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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 15, 1936

Page

12

Logan Council Takes No Action On Gas Rate Veto

Logan City Council took no action to override Mayor Fitzgeralds veto of the gas rate ordinance. The measure sets rates of 63.4 cents per thousand cubic feet for three years and 67.8 cents in year three, with a five to two vote backing passage. Residents from N Mulberry Street and Wood Street pressed for WPA street improvements.

Logan Kenneth R. Fitzgerald Harold W. Larimer N. Mulberry St Wood St Hunter Church St Harley Meyer Wells

Logan visitors from city tour Columbus Tuesday

Mrs Walter Kleinschmidt and Mrs Arthur Wyatt of this city were visitors in Columbus Tuesday. The two women toured local sites and met with residents during their trip.

Long Bottom News Notes Highlights Local Visits and Repairs

Extensive repairs at The Standard O Company property include painting tanks and roofing. Overseeing by F. M. Lewis, with Frank Pickens and Oscar Shuler assisting. Local residents and visitors share weekend activities including Easter picnics, family visits, and a public sale at the Pryor home. City registration closes with 130,445 Democrats and 125,718 Republicans.

Long Bottom Standard O Company F. M. Lewis Frank Pickens Oscar Shuler W. Lb Barton Gon Richard Cleveland Mary Swan C. S. Morganh Moundaville Lucile German Wheeling Bert German H. A. Hensley Rhoda Thompson Howard Hughes Columbus M. W. Stewart Allie Dean Sumner Pryor Sheliey Swan Parkersburg James Hawley Pittsburgh

Albert Wyer Appointed Administrator for Harvey P Wyer Estate

Albert Wyer of Coolville Oniz named Administrator of the Estate of Harvey P Wyer deceased of Athens County Ohio. Dated April 13 1996 at 8 M Johnson Probate Judge of eaic Coupy.

Albert Wyer Coolville Oniz Harvey P Wyer Athens County Ohio M. Johnson Eaic Coupy

Logan Warren Scott First Absent Ballot Cast in Hocking County

Warren Scott became the first Hocking Countian to cast an absent voters ballot in the May primary at the election board office Tuesday. He will travel Friday to Louisville Kentucky for a new oil company position and plans to be away for several months.

Logan Warren Scott Election Board Scott Louisville Kentucky

Teams Join Hocking Valley League During Chamber Meeting

Oral Benson of Carrollton presided as four teams Lancaster Laurelville New Straitsville and Logan signed to form the Hocking Valley Baseball League. A next meeting was set for Monday with plans to add four more from Athens Nelsonville Sugar Grove Chauncey The Plains McArthur and Sugar Grove. Forfeit of 20 to enter the schedule will be refunded after the season.

Logan Hocking Valley Baseball League Oral Benson Carrol Chamber of Commerce Lancaster Laurelville New Straitsville George Featheroff Bob Stubbs Benson Arthur Thomas Athens Nelsonville Sugar Grove Chauncey the Plains McArthur

Albany Garden Club hears on wild flowers near Albany

Albany social notes report the Garden Club meeting led by Mrs. Harriet Woodyard on wild flowers in Southern Ohio with a note on a wild orchid near Albany. Miss Mary Humphrey made an honorary member, and plans arose for district garden club attendance in Chillicothe May 6. Easter visits, a church shower, and student intelligence tests were also noted.

Albany Garden Club Brooks Russell Harriet Woodyard Woodyard Ohio Faye Baker Cline Chillicothe Mary Humphrey Carpenter W. EF. Swisher Cheshire Adriel Welker Ralph Chase Hazel Throckmorton Yvonne of Columbus John Heitger Athens Bessie Lee Helen Woodyard Wilma Orsac Helen Dowler Thorabelle Baughman Virginia Rose Eileen Baughman Inez Smith William Alien Scott Smith Clarice Cooper Betty Dinsmoor Marion Crossen Betty Green Lee Enlow William Noble Donald Ault Leo Barnett Maxine Radclife Ohio University F. E. Radcliffe D. W. Hoffee Charles Bolen Pauline Orr

Harford Circle Holds Installation of Officers

Harford Circle met Monday at Mrs. Leslie Evans home on Church St. Officers were installed with Faith Wright as president and Thelma Arnold as vice president. Philippine Islands study noted and group members listed. Refreshments served by retiring officers.

