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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1933

Page

10

Fugitive Caught After Second Search in Enterprise

Logan, Dec 27. Sheriff So Ellinger and Deputies Joe Farbearn and Stanley Spannow arrested Russell Fout after a second Christmas Day search of Joe Spackey’s Enterprise residence. Fout, wanted in Jackson County on non support, was found in an attic behind a closet door. Local officers had earlier failed to locate him at the home.

Logan Joe Spackey Enterprise So Ellinger Joe Farbearn Stanley Spannow Russell Fout Fout Jackson County Spackey Farbeann

Civilian Supervisors Named for Camp Logan CCC Direction

A public list of fourteen civilian supervisors to assist in directing CCC forces at Camp Logan was released. Named are Eldon Fox Rockbridge R D 3 Pascal White Nelsonville R D 2 Robert Reynolds Logan William Taylor Murray City Bert Keister Laurel Township Lewis Keister Laurel Township 8S M Vorhees Gibisonville Curtis Bingham Rockbridge D R 2 J A Primmer 8 B Primmer Wayne Wharton Joe Tucker Rockbridge William Paxton Benton Township and Charles Francisco Logan.

B. Primmer Wayne Wharton Joe Tucker Rockbridge William Paxton Benton Township Charles Francisco Logan

Smith Assigned as sanitary engineer in Hocking County

LOGAN Dec 27 W F Smith of near Lancaster has been assigned to Hocking County as sanitary engineer under a new phase of CWA program. He reported for duty this morning. Kenneth Lynn, formerly with this county, now heads sanitary work in several Southeastern Ohio counties and will soon establish headquarters in this city.

Logan Earl Jackson Chillicothe Southeastern Ohio Jackson 6Th Infantry W. F. Smith Lancaster Hocking County Kenneth Lynn Thia County

Hocking Council A A M To Hold Annual Degree Reunion

Hock Hocking Councill and 8 M will hold its annual reunion in the superior degree on New Year's Day. Work starts at 4 PM with a 6 PM dinner intermission. J W Huddle of Lancaster is expected to attend for the annual inspection. Degree team rehearses Sunday at 2 PM.

Logan Hock-Hocking Councill J. W. Huddle Lancaster

County Schools to Resume Jan. 2 After Holiday Break

Hocking County schools will resume January 2 after a one week vacation. Announcement came from Bapt. J. W. Coleman office on Tuesday. Some districts observed only Christmas as a holiday while most districts extended the week off with promise of rural school financial aid aiding reopening.

Logan J. W. Cole- Man

Murray City Christmas Guest List and Local Briefs

Murray City reports a large holiday gathering with relatives from Lancaster Pittsburgh Columbus and Columbus visiting over Christmas Day. Other items note Cronkaville and Nelsonville residents spending Christmas with local families and hospital updates on Paul Turner 19 who was injured near Amanda with a fractured ankle and improving slowly.

Farmers Ask for Work With CWA

Logan December 27 Local reemployment office has been besieged with requests from farmers to work on CWA projects to meet their taxes. Officials say the Hocking County quota is subscribed and no openings exist. CWA work is for the unemployed with no other money source to support families.

Logan Hocking County

Whitecraft Rules on Interesting Contest

Logan Ohio December 27 Judge Harley M Whitcraft heard a school board election contest with six candidates. Two had clear majorities. two were tied at 330 votes each after one ballot marked in pen was rejected. Judge Whitcraft voided the election and the case may go to the Ohio Supreme Court for ruling on this election code issue.

Whitcraft State Supreme Court

Oil Field Work Slows Ahead Of Winter In Mt Pleasant

Logan December reports a slowdown in Mt Pleasant Michigan oil fields as winter nears. Several large companies have cut field crews and operate on a prorated production basis, reducing local layoffs.

Logan Mt. Pleasant Mich

More Homeowner Loans Approved for Logan County

Logan December 27. More homeowner loans approved have been sent back to Phil A Henderson who handles title checks. Twelve loans reached the title checking stage. Another 32 applications have been sent to Barton A Hall for appraisal.

Logan Phil A. Henderson Barton A. Hall

Payroll totals rise in four counties district wide

Civil Works pay rolls for the four counties of the local district show steady increases. Perry County tops at 31,756.60 disbursed to 2,280 workers, followed by Hocking with 22,415.53 to 1,425 men, Fairfield at 7,615.54 to 40 workers, and Pickaway at 6,115.04 to 403 men.

