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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1933

Page

10

Old Man's Cave Reforestation Reaches Milestone

Logan January 17 In six years the Old Man's Cave reforestation program has nearly covered surrounding denuded land with evergreen plantings under Ranger A Reichley. About 450 acres of state land were planted with over 1 000 trees per acre totaling tens of thousands of saplings. Further work occurred in Conkle Hollow with 70 000 trees planted and more planting planned along Big Pine Creek this spring.

Logan Jan Old Man's Cave A. Reichley Reichley Conkle Hollow

Supt. of Schools at Murray Will Resign

Murray City January 17 Superintendent Robert T. Secrest of the Murray Schools plans to resign by February 1 He was elected representative to Congress from the Fifteenth District and will take the oath March 4 The article notes social visits and local events surrounding the resignation.

Murray City Robert T. Secrest Murray Schools Secrest Congress Washington Anna Kline Chauncey Joseph Popoczy Don Solon Barney Solon Wooster Dan Simmers Sand Run Jack Murrail Eileen Chidester Betty Crookaville Phil Devol William Finley James A. Fairey Cincinnati Velma Popoczy Mt. Carmel Hospital Columbus Ralph Grey John Maraz Maggie Richey Akron Goldie Hoffman Mt. Pleasent William Hoffman Lilly Langly John McGarty Lou Anders Don and Lynn John Hogan James Bradbury Ralph Kerns Robert Surtees John Stevens St. Francis Hospital

New Mail Box Stolen On Logan Route No 1

Logan residents report a parcel post style mailbox stolen from Carl Glassford on Logan Route No 1. Sheriff Sol Ellinger and deputies are investigating the incident as part of a recent rise in theft reports in the area.

Logan Sol Ellinger Carl Glassford

School Superintendent Out Sick With Influenza

Logan officials report Supt. G. E. Carr of the city schools unable to report for duty Monday due to influenza. He had continued work last week despite feeling ill and is now confined to bed.

Health Exams for Logan Junior High Athletes

On Monday Dr W B Lacock health commissioner conducted physical examinations for athletic squad members at Logan Junior High School. Principal Howard B Kirk arranged the tests for students many of whom play basketball.

Sugar Sap Flowing Signals Early Boiling Season

Logan January 17 Sugar sap has started to run with first taps on Christmas Day. Webb Hardy and his father Thomas run a camp near Maxville across Perry County line. They tapped 150 trees and produced 15 gallons of finished syrup so far. The Hardy camp, now run by the third generation, is a top producer in the district with much output sold in Logan and New Straitville.

Logan Webb Hardy Thomas Hardy Maxville Perry County Hardy New Straitaville

Indian Land of Complexity Highlighted at Saturday Club

Logan January meeting at Mrs. W. B. Lacock’s home featured a 1 o’clock luncheon hosted by Mrs. C. O. Allen and others. An instructive paper by Mrs. D. A. Rannells titled Indian Land of Complexity was followed by roll call with Quotations from Tagore. Guest list includes Mrs. Frank W. Harden and several other Logan and Haydenville residents.

Tagore Frank W. Harden Anthony Toerner Clinton Webb Phil Tachappat Charles Scholl Charles F. Yontz M. A. Campbell John A. Wellman John Lee M. H. Cherrington Marie Spranker Logan James D. Francis Haydenville

FTC to Probe Causes of Low Mood and Industrial Overproduction

The newly named Federal Trade Commission chair will open inquiries into factors behind the region’s low mood. Investigations will focus on preventive measures and address industrial overproduction as a key target.

Charlies Federal Trade Commission

Cyclists Injured in Logan Motorcycle Crash

Roy Ellinger and Paul Gabriel were injured Saturday evening when their motorcycle skidded and overturned on Third Street. Ellinger suffered a fractured leg. Gabriel had a less serious leg injury. Ellinger is active in the Hocking Valley Motorcycle Club.

Logan Roy Ellinger Paul Gabriel Third Street Ellinger Gabriel Hocking Valley

Oliver Mills Nephew Arrested on Burglar Charge

Logan Jan 11 Eugene Applegate 17 is held by Hocking County officers for Bucyrus police after returning from Crestline where arrested on suspicion and claimed to be Oliver Mills of Hocking County who has been wanted since October 1931. Bucyrus wants him on burglary charge. Mills still sought for cutting with intent to wound.

