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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 30, 1934

Page

10

Two New School Buildings To Be Built in Hocking County Districts

Logan July 1 At least two new school buildings will be constructed and several others improved under the rehabilitation plan of the State Department of Education for Mocking County. Fund allotments total 12 000 for a four room brick at Union Furnace 11 000 for a similar building at Rockbridge 8 000 for additional rooms at Laurelville and 1 300 for an extra room at South Bloomingville. Funds approved by the state department and work is expected to start soon in each district. Starr Township officials were in Logan Saturday to discuss preliminary action.

Satchday Union Furnace Rockbridge Laurelrilie South Bloomingville State Department Starr Township Logan

Two Slightly Injured In Accident at Logan

Mrs Francie Anderson and her son Fred were treated for minor cuts and bruises at Cherrington Hospital after a motor collision at Main and Depot treeze. They were passengers in a car with Mr and Mrs Joseph Judson and three Athens County children. The other driver was Clayton Kuhn of Gibisonville. Policeman C Notestone questioned both drivers.

Logan Francie Anderson Fred Cherrington Hospital Main Depot Treeze Joseph Judson Athens County Clayton Kuhn Gibisonville C. Dbd. Notestone

County Corn-Hog Officials to Name Four Supervisors

Logan county allotment committee members will meet Friday to handle local expenses and appoint four supervisors who will oversee field measurements under government contract. The county is divided into four districts, so four supervisors are expected to be designated.

LOGAN County Corn-Hog Control Association

Car in Accident Lone Injured In Accident North of Sugar Grove

Logan residents William Mock and passengers Miss Mayme Patchen Miss Margar etta Meese and Miss Jean Kiein achmidt were in a car struck by an unidentified vehicle north of Sugar Grove on Route 1 after a Friday picnic. No injuries were reported though the car sustained damage.

Sugar Grove Logan Buckeye Lake William Mock Wiliam Patchen Mayme Patchen Margaretta Meese Jean Kieinachmidt Route 1

Local Girl to Sing on WAIU Broadcast Saturdays

Little Logan girl Phyllie Jean Henderson, daughter of Phil A Henderson, will sing on station WAIU at 3 30 p m each Saturday. Her first broadcast aired last Saturday with Kathryn Henderson in Columbus and local listeners following the program.

Mrs Hulse Regains Consciousness After Crash Injuries

Mrs E Hulse, seriously injured in a Circle Hill motor crash Thursday evening, briefly regained consciousness Saturday night. Her husband, Mre Hulse, was less severely hurt and remains hospitalized, with condition still serious per Columbus officials.

Logan E. Huls Circle Hill Columbus Hulse Lesan

4-H Club Tour Draws 350 To Two Towns

The 4-H Club tour attracted 350 members and relatives to Zanceville and Philo. At Philo the big Ohio Power Company plant offered guided inspections in groups of fifteen or twenty, marking the largest Hocking County delegation to visit since the plant’s completion. Names linked to local youths and residents appear in connection with the day.

Logan Zanceville Philo Ohio Power Company Hocking County

Will Sail for Vienna

Mrs James O Boyd sister of Mrs Anthony Toerner sails Friday from New York to join her husband in Vienna. She will land in Antwerp where she will be met by her husband. Relatives here worry over the political upheaval in Vienna. Linth.

Logan James O. Boyd Anthony Toerner New York Vienna Antwerp Linth

4 H Club Camp Jointly With Athens County

Inquiries pour in about the Union camp August originally scheduled from Aug. to 11 with a large delegation from this county. Harold Chambers reports staff including a swimming instructor sports supervisor and a music teacher will attend the camp. The weekly enrollee cost is 850.

Logan Athens County Union Harold Chambers

Pond At Floyds Pond Draws Visitors From Far and Near

Logan A reports Floyds Pond is a popular Sunday retreat with visitors from outside the district. Columbus Boy Scouts camped there as tourists enjoyed swimming, aided by CCC improvements to the facilities.

