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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 09, 1936

Page

14

Fitzgerald and Logan Lead Hocking County GOP Group

Mayor Kenneth R. Fitzgerald is named chairman of the Hocking County Republican Executive Committee, with Frank W. Harden as vice-chairman Clinton Webb as secretary and Fred Murrey as treasurer. A nine member campaign committee will handle county candidate interests and preparations for the statewide ticket. The retiring chairman reported on a Columbus meeting with national chairman John D. M. Hamilton and outlined adopted organization suggestions.

Hartwaugh Columbus John D. M. Hamilton

Water Conservation Measure Amid Fire Alarms

Officials urge water users to turn off faucets if a fire alarm sounds to conserve water. Gate valves will be closed citywide as needed to divert supply to the fire location and support firefighting efforts.

Logan Sieo Dietrich

Miller Rites Held Today in Oreville

Funeral services conducted at the residence for Florence Cora Miller who died Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Rutgers. She leaves a daughter Mrs. Rutgers and sister Mrs. Anna Evener of Buchtel. The Reverend Holcomb leads the rites with burial at New Straiteville Cemetery.

Logan Oreville Florence Cora Miller H. M. Rutgers Mra. Rutgers Anna Evener, Buchtel Holcomb New Straiteville

Actress Dorothy Lamour Flees Chimp On Hollywood Lot

Dorothy Lamour, making her first appearance on a Hollywood movie lot, fled from a chimpanzee that attacked when angered by her shawl. The animal clawed and bit a studio electrician before being subdued.

Hollywood Dorothy Lamour Studio

Plan Reunion At School Six

First annual reunion of the Number Six school in Marion Township will be held next Sunday with former teachers pupils patrons and their families invited to attend. Basket dinner followed by a program. President J F Rutgers Logan and secretary Mrs Walter Leonard of this city.

Logan Marion Township J. F. Rutgers Mra Walter Leonard C. E. Blackaston L. F. Hammond Gan William J. Schull Bremen N. E. Rutter

Langsville Family Visits Highlight Weekend News

Fred Miller and family from Columbus spent Saturday with relatives in Langsville before returning home after a five week stay. Kenneth Chase and wife of Cincinnati visited his parents. Other locals toured Old Man's Cave and Rock House. A coast tour to Atlantic coast and Canada was planned by Ora Gilmore and family.

Langsville Fred Miller Columbus J. R. McKnight Albert Combs Owen Dick Hopewell Ohio Kenneth Chase Cincinnati J. E Chase Blanche Miller Dwight Brown Cecil Bolin Middleport Old Man's Cave Rock House Orville Davis Jean Akron R. F. Whitmer Whitmer William Reinhart Pomeroy Kermit Brown Maynard Davis L. E Entaminger R. W. Miller Parkersburg Russell McMann McMann London J. H W. Nelson Lioyd Thomas R. C. Johnston Lewis Johnston

New Heat Mark Sets Logan Thermometer High

Logan posted extreme heat midweek with readings from 96 to 101 degrees. The heat strained the waterworks department as the water supply was exhausted early evening.

Logan Logen

Local Births and Family News Highlights

Logan Durrett and wife welcome a son born Wednesday on Third Street. Lester Brown and wife announce the birth of a son near Cedar Falls on Tuesday. A son was born at the Appleman home in this city on Tuesday. Mrs. Clyde McDade and two children from Leon WV visit her parents for two weeks. Mr. and Mrs. Clark return home after a week with relatives in Salem.

Clyde McDade Leon W. V4

Logan A Junior Team Loses In Longstretch Contest

A LOGAN A junior baseball team traveled to Longstretch Wednesday and lost 10 to an unspecified score in a competitive game. A return match is planned for here this afternoon.

Logan Longstretch

Price block on E Main St painted by workers

Workmen repaint the Price business block on E Main Street. It is one of the city’s largest and oldest frame business blocks.

