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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 14, 1937

Page

10

Logan City Council Delays Chevy Lane Alley Abandonment Move

Supplemental appropriation of 150 dollars approved to repair the Hocking River bank from Logan Clay Products Co. Two actions: refer Chevy Lane alley abandonment to the street commissioner for investigation and estimate moving the Trimmer heirs residence at Mulberry Street with costs totaling about 3 500 dollars. Weeds and sanitary concerns raised. funds moved within accounts. Scout camp preparations noted for Hocking County at Camp Lazarus July 28 to August 10.

Logan Hocking River Logan Clay Products Co Eber Mowery Chevy Lane R. R. Loomis Trimmer Heirs N. Mulberry St Columbus A. B. Moore Kenneth Fitzgerald Jennison Vine Aves Bright Orchard Walnut Sts Fitzgerald Josephine Hansel Hocking County

Logan Brief Social Notes

Mr. and Mrs. Merritt Hysell of Athens were guests of Mrs. Hysell's mother Emma Hysell. Mrs. Mary Bright Newman and Phoebe with Ruth Brooke visit relatives in Long Island New York. Anthony Toerner and Delmar Freeman attend an Ohio Flower Growers meeting in Columbus. Delno Brown of Atchison Illinois visits Maxville with parents Sylvester and Mrs. Brown for several days. Mrs. Brown and two sons will accompany him home.

Merritt Hysell Athens Brown

Wreck on Green Township Road Damages Two Cars

No injuries were reported after a Tuesday night collision on a Green Township road. Vehicles driven by Henry Williams and Logan Route 3 with Foster Guess as a passenger were involved. Deputy Newton Spencer investigated the scene. Stan ley Clary Longstreth and Ira Clark were en route to pick berries.

LOGAN Green Township Stanley Clary Longstreth Ira Clark Henry Williams Foster Guess Newton Spencer

Ill in Tennessee Logan Miss Freda Wright at Pu laski hospital

Puank Logan Tennessee reports Miss Freda Wright of Logan is ill at a Pulaski hospital with intestinal influenza. She was visiting friends when struck by the illness.

Tennessee Logan Pulaski, Tenn Freda Wright Friends

Kiwanis Hold Auction At White House Sale

Logan Kiwanis Club held its annual auction during a regular meeting at the White House Tuesday evening. Proceeds from the sale support programs aiding dependent children.

Kiwanis Club White House

Logan McCray arraigned on driving without permit charge

Carl McCray of Coalton pleaded guilty before Magistrate S B Whitehart to operating a motor vehicle without a driver's permit. He received a fine of 25 dollars plus costs.

Logan Carl McCray Coalton S. B. Whitehart

Deputy Clerk of Courts Thelma Keyes Returns from Vacation

Logan Miss Thelma Keyes resumed duties as deputy clerk of courts on Tuesday after a 10 day vacation. She came back to her home in Logan Sunday from Wawawsee Indiana.

Logan Thelma Keyes Wawawsee Ind

Local anglers plan Canadian fishing trip this summer

John A. Wellman, George Stallsmith, J. M. Meldrim, and John Michel will depart Thursday for Dyer's Bay in Canada for a fishing vacation expected to last until August 1. Meanwhile many American voters are disqualified due to the moving habit as states enforce residential requirements.

Logan John A. Wellman George Stallsmith J. M. Meldrim John Michel Dyer’s Bay Canada

Road Officials Lease Land for Limestone in Green Township

State highway department closes a two year lease on 40 acres of the Whitcraft farm to obtain limestone for Hocking County road construction and repair. Orla Wolfe and a testing crew have opened the vein and prepared the site for a stone crusher. County commissioners plan to join the program to ensure county highway needs are met.

Logan State Highway Department Whitcraft Green Township Hocking County Orla Wolfe

Ada Louise Cable 12 dies after appendix rupture

Ada Louise Cable age 12 daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Cable of Logan died at Cherrington Hospital at 9 oclock Tuesday after an operation for acute appendicitis the appendix had ruptured Funeral services set for 2 pm Thursday at United Brethren Church burial in Oak Grove Cemetery She leaves a brother Robert and her parents

Logan Ada Louise Charles Cable Cherrington Hospital Robert United Brethren Church Oak Grove Cemetery

Logan Alimony Order Delayed Until Saturday

The court ordered Logan to raise $100 by Saturday to cover alimony payments to his family. Harry Weakley of Lancaster arranged the funds, which were provided Tuesday, and the defendant was released after testimony. If the money was not paid by Saturday, he faced sentencing. payment came that afternoon.

Logan Harry Weakley Lancaster Ford Hartsough Phil Henderson Newton Spencer

Ohio University Industrial Arts students tour Logan schools

Thirty students from Ohio University's Industrial Arts Department visited Logan Tuesday to inspect the Junior and Senior High School shops. Local schools boast well equipped facilities. They were served luncheon at the Senior High School by Mrs. Amy Easterling.

