to Sheriff Joe Farbearn.

Oak Grove Cemetery Logan David Rutter Falls Township Joe Farbearn

Cappy Krieg Dies at Logan

Clement R. Cappy Krieg, 72, died at his Logan home at 11 a m Saturday from intestinal inflammation after influenza. A railroad man since age 17, he served nearly 55 years as a conductor on the River Division. Survived by wife Nellie Krieg, son William, adopted daughter Ada Krieg, and sons Far!, Herbert, John E., and James Krieg. Funeral at St. John Catholic Church Monday at 9 a m, Rev. James T. Nevin officiating. Burial at Oak Grove Cemetery.

Hocking Valley Krieg River Division Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen Logan Lodge of Elks Far! Krieg Chicago Herbert Krieg Columbus John E James Krieg Logan Nellie Krieg William Ada Krieg St. John Catholic Church James T. Nevin Oak Grove Cemetery

Godman Company Expands Local Plant Production

Orders issued in late week authorize increasing Logan plant output by 300 dozen pairs weekly. A style change shifts focus to enhanced workmanship as workers acclimate to new operations, keeping production limited the past few weeks.

Teachers To Work For Better English

A committee of English Club teachers in Hocking County met with Supt J W Coleman to study improved English instruction for public schools. They plan to study state systems and adapt the best features locally to replace ad hoc methods.

Father Son Banquet Held at J B Church in Rockbridge

Two score attendees gathered at the United Brethren Church in Rockbridge for a father and son banquet. Rev J R Love reported the event with Rev P F Wright of Lancaster and Rev R L Chambers of Columbus giving talks. J F McGrady spoke for fathers and Ray Dupler for sons amid local musical performances. Logan guests included Judge F E L Ewing and companions, Probation Officer Alfred Campbell and son Jim, Harry W Shaw and Eber Mowery.

Logan Fighty United Brethren Church Rockbridge J. R. Love PF. Wright Lancaster R. L. Chambers of Columbus J. F. McGrady Ray Dupler Logan FE. L. Ewing Dick Ralph Alfred BR. Campbell Jim Harry W. Shaw Eber Mowery

Cars in crash near Logan and New Plymouth

Cars operated by Carlos Montgomery near Logan and Harry Armstrong of New Plymouth wrecked at Orchard Main Street intersection Saturday evening. Both drivers were taken to city hall for questioning. Montgomery was thrown from his car. Police urged an agreement on damages and said reckless driving charges likely.

LOGAN Carlos Montgomery Harry Armstrong New Plymouth Orchard-Main Street City Hall Montgomery Armatrong

Logan Moore undergoes emergency surgery for appendicitis

Logan Moore son of Mr and Mrs George Moore of this city had an emergency operation Sunday at Cherrington Hospital for acute appendicitis. He recovered from the procedure and hopes for a full recovery. Moore is a student at Ohio State University and had returned to Logan Friday for the end of week vacation when stricken.

Logan John Moore George & Moore Cherrington Hospital Moore Ohio State University

Aim To Raise P. T. A. Funds By Play at Trimble Tonight

Trimble residents will attend Uncle Tom's Cabin at J. T. High School auditorium tonight to benefit the Trimble P T A. A cast of sixteen performers will present three acts and five scenes starting at o'clock.

Trimble J. T. High School Trimble P.T.A

Death notices report Stella Mayes and Mrs George Buchman

Stella Mayes aged 33 died Saturday night at 7 at the Clark County Sanitorium Springfield after years of treatment. She leaves a son age 0 and is a niece of Mrs D M Sawyer south of Jacksonville. Funeral and burial are set for Mason County West Virginia. Mrs George Buchman was taken to St Francis Hospital Columbus Saturday for tumor and gallstone surgery accompanied by her husband.

Glouster Stella Mayes Clark County Sprigfield D. M. Sawyer Jacksonville George Buchman St. Francis Hospital Columbus Buchman

Glouster Odd Fellows Confer Third Degree in Jacksonville

Fourteen Glouster Odd Fellows traveled to Jacksonville Friday night to confer the third degree on Charlies Thomas Lodge. Three candidates received the degree and local members are invited to a Charlies Thomas Lodge meeting Friday night with refreshments to follow.

