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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1930

Page

7

Local Social Activity and Notices Across Racine Area

Various social items from Racine and nearby areas include visits by Racine Lawrence Capehart and Athens resident George Jackson, purchases such as a new automobile by Eugene Skirvin, and reports of hospital births. Church fund drive by Women’s Foreign Missionary Society and a bank offering at M E Church Sunday night are noted along with multiple family visits and gatherings. The death of G. D P McGrew in Parkersburg is reported, with relatives and former employers mentioned.

Lawrence Capehart George Jackson Athens Eugene Skirvin Women's Foreign Missionary Society M. E. Church H. W. Spencer Pittsburgh Charles Coffee Lolver Hospital John Philson Racine G. Dpd. McGrew Parkersburg McGrew Cross Store Robert Stewart Lula Wolfe Kathryn Philson Ina Reed

County Teachers Earn Certificates After Board Exam

Fifteen Hocking County teachers received teaching certificates after the recent county examination overseen by the Board of County Examiners. Three earned three year certificates, one failed a possible third due to prior certification, and others received one year elementary or high school certificates. Names include O. W. Hartsough and James E. Brown among the three year holders, with several from Marion Township and Logan areas.

South Perry Lillian Pence Athens Ruth Penn Murray City James E. Brown Marion Township Ernestine McVeigh Sherman Poling Carl C. Poling Freda Moore Gibisonville Helen Mathias Rockbridge Alice Adcock Reen Township Helen Angle Lon Ida Ankrum Washington Thelma Arnold Green Velda Kuhn Logan Lillian Lane Logen

Buses Arranged for Laurelville Extra Month School

Laurelville Board of Education met in special session to organize transport for the extra school month under state supervision. Routes 3 and 4 merged, Tossing Rose hired for 75 dollars. Route 2 driver D. E tonate to receive 50. Route 5 driver Oakley Steele paid 90.

Logan Laurelville

Union Service Set for Friday at First Presbyterian

In Logan on Friday from 2 to 8 pm a union service at the First Presbyterian Church will include the Methodist Episcopal United Brethren Episcopal and Presbyterian congregations. Rev James R Fields will deliver Christ Be Not Risen What at 2 pm. Knights Templar Logan Commandery No 78 attend. Special music planned by the Men's Choir.

Logan Commandery Nofl Knights Templar L. P. Mooney Geates Presbyterian Church

Boy Identified After Being Found Near Logan

An officer from Fairfield County Juvenile Court returned Leonard Lacey of Lancaster to Logan after a motorist found him. The child was kept by social workers in Logan until evening and is the son of a man reportedly confined in the Ohio Penitentiary.

Logan Juvenile Court Fairfield County Joe Farbearn Leonard Lacey Lancaster Ohio

May Festival and events planned at Logan schools

Logan schools reveal a busy May schedule with the May Festival, senior junior banquet on May 16, class play May 22 and 23, baccalaureate May 25, class night May 27, commencement May 29, a benefit picture May 14 and 15, junior high exhibit May 20, and senior high track meets starting Friday against Chillicothe High. The plan centers on faculty and student participation across Logan’s junior, senior, and high schools.

Tees Bishop Blake Methodist Episcopal Church Chillicothe High

Patriotism and Good Citizenship Address at League Meeting

Dr. W. E. Taylor of Jackson spoke at a United Brethren Church union meeting in Logan under the Hocking County Good Citizens League. He urged patriotism, warned of opposition from lawless elements, and noted joint services with several congregations for Easter evangelism.

Logan W. E. Taylor Jackson United Brethren Church Hocking County Good Citizens’ League

Schools Meet Ohio Requirements Enter Rural Class

In Hocking County Ohio high schools move toward rural classification with planned physical education buildings. Carbon Hill Union Furnace Laurelville join the rank. Murray City upcoming completion. Laurel Township voters approved a Gibisonville PE building. projects may start in coming years.

Logan Hocking County State Department of Education Carbon Hill Union Furnace Laurelville Murray City Laurel Township Gibisonville

Wright elected Logan Rotary Club president for year

H. H. Wright was named to head the Logan Rotary Club for the coming year after the annual election on Monday evening. He will succeed John S. Krieg as president. New officers include J. D. Sanderson as vice president and Osman Burke re-elected secretary. Edward C. Hamilton and Emerson Poston are directors, Cy Ewing sergeant at arms. Miss Janet White provided entertainment with vocal selections, accompanied by Mrs. Harley M. Whitcraft.

Logan H. H. Wright Logan Rotary Club John S. Krieg J. D. Sanderson Osman Burke Edward C. Hamilton Emerson Poston Cy Ewing Janet White Harley M. Whitcraft

Delayed Decision on Ridgley Successor By City Board

Logan April 16 There was discussion on selecting a successor to former Superintendent C F Ridgley at the regular meeting of the City Board of Education but no action taken. The board plans careful review of applicants and expects no choice until after the school year ends. Routine business only was transacted.

Ridgley

Saturday Club Luncheon Features Music Costumed by Mrs Boocks

Mrs Albert Schreck hosted a one oclock Saturday Club luncheon at the Easterling Clubhouse. Mrs H M Boocks presented Russian Indian Colonial and Modern music in costume followed by a discussion. The club plans to meet in two weeks at Mrs John E Krieg’s home with a guest list including Mrs Charles G Bowen and others.

