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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1938

Page

10

Logan Council Approves Reorganization of Fire Police

Logan City Council unanimously approves reorganizing the fire and police departments. The plan creates a fire chief and assistant chief with salaries of 110 and 100 dollars monthly, uniforms, 12 hour duty, and one week yearly firemen’s school. Police HQ move and WPA projects discussed. fire chief Nixon resigns effective March 1.

Athens Messenger ATES OSS Logan Council Logan Logan City Finance Committee Fire Department Fire Loomis Walter Nixon Council Licking County

Milne Man Taken Home After Illness At Sun Glow Plant

At the Sun Glow plant on Tuesday Richard Milne son of D Y Milne became ill and was carried to his home. He is believed to be suffering from appendicitis.

Logan Richard Milne D. Y. Milne

Masons of Logan Honor Washington Birthday Banquet

More than 300 fathers and sons attended the third annual banquet at the Masonic Hall in Logan honoring Washingtons Birthday. The event featured a dinner by the Eastern Star committee, remarks by Judge E L Ewing, musical numbers by local students and groups, magic acts, and a Washington life quiz, marking the largest crowd in three years.

LOGAN Masonic Hall Washington Eastern Star Judson Shriner Walter E. Brehm Rolland Bright E. L. Ewing Lincoln Bailey Spencer Dale Engle Luther Heyde Ralph Poston Harry Shaw James R. Smoot Jack Fred Wardwell Carl Spence L. P. Mooney Russell Keyes Belford Harburger Frank Larimer Harry Hammon Ralph Bowen Leonard Tom

Milne Returns From Florida With Baby Alligators

Dave Milne brings two eight month old baby alligators home from Florida after a trip that ended Sunday morning. The reptiles are on display at the Smokehouse. Milne also shared oranges and pecans with friends.

Logan Dave Milne Florida

Murray City Resident Undergoing Major Operation

Murray City resident William Thomas Murray City was admitted to Cherrington Hospital for a major operation on Tuesday with a serious condition. Logan relatives arrived to be with him as family support. Other local patients include Bobby Weaver Nelsonville who returned home after treatment and James Sayre Nelsonville recovering from injuries.

Logan William Thomas Murray City Cherrington Hospital Bobby Weaver Nelsonville Alta Angle Junction City James Sayre Lillian Boyer Hamden John Eveland South Bloomingville

Enterprise Bridge Steel Moved From Depot

LOGAN Steel for the Hocking River bridge on Route 31 at Enterprise was moved across the river Tuesday from the depot where it was unloaded from cars last week. Steel wool is expected to start on the bridge soon since the concrete work is about completed.

LOGAN Hocking River Enterprise

Logan Couple Welcome Daughter Born At Shelter ing Arms

Mr. and Mrs. Paul Cole of Athens are the parents of a daughter born Monday at Shelter ing Arms Hospital. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. M. J. Cole and Mr. and Mrs. George Schwenke of Logan.

Logan Paul Cole Athens Sheltering Arms Hospital M. J. Cole George Schwenke

Logan Brief Social Notes

Mr and Mrs P J Weiss and daughter Kathryn and son Billy of Columbus were guests of Mr and Mrs W D Braddock Sunday. Mrs Elizabeth Forwick left for North Canton to be with her daughter Mrs M E Beck who underwent a major surgical operation Monday. Mrs Georgia Kilpatrick of Athens was in Logan visiting Mr and Mrs William Maffin. Mr and Mrs W D Braddock Miss Catharine Stoughton and Miss Esther Stoughton were in Columbus Tuesday.

P. J. Weiss Kathryn Billy Columbus W. D. Braddock Elizabeth Forwick North Canton M. E. Beck Georgia Kilpatrick Athens Logan William Maffin Catharine Stoughton Esther Stoughton

Kerr Guild Meets at First Presbyterian Church

Kerr Guild gathered at the First Presbyterian Church at 6 PM Monday for dinner and a program. Officers elected were R A Henderson president, Frank Walters vice president, Carl Frenier secretary, Stanton Pond treasurer. A jitney supper was planned for next Wednesday evening. Alfred Campbell led devotionals and Merle Karshner presented a Women and Missions story. Frank Harden introduced the opening chapter of Rebuilding Rural America.

Kerr Guild Franklin Kerr Guild First Presbyterian Church Fred Carpenter Bruce Wright James R. Smoot George Schwenke Frank Walters R. A. Henderson Carl Frenier Stanton Pond Alfred Campbell Merle Karshner Frank Harden Rural America

Logan to seek reunion of health districts

The city and county boards of health may reunite the two districts after June 30 as a part time health commissioner role ends. May or Dallas Kinser said the proposal would be raised at the next city board meeting and later to the county board. Previously the districts worked jointly with a full time commissioner before city split and Lacock oversaw the combined health work.

