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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 21, 1933

Page

12

Union Furnace and Ilesboro To Hold Commencement Exercises

Logan April 21 Diploma ceremonies for 20 Union Furnace High School graduates will feature Dr H T Houf of Ohio University as principal speaker Supt J W Coleman to present diplomas and Charles Patton to offer invocation The baccalaureate sermon will be by Rev Lloyd Evans The class play Back Again Home Again directed by Miss Marie Fowler Eight Liesboro High graduates will attend the baccalaureate in the community hall Rev Amos L Heyde of St Matthew Lutheran Church will deliver the address at Liesboro on April 28 The Liesboro class play The Eighteen Carat Road will be staged May 2 The 1933 class memorialized the school lawn with a Colorado blue spruce The graduates listed include Alma Largent Rita Roxine Pollock Odell Turner Geneva Todd Ina Brown Eunice McDaniels Eloise Mace Helen M Mills Hazel F Arnette Mary Ellen Legore Ray G Stanley William C Rose Gerald L Williams John R Murray Edward M Chesser Harold Lee Bryan George L Frey Maynard V Friend Lester James Carter Paul Addison Wyakiver.

Marie Fowler D. O. Davis Alma Largent Rita Roxine Pollock Car Odell Turner Geneva Todd Ina Brown Eunice McDaniels Eloise Frances Mace Helen M. Mills Hazel F. Arnette Mary Ellen Legore Ray G. Stanley William C. Rose Gerald L. Williams John

Infant Daughter of Mr and Mrs Otis Pratt Dies

Logan April 21 a three months old daughter of Mr and Mrs Otis Pratt died at their home after a short illness from intestinal disease. Funeral services were held at the residence and burial was in Meldrim Cemetery Washington Township.

Mra Otis Pratt Logan Meldrim Washington Township

Bridge Club meeting held at Mrs Rannells home

Logan April 21 Tuesday Bridge Club met at the home of Mrs B D A Rannells. Guests included Mrs Nan McBride and Mrs Myrtle White.

Oberle Hosts Les Amies Class Meeting Tonight

Mrs. Bertha Oberle will host the Les Amies Class of the Methodist Episcopal Sunday School at her East Main Street home at 7:90 o'clock this evening in Logan.

Logan Bertha Oberle Les Amies Methodist Episcopal Sunday School East Main Street

Falls Township eighth grade tests show top student

Papers of the eighth grade promotional tests for Falls Township were graded Wednesday under J. W. Coleman. Ralph Klinker of Scotts Creek had the township's high average with 187 points out of 200. Grades from other districts have not arrived at the superintendent's office.

Okley Hysell Leads Junior Order Degree Trip to Nelsonville

Logan report notes the Junior Order Degree team headed by Okley Hysell traveled to Nelsonville on Tuesday evening for a degree conferment. A dinner was served before the lodge session and the local delegation totaled 15 members.

Logan Okley Hysell Nelsonville

Dr C F Shonk Buys Iles Property On Mound Street

Dr C F Shonk closes deal with Albert D Reese receiver for the First Rempel National Bank to own the Iles property on Mound Street. The building is undergoing extensive repairs and will be the future home of Dr Shonk and his family.

Logan Dr. C. F. Shonk Albert D Reese First Rempel National Bank Iles Mound Street Dr. Shonk

James Rafferty Former Hocking Valley Foreman Visits Logan

James Rafferty of Columbus, a former employee and round house foreman for the Hocking Valley railroad in this city, who has been retired for several years, was a business visitor in Logan on Wednesday.

Logan James Rafferty Columbus Hocking Valley

Four Score Mothers On County Pension

Logan April 21 A Hocking County pension report by Judge E L Ewing lists eight mothers as pensioners in 1932 with total aid of 6551 dollars. Sixty two were on the list at January 1 and 18 joined during the year while ten left benefits. Descriptions cite husbands dying or disabled, insanity, prison, or desertion as reasons. Children under 16 numbered from one to six in various cases.

Logan Hocking County E. L. Ewing

Choir Sings Here Nelsonville Group Appears In Logan Church

Nelsonville's Methodist Episcopal Choir will tour Logan to sing an Easter Cantata at the United Brethren Church Sunday at 7 30. Organist and director Charles Poston leads the program. Next Sunday the United Brethren Choir travels to Nelsonville to perform The Seven Last Words of Christ with Mrs Nellie Adama at the organ and C T Warren directing.

Logan Audience Enjoys Julian Woodruff Orchestra on WLW

Logan residents heard the Julian Woodruff Orchestra over WLW on Wednesday afternoon. Woodruff has many connections in Logan and Hocking County, once living there with his grandmother the late Mrs. Lucy Warner, and Haydenville is his birthplace.

Logan Julian Woodruff WLW Mr. Woodruff Hocking County Lucy Warner Haydenville

Postponement of Vesper Services at Logan Methodist Church

Logan reports the Vesper Services by the Atha Sunday School class, scheduled for 4 o'clock Sunday afternoon, have been postponed. A later date will be announced.

