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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1934
Page
9
Amid rising crude values to 2.17 per barrel local oil leaders insist price must reach 2.50 to profitably trigger development in Hocking County and nearby fields. Wells drilled years ago remain idle as counties seek stronger incentives and market signals.
May 17. The closing exercises of Guysville School last week may be the last ever held here as pupils are expected to attend Stewart School next year. Teachers were T. O. Kincade and Miss Eva Norris. A farewell party for eighth grade graduates was held Friday night. Thelma Douglas, from Dayton airport, is visiting relatives here. Rome High School held commencement Monday with 36 graduates and ten scholarship medals awarded. Edna Chesser and Gladys Fuller, previously ill, are recovering.
Logan Chamber of Commerce officials urge business and professional men to contact the chamber office about any firm seeking to take over old accounts on a commission basis. The local group was advised that one firm in this line has been handling accounts without benefiting the debtor.
Robbery number 12 struck the Midway filling station near Enterprise on Tuesday night with thieves taking about $75 of merchandise including auto accessories and a cash register after breaking a glass front door. Owner Don Feathers notified Sheriff Ellinger Wednesday morning. the station has been robbed at least a dozen times in five years. Ted Carrigan of Mt. Lebanon Pa pleaded guilty to non support and was ordered to pay $2.50 weekly for a minor child, bonds posted for court performance, and discharged.
Judge Harley M. Whitcraft set May trial dates for Logan County cases including Bragg v Allen May 28 and Jacoby v Ring hiser and Smith v Woodgeard May 20, and State of Ohio v Gilbert Walton on May 31.
Edith Danison was granted a divorce from Harry Panison by Judge Harvey Whitcraft on Wednesday morning with costs assessed against the defendant. Separately, Logan High seeks a basketball game with Stivers High of Dayton for next season as negotiations begin.
Logan housing relief staffer H. D. Fessenden joined the family recovery program in Logan on Tuesday to finalize plans for family relief initiatives in Hocking County. He will outline procedures and collaborate with local agencies to implement aid measures.
A Chauncey meeting in the mayor’s office will set Memorial Day rites. Rev. G. B. Courtney chairs the committee with Rev. Guss Graham Mayor W. D. Hines W. T. Smart and Clarence Mullins among the members.
Members of the Greens Run Church of Christ Ladies Aid Society hosted a farewell party Monday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Albertus Lowery. Attendees included Mrs. Helen Fierbaugh Doris Cordray Angeline Fierbaugh Thelma Fierbaugh Fios sie McClelland Myrtle Olbers Ger trude Brown Lena Leake Lottie Cannon Clara Cannon and daughters Bessie Cartwright Edna Cartwright Mary Cartwright and son Mae Maynard Effie Cartwright Jenny Smith Lena Bratka Laura Stephenson and Effie Stephenson.
Seven mines in this district are working today. Hocking Lubrig Kimberly Coonville No 15 No 68 and No 24 are listed. Nine mines operated Wednesday: No 9 No 68 No 255 No 107 Poston No 6 Lick Run Kimberly Lubrig and Black Diamond. Revival services continue this week at Morris town Holiness Church led by Rev M C Kittle with Rev Charlies Hook assisting. Sunday features an all day meeting and basket dinner.
A large audience attended a Tuesday benefit at the Globe Theater for the Unemployed League. The program featured the film Uncle Tom's Cabin and war pictures, plus a live appearance by Machine Gun Pete.
The Orpha Class met at Mrs. Garnet Andrews home with twelve members and one guest. Members dressed as little girls for the gathering, devotions led by Mrs. Mary Rogers, and lunch served by hostess Mrs. Kathryn Angle.
Logan to Athens County line James O Neil Goose Run was arrested Tuesday by Deputy Game Protector Edward Eherat. He pleaded guilty before Magistrate C T Stephenson and was fined $25 and costs. The deputy cites ongoing illegal fishing in the Hocking River and says spears were found where two men fled.
The Logan P T A elected officers at its final meeting of the year in the high school auditorium. Mrs. Paulh Monks was named president succeeding Fred Burchfield. Other officers: Mrs. John Lee vice president Miss Mary Shepard secretary treasurer. Nominations were by a committee including Mrs. Walter Leonard and H E Kirk. The Senior High Girls Glee Club performed songs and J F Rutgers accompanied on piano.
The senior class of Logan High School announces the year’s Aeria edition edited by students and dedicated to Coach John Langley. Rob ert White chief of staff presented the dedication on Wednesday with school officials present.
