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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 26, 1933

Page

12

Solicitors in Hocking Boy Scout Campaign Hold Session

Logan April 26 Local workers in the Boy Scout financial campaign met at the Senior High School Monday night addressed by W L Franks campaign chairman. Five troops in the county with three in Logan participated in the Columbus Scout Circus and progress was reported during the roundup. Workers will canvass for funds and hold another mass meeting in May for final check up.

Logan W. L. Franks Columbus Franks

Marion Township Schools Near Finish As Term Ends

In Marion Township most schools closed last week with others to finish this week. Marion No. 5 closed Tuesday and No. 7 will close next Friday. Teachers prepare for summer term contracts and await next term assignments. State aid funds arriving Friday enabled two months pay for the teachers.

Logan Marion Township Marion No. 5

Life Certificates Granted to Two Junior High Faculty

J R Hankison and W M Haas of Logan received life high school certificates from the state department of education on Monday. The credentials reflect college work and teaching experience. Haas is a World War veteran and has taught at Junior High for eight years. Hankison directs the manual arts department and has ten years at the school.

Logan J. R. Hankison W. M. Haas State Department of Education Haas Hankison

Phi Sigma Fraternity Considers Summer Baseball League

Members of the Phi Sigma Fraternity in Logan plan a summer recreational baseball league. They organized two teams, the Blues and the Golds, named for their fraternity colors.

Logan Phi Sigma Fraternity Blues Golds

Poling announces birth of son in Logan

Logan couple Mr and Mrs Russell Poling on Zanesville Avenue welcome a son born Sunday. Mr Poling is a firefighter at the Logan water works plant.

Logan Russell Poling Zanesville Avenue Boling Logan Water Works

Starr Township couples wed in quiet ceremony

Edward Tolliver, 22, farmer of Starr Township and Pauline May Carter, 35, at home in Starr Township, were married with Mayor Flias Bright officiating. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Carter and the groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Tolliver.

Edward Tolliver Starr Township John Tolliver Pauline May Carter Charles Carter Flias Bright John Davis Elmer Evan Davis Doris William Davis Dave Swarts Jacksonville Swarta

Death notice of Otto Heer in Columbus

Logan reports the death of Otto Heer in Columbus Monday. He was the father of Dr. George J. Heer, formerly in practice with Dr. EF Campbell of this city, and brother of Fred J. Heer who runs a Columbus printery.

Logan Otto Heer Columbus Heer George J. Heer EF. E. Campbell Fred J. Heer

Rich Logan Plowing Delayed by Heavy Rainfall

Farmers near Logan struggle with late plowing as heavy rainfall slows field work. Some potatoes were planted earlier in the week and cabbage is beginning to appear, while gardening efforts suffer from the wet conditions.

Logan

Mary L Bryan Tops Eighth Grade Exams in Hocking County

Logan April 26 Returns from the eighth grade promotional exam for Hocking County show Mary Louise Bryan Union Furnace with the top score 159.5 out of 200. Ralph Klinker Scotts Creek is second 159, Robbie Smith Carbon Hill third 157 with other high marks listed. Superintendent J W Coleman notes most of the 316 pupils passed and county median to be determined.

Coleman Frances Johnson Carbon Hill Jacob Nixon, Jr Clara Ruth Kern Union Furnace Ellen Vancuren Haydenville Margaret Stone Scotts Creek Herbert Smith Harold Smeltzer Marion Township

C M T C Logan Camps Attract Youths As Quota Fills

April 26 Logan Ohio report lists accepted youths for C M T C Camps including James L Barnes Donald W Ohlinger and John B Richards. Alternates listed are Ercie L Eggleston Starr Willard L Joyce Headley Lowes and Hubert J Rutherford of Carbon Hill.

James L. Barnes Donald W. Ohlinger John 8. Richards Logan Ercie L. Eggleston Starr Willard L. Joyce Headley Lowes Hubert J. Rutherford Carbon Hill

East Main Street repairs under relief program in Logan

Service Department crews repair East Main Street near the New Straitville Branch of the C. and O. Railroad under supervision of Fred C. Shively. Another crew levels pavement between the curb and the resurfaced section near the Courthouse as part of relief work.

Logan Service Department East Main Street New Straiteville Fred C. Shively Main Street Courthouse

Local residents make multiple business trips this week

Mrs. Theodore Newman visited Columbus Monday. Dr. W. B. Lacock traveled to Pomeroy Tuesday on business. Harold Chambers extension agent was a business visitor in Columbus Tuesday. C. W. Zeigler of near Logan went to Athens Tuesday evening for business.

