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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1937

Page

10

Kinser Schrader Triumph in Logan Primary Election

Logan Republicans Kinser and Schrader head tickets for November after a tight primary. Kinser led with 434 votes to Meldrim 253, winning ten of eleven precincts. Schrader led a three way race with Bright 444 and Gabriel 167. Democrats saw write in Conkle Hockman Koppe for council at large. Treasurer Rickett had 623 votes on the GOP ticket.

Kinser Schrader Logan Dallas Jack” Kinser M. W. Schrader Fourth Ward James M. Meldrim Elias E. Bright J. W. Gabriel Bright Gabriel Council Leroy Conkle Edward Hockman Fred A. Koppe Vernon Mauk Fred A. Murray Oscar Steward Mark H. Ricketts Stanley W. Baker Harley Meyer Inctim

No Favorites Prompt Sparks Lively Voting Scene

Precinct officials in a long election day faced light voting as residents offered humorous ticket names. A voter sought Republican and Democrat options, another asked for a Rooster ticket, and a Bright ticket was mentioned by a longtime ally of former Mayor Elias E Bright.

Logan Elias E. Bright Bright

Local Ward by Ward Primary Ballot Counts Reveal Upsets

The article lists party ticket votes for council and treasurer across wards. Incumbents and challengers are named with vote totals, noting contests in the Fourth Ward where Joe Walburn beat Carl Blosser on the Republican ticket and Fred W. Stracke defeated Herbert Richards on the Democrat side.

Bent Frank E. Efberst Council Blanche Lutz Joseph J. Canty J. D. Tipton Edward Leach W. L. White S. H. Bright Chase Dave Milne George S. Moore Joe Walburn Carl Blosser Fred W. Stracke Herbert Richards

Budget outlined for Logan by Mayor Fitzgerald

Logan prepares an $82,000 budget for the coming year. Mayor Kenneth Fitzgerald says it will be advertised and heard publicly, not yet presented to the council. The total is about $82,000, roughly $20,000 less than last year.

Logan Kenneth Fitzgerald

Mingo Lodge Sets Special Meeting for Rev. Harble Rites

Logan officials announce a special meeting this afternoon to attend final rites for Rev. William H. Harble. The funeral at the Methodist Episcopal Church is led by Supt. Jones of Columbus, with Rev. W. N. Shank assisting.

Logan Mingo Lodge of Masons William H. Harble Methodist Episcopal Church Supt. Jones of Columbus W. N. Shank

Logan Social Notes Highlight Local Meetings and Visits

The Hocking County Class plans a Sunday meeting at Asbury Ridge Church with a basket lunch and service. Clarence Carpenter leads. Numerous locals host, attend and travel to Quebec, New York City, Cape Cod and Asheville for visits and reunions.

Filtration Plant Work Starts in Logan Council Meeting

Logan Service Director R R Loomis reported to the city council that work on the filtration plant began Tuesday. A transfer of 11500 from water to filtration funds was unanimously approved. The council addressed gullies near the Trimmer property on N Mulberry St and discussed acquiring property to build a street around it.

Logan R. R. Loomis Council N. Mulberry St Meldrim Loomis North Walnut North Orchard Sts Church St Chevy Lane N. Spring St Fitzgerald

May Submit Special Levy To Citizens

Logan council members urge immediate action to seek a November vote on a special levy beyond the 10 mill limit to fund cemetery upkeep. Funds have been scarce, with Oak Grove neglected while the newer cemetery remains cleaned only rarely. Previous year’s effort won a majority but failed to meet required percentage. Activists argue civic pride warrants the levy despite past failure.

Rain and Sunshine Shape Sparsely Attended Logan Primary

Logan held a light primary as morning rain kept voters away. By 1 PM 694 people had voted across eleven precincts and total turnout reached 1591 with 904 Democrats and 687 Republicans. The 4B precinct led GOP turnout. 1A reported early results at 7:15.

