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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 01, 1934

Page

10

Nelsonville Man Severely Hurt by Haydenville Hit-Skip Driver

Homer McManaway of Nelsonville sustained severe injuries when a hit-skip driver struck him after a motor accident in Haydenville near the village center. He was taken toerrington Hospital with a broken dislocated right ankle and a deep laceration above the left eye requiring stitches.

Logan Homer McManaway Nelsonville Haydenville McManaway Cherrington Hospital

Chauncey-Dover School Bid Opens for New Fireproof Building

Public invitations outline bids for a general contract and technical trades for a new fireproof school building in Chauncey Ohio. Proposals due October 23 1934 with plans and specs available from architect Mills, fees apply. bids require a bond or certified check and NRA PWA compliance.

House of Education auncey-Dover Athens County Ohio Chauncey Said Mills Dhitect of The of Education Archit Wm. Mills Citizens Central Nelsonville Federal Emergency Administration of Public Works Act of Education Chauncey- Dover Board of Education PWA Chauncey-Dover

Sale of Real Estate in Millfield Dover Township

Court proceeds to auction real estate in Millfield, Athens County, Ohio. Lot 135 and 136, Pratt's Second Addition, East Millfield, subject to mineral and mining rights, with a minimum bid of two thirds of the price. Cash in hand on day of sale. Charles Stratton, Attorney N B Gray.

Ohio Athens County Gorham Oak ‘County Cpt Annie Fannie Athene Orloek Athena Otto Dover Towt Millfield Tin P. Pratt Ike Charles Stratton Heraid B. Gray

Logan Woman Burns in Gas Explosion

Mrs. Wilson Rogers of Elm Street Logan is recovering from severe burns to the face and hands. Her 19 month old son opened the gas jet and she lit the oven, causing an explosion in the basement while performing household duties.

Logan Wilson Rogers Elm Street

Form Adult Classes In Eight Locations

Emergency school program in Hocking County forms adult classes in Logan West Logan Murray City Greendale Haydenville Gore New Pittsburgh and Jobs. Nursery schools under the same program began today in Logan and Murray City. Organizers seek input on adding classes in other districts.

Logan Hocking County West Logan Murray City Greendale Haydenville Gore New Pittsburgh Jobs

Furner Partition Suit Seeks Division of West Virginia Property

R E B Furner petitions in Athens County Ohio court for partition of real estate in Troy Ohio and adjacent tracts including 3247 acres and 57.12 acres plus railroad area. Defendants Virgil Furner Mary Furner Leona Furner Leonardurner Genevra Furner Myrtle Furner must answer by November 3 1934 or face judgment.

Virgil Furner Mary Furner Leona Furner Leonardurner Genevra Furner Myrtle Furner Wolf Summit West Virginia R. E B. Furner Court of Common Pleas Athens County Ohio Athens Troy Beetion Congress Willard Baker Tidd Ohio River Survey Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern Railway Furner Jones Ee Erskine

Sheriff Sale of Real Estate in Athens County Ohio

The Sheriff will offer four parcels in Troytown and along River Road from Frost to Coolville in Athens County Ohio on October 7 1934 at 1 30 PM. Properties include fractions containing 67 acres 32 15 acres 4 50 acres and 2 55 acres with appraised value 3000 dollars. minimum bid two thirds. Cash required. Sheriff J C Bre.

Sherife Athens Ohio Troytown N. W Hocking River N. E River Road Frost Coolville Charles Stratton Athens County J.C

Saturday Club Marks Fortieth Anniversary in Logan Event

Nearly 100 members and guests attended an Easterling Club House gathering to celebrate the Saturday Club's 40th anniversary. Miss Nan McBride, Logan's last charter member, spoke of the club's history, while solos and readings by local performers accompanied the program. A 40-candle cake was presented to Miss McBride and a social lunch followed with club member help.

