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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1938

Page

10

Funeral Services for Miss Harriet Jones Held in Logan

Logan presbyterian church timed services for Miss Harriet Jones who died in Columbus where she lived with a niece Mrs. Enoch Pugh. Once a Logan resident she was the last of the Bowen Jones line, with Mt Main Street home later occupied by Doctors Boocks Starr and Roberts and a pioneer Logan family tracing back to Meade Bowen's 1816 mill venture on the Hocking.

Logan Presbyterian Church Harriet Hattie) Jones Miss Jones Columbus Enoch Pugh Hattie Naomi John Jones Ft. Main St Doctors Boocks, Starr and Roberts Meade Bowen John Libby Peter Hayden Haydenville Hattie Jones

Logan Hartman Dies in Athens Hospital at 62

Logan Daniel Hartman, 62, died of pneumonia Saturday afternoon at an Athens state hospital. He formerly lived in Oroville, Hocking County. Survived by two sons Roy of North Industry and Oliver of Columbus, three daughters Mrs Edward Woods of Detroit, Mrs Ralph Bennet of Nelsonville, and Mrs Wayne Wolf of Mr Vernon, two sisters Mrs Jacob Eberts of Columbus and Mrs William Stevenson of New Straitsville. Funeral at Leonard Funeral Home Tuesday at 2 PM with burial in Oak Grove Cemetery.

Logan Daniel Hartman Athens State Hospital Oroville Hocking County Roy North Industry Ohio Oliver Columbus Edward Woods Detroit Ralph Bennet Nelsonville Wayne Wolf Vernon Jacob Eberts William Stevenson New Straitsville Leonard

Dairy Judge Team Enters State Fair Contest

Logan Neill Beery Roy Beery Joseph Campbell and alternate Merle Coakley comprise the local dairy judging team entered for the State Fair. Mr Smoot accompanied the team to Columbus today for a practice meet.

Logan Neil Roy Beery Joseph Campbell Merle Coakley Mr. Smoot Columbus

Logan recount selects Spencer and Albaugh for county committee

A recount by the Hocking County Election Board on Monday results in Everett Spencer replacing Russell James for the county central Democratic committee in Haydenville and Willard Albaugh replacing Stanley Clary in Logan.

Logan Hocking County

Local Probate Notices and Appointments Across Ohio

Leaves hospital and relocates to Nelsonville for Edward Six's mother Frances Rettemyer. John J Rettemyer of Nelsonville named Administrator of Frances Rettemyer estate. four month creditor claims period. August 1998. Also Ceelia Gamble Clossman divorce petition in Athens County Court. defendant to answer by September 10 1935. Elmer Tom appointed Administrator of John O'Brien estate in Athens County. creditors must file claims. August 2, 1939.

John J Rettemyer Nelsonville Ohio Frances Rettemyer Lso Frances Rittenmeir Buchtel Athens County Elmer Tom Athens John O'Brien Louis Tyroler

Sale of Real Estate in Athens County Ohio Sealed Bid

The State of Ohio Athens County Common Pleas Court Case No 3712 Roger J Jones plaintiff vs Anna L Elliott defendant pursuant to an Order of Sale I will offer at public auction at the east door of the Court House in Athens on Monday September 12 1948 at 150 PM Lots 12 and 26 Pilliville subdivision Farm Lot 9 Sections 14 and 16 Elliottville Athens Township Located in Athens County Ohio Appraised at 600 and cannot be sold for less than two thirds of that amount Cash in hand on day of sale

Onto Athens County Chilo Athens Town Pilliottville The Recorder of Athens County Ohio Elliott Ville Athens Township

New Officers Elected as GOP Committee Organizes

Logan The Republican Central Committee met at the McKinley Club to organize and elect officers for a two year term. Joshua Matheny was chosen chairman and David Tucker secretary with W O Tucker presiding as former chair. A full report on committees will follow.

GOP Hansel Joshua Matheny Ward Township David Tucker

Hocking Grange Vinton Unit Joint Ash Cave Picnic

Logan Hocking County Grangers and New Plymouth Grangers from Vinton County held a picnic at Ash Cave Saturday with about 175 attendees. Morning games were led by Pomona lecturer Floyd Walker. A noon dinner, afternoon programs, horseshoe pitching and baseball followed, with old-time music featured and plans for a future music contest by the Hocking Granges.

Hocking Grange Vinton LOGAN Hocking County New Plymouth Vinton County Ash Cave Pomona Floyd Walker Granges Hocking Granges

Logan Social Notes Tidings From Logan Residents

Logan social notes report Mrs Lulu Yocum honored at Mrs John Lees summer cottage with two bridge tables and a guest prize. Others host and dine with friends in Newark and Union Furnace. Birthday observance for Mrs James Oliver includes relatives from Carrol Union Furnace and Columbus. A 10 day Mississippi trip is planned.