Bucyrus Ellinger Hocking County Lancaster Mills

Purebred stock increases at Kendall farm

Logan report states that Harold Chambers extension agent notes more purebred stock entering Hocking County. A female Duroc hog and a male Yorkshire hog were added to W. W. Kendall’s livestock near Rockbridge, with purchases from Ohio State University livestock.

Logan Hocking County Harold Chambers W. Kendall Rockbridge Ohio State University Livestock

Fred M. Collins Suffered Nervous Collapse. Colleagues Assume Duties

Fred M. Collins of North Street is slightly improved after a nervous collapse two weeks ago. His insurance duties will be handled by another man until he can return to work.

Logan Fred M. Collins

Deputy Joe Farbearn Returns to Duty in Logan

Logan observers say Deputy Sheriff Joe Farbearn reported for duty Monday morning after a week of illness. He led witnesses for the grand jury session that opened that day in Logan.

School Costs Discussed By Logan Rotary Club

Walter Haas of the Logan Senior High School faculty spoke on school costs before the Logan Rotary Club Monday night replacing ill Superintendent G E Carr.

Logan Walter Haas Logan Rotary Club Haas G. E. Carr

Settlement Reached in Fickle and White v Barthiow Case

In Logan on January 17 a settlement out of court was reached in the case of Fickle and White against Barthiow which was to be heard by Judge Harley M. Whitcraft. Costs were assessed against the plaintiffs as the case was dismissed.

Fortnightly Club Hosts Bridge Night on South High

Mr and Mrs C A Richey entertained the Fortnightly Bridge Club at their South High Street home Thursday night with all members present. Lunch was served by the hostess after the bridge session.

Logan Jan C. A. Richey South High Street Hosteas

Farm Bureau Leaders Meet at Logan Office

Hiocking County Farm Bureau director presided over a Saturday business session at the Extension office. Topics included plans for the upcoming annual meeting.

Farm Bureau Logan Hiocking County Farm Bureau

Famous Players Offer Biblical Drama St Claudia at Church

Olmsted Players of Los Angeles will stage the prize winning Biblical drama St. Claudia at the First Presbyterian Church at 7 30 Tuesday Jan 31. The play tells how Pilate's wife Claudia intercedes for Jesus and was praised by the Greek Orthodox Church. All church members are invited to witness this visual sermon in drama form with special equipment carried by the players.

Los Angeles Pilate Logan Olmsted Players of St. Claudia First Presbyterian Church Claudia Jesus

Grand Jury Studies Total of 17 Cases

January grand jury at work investigating 17 cases brought by Prosecutor C. Wood Bowen. Charles E. Wharton of Logan named foreman by Judge Harley M. Whitcraft. Two regular members excused. Porter M. Vaught and Lewis Frasch joined the panel. Jury inspection of the county jail among duties before report.

E. B. Vanatta James Brown Ww. W. Meidrim Pearl Rose Emma Lanning

Athens City Council Set to Review Finances

Minor matters were discussed by the Athens City Council Monday night. The annual appropriation ordinance will be considered after the Finance Committee reports its final costs following a meeting at Councilman Cameron's home. Some residents seek sidewalks along four Hudson Addition streets while others want a parkway. Street light needs on East Mulberry and a rough Lincoln Street crosswalk were also noted.

Athens Charles A. Cameron Cameron Hudson Rufus C. Hopkins Chas. W. Day East Mulberry Street Lincoln Street John W. Dowler

Mrs Vinton White Dies at Broadwell

Mrs Vinton White 37 died Sunday night at her Broadwell home after a four week illness of influenza and pneumonia. Funeral services are planned for Wednesday afternoon with burial in the local cemetery. She leaves a husband six children two siblings and four sisters plus two brothers. Her parents also survive.

Broadwell Vinton White

Izaak Walton League Athens Chapter Meets Tonight

The Athens Chapter of the Izaak Walton League will meet at City Hall at 7 30 this evening. A large attendance is expected to discuss a significant agenda item and conduct chapter business.