Logan arraigned Tuesday before Magistrate C. T. Stephenson on intoxication charges. John Ogg of Coonville pleaded guilty, was fined 50 dollars and costs, and jailed when he could not pay.
Logan C. W. Zeigler a naturalist has won a contract to travel to Jamestown Virginia for the first two weeks of July. He will lead a 4-H Club face ally program as delegations from about 24 counties participate in the camp during the two week period.
Hamby Patterson, a mountain resident near Gainesville Georgia, began pulling his teeth at 70 using pliers and forged his own aluminum false grinders from kitchen Utensils after fleeing a dentist chair. He melted aluminum in a brick mold to create his plates and now chews beefsteak and rock candy.
Results from the Literary Digest national poll show strong public support for the New Deal with a 27 162 yes to 13 057 no tally from 40 219 ballots in sea board New York area cities. Ballots were sent to 15 million people on the same list as previous polls. Voters also stated whether they supported Roosevelt or Hoover.
Langsville and nearby towns report family visits and social news. Mrs H E Miller and family visited Mrs Miller s parents in Dexter. Several locals mentioned include Don Gorby Rob ert Miller Frank Braley and Lloyd Thomas’s children not having measles. Anna Miller and L E Enteminger attended Middleport High School graduation. Dale Miller and family of Rio Grande visited Aunt Alice Miller Elbon Clark returned from Cincinnati. Floyd Miller and Charles Nelson enjoyed a Buckeye Lake fishing trip.
Cheshire Everett of Michigan visits relatives here. Vaughn Peters of Columbus spent the weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs C. C. Peters. Ernest Kennedy opened the weekend with friends at Portsmouth. Mrs F O Yeanger and daughter Evelyn recently visited Mrs Zella Denny at Little Ragger. Mr and Mrs Calvin Richman of Middleport visited Mrs Richman's sister Mrs Clarence Coughenour. Will Van Gilder and family of Racine visited relatives Sunday. Mrs B V Sayre is visiting relatives in West Virginia.
Carpenter Miss Fontell Caster and Mr and Mrs. O W Winters and their daughter of Columbus were weekend guests at the F E Wood home. Other visitors included Mr and Mrs Alva Rupe with daughters Francia and Freda and Don Wood and son Pat, who recently visited Mr and Mrs George Wood, Mr and Mrs Allen Schaefer and son of Columbus and Mrs Marty Dean of Pomeroy, who spent Sunday with Mrs Vira Rawlings.
Harrisonville residents Mr. and Mrs. Dell Chase and Amy Geary returned Tuesday night from a honeymoon trip through the East and were greeted by friends with a serenade. Visiting grandparents in Salem Center are Jack, Gene, and Joan Clark. The Weirs and children from Snowville spent Sunday with Harley Derr. Mrs. Lena Gordon from Athens hospital will join her daughter at home after her mother’s visit.
Irvin G Poston of Martinsville Indiana formerly of Greer Township visits Mr and Mrs Emercon. Poston plans to remain and attend dormitory events as changes unfold in his visits.
In Cleveland on May 17 a convoluted county land deal surfaced with two men named Patrick M Walsh living on Lawn Avenue and both wives named Mary. The county commissioners paid for a street extension but did not complete the purchase. One Patrick reported receiving $2 000 at the courthouse and alleged signing papers with his wife. He recalled spending 8500 and depositing 1 50 at Union Trust Co, a bank now closed. An error surfaced when a daughter of the first Patrick tried to pay taxes.
Athens F C EB 21 met at the Eagles Hall and initiated G D Gorham and Gordon Cray. A game between Athens and Nelsonville is set for Sunday May 20 at the Athens Playgrounds if the field is ready. Athens remains undefeated with three league wins and uniforms are due prior to the game.
Reedaville Mrs Eliza Coleman Gryeville was a recent visitor here M Cowdery Hockingport spent last week here with his daughter Mrs Arthur Hetzer Misses Jessie and Edith Hoyt Columbus and mother Mrs Amanda Hoyt Marietta visited here Sunday with Mrs Cottle Clyde Emrick and family Little Hocking were here Sunday to visit his parents Mr and Mrs John Emrick Mr and Mrs Alpha Smith and son visited over the end of the week at Surener with his parents Mr and Mrs J B Smith
The Catholic Ladies Study Club will host a bingo party in the Stoecklein building near the depot on Friday night. The public is invited to attend.
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