LOGAN Price Business E. Main St

Local Youth Accepts Post With Armour and Co Chicago

Logan Everett Green of this city has secured a position with Armour and Co in Chicago and will depart to begin duties next Wednesday. He recently graduated from Ohio State University as a chemical engineer, the son of Mr and Mrs Lewis Green. Charlene Huffman, probate court secretary, enjoys a week’s vacation. During her absence Mrs Dessie Hanna handles the work.

Logan—Everett Green Armour and Co Chicago Green Lewis Green Ohio State University Logan Charlene Huffman Mra Dessie Hanna

Logan Mayor Approves Power Line Plan In Union Furnace Report

Logan Mayor Kenneth R. Fitzgerald said the Tuesday special session power ordinance would pass without a veto enabling work to start on a power line to the water well site. In Union Furnace the Lucky Leaf 4-H Club met July 8 with songs and stunts and plans for the county tour. Lunch followed and the next meeting was set for July 22 at the school.

Logan Kenneth R. Fitzgerald Union Furnace Lucky Leaf 4-H Club

Kinser Family to Visit Indian Mills West Virginia

Mr. and Mrs. Dallas Kinser plan a six day trip to Indian Mills West Virginia to visit Mrs. Kinser’s parents Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Nimon. Their children Martha and Jack will accompany them home after six weeks with grandparents. The county health department staff will attend a district meeting in Magnetic Springs July 15 led by Dr. W. B. Lacock.

Logan Dallas Kinser Indian Mills W. Va County Health Department Magnetic Springs W. B. Lacock

Judge Whitcraft Improves After Heart Attack

Logan report says Judge Harley M. Whitcraft rested better Wednesday with his condition more favorable since his heart attack on Saturday. Visitors remain barred from his room.

Logan Harley M. Whitcraft

House of Shadows mystery continues with hidden cellar

Claire investigates Susie’s odd behavior in a vast root cellar and empty cupboards. She recalls her uncle Ly man Fosdick’s cryptic verse and ponders a hidden clue in the two pine trees. A tapping sound above the library raises new questions as Pat remains absent.

Claire Susie Pat Dan Dallas House of Long Shadows Lyman Fosdick

Sales Tax Expert To Leave County July 18

Ralph Miller who handles sales tax reports for Hocking County will depart July 18 from the courthouse office to assist in filing returns. He notes reports arrive slowly and many vendors are in arrears though the final filing date is July 31. Those seeking help should meet Miller by July 18.

Logan Ralph Miller Hocking County Milier

Condition Improves in Logan Boy S Knee Infection

Joe Reid five year old son of Mr and Mrs FPJ Reid of North Street shows improvement after three weeks in Lancaster Hospital where a knee infection spread through his system.

Logan Edward Jones Lancaster Hospital

Methodists Triumph 8-7 in Late Rally at Logan

In the American Legion Junior League the Methodists rallied in the final two innings to beat the Presbyterians 8 to 7 on Wednesday evening. Next week Catholics meet Presbyterians Monday and Catholics face Methodists Wednesday at Logan Lancaster fairgrounds. About 200 visitors attended the track, and local anglers report better bass catches with artificial bait at Rockbridge Basin.

Logan American Legion Lancaster Fairgrounds Mecca Rockbridge Basin

Kiwanians Discuss City Swimming Pool and Boy Scout Cabin

Logan Kiwanians devoted most of their Tuesday meeting to the city swimming pool program and the construction of a fourth Boy Scout cabin. H. D. Foster reported on Boy Scout activities. Members were assigned to the general committee on new park development projects.

Logan-Kiwanians H. D. Foster

Hospital Reports A City Sees Surgeries At Two Hospitals

Mrs. Charlies Newman of this city underwent major surgery at Cherrington Hospital Wednesday. Miss Sarah Petry of Wellston had a tonsillectomy that day. Miss Ethel Manter of this city remains hospitalized for treatment.

Logan Charlies Newman Cherrington Hospital Sarah Petry Wellston Ethel Manter

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