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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 14, 1938

Page

8

Tri county school merger push after voters' units approval

Laurelville Perry Adelphi and Salt Creek districts plan a joint Adelphi meeting to push a merger for a regional high school. Salt Creek voted in favor, Adelphi and Laurelville Perry also favored, Harrison opposed. A new building near Routes 180 and 56 and bond issues are proposed pending board votes in each district.

Adelphi Laurelville-Perry Harrison Laurelville State Department

Local Boy Tags Snakes in City Streets

Six year old Tommy Thompson, son of Mr and Mrs John Thompson, wandered Main Street with a house snake Tuesday evening. A few days earlier he captured a black snake over four feet long. Neighbors report he has no fear of reptiles.

Logan Tommy John Thompson Main St

Engineer Logan Seeks Eligibility List for Extra Position

Service Director Loomis asked the City Civil Service Commission to certify an eligibility list so an additional water works engineer can be available. Diltz was off duty for a year due to ill health and F W Blankenship substituted during that period.

Logan Guy Diltz Water Works Engineers R. R. Loomis City Civil Service Commission Diltz F. W. Blankenship

Revival Meeting Planned at Barper Run on Route 33

Arrangements completed for a revival meet to be held in a building at Barper Run along Federal Route 33 with the Rev. D. M. Scott in charge. Builders work this week to prepare the building for the meetings.

Logan Arper Run D. M. Scott

Pioneer Youth groups meet at Evelyn Ruble home near Bristol

Logan district youth groups plan a Tuesday evening gathering at Miss Evelyn Ruble’s home near Bristol. A large delegation is expected, and those attending should contact Miss Margaret McBroom, the president.

Logan—Pioneer Evelyn Ruble Bristol Margaret McBroom

Logan visitors from C. and O. Railroad hosted

J. E. Davis master mechanic and W. W. Deeds train master visited Logan on Tuesday as business guests of the local leaders.

Logan Logan J. E. Davis W. W. Deeds C. & O. Railroad Logan

Central Giants Beat Hilltoppers 7 2 In Seven Innings

Central Giants defeated the Hilltoppers 7 to 2 in seven innings. Clendenen started for Hilltoppers, with Jack Roberts closing, while Beougher and Cecil Scott shared pitching for the Giants. Hilltoppers plated two runs in the sixth off Scott. Jimmy McGonagle and Clyde Beougher hit triples. Tommy Brehm collected two of three at bats. A 5 30 p.m. game between Junior Leaguers and Dads followed.

Logan — Central Giants Hilltop Clendenen Hilltoppers Jack Roberts Beougher Cecil Scott Scott Jimmy McGonagle Clyde Beougher Tommy Brehm

Rabbit population grows in Hocking County report

LOGAN reports from many parts of Hocking County indicate many rabbits and squirrels. Favorable weather and the Conservation Department releasing rabbits for propagation have increased their numbers.

LOGAN Hocking County The Conservation Department

Final rites held for Mont Goss in city church

Funeral services conducted for Mont Goss, victim of a motorcycle wreck, at United Brethren Church at 2 pm Wednesday. A large crowd attended and burial followed at Fairview Cemetery near Rockbridge.

Logan Mont Goss United Brethren Church Fairview Cemetery Rockbridge

Boyd to Speak on Lawsuits at Logan Kiwanis

Clinton D. Boyd, candidate for Chief Justice of the Ohio Supreme Court, will address the Logan Kiwanis Club on Tuesday evening July 19. His talk titled Celebrated American Lawsuits will cover notable cases and legal history.

Logan Clinton D. Boyd Ohio Supreme Court Logan Kiwanis Club

Logan Social Notes Highlight Local Guests and Meetings

Logan society notes report Tuesday visits by Mr and Mrs Sherman Lyke and relatives from Little Hocking and New York City. Logan Council No 120 Daughters of America held a July 12 meeting with 26 members and plans for July 19.

