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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1937
Page
10
Hocking County will publish its first delinquent real estate tax list since 1920 on December 16, listing 1 076 parcels with over 200 000 dollars in total delinquencies. Prosecutor Hubert D Lappen announced display ads and anticipated foreclosure actions, noting Whittemore Law allows partial payments until December 10.
Logan age 80 carpenter Harvey Bowers died suddenly Tuesday at his Church Street home likely from a heart attack. He watched workmen nearby shortly before his death. He leaves wife, daughter, two sons Willis in Florida and Archie in Columbus, a sister in Lake Worth, two other sisters in Columbus, and a sister in Lake Worth. Funeral arrangements pending.
Logan city health department sponsors a dinner at the White House on Wednesday December 1. Attendees include current and former city council members, city officials, school officials, civic leaders, and two state health department representatives. Dr H M Boocks coordinates arrangements.
Logan. Nick Maniskas 24 a waiter and Mary Elizabeth Fox 25 a shoe worker both of Logan were issued a marriage license Tuesday. Maniskas is the son of Mr and Mrs Arnest Maniskas and Fox is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Charlies Fox.
Logan Chiefs will play at Lancaster on September 23 next fall instead of October 8 after Lancaster officials requested the change. Middleport declined an offer to join on October 8 and will be the sole league school not to meet Logan next year. An attempt to add New Boston for October 8 is planned.
Auditor Ora B. Yaw reports last half year tax settlement completed. Total distributed exceeds 147000 to county, schools, townships, and cities with detailed breakdowns including Logan County general fund, health board, and multiple townships and communities.
About 150 people attended the annual FFA rabbit supper at the Junior High School Building. A social hour followed the meal with G. E. Carr welcoming attendees and speeches by Harry H. Wright H. D. Saxton and Leonard McKinley. Victor Shark acted as toastmaster.
Logan Supt and Mrs G F Carr and family plan a Thursday visit in Pennsville as guests of Mr and Mrs J F Dougan.
The Pastime Bridge Club met Monday evening with Mrs. Jesse Frasure. Mrs. James Barker and Mrs. H. J. Unversatt held high scores, with Mrs. Walter Rochester recording the consolation score. A refreshment course was served. The D. D. Bridge Club gathered at Mrs. Fred Burchfields home with guests covering for absent members.
Mr and Mrs James Barker entertained Sunday evening at their North Street home with a rabbit and pheasant dinner. A social hour followed the meal with guests including Mr and Mrs Fred Murray Mr and Mrs Clarence Salts Mr and Mrs Charles Achauer Mr and Mrs Charles Barker Miss Gertrude and Miss Lucy Barker Miss Mabel Fickel Clyde Hockman Richard Lavey Logan and Ellsworth Higby Richmondale.
Mrs. Paul M. Shaw reviewed Let Your Minds Alone by James Thurber at a Monday night Tourist Book Club gathering. After business, hosted by Mrs. George Carr, refreshments followed with guests including Mrs. Kenneth Fitzgerald and others.
Logan City Council approved a 17.2 mill rate for 1938 down from 17.8 to boost general fund by about 3000. The budget totals 74357.50 with 15580.12 for general, 3116.02 and 4362.43 for sinking funds. Supplemental 600 for street work failed 4 to 3. a special session may readdress.
Preparations are underway by the Logan Rotary Club for the annual football banquet honoring the Logan High School squad. Committee members include Charles C. Achauer Walter Leonard Cy Rochester William Woodard Tommy Bender Pete Lebold and Lester Risch.
Needy LOGAN members of the Girl Reserves and the Hi Y Club plan to distribute baskets this afternoon. Food collections were gathered at five city schools this week with Harley Ellinger as Hi Y adviser and Miss Ruth White leading the Girl Reserves.
Injuries occurred Tuesday on the Rock bridge Road improvement project sending two men to Cherrington Hospital. Lee Fink fractured a toe after a heavy object fell on his right foot while J P Duke was struck on the left knee by a backfire crank during tractor startup. his leg was not broken. Bert Monthe and Mrs. Bert Monthe Nelsonville welcomed a son born Tuesday at Cherrington Hospital.
Mrs. Fred A. Murray was taken to a Columbus hospital Tuesday for an appendicitis operation. She has been teaching at the Kesboro high school for several weeks and was accompanied by her husband. J. W. Gabriel reported a wheel and tire stolen from the rear of his automobile parked at 502 E Hunter St Monday night.
