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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 01, 1938

Page

12

Logan to strict enforcement on Main St Saturday

Logan city police will enforce one hour parking and double parking on Main St starting Saturday Feb 5 to relieve Saturday traffic tie ups. Chief Lew Reynolds said the move aims to ease congestion while ongoing efforts curb reckless driving and red light running.

Logan Logan City Main St Lew Reynolds Jack Glick Dallas Kinser James Fox A. F. Evans

Disease Fight Reaches Pupils in 24 Hocking Schools

Logan health officials report 307 pupils in 24 Hocking County schools received diphtheria immunizations over the past weeks. An additional 594 children were examined, with first treatments completed except in Salt Creek Township where weather delays road access. Second treatments commence today.

Logan Hocking County W. B. Lacock

Logan Youth To Leave Hospital After Appendicitis Operation

Melvin Rogers of Logan Utah was expected to leave Iron City Hospital Sunday after an appendicitis operation on January 19. He is a CCC enrollee at Cedar City assigned to the western camp where illness followed enrollment on January 7.

Logan Melvin Rogers Wilson Rogers Iron City Hospital Utah CCC Cedar City

Pastor from Logan to preach in Middleport church this week

Logan pastor the Rev. C B Clendenen of the Church of the Nazarene preaches at a Middleport Nazarene church starting Monday night and remains through Sunday. The Nazarene Young People’s Society zone rally Friday features Rev Joe Margon of Syracuse as speaker with banners and a large Logan delegation expected.

Weather Does Not Halt Logan Gun Club Shoot

Logan Gun Club members held their Sunday shoot as scheduled despite unfavorable weather. Visitors from Lancaster Sugar Grove and Amanda joined local members to compete for awards. The next shoot on the four club circuit is set for next Sunday afternoon at Thurston.

Logan Lancaster Sugar Grove Amanda Thurston

Logan Streets Ice Slows Traffic in City Districts

City streets were slick on Monday due to a thin ice sheet creating hazardous walking and driving conditions. Service department employees treated intersections including Warner Avenue and Market Street hills.

Logan Service Department Warner Ave Market St. Hills

Logan Brief Social Notes

Mrs. Olga Green hosted a dinner party with guests Mrs. Louella Mohler Webb Summit Mrs. Frank Lyke and Mrs. J. E. Struble. The group joined Judge and Mrs. Phil A Henderson Bruce Brandt and Mrs. John Hogan who returned from Miami Fla. after a month away. Several local residents attended meetings and celebrations including a Golden 50th anniversary for Mr. and Mrs. Phil Fisher of Murray City with 40 attendees.

Olga Green Dicken Louella Mohler Webb Summit Frank Lyke J. E. Struble Phil A. Henderson Bruce Brandt This City John Hogan Murray City Miami Weaver Henderson Judge Henderson South

Civil War Veteran James Allen Critical at 90

James Allen Logan age 90, a Civil War veteran, was reported no better Monday at his son John Allen’s home where he was taken several days earlier as his illness worsened.

Logan James Allen John Allen

Three Haydenville Residents Fined by Local Magistrate

Three Haydenville residents faced charges after Saturday night arrests by Constable Herman Sheline. Oscar Bond was fined ten dollars and costs for assault and battery and intoxication. Mrs. Charlies Pierce paid five dollars and costs for intoxication, while Mr. Pierce paid five dollars and costs for assault and battery. Dr and Mrs George J Heer, Columbus, sailed from New York on a trip to South America aboard the New York liner. Dr Heer formerly lived in the city.

Logan S. B. Whitehart Haydenville Herman Sheline Greene Township Oscar Bond Charlies Pierce Bond George J. Heer Columbus New York Dr. Heer

Month of brides in 1937 proves high peaks in Logan County

Logan October and December tied as the month of brides with 26 marriage licenses each, giving Hocking County 1937 the year’s high stakes year total 201 licenses. Guardianship letters issued 15, estates administered 92 with 27 wills and 44 administrations, and eight minors and feebleminded cases noted in institutions.

