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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 25, 1934

Page

10

Catholics and Methodists Tied For First In Logan Loop

Catholics defeated the Methodists 5 to 0 to share first place in the Logan Junior League. Swaim pitched a two hit shutout until Heinlein’s seventh inning triple, a 20 inning scoreless streak. Halby and C Dalton added triples. Landis and Snyder returned from illness to play for the Methodists.

Logan Loop Logan Methodists Swaim Heinlein Halby C. Dalton Landis Snyder

Mrs Miller Weds Melrose Harbaugh In Columbus Church

Logan couple Ella M Miller and Melrose Harbaugh were married at 10 am Saturday in Columbus by Rev David Barre of St John Episcopal Church. Attendants Dr and Mrs C E Reethorn of Pataskala. After a brief trip to Erie they will reside at 111 East Second Street. Harbaugh with Citizens Insurance. Miller longtime cashier at Logan Home Telephone.

Logan Ella M. Miller Myrtle White City Melrose Harbaugh M. G. Harbaugh Columbus David Barre St. Jonn Episcopal Church C. E. Reethorn Pataskala Reethorn Miller Erie East Second Street Harbaugh Citizens Insurance Agency

L. B. Home Coming at Murray Aug. 5

Murray City plans for the annual home coming at the Murray U B Church on Sunday August 5. Former pastors residents and friends are invited. Speakers include Rev John Currens Rev B F Peters Rev P E Wright Rev Wilson and Rev Roy Standford with a memorial cross and flowers for deceased members. A basket dinner and love offering will be features at noon.

Murray City Murray, U. B John Currens B. F. Peters P. E. Wright Wilson Roy

Masons Prepare for Thirteenth District Picnic

Arrangements completed for the annual Chapter Masonry picnic in Logan to be held Sunday at Ash Cave. Rolland Bright district inspector and C E Allen High Priest of the local chapter lead the program planning and activities.

Truck Owners Meeting to Discuss New County Code

Logan truck owners in Hock ing County convene at the Odd Fellows Hall at 7 30 Friday night to interpret features of the recently announced code and hear the facts surrounding its regulations.

LOGAN Hocking County Odd Fellows Hall

Logan Eagles Aerie Installation Set for Aug. 17

Logan August 17 is the date for the installation of the Logan Aerie of Eagles announced by Matty L Brown. He will attend a Thursday meeting at Hammond Music Store with a caravan planned to a picnic site and at least several lodges are expected to participate in the ceremonies.

Logan Matty L. Brown Logan Aerie of Eagles Inet Mr. Brown Hammond Music

Oakdale man visits Logan after three years

Bryan Heft of Oakdale California visits Logan for a brief stay with relatives. He is employed by the Southern Pacific Railroad and has lived in California for six years.

Logan Bryan Heft Oakdale Calif Heft Southern Pacific Railroad California

Police Allow Short Sleeves in Heat

Logan City police may abandon coats on duty as summer heat rises. The force will wear white shirts and regulation trousers while officers Roy Loomis and Mayor Kenneth R. Fitzgerald approved lighter attire to improve efficiency.

Logan Roy Loomis Kenneth R. Fitzgerald

Advice on Chlorine Use in Private Pools During Heat

Logan health officials urge private pool owners to treat water with chlorine regularly to prevent infections during July and August. State health department backs the guidance, noting children should not remain in pools for long periods in extreme heat due to an epidemic of ear, eye, and sinus infections.

Logan State Department of Health

Logan Briefs on Local Visits and Funeral Assistance

Harold Evans assisted J. G. Spears of Columbus at a Chauncey funeral Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Hamilton Bowen of California visited Miss Mary Louise Bowen and relatives. Mr. and Mrs. John Frail of Lima visited friends. Miss Jane Thurness and Miss Jane Madden of Columbus spent the week in Logan with Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Thurness.

Harold Evans Chauncey J. G. Spears Columbus Hamilton Bowen California Mary Louise Bowen John Frail Lima Logan Jane Thurness Jane Madden W. Dd. Thurness

Cyclist Injured Near Union Church After Motorcycle Skid

Earl Biggs of Columbus was thrown to the ground when his motorcycle skidded on loose gravel near Union Church in Falls Township. He suffered a cut above the right eye and friction burns and was taken to Cherrington Hospital. Biggs was en route to Noel North’s home for a short visit.

