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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 26, 1937

Page

10

Reunion of Co. G 148th Infantry Held in Logan

About 50 members attended the annual reunion of Co. G 148th Infantry in Logan at the American Legion Hall. Gifford Hull led the meeting. officers elected for next year include Robert Brooks president and George Rosser first vice president. Next year’s reunion will be in Dayton.

Logan Co. G 148Th Infantry American Legion Hall Rempel Wasson Memorial Park Gifford Hull Columbus Robert Brooks Dayton George Rosser

Warren Wilson Injured in Hay Field Accident

Logan reports Warren Wilson sustained injuries Thursday while raking hay on the Heine Bros. farm near Logan. A frightened team ran away, dragging him with a rake and causing lacerations to the abdomen leg and arm. Wilson previously lost a hand in a past accident.

Logan Warren Wilson Heine Bros Wilson

Methodists to Meet Presbyterians in Junior League Game

If weather allows, Methodists face Presbyterians at the fairground diamond at 6 p m today. It is the tournament team’s first game since returning from Columbus last Monday.

Logan Methodists Fairground Columbus

Haying season injuries reported in Hocking County

Several men injured in Logan-Farm accidents across Hocking County during haying season. Recovering are J. W. Hull of Rockbridge, J. E. Bobo of Green Township, and Joe Davis of Washington Township.

Logan Hocking County J. W. Hull Rockbridge J. E. Bobo Green Township Joe Davis Washington Township

Browns Visit Relatives in Logan from Detroit

Logan residents Mrs. John Brown and Brown of Detroit visited Mr. and Mrs. Russell Brown and other relatives in Logan after a stay in Lancaster.

Logan Logan Roy Brown John Brown Detroit Logan Russell Brown Lancaster

Rain Falls Over Logan After Weeklong Dry Spell

A heavy rain swept Logan and surrounding areas Sunday afternoon marking the first rainfall in more than a week. It was followed by a lighter shower later in the day.

Logan

Sheriff Sale of Real Estate Athens County Ohio 1947

The State of Ohio Athens County Common Pleas Court case 1684. M G Ross et al plaintiffs versus red Hil et al defendants. An order of sale authorizes public auction at the east door of the Court House Athens on the 80th day of August 1947 at 1 30 PM. The property in Section 14 Town 7 12 in Beretown Township bounded and described with coordinates totaling about 38.40 acres minus 0.90 acre reserved. Premises appraised at 180.00 dollars must bring two thirds of that price. Terms cash. Sheriff Charles W Bayless and Deputy Esther B Gross. Gordon B Gray.

State of Ohio Athens County Common Pleas M. G. Ross Athens Berntown Ohio Company Ohio Fuel Gas Company Preston Oil Company Charles W. Bayless Esther B. Gross Gordon B. Gray

Logan Brief Social Notes

Maxwell Keller of Toledo visited his grandparents in Logan and returned home Saturday. Vaughn Hansel of Youngstown spent weekend with his parents. Mrs. J H Farbearn visited New Lexington to see Mrs. Kate Stowe. Clyde Barthlow and family plan a trip to Miami Florida. John W King and family from near Akron visited friends in Logan. C E Powers family spent the week in Haydenville and Logan. Gifford Hull family and Helen Ward of Columbus guests of Ann Shriner. Edward Marx of Pleasant, Michigan, visited C W and Mrs Marx. Francis Myers family took a week vacation to Buckeye Lake.

J. H. Farbearn New Lexington Kate Stowe Clyde Barthlow Betty Ned Miami Fla John W. King Akron Logan C. E. Powers Haydenville Union Furnace Gifford Hull Helen Ward Columbus Ann Shriner Edward Marx Pleasant Mich C. W. Marx Francis Myers Jimmy Marie Lines Buckeye Lake

Reed Harden Rites Are Held

Funeral services for Reed Harden age 62 are held at Leonard Funeral Home following two day illness. Harden, a watchman for Godman Shoe Co at Gallagher Ave plant, died Friday night at Cherrington Hospital. Survived by six siblings Frank Harden Willis Harden two sisters and three sisters including Mrs Jess Phillips Mrs Ford Smith Mrs Boyd Evans and Mrs W W West. Rev W N Shank leads with Oak Grove Cemetery burial.

