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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1933

Page

10

Route 31 Contract Setting Delay Seen With Filing of Hahn Motion

Logan residents report a halt in Route 31 north of Rockbridge as the state highway department delays the contract after a motion for a new trial was filed in the William F. Hahn case. Officials say a potential revised verdict could ease the delay, with federal aid requiring cleared right of way before work starts.

Route Hahn Motion Logan State Highway Department Rockbridge William F. Hahn Hahn

Buchtel Men Held for Buchtel Break-in Probe

Thomas Andrews and Charles Stanton of Buchtel were brought to Logan by Sheriff Ellinger and Deputy Farbearn for questioning in a residence break in. They remain in jail as juvenile court Judge E L Ewing leads the inquiry. Ralph Collina of Asion Furnace was injured when his horse threw him, dislocating his left shoulder. he was treated at Cherrington Hospital and sent home.

Logan Thomas Andrews Charles Stanton Buchtel So Ellinger Joe Farbearn E. L. Ewing Ralph Collina Asion Furnace Cherrington Hospital

Local Dinner Hosted by Mr. and Mrs. James Rees

Logan residents Mr. and Mrs. James Rees entertained with a Sunday dinner for the pleasure of Athens visitors Mr. and Mrs. Neil Thomas and two children, plus Mr. and Mrs. Co. C. Achauer and son Woodrow and Ernest Short, all of this city.

Constipation Relief After Birth Declares All-Bran Success

Mrs Eyre King of Oxford writes that since the birth of her first child nine years ago she suffered severe constipation before trying Kellogg All-Bran. She reports no medicine for four months, crediting bulk and vitamin B in the bran for easing her bowels and improving iron intake.

Is Eyre King Y Road Oxford Englan

Nuts Plentiful After Frosts In Logan District

Heavy frosts Friday and Saturday night dropped hickory and chestnuts to the ground. Scores of local people went into rural districts Sunday in search of nuts.

Logan

Workers Added to Crews at Roundhouse

Increased work at the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad roundhouse in Logan led to a new crew being recalled to the mechanical department. Some workers had been idle nearly three years and began duties Monday morning.

Roundhouse Logan Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad

Logan Briefs Local Residents Visit and Games

Logan residents share weekend visits with the Keyes family in White Cottage. Rex Keller traveled to Rio Grande on Saturday to watch John Marshall play where his brother Hugh starred. Mrs. Alice Shaffer returned home after two weeks in Lancaster.

Rex Keller Rio Grande John Marshall Hugh Alice Shaffer Lancaster

First Absent Voter Cast Ballot in Logan Election

Mrs. John Rodman of East Street was the first voter to cast an absent ballot this election. Ballots were delivered that morning and several others have applied for ballots mailed by the clerk. Rodman will depart Wednesday for Walbridge where her husband works for the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad.

Logan John Rodman East Street Election Board

Logan Coach Longley Undergoes Surgery

In a Columbus hospital the Logan High football coach John Longley underwent a surgical operation Sunday and is resting satisfactorily with hopes for a rapid recovery. Harley Meyer will direct physical education and lead the football squad in his absence. Kenneth Fitzgerald, a scout for Logan High, accompanied Longley to the hospital and witnessed the operation.

Logan Columbus Hospital John Longley Harley Meyer Longley Kenneth Fitzgerald Fitzgeralg Ohio River Logan High

Detour on Route 31 Near Rockbridge

A section of Route 31 near Rockbridge is getting a tar coat. Work began Monday morning. Flagmen will direct traffic at both ends during the repair. Some traffic detours via Route 180 while others use the improved Rockbridge Basin Road detour.

Logan Rockbridge Rockbridge Basin

Miner Injured in Haydenville Coal Mine Fall

Haydenville Frank Patton was hurt Monday morning when trapped under a fall at the National Fireproofing Company coal mine. He was taken to Cherrington Hospital with a crushed pelvis.