Logan Election Board Della J. Hansel C. B. Hull John W. McBroom Marie Eberst Harry Reeves Harry Nill

Weather may resume games in Junior Baseball League clash

If weather is favorable this evening the Junior Baseball League resumes with Independents facing Presbyterians. On Thursday evening Nelsonville meets State Auto in a scheduled matchup.

Logan Independents Nelsonville

Athens Dover Granges To Hold Joint Session Tuesday

Athens County Pomona Grange will meet with Dover Grange No. 2646 at the Chauncey Grange Hall Tuesday night Aug 17 at 7 30 o clock. Dover Grange members may take the Fifth Degree. Social committee includes Lettie Coe Hintz chairman, Margaret Jackson, Marie Bryan, M O Bryan, Marcia Johnson and Margaret Tippett.

Chauncey Athens County Pomona Grange Dover Grange Chauncey Grange Hall Lettie Coe Hintz Margaret Jackson Marie Bryan M. O. Bryan Marcia Johnson Margaret Tippett

Chauncey Social Ties Shown in Weekend Visits and Guests

Local families from Chauncey Shawnee and The Plains hosted and visited relatives across nearby towns. Guests included James Phillips Nelsonville Faye and Delores Phillips and Mary Margaret Simpson from Shawnee, with many others traveling between The Plains Buckeye Lake Haydenville and Indiana Pa. Reverend Ray Greene to preach Wednesday night at 7 30 in Chauncey M E Church.

Chauncey Ray Greene Chauncey M. E

Stanley Family Entertains Chauncey Guests Weekend

Mr and Mrs Floyd Stanley of Chauncey hosted family and friends over the weekend. Their daughter Mrs William Robinette and children Norma Jean and Billy visited, with Norma Jean staying on, and John Stanley visiting Columbus. Also present were Mr and Mrs Harold Sherlock and daughter Betty Jo of Athens. In Pomeroy, Mr and Mrs Stanley visited daughter Mrs Jack Lightfoot and her family. The Plains Missionary Society to meet Thursday at 7 30 pm at The Plains Nazaren Church. Mrs Carrie Channell will present the study chapter and Mrs Margaret Adams will conduct the business. Members and interested persons invited.

John Lee Quebec New York City Cape Cod Ed Steinhoff Sally Ann Frankfort Maurice Hague Pearl Roling Lena Leddom Columbus Anthony Toerner Ocean Grove N. J Robert S. Rochester Chauncey Floyd Stanley William Robinette Norma Jean Billy Mrs. Stanley Stanley Pomeroy Jack Lightfoot Plains the Plains Missionary Society of the Plains Church of the Nazarene Carrie Channell Margaret Adams

Light Primary Vote Cast in Glouster Uncontested Races

Glouster voters cast a light turnout in the Tuesday primary with all candidates unopposed except for the board of public affairs. Final tallies show Wallace 118 mayoral votes. Cornwell 116 clerk. Ochs 108 treasurer. Heck 113 marshal. council candidates Binford 96 Jones 94 Trasin 89 Rogers 85 McDonald 92 Stahl 81. Democratic council members Williams Sr 97 Seiler 92 Rice 89 Demchak 81. board of public affairs Republicans Robinson 105 Slias 96 Brunton 92 Democrats Stephenson 112 Darling 110 Lunsford 102 West 22.

Glouster Board of Public Affairs Wallace Winefordner Cornwell Thomas Williams, Sr Seiler Rice Demchak Robinson Slias Brunton Stephenson Darling Lunsford West

Wolfe family reunion date moved to third Sunday

The Wolfe family reunion previously set for the fourth Sunday in August will be held on the third Sunday instead. Concord remains the gathering place for the event.

Concord

Mrs Miles Crawford Returns Home After Appendectomy

Mrs Miles Crawford was discharged to her home in this city Tuesday after undergoing an appendicitis operation at White Cross Hospital last week.