Theodore Newman Columbus W. B. Lacock Pomeroy Harold Chambers C. W. Zeigler Logan Athens

Logan Masons Attend Bremen Blue Lodge Annual Inspection

A Logan delegation of Masons visited Bremen Tuesday night for the annual Blue Lodge inspection and were served dinner in connection with the meeting.

Logan Bremen Blue Lodge

Anglers Anticipate Bass Season Run on Hocking River

Logan residents expect good fishing on the Hocking River this week as floodwaters recede. The river near Logan has cleared to a biteable stage for the first time since the heavy floods, signaling an active bass season opener.

Logan Hocking

Sigma Phi Gamma Sorority installs new officers in Logan

Sigma Phi Gamma Sorority held its annual installation of officers Monday night in Logan with Miss Helen Johnson and Miss Katherine Johnson in charge. Inducted were Esther Thomas as president Faye Walker as vice president Margaret Walker as treasurer Pauline Magle as recording secretary Elizabeth Hansel as corresponding secretary Mrs. Agnes Keck as social secretary Garnet Sheets as historian Dorothy Schaal as chapter editor. A social hour followed with hostesses Mrs. Keck and Miss Hansel.

Christian Ellinger Dies at Enterprise

Christian Frederick Ellinger 74 died after months of cancer at his Enterprise home. Survived by wife Ethel Clark and children Dorothy Mathias, Herbert Ellinger, plus siblings Andrew Ellinger, William Ellinger, and Margaret Deihl. Funeral at Leonard Service Chapel Thursday at 10 with burial at Fairview Cemetery near Rockbridge. Rev. H. B. Welch to officiate.

Fairview Cemetery Rockbridge H. B. Welch

Dr. James D. Francis Returns to Practice After Illness

Logan report notes Haydenville physician Dr. James D. Francis has recovered from influenza after over a week of illness and resumed his medical practice this week.

Logan James D. Francis Haydenville

Local Social Notes and Visits Across East Ohio

East Liverpool and surrounding towns report family visits and church events. Listings include the Skinnels from East Liverpool and Newark visiting relatives in the area, baptisms on East Shade, and residents such as Nelia Parr traveling to Parkersburg for work. Regular travelers include Mrs. Carrie Gainer in Parkersburg and Ivan Parker recovering from an automobile injury in Parkersburg hospital.

Charley Skinnel East Liverpool Will Skinnel Newark Virginia E. B. Parker Lena Schreiber Terry Stout Belford Mable Kim Nelia Parr Parkersburg East Shade Weldon Bahr Near Chester A. A. Bahr Davis Clyde Milhone Charley Young Columbus Carrie Gainer H.D. Parker Reedaville F. B. Parker Junior Shields Meigs Creek Rose Jennie Cole Mariam Dodderer Route 4 Cleta Bahr Elsworth Keller Coolville Ivan Parker

Bethany Visitors and Birth Announcements Highlight Local Past Week

Bethany residents hosted visitors including the Moores Grubb and Petty families and relative visits from Akron Frost Stewart and Rockland. Births announced Grace Malvina and Paul Eugene, with church services led by Rev. W H Reitz on April 30.

Jobe Moore Lewis Moore Clarence Moore Reta Stewart Fred Grubb Frost Leslie Petty Ben Mayle Grace Malvina Frank McPherson Paul Eugene Grant Russell Ed Clark Charles Moore Otis Clark Clark Howard Sampson Dallas Ed. Burke Glenora Wright Martha Petty Ivan Clark Akron Ezra Dalton Dalton Susan Woody Ray McPherson Rockland Lizzie Cole Clarence Petty Led Barnhart and Sons Mitchell and Forrest Ben Barnhart Bethany Church W H. Reitz Guysville

Farmers Force Sheriff To Auction Property

In Red Hill Pennsylvania irate Montgomery County farmers protested an auction to satisfy a 3800 dollar note. Sheriff Hazeltine Lever offered the farm of John Liklo for 1000 dollars after a fifth attempt. The sole bidder was Liklo’s brother in law Michael Harakol who bought the farm stock implements and crops.

