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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1935
Page
6
Judge Harley M. Whitcraft presided as indictments returned Tuesday were read to the suspects. Pleas varied from not guilty on manslaughter and larceny to guilty pleas on assault, battery, intoxication and forgery with several awaiting sentencing.
LOGAN The Daughters of America Drill Club met at the home of Miss Mary Stephenson on Tuesday night October 8 for an elaborate Halloween party. Seventeen members and seven guests attended with masked attendees and a costume parade judged by Miss Margaret L. Columber and Mrs. Tom Wolfe. Prizes were awarded to several members and guests. A business meeting followed. plans were made for a bingo party October 15 at J. O. U. M. Hall. Next meeting set for November 5 at J. O. U. M. Hall.
Logan notes four revenue freight trains on the C and O River division Wednesday the largest in three years along with a work train. The rise is tied to coal production and pig iron movement from Jackson. Wellston local may reopen as demand grows. Fred W. Stracke and granddaughter Nelle Bracke Dowler returned from Detroit after visiting relatives during the World Series.
A new group of 11 recruits from Hocking County joined Camp Hocking this Wednesday. Named are Leo Beal Charles Bone Denver Brown Eugene Brown John Congreve Jack Collins Wilbert Dean Eugene Dyson Robert Fitzgerald Murl Lehman and Virgil Paxton.
Mr and Mrs William Bobo of Lithopolis hosted guests including Mr and Mrs Foster Bobo and family. Kent Rapstock and daughter Sally Ann visited Columbus and Mrs Harry Whiteley in Sexley were guests of Mrs D A Rannells. Pearl Wolfe recovering from a shoulder injury and near return to work. Miss Josephine Kleinschmidt visited Columbus with relatives. sister Rosella to stay two weeks. W F Lanning, Dan Schaal and John Schaal guests of W F Schaal in Zanesville. Sue Schaal sustained a leg fracture two days earlier.
Logan L. G. Sain, 76, ill with influenza at East Front Street home after a relapse. He labored 33 years at the Keynes Brow. mill before retirement. City tax settlement expected next week after council authorized an advance draw of 4,000 to cover prior obligations.
John Mauk of North Street recently gathered a twin pumpkin from his garden showcasing a rare fruiting selection. The find highlights local gardening success and community interest in unusual vegetable shapes.
Logan reports the Mills cutting case moved as key witness Ray Harper, victim in the 1931 indictment for cutting to wound, is in a Michigan tuberculosis sanitarium and may not be able to return for deposition. Prosecutor Lanning seeks bond release for Mills at 1000 while awaiting witness status. Separately, a truck incident at Camp Hocking injures Fred Myers with a cracked rib.
Logan S W Arnold of Green Township plans a modern six room rural residence. He aims to have the roof on this fall and the work finished next spring. Information to M W Johnstone relief director shows Hocking County budget for October 15 to 30 near 7300 dollars, about the same as the first half of the month.
Logan reports the Coonville Mining Company has received an order for 47 000 tons of coal and resumed operations last week. The mine employs 85 miners and ranks as one of the most active in Hocking County.
Miss Mildred Collins hosted a bridge social at South Culver Street with two tables and prizes for Mrs. Ross Adcock and Miss Rosella Schrader. A Ladies Aid meeting at the Methodist Church announced a December 4 dinner and bazaar, plus a program of solos and readings. Various members and guests from Logan, Athens, and Columbus attended. initiation at the Nelsonville Club featured nine new members, solos by Margaret Johnson and Legrid Love, and bingo. A party by Violet Essex in Hemlock brought many Logan and regional attendees.
The Southeast district meeting moves to United Brethren Church Logan this Friday and Saturday, with registration at noon led by Mrs. M. H. Cherrington. An afternoon session at 2, banquet at 6, music by Melvin Hurburger, and a 45 minute local talent program precede Karl Bolander's art lecture. Rich- continue with reception and art display featuring local and district artists.
Gallipolis City Manager Adolph Henke accepted Lester Cooper’s resignation as sexton of Mound Hill Cemetery due to ill health. Cooper will stay until end of October when Simon Atkinson will assume duties. Atkinson has prior cemetery work and local trades experience.
Rose, a 17 year old from Clarksburg West Virginia deserted by traveling magazine salespeople, accepted a position at the White Star Restaurant for the rest of the week. Her employers, Mr and Mrs Bastiani, cannot employ her beyond 17 due to laws restricting workers under 21 in places serving liquor.
