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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1935

Page

2

Music Director Hamm Leaves Nelsonville for Ashtabula

Ward W. Hem resigns after six years as Nelsonville schools music director to take the instrument supervisor post at Ashtabula Senior High School. Hamm’s Nelsonville bands and ensembles earned trophies and performed at state events, with choirs and glee clubs fostering regional renown.

Nelsonville Ward W. Hem Ashtabuls Ohio Lake Erie Harum Ithaca N. Y Ithaca Conservatory of Music Hanim Wainwright la Grange Ind Columbus Muate Hamm Columbia George White Martin L. Davey Wai Nelsonville High School Boru Harm Southeastern Ohio

Nelsonville Rotary hears talk on Ship Architecture

Charles E. Poston entertained Nelsonville Rotary Tuesday night with a lecture on Ship Architecture arranged by William Mills. Highlights covered fall liner construction naming conventions travel classes cabin locations and coat items.

Nelsonville Charles E. Poston Rotary Club William Mills John V. Wood

Nelsonville bridge players to Columbus for luncheon

Mrs J L Murphy of Columbus hosts Nelsonville bridge club members for a luncheon at the Taverne before a bridge game at her home. Several named members and visiting friends from Columbus and Philadelphia will join the group.

Nelsonville J. L. Murphy East Broad Street Columbus Nelsonville Bridge Club Taverne Murphy John Edington L. PF. Rice Harry Kelly R. R Stalter Frank Poston Walter Mechem Frank Freer C. BE

Rebekkan Benefit Bingo in Nelsonville

The Rebekah Lodge hosts a benefit bingo at the I O F Hall on Thursday July 18 at 8 oclock. The event invites public support to sponsor the lodge project. The Methodist Church Orchestra conducts a jitney bingo at Red Men's Hall Thursday at 8 oclock with proceeds aiding travel to the Lancaster camp grounds.

Rebekkan Nelsonville Rebekah Lodge Methodist Church Orchestra Red Men's Hall Lancaster Camp Grounds

Playground Activity Increasing in York

Community playground project nearing week seven of a 13 week program. Miss Burdette and Mr. Shafer supervise daily 2 to 4 30 and 6 to 8 pm. Doll show Friday at 2 pm entries limited to two dolls with several award categories. Weekly themes include boxing, swimming, handcrafts, dramatics, and music with Thursday openings at Kimberly. Separate sessions run on Monday and Tuesday afternoons and a Deanville playground operates Tuesdays and Fridays.

Nelsonville Miss Burdette Mr. Shafer Kimberly Deanville

Notables Visit Pocahontas Lodge In Nelsonville

In Nelsonville Monday evening the Great Pocahontas of Ohio Mrs. Mable Gamble of Van Wert officially visited the Pocahontas lodge. A large crowd attended. Refreshments followed the meeting during social hour. Guests included Mrs. Clara Curnliff Murray City Past Great Chief Mrs. Stella Vorhes Adelphia district deputy and Miss Haze Wallace. Mrs. Gamble and her daughter Miss Jane will visit the area for two weeks and stay with Miss Wallace.

Nelsonville Ohio Mable Gamble van Wert Clara Curnliff Murray City Stella Vorhes Adelphia Haze Wallace Gamble

Birthday party honors Eva Wright as cake for 17th

Nelsonville notes Eva Wright’s seventeenth birthday hosted by her mother Mrs Myrtie Wright with contests won by Milas Ruth Lee Seibert Garnet Midkiff and Helen Mechem. Guests Edna Simonton Bertha Bussy Betty Figgins Ruth Lee Seibert Garnet McBride among Athens attendees. A 17 candy cake was made by Mrs McBride for the celebrant. Nelsonville marriage licenses issued at St Marys West Virginia include Elden McQuaid Edith Kirkendall John Stanley Geneva Palmer Chauncey.

Nelsonvillmu Eva Wright Myrtie Wright Milas Ruth Lee Seibert Garnet Midkiff Helen Mechem Eberta Bussy Edna Simonton Paulette Davis Anne Stufflebean Carma Haffner Grnet Midkiff Betty Figgins Ruth Lee Seibert Garnet McBride Athens St. Marys W. Va Elden McQuaid Edith Kirkendall Buchtel John Stanley Geneva Palmer Chauncey

Logan man pleads guilty to intoxication charge

A. M. Norton of Nelsonville Logan pleaded guilty on arraignment before Mayor G. Holland Tuesday. He received a $5 fine plus costs.