Logan Union Church Falls Township Earl Biggs Columbus Cherrington Hospital Biggs Noel North

Local residents attend weekend gathering in North Walnut Street

George Young of New Straiteville along with Mr and Mrs David Aleshire of The Plains joined Mr and Mrs Joe Hutchins on North Walnut Street for a social weekend. The American Legion Band plans free concerts each Thursday in August on the Court house platform on South Market Street.

Logan-American Legion Band South Market Street

Vacationing at Buckeye Lake John Hammon on trip

John Hammon of this city takes his first vacation in five years spending this week at Buckeye Lake with Mr and Mrs Francis Myers of this city

Logan John Hammon Buckeye Lake Francis Myers

Scarlet fever reported in Hocking County

Scarlet fever appeared in Hocking County for the first time in two months with two cases from Laurelville on Tuesday. Donald and Earl Swackhamer, sons of Mr and Mrs Rolly Swackhamer, are ill with the disease.

Logan Hocking County Laurelville Donald and Earl Swackhamer Rolly Swackhamer

Former Girl Friend of Outlaw Weds Again

Mary Jenkins Longnecker, 23 year old divorcee and former girlfriend of John Dillinger, has married Charles Constable of Dayton two weeks ago. Her husband claims she cut ties with Dillinger’s circle though they visited the Chicago World’s Fair last year before Dillinger’s arrest in Lima and subsequent notoriety. The incident links her to Dillinger’s shadowy past without charges against her.

Dayton John Dillinger Public Enemy No. 1 Chicago Mary Jenkins Longnecker Charles Constable America Boon Lima Underworld Dillinger Pillinger

Nationwide Grocery Code Education Campaign Planned

The National Food and Grocery Distributors' Code Authority will launch a nationwide education campaign in August with 48 state conferences led by a member of the authority and staff. The program aims to show benefits of the code to consumers, producers, and trade, with Ohio details to follow.

Food and Grocery Distributors’ Code National Code Authority C. H. Janssen F. F E. Dowler District Code Authority Janssen National Food and Grocery Distributors’ Code Authority State Code Authority Ohio

Syracuse Boy Scouts Have Own Playground

Mrs. Mary Bridgeman grants Troop 45 part of her lot for a playground. Scout master Fred Shumway whitewashed trees set park tables and seats for rest periods. An ice cream social and show benefited the Syracuse School Auditorium.

Syracuse Mary Bridgeman Fred Shumway Irving Karr Asbury Methodist Sunday School Ladies’ Aid Society Asbury Methodist Church C. A. Bartels Huntington W. Va Margaret Lawrence Youngstown van Johnson Henry Johnson Ellen Grace Ellen St. Louis Walter Reich Mary Calkins Louisville Lillian Moore Marjorie Moore

Athens County Gets New FERA Projects

The State Relief Commission approved 1089 FERA projects in 39 counties, providing jobs for 2,290 people at a total expenditure of 408,181 dollars mostly for wages. Projects include Athens Glouster relaying paving on Locust and Morgan Streets 7070 dollars and Nelsonville slum project paving Charlies Street 960 dollars.

Columbus State Relief Commission FERA Athens Locust Morgan County Nursing Service Nelsonville Charlies Street

Marine Corps Recruiting Seeks Young Recruits in Chicago

The Chicago Recruiting District will accept unlimited applicants ages 17 to 25, height 5 feet 5 inches to 6 feet 2 inches, high school graduates with no defects for four year enlistments. Marines offer steady work, travel to China Cuba Haiti Panama Hawaii and the Philippines, and advancement. Send inquiries to Room 824 New Post Office Building Chicago Illinois or visit the World Fair booth for details.