Logan Ralph Warner of Colum Bus was arrested Monday evening by Sheriff Joe Farbearn and held in jail awaiting arraignment today before Judge Phil A. Henderson. An information will be prepared charging Warner with operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol. Pomona Grange will confer the fifth degree at 8 p m Saturday Nov 27. those desiring the degree should attend.
Logan with the December tax collection county treasurer Robert N. White will mail each real estate taxpayer a tax statement. Tax arrears must provide current addresses to receive statements. Old book receipts are replaced by alphabetically filed new receipts.
Arrangements are made for the annual fish fry of the Men's Bible Class of the Methodist Episcopal Church to be held at the church next Tuesday evening. Food will be prepared by the men with the committee comprising J. W. Woodard, H. E. Kirk and J. D. Tipton.
World demand for chemicals used in munitions has boosted Chilean industry. Nitrate production has tripled and exports have grown sixfold over the past four years, signaling rising prosperity driven by wartime needs.
In her Hollywood home Carrie Jacobs Bond the famed songwriter of I Love You Truly The End of a Perfect Day and Just A Wearying for You leads a full life despite aging. She receives more invitations than she can accept and still has a steady stream of fan mail.
Chauncey-Dover high school senior class prepares for the comedy romance in a boarding house. Rehearsals led by Miss Ruth Fiske with a cast including Mrs Smith Eileen McKee Mr Smith Carl Stalder Mary Hune Virginia Nagle Mr Throttlebutton Francis Hiles Mrs Throttlebutton Elizabeth Burchfield Mortimer Delbert Tedrow Duke of Sussex Preston Tucker Mrs Blyson Arzetta Schoonover Bill Victor Leffler and Hettie Ruth Mullins.
Chauncey woman Mary Guthrie age 77 died Tuesday at the home of her daughter Mrs. Helen Barritt in Athens after illness. Funeral services set for Friday at 2 p.m. Mt. Zion Baptist Church Athens with burial in State St. Cemetery. Survived by five daughters and four sons. Sister of the late Mrs. Bacon of near Chauncey.
Hollister reports include the boys basketball losses at New Straitsville and various school events. A turkey prize was awarded by grades, a junior chicken dinner served about 60, the glee club fundraiser, mock murder trial, new history reference books, and the senior class meeting at Daisy Deem’s home with a prize winner and Sunshine Buddy reminder. Betty and Jack Rothery join the local school.
Political poster activity erupts as residents protest the remaining front pylons of the closed Great Lakes Exposition. Citizens voice civic pride and concern about preservation.
Martha Bible Class of the Church of Christ met at Mrs. Guy W. White’s country home with the Faithful Circle as guests. Mrs. Viola Howard led the session, Mabel Smith led devotions, and Olive Brookins was secretary. Members donated a Thanksgiving food basket and received books. Edith McDaniel won a Bible contest and Jane White played piano solos. December plans include officer elections and gift exchange.
Chauncey Dover schools close at 2 45 this afternoon for Thanksgiving vacation. Tonight at 7 30 the high school gym hosts three basketball games between alumni girls and boys and high school girls and boys with the final Chauncey Dover alumni boys at Millfield versus Chauncey.
A Thanksgiving service is announced for Zion Church in Lower Plains to be held Thursday night, inviting community members to attend.
Revival at the Morristown Holiness Church drew many attendees as Rev. E. Davis from Huntington, West Virginia assisted by Rev. B. C. Browning with Mrs. Davis and local leaders. Special music featured the Flates and several singers. The revival continues nightly with an all day Sunday meeting.
CHAUNCEY members of the Churches of Christ joined a district convention in Athens at the Athens Church of Christ. Delegates from Chauncey Trimble Taylor Ridge Greens Run Millfield and others attended led by Rev Gilbert Courtney and Mrs Kathryn McDaniel among many listed attendees. The article also notes that the first trunk line railroad in Florida connected Cedar Key and Fernandina.
Chauncey residents and nearby guests mark Thanksgiving travel and visits. Chauncey figures include Chauncey Hobart Dowdy and Anna Crum from Athens spending time with local families. CCC members Thomas Cruikshank and Lieut J W Hickman are noted visitors with family in Chauncey.
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