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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 07, 1936

Page

12

Hocking County Fox Hunters Host Four Hour Indoor Meet

In Logan 150 attended the Hocking County Fox Hunters Association indoor meeting at their hall on E Main St. The program lasted nearly four hours with music by the Hocking Valley Ramblers and several acts. Ten new members were introduced, with initiation planned later, and plans for an old time dance at the hall were announced as the group nears 200 members.

Hocking County Logan Hocking County Fox Hunters Association E. Main St Hocking Valley Ramblers Nelsonville W. W. Harden Virgil Wright Charlea Potts Clarence Brooks William Bowlby Leonard Bell Tom McDonald L. P. Mooney Dick Appleman Roy Sigler Ben Epstein Gerald W. Lanning W. 8. Yaw Bert Bell Jacob Gleason Pearl Appleman Albert Redick Roy Wolfe Harley Marks L. F. Hammond Webb Hardy Association

Revival services progress at Pleasant Hill Church

Logan reports progress in revival services at Pleasant Hill United Brethren Church Marion Township led by Rev W Stockman as attendance stays strong despite bad weather. Edward Eberst Jr son of Mr and Mrs Edward Eberst Hill Sr underwent an appendectomy in Columbus hospital last week and shows improvement Monday after a ruptured appendix complicated his condition.

Pleasant Hill United Logan Edward Eberst, Jr Edward Eberst Hill Sr Columbus

Chase Circle Holds First Meeting of New Year

The Chase Circle of Ruth met January 2 at the home of Mrs Arminta and Mary Chase with eighteen in attendance. They planned a quilt project, shared a potluck noon meal, elected officers, and heard a devotional reading.

J. A. Adair Hebron Levina Carbaugh Herb Carbaugh Virgil Stanley Virginia Irena George Beatty Lancaster Fressantville Martha Chase Deve Blackburn

Tucker divorce petition filed in Athens County court

Lenna Tucker has filed for divorce from Parl J. Tucker at 211 Fourth Ave Huntington WV, seeking restoration of maiden name and custody of minor children in Cause No. 14, with hearing set on or after January 29 in the Court of Common Pleas Athens County Ohio. Attorney for plaintiff is T. Cornwell.

Parl J. Tucker Fourth Ave Huntington Lenna Tucker Court of Common Pleas Athens County Ohio Cornwell

Elevation by Tower Defines Sao Salvador Uptown Scene

In Brazil's Bahia capital, Sao Salvador, the term uptown means more than direction. A towering elevator marks the switch between up town and downtown, illustrating how elevation shapes local geography and travel.

Sao Salvador Bahia Brazil

Council to Reorganize at Special Meeting

City Hall announces a special council meeting Thursday to elect a president pro tem and assign committee roles. First council meeting for John D. Tipton and W. D. Braddock after November election, with depository matter likely on the agenda.

Logan City Hall John D. Tipton W. D. Braddo¢th

Court Term Opens in Hocking County

The October term of the Hocking County common pleas court closed Monday morning and the January term opened. Deputy Sheriff Nellis Smith performed the duty due to Sheriff Joe Farbearn's confinement with influenza.

Logan Hocking County Common Pleas Court Nellis Smith Joe Farbearn

Logan-Hocking County commissioners reorganize meeting

Emanuel Wolfe was retained as president and W B Evans as vice president at the reorganization. Auditor W S Yaw was renamed clerk and Frank St. Clair joined as the other board member. Routine matters were discussed.

Logan — Hocking County Emanuel Wolfe W. BE. Evans W. 8S. Yaw Frank St. Clair

Jertz and Kocheran Attend Funeral for Melvin Ray

Logan and Mrs Rudy Jertz and Mrs Chester Kocheran were called to Sabina Saturday by the death of Melvin Ray 49 brother of Mrs Kocheran. They remained for funeral rites held Sunday afternoon.

Judge to Hear Election Case In Laurelville Area

Judge Harry W. Jewell of Delaware will preside in Logan for two days on a common pleas court session by special assignment. Cases include a Laurelville Perry District election contest over a three mill levy approved by three votes and disputes between the Perry and Hocking County Boards, plus additional matters on the docket.

Logan Harry W. Jewell Delaware Common Pleas Court Carl Weygandt Supreme Court Laurelville-Perry Village County Board of Elections Perry Perry Board Hocking County Board Klinker Blum Logan Home and Savings Association Neibling Gray Jewell Hocking County

Hound Chase Drama Tied to Deer Sighting in Township

Friends recount Gleason claim his hound chased a deer, not a German police dog, after an investigation found the hound pursued the deer sighted in Green Township in recent weeks.