Logan Perry County Hocking County Fairfield County Pickaway County

Coonville News Notes Highlights Local Christmas Week

Florence Malone and William Jarvis wed in December at Jackson. Will Archer and Mrs. Archer visit Coonville for two weeks with old friend Mrs. Giffin. Mr. and Mrs. Giffin receive Christmas guests, including George McAfee Jr. and son from Parkersburg. The Coonville mine operated two days last week as residents traveled for Christmas.

Coonville Florence Malone William Jarvis Jackson Will Archer John Giffin Archer Parkersburg G. W. McAfee James Giffin Lawrence County Charles Jarvis Wellston Mr. Jarvis Ed Giffin Sand Run Lafe Egleston Starr Robert Carsey Logan

Murray City Resident Named To Emergency School Faculty

Logan Ohio December 27 reports an addition to the Ohio Emergency School staff in Hocking County. Miss Anastacia Vollmer of Murray City joins the faculty and began duties this morning accompanying faculty members to Columbus for a conference.

Logan Ohio Emergency School Hocking County Anastacia Vollmer Murray City Cr. Zeigier Dorothy Norris Mies Helen Breene Bar Clark Columbus

Local Visitors and Family News from Mt. Pleasant Area

Logan briefs Mr and Mrs Harry Bell and family from Mt Pleasant Mich on a week long visit. Haydenville and Pleasantville guests Christmas day of Charles C Achauer. Nancy and Caroline Work from Cleveland visiting their parents in town for the holidays. Lloyd Hinerman of Union Furnace announces birth of a daughter on Christmas Day. A J Hinerman and Mia Oberle hosted by Union Furnace relatives. Fred Oberle of Columbus visited his mother Mia over the weekend. Bertha Oberle and Charles Scholl of Mt Pleasant are spending holidays in the city.

Murray City Clifford Winn Lancaster Howard Frazee Pittsburgh Carence Archer Columbus George Tedrow Cronkaville Joe Popoczy Willem Thomas William Thomas Leela Limes Columbua John Houser Jay Hamer Shade James Smart Clem Williams Marion Howard Miller Cleveland Christinas Oscar Johnson William McNabb Nelsonville Rebecca Swindle Howard Bush William Bush Logan Bayde Peacock Carence Peacock Orhiaton On Foster Columbis Harold Johniaen Glowster Pearl Heblyer George Potts Harold Potts Oreville Harry Bell Mt. Pleasant Michigan W. L. Achauer Haydenville Ray Shide Pleasantville Charles C. Achauer Nancy Work Caroline Work Robert C. Work Lloyd Hinerman Union Furnace A. J. Hinerman Fred Oberle Mia Bertha Oberle Charles Scholl Mich

Logan pair named in local social notes

Paul Edward Connel 20 a laborer of Logan and Waneda Wycoff 19 at home in Logan R F D are identified as the children of Arthur Connel and Mr and Mrs Frank Wycoff in a local social note.

Paul Edward Connel Logan Arthur Connel Waneda Wycoff Frank Wycoff

Local re-employment office praised by Ohio director

Logan officials report Ewald Schmitter, manager of the re-employment agency, received a message from B. Matthewson, Ohio re-employment director, expressing appreciation for the local office's work under strenuous pressure.

Logan Ewald Schmitter B. Matthewson Ohio Matthewson

County spelling contest dates announced for spring

Logan district eliminations in the county wide spelling contest are set for Friday March 16 with county finals to be held in Logan on Saturday March 24. District leaders will be selected later.

Logan Supt. J. W. Coleman

Rudolph Woodard Found After Athens State Hospital Missing

Rudolph Woodard, who had been missing from the Athens State Hospital for several days, was located Saturday in the county by Sheriff Sol Ellinger and Deputy Stanley Sparnow and returned to the institution.

Logan Rudolph Woodard Athens State Hospital Sol Ellinger Stanley Sparnow

Christmas Service Held At Church In Chauncey

The Christmas service at the Church of Christ in Chauncey drew a large crowd Sunday night. Candles and candles on the railings created a warm setting as the pageant presented the manger Mary shepherds and wise men with Gresanthy Keasey and Julia Johnson in key roles. The offering supported the Cleveland orphanage. Junior department performances and a playlet directed by Betty Jane Courtney added to the program.

Chauncey Church of Christ Gresanthy Keasey Julia Johnson Paul Fiske Cleveland Junior Courtney Marilyn Parry Betty Jane Courtney the Bible School Charles Sweeney

Christmas Day Guests Gather in Chauncey Homes

Christmas guests in Chauncey include Mr and Mrs Thomas McHenry and Roxie from Logan. Ruth Ogg of Athens visited Chauncey. Daniel Fulton and family celebrated in Logan. Lizzie Robinett and Ivan Matheny's families shared Christmas in Nelsonville.

