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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 07, 1937

Page

10

Hocking County Farm Land Brings $10 69 Per Acre In Year Report

Hocking County land sales for the fiscal year ending June 30 show 67 farm tracts sold over 6 056 acres for 64 730 15 while city village parcels totaled 125 154 53 for 75 units and 427 parcels transferred for 1 each. Leases covered 14 291 acres and 17 city parcels for 13 933 and mortgages on farm land totaled 1 088 936 46 with 84 city mortgages 1 134 573 25.

Logan — Hocking County Herman Bratton

Haydenville Becomes New Millepede Center Rumors Grow

Logan Millepedes appear at the Weede residence yard near Haydenville while none have entered the home. Experts at Camp Ohio say no known control exists as the millipedes feed on rotting wood and soil. A trench dug and creosote saturation at the lip is recommended.

Logan Millepedes Weede Haydenville Extension Service Office Camp Ohio James R. Smoot

Divorce suit filed by LOGAN Appleman through next friend

Mrs. LOGAN Fern J. Appleman, via Blanche Conrad, sues Clyde E. Appleman for divorce on grounds of neglect and cruelty. Petition alleges lack of support for wife and child since February 1937, seeks child custody and alimony along with the decree.

Logan WPA crew repairs curb and gutter on W Hunter St

The WPA force in Logan handles curb and gutter repair along W Hunter Street between Spring and Main streets.

Logan WPA W. Hunter St Spring St Main St

Record crowds at Rock House Park draw over three four hundred

The Rock House Park saw the heaviest registration of the year with 3,400 attendees on Sunday per Ranger L. T. Worley. Attendance continued strong with 2,400 on Monday and 2,800 on Memorial Sunday, boosting the year’s figures.

Rock House Park Logan L. T. Worley

State Beats Nelsonville in Senior League Contest

The State Auto Insurance team defeated Nelsonville 6 to 4 at the Fairground diamond Tuesday evening. Galvin allowed eight hits while Glen Brown held Nelsonville to five. State scored five runs in the second inning and added one in the fourth, led by Joe Karshner two singles and Glen Brown a double and single.

Logan—State Auto Insurance Nelsonville Fairground Galvin Glen Brown State Joe Karshner Independents Methodists Chieftain Field

Poling Fined $100 For Drunk Driving In Logan

Clifford Poling of Logan pleaded guilty to driving while intoxicated at the Logan courthouse. Judge Phil A. Henderson fined him $100 and costs, sentenced him to 40 days in jail, and suspended his license for six months after a Route 31 crash. Poling said he had a prior arrest on the same charge in 1933.

Logan Phil A. Henderson Clifford Poling Poling Nellis Smith Route 31

Sand Run 4-H Club Holds June Meeting

Eight members attended the Sunshine Sewers 4-H Club meeting at Miss Mary Lou Beal's home in Sand Run on June 30. Members present included Doris Blake Grace Shultz Albina Rummel June Guess Betty Mays Betty Hemrick Mary Lou Beal and adviser Daisy Wahl. Guest Miss Vivian Wahl attended. Refreshments were served.

Sand Run Sunshine Sewers Mary Lou Beal Doris Blake Grace Shultz Albina Rummel June Guess Betty Mays Betty Hemrick Daisy Wahl Vivian Wahl

Wife of Logan man dies in Columbus

Lilly Tritsch 52 wife of George Tritsch died at home 984 Delaware Ave Columbus Tuesday afternoon. She had been two months. She leaves a son by a former marriage. Body returned to Logan where funeral arrangements have not been completed.

Logan Lilly Tritsch George Tritsch Delaware Ave Columbus

Visits in Texas and Valley gather Logan relatives

Miss Retha Poling wrote from Pecos Texas where she stayed three weeks after four months in Phoenix Ariz. She cited 110 degree heat and little rainfall noting her health drive in the Southwest. In another item Mr Exel Shaw and Miss Margaret Keenar of Indianapolis visited Logan relatives with Neal Shaw and others over a weekend and traveled to Circleville before leaving.

