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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1933

Page

5

Fain Holds Up All CWA Work In Hocking County

Dec 21 most sects in Hocking County idle due to rain. Roads too wet for construction. repairs and make up work planned Thu Fri. Foremen removed from some crews. one family, several cases, only partial actions noted. Engineer Owens visiting Logan to inspect CWA projects and county work.

Fain CWA Hocking County Owens Hockey Logany Bloom Road Goose Creek

Men Recalled to Work at Local Brick Plants

Dec 21 report notes Hocking Valley Brick recalls ten workers to the plant and Logan Act Company adds workers. County shipments of brick to Creek Improvement prompt reemployment as local mills adjust staffing. Several changes occurred in recent weeks, with rail and freight activity mentioned.

Hocking Valley Logan Act Company Nct

Milk Code County Plans Consumer Lists Likely Soon

Dec 21 report indicates a county milk code is in development and will be announced soon. William Breman met with Ohio Milk officials and reviewed details with producers and consumers to learn a fair approach for both sides.

William Bream Ohio Logan v

County Surveyor Announces Deputy In Charge Of Work

Announcement from Orla county surveyor states Ross, his chief deputy, will supervise all contract work under way in large parts of the project. Ross will be responsible for this phase of the improvements.

Orlaunty Ross

Charity Party Planned for Sunday December 21

Boy Scouts and three women sponsors organize a charity party aiding Logan Children’s Stations of used toys. Toys collected have been condition checked by Scouts and cash donations received will fund further charitable needs. A separate matter notes Abe Barber charged in Strate C T Stephenson case. affidavit filed and costs payment set for Tuesday.

Boy Scouts Logan Abe Barber Strate C. T

Four Hundred Enroll In Emergency Schools

About 400 adults aged 16 to 66 are enrolled in Ohio emergency schools in Hocking County with plans to grow. Classes run in Logan Murray City Union Furnace Gore South Bloomingville Haydenville and Marion Township. Mrs. Dorothy Norris leads child care sick care and clothing repair classes and seeks donated sewing machines for Union Furnace and Murray City sessions.

Logan Ohio Hocking County Murray City Union Furnace Gore South Bloomingville Haydenville Marion Township Dorothy Norris Murray City High Supt J. W. Coleman

Keeps Old Team

Wes Ferrenberg of Green Township near Logan cherishes his retired horse team. Once in the oil business he kept a fine team in Hocking County, but after eight years he pensioned them and has refused repeat offers, keeping them well cared for without selling.

Logan Wes Ferrenberg Green Township Hocking County Ferrenbergz

Rev. Ralph Babylon to Lead Logan Presbyterian Church

The Rev. Ralph Babylon of Covington Ohio will assume the pulpit at First Presbyterian Church Logan for six months starting Sunday. He has accepted the supply call from the congregation and will move to Logan shortly after Christmas.

Logan Ralph Babylon Covington Ohio First Presbyterian Church

Legion Athletes Highlight Logan Post Program

Logan Post American Legion hosted boxing and wrestling Tuesday with Camp Hocking visitors. Don Yates Dewey Durant and Lewie McConnell fought, Keller excelled, and a two youths three fall match from Camp Hocking entertained. A string band performed as Lieut Peckinpaugh helped organize. next month’s event planned.

Camp Hocking Logan Logan Post American Legion Jimmy Ringhiser Don Yates Dewey Durant Lewie McConnell CCC California Hick Keller R. T. Peckinpaugh Ringhiser Charles C. Achauver M. F. Weymueller Athletic Committee Post Dayton Sigma Phi Gamma Delta Theta Girl Scouts

Girl Scouts Plan Candy Sale for Camping Fund

Girl Scouts decided to sell candy at the opera house on Saturday night to raise funds for next summer's camping trip. A taffy pulling was held at Tuesday night’s meeting to kick off the effort.

Glouster Opera House

Miss Leona Brown Weds Harold Syx in Athens

Harold Syx of Athens and Miss Leona Brown of Glouster were married Sunday at 2 pm in Athens. The ceremony was at the officiating minister’s home with witnesses Mr and Mrs Leland Ward. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred Brown, is a Glouster High School graduate, class of 1930. The couple will reside in Athens.

Leona Brown Harold Syx Athens Leland Ward Mr. Syx Silas Syx Fred Brown Glouster High School Syx

Eddy Child Gives Violin Recital in Columbus

Robert Eddy, son of Mr and Mrs B J Eddy of Glouster, was presented in a violin recital last Sunday at the studios of Prof Earl Hopkins in Columbus. He was accompanied at the piano by John W Burris, with whom he makes his home in Columbus.

Glouster Robert Eady B. J. Eddy Earl Hopkins Columbus Mr. Eddy John W. Burris

Miss Mabel Davis Returns Home After Major Operation

Miss Mabel C. Davis of Columbus, daughter of Mrs. Clara Davis, was able to return home this week from Grant Hospital where she underwent a major operation on December 5. The Davis family had resided in Glouster for several years.

Glouster Mabel C. Davis Columbus Clara Davis Grant Hospital Davis

Victim of Accident To Be Buried Friday

A telegram announced that James Williams, killed in a Madrid Iowa mine accident, will be brought to Glouster. Funeral services are set for Friday at 2 PM at the First Baptist Church with Rev. G J Johnson officiating. Burial will follow in Glouster Cemetery.

