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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1936

Page

12

McKinley Club Endorses Whitcraft and Mooney in Logan

Republican Executive Committee of Hocking County endorsed Judge Harley M. Whitcraft for the court of appeals and L. P. Mooney for Congress in the Sixth District at a McKinley Club meeting in Logan. Senator Werner Mercelf attended and spoke on his record.

Logan Republican Executive Committee Hocking County McKinley Club Harley M. Whitcraft Court of Appeals L. P. Mooney United Werner E Mercelf Melrose Harbarugh Norman Allen Imrie

Project at Cemetery in Logan Suspended

Progress on the Oak Grove Cemetery expansion is reported with drives partially finished and gravel surfaces being laid. The Logan curb and gutter project is expected to start April 23, while east end sanitary sewer work continues with the trunk line laid through John Dougherty’s property.

Logan Oak Grove East End John Dougherty

Bleacher Work Awaits Order at Local Field

Materials are on site and crews ready to begin concrete stands at the athletic field once an official order is issued. Prior to construction, the existing wooden bleachers are being razed. The stands were funded by a Kiwanis Club driven campaign years ago.

Logan Kiwanis Club

Logan Church To Send Delegates to Meeting

Logan First Presbyterian plans to send several Senior Christian Endeavor delegates to the Wooat conference during July 20 to 27. Last year two delegates plus a third attendee, with aims to increase the delegation this year. Sue F Rochester read. Dick Fearnon to lead next Sunday’s program.

Nine Will Graduate At Bloomingville High

Commencement at Bloomingville High on May 13 features principal speaker Earl Kerk with EB L. Bowsher state director of education present. Nine seniors include Claude Thomas Burne Mabel Irene Couden Ralph Alvin Couden Carl William Earnhart Clyde Franklin Huffman Daniel W. Johnson Helen F. Oldfield Mildred A. Tatman and Fanny Turner.

Logan Bouth Bloomingville High School EB. L. Bowsher Earl Kerk Claude Thomas Burne Mabel Irene Couden Ralph Alvin Couden Carl Wiliam Earnhart Clyde Franklin Huffman Daniel W. Johnson Helen F. Oldfeild Mildred A. Tatman Fanny Turner

Logan City Council to Convene Tuesday Evening

Logan officials schedule regular council meeting Tuesday evening with committee reports on the agenda The session may address the veto of the mayoral ordinance and previous readings from the last meeting where no action was taken.

Logan Fitegerald

Soil Leaders Gather In Athens Saturday Meeting

Logan County Soil Conservation Association members met at the extension service office Saturday evening to review a plan of operation for the county. The program will cover farm work starting in June with a focus on soil conservation efforts.

Logan —Iherters Horkday County Gol Conservation Associatin Sereview Howking

Logan High Ethics Test Set for Athens Trip

A report notes Logan High plans a mission to Athens for a notable test in ethics. The article compares proposed funding of around $22,000 to the prior year’s expenditure of $22,000, highlighting government and district involvement in the travel and testing initiative.

Hill Streets LAWS AN Draws Large Downtown Crowd

One of the largest crowds observed on downtown streets Saturday night as spring fearon warmer weather brings them out. The condition prevailed again Sunday with favorable weather resulting in an increase in motoring.

Logan Brief Social Notes

Farm women gathered at Mrs Will Hansel’s Logan home to discuss Consumers Purchasing of Dress Materials. Mrs Hansel and daughter Mary Elizabeth assisted with arrangements. Mrs Robert Gompf of Logan visited Sharon Pa with Ray and Marie Sturdy, parents of a newborn daughter. Logan residents report illness and hospital stays: Letha Lou Silcott ill with influenza. Isaac Jackson of New Marshfield to undergo minor surgery after a fractured finger. Mrs Tom Phillips admitted to Cherrington Hospital. Mrs Leon Hall of Ashley discharged.

Hocking County Farm Will Hansel Logan Robert Gompf Sharon Ray Sturdy Sturdy Marie Gompf Letha Lou Silcott George Burgess Isaac Jackson New Marshfield Cherrington Hospital

Absent Ballots Rise to Thirty in Logan Board Action

Absent voters increase daily with totals reaching 30 as election board officials report. Applications for disabled voters require physician certification and sworn statements from the applicant and two district electors. Logan visitors include Mrs. C. F. Melcher and daughters Helen and Catherine.

