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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1936

Page

14

Albert Reese Leaves Logan For New Work

Albert D. Reese resigns as receiver of the First Rempel National Bank Logan effective today. Stanley McCall named as his successor and will arrive Monday to assume charge as the local bank enters liquidation. Reese has chaired receiverships for multiple banks and will become executive vice president of the Second National Bank at Ravenna on September 1. Mrs. Joshua Clark of Starr Township is recovering after illness. she is Ada Hoskins's mother.

Logan Albert D. Reese Rempel National Bank Stanley McCall Portsmouth McCall Logan Bank Reese County National Bank Chillicothe Citizens National Bank Wilmington Lynchburg West Alexandria Pittsburg Second National Bank Ravenna Joshua Clark Starr Township Clark Ada Hoskins

Hold Rites for D Huffman Logan

David Huffman age 56 of Dicken Addition Logan died at home after a long illness. Survived by wife two sons Edward of Columbus and a Logan son and daughter Helen. brother Estella Mullen Columbus. half siblings Jerry Huffman Logan Nora Smith Clara Watts Maude Hammond Columbus. Funeral at United Brethren Church at 2 p m with burial in Smith Chapel Cemetery officiated by Rev John A Toy. Logan residents report fall mushrooms after Friday rain.

Smith Chapel John A. Toy

Rotarians To Speak At Logan Meeting

Five Rotarians will give short talks at this evening's Logan gathering outlining sights from their summer vacations. Harley Meyer resumes his duties as secretary. William Woodard, away on vacation and wedding trip, acted as secretary for two weeks. Mrs. Ned Harmon of Oroville is recovering from a fractured back after an auto crash at Texarkanna eight weeks ago.

Harmon Logan Ned Harmon Oroville Texarkanna

Logan Visitor Jacob Ward from Columbus

Logan Saturday and Sunday saw Jacob Ward of Columbus visiting Mr. and Mrs William Loomis and Mr. and Mrs. R. R. Loomis. He has served as a guard at the Ohio Penitentiary for the last several years.

Logan Logan Jacob Ward Columbus Logan William Loomis R. R. Loomis Ohio Penitentiary

Aid Sought for Narrows Road Route Change

Logan Marion Starr Salt Creek and Benton trustees met the commissioners Friday to urge cooperation on shifting Narrows Road through Salt Creek and Benton townships Marion and Starr trustees seek aid for road repair and bridge work in the district.

Logan Marion Starr Salt Creek Benton Township Benton

Logan High Band Members Named to All Ohio Band at State Fair

Four members from Logan High School join the All Ohio High Band performing at the State Fair this week after a Columbus station broadcast their appearance Saturday evening. Local musicians Bruce Price Bob Price Luther Heyde and Emerson Lies are mentioned in connection with the event.

Logan All Ohio High Columbus Bruce Bob Price Luther Heyde Emerson Lies

Transcripts Filed On Malicious Assault Case In Murray City

Transcripts filed in the clerk of courts show Sam William and John Taylor charged with malicious assault. They were released on bonds of 300 dollars each awaiting grand jury action.

Logan John Ayres Murray City Clerk of Courts Sam William John Taylor

Blosser Couple Back From Two Week Vacation

Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Blosser returned Friday evening from a two week vacation tour. They visited Northern Michigan Canada the New England states Niagara Falls New York City and Boston. Among sights seen were the Dionne quints.

Logan Clarence Blosser Michigan Canada New England Niagara Falls New York City Boston Dionne Quints

Whales Possess Largest Mammal Brains on Record

Scientists note whales have the largest brains among mammals with the biggest specimen weighing about 7000 grams. This finding emphasizes whale cognitive capacity and brain-to-body size.

