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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1933

Page

12

Hocking County Grand Jurors May Finish Labors by Tonight

Logan report notes grand jurors began a lengthy witness examination Monday and planned to finish this afternoon. Regular jurors Addison Seter Noah Stiverson and R N White were excused J H Riggs died since the panel was drawn replacements include Mrs Allie Wolfe Joan Mack W A Erwin and C H Reichley Irvin Kohler of Laurelville named foreman

Hocking County Addison Seter Noah Stiverson R. N. White J. H. Riggs Allie Wolfe Joan Mack W. A. Erwin C. H. Reichley Irvin Kohler Laurelville

Two Are Implicated In Shoe Shop Robbery

Logan city police arrest Lee Marx after an investigation into the Myers Repair Shop robbery last Wednesday. Marx named another local youth who will face Judge Ewing as the hearing begins. about $15 was stolen from the cash drawer.

Logan Myers Repair Lew Reynolds Lee Marx Marx Ewing

Cherry Recovers From Copperhead Bite in Farm Setting

William R. Cherry a Washington Township farmer and county board of education member is nearly recovered after a copperhead snake bite two weeks ago while assisting threshing buckwheat at a neighboring farm. He felt a sting on his left index finger and swelling prompted medical attention. the poison was later identified as copperhead. The snake may have been concealed in a wheat sheaf.

Logan William R. Cherry Washington Township County Board of Education Cherry

Teachers to Attend Southeastern Ohio Education Meet

Logan reports many local teachers will join Supt. G. E. Carr in Jackson for the Southeastern Ohio Educational Association meeting. No school Friday. Carr leads the superintendents and principals section. An evening session Thursday precedes the all day Friday meeting.

Logan Supt G. E. Carr Jackson Southeastern Ohio Educational Association Carr

Fox Chase Planned by Logan Hocking County Group

Hocking County Fox Hunter Association sets a fox chase at the Boals farm one mile north of Webb Summit on Saturday. Dogs released at 6 30 in the morning. Three awards offered for winning dogs two silver cups and a hunting horn.

Logan Hocking County Fox Hunter Association Boals Farm Webb Summit

Maynea Will Names Dresbacks And Relatives Heirs

Logan, Oct. 4. The will of Mrs. Marie L. Maynea of Laurelville was read revealing heirs Samuel Dresback and Albert Dresback as brothers, with Lot Dresback, Paul Dresback, Laura Dresback, Katie Fesler, and Alta V. Land listed as beneficiaries. Lot Dresback named executor. The document dated August 12, 1922 was witnessed by Agnes Wiggine and F N R Redfern.

Agnes Wiggine F. N. R. Redfern

Man Discovers Sweet Potatoes Yield in Rat Burrow

William Weede of Haydenville reports a good sweet potato crop from an eight foot row. He dug the tubers and gathered two and a half bushels after rats reportedly nested there, nine full grown rats killed during digging. Rev W N Shank officiated at the event with attendees Arthur Dawley and Lillian Guess and Charlie Vollmer and Phyllis Swain listed among attendees.

Logan William Weede Haydenville Arthur Dawley Carbon Hill Don Dawley Lillian Guess Alex Guess W. N. Shank Chariea Vollmer Morris Vollmer Phyllis Swain Robert Swain

Logan Visit For George Cooke Family

Mr and Mrs George Cooke of New Philadelphia will visit Logan Friday for a few days to see relatives. Cooke is athletic director and junior high football coach in New Philadelphia and he directs the team which has won only one game this season.

Logan George Cooke New Philadelphia Cooke

Logan Births Edge Deaths in September Vital Stats

Logan reports 8 births and 10 deaths in September, while the county totals show 26 births and 6 deaths. In Logan 5 girls and 3 boys were born. rural districts saw 14 girls and 12 boys born. Names list local families with newborn sons and daughters.

Logan Health Department Lawrence E. Coakley Walter V. Nutter Clarence D. Cullison William H. Voris Harland Geil

Majority Has Not Voted For Repeal Says Speaker

Miss Norma C. Brown, vice president of the Flying Squadron Foundation and editor in chief of The National Enquirer, argued against repeal at a M E Church meeting in Glouster. She claimed the proposed revenue from repeal is overstated and noted low voter turnout. Brown cited Tennessee and Memphis margins and alleged election irregularities to dispute a dry majority.

Ila NRA Miss Brown Tennessee Memphis

Plan School Party Hollister Halloween Event

Hollister October 4 The Hollister Parent-Teacher Association completes plans for a Halloween party Wednesday night in the high school gym. Refreshment booths a Bingo stand fish pond fortune teller and music and entertainment by local talent will fill the evening. A grand march and prizes for best costumes plus a door prize.