Logan Hocking Columbus Orient

Dental Films to be Shown in Hocking Schools

Three groups of dental motion pictures supplied by the Department of Dental Hygiene will be shown in Hocking County from February 21 to March 4. Dr W B Lacock and Mrs Bertha Madlener of the health department organize displays at county schools. One set targets grades 2 and 3, another grades 4 to 6, and a third for older students and parents, with a lecturer accompanying the program.

LOGAN Department of Dental Hygiene Hocking County W. B. Lacock Bertha Madlener Health Department

Logan Family Attends Funeral in Westerville

Mr and Mrs Stanley W Baker and son Jack returned from Westerville after the illness and death of Mrs Juliette Baker mother of Mr Baker Funeral services were held in Westerville and burial took place at Urbana Besides Mr Baker the family includes Donald Baker and Mary Baker with Jack as the only grandchild in Logan News.

Logan Stanley W. Baker Jack Westerville Juliette Baker Baker

Form New Girl Scout Troop in Logan Court

A new Girl Scout troop was organized in the probate court room at the courthouse Monday afternoon with the Saturday Club as sponsors. The unit is expected to enroll 20 girls. leaders are Mrs. Clifton Henle and Mrs. Clarence Salts. It becomes the citys fifth active troop.

Logan Probate Court Clifton Henle Clarence Salts

Logan Owen Yaw to begin internship after medical studies

Logan Owen Yaw son of Mrs. Ora B. Yaw completes medical course at University of Cincinnati College of Medicine this semester and will start internship July 1 at University Hospital in Columbus. Coakley announce birth of a son born Monday to Mr. and Mrs. William R. Coakley of Logan Route 4.

Logan — Owen Yaw Ora B. Yaw College of Medicine University of Cincinnati University Hospital Columbus Logan William R. Coakley Logan Route 4

Gibisonville Player Ill From Floor Burn Complications

Ernest Wilson of the Gibisonville basketball squad is ill with blood poisoning of the leg caused by a floor burn received last week. He was attended on Monday by a local physician.

Logan—Ernest Wilson Gibisonville

Quarantine Removed After Scarlet Fever Outbreak

Mrs. Forest Keck and daughter Ruth of Washington Township recovered from scarlet fever. The quarantine was removed on Friday.

Logan Forest Keck Ruth Washington Township

Commissioners Attend Columbus Meeting

Commissioners Frank St. Clair W E Evans and J M Conkle left today for Columbus to attend the Ohio State Commissioners Association meeting which will continue through Wednesday.

Columbus Logan Frank St. Clair W. E. Evans J. M. Conkle Ohio State Commissioners Association

Bradford Social and Personal News Items

Mrs Charles Lambert has improved after illness. Paul Chapman and family visited Frank Buck and family. Ed Russell remains ill. Mildred Eskew spent the weekend with her parents. June Hagger visits Aunt Mrs Ed Cameron. Morris Harrison called on Charles Buck. Dana Lambert visited relatives here. Clarence Might Jr and family stay with his parents. Charles Burt visited friends in Zaleski. Leah Rose Buck is seriously ill with heart trouble. Charles Eskew plans to stay in Florida for the winter. Frank Buck and Charles Buck learn of sister Anna Preston's death in Columbus. Funeral in Columbus Tuesday at 10.

Bradford Charles Lambert Paul Chapman Bradbury Frank Buck Ed Russell Mildred Eskew June Hagger Ed Cameron Morris Harrison Rutland Charles Buck Dana Lambert Middleport Clarence Might, Jr Clarence Might Charles Burt Zaleski Leah Rose Buck Charles Eskew Florida Charles Anna Preston Columbus Preston Russell

Monday Ends 1938 Trapping

Deputy Game Protector Ed ward Eberst announced the close of the trapping season and warned against out of season violations. He noted considerable trapping countywide and said rabbits were released in every township in the last two months. Farmers fed quail during snow periods, though feed distribution was not needed this winter.

Logan Edward Eberst Eberst

Dr Brehm Called to Cleveland by Ill Mother

Dr Walter E Brehm travelled to Cleveland to aid his mother Mrs Lucy E Brehm at his sister Mrs Allen M Rose's home. Initial telegram had claimed another stroke but she was ill with influenza and after a fainting spell and a fall suffered a head injury with pneumonia feared. They returned home Sunday evening.

