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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1933

Page

10

Hocking County Rural Districts Receive State Aid

State aid vouchers totaling 6377 dollars were received by Hocking County rural districts on Saturday. Six districts benefited Laurelville Renton Township Laurel Township Salt Creek Township Good Hope Township and Haydenville. Officials hope pending legislature will relieve overdue salary payments.

Hocking County Logan J. W. Coleman Laurelville Renton Township Laurel Township Salt Creek Township Good Hope Township Haydenville

Huls Recovers at Home Visits Logan Office

A. E. Huls post master, ill for a month, visited his East Hunter Street home and the Logan Republican office on Saturday afternoon. Friends greeted him and expressed hope for a complete recovery and return to duties.

Logan A. E. Huls Hunter Street

Logan High School Debating Team Awards Given

Letters were awarded to members of the Logan High School debating team at the Senior High Assembly. Coach Kenneth Coulter spoke on the season schedule before letters were handed out. Recipients on the affirmative team were Mary Coakley Miriam Geddes Evelyn Steward and Edwin Monks. Negative team members were Barbara Till Mildred Vandament Billy Case and Ray Schwenke.

Mildred Vandament Billy Case Ray Schwenke

System Maintained New Assistant Janitor Ordered To Courthouse

Logan February entry notes the courthouse keeps an alternating janitor system. Joe Mount ordered to report Monday to replace Pearl Appleman who has served two weeks. William White previously endorsed by the Democratic Executive Committee for the position. ten of twelve names remain on the list.

Logan Joe Mount Pearl Appleman William White Democratic Executive Committee

Washington Birthday Display Made From Beans and Corn

Kenneth Frasure a Work Bros clerk prepared a patriotic display for the Washington birthday period using over 200 pounds of beans and corn. The five by eight foot scene features a flag with white stripes of marrowfat and Kentucky wonder beans red stripes of red valentine beans a blue field of corn stars Washington monument portrait and a lighted flag drape with a golden star. The display took 30 hours to complete.

Washington Monument Washington

Knights of Pythias Anniversary Program Held in Logan

Logan event marked by Knights of Pythias and Pythian Sisters with Judge Harley M. Whitcraft delivering the main address. Music featured by old time fiddlers, piano duets by Elizabeth Dollisch and Karl Hartman, vocal by Shirley Mooney with Mrs. Mooney on piano, and a quartet of Mooney, Waugh, Sain, and Harden. Dance numbers and toe tapping followed, lunch served, then old fashioned dancing. Local planning committee included E W Davis and others.

Logan Lodge of Knights of Pythias Pythian Sisters Harley M. Whitcraft Elizabeth Dollisch Karl Hartman Shirley Mooney L. F. Mooney L. P. Mooney Porter Waugh Leverette Sain Joe Harden Jean Webb Betty Bell Ruth Ann Jackie Boorkie H. M. Boocks Edward W. Davis Joe Jane William Durant L F. Hammond Joe White Thomas Phillipa

Second Member of Family Succumbs

John Wilson Tannahill 79 died at his South Walnut Street home at 8:40 p m Saturday after influenza and pneumonia. A week earlier his daughter Julia also died of pneumonia. He worked as a clay temperer for Logan Clay Products. Survived by wife Ruth and children Ruth Rees Hazel Tan nahill Sherman Tannahill Lewan, and brother Allen Tannahill. Funeral Tuesday at United Brethren Church. Burial Oak Grove Cemetery.

Logan John Wilson Tannahill South Walnut Street Julia Tannahill Tannehill Logan Clay Products Company Ruth Rees Hazel Tannahill Sherman Tannahill Lewan Allen Tannahill Green Township United Brethren Church B. C. Peters Oak Grove Cemetery

Poultry Meeting Planned At Courthouse

Plan for an all day poultry session next Friday at the courthouse with CM Ferguson extension specialist leading. He will cover growing baby chicks and summer management of pullets and hens. Harold Chambers extension agent organized the event and urges county poultry growers to attend.

