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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 03, 1932

Page

10

Hocking County Inter Allied Tax League Formed Officers Named

LOGAN Aug 3 A Hocking County group forming the Inter Allied Tax League elected Walter North president and Frank Blasius secretary. North represents the Granges while Blasius represents retail merchants. Rol and Bright were named to represent county banking interests on the committee replacing D M Soliday who resigned.

Logan Hocking County Inter-Allied Tax League Walter North Frank Blasius North Péasius Rolland Bright D. M. Soliday

Fishermen Reel 43 Bass on Muskingum River Trip

Roy Ruble and Pete Burgoon of Logan returning to their homes report unusually good fishing on Stockport Muskingum River with 43 bass and five catfish. Largest bass weighed about two pounds. Ruble's season features include a 44 pound bass caught at Greendale pond, the largest in Hocking County this year.

Logan Stockport Muskingum Roy Ruble Pete Burgoon Ruble Greendale Hocking County Tarleton

Road Repaired on Carbon Hill to Buchtel Route

Logan report says a new tar top was laid on the 4.8 mile Carbon Hill to Buchtel road in Ward Township. County Engineer Orla Wolfe announced the work finished Tuesday after several days of application.

Lanning Named to Lancaster Camp Grounds Board

Raymond R. Lanning of this city was named a member of the board of trustees of the Lancaster Camp Grounds in the annual election. He was also chosen as vice-president when the board met. Lanning and his family have spent much time at the Camp Grounds, where he owns a large cottage. This week’s chautauqua program boasts fine talent.

Logan Raymond R. Lanning Lancaster Camp Grounds Lanning

July Car and Truck Sales in Hocking County Rise

New automobile and truck sales in Hocking County for July totaled 14 with three trucks and eleven pleasure cars. One dealer reported eight sales, while used car transfers remained slow during the period.

Logan Hocking County

Harrington Sunday School Class Holds Annual Picnic

Members of the Harrington Sunday School Class held their annual picnic Monday evening at Rachel Macher Park with a 6 o'clock supper. A short business meeting followed led by president Miss Bessie Briscoe. Devotionals and Bible study accompanied a roll call of scriptural quotations. Guests included Miss Josephine Starcher who later became a member and Miss Margaret McCormick a Columbus guest staying with Miss Bort.

Harrington Rachelmacher Park Bessie Briscoe Florence Bort Josephine Starcher Margaret McCormick Columbus Bort

Birthday Dinner Honors Township’s Oldest Citizen

Logan August 3. Mrs O R Hula of Rockbridge observed her 87th birthday at her daughter Mrs James Pearsall’s home. The dinner, arranged by Mrs Pearsall, was attended by near relatives. she is believed to be Good Hope Township’s oldest resident.

Logan man pleads guilty to four charges in arrest

Simon Steward faced Mayor Elias Bright on a Monday arraignment for drinking quarreling fighting and disorderly conduct. He pled guilty and totals of 100 were set for fines and costs. Unable to pay he was committed to the county jail. Arresting officer was C. D. Notestone with Mon Cook.

Blooming Cereus Attracts Visitors

Logan residents visit the home of Mrs. William Poe at 558 Motherwell Avenue to view a rare Cereus Grandifier plant. The night blooming flower reaches seven inches in diameter, with fine texture and strong fragrance. One large bud and two smaller buds are expected to open soon.

Logan Aug William Poe Motherwell Avenue F. S. Case

Scarlet fever cases rise in Ward Township health alert

Two new cases reported in Logan on Monday raise this week’s scarlet fever total to three. Mary Jane Justice, 4, and Margie Lohmer, 4, Longstreth, are ill. Quarantines and precautionary measures are in place.

100th Anniversary Observed at Alexander Presbyterian Church

Mr and Mrs J M Cooley of Warner Avenue joined a large gathering at Hebbardsville Athens County to mark the 100th founding anniversary of the Alexander Presbyterian Church. The event featured a 40 pound anniversary cake cut during the dinner. The Cooleys later visited Newark on Monday.

Rotarians Discuss Sales Tax from State and Local View

Logan Rotarians debated sales tax policy at the Easterling Clubhouse during a Monday meeting. Charles Breene Josef Irashares and Barton A. Hall led the discussion presenting general and state perspectives.

Social Roundup of Parkersburg Area Guests and Visits

Numerous Parkersburg and nearby residents are recorded visiting relatives and hosts across the region. Guests include Mr. and Mrs. Von Adams, Raymond Johnson, Irene Steed, Fay and Gladys Pickens, the Hendersons, the McKelveys, J. E. Anderson, and many others. An all-day Sunday School picnic is planned for Stirversville on August 6 with music and speeches.

