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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1937

Page

12

Best Students Named for District Meet

Results of the elimination contest at Logan High School announced by Supt. J W Coleman identify district contenders for Hocking County. Winners include Geometry Mildred Kline Laurelville Chemistry Robert Macklin Laurelville Ruth Adeline Lewis Union Furnace Latin I Esther Ebert Laurelville Vivian Johnson Carbon Hill Latin H

Logan Logan High School Hocking County Athens Supt J. W. Coleman Mildred Kline Laurelville Robert Macklin Ruth Adeline Lewis Union Furnace Esther Ebert Vivian Johnson Carbon Hill

Six Hocking Scouts to Attend Columbus Scout-O-Rama

Six Hocking District troops will travel to Columbus on May 1 for the 16th annual Scout-O-Rama at the state fairground coliseum. More than 4,000 Central Ohio Boy Scouts are expected to participate, with Troops 37 99 153 160 209 and 200 (Rickbridge) listed with their scoutmasters.

Logan Hocking Columbus State Fairground Coliseum Central Ohio Harry J. Stevenson Laurelville George Dix Pearl Timberlake W. D. Braddock Alfred Campbell C. R. Eberst Rickbridge Merl M. Primmer

School Staff and Classes Listings for Laurelville Area

Vivian Irvin Murray and Monabelle Wilson Laurelville along with English 9 and 10 are listed. Annabelle Wyskiver Union Furnace and Kathryn Irvin Murray City are noted for English 9 and 10. Additional teachers and subjects include Jeanne Boyd Carbon Hill English III, Jeanne Conrad Rockbridge English 12, and science, algebra, history, biology and French taught by local staff across Union Furnace Murray City Rockbridge Carbon Hill Ilesboro.

Vivian Irvin Murray Monabelle Wilson Laurelville Annabelle Wyskiver Union Furnace Kathryn Irvin Murray City Doris Eileen Hartsough Elaine Swyers Jeanne Boyd Carbon Hill Kathryn Rose Simon Jeanne Conrad Rockbridge Hazel Vanatta Edwin Notestone Jeannette Ellen Grubb Lloyd Wayne Chesser Franklin Willis Downhour Lewis Koontz Barbara Hankison Sue Ella Conrad Lonnie Stoughton Ralph Newton Ernest Webb Horn Mabel Lucille Conkle Ilesboro

Miss Wright Buys Gilbert Martin Studio

Logan Miss Freida Wright purchases the Gilbert Martin Studio with possession to be taken June 1. C. E. Gilbert, who moved to Logan from Muncie fourteen years ago, bought the studio a year ago after E. M. Martin died. Gilbert and his daughter Thelma will return to Muncie after June 1.

Logan

Women Missionary Society Opens Day Two At Athens Presbytery

The 62nd annual meeting of the Athens Presbytery Women Missionary Society continues at First Presbyterian Church with 9 o'clock sessions. Mrs. J L Evans leads morning worship. Gladys Burris sings. speakers include Mrs. Edgar, Mrs. Smith, Mrs. McLain, and Mrs. Tedrow among others. Nomination report and officer elections follow. afternoon worship led by Mrs. Crowe with Mrs. Lutz Figley and Mrs. Hayes on the program.

Charles Tedrow D. N. Lutz A. N. Crowe Lutz H. M. Figley R. L. Hayes Hayes Synodical

Logan Legionaires To Attend Eighth District Conference

Logan Post of the American Legion will be represented at the Eighth District conference in Wellston Sunday. Department Commander Sam Cobb will give the principal address. A parade at 1 30 pm precedes the 2 30 pm program led by district commander R S Williams. Mayor J L Steel will welcome delegates.

Russell Cunningham Lancaster Roy J. Gillen Marian Bowman Xenia

Logan Elks Celebrate 39th Anniversary

Large attendance marked the 39th anniversary meeting of Logan Lodge of Elks. Visitors came from nearby lodges. Dinner was served at 6 30 by the Pythian Sisters with Ellis family ladies as guests. An entertainment and dance program followed with the Rudy Rhythm Ramblers providing music.