Logan Industrial Arts Department Ohio University Amy Easterling

Hope for Logan Pool Approval Nears Final Hurdle

Logan city school officials grow hopeful that the swimming pool project will receive final approval after clearance from the district office in Athens and the state office in Columbus, now awaiting action in Washington.

Logan—City Athens Columbus Washington

Two Board Vacancies in Hocking County Districts

Two vacancies exist on district school boards in Hocking County to be filled soon following the death of Cliff Wharton and the transfer of Creed Nay to Mt. Pleasant Michigan. The Gore District also shows a vacancy due to Nay's removal. George Tingler of near Logan was arrested on a request from Athens County officers after failing to pay a prior fine. Arthur Casto near Logan caught a five pound large mouth bass at Rockbridge Basin, one of the county's largest this year. George Schaal Benton Township farmer ill after a heart attack. Foster Brown returns home after 19 days in Cherrington Hospital from a car crash. Ford Hartsough released after back alimony paid up. Postage required for bills of sale records. Logan guards return from service in Youngstown and Cleveland.

Logan Hocking County Cliff Wharton Good Hope Creed Nay Gore Mt. Pleasant Mich Arthur Casto Near Logan Rockbridge

What's on the Air Organ Music Tonight at Local Station

The program features Stuart Gracey and Ben Winslow with Johnny Johnston and Kogen Orchestra performing organ music on air this evening.

Stuart Gracey Ben Winslow Ohnnie Johnston Kogen Orch

Broadwell Social Notes Highlight Weekend Visits

Broadwell residents welcomed visitors from Columbus Lockland Chesterhill and Parkersburg with several family gatherings. Floyd Wilson and son John joined the Lotie Brill home group while Ernest Van Dyke and sons Richard and Gilbert stayed nearby Broadwell.

Broadwell Lotie Brill Floyd Wilson John Columbus Adda Ewart Max Edgar Ewart Freddie Taylor Chesterhill Ernest van Dyke Richard Gilbert Lockland John Young John Smith Fred Lewis Lathrop Clarence Rathburn Harve White Ward California Scott White Pete Smith George Lotie Evaline Brill Keith Donna Ewart Marietta Leonard Ogg Melvin Vanway Parkersburg Charles Ogg Athens Herman North Millfield Henry North Ernest White Billy Westland John Sprouse Oscar James

Burr Oak Personal and Social Notes

Burr Oak notes report visits among local families including Forest Dennis and Eva Ivers in Burr Oak and Elyria. Birth announced for Edwin Latta’s daughter on July 4 at the Burr Oak home. Funeral services for Daniel Robert held at Beech Grove church after his death at home. he leaves seven children. Various city visits and social events noted with local residents and guests.

Burr Oak Forest Dennis Glen Eva Ivers Delbert Dunlap Grafton John Langdon Harry Dennis Elyria Cleveland Edwin Latta Marguerite Marshall Garett McGee Donald Hylard

D. C. Club Hosts Five Guests At Adair Home

Members met at Mrs. W. C. Adair home with five guest players: Mrs. A. T. Spears, Mrs. Charles Smith, Mrs. Rudy Lortz, Mrs. Rudolph Hankison, and Miss Ruth Heft.

Appointment of F E Kimes as Administrator in Ohio estate

Notice states F E Kimes of Athens Ohio is appointed Administrator of the estate of Franke B Kimes deceased of Athens County. Creditors must file claims within four months to avoid forever barred. Dated June 21 1937. Louis Tyroler Probate Judge of said County.

F. E. Kimes Athens Ohio Franke B. Kimes Athens County Louis Tyroler

Athens Township to Auction Property and Tractor July 27

Athens Township trustees announce a public auction July 27 1938 at 1 30 p m at the Township Garage Richland Avenue Athens Ohio. Items include the southern portion of lot 31 a one story frame garage and a Titan tractor all sales cash separate for each item. Dwight H Rutherford clerk.

Athens Richland Avenue Ohio Stanley Heights Athens County Trustees OF Athens Dwight H. Rutherford

Athens Ohio Ordinance restricts parking on Pearl and Poplar

Ordinance 1774 prohibits parking on Poplar Street between Race and Pearl Streets and on Pearl Street between Poplar and University Terrace. Violations are misdemeanor with fines up to 25 dollars, funding the Safety Fund. Repeals conflicting ordinances and takes effect as allowed by law. Passed July 6, 1937.

Pearl Street Poplar Street City of Athens Ohio Race Street Poplar University Terrace A. D

Public sale of Lot 365 in Sedalia Glouster Ohio

Probate Court of Athens County orders sale of Lot 365 in O SD Jackson's Addition to Sedalia now Glouster. Coal and mining rights reserved. Appraised at 640 dollars. minimum bid two thirds of appraisal. sale July 24 1937 at 2 PM. cash on day of sale. R W Finsterwald administrator of Henry Taylor deceased.