Logan Jacob Gleason Haydenville Gleason Green Township

Ralph Moorehead Plans Run For Clerk of Courts Nomination

Logan reports Ralph Moorehead announced Monday his bid for the Republican nomination for clerk of courts at the May primaries. He previously ran for the same office. Judge E L Ewing also seeks the GOP nomination for probate judge, with Charles Brown of Marion Township floated as a possible commissioner candidate.

Logan Harley Meyer Takes City Solicitor Post

City officials have referred matters to Logan Harley Meyer who assumed duties as city solicitor at the start of the year. He is reviewing litigation from the previous solicitor and expects pending cases to proceed as planned. County compliance projects and the Triple A act decision note the local context. The worm like peripatus is described as ensnaring insects with sticky threads.

Logan Harley Meyer Supreme Court H. A, Donohoe

Logan Brief Social Notes D A R Meeting and Church Class News

D A R Worthington Chapter meets at 2 30 p m Friday at Mrs T R Walburn home with Mrs Ida Mathias assisting. Ruth Heft presents Daguerreotypes. Harrington Class of First Presbyterian met at Mrs Clinton Webb home with hosts Mrs Alfred Campbell and Miss Lucille Oeffler. Mrs R A Henderson led devotions and Miracle Study with Mrs C L Abell. business session reports Christmas work. contest by Mrs Harold Chambers and Mrs Fanny Spears. winner Mrs Winifred Engle. buffet lunch served. Guests listed including Mrs Stanley Pond and others.

Worthington Daughters of the American Revolution T. R. Walburn Ida Mathias Mies Ruth Heft Harrington First Presbyterian Church Clinton Webb Warner Ave Alfred Campbell Lucille Oeffler R. A. Henderson C. L. Abell Harold Chambers Fanny Spears Winifred Engle Stanley Pond James P. Hutchinson Buellaby Anthony Toerner Harry Bell Mt. Pleasant Michigan Helen Angle

Flu Prevalence Reported by Logan Doctors

Local physicians report a high prevalence of influenza and colds in Logan and nearby areas with more people ill than at any other time this winter. Weather conditions of the last two weeks are blamed for the spike.

Logan

Local youths return to college after holidays lasts

Edwin F. Angle returns to Ohio University after two weeks with his parents. Durward Branigan goes back to Oberlin to resume college after visiting Logan with the Branigan family. Mrs. Anthony Toerner visits Pennsville. Joe Lane on E Main Street shows some improvement after a prolonged absence.

Edwin F. Angle S. E. Angle Ohio University Durward Branigan Oberlin Logan James Branigan Anthony Toerner Pennsville Joe Lane E. Main St

Delayed Sale Sought in Long Hollow Coal Case

Logan counsel for the Long Hollow Coal Company asks Judge Harley M. Whitcraft to postpone the proposed sale of real estate in the National Fireproofing Company suit until February 1. Last week the court ordered $3100 in impounded royalties turned over to the plaintiffs.

Clay Industry Discussed By Logan Rotary Speaker

M. J. Cole general manager of the Logan Clay Product Company spoke before the Logan Rotary Club on the clay types in the Hocking Valley and the process from burning to glazing. He noted industry difficulties and praised local employer cooperation. Other brief talks were given by Dr. Harry Eastman and Josef Brashares.

Logan Logan Rotary Club M. J. Cole Logan Clay Product Company Hocking Harry Eastman Josef Brashares

Marion School Board Names President and Hires Music Teacher

Marion Township Board of Education reorganized with John Daubenmier named president and John L. Smith as clerk. Louise Rice was offered a year long music instructor post though salary doubts remain. Betty Hughes of Murray City diagnosed with diphtheria, second local case in recent weeks.

Marion School Board Logan Marion Township Betty Emery Hughes Murray City Health Department

Work Is Suspended on East End Sewer Project

Weather halts sewer work on the East End as pipe laying cannot proceed. Materials are on site and excavation has reached the tiling stage pending improved conditions.

LOGAN East End

Noted Couple Weds in Columbus Meth Episco Parsonage

Ned Salem Conrad 22, a glass worker of Columbus, son of Mr and Mrs P L Conrad, wed Mary Vivian Fox 19 at home in Rockbridge. The Rev W N Shank conducted the ceremony on Monday at the Methodist Episcopal parsonage.