Lyke Sherman Lyke Warner Ave L. H. Lobdell Byron Lobdell Little Hocking James Krieg Cincinnati W. I. Krieg Logan Presbyterian Church Gallipolis Logan Council Daughters of America Katie Conkle

Pocahontas Install Officers and Picnic Plans

Logan Council No. 58 of the Degree of Pocahontas installed officers on Monday night July 11 with Miss Margaret L. Columber as installing officer. Mrs Ed Healy was installed as Pocahontas with Mrs May Bray as Wenonah. A Pocahontas picnic is set for Wednesday July 20 at 6 pm at 1031 Third St. hosted by Mrs William Richardson. The trip of Mrs John Wellman and family to Ocean Grove New Jersey includes stops at Gettysburg Hershey and Princeton and a visit with Mr and Mrs R D McManigak at Westfield New Jersey before seaside time. The Ocean Grove stay will be with Miss Elizabeth McManigal.

Elmira Hamilton Allen Buffalo Betty Boyd New York City Scott Braddock Frank Judy Cleo Haley Rachelmacker Park Joe Brown al Kaiser Cyrus Rochester Ruth Brooke Duplicate Bridge Club E. Second St William Lehman H. M. Whitcraft Rudolph Hankison W. D. Bassett M. H. Cherrington Paul Sanderson Fred Carpenter C. S. Clarke Dallas Kinser John Lee Lawrence Hack Brooke Logan Council No Pocahontas Margaret L. Columber Ed Healy May Bray William Richardson Third St John Wellman Ned Ben Anthony Toerner Jessie McManigal Ocean Grove N. J Gettysburg Hershey Princeton R. D. McManigak Westfield Seashore Resort Elizabeth McManigal Covington Washington, D. C Leonard Culp Nelsonville Oscar Mossman A. W. Fish Eileen Boman Katherine Faulkner Marietta Woodrow Daugherty Homer Daugherty Kananga Ella Mae Lewis William Campbell Chillicothe Ave M. E. Grover Indianapolis Ernest Holbein Columbus Shannon Harrison Sarah Ripley Amos Springfield Howard Gates Gallipolis Ed Dennett J. L. Haskins Buhr! Hood Roger Charlotte Hambrick Winfield W. Va W. E. Howell Peggy Pikeville Fred Echelmeyer Emma Louise Bowling Green Blanche Canady Rex Peters Jerry Lee Halley Gladys Milton Halley Sarah Watterson Phil Kling Emerson Corbin George Corbin Emil Corbin Battle Creek Mich A. R. Fox A. J. Tomlinson Margaret McCormick Loma Bing J. Howard Neal Line Cincinnati Colonel Campbell Harold Brown Ohio State University Brown Cleveland Katie Abbott Kansas City Lottie Abbott Ellen Cherrington Alice Lola C. Ney Frank Poulson Evansville Ind Boyd Thomas J. A. Carter A. J. Stormont Bert Ingels Bluefield J. C. Ingels

Picnic at Rachel Macher Park

Our Club picnicked at Rachel Macher Park Monday evening and enjoyed a ham fry. Attendees included Mrs Dessie Hanna Mrs Clara Davis Miss Bertha Madlener Miss Char lene Huffman and Miss Faith Wright.

Rachelmacher Park Dessie Hanna Clara Davis Bertha Madlener Charlene Huffman Faith Wright

Bicycle Crash Injures Logan Rider Escapes Car

Tom Weiland of Gore escaped injuries Wednesday afternoon after his bicycle was struck by a car driven by the Rev. W. H. Holcomb. The collision happened on Zanesville Avenue.

Logan Tom Weiland This City W.H. Holcomb Gore Zanesville Ave

Gallia County Seeks Refund of State Feeble Minded Funding

Gallia County seeks 16 759 84 in refunds after state examiners report overcharges in feeble minded child care payments since 1913. A weekly per capita of 5 50 was charged for 18 commitments, vs 3 50 due, totaling 13 432 26 in credits. A second claim 3 327 58 arises from two Caldwell brothers paid by Gallia for a decade due to state entry error.

Gallipolis Gallia County E. D. Keeler John Howell Columbus Caldwell Franklin County Keeler

Boston Terrier Show Headlines Huntington Kennel Club Trophy

Exhibitors of Boston Terriers in the Huntington Kennel Club third annual dog show at Vanity Fair on Sunday September 11 will vie for the O. C. McIntyre silver cup trophy donated by Dr. Charles E. Holzer of Gallipolis. Dr. W. N. Rowley, club president, announced the trophy named in honor of the late newspaper columnist McIntyre who loved the breed and owned a terrier as a constant companion.