Red Hill Paul Revere Montgomery County Hazeltine Lever John Liklo Michael Harakol Lever Liklo

Sunday Socials Reach Across Counties In Ohio Notes

Coolville and nearby towns report a day of visits with relatives and friends. Families from Little Hocking Athens Racine Parkersburg and Huntington gathered at homes including McDaniels Penroses and Gunders. Social calls include Bennett family events and a birthday tribute for Mrs Carl Lockhart.

Rosemary Walsh Virginia Derkins Ohio University At Athens Elizabeth Alexander W. C. Crow

Local Young People Meet At Hildabrands Home For Class Night

Taylor Ridge hosts a Young People's Sunday School class gathering at the Hildabrand home with devotionals led by Mrs. Carl Welling. Dwight Smith led games and puzzles after a business meeting and refreshments were served late. Several families and friends attended from Amesville Jackson Township and nearby towns.

Elizabeth Hildabrand Carl Hildabrand Jr Carl Hildabrand Carl Welling Dwight Smith Deim Chalfant Freida Hanning Esta Kytta Iris Mary Sayre Trimble Else Janckins Eugene Galloway Roy Knight Glouster Harold Shirkey Guy Vernon Jacksonville

Victim of Auto Accident Interred in Murray

Murray City April 26 Funeral services were held for Burke Wolfe who died after an automobile crash in Columbus. He leaves three children aged 6 4 and 2 years and had been an operator at a Columbus theater. Burial beside his wife followed at Greenlawn Cemetery.

Murray City William Curren Burke Wolfe St. Francis Hospital Columbus Greenlawn Cemetery Wolfe William Betty Ethel Martyn Alice Weller University Hospital U. B. Church Nihizer Etna U. B Murray Ed Jonas Pickerington

Letart Falls Social Notes Include Weddings and Visits

Letart Falls residents hosted and visited relatives from Middleport Woodbury Charleston and Weston in recent days. John Shane and Thelma Wanda Stewart wed at the Norris home with out of town guests attending. An infant died and services were held near Ripley W Va.

Dan Hartinger Sidney Williams Middleport Frank Stevenson Woodbury Nes Charla Caldwell Charleston W. Va M. Cc. Gardner Eva Roberts Gardner New York M. L. Tutton Delphy Hayman Tutton West Virginia Sand and Gravel Company Clara Day Alice Day Ohio Hospital Gallipolis John Shane Thelma Wanda Stewart Letart Falls Ross Norris T. M. Norris Reedsville Floyd Norris Elsworth Lee New Brighton Ed Chapman Harry Hayman Henderson A. R. Swan Mary Sheets The State Hospital Weston

Local social notes from Ravenswood and surrounding towns

Bashan and Mrs. Hayman bought 225 little chicks in Ravenswood. Orrs spent Thursday with B. E. Orr and family. Tom Bailey and daughter Audrey visited relatives at Middleport. Paul Orr attended stock sales in Columbus. Oliver and McCullough traveled to Cleveland. Harvey Frank visited Edgar Taylor. Torrence family joined Harry and wife for Sunday. Oliver and family visited his parents at Pomeroy. A. H. Bailey and Anna Singers visited Ed Bailey in Forest Run. Pearl Deem called on George Deem and family. Deem recovering health.

E. E. Hayman Ravenswood Little Chicks. Co L. Orr B. E. Orr Tom Bailey Audrey Middleport Paul Orr Columbus R. G. Oliver Roy McCullough Cleveland Harvey Frank Edgar Taylor Roland Torrence Harry Allison Pomeroy A. H. Bailey Anna Singers Ed Bailey Forest Run Pearl Deem George Deem Deem

Pleasant Valley Guests And Local Visits Noted

Pleasant Valley residents hosted relatives and friends from Athens Os trander Columbus and Pomeroy over the weekend. Visitors included Nell Hawk Edith Montgomery Stella Davis and Ethel Williams among others with several calls and dinners reported in the area.

Albany Fire Claims Mrs Jeffers and Infant Son

A Tuesday morning house fire in Albany destroyed the Jeffers home and killed Mrs. Jeffers and her 15 month old son Frank. Authorities suspect an oil flare up ignited an explosion during attempts to revive the kitchen blaze. Mrs. Jeffers was a Frank Bobo daughter and Albany High School graduate.

