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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1934

Page

10

115 More Enrollees Arrive for Forest Work in Camp Hocking

Logan Ohio May 22 Camp Hocking was augmented by 115 enrollees from Camp Knox Ky. under Lieut Darby raising the camp to 214 men. New arrivals will be quarantined before assignments. Projects include a diving tower at Floyds Pond and athletic field improvements. Lieut Paul E Stewart of the 332 Inf Reserves is assigned as Adjutant Supply Officer and Mess Officer arriving from Ft Hayes.

Floyd's Pond Hocking County

Logan Greys Open Season With Win At Carbon Hill

Logan Maytag Greys of this city beat Carbon Hill 6 to 4 in the season opener. Johnson of Carbon Hill held the logan opponent to four hits while Myers Logan Limited kept the Hill offense in check with three. The teams will meet again at the local diamond next Sunday as M G Norris of Logan books games for the team.

Logan Maytag Greys Carbon Hill Johnson Myers M. G. Norris

Ohio State Professor Plans Cabin in Hocking Park Area

Logan reports Prof. Thomas H. Kibler of Ohio State University intends to build a summer residence on the Basil Long tract of 42 acres in the Hocking County parks area. The private sale at 476 dollars bought the land with a stocked artificial lake for fishing. In another item, Arthur Pickett and Henry McManus of Logan escaped minor injuries after their car collided with another near Sugar Grove. Fairfield County officers investigated.

Logan Columbus Hocking County Thomas H. Kibler Ohio State University Basil Long W. Z. Brashares Prof. Kibler Lancaster Arthur Pickett Henry McManus Sugar Grove Fairfield County

Murray City Man Is Canary's Pal

John Hogan of Murray City endures six years in bed yet greets visitors at his bedside. Elevation plans include installing an elevator to reach the first floor. A canary visiting his home lands on his shoulder and sings for him during visits.

Logan John Hogan Murray City

Pension Applications Received by Stone

Logan reports Andrew Stone, clerk investigator for Hocking County, is receiving old age pension applications in the court house auditorium. Two applications have been taken since Friday morning. He will work next week 8 30 to 4 with Joseph Stone assisting. Citizens are urged to help by completing the 30 minute questionnaire.

Logan Andrew Stone Hocking County Joseph Stone Stone

Holl Plans Athletic Events Committee For Chamber Of Commerce

Barton A. Holl president of the Logan Chamber of Commerce outlines a plan to name an athletic events committee for the coming year. All assignments will be announced soon as new memberships flow in during an active recruitment drive.

Logan Laogen Chamber of Commerce Barton A. Holl

Visit by recovery department representative to Logan

Stephen Slegth of the family recovery department arrived in Logan on Friday for an unspecified period to assist with a feature of the recovery program.

Logan Stephen Slegth Family Recovery Department

Four Logan Residents Named in Local Household List

Lloyd Ellsworth Clark 21 carpenter of Logan son of Peter Clark and Ruby Marie Warth man 17 housekeeper Logan daughter of Newman Warth man Charles Voris 34 truck driver Logan son of Minnie Voris and Dollie Mae Hiles 30 shoe worker Logan daughter of Delmar Hiles listed in a local household registry.

Lloyd Ellsworth Clark Logan Mra Peter Clark Ruby Marie Warthman Newman Warthman Charles Voris Minnie Voris Dollie Mae Hiles Delmar Hiles

Bowen conducts annual inspection of Council Masonry

Logan C. Wood Bowen district deputy and Judge E. L. Ewing traveled to Portsmouth Monday evening to perform the annual inspection of Council Masonry.

Foremen Move to Godman Columbus Plant

Frank Floyd, longtime foreman at the Logan Shoe plant, is hired by the H. C. Godman Company and sent to their Columbus plant to learn their operations. Another Logan foreman, William Sauer Sr., is to be offered employment.

Frank Floyd Godman Company Logan Frank Floyd Logan Shoe Pliant H. C. Godman Company Columbus William Sauer, Sr

Knights of Pythias Social Reunion Planned at Grotto Grounds

Knights of Pythias from Logan Nelsonville Laurelville and Logan Lodges will hold a joint social session at the Grotto Grounds Thursday night with Jack White's Orchestra providing music for mixed dancing. The program includes games contests and refreshments with some guests hidden as escorts and non members. A hog theft was reported by George Blum prompting an investigation by Sheriff Sol Ellinger following prior cattle losses. B V Wright state highway engineer has been ill but returned briefly to work Monday.

