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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1936

Page

12

Gore Building To Have Work Started Soon

Logan WPA office reports approval and release of funds for multiple projects including Wood Street paving from Hunter to Church and Spring Street resurfacing with pea gravel and tar binder. Gore school building repairs and renovations are scheduled to begin next month after supplemental appropriation.

Logan WPA Wood St Hunter Church St Spring St Hunter St Mound St Gore

Murray Child Stricken by Polio in Hocking County

Polio struck again in Hocking County as Bob Riley of Murray City fell ill with a mild attack. Dr. W B Lacock, health commissioner, ordered a quarantine and other precautions. Seven year old James Dick of Carbon Hill, hospitalized in Columbus ten days ago, returned home Friday in much improved condition.

Columbus

Plan for Campaign Of GOP Are Outlined

Logan. Claude Waltermire and Larry Green of the publicity staff at Republican headquarters traveled to Jackson and Portsmouth for political meetings. Waltermire announced the campaign opening at Mt. Sterling on Sept. 10, promising a large regional gathering. He handles Bricker campaign publicity and praised last week’s Logan meeting. Logan Morris Acker, from Murray City, returned after hospital discharge for further treatment as infection developed following amputation of fingers on both hands.

Logan Claude Waltermire Larry Green Republican Jackson Portsmouth Waltermire Mt. Sterling John W. Bricker Morris Acker Murray City Cherrington Hospital

Logan Sizzles as Heat Persists Through Mon Afternoon

Logan endured near 100 degree heat Monday with temperatures above 95 for four straight days. Nighttime relief was brief as sunshine returns and thermometers rise again from about 75 degrees.

Logan

Club Projects To Be Judged In Lancaster Area

Judging of boys 4-H Club projects will be held Thursday to Saturday per the Lancaster extension office schedule. Harold Thayer or Eugene Sparrow will conduct the judging at Enterprise Boosters Marion Mechanice Acme Livestock Sand Run Greenland Gore Friends of Feather Folk Future Livestockmen Chief Logan courthouse Busy Bee Calico Ridge School Corn Stalk Club Laurelville with times from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Logan Harold Thayer Eugene Sparrow Lancaster Extension Office Enterprise Boosters Marion Mechanice Acme Livestock Greenland Gore Friends of Feather Folk Future Livestockmen Chief Logan Courthouse Busy Bee Calico Ridge School Corn Stalk Club Laurelville

Methodists in Winning Role in Local Baseball Game

Logan report: Methodists gain a 6 to 1 win over Catholics with Leonard earning the victory. Richardson hits a homer and a double in three trips, driving in two on a three run inning. Mowery scores Catholics lone run on a steal and errors. Presbyterian and Catholic games set for Wednesday, with Marion Township practice Friday ahead of August 30 Chillicothe trip. Season wrap expected next week as Methodist schedule ends and September football begins.

Logan Methodists Leonard Mowery Richardson Marion Township Chillicothe Methodist

Judge Ewing Speaks To Logan Rotarians

Logan Rotarians heard Judge E L Ewing discuss features of the new social security act and its local impact. He explained mothers pension, blind pension, and steps to implement both, and described the county board comprising Hansel Keller Evans and Ewing. Achauer chaired the program committee.

Logan City Council Tonight Faces Gas Rate and Bonds

Logan council plans to discuss a proposed gas rate increase and a street parking proposal. It will also decide on placing two bonds on the ballot, an $8000 fire equipment issue and a $2500 cemetery improvement issue. Funeral services for Mrs Isabelle Rayner are at the Rockbridge residence with burial at Union Cemetery.

Logan Rockbridge Isabelle Rayner J. R. Love United Brethren Church Union Cemetery

Judge Whitcraft Improves at Columbus Hospital

Relatives say Judge Harley M Whitcraft shows improvement after two weeks in Columbus hospital. He can sit up for a few minutes each day indicating better condition.

Logan Harley M. Whitcraft Columbus Hospital

Three Couples Are Wedded in Logan

Three Hocking County marriages were recorded in Logan. Joshua Robert Smith, 25, laborer, and Helen A. Conkle, 19, both of Logan, were married by Rev. Amos L. Heyde. Harold F. Cruise, 30, clerk, and Kathleen Jurgensmier, 26, both of Logan, were remarried by Rev. James T. Nevin. Lawrence Connor, a miner from New Plymouth, and Ollie Craig, homemaker also from New Plymouth, were wed by Magistrate Co. T. Stephenson.

