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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1934
Page
10
Rain greeted Logan on the first opening day in years as schools began sessions. Central district traffic was heavy with children arriving in care passes from rural areas and regular schedules started this morning. Final enrollment numbers will be released later in the week due to late registrations.
Logan Lee Tubbs a 72 year old farmer was found dead in his bed at his home in South Perry after suffering heart disease for months He had breakfast then fell ill and was later discovered by a family member Magistrate Whitehart ruled death from heart disease He leaves wife Carmelia and three children including Howard Logan Francis and Ethel Wade Funeral services were held at the son’s residence with Rev Peters officiating and Oak Grove Cemetery burial.
Logan deputies report intruders broke into Ilesboro High School Monday night and stole tools from the manual arts department. Deputy Sheriff Joe Farbearn investigates. a similar burglary occurred last year with about $500 in tools taken through a basement window.
Logan High baseball prepares a return match at Millfield Thursday at 5 pm. Nelsonville players Spray, Galvin and Powell join the all star group for the away game following a 10 to 0 defeat at home two weeks ago. Logan Council Daughters of America plan a hall meeting with a surprise membership event and seek strong attendance.
Clarence Cox of Perry Township was arrested Friday by Chief Lew Reynolds after being found driving while intoxicated. He appeared before Mayor Kenneth R. Fitzgerald and received a $100 fine, costs, and a six month driving ban.
The Morris Filling Station fish fry hosted by the C SC Class of the United Brethren Church raised over 80 dollars with about 30 dollars to be kept after expenses. Local schools reopen September 10 with registration for high school students and transfer credits. Velva Brashares earned a Bachelor of Science in Education from Ohio University on August 24. The Zeigler reunion met at Rock House with dinner served cafeteria style. W T Brashares named president and Edna Kreider secretary treasurer for next year. Donovan Wylie and wife depart for Cleveland where he resumes coaching at Maple Heights High School. Mrs J F Miller visited Miss Janet Wharton, Rockbridge. Carl Whitcraft from Allen County visits relatives here.
Logan officials warn stock holders to scrutinize exchanges involving cemetery property and Citizens Savings Association certificates. A securities division representative said the department cannot act on the transfer proposal, which allegedly offers cemetery lots in Cleveland later. Some deals reportedly closed. similar transfers have occurred elsewhere.
Longley recruits and tests players as Logan High School shapes its football squad for the new season. Eberst and Gompf graduated, leaving end positions open. New contenders include Waldo Terrel, Wilson, Bob Ralston, and freshmen Gabriel and Brandt in backfield battles.
Around 2000 spectators attended the Hocking Valley Motorcycle Club program Monday in Logan for its first professional race. No injuries were reported. Lancaster did not enter. An abandoned car was found in Rockbridge after crashing into Cliff Wharton’s home following a highway run. Sheriff Ellinger and Deputy Spannow investigate.
More than 1000 feet of 15 inch storm sewer on Maplewood Drive was relaid by city workers in the last fortnight after finding the old main inadequately laid. Several illegal sanitary connections were removed at the property owner’s expense. A complaint about conditions at Maplewood Drive and Shannon Avenue prompted council action.
Athens County Jail housed 30 inmates in August according to Sheriff Charles Stratton. Five carried over from July, with 18 more confined than the prior month, the largest count since last December when the number was the same.
A car belonging to Arthur Covert of Middleport stolen at the Midway Dance Hall Saturday night was found by West Virginia State Police in Elm Grove Tuesday. Elm Grove police notified Sheriff EB Hatfield and Covert identified the recovered vehicle.
Leslie Deem and family drove to Cincinnati to visit friends on Sunday. Various locals and visitors attended church events and holidays, with trips to Columbus, Wellston, Pt Pleasant, Princeton, Portsmouth, and Cincinnati. Families, relatives, and friends gathered across Kananga and nearby towns for fairs, reunions, and Labor Day activities.
Mrs Esta Kasler aged 75 died at her Liberty Hill area home after a two week illness. She survived by five children D E Jones Dora Lorna at home Ote James Athens and Floyd Kasler. Funeral at Bishopville church Thursday at 2 pm conducted by Rev Stein with burial in Maplewood cemetery.
Employees and families from Richardson Baking Co. enjoyed a Sunday picnic at the John R. Davis cottage below Stockport on the Muskingum River. About 75 people attended with a noon dinner, swimming, games, and music in the afternoon.
The Loyal Women's class of the Church of Christ will meet at the Glouster church Thursday at 9 30 am and proceed to Antle Grove north of town for their annual picnic.
The month old son of Mr and Mrs Joe Braglin Redtown died Monday afternoon at 130 pm. Funeral services were held Tuesday at 130 pm at the home conducted by Rev J G Deeds pastor of Jacksonville M E church. Burial followed in the cemetery on Taylor Ridge. The family also has a four year old son named Jimmie.