Reed to Lead Logan Ohio Fuel Gas Office

W L Reed of Findlay arrived in Logan to head the Ohio Fuel Gas Company office, succeeding I M Rose who has led the local office for years. Rose, a local resident, will remain with the company.

Logan W. L. Reed Findlay Ohio Fuel Gas Company I. M. Rose Mr. Rose

Mitchell Pleads Guilty to Assault in Good Hope Township

Logan April 21 arrestees reported Earl Mitchell of Good Hope Township was jailed by Sheriff Sol Ellinger and Deputy Stanley Sparnow for assault on Wright Roop. He appeared before Mayor Elias Bright, pled guilty, and was fined $1 plus costs.

Logan Wright Roop Good Hope Earl Mitchell Sol Ellinger Stanley Sparnow Elias Bright

Junior Tourist Club meets at Mrs Adams home

Junior Tourist Club members gathered at Mrs Nellie Adams home on Tuesday evening. Miss Mable Brown reviewed The House Under Water by Francis Brett Young during roll call. Refreshments were served by the hostess.

Adams Logan Nellie Adams Mable Brown Francis Brett Young Hoateas

Thimble and Art Club Luncheon at Mrs. Alice White’s

In Logan on Wednesday at 1 o'clock Mrs. Alice White hosted a luncheon for the Thimble and Art Club. After luncheon the group conducted a miscellaneous roll call and presented articles by different members.

Logan

Idano Club Members Entertained at Krieg Home Dinner

Logan residents report that Idano Club members were hosted by Mrs. John E Krieg and Miss Mary Louise Bowen at the Krieg home with a 6 o'clock dinner on Wednesday evening.

Logan Idano Club John E. Krieg Mary Louise Bowen Krieg

Choir Practice Tonight At M. E. Church in Glouster

Choir practice will be held at the M. E. Church tonight at seven o clock. Following choir practice there will be special orchestra practice. All who play musical instruments are invited to be present.

Glouster M. E

Poppy Day Planned in Glouster on May 27

Glouster in April 21 report announces Poppy Day to honor fallen servicemen. Miss Mary McCann, president of Frank McCann Post Unit No 414 American Legion Auxiliary, leads the poppy sale and posteriors, with Girl Scouts assisting on poster contest entries. Posters judged regionally May 10. winning entry advances to department and national levels.

Glouster Mary McCann Frank McCann Post Unit No. 414 American Legion Auxiliary Miss McCann America Lima Chicago

Glouster High awards basketball letters to many girls

In Glouster on April 21 Miss Green presented basketball letters to Edna Price Bertha Williams Catherine Woodruff Mary E Bennett Mary Wells Cary Hoff man and Donna Mae Dodson. Coach Kermit Blosser later awarded letters to Harold Binderbasin Edward Wolf Charlies Clark Malcolm Higgins Charlies Sorrell John Clinesmith Homer Strohmeyer Eildon Hoffman Stir McClelland and Charles Stephenson. James Wolf intramural manager and cheerleaders Jack Zimmer and Carl Craig also received letters.

Glouster Miss Green Edna Price Bertha Williams Catherine Woodruff Mary E. Bennett Mary Wells Cary Hoffman Donna Mae Dodson Kermit Blosser Harold Binderbasin Edward Wolf Charlies Clark Malcolm Higgins Charlies Sorrell John Clinesmith Homer Strohmeyer Eildon Hoffman Stir McClelland Charles Stephenson James Wolf Jack Zimmer Carl Craig

Mountville Epworth League to lead Bishopville Church program

In Bishopville on Sunday night at 7 30 o clock the Mountville Epworth League will conduct the church of Christ program. A large attendance is expected.

Bishopville Mountville Epworth League Bishopville Church of Christ

NAACP branch to meet at Mt Zion Athens Sunday

The senior branch of the NAACP will meet in Mt Zion Church at Athens Sunday afternoon at 2 30 o'clock. An executive board meeting of the junior branch will also be held at Mt Zion Church Sunday afternoon.

Glouster Mt. Zion Athens

Church Meetings Continue at Ferndale Church

Glouster reports continuing services at Ferndale Church under Rev. M. S. Rogers with about 60 people present last night. A men’s chorus from the Glouster Church aided music on Monday. Services likely to run through next week with Sunday afternoon and night events. Outside delegates are welcome.

O D Miner Dies Former Mine Engineer Buried Sunday

O D Miner 73 former mine engineer died at 10 30 this morning at the Clark home where he had lived for years Funeral services will be private at 1 oclock Sunday at the Clark home conducted by Rev G B Courtney Burial will be at McDougal Cemetery Friends may call Saturday afternoon Miner suffered a paralysis stroke two weeks ago He never married

Trimble O. D. Miner Lewis Clark Clark G. B. Courtney McDougal Miner Here

Play The Old Home Place Presented By Homer Township High

Mountville residents will see a stage production when Homer Township High School presents The Old Home Place at the high school auditorium Saturday night at 8 oclock. The event showcases students in the school’s drama program and aims to entertain the local community.