Logan Saturday Club Nan McBride John Krieg McBride Helen Brocks Lancaster Kim L. D. Johnson Nelsonville John Dougherty Dayton W. C. Brashares Cleveland Albert Schreck Walter Pomerene Delaware

Bees Found In City Trees And Siding

During sunny days last week a swarm was found in the trunk of a white ash at Main and High Streets. Another swarm occupies siding at a Gallagher Avenue home for more than two years, with residents removing siding to get honey.

Logan Main High Streets Gallagher Avenue

Appointment of joint administrators for Susan Baughman estate

Allen Hunter of New Marshfield Ohio and Bruce W Baughman of Athens Ohio named joint administrators for the estate of Susan Baughman deceased of New Marshfield Athens County Ohio dated September 22 1934 signed by C F Rowland Common Pleas Judge and Acting Probate Judge. Harry A Mettler of Athens Ohio named administrator for the estate of John Willis deceased of Athens County Ohio dated September 19 1994 signed by C F Rowland Common Pleas and Acting Probate Judge.

Allen Hunter New Marshfield Ohio Bruce W. Baughman Athens Susan Baughman Athens County F Rowland Common Pleas Said County Harry A. Mettler Athens Ohio John Willis C. F. Rowland

Sheriff Sale of Glouster Property in Athens County Ohio

The State of Ohio Athens County G D Gorham treasurer sues Anna Matezak case 15875 for land in Glouster including lots 946 947 945 with coal mining rights and a described parcel on Fair View Ave appraised 550 dollars with two thirds due at sale. Sheriff RDON B Gray GO assistant prosecuting attorney notes sale date October 15.

Anna Matezak Athens Ohio Glouster Fairview Recorder's Office John Allen Fair-View Ave Fair- Lawn Dew Street Fair View Ave Charles Stratton Athens County B. Gray

Sale of real estate in Amesville Ohio

In the Ohio case PSiiew G. Gorham as Treasurer of Athens County sues Sarah A. Johnson and unknown heirs and assigns. Pursuant to an order of sale the property in Amesville lots 33 and 34 on RouteSON is offered October 1934 at 1:30 PM. Appraised at 5000 dollars with minimum bid two thirds. Gordon B. Gray.

Ohio Athens County G. . Gorham Sarah A. Johnson Athens State of Ames Ville Amesville Route Son Charles Stratton Gordon B. Gray

Notice of Heirship for Deceased in Athens County

George W. McHenry of Athens Ohio declared heirship with Britton Josh Hooper listed as deceased late of Athens County dated September 14 1034 F ROWLAND

Logan Chieftains face Athens Friday showdown

Logan High football practice centers on preparing for an upcoming Friday game against Athens High School. If healthy, most regulars return to the lineup though Brandt is sidelined with a fractured collarbone.

Logan Athens Athens High School Chieftains Brandt

September marriage licenses set county record

In Hocking County Cupid’s business boomed with 24 licenses issued in September, the largest monthly total this year. The year’s total rose to 146 from 139 in 1933, with licenses granted Saturday to six couples including Edgar Huffman and Ruth Linn, Mathew Murtha and Irene Sater, Shelby Durrett and Hazel Douglas.

Miss Hulda Horst Praises Local 4-H Club Girls

Miss Hulda Horst from Columbus served as assistant state club leader in Hocking County from Thursday to Saturday judging the 4-H Club girls. She said the girls did good work during the summer and praised the cooperation of club advisors.

Clibs Logan Hulda Horst Columbus Hocking County

Abram Plays for Illini Star George Abram Highlights

Abram, a lineman on the Illinois football team, played with Jackson High School and has spent two seasons with the Illini. He is the brother of Mrs. Joe Thomas of this city and worked for Mr. Thomas during the summer, after spending the season in Logan.

Abram Illini Logan Illinois George Abram Jackson Logan Joe Thomas Thomas Jackson High School Tilini

Entertain at Mrs Clark's Bridge Event in Logan

Mrs C Clark welcomed guests at her West Main Street home for a 6 o'clock dinner with bridge to follow. Helpers Miss Louise Strentz and Miss Kathleen McGonie served as hosts with guests including Miss Ruth Brooke and Mrs. Carr, who received awards for the evening.

