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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 19, 1937

Page

10

City Swimming Pool Plans To Be Revamped

Logan WPA office reviews changes to the bathhouse plan before final approval. Other local WPA projects include Rockbridge sidewalk, Laurelville water works, and Union Furnace school work.

Logan WPA Rockbridge Laurelville Carbon Hill Union Furnace E. Main St Logan High School Chieftain Field Edward C. Collins Helber Iles Falls Township Harve Allen Rush Creek Marion Township Henry Lehman Price Road Green Township John Kline Cream Ridge Road Laurel Township Roscoe Evans Eli Oeffler

Sheriff Sale of Real Estate in Athens County Ohio

The State of Ohio Athens County Common Pleas Court Case No 16726 Home Owners Loan Corporation v Chauncey Overmeyer et al prescribes a public auction of real property at the Athens County Courthouse on Monday May 24 1987 at 1 30 PM. The parcel at 40 Stimson Ave Athens Ohio Lot 622 Campbell Addition appraised 2100 with minimum bid two thirds of that amount. Cash due day of sale. Sheriff Charles W Bayless Deputy Esther B Gross Attorney Harry A Mettler.

State of Ohio Athens County Common Pleas Court Home Owners Loan Corporation Chauncey Overmeyer Athens Campbell C. A. Wiseman Edward J. Baker Sherife State of Ohio Common Pleas

Carbon Hill Joins Central Ohio League Debut May Ninth

The Cen tral Ohio League opens May 9 with Carbon Hill set as a new member. Home games will alternate each Sunday, and the roster includes Eddi Tolbert Earl Marshall Don Mohney.

Logan Carbon Hill Eddi Tolbert Earl Marshall Ward Township Don Mohney Murray City

School Funds Are Received By Logan Hocking Rural Districts

Rural school districts in Logan Hocking County received state funds to cover loans taken June 1936. About 43000 dollars annually is borrowed at 4 percent. districts pay roughly 1700 dollars yearly in interest while principal is covered by the state. Vouchers totaled for multiple districts including Laurelville and Starr Washington.

Logan—Hocking County State Department of Education Benson Falls Good Hope Green Gove Laurel Laurelville Marion Murray City Oroville Salt Creek Starr- Washington Ward

Logan Social Briefs Highlights from Local Weekend Activities

Social notes report a busy weekend with visits and dinners across Logan and nearby towns. Families mentioned include Freese Murphy Melcher Smoot Wright Henderson Green Dupler McGrady and Lanning Struble Burris Paul Allen Redfern with new birth at Cherington Hospital and fines for intoxication in magistrate court.

Notice of Applications and Legal Proceedings in Ohio

Public notice lists an application by Roy Bookman for a Private Motor Carrier Permit to serve The Hocking Valley Brick Co Ohio Viant Nelsonville using a Ford 1 2 ton truck. Also notices Clara V Wilson filing for divorce from John T Wilson case 16814 Athens County Ohio. Sealed bids for seeding Nelsonville grounds to be opened April 28 1937 and procurement notices from Washington DC.

Roy Bookman Public Utilities Commission of Ohio Hocking Valley Brick Co Ohio Viant Nelsonville Ford Roy Rookman Buechtel Public Buildings Branch Washington, D. C P.O W. KE. Reynolds

Logan WPA street repairs advance in 1.6 miles

Finishing work on Second Street completed Friday under WPA and city service department. N Mulberry Street improvement one block to be done by Saturday led by foreman Goss Inbod en. Consolidation of paved streets and alleys readied for approval covers Wood Street Church Street Second Street West from Spring to Gallagher Avenue Mulberry from Hunter to C and O rail and Gallagher from Main to depot plus Spring Street from Hunter to Second Street totaling 1.6 miles with federal cost 23762 and sponsor cost 13477.