Hollister

Lectures on Ohio History Held by Augustinbaugh

A stereopticon lecture on Ohio by B A Auginbaugh drew many to the High School Auditorium in Glouster Monday night under the Parent-Teacher Association. Senator Le Fever of this city served as chairman and introduced Mr and Mrs Auginbaugh. The program promised for November 20 will be led by the American Legion and its Auxiliary.

Glouster Ohio B. A. Auginbaugh Parent-Teacher Association Senator LeFever Auginbaugh American Legion American Legion Auxiliary

Widely Known Union Leader Dies Not Yet

Joseph Richards Sr aged 66 is critically ill at his daughter’s home in Pleasant City with diabetes. A longtime Glouster and Derthick resident and United Mine Workers activist, he served as secretary treasurer and traveling auditor for the miners’ union and last appeared publicly on Labor Day at Glouster.

Pleasant City Glouster Joseph Richards Dick Williams Richards Derthick and United Mine Workers Miners’ International Organization Miners’ Organization United Mine Workers of America

Halloween Masquerade at Trimble High School Gym

A masquerade Halloween party will be held at the Jacksonville Trimble High School Gym on Thursday night at 7 30 under the auspices of the J T High School Committee, the Trimble Parent Teacher Association and the Jacksonville Parent Teacher Association. The three groups sponsor the event to raise funds for football equipment and other school needs with entertainment planned.

Trimble Jacksonville-Trimble High School JT. High School Committee Trimble Parent-Teacher Association Jacksonville Parent-Teacher Association

Legion convention attracts a wide range of visitors

Murray City Mrs. Matt Treace and Mrs. Lucy Jane Breeze attended the Legion convention along with several Columbus and Athens residents. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Harold Blazer, Mr. and Mrs. Lou Anders, Congressman Robert T. Secrest, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Franklin and others visiting relatives and attending the convention. Supt. Paul Potts also attended and visited his parents.

Matt Treace Athens Lucy Jane Breeze New Straitsville Harold Blazer Columbus Blazer Frank Williams William Bateman Near Columbus Lou Anders J. J. Hogan Robert T. Secrest Senecaville Henry Franklin Betty Vint McCannis Barberton Willis Jenny Robertson Phil Devol Jack Marra Eileen Crooksville Charles Ralph Paul Potts Laurelville George Potts

Retention of Johnson Discussed at Athens County Meeting

A meeting at the Athens Grange Hall discussed keeping T H Johnson as farm extension agent in Athens County despite withdrawal of county funds. About 25 representatives from Athens Nelsonville and rural communities attended. A plan set and leaders will assess the best option with state extension support contingent on local funding.

T H. Johnson Athens County Athens Nelsonville A. E. Potter State Extension Department Johnson

Prankster Arrested After Citron Thrown Through Window

Logan October 24. Chief Lew Reynolds reports the arrest of George Mooney on a juvenile court complaint for throwing a citron through a window at Mrs Esther Binsser on West Hunter Street. It is the first Halloween related arrest and more are expected if property damage continues.

Logan Lew Reynolds George Mooney Mooney Esther Binsser West Hunter Street

Pension meeting draws local leaders plus youth group

Murray City officials and residents plan an old age pension meeting at Greendale and Carbon Hill on Wednesday night with the Junior Drum Corps, Mur ray City. Earlier, local men attended a Zanesville gathering for the same cause, while Murray City teachers who went to Logan included Supt. C. E. Davis and several named staff members.

Murray City Greendale Carbon Hill Zanesville Logan Supt C. E. Davis Kay Blosser Mable LeFever Lucile Seidenfield Helen Laverty Ruth Straus Lulu Smith Myrtle Wollett Effie Jonas Ruth Carsner Ruth Penn

Logan visitors report coach Longley recovering in Columbus

Logan residents visited Columbus over the weekend to see Coach John Longley who is recovering. They reported the Athens Logan football contest gave a good account of itself. Visitors included Rudolph Brandt and son Dick Ned Gabriel Ronald McMillan Calvin Carnes Kenneth Fitzgerald John Roberts and Dorothy Myers.

Logan Columbus John Longley Rudolph Brandt Saturday Night Ned Gabriel Ronald McMillan Calvin Carnes Kenneth Fitzgerald John Roberts Dorothy Myers

Miss Jane White and Miss Charlotte Rochester Visit Athens

Miss Jane White and Miss Charlotte Rochester were guests of Miss Margaret Abel in Athens over the weekend, staying at her home and enjoying local hospitality.

