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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 24, 1934

Page

10

Hocking County teachers back sales tax plan for schools

Hocking County teachers at Logan High urged support for a state minimum foundation for schools. Republican Verner Metcalf and C. F. Kreider spoke for adequate financing while the group urged higher public utilities and intangible taxes, income tax and sales tax to fund the plan. They pledged to back candidates who support a 45 dollar elementary and 67 dollar high school foundation.

Logan Verner E. Metcalf C. F. Kreider Hocking County Logan High Louis J. Eberie Nelsonville Harry H. Wright Wright Metcalf Kreider

Appointment of joint administrators for Susan Baughman estate

Allen Hunter of New Marshfield Ohio and Bruce W Baughman of Athens Ohio named joint administrators of the estate of Susan Baughman deceased late of New Marshfield Athens County Ohio Dated September 22 1934 Judge C P Rowland acting probate judge of said county August 4 1930tw

Allen Hunter New Marshfield Ohio Bruce W. Baughman Athens Susan Baughman Athens County C. PF. Rowland Common Pleas Said County

Notice to Contractors for Chauncey High School project

Ohio Chauncey Dover Exempted Village School District invites bids for a fireproof school building alterations and related work. Plans and specs available with $15 refundable deposit. sets $10 nonrefundable. Bids due noon October with bonds, labor and performance guarantees, PWA wage rules, NRA certificate, and compliance with fair competition codes. OSCAR SIMPSON, Clerk.

Teachers oppose using public funds for any school purpose

The resolutions committee chaired by Charles Davis Murray City and including 8S H Dillon Tresboro J L Archer Gibisonville Velva Brashares Gibisonville and Helen Melcher South Bloomingville adopted a resolution urging representatives to oppose all allocations of public school funds for any other use.

Charles Davis Murray City H. Dillon Tresboro J. L. Archer Gibisonville Velva Brashares Helen Melcher South Bloomingville

Glass Cuts Girl in Canal Winchester Car Crash

Seven year old Marjorie Munsey of Canal Winchester was cut on the right cheek by flying glass when the family car was struck near Enterprise Sunday morning. Six stitches were needed and she received treatment at Cherrington Hospital. No other injuries were reported to family members.

Logan Marjorie Park Munsey Canal Winchester Enterprise Cherrington Hospital

Republican campaign plans to be outlined tonight

The Republican campaign committee will outline county campaign plans at 7 30 tonight in McKinley Club rooms. All county candidates have been asked to meet with the committee.

LOGAN Republican Campaign Committee McKinley Club

Divorce petition of May Blum against O M Blum dismissed

Judge Harley M. Whitcraft Friday dismissed the divorce petition of May Blum versus O M Blum and also ruled similarly on the cross petition filed by the defendant.

Sheriff sale of real estate in Athens County Ohio

The State of Ohio Athens County G D Gorham Treasurer of Athens County Cate plaintiff Annie Fannie Tax and unknown heirs devisees and others defendants Case No 15900 in pursuance of an order sale I will offer for sale at public auction at the door of the Court House in Wens on Monday October 15 1934 at 1 30 P M the following described real estate in Athens County in the Township of Dover Situated in the yerege of sevena late number 135 onty one to dred thirtix 186 in P N Pratt second addition to said villa as shown on the plat subject to coal mineral rights deed to JP Withie by Elmer Pratt and wife dated April 3 1872 recorded in deed book 42 428 Premises in East Milford appraised at 50 00 cannot be sold less than two thirds Terms Cash in hand on day of sale Sheriff Charles Stran of Athens County notice of filing petition for transfer of fund etc. 1934 9-21-21

State of Ohio Athens County G. D. Gorham Cate Annie Fannie Wens Athens Dover Sevena P. N. Pratt JP. Withie Elmer Pratt East Milfieid Charles Stran Isistan Virgil Furner Mary Furner Leona Furner Leonard Iereneora Furner Myrtle Furner Wolf Summit West Virginia A. BE. Furner Court of Common Pleas Troy Congress Willard Baker Tidd Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern Railway Vorner Plaa Jones, Jones & Erskine Troytown N. S County Road N. W Hocking River N. E River Road Frost Coolville Charles Stratton J.C. Brennan Hom Onis Sarah A. Sohaasa Sarah A. Johnson Anand Treaty of Athens State of Ohio Amesville Route Son Inesville Athens Govety Gordon B. Gray Ohie Anna Marczak Glouster Fairview Recorder's Perpetua Giouster John Allen Fair-View Ave Fair- Lawn Dew Street Fair View Ave Hicessis

Partition Notice in Ohio Real Estate Case

A. B. Furner files for partition of three tracts in Athens County Ohio against Virgil Furner Mary Furner Leona Furner Leonard Iereneora Furner and Myrtle Furner. Court sets November 3 1934 to answer. case No 15979. Attorneys Jones Jones Erskine.

