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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1935
Page
6
Local groups prepared floats and two bands for an Armistice Day parade at 7 pm with drum corps and marching delegations. Legionnaires cooperated with city officials to keep sidewalks clear. After the parade, a drum corps contest will light the Athletic Field, attracting many visitors.
Mrs. George Badweil of Nelsonville left Cherrington Hospital Saturday after two weeks of treatment for injuries from an automobile accident. Mrs. Clifford Grace, also of Nelsonville, returned home Saturday after a hernia operation. Mrs. Leo White and infant daughter Judy left the hospital Sunday for their Nelsonville home. The last line notes a deer tail description, stating the Rocky Mountain black tail deer has more white than black.
In the Southern District of Ohio Eastern Division Guy D. Ridenour filed a bankruptcy petition. The court set a hearing for December 13 1935 at 10:00 A M in Columbus Ohio United States Court Room. Creditors and interested parties may appear and show cause. Nov. 11 and 13.
Sealed proposals for general and specified trades to erect a brick school building in Athens Township Mechanisburg will be received by the Athens Township Rural School District through its Board. Plans and specs by architect William Mis may be inspected at the Architect's office for a $10 deposit. Bids must include 10 percent bid bond and follow federal PWA rules. Opening set for December on site in Athens County Ohio. Principal: H R Jacoby, President. Clerk: K R Shafer.
In Hocking County, more than 75 percent of the qualified vote was cast despite bad weather. Outside Logan 2,767 votes were recorded, bringing total turnout to 7,767, an unusually heavy off year return. The highest tally since women gained the ballot nears 10,000.
Milton E Martin 74 local photographer died at his East Second Street home from heart disease and asthma He lived most of his life in Logan and worked as a photographer on Main Street for 35 years He leaves wife Margaret and son Clyde of Columbus and brothers Frank Marvin Martin Funeral at his residence Wednesday 1:30 p m with Rev R C Babylon burial in Oak Grove Cemetery
In Logan over the weekend coach John Longley of Ashland discussed a September 10 1936 game against Logan as the season opener for both teams. The cost could be high but workable. The Longleys visited friends then returned to Ashland with Sam Longley of Nelsonville who will head home after today’s Ashland game.
Logan Utah counciltable will discuss separating the city auditor and waterworks clerk into two offices as required by state inspection. A special committee will study salaries and setup with one faction pushing ahead while another favors maintaining the current arrangement. The proposal would place waterworks clerk appointment under the service director with civil service eligibility.
LOGAN Conkle Oil did not play Sunday as the Glasco team of Lancaster cancelled Friday. Manager Leroy Conkle could not find a substitute and his squad awaits November 22 the open date on the L. H. 8. Schedule for an out-of-town game at Athletic Field under lights. In LOGAN the High School Band gave a concert at the Hocking County Home directed by Richard McCutchan with Rev M Lever arranging, and more concerts may follow in winter.
The U S Marines Sunday marked their 160th birthday with pomp and ceremony. A parade reviewed by senior officers showcased battalions and insignia as veterans and active duty personnel gathered to honor the anniversary.
Sealed proposals for labor and materials to erect a hymnnasium in Buchtel Ohio will be received by the Board of Education at the High School Building until 12 noon EST on December 7 1935. Plans by William Mills may be viewed at the architect and Board office with a $5 deposit. bids must meet Federal Emergency Administration of Public Works rules and include a 10 percent bond or certified check.
The York Township Rural School District solicits sealed bids for all labor materials and appliances to erect a brick school building in Nelsonville Ohio. Plans by William Mills are available and deposits of 600 required. Bids due 12 noon December 12 1935 with 10 percent bid bond. The district reserves right to reject all bids and bids remain open 30 days.
Logan A police order clears Main Street from Mulberry to Spring for a parade tonight. Autos must be removed by six o’clock and the street will be closed to traffic in the parade squares to give spectators a better view.
Police said arrests would be made today in the investigation of the assault on Robert Innis last Monday on West Hunter Street. Innis lies seriously ill at home with a brain blood clot from a blow to the head after being knocked down. several witnesses will be called to City Hall for information.