Chauncey Daniel Fulton Millfield Bernard Bowers Logan Lizzie Robinett Ivan Matheny Nelsonville

Christmas Dinner Gathered Theisen Family in Millfield

A Christmas Day family dinner was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Theisen Sr in Millfield. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. William Theisen and children June Virginia Frederica Violet Mae, Mr. and Mrs. Herman Theisen Jr and John Thelen of Millfield, Mr. and Mrs. Hugo Thelsen and son Hugo Jr. of Athens, and Mr. and Mrs. Paul Thelsen and son Paul Twy of Chauncey.

Millfield Herman Theisen William Theisen June Virginia Prederica Violet Mae John Thelen Hugo Thelsen Hugo, Jr Athens Paul Thelsen Paul Ty W Chauncey

Chauncey Christmas Cable Greetings Home

Mr and Mrs George Harvey Nye of Chauncey received cablegrams from sons Dr Don Carlos Nye Buenos Aires Argentina and Dr Robert E Nye London England on Christmas Day. The messages included birthday wishes for Mrs Nye who celebrated her 78th birthday on Christmas Day.

Chauncey George Harvey Nye Don Carlos Nye Buenos Aires Argentina South America Robert E. Nye London England Nye

Birthday Dinner Honors Chauncey Boy on Christmas Day

Mrs Gladys Pickering of Chauncey hosted an elaborate Christmas Day dinner at Ellis Avenue for her son Dix as he marked his thirteenth birthday. Guests included Supt and Mrs Bert Daugherty of the County Home Chauncey her brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs Earl L Gibbs Athens and Mayor W D Hines Chauncey.

Chauncey Gladys Pickering Ellis Avenue Dix

Ninth Birthday Celebrated for Jacquelyn Sanders in Millfield

Jacquelyn Sanders daughter of Mr and Mrs Lewis Sanders Millfield celebrated her ninth birthday on Christmas Day. Grandparents Mr and Mrs Clarence E Sanders hosted a family dinner Sunday with relatives Virginia Bert Jacquelyn Dr and Mrs C N Sanders and son Bob Charles Sanders and Ray Sanders present.

Millfield Jacquelyn Sanders Lewis Sanders Clarence E. Sanders Virginia Bert Jacquelyn C. N. Sanders Bob Charles Sanders Ray Sanders

Darnell Glass Wed In West Virginia Ceremony

Miss Ruth Darnell and Gerald Glass were married on December 16 in Pt. Pleasant West Virginia with Rev J K Roberts officiating. Ruth Darnell a Plains High School class of 1931 graduate. The groom is son of Mr and Mrs John Glass of The Plains. They will reside in The Plains for now.

the Plains Samuel Darnell Ruth Darnell Gerald Glass Pt. Pleasant W. Va J. K. Roberts the Plains High School John Glass

Christmas Dinner Courted by Several Families

Bashan Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Oliver hosted a Christmas meal for Dr. and Mrs. 8. A. McCullough Mr. and Mrs. A. K. Oliver of Pomeroy Mr. and Mrs. George McCullough of Columbus Also H V Tucker Herman Carson and their children spent Christmas with Hampton Carson Mrs Anna Singers visited Mrs A H Bailey for Christmas Wesley Deem and Ebbin White home for the holidays Mrs George Deem visited her daughter Mrs Henry Frederick and family Grover White with relatives on Christmas Tom Baile and Marion Slater hosted Sunday visitors Harley Kese of Delaware William Conley of Long Bottom Earl Cozart Clint Slater and mother.

Raymond Oliver A. McCullough A. K. Oliver Pomeroy George McCullough Columbus H. V. Tucker Herman Carson Hampton Carson Anna Singers A. H. Bailey Wesley Deem Ebbin White Milbourne W. Va George Deem Henry Frederick Grover White Date Warner Dale Oul Moore Tom Baile Marion Slater Harley Kese Delaware Wiliam Conley Long Bottom Earl Cozart Clint Slater

Visit Stays In Indiana With Rogers Family

Rev. M.8 Roger master of the Church of Christ and wife Mrs Rogers with brother Charles Rogue spend the week at Liberty visiting Mrs Rogers parents Mr and Mrs A D Johnson.

