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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1936

Page

12

Parents Will Assist at All City Schools

LOGAN preschool clinics led by Dr. H M Boocks health commissioner will run this week for children entering school this fall. Tuesday covers Central trade district, Thursday West Grade district. Parent teacher associations from both schools cooperate. A prior clinic served East grade pupils. Mrs C E Lytle and sons Charles and Kurtz left for Buckeye Lake to stay a week at their cottage with Melbert Allen. Kurtz Lytle of New York visited recently.

Logan H. M. Boocks Central Trade C. E. Lytle Charles Kurtz Buckeye Lake Melbert Allen Kurtz Lytle New York Pomeroy

Pick Workers For Election In Hocking County

LOGAN reports from central committeemen of Hocking County suggest judges and clerks for each precinct. Notices came to committeemen from the election board clerk late in the week. Final picks depend on Union Party petition signers. Leaders say they will not recommend candidates this year. Bernice Bookman of Buchtel was dismissed from Cherrington Hospital Sunday after treatment. Robert Tigner underwent a tonsil removal on Saturday. Edward Stoker of Pittsburgh was admitted to the hospital Sunday.

LOGAN Election Board Hocking County Union Party

Burning of Oats May Be Work of Arsonist

A stack of oats owned by Nelson Karshner near Laurelville was destroyed by fire on Saturday night. Sheriff Joe Farbearn and Deputy Newton Spencer investigated the incident the next day. The oats came from an eight acre field and were located far from buildings with no storm or lightning to blame.

Logan Nelson Karshner Laurelville Joe Farbearn Newton Spencer

Golf Match Planned Between Mt Air and Local Teams

Arrangements are under way for a golf match between Mt Air Course of Columbus and the local course. The event is expected to be held at Hocking Valley Golf Course next Sunday.

Logan Ernest Evans Fined for Intoxication in Ward Township

Ernest Evans of Ward Township was fined $10 and costs by Magistrate S. B. Whitehart after pleading guilty to intoxication.

Logan Ernest Evans Ward ‘Township S. B. Whitehart

Logan Bensonhaver Discharged From Cherrington Hospital

Logan Bensonhaver of Ewing was dismissed Saturday evening after two weeks of treatment for a fractured leg he sustained when his car became caught between the automobile and a garage.

Logan C. E. Bensonhaver Ewing Cherrington Hospital

Wedded in Logan Logan Mias Olive Mae Craig and Lawrence Burns Connor

Olive Mae Craig and Lawrence Burns Connor were united in marriage Saturday morning in Logan. Magistrate C J Stephenson conducted the ceremony at his office in Starrs Township.

Logan Logan Mias Olive Mae Craig Lawrence Burns Connor Starrs Township C. JT. Stephenson

Blood Flow Shifts From Steady to Jerky Contractions

A medical note explains that blood moves in jerks through small vessels due to the heart's pulsatile pumping rather than a smooth stream, highlighting how arterial blood surges with each beat and then eases between pulses.

Logan Social Notes Teresa Sprankel Bride

A late summer wedding united Miss Teresa Sprankel and Mr. Bruce Wright at the bride’s home on Aug 21. The ceremony featured family singers, an improvised living room altar, and Rev. John Toy officiating. The couple will reside in Logan after a short wedding trip. Out-of-town guests attended from New Straitsville and Chillicothe.

Harriet Teresa Sprankel Bruce Elwood Wright Marie Sprankel Madge Faith Wright Bety Jane Otstor New Straitaville John Toy United Brethers Church Sherman Sprankel Claire Stettler Johanna Hill Willard Sprankel Virginia Sprankel Racine Rochester Cari] Johnson Wright White House W. T. Sprankel Marie Sp P. G. Wright Logan

John Devol Taken For Immediate Appendicitis Operation

Logan report states John Devol of Carbon Hill underwent an immediate operation for acute appendicitis at Cherrington Hospital Saturday evening. Condition described as favorable.

Logan John Devol Carbon Hill Cherrington Hospital

Murray Waiting Call

John Murray of Union Furnace has been with the Eldorado team of the Cotton State League after a sale from Siloam Springs. He has not earned a regular start but has pitched well as a relief twirler.

Logan John Murray Union Furnace Eldorado Siloam Springs

Westenhaver Family Leaving City for Milwaukee Ill Sister

Mr. and Mrs. John Westenhaver depart this evening for Milwaukee where they have been summoned by the serious illness of Mrs. Rose Koenig, sister of Mrs. Westenhaver. Koenig had an operation at Cherrington Hospital in June. her condition improved and she returned home several weeks later.

Logan John Westenhaver Milwaukee

Mrs. Isabelle Rayner Dies at 76 in Rockbridge

Mrs. Isabelle Rayner, 76, wife of Isiah Rayner, died at home in Rockbridge from heart disease after several weeks of illness. She is survived by children Oscar and Boyd Rayner of Cleveland, Thomas of Logan, Alice and Planche and May of Rockbridge. Funeral services are planned at the residence Tuesday afternoon with burial in Union Cemetery. Charles Boocks, son of Dr. H. M. Boocks and Elden Carr, will depart Tuesday for Cleveland to attend the Great Lakes Exposition, joining a Lancaster group led by Charles Wiseman.