Logan Second St Service N. Mulberry St New Street Goss Inboden Hunter St C. and O. Railroad Gallagher Ave Main St C. and C. Depot Spring St Hunter

Begin Drilling For Gas On Howdyshell Farm Near Winona

Drilling starts this week on Howdyshell farm north of Winona Furnace after Moffet Drilling Co secured a lease. Operators will target the Berea sand around 900 feet with two to three test wells planned. Dowler Oil Co continues a 1800 foot well on Joe Earnhart farm near Cedar Falls.

Logan Howdyshell Winona Furnace Moffet Drilling Co Berea Dowler Oil Co Joe Earnhart Cedar Falls Clinton Kachelmacher Estate Hemlock

Presbytery To Hold Meeting In Athens Presbytery Session

Logan reports the 62nd annual session of the Women s Missionary Society of the Athens Presbytery will meet at First Presbyterian Church. The program theme Witnessing features speakers Mrs D N Lutz and Mrs R L Hayes. Tuesday opens at 1 pm with a worship service led by Mrs Harry Laugbridge. greetings from Mrs Paul Monks and Miss Irene McDowell. An evening session at 7 pm features Romance in Korea. Ruth Circle of Nelsonville presents The Fund Family. Two sessions continue Wednesday.

Logan Women’s Missionary Society of the Athens First Presbyterian Church City D. N. Lutz R. L. Hayes Synodical Harry Laughbridge Columbus

Second meningitis case reported in Hocking County

Logan authorities report a second septic meningitis case, 17 year old Paul Funk, son of Frank and (illegible) Funk, taken to Cherrington Hospital after James Mock, 12, Logan, first victim, is recovering there. Doctors say a newly discovered serum is used in treatment. Funk remains serious but shows improvement.

Logan Hocking County Paul Funk Frank Funk Cherrington Hospital James Mock Harry Mack Funk

Mrs Martin Woods Undergoes Appendectomy in Columbus

Mrs Martin Woods of this city was taken to a Columbus hospital Friday where she underwent an operation for appendicitis. Mr Woods went to Columbus Sunday to visit her.

Logan Martin Woods Columbus Mr. Woods

Logan Cliffs Wharton Taken to Lancaster Hospital

Logan Cliff Wharton of Rock Bridge was taken to Lancaster Hospital Friday after several weeks of poor health. He is reported to suffer from pleurisy with a heart complication.

Logan Cliff Wharton Rockbridge Lancaster Hospital

Injured WPA Worker Struck by Tree Limb at Haydenville

Logan Albert Heading of Haydenville was injured Friday on a WPA project when a tree limb struck his head causing a concussion. He was taken to Cherrington Hospital for treatment. The British yard was defined historically by royal decree as the length of Henry I's arm.

Logan Albert Haydenville Cherrington Hospital Henry I

Sheriffs Sale of Real Estate in Chauncey Village

The Sheriff of Athens County OH will sell Lots 153 and 154 in Birge's Addition Chauncey Dover Township at the Athens Court House on April 26 1937 at 140 oclock PM. The property at Ellis Ave Chauncey is appraised at 1750 dollars and cannot be sold for less than two thirds of that amount. Cash in hand day of sale. Charles W Bayless Sheriff Esther B Gross Clerk Harry Mettler Attorney.

George M. Keck Catherine M. Keck F. H. Keck Athens Ohio Chauncey Town Birge Chauncey Dover Township Thena County Ellis Ave Sae Sharles W. Bayless Athens County Esther B. Gross Harry Mettler

Hollister Pupils Shine in Athens Scholastic Contest

Miss Mary Mingus and Miss Rebecca Cobb along with William Richards of Hollister school ranked high at the Athens County scholastic contest held in Athens Saturday. Mingus won first in physics Cobb took second in World History and Richards also placed first in physics.

Glouster Mary Mingus Rebecca Cobb William Richards Hollister Athens County Athens Mingus Miss Cobb

Matthews Host Contract Bridge Club Night

Mr and Mrs Ed Matthews hosted their Contract Bridge Club on Friday with two tables in play. L E Richardson led ladies scores and L G DeLong led the men. Consolation prizes went to Mrs P Robinson and Mr P Ullmark. Refreshments followed for the honored players.

