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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 13, 1938

Page

8

Lancaster Man Hurt While on Road Job

Logan L H Porter of Lancaster was injured Wednesday while working on a concrete pouring project at Enterprise Route 31. He was taken to Cherry ton Hospital with a dislocated left shoulder and a bruised left foot. Mrs C B Campbell of Nelsonville underwent a minor surgical operation at the hospital Wednesday. Mr and Mrs N V Ryan of Jackson welcomed a son born at the hospital Wednesday. Mr Toerner attended an Ohio Retail Flower Growers Association meeting in Columbus.

Anthony ‘Roerner Columbus Toerner Ohio Retail Flower Growers Association Ohio State University

Local couple welcomes newborn son Spence grandson of custodian

Logan and Mrs William Spence of Jennison Avenue are parents of a son born Wednesday. He is the grandson of Jack Spence Sr courthouse custodian.

Logan William Spence Jennison Ave Jack Spence

Antediluvian Herb Tea Coupon Offer

Seven day promotion offering Antediluvian Herb Tea at 59 cents per package or 1.77 for three. Refund offered if not worth ten times the price. claims to cleanse liver and kidneys and eliminate waste. Promises improved digestion, alertness, and energy with daily use.

Logan-Frank St. Clair Named Falls Township Justice of the Peace

Falls Township trustees appointed LOGAN-Frank St. Clair a Republican former Hocking County commissioner as justice of the peace for two years by a 2 to 1 vote. Other candidates included E. F. Bright F. A. Koppe George H. Spang and Robert Lee White.

Understanding in Trade Relations Urged by Farm Institute Speaker

C W Peters of Minerva urged Logan Kiwanis Club to build mutual understanding between business men and farmers. He said accommodating farmers in small as well as large needs prevents out of town purchases. Peters noted farmers contribute over half of local revenues and urged continued outreach during his four day county tour. Presented by James R Smoot, county agent.

Logan C. W. Peters Minerva Farm Institute Logan Kiwanis Club Peters Ilesboro Enterprise Kiwanis Club James R. Smoot Kiwanian

Fine Col umbus Man For Reckless Driving

Herman McBroom of Columbus was arraigned on a reckless driving charge along Route 31. He pleaded guilty and was fined 25 dollars plus costs after sheriff Joe Fabrain sought his arrest for failing to report a prior citation.

Logan Herman McBroom Columbus S. B. Whitehart McBroom Joe Farbearn

Logan Pieterouwski Pleads Guilty to Child Support Charge

Logan Frank Pieterouwski of Berea appeared before Judge Phil Henderson and pleaded guilty to non support. The court ordered a weekly payment of six dollars for the support of his three children.

Logan Frank Pieterouwski Berea Phil Henderson

Logan Social Notes and Ladies Aid Meetings Summary

Logan community clubs held events this week. The Questionnaire Club met at the Eberst home with Euchre and awards to Mrs. Kessler and Mrs. Moorehead. 15 members attended. The Delphian Society met at Mrs. Rannelis home. Mrs. Frasure led current events and a book discussion. The Ladies Aid Society met at the Methodist church with a Gay 90s style show, readings, prayer, and a charity fund drive planned by Precious Correll.

C. B. Donahue Edward Eberst Eberst Hill St. Euchre Lawrence Kessler Ivan Moorehead D. A. Rannelis Delphian Society Hunter St Jesse Frasure Paul Monks Far From Pittsburgh Clarence McCartney Roll Call Lena McNeal Cincinnati Carlos Gaffin William Miller Ladies Aid Sam Jones Ladies Aid Society Methodist Episcopal Church Rose Krischbaum John Wolfe Krischbaum Bertha Oberle Londonderry Air Eugene Wright Faye Mount Joan Ebert Herman Studer Krrschbaum Laura McCormick Studor Joe Case Malinda Hansley James Bebout Joe White William Woodgeard C. V. Rulon Precious Correll Elizabeth Collison Eva Mack McCall Elizabeth Lyman Logan Mary Connor Cora N. Brown Florence Bort Mary Lemon Piezza Mauk Miss Lyman Emma Hall Clara Stone Mock

Founders Day Banquet Plans Reported By Club

During the Logan Business and Professional Women's Club meeting Mrs. Bess Mutch in charge Miss Margaret Lutz reports plans for the annual Founders Day Banquet on Feb 8 are taking shape with a pleasant observance expected.

Logan Business and Professional Women's Club Bess Mutchmore Margaret Lutz

Sparkling Comedy At Athena Theater Stirs Local Audiences

The Athena Theater presents a sparkling comedy It's Love I'm After starring Bette Davis and Leslie Howard. The film centers on a famed Shakespearean actor and his leading lady amid professional jealousy and tempestuous romance. Olivia de Havilland appears as a society girl entangled with the star.

Athena Theater Bette Davis Leslie Howard Romeo Juliet Miss Davis Mr. Howard Olivia de Havilland Miss de Havilland

Junior Tourist Book Club Hosts Guest Review Night

The Junior Tourist Book Club met at Miss Martha Getz’s Warner Ave home Tuesday evening with Mrs. James Brown reviewing Walter Duranty’s One Life One Rope. After the discussion the group visited the P K Shop for a refreshment course. Miss Florence Powers attended as a guest. Logan residents E J Mundy were jailed near Rock Stall after intoxication charges filed by Sheriff Joe Farbearn. they pled guilty and paid fines of 50 dollars plus costs.