Logan CM. Ferguson Harold Chambers

Hog Meeting In Logan Highlights Hog Care

W Watchet Ohio State hog specialist spoke to Laureville farmers at 1 30 PM and to a larger group at the courthouse at 7 30 PM in Hocking County about parasite control prevention programs and general hog management. Local residents attended social visits and hospital news noted.

Brida Logan W. Watchet Ohio State Hocking County Laureville

Bible Class Meets in Logan Friday Night

The Les Amies Class of the Methodist Episcopal Sunday School met at the church with hostesses Mrs. M. B. Ties Mrs. Raymond Lanning Mrs. C. R. Bright Mrs. Grant Barbee and Miss Esther Chute. Mrs. Artie Brimner presided. A nominating committee of Mr. Walter Prather Mrs. John Lee and Mrs. Wilbur Lanning was named.

Artie Brimner Walter Prather John Lee Wilbur Lanning Clarence Ford Hazel Armstrong

Roy Kern Burn Injury Recovering In Logan

Roy Kern, burned on the hands and face in a gas explosion at his West Front Street home, is reported to be recovering slowly as of February 20 in Logan.

Logan Roy Kern West Front Street

Local Notes From Reedsville And Nearby Areas

Ill health prompts Alfred Randolph to seek observation and treatment at a Parkersburg hospital. Oliver Pifer undergoes an appendix operation at a Parkersburg hospital. Mrs FE L Miller of Barberton visits her parents the Shaffers. Rev Bert O Connor conducts Methodist Church meetings. Ruth Cowdery, student nurse at Holver Hospital, visits home. Lizzie Cole resumes duties in Fairview after a visit. Dorothy M Burden returns from a visit with her friend. George Hamilton of Tuppers Plains and family visit relatives. Herbert Williams returns from Huntington. John Barringer and family move from Landon farm to J E Torrence property.

Oliver Pifer Parkersburg W. Va Holmes FE. L. Miller Barberton F. WD. Shaffer Lizzie Cole Fairview Dorothy M. Burden George Hamilton Tuppers Plains

University Musicians Schedule Spring Concerts and Recitals

Ohio University School of Music announces a spring program with the Men’s Glee Club appearing in Zanesville on February 23 with soloist Marvin Long and in Newark on March 4 with Merrill Davis and John Watson. Philip Peterson to perform a faculty recital February 26 at Alumni Memorial Auditorium. Women's Glee Club under Mrs. Margaret Benedict concert March 5. Irene Witham and Bertha M. Schaber to give piano recital March 12. Ohio University Band directed by Curtis W. Janssen to give annual concert March 19, followed by Paul Fontaine recital. Two senior recitals scheduled, Eleanor Bush on April 23 and Marvin Long on May 7.

Zanesville Marvin Long Thornville Newark Merrill Davis Oak Hill John Watson Philip Peterson Northwestern University Alumni Memorial Auditorium Kresge Margaret Benedict Irene Witham Bertha M. Schaber Ohio University Band Curtis W. Janssen Paul Fontaine Eleanor Bush Gallipolis

Local Church Service and Community Visit Notes

Alfred Rev McCormick led his usual church appointment and joined dinner with Mr and Mrs Vern Shumway. Local families, kin and visitors share meals and calls across Chester Darwin Silver Ridge Sumner area this week.

Rev. McCormick M. E Church Vern Shumway

Social Evening Guests Reach Across Nearby Towns

Scatter Ridge residents Mr and Mrs Wade Smith of Dutch Creek and Mr and Mrs John Dillinger visited Mr and Mrs John South on Saturday. The Smiths and Dillingers joined Mr and Mrs George Cain and family Monday evening. The Dillingers also stayed with Mr and Mrs Herbert Everett of Strouds Run, and Ray Mathews and son Floyd hosted guests Thursday afternoon at the Mathews home.