Chicago United States Marine Corps Marine Corps China Cuba Haiti Panama Hawaii Philippines United States Navy New Post Office Illinois New York Post Office U. S

Brooks School Pupils Gather for Albany Reunion

About 250 people attended a Brooks School reunion at the Bowers School near Albany. Seventy five former pupils joined dinner and talks by Dr Charles Teeters Travis Coe H A Dixon and others. The oldest attendee was Mrs Patience Reeves aged 82 and the youngest was J F Gibson aged 13. Local musicians provided music and grounds were prepared by former pupils C C Woodyard Arthur Woodyard Brad Gibson and L K Woodyard.

Albany Bowers School Here Charles Teeters Washington D. H Travis Coe H. A. Dixon Downington Hayes Dutton Martinaville Ind Blanche Gorby Patience Reeves Bowers J. F. Franklin Gibson Nettie Hibbard Milligan Charles Parker C. C. Woodyard Arthur Woodyard Brad Gibson L. K. Woodyard Brooks Mary W. Hanning Athens Carpenter Lottie Martin Nora Robinson Ray Jordan Frank Gibson Arthur Gibson Lawrence Woodyard Hazel Chase Wickline Columbus Newton Woodyard Cincinnati Clayton Tewksbury Springfield Howard Tewksbury Millersport Ida Ayeres Beasley Adria Lax Emma Parker Pearl Chase Eva Ayeres D. C

Local residents share visits and travel plans across towns

Paul Glenn and family of Colorado visited friends in Rio Grande on Thursday. George and Eleanor Brooks have gone to Granville to spend two weeks at the Baptist Assembly. Miss Georgia Langdon of Gallipolis spent a few days with Miss Margaret Marie Jenkins. Prof and Mrs A D Boston have taken an apartment at L F Allens for the coming year. Mr and Mrs Goetting and daughter Bessie visited Bidwell Sunday, after Edna Arundel leaves for Ironton for the summer. Miss Swisher of Columbus will be acting dean the next five weeks. Mr and Mrs L F Allen spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs D C Richards in Bidwell. Mrs C W Hutchison is improved after illness. Mrs H Sayre is visiting Pennsylvania for two weeks.

Paul Glenn Colorado Rio Grande George Eleanor Brooks Granville The Baptist Assembly Georgia Langdon Gallipolis Margaret Marie Jenkins A. D. Boston L. F. Allen Goetting Bessie Bidwell Edna Arundel Ironton Miss Swisher of Columbus D. C. Richards C. W. Hutchison H. Sayre Pennsylvania

Local Social and Church Notices from Gallipolis Area

Cheshire Mr and Mrs Aron Davis and sons of Gallipolis were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs F W Butcher. Preaching at M E Church Sunday July 2 at 1030 by Rev J W McMahn. Mr and Mrs Raymond Roush announce the birth of a daughter on Friday July Harry Clark Toledo visiting relatives. Ed Yeanger and daughters Eloise and Evelyn were guests of Harley Lee and Ira Lee Springfield three days last week. They attended the funeral of Mrs Rhoda Scott on Saturday. Elizabeth Watson Columbus visiting sister Mrs Wil Hawley. Floyd Thomas and family recent guests of Ira Lee Springfield and E E Abies Newark. They attended funeral of Mrs Rhoda Scott at Springfield. W W A of M E Church will meet at Miss Mary Jenkins Friday August 3. Dayton Kennedy Sunbury recent guest of Homer Kennedy.

Aron Davis Gallipolis F. W. Butcher M. E J. W. McMahn Raymond Roush Harry Clark Toledo Ed Yeanger Eloise Evelyn Harley Lee M. E. Church Mary Jenkins Dayton Kennedy Sunbury Homer Kennedy

County Relief Director Speaks at Glouster Kiwanis

H. M. Spang of Athens County, relief director, spoke to the Kiwanis Club at the Hotel Gordon Tuesday noon. He outlined Athens County relief operations, noted ongoing businesslike challenges, and said continued relief work will be needed for some time. Mrs Vera Kinney played a piano solo. County Commissioner Fred F Kittle attended as a guest. Attendance prize went to Atty George W Rose.

