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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 04, 1935

Page

7

April massed band festival to feature 250 players

A Logan area event brings about 250 musicians from Athens ile New Lexington McArmeroy Logan and nearby towns to the High School for an all day festival directed by W Janssen and Richard McCutchan. The program includes morning rehearsals and solo contests followed by an 8 pm concert with plans for a 100 piece band next fall.

W. Janssen Niversity Athens Ile New Lexington McAr Ats McCutchan Loganchool

Harrington Class Makers Assume Duties at Meeting

New officers took office at a meeting of the Harrington Class held at Rolph Brandt’s home Monday night. Louise Strentz presided over the session and outlined plans for the year, with “Miracles” as the theme. Committees were named: Membership Mrs Harold Reed and Mrs Don Wilder. Flowers Mrs Henderson and Florence Bort. secretary Mrs Frank O’s. treasurer Mrs Deanna. teacher Mrs Moore.

Rolph Brandt Louise Strentz First Presbyterian Ralph Henderson Fred Kellerton Harold Re Don Wilder Flowers Henderson Lorence Bort

Logan High School appoints substitute for ill principal

The Logan School Board invites applicants for replacement as Still confined to a hospital after weeks of illness. Dayton Shulthiess remains on the staff with some improvement. Williams joins the high school faculty while pursuing a degree at Ohio University.

Coadingley Logan High School Board of Education Logan Dayton Shulthiess Ang Ared the of Education Wiliams Williams Ohio University

Athens Extension Office Sees Spike in Farm Info Requests

Athens County residents seek guidance on schedules and farm information as the local extension office reports rising inquiries. Harold rs, area agent, notes numerous requests for advice and several vest opportunities handled through the office.

Athens Harold Rs Athens County

Logan High elects Bet to presidency in quiet class vote

N-Logan High School held a late week election naming Bet as president with Urlee Cole as vice president Hansel as secretary and Mar Happat as treasurer The Unemployed League seeks funds to send a delegation from Ohio to Washington while Milne remains an independent basketball figure in the local rec league activities.

N — Logan High School Bet&5 Urlee Cole Hansel Marhappat AGUE Unemployed League Washington Ohio

Texas outlaw's aides held in Mississippi jail

Dorothy Davis and Estelle Davis are charged as robbers with firearms in a Prentiss bank holdup case tied to Texas outlaw Raymond Hamilton. They face possible death penalties and are jailed in Jackson Mississippi. Mrs Johnson, an artist, is noted as the former wife of a Hattiesburg business leader.

Texas Jackson Miss Raymond Hamilton Prentiss Johnson Hattiesburg

Pupil Test Scheduled Across Logan Schools in April

Logan schools prepare for the second every pupil test of the year set for April 8 to 12. Superintendent G E Carr says the test will be given to as many students as possible with general subjects used to compare term results.

LOGAN G. E. Carr

Legionnaires To Meet At New Lex April 28

The Ficth District American Legion will meet in New Lexington on Sunday April 28 under the John Tague Post. The program opens with a school at 10 oclock, a parade at 1 oclock, and the afternoon session starts at 2 oclock.

New Lex Logan Ficth District American Legion New Lexington John Tague Post

Logan High School Aerial to Feature Athletics in Annual

Logan High School staff prepares the Aerial, to be issued next month near school’s end. Editor Bill Case, advertising manager Ray Lanning, and business manager Don Zeigler oversee a richly illustrated edition that will spotlight the athletic department after football and basketball titles. Eighth grade exams in Hocking County rural schools set for April 19 or May 17 depending on calendar.

Logan Logan High School Bill Case Ray Lanning Don Zeigler GAN Hocking County J. W. Coleman

Logan Rotary to Meet in New Club Room Speaker Homer Selby

The Logan Rotary Club will host its first meeting in the Ambrose Hotel’s new club room next Monday night with Homer Selby, Portsmouth district governor, as guest and speaker.

Logan Logan Rotary Club Ambrose Hotel Homer Selby Portsmouth

Birth of Logan Their Ten Pound Son

Mr and Mrs Ralph E Goss announce the birth of a ten pound son in Logan on Wednesday.

Logan Ralph E. Goss

Logan High to Host First Teachers Exam of Year

The first teachers' examination of the year will be held at Logan High School starting at 8:30 Saturday morning. A board of Potts, Lehman, and Coleman will supervise and plan a reorganization before the exam.

Logan Logan High School Paul A. Potts Laurelville Oriandeth Lehman Green Township Supt J. W. Coleman

Hocking Achievement Meeting Attracts 600 To Logan

About 600 people attended the county extension service achievement meeting in Logan High auditorium. W W Brownfield and state extension staff led the event with a review of 1934 progress including 24 4 H clubs, nine crop demonstrations, women’s projects, and 191 corn hog contract signings. The Ilesboro Orchestra, Ralph Walker, and extension groups provided music and plays. Mr Brownfield distributed nearly 300 pins and certificates to 4 H members.

Logan County Extension Service Logan High Auditorium W W. Brownfield Thelma Bea Minnie Price State Extension Service W. H. Hansel Ilesboro Ralph Walker Brownfield

Haydenville Logan Couple Announce Blanche Haydenville Marriage

Mr and Mrs Russell Anders announce the marriage of their daughter Blanche to John McBride son of Mr and Mrs Michael McBride. The ceremony was held Saturday March 30 in Catlettsburg Kentucky at the home of Rev W E Stewart with Mr and Mrs Ray Rutter in attendance.