Glouster Ed Matthews Contract Bridge Club L. E. Richardson L. G. DeLong Phil Robinson Paul Ullmark

Silver Anniversary at Walnut Hills for Mr and Mrs John Clark

Mr and Mrs John Clark were honored hosts as friends gathered Saturday night at their Walnut Hills home for their twenty fifth wedding anniversary. Guests enjoyed cards and dancing and supper was served. The couple received silver gifts.

Glouster John Clark Walnut Hills Mrs. Clark

Mrs Gordon Injured in Fall at Hotel Gordon

Mrs Elizabeth Gordon suffered a simple fracture of the right leg below the knee when she fell at the Hotel Gordon Saturday morning. Her condition was slightly improved on Monday.

Glouster Elizabeth Gordon Gordon

Permits Needed for Brush Fires Warn Residents

Logan warns residents to be careful with brush fires this season as fires can spread quickly. Permits must be obtained from fire wardens before burning brush or grass near public parks. Fire towers monitor for smoke and CCC personnel respond to flames when found.

Logan CCC

Lytle Brother Promoted to Assistant Manager in Syracuse

Logan relatives report Kurtz Lytle has been transferred from New York City to Syracuse where he becomes assistant manager of a large chain store. He has spent the past three years working in the East. Parents are Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Lytle.

Logan Kurtz Lytle New York City Syracuse East C. E. Lytle

WPA Crew Sees Deer Near Route 56

WPA crew working near Haynes in Salt Creek Township reports sighting a young deer. Deputy game protector Edward Eberst notes statewide deer sightings this spring. Logan James R. Smoot to assist Ilesboro school with forming a boys 4 H Club. Bob Rheinscheld named advisor.

LOGAN WPA Haynes Salt Creek Township Route 56 Edward Eberst James R. Smoot Ilesboro School Bob Rheinscheld

Weekend visitors share Columbus and local greetings

Mr and Mrs Neil Nelson of Columbus were guests of Mrs Mary Albaugh and family over the week end. On Sunday they returned home with Ralph Webb who will head back this evening.

William Dupler Maxine Billy Ashland T. A. Wharton J. F. McGrady Rockbridge E. L. Nelson Columbus Logan New Straitsville Gerald W. Lanning Charles Struble A. H. Burris Jimmy Washington Do. H Edward Paul Dayton Marion Allen Ohio University C. E. Allen Neil Nelson Mary Albaugh Ralph Webb

Glouster Social News Highlights Local Visits

Glouster social column notes visits across Chauncey Columbus Logan Athens and Jackson. Families such as Coffman Borders Hemsleys Peughs and Wards share weekend gatherings. Hospital ambulance transfers and band concert attendance also appear among civic and family activities.

Pythian Meeting Draws Steady Attendance from Many Cities

Supreme Representative Ford G. Hunker and notable Pythians including Hugh D. Russell Max R. Sanborn and Pearl W Williams traveled to Roseville for a Clark Lodge Bank conferring on five neophytes. The event drew more than three hundred members from eighteen cities and towns with 60 lodge members from Cleveland.

Middleport Ford G. Hunker Hugh D. Russell Max R. Sanborn Pearl W. Williams Bradbury School Roseville Bank of Knight Clark Lodge Cleveland

Swearingen Attends Meigs Gallia Methodist Conference

The Reverend Clarence Swearingen and Mrs. Swearingen attended the Meigs Gallia Association of Methodist ministers conference at Grace Methodist Church in Gallipolis. After the program he read a paper titled The Evolution of the Conception of God and a covered dish luncheon followed. Switzerland's rail network totals 3 638 miles.