Logan Logan Lodge of Elks Pythian Sisters Ellis Rudy Rhythm Ramblers

Logan Rotary Club Meets At Ambrose Hotel

Logan Rotary Club held a meeting with 23 members present while many members attended the District conference in Columbus. James R. Smoot spoke on erosion and soil conservation, outlining causes and a program to stop the condition.

Logan Columbus Logan Rotary Club Ambrose Hotel James R. Smoot

Soil conservation program explained at Logan courthouse meeting

First of a series of meetings was held at the courthouse at 7 30 o clock Monday evening with James R Smoot helping the county committee explain the bases for the soil conservation program. Other meetings will be held this week and next in various communities. visit in Columbus Logan Mr and Mrs Erwin Eckhart Miss Phyllis Eckhart Mr and Mrs Rudolph Lortz Mr and Mrs Russell Kocheran and Shirley James and Mrs James Keller were guests of Mr Chester Kocheran in Columbus Saturday.

Logan James R. Smoot Columbus Erwin Eckhart Phyllis Eckhart Rudolph Lortz Russell Kocheran Shirley James James Keller Chester Kocheran

Eighth Graders Set for County Test Across Schools

In Hocking County rural schools 338 eighth graders will be eligible to take the final examination at several school centers where tests will be conducted.

Logan Hocking County

Motorist Fined for DUI Case Before Logan Judge

Mil lard Campbell appeared before Judge Phil A. Henderson on a DUI charge. Prosecutor Hubert D. Lappen filed the information. Campbell was fined $100 plus costs.

Judge Henderson Skips Carbon Hill Bond Meeting

Judge Phil A. Henderson could not attend the Carbon Hill gathering Monday evening where sponsors pushed a $49,000 school bond before voters in a special election today.

Birth of Trimble daughter in Newark

Relatives announce the birth of a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Trimble of Newark Neal Shaw of this city is the baby’s grandfather.

Logan R. C. Trimble Newark Neal Shaw

Logan Mayor Tours Hocking River by Boat

Mayor Kenneth Fitzgerald and Mrs. Fitzgerald toured the Hocking River near Logan by boat Monday evening. The mayor reported the water was swift at many points along the trip.

Logan Kenneth Fitzgerald Hocking Fitzgerald

Logan Commandery Knights Templar Plan Inspection

Annual inspection of Logan Commandery Knights Templar to be held this evening with George Negley of Cincinnati as the inspecting officer.

Logan Logan Commandery Knights Templar George Negley Cincinnati

George Burris Dies At Home in Logan

George Burris 80 retired farmer died at his Miner al Ave. home in Logan after long illness. Survived by his wife Nancy Burris and three brothers and four sisters: James Logan Joseph Cleveland Simon Columbus and Mrs Pleasant Jacobs Groveport Mrs Margaret Miller Chillicothe Mrs Hannah Wyckoff McArthur and Mrs Elizabeth Hurst Columbus. The Rev John A Toy to conduct services at Leonard Funeral Home at 2 p m Wednesday. Burial in Oak Grove Cemetery.

Logan George Burris Mineral Ave Nancy Burris James Joseph Cleveland Simon Columbus Pleasant Jacobs Groveport Margaret Miller Chillicothe Hannah Wyckoff McArthur Elizabeth Hurst John A. Toy Leonard Funeral Home Oak Grove Cemetery

Councilmen May Meet For Project Approval

A special Logan city council meeting may be called for Wednesday evening. Mayor Kenneth R. Fitzgerald indicated the council will review WPA projects prepared for local forwarding once funds are set to cover the sponsor's share of costs.

Logan Kenneth R. Fitzgerald

4 H Club Elects New Officers In School Meeting

In Logan Mississippi Catharine Stoughton returns to work as secretary at the prosecutor office after illness. In Logan Ralph Cochran 14, son of Mr and Mrs Cochran Sr of Jackson underwent major surgery at Cherrington Hospital after being admitted Monday.

