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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1933

Page

12

Hocking County Grangers Hold Record Picnic at Ash Cave

About 160 Hocking County Grangers gathered for the annual Ash Cave picnic in Logan on Wednesday. The event featured a dinner program with talks by Mrs. D. B. Rheinscheid and Irvin Risch, a recreation ball game won by married men, and contests directed by Harold Chambers. Next year’s picnic moves to Conkle Hollow with a arrangements committee named.

Logan Hocking County Ash Cave D. B. Rheinscheid Union Furnace Irvin Risch Harold Chambers Conkle Hollow Dan Rheinscheid Jess Rehrer Walter North Charles Blackston Marion Beery

Runaway Boy Glenn Campbell Sought by Officers in Maysville

News from Logan reports Glenn Campbell ten years old son of Mr and Mrs William Campbell of Maysville ran away from home Wednesday noon. Sheriff Sol Elimger and Deputy Joe Farbearn traced the trail to New Straitville before it went cold. Police seek helps to locate the boy and return him safely.

Logan Glenn William Campbell Maysville Sol Elimger Joe Farbearn New Straiteville

Mrs. Cecelia Drew Dies at 73 in Logan

Mrs. Cecelia Drew 73, widow of Albert Drew, died at 8 15 p m Wednesday at the home of Mr and Mrs J D Gabriel North Mulberry Street after a lingering illness She lived there two years She leaves sister Mrs Gabriel and two brothers William Tennahill Logan and George Tennahill Lancaster Services will be held at the residence Saturday at 2 p m with burial in Oak Grove Cemetery

First Typhoid Case Reported In Logan Area

Norman Moore, 26, of Coonville, is ill with typhoid fever at home. He is the first reported case to the health department in many months, with investigators believing he may have contracted the germ while out of state. The case has prompted health officials to monitor his family.

Logan Norman Moore Coonville Health Department Moore

Local visitors from Caldwell and Buffalo call on friends

Mr. and Mrs. Paul Murphy and son Lloyd of Caldwell Idaho visited Logan Thursday with Mr. and Mrs. A E Hull. They have traveled across the state to see relatives. Mr. Clyde Hammer and daughter left for Chicago for the World's Fair. Mr. Wilbur Stout and Alfred Norman of Parkersburg were entertained by the Fishbaughs in Athena. Lawrence Mohler and wife returned to Springfield after visiting Mohler parents on East Hunter Street. John Lehman and two children of Buffalo N Y were guests of Ehpham Lane and relatives.

Paul Murphy Lloyd Caldwell Idaho Logan A. E. Hull Clyde Hammer Chicago Wilbur Stout Alfred Norman Parkersburge Lewis Fishbaugh Athena Lawrence Mohbier Springfield Mr. Mohler Charlies Mohler East Hunter Street John Lehman Buffalo N. Y Ehpham Lane

Will Explain Wheat Adjustment Plans in County

In Logan on August 18, literature on the wheat adjustment program arrived at extension agent Harold Chambers office. Farmers planning to cooperate received application blanks and a schedule of county meetings for educational purposes to ensure every wheat grower understands the program.

Logan Harold Chambers

Fitzgerald Denies Utilities Candidate Label in Logan

Kenneth R. Fitzgerald Republican mayoral nominee refutes circulating claim he is a utilities candidate. He says he has been unbiased and unbossed and promises trusted assistants if elected to the city.

Logan Aug Kenneth R. Fitzgerald

Remodeling Underway at South Bloomingville High Basement

Logan August 18 remodeling of the basement at South Bloomingville High School proceeds under local carpenters Vern and McKinley Mauk. The updated space will be used for manual training work in the coming school year.

Logan South Bloomingville High Vern McKinley Mauk

Knights of Pythias Picnic Planned Near Hocking County

Knights of Pythias from seven neighboring counties will hold their annual picnic at the grotto grounds on September 10, announced by the committee Thursday.

