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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 08, 1935

Page

10

Sportsmen Seek State Aid for Willow Lake Stocking

Willow Lake area near Rempel Wasson Memorial Park shows promise as rainfall fills the basin formed during CWA and FERA projects. Officials plan to seek state conservation department help to stock the lake with fish once a year round supply is demonstrated, enhancing Logan and Hocking Valley recreation.

Logan Willow Lake Rempel Wasson Memorial Park CWA Hocking County FERA State Conservation Department Memorial Park Hocking Valley Committee of Legion-naires Logan Post

Automobile Sales High In First Week of April

Logan area dealers saw strong activity in early April with new car and truck sales totaling 18 units over five days. Transfers of used cars also rose with 90 bills of sale recorded, according to Charles C. Achauer, clerk of courts.

LOGAN Hocking County Charles C. Achauer

Waterloo Wonders to Play at Logan High Tonight

Waterloo Wonders visit Logan High Auditorium for a PD Y Milne sponsored night. They face the Smokehouse Stars in a 4 30 o clock program following a preliminary game between Carbon Hill and Logan girls teams.

Waterloo Logan Waterloo Wonders Logan High Auditorium Y. Milne Smokehouse Stars Carbon Hill

Logan Man Struck by Hit-Skip Car on Hunter Street

Fred Bowness of Logan was injured when a hit-skip driver struck him as he crossed Hunter Street at Main. He sustained cuts and bruises and was shocked but no bones were broken. Fred Deishire aided him and he received medical attention at home.

Logan Fred Bowness Bownes Hunter Main Fred Deishire George Nye F. FE. Bollin Haydenville Kenneth R. Fitzgerald Costa

Divorces Filed Over Cruelty Allegations in Two Pleadings

In common pleas court Gaynor Griffith accuses Leonard Griffith of neglect and cruelty arguing funds for child care are inadequate and noting furniture throwing and a cup of tea thrown in her face. Goldie Lanning sues Elijah Lanning for cruelty claiming an attempted stabbing, seeking custody of two children and alimony.

Logan Common Pleas Court Gaynor Griffith Leonard Griffith Goldie Lanning Elijah Lanning Griffiths Columbus Alan Lanning Robert Smith Lannings

Logan High hosts first teachers' exam of year

Nine applicants appeared at Logan High School Saturday to take the teachers' examination. Papers will be graded and results announced in a few days. The board then organized with Paul A. Potts named president, Orlandeth Lehman vice president, and J. W. Coleman secretary.

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

Three Commissioners Appointed in Logan Partition Case

Judge Harley M. Whitcraft named Irving Blosser Sr J O Hampton and Clinton Webb as commissioners in the Logan partition suit filed by Dan D Goss against Geraldine Wells and others. The Scenic Inn near Ash Cave is among the property involved, following W W Wells death in an oil field accident months earlier.

Logan Dan D. Goss Geraldine Wells Harley M. Whitcraft Irving Blosser J. O. Hampton Clinton Webb Ash Cave W. W. Wells

Lisle suffers hip fracture from fall at Cooley home

Mrs. J. W. Lisle, staying with J. M. Cooley on Warner Avenue, fractured her hip Thursday in a fall while performing household duties. She was moved to her home in McArthur on Saturday.

Logan J. W. Lisle J. M. Cooley Warner Avenue McArthur

Logan D D Snyder Leaves Hospital After Blood Poison Treatment

Logan D D Snyder of McArthur was discharged from Cherrington Hospital Saturday after four days of treatment for blood poisoning in one hand. Mrs Theodore Smith of Carbon Hill underwent major surgery at the same hospital Saturday.

Logan D. D. Snyder McArthur Cherrington Hospital Theodore Smith Carbon Hill

Miller Appointed to Soldiers Relief Commission

Judge Harvey M. Whitcraft announced the appointment of Arthur R. Miller a Spanish American War veteran to a three year term on the Soldiers Relief Commission Miller previously filled the unexpired term of C Bright Other members John W McBroom and Ewald Sehmitter World War veterans also serve the panel In Logan friends reported C M Marker Columbus supervisor of tele graphs for the C and O Railroad was hospitalized for a serious hemorrhage after a Sunday episode

Logan Harvey M. Whitcraft Arthur R. Miller Soldiers Relief Commission Mr. Miller C. Bright John W. McBroom Ewald Sehmitter C. M. Marker Columbus C. and O. Railroad

Expect Big Fruit Crop If Frost Is Avoided

Logan district orchardists foresee a heavy fruit crop this summer if a late frost is prevented. Peaches may rebound after several light years as trees near full bloom this week in Logan and surrounding areas. Local growers include farmers with sizable apple and peach holdings in Hocking Vinton Perry Counties.

Logan Hocking Vinton Perry

J T Basketball Players To Be Honored at Banquet

Jacksonville Trimble High School coaches and players will attend a gymnasium banquet Friday night as varsity letters are awarded. The Junior-Senior Banquet is set for April 24 with the PTA Finance Committee planning the program.

N. T. Club Meets at Heffken Home

The N. T. Club gathered at Mrs. Emma Heffken’s home Friday with 18 members present. After the business session a contest followed by a handkerchief shower for Mrs. Edna Bingman. Luncheon was served. The next meeting is set for April 12 at Mrs. Kate Hinton’s home.

Glouster N. T. Club Emma Heffken Edna Bingman Kate Hinton

Glouster Temple 540 Pythian Sisters Hold Inspection

Chapter II was inspected Thursday night by Deputy Jennie Hite of Pomeroy as inspecting officer. Forty five members attended with visitors from White Rose Temple. The temple earned a grade of 98 and lunch followed the exemplification of the work.

