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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1937

Page

14

Lincoln Life Theme for Talk at Scout Banquet

Approximately 175 attended the annual Boy Scout banquet in Logan with groups from local service clubs. Dr H R Cotterman Capital University spoke on Lincoln and the Scout motto Be Prepared, noting Lincoln’s life lessons and calling for a Kentucky visit to the log cabin home. Others praised scouting’s motives and county progress while a sheriff arraignment in Logans included a $5 fine for intoxication.

Logan Masonic H. R. Cotterman Capital University Robert H. Helstand J. Howard Kautz Harry J. Stevenson Venus Order of Eastern Star L. P. Mooney Perry County Supt G. E. Carr Ohio State University

Logan Brief Social Notes

Logan residents share Sunday visits with relatives in Portsmouth Columbus and Zanesville. Miss Marjorie Henderson hosts Presbyterian Sunday School party with Geneva Henderson Carol Walburn and Winojean Sloan winning prizes. Families travel to Ohio River cities and Ashland amid a heavy snowstorm complicating return trips.

Marjorie Henderson The Presbyterian Church Geneva Henderson Carol Walburn Winojean Sloan Betty Jean Friend Martha Walters Jean Krieg Fred E. Huls Edward C. Hamilton Barbara Huls Ohio River Cities R. A. Henderson Marjorie Ralph Columbus W. F. Shaw Sue Zanesville Logan

Green Township Man Faces Serious Charge

Logan county officials prepared a charge against Paul Later of Green Township for an alleged incident involving a 13 year old girl after deputies arrested him Sunday night. The girl had accompanied her brother to a city picture show and was allegedly approached while being taken home by Sater.

Logan Green Township Pau Nellis Smith Sater

Lodge Inspection Heads to New Straitaville by Deputy

Will Inspect Lodge LOGAN Masonic Blue Lodge of New Straitaville on Thursday evening. Harry J. Smith of Logan district deputy will lead the inspection and be accompanied by several other Masons from Logan.

Logan Masonic Blue Lodge of New Straitaville Harry J. Smith

Tax Period Ends on Realty in Hocking

Logan reports the final deadline for real estate tax payments without penalty. The period also opened for personal tax collections and several residents made payments.

Logan

Boy Scouts Attend Church in Logan

Boy Scouts from Troops 153 and 160 attended services at the First Presbyterian Church in Logan Sunday morning with leaders W. D. Braddock Carl Poling Alfred B. Campbell and Joe Walburn. The Rev R C Babylon delivered a sermon on the subject Boys Curtis Henderson led the Scouts in giving their oath and offering a salute to the flag. Special music included The Lord Is My Light and God Be Merciful. The sermon was followed by the Scout benediction with Henderson leading.

Kautz Logan Laurelville Rockbridge Abraham Lincoln Cotterman Lincoln Kentucky God First Presbyterian Church W. D. Braddock Carl Poling Alfred B. Campbell Joe Walburn R. C. Babylon Curtis Henderson God Be Merciful Henderson

Mystery at Sea Cliff Ends With Hostile Motives Revealed

In a sensational installment, Lady Welter faces police scrutiny over Blane's death. The detective questions her alibi claiming motive links her to the crime, while her maid’s whereabouts become crucial evidence. The scene ends with a warning that more clues await in the next installment.

Welter L. W Blane

Two Couples Secure License To Marry

Two marriage licenses were issued by Judge E. L. Ewing at week's end. Harold Van Bibber 26, factory worker, Nelsonville Rt. 2, and Leona Wade 17, Orbiston, were wed. Delmar Ray Taylor 22, miner, Mineral, and Olive Eileen Pidcock 21, Ward Township, received licenses.

Ward Township Harley Pidcock

Fosters Will Make Home in Washington

Mr and Mrs Harry D Foster and their two daughters left for Washington DC where they will reside. He left Haydenville’s National Fireproofing Co as a ceramics engineer after resigning. They will spend a month in Florida before settling in DC.

