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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1935

Page

12

Children in Ward Township lack clothing for school attendance

In Ward Township the magistrate heard evidence that many children cannot attend school due to clothing shortages. Four miners Lawrence Reynolds Lank Dane Clyde Garner and Pete McManaway testified about family needs and earnings. Officials said ~25 families face similar hardship and pledged affidavits to relief authorities to obtain funds for clothing while schools lack funds to buy supplies.

Coleman

Family prepares for Country Life Association conference

Mr and Mrs Harold Chambers arrange to attend the Country Life Association conference in Columbus from September 19 to 22. The event will discuss current farm life problems with national experts on the program.

Logan Harold Chambers Country Life Association Columbus

Inspector Laid Off in City Barbers Bureau Cuts

Lack of funds forced dismissal of three inspectors and an assistant secretary last week. Marcus Lohr of Logan is among those affected. Others named are Lang of Zanesville Conaway of Cincinnati and Fred Overting the assistant secretary of Columbia. A further cut is planned October first Lohr plans to reopen his barber shop in the Huls Building.

Logan Barbers Bureau Marcus Lohr Lang Zanesville Conaway Cincinnati Fred Overting Columbia Lohr Huls Building

Murray to Go Up Next Year After State League Playoff

John Murray of Union Furnace completed services with Siloam Springs in the Arkansas State League playoff series against Rogers. Siloam Springs lost the deciding game 6 to 5. Murray’s parents and Mrs. Murray visited in Siloam Springs, then returned him home. He remains undecided about next year but drew a Brooklyn purchase recommendation. If Brooklyn takes his contract, he may join Dayton in the Mid Atlantic League next season.

Logan John Murray Union Furnace Siloam Springs Rogers Siloam Springs Murray Ernest Murray Fred Murray Brooklyn Dayton

Police Chief and Mrs Lew Reynolds Attend Murray City Homecoming

Logan police chief and his wife attended the Murray City homecoming Sunday while in town. Special Officer Robert C. Kilein Schmidt led police duties during the chief's absence.

Logan Lew Reynolds Murray City Robert C. Kileinachmidt

Cars Crash on Main Culver Streets in Logan

Waliey Bowlby and William L Kuhns, of Logan, collided at the Main Culver streets intersection Saturday night. Kuhns suffered chest injuries. Bowlby had cuts and bruises. Kuhns, driving west on Main, avoided fractures and was released from Cherrington Hospital.

Logan Waliey Bowlby William L. Kuhns Main-Culver Streets Kuhns Bowlby Main Street Cherrington Hospital

Lew Connell Arrested for Intoxication and Fighting

Lew Connell of this city was charged with intoxication and fighting. He was arrested Saturday afternoon at the Grotto Ground by Sheriff Joe Farbearn and Deputy Nellia Smith and will be arraigned before Magistrate 8. B. Whitehart.

Life of Marion Man Is Saved By Quick Trip

Logan reports a Marion Township man Clarence Phillips attempted suicide with a loaded cocked shotgun. Sheriff Joe Farbearn and Deputy Newton Spencer arrived to seize the weapon, disarm him, and relocate him to Logan jail for further action. Domestic troubles are cited as the cause of his distress.

Marion Quick Trip Logan Joe Farbearn Newton Spencer Clarence Phillips Marion Township Phillips Farbearn

Logan Allen to re enter Ohio University for junior year

Marion Allen of this city will leave next Sunday to enter Ohio University in Athens for his junior year. He is the son of Mr and Mrs C E Allen.

Logan Marion Allen Athens Ohio University C. E Allen

Logan High School football team tightens defense for opener

Logan High School players drill at the Logan field this week as Coach Schroeder reviews mistakes from the Alumni game and finalizes the starting lineup for Friday’s opening game. Attention focuses on defense and offense development ahead of the kickoff.

LOGAN Logan High School Schroeder

Carpenters Winners LOGAN-Carpenter Maytags Clinch Senior League Pennant

Laurelville Sunday saw LOGAN Carpenter Maytags win the Senior League pennant 7 to 3. Landis pitched well, allowing three hits with solid support. Hansel of the Phi Sigs contributed a timely two RBI double, while Carnes added two hits for the locals.

Logan — Carpenter Maytags Laurelville Landis Hansel Phi Sigs Carnes

Shoe Workers Enjoy Picnic on Saturday at Grotto Ground

Logan employees of the H. M. Godman Company plant gathered Saturday afternoon for a company picnic at Grotto Ground. The event drew several hundred attendees and featured races games and other athletic activities plus a customary picnic supper.

Logan Social Notes Highlight Local Visits And Travels

Logan hosts a string of visitors and guests from Racine Columbus Maxville Bowing Ky Toledo and Lexington Ky as families share gatherings birthday celebrations and extended tours. Highlights include N J Stoady from Racine staying with his Logan hosts Paul Masters from Columbus visiting with Mrs Masters, and coach Carl T Schroeder attending the Lancaster Nelsonville game with plans to face those teams later.