Logan Russell Anders Haydenville Blanche John McBride Michael McBride Catlettsburg W. E. Steward Ray Rutter

Gore District votes to end term at eight months

Logan report shows Gore along with Salt Creek Benton Falls and Laurel school boards choosing eight month terms. Petitions in Starr District sought a nine month term but lack of student enrollment support noted. No board changes expected. Logan note also says Miss Bobbie Green of Cynthiana Ky named D A R page at state meeting in Lexington.

Logan Hocking County Gore Salt Creek Benton, Falls and Laurel Starr Bobbie Green R. D. Green Cynthiana Lexington Pages Green Ruth Heft

Four More Join Church At Trimble Revival

Four persons responded to the invitation Wednesday night at Trimble Church of Christ, bringing total converts to 18. Special music featured male singers and Lucy McCune with Helvin Chalfant on piano. Revival continues through the week with Fred I. Gordon preaching all services except Sunday morning when G. B. Courtney speaks. Baptismal service set for Thursday. a men’s chorus from Trimble and Chauncey Churches of Christ will sing Friday night.

Chauncey Trimble Church of Christ Lucy McCune Helvin Chalfant Fred I. Gordon G. B. Courtney Trimble Chauncey Churches of Christ

Two Chauncey Families Buy Farms and Move

Harry B. Noble and Everett J. Bingman with their families, sons in law of Mr and Mrs Henry Osborne, Chauncey, have purchased farms. The Nobles plan a move to a farm near Albany while the Bingmans will farm at Vore Ridge.

Chauncey Harry B. Noble Everett JL. Bingman Athena Henry Osborne Nauncey Noble Albany Bingman Vore Ridge

Aid Society Meeting Planned by Millfield Church Group

Mrs. H. O. McDaniel will host the Ladies' Aid Society of the Church of Christ at Millfield Friday at 7 PM for the April business and social meeting. Mrs. Celia Boudi will conduct the session.

Golf Course Opens Sunday If Weather Allows

Logan Hocking Valley Golf Club near the city may open Sunday as favorable weather prevails. Owner 8 W Wright plans a 382 by 22 foot club house with a 12 foot west porch including showers rent rooms locker room office and kitchen. Construction depends on spring interest in golf.

Logan Hocking Valley Golf Club Wright

McKinley Republican Club to Meet Friday Evening

Regular meeting of the McKinley Republican Club set for 7 30 Friday night. President F M McKay says important business will come before the group.

Logan McKinley Republican Club F. M. McKay

Measles Outbreak Closes Chauncey Grade Schools

More than 40 Chauncey pupils miss classes due to measles per Wesley Walburn, Chauncey superintendent. Several Millfield Sugar Creek and other township pupils also absent. Chauncey leads in illness across the Chauncey Dover schools.

Chauncey Wesley Walburn Chauncey-Dover Millfield Sugar Creek Township

Radio Troupe Conducts Program at Morristown

The Huntington program group led by Rev. Whiss Virgil Wiley Virgil Adkins Estelle Evans and others broadcast weekly from Huntington and spent weekend in Chauncey finishing with services and a musical program at Morristown Holiness Church. They were hosted by local families and traveled in a car that struck another vehicle, leaving occupants bruised but not seriously hurt.

Chauncey Whiss Virgil Wiley Virgil Adkins Estelle Evans Portsmouth Andy Hetzel Curt Smith Huntington W. Va Morristown James Mullins A. McKinney

Union Miners at Millfield Praise Metcalf and Lewis

Local UMWA committee from Millfield No 1205 sent letters to State Senator Verner Metcalf and John L. Lewis, praising Lewis and questioning Metcalf over his vote on House Bill 105 amending the Workmen's Compensation Act. The letters affirm labor backing of Metcalf and support for Lewis as national leader, noting the extended miners contract through June 16 to maintain a plan for gainful labor pending a permanent settlement.

Millfield Verner Metcalf John L. Lewis United Mine Workers of America U.M.W.A Metcalf Great Labor Association Lewis Ray Gaston Abner Phillips Conrad Waldeck Harley McNabb

Westerner Is Honored In Athens County Visit

Mrs Lutie Fulton Williams of Denver Colorado is honored during a visit to Athens County. A former Dover Township resident and sister of Daniel Fulton Millfield and Verne Fulton Lower Plains she dined with Dan Fulton and Verne Fulton and other guests. Mrs Williams returned to Colorado after the stay.

Chauncey Lutie Fulton Williams Denver Colorado Athens County Dover Township Daniel Fulton Millfield Verne Fulton Lower Plains Dan Fulton Williams

Plains Briefs Highlight Local Visits and Birth Announcement

The Plains Briefs note visits by Myrtle West Anna Mae West and Herbert Cranum of Columbus over the weekend. A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Roy Hawk and Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Hawk of Lower Plains. Florence Bell of Athens stayed with Mrs. Graves. Floyd Matheny will spend the week in Columbus with his parents. Loren North and family visited Nelsonville with A Courtney.

Plains Myrtle West Anna Mae West Herbert Cranum Columbus Roy Hawk Alfred Hawk Lower Plains Florence Bell Athens Graves Floyd Matheny Woods Loren North Nelsonville A. Courtney

Chauncey Briefs Include Illnesses Mines and Play

Chauncey area notes report Mr and Mrs Henry Osborne and family recovering from asthma and influenza while Florence Ann Osborne has measles. Only two mines operate today Carbondale and White Ash No 69 at Bailey Run near Chauncey. The Friendship Class of Chauncey Church of Christ staged the play So You re From Missouri at Gloucester High School Auditorium with support of the Orpha Class of the M E Church. The sun is estimated to contain 30,000,000 tons of platinum heated to 11000 degrees Fahrenheit.

Chauncey Henry Osborne Guy Millie Florence Ann Osborne Carbondale White Ash Bailey Run Friendship Chauncey Church of Christ Missouri Glouster High School Orpha M. E. Church

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