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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1934

Page

10

Memorial Park Site Given To City Of Logan For Public Benefit

Logan Post of the American Legion accepts a gift of a 2.5 acre tract from Mr and Mrs Q Wesson Columbus and Miss Lizzie Kempel Logan to create the Kempel Wasson Memorial Park. The park will overlook Willow Pond with a clubhouse arch and memorial trees for World War veterans. A permanent committee will manage the site.

City of Logan Logan Post The American Legion 4. Q. Wesson Columbus Lizzie Kempel Kempel Wasson H. Q. Wasson Mre Wasson Mies Rempel F. F. Rempel Rempel Grove Blooming Ville Road Willow Pond B. V. Wright Lovan Post Post Schmitter C. M. Lever

Social Session Held by Logan American Legion Auxiliary

Logan January 4 auxiliary to Logan Poet of the American Legion held a social meeting arranged by a committee including Mrs John W McBroom Miss Florence Bort Miss Grace Shriner Mrs G W Lanning and Mrs Kirby Snyder A program was offered and refreshments served Business session announced preparations for a benefit card party to be held Thursday evening at Legion Hall.

Logan to Host Jackson High With Band on Feb 10

Jackson High basketball team will play in Logan February 10 with its school band in attendance. The band earns the trip after securing a radio program slot on MOSU Columbus and will stop in Logan on the way home.

Logan Jan Jackson High Supt G. BE. Carr MOSU Columbus

Funeral services planned for Mary Frances Toole

Mary Frances Toole age 4 died at her home on East Main Street after a three week influenza illness. She previously worked in the rest room at City Hall and was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church and Venus Chapter of the Order of Easter Star. Her only near relative living is Mrs. Bates of Chillicothe. The funeral will be held at her residence at 2 PM Thursday with Rev. W. N. Shank officiating. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery.

Mary Francis Toole Logan Mary Frances Toole

Hughes Sues Zanesville Provisions for Damages

James T. Hughes sues Zanesville Provision Company in common pleas court for 400 dollars damages from a November 2, 1983 collision on Route 75 near Gore. He claims the truck driver was negligent, causing injuries, shock, and car damage, seeking 80 dollars for injuries and 100 dollars for car damage.

Logan Jan.e Common Pleas James T. Hughes Zanesville Provision Company Provision Company Gore Route 75 Hughes

Rotary Life Insurance Speaker Addresses Logan Club

Clinton Doyle, president of the Life Underwriters Association in Columbus, spoke to the Logan Rotary Club Monday evening at Fastering Clubhouse. The event, arranged by Harry Brewenson and Charles Achauer, opened with piano numbers by Al Brassuer of Lancaster, who performed again at the close, and included a short talk by W. P. Stagg of New York Life, who introduced the members.

Life Insurance Logan

Weekend Visits Across Barberton and Nearby Cities

Mr and Mrs Thomas Taylor and Robert Weatherburn of Barberton spent the week end with Mr and Mrs Robert Foster and family. Miss Estella Weatherburn and Mrs Mary Taylor returned home with them. Miss Thelma Jaymes visited Nelsonville friends. Gerald Robinson and daughters Martha Lee and Nancy Jane stayed with Mr and Mrs William Poling in Columbus. Clifford Brooker of Mansfield visited his parents over the week end.

Thomas Taylor Robert Weatherburn Barberton Robert Foster Estella Weatherburn Mary Taylor Thelma Jaymes Nelsonville Gerald Robinson Martha Lee Nancy Jane William Poling Columbus Clifford Brooker Mansfield George Brooker

Local candidates enter race for county commissioner and Congress

Herman Sheline of Marion Township seeks the Democratic nomination for county commissioner. John F. Mader of Chillicothe announces his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for Congress from the Eleventh District.

Logan Herman Sheline Marion Township John F. Mader Chillicothe

Jaggi Birth Announcement in Logan

Mr and Mrs Jenny Jaggi announce the birth of a son on Tuesday morning. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Bruce Jaggi of Logan and Allen Tannahill of Green Township.

Logan Jenny Jaggi Sen Bruce Jaggi Allen Tannahill Green Township

Shower for Chauncey Newlyweds Draws 75 Guests

Approximately 75 persons attended a miscellaneous shower for Mr. and Mrs. Charles Simpson Everetta Lennigar held at the Lennigar home in Jacobs Avenue Chauncey. The event was sponsored by the Ladies Auxiliary to the U M W of A to which Mrs. Simpson belongs. Refreshments were served by a committee led by Mrs. Pearl Schoonover.