Election Board Sydney Wolfe Joe Harden Willis Bone Robert Brashares

County Spelling Finals Honor Marion District

Logan High School hosted the county spelling finals with 120 participants from district eliminations. Marion District won top honors with 20 perfect scores. Washington District took second with 10 perfect scores.

Logan Logan High School Marion Washington Supt. J. W. Coleman Apelling Robert Irick Fthel Scott Isabelle Scott Gertrude Konkler Annabelle Howdyshell Florence Scott Josephine Daubenmier Thelma Daubenmier Pearl Gordon Pauline Gruner Mildred Hockman Margery Derr Donald Hunsacker Eather Irick Helen K. Miller Elizabeth Smith Leroy Schrader Flothia Ru

Logan Band Fourth in State Wide Contest

Logan High School Band finished fourth in the state wide contest at Columbus on Saturday in their first appearance. Director Richard McCutchan Superintendent G F Carr Fred Burchfield and the Rev Elmer Bliss accompanied the group, which traveled in cars provided by the Band Boosters Club.

Logan Logan High School Columbus Richard McCutchan Supt. G. FE. Carr Fred Burchfield Elmer Bliss Band Boosters Club

Car Sales Hold Up in Hocking County

Automobile dealers in Hocking County kept an average of two sales daily through Saturday, totaling 48 sales.

Logan Hocking County

Logan Social Notes. Milnes and More Visit Nearby

Logan residents report visits from many relatives and friends over the weekend. Mr and Mrs D Y Milne spent Sunday in Sandusky with George Milne Sr. and family while B H Spicer from Syracuse took a Logan visit. Charles Notestone of Ohio State University stayed with his parents C I Notestone. Pittsburgh guests Mr and Mrs David Groves visited Mr and Mrs Harry Thomas and James Thomas. Newark visitors Mr and Mrs Joe Harden spent Saturday and Sunday with W W Harden. Gallipolis guests Mr and Mrs C F Tompkins visited Newton Spencer and family.

D. Y. Milne Sandusky George Milne B. H. Spicer Syracuse Ohio Logan Charles Notestone Ohio State University C. I., Notestone David Groves Pittsburgh Harry Thomas James Thomas Joe Harden Newark W. W. Harden C. F. Tompkins Gallipolis Newton Spencer

Charges Dismissed By Mayor of Logan

Mayor Kenneth R. Fitzgerald dismissed charges brought by Allen R. McBroom against Francis Kuhn after hearing testimony. McBroom alleged threats on two occasions and the mayor called witnesses before ruling.

Commencemen Held at Auditorium May 15 Vinton

VINTON Commencemen were held in the Auditorium on May 15. Dusty Morist announced the class members including Naomi Myrtle Cada Naomi Martin Quickle Ruth Dodriel Billy Ander Wayne Denny Darrell Spires Roberts and Jabez Parsons. Reverend Stephenson gave addresses.

Neta Alexander Cor McCarley Edna Portle Grace Welker Vennie Robin Reed Nellie Quickle Gy Wilcox Sarah Miller B Welker Beatrice Evans Jasper Cain Elmer Shumer Mabel Gerlach Annie Evans Margaret Nashbergai

Mushrooms Spawn Hope Amid Mild Logan Spell

Despite cold weather last week prospectors report new mushroom activity in Logan. They found small specimens and believe a warm rain in a few days could yield a spring crop of delicacy.

Logan

Need More Teams in Hocking Valley Loop

Logan reports another meeting of baseball league organizers for the Wocking Valley at the Chamber of Commerce in Carroll led by Oral Benson. Representatives from several prospective teams attended but not enough to form a league as sponsors are lacking for teams in Athens and Nelsonville. further efforts will be made.

LOGAN Wocking Valley Chamber of Commerce Oral Benson Carroll Athens Nelsonville

Columbus Choir to Sing in Logan Church

LOGAN Arrangements are being made for the Choir of the North from Minster Presbyterian Church of Columbus to sing at the Foret Presbyterian Church in Logan for a 4 program at 30 o'clock on the evening of May. The event drew a large audience during the United Brethren hurrah. Those arranging are hopeful for a similar arena on their return. LOGAN Mrs Viele Martian led the adult educators' meeting at the Car Jer ache! Tate project as part of the emergency school program for Hockine County.

Logan Minster Presbyterian Church Colombue Foret Presbyterian Church Clmir Wee United Brethren Mre Viele Martian Jer Ache Tate Hockine County

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