Rozmann Huntington Ralph McDade Marcella Parkersburg Carney Gomer Lewis Racine von Adams Carl Jennings Fred Crow Albert Greuser Ralston Russell, Jr Tip Dye Pomeroy Hazel Small Pittsburgh FE. S. Carney A. W. McKay Jean Middleport Laura McKay Robert Tomeema Rex Warren Ruth Smith Chesterhill Stash Junior Helen Croft Elmer Stirversville Milo Rhoades Orville, Spiller Harley Rhoades New Brighton Maxine Swan Giles Hammat Howard Morehouse Topkins Grove W. M. Talbott

Coolville Camp Meeting Opens Sunday Weeklong Services

Coolville Aug 3 Camp meeting opened Sunday with good attendance under Rev R L Derrick local pastor and Rev J P Day of Belpre giving sermons. Evening service led by Rev Colegrove of Parkersburg with special music by local orchestra. Weeklong evening services planned.

Coolville R. L. Derrick J. P. Day Belpre Colegrove Parkersburg

Local Family Visits and Notable Weekend Events

The Garden residents Mr. and Mrs. Harry Rhodahaver and children of Guysville visited Mr. and Mrs. Richard Williams. Mrs. Eugene Davis tended Jerseyville Switchboard while Sam Foreman visitedRoseville near death. William Weatherby and son Hubert cared for Mohler family. Frank Goldsberry announces birth of a daughter at C. L. Goldsberry home. Athens guests Sarah Goldsberry’s son-in-law and wife attended. George and James Smith reported turtle catches weighing 10 and 8 pounds respectively.

Harry Rhodahaver Guysville Richard Wiliams Eugene Davis Jerseyville Sam Foreman Roseville William Weatherby Hubert J. PB. Mohler Frank Goldsberry July C. L. Goldsberry Joe King Athens Sarah Goldsberry George Smith James

West Family Reunion Set for August at West's Grove

The West family reunion will occur Sunday August 7 at West's Grove Prattaville announced by secretary Mrs Mamie West Wallar. Relatives and friends from Southeastern Ohio are expected to attend with a picnic planned.

West West's Grove Prattaville Mamie West Wallar Ohio Uite Rood

Local residents visit relatives and a play planned in Fischer's Hall

A flurry of visits spans from Bexley to Columbus and Lancaster as families meet relatives and friends across towns. The Zaleski Home Furnishing Club plans The Farmerette at Fischer's Hall on Saturday August 6 with several girls in the program.

H. B. Sands Bexley Irene Bumbarger Columbus H. F. Sands Cincinnati Ben Sands Chillicothe T. R. Potts Nelsonville Sands Hugh Wadsworth Roberts Lancaster Elizabeth Vansky Lettie Radcliff Albany Sam = Kaughman Athens Joe Staley Howard Paul Asheville Frank Reed Billy Mary Melain Edward Horse Donald A. McKibben James McKibben Olen Gorby Kent City Mich Ella Murray Harry Hallett Evelyn Henry Harry Tripp

Local families host guests amid church gathering and nuptial news

Harrisonville residents welcomed relatives from Rutland Albany and Millersport while a large crowd attended a Hebbardsville camp meeting and basket dinner. The Rev Spencer married Nellie Stansbury of Rutland and other visitors included Dayton Columbus and Athens guests with plans for a new school principal in Athens and workers from Buffalo and Marietta.

Frank Hit John Peyton Hebbardsville Elia Douglas Clarence H. J. Williams Spencer Nellie Stansbury Rutland Howard Hoops

Death notice for Maud Finch at 63 in Toppenish Washington

Mrs Maud Hoff man Finch 63 died July 20 at Toppenish Washington. She was born and raised in Orange Township lived here 19 years came for her fathers funeral. She leaves seven children husband three sisters and one brother. She was a Church of Christ member buried in Jerome Idaho. First husband William Young and two children preceded her in death.

Maud (Hoffman) Finch Toppenish Washington Leonard Hoffman Jerome Idaho Jessie (Young) Habberman Church of Christ Orange Township William Young Helen Cole Athena CC. C. White T. J. Mathers Marietta P. D. Sheets Coolville F. D. Sheets H. C. Coss J. A. Coss Charlies Springer Columbus Mary K. Booth Doris McLane T. C. Lamb Bluefield W. Va C.E. Lamb Emma Snively Huntington Elsa Barrett

Taylor Ridge Silver Wedding Anniversary Also Doris Davis Birthday

Taylor Ridge residents celebrated Evan and Mrs. Davis with a noon chicken dinner for kin from Lancaster Trimble Glouster Athens and Jacksonville including Chester Davis Elmer Davis Raymond Davis and Vern Kempton. Miss Doris Davis and several relatives visited and returned from various Ohio towns amid the family gathering.