Harford Circle Leslie Evans Church St Evelyn Carnes Faith Wright Thelma Arnold Manon Powers Leona Byers Blanche Ingmire Madge Wright Maxine Marks Catharine Stoughton Philippine Islands Cyreda Maloney Mildred Blake Beulah Stevens Evelyn Campbell Euterpean Club Charles Bell E. Main St Howard Kirk F. Meade Bowen Ethelbert Nevin Allen Adams R. R. Laning Woodpecker Walter Prather

Flood Donors Aid Red Cross in Logan

Logan reports flood relief contributions to the local Red Cross Chapter have surpassed 400 dollars toward a 600 dollar goal. Sixteen clubs and private donors, including Laurelville with a 19 dollar total, have given. A Christian Endeavor Rally is set for Enterprise United Brethren Church with Bethany United Brethren Church participation. Republican state central committee woman Lottie M Randolph visited Logan with campaign plans and is seeking re election without opposition.

Logan Red Cross Laurelville Christian Endeavor Enterprise United Brethren Church Bethany United Brethren Church Mepfts GOP Lottie M Randolph New Lexington Republican State Central Committee Randolph

Start Seeding Of Logan Field At East End Of Grid

Work on seeding the east end of Logan Field began Tuesday after weeks of prep. Tiling has been installed to drain surface water and improve play. Once trucks finish other jobs the grading will continue, aiming to finish in time for Junior and Senior League baseball starting in June through September.

Logan

Bruce Wright Appointed Traffic Survey Supervisor

Bruce Wright, president of the Young Democrat Club of Hocking County, was named supervisor of traffic survey for a district including Hocking and neighboring counties. The appointment was processed through highway director John J. Jaster's office.

Logan Bruce Wright Young Democrat Club Hocking County Hocking John J. Jaster

Final group meeting on soil conservation program

Union Furnace hosted the final study session where G. F. Wyskiver was elected committeeman for Starr Township. Township representatives will form community committees from the local delegates.

Logan Union Furnace G. F. Wyskiver Starr Township

Logan Board to expand playground with Stracke property

Logan Board of Education disclosed the purchase of the Stracke property on W Hunter St to enlarge school playground facilities adjacent to West Grade Building. The plan includes abandoning the alley, grading with soil from the athletic field project, landscaping, and enclosing the area for child safety. An ordinance for abandonment received first reading. OlivDupler divorce action filed by Richard Dupler through Lloyd A Mount alleges neglect.

Logan Stracke W. Hunter St Logan Board of Education L. EB. Strawn Richard Dupler Olive Dupler Lloyd A. Mount

Miller High Student Earns State Scholar Certificate

Logan High School senior Miller Logan Lynn Miller led the scholar ship test with 297, earning a state certificate for scores of 280.9 or higher. Martha Herron of Logan fell short by .8 points. Mr and Mrs J E Phillips of Warner Ave were called to Millersburg by the death of Mrs Phillips sister and attended the funeral.

Logan High School Logan Lynn Miller G. E. Carr Martha Herron Millersburg J. E. Phillips Warner Ave

Leader Visits Logan

LOGAN Charles Lee district supervisor for the Farm Bureau met with Harold Chambers in Logan on Tuesday to discuss future Farm Bureau efforts in Hocking County. The group notes that activity has waned compared with the Granges in recent years.

Logan Charles Lee Farm Bureau Harold Chambers Hocking County Granges

Logan Pupils to Take Tests Thursday Friday

Logan students will complete all grade tests Thursday and Friday, while high school exams are scheduled for Monday and Tuesday.

Logan

Two Juveniles Sentenced in Probate Court

Logan juveniles Ronald Guess and Louise Woods were arraigned before Judge Ewing. Guess pleaded guilty, fined 50 dollars and costs, and jailed sixty days. Woods also pled guilty, fined 25 dollars and costs, and jailed for an indicated period. Arrests were made Sunday by Sheriff Joe Farbearn and Deputy Sheriff Nellis Smith.

Logan Wilbur Spencer Joe Farbearn Nellis Smith S. B. Whitehart Ronald Guess Louise Ewing Guess Miss Woods Minor Woods Elmsday

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