Gallipolis residents note A Lester Stormont a Columbus desk sergeant visited relatives here. Dorsey Lough’s granddaughter won first prize at the county agricultural exposition baby show. H W Sowards named quartermaster to succeed the late C M Wall. Mary Baker returns to Eureka School after a traffic injury. Anna Reese leaves for a Columbus vacation with relatives. Leabeth Taylor wed Otis Lewis in Cleveland. Tonight's clubs host at six with Miss Letitia Mills.
Funeral services were held at Clay Chapel for Matthew D. Wilkinson 75 who died at his Bladen area home Tuesday midnight from heart trouble. His wife died eight years ago. Survived by son Joseph H. Wilkinson and daughter Mrs Edna M Lyons both of Binden. Burial in Clay Chapel Cemetery.
Ida Persinger sues Robert Persinger for divorce and custody alleging habitual intoxication and extreme cruelty. Judge W R White grants temporary injunction restraining contact with Mrs Persinger and the minors and prohibits removing furniture as earnings are reported at zero dollars per month.
The Rio Grande College Redmen prepare for a night game against New River State on the Gallia Academy field at 8 o clock. Coach Lyne highlights an aerial attack while players Gilmore Brothers Beard and others line up in expected positions. Officials are Chap Jones Link Robinson and Dick Harris.
Heber Barky Robinson of the Bidwell team helped install a furnace in C. T. Robinson's insurance office basement on Second Street during the World's Series. To hear all games without stopping work he installed a radio in the basement and followed the plays as the furnace was installed.
William Coffey Thivener accepted as watch repairman at Claude M. Wall shop to replace the late Carl M. Wall. William Wall son of Grant Wall also hired as a store clerk.
Ross Wallace sued John Bateman of Green Township for property damage from alleged chain breakage at the Wallace farm. The Municipal Court dismissed the case for want of prosecution. Bateman had formerly rented the Wallace property.
Unknown marauder entered the Swan Creek school Tuesday night and took items belonging to the school and to the Public Works Administration. Missing were a half keg of nails two coal buckets two school bells wood planes a stepladder and a monkey wrench. Sheriff Hatfield found no trace and car tracks around the building hindered any pursuit.
WPA officials from Columbus inspect Gallia County Courthouse plumbing and electrical wiring as remodeling plans unfold under a five billion dollar federal WPA program. County commissioners proposed significant interior remodeling including basement finishing and new second floor offices with state and federal funding to cover most costs.
Carl Wood age 19 the youngest man on his shift fed 25 feet from a broken scaffold at the new dam Tuesday night. He landed in a pit fracturing both heels and was taken to Holzer Hospital where doctors planned to set the intricate bones. Wood is the son of Deputy Sheriff Harold Wood and Mrs. Wood of Bidwell.
Logan mayor Kenneth R. Fitzgerald sent telegrams Wednesday to Harry Hopkins in Washington and to Dr. Carl Watson in Columbus. He urged action on local WPA projects noting serious labor conditions and potential withdrawal of local funds if approved projects are not started promptly.
Mrs. Allen Adams accompanies Ard McCutchan for violin selections at the reception. Breakfast Saturday by the Franklin Kerr Guild in the Presbyterian Church at 8. Mrs. Elizabeth Haymaker Ravenne state president conducts a federation quiz. Luncheon by the Les Ames Class in the Methodist Church. Mrs. Hulse Hayes district president arranged speakers for sessions. program not yet finalized.
Logan Clyde Geiger son of Mr and Mrs William Geiger of Webb Summit had an appendicitis operation at Cherrington Hospital on Wednesday. Dan Danison with a lung abscess was returned from Maxville to the hospital for treatment Wednesday. Mrs Margaret Mohler of Gore was admitted Tuesday evening after a fall caused a wrist fracture. The American Legion Band plans to attend the district convention in Middleport October 26 and 27 and perform in the parade on the final day.
Jurors were ordered to report Monday for the October term with cases assigned by Judge Harley M. Whitcraft for two weeks. Dockets include State cases against Park Trowbridge Theodore McDaniel Tom Eberst G C Ohlinger Ralph Craig Clarence Cox James Dupler William Lohmier James Davis Kalklosch Woodgerd Flannigan Beech er Sheren Reese receiver Hansel against Ohio News Incorporated and painting on Curtiss Cole’s North Street residence ongoing.
Vigorous opposition faced the Chieftains as Alumni helped in a midweek scrimmage. Cole showed potential for a backfield post after missing three games due to injuries, delivering commendable pass work. Relatives travel to Columbus for funeral services of Mrs. David Safford at St Clair Avenue Presbyterian Church.
Mrs Eliza marked her eightieth birthday at her Logan home with a gathering of family and friends including Mr and Mrs W M Lay Mrs Fete and Mr John Risch of Rockbridge as part of the observance.
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