Chase Jeffers Jeffers Frank Albany 4-H Club Otho Castile Alfred Lindsey Arthur Enlow Paul Gillogly James Rickey C. N. Jones Wallace Gillogly

Pie social and play benefit Mechanicsburg School

An old fashioned pie social at the Mechanicsburg School house on Friday April 28 will feature a play titled The Comical Country Cousins by the Glad Tidings Sunday School Class. Women bring pies. proceeds go to Christian education. P T A meets Thursday at 7 30 pm. School orchestra provides entertainment. Local family visits noted and church services listed.

Mechanicsburg Charles Leight New Lexington Herbert Denver Gooding Pennville W. P. Cassady J. R. Martin Peaching Caroline Crawford Cannonville Mansfield Anna Mayo Tubbs Hanford Elliott

Local Social Roundup Includes Distinct Generous Gatherings

Broadney Mrs Charies met family in Athens on Saturday with her mother Mrs Dayton Massie and Doris Nickiea visiting Mr and Mrs, while Harry, Freda Nig Nice hosted guests. Sunday visitors to Leonard Ogg included Vincent Vanway, Carl Ogg, and Stewart. Other couples visited friends and traveled to Hollister on Sunday.

Harry Freda Nig Nice Mayary Hollister Hensp Lisle Rathaton Leonard Ogg Vin Vanway Parkes Carl Ogg Stewart

Mother of Seyp Dies Near FE

Jane MacDonald wife of Donald died near McArthur Ohio at age years. She was born near Red Diamond Powder Mile east of McArthur and moved to town years ago. She married in 1905 and had 17 children with six sons. four are dead and four brothers remain. Funeral services were held at Fisher funeral home with burial in Greenong Frankfort.

Mcarthur Jane MacDonald Donald Frankfort Ross Ma Ton Ald Ters Ville Fisher Funeral Home Catherine Hixon Greeniong Frankfort

Also Mentioned on This Page

Solicitors In Boy Scout Financial Campaign Mary L. Bryan Ralph Alinker Is Hocking County Christian Ellinger Enterprise Doctor Francis Tuppers Plains Bethany Camel’s F. C. Taylor Bessie Taylor Doris Bond Mary Louise Holdren This Place Howard Oakes Little Hocking Charlies Wyatt Careta Vanatte Mt. Vernon Ohio W. H. McDaniel New Plymouth Carl Lockhart Virginia Knecht Harold Kenzig Krit Brafford W. A. Peebles Cheaterhill A. Z. Penrose EB. M. Pierce Whit Bean Ruth Pierce Troy Grange Grangere C. L. White White C. E. White Marietta A. B. Saunders Jacob Weather Reno Earl Parkins Huntington G. R. Gunder Raymond Baker Brice Linley Baker Wilber Joppa O. F. Larson Clyde Parrish Cline Mary Reeder Jennie Smith Taylor Ridge Jene June Hefkin Fred Hefkin William V. Davis Jesse Gee Portsmouth Vern Kempton Delmer Lester Caraway John Kempton Zoe Reikel Minnie Keck Lenard Dalton Redtown Fred Heskin Sistie White House Sistie’’ Dall Roosevelt Edith McCartney Buzzie Howard Bush Lancaster Laura Stevenson Ed Watson Ed Worthington Dayton Lizzie Horwick John Walters Warren Darby Orient Clarence Archer George Archer A. A FE. A J. A. Ayers Harry Mollenkamp Henry Seidenfeld Alec Emery Cincinnati James Emery Jabez Hamer Shade Harold Potts Orville George Potts Clifford Wein Albert Storer John Hogan Charles Shuttleworth Howard Frazee Pittsburgh William Wilson J. R. Sweenney F. M. Roberts Pt. Pleasant Chester Vanmeter Morning Star M. E. Epworth J. D. Roush M. F. Ladies’ Aid Society Lillie Wagner Ed. Jenkinson Inlaw Mrs Henry Jenkinson W. S. Bentz W. A. Wolf Hannah Bentz Herbert Powell John Burnell Waldo Kelley Ripley Grace Crow Bashan Pleasant Valley Nell Hawk Edith Montgomery Ostrander Frank Pugh Charlies Wood Felix Dorsey Stella Davis J. M. Knowlton Virgil Reeves Alice Matthew Ethel Williams John Vanmeter Williams Kate Wood Ginder Davis H. M. McKinley Sade Brooks Anna Powers E. B. Brooks Floyd Robinson Raymond and Hamilton E. A. Dixon Frank Davis Howard Welch Springfield Albany Richland Ave Broadney Arlo Brain Scotland Seyp the C. D. Shafer Deck Chai Floor Zenners
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