Cleveland Raymond Bierly Warner Ave Bierly C. E. Strain Grand Rapids Mr. Strain Thelma Vivian Keyes Columbus Mary Cline Roberta Westbrook Eddie Nelson Ralph Webb Buckeye Lake Cooksey Logan Isabelle Rayner Isiah Rayner Rockbridge Rayner Oscar and Boyd Rayner Thomas Alice and Planche Charles and Mack Grove Ann Ogg Harriet Ogg Mary Morris Union Cemetery Charles Boocks H. M. Boocks Elden Carr City Lancaster Charles Wiseman

Conditions Improve Logan Overtime Parking Enforcement Steps Up

Police enforcement on Main Street reduces overtime parking violations with only one red tag issued during a busy Saturday afternoon and evening. Traffic remained heavy as officers continued the program.

Logan Main St

Police Chief Returns From Denver Trip to Resumed Duties

Mr and Mrs Lew Reynold returned to their home after a ten day trip that reached Denver Colorado where they were guests of George Reynolds brother of the local man Accompanying them was Mrs Emma Housekeeper Westerville sister of Mr Reynolds Reynolds returned to his duties as police chief this morning During his absence day police duties were handled by Patrolman Robert Kleinschmidt

Rotary Club to Feature Evening Program This Month

Charles C. Achauer, chairman of the program committee, promises an interesting Rotary Club meeting this evening but declines to disclose the program’s nature.

Tuberculosis Death Rate Averages 57 Per 100000 U S Population

The statistic reports the national tuberculosis death rate at 57 deaths per 100000 people. It contextualizes the burden of TB across the United States, indicating the public health challenge and the need for ongoing control measures.

United States

Families Return From Muskingum River Fishing Trip

Good Catch Logan and Car Poling family along with J F Rutgers family returned home Friday after a Muskingum river fishing trip. They caught twelve fish with a six pound shovel head catfish as the largest, and several other catfish around four pounds.

Logan Car Poling J. F. Rutgers Muskingum River

Logan Police Make Arrests Over Week End

Logan police arrested several individuals over the weekend. Emmett Mason of Main Street was taken into custody at his home and held in the county jail awaiting investigation. Walter Reynolds of Créeola faced intoxication charges and paid a five dollar fine plus costs after pleading guilty before Mayor Fitzgerald. Walter Bungard must appear this evening before Mayor Fitzgerald for arraignment on intoxication charges.

Emmett Mason Main St Walter Reynolds Créeola Kenneth R. Fitzgerald Walter Bungard Fitzgerald

Chamber of Commerce to Move to Wasson Block Office

Logan reports preparations underway to relocate the chamber of commerce to the second floor room in the Wasson block on West Main Street. Remodeling is in progress and will be completed soon, ending years of occupancy in the Arcade building.

Logan Chamber of Commerce Wasson Block W. Main St Arcade Building

Ross to Teach at Hollister High Next School Year

Mr. Ross of Athens will move his family to Glouster to take a Smith-Hughes teaching post at Hollister High School for the coming year. The Stiff family will relocate to Athens, occupying a home on State Street after extensive remodeling.

Glouster Ross Athens Smith-Hughes Hollister High School J. B. Stiff Spring St Stiff State St

Frances Taylor Ends Vacation in Columbus Return

Miss Frances Taylor returns to Columbus Sunday night ending a two weeks vacation with her parents Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Taylor on Fairlawn Avenue.

Frances Taylor Columbus Mrs. E. H. Taylor Fairlawn Ave

Visit in Glouster Guests of Local Family

Mr and Mrs H M Young of Mansfield are guests of Mrs Youngs parents Mr and Mrs Clyde Harper in Glouster while Mr Young works in the area for his company.

Glouster Glouster H. M. Young Mansfield

Shortage of Homes Will Cause Trouble in Glouster

Glouster reports no vacant residences as two months of mine slowdown pass. Demand for housing rises with Fall coal outlook. Rent increases loom. only vacant business room on High and Main Streets is occupied by the Odd Fellows for social functions. James Stedman visited Pt Pleasant and Gal lipolis air show.

Glouster High and Main Sts High St Lodge

Sarvis to Meet Cerosky in Six Round Showdown Thursday

Floyd Sarvis the Shawnee heavyweight, riding his twelfth consecutive knockout, meets Akron’s George Cerosky in a six round bout in Glouster Thursday night. Referee will be Jack Dempsey who travels from New York to oversee the match.

Glouster Floyd Sarvis George Cerosky Akron Jack Dempsey New York Dempsey Sarvis

Corning May Take Its Water From Old Mines

Glouster Ohio residents hear plans to start waterworks after sale of village bonds. Possible sources include Mine No. 13 shaft near Main Street and Mine No. 8 shaft, both producing clear water. project aims to provide jobs by supplying clean water after 45 years idle mining. Nearby report notes Mr and Mrs M R Valois and two children returned to Detroit after visit with Mrs West and Spar tanburg trip with C L Easley family.

Glouster Corning Main St

Lunsford Family Ends Toledo Visit

Mr and Mrs Chester Lunsford and their two sons Jack and Donald returned to Toledo on Sunday after visiting Mrs Maggie Lunsford, the Lunsford family matriarch.

Glouster Chester Lunsford Jack Donald Toledo Mr. Lunsford Maggie Lunsford

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