Teachers to Meet for Ward Rural School District at Carbon Hill

Logan reports all Ward rural teachers will convene at Carbon Hill school Friday night at 7:30 to prep for the September 8 opening. The Carbon Hill building undergoes repairs but should be ready. a new library and study hall shelving will be installed. The science department moves to the basement and a new 60 passenger bus arrives to transport Haydenville and Greendale students. A cab over engine bus will serve as a centerpiece for trips with both basketball teams and the high school band. Under plans, A S H Dillon remains district principal with Walter Stuart as high school principal.

Ward Township Board of Education Haydenville Greendale Carbon Hill High School Hocking County H. Dillon Walter Stuart

Starkey Divorce Case Involving Lulu and Robert Starkey

Lulu Starkey files for divorce from Robert Starkey alleging neglect. The defendant is identified as a resident of Pickaway County.

Logan Lulu Starkey Robert Starkey Pickaway County

Wedded in Logan Wetherill and Keyes Unite

The ceremony joined John Harold Wetherill and Vivian Keyes in Logan. Rev W N Shank officiated. Witnesses included Charles E Holland and Edna L Pidcock with Magistrate B Whitehart officiating.

John Harold Wetherill Columbus W. P. Wetherill Vivian Keyes Logan C. R. Keyes W. N. Shank Charles E. Holland Athens Basil Holland Edna L. Pidcock New Marshfield Herbert Pidcock B. Whitehart

Logan Brief Social Notes Entreats Guests At Tea Party

Mrs. John Dougherty hosted a four o clock tea at East Front Street for her niece Miss Margaret Wolfe of Iowa City. Guests included Miss Genevieve Poston Miss Hester Lee White Miss Claire White and Mrs James Dougherty and Mrs Jack Dougherty. Announcement also notes the marriage of Marian Barsha to Austin Dever Sprague on August 17 in Columbus.

John Dougherty East Front St Margaret Wolfe Iowa City Alice Genevieve Poston Hester Lee White Claire White James Dougherty Jack Dougherty Louisa Work Columbus Marian Barsha Austin Dever Sprague Louise D. Sprague Portsmouth John Collins Jackson Charles A. Whitmer Miss Work St. Mary's Episcopal School For Girls San Antonio Ohio State University Logan High School Texas School Armour Institute of Technology Chicago

Local residents make weekend visits across Ohio towns

William Chivers of Murray City was a business visitor in Logan on Saturday. Allen and Preston Powers visited Chillicothe Sunday. Miss Lucille Miller spent Saturday and Sunday in Lexington as a guest of Mr and Mrs Paul Masters, traveling with Miss Alberta Pratt. Columbus resident Charles Webb and Toledo resident visited end of week with his brother C G Webb and relatives. Mr and Mrs Gifford Hull of Columbus were guests at Mrs Ann Bhriner’s home over the weekend with their two children. Jacob A Keller made a business trip to Lancaster Saturday.

Union Furnace Elbert Arnette Hazel Frances Maynard Simpson New Plymouth Blanche Larely Marys W. Va C. B. Johnson Union Furnace High School Bidwell High School Ohio University Zaleski Simpson Hope School William Chivers Murray City Logan Allen Preston Powers Chillicothe Lucille Miller Lexington Paul Masters Alberta Pratt Columbus Charles Webb Toledo C. G. Webb Gifford Hull Ann Bhriner Jacob A. Keller Lancaster Lawrence White Mission Church Circleville Edwin Larason M. EB. Church Wayne McAfee Gibson Property Orland Ely Marjory Ely Barberton Hadley Ely Adda Clark Pearl Ely Hewitts Crossing Paul Walsh Akron Ohio Parker Snyder Walsh J. I van Dyke Athens Lucy Shingler Starling Shingler Billy Rolland Carmen Robinett Ridge Avery Nell Lowry Russell Lowry Sugar Creek Herman Secoy Smithfield Mary Clark Secoy

Advertising Art in Photos Dominates Global Industry

The photo based advertising art stands as one of the world's largest industries, shaping markets and consumer culture with its visual impact.

