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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1934

Page

10

Hocking County Farmer Killed by Falling Tree

Edward Anderson a 46 year old Laurel Township farmer died after a falling dead tree struck him while cutting timber on the Ed Floyd farm in Logan Ohio. Newton Brown aided but Anderson died fifteen minutes later. Coroner Vance Brian deemed the death accidental. He leaves a daughter Mrs Cecil Dupler. Funeral plans not set.

Logan Edward Anderson Laurel Township Ed Floyd Anderson Newton Brown Brown Vance Brian Joe Farhearn Cecil Dupler

Rotary Speaks On City School Progress

Logan Rotary Club heard Billy Case and Harry M. Wright outline school gains and needs. Case cited Junior High additions, senior high expansion, and athletic fields as steps keeping pace with city growth. Wright urged support for a three mill levy in the coming years. Clarence Blosser was welcomed as a new member.

Logan Logen Billy Case Harry MH. Wright Board of Education Case Heep Ime

Mocking County School Buses to Undergo Patrol Inspection

Logan based inspection by highway patrol targets all school buses in Mocking County on Wednesday November 7. Four points designate gathering areas with schedules for Carbon Mill Union Furnace Logan Laurelville and arrival times from morning to early afternoon.

Logan Mocking County Highway Patrol Carbon Mill

Ten Indictments Returned by Hocking County Jury

The Hocking County Grand Jury returned ten indictments after a full day with four witnesses in 36 cases. Sam Baker faces a fire starting charge without a permit in county forest lands, the first such indictment here. Others include Albert Annishansiey assault and battery and Simon Steward malicious destruction of property.

Hocking County Grand Jury Sam Baker Albert Annishansiey Simon Steward Walter Thornton Thomas Tignor Geneva Amerine Elmer Kesterson Lawrence Coakley George Swackhamer Albert Reich

Old Bibles Wanted By Reverend Heyde

Reverend Amos J. Heyde of St. Matthew Lutheran Church seeks old Bibles, heirlooms, and German translation editions for display during the week of November 11 to honor Luther’s Bible translation anniversary. People with a Bible to share are asked to contact him with details.

Reverend Heyde Martin Luther Heyde

Moore Holds Record in Hocking County Post

Logan reports William Moore, Gibisonville post master, celebrates 41 years continuous service with 1901 as start of head duties after eight years as assistant postmaster. Other notes include Bernard McLain moving to Carbon Hill, a new United Brethren Sunday School class led by Rev. John A. Toy, and Republican meeting plans in Logan. Mr and Mrs Carl Larimer announce the birth of a son with Logan grandparents James Larimer and Frank Miller.

Logan William Moore Gibisonville Hockings County Bernard McLain North Street Carbon Hill McLain Buckeye Pipe Line Company The United Brethren Sunday School John A. Toy Evelyn Hockman Clyde Hockman Catherine Stoughton Carl Lariner James Larimer Frank Miller

Court of Appeals Dismisses Case Against School Board

The Court of Appeals in Logan dismissed the case brought by Franklin Mohler and C B McIntosh against the Hocking County Board of Education after an August denial of an injunction. The justices found no evidence to support the plaintiffs claims. the Green and Haydenville school merger has functioned for weeks. Local notices show related church revival events and Masonry meeting plans in Logan.

Court of Appeals Lwogan Logan Franklin Mohler C. B. McIntosh Board of Education Hocking County William Middleton Peter J. Blosser James Thomas George W Chriatmann C. Wood Bowen Eugene Wright F. M. Acton Lancaster Green Haydenville Supreme Court Green-Haydenville

Diphtheria Immunization Drive Set for Gallia County

Gallia County launches a diphtheria immunization drive starting November 1 after six cases among schoolchildren and one teacher. County health officials urge all students with signed treatment cards to attend at their schools. Rabies concerns grow with two suspected dogs euthanized in Morrison Township. Fourteen scarlet fever cases reported. two Bidwell children died.

Gallipolis Gallia County F. W. Shane Margaret G. Jones Miss Jones Clay Ohio Township Shane Morrison Township Columbus Bidwell

Woman to Hospital Twice After Crutch Attack

Maude Jackson, a colored woman, was treated at Holzer Hospital twice in one night for injuries she says were caused by her husband Oney Jackson, colored, who was jailed for drunkenness. The couple lives in Gallipolis where Jackson recently suffered a broken leg from the new locks and has used a crutch only in recent days.

Gallipolis Holzer Hospital Maude Jackson Oney Jackson Jackson

Two Accident Victims In Gallipolis Hospital

Two accident cases admitted to Ho Hospital Tuesday night were Bernard Crabtree of Jackson with a fractured skull and Edward Pike of Ashton West Virginia with a broken wrist. The Crabtree boy, 8, son of Noel Crabtree, was struck by a car at Jackson in the evening and his condition is critical. Pike was thrown from a horse and landed on his left side, breaking his left wrist.

Gallipolis Bernard Crabtree Jackson Edward Pike Ashton W. Va Crabtree Noel Crabtree Pike

Recites 15 Counts in Appeal for New Trial

Gallipolis. Richard Tipton seeks a new trial in a $3,000 negligence suit against Frank Willy over injuries to Tipton after a 1992 incident when he was struck by a skip driver after leaving Willy's school bus. The case, heard in Common Pleas, was remanded from the Court of Appeals to the lower court. Willy was found not guilty of negligence by a jury.