LOGAN Nelsonville Laurelville Knights of Pythias Grotto Grounds Jack White Pythian Sisters George Blum Falla Township Sol Ellinger B. V. Wright State Highway Department Hill Street

Laurel Run 4-H Club Formed Elects Jessie Walker Leader

The Laurel Run Starr Township 4-H Club organized with nine members present on Friday. Jessie Walker was chosen as leader for the girls group and the new club aims to promote youth activities in the district.

Logan Laurel Run Starr Township Jessie Walker

Temple Athens Woman Earns 98 Mark at Pythian Sisters

Mrs. E. L. Church of Athens served as inspecting officer for Glouster Temple No. 560 Pythian Sisters at the annual inspection held at the K of P Hall. The temple received a grade of 98 after inspection with visitors from Athens and White Rose Temple. A lunch followed the exemplification and the inspektress received a gift.

Glouster E. L. Church Athens K. of P. Hall White Rose Temple Pythian

OO KS Meets Tonight Gloster Whea Chapter

O O KS chapter meets at the Masonic hall to discuss routine matters and community events. Members will gather at the hall for the meeting tonight.

OO. KS Glouster Whea Masonic Hall Bbs USA

Byrd reports 72 below zero at Antarctic snow hut

At Little America Antarctica on May 22 Rear Admiral Richard E. Byrd isolated at a camp 130 miles from the base predicted a record cold winter. He reported 72 degrees below zero yesterday with harsher cold to come as he conducts meteorological studies despite equipment freezes.

Little America Antarctica Mackay Radio Richard E. Byrd Byrd

Club Entertained at Home of Bette Macvey

Pleasant Valley May 22 A meeting of the W A G Club was held at the home of Bette Macvey A business session was led by the president followed by refreshments Attendees included Dorothea Ervin Irene McPherson Mary Jane Ervin Arzetta Schoonover Thora Belle Baughman Margaret Carsey Velma Schoonover and Bette Macvey The next meeting will be at Dorothea Ervin s home Thora Belle Baughman visited Bette Macvey Friday night James Wood underwent an appendectomy at ShelterIng Arms Hospital Saturday night His condition is favorable Elma Schoonover visited friends in Chauncey Wednesday Mr and Mrs Felix Dorsey visited Mr and Mrs C B Wood Sunday Mr and Mrs Everett Rose and family visited Dessie Brooks Wednesday evening

Pleasant Valley W. A. G. Club Bette Macvey Dorothea Ervin Irene McPherson Mary Jane Ervin Arzetta Schoonover Thora Belle Baughman Margaret Carsey Velma Schoonover James Wood Shelttering Arms Hospital Elma Schoonover Chauncey Felix Dorsey C. B. Wood Everett Rose Dessie Brooks

Breeder fish released into Hocking River to boost Ohio fishing

A consignment of 20 small mouth bass 55 rock bass and 250 catfish was released into the Hocking River in York Township by game protector B F Swartz The Division of Conservation urges anglers to avoid closed areas until July 1 and to cooperate in the stocking program for better fishing in Ohio

Athens County Hocking River York Township B. F. Swartz Division of Conservation Ohio

City council fixs closing hours and street concerns

The council discussed not widening East State Street and approved the original street width. Assessments for repaving were prepared and open for three weeks in city offices. John Leviner sought a salary increase but the motion failed. The panel will review curb light removals at Court and Carpenter Streets and pedestrians’ safety concerns. Stop signs at several intersections were ordered to be replaced and bi monthly pay approved for the safety director. Health officials handle Garfield Avenue sanitation issues.

Eva van Dyke Anna F. Stauffer van Dyke East State Street Park Street East Corporation John Leviner Bert Russell J. E. Bailey A. E. Falloon P. F. Good H. H. Rowland Court Carpenter Streets State Street Mill College Streets Service Garfield Avenue C. W. Gross Health Department of

Boy 12 Nearly Takes Poison After Harsh Scolding

In Columbus on May 22, 12 year old Robert Legibert attempted to die by taking poison tablets after a scolding from his mother. He was rushed to a hospital and expected to recover.

Columbus Robert Legibert

Ohio Nurses Open 31st Annual Convention in Springfield

Nurses from across Ohio gather in Springfield for the opening session of the 31st annual Ohio State Nurses Association convention. Local officials welcome attendees as the meeting begins.

Springfield Ohio Ohio State Nurses Association

Navy to Parade for President on May 31

New York harbor will host the largest peacetime naval parade as 88 ships sail from Guantanamo May 2 to salute President Roosevelt and his party in New York on May 31. Secretary Swanson announced the maneuvers with ships passing within hundreds of yards of Ambrose Channel light ship and the Cruiser Indianapolis.