Elmer Kesterson faced Magistrate 8 B Whitehart on a charge of aiding and abetting in a fraud scheme. He pled guilty, fined 10 dollars plus costs. Deputy Nellia Smith arrested him after an investigation tied to a new Logan racket involving credit gasoline and a companion posing as a relative of a former county officer.
Preparations are under way for an Intercity Rotary meeting at the Masonic Temple social rooms Tuesday evening. Local Kiwanians join Rotarians with invites sent to Nelsonville McArthur Lancaster and Circleville clubs. Ladies accompany the members while Venus Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star serves a turkey dinner before the program.
John Anderson was discharged from Cherrington Hospital Sunday to return home following injuries from a recent motor accident. The crash earlier claimed the life of Leo Graf of Athens.
The third conference of Young Republicans of New England concluded its two day session with a visit to the hillside grave of Calvin Coolidge and pledged a concise political program as its spring goal. The Agricultural Adjustment Administration reported 71,612,285 in farmer benefit payments distributed in July and August.
The sheriff sells at public auction on December 4, 1935 at 1 30 P M at the courthouse door in Athens Ohio the farm land in Farm Lot No 58 Sec 9 and 15 Town 9 Range 4 Ohio University lands containing 15 70 acres excepting 13 50 acres conveyed earlier The premises lie in Richland venue and are appraised at 1500 with a minimum sale of 1000 Two thirds of appraised value cash in hand day of sale Attorneys Woolley Rowland.
Notice lists Andrew P F Holmes of Albany as Executor of Mallie E Nickles estate dated October 22 1935 and Gertrude Reiney of Trimbie as Administrator of John D Andrews estate dated October 17 1995 both in Athens County Ohio signed by S M Johnson Probate Judge.
Echoes of last week suggest recounts may be requested in two Hocking County districts with close results. In Washington School District Albert Reddick leads Porter Heigle for second on the board after Vinton County returns. a tie exists in the district property due to write ins. A separate contest concerns the three mill school levy in Laurelville Perry Village with narrow margins. A Perry group representative said a recount is likely, requiring a $40 or $10 per precinct retabulation fee within five days. James E. Brown of Marion Township was hospitalized for observation after a cold, then returned home.
Tom Walsh Sr. is a constant presence in the stands urging the team and fans to greater energy at every home game. He never misses a home kickoff and is known for his vocal support from Athletic Field.
Logan Rudy Rempel and his orchestra and W. W. Harden and his old time fiddlers performed Friday evening for the local lodge of Knights of Pythians at their hall. Visitors from Laurelville attended in strong numbers.
Logan authorities foresee a possible plan to erect a new room at West Logan to keep the district under the foundation program. If built, Calico Ridge Scotts Creek Nickel Plate and Webb Summit schools would close and students transfer to Gore, eliminating two and one teachers respectively. Annual savings of 3300 dollars are expected as transportation is funded by the state.
Logan notes a fishing expedition on the Muskingum River by Frank W. Harden Pete Burgoon and Sam Buchanan. Guests visiting in the city include Mr and Mrs John Longley Ashland and Mr and Mrs Orville Farrar. Additional movements feature residents and visitors from Lima Columbus McArthur and Adrian Mich.
Followers of football observe Bob Snyder, 163 pound freshman, as he reports to the squad recently. His specialty appears to be passing, and he may be developed into an effective quarterback to replace Bus Hansel and Jack Acker after this season.
Logan Lodge of Knights of Pythias attended a district initiation in Newark on Saturday. The local lodge will hold initiatory Wednesday evening offering Third Degree work.
A dense listing of radio programs and orchestras including Manhattan Ma Manhattan Mat Jack Armstrong Og son of Fire Buck Rogers Regis Orch Myrt Ma Vocals with Denny Orch and The O Neils Chauncey Parson Toybald Singing Lady Amos n Andy lights up the schedule.
The review lauds Top Hat as a crowning achievement for Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers with RKO, praising Irving Berlin’s songs and the supporting cast. It also describes Metropolitan starring Lawrence Tibbett at the Ohio Theater, detailing a romance and career ascent aided by strong performances, with Giovanni Brady implicated in a dramatic plot twist.
The fragment mentions Logan and a Hemlock area where a conflict occurred on land parcels spanning acres. It notes wells and depths tested, a Moscow reference, and a locomotive punishment context related to train cars. The text is fragmented but indicates an event vicinity and property details.
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