Athens Izaak Walton League

Nelsonville students honored for football season awards

Seventeen players received letters at Friday assembly with nine seniors two juniors four sophomores and two freshmen among the awardees. Coach Hannahs gave a short talk before presenting the letters. The Nelsonville High School Parent-Teacher Association met January 9 with a faculty program on school activities mathematics difficulties and moral education.

Hannahs Powell Jong Arnold

Senior Class Aims to Publish Sage This Year

At a recent meeting the Senior Class decided to publish a Sage after years of tight finances. The committee to act includes Frank Minner, Arlene Betts, Elwood McCreary, and Charles Patton, with plans to be announced later.

Frank Minner Arlene Betts Elwood McCreary Charles Patton

Remarkable Money Back Promise On 666 Remedies

Advert says 666 liquid tablets and 666 salve offered with a money back guarantee if a customer gets sick during the period. Instructions claim to take the tablets and insert the salve every morning until March 1 1933. Readers asked to send testimonials to a named address.

Mystery faculty member chosen after last week's description

A puzzle notes that last week Bob White was described and this week a faculty member is selected. The description highlights a tall, wavy dark haired woman who moves quickly and walks with long strides, being quiet yet constantly in a hurry. Guess who.

Bob White

Freshman class hears talk on basketball origins and rules

On Monday of last week Miss Deer led a talk by Mr. Yantis for the freshman class. He explained basketball's origin and key rules. He noted technical fouls point to discourtesy or stalling and discussed spectator attitudes toward the team.

Miss Deer Yantis

Why We Should Go To College

The Hi-Y Club met on Wednesday of last week as Mr. Franklin Stedman delivered a talk arguing education opens opportunities and builds character, urging students to pursue college for broader prospects and personal growth.

Franklin Stedman

Nelsonville Junior High Beats Buchtel In Thrilling 23-0 Win

Nelsonville Junior High defeated Buchtel 23 to 0 at the Nelsonville gym. Collins led Buchtel with 11 points as Nelsonville’s Bob Lancaster scored nine in the second quarter. Coach Chester Hannahs used the whole squad and the team eyes an acid test Friday against the Athens Bulldogs.

Nelsonville Junior High Buchtel Junior High Nelsonville Gymnasium Collins Buchtel Bob Lancaster Nelsonville Chester Hannahs Nelsonville Cups Athens Bulldogs Athens

Washington Students To Meet Tomorrow Morning

Chauncey Jan 17 All students enrolled at Washington Grade School are called by the Chauncey Board of Education to meet at 8 30 Wednesday morning in the Chauncey Dover High School Gymnasium. The meeting follows a Sunday fire that destroyed the Washington building, leaving 150 pupils without a schoolhouse. Pupils should bring their books.

Chauncey Washington Grade School Chauncey Board of Education Chauncey- Dover High School Board of Education Washington

Will Rogers Among World’s Greatest Critics

Will Rogers ranks as one of the three best known people, alongside Lindbergh and the Prince of Wales, with a global following. The Oklahoma cowboy turned commentator writes daily wire straight to newspapers, entertaining millions as he reports on world events from Beverly Hills California.

Will Rogers Lindbergh Prince of Wales Rogers United States Will Manchuria Mexico Flo Ziegfeld Beverly Hills California

Robert A. Surtees Buried at Middleport

Funeral services for Robert A. Surtees longtime Murray City marshal were held Sunday at his sister’s home in Chauncey and followed by a motor procession to Hill Cemetery in Middleport. Survivors include two sisters and several nephews and nieces. many out-of-town relatives attended.

Chauncey Robert A. Surtees Murray City Athens Hocking Meigs Leonard Koenig G. B. Courtney Chauncey Church of Christ Order of Eagles and Knights of Pythias Charlies Bradfield, Jr Neil Tippett Helen Courtney Christine Brown Middleport Hill Cemetery Surtees Koenig Isabel Bradfield Luther Wallace Lewisburg W. Va James Bradbury Alberta Currah Richard Akron Bess Koenig Patterson Cleveland W. H. Bradfield Paul Bradfield Laua Bradfield Columbus Charles Bradfield Charles Bradfield, Jr Gilbert Courtney Betty Jane Harvey Courtney Ralph Brown Ralph C. N. Sanders Bob Millfield Leslie Bradfield Eagles K. of P and Red Men