Warren Bright Chariea Breene W. B. Lecock L. P. Mooney W. D. Braddock Anthony Toerner Forwick C. D. Notestone Harold Zeig John Lee Dague Robert Work Strentz Mise Ruth Brooke Emma McLain Miss Brooke Carr Notestone

Fess to Speak at District Meeting in Chillicothe

Hocking County Republicans plan a Wednesday trip to Chillicothe for the district meeting where Senator Simeon D. Fess is the headline speaker. Local committee members urge attendance as it may be the only campaign stop in the district with his remarks.

No Local Option Elections Planned in Hocking County

Logan reports no petitions were filed with election officials indicating no local option elections will be conducted in Hocking County this year.

Logan Hocking County

Union Furnace Ladies Aid Meeting At U B Church

The Ladies Aid Society met Thursday afternoon at the U B Church with Rev. Cohagan presiding. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Della Swingle and Mrs. Lucy Vickers. Local residents visited relatives in Union Furnace Logan and Murray City.

Ladies’ Aid Society U. B Cohagan Della Swingle Lucy Vickers

Racine Minister Succeeds Straitsville Pastor in Ohio

The Rev. Hardin of Racine will fill the Straitsville Methodist Church post after the retirement of the Rev. Harble who served here four years. Local social notes mention birthday observances, visits from Cleveland and Shawnee, Ohio University students, Ladies Aid activities, and a new municipal airport dedication at Athens with attendance from New Straitsville.

New Straitsville Harble Methodist Church Hardin Racine

Arrival of New Minister Prompts Week of Preparations

Plans are underway for a home talent play by the Knights of Pythias as the arrival of the new minister is anticipated this week. Howard Blankenship returns home after two weeks in Newark, Floyd Gill is back from Michigan oil field work, and Mr. and Mrs. P. M. Strain with Clyde Strain and Gertrude plan a trip to St. Louis Michigan, returning Sunday.

T. W. Frey James McClannahan St. Louis Michigan Union Furnace Logan Murray City William Davis George Davis New Straitaville O. H. Bryan John Cehrs Columbus Chas. Clark Jerry Dan Jones James Bickle Canal Winchester Austin McGhee Chas. Salts John Bobo Baby Dayton Knights of Pythias Howard Blankenship Newark Floyd Gill P. M. Strain Clyde Strain Gertrude Mich

Risch Re-enters Ohio State University Pharmacy Program

Stanley Risch of this city re entered Ohio State University in Columbus for his senior year in the college of pharmacy. He had been associated with his brother Lester Risch here during the summer months.

Logan Stanley Risch Columbus Ohio State University College of Pharmacy Lester Risch

Emergency School Opens Monday Night Under Nellie Stone

Greendale notes a new emergency school opening Monday night with Nellie Stone as teacher. Several families including Mrs. Jesse Thompson and son Eugene are affected by scarlet fever. Ten persons enrolled.

Gan Nellie Stone Jesse Thompson Eugene Harley Kinnisgy Wm. Dye Boo Drew Ellworth Biggy Logan

Also Mentioned on This Page

Karl Gardner Oscar Simpson Sher Miss Nan McBride Ber G. D. Gorham Sheriff's Sale George W. McHenry Britton Josh Hooper Oalo F. Rowland Krandt Cupid Clark Residence Fess Hocking County Repubicans America Axminster Bug Axminster Zenner Straitsville Methodist Will Mary Cox Rising Park Jennie Breeze Charles Lemon Clark Ladies Aid of the Methodist Church Frad Blankenship Lena Smith Mabel Devol Nellie Bird Shawnee Ed Lawson Ralph McCannon Nellie Orndorf Dora Blankenship Jimmie Mills Ohio University Milton Campbell James Campbell Woodbine Lodge Don Blankenship and Sons Robert Blankenship Pomeroy U. S the Security Bank
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