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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1932

Page

12

Logan Mayor Authorized to Apply for R F C Loan

Council approves mayor to apply for Rural Financial Corporation loan. Four votes for with one negative when two members absent. After meeting, Mayor Bright will consider the action. The council also plans further study on extending the water works system and to meet Ohio Power officials soon. Local residents are listed visiting family in Treetown and nearby towns.

H. Bright Bright L. K. Showalter Canty W. E H. Gaffney Showelter Wellston Showalter Frank Eberst Fred C. Shively Ohio Power Company Rh Wne

Football Men Are Told To Prepare For Logan Team

Directions issued by Coach John Longley through principal Fred Buarthuel call for the first meeting of football candidates at Logan High School on August 71 at the Junior High Gymnasium. Equipment will be issued to those trying out. no practice that day, but preliminary work starts soon. Longley, expected back from the University of Michigan, will lead and outline upcoming drills for the squad.

Logan John Longley Fred Buarthuel Logan High School Longley Logen University of Michigan

Squirrel Season To Open September 15

Logan August 2 Inquirers are referred to Edward Eberst deputy game protector who says the squirrel season runs September 15 to October 1 inclusive sixteen days and the daily bag is four. He notes plentiful squirrels in Hocking County and urges hunters to obtain landowner permission and carry hunting licenses.

Logan Edward Eberst Geme Eberst Hocking County

State Highway Work Advances Between Logan and Bremen

Work on the state highway near Webb Summit reopened after a right of way settlement with Frank St. Clair. A shore was moved to a large embankment north of the Route 75 intersection to begin excavating as the project progresses. The route, designated as a state highway, will connect Bremen and Logan when finished.

Logan Bremen Webb Summit Frank St. Clair State Highway Department

No More Piles How to End Painful Piles Without Salves

An advertisement touts Dr. J. S. Leonhardt's prescription HEM ROID as an internal remedy to end itching bleeding or protruding piles. It claims rapid action in stubborn cases by healing affected parts and improving lower bowel blood flow, with tablets sold at Quick's Cut Rate and other outlets guaranteed to back if misery remains.

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Logan High Prepares For Marion Students

Logan High School plans for Marion District pupils to attend the coming term. Principal Pred Burchfield has written to the prospective students and families. Marion Board members have arranged bus drivers Calvin Poling Harries Sheets and Walter Derr for the transport.

Logan Marion Townmeh Logan High School Kexai Pred Burchfield Marion Stela Marion Board Calvin Poling Harries Sheets Walter Derr

Test for Trout State May Plant Thi Game Fish In Hocking Waters

In Hocking County streams Clear Fork Creek and Clear Creek were tested for temperature by Deputy Edward Eberst under State Conservation. Clear Fork marked 62 to 64 degrees, Clear Creek ran about six degrees higher. To propagate trout, streams must not exceed seventy degrees.

State Hocking Logan Hocking County Gane Edward Everst State Conservation Department Eberst Clear Fork Creek Clear Creek Clear Fork

Nazarene Church to Host Olivet College Speaker

At Nazarene Church Logan on Friday at 7 30 p m Rev T W Willingham president of Olivet College Olivet Ill will be the principal speaker. He will be accompanied by the Olivet College male quartet for a program. Olivet College is one of nine colleges operated by the denomination in Zone Nine the Ohio District part of the educational system.

Logan T. W. Willingham Olivet College Olivet Ill Church of the Nazarene United States Ohio

Condition Worsens for John Shaffer in Murray City

Logan reports from Cherrington Hospital indicate John Shaffer of Murray City remained in critical condition after a skull fracture when brought in Monday. A Tuesday night change was observed and his family has stayed in Logan since his admission.

John Shaffer Murray City Logan Cherrington Hospital

Feed Many Longstreth to Have Ball Game and Food

Logan Aug 25 Arrangements are under way to serve dinner and supper at the Longstreth ball field next Saturday for district parents and children. David Johnson and William Lohmier named on a committee to solicit donations of food and money said activities include a baseball game in the afternoon.

Longstreth Logan David Johnson William Lohmier

Logan Visitor List Includes Officials and Families

Marshal Frank Matthews of New Straitville visited Logan on business. Commissioners Frank St Clair H N Armstrong and Charles Brown surveyor Oria Wolfe and Deputy Ross Wagstaff with Deputy Joe Farbearn made a Wednesday afternoon trip to Jackson. Mr and Mrs Forest Buchanan of Amsterdam Ohio visited Logan to see J W Coleman family and will visit Bertha Dennes in Wilkesville before returning next week. Mrs C P England and daughter Jane of Newark are guests of Charles England near Logan and attended a dinner hosted by Mrs Josephine Hansell. Whosit Club members were guests of Mrs Kuel Eby at her country home near Logan.

