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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1931
Page
5
Logan reporting that 2,500 cans have already been received and distributed by the Surplus Canning Committee as the drive continues. Superintendent George E. Carr urges each pupil to donate at least one can or jar the next day, aiming for about 1,000 more cans from roughly 1,300 pupils. Local organizations and individuals are contributing to the campaign.
Attorney A R McBroom asked the Court of Appeals to suspend sentences for Fred Poling and Frank Sterling on burglary convictions. Poling and Sterling are serving terms at Ohio Penitentiary and Mansfield Reformatory. no action had been received by the clerk of courts as of Thursday.
Business stalled for two hours as clerks and residents gathered to hear the World Series game returns. Fans split, with many backing the Cardinals, while Main Street stores set radios outside to share the broadcast.
County Board of Visitors conducted a quarterly inspection of the County Home Jail and City lockup in Logan on Thursday. Members on the tour included Mrs Gertrude Ulrich Mrs Edward Hockman Eber Mowery and Clinton Webb with others unable to attend. Conditions were reported favorable at all three sites and a written report will be submitted to Judge A M Elinger later.
Miss Florence Bort entertained the Harrington Class at her North Culver Street residence Tuesday evening with Mrs Alfred Campbell presiding. Mrs Arthur Dollmatsch led devotionals. Refreshments were served by the hostess and Miss Lucille Oefler was a guest.
Eber Mowery, a Logan banker, brought a colossal pumpkin to town for display. The pie variety scales 4844 pounds with a waist of five feet two inches, stoking local interest in agricultural showpieces.
Orlandeth Lehman of Green Township, Logan, harvested a winter radish that split into five long roots resembling an octopus. The unusual find was made while Lehman tended his garden on Thursday, with discovery the day before.
Judge Harley M. Whitcraft confirmed the appraisement Wednesday in Logan in the case of Joseph Walker and others against Lou Blume and others. The court also issued a sale order.
Logan Ohio October 2 Sho Cagg of Athens County turned himself in at Sheriff Sol Ellinger s office after learning a warrant had been issued for his arrest He faces a paternity charge filed in Magistrate E E Bright s court in Athens County
Members of the Whosit Club gathered at the country home of Mrs. Buellaby near Logan for a six o'clock dinner followed by a bridge session. Mrs. Ward Chase attended as a guest of the club.
Logan reports Tate Schrader leased the Standard Filling Station on South Spring Street and assumed control Thursday morning after resigning as a four year salesman for the same company.
Local notice invites readers to send classified ads to The Messenger and to contact D Y Milne at phone 272 for circulation related items.
Logan reports extension agent Harold Chambers says Hessian Fly danger has passed in Hocking County. Wheat may be sown safely now after weeks of ground preparation for fall sowing.
Mary E. Nixon of Oroville won a divorce from William E. Nixon on cruelty grounds after over thirty years of marriage. She received custody of a minor child and alimony was set by counsel agreement. Alice Gatwood obtained a divorce from Don Gatwood for neglect and also gained custody of a minor child with $50 alimony.
Logan Ohio October works on Route 31 advance with Ohio Power Company removing high tension poles along the old canal land to clear the proposed right of way for the road improvement south of the city.
Mrs. Jacob A. Keller of Midland Place, treated in a Columbus hospital, is reported to be growing weaker. Her husband and children visited Wednesday evening as specialists say she suffers from Goucher's disease, a rare bone ailment with about 27 cases on medical records.
On October 2 the Logan police report boys gathering along Main Street evenings causing disturbances. Chief Lewis Reynolds issues a warning to stop or face arrests and prosecutions as numerous complaints have been filed.
Mr and Mrs William Lehman of North Street announce the engagement of their daughter Helen F Lehman to William P Keenan of Columbus. The ceremony will be in Columbus Saturday evening with Rev Francis R Reynolds officiating. Miss Hazel Lehman and John T Cummins will be bridal attendants. Kiln notes Keenan is son of Mrs Mary Keenan, formerly from Logan, and works with Godman Shoe Company in Columbus.
A disputed decision led to a 9 to 0 forfeit in the Grange recreational series. Miller Chapel claimed the title after Hocking Grange refused to return to the field amid the disagreement on the call. The Marion Township diamond hosted the game with three umpires overseeing the post season.
On Wednesday evening Mrs. Harold Chambers was honored by her husband with a birthday party. Guests dined at Belle Hyson Tea Room at 6:30, then moved to the Chambers home on North Spring Street for bridge. Mr. and Mrs. Fred B. Burchfield had high scores. Other guests included Mr. and Mrs. George E. Carr and Mr. and Mrs. Rudolph Hankison.
HAYDENVILLE October 2. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Patton and son James and Mrs. Emmett Quest of Athens were summoned to Charleston West Virginia for the Dee Swyers funeral. James Jeannette Patton and Dorothy Krick of Lancaster and Newton Filley were guests Saturday night at the Patton home.
Col and Mrs Charles A Lindbergh capsized near Hankow China while surveying flood areas. They were rescued by sailors from the British aircraft carrier Hermes and were uninjured. The motor failed and damaged the plane beyond quick repair as they ended a flood relief survey.
William Robey reports a hornets nest as large as a half bushel in the Willasuz orchard near Haydenville. He plans to leave the nest undisturbed until the hornets depart and the nest becomes ripe.
Senator Bulkley told Columbus mayor the Federal Farm Board will likely not use its surplus wheat for relief or unemployed aid this winter. He said the grain board lacks authority to route surplus grain to charitable use despite a city resolution asking needy residents be fed.
Capt. Paul Tague of New Lexington spoke at a Middleport Legion gathering on Thursday evening while plans were set for the American Legion district meeting on October 18. Capt. and Mrs. H. H. Bennett hosted the event.
The Navy intends to lay up about one fifth of its fleet and trim the enlisted force by several thousand to meet President Hoover's demand for a 60 million dollar naval cut. Vessels from battleships to submarines would be placed on part time status with caretaking crews and later restored or reactivated.
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