Logan Floyd's Pond Columbus CCC

Logan Rural School District Annual Report Figures

The Logan rural schools of Hocking County reported 3 602 students with 1 885 boys and 1 717 girls. Attendance days totaled 503 903 while absences reached 52 013 for the term.

LOGAN Hocking County

Logan-Lutheran Youths Hold Weekly Meeting Near Ewing

Logan Lutheran Youth group met at Miss Mae Bensonhauer's home near Ewing for a regular gathering with a picnic lunch. The next meeting is scheduled at Miss Mary Mosure's residence.

Logan Mae Bensonhauer Ewing Mary Mosure

Youths travel for dairy cattle judging instruction

Four Hocking County youths attended dairy cattle judging instruction in Athens on Friday. The group named Lee, Davin, James Guthrie, and Harold Rheinscheld then traveled to Columbus on Monday to visit Ohio State University for additional instruction.

LOGAN Hocking County Athens Lee Davin James Guthrie Harold Rheinscheld Columbus Ohio State University

Hansels Visit Adel Georgia Family T

Mr and Mrs Paul R Hansel and son Robert and Mr FE C Hansel of this city travel to Adel Georgia to visit Mr and Mrs C R Hansel and family C R Hansel is a son of Mrs FE C Hansel.

Logan Paul R. Hansel Robert FE. C. Hansel Adel, Georgia C. R. Hansel

All County Recreation Day Planned in Rufus Putnam Park

Whole county will participate in play meet with sack and tire races wheelbarrow contests and volleyball tournaments at Rufus Putnam playground Athens on August 18 for girls and boys in midget junior and senior groups Doll exhibits also planned Leaders met with Dr Edith Beecher to finalize plans Over the next two weeks teams will be formed for championships An adult softball tournament is set for The Plains August 27 28 29 Samuel McClulloch to lead Litt Brig center Harry Lackey resigns Marie Grim to lead Shade playground shifts to Tuesdays and Thursdays

Rufus Putnam Athens Edith Beecher Church Library the Plains Samuel McClulloch Luhrig Carbondale New Marshfield Harry Lackey Marie Grim Shade

Wonder Plant of America to Be Shown at Carpenter

The sericea lespedeza will be inspected at the Southeastern Experiment Farm Field Day on August 4 at 10 a.m. Promoted as the Wonder Plant of America, sericea claims include drought tolerance on acid soil and high seed production, with ongoing trials and questions about forage quality and management. Researchers note mixed results from past seedings since 1930 and emphasize continued work to determine best practices.

America Carpenter Southeastern Experiment Farm Hartman States Ohio South Southeastern

FERA Plan Aims Help for Transient Men at Athens Office

The Athens County FERA office moves to centralize transient aid in a dedicated bureau. Plans include renting rooms for indigent transients, helping them locate families and jobs, and smoothing estranged ties. A Kelly's Island youth camp aids 400 boys with handicrafts and trades. 170 transients were assisted locally January to June, mostly men 34 to 49 and youths 16 to 25.

FERA Athens County Martha H. Clarke State Relief Commission Kelly's Island Sandusky CCC W. R. Shafer

Officers Elected for Greens Run Workers Class

The Young People's Bible Class of Greens Run Church of Christ met at the home of W H Fierbaugh in Truetown for a potluck on the lawn. Officers elected: Myrtle Olbers president Garnet Blower vice president Emmett Olbers secretary Pearl Brown treasurer. Members present included Harold Blower Emmett Olbers Pearl Brown and others with Rev Court ney conducting devotions.

Chauncey Young People’s Bible Greens Run Church of Christ W. H. Fierbaugh Truetown Myrtle Olbers Garnet Blower Emmett Olbers Pearl Brown Eileen Leake Doris Cordray Dave Swartz Verna Swartz Gilbert Courtney Harold Blower Charies Cordray Virgil Fierbaugh

Chauncey Residents Enjoy Picnic and Camping Trip

Chauncey residents Mr and Mrs F H Staffinger Fernands Huff D O Jackson and Mrs Rose Poling joined the Cooley family from Athens for a Sunday picnic and visits to Old Man's Cave Ash Cave and Rock House. The Burg Johnston Miss Margaret Johnson Miss Vergie Fennell Charles Fenders and Civil McCafferty of Chauncey planned a week camping and fishing at Sleepy Valley Cottage on the Muskingum River. Mr and Mrs Charles Walburn of Middleport attended Chauncey Church of Christ services and stayed with Mrs Thomas Fennell and family.

