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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1931
Page
10
LOGAN Sept. 29 The County Highway Department reports it is attempting to employ as many idle men as possible. The September payroll lists 412 men paid by the county. Engineer Orla Wolfe says 212 were on payroll the first half of September and 200 in the last two weeks, with the stagger system still leaving some requests unmet.
Deputy Sheriff Joe Farbearn headed to Springfield Illinois with extradition papers for H. V. Adams of Chicago. Adams posted bond at 1000 dollars in Chicago while a hearing on extradition to Hocking County Common Pleas Court for non support proceeds. Authorities expect a hearing outcome but anticipate Adams may contest the extradition.
Surplus Canning Committee in Logan appeals for more cans and canning materials. A local organization donated $20 to buy cans, which were purchased and distributed along with smaller gifts. The committee says there is still a need for additional cans.
Messenger notices call D. Y. Milne at 272 for classifieds and circulation inquiries. Clinton Webb signs as staff correspondent invites locals to share society items and news.
Willis Poling of Bremen was sentenced by Judge A M Ellinger after pleading guilty to an intoxicated driving charge filed by Sheriff Sol Ellinger. Poling was fined 250 dollars plus costs and jailed 30 days with the jail term suspended on payment, plus a three year driving ban. This was his second such offense within a year, and the court urged cooperation with officers to remove intoxicated drivers from roads. Poling was arrested Sunday morning by Deputy Sheriff Joe Farbearn.
The Rev. W. A. Cooper of Sedalia learned Sunday of the fatal injuries to his daughter Mrs. Gertrude Rheinscheid of Logan. Cooper, assigned to the Sedalia appointment by the Ohio Conference in Columbus, was to preach his first sermon at the new charge before receiving the news and leaving for Logan.
New rooms on the second floor of the McCray Building opposite Logan Post Office on North Market Street were donated by Miss Minnette McCray. A committee led by Miss Rhéa Pettit Miss Thelma Keyea Miss Mildred Laube and Miss Leviolet Redick will ready the club room kitchen and bath for occupancy with future meetings at the new site.
Logan officials say no arrests have been made in the fatal Logan McArthur Road crash that killed Mrs. Gertrude Rheinscheid. Sheriff Sol Ellinger reports several people involved have been questioned by officers at the courthouse.
Logan Sept 29. Sheriff Sol Ellinger conducted a property sale on 17 executions after the regular auctioneer was unavailable. The sales covered miners' papers at Coonville with one bidder acquiring the entire list, according to the officer.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Beggrow and daughters Ellen and Martha of Shadesville were Sunday guests of J. M. Cooley in Warner Avenue. Blanche Pettit traveled to Conneaut Ohio for two weeks with Fred Woodard. M. J. Cole and Barton Hall, Columbus visitors, called on Monday. John and Mrs Brooks left Logan for home in San Antonio after spending two weeks with the Cooleys and relatives.
Mrs Elmer Risch of Rockbridge hosted the Delta Theta Tau Sorority Thursday evening with a business session followed by a Bingo social hour. Miss Edna Smith and Miss Edna Risch of Rockbridge attended, and lunch was served by the hostess.
Judge A M Ellinger heard the petition in Logan on Monday and indicated a guardian would be appointed for Adan Thomas of South Bloomingville. Principal witnesses included Dr. C F Melcher and Silas Eby. Jesse Kitchen of Benton Township was asked to qualify by giving bond.
Lewis Dawson of Newark appeared before Magistrate E E Bright in Logan and pleaded not guilty to a paternity charge. He posted $1000 bond and awaits a preliminary hearing next Monday after being brought in from Tennessee by Deputy Joe Farbearn. A Newark warrant had waited since 1929. Dawson says he returned from Tennessee two years ago.
Logan September 29 two couples filed intentions of marriage with Judge A M Ellinger and the marriage license clerk. Pearl Schultz 19 Logan laborer and Margaret Walters 18 Logan at home plan to wed with Rev R B Frederick officiating. Chester Allen McDaniels 23 Nelsonville machinist and Violet Mae Jinks 21 Laurelville teacher will marry with Rev J R Fields officiating.
Logan Ohio has seen frequent shifts for its Methodist Episcopal Church. At the latest Columbus conference Logan joined the Chillicothe District after years in the Athens and Lancaster districts due to conference mergers. Rev. James R. Fields notes six district superintendents in six years and plans to attend the October 8 Walnut Street M E Church conference in Chillicothe with other local delegates.
Dewey Rose of Lancaster pleaded guilty to driving while intoxicated at arraignment before Judge A M Ellinger. Sentence was withheld until 10 am next Saturday after the judge agreed to review information gathered by Deputy Sheriff Joe Farb eann. Rose's car overturned on the Lancaster Road near Rockbridge following a wreck Friday. he was treated for head injuries and assisted from the scene by George and Charles Mathias of Rockbridge.
Logan observes National Fire Prevention Week from October 4 to 10 per Mayor Elias Bright. Following President Hoover’s proclamation, city officials call on all citizens to help cut fire losses. Mayor Bright and Fire Chief Walter Nixon pledge cooperation to reduce waste and suffering from fires amid praise for volunteers’ service last year.
A modest hunter in Logan, keeping his name private, hunted Monday morning in Hocking County and returned with a Fox squirrel weighing two and a quarter pounds. The weighing occurred with witnesses present as he noted interest in the season's largest squirrel.
Franklin County Prosecutor Donald Hoskins will lead a grand jury investigation into former Probate Judge Homer Z. Bostwick after his removal. Subpoenas have been issued for 12 witnesses, including Mrs. Opal Eversole, Harry Wolfe of The Columbus Evening Dispatch, and Ray Hoyt of The Dispatch, plus Dr. Tarbell the alienist.
Civil War veterans will reunion in Caldwell next Saturday October 3. Jerry Swain of Marietta is president. A noon dinner follows with an afternoon program featuring veterans and auxiliary members. W H Morris of Williamstown West Virginia will sing Civil War songs and others will speak.
Logan residents Charles Struble Ewald Schmitters Bertha Oberle and Irma Powers returned from Detroit after a week at the National American Legion convention held in Detroit.
Hilltop Midgets defeated the West End Terrors 12 to 6 at the Athletic Field in Logan in their season opener. Bob Fitzgerald provided strong play for the Midgets while Mc Clannahan stood out for the Terrors.
Oslo authorities report little opposition to a widening ban on installment purchases of luxuries and depreciating goods. Retailers under 500 kroners must hold police licenses and operate from owned premises, while items under 600 kroners cannot be bought on installments. Some durable goods like radio sets and cars are excluded or treated differently.
Vernon Randolph, 16, of Lodi Township, lies critically ill with typhoid fever at home. Doctor J M Higgins, Athens County health commissioner, links infection to belongings of his late brother Guy Randolph, 24, who died three weeks ago. Water in the cistern shows contamination. chemical testing is planned. Health official warns inoculation for those exposed to contagious diseases.
Actor Lloyd Hamilton, noted movie comedian, was hospitalized in Los Angeles after a car struck him, suffering a broken leg. The incident occurred in the city as Hamilton received treatment for injuries.
Amesville Sept 29 Mr and Mrs J E Parmiter hosted a shower for their daughter Edith Parmiter now Mrs Nathan Noble of Cleveland Ohio a recent bride The event featured many gifts and a social evening with ice cream cake and a Sunday luncheon Guests included Mr and Mrs Nathan Noble Mrs Olive Brown and many relatives The Noble couple departed for Cleveland later Sunday
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