Glouster H. M. Spang Athens Athens County Kiwanis Club Gordon Spang Vera Kinney Fred F. Kittle Herman Atlas Atty George W. Rose

Brother Fatally Hurt in Coal Mine Fall at Minden West Virginia

Gooding Walker died from injuries after a fall of state while loading coal at a Minden coal mine in West Virginia. His brother William Omen and relatives Mrs. William Omen Mrs Denver Brickles attended the funeral Monday. Una Miller and Edithe Wolfe, from Trimble New Martinsville, returned from a westward tour visiting 20 states and Mexico with stops at Grand Canyon Pike's Peak Yosemite Yellowstone and the World Fair in Chicago spanning about 8000 miles.

Millfield William Omen Walter Walker Gooding Walker Minden W. Va Denver Brickles Una Miller Westerville Edithe Wolfe West Mexico Grand Canyon Pike's Peak Yosemite Yellowstone National Park Chicago

Visit Ends as Needhams Return Home

Mr and Mrs G P Needham and son with Mrs Lyda Wolfe of Richmond Ind visited the Leadbetter home Sunday. The Needhams and son left for Richmond Sunday night while Mrs Wolfe stayed for a visit with relatives and friends in Nelsonville Haydenville and Logan.

Glouster G. P. Needham Lyda Wolfe Richmond Ind W. W. Leadbetter

Mrs Sarah Vernon Injured in Fall at Glouster Home

Mrs. Sarah Vernon of Glouster is recovering at the Corning home of her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Emmett Rogers after fracturing her right arm in a fall at her city residence. She previously fractured her left arm in a fall about two years ago.

Glouster Sarah Vernon Emmett Rogers Corning

Milk price increase urged by Cincinnati producers

In Cincinnati on July 25 producers from the Cincinnati Milk shed plan new pleas in Columbus for higher milk prices. They intend to cite water shortages and other drought effects as the justification.

Cincinnati Columbus

Sunday School Class Honors Nina Lowry With Surprise Birthday

Mrs Nina Lowry received a surprise birthday party hosted by M E Church Sunday School Class No 6 at the Lowry home. Guests included Melba Grimm Ruth Southard Laura Smathers and other members. The class plans a program and playlet Aunt Deborahs First Luncheon at the church on July 31 at 730. Irene Davis and Louise Dunlevy are moving to Columbus for work. Travelers include Mrs Chester Merrett visiting Glouster and Ed Harry family moving to Oakdale.

M. EB. Church Nina Lowry Arthur Lowry Melba Grimm Ruth Southard Laura Smathers Eleanor Kangus Frances Hartley Gertrude Bernard Betty June Dunlevy Flo Hallam Catherine Davis Cleo Mae Conaway Deeds Cheaster Lowry Harold Rothery Mary Jo Pontiac Mich William Gaskalla M. E. Church Deborah Irene Davis Columbus Louise Dunlevy Ed Harry Oakdale Glouster Chester Merrett Detroit Henry Williams Frank Binderbasin Jr Harry Dehman Norma Jean

Glouster Visitors Stay With City Relatives

Mr and Mrs Rolland Chevalier and three children and Mrs Tresa Faires and son Floyd of Akron visit Glouster and Trimble, staying with relatives. All are former Glouster residents who have lived in Akron for several years.

Hocking Herbert Farms Returns After CCC Camp

Herbert Hocking, enrolled at a CCC camp in Indiana, has returned to service after a four week period with his father Andrew Farms at Hocking.

Hocking Herbert

Loyal Daughters Church of Christ Meeting Notes

A brief record from the Loyal Daughters Church of Christ at Glouster notes the July gathering led by Mrs Ernest, with Ma King delivering devotionals. Mrs Ethel Lewis presided over business, 17 members attended including Mrs Shepard, and refreshments were served after the meeting.

Glouster the Loyal Daughters Church of Christ Ernest Not Hill Ma King F. Danford Ethel Lewis Shepard

Glouster Notes Local Residents and Carnival Attendance

Aged Glouster resident at St Anthony’s Home Tuesday night. Mr Quinn in building at Nelson Bakery for years. Rural Route No 1 Keirn and absence of Keirns noted. Many attend Glouster carnival field drawing night with large crowds and late hours. Church of Christ trip with teacher and group reported.

Glouster St. Anthony's Hoe Mr. Quinn Nelson Bakery Millfield Keirn Sunder Boudinen Gion Street

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