Chauncey F. H. Staffinger Fernands Huff D. Jackson Rose Poling Cooley Athens Old Man's Cave Ash Cave Rock House Burg Johnston Margaret Johnson Vergie Fennell Charles Fenders Civil McCafferty Sleepy Valley Cotgige Muskingum River Charles Walburn Middleport Chauncey Church of Christ Thomas Fennell

Entertain Chit Chauncey and Moore hosts list

A social gathering hosted by Mr and Mrs Wendell McDonald includes Charles McDonai Darrel Moore and many guests. Attendees named include Iva Del Barnes Nett Charles McDonaig Richard Darra Moore neth Reeves Melvin Hale Charles Warren Vore Charles Bill Hawk Mae Jean Leroy Stage Herbert Shields Juanita Beatrice Dick Smits Bess Kala Junior Teeters Walter Virginia Pearl Thelma Nelle Gabriel Roy Lange Bob Dicken Mr and Mrs Elmer Harry Moore and Mr Arthur Burchfield Jr.

Chauncey Burchfieig Adu Darrel Moore Zam Charles McDonai Vin Moore

Honor Their Guests Mr and Mrs Erle Bridgewater Host Akron Visit

Mr and Mrs Erle Bridgewater hosted six tables of bridge at their High Street home Thursday night in honor of guests Mr and Mrs Charles Bridgewater and their son James from Akron. Women’s high score went to Frankie Howard and men’s to Lloyd Thomas. guest prize to Mrs Bridgewater.

Erle Bridgewater Akron Chauncey High Street Charles Bridgewater James Frankie Howard Lloyd Thomas Bridgewater Paul Fiske Ralph Brown Dan Friedberg Theron Goodson Lena Wilson Max Wilson Gladys Pickering Chrystal Simms Evelyn Simms Ruth Fisk Sarah Thomas Margaret Tippett Dee Daugherty Charlies Bridgewater James Bridgewater

District Meet Of Eagles In Athens Charity Picnic

About 800 members and friends of Eagles lodges from several towns gathered at the Athens County Fair grounds for the annual charity picnic. A parade from the Courthouse kicked off the afternoon led by the Murray City Boys Fife and Drum Corps. Events included a coon chase, greased pig chase, greased pole climb and races, with a string trio led by E. J. Linscott providing music. Proceeds from midway attractions bingo and refreshments will go to charity per Virgil Davis.

Athens Murray City Virgil Davis Athens Lodge

Lodge Plans Event for Junior Pocahontas Drillers

Mazon Council No. 8 of the Degree of Pocahontas will honor 12 junior girls who gave a splendid drill at the get-together meeting of six councils last Thursday night.

Chauncey Mazon Council Degree of Pocahontas

Condition 18 Grave Chauncey

Mrs Gay Witham a Chauncey resident is in serious condition at Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens after an appendicitis operation last Wednesday night She is a daughter of John Heavener Sugar Creek

Chauncey Gay Witham Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens Withem John Heavener Sugar Creek

Also Mentioned on This Page

Uniton Furnace State Department of Education For Mocking County Austria Italy Brenner Pass Benito Mussolini Lone Logan Girl Mre. Hulse Joe Marion Mount Carbon Hill Samuel Mount Lenora Mae Hill Greendale Walter Hill Virgil Kenneth Howdyshell Webb Summit Henry Howdyshell Martha V. Dupler Rocksprings Peartie Dupler Sepres Putnam Field Hartman South Fast Test Farm National Fierbaugh Ray Leake Courtney Ada Leake McConkey Fairgrounds Friends of Eagles Marietta Glouster Jacksonville Nelson E. J. Linscott LODGE Zenners Boots In the Messenger
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