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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 06, 1936

Page

16

Logan High Band to Open Season With First Concert Tonight

Logan High School will present its first band concert in the Senior High Auditorium at 8:15 p.m. under Richard Mc Cutchan. Twenty six members will receive letters during the program after two hours of rehearsals. The program includes Radio City March, At the Dawn solo, Safari Overture, The Call of the Sea duet, The Merry Widow, Pilgrim Grand March, A Ragtime Wedding, Hail Hail All Around the World, Manhattan Beach March, Circus Parade, March of Time, and From Tropic to Tropic.

Logan Logan High Senior High Richard McCutchan Radio City Goldman Losey Luther Heyde Holmes Lake Yoder Africa Japan Vienna Mexico Manhattan Beach Sousa Barnum and Bailey Alexander

Logan Calhoun, Veteran Timber Cutter Confined by Illness

Dick Calhoun, a veteran timber cutter, is bedridden at his home in this city after months of diabetes illness. His condition has worsened in recent weeks and is now serious.

Logan Dick Calhoun

Endorsements For Judge Whitcraft Appeal Candidacy

Logan reports County Republican Executive Committee members have endorsed Judge Harley M. Whitcraft for the Fourth Judicial District Court of Appeals seat. The endorsement marks the third group to back his candidacy in the past week as the primary nears.

Two Murray City teens wed as ceremony conducted by Rev Shank

Eugene Franklin Six eighteen and Mildred Hamer sixteen wed at home in Murray City with both sets of parents named. The Rev W N Shank officiated the ceremony.

Eugene Franklin Murray City Willis Mildred Hamer Harry Hamer Rev W. N. Shank

Miss Haley Resigns as Courthouse Re employment Chief

Miss Cleo K. Hailey resigns as manager of the re employment service at the courthouse after a year in charge and time with the CWA program. Helen Tharp to head the office which will operate on a three day a week schedule.

Logan Cleo K. Hailey Helen Tharp

Logan man suffers possible hip fracture after fall

Jacob Woolley, an 83 year old farmer from Route 31 north of the city, fell at home this week and was treated by a physician who fears a fractured hip.

Logan Jacob Woolley

Oak Grove Honor Roll and Community Notices

Oak Grove students earn honor roll for perfect first semester attendance and top exam scores across grades. Local births and visits pad the social column as families host, attend services, and welcome relatives in Nelsonville and Murray City.

Oak Grove Howard Wanda Hartmen Flossie Davis Floridee Shultz Ruth Duskey Eldred Parson Wanda Verna Wachenschwanz Edith Hartman Thomas Schultz Bernard Foughty Richard Hoskins Fighth Clvcle Smith Fldred Par

Work Service Bureau Fills Needs Across Regions

Logan Ohio’s National Re-employment Service reports vast registrant files under A. M. Howard district manager. Combined talents span agricultural industrial mercantile fields, yet matching exact qualifications remains challenging locally. When needed, appeals to Columbus state headquarters yield rapid placements, aiding Ohioans back to work at no cost to employer or employee.

Logan Hocking National Re-employment Service A. M. Howard Columbus

Venus Chapter Members Attend Bremen District Meeting

Members of Venus Chapter Order of Eastern Star in this city attended the District 27 meeting in Bremen Tuesday. Attendees included Mrs Dan Roberts Mia Lewis Reynolds Mrs Walter Leonard Mrs Gladys Webb Miss Hazel Kanade Miss Florence Larimer Rolland Bright and Charles F Barker. Reynolds was elected district secretary and Leonard gave the welcome response while Larimer represented Venus Chapter during the Ritualistic work.

Venus Chapter Order of Eastern Star Bremen Dan Roberts Mia Lewis Reynolds Walter Leonard Gladys Webb Hazel Kanade Florence Larimer Rolland Bright Charles F. Barker Reynolds Leonard Larimer

Tourist Book Club Meets at Mrs Hugh Meidrim Home

Members of the Tourist Book Club gathered at Mrs Hugh Meidrim on East Second Tuesday evening to discuss Old Jules by Mari Sandoz. Attending guests included Mrs Cora Morgan Mrs Edward Roddewig Mrs Pearl Linton and Mrs Lester Risch with lunch served during the social hour.