Those from outside the area who came Monday for Henry Colley's funeral included Mr. and Mrs. John Carter and family from California Pa Mrs Hazel Courtney and daughter from Columbus Clinton Courtney from Corning Mr and Mrs Dennis Babbs from Shawnee Mrs Mary Brush from Murray City and Mr and Mrs Harry M Colley Jr and family from Troy.
Dr W C McMenamy and wife Dr Genevieve and daughter Joan of Columbus with Mr and Mrs Joseph Leonard and two sons of Youngstown were guests over Labor Day of Thomas McMenamy S J Leo McMenamy and Thomas McMenamy Jr at Jacksonville.
The W C T U met at Mrs W W Leadbetter's home with Mrs Lulu Bingman presiding. Five members attended the Athens county convention and upcoming Cleveland meetings were noted. Officers elected include Lulu Bingman president Maude Williams vice president Temple Jones secretary and Laura Gatchel treasurer.
Carroll LeFavor is employed as music instructor in Belpre schools instead of Beverly, per The Messenger report dated Tuesday. The change affects local curriculum and staffing.
Mr and Mrs H F Hambel traveled to Cleveland last Saturday for the air races and remained for the letter carriers convention held in the city over the following Sunday and Monday.
Mr and Mrs L E Richardson and their three children and Elizabeth Williams ended a month long cottage stay on Chesapeake Bay about 25 miles from Washington DC. Jacksonvi lle residents Mr and Mrs George Williams and their son Guy of Canton visited Mr and Mrs Michael Almond over Labor Day weekend.
Re-timbering of the air shaft at Ohio Collieries Mine No 210 Sugar Creek is underway under James Williamson of Columbus. The mine has not operated since spring 1907 but is pumped and maintained. Williamson, a former Hocking Valley resident, recently returned from Dubois Pennsylvania where he supervised a mine construction project and plans to start another contract soon.
Louis Storck aged 57, owner and head of Storck Baking Company and a leading Parkersburg businessman, died suddenly at his home on Tuesday.
Gallia County Fair preparations advance in Gallipolis with Sept 11 to 13 events. Concessionaires arrive as CCC Camp Gallia limits horse racing and organizers promise displays and nightly fireworks. Felix Morales from Old Mexico will perform aerial acts. a coon race remains a marquee feature. Livestock quality is expected high despite drought. The Gallia County Agricultural Society lists officers and a large roster of department superintendents and committees to oversee grounds, safety, and contests.
Three new transcripts from other courts filed in Common Pleas Court charge Frank Young and Howard Rose with illegal sale of intoxicating liquor. They were arrested with Liquor Control Board help. Zeb Swift faces Grand Jury for breaking and entering the D. N. Vance lumber building at Vinton last March and stealing $100 worth of paint and varnish.
Two marriage licenses were issued in Probate Court to four individuals from Rockcastle West Virginia. Ralph W. Parsons 24 and Otis Parsons 22 married Cora Pickens 23 and Alma Pickens 21 both natives of Rockcastle. A license was issued to Albert Saunders 68 farmer and Alice Viars 48 of Patriot.
A forest serves as a migration haven for birds and is noted for its wildflowers and scenic beauty. Local observers report a steady passage of species each season, drawing nature lovers and researchers to the area.
Local Gallia County paper invites readers to send news items to Miss Edna Ervin at the Lafayette Hotel via the Mes senger Correspondent for Gallia County.
Union Mission superintendent J M Ripley releases August figures showing gospel services 30 and average Sunday School 26. He reports 468 people served including 622 meals and 117 beds free. 34 beds for children and women. 49 beds for men. 18 foodstuffs donated. 63 clothing items. 11 shoes. four jobs found and 38 employed by the mission. He notes growth and warns of a strong fall appeal for funds.
Gallipolis hosts the annual farewell Bean Dinner for shoppers on Dollar Day Saturday September 8 in City Park. Officials say it is the last chance of the season for Bean Dinner fans to enjoy the event.
In Gallipolis Common Pleas Court Judge W R White okayed transfers of 175 from Morgan Township gasoline tax to the general fund and 193 from Guyan Township fund. A 9 am Tuesday hearing on Sept 11 will address alleged NRA code disobedience by Cheshire coal operators including M K Swisher Bert Scott Douglas Darst William H Siders R M Sigman and Wilbur Darst.
Margaret B. Jones county nurse reports traveling 2649 miles in August while performing duties including prenatal and infant welfare work, preschool activities, physician visits, clinics, social services, and office consultations. She helped vaccinate 22 of 37 children at the County Children's Home, tested water cultures, and identified one scarlet fever case and five typhoid cases.
Gallia County lists show numerous rural school districts receiving year start funds from state education department. Names span Addison to Walnut Township with administrators and teachers including Mink, O'Hara, Topping, Lutz, Wade, Grover, Massie, Edwards, Jones, Evans, Evans, Evans, Shaver, Jenkins, Martin, Simms, Shelton, Wickline, and others among many schools in Centerville, Greenfield, Harrison, and beyond.
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