LOGAN Knights of Pythias Hocking County Grotto Grounds

Logan Man Dr Ned W Work Ill At Maine Summer Home

Relatives report Dr Ned W Work is ill at his Center Lowell Maine summer home where he has stayed for months. A former Logan resident, he formerly served as a Presbyterian pastor in New York City and has written theological works. His condition has worsened recently.

Logan Ned W. Work Center Lowell Maine Work Presbyterian New York City

Sewing Circle Holds Picnic at Crystal Springs

Logan group members enjoyed a picnic at Crystal Springs on Tuesday with a dinner and supper.

Logan Sewing Circle Crystal Springs

Rotary assembly draws Logan delegation to Zanesville

Logan district delegates Walter Leonard president and Harold Chambers secretary attended the 22nd District Rotary assembly in Zanesville. William Deihl of Columbus presided over the event on Monday and Tuesday.

Logan 22Nd District Rotary Assembly Zanesville Walter Leonard Harold Chambers Willam Deih Columbus

Logan High football season foul by missing coach

In Logan on August 18 no word on Logan High football as Coach Longley is away. School opening delays may hinder season preparations and planning.

Logan Logan High School Longley

Emery Huggins 74 Dies at Mt Pleasant

Logan Aug 18 Emery Huggins 74 Washington Township farmer died Wednesday evening at his Mt Pleasant home after an extended illness due to hardening of the arteries and paralysis. Survived by wife Mrs Sally Huggins five children Mrs R C Livingston Kelso WA Mrs Aretha Schorr Guy and Kenneth Huggins of Washington Township and Dwight Huggins at home William Huggins Logan a brother and Mrs Nancy Griffith of this city a sister Funeral services set for Ilesboro M E Church at 2 oclock

Washington Township Logan Emery Huggins Mt. Pleasant Sally Huggins R. C. Livingston Kelso Washington Aretha Schorr Guy Kenneth Huggins Dwight Higgins William Huggins Nancy Griffith Ilesboro M. E. Church

Saturday Afternoon Funeral Led by Two Reverends

Burial will be held in the village cemetery with the Rev Mr Hansher assisted by the Rev P A Harlan in charge.

Mr. Hansher P A. Harlan Willosade

Achauer Seeks Junior Legion baseball game with Columbus team

Charles C. Achauer, chairman of the American Legion athletic committee, asked Columbus officials to schedule a junior baseball contest with a strong Columbus team that recently played in Legion eliminations. He plans to have the visiting team come to Auglaize city next week for a game against a local junior league selection. A definite date will be announced once arrangements are finished.

Logan Charles C. Achauer American Legion Athletic Committee Columbus American Legion

West Virginia Licenses Curtail Gallia County Farm Trade

Gallia County produce shippers report the new West Virginia licensing law will curb shipments of fruit melons poultry and other farm products to Huntington and Charleston. Out of state sellers must pay 300 for a license to sell in West Virginia markets or establish a local business to dodge the tax. The change could lower prices and limit farmers to selling in fewer markets.

West Virginia Gallipolis Gallia County Huntington Charleston H. W. Walter Walter Ohio

Gallipolis Fall Festival Committee Set Plans

Gallipolis officials meet in the Southern Ohio Electric Building Monday to discuss advertising contracts reports from solicitation chairmen and steps in the solicitation campaign. The meeting will also plan accommodations for a food show the first to be held with the Fall Festival and hear committee reports.

Gallipolis

Rio Grande Bean Dinner and Home-Coming Saturday

The Rio Grande Bean Dinner and Home-Coming will be held Saturday morning in Rio Grande with Rev. H. H. Wilbur of Grace Methodist Church in Gallipolis as guest speaker. The program includes sports talks and a dinner. In Gallipolis the same date a divorce suit was filed in Common Pleas Court by Georgia Rathburn against John Rathburn on charges of gross neglect.