Probate Court Athens County Athens Ohio Towit O. SD. Jackson Sedalia Glouster Recorder's Office R. W. Finsterwald Henry Taylor

Rio Grande Students Enjoy Swim Party and Picnic

Rio Grande notes report about 30 students and Coach Lyne traveling to Cora for an afternoon swim followed by a communal supper. Local residents and visitors stop by, with events including club picnics, family visits, and a Ladies Aid ice cream supper raising over 25 dollars.

Rio Grande Paul R. Lyne Cora Georgia Langdon Faye Alban Gallipolis Eugene Boster Beloit Marie Maxie Fowler Columbus Morris Fowler Virginia H. I. Sayre Leta West Virginia Pennsylvania Charmis Davis Geraldine Myers Elza Lewis Earl Davis Ladies Aid Society M. E. Church E. N. Wiseman Cletus Waugh Hollingshead Buffalo N. Y Jennie Harbour Ray Thornton Bristolville Robert Campbell Julia Cloud Dayton Sarah Broughman C. W. Hutchison Misses Inn Anna White Eliza Douglas Garners Ford Oliver Bailey Joanne Marion Barbara Robin Steve Thomas Thurman J. D. Williams Ed Rayner Bert Call Willard Newberry Coy Hale Betty Marsh New Boston Anna Belle Carson Racine John Brandel Sciotoville Ruth Carson Bucyrus Carson

Rain Causes Postponement Of Maytags Versus State Auto

Rain halted the baseball game Tuesday evening between the Maytags and State Auto Insurance team, postponing the contest. Rescheduled date not announced.

Logan Maytags State Auto Insurance

County Commission Considers Hocking River Repair Aid

Logan County commissioners inspected the Hocking River bank near the city to decide on aid for repairs to prevent the river from breaching toward the old canal. After viewing the danger point they sent the matter to Prosecutor Hubert D. Lappen to determine their authority to assist. City officials had begun repairs but lacked funds to finish.

Logan—County Hocking Hubert D. Lappen

Plains Church Children Day Program Draws Community

A morning program at The Plains M E Church featured readings and music by local children. The event opened with a Beginners song and included dialogues and readings by Barbara Barrows, Donna Thompson, Lois Kail, and others, with performances by Eileen and Geraldine and Harold and Lois Shields.

Plains M. E P. A. Tipton Frank Ferrell Guy Yates William Beckley Richard Selby Love Barbara Barrows Donna Jean Thompson Lois Kail Sally Ferrell Lois Shields Mary Elizabeth Campbell Norma McAllister Mary Jo Ashworth Mary Lou Ferrell Beulah Calvin Barbara Humphrey Johnny Michael Susie Ferrell Bob McAllister Russell Shields Naomi Calvin Dean Hawk Cecil Calvin Donna Thompson Donna Liggett Harold Shields Marion Lyons Roy Shamel Eileen Geraleine Betty Davies Harold

Ration Burns Send Hamden Woman to Hospital With Burns

Mrs. Wallace Eberts of Logan Hamden was brought to Cherrington Hospital Tuesday for treatment after an oil can exploded while she lit a fire last Friday. She sustained burns to the chest neck face and arms.

Logan Wallace Eberts Hamden Cherrington Hospital

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Logan Council Zenner’s Glover Logan Schools George Tingler Nellis Smith Benton George Schaal Benton ‘Township Foster Brown Clerk of Courts Office D. W. Feather Edward and Paul Smith Ben Sweazy Todd Shaw John Wilson City Co. G. 166Th Inf Youngstown SDAY CBS Coburn Rapp Marguerite Paduls Dan Harding Ruth Lyon Music Guild Bert and Lew Radio Rubes Easy Aces Helen Traubel Southernaires Roy Shield Crime Crusade WLW NBC E. S. We Toy Band del Casino Charioteersa Tommy Betty Eton Carol Deis Paul Douglas Lowell Thomas Billy and Bert Lytell Jack Fulton Mrs. Roosevelt Gogo de Lys Uncle Ezra Lum Abner Hall Abner Bob Newhall Boake Carter Mario Cozze Madhatterfields Orch Fields Orch Paul Sullivan Pierce Orch Garber Orch Whiteman Orch McCoy Orch Hamilton Orch Hormas Orch Jack Be Kitty Keene, Inc Bob Byron Army Band Guiding Light Hannah Problems of Congress Fish Thompson Lady Patti Chopin Annie Dorothy Gordon Mary Alcott Lowell Thomas Hall Orch. 6:00 Jack Fulton Bert Lytell Abner Clyde Barrie Bob Newhall Boake Carter Rudy Vallee Bowes Bing Crosby Floyd Gibbons Amos ‘N Andy John B. Kennedy Dalley Orch Ink Stabile Orch Cugar Orch Northern Lights Black Orch Blaine’s Orch Lyons Orch Rapp Orch Trace Orch Henderson Orch Claudine MacDonald Quartet Greyhound Race Light Opera Caballeros Lorenzo Jones Inex Lopez Club Matinee ADAIR Cornell C. H. Harris Len RB. McCune Rio County Commission Zenith Philco Motorola Summers & Son Cline Bldg East State Ube General Motors M. B. Wright
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