Logan Frank Patton Haydenville National Fireproofing Company Cherrington Hospital

Blum Judged Against Kleinschmidt in Logan Court

Judge Harley M. Whitcraft heard the suit Monday morning. John W. Blum obtained a judgment against Carl Lewis Kleinschmidt. The defendant Citizen Savings Association had the case dismissed as far as it was concerned. Costs were assessed against Kleinschmidt.

Williams and Russell to move to Perry County farm

Mr and Mrs Vircn Williams and George F Rus sell left Logan for a new home on a Perry County farm near Somerset. The trio previously ran a West Logan grocery. Before leaving they applied for absent voters ballots.

Logan Vircn Williams George F. Russell Perry County Somerset Willame West Logan

Local Miners and Residents Named in Community List

Clifford Leroy Brooks 21 a coal miner of New Pittsburgh son of Mr and Mrs Roy Brooks Rossle An Loper 17 at home New Pittsburgh daughter of Mr and Mrs Isaac Loper Ralph W Thompson 22 miner Fruitdale son of Mr and Mrs John Thompson Andranian Hill 20 at home Haydenville daughter of Mrs Mary Mill.

Clifford Leroy Brooks New Pittsburgh Roy Brooks Rossle An Loper Isaac Loper Ralph W. Thompson Fruitdale John Thompson Andranian Hill Haydenville Mary Mill

Green Township School Board Approves 25000 Bond Issue

Logan, Oct. 17. Green Township School Board authorizes 25000 in bonds to meet tuition, salaries and operating costs. Bonds likely sold to a Columbus department. Tax levy to refund over eight years. District has operated without state aid funds for years. Electors vote next month on participation in the state equalization fund.

Logan Green Township School Columbus

Rich Loaf Bakers Debut Beat Columbus Team 25 to 0

In Glouster on October 17 the independent Rich Loaf Bakers defeated the German Wieners Columbus 25 to 0 in their home opener. Early on, a fumble by Columbus set up a 20 yard Meredith to Jenkins pass and a Morgan end run for the first touchdown. Jenkins added the extra point. In the second quarter Shuttleworth ran 20 yards and Jenkins again kicked for points as Glouster moved ahead. After the break Columbus relied on passes, but Glouster intercepted most and added a fourth touchdown from Meredith to Jenkins. A late Columbus drive stalled at Glouster's 15-yard line as the locals held on.

Glouster Rich Loaf Bakers Wieners Columbus Meredith Jenkins Morgan Shuttleworth

Attendance Banner Winners In Monroe And Madison Buildings

In Glouster on October 17 the Monroe Building Miss Jane Murray grade four won the September attendance banner with 98.08 percent attendance. The Madison Building banner went to Mrs. Ruth Watkins grade three with 97.48 percent.

Glouster Monroe Jane Murray Madison Ruth Watkins

Glouster Lodge to Hold Stated Meeting Wednesday Night

Glouster Lodge No. 607 F. and A. M. will hold a stated communication at the usual hour Wednesday night. Visiting Masons will receive a cordial welcome.

Glouster Glouster Lodge

John son and companions depart for Indiana visit

G W Johnson a New York Central Lines agent travels with Mrs Johnson their daughter Mrs Margaret Hunter and baby and Mrs Dow Sanders from Gloubert to Albany on Monday. They proceed to Marysville Indiana for a brief visit with Mr and Mrs Albert Wilmore.

Gloubter G. W. Johnson New York Central Lines

Trimmer Family Members Return Home After Death

Pearl Trimmer and sister Mrs G A Johnson, who were summoned by the death of their father Frank Trimmer, have left Glouster to return to Akron and Buffalo respectively. Mrs Johnson had stayed several days and was joined here by Mr Johnson before departure.

Glouster Pearl Trimmer Mra G. A. Johnson Frank Trimmer Akron Buffalo N. Y Mra. Johnson Mr. Johnson

Rev G J Johnson Preaches in Readville Then Huntington

The Rev G J Johnson of this city preached at Readville on Sunday and returned to Huntington West Virginia where he is conducting evangelistic meetings at Calvary Baptist Church. The meetings will continue throughout the week, he announced.