Logan Catharine Stoughton Hubert D. Lappen Ralph Cochran Jackson Cherrington Hospital

Bradbury Personal And Social Mention

Bradbury social notes list moves and guests across families in the area. Mr and Mrs John Spearns move into Mrs Andrew Smith property. Charles Scott and family visit his parents Mr and Mrs Winfield Scott. Ben Morris visits with Mr and Mrs George Morris. Benny Scott of Marietta CCC camp visits relatives. Jennie Autherson remains ill and her son Charles recovers from illness. Lindsey Lock and father visit John Fry. Mrs Olan Rife and son go to Roseville to join husband. Carl and Mrs Evans visit Louise Evans. Mrs Guy Martin and daughters visit relatives in Zanesville. Wilbur Haning and Charloine Ruthers visit Roseville. Bible School attendance 56. pastor G N Perkins preaches at 7 p.m. Mr and Mrs T W Autherson and daughter visit Zanesville.

Bradbury John Spearns Andrew Smith Charles Scott Winfield Scott Ben Morris George Morris Pomeroy Benny Scott Marietta CCC Jennie Autherson Charles Lindsey Lock John Fry Olan Rife Roseville Carl Evans Evans Rutland Louise Evans Guy Martin Zanesville W. E. Chaffin Wilbur Haning Charloine Ruthers Jack Meaning G. N. Perkins T. W. Autherson George Waters

Wed in Pomeroy Pomeroy marriage license granted in probate court

Horace Corwin age 22 of Buchtel and Madeline Johnson age 21 of Nelsonville received a marriage license in probate court on Saturday and were married by Rev. C. H. Morrison of Simpson M. E. Church.

Pomeroy Horace Corwin Buchtel Madeline Johnson Nelsonville Rev C. H. Morrison Simpson M, EF. Church

Athens County Man Is Found Guilty by Jury

LOGAN J C Yates of Athens County was convicted by a jury on an assault and battery indictment in the opening case of the new court term. Prosecuting witness Frank Vice of Ward Township testified as to the attack. Jurors named were Ray Little Nelson Hankison Homer Strous Mrs Paul Collison H O Tom Mrs William Marks Mrs Luther Wyskiver N A Chute Mary Bartoe Mrs Stanley W Baker Bert Swackhamer and Charles Rarick.

Ray Little Nelson Hankison Homer Strous Paul Collison H. O. Tom William Marks Luther Wyskiver N. A. Chute Mary Bartoe Stanley W. Baker Bert Swackhamer Charles Rarick

Two Couples Are Licensed To Marry In Logan

Marriage licenses were issued Monday by Judge E. L. Ewing to Robert Jones Clark Woods 29 a Lancaster laborer and Mary E. Chilcoat 25 at home Logan daughter of George Chilcoat and to Edward Brown 54 a Enterprise farmer and Emma Irene Asbell 47 a Enterprise housekeeper Magistrate C T Stephenson officiated at the ceremonies.

Logan E. L. Ewing Robert Jones Clark Woods Lancaster Melvin Woods Mary E. Chilcoat George Chilcoat C. T. Stephenson Edward Brown Enterprise Emma Irene Asbell

Five more Logan CCC enrollees add to list

Five additional applicants from Hocking County were taken to New Lexington Monday to enroll in CCC work. Latest enrollees include Irvin Bennett New Straitsville Gore route 1 Francis Burgess Gore Elmer Malone Logan route 2 Cecil Lambert Gore and Lloyd Nixon New Straitsville route 2.

LOGAN Hocking County New Lexington Irvin Bennett New Straitsville Rt. 1 Francis Burgess Gore Elmer Malone Logan Rt Cecil Lambert Lloyd Nixon

Logan James Keller Released After Injury at Sun Glow Plant

Logan James Keller of Galla gher Ave returned home Monday after treatment at Cher rington Hospital. He was injured when a door fell on him at the Sun Glow plant two weeks ago. VISITING IN LOGAN Mrs. S. M. VanHook of Newark is spending the week in this city with her daughter Frances VanHook.