Youth Injured in Icicle Accident at Home

Logan Norman Russell nine year old son of Mr and Mrs Ben Russell of South Bloomingville was brought to Cherrington Hospital after a Sunday fall at home. He fell while gathering icicles, suffering a head laceration and internal injuries.

Logan—Norman Ben Russell South Bloomingville Cherrington Hospital

Traffic Building Code Discussion Planned

Traffic regulations and building code will be studied at a City Hall meeting this evening. City officials attending include Mayor Dallas Kinser Solicitor Harley Meyer Service Director R R Loomis and Councilmen Joe Walburn Dr Walter E Brehm and J D Tipton of the building and safety committee.

Logan City Hall Dallas Kinser Harley Meyer R. R. Loomis Joe Walburn Walter E. Brehm J. D. Tipton Building and Safety Committee

Former Logan Boy Recovers From Illness

Columbus reports three week old Larry Lee son of Mr and Mrs John Wetherill recovering in hospital after Friday surgery to remove an obstruction in the digestive tract. The operation was rare. Two Logan children had similar operations with recovery. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs C R Keyes of Logan.

Logan Columbus Larry Lee John Wetherill C. R. Keyes

Shafer Dinner Guests Include Grimstead Family

Mr. and Mrs. John Shafer entertained Sunday guests at their home in Athens. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Victor Grimstead and daughter Betty Lou, plus Mrs. Clarice Lawrence, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Bingman, Anna Lee Channell, Walter Brown and son Paul, Rosalie Shafer, Walter Wharton Jr., both of The Plains, and Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Brickles and family of Pomeroy.

Chauncey John Shafer Victor Grimstead Betty Lou Athens Shafer Clarice Lawrence Elmer Bingman Anna Lee Channell Walter Brown Paul Rosalie Shafer Walter Wharton, Jr the Plains Eugene Brickles Pomeroy

Sherwood Family Birthday Dinner Noted in The Plains

Mr and Mrs Adam Sherwood and son George hosted last weekend with Emmett Sherwood and son Emmett Jr Crestline Dan Van Atta and daughter Madelene Newark Tom Grandy and sons Jimmie and Dickie Raye The Plains Woodie Sherwood celebrated his 22nd birthday with a chicken dinner in his honor.

the Plains Adam Sherwood George Emmett Sherwood Emmett, Jr Crestline Dan van Atta Madelene Newark Tom Grandy Jimmie Dickie Raye Woodie Sherwood The Plains

Chauncey M E Church Class Meets Tonight

The Chauncey Esther Chauncey class of the M E Church will meet this evening with Mrs Evelyn Patterson hosting.

Chauncey Esther M. E. Church Evelyn Patterson

Freshman Honor Roll Omission at Chauncey Dover High

Isabel Courtney was omitted from the six weeks honor roll and the semester honor roll list for Chauncey Dover High School. The error affects the freshmen roster and requires correction by school officials.

Chauncey Isabel Courtney Chauncey- Dover High

New Officers Will Direct Dover Grange Meet Tonight

Dover Grange No. 2646 holds regular meeting at 7 pm in Chauncey K of P Building. Newly installed officers will preside including Master A J Jackson Overseer A B Prior Lecturer Evangeline Prior and others. A program led by Evangeline Prior will be presented.

Dover Grange Chauncey Chauncey K. of P A. J. Jackson A. B. Prior Evangeline Prior Pauline Keck Burg Johnston Betty Jane Courtney Gladys Pickering Pearl Hanning Paul Fiske Ceres Elizabeth Boling Pomona Gloria Hintz Flora Ruth Beckley Opal Beckley Martha Shafer

Chauncey Pupil Improves at Columbus Hospital

Maxine McAfee aged 12, Chauncey student living with her grandmother Mrs. L. L. Sweazy, is reported improved at Children's Hospital Columbus after rheumatism. She now feeds herself and had been seriously ill for several days. She is the daughter of Mrs. Iva McAtee Fridley.