Hugh Meidrim E. Second Mary Shepard Jules Mari Sandoz Cora Morkan Edward Roddewig Pearl Linton Lester Risch

N N Bridge Club Dines At White House To Observe Seventh Anniversary

N N Bridge Club members enjoyed a 6:30 dinner at the White House on West Hunter Street Monday evening celebrating seven years of play together. High scores were held by Mrs. Collins Kocheran and Miss Helen Ward. Members for seven years include Miss Marie Frasch Mrs Kocheran Mrs George Ches hier Miss Florence Powers Miss Ward and Margaret Soliday. Other members are Norma Ralston and Marjorie Brandt.

N. N. Bridge Club White House West Hunter St Tte Collins Kocheran Helen Ward Marie Frasch Kocheran George Cheshier Florence Powers Miss Ward Margaret Soliday Norma Ralston Marjorie Brandt

Diphtheria Immunization Keeps Hocking County Safe

Logan report shows no diphtheria deaths in Hocking County since 1952 and a long term immunization program begun in 1931 by Dr. W B Lacock. Thousands of rural and Logan children were treated, with only a few mild cases in recent years and 1935 recording five cases.

Logan W. B. Lacock Lacock Hocking County Health Department

18 Month Old Boy Dies in Haydenville Fire Burns

Logan Russell, year and a half old son of Mr and Mrs Fred Waugh, died at the family home in Haydenville shortly before noon Wednesday from pneumonia. The child developed pneumonia following burns when his clothing caught fire several days ago.

Logan -Russell Fred Waugh Haydenville

Blair Brothers Visit Logan On Legal Business

Logan James and Cecil Blair of Chillicothe traveled to Logan on Wednesday for legal matters. They are sons of the late Rev. J. W. Blair, former pastor of the Methodist Episcopal Church in this city.

Logan James Cecil Blair Chillicothe Logan J. W. Blair Methodist Episcopal Church

Circleville Fatal Crash Involving Coal Truck Driver

Hocking County officers interviewed about a fatal Tuesday night crash near Circleville. Clifford Betts died when his car collided with a coal truck driven by Harold Pontius of Circleville. Betts was listed as a resident of the South Bloomingville district and the men did not know each other.

Logan.hocking County Circleville Clifford Betts Harold Pontius

Motion to Strike Docket in McBroom v. Lanning Sustained

Judge Harley M. Whitcraft sustained the motion to strike from the docket in the damage claim case McBroom v. Lanning. The petition filed by Allen R. McBroom against Gerald W. Lanning was terminated by this action Wednesday.

LOGAN Allen R. McBroom Gerald W Lanning Harley M. Whitcraft

Weaver Leaves Hospital After Nose Bleed Treatment

Logan William J. Weaver of South Perry was discharged from Carrington Hospital Wednesday after about three weeks of treatment for hemorrhages of the nose. He will stay with Mr. and Mrs. Fred Kelch on North Street for a few days before returning home.

Logan William J. Weaver South Perry Cherrington Hospital Fred Kelch North St

Delta Theta Tau Sorority Hosts 24 Members for Tuesday Meeting

Miss Manon Powera and Miss Helen Rush hosted a Delta Theta Tau gathering Tuesday with 24 active members and pledges. Bingo winners were Mrs. Fred Huis, Connie Wells, Dorothy Roberts, Marjorie Brandt, and Novella Weltner. Valentine Day suggestions were carried out in the lunch course and service.

Manon Powera Helen Rush Delta Theta Tau Sorority Fred FE Huis Connie Wells Dorothy Roberts Marjorie Brandt Novella Weltner Valentine Dey

Logan Chieftains Ready for New Boston Clash

Logan prepares to host New Boston after a West High win, with Coach Carl F. Schroeder sticking to the regular five and Dick Sparnon as first line reserve showing steady improvement. The squad will stay intact for the coming season with no seniors.

LOGAN West High Logan Chieftains New Boston Carl F. Schroeder Dick Sparnon Sparnon Chieftain

Laurelville Doctor Named to County Health Board Vacancy

Dr C T Grattidge of Laurelville was named to the county health board at a special meeting on Wednesday. He fills the vacancy left by Dr R M Anderson who moved to Vincennes Indiana to open an office.