Gallipolis Richard Tipton Frank Willy Willy Tipton Common Pleas Court Court of Appeals

McIntyre’s Aunt Tells About California Trip

Mrs. Emma Kerns, aunt of O. O. McIntyre and a Gallipolis resident, spoke at a Rotary Club meeting about her Hollywood trip and meetings with Will Rogers and other West Coast notables. Rotary secretary William Thabet of Pt. Pleasant, W. Va., attended.

Gallipolis Emma Kerns O. O. McIntyre Hollywood Will Rogers West Coast William Thabet

Waterloo Native Faints Drowned in Bath Tub

George Harmon of Huntington West Virginia, 50, born near Waterloo, drowned in his rooming house bath tub after fainting. He attended Rio Grande College and worked as a rental agent for a local lawyer. His body was found by fellow roomers who gained entry to the bathroom. funeral services planned for Waterloo Walnut Township.

Gallipolis George Harmon Huntington W. Va Waterloo Rio Grande College Harmon Walnut Township

O D ell Released On 1500 Bond After Shooting

Gallipolis Frank Texas O D ell was released on 1500 bond posted by O A O D ell after three weeks in jail. He faces a charge of unlawfully killing Owen Randolph on October 9 at the Randolph home on Raccoon Creek Harrison Township. O Dell pleaded not guilty.

Gallipolis Frank Texas O'Dell O. A. O'Dell Owen Randolph Raccoon Creek Harrison Township Randolph O'Dej

Gallia County Plans Bond Issue for Poor Relief

Gallia County commissioners adopt a resolution seeking state approval of bonds totaling 4692.47 for poor relief from November 1934 to January 1935. They note funding shortfalls as road upkeep rises and administrative offices lack central heating, requesting 900 for October, 88.25 for stores and 411.75 for direct relief, with Walter Davis and Jerry Grover attending the meeting.

Gallipolis Board of County Commissioners State Relief Commission Gallia County State Department Walter

Republican Caravan Tour planned across Gallia County

Local Republican candidates and Curt Frye's Mercerville Drum Corps will visit Gallia County on Thursday November 1 to distribute campaign literature. Stops include Gallipolis Kananga Addison Cheshire Kyger Porter Bidwell Vinton Rio Grande Centerville Centerpoint Gallia Cadmus Patriot Mudso c Lincoln Mercerville Crown City and Eureka with speeches at Rio Grande and Thurman at 7 30 pm chaired by Dr T J Allison.

Gallipolis Curt Frye Mercerville Gallia County O'Clock Kananga Addison Cheshire Kyger Porter Bidwell Vinton Rio Grande Centerville Centerpoint Gallia Cadmus Patriot Mudsoc Lincoln Crown City Eureka John Lloyd Russell McCurdy Portsmouth Thurman T. J. Allison

Holzer Hospital notes reveal several admissions and dismissals

At Holzer Hospital Gallipolis minor operation patients include Mrs C R Patterson Piketon Mrs J W Damewood Long Bottom and G W Jenkins Northup Also admitted were Mrs R H Chambers Bidwell and David J Morgan Dismissals include Mrs Roy Mathias Vinton Donald Rogers Kananga and Mrs Harry Clark Bladen The other item notes Harry McCracken seeks a divorce from Cora McCracken alleging extreme cruelty and accusations of lewd conduct toward him

Gallipolis Holzer Hospital C. R. Patterson Piketon J. W. Damewood Long Bottom G. W. Jenkins Northup R. H. Chambers Bidwell David J. Morgan Roy Mathias Vinton Donald Rogers Kananga Harry Clark Bladen Harry McCracken Cora McCracken McCracken

Halloween Parade and Legion Party Tonight

Gallipolis hosts a Halloween parade and American Legion party on Second Street between State and Court. Thirty costume prizes will be awarded for prettiest and funniest, with the parade at 7:30 PM followed by dancing in the street.

Gallipolis The American Legion Second Street State Court Streets

Gallipolis Man Suffers Leg Break in City Collision

Fred Hanson, an under 100 pound waterworks serviceman and former highway foreman, was struck crossing Second Ave at Court Street. He suffered two broken leg bones just below the knee, received treatment at Holzer Hospital, and returned home with a leg cast.

Second Avenue Court Street Hanson Highway Department Holzer Hospital

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Hocking Rotary Piedway Patrol Union Furnace Laurelville EE Servefare Amos JL. Heyde Moore Republican Party McKinley Republican Club Howard Edward Ayers Sand Run Charlies Ayers Dorothy Eloise Steadman Guy Steadman B. Whitehart Truman Eugene Pittman Marion Pittman Velma A. Cox Webb Smmit John Cox Harry L. Smith Carl Anderson Cleveland Grand Lodge of Ohio Masonry Church of the Nazarene Allen Wagner Jackson Boy Vlaintiff McIntyre California Rotary Club Harry Martin, Jr Helen Kent Chesapeake Ohio C. 8. Kent Man Republican Caravan RED Star Certel Bob AONE Athens Home Telephone CO Hardy Surubs R. R. Starback TVE Miriam Hopkins Mania Hornens Sue Paramount P. Loritiand Co.,ipc Fred Hanson Adolph Henke Scott Zenners Zenner SILK Velvet Nashua
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