Logan County Boards of Health Dallas Kinser City Board of Health Hocking Vinton W. B. Lacock

State workers push for Davey third term

Petitions circulated in Hocking County on Tuesday to solicit Governor Davey to seek a third term. State payroll employees led the drive to gather support for the plan.

Davey LOGAN Hocking County

Logan PTA Plans Basketball Game and Meeting

Members of the Logan PTA committee arrange a basket ball game between the FFA squad and a team from Miss Iris Lowery's room for next Monday evening. Fathers and sons urged to attend the meeting. Logan Lodge Elks officers to supervise work at the Chillicothe Lodge next Monday with a large class expected to receive the work and the degree team to be joined by several others.

Logan Logan Parent-Teacher Association FFA Iris Lowery Logan Lodge of Elks Chillicothe Lodge

Hocking County Schools View Dental Pictures

Rural Hocking County schools display dental hygiene photos this week and next. Miss Mary Alice Stohl tours the three grade schools presenting the pictures at Central Grade Building today West Grade Building Thursday and East Grade Building next week.

Logan Hocking Mary Alice Stohl

Home Robbery Report On W Hunter Street

Mrs. Howard White reported a Monday burglary at her home on W Hunter Street. Entry was gained through the back door and eggs and canned goods were stolen.

Logan Howard White W. Hunter St

Lutheran pastor attends national finance meeting in Columbus

Reverend Amos L. Heyde of St. Matthew Lutheran Church joined the American Lutheran Church finance committee in Columbus on Monday. He traveled with Mrs. Heyde and two companions, Mrs. Elsie Preston and Mrs. Joe Brooker.

Logan Amos Ll. Heyde St. Matthew Lutheran Church Columbus American Lutheran Church Heyde Elsie Preston Joe Brooker

Logan Students to Try New Short Term Courses

Ninth grade students at Logan Junior High will follow a six week schedule with boys offered home economics taught by Miss Ruth Bryan and girls taking Industrial Arts instructed by Rudolph Hankison. Superintendent G F Carr notes other schools have used these courses with good results and that the plan is new to Logan.

Logan Supt G. FE. Carr Ruth Bryan Rudolph Hankison Carr

Logan ex-football star undergoes Columbus surgery

Word from Columbus says Jack Ucker son of Mr and Mrs Henry Ucker of this city underwent a surgical operation at a Columbus hospital Sunday. He is a former Logan football star.

Ucker Logan Columbus Jack Ucker Henry Ucker

Wolf Team Triumphs in Mixed Bowling Match

Ullmark Chevrolet bested the Wolf team in the opening game, but the Wolves won the remaining two. G. Wolf led scoring with 605 total, while W. Wolf posted a high 239 in game two for 592. Wolf total 2560 pins to Ullmark 2435.

Glouster Wolf Ullmark Chevrolet G. Wolf W. Wolf Ullmark

Rose speaks on George Washington at Kiwanis meeting

Attorney George Rose spoke on the life of George Washington at the Glouster Kiwanis Club gathering in Hotel Gordon. President Roger Kittle announced a board meeting Friday evening. Attendance prize drawn by H F Kittle and given by L E Richardson.

Glouster George Rose George Washington Glouster Kiwanis Club Hotel Gordon Roger Kittle L. E. Richardson H. F. Kittle

Social Notes of Glouster reflects church and lodge events

Thirty Loyal Women's Sunday School members answered the roll call on Friday. Mrs Iva Johnson read the Scripture, Mrs Jenny Wallace led prayer, and Mrs Manda Armstrong presented a Bible contest during social hour. Readings were given by Mrs Kate Vaughan and Mrs Hazel Janchius. Refreshments were served by a committee including Mrs Armstrong and others. Glouster Moose Lodge plans a twenty first anniversary party next Tuesday evening.