Carbondale Couple Celebrates Golden Anniversary at Family Gathering

Mr and Mrs J P Emish marked their 50th wedding anniversary with a Sunday gathering at Oswald Dabritz home in Carbondale. Relatives from New York Wisconsin California Ohio and Athens joined in the celebration with music prayers and family photos while others attended local events and visits in the area.

J. P. Emish Frank McDaniel C. V. Hester Solomon Scott Vinton Boley Oswald Dabritz Carbondale Eva Kennard Rothrock Nelsonville Iva New York Wisconsin California Ohio Helen Drake Athens Charles Emish Maurice Pike Barberton George Shingler Lewis Younkin Chester Lightfritz C. C. Wolfe Wilkesville Washington, D. C Here

Williams sentenced for parole violation in Circleville

John Williams of Rock was sentenced to one to fifteen years in Mansfield Reformatory by Judge J. W. Adkins for stealing gasoline from a parked car while violating a two year parole issued February 6, 1935. Logan Collins of Union Furnace was cited for driving with an open cutout by Mayor Kenneth R Fitzgerald. Mr and Mrs Eugene Wright and daughter Kathryn returned from a ten day Ashville North Carolina trip visiting Harold Wright and family.

Logan John Williams Rockbride Mansfield Reformatory Circleville J. W. Adkins Eugene Wright Kathryn Asheville, N.C Harold Wright Mr. Wright

Mrs Roy Shaw Moves Into Main Street Residence

Mrs. Roy Shaw and family have relocated to the W. Main Street home recently vacated by Sumner Martin and family. She previously resided in the Kleinschmidt property on the same block.

Logan Roy Shaw W. Main St Sumner Martin Kleinschmidt

Clark Family Reunion Set for Crown City on Sept 6

Dr Elmer E Clark is president and Miss Iris Bodimer secretary of the 17th annual Clark family reunion to be held on the Methodist Church lawn in Crown City Sunday September 6.

Gallipolis Elmer E. Clark Iris Bodimer Clark Crown City Methodist Church

Connecticut Indemnity Company Approved to Do Ohio Insurance

Ohio Supt of Insurance certifies that The Connecticut Indemnity Company of New Haven is authorized to transact insurance in the state for the current year. The December 31, 1935 statement shows assets 912,406.02 liabilities 281,325.17 net assets 633,280.96 paid-up capital 250,000.00 surplus 581,280.86. Income for the year 351,041.12 expenditures 237,443.23. Robert L. Bowen signs with official seal.

State of Ohio Division of Columbus Connecticut Indemnity Company New Haven Connecticut Robert L. Bowen Ins. of Ohio Tasgrenes Jay Emenee Robert Te ‘Owen

Ohio Insurance Division Certifies Farenelne War Fire Insurance

The State of Ohio Division of Insurance certifies that Farenelne War Fire Insurance Company of Fitchburg is authorized to transact mutual insurance in Ohio for the current year. Its sworn statement shows assets of 644 445.95 and liabilities including re insurance surplus of 195 198.09 as of December 1 1955. Robert L Bowen Superintendent seals the document.

State of Ohio Division of Insurance Nemies Ohio Farenelne Fitchburg Massage Caasini Aftei Oftcisl Tseali Robert L Bowen Ins. of Obia

Juniors Lose To Ross Team At Chillicothe

Logan American Legion Junior Leaguers fell 1 to 0 at Chillicothe as Nixon pitched a one hit game. Marshal started, replaced by Leon ard who stayed strong, Smith doubled for Logan, ard scored on errors, a stolen base and an infield out. They’ll meet Ross at 2 PM next Sunday at the fair ground diamond to close the junior season. Other week games at the fairgrounds include Methodist and Presbyterians Monday, Catholics and Methodist Wednesday, with a practice game planned for Thursday or Friday.