Ned Salem Conrad Columbus P. L. Conrad Mary Vivian Fox Rockbridge W.N. Shank Methodist Episcopal Parsonage

Trimble Township School Boards Announce Officers

Glouster board names D E Carr as president and Joe Nelson as vice president with E H Lantz as clerk. Other members Lewis Gatchel and Joe Wolf. Trimble organization selects Mark McCutcheon president Ted Phelps vice president Dallas Christman clerk. Ruth Irven hired as substitute high school teacher. Regular meetings first Saturday each month at 7 pm. Trimble Village board also names officers Charles Grandy president Noah Brown vice president Pearl Christman clerk.

Glouster Glouster Board of Education D. E. Carr Joe Nelson E. H. Lantz Lewis Gatchel Joe Wolf Trimble Township Georgia Sayre Robert Palmer Emmett Sharp

Surprise Party Honors Hodgson at Hollister Home

A surprise party was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Brown in Hollister on Sunday to celebrate the 71st birthday of William Hodgson Sr. Guests included the Hodgsons, the Hodgson family, and the Brown family plus their daughters Anna Lee and Louise.

Glouster Jack Brown Hollister William Hodgson William Hodgson, Jr Arthur Hodgson Louise Anna Lee Arthur E. Hodgson Billy

Glouster Tail Clerks Union Meet at Odd Fellow Hall

A meeting of the Tail Clerks Union will be held at Odd Fellow Hall on Wednesday evening at 7 30. All members are requested to attend.

Glouster Retail Clerks’ Union Odd Fellow Hall

Donson Family Guests of Mudries in Murray City

Mr and Mrs Ed Donson and children Mary Louise Barbara Jean and Freddie of Murray City were guests Sunday of Mr and Mrs George Mudrie. Czar Alexander I discussed disarmament ideas before nations as early as 1816.

Glouster Ed Donson Mary Louise Barbara Jean Freddie Murray City George Mudrie Alexander I Russia

Reverend Green Speaks at Jacksonville PTA Meeting

A Jacksonville PTA session at the grade school features Reverend Green of the M. E. Church as speaker. The program includes PTA creed reading, New Year's prayer, musical numbers, and readings by Faye McKinley and others. A Founders Day program is planned for the next meeting with refreshments and a small admission. Representatives will attend the South East District of Ohio Congress PTA in Nelsonville on Jan 29.

Jacksonville PTA Green M. E. Church Leona Nicholas Faye McKinley J.T. High School Glee Club Dorothy Cosgrave Frances Lauser Frances Judson Alice Phillips

Audrey Trimble Palmer Sets School Attendance Record

Audrey Palmer daughter of Arthur Palmer holds a record for regular attendance in her class and Sunday School. At seven, she is in her second year of school with no tardies or absences in the last year and only a half day absent so far this term. Sunday School also shows three years without an absence.

Trimble Audrey Palmer Arthur Palmer Hazel Raber Audrey

Involved in Motor Accident Delays Court Reporter Miss Wrightsell

On Monday Miss Wrightsell of McArthur was delayed reaching the city after her automobile struck an icy highway and went into a ditch. She was hurt but details indicate she has been serving as court reporter here recently.

Musicians Attend Hunters Meet M Logan

Logan notes show musicians Williams and E A Tippie ville at a fox hunting gathering Monday evening. Williams plays a five string banjo built in Athens with an unusual head from an automobile brake. A violin crafted by Charles Chubb, county maker, is also mentioned.

Logan Fox

Funeral for W. S. James to be held at Sugar Creek

Funeral services for W. S. James will be held at Sugar Creek Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock with P. Morris pastor of Christ Church in charge. Burial will follow at West Union Street Cemetery Athens. PTA Meets Wednesday at 3 PM. Glo group to hold program at high school.

Glouster W. S. James Sugar Creek P. Morris The Christ This City Union Street Athens PTA Wedn Glouster

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Fox Hunt Ers Association Adolph Chris Gompf Walter Jurgensmier Inboden Brothers Chase Church Group Edward Oowell Cherrington Hospital Commissioners Melvin Ray Ralph Moorehead RCA Victor Zenners Mrs. Webb Rotary Club Chen Rtne Jle Gas Company Gallipolis Middleport Rev. Green Grange Frit Marion Grange Princers D. Melvin P. Mooney Main St Addit Arrange James R Floor American Woolen Mills
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