Glouster Glouster Temple Pythian Sisters Jennie Hite Pomeroy White Rose Temple

Glouster Birthday Party Guest Omission Noted

Paul McAllister was unintentionally omitted from last week’s published guest list at Jimmie Butts birthday party. Coach Kermit Blesser of Glouster High School spent the weekend at his home in Enterprise.

Glouster Paul McAllister Jimmie Butts Kermit Blesser Glouster High School Enterprise

Hawaii visitors arrive in Glouster from Honolulu

Mrs. Emmett Stevens and her daughter Shirley Ann arrived from Honolulu March 23 with a stop in San Francisco. They visit Mrs. Stevens' parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Yocum, while Mrs. Fin Graves of Charleston, a sister, spends the week at the Yocum home. HL withers recovering. Mrs. L G Delong and child returned from Buckhannon after her father H L Withers fell ill with pneumonia. he remains bedridden but improving.

Glouster Emmett Stevens Glenna Yocum Shirley Ann Honolulu Hawaii HL. Withers L. G. DeLong Child Buckhannon W. Va

M. E. Church Repapering Nears Completion This Week

It is expected that the repapering of the M. E. Church will be completed this week. Those wishing to contribute financially toward the cost are urged to do so at once.

Glouster M. E

Ladies Aid Society Plans Church Papering At Millfield

Sixteen members and two visitors attended the April meeting of the Ladis Aid Society of the Millfield Church of Christ. Mrs H O McDaniel led with Mrs P D Hill assisting. Celia Boudinot conducted. Plans were made to paper the church and each member will buy a roll of paper. Hostess offered refreshment. Visitors Mazelle and Hazel LaHugh. Members present included Celia Boudinot Ollie Brooks Edna Heffkin Bertha Sanders Nellie Russell Faye Keirns Goldie Corwin Ida Hill Viola Howard Mabel Sisson Lizzie Robinett Madeline Boudinot Jessie Fulton Maude Stauffer Edith McDaniel.

Millfield Ladis’ Aid Society Celia Boudinot Ollie Brookins Edna Heffkin Bertha Sanders Nellie Russell Faye Keirns Goldie Corwin Ida Hill Viola Howard Mabel Sisson Lizzie Robinett Madaline Boudinot Jessie Fulton Maude Stauffer Edith McDaniel

Trimble Church of Christ Adds 25 in Revival

The Trimble Church of Christ concluded a revival with 25 new members joining, the third straight revival led by evangelist Fred I Gardner of the Middleport Church of Christ. Total membership reaches 105. Special music featured the young peoples choir led by Mrs Christman and a duet by Mrs Helen Courtney and Isabel with Miss Lucy McCune on piano. A church service announced for 7 pm Wednesday includes an invitation and baptismal services.

Fred I .Gardner Middleport Church of Christ Usic Young People's Choir Christman Helen Courtney Isabel Lucy McCune

Ferd Totman Loses Leg After Columbus Hospital Surgery

Chauncey Ferd Totman a former Dover Township resident underwent a right leg amputation three inches above the knee at Mount Carmel Hospital Columbus after a leg injury led to infection. He lived in Millfield for ten years, then Baltimore Ohio, before settling with his family in Lancaster.

Chauncey—Ferd Totman Dover Township Mount Carmel Hospital Columbus Totman Millfield Baltimore Lancaster

Six Mines Active in CHAUNCEY District Report

Chauncey Mine No. 25 of Manhattan Coal Company was operating Monday. Six mines in the district reported work: No. 25 Chauncey, No. 69, No. 255, No. 8, Luhrig, and Salem Hollow.

Chauncey Manhattan Coal Company Luhrig Salem Hollow

Friendship Bible Class Meeting In Chauncey

CHAUNCEY April meeting of the Friendship Bible Class of the Church of Christ will be held Wednesday night at the home of Christine Brown. Mary Stalder will present the program. CHAUNCEY Ladies Bible Class at Zion Baptist Church to hold a business meeting Monday night at 7 30 at the class teacher Mrs George Gabriel home.

Chauncey Friendship Bible Church of Christ Christine Brown Mary Stalder Ladies Bible Zion Baptist Church George Gabriel

Needle Club Party At Sanders Home

Mrs. Viola Sanders entertained members of her needle club at their regular meeting. Two visitors attended, Mrs. Mabel Sanders and Mrs. Garnet Blower. Members present included Kathryn McDaniel, Ida Hill, Eda Heffkin, Jessie Fulton, Bertha Sanders, Mabel Sisson, Lizzie Robinett, and Viola Sanders. Refreshments were served.

Needle Club Sanders Chauncey Viola Sanders Neede Club Mabel Saners Garnet Blower

Greens Run Church of Christ Sets Easter Plans

Chauncey church reports its largest attendance in months with four at Sunday Bible School. It prepares an Easter sunrise prayer service and announces a two week revival in May led by Rev. C L Strickler of Nelsonville Church of Christ as evangelist.

Chauncey Greens Run Church of Christ Bible School Forly Cc. L. Strickler Nelsonville Church of Christ

Chauncey Family Weekend Gatherings Highlight Local Events

Chauncey residents attended family celebrations with Mr Grinstead and Mrs Grinstead hosting. Guests included Mrs Lowing, Bobby of Alexa, Mrs Francis Cot Marshfield Road, Mr Fiske Nelsonville, Frank Wei and Jean and Evelyn, and Lizzie Ray’s family. The Rev Gus Gra filled his Zion Church duties as usual.

Chauncey Grinstead

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