Navy Washington U.P New York Harbor North River Claude A. Swanson Guantanamo Roosevelt Indianapolis Ambrose Channel Swanson Louisville Henry L. Roosevelt

Electoral College Is Approved by Senate

The Senate on May 22 rejected Norris Constitutional Amendment proposing popular election of the President and abolition of the electoral college. The vote was 42 for and 54 against, short of the two thirds needed for approval. Senator Norris switched his vote from aye to no to seek reconsideration later.

Washington Senate The United States George W. Norris Nebraska

Steel Workers Demand Union Be Recognized

In Pittsburgh on May 22 AP reports the Amalgamated Association of Iron Steel and Tin Workers claims to represent 100000 mills workers and has served demands on 150 to 200 steel masters for collective bargaining over wages and conditions. President Michael F. Tighe warns of future actions if not met, while industry leaders discount a nationwide strike.

Pittsburgh Amalgamated Association of Iron, Steel and Tin Workers Michael F. Tighe Amalgamated

Elect Officers for Loyal Daughters 4 H Club Near Athens

Helen Lillie was elected president of the Loyal Daughters 4 H Club at a Saturday meeting near Athens hosted by Mrs. J A Bell. County extension agent Thomas H Johnson spoke on the summer program. Harriett Jacoby aided in organizing and games. Other officers selected include Emma Sprague as vice president Esther Philips as secretary and treasurer Maxine Sprague as news reporter Benardo Williams as recreation leader. Other members listed include Virginia Sprague Virginia Walls and Grace Sprague.

Helen Lillie Loyal Daughters 4-H Club Athens J. A. Bell Thomas H. Johnson Betty Maxine Sprague Benardo Williams Virginia Sprague Virginia Walls Grace Sprague

Federal Bureau Drives Private Jobs in Ohio Reach 30000

The National Re-Employment Service reports 30000 Ohioans placed in private jobs since January 1. A Lorain shipbuilding firm hired 265 workers and Canton added 2302. Zone contest runs to July 1. Athens County leads in Zone 1 with 32 percent of registrations and 35 percent of placements. Officials including William V. Walsh, Harry R. Justice and Joh Mackinnon spoke at civic clubs in Pick.

National Re-Employment Service Ohio William V. Walsh Lorain Canton Athens County Walsh Harry R. Justice Joh Mackinnon Away Troy Ashtabula

Poppy Day Sale Aide Offered by Glouster Unit

Glouster May 22 Frank McCann Unit Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion will supervise poppy sales next Saturday to raise funds for disabled World War veterans. Poppies distributed for voluntary contributions. all proceeds aid veterans.

Cann Unit Ladies’ Auxiliary of the American Legion

County Teachers Head to Ohio State Meet

The Plains High School faculty members D F Pullen Herman Humphrey and W O Kail will attend the first Ohio state convention of the American Federation of Teachers in Springfield next Saturday May 26 Several county teachers are expected to join They will hear Flor ence Curtis Hanson federation secretary at the morning session State Senator D J Gunssett Dr Fred Fisher and Clyde Riker speak in the afternoon A dinner meeting will feature five gubernatorial candidates discussing My Educational Platform with Dr Maynard Krueger and Barrett O Hara slated for the night session

D. F. Pullen Herman Humphrey W. O. Kail the Plains High School Ohio American Federation of Teachers Springfield Pullen Florence Curtis Hanson Federation D. J. Gunsett Fred Fisher Methodist Episcopal Church Clyde Riker Toledo Maynard Krueger Chicago Barrett O'Hara Illinois

Two Farm Workers Killed In Runaway Near Urbana

Urbana May 22 AP Guy Kimmey 44 and Robert Jenkins 33 farm workers were killed Monday when struck by a truck driven by W B Barrick of Newark The men were guiding a team of mules along State Route 36 about a mile west of Urbana when the animals ran into the road and the truck loaded with 200 cases of beer struck them without warning The accident occurred as the men attempted to calm the frightened animals Local authorities investigated the beer laden truck involved in the fatal crash.

Uprbana Guy Kimmey Robert Jenkins Urbana W. B

Yugoslav Students Seize Belgrade University

Hounds of students occupy Belgrade University buildings, seizing two blocks, blocking water, and threatening to hurl professors from windows. Police rush in as 600 students and 6 coeds take control, holding law and philosophy faculties and smashing furniture and labs.

Faculty of Law Philosophical Egu

Ice Cream Social Planned by Jacksonville League

The Jacksonville League will sponsor an ice social on the church lawn at 6 o'clock. Home made ice cream will be sold by dish or by league girls, with proceeds to benefit league activities.

Jacksonville

Adia Tablets Claim Quick Relief From Upset Stomach

An ad copy claims Emilia Adia Tablets cure stomach upset within weeks under guarantee. It notes the product provides relief after taking the bottle for three weeks and allows eating normally again.

E. Hentges Adv

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