Mississippi Tennessee Betty Smith Grand Rapids Mich Elizabeth Dobbs Miss Smith University At Ann Arbor Dr. Dobbs London Harley Gooding Freda Gooding Lucile Kester Lulu Yocum Mechanicsburg H. Cherrington Howard Wright Harry Wright Charles Barker Shirley Janice Washington, D. C Frank Durr Joan Lakeside Carrie Durr

McBroom Reunion Held at Cantwell Cliffs

Descendants of the late J. C. McBroom of Gibisonville gathered at Cantwell Cliffs for the first family reunion. A picnic dinner was served, officers were elected, and the group voted to make the event annual. President Carlos Brashares and Secretary Margaret Lilian McBroom led the gathering with numerous Brashares and related families in attendance from Gibisonville Columbus Florida Westfield and Jacksonville Florida.

J. C. McBroom Gibisonville Cantwell Cliffs Carlos Brashares Margaret Lilian McBroom John McBroom John Richard Minnie Mc- Broom Ebert Mc- Broom Will Hansen George Lehman Joe Brashares Carlos Vera Brashares Joe Logan Minnie Brashares Leyton Florida and Lancaster Jessie Brashares Florida Westfield N. J Ed Hockman Ottie Hockman Canal Winchester Evan Smith Martha Columbus Velva Brashares Pansy Wylie W. S. Brashares R. A Shafer Carrol Mary K. Davey Jacksonville

Akron social guests and upcoming Cincinnati trip

Mrs Louise Moore and Mr and Mrs Forrest Swartz of Akron were hosted by Mr and Mrs Des mond Braddock for the weekend. Mrs Moore and her sister Mrs Forcheck will depart Wednesday for Cincinnati and from there will.

Louise Moore Forrest Swartz Akron Desmond Braddock Moore Forcheck Cincinnati Will

Poker Game Halted on River Bank by Chief Reynolds

Logan Chief of Police Rey Reynolds broke up a poker game on the river bank Sunday morning around 11 30. Three men were placed under arrest and ordered to appear before the mayor tonight.

Logan Reynolds Suneday

Hospital News Notes

Mrs James Palmer of Junction City and Mrs Clarence Harrie of Murray City were dismissed Saturday from the hospital.

Logan James Palmer Junction City Clarence Harrie Murray City

Mineral News Items and Personal Notes in Mineral

Mineral notes report visits among residents including Mrs. John Milar Minnie Kennard Mina Fry and Ardilla Shuster from Athens calling on Mr and Mrs J P Emish Sunday. Amanda Todd visits with Mina Fry in Athens. O G Hawk of Mariella and Joseph Allgwood visiting Barberton family. Buckley, recently married to Rebecca Brooks, moves to New Marshfield. Mineral M E Church to be painted under Cleve Snyder guided by L W Younkin. William Sickels returns from Carbondale visit with Ou and Mrs P By big bisrite.

Mineral John Milar Minnie Kennard Mina Fry Ardilla Shuster Athens J. P. Emish Amanda Todd O. G. Hawk Mariella Joseph Allgwood Barberton New Marshfield E. C. Hawk M. E. Church Cleve Snyder L. W. Younkin William Sickels Carbondale

Circus Day Arrives as Town Welcomes Traveling Show

Early Sunday the circus rumbled into town and the fairgrounds filled with tents and trailers. Many residents visited the scene to see animals including an elephant giving a dust bath and a camel nearby.

Logan

Will Surface 2.8 Miles of Cave Road

Logan reports the Old Man's Cave road will be surfaced with bituminous material along 2.8 miles from Unger filling station to South Bloomingville. The state highway maintenance department also plans resurfacing of Route 75 from Logan to Oreville this week.

Logan Old Man's Cave Unger Bloomingville State Oreville

Baptist Picnic Marks Torch Church Summer Gathering

Torch Baptist Sunday School picnic on the church lawn drew 45 attendees with games and a post supper song service led by Miss Daisy Grey of Parkersburg. The issue also notes church officers elected, regional associations attended, and various locals visiting friends and relatives, concluding with a note that one bushel of wheat yields sixty two one pound loaves of bread.

Baptist Church Church Lawn Daisy Grey Parkersburg M. E. Church E. B. Dean Ernest Misner Mae McGirr Arthur McGirr Little Hocking Cyrus Jones Marietta Baptist Association Porterfield Charles Mayden Hockingport Road John Lukens Harry Howard Fred Lukens Lonnie Hiram Spencer W. Va George Nelson Billie Roy’ Runnion Robert Runnion Emma Stout Dolores Stout Athens A. A. Blackburn Clifford Dixon Clyde Scott Coolville Richmondale Williams Chillicothe Anna Kirker Mae Baker Boston Mass Mae Knowles Texas Alma Jones Emma Posey A. C. Watson Lillie Watson D. P. Watson Belpre Lorena Newman Russell Hamilton Denver Day Ona Russell Victor Russell

Public Board Discusses Two Cases in Logan

The Logan board of public assistance met Friday night and discussed two pending cases. One case was rejected because the mother married after filing. The other case saw a motion to accept withdrawal of the application. They also reviewed two year financial needs to prepare an estimate for the State Department. Judge E L Ewing chairs the board with members Will Hansel W E Evans J H Barker and case worker Dessie Hanna.