Frank Matthews New Straitaville Logan Frank St. Clair H. N. Armstrong Charles Brown Oria Wolfe Ross Wagstaff Joe Farbearn Jackson Forest Buchanan Amsterdam Ohio J. W. Coleman Bertha Dennes Wilkesville C. P. England Jane Newark Charles England Josephine Hanse Whosit Club Kuel Eby

Fishermen on Muskingum River Reel Record Catch

Dan James Claude Hammon and Buell Eby enjoyed a fishing trip on the Muskingum River last week with several fish in the catch. James landed a three pound white peach, the standout prize of the excursion.

Meeting Planned in Lancaster Park by Hocking County Group

A Hocking County group plans to attend a gathering at Rising Park, Lancaster, Friday evening arranged by the district manager. Helen Bierk Astiersss is among allies, with a central committee member noting progress in speaking and music and a supper basket to be extorted.

Logan Hocking County Rising Park Lancaster Istrict Magers Helen Bierk

Local notices and social updates from Jacksonville area

The column lists residents visiting, travel notes, and upcoming events. Miss Elizabeth Rambo hosts Amy Jo Saunders’ daughter in Athens. Ed Hallam and Wilbur Hill try out for a Columbus baseball team. a Methodist Sunday School Board meeting and charity dance are announced. Several families visit kin in Albany Parkersburg Dayton and Columbus. teachers and students schedule moves and teaching posts. funeral guests from Athens and surrounding towns are noted.

J. McKiney Cormer Palmer Street McKinney Seventh Street Etizereth Ellen Rambo Amy Jo C. J. Saunders Athens Ed Fisk Neispnritie William Hallam Methodist Sunday School Board Ed Hallam Wilbur Hill Columbus Josephine Gaskaila Patricia Curtis Pat Curtis Jeannette Brown Columbia University Miss Brown Somerset Delia Johnston Lucy John Johnston Cheyenne Wyoming Cora Hovenstine Dayton Claude Weldon Parent-Teacher Association Lawson Glouster A. R. Woodgerd William Irwin Albany Harold Cook Parkersburg Richard Smith Nicholas Robert Robinson Connecticut George Burress Maurice Gross Frank Gross William Gross Ernest Gross Fred Gross Crooksville Carl Gross New Lexington Fred Hallam Ralph Dugan Neil Gayton Bridia Spencer L. O. Gutman Lorene Miller Wiliam Hallam Mary Alice Hallam William Swartz Freda David Swartz Robert Johnson Giouster Emmet Olbers Billy and Emmett Jr Greens Run

Tappers Plains Third Annual Cole Family Reunion

The Cole family reunion was held at the Christian Church in Tuppers Plains on Sunday with a large crowd and an afternoon program led by Rev. Carl C. Cole of Remington Indiana. Plans were made to hold next year’s reunion on the third Sunday in August at the same church. Numerous local residents and relatives visited or attended services, with several brief social mentions throughout the day and week.

Cole Carl C. Cole Remington Ind Christian Church of Tuppers Plains Guy Stringer Guy Everett Belle Keller J. W. Arbaugh Guysville Mises Leota Matiack Minnie Matiack Elaine Nichols Nelsonville I. ¢. Chapman Rosa Cody Waterford Wilma Sheets Creston Newland Philadelphia Mise Helen Cole Athens Lula Matlack Akron Minnie Harvey Paul Brooks Twila Purlins Bigsey Ridge Billie Noxsman Zanesville Lena Parr Columbus J. A. Biggs Reedsville Nelia Parr East Shade Elmer Newland Chauncey L. Brooks Charles Middleport E. F. Matlack Floyd Belleville Callahan Emmit Frost Robert Stewart Ed Hostotter Pratt Will Hostotter Jack Vermillion Springfield L. L. Keller Howard Johnson Baltimore Thural McLane Selah McLane Doris

Local Social Notes Highlight Visits Across Towns

Portland professor Fadley visits Adam Slaughter while families from Racine Appie Grove Letagt Cranford N J Parkersburg and Huntington travel to relatives in the area. Harvard instructor John Lee returns from Cambridge to his parents as many residents spend weekends visiting kin and friends in Ripley Reedsville Syracuse and nearby towns.

Fadley Racine Adam Slaughter Earl Shank Appie Grove Roush Letagt James Slaughter Frank Alexander Cranford N. J Essie Alexander Ralph McDade Parkersburg Nancy Seals Mattie Henderson Fannie Henderson This Esther Dougherty Steubenville Earl Henderson Wheeling John Owens Syracuse Troy Treadway Columbus P. EB Mildred Buck Antiquity Maxine Swan Will Marquis Athens Eva Randall Marietta Mises Dorothy Bowman Clyde Bowman Harrisonville Howard Throckmor

Pleasant Valley Guests Include Reeves and Wood Families

Pleasant Valley reports visiting groups from Charleston West Virginia Nelsonville Ostrander Ath ens and Chester with multiple families listed. Illnesses persist with Mrs Frank Kenney and Mrs Henry Johnson described as seriously ill.