Apple Crop Is Fair In Hocking County

Apple crop in Hocking County is pronounced fair by extension agent Harold Chambers. Quality is good though the crop is not large. George Bowers, a large grower, reports a good crop with orchards near Laurelville and in Vin ton County. Several others have smaller or medium crops. Logan’s large orchard near Maxville may yield 1000 to 1500 bushels. Varieties Prolific include Rome Beauty Stayman’s Winesaps Grimes Golden and Jonathan with limited Delicious.

Logan Hocking County Harold Chambers George Bowers Laurelville Vinton County Thayer Bright Rockbridge Clarence Skinner Falls Township James Barker Maxville Rome

Pony Steps on Foot Accident Injury at Haydenville

Ralph Logan age 13 son of Ralph Martin was injured Saturday in Haydenville when a pony stepped on his right foot. He was taken to Cherrington Hospital where X rays showed two bones near the ankle were broken. He makes his home with his grandfather W A Martin.

Logan Ralph Ralph Martin Haydenville Cherrington Hospital W. A. Martin

Ballot Printing Contract Awarded to Logan Republican

The Logan Republican won the ballot printing contract for the November election from the county election board. The order covers 11,500 ballots for the state ticket. Earlier, the board awarded other election supplies to the F. J. Heer Company of Columbus.

Logan County Election Board F. J. Heer Company Columbus

Keller Spends Weekend in Logan Area visits Stoady Family

Logan C E Keller of Toledo spent from Friday to Monday in Logan and vicinity visiting Mr and Mrs J L Stoady and relatives near Ibisonville. He is employed by the C and O Railroad at Walbridge.

Logan C. E. Keller Toledo J. L. Stoady Iobisonville Keller C. and O. Railroad Walbridge

Mettler Appointed Administrator of John Willis Estate

Notice announces Harry A. Mettler of Athens Ohio as Administrator of the Estate of John Willis, deceased, in Athens County Ohio. Dated September 19, 1934, by F. Rowland, Common Pleas and Acting.

Harry A. Mettler Athens Ohio John Willis Athens County Ohio F. Rowland Common Pleas Said County

Sheriff Sale of Real Estate in Athens County Ohio

In Athens County Ohio the sheriff auctions four fractional tracts of land described in the notice. The sale takes place on October 15 in the county courthouse. Premises on River Road from Frost to Coolville appraised at 3000 dollars with minimum bid two thirds. Charles Stratton is sheriff. J C Brennan is plaintiff's attorney.

Auction notice of Amesville real estate in Athens County

Court sales proceedings in Athens County Ohio schedule auction of village Amesville lots 33 and 34 on Route 69N at 1 30 PM. Sheriff Gordon B Gray oversees sale with appraised value set at 8.00 dollars and minimum bid two thirds of that amount. Assistant Prosecuting Attorney confirms filing.

Good Hope Township Seeks Bond for School Building

Electors in Good Hope Township may vote in November on a 5000 bond issue to enlarge the school building. Other districts including Logan Murray City Laurelville Laurel Marion Green Starr Benton Perry Falls and Washington face a three mill school levy. Laurelville also votes on a 2 12 mill street lighting levy. Alice Wallace acquires divorce decree against Charles J Wallace. she reverts to her prior name Alice Blackford.

Logan Good Hope Township Murray City Laurelville Laurel Marion Green Starr Benton Perry Falls Washington

Logan Divorces Sought By Two Women

Rachel Freeman sues Glen Freeman for divorce in Ripley West Virginia alleging abandonment on September 11 and asking alimony and custody of three minor children. Theo Huston sues Stanley Huston for divorce alleging neglect and adultery after remarriage in Columbus.

Logan Rachel Freeman Glen Freeman Ripley W. Va Theo Huston

Notice of Probate for George W McHenry of Athens Ohio

Notice states George W McHenry of Athens Ohio has been legally identified with Britton Lash Hooper deceased of Athens County Ohio. Dated September 11 1934 Probate Judge O F Rowland of Athens County signs the notice.