Logan R. B. Poling Zanesville Ave Retha Poling Pecos Tex Phoenix Ariz Miss Poling Southwest Valley Logan Exel Shaw Margaret Keenar Indianapolis Neal Shaw State Parks District George Shaw Circleville

Infantry unit transfers by Youngstown to Cleveland

Go to Cleveland Logan Co G 166th Infantry Lancaster has been transferred from Youngstown to Cleveland according to relatives of company members. They have been on duty for two weeks. Todd Shaw of this city has been serving in the company headquarters as clerk.

Cleveland Logan—Co. G 166Th Infantry Lancaster Youngstown Todd Shaw

Chicken Disease Hits Green Township Farm

Range paralysis, a disease affecting chickens statewide, has appeared on the Holloway farm in Green Township per James R. Smoot extension agent. He notes officials have asked the federal government for funds to study the disease, with no cure found to date.

Logan Holloway Green Township James R. Smoot

2516 Hocking Dogs Get County Permits

In the first half of 1937 the county issued 2,516 dog licenses per Auditor W. S. Yaw records. Starting July three month old pups can be registered for half price, 50 cents for males and 1.50 dollars for females. Delinquent owners must pay penalties for adult dogs.

Logan W. S. Yaw

Brick Work Progress at Former Bank Building

Logan reports extensive brick work ongoing under William Loomis on the former First Rempel National Bank site now owned by Farmers and Merchants Bank. Dark red face brick rises as marble and sandstone front is added. interior upgrades proceed.

LOGAN William Loomis First Rempel National Bank Farmers and Merchants Bank

Local births surgeries and fishing trip notes from Logan

Joe Carpenter underwent a Hernia operation at Cherrington Hospital after entering Logan Hospital Tuesday evening. Don Gribble and Jimmy Lehman had tonsil removals on Tuesday. Joe Holt and William Harburger returned from a Muskingum River trip with 40 pounds of fish, mostly catfish, largest five pounds. Mr. and Mrs. John Bownes and Mr. and Mrs. Walter North fished near Stockport on the Muskingum River from Friday to Monday.

Logan Hospital Logan Joe Carpenter Cherrington Hospital Don George Gribble Jimmy William Lehman Joe Holt William Harburger Stockport Muskingum John Bownes Walter North Muskingum River

Logan Social Notes Highlight Local Gatherings and Travelers

Harrington Class met at Mrs. George Moore’s South Logan home with Ruth Heft reading scripture. Members contributed 7 to delegates for Wooster summer conference. Next meeting will be a Rockview Park picnic near Rockbridge. Mrs. Harry L Smith spoke on the Methodist Church. Florence Bortwin won social hour contests. Guests included Mrs. Alfred Carpenter and others from Columbus. A separate Logan outing at Dr. M. H. Cherrington’s featured a rain change, lawn supper, games, and prizes. Present were numerous locals and visitors. gifts given to departing Mrs. Wyatt. The Logan Personal column notes several trips and visits by local residents including Woodgeard Humprey party, Beavers of Lancaster, and Rhoads family visitors.

Florence Bort Moore A. G. Wyatt Arthur Dollmatsch Wyatt Alfred Carpenter Arlie Brimner Merle Karshner Herbert Krieg Columbus M. H. Cherrington Harry Wright Charles Notestone Mae Bright Craig Adair Wright C. F. Acker Adair

Cheshire Church Social Highlighted by Ice Cream on Lawn

Cheshire residents note an ice cream social on the Methodist Church lawn this Saturday night. Local visitors include Earl Grapes from Akron with wife and two sons, and many relatives from nearby towns. Other guests and relatives are named, with several trips and family visits recorded in this community roundup.

Cheshire Methodist Church Earl Grapes Akron Glenn Rupe Huntington Ben Rupe Elza Scott Aaron Davis Gallipolis F. W. Butcher Elmer Ward Columbus Harry Clark Toledo Taylor Gordon Poplar Ridge Ethelyn McGhee Vinton Vaughn Earl Peters Paul Scott Marion Snider Delaware Newark Charles Hansher Goldin Peters Georgia New York Clara Ward Grace M. E. Church Vaughn Scott

Logan Couple Welcomes Daughter Tuesday Birth

Logan, Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Marshall of Logan are parents of a daughter. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Poling of Logan Route 2 welcomed a daughter on Monday. Mrs. Poling is Garnet Parks of Logan.