Logan Hocking County Joshua Robert Smith Alice Smith Helen A. Conkle Delbert Conkle Amos L. Heyde Harold F. Cruise John Cruise Kathleen Jurgensmier Walter Jurgensmier James T. Nevin Lawrence Connor New Plymouth John Connor Ollie Craig Joshua Craig Co. T. Stephenson

Local travelers meet former Chippewa Falls manager

On a Wisconsin trip in the Hiawatha District Mr and Mrs L F Hammona of this city visited Chippewa Falls and met C E Trueblood who formerly managed a local store before moving two years ago. A quarantine against infantile paralysis remains in the district, with another at C B Grubb’s Haydenville home for typhoid fever patient Mr Grubb showing improvement.

Logan Hiawatha District Wisconsin L. F. Hammona Chippewa Falls C. E. Trueblood Hocking County C. 8. Grubb Haydenville Grubb

Logan Brief Social Notes

Miss Kathleen Jurgensmier and Harold F. Cruise wed in a morning ceremony at St. John's rectory. The couple, Logan High graduates, plan a one week honeymoon and will reside in Logan. Also reported are local social updates, family visits, and a Maccabees picnic meeting announced for 1040 Fourth St with bingo and sandwiches.

Kathleen Jurgensmier Walter Jurgensmier Harold F. Cruise John Cruise St. John's Catholic James T. Nevin Frances Jurgensmier Miss Jurgensmier

Insull Bride Marries Chicago Department Store Buyer

Margaret Shearin Baynes 30, a Chicago department store buyer, becomes the bride of Samuel Insull Jr., ex-utility magnate. The couple wed in a quiet ceremony in Chicago and left for a honeymoon. Insull’s first wife died in 1934 leaving a son, Samuel Insull II.

Insull Chicago Margaret Shearin Baynes Samuel Insull, Jr Samuel Insull II

Ohio State Expert To Speak at Institute

Dan T. Davis of The Oak Hill Press serves as chairman for the Co operative Institute meeting in Rio Grande. Ohio State University extension marketing specialist B A Wallace will deliver the address with John Newton Davis and Ruth Davis of Gallipolis providing singing, plus instrumental and discussion segments across Tuesday and Wednesday sessions.

Rio Grande Dan T. Davis Oak Hill Press Co-operative Institute B. A. Wallace Ohio State University John Newton Davis Ruth Davis Gallipolis Wallace D. MacLellan Fairfield Willis Aleshire Jane Lois Jones

Work finished on Logan waterworks garage and shop

Work completed on the waterworks garage and machine shop at the rear of Logan city hall with the new building placed in service during the week. The structure was built with WPA assistance. Tom Schaal of Logan was admitted to Cherrington Hospital last evening and today underwent a hernia operation. Harvard College opened in 1628.

Logan WPA Tom Schaal Cherrington Hospital

Carter To Speak At Patriot Home-Coming Sunday

Gallia County native Capt Oberlin M Carter will address the Patriot Church home-coming next Sunday. The event includes morning address by Congressman Thomas A Jenkins and a varied afternoon program with music, solos, and readings.

Patriot Gallia County Gallipolis Oberlin M. Carter Carter West Point Thomas A. Jenkins Frank Parkins Columbus W. H. Kiser Waldo Clark Jackson Helen Howe Clark Katie Lee Brumfield A. P. Kerr Eleanor Dailey Bernice Rucker Capt. Carter E. E. Barton R. A. Howell George F. Carter Oberlin Carter Don Copeland Chicago, Ill E. E. Booton John Luther Carter Lancaster John Jones Amelia Jones W. B. Jones E. E

Logan Spang Jr Returns From Weeklong Vacation Tour

George Spang Jr. returned Friday from a weeklong trip to Cleveland Buffalo Niagara Falls and Canada. He traveled with Lancaster resident James Franklin elder brother of Ben Franklin, founder of the New England Courant in 1721.

Logan George Spang, Jr Cleveland Buffalo Niagara Falls Canada Lancaster James Franklin Ben New England Courant America

Dayton Couple Married by Chauncey Pastor at Home

A Dayton wedding was held at 8:30 p.m. Saturday in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ervin Channel. Harry S. Stolzenburg and Ellen E. Graham, both of Dayton, were married by Rev. Gilbert Courtney of Chauncey Church of Christ. Best man was Vernor C. Hoistingon. matron of honor was Mrs. Hoistingon.

