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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1931

Page

9

Hocking County Commissioner Race Draws Large Field

One of the largest candidate fields in Hocking County history is seen for the May nominating contests. Incumbent Charles Fon and J M W Sunner head a Democratic surge with several Republicans and independents, including Henry Spencer and Willam Chapal, pondering bids for commissioner. Multiple names circulate for clerk and other offices, with formal announcements still pending and no decisive frontrunner yet established.

Charles Fon J. M W. Sunner Ermanuel Wolfe Harry W. Haw Loven Tom Vancuren Car. Sehiday Logan Charles Carl Crossogan Willam Mowery Washington Township JM Sanner Starr Township John Lovett Murray C Itiv Carl 8Rener Murray City Add Sane Longstreth Helen D. Rochester Alfred B Campbell Ama Henry Spencer Charles C. Achauer Achauer Kenneth Fitzgerald

Murray Schools Closed Over Scarlet Fever Outbreak

Murray City boards close all schools until after the new year following health chief Dr Lacock's report of scarlet fever, with 12 active cases and about 30 quarantined in recent weeks. An emergency curfew bans under eighteens from public places, while adults may attend picture shows and church.

Dearby Logan Murray City Board of Education W B. Lacock J. W. Coleman Robert T Secrist Gecock Fred Surgeon Sureeon

Commerce Body Incorporated Trustees Named by Officials

Incorporation papers secured by the Logander of Commerce name Logan Dee as trustee with a charter listing Fran Blasius George C Hengs John B Krieg Forest Wenliich John 4 Wellman Ford Hack Charles H Bell and Barton A Hall. The organization aims to collect and circulate information on manufacturing industrial and mercantile interests in Losan and surrounding community and to promote general welfare for members and others.

Logan Dee Logander of Commerce Barton Hereve Dee Fran Blasius George C. Hengs John BE. Krieg Forest Welniich John 4. Wellman Ford Hack Charles H Bell Barton A. Hall Losan

Tax Collection Date Is Now January 20

Logan December 12 Tax collection date extended from December 20 to January 20 by resolution of the commissioners. Treasurer George C Hengst has begun tax collection in some districts and will reach others within a few days. The board also discussed abandoning a roadway between the Long Run and Middlefork Roads to Perry Township amid local opposition and concerns.

A. M. Ellinger Willam Chapalear Ward Township L O'Neil Logan Ant Henry Leach Stanley Huston Qila Wolle Wil Prieyor Ernest Sihaal Fridey Logan George C Hengst Long Run Middlefork Perry Township Esther

Plan Repair Program for Pythian Building Upper Floors

Logan Deco 12 Masonic fees met with Logan Holding Company owners to plan a lease. Merons to occupy the two upper floors for lodge use. Rolland Bright, C Wood Bowen, and Charles W Dallmarsch oversee negotiations and remodeling before occupancy. Work to start immediately by contractors and carpenters from the order.

Masonx Pythian Logan Deco Masonic True Logan Holding Merons Rolland Bright C Wood Bowen Charles W Dallmarsch War

Cantata Rehearsals Under Way at Presby terian Church

Logan December 12 rehearsals for the Christmas cantata The Christmas Glory to be sung at the First Presbyterian Church Sunday December 20 at 7 o clock Senior Choir directed by Mrs Anthony Toerner Junior Choir led by Mrs H M Boocks The service will open with the cantata and feature church members from both choirs. Mrs John F Bond of Logan underwent an operation in Columbus with her daughter Mrs Earl Campbell Nelsonville noting a positive recovery expectation.

Presbyterian Church Logan First Presbyterian Church Anthony Toerner H. M. Boocks John F. Bond Columbus Earl Campbell Nelsonville Campbell

Entertains Club B Hosts Merry Mekers at Culver Street

Mrs Frank W Harden entertained the Merry Mekers Club at her North Culver Street home Friday evening. Bridge provided the entertainment with high scores earned by Mrs Marie Sprantel and Mrs Phil Techeppat. Guests included Mrs Sarah Anderson and Mrs Harry Bell. Lunch followed.

Frank W. Harden North Culver Street Marie Sprantel Phil Techeppat Sarah Anderson Harry Bell

Methodists Honor Successful League Baseball Team

The Methodist baseball team that won the pennant in the Biwania Junior League last summer was honored at a dinner in the MM EL Church Social Rooms on Thursday evening. Fathers and league officials attended as Rev. James Field directed the program. Players and graduates Marion Allen captain Kenneth Adair Jack Baker and Paul Smith spoke of hopes for a strong next season and a possible Kiwanis Cup to linger with the champions.

Logan Biwania MM EL Church Everning Jamea AR. Fielda Fields W. C. Adair Stanley Baker Joyce Fielda Eloise Carrick Sgéim Newt Mines Methodists Marion Allen Kenneth Adair Jack Baker Paul Smith

Mrs Stewart Guilty Of Making Threats

Mrs Stewart, wife of Harley Stewart, was found guilty after a jury trial before Judge Harley Alwitt on a charge of menacing threats. The court sentenced her to ten days in jail and a fine, after deputies testified Mrs Stewart attempted to seize a shotgun during a search for Floyd and Clyde Stewart. She denied making threats.

