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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1936

Page

12

Logan City Council Divided on Gas Rate Ordinance

The Logan City Council debates a proposed gas rate ordinance with opposition to Councilman Harold W. Lorimer’s plan. Various rate scenarios compare present, company, engineers, and Lorimer rates over five years, showing potential income changes and urging next council session as debate continues.

Logan City Logan Harold W. Larimer Ohio Fuel Gas Co Lorimer Utility Commission Larimer Pate

Reichley Announces Candidacy for County Commissioner

C. H. Reichley of South Bloomingville announced Monday his intention to seek the Republican nomination for commissioner. His entry brings the ticket to five candidates. Reichley, justice of the peace of Benton Township, formerly served on the local board of education.

Logan C. H. Reichley South Bloomingville Reichley Santa Claus Benton Township Board of Education

Murray City High School Play by Junior Class

Murray City The Tom Boy will be presented by the Junior Class of Murray City High School on Wednesday night February 19 under the direction of Miss Mabie LeFever. Cast includes Ralph Carener Ermel Dixon Kathryn Podoske Juanita Nutter Edison Jonas Billy Beard Raymond Wollett Alice Robinette Levelia Koon Frank Kozik Lor Reine Bunting.

Murray City Mabie LeFever Ralph Carener Ermel Dixon Kathryn Podoske Juanita Nutter Edison Jonas Billy Beard Raymond Wollett Alice Robinette Levelia Koon Frank Kozik Lor- Reine Bunting Clara James Annia Huston Virginia Toth Maggie Giffin Ralph Carsner McKnabb

Mrs Mildred Underwood Dies After Toxemia

Mrs Mildred Underwood aged 31 daughter of Mr and Mrs J F McGuire of Union Furnace died at Cherrington Hospital Monday evening from toxemia after a few days illness She was brought to the hospital Sunday and leaves two children Funeral arrangements had not been completed

Pure Bred Hogs To Be Reared in County

Arrangements are being made for the purchase of Chester White hogs to be distributed among Future Farmer members. Four or five of these animals will be procured to aid in developing a pure bred strain in Hock ing County. Carl Evans previously bought two pure bred Merino ewes and several other thorough red sheep have been introduced into the county.

Loganw Chester Hocking County Carl Evans Club

Guild to stage The Dust of the Earth at Logan High

The Players Guild of the First United Brethren Church presents Katherine Kavanaughs play The Dust of the Earth tonight at 7:15 in the Logan High Auditorium. Directed by Rev. John A Toy, the cast includes Wendell Rector Ralph Walker Feather Stoughton Hal Phelps Evelyn Saite Jennie Mae Walker Ralph Arnold Bill Case Clyde Hockman and Lucy Barker.

Katherine Kavanaugh Logan High Players Guild of the First United Brethren Church John A. Toy Wendell Rector Ralph Walker Fether Stoughton Hal Phelps Evelyn Saite Jennie Mae Walker Ralph Arnold Bill Case Clyde Hockman Lucy Barker

Mrs White and daughter Return from Columbus Visit

Mrs. Robert N. White and her daughter Nancy returned Sunday evening from Columbus where they had stayed with Mr. and Mrs. William Krieg. They were accompanied home by Mr White who traveled to Columbus that day.

Robert N. White Nancy Columbus William Krieg Mr White

Mrs Nancy White Celebrates Second Birthday in Laurelville

Mrs Nancy White of Laurelville marked her 2nd birthday Sunday with a gathering at her home in the village. A partial card shower was arranged. She is mother to Mrs Magcie Higgy and Miss Annie White, grandmother to Janet and Ruth White, teachers, and Robert N White, assistant in the county treasurer's office. Sons C N White and Joe White reside in Laurelville, while Grover White lives in London Derry.

Nancy White Laurelville

Turner observes Jimmy Turner fifth birthday at home

Five year old Jimmy Turner celebrated with a family dinner near Logan. His mother Mrs E N Turner hosted the event with gifts and valentines. Guests included Mr and Mrs Earl Lanning and children Betty Mary Christine and Billy from New Straitville Mrs Christine Lanning Miss Marion Camp Lancaster Miss Fiodse Ralston Miss Sarah Turner Mrs EL WN Turner and Mr and Mrs Raymond Turner.

Jimmy Raymond Turner Logan E. N. Turner Earl Lanning Betty Mary Christine Billy New Straiteville Christine Lanning Mariion Camp

Divorce suit cites neglect and cruelty in Logan

Frank Thompson sues Vivian Thompson in Logan alleging neglect and cruelty after she left home in June 1935. The couple married June 26, 1920 in Logan and have a 14 year old child. property rights and custody were settled by agreement of the principals.