Chauncey Ervin Channel Harry S. Stolzenburg Ellen E. Graham Dayton Gilbert Courtney Chauncey Church of Christ Vernor C. Hoisington Courtney Channel Clara Mace Stolzenburg

Shirley Ann Miller Born to Mr. and Mrs Miller at Troy

The eight and a half pound daughter Shirley Ann Miller was welcomed by the family of Mr. and Mrs. Miller. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. D. H. Linscott of Chauncey. Mrs. Linscott is staying in Troy with her daughter for several weeks. Harry Kimmel and Florence Dicken update.

Chauncey O. L. Miller Hazel Linscott Troy Ohio Harry Kimmel Columbus W. E. Dicken Lower Plains Florence Dicken

Chauncey Visit By Mrs Martha McKinney

Mrs Martha McKinney of Point Pleasant West Virginia is visiting her son Andrew McKinney and his family in Chauncey for a few days.

Chauncey Martha McKinney Point Pleasant W. Va Andrew McKinney

Gallipolis Visitors Attend Sunday Races

Mr and Mrs Don ald Henry and Mr Wilfred Henry with Ethel and Charles Henry Chauncey were in Gallipolis on Sunday to attend the races.

Gallipolis Chauncey Donald Henry Wilfred Henry Ethel Charles Henry

Chauncey Hosts Dinner for Mrs Minister Birthday

Mr and Mrs Charles Chauncey entertained at their Lexington Avenue home Sunday honoring Mrs Florence Minister on her birthday. Guests included Miss Eleanor Minister and Mr Elbert Minister.

Chauncey Charles Minister Lexington Ave Florence Minister Eleanor Elbert

New Plymouth Social And Personal Notes

Mrs Emma Weed visits relatives in Montana. Robert Clark and Logan spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Corbett Williams. Eight 4 H Club members exhibited their sewing last Friday. Irene Gibbons visits relatives in Gallipolis. Mr and Mrs Luther Bairdain entertained relatives Sunday. Judge Garrison visited Mr and Mrs Paul Rhoades recently. Mr and Mrs Clifford Lavelyn moved to Plymouth.

New Plymouth Emma Weed Montana Robert Clark Logan Corbett Williams Irene Gibbons Gallipolis Luther Bairdain Judge Garrison Paul Rhoades Clifford Lavely Plymouth

4-H Club Camp Closes in Jackson County

Logan reports the senior 4-H Club camp ending in Jackson County with joint Jackson and Hocking Counties participation. About 200 youths attended, including several from Hocking County, under leaders led by James R. Smoot assistant extension leader.

Logan Jackson County Jackson Hocking Counties Hocking County James R. Smoot

Rupe Family Reunion Honors Emma Rupe in Chauncey

Fortieth attendees gathered at Mrs. Emma Rupe’s Sand Ridge home for the Rupe family reunion and her birthday anniversary. Gifts were given, a picnic dinner was served, and guests from Amesville Kimberly Floodwood Beaumont Ath ens Sharpsburg Albany and Chauncey joined in social celebration.

Chauncey Rupe Emma Rupe Sand Ridge G. C. Stotts Amesville L. H. Donaldson Kimberly J. R. Rupe Floodwood Ray Tittle Beaumont Mae Hunter Athens Jake Anderson Lower Plains Paul Stotts Sharpsburg Lydia Tewksbury Albany Mark Fiske Margaret Stanley Neta Rupe George W. Brown Nell Rupe Elizabeth Freddie

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City of Murray Sherwin Woobp Glouster Hocking County Judge Ewing Rayner Meet Trueblood Little Jack Horner Jiggers Mister Jiggers Richardsons Bakery Mia Sterling Smith Mr. Smith Frank Disbennett Ralph Klinger Sugar Grove William Steiger Baltimore Lioyd Hansley George Daubenmier T. Cummings Charlies Carl Smith Oscar Frank Herbert Foreman Jean J. T. Foreman Minnie Helber Charles Eva Troxel Disbennett Monabelie Elwood Richard Backbridge Four Square The Methodist Episcopal Church Iola Courter Ruth Iles Grant Hospital Miss Courter Nelsonville Mary Haffner Ohio State Harvard College Franz Woodworth Ellen Graham Harry Stolzenburg the Dell Fred Stone Jean Parker Hersholt of Ghost Goes Robert Donat Ken Maynard Sun Shark Island Warner Baxter Gloria Stuart Stuart Erwin Ann Loring Mex Ale Gas Company Gas Co Middleport
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