Nelsonville A. M. Norton Logan Holland

Lon Adams honors Lonnie Max on eighth birthday

Mrs Lon Adams hosted a Jackson Street party Monday night from 6 to oclock for son Lonnie Maxs eighth birthday. Guests included Johnnie Figgins Wilbur Riggs Walden Croce Valkinburg Cecil Merrell Woodrum Billy Keating Sonny Raine Virginia Hellyer Joan Fellum Tommy McManus Bobby Bardin Shirley Adams and others. Helpers were Mrs Hazel McManus and Miss Margaret Collins. Juniors to meet tonight at 7 with Maxine and Vergene Medeiff on Myers Street.

Nelsonville Lon Adams Jackson Street Lonnie Max Johnnie Figgins Wilbur Riggs Walden Croce Max Valkinburg Cecil Merrell Woodrum Billy Keating Sonny Dorothy Raine Virginia Hellyer Joan Fellum Tommy McManus Bobby Bardin Shirley Adams Jack Dick Duffy Maud Piggine Grace Duffy Freda Hellyer Bessie Valkinburg Ruth Keating Adams Hazel McManus Margaret Collins

Logan residents host visitors from nearby towns and cities

Mr and Mrs W F Schaal of Zanesville spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs D W Schaal and were joined by Miss Jean Struble who will stay two weeks. Mrs Elizabeth Dennis and daughter Helen of Kalamazoo visit Mrs Irene Pierce in North Mulberry Street.

Elizabeth Dennis Helen Kalamazoo Irene Pierce North Mulberry Street Dennis

Junia Club Social At Mrs Showalter’s Home

Logan Society News reports the Junia Club held a covered dish supper at Mrs L K Showalter’s home followed by a social evening. Out of town guest Miss Wilhelmine Deissele attended with Columbus visitors Mrs John Wellman and Mrs Stella Cameron. Members listed include J D Sanderson Walter Kline...kshmidt Elizabeth Ambrose and others.

Junia Club L. K. Showalter John Wellman Stella Cameron Columbus Wil J. D. Sanderson Walter Kleinshhmidt Elizabeth Ambrose Charlotte Strentz Jessie McManigal Emma McLain Mary Helen Blasius Minette McCray Ruth Brooke Evelyn Underwood Elia Rochester Showalter

Columbus Social Roundup Highlights Weddings and Visits

Mrs. Stella Cameron visits as a house guest at the Brooke home in Columbus. Ruth Brooke hosts a dinner for several Columbus friends. A G. T. Club gathering at Mrs. T. Houston’s and a bridge substitute are noted. A surprise wedding announcement for Evelyn Lloyd Sayre and William B. Sayre is shared with details of the ceremony and attendees. The Sayres reside at 16 Freisner Avenue with family at a Columbus home.

Stella Cameron Columbus Ruth Brooke C. O. Allen Allen Adams George Hengst May Bright Warren Bright Minnie Moore Jean Bright Cameron Brooke G. T. Club S. Houston Clayton Scheide Sr Belle Hyson Hattie Jones Cora Ogilive C. EB. Bowen J. W. Higgins Athens Maude Dean Esther Erwin Fort Worth Texas Edith Douglas Lawrence Adcock Erwins Logan Evelyn Lloyd Sayre William B. Sayre Godman Shoe Company Avoncale United Brethren Church of Columbus Melvin Ogg Clyde Ogg

Collision at Wright's Alley and West Washington Street

Cars driven by T. O. Draper and A. F. Kisor Jr., both of Nelsonville, collided at noon Tuesday as Draper tried to turn from Wright's Alley onto West Washington Street. The lead car's left rear wheel was damaged. the other car halted against a telephone pole. No injuries reported.

Nelsonville T. O. Draper A. F. Kisor, Jr Wright's Alley West Washington Street Draper

Kes returns home after Columbus visit

Mrs. E. J. Kes singer and daughter Mary Elizabeth have returned home from an end of week visit with Mrs. Helen Ireland and family in Columbus. A meeting of Kimberly Local Union No. 3905, United Mine Workers of America, will be held at the 10.C.F. Hall in Nelsonville on Saturday afternoon at 1 o clock, announced by secretary Ernest Hoskins.