Logan Frank Thompson Vivian Thompson

Scarlet fever quarantine placed on Good Hope Township home

Logan Blanche Coakley aged 16 daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Coakley of Good Hope Township is ill with scarlet fever and the home was quarantined Monday by Health Commissioner W B Lacock

Rotarians See Film Monday in Logan

Rotarians gathered Monday evening for a varied program with attendance awards. George Francis received a six year attendance button from B. O. Nixon, and Charles C. Achauer earned a two year award from Harold Chambers. William Woodard joined Logan Rotary with Dr. Allan A. Cole officiating. Rev. Amos L. Heyde urged support for Logan High School Band as it develops musically. Howard E. Kirk presented the film program with reels secured via a federal agency.

Logan George Francis B. O. Nixon Charles C. Achauer Harold Chambers William Woodard Allan A. Cole Amos L. Heyde Logan High School Howard E. Kirk

William A. Cole Rites Held at Home Today

Funeral rites for William A. Cole were held at 2 p.m. at his Green Township home. Rev. R. C. Babylon officiated, with burial in Oak Grove Cemetery. He is survived by his wife and children in Ohio and Michigan, including Mrs. Ray Pittman Toledo Mrs. Mary Ginder Columbus Mrs. Cecil Jackson Bay City Mrs James Krieg Logan Carl Pollock W Nelsonville John Cole Toledo and Raymond Cole Columbus.

Logan Green Township William A. Cole R. C. Babylon Oak Grove Cole Ray Pittman Toledo Mary Ginder Columbus Cecil Jackson Bay City Michigan James Krieg Carl Pollock Nelsonville John Cole Raymond Cole

Finance committee to discuss city funds

Logan reports the city council finance committee will meet this week to consider appropriations for the coming year. The committee includes Harold W. Larimer Samuel Bright and Dallas Kinser.

Logan City Council Harold W. Larimer Samuel Bright Dallas Kinser

More Snow Falls in Upper End of Valley

This city and vicinity were hit by another heavy snow fall Monday and the following night. Streets and sidewalks previously cleared were again covered by several inches of snow. Department workers, county and state highway crews were mobilized to manage crossings and icy inclines.

OGAN

Weather's Against Him Logs Frank Lindsey to Parkersburg

Frank Lindsey a machinist age he reached Logan on foot Sunday but bad weather halted his journey to Parkersburg and he has been given lodging in the city since then.

Logan Frank Lindsey Agenl Parkersburg

Logan Future Farmers Repair Discarded Farm Tools

The Future Farmers Club of Logan under instructor H D Saxton repairs discarded machinery donated by local residents. A mowing machine from N E Rutter Marion Township a gasoline engine from Lloyd Hansley and a disc barrow from Everett McBroom are being renovated with new shop equipment including a forge anvil bench and drills to restore usefulness.

Logan Farmers Club of L.hls H. D. Saxton N. E Rutter Marion Township Lioyd Hansley Everett McBroom

Joint Meeting Planned by Logan Eagles and Fox Hunters

Logan plans a joint gathering of the Logan Aerie of Eagles and the Hocking County Fox Hunters Association for Wednesday evening February 26. Each group will allow a 10 minute talk by a representative, with entertainment from three orchestras and a vocal quartet. Attendance limited to members and their cards, with one guest allowed.

LOGAN Logan Aerie of Eagles Hocking County Fox Hunters Association Eagles Hunters

Middleport To Play in Logan

Logan hosts Middleport Friday night in a key near final home game as Logan aims to snap a two game league skid. February 2 features Lancaster St Marys at home, while a Saturday trip to New Boston follows for a second meeting that year.

Logan Middleport Chieftains Lancaster St. Marys New Boston River Lads Jimmy Richardson Dick Sparnow

Men Classes of Chauncey Greens Run Taylor Ridge Trimble Meet

Members from Chauncey Greens Run Tabor Ridge and Trimble Churches of Christ gather at Trimble Church of Christ Wednesday for a social session and supper. Gilbert Courtney coordinator. Chauncey men depart at 6 30 from the local church for Trimble.

Chauncey, Greens Run Taylor Ridge Trimble Will Chauncey Trimble

Grimstead Family Returns. Delores Beauty Shop Reopens

Mr. and Mrs. Victor Grimstead return to The Plains from Logan. Mrs. Grimstead plans to reopen her beauty shop The Delores at the Shafer home where they have moved into rooms with Mr. and Mrs. John Shafer.