Glouster Glouster Odd Fellows Jacksonville Charlies Thomas Lodge

Husband Stricken Glouster While Visiting Relatives

Mrs. H. L. Withers of Buckhannon West Virginia learned by phone Saturday that her husband Mr. Withers had pneumonia and was hospitalized. Mr. DeLong and Mrs. Withers hurried by motor to Buckhannon arriving about 11 PM. DeLong returned home Sunday morning and accompanied Mrs. Withers and their baby to Buckhannon.

Glouster Ll. G. DeLong H. L. Withers Buckhannon W. Va Mr. Withers Mr. DeLong

Loyal Workers Elect GLOUSTER New Officers

Loyal Workers of the Church of Christ elected new officers at Friday night meeting. Rev. M B Rogers and Mrs. Rogers from Bloomsburg were visitors. Members present included Florence Howard Eunice Beulah Post Selma Jonas Dora Ervin Elnora Helen Mason Max Williams Robert Williams Raymond Maxwell Jack Gardner Elmer Jones Herman Janchina Carl Parker and Woodrow Kelly. Next class meeting set for April 12.

M. 8. Rogers

Glouster P T A Meeting Monday Night

Glouster P T A will meet Monday at 7 30 p m in the high school auditorium Pupil program from the Junior High School directed by Miss Esta Cunningham and Miss Merle Danford Aids Society to Meet Trimble Ladies Aid Society of the Trimble M E Church meets at the home of Rev and Mrs Deeds Jacksonville Tuesday night A bus leaves Easier s barber shop at 7 15 p m Mrs Emmett Earich taken to St Francis Hospital Columbus today for major operation

Glouster Trimble Ladies' Aid Society M. E Deeds Jacksonville Easier Emmett Earich St. Francis Hospital Columbus Nevada Wylie Ohio University Nelle Schneider Memorial Auditorium Athens John W. Risch

Glouster Man Fined for Assault in Local Court

GLOUSTER Ray Nott of Oakdale paid $5 plus costs in Justice William Ellis court after pleading guilty to an assault charge filed by Sylvester Stiers. The fine was suspended. Rev M B Rogers and Mrs Rogers visited in the city en route home to Bloomsburg Pa after visits with relatives in Cincinnati and Liberty Ind. Julius Streicher comments on wrestling and racial defeat reflect Nazi era rhetoric.

Glouster Ray Nott Oakdale William Ellis Sylvester Stiers M. 8. Rogers Gilouster Church of Christ Rogers J. H. Henshaw Bloomsburg Cincinnati Liberty Ind

Chauncey High Presents Annual Operetta Tuesday

Chauncey High hosts its annual operetta on Tuesday. The report notes dinners and receptions around Chauncey and nearby towns as residents celebrate birthdays and family events.

Gibisonville High to Present The Gypsy Troubadour Operetta

Gibisonville Ohio March program features the high school music department staging The Gypsy Troubadour under Miss Janet White. Local activities include students hosting assembly, and community members William Moore and C N Bowen touring southwest states. Revival services set at the U B Church begin March 17.

Janet White

Chauncey-Dover High presents When Dreams Come True operetta

Chauncey-Dover High School opens its annual operetta Tuesday night at o o clock in the high school auditorium. The production titled When Dreams Come True or Maid In Japan features a Japan set and oriental costumes with imported scenery. Christine Brown and Paul Fiske coach the show and students sell tickets. Cast includes Mary Zachary Helen Madek Hazel Childress Geneva Palmer Bert McQuade Helen Keasey Virginia McQuade Helen Ferrer Richard Osborne Royden Kollister Erle Bridgewater Floyd Martin Willard Border Gilbert Childress, backed by a chorus.

Chauncey Chauncey-Dover High School Japan Christine Brown Paul Fiske Mary Zachary Helen Madek Hazel Childress Geneva Palmer Bert McQuade Helen Keasey Virginia McQuade Helen Ferrer Richard Osborne Royden Kollister Erle Bridgewater Floyd Martin Willard Border Gilbert Childress

Mines in Chauncey and district report activity

Fourteen coal mines in the district were operating Monday led by Chauncey No. 25. Poston No. 6 at Millfield was idle. Active pits include No. 68, No. 28, No. 24, Chauncey No. 25, Hocking, Kimberly, Carbondale, Black Diamond, Coonville, Lick Run, Luhrig, and Salem Hollow.

Chauncey Poston Millfield Chauncey No Hocking Kimberly Carbondale Black Diamond Coonville Lick Run Luhrig Salem Hollow

Chauncey Church Bible Class Invites Women

Mrs Burg Johnson on Converse Street hosts a Chauncey Church of Christ Christian Women’s Bible Class gathering this afternoon in charge of Mrs Floyd Nye. All women of the church are invited to attend.