Gallipolis Huntington Kennel Club Vanity Fair O. C. McIntyre Charles E. Holzer McIntyre W. N. Rowley Holzer Rowley

Hold Military Rites for Fred A. Lorg at Pine Street Cemetery

Military honors were given the late Fred A. Lorg Wednesday at Pine Street Cemetery by fellow Legionnaires after services at First Baptist Church led by Rev. George Sagen. Pallbearers from the Jr. O.U.A.M. included Charles G. Arthur H. P. Halley Earl Moore Tim Lewis J. A. Johnson and Pearl Pierce.

Gallipolis Fred A. Lorg Pine St First Baptist Church George Sagen Jr. O.U.A.M Charles G. Arthur H. P. Halley Earl Moore Tim Lewis J. A. Johnson Pearl Pierce

Students Visit OHE GALLIPOLIS Clinic Lecture on Heredity

Approximately 100 students from Huntington and Lancaster attended a clinic at the Ohio Hospital for Epileptics. Dr G G Kincon gave an illustrated lecture on Heredity as Related to Epilepsy. Guests toured the institution which now treats more than 2 200 patients. GALLIPOLIS In granting a divorce Anna Lee Stewart Judge W R White ordered Clyde Stewart to pay 17 monthly for support of their minor children.

Gallipolis Huntington Lancaster Ohio Hospital G. G. Kincon Anna Lee’ Stewart W. R. White Clyde Stewart

Rio Grande Vacation School Largest Yet in Gallia County

Rio Grande hosts Vacation Church School with average attendance 65, the largest in Gallia County. It offers kindergarten primary and junior departments led by Anna Brooks Maxine Sheets Mabel McBride Margaret Jenkins Anna Mae Evans Cora Lee Lundy. Directors are Rev W L Stafford and Rev E K Midkiff with student pastor duties at the college. Students are shuttled between the school and Adamsville Harrisburg Thurman and Old Pine Districts.

Gallipolis Rio Grande Gallia County Anna Brooks Maxine Sheets Mabel McBride Rio Grande College Margaret Jenkins Anna Mae Evans Cora Lee Lundy W. L. Stafford Rio Grande M. E EK. H. Midkiff Calvary Baptist Church Adamsville Harrisburg Thurman Old Pine

County Engineer Urges Lakes and Wayside Parks in Gallia

At the Raccoon Township Civic Association meeting in Community Hall Rio Grande County Engineer E N Leonard outlined WPA road activities in Gallia County and urged the establishment of lakes and wayside parks in the county.

Gallipolis

Plan for Absent Voters Ballots Issued in Gallia County

Mrs Helen Russell clerk of the Gallia County Board of Elections announces strict compliance with the law in issuing absent voters ballots. No ballot may leave board rooms except by mail. A list of electors receiving ballots is kept and will be given to the presiding judge with supplies on the Saturday before primary day.

Gallipolis Helen Russell Gallia County

All Day Meet Planned at Macedonia Church

Announcement of an all day meeting and basket dinner at Macedonia Church in Harrison Township on Sunday July 17 with Rev. C A Brown of Wellston Rev Charles Lusher of Mercerville and other ministers delivering addresses. Local Sunday Schools will participate with program numbers including musical and vocal selections. Gallia County residents attend. Donald Jones Jackson business leader travels to a Boston clinic after chest illness at Holzer Hospital accompanied by Ruth Pfann nurse supervisor.

Gallipolis Macedonia Church Harrison Township C. A. Brown Wellston Charles Lusher Mercerville Holzer Hospital Donald Jones Jackson Boston Jones Ruth Pfann

Saunders seeks divorce in Gallia County court

Merle Saunders files a divorce petition alleging gross neglect of duty by Mary Elizabeth Saunders for refusing to live in the home for more than a year. The couple has a two year old son for whom the father seeks custody.

Gallipolis Merle Saunders Mary Elizabeth Saunders

Gallipolis Social Notes Highlight Busy Weekend

A flurry of social events fills Gallipolis with surprise parties, family reunions, and visits. The roster includes Mr. and Mrs. M. S. Roush of Eno hosting a birthday dinner for Mrs. Roush, and John N. Cook’s Western & Southern Life picnic at Chickamauga Park. Guests travel from Marion Columbus Huntington and beyond for gatherings with relatives, friends, and colleagues.