Kranyik Funeral Held Sunday in Chauncey

Funeral services for Andrew Kranyik Sr a longtime Chauncey resident were conducted Sunday at 1 p m from the M E Church with Rev L H Donally of Lancaster officiating. Pianist Lettie Coe Hintz sang No Tears in Paradise and Beautiful Garden of Prayer. Pallbearers were Henry Cochran Fred Cochran Otto Schrappe Carl Conrad George Cline and Joseph Cline. Burial followed in Greentown Cemetery near his late wife. He died Thursday morning after a period of declining health. He leaves seven children and several grandchildren. Surviving children include Mrs Mary Dew Mrs Lizzie Harvey Mrs Bess Cunningham Andrew Kranyik Jr Corning John Kranyik Dayton and Mike Kranyik and Wilma Kranyik at home. Many out of town relatives attended the funeral. A granddaughter and husband Mr and Mrs Alexander Madek Hazel Harvey plus Mr and Mrs O L Hunter of Detroit were among the visitors.

Chauncey Andrew Kranyik M. E. Church L. H. Donally Lancaster Lettie Coe Hintz Roberta Hess Charles Ogg Charles Sweeney, Jr Henry Cochran Fred Cochran Otto Schrappe Carl Conrad George Cline Joseph Cline Greentown Cemetery Kranyik Mary Dew Lizzie Harvey Bess Cunningham

Worthington Ohio hosts reformed medical college ad

An 1830 advertisement proclaims the Reformed Medical Institution at Worthington, Ohio eight miles north of Columbus. It touts a botanical focus, a dispensary, and an infirmary for fevers and chronic diseases, promising education under the Old and Reform ed systems with a diploma after varied study length. Board at $1 weekly. tuition $150 upfront or $75 down and $100 later. admission requires character and English education.

Ohio Ohio Reformed Medical College Worthington Columbus Reformed Medical Society of the United States New Reformed Medical Institution Whetstone River Worthington College West New York Infirmary G. H. Gristwold

Curtis Wilson Dies in Sand Ridge Home

Curtis Wilson 45 a miner of Sand Ridge near Chauncey died Monday morning after a several days illness. Funeral arrangements not yet set. He is survived by his wife and several children including son Curtis Wilson Jr a two year old who died weeks ago.

Chauncey Curtis Wilson Sand Ridge Curtis Wilson, Jr

Miner Injured In Chauncey Mine Fall

Earl Edwards, a loader at Chauncey Mine No 25, suffered multiple broken ribs and a head gash from a coal fall at the Chauncey mine on Monday.

Chauncey Earl Edwards Chauncey Mine No. 25

Revival Canting Night at Chauncey Church

The Saints in Chauncey offer a singing music night conducted by Rev. B. C. at Athens church. Choir participation and special Bach pieces are on the program for the evening event.

Chauncey Jan Athens Kins

Siege of Lantare Farm Ends After Gunfight and Fire

A weeks long assault at a farm near Hammond Indiana ends when deputies flood the house with gas and machine gun fire. Livestock and the occupants are protected as flames erupt and a bank truck mounted with guns aids the siege. Local forces report 100 officers and civilians in the surrounding area as reinforcements arrive.

Hammond, Ind

Don McVay to Speak at Commerce Club Meeting

Don McVay of LeRoy Ohio and Ohio Farmers Insurance will address the Commerce Club at Ewing Hall on Tuesday evening. He is a local alumnus and son of Mr. and Mrs. F P McVay and a high school graduate.

Don McVay All Ohio University Ohio Farmers Insurance LeRoy, Ohio Commerce Club Ewing Hall Mr. McVay The F. P. McVay

Iv House supporters rally for $2000 aid measure

Supporters of the measure to fund the soldiers' home announced a noon gathering to map legislative strategy and push for passage.

Washington Jon IV House Diers

Zemo Praised for Healing Skin Ailments for 25 Years

The ad touts Zemo as a long trusted remedy for itching ringworm and similar skin troubles. It claims 25 years of praise from millions and promises relief and clear skin with a trial.

Zemo

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