Martha Getz Warner Ave James Brown Walter Duranty P K Florence Powers Logan E. J. Mundy Rock Stall Joe Farbearn S. B. Whitehart

Grades Plan Dinner Party At Hollister

Hollister first and second grades sponsor a dinner next Friday inviting all. Hollister basketball teams will face Albany on Hollister floor Friday in the third league game. Students spent the week preparing for exams held Wednesday and Thursday. The Senorita Class of the Sunday School postponed its January supper hoping for a later date. The Sunday School retains strong attendance and new class roll books were ordered. A birthday fund receives attention. Eighteen men of the Bible Brother Class met Sunday afternoon with attendees reporting an enjoyable session featuring several denominations.

Hollister Albany Fighteen Bible Brother

Logan Five and Wellston Set for League Clash at Logan High

Logan Five hosts Wellston in a Friday night double header at the Logan High School auditorium. Varsity and reserves from both schools will play, following Logan's league opener win over Nelsonville Greyhounds. Starting forwards Cole and Richardson, center Snyder, guards Leonard and Nelson, and reserves McGonagle Jurgins mer Thomas Johnson expected in action.

LOGAN Chieftains Logan High School Wellston Nelsonville Greyhounds Nelsonville Cole Richardson Snyder Leonard Nelson McGonagle Jurgensmier Thomas Johnson

Librarian Sought for Hocking County Library Board

The Hocking County Board seeks a new librarian meeting state library board standards. The from a recent meeting elected Miss Jessie McManagal president L K Showalter vice president and G E Carr secretary treasurer the board includes W H Brooks Mary McCray Forest E Weinrich and Margaret Lutz. The state affiliation brings a subsidy and county wide circulation of books.

Mary McCray Forest E. Weinrich Margaret Lutz

Minerva Speaker Attends Gibisonville Community Meet

Minerva institute speaker LOGAN C. W. Peters attended a Gibisonville Community Club meeting Tuesday with county agent James R. Smoot. He spoke as pupils performed part of the program and Pioneer Youth led games in a brief recreation period. Robert Kanade sustained injuries Tuesday after slipping on a icy sidewalk near his N Market Street home, fracturing his right arm near the shoulder and suffering facial cuts and bruises.

Logan C. W. Peters Minerva Gibisonville Community Club James R. Smoot Robert Kanade N. Market Sr

Deaths Top Births in Hocking Rural Areas

In December deaths exceeded births in rural Hocking County for the first time in months. Deputy registrar Faith Wright reports 19 deaths to 14 births. In Logan 9 births and 7 deaths occurred, including twins born to Aubrey E. Osborne who died, and a twin son and daughter to Harry Russell Primmer. Other Logan births included two sets of twins and several single births to local couples.

Logan Hocking County Faith Wright Aubrey E. Osborne Harry Russell Primmer Washington Township Carl Poling Wray Zeigler Raymond A. Manter William D. Hutchinson Claude H. Proctor Clarence A. Lawson James J. Mohler

County School Head Leaves City Report

Logan County Superintendent J. W. Coleman was granted leave and absent this week. He is expected to end his service earlier than his 1939 contract. S. H. Dillon of Carbon Hill is named as his successor, drawing much comment in city and county.

Logan J. W. Coleman County Board of Education S. H. Dillon Carbon Hill

Logan Rutgers Trims Large Elm Trees on Central School Campus

Edward Rutgers uses ropes to reach the tops of large elms while trimming trees on the Central School campus.

Logan Edward Rutgers

Semester Near Close at Logan Schools

First semester of the city schools will end next week with exams set for Thursday and Friday, per Superintendent G. E. Carr.

Logan G. E. Carr

Ladies Aid Society Meeting and Local Social Notes

The Ladies' Aid Society of the M. E. Church gathered at Mrs. Luther McKibben's home last Wednesday. Celia Segbers has returned to Columbus with sister Mary Segbers who will visit relatives in Columbus and Chillicothe. Edward Huffman and wife left for Indianapolis. Ruth Davis of Murray City visited friends here. Irene Dudnit and her roommate, Ohio University students, visited their parents Eric and wife. Archie McKibben and Columbus guests were recent visitors of Luther McKibben's family.

Eric Dudnit Archie McKibben Columbus McKibben Luther McKibben

WPA Rolls Rise in Hocking County Projects

Logan Hocking County reports 876 WPA workers this week across seven projects. City construction includes relaying W Second Street and building a swimming pool at a local site.

Hocking County Logan—Hocking County Athens W. Second St

Evangelistic Services Begin at Gibisonville Church

Evangelistic meetings start Sunday night January 16 at 7 30 at the Gibisonville United Brethren Church. The Rev L W Tuttle will lead the services with Mrs Tuttle directing the music each evening.

Logan Gibisonville United Brethren Church L. W. Tuttle

Cardinals Seen At North Street Home In Winter Weather

Despite winter weather on Wednesday two cardinals were observed in front of H. H. Sands home on North Street that morning.

Logan H. H. Sands North St

Logan City Water Use Stays High Throughout the Year

Logan residents consume large water amounts year round. A daily log shows 1.1 million gallons in peak summer days and over 1.25 million at times, with 900,000 gallons in a day recently due to faucets left running to prevent freezing. Most users pay flat rates. meters exist for only a few hundred customers. The new well eliminated summer shortages.

Logan

John L Miller Dies at Watts Family Home

Logan John L Miller aged seventy nine died at the Watts home on Third Street Wednesday morning. He had no near relatives besides Mrs Watts his foster daughter. A former Washington Township farmer, he came to Logan years ago after retirement. Funeral services by Rev. John A Toy at the United Brethren Church at 2 o clock Friday. Burial in Morris Chapel Cemetery.

Logan John L. Miller Otis Watts Third St

Farm Loan Bank group meets in Hocking County

Members of the Federal Farm Loan Bank group in Hocking County met Tuesday afternoon in the probate court room. Cc. F. McLaughlin, Lancaster, field representative, was in attendance.

LOGAN Federal Farm Loan Bank Group Hocking County Probate Cc. F. McLaughlin Lancaster

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