M. S. Roush Eno J. W. Frazier and Sons Angeline Gordon John Holmes

Will Meet Monday Hosts Outdoor Gallia Club Event

Gallipolis Business and Professional Women's Club plans a Monday evening meeting at the Mc Knight-Davies summer home on Raccoon Creek with hostesses Mrs. Louise Scott Mrs. Amanda Bean Mrs. Ruth Richards Miss Margaret Shuler and Dr. Ella Lupton and swimming and boating available. Effie Moore sues Clement Moore for divorce alleging domestic violence and seeks alimony for two children Frances and Leola.

Gallipolis Gallipolis Business and Professional Women's Club McKnight-Davies Raccoon Creek Louise Scott Amanda Bean Ruth Richards Margaret Shuler Ella Lupton

Building Unit Employs 75 at Na tional Fireproofing Co unit

Approximately 75 men work at Unit 2 of the National Fireproofing Co under superintendent C. S. Matheny. Glazed and unglazed manganese spot building material named Mangray is produced for Detroit and Chicago markets and used in government financed small building units. The plant began two months ago and features a universal fitting for the new material.

Library to Open Station in Enterprise

Library Ready Logan Books selected and shelving provided for opening at Enterprise station. Josef Brashares promised space in his general store for the library and arrangements are under way to transfer the material within the next few days.

Logan Enterprise Josef Brashares

Grange Chorus Plans Rehearsal at St Matthew Church

Logan Grange holds next rehearsal at St Matthew Church on Thursday July 21. All subordinate Grange members are eligible. Mrs James R Smoot leads. A chorus group will be chosen to compete in district and state Grange contests.

Officers Installed by Gallipolis Ryger Council

Gallipolis Ryger Council No. 227 Daughters of America installed officers Wednesday night at the lodge hall. Named were C Mary Rupe A C Hannah Harrison V C Mae Tipton A V C Mabel Eakin conductor Cora Ward warder Evelyn Tate A R S Ina P Rife R S Mary B Rupe F S Ina S Rife treasurer Malinda Bradbury I S S Marilla Lemley O S S J A Searls trustee Nelle Werner.

Gallipolis Ryger Council Daughters of America Lodge Hall Mary Rupe A. C Hannah Harrison V. C Mae Tipton Mabel Eakin Cora Ward Evelyn Tate Ina P. Rife R. S Mary B. Rupe F. S Ina S. Rife

Wedding Licenses in Gallipolis See Rise in Daily Issuances

Probate Judge James Clark reports marriage licenses issued in Gallipolis average one per day. Recent applicants include Roscoe Barlow 22 and Mary Gwinn 21 of Eureka, B H Matheny 32 and Minnie Brown 34 of Calvin West Virginia, Guy Hart 28 and Charlene Perry 21 of Chesapeake, William Gearhart 28 and Benna Jay 21 of Gallipolis, Arnold Kingery 29 and Murl Angel 23 of Gallipolis, Orie Altizer 20 of Rio Grande, Virginia Starkey 20 of Crown City.

Gallipolis James Clark Roscoe Barlow Mary Gwinn Eureka B. H. Matheny Minnie Brown Calvin W. Va Guy Hart Charlene Perry Chesapeake William Gearhart Benna Jay Arnold Kingery Murl Angel Orie Altizer Rio Grande Virginia B. Starkey Crown City

Nat G. Warth Reported Critically Ill at Home

Nat G. Warth a former traveling salesman is critically ill at his home on First Avenue near Court from nephritis authorities say he is in serious condition at his residence in Gallipolis.

Gallipolis Nat G. Warth First Ave Court

Divorce Granted Stella Woodyard and Jesse Woodyard

In Gallipolis Common Pleas Court Judge W R White granted a divorce to Stella Woodyard and Jesse Woodyard. Crown City residents, married in 1909, they are parents of two adult children.

Gallipolis Common Pleas Court W. R. White Stella Woodyard Jesse Woodyard Crown City

Garden Club Meeting Tonight in Gallipolis

Garden Club gathers at Mrs. Otto Carter home on Portsmouth Avenue with hostesses Mrs. J G Schwartz and Mrs. Paul Moss assisting.