Logan Logan American Legion Chillicothe Nixon Marshal Leonard Smith Fairground

Four Bouts To Feature Card for Labor Day

Promoter Herman Sheline announces four bouts at Maccabee Hall on Labor Day. Main event pairs Jackie Shannon of Nelsonville against Kid Glove of Cleveland in a ten round bout. Preliminaries are six rounds with 130, 132, and 140 pounders featured. Don Bungardner of Nelsonville to referee. permit issued by Mayor Kenneth R. Fitzgerald.

Sprague Family Returns From Wisconsin Visit

Mrs. Warren V. Sprague and her daughter Miss Floride Sprague of Chauncey have returned after visiting son and brother Dr. Lindley V. Sprague and his family in Madison Wisconsin.

Wisconsin Chauncey Warren V. Sprague Floride Sprague Lindley V. Sprague Madison Wis

Logan High School Grad Completes Master’s Degree at OSU

Miss Blanche Moorhead of Nelsonville has finished her Master’s Degree at Ohio State University and will receive her diploma this week. A Logan High School alumna, she has taught in Nelsonville for several years. The article notes Cape Hatteras lighthouse history, including its 1798 first tower and 72 years of pounding surf.

Logan Blanche Moorhead Nelsonville Ohio State University Moorhead Logan High School Cape Hatteras

Chauncey Grangers Will Meet in Dover Tuesday

The Dover Grange will meet Tuesday night at 7 30 o'clock at the Chauncey high school building. This will be the second meeting since the organization of the Grange. Hiram Searles near Chauncey is reported seriously ill of heart trouble.

Chauncey Grangers Dover Chauncey Dover Grange Chauncey High School The Grange Hiram Searles

Chauncey Church Bible Class Meeting and Return From Outing

Loyal Woman's Bible Class of the Church of Christ with Mrs. Floyd Nye as teacher and president will meet Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Burg Johnston Converse Street with Mrs. Thomas Hamilton as program leader. Miss Sarah Thomas Miss Marjorie Thomas Miss Evelyn Poling Mrs. Shirley Thomas Chauncey and the latter's sisters Miss Jennie Ruth and Mrs. Myrtle Wallace and son William Jr Jackson have returned from an outing at Indian Lake.

Chauncey Sarah Thomas Marjorie Thomas Evelyn Poling Shirley Thomas Jennie Ruth Myrtle Wallace William, Jr. Jackson Indian Lake

Naomi Bible class meeting at The Plains M E Church

Members of the Naomi Bible class will meet Wednesday night at the home of Mrs Neva Thompson with Mrs Thelma McAllister as assistant hostess Thelma Linscott class president will conduct the meeting.

Chauncey Personal And Social Notes

Mrs John Shafer returns from visiting relatives in Columbus. Carson Sanders Jr and family plus Evelyn Grant visit Chauncey. Shay family move from Luhe rig to Jacobs Ave Chauncey. Shirley Thomas and Kathryn McDaniel return from Weirton visit. Marjorie Courtney and Jerry Zickaroos return from Columbus. Ruth Fiske and Frances Fiske return from Holyoke Mass visit with Al Newell family.

Chauncey John Shafer Columbus Carson Sanders Jr Amy Jo Evelyn Grant Carson Sanders Clarksburg W. Va Shay Luherig Jacobs Ave Frank Curry Shirley Thomas Kathryn McDaniel Basil Buchanan Weirton Marjorie Courtney Jerry Zickaroos Christine Brown Ruth Fiske Frances Fiske al Newell Mary Louise Fiske Holyoke Mass

Seven Mines Working Chauncey List For Monday

Chauncey Mine 25 of the Manhattan Coal Company operates three days a week. The list for Monday shows seven mines working including No. 28 No. 219 No. 267 Chauncey N Y 25 Lick Run and Carbondale.

Chauncey Chauncey Mine Manhattan Coal Company Chauncey N, Y Lick Run Carbondale

Binding of baby girls feet remains practiced in Chinese districts

In certain Chinese districts and communities the traditional custom of binding baby girls' feet endures. Observers note slow changes but explain why cultural beliefs, status, and aesthetics preserve the practice despite opposition.

China

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