Local Personal Visits Reported Across Chauncey Millfield and Columbus

Mrs Julia Mingus of Chaun ce y visits her son Herbert Mingus in Millfield. Mildred Graham of Millfield visits her parents Rev and Mrs Guss Graham in Chauncey. Chester L Sanders and wife of Millfield spend weekend with son Fred Sanders near Concord. Betty Heffken and Virginia McQuade visit Emma Heffken in Glouster. Eldon Sanders of Columbus weekends with uncle Ray Sanders in Millfield. Mary Lee and Donna Blower stay a week with George Daft in Baltimore Ohio. Mrs Carson Sanders Jr is reported seriously ill in Millfield. William Robinett Jr and children of Columbus stay with Floyd and Mrs Stanley in Chauncey. Mrs Paul Shay and children Paul Jr Rose Mary Patty return from visit with Albert and Mrs Mees in Pomeroy.

Chauncey Julia Mingus Sand Ridge Herbert Mingus Millfield Mildred Graham Guss Graham Chester L. Sanders Fred Sanders Concord Betty Heffken Virginia McQuade Emma Heffken Glouster Eldon Sanders Columbus Ray Sanders Mary Lee Donna Blower George Daft Baltimore Carson Sanders, Jr William Robinett, Jr Robinett Floyd Stanley Paul Shay Paul, Jr Rose Mary Patty Albert Mees Pomeroy

New Marshfield Social Notes Shower honors Hood couple

Saturday night in New Marshfield Mrs. Elroy Williams hosted a shower for Mr. and Mrs. Tom Hood. Refreshments for 35. string music by five men from Chauncey and Nelsonville. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Elroy Williams and many locals from Chauncey Nelsonville Athens and Columbus. Several relatives traveled for trips and visits, with notes on hospital, guests, and a water purity aside.

New Marshfield Elroy Williams Tom Hood Chauncey and Nelsonville Sam Riggle Athens Tisha Childress John Locke Chauncey Roy Savage Elmer Locke Russ Childress Emmett Hallem Jacksonville George Hook Carl Hook Floyd Hook Harry Phillips Charles Watley John Tippie Dave Williams Ella Locke Beaumont Frank Pierce Lawrence Six Lawrence Tony) Hunter Richard Dick) Whipple Atlantic City Maryland George D. Hunter Columbus Clark B. Hunter Dorothy Evelyn Sickers Wellston H. L. Allison Ruth Coon New York Harry McLucas Lewisburg Mina Baker Eva Wert Mary Cathern Hunter Sheltering Arms Hospital

William C. Channell Dies At The Plains Home

William C Channell 72 died suddenly Sunday at 11 am from a heart attack while seated on the porch at the family home in The Plains He had just recovered from pneumonia and pleurisy A funeral is planned Wednesday at 10 am The Plains M E Church Burial will be in Greenlawn cemetery Survived by wife Carrie three sons Irwin Glenn and Dale and two sons Flay and Gale Melrose who died earlier A sister and five brothers also survive The Channell family has lived in The Plains for 34 years.

Chauncey William C. Channell the Plains Gale Melrose Jasper Rice Jackson Olliver Canaonville George Birch Jake Senecaville Ralph Millfield

Regular Meeting of Past Noble Grands Club Logged

Jacksonville hosts the Past Noble Grands Club as nine members and two guests attend a Friday regular meeting at Mrs. Mary Watsons home. After business, contests awarded prizes to Ida B. Davis and Alice Phillips with consolation prizes for Maude Davis and Mrs. Kloh. Next gathering at Jacksonville Grove with a picnic lunch.

Jacksonville Noble Grands Club Mary Watson Ida B. Davis Alice Phillips Maude Davis Kloh Jacksonville Grove

Sanders Celebrate Birthday With Millfield Picnic

A surprise birthday gathering was held Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence E. Sanders in Millfield. Relatives and friends joined a lawn cafeteria dinner with gifts presented to Mr. Sanders. Attendees included C. E. Sanders, Lewis Sanders, Dr. C. N. Sanders and family, Ray Sanders, Eldon Sanders, Grover Patton, Wemmer family, Heffken family, Jessie Fulton, Elizabeth Robinett, and others.

Chauncey Clarence E. Sanders Millfield Mr. Sanders C. E. Sanders Lewis Sanders C. N. Sanders Bob Bill Charles Sanders Sandra Lu Ray Sanders Eldon Sanders Grover Patton William Wemmer Henry Heffken Betty Henrietta Carolyn Heffken Jessie Fulton Elizabeth Robinett William Wannamaker Amzy Beal Amos Matheny

Guests Entertained At House Warming

Mr and Mrs Gabriel Pencelli former Chauncey residents who moved into a new home near Albany entertained relatives and friends at a house warming Sunday Those attending from the vicinity were Mrs Lewis Sanders and daughters Virginia and Jacquelyn Millfield Mr and Mrs William Clary Mrs Cynthia Karns and Mr and Mrs Woodrow Ferrel and children Chauncey

Chauncey Gabriel Pencelli Albany Lewis Sanders Virginia Jacquelyn Millfield William Clary Cynthia Karns Woodrow Ferrel

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