Nelsonville E. J. Kessinger Mary Elizabeh Helen Ireland Columbus Kimberly United Mine Workers of America

Mrs Warren Undergoes Operation at Grant Hospital

Mrs W W Warren entered Grant Hospital Columbus today for an operation at Peters Hospital Nelsonville for medical care and surgery.

Probate Court Notice in Athens County Ohio

Notice is given to Elmer Hill presumed decedent of Nelsonville, Ohio. If alive, he must prove continuance within weeks from July 5th after last publication in the Athens County Probate Court. M. Johnson, Clerk.

Elmer Hill Nelsonvile Ohio Athens County Ohio

Wheat yields vary around Logan with 27 bushels per acre best

Report from Logan area shows wheat harvests with best yield on the Sam Risch farm near Enterprise at 27 bushels per acre. Mason Campbell near Logan averaged 22 bushels, while W H Mowery and Pearl Ralston reported as low as 12 bushels per acre.

Logan Sam Risch Enterprise Mason Campbell W. H. Mowery Washington Township Pearl Ralston Laurel Township

Defective Children To Attend County Roundup

Logan reports Dr. W. B. Lacock and the county health commissioner will lead a roundup of deaf and defective hearing children of Hocking County with a clinic to assess educational needs. The survey follows a recent sight saving clinic that led to a sight saving school planned for next winter.

Girl Scout Leaders Attend District Training Course

Local women set to travel to Marietta July 24 to 28 for the Scout Leaders Training Course conducted by Girl Scout officials. Registered from here are Miss Louise Strentz Miss Emma Hall Miss Florence Bort Miss Marjorie Brandt Miss Freda Smith Miss Norma Ralston and Mrs. George Clayton Shaw.

Logan Marietta Louise Strentz Emma _ Hall Florence Bort Marjorie Brandt Freda Smith Norma Ralston George Clayton Shaw

Stevensons Return From Grand Lake Vacation

Mr and Mrs Harry J Stevenson returned to their Logan home after a two week vacation at Grand Lake Northern Michigan They were joined by Mr and Mrs Len Brown and Mr and Mrs Gene Simpson of Forest Fishing was good with bass pike and trout One day on a commercial tug yielded a 21 pound lake trout He plans a fall bear and deer hunt. The English Class of the Business and Professional Women's Club met at Miss Minette McCray s home Twenty lessons will be studied Gore Naturalists 4 H Club met at the school yard led by Robert Terrell They witnessed the moon eclipse during the meeting.

Indianapolis Oberlin WATIU Columbus Hamm Glenford Dugan Post American Legion Ohio Sandusky Nelsonville Hammatoo Young People's Organization Presbyterian Church Band Boosters’ Club Ashtabula Bent Logan Harry J. Stevenson Grand Lake Michigan Len Brown Gene Simpson Forest Business and Professional Women's Club Gore Naturalists 4-H Club Robert Terre

Ellises announce birth of daughter in Union Furnace

Mr and Mrs Herman Ellis of Union Furnace announce the birth of a daughter on Sunday. Mr Ellis, a teacher at Union Furnace School, is the father.

Logan guests travel to Buckeye Lake by request

Miss Dorothy Myers and Miss Helen Johnson from Logan and Wilbur Daggett of Nelsonville will visit Buckeye Lake on Thursday as guests of Mrs. Dorothy Ward well and family who are camping there for the week. The report also notes a reckless driving arraignment in Logan with Richard Rhoades bound over to the grand jury on $300 bond after arrest by Sheriff Joe Farbearn.

Logan Dorothy Myers Helen Johnson Wilbur Daggett Nelsonville Buckeye Lake Dorothy Wardwell B&b Whitehart Richard Rhoades Joe Farbearn

Logan Reservoir Project Uncertain Amid Council Session

Council discussed the Logan Reservoir project with uncertainty after the death of Councilman Weis and Meldrim's absence. Mayor Fitzgerald reported June collections of 180.65 while a Fourth Street name change and a small pool-related appropriation were carried over. The project will go to PWA then FERA due to over 25 000 expenditure, with plans to pursue other relief projects.