Logan C. T. Grattidge Laurelville County Health Board R. M. Anderson Haydenville Vincennes Indiana

County's List Of Candidates Is Increasing

In Hocking County the candidate field grows with Democratic contenders for commissioner and sheriff including John Conkle, Frank St. Clair, Emanuel Wolfe, William Mamek, Anthony Cook, Samuel Darnell, and Sol Fllinger. Republicans see James Rochester petitioning for coroner while Keith Shultz and Ewald Schmitter enter the recorder and clerk races. two former primary rivals for treasurer, Robert Bell and Walter Hartley, consider the clerk nomination.

John Conkle Frank St. Clair Emanuel Wolfe William Mamek Anthony Cook Samuel Darnell Sol Fllinger James Rochester Keith Shultz Logan Ewald Schmitter Clerk of Courts Robert Bell Murray City Walter Hartley Green Township

Webb Rites To Be Held Friday

LOGAN Veterans officer Captain Overton S Webb was found dead in his Logan home on Wednesday morning. Military services will be held at 2 PM Friday at the residence of Mrs Marie Sprankel on W Hunter Street. Webb spent time in a California Veterans Hospital for a nervous illness and served as commandant at Muscle Shoals Alabama during World War I. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery.

Logan Marie Sprankel W. Hunter St Overton S. Webb Capitan Webb California Muscle Shoals Alabama

Dog Re-Captured After Crate Escape in Logan

Police and county dog warden assisted by George Schwenke to recapture a German police dog consigned to J. L Foraker of Washington Township. The dog chewed free from its crate during shipment and escaped in Logan's western area before being found and returned to Foraker.

Logan George Schwenke Express Company J. L Foraker Washington Township Liberty Mr. Foraker

Lawrence Wahl Dies After Long Illness

Lawrence Wahl 82 of near Gore died at 10 o'clock Wednesday morning after a prolonged illness. He formerly lived near New Straitsville. He leaves a wife and seven children. Funeral arrangements have not been completed.

Logan Lawrence Wahl Gore New Straitsville

Fred Thrush Improving After Three Weeks Illness

Fred Thrush of Honey Fork has shown steady improvement after three weeks of influenza and pneumonia but remains homebound and cannot yet leave his residence.

Logan Fred Thrush Honey Fork

Tuesday Book Club Meeting Held at Mrs Heine Home

The Tuesday Book Club gathered Wednesday evening at Mrs. Clarence Heine's KF Front Street home. Mrs. W D Braddock reviewed White Ladies by Francia Brett Young and a business session followed. Fourteen members attended with Mrs. Buellaby as guest. Hostess and daughter Opal Annabelle served lunch.

Clarence Heine Front St W. DD. Braddock Francia Brett Young Mrs. Buellaby Gues Oplise Annabelle

Man Mershon Plans Benefit From World War Bonus

Logan resident Harry Mershon, a Greenfield home owner, was questioned at City Hall on Saturday night by Patrolman Harry Thomas about lodging at the jail. Mershon, a World War I veteran from the 166th Infantry, has long overseas service and expects to receive several hundred dollars in the upcoming veteran bonus.

Logan Harry Mershon Greenfield City Hall Harry Thomas Thomas Mershon 166Th Infantry

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Logan High School Tonig Ard McCutechan Buffalo N. Y Niagara Square Dick Calhoun Whitcraft Miss Haley Charles Wachenschwanz Whitlatch Betty Foughhty George Foughty Nelsonville George Walton Fa Care Duglas Byx Bonnie Hay Genville William Howard Willard Disheng Phils Disheng Jean Mourne Hamsey Runt Davis Wee Whiteross Hospital Charlotte Dishong Willard Dishong Work Service Bureau Federal Pourist Club Lee Gets County Post Oak Grove Cemetery Sprankel Lu Woodruff Kirby Snyder Myrtle Lowney Dog Oxfords Wun-Der Athens’ Family Shoe Store Jacobs Optometrist Coats Shoe Dept. Dollar Days
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