George Reeves Charleston W. Va H. M. McKinley D. L. Wallace Jennie Dixon Nelsonville Pearl Wood Frank Pugh Ea Cranmer Ostrander Tracey Whaley Darwin Frank Kenney Ermil

Sunday Visits and Local Social Roundup

Taylor Ridge resident Miss Irene Golding spent Sunday with Miss Ann Verba at Hollister. Roseville guests Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Wilson and Mr. and Mrs. Guy Wilson with baby were hosted by Mr. and Mrs. P. B. Chalfant and accompanied home by Richard McKinney and Miss Della Chalfant. Con cord homecoming brought Mr. and Mrs. Carl Welling Dwight Smith and Miss Vernice Welling and Helen Kilcoski. Greens Run visitors Mrs. Fred Leake Miss Ada and Ray Leake spent Monday with Mrs. Dora Heskin. Raymond Davis of McConnelsville spent the weekend with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Evan Davis. Audra Chalfant and Gerald Nagle of Athens visited Mr. and Mrs. P. KE. Chalfant Sunday. Mrs. John Davis and Mrs. Fred Olbers and Mrs. James Golding attended lodge at Millfield Thursday night. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hanning also present.

Irene Golding Ann Verba Hollister Joseph Wilson Guy Wilson Baby Roseville P. B. Chalfant Richard McKinney Della Chalfant Carl Welling Dwight Smith Vernice Welling Helen Kilcoski Concord B Fred Leake Ada Ray Leake Greens Run Dora Heskin Raymond Davis McConnelsville Evan Davis Audra Chalfant Gerald Nagle Athens P. KE. Chalfant John Davis Fred Olbers James Golding Lodge Millfield Robert Hanning

Local Social Roundup Of Weekend Visits And Farewell Sermon

Temp of Carpenter spent the week end with Mrs. Annie Price and sons. Rev. N C Warren delivered his farewell sermon here Sunday night and will leave Tuesday Aug 3 for Cincinnati for the annual conference. Mrs. George Adams visited sister Mrs. C E Peoples in Pomeroy Thursday. Cecil Cox of Charleston spent the week end with his parents Mr and Mrs J M Cox. Hazel Small of Pittsburgh called on friends at Pomeroy Saturday.

Temp of Carpenter Annie Price N. C. Warren Cincinnati George Adams C. E. Peoples Pomeroy Cecil Cox Charleston J. M. Cox Hazel Small Pittsburgh

Sherwoods Visit Newark and Return With Daughter

Mr. and Mrs. Adam Sherwood and sons George and Woodrow drove to Newark on Friday and stayed the weekend with their son-in-law and daughter Mr. and Mrs. D. S. Van Atta. They were joined by their daughter Miss Gladys Sherwood who had spent the past five weeks with her brother-in-law and sister.

Adam Sherwood George and Woodrow Newark D. S. van Atta Gladys Sherwood

Arrival of reinforcements at Shanghai naval HQ

Aug. 25 reports from Shanghai note reinforcements reaching the Japanese naval landing headquarters. City fears a fresh clash between Japanese and Chinese forces as tensions rise in the port area.

Shanghai Shanghia

Edith Rockefeller McCormick Relapses After Illness

Mrs Edith Rockefeller McCormick in Chicago relapses from a previously improved condition after several weeks of serious illness. Doctors reported the setback today signaling continued health concerns for the prominent figure.

Chicago Edith Rockefeller McCormick

Woodbine Rebekah Lodge meeting and local moves noted

New Straitsville Aug 25 Woodbine Rebekah Lodge held a meeting with Agnes Wilson as Noble Grand and Jeannette Livingston as vice grand. Nearby, Joe Shuttleworth and family moved to the Matt Breeze property in Main Street. he manages the local Kroger. Others were listed as visiting, recovering, or relocating, including a fire destroying Plesie Littie’s home and several residents visiting or staying with relatives.

New Straitsville Woodbine Rebekah Lodge Agness Wilson Jeannette Livingston Joe Shuttleworth Murray City Matt Breeze Main Street Mr. Shuttleworth Kroger

Also Mentioned on This Page

Vier Mingus Treetown Wither Evas Davis Vern Kempton Jenna Kemptees William Dalton, Jr Bonedean Sungar Wither Oates Redows Gerald Bryan Noel Thenoda Visted Réistices Logan High Nazarene Church LIDO Jacksonville Tappers Plains Portland Pleasant Valley Taylor Ridge Barrymore Pasadena Calif John Blythe Barrymore John Barrymore Dolores Costello Dolores Costello Barrymore Dolores Ethel Mae Helene Costello John Blythe Lionel Barrymore Helene Lionel Edward Sheldon the Plains News James Wilson Plesie Littie George Wilson Family of Mrs Bob Clark Gladys Cullomber Jean Budd Clark Robert Wilson Delbert Mills Mary C. Frazier Norma Shuttleworth Thos. Frazier Clyde Strain Buckeye Lake Barney Blankenship Zenners Sale SOC
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