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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1933
Page
12
Logan High School prepares for a Southeastern League clash with Middleport in a bid to halt a key hurdle this season. The St Mary's team drew praise after a tie and aims to ride that momentum into Friday's hard fought battle against Middleport as the season progresses.
Logan brief notes Henry Harding and J. T. Sander son visiting Athens for weekend in Logan. Patrick Murtha from Columbus seen in Logan over Sunday evening and Monday. Dr and Mrs W B Lacock in Huntington visiting Mr and Mrs Albert Fish. John White deputy county auditor returned to work last week after ill health.
Logan election board reports 62 absent voters ballots issued with 17 today. Polling places remain unchanged from August primary. Falls Precinct voting site moves from Elks Building to the courthouse. Charles Kreinschmidt awarded booth setup for eleven city precincts and Falls Nos. 1 and 2. South Bloomingville polling will be in Red Men’s Hall.
News reports the death of Sarah Jane Marks 81 widow of Philip Marks in Lancaster. She formerly lived in Logan where many relatives remain. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Cole home in Lancaster with Logan relatives attending.
The Plains observes Go to School Day on Thursday November 2 in The Plains High and Grade schools. Parents and patrons are urged to visit the school to see pupils at work in their rooms and classes. The event is held annually with strong parental cooperation and attendance.
Mrs. Ollie Howard Spaugh and her daughters Eleanor Jean and Marion Frances return to Grants Pass Oregon after a two month Chauncey visit with C. H. Howard and family. Sons Roger and Lyle stay for the winter and attend Chauncey school. The group was hosted at dinners and social events across Chauncey Millfield Athens Nelsonville and Corning. Tonight Greens Run Church of Christ Young People’s Class hosts a masquerade at the Wayne Snyder home Jacksonville.
Logan Oct. 31. The American Legion entertainment committee invites all former World War veterans to a Halloween party tonight at Elke Club rooms. They moved from the Legion Hall due to rehearsals for the American Cavalcade on Armistice Day eve. The invitation promises entertainment speeches and some chow.
Ti-Ray Fowler was arrested Sunday by Sheriff Sol Fi linger on a charge of assault and Watlery filed in the court of Mayor F. E. Bright.
On Sunday afternoon a hot sun pushed temperatures high enough for residents to shed coats. Car owners took to the roads for motor trips while fishermen headed to the Ohio River or local stream banks for recreation.
Three new scarlet fever cases were noted over the weekend in Logan. Diphtheria reports remained absent for several days and only one measles case appeared.
Kate Bagent of Gore was arrested Saturday by Sheriff Sol Ellinger and Deputy Joe Farbearn on intoxication charges. He pleaded guilty Monday in Magistrate B. Whitehart's court and was fined 100 dollars with 90 dollars suspended pending good behavior plus costs.
Charles C. Ach aver, clerk of courts in Logan, fell ill with influenza Saturday and could not report to work Monday. Deputy clerk Thelma Keyes is handling the office in his absence.
Junior Christian Endeavor Society of the Church of Christ held a masquerade Halloween party at Betty Jane and Isabel Courtney home. The event featured decorated rooms refreshments games a song and recitation program with many local youths attending.
Oct. 31 district personals list Eva Smith of Carbon Hill visiting daughter in Lower Plains. Mrs. Earl Rarick of Newark in Sugar Creek to see niece Mary Augustine injured in Sugar Creek highway accident. Henry A. Cass returns from Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens after surgery. Mrs. Chester Sanders Mozelle La Hugh visit Dow Sanders in Albany. Rev. Hiram Mingus moves from Sand Ridge to Bremen. Lena Wilson returns from Cleveland visit with Dan Friedberg and family.
The Chauncey Dover Blue Devils lost to Rutland High School 12 to 6 at Rutland last week. Rutland offense scored in the second half to pull ahead, while Chauncey Dover defense held firm in the final periods.
Logan dispatch notes World War II era CCC movement as 26 youths from Logan County prepare for medical exams in Chillicothe before final assignment to Camp Knox Kentucky. Kerwood Durant and Cecil Bennet were absent. Chester Miller aids in securing exits and accompanies to final checks.
Retail division of the Logan Chamber of Commerce discussed the tail code that took effect Monday. A second meeting was set for tonight to study provisions and determine which of three schedule alternatives merchants will accept. A hours schedule will be posted next Monday for the city.
