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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1934
Page
13
Logan November 23 Magistrate C T Stephens found Lewis Jones guilty on failure to send his child to school after a trial. Jones’s sentence is held in abeyance while he appeals to a higher court. Four neighbors were arrested on affidavits. cases await final disposition.
Work advances in the Pastime Building as the second floor is remodeled to host the new Aerie of Eagles on East Main Street. Flooring is laid a rear fire escape added and other alterations are in progress with Pete Clark supervising the repairs. completion expected within a week.
Mayor Kenneth R. Fitzgerald and Service Director R. R. Loomis traveled to Columbus Wednesday to review the progress of the proposed three cent sales tax. They estimate Hocking County would gain about $100,000 for the local government fund if approved, though the city's share awaits the county budget commission's decision.
The Will Light Field LOGAN specifications will be prepared soon for installing a lighting system at Athletic Field to inaugurate night football next season. If approved, the project will be under a FERA program with the board of education backing the effort.
In Logan on Wednesday temperatures rose to around 72 degrees as residents shed coats during the warm spell. F P Starcher of North Street noted the reading shortly after noon.
Logan reports a group of sportsmen visiting Port Huron for duck hunting with Dr Claude Lyon Clarence Blosser and K W Wright arriving for two days and Edw W Trevis plus Boryl Eby staying through the week. Harbarger Brothers announce a new hardware store on West Main Street in the Opera House block owned by W A Harbarger and Belford Harbarger. Wade Cox of Laurelville admitted to Cherrington Hospital for observation. Jace Hillyer of Murray City heads toward tonsil operation, expected Wednesday.
Memory of Zachary Taylor the twelfth U S president will be honored November 24 in a nation wide observance of the 150th anniversary of his birth in Orange County Virginia. He died in 1850 after 16 months in office. An artist's conception depicts Old Rough and Ready, hero of the Mexican War.
Logan plans and estimates for repaving a Route 31 section north of Rockbridge were approved in Columbus and returned to the resident engineer. The project spans about one mile from the Fairfield County line into Hocking County and includes a new Clear Creek bridge. Estimated total cost is around $120 000.
City officials say two new automatic stop signs will be placed at principal street intersections within days. The signs arrived this week and close automatically when struck by a car, with the base level with the street surface.
Deputy Edward Eberst observed John Kraft of Rockbridge walking with a gun and game on the Lancaster highway after a Friday night football game. Kraft pleaded guilty before Magistrate C T Stephenson, fined 25 dollars plus costs, and was committed to fall when unable to pay.
One year old Logan boy dies at 10 PM. Funeral set for Saturday at grandparents East Main Street with Oak Grove Cemetery burial. Also reports delay in Logan High School junior college course start, Cleo Haley receives Washington telegram for a new job, a dog returns a rabbit, Scarlet fever appears in Hocking County, barbers code district meeting in Marietta, and a Lancaster injunction case over $226.76 judgment.
Judge Harley M. Whitcraft presided over liquor control act cases against Fred Kraft and his brother Jacob Kraft of Rockbridge. Fred was found guilty of selling liquor to an inspector on November 7 and possessing liquor during a raid, receiving 150 dollars in fines and 60 days in jail with jail suspended for good behavior. Jacob admitted two prior liquor violations and received 500 dollars in fines and six months in jail, suspended on good behavior. The judge emphasized vitality of the act and the need to stop bootlegging.
Hulda Baker aged 75 dies at 9 o'clock Wednesday night at the home of Mr and Mrs Bert Bell on North Mulberry Street after years of ill health. She had lived with the Bells for years and is survived by her brother John L Stoody of Logan. Funeral services were held at Harden Company Chapel at 2 pm Friday with burial in Oak Grove Cemetery.
LOGAN Mrs. Phil Tschappat and Mrs. Irma Powers hosted the Merry Makers Club at 6:30 P M on Wednesday with a three course dinner and six bridge tables. High scores went to Mrs. Don Ackers and Mrs. Charles Smith, with guest awards to Mrs. Chester Swett and Mrs. Alfred Carpenter. Guests included Mrs. James Young and others. LOGAN Treasurer George C Hengst attended State Treasurers Association in Columbus with Mrs Hengst in charge during his absence. Treasurer elect Charles A Strum also attended. LOGAN Charles Frasure of Falls Township ill from a finger infection after a wire barb prick. He is improving. LOGAN C O division laborer count cut to 39. River Division overseen by C A Ward reduced and L J Quinn division also cut.
Rev. Bert O Conn er preached at Alfred and dined with Mr. and Mrs. Guss Vannest. The Frosts and son visited Mrs. Frosts parents the Bent family. Attendees from here at the farmers institute at Tuppers Plains. Keepsake of visits includes Martin Keehler in Coolville and Cel. Woode at Murray Hopkins home. Vesta Bentz visited her parents at Silver Ridge. Harley Midkiff family and Swartz group visited Marietta. Emma Findling visited her father at Torch. Virgil Swartz and Paul Swartz of Pine Grove, W V saw Israel Swartz. Cedric O Brien and son Charles of the Philippine Islands plan home for Christmas with Clara Guthrie’s parents. Severn residents attended Wil Keebaugh funeral in Summer.
Logan reports no school bus unsafe in Hocking County after a follow up by State Highway Patrolmen. First inspection found 14 unsafe among 26. Second inspection adds six operating buses. Two drivers with chauffeur licenses now vs nine before. All buses insured for property damage and public liability. nine overloads remain vs twelve previously.
Oak Grove residents share visits with relatives in Coonville Lancaster Nelsonville and Wellston. Church activities include a 10 30 sermon by Rev. Martin of Athens and a New Marshfield fiddlers program.
The Garden Mrs. Maggie Lowther hosts a house guest this week. Mr. and Mrs. Ward Cunningham announce the birth of a daughter on Nov 14 with Mrs. Charley Goldsberry a grandmother. J. P. Mohler and J. W. Weatherby toured Bashan for business. William Colemer and Frank Burson shipped cattle to Parkersburg. Annie Buck visited sister Della Butts in Clyde Cody Waterford bought 500 chickens and eyes turkeys later. Velma Barnhill visited her sister in Guysville. Sarah Goldsberry stays with daughter S. J. Smith in Jerseyville.
A grand Roman Catholic service in Chicago marked the silver jubilee of Cardinal George Mundelein elevation to bishop. Dignitaries from around the world attended the ceremony at Holy Name Cathedral where the cardinal is pictured during the service.
The farmers institute at Vinton last week was a success and a new committee was appointed for next year. A home talent play The Blue Hand Bag directed by Miss Verna Welker drew $27, covering expenses. A theater party followed at Gallipolis with cast members including Verna Welker and Jennie Huntley among others.
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