Logan Leonard Funeral Home Reed Harden Cherrington Hospital Godman Shoe Company Gallagher Ave Frank Harden Laurel Township Willis Harden Jess Phillips Ford Smith Boyd Evans W. W. West Toledo W. N. Shank Oak Grove Cemetery

Lehman To Study Engines in Cleveland

Logan Bob Lehman of Logan has resigned as Elberfeld Store manager in Lancaster to attend school in Cleveland to study diesel engines. George Jurgensmier of Logan, connected with the local store, becomes the new Lancaster manager after two years with the Logan store.

Logan Bob Lehman Elberfeld Lancaster Cleveland George Jurgensmier Jurgensmier

Farm youths visit Logan on tour of plants and cities

A Logan delegation of 20 Future Farmers of America arrived Sunday under Leo Gaffin of Georgetown. They camped at Rempel Wasson Memorial Park for the night and planned a tour of the Natco plant at Haydenville then on to Akron and Cleveland. Gaffin is brother of Dr. C. A. Gaffin of the city.

Logan Farmers of America Leo Gaffin Georgetown Rempel Wasson Memorial Park Natco Haydenville Akron Cleveland Mr. Gaffin C. A. Gaffin

Tuberculin Testing Completed in Hocking County

Tuberculin testing of cattle in Hocking County is complete. The area has been accredited and leaders praised the cooperation during the operation. Officials assure continued effort to keep infested cattle out of the county.

Logan Hocking County Extension Service

Judge Grants Temporary Alimony in Krannitz Divorce

Judge Phil A. Henderson signed a temporary alimony order in the Mary C. Krannitz versus Jacob Krannitz case. The defendant must pay 4 dollars weekly for the support of their minor child and 35 dollars for attorney fees.

Women of Hocking County Plan Aug Camp at Camp Ohio

Planning to attend a three day camp for women at Camp Ohio starting August 8. Several women will participate. A follow up meeting is set for August 12 to host a vegetable canning demonstration at the Ohio Power Co office with Miss Frances Shoemaker in charge.

LOGAN Hocking County Camp Ohio Ohio Power Co Frances Shoemaker

Farmers' late shopping snarls Logan Main Street traffic

Good weather drew farmers to town late Saturday afternoon and evening, keeping them on the road after work. The result was heavy Main Street traffic in Logan as shoppers converged for Saturday purchases.

Logan Main St

Reverend and sister sail for month long vacation

The Rev. R. C. Babylon and his sister Miss Mary Babylon plan a month long vacation starting this week, with part of the trip to include Covington Ohio. Tonight Mr. Babylon will lead a session meeting at First Presbyterian Church.

Logan R. C. Babylon Mary Babylon Covington Ohio

Logan Couple Welcome James Bennett Anderson

Mr and Mrs Ben Anderson of Haydenville announce the birth of a son on Friday named James Bennett Anderson. The new arrival adds a line to the local family tree and is welcomed by relatives and friends.

Logan Ben Anderson Haydenville James Bennett

Gallia Beauty Apple Emerges From Rome Variety Line

Gallia Beauty, developed from the Rome Beauty in Gallia County, becomes a leading commercial apple. Originator Earnest Riggs and nurseryman W H Swartzwalder refined grafting methods, with trials beginning in 1914 and broad interest after Ohio station bulletins in 1926. The new variety resists winter injury, colors earlier, and is now widely propagated.

Rome Gallia County Gallia Earnest Riggs Ohio State Horticultural Society Riggs W. H. Swartzwalder West Virginia Swartzwalder C. L. Burkholder Purdue University Vincennes Grant Hitchings Nedrow N. Y New York-New England

Farm boy injured in horse accident near Logan

David Marx, 17, son of Mr and Mrs C W Marx near Logan, was thrown from a frightened horse while riding to the hay field Saturday. He suffered cuts and bruises.

