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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1932

Page

12

True Neighborliness Shown In Hocking County Wood Choppings

In Hocking County rural districts two wood chopping events were held last week. At Mrs. Hampton's home near South Bloomingville nearly twenty neighbors replenished fuel with help from a rip sow. eleven women assisted, and a noon meal was shared. The other gathering occurred at Barney Keplar's in Green Township with about twenty five men helping, including John Shaw and Harry Meldrim among others, to prepare wood for the season.

Hampton Barney Keplar Green Township Assitt John Shaw Harry Meldrim Jap O'Hare Aaron Adcock Benjamin Mansiey Pan, Wilber Roger Davis William Thompson Pearl Linton Jacob Mohler Kenneth Blair C. Shaw Edward Johnson Dane Edward Henry Norman

Lost 20 Lbs In 4 Weeks Kruschen Salts Ad

Mrs Mar Weet of St. Louis says she shed 20 pounds in four weeks after using Kruschen Salts. The testimonial claims increased energy and no hunger, recommending a daily half teaspoon in hot water before breakfast with a money back guarantee if not satisfied.

St. Louis Rites Kruschen McKee Drug Co Gline Pharmacy Co

Notable Names Cited in Forgotten Page Entry

Reading lists several individuals including John Keplar Clinton Tennahill Fred Graham Franklin Wright Edward Bowen and Jud son Herl tied to an unfinished archival note. The fragment hints at a social or communal context but lacks clear event or action details.

John and Clinton Keplar Allen Tennahill Fred Graham Franklin Wright Edward Bowen Judson Herl

November births deaths and car sales in Hocking County

Health Department figures show 32 births and 19 deaths in Hocking County for November with Starr Township missing. Six delayed birth certificates were filed. Three new automobiles were sold in November, the fewest this year, while second hand cars sold modestly better.

Logan Health Department Hocking County Starr Township Joe H. Foltz Charlie A. Hillyer Kenneth J. Frazier Gale Olinger Stacey W. Poting Hubert Eckely John M. Sweazy Sherman Schooley Soc John Steinbrink Francis Keck Forest Hedge Noah Harden Maynard I. Thames Eddie G. Higgins Frank Starr Thomas A. Acker Harley Johnson Leeter Derr Joe J. Fiume Girlie Victor H. Joyce Thomas F. Gordon Janee A. Greene Max Finnison John Stewart Harold Nihiver Clifford F. Doncen Elijah S. Lanning Charles Christian Mere David Christian Wayne J. Featherofl Mark Burgess Jr Orla Clark Sherman Logan, Dee Alfred Campbell

Junior High School Drive Is Successful

Logan reports a near complete Red Cross enrollment as Junior High School faculty and pupils join the organization. A yang of cultural pageantry featured five girls in country costumes as pictures were sent to National Red Cross Headquarters.

Jean Webb Russia Annabelle Weymueller Scotland June Grooms Traiv Mallorie Tachapat Spain Betty Hott Holland Red Cross

Mothers Will Attend Boy Scout Court of Honor Meeting

Logan Ohio announces a Court of Honor for the Boy Scouts at Knights of Pythias Hall on December 16. Dr J W Wilee will be principal speaker. Mothers as well as fathers, Kiwanis and Rotary members invited. Dinner at 6 15 p m and a local orchestra for music.

Logan Council Participates in D of a Week Program

In Nelsonville Logan Council 120 joined the D of a Week activities with a reception and dinner for state and national officers. Logan, Lancaster, Pomeroy and Middleport were represented as Mrs Martha Gerspacher and others gave talks and an initiation was held.

Logan Nelsonville Spencers Lancaster Pomeroy Middleport Logan Cornell Martha Gerspacher Cleveland Edna Nine Akron Mary Snee Dennison Max Roth Youngstown Mary H. Floyd Portsmouth State View Conncilor Elizabeth Darat Paxt Cquncllor Chora F. Backus Backus

Meeting adjourns with plans for April district rally

The officers and members will reconvene at Gai- Hpelie in April for a district rally, marking the close of the current meeting.