Logan Harry D. Foster Washington D. C The Methodist Episcopal Church FE. Main St Harry H. Wright

Talks With Sister Across the Continent

Mrs. Cora Brown of this city talked by telephone with her sister Mrs. J L Busby of Pasadena California. Mrs Busby underwent a serious post Christmas operation and is improving. Dr Busby husband remains in serious condition after long illness and previously practiced medicine at Mayo Clinics.

Logan Cora Brown J. L. Busby Pasadena Calif Busby California Mayo Clinics

Rural Hocking County Reports Influenza Cases

Dr. W B Lacock health commissioner notes influenza cases in rural Hocking County with 24 January and 33 February reports. Camp Hocking saw a mild epidemic prompting quarantine. restrictions have since been lifted.

Logan Hocking County W. B. Lacock Health Department Camp Hocking

Union Furnace Man Facing New Charge

Logan ar raignment of John Staten of Union Furnace on stealing a check of 71.25 belonging to C. KE Hutchins Athens was held before Magistrate B Whitehart Monday with a not guilty plea. Staten bound over to the grand jury under a 1000 bond which he could not post. He has served weeks in county jail for operating a vehicle with fictitious license plates and completed that sentence Monday.

Logan John Staten Union Furnace C. KE Hutchins Athens B. Whitehart Staten

Correction issued on arrest report involving Lloyd names

To correct a misunderstanding the jailed man was not William R. Lloyd former Hocking County sheriff. The former sheriff resides on Church Street while the arrestee lived on West Hunter Street.

Mayor Ayres in Logan on Murray City business

Logan hosts Murray City Mayor John Ayres on an official visit Monday for municipal business and discussions.

Ayres Logan Logan John Ayres Murray City Logan

Logan United Brethren Church Plans Portsmouth Flood Aid

Members of the Logan United Brethren Church plan further relief for Portsmouth residents hit by the recent flood. The aid follows the church program used elsewhere to extend help to those in need.

Logan Logan United Brethren Church Portsmouth

Logan officers probe weekend traffic crash injuring Akron pair

Logan Ohio sheriffs deputies continue investigating Saturday night crash involving G W Sporn and Arthur Donson. Austin Kepler and Ruth Kepler of Akron sustained serious injuries and were admitted to Cherrington Hospital with a broken lower jaw and concussion.

Logan Austin Ruth Kepler Akron Joe Farbearn Keplers G. W. Sporn

Johnson Is Fined In Court at Logan

Logan Hubert Johnson was fined 25 dollars plus costs on charges of intoxication fighting and disorderly conduct. Police report states he struck Homer Gabriel in a restaurant and was held until officers arrived. Arraignment occurred before Mayor Kenneth Fitzgerald.

Logan Hubert Johnson C.D. Notestone Johnson Homer Gabriel Gabriel Kenneth Fitzgerald

John H. Clark Attends Columbus Boy Scout Banquet

John H. Clark was in Columbus Saturday evening for a Boy Scout banquet. He has been active in the organization’s affairs locally.

LOGAN John H. Clark Columbus Clark

To Teach Class by Logan-L. V. Guiton in Logan

Logan L V Guiton of Lancaster will teach adult classes of the United Brethren Sunday School next Sunday. The visit is part of a program inviting leaders from other cities to the Otterbein Class hosted by the local church.

Logan L. V. Guiton Lancaster United Brethren Sunday School

First to Pay Property Tax in Hocking County

Joe Morris of Lancaster, formerly of Good Hope Township, was the first to pay personal property tax in the current period. He appeared at the county treasurer’s office in Logan on Monday to make his payment.

Logan Hocking County Joe Morris Lancaster Good Hope Township

Murray Generous To Needy in Flood Area

Logan report shows Murray City Post American Legion through Barton A Hall raises 282 dollars for flood relief plus 50 dollar donation from Murray City Angles. Auxiliary packs 95 boys items 90 men 120 women 80 girls 95 infants and 28 pairs shoes plus 288 cans fruit vegetables. Only 33 states have narcotics vending laws.

Logan Barton A. Hall Red Cross Disaster Committee Murray City American Legion American Legion Auxiliary

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