George W. McHenry Athens Ohio Britton Lash Hooper Athens County F. Rowland Common Pleas Said County

Sheriff's sale of real estate in Glouster village Ohio

In Athens County Ohio G D Gorham treasurer sues Anna Marczak Case No 15875 hold sale Monday Dec 15 1934 at 1 30 pm for parcels 946 947 and 945 in Fairview and Lawn Additions with coal mining rights reserved and all coal underlay from adjoining lots. Premises valued at 550 dollars with cash terms of sale.

Athens Ohio Sealed Bids For Boulevard Lighting Project

Sealed bids addressed to the Director of Public Service City of Athens Ohio must be received by noon October 1 1934 for a West State Street boulevard lighting system with six inch concrete base and brick wearing surface and light cable. Bids require full bidder names and a 496.13 bond or certified check. bid security to be returned if rejected and the check returned on contract execution. The director reserves the right to reject any or all bids.

Public Service Athens Ohio West State Street City of Athens Savanty Accey.co

Just Locks Heavier Logan High Line Says Fans

Observers noted Logan High School Chiefs appear heavier this season driven by Smith at center and Captain Derr. The forward wall averages 155 pounds while the backfield with Derr averages about 157 pounds. Last year the line averaged around 150 pounds.

Logan Logan High School Chieftains Smith Derr

SQUIRREL BITES HUNTER LOGAN

Mike Roberts of this city was listed as a casualty following a hunting trip Thursday in pursuit of squirrel. He shot and wounded one of these animals and when he went to pick it up the squirrel bit him through the right thumb. Samuel S. Thompson, farmer Laurelville, and Martha Rizer at home Laurelville. The Rev Willis Stump officiated.

Hunter Logan Mike Roberts Samuel S. Thompson Laurelville Martha Rizer Willis Stump Harry Bonnett Lancaster Flave Bonnett Florence Alberta Nutter Carbon Hill George Nutter B. Whitehart Denver M. Tufts Columbus Nellie Mac Dear Rockbridge Joshua Smith

Birth Announcement and Local Updates

Jobs Mr and Mrs Lawrence Wetzel of Buchtel announce the birth of a son on September 21. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs John Potter of Jobs and William Wetzel of Buchtel. Arthur Wetzel and daughter Mary Margaret visited Thursday evening with Mr and Mrs John Potter. Goldie Lanning was taken to Columbus Hospital for a major operation. Harry Farmer is visiting in Willoughby. Waverline Lonberger was taken to a Columbus hospital for medical observation.

Lawrence Wetzel Buchtel John Potter Jobs William Wetzel Arthur Wetzel Mary Margaret Goldie Lanning Columbus Harry Farmer Willoughby Waverline Lonberger

Torch The M. E. Church Ladies Aid Society Meets

The Torch area event reports the M. E. Church Ladies Aid Society gathering at the Charles Hayden home near Hockingport with twenty members and guests. Luncheon followed a devotional and business session and plans were made to meet with Rev. and Mrs. Derrick before his departure for a new pastorate.

M. E. Church Ladies Aid Society Charles Hayden Hockingport Derrick A. Person Judge Peoples L. A. Person Pomeroy A. M. Blake Nan Deardorff John Powell Belle Powell Gallipolis Christine Wells Ravendswood R. D

Mrs Lacock Visits Columbus Friends Over Weekend

Mrs. W. B. Lacock spent Saturday and Sunday in Columbus as the guest of Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Carlisle. She was joined there Sunday by her husband.

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Metcalf, Kreider Eberle Chauncey Aise Board of Education Mabie Federal Emergency Administration of Public Works Neral Chauncey- Dover Athena Onio Chauncey-Dover Village & Bowl Board of Mduestion PWA Cey- Dover Behpol Eey- Dover Eixempage Srtrict Oscar Simpson Oterk G. O. BP Sheriff's Sale Board of Township Trustees Lodi Township Pier P. Ackley W. Douglas Logan District Mer Humphrey Stanley Huston Red Birds Minneapolis Co. W. Gross G. P. Russell Wilbur Woodburn Anna Hamilton Ray Guthrie Akron Universalist Church Little Hocking Newbury Jess Smith Emma Smith James Wildman Bennett Ben Davis Frost, R. D Ray Salser Canton, O Rex Anderson Mark Dunfee Indianapolis Thomas Dunfee J. H. Shockner Rockland Frank Marrs J. E. Hamilton Joe Eslocker Torch Archie Dunfee Bertha Basim Reward Dial Richland Ave W. F Reeder Union Messenger of Radio Via RCA Victor Dieuaas RCA RCA Victo Expert Service Mill ST Light Housekeeping Mil
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