Gallipolis Rio Grande H. H. Wilbur Grace Methodist Common Pleas Court Georgia Rathburn John Rathburn

Sunday School Picnic At Gallia County Fairgrounds

More than 125 members of the Presbyterian Church Sunday School Department in Gallipolis attended the annual picnic at the Gallia County Fairgrounds on Thursday night. The event featured a basket supper, sports, and informal discussions.

Gallipolis The Presbyterian Church In Gallia County Fairgrounds

Centenary Methodist Church to Host McCall Family Reunion

The McCall family reunion will be held Saturday afternoon at Centenary Methodist Episcopal Church in Centenary. Reverend H. H. Wilbur of Grace Methodist Church in Gallipolis will be the guest speaker. The program features sports, a basket dinner, and speeches.

Gallipolis McCall Centenary Methodist Episcopal Church Centenary H. H. Wilbur Grace Methodist

Job Director Interviews 100 Applicants on First Day

Gallia County job director Lewis Jones told reporters 100 men were interviewed on Thursday at the Post Office Building as the re employment effort began. He said all applications would be reviewed equally and no rush is needed. Another 100 men were expected to be interviewed today as the county committee weighs experience, dependents, age, and last job. Most applicants had no prior regular employment.

Gallipolis Lewis Jones Gallia County Longine Jones

Officials Study Fire Equipment Visit in Portsmouth

City Manager John R. Gwinn Fire Chief Walter Wise and city commissioners Clyde Ingela Frank L Shaw and Dr Lewis Bean plus Fire Marshall Frank Woods traveled to Portsmouth to study fire apparatus for Gallipolis. An appropriation of 10000 to 12000 was discussed but no action taken until costs and makes were learned. Local firefighters and insurers say current equipment is inadequate and urge purchase of a pump truck to reduce losses and speed responses.

Gallipolis John R. Gwinn Walter Wise Clyde Ingela Frank L. Shaw Lewis Bean Frank Woods Portsmouth Ohio Hospital

Addison Wins 5-4 In Ninth In Gallipolis Game

Diminu tive Edna Carder, 17, of Pt. Pleasant Jr team held Addison to five runs in nine innings and collected two hits, but Addison scored the winning run in the bottom of the ninth at Silver Bridge Field. Halliday’s first inning double was the only extra base hit in the St. John's Bible Clas game called in the third inning with K. of P. ten leading 5 to 0.

Gallipolis Edna Carder Hurter Pt. Pleasant W. Va Addison Silver Bridge Field K. of P. Ten St. John's Bible Clas Halliday

Grover knocks cow catcher from train near Gallipolis

L Ray Grover struck the cow catcher from a Hocking Valley locomotive at Mills Station near Gallipolis this noon delaying the train over 30 minutes. He suffered a slight head cut and returned to work after treatment by Dr. Lewis Bean.

Gallipolis L. Ray Grover Hocking Valley Mills Station Grover Lewis Bean

Injunction Hearing on Ohio Valley Livestock Sales Told

Crowded Gallia County Court hears injunction petition against Ohio Valley Livestock Sales Company over stock yard nuisance and sanitation issues. Judge R. M. White presides as residents and petitioners seek action while Red Cross Roll Call setup plans link to fall campaign.

Gallipolis Gallia County Ohio Valley Livestock Sales Company H. W. Walter R. M. White City Commission Red Cross F. C. Dixon The Zanesville

Social notes highlight local events and visits

Personal mentions include a swimming party at Fairfield Lake hosted by Miss Etheleen Warden and Miss Anna Louise Weaver for about sixty youths. Other items note anniversaries, travel plans, birthdays celebrated by dinner at Island View Inn, and visits among families including the Wilburs, Burnettes, and Griffths.