Gai- Hpelie

Logan High HY boys attend Columbus conference

A Logan High School HY boys delegation of eight, led by Fred B. Burchfield, spent Friday through Sunday in Columbus for a YMCA conference. Speakers included ty. M Lichtiver, Dr. Frank D. Stutz, Dr. Arthur Wickenden, and sports figures Difford Pat Crawford, Wesley Fowler, and Dick Larkins.

Logan, Dec. S Logan High School Fred B. Burchfield Columbus Ohio Ty. M Lichtiver Columbia Frank D. Stutz Dayton Arthur C. Wickenden Miami University Difford Pat Crawford Columbus Hed Birds Wesley Fowler Dick Larkins Ohio State University

Seats Delay Gymnasium Opening At Senior High

Work on the Senior High Gymnasium is suspended awaiting delivery and installation of seats. Officials hoped to have the auditorium ready for the upcoming Parent-Teacher Association meeting next week. Basketbal players have been practicing on the gym floor since Monday as the season opens. Judge Harley M. Whitcraft will travel to Georgetown in Brown County to hold court next Monday, the final trip for the loan jurist on the Common Pleas Bench.

Logan, Dee Judge Harley Whitcraft New Lexington Tri-Brotherhood Mia Logan Dee O Te Weld Harley M. Whitcraft Georgetown Brown County Carrington T. Marahal Juriet Hase

Persia Oil Concession Clash Draws Soviet and U S Involvement

In London the Soviet Union and the United States were drawn officially into the Persian British oil dispute as Persia canceled rights previously granted to the Anglo Persian Oil Company. Britain seeks to avoid a full break with Persia while managing control of Persian oil supplies.

London Rusia United States Persia Anglo-Persian Oil Company Great Britain

Deficit Reported in Hocking County School Funds

Logan December 8 Staff Special A deficit in state aid district funds in Hocking County totals 54 299 253 dollars. The shortfall covers December and three weeks of estimated payments. Superintendent J W Coleman says state aid was delayed except for the first five weeks, with Falls District reportedly not in deficit. District amounts include Haydenville 6891, Marion Township 33317, Murray City 8938, Laurel 5244, Laurelville 12113, Washington ore 100, Good Hope 7929.23, Batt Creek 4000.

Logan Hocking County Boards of Education J. W. Coleman Mocking County Falls Haydenville Marion Township Murray City

Chinaman in custody questioned by Hocking County officers

Logan dispatch reports Sheriff Sol Ellinger and Deputy Joe Farbearn arresting a Chinese man at a Ben Bigham farm barn. The man, who claimed the name Toto, said he was born in Oregon and had been to China. An additional Chinese laundyman, Ching, spoke with authorities but offered little usable information.

Bigham Toto

Girls Sunday School Class Entertained at Guysville

Dec 8 in Guysville Troy Township notes M E Church girls meeting at Miss Pauleta McLaughlin home with Jean Geisendorfer Lorene Buck Melba Moore head Judith Johnston Eudora Reitz Wilma Smith Jean McCune Edna Starkey Louise Bretz Gertrude Ashcraft Mary Winifred Norris Mrs Rev Reitz and Mrs Mayme Ashcraft. Refreshments served.

Guysville M. E. Church Pauleta McLaughlin Jean Geisendorfer Lorene Buck Melba Moorehead Judith Johnston Eudora Reitz Wilma Smith Jean McCune Edna Starkey Louise Bretz Gertrude Ashcraft Mary Winifred Norris Rev. Reitz Mayme Ashcraft Bessie Robinson

Fire destroys Ramseyer dairy barn near Smithville

A blaze late last night at A. C. Ramseyer’s dairy farm a mile southwest of Smithville destroyed the dairy barn and 79 of 80 cows on the premises. Firefighters fought the flames but could not save the herd.

Smithville Dee A. C. Ramseyer

Bath room accident claims 79-year-old Mrs Prentice

Lancaster reports Mrs. Caroline Prentice aged 79 died after her nightgown caught fire from an open stove in the bathroom on Wednesday. The incident occurred in Lancaster. Her death followed burn injuries sustained in the fire.

Lancaster

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