Logan James Keller Gallagher Ave Cherrington Hospital Sun Glow Logan Logan S. M. VanHook Newark Frances VanHook

Glouster Personal And Social Notes

Miss Charlene Wolf visited Logan on Saturday. Miss Ruth Marshall from Columbus visited Mrs. Genevieve Marshall on Sunday. Miss Helen Green stayed with her parents in Bellaire. Miss Helen Dennison Kathrine Dennison and Mrs. Sarah Willis were guests at Elyria, attended the Cleveland opera. James Wolf visited Columbus parents. Danford and Merle Danford spent Sunday with Ed French in New Lexington with other relatives. Yaw family from Detroit and Athens shared weekend visits in New Lex and Detroit.

William Wolf S. S. Danford Merle Danford New Lexington Ed French Lowell French Pittsburgh Flick Avery Danfords M. E. Danford McConnelsville W. R. Yaw Detroit

Trap Shoot Opens Season at J. M. Watkins Farm

The Sunday Creek Valley Sportsman Club will hold the season’s first trap shoot at the J. M. Watkins farm east of Bishopville Wednesday at 5 PM and every Wednesday thereafter. Sportsmen are invited to attend.

Glouster Sunday Creek Valley Sportsman Club J. M. Watkins Bishopville

Glouster Sets Annual Clean Up Week Start May 2

Glouster announces annual clean up week beginning May 2 and extending to May 16. Residents are asked to place rubbish in containers in alleys for city trucks to collect.

Glouster

Scoutmasters course draws crowd in Glouster

Training for scoutmasters at the High School building Monday night drew strong attendance. Upcoming events include a meeting in Nelsonville on April 26 and a Scout Troop 71 hike and steak fry at the M E Church with outdoor meeting led by John Blower and Eldon Hoffman.

Glouster Nelsonville Scout Troop 71 M. E John Blower Eldon Hoffman Rogers Memorial Boy Scout Troop 72 Church of Christ

American Legion Auxiliary Meets Thursday at 7 30

The American Legion Auxiliary will hold a Thursday evening meeting at 7 30. Members will transact important business and refreshments will be served.

Glouster American Legion Auxiliary

Man Ill With Blood Poisoning After Workplace Injury

Fred Myers of Clay Bank Hill Green Township works at Taylor's Station and is ill with blood poisoning in the right hand. An injury last week led to infection and admission to Cherrington Hospital Monday evening.

Logan Fred Myers Clay Bank Hill Green Township Taylor’s Station Myers Cherrington Hospital

Co-Workers Extend Lead in Church Contest at Halfway Mark

The Co-Workers increased their lead from five to ten points over the Young Married People's Class as the contest reaches its halfway point. Both groups seek record attendance in the next three weeks amid ongoing Church of Christ class rivalry.

Glouster Church of Christ

Study Club Meets For Program Monday

The Progressive Study Club met at the home of Mrs. Harriette Weymueller Monday night. Mrs. Ruth Watkins led an extensive business session as president, with a paper by Mrs. William Bryson on Ballad Hunting in the Kentucky Mountains. Refreshments were served to club members including Mrs. John Henshaw and Mrs. Elmer Jones.

B. R. Angle M. M. Bryson Ruth Watkins C. B. Dillon Athens

Grads Meet Tuesday for Alumni Banquet Plans

The Jacksonville Trimble Alumni Association will hold a 7 p m meeting at the school to plan the annual banquet and dance. Miss Evelyn Deal will preside as president and committees will be announced. alumni members are urged to attend.

Is Fined by Mayor Glouster in intoxication charge

William Gerr was fined five dollars and costs by Mayor Co F Wallace in Glouster's court Saturday night for intoxication. Marshal Fred Heck made the arrest.

Glouster William Gerr Co. F. Wallace Fred Heck

Baptismal Service at Glouster Church of Christ

A baptismal service is announced at the Glouster Church of Christ on Wednesday at 7 30 p m for candidates from Chauncey Trimble and Taylor Ridge churches. Rev Gilbert Cortney will conduct the services.

Glouster Church of Christ Chauncey Trimble Taylor Ridge Gilbert Courtney

Thea Chapter O.E.S. Meeting in Athens Highlights Marietta Guests

Fifteen members of the Thea Chapter O.E.S. attended a Monday night meeting in Athens. Members from Marietta were guests and exemplified the initiatory work.

Athens Glouster Thea O.E.S Marietta

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