Heffkin Kate Winn Hattie Achauer Eva Clemons Maude Vaughn Grace Smith

Entertain for Son and Odd Fellow Installations

Mr and Mrs Noah T Brown honored son Jack on his 15th birthday with a dinner in Trimble Attendees included Forest Bobo and daughters Rita Jo Rose Ann of Jewett Faye Chalfant Ruth Anna Antle Junior Earich and the guest of honor In Nelsonville Ohio Odd Fellows lodge officers will be installed Thursday with R I Wolf Coolville district deputy grandmaster presiding Members of the Magic City Lodge Glouster are invited to meet at the I O O F Hall Glouster at 645 p m for the event

Trimble Noah T. Brown Jack Forest Bobo Rita Jo Rose Ann Jewett, O Faye Chalfant Ruth Anna Antle Junior Earich Nelsonville Glouster Odd Fellow Lodge R. I. Wolf Coolville Magic City Lodge

Birth of Son Paul David Dittmar at Lancaster

Announcement of the birth to Mr and Mrs Fred Dittmar on February 18 in Lancaster. The child is named Paul David. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs William Hodgson Jr and great grandparents are Mr and Mrs William Hodgson Sr Hollister.

Hollister Fred Dittmar Lancaster Paul David William Hodgson Jr William Hodgson Sr

Docas Resident Hosts Birthday Party for Manon

Dorcas Mrs Grover Salser hosted a Saturday party for her daughter Manon with several children in attendance. Various local families, including Beegies, Powells, Gibbs, Beegles, Wolfs, Parkses, and Arnots, were noted visiting or hosting during the period.

Dorcas Grover Salser Manon Harold Beegie June Emory Powell William Tanborey Bowmans Run George Beegle Charles Gibbs Pomeroy Lon Gibbs Harold Carnahan Guy Beegle

Trimble Township Republicans Organize Club

Enthusiastic turnout at the mayor's office leads to formation of the Trimble Township Republican Club with Andrew Allen elected president and a slate of district vice presidents. The group names a by laws committee and plans a women’s auxiliary meeting next Monday in the Odd Fellows Hall.

Trimble Township Republican Club Andrew Allen Henry Ley Fred Kinney Perry Chalfant Taylor Ridge Charles Danford Trimble Earl Mandrel Jacksonville William Christman Oakdale Charles Roberts McLeish Dan Shepard Burr Oak R. C. Galloway Paris Victor Huston Congress Run Homer Johnson Carl Antle Trimble Heights Joe Mason Hollister Charles Fierce Chase Hill Ernest Taylor Lewis Gatchel Worthy Parker Harry Gardner John Baird Earl Johnson Willis Blower Rev D. P. Morris Odd Fellows Hall

Prayer Request for Rain From New Mexico Archbishop

Archbishop Rudolph A. Gerken urged Catholic priests and parishioners in New Mexico to pray for rain after an official report showed precipitation levels were less than half of normal across the state. The appeal emphasized prayer in response to drought conditions affecting communities and agriculture.

Santa FE N. M Rudolph A. Gerken New Mexico

Glouster Parents Study Cub Scouting Drive

Gerald Ashwill, Boy Scout Field Executive, spoke in Glouster on Cub Scouting to parents and 65 boys aged 9 to 12. He urged parent cooperation for den mothers and fathers and announced a follow up meeting next Friday at 5 in the M E Church basement led by Cub Scout master Emmett Anderson.

Ashwill M. E Emmett Anderson Cub Scouts Harriette Weymueller

Clerks Hear Speaker On Labor Conditions

Glouster clerks retail union members attended a meeting where signed contracts were reported. Over half of contracts signed and returned, President Coffman urged quick returns, and guest speaker George De Nucci of Columbus outlined national labor conditions and union aids for the needy and unemployed.

Glouster Coffman George de Nucci Columbus

Birthday Honored at 83rd for Jack Vaughn near Hollister

A dinner Sunday honored Jack Vaughn on his 83rd birthday at the home of Mr and Mrs Ben Vaughn near Hollister. Guests included Edward Vaughn Billy and Larry Thomas Vaughn Richard Glouster Isaac Vaughn and their families with others from Nelsonville Jacksonville and Hollister.

Hollister Jack Vaughn Ben Vaughn Edward Vaughn Billy Larry Thomas Vaughn Richard Glouster Isaac Vaughn Lewis Nelsonville Max Vera Scheele Jacksonville James Clemens Tommy Charlie Vaughn Dean

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Lev Gallagher Ave Spring Main St Second St Water Works Rachelmacher Park Worthington Park George Moore F. W. Phillips Ohio Fuel Gas Co Pek Ers Athena Charles Boyer Claudette Colbert Masons of Enterprise Bridge Steel PTA Two Continents Basil Rathbone Anita Louise Melville Cooper Isabel Jeans Morris Carnovelty Kilian Warner Bros Attorney Rose Panay Shanghai James J. Hughes Yangtse River W. J. Geist The Women of the Moose Order Docas Erigl Avi Eton
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