Mountville Homer Township High School

Contrast Seen in Opening of Spring Frolic

Frances Willock reports on the Ath en Junior and Senior High School Spring Frolic opening night. Three one act plays mix humor from farce to burlesque with a ninth grade jigsaw Roosevelt portrait skit and a lively jockey dance by seventh grade girls.

Athens Sleepy Hollow Donna Kelley Harriett Musgrave Doris Mace Virginia Beasley Kathryn Sherrard Dixie Lou Williams June Baird Helen Baker Jean Finsterwald Helen Quest Avanelle Spriggs Ruth Phillips Katherine Haller Bob Bird Maynard Aldridge President Roosevelt Kathleen Shannon Dorothy Baker Margaret Burt Louise Coffey Irma Hayes Hazel Kelley Lois Mariner Pauline Reynolds Betty Bardin Josephine Barstow Camille Cash Eileen Decker Frances Kasler Sara Mansfield Alice Bardin Ruth Tracy

Boxing Wrapup from California Fights

United Press reports fights in Pasadena and Stockton featuring Bully Papke Jr. knocking out Emmett Rocco in Pasadena while Fred Feary stopp ed Kenneth Lee in Stockton. Cecil Myartt halted Leslie Hoozit Morgan, Joe Christie kayoed Jimmy Garfola, and Walter Hienie outpointed Frank Santis in nearby towns.

Pasadena Calif Bully Papke, Jr Los Angeles Emmett Rocco New Orleans Stockton Fred Feary Kenneth Lee Modesto Cecil Myartt San Francisco Leslie Hoozit Morgan Turlock Joe Christie

Yesterday's Heroes Shine as Stars Dominate

Jimmy Foxx of the Athletics slugged two home runs with a single and a walk for a perfect day. Lefty Grove limited Washington to four hits for the Athletics. Lew Fonseca of the White Sox delivered a ninth inning single for the go ahead run with two outs. Carl Hubbell of the Giants shut out the Braves, allowing four hits with 13 strikeouts and two walks.

Jimmy Foxx Athletics Lefty Grove Washington Lew Fonseca White Sox Carl Hubbell Giants Braves

Association Scores First Game in Spring Frolic

Kansas City and St Paul match an early scoreless stretch then a 3 1 3 run with Matis Carson Clay Brenzel Lawson and Aasby leading for Louisville and other named players. An entirely different program of skits and plays will be presented tonight in the second part of the Spring Frolic.

fRenews CO Scat Eee Fette and Erreatt Ewngued Winegarner Asby Kansas City Oerr Matis Carson Clay Brenzel Lawson Aasby St. Paul Louisville Harriss, Grube and Fenner Penner and Thompson Harvey Jack Meister Sally Audrey Kelley Clair Heaton Willard Smith

Funeral for Mrs E M Reese Held at M E Church

Mrs Charles Cook Sr Mrs B W Swisher from Columbus with Mrs Harry Lyman Mrs Albert Voegler and Mrs Joe Punsner of Cleveland attended the funeral of Mrs E M Reese of Columbus at the M E Church Thursday afternoon. Burial followed in Glouster cemetery.

Glouster Charles Cook B. W. Swisher Columbus Harry Lyman Albert Voegler Joe Punsner Cleveland E. M. Reese M. E. Church Glouster Cemetery

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Union Furnace Ilesboro Ilesboro High Thelma Mowery Ollie Grove Mae Rensenhaver Pauline Cook Mayme Kalklosch Carl Hansel Lloyd Rheinecheld William Funk Ol’ Man River Mississippi Bridge Club Ralph Klinker Iles Property FBI Leo Carillo Lots Wilson Dickie Moore SUN Fox Film Presents Roots Morgan Alexande Irene W Mallory Rkland Jack Holt Lillian Miles Walter Connolly Nelsonville Group Logan Church Mrs. White Legion Auxiliary Girl Scouts Cage Awards Glouster High Epworth Jacksonville William Woods Monsarrat College Hill Ferndale Church Services Homer School Frances Willock Herper Saunders Edward Wise Simon Harpo Marx Harpe Saunders Agnes Kilpatrick Bill Leaders Boris Woolley Wiletta Smith Ruth Higgins Frederic Kittle John Bailey Arthur McPherson Curtis Wilson Robert Chute Clyde Pierce George Rowland Carl Wilson Thomas Radford George Tucker Fullington McVay Robert Hanes Jack Biddison Mitchell David Vance Cross Clinton Knowlton Jack Reif Bill Root Charlies Wheaton Roy Tracy Guy Moore Richard Kircher Earl Hooper Floyd Nelson Dwight Riley William Matters Clifford Corner Robert Dyar Chester McKibben Harry Hess Marion McClean Bill Roberson Jessie Cooper Lorna Cooper Katherine Connett Charles Sias Don Dr. van Dyke Henry van Dyke Princeton, N. J van Dyke Princeton U. S Netherlands Wilson United Press Association M. T. Ellis REESE Zenner FLOOR Bengue Gotham New Spring Plain Pri
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