Indiana Glouster Roger Master Church of Christ

Two Youths Escape Injury After Car Hits Bridge

GLOUSTER December 27 In an automobile accident that destroyed their car when it struck the side of a concrete bridge near Hatfield John Sollie Jr age 20 and his brother Eugene 16 living near Hollister were on the way to Corning when the crash occurred Both youths suffered minor injuries a cheek cut with flesh removal and a cut on the left hand while the other had a small cut on the right arm The injuries were treated by a local physician The car was a complete wreck.

Chicago Violet Barretta Hilton O. Crouch Indianapolis Glouster Hatfield John Sollie, Jr Eugene Hollister Corning

Mrs. George Duffee Dies in Athens

Mrs. George Duffee died at her home in Athens Tuesday morning. She once lived on a Glouster farm once part of the town and was a daughter of the late Joseph and ______ Allen. Her family home stood near the Holbert residence south of the Rockhold Service Station. She was an aunt of Mrs. H. F. Kittle of Glouster.

Athens Glouster George Duffee Daugh Ter Joseph Allen Sunday Creek

Christmas Carols Brighten Taylor Ridge Christmas Morning

Taylor Ridge residents host a Young People's Sunday School class singing for the sick and shut ins. Families from Corning Ohio Dayton Trimble Columbus and Glouster gather for Christmas dinners and visits, with multiple relatives traveling to Bishopville Glouster and Cincinnati.

Taylor Ridge Young People’s

Chapter O E 8 installs officers in Glouster

Then Chapter O E 8 held its regular meeting Tuesday night and installed officers. A past matron’s pin was presented to Mrs. Sarah Williams, retiring worthy matron, by Mrs. Patience Wallace.

Glouster O. E Sarah Williams Patience Wallace

Reedsville Community Notes On Holiday Closings And Visits

Local schools closed last Wednesday and will reopen January 2. Unemployed residents received CWA work. Mrs. Caroline Cottle spends Christmas in Marietta with her children. George Hartman of a produce company visited Fitteburgh for Christmas. Mrs. Sarah Cowdery and Mrs. Agnes Barnhart return from Parkersburg hospital to Reedsville. Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Hamilton of Philo visit relatives here. Nelson Torrence and family traveled to Monroe to visit a daughter, Mrs. H. D. Clark. Dorothy Burden and Nile Barnett, Ohio University students, are home for holidays. C. W. Buckley and son visited Garrett Reed in Cooville. Mrs. S. E. Fields are in Springfield due to the illness of her brother, P. R. Hetses.

Caroline Cottle Marietta George Hartman Fitteburgh Sarah Cowdery Agnes Barnhart Parkersburg C. C. Hamilton Philo Nelson Torrence Monroe Midh H. D. Clark Dorothy Burden Nile Barnett Ohio University Cc. W. Buckley and Son Garrett Reed Cooville E. Fields Springfield P. R. Hetses

Holiday Business Up In Glouster This Year

Holiday business in Glouster was the best in several years as merchants report increased stock and strong sales during the season. Stores anticipated better figures and overall activity reflected that optimism.

Glouster

Christmas Pageant Highlights Bishopville Church Program

A Christmas pageant titled The Birth of Christ formed the main feature of a fine program at the Bishopville church on Sunday night. The auditorium was filled as the show included recitations and a short talk by J. M. McDonald.

Bishopville Christ J. M. McDonald

Co-Eds Cancel Game Due To Road Conditions

The Zane Co-Ed basketball team could not travel from Zanesville to Glouster for the advertised game because of dangerous roads. Tickets will be honored at a rescheduled date, with a Linden Church of Christ game in Columbus listed for next Monday night. Fans arrived hoping to see the game, and the late telegram prevented public notice.

Glouster Church of Christ Zane Basketeers Zanesville Linden Church of Christ Columbus

Alex Ross Taken to Columbus Hospital in Weakened Condition

GLOUSTER Dec 27 Alex Ross Greens Run was taken to Grant Hospital Columbus Tuesday afternoon by local ambulance. He was accompanied by Mrs Ross and Dr H G Gibson. Ross is in greatly weakened condition and blood transfusions will probably be necessary.

Glouster Alex Ross Greens Run Grant Hospital Columbus Ross H. G. Gibson

Greens Run Home Economics Club Records December Meeting

The Greens Run Home Economics Club met Friday afternoon December 15 with a program including songs, an eighth grade performance, and a seventh grade play Tommy and His Calories. Refreshments were served and the next meeting set for January 12. Several local residents and families were noted as visitors or guests at Christmas gatherings.

Greens Run Tommy

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