Logan J. M. Meldrim Frank Weis Kenneth R. Fitzgerald Fourth Street Fitzgerald Washington PWA FERA R. R. Loomis Council F. O. Cooper Bright Larimer Mauk

Girl Scout Troops Picnic At Rachelmacher Park

Three Girl Scout troops held a joint picnic Tuesday evening at Rachelmacher Park with about 50 scouts attending. They discussed plans for the area camp at Marietta on July 28. Activities included games and a picnic supper sponsored by Pioneer Troop led by Miss Helen Johnson under Sigma Phi Gamma Sorority sponsorship.

Logan Rachelmacher Park Marietta Pioneer Troop Helen Johnson Sigma Phi Gamma

Terrel brothers plan Ohio University study in fall

Logan Rob ert and Waldo Ter rel sons of Mr and Mrs Emerson Ter rel of Gore prepare to enter Ohio University next fall. Both graduated from S H 8 with the class of 35. Robert will study electrical engineering while Waldo majors in chemistry with a minor in physical education.

Logan Robert Waldo Terrel Emerson Terrel Gore Ohio University Wil

Fire destroys home in Logan morning blaze

Residence of Dave Johnson son of Longstreth and its contents were burned Saturday morning. Mr and Mrs Johnson had left home after preparing breakfast on a kitchen stove. By the time the fire was discovered it had gained headway and nothing could be saved.

Logan Dave Johnson Longstreth Mrs. Johnson

Court of Appeals orders dismissal in Loomis case

An entry from the court of appeals on Tuesday in the National Union Indemnity Company v. William Loomis and Son transmitted a mandamus to the lower court to execute on a judgment. The action effectively upholds the common pleas court ruling.

Relief serves 2430 pounds of food in Hocking County

Relief headquarters report a Tuesday delivery of 2430 pounds of hamburger to aid families in Hocking County this week.

Logan Hocking County Relief Headquarters

Longstreth West Logan Playgrounds To Open

West Logan and Longstreth playgrounds are to open soon as emergency school officials push a county wide program. F. Cooper said equipment for the playgrounds has been ordered and adults may use facilities daily from 6 to 8 pm. Community night occurs weekly at all sites. Leaders meet at Junior High School each Wednesday at 9 for further training as a first aid course proceeds.

Emergency Schools Plan Study Courses

Logan County teachers form a county wide course of study to be adopted next fall. A Tuesday meeting yielded committee assignments for Nutrition and Cooking Florence Lutz and Olga May Green. Handicraft and Sewing Nellie Stone and Josephine Sayre. Parent Education Mrs. Ella Mae Herron, Mrs. Irving Stone and Mrs. Sayre. Workers Education Mary Donaghue. Elementary Education Mrs. Ruth Campbell and Ethel Anderson. County officials toured Ward Township to inspect a proposed road change across the Sweazy and Priest farms. decision pending.

Logan Hocking County Florence Lutz Olga May Green Nelllie Stone Josephine Sayre Ella Mae Herron Irving Stone Sayre Mary Donaghue Ruth Campbell Ethel Anderson W. S. Yaw Ward Township William Sweazy Hector Priest

Perry divorce case seeks name change to Evans

Luella Mae Perry files for divorce from Donald Perry whom she married in 1931. They separated on July 1 1932 and have lived apart since with no children. She requests restoration of her maiden name Luella Mae Evans.

Logan Luella Mae Perry Donald Perry Luella Mae Evans

Eagles Triumph In 12 Inning Victory Over Phi

Local recap describes the Eagles winning 12 to something over Phi in a tense game. Scott contributed multiple hits while Krum homered and drove in runs to secure the lead. United Brethren will meet this evening. Friday's Catholic game postponed.

Eagles Phi Logan Scott Krum United Brethren

Rotary Picnic Slated as Hospital Help Sought

Local Rotary Club plans a picnic on July 25 to raise funds for a child needing hospital treatment in Columbus. The boy, son of Mr and Mrs, requires surgery and ongoing care as efforts continue to gather support from the community.

Route 75 Work Begins On State Roadway Project

Roadwork starts on Route 75 affecting Logan city and Perry and stretches toward New Straitsville and Murray City. Detours planned near the Route 1 schoolhouse as crews begin the project Monday.

Logan Perry New Straitsville State Murray City

Fragmented OCR Health Snippet Surfaces Misread Symptoms

A garbled OCR fragment mentions long illness, itching, fever, and a medical product sample. The readable items include vague pain and nocturnal symptoms with references to a company and department but lack clear context or completeness.

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