Logan Edward Marshall Ralph Poling Poling Garnet Parks

Doctor Brehm Reports Southwest Trip At Kiwanis

Dr. W E Brehm spoke at the Kiwanis Club meeting Tuesday evening about his three week tour to the Southwest and the sights he saw.

Brehm Logan W. E. Brehm Southwest Kiwanis Club

Tax deadline extended to July 20 for Logan real estate taxes

Logan Treasurer Robert N. White reports a July 20 deadline for real estate tax payments to reduce last minute rush. Commissioners approved the extension. A tax commission representative will be at the Logan courthouse Thursday and Friday to help vendors prepare sales tax returns.

Logan Robert N. White Tax Commission Logan Court House

Bert Smith Spends Holiday with Family in Pontiac

Logan Bert Smith of Pontiac Michigan visited relatives during the holiday period. He has been working in that city since last March.

Logan Bert Smith Pontiac Mich

Chase Brief Notes from Oberholzer and Robinson Homes

Chase-Jack Booker visits the Oberholzers. J E Deinert and children, and Mrs Emma Robinson visit the Robinsons. White family weekend guests. Sergeant Ray White returns from Lacarne Ohio on furlough. White, a medical corps sergeant, served in Teentsin China seven years, then Fort Lewis Washington before moving to Lacarne. Deinert and children with Mrs Emma Robinson visit Elwood Chase as he convalesces from surgery.

J. E. Deiwert Girard Emma Robinson J. T. White Eddie Evert Ray White Paul Robinson Sergeant White Lacarne Ohio White Medical Corps U. S. Army Teintsin China United States Fort Lewis Wash Deinert Emma _ Robinson Elwood Chase Chase

Local Marriage Licenses and Belgians Ear Drum Aid

Joseph Pomeroy and Helen Lambert secured a marriage license in Springfield Tuesday. James Romine and Robena Bray, both of Racine, were also licensed and wed by Justice J. W. McCullough. A Belgian scientist unveiled artificial eardrums using paraffin impregnated fabric for the hard of hearing.

Pomeroy Joseph Johnson Springfield Helen Lambert Evertt Lambert James Romine Racine George Romine Robena Bray Curtis Bray J. W. McCullough

Old Golds Fresh Flavor Promise

Grandpa claims Old Gold cigarettes taste fresh and tasty. The ad touts a moisture proof double cellophane packaging with an extra jacket to keep tobacco from dryness and dust, promising long lasting freshness during July heat.

Social and Personal News At Long Bottom

Long Bottom residents host and visit relatives over the weekend with multiple families from Cleveland Columbus Wellsville Buckeye Lake and Columbus noted. The steamer Gordon C Greene made its first seasonal river trip and several locals spent the Fourth with kin in Detroit.

Long Bottom Frank Keesey J. H. Parks E. A. Rowles W. D. Barton Cleveland Linnie Swan William Petty H. N. Petty and Son Columbus David Yates Wellsville H. C. Swan Arthur Coleman Maggie Sheldon Mary Sheldon Bert German Mary Jane O'Connell Nelsonville Elizabeth Swan Bid” Sayre New Brighton

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Hocking County New Millepede Center Enna Enna Jettick American Girl Shoes South Court St Texas Red Bird Stadium Dan Roberts Mildred Rainer Los Angeles Sigma Phi Gamma Sorority A. H. Rhoads, Jr Athens Cheshire Church Jack Booker Mrs. J. L. Oberholzer Marietta Chemical Products Corp Gilman St. Marietta, Ohio OloGole Wiarettes THEM Ackt Mary Perry W. C. Perry O.G Grandpa P. Lorillard Company, Inc Ravenswood Efreshing Eae Lee EL Zenners
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