Chauncey Victor Grimstead the Plains Logan Mrs. Grinstead Delores John Shafer Shafer

Births Announced in Columbus Paros and Sand Ridge

CHAUNCEY announces birth of Marilyn Joy to Mr. and Mrs John Merhie in Columbus. granddaughter to Mr. and Mrs Fred Agin. Chauncey and Clyde Juniper report a daughter born at Paros on Monday Feb 17. Otto Graham announces a nine pound daughter born at Sand Ridge on Monday Feb 17, granddaughter to Mr. and Mrs Henry Shields and Rev. and Mrs Guss Graham Chauncey.

Chauncey John Merhie Mary Agin Marilyn Joy Columbus Fred Agin Clyde Juniper Paros Otto Graham Sand Ridge Henry Shields Guss Graham

Hospital Admissions and Discharges at Cherrington

At Cherrington Hospital in Logan admissions include William Mosure from Washington Township for left eye ulcer treatment. Mrs Noel North of Logan underwent minor surgery. Mrs John Tennahill of Nelsonville was admitted for treatment and possible surgery. Mrs Jane Vernon of New Straitsville was admitted for major surgery. John Lawson of Nelsonville was discharged after leg injury treatment. Miss Alice Jinks of Laurelville returned home after appendectomy.

Alice Jinks Laurelville

Chauncey Area Personal News Roundup

Chauncey residents report weekend visits from Kenneth Wilkes and wife with Mrs Wilkes grandfather Quincy Bescoe to Oregon Ridge. Sell Jackson visits Columbus for daughter Lucille Jeckean. Local families cope with influenzas as Ferguson and Gardner households recover. Esther Class M E Sunday School meets Tuesday at Addie Tippie home Lexington Ave.

Chauncey Kenneth Wilkes Vere Ridge J. Henry Lock Wilkes Quincy Bescoe Oregon Ridge Sell Jackson Columbus Lucille Jeckean James Ferguson Ray Gardner Guy Gardner Athens M. J. Gardner Henry Heffxin Millfield Louise Dew Chain- Esther M. E Addie Tippie Lexington Ave

Millfield Woman Hosts Dinner For Sister on Birthday

Mrs Margaret Simpkins entertained at her Millfield home with a dinner for her sister Mrs Lucille Robinette on her birthday. The day featured gift giving and a comforter tying session with guests including Mrs Dorothy Howard and son Alfred from Gloucester and Miss Kathryn Gillespie.

Chauncey Margaret Simpkins Millfield Lucille Robinette Helen Gillespie Kathryn Gillespie Lucille Obinette Dorothy Howard Alfred, Glouster

Cold Weather Keeps Mines Running in Chauncey District

Cold weather and coal demand keep most Chauncey district mines operating Tuesday. Active mines include Nos 5 9 10X 15 24 28 51 52 69 107 219 255 267 Ohio No 1 plus Poston No 6 Kimberly Hocking Luhrig Coonville Lick Run Carbondale Salem Hollow and Black Diamond in Chauncey N Y.

Chauncey Ohio No Chauncey N. Y Poston No Kimberly Hocking Luhrig Coonville Lick Run Carbondale Salem Hollow Black Diamond

Timber worker Chauncey-Ray Howard injured by rolling log

Chauncey-Ray Howard suffered a serious injury to his right foot when a log rolled on it while he worked in timber. He can move about with crutches.

Chauncey Ray Howard

Mrs Charles Kempton Dies Monday Night

Jacksonville obituary of 72 year old Mrs Charles Kempton of Trimble who died at her son in law and daughter's home after three months illness. She leaves her husband two daughters Mrs Lent and Mrs Barah Young and is a daughter of Elza and unknown Wyatt. Funeral set for Wednesday at 2:30 at West Side Church of Christ Trimble with burial Sands Cemetery Trimble.

Jacksonville Charles Kempton Trimble Russell Lent Kempton Lent Barah Young Steubenville Elza Wyatt West Side Church of Christ Sands Cemetery Trimbie

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Sen TVA Tennessee Valley Authority Wilson Tennessee River Tennessee Mississippi Norris Dam Clinch River Wilson Dam Wheeler Dam Aurora Pickwick Landing Hiwassie Chattanooga Columbis Honor Mes White Francis and Achauer Outfitters Isaac Wilson Logan Eagles Cherrington Hospital Kenneth Deag Cunningham Strang Rye Cunningham Mercy Hospital Navy Wun-Der Shoe Store So. Court St Athens Home Telephone Co RCA Victor Deollar U. S RCA Zenners
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