Wade Smith Dutch Creek John Dillinger John South George Cain Ray Mathews Herbert Everett Strouds Run Floyd Fred Mathews Athens F. J. Hubler

Revival at Fairview U B Church Feb 19

Revival services will begin at the U B Church at Fairview Sunday night Feb 19 with Rev. Snider in charge and Rev Helmick and Snider's sisters as singers. The notices accompany social visits across Cherry Ridge and nearby towns. The event links to local residents and church activities amid general community life.

Clara Mae Perry Cherry Ridge Mildred Hazel Christy Tuppers Plains Barberton Harry Swank Athens G. W. Christy Bernice Betzing Doris Gaul Sumner Mary Swartz Alfred George Pearman Sumter C. F. Boetzing Orange Township Earnest Howard Fish Allie Fish

Vauehn Returns From Columbus Hospital Stay

James Vauehn spent several days at a Columbus hospital for observation. Officials stated that an operation was not considered necessary in his case.

Glouster Web. W James Vauehn Columbus

Glouster boys top J-T 15 to 8 in tough showing

Glouster high Tomcats beat Jacksonville Trimble 15 to 8 as defense stifled scoring in a tough weekend game at the Glouster gym. J-T girls routed 57 to 12, leaving Glouster with a slim season finish and a looming clash with Crooksville in the final game.

Glouster J-T Glouster High Schools Tomcats Jacksonville-Trimble High Sorrell Cilnesmith Joe J-T Girls Binderbaasin Netl Tate Ehesasivsne RII Sida Ements Madinwshaal NORE Clark JT Christman Deal Glouster Crooksville High Crooksville

Kiwanis Discuss Route 78 Sunday Creek Bridge Plan

In Glouster on February 20 six Kiwanis members met with A W Sherwood Marietta division engineer to push a new bridge over Sunday Creek north of town. The existing one way Route 78 crossing is an old horse and buggy relic with dangerous approaches near the Route 78 Route 13 intersection.

Glouster-McConnelsville Road B. R. Angle E. L. Jones Sunday Creek

Boy Taken to Hospital After Fall Fear

Ralph Talbert, fifth grade student, was taken to St. Francis Hospital in Columbus in a semi paralyzed condition. Police believe the injury stems from a fall from an apple tree five years ago. The incident occurred Sunday morning in Jacksonville. He is the late Frank Talbert’s son.

Jacksonville Ralph Talbert Frank Talbert St. Francis Hospital Columbus

Revival Series Hosted by Rev Gilbert Jones At Glouster

Arrangements are in place for Rev Gilbert Jones pastor of the Ironton Church of Christ to lead evangelistic meetings at the Church of Christ in Glouster beginning early March. Jones brings 38 years of evangelistic and ministerial work and strong results are anticipated from the series at the local church.

Glouster Gilbert Jones Ironton

Wesley McDonald Dies After Lifelong Farm Service Near Paros

Wesley McDonald of the Paros area died last Thursday and was buried at Maplewood on Sunday. Grant Post visited his son in law and daughter Wednesday evening. Faye Ivers attended the funeral of Verey McDonald with Henry Ryan on Sunday. Mildred Brown visited her grandparents, Si and Mrs Brown, on Sunday. Glen Fouts called on Faye Ivers on Wednesday. William Latta is in poor health. Mr and Mrs Herbert Dewan-

Wesley McDonald Paros Maplewood Grant Post Faye Ivers Henry Ryan Verey McDonald Mildred Brown Si Borwn Glen Fouts William Latta Herbert Dewan

Hobos Invade City Jail in Athens Night Shelter

Hobos from Alabama New York California and the Carolinas seek warmth at the Athens City Jail. Guests range from 15 to 75 years old with occupations including laborers preachers seamen and travelers. Since January over 315 have been given free lodging as weather drives crowds to seek shelter.

