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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1934
Page
14
Martin L. Davey the Democratic candidate for Governor will speak at the Hocking County Courthouse next Tuesday at noon. The Democratic campaign committee announced the event and that party headquarters are opened on East Main Street in the Odd Fellows Building.
Mrs. Phil Tschappat, newly elected president, announced the Legion Auxiliary committee chairmen in Logan. Appointees include Mrs. Lawrence Adcock sergeant at arms and Mrs. Sophia Judy chaplain, with others overseeing history, child welfare, hospitals, flowers, publicity, poppy day, membership, activities, Fidac, and memorial. Membership drive starts this afternoon ahead of Monday installation and program.
Four thousand pounds of fresh meat arrived Friday for relief families in Logan and surrounding townships. Stores in Logan Ward Township and Haydenville distributed the meat which arrived at 1:30 pm and must be handed out within 24 hours. Relief officials seek cooperation from eligible families to receive portions.
Announcement from relief headquarters says 250 men will be put to work Monday morning in county townships as the first step to place all relief families at work. Township trustees will supervise, and the goal is to shift all relief workers to cash basis in all townships as quickly as possible.
Mildred Collings hosted Delta Theta Tau sorority Tuesday night. Committees were appointed for the annual Thanksgiving dance. Florence Powers and Edith Poling led in bridge with high scores. Father Shaw and Marjorie Brandt won cootie game awards. Next meeting sets a rushee party at Mary Frances Wonn's home.
Elizabeth McLin aged 61 died at her home after several weeks illness. She leaves husband James and children Ward Carroll Carl Paul Mary and Loretta Palmer plus two brothers and two sisters. Funeral at Mt Tabor Church Saturday at 2 pm. Logan High School Student Council elected Lee Larimer president Kenneth Oeffler vice president Lillian Kemper secretary Connie Wells treasurer.
A delegation of 30 Logan High School students will attend the Ohio State vs Indiana game Saturday afternoon as High School Day is observed. A civil service exam notice announces postmaster eligibility at the local office with a October 23 deadline and a $2000 annual salary.
Plans are set for the National Rural Mail Carriers Association gathering in Harrisonville on October 13. Speakers include Gilbert Kierns M A Beckett congressman Jenkins and possibly W G Armstrong. The event features a banquet at six with music by Jack Warner and the high school orchestra.
Southeastern Ohio division of the National Association of Letter Carriers will hold a district meeting in Athens Saturday night. Mayor McCune will give the welcome address. The program includes speeches by Ed J. Zienmeister, David Buehl, Mrs. Ida B. Pauly, Prof. W. H. Cooper, and Congressman Thomas A. Jenkins. A buffet lunch and musical selections are planned.
Logan Ohio reports Chester Miller reassigned to lead the Hocking County relief office replacing James R. Allen who moves to Portage County. Miller had headed the local office earlier and was later at relief headquarters in Columbus. He assumed duties Friday morning. In Columbus Mrs James F Heft died Tuesday from pneumonia and pleurisy at Grant Hospital. She was formerly a Logan resident. Her husband son Daniel and stepson Edward survive. Burial and funeral were in Columbus.
Kenneth Brown of Marion Township broke an arm when he fell from a load of hay in Bremen on Wednesday afternoon. He was taken to Lancaster Hospital for treatment. He is brother to Earl Brown and Mrs. James F. Rutgers of this city.
D. Y. Milne marked his birthday with a miniature set of golf clubs as a gift. A cartoon by Cleon Tucker from Logan depicts Dave on the Wth hole in par while Father Time observes the scene.
An open meeting of the Fiterpean Club is scheduled for Monday night at the home of Mrs. C. S. Clark on West Main Street.
Logan B A Ho has been informed of his appointment to a three member commission in the department of service of the American Legion of Ohio. The appointment comes from the new commander. Worthington Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution was represented by Mrs Anthony Toerner and Miss Jessie McManigal at Nelsonville Wednesday for the Southeastern Ohio District meeting.
Pupils at Syracuse School named on the September honor roll include Wanda Potts Mildred Aldrige Margaret Quick Margaret Thomas Bernice Stowe Betty McCarley Jean Wil l Hama Imogene Quillin and Grace Winebresner.
A homemaker counsels stocking a ready pantry for unexpected guests. Build a usable emergency shelf with canned foods, beverages, bread, cereals, cheese, crackers, and quick items. Include mid night raid provisions like canned fish, juices, and specials. plan a simple menu such as Chicken a la King on Toast Triangles and ready to bake pastries.
Daily health checks at Rufus Putnam School inform parents of any health irregularities. A. H. Rhoads handles minor first aid and general physical education staff refer suspected illnesses to the county health office. Regular checks cover ears eyes nose throat teeth and posture with referrals to physicians when needed.
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