Logan David

Class Meets Friday at Glouster Methodist Church

The Willing Workers Class of the Methodist Church will meet Friday at 7 30 p m at Mrs Charles Jonas residence on Spring Street Mrs Thomas Gamwell committee will lead the program and oversee activities

The Methodist Church Charles Jonas Spring St Thomas Gamwell

First to Vote in City Primary Is John A Smith

John A Smith of Columbus, employed in the Secretary of State's department, was the first to cast an absent voters ballot in the city primary. He was in Logan on a business visit Saturday. Two other absent ballots were issued but not returned.

Logan John A. Smith Columbus Secretary of State’s Department

Hocking County Jury Commission to Compile 200 Names

Logan Nel son Delong Laur elville and E N Turner told by Judge Phil A Henderson to prepare a list of 200 names for the jury wheel for the coming year. They will begin work August 1. The two commissioners served under the late Judge Harley M Whitcraft and were reappointed by his successor.

Stump Pleads Guilty to Intoxication in Perry Township

Earl Stump of Perry Township appeared before Magistrate S. B. Whitehart Saturday on a charge of intoxication and entered a guilty plea. He was fined $25 plus costs by Judge Logan.

Licensed To Wed in Columbus for Edward Arnold and Celestia Fitzpatrick

Edward Arnold and Celestia Fitzpatrick received marriage licenses in Columbus on Saturday with Magistrate S B Whitehart officiating. Edward Arnold is 38, Celestia Fitzpatrick 24, both listed as locals with parental names shown. Edward H Guess of Green Township was taken into custody in the courthouse Saturday afternoon by Sheriff Joe Farbearn, with a charge of intoxication to be filed today.

Logan Edward H. Guess Green Township Joe Farbearn

Logan Purchases Property at Marion Courthouse Sale

Logan William E. Pierson of Logan bought the Frank Fickel property in Marion Township at a courthouse sale on Saturday. His bid of 1215 topped the appraised value.

Logan William E. Pierson Frank Fickel Marion Township

Farm Accident Leaves Logan Wright Injured

Injured on a farm, Logan Wright of Washington Township is recovering after a barn door fell while he was storing hay last week. The heavy door crushed him and he was released by Mrs. Wright and a farm hand.

Logan William Wright Washington Township Wright

Bishopville Social and Personal Mention

Dwight Smith Glouster and his mother Mrs P M Smith spent last week in Barborton with Mr and Mrs Parker Linscott. Mrs Dwight Smith and son Ronnie stayed here with Mr P M Smith and granddaughter Clarene Linscott. The note lists multiple locals visiting relatives and friends in nearby towns including Glouster Zanesville Wellston and Jackson with brief visits and weekend stays.

Bishopville Dwight Smith Glouster P. M. Smith Barberton Parker Linscott Ronnie Clarene Linscott J. M. McDonald Don Withem Mary Jo Withem Ray Warren Withem Wilfred Mathews Nelsonville Dorothea Clifford Andrews Darrell Albany Walter Foura Corning Elk View W. Va Marguerite McDonald Arthur Lash Zanesville Marjorie Standley Byron Grimes Ringgold Mary Jo. Glouster

Pioneer Family Member Lucy Fitch Dies at 77

Mrs. Lucy E. Fitch, 77, of near Pisgah died Sunday night after a three week illness. Born on the Ringgold farm settled by her grandfather in 1807 she was daughter of Royal and Hanna Wade. Survived by five children Frank Fitch Pennsville Elmer Pierce Corning Lida Wade William Wemmer Elmer Potts Ringgold, and Royal Fitch who died in 1935. Services at home Wednesday at 1 p m with Rev. Miran McDonald officiating. interment Ringgold Cemetery.

Bishopville Class Is Entertained at Fudge Party

Sunshine Class of Bishopville Christian Church was entertained by Misses Orleana and Madge Peddicord at their home Friday evening. Guests played outside games then enjoyed a music program. Rolland Davis received a birthday gift, and 45 guests plus class mother Mrs Glemed attended as fudge was served.