Jane White Charlotte Rochester Athens Margaret Abel

Astrological Reading Predicts Changeable Day With Caution

The planetary configurations suggest lively but unstable conditions affecting employment and daily life. Expect disruption and shifts in environment and interests, with caution advised toward strangers and secret societies. A birthday person may face unexpected changes, while a child born today could be witty and restless, possibly suited to unusual writing topics.

County Teachers Hear Talk on Buckeye State

Logan October 24 A B Augustin baugh led the county teachers meeting in the high school auditorium with 87 of 140 teachers present. The illustrated Know Ohio lecture used many slides of state show spots. Mr Lewis spoke on safety as a safety program committee member. Supt J W Coleman discussed school plans and noted many teachers missed the Athens homecoming to attend.

Ohio Lewis Supt J. W. Coleman Athens

Charles Bell Dies at 78 in Logan

Charles Belmont Bell 78 died at his Bowen Street home Sunday afternoon. Unmarried, he leaves brother Elmer Bell of Logan and sisters Emma Bell of Logan and Mrs J C Cotton of Nelsonville. Funeral at 1 PM Tuesday with Rev B O Peters officiating. Burial in Oak Grove Cemetery.

Charles Belmont Bell Bowen Street Bell Elmer Bell Emma Bell Logan J. C. Cotton Nelsonville B. O. Peters Oak Grove Cemetery

Farmer Displays Turnip Weighing ThreeandAHalf Pounds

Logan Ohio October 24 Allen Tanna a Green Township farmer shows a garden turnip weighing three and a half pounds. It was pulled from his garden and is a local curiosity for neighbors.

Logan Allen Tannahis Green Township

Drunkenness Arrest in Logan Court Faces Street Work

Gerald Belt was arrested Saturday by Policemen C. D. Notestone and Mon Cook and arraigned before Mayor Elias Bright. He was fined five dollars and costs or alternatively assigned to work on the street starting Monday.

Local residents visit and host relatives over weekend

Joe Green of Evansville Indiana spent several days here. Mr and Mrs Farrel Thomas and Mrs Ben Hooper of Gloucester attended the Legion convention Sunday. A A Person of Athens was weekend guest of his son. Mr and Mrs Robert Wilson of Columbus were Monday guests of Mrs Wilsons grandmother Mrs Sayde Peacock. Mrs Dennis Babbs of Shawnee spent from Sunday until Wednesday with her daughter in Bush. Mr and Mrs William Bush were Sunday guests of their children Misses Blanche and a son of Logan and their parents Mr une Kennison.

Margaret Wolf Glouster Kate Bartels Miss Wolf Leon Montgomery Columbus Fred Wolf Lucille Pulcher Cecelia Echstenhamper Louise Zimmer Anna Brunton Irene Wolf Herbert Armstrong Lena Wolf Harry Trasin Thomas Hemsley Laura Gatchel Robert Johnson Emma Heffkin Katie Winn Bessie Thompson Louis Trasin Beulah Bennett Florence Howard Isabelle Hemsley Enis Bartels John Binderbasin Joe Wolf Joe Green Evansville Ind Farrel Thomas Ben Hooper Legion A. A. Person Athens Robert Wilson Wilson Sayde Peacock Dennis Babbs Shawnee William Bush Tildren Blanche Logan Une Kennison

Bech and Palmer Named in Rend Election Ticket

Wm. H. Bech and James A. Palmer appear on the Rend district ticket for local offices. Citizens are urged to participate in the forthcoming election as candidates campaign on key issues affecting the town.

Wm. H. Bech James A. Palmer Rend

Also Mentioned on This Page

Logan Court Fox Chase Evont Haynes Will County Health Department Gerald W. Gabriel Lloyd R. Blosser Sheldon Cox Howard Crozier Kenneth Abrams George R. Dorris Virgil H. Gorby William W. Anders Elmer E. Robinson Edward H. Guess Charles F. Leffler Charles H. Hopkins Noah R. Guess Charles J. Griffiths Joe L. Funk Clyde Wilson Elmer Kirkendall George Kozik John Conley Plan Seeek Murray City News Longley Logan Bripfs By Genevieve Kemble R. E. Byrd Exporer Best Radio Crosley Zenners Buckeye State Charles Bell Logan Man Bush Matt Thomas Penn William Buh Mary Zanesville, Sundy Athens Commandery Aia Loretta Young Hollywood Joan Bennett Ginger Rogers Gloria Stuart Fay Wray Doris Kenyon Anita Page Greta Nissen Marian Marsh Leila Hyams Zenner’s Marian
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