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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 30, 1936

Page

14

Logan Junior High Honor Roll Sets Ninth Grade Record

Logan Junior High reports a six week honor roll with 190 ninth graders earning 42 spots, including 14 boys, a new high mark. Eighth and seventh graders also posted strong totals with 84 seventh graders and 23 eighth graders named, followed by listings of named students by grade.

Ferne Goss Thelma Green Marth Heft Esther Herman Lois Heyde Barton Hall Walter Huffman Frances Reich Juanita Kesterson Martha Ann Kinser Ruth Larimer Vivian McDonald Pauline Mowery Clara M. Myers Marjorie Price Eugenia Reynolds Virginia Jo Roberts Miriam Rowley Robert Shaw Dorothy Shriner Betty White Helen Allen Jean Amerine Helen Aurand Dorothy Boyle Bette Brown Betty Brown Cleo Campbell Eldon Carr Connie Cline Jane Dollmatsch Jean Eberst Alfred Epstein Dorothy Foster Betty Heine Curtis Henderson June Hickman Virginia Johnson Murl Lent Betty Liff Betty Marquard Violet McWilliams Margaret Morley Thelma Mowery Kathryn Pierce Fred Rose Paul Sanderson Betty Scholl Ruth Strawn Frank Walsmith Roy Walamith Dorothy Wardwell Jean Weltner Betty Zeigler Josephine Adcock Wayne Ball Earl Bell Merl Bell Wilma Bratton Eleanor Brown Rosemary Canty Mary Collison Marguerite Cooper Dorothy Duffy Ruth Dupter Dale Engle Virginia Fitzgeraid Rosamond Fox Robert Friainger Helen Funk John Goss Robert Graham Marjorie Hartley Pauline Heine Lenore Humphrey Phyllis Leonard Retha Lohr Helen McDermitt Shirley Mooney Luther Mowery Dorothy Newman Ralph Poston James Redick Carl Risch Janet Roddewig Betty Rohrer Juanita Root Elizabeth Smith Harold Snider Ruth Thomas William Walsh Magdaline Weiland Marjorie Wells Virginia Willige Ralph Woodard

Former Logan Resident Dies

Logan note: Mrs. Harry Fulghum Cassie Davey former Logan resident died in Jacksonville Florida after an appendicitis operation and post operative complications. She was daughter of the late Robert Davey and sister of Miss Mary K Davey. She taught in Gore Rockbridge West School and in Jacksonville. Funeral held in Florida, body to be brought to Logan next spring for burial.

Logan Minnie McBroom Jacksonville Fla Harry Fulghum Cassie Davey Fulghum Robert Davey Mary K. Davey Hocking County Logan High School Gore and Rockbridge West School Hbuclid Heights Boston Baltimore Minneapolis

Relief Problems in Area Are Discussed

Logan commissioners and other public officials from Athens Fairfield and Hocking County met in Logan to discuss common relief problems. Attendees included F. F. Kittle C. O. Gibson C. B. Green John White Ira Spiller Hunter Edson Kindler Frank St. Clair W. E. B. Evans Emanuel Wolfe and W. Yaw. James N. Brown a Marion Township farmer, treated at Cherrington Hospital for nine weeks, was able to return home Wednesday and will be confined to his home for an extended period.

Logan Athens Fairfeild Hocking County F. F. Kittle Frank Minner C. O. Gibson C. B. Green John White Ira Spiller Hocking Hunter Edson Kindler Lancaster Frank St. Clair W. EB. Evans Emanuel Wolfe W. &. Yaw. Hocking James N. Brown Marion Township Cherrington Hospital

First Aid Training Added to Junior High Gym

Logan junior high students gain first aid certification starting in seventh grade. Howard K. Kirk principal confirms all students will be certified as instructors Charles Eberst and Miss Margaret Lindsey teach the subject during gym class with cooperation from Red Cross official Miss Margaret Lutz.

Burials at Oak Grove Prompted by New Layoffs

Four people are buried in Oak Grove, according to a statement made Wednesday by George D. Engle from the state department. The note mentions reduced burial fees beginning in January as part of the plan.

Oak Grove Durfee George D. Engle

Logan Social Notes and Local Events Roundup

Logan notes share a Junior Tourist Book Club gathering at Miss Kathryn Bell’s home with Catherine Stoughton reviewing Catherine the Portrait of an Empress. Also announced is a Logan High Band concert, Feb 6, under Richard McCutchan with 80 members and boosters meeting afterward. Frances Hoplite and John Lambert Jr. wed Jan 25 in Logan. An art display at the American Legion Hall, directed by Mrs. Josephine Sayre, runs 7 to 9 pm Thursday with oil paintings and instructional works. New classes will start next month as interest grows.

Tourist Book Club Kathryn Bell N. Mulberry St Catharine Stoughton Catherine Gina Kaus Betty Martin Logan High School Richard McCutchan Curtis Janssen Athens Logan American Legion Hall Josephine Sayre Mollie Clark Methodist Church Irving Karr Bernice Stowe Pauline Duckworth Margaret Thomas Wanda Potts Loyal Helpers M. EK Bertha Duckworth Bertha Holter Mary Potts Syracuse Church of the Nazarene Fanny J. Crosby Bertha Lighthouse Rex Ackley Mary Anna Marjie Moore Thomas Turnhball Clendenen John Guinther Harold Robinette Jerusalem Holy Land

Betties Dominate Logan Junior High Honor Roll

In Logan, Logan Junior High School reports seven of 33 students on the eighth grade honor roll named Betty or Bette. The list includes Bette Brown, Betty Brown, Betty Heine, Betty Liff, Betty Marquard, Betty Scholl, and Betty Zeigier.