Gallipolis Otto Carter Portsmouth Ave J. G. Schwartz Paul Mossiman

Over 8 000 Swim in Pool Since Opening

Attendance at the new pool reached over eight thousand in the first two weeks since June 29 opening. School board officials praised the turnout despite Wednesday limits of about 300 swimmers.

Logan

Cemetery Cleanup Plans and Possible Levy Consideration

A crew led by George Angle, Sexton, mows the Old Oak Grove Cemetery in a second cleanup this season. Limited funds hinder upkeep. the council weighs a special levy for November's general election to fund repairs and upkeep of the two cemeteries.

LOGAN George Angle Sexton Oak Grove

New Brick Veneer Home Rising on Spring Street

Foundation nearly finished for a residence for C. W. Johnston on Spring St. The brick veneer house is under construction by local contractor Guy Loomis.

Logan — Foundation C. W. Johnston Spring St Guy Loomis

Local Merchant Marvin Martin Improving After Foot Infection

Logan resident Marvin Martin, a local merchant, has been off duty for three weeks due to an infected foot that started from a scratch and is now improving.

Logan Marvin Martin

Local residents head on two week cabin vacation to Dyers Bay

Logan J Meldrim John A Wellman George Stallsmith and John Michel of this city depart for a two week vacation at their cabin on Dyers Bay Canada.

Mrs Rutgers Leaves Hospital After Appendectomy

Mrs Mary Rutgers of Columbus was sent home Wednesday after several weeks in a Columbus hospital. Complications following an appendicitis operation led to extended treatment. Her condition is reported as somewhat improved.

Leaves Hospital Logan Mary Rutgers Columbus

Starr-Washington Board Member Undergoes Appendectomy

Logan Henry Rheinscheid of the Starr-Washington Board of Education was taken to Cherrington Hospital Wednesday evening for an appendectomy after several days of illness.

Logan Henry Rheinscheid Starr-Washington Board of Education Cherrington Hospital

Logan-Raymond Helber Injured Eye in Road Work Incident

Logan-Raymond Helber of En terprise sustained an injury to his right eye Wednesday when chemicals splashed as he worked on a road improvement project near the village. He is under medical care.

Logan Raymond Helber Enterprise

New Library Opens in New Lexington City

Miss Hortense Gibson attended the opening of a new library in New Lexington along with librarians from across the district in attendance.

Logan Hortense Gibson New Lexington

Arrange Plan For Legion Baseball Meet

Arrangements are being made for the Junior Baseball Tournament of District 8 at the Chieftain Athletic Field. Teams Crooksville Oak Hill and Logan will compete with Thursday games and a bye for the second round. Logan lists players Roy Marshall Joe Thomas O Neil Mowery Earl Beougher Merl Bell Clyde Beougher William Spence Eldon Carr William Bryan William Shaw Robert Clendenen Harry Burgess Harold Saulters Jonas Morris and Robert McBride. Shared pitching duties are expected from Marshall Mowery Beougher and Burgess.

LOGAN Chieftain Crooksville Oak Hill Roy Marshall Joe Thomas O'Neil Mowery Earl and

Funeral for Mrs. Retha Bigham Draws Large Crowd

In Gibisonville United Brethren Church a funeral for Mrs. Retha Bigham was held Wednesday after she was killed Monday evening by Donald Robinson. Later services in the same church honored Robinson, who died by suicide after shooting Mrs. Bigham. Rev. L. W. Tuttle led both services. Both were interred in Gibisonville Cemetery.

Young Dems Meet Logan County Candidates at Club Hall

Members of the Young Democrat Club gathered Wednesday evening in the James Block hall on the third floor for introductions with many county primary candidates in attendance. Refreshments were served.

LOGAN Young Democrat Club James Block

Ask Additional Space For Library in Hall

Logan city officials seek second floor space in City Hall to expand the public library. Proposals include constructing partitions to create an office and shelving area for incoming state library books and periodicals plus county extension books.

Logan State Library

Hiker Logan Paul Lunsford Recovers From Fall

Logan Paul Lunsford of this city is recovering after a routine section caused a fall during a 2000 mile hike last week. He sustained non life threatening injuries.

Logan Paul Lunsford

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