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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 28, 1930

Page

14

Logan Elks mark 31st anniversary with gala program

Logan Ohio observed the thirty first anniversary of the Elk Lodge with magic by Edward J. Fawley of Columbus and a musical program. Exalted ruler Harold W. Larimer welcomed guests as visiting lodges from New Straitsville Murray City Nelsonville Athens Shawnee and others attended. Charter members and current members noted lodge growth from 24 to over 300 with ongoing charitable work in Logan area.

Logan Logan Elks Edward J. Fawley Columbus Harold W. Larimer Desmond Braddock Edward C. Collins Mr. Fawley Heinzy Brothers Monty Kling New Straitsville Walter Mathews Spice Murray City Nelsonville Athens Shawnee New S&straitsville W. A. Henderson Jlogan C. H. Beerhaus Seth Weldy F. A. Rochester W. H. White W. H. Strentz C. A. Donahue GC. S. Work Charles Larimer A. K. Smith Edwin Price Thomas Price W. L. Gage H. F. Ambrose O W. H. Wright A. G. Steinman William Warner W. G. Bowen John F. White Lancaster Edward Collins Phil A. Henderson Joe W. Farbean William Durant Robert Noll L. R. Kienle W. J. Davis Samuel Orndorf New Straitaville

David Funk Dies at Home on Farm in Logan Township

David Funk 48, Washington Township farmer, died at his home after an extended illness from diabetes and complications. He is survived by a wife and four children, his parents Mr and Mrs W H Funk, and siblings Roy Funk of Logan plus four brothers and four sisters. Funeral arrangements set for 2 pm Saturday at Scotts Creek Baptist Church with burial in Scotts Creek Cemetery.

Logan David Funk Washington Township W. H. Funk Roy Funk Scotts Creek Baptist Church Scotts Creek Cemetery

Spelling Bee District Elimination Held in Logan

Spelling bee eliminations for the county wide contest took place at designated centers across the county. Supt. J W Coleman expects a list of district winners soon and anticipates 64 finalists in two divisions gathering at Logan High School Auditorium on March 15 for the finals.

Logan J. W. Coleman Logan High School

Sorority Names Officers And Holds Social Meeting

The Sigma Phi Gamma Sorority met in their rooms on Wednesday evening. Mildred Laurie was named social secretary and Marie Lines recording secretary to replace two inactive members. Millie Rainer and Garnet Sheets received ritualist work and became active members. Lunch at Candyland followed the business session, then social time with two contests won by Mrs. Gertrude Schempp and Miss Mary Frasch.

Sigma Phi Gamma Mildred Laurie Marie Lines Millie Rainer Garnet Sheets Candyland Gertrude Schempp Mary Frasch

Farewell Party Held for Mrs. Harrison Walls

Trinity Lutheran Church women hosted a farewell gathering at Mrs. Walls home on North Street. The Walls family plans to move to Zanesville soon. Guests enjoyed games and social activities followed by lunch. Ray Fetters and daughter Helen of Shawnee visited Logan to see Mr and Mrs Ray Goddlive.

Trinity Lutheran Church Harrison Walls North Street Ray Fetters Helen Shawnee Logan Mrs Ray Goddlive

Logan Shoe Plant likely to reopen soon

W. T. Dickerson, president of the shoe company slated to operate the Logan plant, told Barton A. Hall of the Chamber of Commerce in a letter that steps are being taken to reopen at the earliest possible date. Dickerson is in Philadelphia for a few days and will return to direct the reopening effort.

Logan W. T. Dickerson Barton A. Hall Chamber of Commerce Dickerson Philadelphia

Funeral held for Mrs. Louisa Welty in Logan

Funeral services were held at Harvey Chapel Methodist Episcopal Church for Mrs. Louisa Welty 79 widow of Taylor Welty who died at her Marion Township home after a stroke. The Rev C H Palmer conducted the service and burial followed in Harvey Chapel Cemetery. Her son Alva Welty had lived with her recently and her brother C F Remsen resided in Hartford Conn.

Mrs Cole Hosts Sans Souci Club Dinner and Bridge

Mrs. M. J. Cole entertained Sans Souci Club members with a dinner at Spinning Wheel Tea Room on Wednesday evening. After dinner the group moved to Glenview Heights for a bridge session where three tables were set up. Mrs. Lawrence Hack and guest Mrs. Curtiss Cole held the high scores.

M. J. Cole Sans Souci Club Spinning Wheel Tea Room Glenview Heights Bridge Lawrence Hack Curtiss Cole

Greendale Plant Office Moves to Columbus

Greendale Products Company will move its main offices from Greendale to Columbus around mid March. The Columbus office opens at 141 North Front Street with no personnel changes except adding a local Columbus salesman. Contacts with the Greendale plant will continue as the move proceeds and the six year old staff are praised for their efforts.

Logan Greendale Products Company Columbus North Front Street Greendale

Lancaster quartet's hearings postponed to Tuesday

Judge A M Ellinger postponed the cases against Charles Shaner Homer Ett Elizabeth Ett and Babe Conrad of Lancaster until Tuesday morning. The arrests occurred Saturday morning by Deputies Joe Farbearn and L F Hammond. The four remain free on bond after arraignment last Saturday.

Duncan Kinney bond set in Kroger robbery cases

Leonard L. Duncan and William Kinney failed to post bond after Thursday noon in connection with the Kroger Grocery robbery. Both men remained jailed in Hocking County, with Duncan moved to Columbus to retrieve a .22 caliber revolver alleged used in the holdup. Additional efforts were not reported.

Logan Leonard L. Duncan William Kinney Kroger Hocking Duncan Columbus Joe Farbearn Lew Reynolds

Logan carshop delegation attends health and recreation conference

A Logan Ohio delegation from the local shops attends a health and recreation conference in Richmond Virginia hosted by the Chesapeake and Ohio and Hocking Valley Railroads. A total of 625 employees participated in discussions on health and recreation work. Delegation members include Mr and Mrs D G Stansmith Mr and Mrs William Richardson Mr and Mrs Barry Nill Dallas Kinser Bell Miller Ralph Heft John Buntz and Ebert McBroom.

Logan Logan Carshop Richmond Chesapeake and Ohio Hocking Valley D. G. Stansmith William Rtichardson Barry Nill Dallas Kinser Bell Miller Ralph Heft John Buntz Ebert McBroom

Hostess to Thimble and Art Club Easter Event

Mrs Frank Gallagher hosted the Thimble and Art Club at Easterling Club House on Wednesday afternoon. After roll call and a social hour, dinner for twenty one was served. Guests included Mrs John Krieg Mrs M H Cherrington Mrs E L Pielow Mrs Albert Schreck and daughter Jaquelin Miss Nan Mc Bride and Miss Anna Jeffries.

Tess Thimble and Art Club John Krieg M. H. Cherrington E. L. Pielow Albert Schreck Jaquelin Nan -McBride Anna Jeffries

Harden couple welcome daughter in Columbus hospital

Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Harden of South Logan announce the birth of a daughter at a Columbus hospital on Wednesday. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. H Harden and Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Hammon of Logan. Continued on Page 12.

Lawrence Harden South Logan Columbus H. Harden Jerry Hammon Logan

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