John L. Stomdy N. J. Stoady Racine Wisconsin Paul Masters Columbus Logan Carl T. Schroeder Lancaster Ann Shriner James Wolfe Toledo Jess Phillips Phillips Wolfe Deamond Braddock High Point 8. C

Robbery report over $10 value razor blade theft

Logan police said on Saturday evening a glass case containing about $10 worth of safety razor blades was stolen from the Work Broad store. An investigation is ongoing.

Logan

Fisherman Hooks Six White Suckers in Mocking River

C. C. Culp was angling in the Mocking River Friday when he found a school of white suckers. He hooked six fish near a foot long on average.

Logan Mocking River Friday C. C. Culp

Logan Dispatch Names Cox DUI Suspect in County Arrest

Clarence Cox of Mound Crossing faces an alcohol DUI charge after a Saturday arrest by Sheriff Joe Farbearn. He will be arraigned today before Magistrate 8. B. Whitehart.

Judge Whitcraft Heads to Steubenville for Week of Court

Logan judge Harley M Whitcraft left for Steubenville on Sunday to hold court during the week and planned to return to Logan toward the end of the week.

Steubenville Logan Harley M. Whitcraft

Old Clock Displayed In Logan Saturday

Logan Lee Karr of South Perry brought his 170 year old clock to Logan Saturday for exhibition. Several hundred residents viewed it, including Mrs W H Gaffney who recalled her uncle Henry Baldwin, a jeweler, once had a similar clock in a city store window. The clock was sold when the store changed hands, and Karr’s relatives did not know its full history.

Logan-Lee Karr South Perry Logan W. H. Gaffney Henry Baldwin Wold Karr

Motor Vehicles Crash Near Camp Saturday

A Saturday afternoon crash on the Scenic Route near Camp Hocking left no injuries. Roy Huffhines of Gibisonville drove a truck into William Miller's car. Miller, a CCC enrollee returning from Mt. Sterling, was involved with Warley Phillips as a passenger. Deputy Sheriff Newton Spencer investigated.

LOGAN Camp Hocking Roy Huffhines Gibisonville William Miller Miller CCC Mt. Sterling Warley Phillips Newton Spencer

Birds Invade City Roost at Oak Grove Cemetery

Thousands of starlings overrun Oak Grove Cemetery and the trees along North Mulberry Street. Residents plan shotgun measures this week to curb the nuisance as birds feed in rural areas by day and roost in the city by night, with numbers said to be higher this fall.

Logan Oak Grove Mulberry Street

Logan to Buy Coal Hauling Truck After Bid Savings

Logan officials authorize a coal hauling truck after a bid of 3.06 per ton. A seven month report shows 1308.37 tons used at mine cost 1.90 per ton, total current cost 5073.73 versus 4279.01 with bid. The truck also hauled debris for washout work along the Hocking River.

Logan R. R. Loomis Fitzgerald Hocking River

Logan WPA Chief Hints at Early Release of Projects

City officials questioned Ray Noble head of the WPA in the district about project releases for Logan. He indicated there may be some releases this week and updates would follow.

Logan Ray Noble WPA

Purdy and Purdy Family Guests Of Mrs Boyd and Mr Timberlake

Mr and Mrs H L Bogen and Mr and Mrs E D Purdy with sons Junior and Harold were guests Sunday of Mrs Cora Boyd and John Timberlake on North Mulberry Street. Purdy, a former Columbus baseball player, played last season with Nashville in the Southern League.

Logan H. L. Bogen E. D. Purdy Junior Harold Cora Boyd John Timberlake North Mulberry Street Purdy Columbus Nashville

Interest Grows in National League Race at Local Ballpark

Local baseball fans monitor the tight NL finish as tickets sell daily for returns. A division of sentiment emerges with many new Chicago followers taking interest in the race.

Logan Chicago

Affidavit Charges Hutchinson With Unlawful Vehicle Operation

An affidavit charging G. W. Hutchinson of Lancaster with unlawful operation of a motor vehicle on Route 31 was filed Saturday by State Highway Patrolman James Bower. Hutchinson will be arraigned in Mayor Kenneth R. Fitzgerald's court.

Logan G. W. Hutchinson Lancaster James Bower Hutchinson Kenneth R. Fitzgerald

Concrete lane work on Route 31 north of Rockbridge

Weather permitting, one concrete lane on Route 31 north of Rockbridge will be completed by Wednesday. One way traffic will be maintained while the second lane is laid. Grading continues on the north end of the project.