Chauncey Charles Simpson Everetta Lennigar George Lennigar Jacobs Avenue Simpson Pearl Schoonover

Fifteen Mines Reported Working Today in Chauncey Area

In Chauncey on January 24 a list shows fifteen mines active this week including N Y No 25 Chauncey Poston No 6 Millfield Carbondale Lick Run Kimberly Luhrig No 10X Ohio No 1 No 15 No 267 No 219 No 28 No 4 No 68 and Black Diamond. Kenneth Sands of Chauncey was taken to Shettering Arms Hospital Athens after an appendicitis operation and is reported in favorable condition. he is the son of Mr and Mrs Frank Landa.

Chauncey N. Y Poston Millfield Carbondale Lick Run Kimberly Luhrig Ohio Kenneth Sands Shettering Arms Hospital Athens Frank Landa

Local Social Notes Include Visits and Illness

Murray City residents greet Mr and Mrs Charles Hoff man at their home. Clara Keyes and Helen Stedman visit Miss Anne Popocsy. Nurse Mike Popocsy of Mt. Carmel Hospital visits family. Sadye Peacock ill at home. Eather Kennison visits Logan friends. Albert Koon and Irene Koon visit their son and mother. Hi Y Club reports from Orville Farrar. Joint party planned by Hi Y and Girl Reserves at Ambrose Hotel. Logan High Boys Glee Club and Orchestra travel to Columbus for a symphony performance.

Joe Wolfe Charles Hoffman Clara Keyes Helen Stedman Nelsonville Misa Anne Popocsy Mike Ethel Popocsy Mt. Carmel Hospital Columbus Joe Popocey Sadye Peacock Eather Kennison Logan Albert Koon Lancaster Irene Koon Symphony Orchestra Logan High Boys Glee Club Minnie Louise Bowen

Roosevelt Birthday Party Planned in Marion Township

Arrangements are being made by Marion Township for a President Roosevelt birthday party on the evening of January 3 at the Central Grade School Building. A program will be offered.

Logan Jan Marion Township Cuteens President Roosevelt

Hot Dog King Bid Framed for New York Stand Prince

John Kelly, founder of a New York hot dog stand, is offered the Swahili chieftainship in Nairobi Fast Africa but declines due to business obligations. His nomination arose after two native acquaintances he befriended in New York two years ago aided by Martin Johnson’s expedition. He impressed them by serving ice cream peppermint candy and hot dogs.

John Kelly Nairobi Kelly Central Park New York Martin Johnson

Former Resident John Ferguson Dies in Lancaster Factory

John Ferguson a 56 year old former Chauncey resident collapsed and died Monday at 11 am in a Lancaster glass factory where he had worked seven years Funeral services are set for Thursday at 10 am at Johnson Orr Funeral Home Lancaster with burial in Green Lawn Cemetery He is survived by four sons all in Lancaster and four sisters Mrs Branch Hoffman Athens Mrs Charles Downhour Nelsonville Mrs Mamie Phillips and Mrs Grace Stalder Chauncey His daughter Thelma aged 13 drowned in Sunday Creek while they lived in Chauncey.

Chauncey John Ferguson Lancaster Johnson-Orr Greenlawn Branch Hoffman Athens Charles Downhour Nelsonville Mamie Phillips Grace Stalder Ferguson Thelma Sunday Creek

Staley Funeral Held At Chauncey For Emma Staley

Funeral services for Mrs. Emma Burge Staley aged 43 wife of Elmer Staley Chauncey were held Tuesday afternoon at 2 from the family residence on West Main Street. The Rev Martin of the Pentecostal Church officiated. Burial was in Greenlawn Cemetery. Survivors include husband seven sons her parents Mr and Mrs Jack Burge Floodwood two sisters Mrs Clara Wallace The Plains Mrs Ida Lovely Hocking and three brothers William Burge Floodwood Clem Burge Detroit Mich and Dick Burge Bicknell Ind. The Staley family came to Chauncey from Floodwood.

Chauncey Emma Burge Staley Elmer Staley West Main Street Martin the Pentecostal Church Greenlawn Staley Joe Clarence Walter James Russell Gene Bill Jack Burge Floodwood Clara Wallace the Plains Ida Lovely Hocking William Burge Ciem Burge Detroit Mich Dick Burge Bicknell Ind

Chauncey Notes From Area Social Roundup

Mrs. Harry Wallace of The Plains visited Elmer Staley in Chauncey during her sister Mrs. Staley illness. Mrs. B. H. Fielder returned from a three week Nelsonville trip with daughter Mrs. J. W. Hickman and family. Chauncey Ladies Auxiliary to the U M W of A met with 15 guests from Hocking. Misses Marie Morgan and Pearl McCollins visited Chauncey. Lancaster spent Sunday with Chauncey and Athens families.