Miles Crawford White Cross Hospital

Tuckers Entertain Michigan Guests in Chauncey

Mrs. Lara Tucker and relatives hosted visitors from Flint Michigan including Mrs Martha Goodrich and Mrs Eula Harmon with her son Junior. The group visited Mountville and Stockport and toured Akron Athens and Columbus before returning home.

Chauncey Lara Tucker Coral Hambel Glouster Charles Hambel Flint Mich Tucker Pearl Hambel Stockport Lawrence Hambel Crooksville George Hambel Zanesville Anna Koker Athens Lydia Faust Akron Goodrich Koker Faust Charles Pearl Lawrence Michigan

Beloved Prescription Q-623 Promises Rapid Relief

Claiming to end suffering from neuritis thousands are urged to take Prescription Q-623 internally for quick results. The ad promises miraculous effects and directs buyers to purchase a bottle at a location on W. Union St.

Bride Is Honored at Trimble Bridge Shower

A bridge shower was given Wednesday evening in honor of Mrs. Bernard Harvey at the home of Mrs. Hester McCune. Hosts were Mrs. Ella Morrison and Mrs. McCune. Gifts were described as beautiful and useful. Guests listed include Miss Eva Raber of Toledo and many local residents.

Bernard Harvey Lucy McCune Hester McCune Ella Morrison McCune Harvey Medrith Jarvis Evelyn Joseph Esta Haskins Eva Raber Toledo, O Edyth Dunlap Corning

Rev Kessler Tours Canadian Shrine During Vacation

Rev A V Kessler and his mother returned from a vacation through Pennsylvania New York New Jersey Vermont and Connecticut. They visited the Shrine of St Anne de Beaupre where officials reported about 20 000 pilgrims daily and representation from forty four states.

Shower Planned for Mrs Frank Seiler Jr

The Orpha Class of the M E Church will host a handkerchief shower for Mrs Frank Seiler Jr at Mrs Ansel Gamwell's home Thursday at 8:00 PM. Mrs Seiler, moving to Columbus this week, is a class member. Attendees should bring sandwiches.

Glouster Frank Seiler, Jr Orpha M. E. Church Ansel Gamwell Seiler Columbus

Mrs Handley Weekend Guest in Marietta

Mrs. C. E. Handley was the weekend guest of friends in Marietta, staying over the holiday period.

Glouster C. E. Handley Marietta

Celebration of 80th Birthday for E. F. Eddy

Glouster residents Mr. and Mrs. George Marquis and family joined Mr. and Mrs. Myron Marquis and sons in Columbus on Sunday for the 80th birthday of E. F. Eddy, father of Mrs. Marquis. Other guests included Mr. and Mrs. Phil Taylor and family of Jeannette, Pa, Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Lowery and family, Mr. and Mrs. Percy Eddy and family, Mrs. Alice Stevens and daughter, and Miss Iva Eddy.

Glouster George Marquis George Myron Marquis E. F. Eddy Columbus Eddy Phil Taylor Jeannette Clyde Lowery Percy Eddy Alice Stevens Iva Eddy

Local Will Meet GLOUSTER Local Union 648 of UMWA

GLOUSTER Local Union 648 of the UMWA will hold its regular monthly meeting in the auditorium of Greens Run High School on Saturday August 14 at 1 p m All members are urged to attend and those not yet taking the obligation may do so at this meeting Undertakers should attend so ambulance service for the miners can be discussed This notice is by a committee led by Worthy Parker president W W Rummer vice president C Reedy committeeman and Jesse Bryan secretary

Glouster UMWA Greens Run High School Worthy Parker W. W. Rummer C. Reedy Jesse Bryan

Gallo to Host Rebekah Lodge Past Noble Grand Club Meeting

Mrs. R C Gallo of Glouster will host the Past Noble Grand Club of the Marcellite Rebekah Lodge at her home Thursday evening. The gathering starts at 7 30 p m with all members urged to attend.

Glouster R. C. Galloway Marcellite Rebekah Lodge

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