Alabama New York California Carolinas Union Athens City Athens Tom Brown Los Angeles Cal John Somebody Ohiotown Nebraska Texas Oklahoma Massachusetts Connecticut United States Knights of the Road

Asbury News Briefs Highlight Local Visits And Illness

New Asbury residents Mr and Mrs Joe Shular spent Tuesday with daughter Mrs James Whaley and granddaughter in Albany. Miss Agnes Niggemeyer and Dick Hayes attended Stewart High School play. Nate Tuckers family improving after serious flu illness. Influenza seriously ill eight year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Antney Kinnen. Raymond Niggemeyer and Raymond Crawford attended Grange Valentine party in Canaanville. Friends from Athens called on Miss Blossom Buck Thursday evening.

Joe Shular James Whaley Albany Agnes Niggemeyer Dick Hayes Stewart High School Nate Tucker Antney Kinnen Raymond Niggemeyer Raymond Crawford Grange Canaanville

Birth and health updates from local families

A birth was announced for a son on Wednesday night. Brett DaVis returned from a Columbus hospital Wednesday and is reported to be much improved in health.

Miss Rhea Sorrell Taken for Observation

Miss Rhea Sorrell daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Sorrell was taken to White Cross Hospital at Columbus for observation at the end of the week. She is a member of the Glouster High School Senior Class.

Glouster Rhea Sorrell Charles Sorrell White Cross Hospital Columbus Sorrell

Local Society Notes Highlight Visits and Illness

Mrs Eva Wood and family hosted relatives at home while Barney and Mr and Mrs John Hill were visitors. The Ladies Class met with 43 members, led by May Wout and Lydia, at Our Home. Mr and Mrs Dayton mourn the death of his sister Albany, observed in winter at their home. Visitors included Louisa Wood Spencer and Nettie Pomeroy, and John Rawlings Route No 1 assisted by R E Forrest and wife Homer hosted guests last week.

Eva Wood Barney Ye John Hill Frank Wood J. A. Gotschay Dell Turner William Goodin Coon Isy Dayton Ma Albany Lydia John Rawlings R. E. Forrest Homer Ang Yp Scha

Olive Tablets Offer Gentle Relief For Constipation

Dr Edwards Olive Tablets are promoted as a gentle laxative with no griping. The ad claims they aid bowels and liver, cure chronic constipation, and improve symptoms like dark breath and dull headaches. Thousands reportedly use them to stay regular.

Edwards Olive

Also Mentioned on This Page

Huls Logan Hich Tums Carpenters L. A Ohio D. C Coca-Cola Bottling Works Kk. of P Teven John W. Tannahill Ws Ferguson Emma Becker John A Wellman Anthony Toerner A. K. Smith Jackson C. A. Sloan W. B. Lacock J. S. Cherrington A. A. Cole Cole Lester V. Risch Supreme Court KB. FB. Everett United States Supreme Court Common Pleas KF. E. Everett Lima John P. Klassen Bluffton College Klassen Bible Les Amies Ford Clyde Beverage Harry Thomas Altie C. Atha Kern Recovering Reedsville Alfred Randolph Bert O'Conner Mises Ruth Cowdery Holver Hospital Mrs. N. Cowdery Herbert Williams Huntington John Barringer Landon J. E. Torrence University Ohio University School of Music James van Meter Chester Lester van Meter Charles Fendling Wm. Follrod M. L. Bahr Weldon Bahr Long Bottom Mrs Norwood Knight Vere Swartz M. C. Hannaman Raymond Follrod William Bentz Mrs. Hartse Windland and Family Marie Hopkins Ethel Zeighler George Zeighler Darwin Ward Bentz Charles Lily Pullens Linder Randolph Charles Randolph Mable Swartz Virgin May I. C. Meredith Pearl Koplands Ida Ridenour Dana Swartz Vietta Parker Pearl Parker Vesta Bentz Lucille Bailey May Tuttle Silver Ridge Charles Woode CC. D. Bentz Fred van Meter James Swartz Scatter Manhattan Central Park Gothamites Harry Wheeler Walter Herrick Kiwanians Center Hotel Glouster Church Burr Oak News Hobos Janet The Messenger New Asbury Biffie of Guysville Clarence Fuller Miss Blossom Buck AKERS Cline Pharmacy Louisa Wood Nettie Bar D. Zen
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