Logan Cloo Mwas Faim Duds Stewart Floyd Clyde Stewart Suwait

Visit Mother Logan Time for Family Guests

In Logan on December 12 Mrs. Eisle Myers hosted visitors from Kansas City and Athens including Mr and Mrs John Myers and TL K Myers for a few days. George Reynolds of Monday was arrested Friday evening by Deputy Sheriff J Farbearn and brought to Logan awaiting charges filed by Mrs Reynolds, per the officer.

Logan John Myers Kansas City TL. K. Myers Athens Eisle Myers George Reynolds Joe Farbearn

Eastern Star Holds Installation in Logan Thursday Night

Deputy Grand Matron from Logan district presided as Venus Chapter of the Eastern Star installed new officers including Miss Muinal Lauba as matron and William Hansel as worthy patron. About 125 members attended. after business a plate lunch followed. The ceremony preceded a move to a new hall later this week.

Logan Abary Prigze Cragasvine Depts Grand Matrap Ta Levan Venus Chapwr Eastern Star Chastor Webt Muinal Lauba Gus Loomis Ag Auss Lauba Wilam Hansel Athes Pettit Agsoclate C. Wood Bowen Wean Ints Mre Alatte Allen Mise Tica Mauk Ming Minnie Steynolds Florence Larimer Sire Mary Muller Ruby Anderson Quinette Risch Driggs Kerry

Road Work Progresses with 370 Men Employed

Logan County road maintenance continues as weather allows. County engineer Kristiay reported that 370 men have been employed in the past two weeks. Graveling is under way on several routes including Logaf-Carbon, with many projects completed and concrete work advancing on the parish road network.

Logan Ty Griu Wolfe Kristiay Progresa Harsay Chapel Abarinn Goeestia

Cage Managers Login High School Cheer Team Leaders

The report notes key personnel in Cage Managers Login High School cheer squads including senior and junior staff. Mentions senior manager and junior captains guiding the cheerleaders for a pastoral set, with named individuals Chanor Woodard and Ruth Mare among those continuing in advisory roles.

Login High School Chanor Woodard Funior Ant Neal Tinta Tove Florda and Mier Ruth Mare Flea Pasterball Sete San

Mrs Kina Castell Dies Friday Morning

Mrs Kina Castell longtime Logan resident dies Friday after extended illness from cancer at her home on East Hunter Street. She leaves husband Phamag A Case lek of East Hunter Street and several children including Charlee Canton at bona Haymond Castell Logan and Gerald Castell of Hampton Va. She was sister to Joan Jesse Narvey Clinton and Mary Kemper. Two grandsons Den and Thomas Castell reside in the area. A member of the Methodist Episcopal Church Murray County and Ruth Bible Clans. Funeral services Monday at 10 AM at the local church with Rev. Dames Fielde officiating. Burial in Oak Grove Cemetery.

Logan Seco Emma Casted Phamag A Caselek East Hunter Street Ooha Murray City Bevidea Shiee Avis Charlee Canton Bona Haymond Castell Logan Geral d Castal Wampton

Logan Man Sued After Auto Crash

Michigan woman Amy Shanks of Flint sues Frank Pisree Mardin of Logan and his son Vir Ri Wilson Martin in federal court seeking 30000 damages. The complaint alleges reckless driving by the son caused an automobile collision on April 33, 102% at the Coolidge Highway and Ten Mile Road intersection, injuring the plaintiff.

Michigan Columbus Frank Pisree Mardin Logan Vir Ri Wilson Martin Amy Shanks Flint Ault Recklesa Coolidge Highway Ten Mile Road Piind

Totals Compiled in Red Cross Relief Call

Logan area leads per head with large donations as the Red Cross relief drive nears completion. Dr U B Yauch announces overall receipts and district totals, noting substantial contributions from the Rathotata region and surrounding locales.

Red Cross LOGAN U. B. Yauch Feneral Rathotata Rauchway

Loomis Funeral Held Saturday Afternoon

James H Loomis 83 longtime Hocking County resident died at home after a two year illness Burial was in Orsenison Cemetery Nelsonville with the Rev RB Azhbailana in charge Loomis served on the County Board of Health since 1919 and was a trustee of Starr Township He left a wife and three sons William Loomis Leon Guy Loomis and Earl Loomis all of local townships

Weisonvita Logan Upton Furnace James H. Loomia Cenacer Ruriato Orsenison Nelaonville RB Azhbailana Swomla Hocking County County Board of Health Thre City Additios Hla Starr Township Fie Teavea Bealies William Loomis Loean Guy Loomis Falls Township Earl Loomis Union Furnace

Boy Returns Home After Four Hours Lost Tour

Logan, December 12, a three year old named James McBride vanished while exploring the city on a bicycle. He rode along Main Street and West Street before police located him near the western outskirts and reunited him with his parents after an absence of four hours.

Bours Werrkes Es Logan Des Sad Mire Lawrence McBride Jand Francia Cupp James

Boals Child Dies Eight Year Old From Heart Attack

Logan dispatch reports eight year old Harold Realy Dicken, son of Clyde and Irene Dicken, died at home after a heart attack. Funeral services set for 1 pm Monday with Rev. Predariek officiating. buried Starr Cemetery. Also noted is injuring of eight year old Anthony, struck Friday near West Sebodt Finitdity, with medical staff treating him.

Logan Harold Clyde Realy Dicken Ifa Mt Sis Bealdes Albert Ard Dangle Lande Loretta Irene Thie City Ehacga Burkal Starr Cemetery Logan Dre Tan Eghtyear Bir Mra Anthony Nornhis Vy & Bia Ford

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