Glouster Sunshine Bishopville Christian Church Orleana Madge Peddicord Rolland Davis Gleneed

Truetown Wins Hard-Fought Softball Contest at Glouster

Truetown Ohio Collieries defeated the fast Columbus N Y C Railroad team 4 to 3 at Glouster Saturday evening. Danko pitched a second straight two hit game for his 17th win. F Nogrady opened the sixth with a double, stole third, and scored on Trosky’s fly to right for the decisive run.

Glouster Truetown Ohio Collieries Columbus N. Y. C. Railroad Danko Truetown F. Nogrady Trosky

Daughters of St. George Plan Buckeye Lake Trip

The Daughters of St. George marshal a bus trip to Buckeye Lake meeting at the local bus station Wednesday at 10 o'clock for departure.

Glouster The Daughters of St. George Buckeye Lake

Widow Mrs James Binford Returns Home From Hospital

Mrs James Binford was brought home Saturday by the C. F. Wallace ambulance from White Cross Hospital after a three week stay for observation and treatment.

Glouster James Binford C. F. Wallace White Cross Hospital

Glouster Personal and Social Mention

Glouster residents host and visit relatives with week end gatherings across Akron, Albany, Columbus, Springfield, and Somerset. Notable names include Sylvia Lowry Gerald and Charles Darling Speakman family reunion attendees.

Glouster Sylvia Lowry Gerald Akron P. J. Stanley Eugene Marquis CCC Charleston W. Va George Marquis Carl Moody Eustace Love Dorothy Love Slovan Ralph Carpenter Kathryne Carpenter William Williams Albany Cecilia Chute Columbus Andrew Chute Charles Darling Frank Darling Ralph Darling Springfield Speakman Thelma Ray Junior Ashville Gerald Dunlevy Mary Elizabeth Cunningham Hugh Cunningham Isabelle McGee Somerset Thomas Hopes Edward Slater Murray City Harold McDowell Richard and David Harold McDowell Sr Lester Grubb

Stoecklein Fruit Farm Sold by Glouster Bank

D. W. James of near Dayton bought the Red Apple Farm from the Glouster Bank on July 19. The property in Homer Township Morgan County was formerly owned by J. V. Stoecklein. James plans to keep stock on the farm through fall then focus on fruit.

Glouster D. W. James Dayton Glouster Bank J. V. Stoecklein Homer Township Morgan County Mr. James

Mrs. Emma Woodhouse Dies in Columbus

Mrs. Emma Irwin Woodhouse, 68, former resident of Jacksonville and Athens County, died Saturday at her Columbus home after a brief illness. Survived by husband Fred, daughter Annie Mae, and three sons Dr George A Woodhouse, Fred H Woodhouse, and Dr Clarence Woodhouse. Also surviving are sister Mrs. Kistler and brother George Irwin, plus three grandsons. Funeral at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Glenn Rest Chapel near Reynoldsburg Route 40. burial in Glenn Rest Cemetery.

Jacksonville Emma Irwin Woodhouse Athens County Columbus Fred Annie Mae George A. Woodhouse Pleasant Hill Fred H. Woodhouse Chillicothe Clarence Woodhouse Kistler Magnetic Springs George Irwin Eagle Point Glenn Rest Chapel Reynoldsburg Route 40 Glenn Rest Cemetery

Murray Family Moves to New Home on S High Street

Mrs James Murray and daughters Rachel and Jane have moved into a newly purchased home on S High Street with extensive improvements. The former Loest Street Murray residence will be rented. Mr and Mrs Marvin Murphy and family relocate from Walnut Hills to Urbancrest, vacated by George and Mrs Murphy. Life expectancy for women in northern England is 68. in the southern part it is 71.

Glouster James Murray Rachel Jane S. High St Loest St Murray Marvin Murphy Walnut Hills Urbancrest Murphy George Murphy England

Get-Together Club to Meet in Bishopville Townhouse

The Get-Together Club of Bishopville will hold a 1 o'clock Thursday meeting at the Townhouse. Mrs. Maes Selby of Cambridge left Friday for Corning after visiting this week with her brother and sister-in-law Richard Jones Sr. and wife.

Glouster Bishopville Maes Selby Cambridge Corning Richard Jones

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