Frost The Ladies Auxiliary Meeting and Elections

Frost The Ladies Auxiliary of the Sons of Veterans met Saturday afternoon. Officers were elected. Various local residents, including Miss Bernice Russell of Ohio University and Mrs. Tim Russell, visited relatives around Athens and Haga Ridge. Several showers and visits were noted among local families with refreshments served.

The Sons of Veterans Bernice Russell Ohio University Pearl Russell Tim Russell Emma Murphy Athens Lois Petty Bethany Herman Elmer Brandeberry Herman Dunfee Susie Grimes Nothe Richardson Rolle Burden Reedsville Wes Frost R. E. Root Peter Parss Haga Ridge Hma Hatch

Window soapers warned as Halloween pranks rise

Acting mayor Harry Trasin orders local police to arrest anyone defacing windows with soaping ahead of Halloween. He says the practice will not be tolerated and fines will follow arrests. Funeral details note Mr. and Mrs. John B. Stiff and Seibert and Ted Stiff attended Sophia Stiff’s Shawnee funeral. she died Friday in Youngstown.

Glouster Harry Trasin Hag Shawnee Gloustr John B. Stiff Seibert Ted Stiff J. B. Stiff Sophia Stiff Shawnee Miss Stiff Youngstown

Local Folks and Visitors Share News Across Communities

Carbon Hill and nearby towns report visits and stays as families host relatives from Marion Greenfield and Athens. Several residents recover from sore throats while others enjoy weekend guests from Columbus Logan and Rushville. A birth is announced in Columbus with a family growing by one son.

Crippled Child Care In Ohio Highlighted by Official

Walter B. Underwood of Elyria spoke to the Athens Rotary Club detailing Ohio’s extensive care for crippled children. He said the state operates 37 education centers and 11 orthopedic care centers, with costs covered by state and counties. Last year nearly $500,000 funded services for 1436 cripples, plus post grade school training programs to prepare for employment.

Ohio United States Walter B. Underwood Elyria Athens Underwood

Keck Faints At Home Falls Into Window Shattering Glass

George M Keck of Chauncey fainted at home on Ellie Avenue and fell into a window, shattering the glass. A physician attended him and he is slightly improved.

Chauncey George M. Keck Ellie Avenue

Angler Falls In Hocking River While Releasing Fish

Logan report says Frank Martin, while fishing on the Hocking River south of the city, hauled in catfish and lake eries before slipping into the water to free a snagged catch. He was interrupted by the mishap and escaped without serious injury.

Logan Hocking Frank Martin

Wild Ducks Sighted by Hocking County Hunters

Logan residents report many flights of wild ducks passing through the area in recent weeks. Hunters say birds settle on Remple Pond Rockbridge Basin and other county waters while some are seen along the Hocking River.

Logan Remple Pond Rockbridge Basin Hocking River

Second tax installment due in Logan with extended date

Logan residents must pay the second personal tax installment for 1933 by October 31 as extended by County Treasurer George C. Hengst. The extension follows a recent formal announcement outlining the new deadline.

Logan George C. Hengst

Logan worker hurt by machine at Cincinnati Shoe plant

Rolland Schorr employed at the Logan plant of the Cincinnati Shoe Company is off duty with a crushed hand injury from last Thursday when his right hand was caught in a machine.

Logan Rolland Schorr Cincinnati Shoe Company

Athens Student Finds Hope in America After Turbulent Journey

John Karaboghosion a junior in Ohio University’s Commerce College recalls leaving Adana Turkey facing massacres and exile. He describes a long trek through Greece Syria and Turkey before arriving in New York then settling in Athens Ohio where he says Americans offer hope and freedom.

Athens Greece Ohio John Karaboghosion Commerce College Ohio University America Old Country Adana Cylicia Turkey Arabia John Hama Beirut Syria Constantinople Merginfin American Agricultural School Salonica American Seminary New York Certai

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