Logan Betty Logan Junior High School Bette Brown Betty Brown Betty Heine Betty Liff Betty Marquard Betty Scholl Betty Zeigier

Bonus forms expected for former service men

Former service men begin inquiries at the Chamber of Commerce about bonus application forms. No forms are available yet but information suggests a supply soon. A temporary headquarters may be set up in the American Legion Hall to register during the rush, with work later transferred to the Chamber of Commerce office.

Logan Chamber of Commerce Marie Lines American Legion Hall

Minstrel Show Planned by American Legion Group

Decision made at a Tuesday American Legion meeting to proceed with plans for the annual minstrel show reversing an earlier decision. No date is set yet.

Legion Logan American Legion

Rockbridge School Reopens If Epidemic Ends

Health commissioner Dr. W. B. Lacock said the Rockbridge district will reopen the school before Monday if no new scarlet fever cases appear. The facility has been closed as a precaution during a mild disease outbreak with no classes this week.

Logan Rockbridge W. B. Lacock

Boy Hurt While Sleding on Spring Street Hill

Logan Ray Hickey suffered a upper lip laceration Wednesday afternoon when his sled hit a concrete step on the Spring Street hill. He received treatment at Cherrington Hospital.

Logan Ray J. R. Hickey Spring St. Hill Cherrington Hospital

Miner John Lawson Injured in Mine Fall at Cherrington Hospital

John Lawson a Nelsonville miner was treated at Cherrington Hospital Wednesday for a torn tendon in his right knee sustained when he fell at a nearby mine.

Logan John Lawson Nelsonville Cherrington Hospital

Presbyterian Sunday School class hosts 7 oclock dinner

Syracuse notes recount the Star Class of the Presbyterian Sunday School hosting a 7 oclock dinner at Mrs. Albert Duckworths home on Third St with many members and guests. The item lists attendees and mentions activities and gifts exchanged during the evening. It also covers other local church and community events and notable visits.

Low Infant Mortality Marked in Hocking County 1935

Logan report by Health Commissioner Dr. W. B. Lacock shows 15 infant deaths under one year in 1935, a mortality rate of 50.5 per thousand, the county’s lowest on record. Births 297, deaths 140, with causes including heart disease 49, pneumonia 18, tuberculosis 6, and accidental deaths 4. Age groups total 161 deaths. immunizations and exams detailed, with 1214 school examinations and 285 sanitation corrections noted.

Logan W. B. Lacock

Logan High Football Schedule Set for 1936 Season

Logan High releases 1936 football schedule. Home games at Chieftain Field early, with half the slate on the road in October through November. Opponents include McArthur Athens Columbus South New Boston Wellston Jackson Middleport Lancaster Nelsonville. Open date November 20.

LOGAN Logan High School Fred B. Burchfield Chieftain McArthur Athens Columbus South New Boston Wellston Jackson Middleport Lancaster Nelsonville

Singers Perform at Nelsonville PTA District Conference

Mother singers of the Central PTA appeared in Nelsonville for the annual district conference on Wednesday. Leaders Mrs. John Lee Mrs. Harry Thomas and Mrs. Barton Hall presided over the three local groups. School officials in attendance included Supt. G. E. Carr and principals Fred Burchfield and H. E. Kirk.

Girl Injured in Auto Accident

Louise Schmitter daughter of Mr and Mrs Ewald Schmitter sustained a slight concussion after falling from the running board of her uncle Carl Schmitter s car on Tuesday morning. She completed her classes at Junior High School.

Logan Louise Ewald Schmitter Carl Schmitter

Jury Returns Verdict in Devers Fraud Case

After evidence was heard the jury instructed to return a verdict favorable to J. F. Devers in a county fraud case. Earlier, Eli Lanning of Ward Township was found guilty of rape after extended deliberation and faces sentencing today by Judge Harley M. Whitcraft.

Kiwanis Club Discusses Growth and Plans for Auction

Fred Burchfield outlined Kiwanis International structure with 275 districts and 1869 clubs totaling 86,000 members. The Ohio District has 11 divisions, Division Five includes the local club and 12 clubs. New member Gerald W. Lanning received a pin. Members urged to attend meetings and perform duties. a board session planned an upcoming fundraising auction with articles contributed by each member. Carl Miller of Dayton attended as a guest.

Logan Kiwanis Fred Burchfield Kiwanis International Ohio Gerald W. Lanning Burchfield Walter Brehm Board of Directors Carl Miller Dayton

Last Day for Reports for Athens Vendors

A representative from the Athens District Sales Tax office will attend the Hocking County Probate Court Friday to help vendors file their 1935 sales tax report. This marks the final day to file with the state tax commission.

Logan Athens District Hocking County State Tax Commission

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Dassie Davey Hocking Co Betties fFiven Aid Nation Franklin D. Roosevelt Syracuse News Syracuse Presbyterian Sunday School Albert Duckworth Third St H., Williams C. B. Weese Richard Rawlings Ernest Duffy F. A. Shumway Herbert Zeiher Morris Harden Eugene Ackley Williams Thomas Clarke Janey Wood Chester Marian Wood Otto Oliver Winfield W. Va Dravo Company Adam Lallance Walter Neutzling Pomeroy Ernest Pusey Frank Stowe Cincinnati William Whitlock Daughter of America Marcia Karr Columbus Copley Rutland George Morgan Jenkins Arrietta Young Liams Vera May Williams Jean Williams Kathleen Duffy Ann America Weese Donald Weese David Flanagan Ralph Carthers George Sommers Emmet Bartels New Haven Riley Seigrist Seigrist Pasteur Logan High Girl Watch Sale Jacobs Optometrist Prestone Mickle Tire and Accessory CO Logan Club Wun der of Women's Oxfords Wunder Shoe Stethens Famil Zenners Sale
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