Evan Davis Doris Chester Davis Elmer Davis Lancaster Mary Sayre Sam Wretta Lloyd Bertha Trimble Theodore Heskin John Clarence Winn Lily Hazel Guy Ralph Floyd Glouster Dave Swartz Ira Conaway Cleo Mae Luster Harold William Swartz Freida Jacksonville Raymond Davis McConnelsville William Davis John Davis John Kempton Taylor Ridge Vern Kempton Delmer Athens Mies Audra Chalfant Clifford Olbers Dayton Doris Davis B. Conaway Hilma Chalfant Trimble Heights Della Chalfant Carl Welling Vernice Dwight Smith Nel

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Hocking County Inter-Allied Tax League Grange and Retail Merchants Carbon Hill- Buchtel Lanning Is Logan Man Lancaster Camp Grounds Board Pocrteln Vehicles MAZDA Ward Township Portland Mloydemrick Will Carney Corene Shafter Plymouth Kate Croak Charles Taitt Cecil West Baby Tom Deem Raymond Johnson Irene Steed Seberting William Talbott Professor Faylor Adam Slaughter Fay Gladys Pickens Reedsville Mattie Henderson W. G. McKelvey J. E. Anderson C. J. Price Harry Pickens Thomas Flaharty Albert Larson Mary Jane Libby Hannibal Missouri Larson Dc. L. Stout W. O. Stout Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the M, EB. Church City Park North Street King’s Heralds Phebe Carleton Harry Carleton Harry Barnett W. T. Gardner Dean Eyres Lillie Flinn Carleton Margaret Kirkman Margaret Wharff Portsmouth Inez Marie Brafford Frances Tanborey Beth Walden Alyce Chevalier Raymond Walden W. PB. Hartnell Beverly J. H. Cline Josephine Scott John Newcomb J. E. Hartnell Alice Hussey Clinton W. C. Barnett Mary Reeder Eri. S. Fisher Lacey Fisher Watertown Hoobler Barth Frances Smith Ohio University P. O. Smith Annie Walden Oliver Weethee A. S. Stewart Kanauga A. C. Davis A. Z. Penrose Toledo Westerville Dean Ewers Depot Road Mia Margaret Wharft Muskingum River United Spanish War Veterans and Auxiliary Parkersburg Camp Conrad F. G. Bunion Williamstown Pt. Pleasant Mason City William C Sympson Com. Kennedy P. D Anna MeePhar R. D. No Sam Scott Richard Fred Elliott Frank Gilllam Roy Gilham Nei Mary Catherine Glenn Scott Austin Hawk Charles Gladys Collins Collins Syracuse M. FE Edgar Dean Noble Collinge Clifford Marsh Frank Young the Plains Mabie Nagle Boring Chapel Wales Mills Arch Arbaugh Jeanette Davis John Arbaugh Harold Peacock Maynard Elizabeth Dixon Carroll Elliott G. W. Callins George Scott Ed Bailes Cecil Cox Mechanicsburg W. Collings Alexander-Presbyterian Church Hebbardaville Harrisonville Wagner Marrietta Anne Jennell Springer Irene Dye Etta Turner Clyde Metcalf Cora Forrest Cara Chase New Holland Wilber French Murt Chase Tuppers Plains Carl Lamb Cranberry C. E. Lamb Okey German Mary Shelton Long Bottom Robert Stewart Mary Young Louise Christy Success C. W. Bahr Lizzie Campbell Edith Ament Mabel Beahrs D. of A Council Carrie Gainer Abe Burdette Elsie Bahr Alfred A. A. Bahr Cleta Bahr J. A. Biggs Jud Torrence Sue Clarence Vannery C. Fairbanks Brock West Liberty J. A. May Dale Hollidays Cove E. E. Parker Ward Springer Gerald Lamb Rio Grand Opal Powell Church of Christ At C. F. Keller Jennie Cole Belle Keller Guy Springer Virginia Kincade Bettie Hoffman Costometric Service S. Court St Athens, Ohio Exra Kerr’s Sonville Mildred Struble of Fred Olbers Helen Kilcoski Gimsey John Kilcoski Fred Leake Adah Greens Dora He Lancaster Apert Dora Heflin Theodore Hefkin Chester Davisack Margaret Addington B. Chalfant Berald Bryan Glen Bulstrom Cambridge Pat Bulstrom Harry H. Hertz New York
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