Logan residents Mr and Mrs James Blosser hosted a Sunday dinner at their home. Guests included Mr and Mrs William Bene Mr and Mrs Elmer Bene and daughter Alice Virginia Columbus Mr and Mrs Lloyd Brosser and daughters Sue and Martha Jane and Mrs Eulalia Wakely. During social hour Mr and Mrs George Eberst joined. Edith Blosser described a Western trip to California and northern Mexico.
In Logan on October 31 motion for a new trial was filed by Gilbert Walton’s counsel following a jury verdict in common pleas court finding him guilty of a paternity charge last week.
Edward Miller landed a ten pound musky after a 30 minute battle in the Muskingum River over the weekend. He displayed the fish Sunday evening to local friends, matching a similar catch by his brother William Miller earlier this season on the same river.
Ath ens fire marshal Harry Dalton displayed his Muskingum River catch after a Beverly trip. He weighed a four pound four ounce smallmouth bass and a two pound bass, and reported four Zanesville anglers landing muskies over ten pounds and four wall-eyed pike over seven pounds each.
Charles A. Lindbergh returned to Le Bourget air field in Paris to inspect the Lindbergh Memorial and the spot where he first touched French soil. He greeted airport officials from his 1927 landing and dismissed the famous remark attributed to him with a laugh. Only a few airline passengers recognized him on this unannounced visit.
Betty Stephenson and Ruth Howdy shell visited Logan on Saturday. The masquerade dance at the New American Legion Pavilion Friday drew many out of town attendees. Clyde and Charles Strain called in Lancaster Saturday. Mrs. Lillie Hunter is seriously ill. The Juniors presented Modernizing Aunt Minnie on October 25, raising a notable sum. a carnival accompanied the event. John Cheetham is reported ill with a nervous relapse. Helen Strain has an infected jaw from recent dental work. Anna Telljohn is somewhat improved after illness. Frank Kohort and Reta Nixon of Fort Wayne visited this week. Ann Blankenship sustained serious injuries from a fall at home. Betty Jane Mathews, Nancy Essex, and Marjorie Cheetham were business callers in Shawnee Friday. The Methodist Church roof is being repaired. Fred Stoltz and wife are living in Glouster due to his new job. John McNamee of Buchtel visited his brother James this week.
Company L 166th Infantry of the Ohio National Guard conducted a bayonet drill at the Armory Monday night. About 40 members practiced four phases including guard position long thrust withdrawal and short thrust with rifle inspection preceding the session.
The Plains P T A met in the grade school auditorium with president M O Bryan presiding. Kenneth Ray and Harry V Masters spoke on education while Ervin Finney and Edward Michael discussed local school board matters. An Ohio University student performed a flute solo and four voices joined for two quartet numbers.
The Plains Ladies Auxiliary to the United Mine Workers held a masquerade Halloween party at Mrs. Joe Wallace’s home in Hocking. Decorations and refreshments fit the season with games and contests enjoyed by attendees including Mrs. Clara Slater, Mrs. Dorothy Wallace, and many others.
Chauncey Oct 31 The Red division led the Blues by about 100 points in the Chauncey Church of Christ Bible School attendance contest which closed Sunday. Friday the Blues host the Reds with a program and refreshments. Those who attended are invited to the sociable Friday night. Committee members are Mrs Gladys Pickering Mrs Wesley Walburn and Mrs Charles Sweeney.
Rev and Mrs V Ahlbrand conducted religious services at the Chauncey County Home with Grace Goldsberry as soloist and Ward Radford accompanying in Athens. Richard Radford sang two songs. Post service dinner followed with Chauncey residents Rev and Mrs Rhibrand and Mrs Harvey Nye hosted by Bert Daugherty and wife.
The public health office reports a new diphtheria case and a scarlet fever case in the city of Ath ens. Two additional diphtheria cases are reported in Albeus County.
Rebecca Yauger shares party ready dishes to impress bridge guests. Chicken Pineapple Salad serves 3 cups chicken 1 cup almonds 1 cup celery 1 cup pineapple with mayonnaise. Devil's Confection blends butter sugar eggs chocolate vanilla and crumbs, baked in two pans and layered with filling. Cranberry Relish uses cranberries orange rind and sugar, no cooking.
Gladys Coon of Lancaster spent the weekend here with friends and relatives. Mrs. Earl Slatzer suffers from an infected finger. Bill Botzer plans a CC C. C. camp in the near future. Woodbine Rebekah Lodge hosted two visitors from Shawnee lodge Mrs. Miller and Miss Coats. Mr. and Mrs. Roland Slatzer of Columbus were weekend visitors. Mr. Slatzer is Earl Slatzer’s brother.
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