Chauncey Maxine McAfee Chauncey Schools L. L. Sweazy Children’s Hospital Columbus Maxine Iva McAtee Fridley

Revival Continues At The Plains M E Church

Revival services led by Rev. S C Elsen of Tarleton Ohio proceed into a third week at The Plains M E Church with strong attendance. Rev H A Beckett pastor, Elsen previously served in the district and was joined by his wife, with Rev Drell H Goff of Nazarene Church filling the pulpit Monday night.

Chauncey S. C. Elsen Tarleton Ohio Plains M. E H. A. Beckett

Soup Dinner by Loyal Women of Church of Christ

Chauncey residents will attend a soup dinner on Wednesday February 2 at the Church Parish House from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Other foods will be sold to support the Loyal Women class fund.

Chauncey Loyal Women’s Class Church of Christ Church

Chute Funeral Rites Held in Nelsonville Sunday

Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Chute age 85 widow of David Chute were held Sunday afternoon in Nelsonville with burial in Greenlawn Cemetery. She died Friday in Columbus at the home of her daughter Mrs. C. H. Ohlinger. Attending were her children and relatives from Chauncey Columbus and Logan.

Chauncey Mary Chute David Chute L. L. Sweazy Main St Nelsonville Greenlawn

Local Socials and Visits Reported Across Chauncey Area

Mrs L L Sweazy hosted Sunday guests including Mr and Mrs Harry Herman Mrs Charles Martin Mrs Iva Fridley and Mary Margaret Kellenbarger of Logan Dale Channell of Mansfield visited his parents Mr and Mrs W C Channell The Plains Don Nelson of Cuyahoga Falls spent weekend with his parents in The Plains Mrs William Channell to lead Nazarene Church Missionary Society meeting at 1 30 Thursday afternoon Mrs Margaret Adams to conduct the lesson Mrs Lucy Root Athens now employed at Stanley Grocery The Plains Mr and Mrs James Rankin of Lancaster stayed with Peter Rankin in Converse St Chauncey news notes wife Bert Daugherty matron at County Home in Chauncey reported slightly improved at University Hospital Columbus

Chauncey L. L. Sweazy Harry Herman Charles Martin Iva Fridley Columbus Cleo Kellenbarger Mary Margaret Logan Dale Channell Mansfield W. C. Channell the Plains Don Nelson Cuyahoga Falls Ray Shafer James’ Rankin Lancaster Peter Rankin Converse St Bert Daugherty University Hospital

Chauncey Ladies Aid Plans Wednesday Meeting

The Ladies Aid Society of the Chauncey M. E. Church will hold an all day session Wednesday. A business meeting and election of officers are on the agenda followed by a potluck dinner for attendees.

Chauncey — Ladies Aid Society of the Chauncey M._ E. Church

Eleven Mines Work Chauncey District

Eleven mines in the Chauncey district reported activity on Tuesday as a cold snap increased coal demand. Active pits listed include No. 9 No. 24 No. 28 No. 90 No. 219 Kimberly Lick Run Chauncey N Y 25 Poston No. 6 Hocking and Carbondale.

Chauncey Kimberly Lick Run Chauncey N. Y Poston Hocking Carbondale

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Weather Logan Gun Club Logan Streets J. M. Cooley Stanley Thompson Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers Pioneer Ewing Grange Hall Mary and Ralph Meagsure Phil Fisher Nellie Crew Connie’ Robinson William Poling John Fisher Racine Crew Robinson Poling Gloria James Hamer Nellie Lena James Jr Jean Eddy William Thomas Theodore Hopkins Lloyd Robey Vintie Hopkins Fisher Joe Kermit Rolland Elizabeth Philip Bobby Martha Lee Nancy Jane Robinson Billy Crew Gloria Jeanne Poling Logyn Enna Jettick Court St Thens, Ohio Logan Court Dr. Brehm Mother Cleveland Licasti & Myras Tosacca Cos Chauncey Hall Columbus Hospital Chauncey Socials Coats Zenners Chesterfield
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