Albert Schreck H. M. Boocks John E. Krieg Charles G. Bowen M. H. Cherrington H. V. Adams Ella W. Keynes Joe Case H. D. Atha M. A. Campbell Ruth Brooke Etta Freisner Jaquelin Schreck Frank McBride Ray McGovern

Harold Chambers to Organize 4-H Clubs in Walnut Valley and Gore

Extension agent Harold Chambers schedules meetings at Walnut Valley Schoolhouse on Wednesday and Gore Schoolhouse on Thursday to form 4-H Clubs for the summer program. Former Sewing Susies members may reorganize at Walnut Valley. Gore aims to start a boys club at its session. Principal C. D. Brown requested the meetings.

Logan Harold Chambers Walnut Valley Gore Sewing Susies Club C. D. Brown

Edwards Olive Tablets Promote Vitality and Clear Skin

A vintage health ad touts Edwards Olive Tablets as a gentle laxative and liver tonic to cure fatigue, pimples, bad breath, and "poisoned" bowels. It claims the vegetable formula renews energy, with olive color tablets priced 15c, 30c, and 60c sold by all druggists.

Dr. Edwards Rosy Edwards

Census work near completion in Logan area

Census enumerators report nearing completion in Logan after a Monday courthouse conference with supervisors. Progress continues across other county districts as crews wrap up fieldwork.

Logan

Eastern Star practice Friday in New Marshfield

Officers of the Order of the Eastern Star will meet for practice at the Chapter room at 7 30 Friday April 18. The inspection will be held in May. The new motor bus line from Athens to Circleville started Monday morning. Various local residents visited relatives and attended services at the M P Church.

Order of the Eastern Star Athens Circleville Donald Clutter John Smith E. W. Carmen Mineral Ed Hawk Ruth Lewellyn Walter Hawkeof Fisher Station Willing Workers Club New Marshfield M. P G. C. Herr J. L. Cartwright Eli Bond Hubert Bond W. M. Bond E. O. Bond Near Caldwell Busy Bee Club New Marshfield M. P. Church

Local notices from Chester and area scenes

Mrs Grover Christy learns brother Russell Alexander died in an Oklahoma hospital and will be buried there. Isaac Hutchinson is seriously ill again and his son comes from Pennsylvania. Mildred Baer visits aunt Mrs Cecil Kimes. Billy Clelland is seriously ill. Asa Cook spent the weekend with his parents at Hemlock Grove. Mr and Mrs Lawrence Wilson and their family recently visited friends.

Grover Christy Russell Alexander Oklahoma Isaac Hutchinson Pennsylvania Mildred Baer Cecil Kimes Billy Clelland Asa Cook Hemlock Grove

Parkersburg Visitors Stop With Local Families

A string of local visits includes Lottridge and Allen families with Eleanore and Mildred Runnion, George Ackley with his parents, and Mrs. Hixson with her son Leo. Residents note relatives staying with the Everett and Depoy households while others travel from Belpre and Suncrest to see kin.

R. M. Allen Eleanore L. H. Allen Mildred Runnion Parkersburg George Ackley Marlon Daniel Ackley Edwin Hixson Leo Clem Everett Peach Ridge Clarksburg Sherman Burnside Rexal Boggs J. W., Davis Belpre Boggs Leroy Boggs Emmett Swisher H. Co. Swisher Athens Grace Jeffers Joe Depoy Edward Chevalier Evelyn John Chevalier Ray Depoy Suncrest W. Va John Detwiler

Weekend Socials Include Many Local Guests

The report lists visits and gatherings in the community. Mr and Mrs C L Davis hosted. Mr and Mrs C BE Woode called on Mr and Mrs C D Swarts. Amos Holland of Athens spent Sunday with his daughter Mrs Sam Frost. Aldo McKinley Lucille Della May and Elmer Aldridge were dinner guests of Earl White and G W White. P Sama and daughter of Long Run visited Mr and Mrs Sama, Mrs Earl White and baby visited her parents, Harry Aldridge. Dorothea and Siees Runnion were dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Ralph Allen. Continued on Page.

J. N. Jankins H. R. Watking Catherine, Hardman Paul J. N. Jenkins John Detwiler I. T. Runni Joe White Laureteviile Robert Sharp Ted Henline Fpiains Joe Depoy Daniel Ackley Hattie H. C. Swisher A. I. McBee Newbury Leroy Bogga Fred Varner Tuppers Plains Emmett Swisher Eamond Brandeberry John Barnhill Dutch Ridge Max Swindler C. L. Davis C. BE. Woode C. D. Swarts Amos Holland Athens Sam Frost Aldo McKinley Lucille Della May Elmer Aldridge Earl White G. W. White Baby Harry Aldridge Dorothea and Siees Runnion Ralph Allen

Also Mentioned on This Page

News Society Laurelville Board Lee Enior Commit Taylor Citizens’ League Wright Rotary Club Ay Davecists Entertains Club Chambers the Security Savings Bank New Marshfield Marie Dixon Sadie McDaniel F. G. Hoodier M. P Grange D. D. Kennard Arch Knowlton G. C. Herron Clarence Sears Chillicothe Co. B. Beverage Mira Baker East State Street Chester Lawrence Wilson Lottridge C. D. Shafer Company Securities and Bank of Athens National Bank Athens County Mra Same Sama Cuthurr Porter Drug & Chemical Corporation Malden Massachusetts The Athens National Bank Baltimore Seiberlings Seiberling Seiberling Tire F. E. Sweeny & Son Union St Morrie & E. Staite Sb
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