Etheleen Warden Anna Louise Weaver Fairfield Lake Justice of the Peace Fred Milliser Clyde Keller, Jr Columbus Ted Keller George Baird Athens Ohio University Earl Dailey Island View Inn Lewis Brown Jewell Burnette Geraldine Burnette Ella Gertrude Miller Huntington

Local educators return from trips to fairs and camps

Wilbur continues teaching in Ashland schools after six years. Ohio nurses and teachers leaders Miss Mildred Miller and Mrs Dorothy Rinehart attend the Ohio State Nurses Association meeting at Cedar Point. E W Edwards and Mrs Edwards come back from a nine day Chicago World's Fair visit. Gallia Academy principal E E Higgins and Mrs Higgins return from a two week relatives trip. Helen Neal returns from six weeks vocal study at Chautauqua Lake and plans to resume Oberlin College studies. Burt Hanson and others finish a two week camping trip near Raccoon Creek. Sprague and Ewing families report five day World’s Fair visits hosted by the Ohio Teachers Association.

Wilbur Ashland W. Mildred Miller Holzer Hospital Dorothy Rinehart Gallipolis Nurses Association Ohio State Nurses Association Cedar Point E. W. Edwards Edwards Chicago E. E. Higgins Gallia Academy High School Higgins Helen Neal Horatio Connell Chautauqua Lake N. Y Neal Oberlin College School of Music Burt Hanson James O’brien Edward Thompson Harold Haskins George Craft Eugene Plymale Raccoon Creek Charles Sprague Evergreen J. H. Ewing Gallipolis Ohio Teachers Association

Fine Exhibit at Ohio State Fair Show Promises Wildlife Interest

Conservation Commissioner W. H. Reinhart said the fish and game exhibit at the Ohio State Fair will feature live native wild game birds animals fur bearers and various game fish from Lake Erie and state hatcheries. Many black bass hatched in May measure four to six inches.

Columbus W. H. Reinhart Ohio Lake Erie Reinhart

Chauncey Group Visited Corning For Social Visit

Mrs Edward Minister and guests Miss Eleanor Minister Miss Bernadine Shawcross Harold Minister and Miss Frances Howard of Chauncey were entertained in Corning on Wednesday by Mrs William Wilson and Miss Alice May Wilson.

Chauncey Edward Minister Eleanor Minister Bernadine Shawcross Harold Frances Howard Corning William Wilson Alice May Wilson

Rare meeting chance in recent tennis fixtures

The report notes Mrs. Helen Heeley No. 1 leading in initial Briggs round matches at the fional Tennig cam with Alice Francisco facing Helen Jacobs and sister Ephine Cruickhank Frey in the Massachusetts Dorothy Round. Britain’s Mia Moody previously impressed as a non playing captain at the Wightman Cup.

Robbey Helen Heeley Alice Francisco Helen Jacobs Ephine Cruickhank Frey Massachusetts Britain Mia Moody

Kenwood Hosts Cincinnati Clash After Dayton Title Run

Kenwood welcomes Cincinnati for a midweek showdown after Dayton state title run. The Kenwood scene follows a championship appearance with mixed results as teams prepare for the Ng championship rematch.

Cincinnati Dayton Kenwood

Chauncey Social Gossip From Mill Street Soiree

Mrs Charles Minister hosted guests at her Mill Street home with Mrs Edward Minister Goodson and sons, Miss Eleanor Minister, Mrs Frank Weaver, and Harold Minister of Fairport attending a luncheon gathering amid local social circles.

Chauncey Charles Mill Street Edward Goodson and Sons Buty Eleanor Frank Weaver Shanccross Harold Fairport

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E. Main St. Logan, O FBI M McOy Sun Warner Baxter Fussa Landi Victor Jory Miriam Jordon Lukury Charles Achauer Rio Grand Reunion Number Today Livestock Company J. T. Hanson Loucks Shelton Sulphur Springs Chillicothe J. L. Bush White Cottage A. L. Griffith Marietta Paint & Color CO W. State Servis Hasd Entertain Paramet Emir W. Union Ohi D. Zenner Co Beret North Court Athens Pharmacy Gibson
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