Logan Rockbridge

Logan auto damaged in highway crash between Bremen and Lancaster

John Conkle’s car was struck on the highway between Bremen and Lancaster on Saturday afternoon. No injuries were reported. The other vehicle driver remained at the scene and cooperated with authorities.

Logan John Conkle Bremen Lancaster

Funeral services for Harry Whitehouse held in two churches

Funeral services for Harry Whitehouse were held at the East Main Street home at 1 p m conducted by Rev David P Morris pastor of the Church of Christ. Additional services followed at the McConnelsville Church of Christ with Rev S R Martin in charge. Burial was in the cemetery at McConnelsville Zanesville took part in memorial rites.

Glouster Harry Whitehouse East Main Street David P. Morris Church of Christ McConnelsville Church of Christ S. R. Martin Zanesville McConnelsville

Jacksonville P T A to Meet at Grade School Tonight

A Jacksonville Parent Teacher Association meeting is scheduled for tonight at 7 o'clock in the grade school building. Members are urged to attend to discuss upcoming events and classroom needs.

Jacksonville Parent-Teacher Association

Legion Auxiliary to Quilt at Legion Hall

The American Legion Auxiliary meets at the Legion Hall Wednesday at 1 PM to quilt and share a potluck supper with attendees expected to bring dishes.

Glouster

Depot Square Auto Parking Closed in Glouster

New York Central Lines ordered Depot Square closed to automobile parking in Glouster and installed several no parking signs. The move follows complaints from creamery operators unable to deliver cream due to parked cars. The square’s central business location made it a popular daytime and evening parking spot.

Depot Square Glouster New York Central Lines Creamee

Chester Wins Sunday Game at Glouster Grounds

Chester defeated Glouster Col lie ries 6 to 2 on Chester's home field. Davis pitched strongly for Chester striking out both Butsko and Toth. C Knight homered and doubled in four at bats for Chester while Stephen son homered for Glouster.

Glouster Ohio Collieries Chester Davis Collieries Boys MM. Butsko Toth C. Knight Stephenson McAllister Kytta Nuncisimssnaciitiabane Hilt Gaul Sun E. Knight B. Einsistein G. Eiselstein Boces Nan Davis

Jacksonville Trimble Falls 13 0 at Caldwell

GLOUSTER The Jacksonville Trimble High School football team lost 13 to 0 at Caldwell. Jacksonville Trimble showed strong defense and solid line play, with Forgoress the standout back and Johnson at center delivering a career-best effort. Caldwell scored on a 75 yard interception return and later on a drive after a three-and-out as the game wore on.

Glouster Jacksonville- Trimble Caldwell Cald Jacksonville-Trimble Smith Jacksonville Murray R. G Chalfant Woodford Cansna Mates Baber Antoceen Lie Aswell Smmeenninmenics Geeee, Masdy L. HB Oskey Graham F. B

Jansen Fractures Leg After Fall In Jacksonville

Mrs William Jansen fell Friday at her home and fractured her right leg. She was taken to Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens Saturday morning in a Gloucester ambulance where an X ray examination of the fracture was made.

Jacksonville William Jansen Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens

Mrs Morris Hosts W C T U Meeting at Fairlawn

Mrs Carrie Morris welcomed the September meeting of the W C T U at her Fairlawn Avenue home with Mrs Lulu Bingman in charge. The session opened with song and Proverbs scripture read by Mrs Jennie Wallace, followed by prayer. Officers elected for the new year were Maude Williams president Lula Bingman vice president Temple Jones secretary Vera Kinney assistant secretary Ellen Gayton treasurer. Readings included Is 3 2 Beer Intoxicating by Elizabeth Gayton Is Beer Harmiess by Vera Kinney When is a Man Drunk by Isabel Bulloch Dangerous Undrunken Drivers by Ira Pedicord 3 2 More or Less by Ethel Leadbetter A Challenge to Culture by Carrie Morris. A social hour and lunch closed the gathering.

Vera Kinney Ellen Gayton Elizabeth Gayton Harmiess Isabel Bulloch Ira Pedicord Ethel Leadbetter Carrie Morris

Odd Fellows Gather For District Meeting

In Jacksonville at a grove the district Odd Fellows group held a meeting with principal speakers H T Phiton Jenkins and Hips. Mrs Molly Crane spoke on COMP position as a six stringed and a low stringed orchestra provided music. A basket dinner followed at noon with further speaking and songs.

Jacksonville Jenkins H. T. Phinton Hips Grove Wolfe Coolville Molly Crane Hollister

Will Fete Wing GLOUSTER As the attendance campaign

The American Legion will hold a June through August attendance drive with a 6 o'clock dinner Thursday evening at Jean Legion Hall. Mrs Leona Ni is set to serve the dinner and Mrs Har man leads the winning side as captain.

Glouster American Legion Ton Leona Ni Jean Legion Hall

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