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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1930

Page

14

Boy Scout Move Gains Support in Hocking County

Logan December meeting notes a new organization to sponsor the Boy Scout movement in Hocking County with Dr C F Rauch as district chairman. The five year program includes troops planned for Logan Haydenville and other villages, eight courts of review and four courts of honor, plus leadership training for Scout Masters.

Hocking County Logan Haydenville Court of Honor Harley M. Whitcraft H. L. Geddes L. P. Mooney A. B. Campbell Carlton Bright Forest Weinrich J. R. Ralston Raymond Lanning H. M. Brocks Lawrence Adcock Frank Blasius Osman Burk J. E. Frew Warren Bright Curtiss Cole Reading George E. Carr Amos L. Heyde Harry Krumlauf Harold Chambers Clinton Webb J. 8. Cherrington Rolland Bright C. G. Bowen

Men Improve Mulberry Street Under Relief Program

Logan December 12 workmen lift bricks in low spots and fill to ready Pouth Mulberry Street for top surfacing under the Service Department relief project providing work for the unemployed.

Logan Pouth Mulberry Street Unemed

Stores to Stay Open Later in Logan for Christmas

The Retail Merchants Committee of the Chamber of Commerce announced that stores will remain open until 8 o'clock starting next Wednesday evening and continue through the rest of the Christmas shopping season.

Logan Retail Merchants Committee The Chamber of Commerce

Mrs Graham Improves After Colum bus Hospital Surgery

Mrs M M Graham returns to Mogan from Columbus hospital after a goiter operation. Her condition is reported much improved.

Mogan M. M. Graham Columbus

Lumber Suply bowlers edge Judy Grocers in close match

Logan lumberers stay atop standings by winning two of three against Judy Grocers. Grocers opened with 1077 in game one then 941 and 937, while St Clair 671 and Strible 630 led the winners. Pete Beshara 631 for the losers. Smith 610 for balance. Lohr's Barbers swept Logan Transfers as Cochran 221 in game two highlighted the defeat.

Logan Lumber Supply Judy Grocers Grocers Lumbermen St. Clair Strible Pete Beshara Smith Lohr Barbers Cochran

Ladies Aid Meeting At Methodist Church Hosts Readings

About fifty women attended the Ladies Aid gathering in the Methodist Episcopal Church social rooms Tuesday. Mrs. Charles Adcock led the event with devotionals by Mrs. Bert Bell and a Christmas themed program. Mrs. George Lehman directed the program as Joy to the World was sung. Readings were given by Mrs. Blanche Thomas and Miss Martha Hansel with recitations by Margaret Andrews Betty Hall and Katie Jo Dollison. The Hall sisters performed three numbers and Eloise Carrick read. A two course dinner followed the meeting.

Ladies Aid Methodist Episcopal Church Charles Adcock Bert Bell George Lehman Blanche Thomas Martha Hansel

Assignment deed filed in Probate Court in Logan

Vernon Kitchen signed over property to John Wellman for creditors as Probate Court handles the matter. Judge A M Ellinger appointed appraisers J R Ralston Joe White and H O Tom to assess the estate.

Funeral service for two-day-old son held

Services were held at the grave in Oak Grove Cemetery Thursday morning for the two-day-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Smith. The child died Wednesday.

Logan Oak Grove Cemetery Oscar Smith

Contested will filed in Logan court over Mattox estate

Albert Mattox sues in Common Pleas Court to set aside Nancy B. Mattox will alleging the document is not the decedent’s last will. The suit names executor Ben M. Shaw and others as defendants.

Logan Common Pleas Court Nacy B. Mattox Albert Mattox Ben M. Shaw

Thimble and Art Club Hosts Social at Mrs Aplin’s Home

Mrs Emma Aplin hosted a Wednesday afternoon Thimble and Art Club gathering. After a miscellaneous roll call, dinner was served at the close. Guests included Mrs J M Soliday, Mrs F F McKay, Mrs C C Allen, Mrs Emerson Poston, Mrs F S Case, Miss Emnisa Westenhaver, Mrs T D Brown of Haydenville, and Mrs L Thoeming of Newcastle Wyoming.

Emma Aplin Thimble and Art Club J. M. Soliday Ff. M. McKay C. C.C. Allen Emerson Poston F.S. Case Emnisa Westenhaver Logan T. D. Brown Haydenville L. Thoeming Newcastle Wyo

Jones Body Taken for West Virginia Funeral Service

The body of E. L. Jones was transported to Sandridee West Virginia for funeral services held Wednesday afternoon at the Methodist Episcopal Church. The family had moved to West Virginia after Mr. Jones suffered an injury while living in New Plymouth.

Logan E. L. Jones Sandridee W. Va Methodist Episcopal Church West Virginia

Better Home Makers Club Sees Nutrition Lesson Demonstration

Members gathered at Mrs. John Rodman's home for the third nutrition lesson by Mrs. Fred Graham featuring a pudding making demonstration. Christmas carols, stunts, and a grab-bag followed social hour with Mrs. John George winning a contest. Guests included Mrs. George Mrs. J. C. Morgan and Mrs. Jacob Mohler.

Better Home Makers Better Home Makers Club John Rodman Fred Graham John George George J. C. Morgan Jacob Mohler

Sorority members host evening event and plan Christmas party

Miss Mildred Laubie and Miss Rhea Pettit entertained Sigma Phi Gamma members at the sorority rooms Wednesday evening. Preps presented a stunt followed by a contest with Miss Pearl Pierce and Miss Fay Walker as winners. Arrangements were made for the Christmas party next Thursday evening with Mrs. Mike Roberts and Mrs. Russell Fahrer as guests.

Mildred Laubie Rhea Pettit Sigma Phi Gamma Sorority Preps Pearl Pierce Fay Walker Mike Roberts Russell Fahrer

County Health Report Details November Scarlet Fever Surge

November reports show seven scarlet fever cases with six in Logan, plus one diphtheria, one chicken pox, and an eye inflammation in the communicable list. Hocking County births outran deaths 19 to 12, Logan 8 births and 5 deaths, with most deaths over 50. two under one and six over 70. Birth data lists numerous new boys and girls to multiple local families.

Logan Department of Health Hocking County Earl J. Soliday Clifford Gullet Robert Siglar Leverett R. Ellis Lowell C. Rizer Lewis A. Nixon Thomas R. Davis Edward E. Imboden William M. Woollett Gladys Bryan Raymond Collins Charles M. Stowers Harold K. Barton Freddie Conger Samuel Stewart Delbert H. Hupp Jesse N. Vanbibber Jacob C. Wine George W. Somers

D A R Officers To Meet Logan On Friday Evening

Governor Worthing Chapter D A R will hold a meeting Friday at Miss Minnette Mc Cray on North Market Street The topic is Christmas Customs in Colonial Times Miss Mary Louise Bowen is preparing the paper Roll call response will be Christmas In Different Lands A donation to Ellis Island will be collected at the gathering

Logan Governor Worthing Minnette McCray North Market Street Mary Louise Bowen Ellis Island

Pilots Train to Fly Fast Seaplanes for Schneider Trophy

London reports Flt. Lt. E. Hope leads the High Speed Flight to operate the Rolls-Royce and Gloster Napier seaplanes at Felixstowe. Three pilots are training to form England's fast aircraft team for defense of the Schneider Trophy next year. They have flown 300 to 400 mph.

London E. Hope Air Ministry Felixstone England

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