Chauncey Harry Wallace the Plains Elmer Staley Mrs. Staley B. H. Fielder Nelsonville J. W. Hickman Chauncey Ladies Auxiliary Hocking Marie Morgan Pearl McCollins Lancaster Athens

Keirns Rites Held for Six Month Old Child

Funeral services for Freda Jean Keirns six months old daughter of Mr and Mrs Frederick Keirns were held Tuesday at Millfield Church of Christ with Rev Miles Hoon officiating. Music by Pauline Humphrey and Dorothy Howard. Burial in Hill Top Cemetery near Millfield. The family has two other children Raymond and Violet Mae.

Chauncey Freda Jean Frederick Keirns Ames Township Millfield

A V Wiley to Lead Presbyterian Midweek Service

A V Wiley of the Athens High School faculty will lead a discussion on Religion as Power at the Athens Presbyterian Church during the midweek service tonight. The service starts at 7 o'clock, announced by Rev A V Wilcox. A week later on January 31 Dr C E Cooper of Ohio University will review Magnificent Obsession by Loyd Douglas.

A. V. Wiley Athens High School Athens Presbyterian Church A. V. Wilcox Cc. E. Cooper Ohio University Loyd Douglas

Ohio Graduate Cuts Officials From CWA

Everett C. Shimp, Ohio University graduate of 1929, serving as relief director in Jefferson County with Steubenville headquarters, discharged 26 public officials from the CWA payrolls, claiming political pressure forced their initial placement.

Everett C. Shimp Ohio University Athens Jefferson County Steubenville CWA Chimp

Dentists Set Schoolchildren Dental Clinic Tomorrow

A schoolchildren dental clinic will be held tomorrow at Kimberly conducted by Dr W W Lee and Dr R F Wichterm an, both of Athens, with county health nurses Miss Margaret McHarg and Miss Clara Cavanaugh assisting.

Kimberly W. W. Lee R. F. Wichterman Athens Margaret McHarg Clara Cavanaugh

Roosevelt studies home problem to push modernization and consumer protection

President Roosevelt spent Tuesday afternoon in conferences on modernizing homes and increasing protection for consumers against price gouging.

Washington Roosevelt

Senate Banking Panel Finishes Michigan Banks Inquiry

The Senate Banking Committee completed its extended probe into the Guardian group collapse of Michigan banks late Tuesday.

Washington Guardian Group of Michigan Senate Banking Committee

Fresh Spring Pattern Ad Promotes Anne Adams Magazine

An advertisement touts a cotton frock pattern 1551 with details like a flounced shoulder line youthful sleeves and button trim bodice. It lists sizes 12 14 18 18 32 34 36 38 42 and fabric needs 312 yards at size 16. It offers pattern and magazine for fifteen cents and twenty five cents total.

Anne Adams Anne Adams Pattern Magazine Athens Messenger Pattern Department West 17Th Street New York City

Roosevelt on Money Demand Sparks Treasury Proposal

Washington Democrat Representative Cannon introduces a joint resolution to authorize the Treasury to issue $1 notes and silver dollars bearing the likeness of President Roosevelt. The move aims to place Roosevelt’s image on common U.S. currency.

Washington Cannon Wisconsin Roosevelt Treasury

Seek To Save U.S. Timber Conservation Effort Drafted

Committees of lumbermen and government forestry officials met in Washington to develop a program for conserving U S timber resources under the lumber code. They will present proposals Thursday to the Forest Service Conference at the Agriculture Department called by Wallace. Article X pledges the industry to conserve forests and ensure sustained production.

Washington Forest Se Ry of Agriculture Wallace

Need More Dog Tags To Meet 1934 Demand

Athens County dog tag registration nears peak as 4 049 tags sell. supplies exhausted and mail applications unanswered. Auditor J Clyde Edmundson says more tags are on order from the state and outlying headquarters have not yet reported. Registration period ended January 20 with $1 penalty.

Athens County J. Clyde Edmundson Edmundson

Seven Initiated into Phi Mu Alpha at Ohio University

Seven men were initiated into the Ohio University chapter of Phi Mu Alpha at ceremonies held last Sunday night in Music Hall. Recipients are Ray Warner Burt Cameron Kenneth Lowmiller John Kirk Harold Aspenwall Asa Sutter and John Reid.

Phi Mu Alpha Music Hall Ohio University Ray Warner Burt Cameron Kenneth Lowmiller John Kirk Harold Aspenwall Asa Sutter John Reid

Convict John Forbes Returns to Prison Farm in London

John Forbes, 28, the first escapee from Lebanon Honor Camp, is recaptured and back at the London prison farm. He faces a maximum sentence of five to seven years for grand larceny imposed in Hamilton County.

London John Forbes Lebanon Hamilton County

Stars Say for Thursday January 25 Propitious for writers and public activity

The sábado horoscope notes a day of great activity and progress for people in employment of others and in writings, publishing, and promotion. Those born on January 25 may have a busy year. Neysa McMein, artist, is a notable nativity.

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