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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 14, 1934

Page

3

Hour System for FERA Jobs Expands County Work

The hour based FERA job plan increases employment in Hocking County with three projects Gore Greendale Road Carbon Hill sewer Laurel Run Road Starr Township. Relief workers will be assigned per project and receive 14 12 or eight hours weekly based on family dependents. The change aims to raise the number of people employed by about 15 percent.

FERA Gore- Greendale Carbon Hill Laurel Run Starr Township

Change in Parking Rules Is Sought

Logan city council heard Harold W. Larimer urge parking on one side of Third Street with a petition from 60 percent of property owners. Mayor Fitzgerald reported August collections totaling $206.95.

Harold W. Larimer Logan Third Street Larimer Kenneth R. Fitzgerald

Tourists Visit Dillinger's Cell in Chicago and Crown Point

Miss Thelma Keyes Miss Marie Lines and Miss Leviolet Redick toured Chicago sights then visited Crown Point Indiana jail cited as Dillinger escape site. They gathered affidavits from officials and spoke with the chief deputy sheriff, brother‑in‑law of the woman sheriff, learning Dillinger escape points.

Logan Thelma Keyes Marie Lines Leviolet Redick Chicago Crown Point Ind John Dillinger Dillinger

Two Car Crashes Leave No Serious Injuries

Logan incidents report two collisions Wednesday night at Main Hunter and Warner Avenues. Constance Wells drove one car, Bud Tigner the other. a sign and fire hydrant were damaged as the Tigner vehicle swerved. Judge and Mrs Ewing escaped injury when struck by Russell Foyt near Enterprise road works. Ewing car damage valued at $100.

Logan Hunter Warner Avenue Constance Wells Bud Tigner Tigner F. A. Koppe E. L. Ewing Russell Foyt Columbus Enterprise Ewing

New Complaint Board Appointed in County

Logan Hocking County forms a new complaint and adjustment board per state relief headquarters. Members include Harley N Armstrong The Rev A L Heyede W B Vick Gladys L Dawson and Joe Wood with a union member to be chosen later. Harry G Bartlett named secretary to investigate complaints, filings accepted in Room 3 Theodore C Johnson Building East Main Street.

Logan — Hocking County Harley N. Armstrong A. L. Heyede W. B. Vick Gladys L. Dawson Joe Wood Harry G. Bartlett Theodore C. Johnson East Main Street

Push Rent Program Seeks Grants for Needy Families

Logan relief director James R. Allen says no funds exist now to extend the rent program in Hocking County but federal grants are being pursued. Applications by households housing indigent families end September 22, funds permitting. Also in Logan: the day old son of Mr and Mrs Thomas Rayner died at their East Second Street home. Brothers and sisters survive. A separate note: Jim Hutchinson, known for minstrels, found a cue line card inside a rubber heel box mailed from Elyria at his shop.

Logan Hocking County James R. Allen Thomas Rayner East Second Street Jim Hutchinson Elyria

Corn Cutters Sought Across County for Pickaway Work

W B Vick works division manager announces that corn cutters from this county may find employment in Pickaway County if they are willing to relocate this district.

Logan Pickaway County W. B. Vick

Longley Bears Down On L. H. S. Hopefuls

Logan high school football practice intensifies under coach Longley as the squad nears shape for an opening contest. Dick Brandt is out weeks. projected lineup includes Terrer and Wilson ends, Mason and Price tackles, Halby and Acker guards, Smith center, Gabriel quarterback, Hansel and Fitzgerald halves, Derr fullback.

LOGAN Logan High School Longley Dick Brandt Waldo Terrer Wilson Mason Price Halby Acker Smith Gabriel Hansel Fitzgerald Derr

Reynolds Arrests 3 Green Township Men Ar ranged on Liquor Charges

Logan Clifford Mason James Mohler Jr and Lester Daubenmier Green Township men were arrested Wednesday by Chief Lew Reynolds. They appeared before Mayor Kenneth R Fitzgerald for arraignment with Mason charged for transporting liquor Mohler for intoxication and Daubenmier for driving while intoxicated with respective fines and costs.

Logan Clifford Mason James Mohler, Jr Lester Daubenmier Green Township Lew Reynolds Kenneth R Fitzgerald Mason Mohler Daubenmier Costa

Passion Play at Logan Theater by Freiburg Players

Freiburg players presented the Passion Play at Py thian Theater in Logan under the Business and Professional Women's Club. Large attendance at both shows praised Dr. Alfred E. Wolff as Judas and Mack Allyn as Pontius Pilate with Lorenzo Ludwig as Christus receiving commendation. A separate Logan matter notes counsel for Margaret Woodruff seeking more time in a suit against city officials over a $40 back water rental bill and water service at her East Hunter Street residence.

Logan Theat LOGAN Pythian Theater Freiburg Players Business and Professional Women's Club Alfred E. Wolff Judas Lorenzo Ludwig Christus Mack Allyn Pontius Pilate Margaret Woodruff Harley M. Whitcraft Hunter Street

Many Unable To Start To School in Capital

In Columbus on September 14 at least 200 pupils are absent from classes due to poverty. J. G. Dollicott states conservatively 100 pupils lack shoes and clothing. A Franklin County Parent-Teacher Association drive is organized to collect shoes and clothes for needy students.

Columbus J. G. Collicott Franklin County Parent-Teacher Association

Enrollment Drop in Athens City Schools

Athens City Schools show a fall enrollment drop of 36 students from the previous year. Pendry cites high school graduation numbers and first grade intake as the main factors, with West Side losses from grade movements. The calendar lists holidays and key dates including graduations set for June.

Athens City Harper C. Pendry Athens High School Robert Bird Pendry Normandy Burgett Paul Lewis West Side East Side Central Central School

Chillicothe troupe to perform in Gallipolis hall show

A Chillicothe company led by C. B. Dennett will entertain next Wednesday night at Woodmen's Hall in Gallipolis under lodge auspices. The program features magic, juggling, and mind reading acts.

Gallipolis Chillicothe C. 8 Dennett Woodmen's Hall

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