Chauncey Burg Johnson Converse Street Christian Womans Bible Chauncey Church of Christ Floyd Nye

Birth of Pauline Ann Shields in Columbus

Mr and Mrs John Shields announce the birth of a 7 12 pound daughter named Pauline Ann at their Columbus home. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Charlies C Shields Chauncey. Mrs Shields has returned home after visiting Columbus.

Taylor Ridge Dora Heffken Fred Heffken Fred Leake Greens Run Henry Heffken Herald Blower Millfield Wiley Mingus True Town Theo. Heffken Ray Leake Glouster B. W. Conaway Evan Davis Carl Welling Dwight Smith Ronald Lee James Golding John Wenger Clarence Lopez Chauncey Mont Davis Columbus Clyde N. Jinks R. D Virginia Lee John Shields Pauline Ann Charlies C. Shields Shields

Chauncey Personal News Highlights Local Visits

Friday visits and weekend social rounds occur in Chauncey with Mrs E Mra John Shater and Martha Ellen of Neig hosting guests. Victor Grinstead Sands attend a School event in Hollist while Mrs J W Hickman and Ruth of Gloucester visit Dr and Mrs N sons Bob and Rij wel. The group tours Fielder and family and Evan Morgan Jr and Thomas Oliver return home with Fred Victor fear gum River.

Chauncey. Apy E. Mra John Shater Victor Grinstead Sands Hollist J. W. Hickman Martha Ellen Neighere Fielder Gay McCall Wayne Snyder Ruth Glouster Bob Rij Wel Liamson Evan Morgan Jr Thomas Oliver Fred Victor Fear Gum

Miss Sprague Returns After Stay Burglary Near Dover

Dover High School teacher Miss Sprague spent weeks away in Florida with family and Ruth Gardner Green in Indian River due to a burglary incident. Mrs. Adolph Nevily accompanied them during the absence in Chauncey.

Chauncey Miss Sprague Dover High School

Revival Meeting Promotes Brotherhood at Sir Sharpsburg

In Sharpsburg area a revival at Mt He church continues with new class additions including Mrs. Jones Donald Beard and Joe, as Brotherhood Ch opens. Ladies' Aid Society holds a meeting with an aid program, and a potluck was served. Recent rains affect district activities.

Donald Brotherhood Chis Joe & Ladies’ Aid Society Operson Flossie Harris Harry Planteville Hay Sears and Roebuck Bart Long

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Telegram New Works Atteal Decision Athens ME Aterac Athens, Ohio Y Hocking ‘County Alva Brown Brown Wood Street Taxgan Frank Johnson Nelsonville Huey Long Little Ballyhoo Gerald K. Smith Smith Shreveport Emily Frantz Treachey Heinlein Freda Cox Ruth Goodwin Mary Kern Dorothy Patton Evelyn Schmidt Virginia Schmidt Dorothy Campbell Coastmaster Stice Southern Ohio Electric Company Cappy Krieg Veteran Railroad Clement R. “Cappy Lowing Influenza Godman J. B. Church ALTO Carl Marx Arthur F. Horn Miner Carbon Hill Grant Horn Ruth Mae Mille Haydenville Harry Mills W. N. Shank Clarence R. Cozad Laborer Francis Cozad Tina Belle Starr Greendale Nathan Starr Kenneth R. Fitzgerald C. W. Zeiger Lexington Eleutherios Venizelos Grece Crete Mason County Church of Christ Glouster P. T. A AID Society Nuremberg Julius Streicher Chauncey High Mrs. Heffken Daughter Gibisonville Gibisonville High School William Moore Arizona New Mexico Texas C. N. Bowen Columbia David Wylie Velva Broshares Enterprise U. B Ruby Whitcraft Reverend Love U. B. Church Charles W. Ziegler Murray City Carl Carshner Vu. B Quick’s Cross Bros Union Street Bridge Club Sarah Thomas Here St. Patrick Day Lena Wilson Frankie Howard Fannye King Naomi Wamsley Shirley Thomas Jessie Fiske Ruth Bridgewater Gladys Pickering Evelyn Simms Chrystal Simms Shieldses Chaunceyersonals Activitt Sir Sharpsburg— Revi Jones Frigida Refrigerati Am Air Conditi Flee, Dept Boston Bel Hossetel Punvost Zenner
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