Middleport Clarence Swearingen Swearingen Gallipolis Meigs-Gallia

Millfield Social Notes Highlight Local Events

A misc shower for Mr and Mrs Pearl Misner followed a recent marriage at the Misner home. Guests and hostesses are listed with social updates including trips, PTA meetings, and school activities at Millfield and nearby Columbus areas. A car mishap near East Millfield Bridge caused minor damage.

Margaret Simpkins Ralph Goldsberry Rose Kendall Maxine Boudinot Lucy James Dwight Shumway Alice Janet Charles Gladys Lillian Lucille Misner W. A. Wemmer College Hill Dayton Herbert Coffman Mae Wemmer Clarence Misner Robert Carpenter Lewis Tracy Columbus Elmer Russell Crescent Ridge East Millfield Bridge Millfield P. T. A West School E. Gillespie Millfield String Orchestra Myrta Ashworth Ida Davis J. R. Wade Isabelle Hillen Mercy Hospital Anderson Hogue Jane Tryon

Auction Notice in Jacksonville Ohio Property Sale

Ohio Athens County case 16732 G D Gorham treasurer sues Lennie Campbell. Sale May 3 1937 in Jacksonville village Trimble township of Lot 242 half, coal rights reserved. Premises appraised at one third. Cash on hand. Esther B Gross deputy Foster B Cornwell attorney. 3 29 56tw

First spring mush rooms found near an apple tree

Neal Shaw city mail carrier found 15 mushrooms Saturday morning beneath an apple tree in Logan. The discovery marks the season’s first noted fungus in the area.

Logan Neal Shaw

Carbon Hill Bond Issue Campaign Ends Tonight

Supporters of the $49,000 Carbon Hill school bond issue close their campaign with a speaking program headlined by Judge Phil A. Henderson and Prosecutor Hubert D. Lappen. An auto caravan tours the district as final appeals build toward Tuesday's election.

Frosty Johnson Heads to Detroit for Pro Season

Earl Frosty Johnson of Carbon Hill leaves Sunday for Detroit to pitch for a semi pro team this summer. He is regarded as a top southpaw in the valley and is the son of Mr and Mrs Frank Johnson.

Detroit Logan—Earl Frosty” Johnson Carbon Hill Frank Johnson

Also Mentioned on This Page

City Swimming Pool Edward Collins Logan Man George Helber Toledo Elizabeth Wright North St Wright James H. Barker Stimson Ave Athena Charles W. Bayless Esther B Gross Harry A. Mettler Lees Athens Bottling Works Logan Social Briefs Anna Freese S. W. Murphy Murphy Ruth Melcher C.F. Melcher Ross Wright Floyd Henderson Jackson Wesley Green McArthur John Farrell James Farrell P. Lauer Harold Lee Shay B. Whitehart Joe Farbearn Nellis Smith Old Man's Cave S. A. Reichley Kedrick Redfern Shawnee John T. Wilson 18Th St. San Pedro California Clara V. Wilson Woolley and Rowland Hotw Attys McPherson W. Union St Presbytery Mr. and Mrs. Matthews Bridge Mrs. Gordon Glouster Social News Eldon Coffman Jack S. E. Border Thomas Thomas Sylvia Marion Thomas Ernest Thomas Virginia Shirley Zanesville Thomas Hemsley Andrew Viney Albert Allen Tom Lewis Icel B. F. Achauer Phyllis Robinson Minnie Hartley Hartley Lucille Richardson Harry Richardson Margaret Croushore Earl Linscott Rodney Jacksonville Mary Cairelli Gilbert Waldick Evan Morgan White Cross Hospital Marjorie Brandt Charles Grimstead Harriette Weymueller Jane Hughes Crooksville Pythian Meeting Switzerland Jayne WNSE Quick's Cut Rate Drug Store Athens, Ohio STATE Federal the Security Bank Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Millfield Social Notes Mary Tanner Church of Christ Trimble Pocahontas Alice Carr L. L. Howard Edith McDaniel Olive Brookins Marjorie Mansfield G. D. Gorham Lennie Campbell Foster B. Cornwell Esquire Zenner Store Messenger
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