James Williams Glouster Madrid Iowa First Baptist Church G. J. Johnson Glouster Cemetery

Langsville Briefs Highlight Illnesses Visits

Floyd Thomas and family from Williamsburg Pa. traveled to Langsville due to the critical illness of Mrs. Thomas’s father Clarence Barnes. Mrs. Kermit Brown of Akron visited her parents the Whitmers. Miss Eldridge gave an address at Langsville Church. J L Miller and daughter Marie from Rio Grande visited with sisters. Mr and Mrs Gwen Clark and Don Savage from Charleston WV spent the weekend with Langsville families.

Floyd Thomas Williamsburg Kermit Brown Akron R. F. Whitmer Eldridge Dayton Longsville J. L. Miller Marie Rio Grande Gwen Clark Don Savage Charleston W. Va C. A. Nelson Griff Savage

Aged Woman Dies in Logan at 75

Mrs Julia Hutchinson 75 died at her West Main Street home after ten days of illness and two strokes. Survived by four sons James William Charles and Tony Hutchinson of Logan and two daughters. Sister of Mrs George Beck of Lancaster. Funeral set for Friday 2:30 pm at United Brethren Church with Rev B C Peters officiating. Burial in Oak Grove Cemetery.

Christmas program planned by First Presbyterian Sunday School

The First Presbyterian Sunday School announces its annual Christmas entertainment to be held Friday evening at 7:30. Wayne Whitcraft, the Superintendent, says children will take part in the program.

Logan First Presbyterian Sunday School Wayne Whitcraft

Tree Santa and Candy Ready for Glouster Treat

Glouster residents prepare for a Friday night Christmas event at 7 o clock in depot square. Kiwanis Club confirms community tree Santa and candy are ready to entertain children. the decorated tree gives the square a festive Christmas appearance.

Glouster Santa Kiwanis Club Depot Square

Taylor Ridge Briefs Births and Visits in the Area

Taylor Ridge reports the birth of a son to Mr and Mrs Henry Golding in Lancaster on December 4. The column notes illnesses and weekend visits among local families including Mr and Mrs Carl Hildabrant Mr and Mrs Don Withem Mr and Mrs Dwight Smith Clifford Olbers and Emmett Olbers, Wilbur Risley in Athens, Garnet Coey and Francis Bernard birth of a daughter to Mr and Mrs Bernard, Redtown, and social dinners hosted by Mr and Mrs Elmer Davis for local residents Treva Black Bernice Hipsher Irene Golding.

Henry Golding Lancaster Carl Hildabrant Don Withem Dwight Smith Clifford Olbers Dayton Fred Olbers Emmett Greens Run Wilbur Risley Athens John Wenger Francis Bernard Garnet Coey Roy Strawsbaugh Redtown Fred Heskin Elmer Davis Treva Black Bernice Hipsher Truetown Irene Golding Taylor Ridge

Markinses Lose Home In Glouster Clearing Fire

Dec 11 fire destroyed the home of former Glouster residents Mr and Mrs Ernest Markins at Fostoria. The blaze started about 6 30 am after Mr Markins left for work burning house goods and clothing except what the Markinses wore their garage also burned. The car survived as it was in use. Loss partly covered by insurance.

Glouster Ernest Markins Fostoria Markins Markinses

Christmas Activities and Weddings Highlight Jacksonville Notes

The Jacksonville column recounts a busy week with church classes exchanging gifts and a Christmas bazaar netting over 50 dollars for M E B Church repairs. Social visits include Miss Margaret Shirkey and families with several residents visiting relatives. A Christmas operetta at Jacksonville Grade School and a December wedding invitation for Maxine Vaughan and Bill Johnston close the item.

Auxiliary to Meet Glouster

Ladies' Auxiliary of the W M W of A will meet at Eagle Hall Friday night at 7 o'clock. Important business will be up for consideration.

Glouster Ladies’ Auxiliary Eagle Hall

Also Mentioned on This Page

John Kleinschmidt Uble Charlie Ruggles Mary Boland Norris C. W. Zeigler Earl Clark Presbyterian Church Legion Sunday Harry Williams James Langsville News Clover Farm Clover Dale Snowy White Howe Rize Glendale Florida Thrift Plus U.S Ata Reas Maxwell House Coffee Clover Farm No Boston Brown Clover Farm Chinaware Egg Noodles Ag Pound South East Ohio Pot of Gold John Bower East State Street Fred White East State St M. M. Munn West Union St Virgil Baughman Lancaster St H. H, McCune Mechanicsburg Julia Hutchinson Taylor Ridge Briefs Jacksonville News By Arlene Davis Margaret Shirkey Christ Child Henry Exenkamper Bernice White A. R. Woodgerd Wayne Snyder Elizabeth Ellen Rambo Irene Davis Louise Dunlevy Ladies’ Aid Aid Society Jackville Trimble M. EB F. Stephenson Leanna Effie Hugh Snyder Jacksonville J.T Maxine Vaughan Bill Johnston M. E
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