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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1929

Page

14

Logan Plans 4-H Club Activities and Court Assignments

Logan June 1. Logan Chamber of Commerce Agricultural Committee outlines summer 4-H Club work in Hocking County. A leaders’ conference next Wednesday at Logan High School includes lunch supervised by the committee. The group plans a tour of Logan industries for club members and an expanded fall fair in October. Additionally Judge Whitcraft assigns cases for Common Pleas Court with Judge Price visiting June 1-2 and juries to be drawn for several trials, including a June 19 murder case requiring about three days.

Agriculture Group of Chamber of Common Pleas Commerce Logan Logan Chamber of Commerce Harry L. Smith Hocking County Teaders Logan High School Harley M. Whitcraft Thomas Price Common Pleas Court Whitcraft Friend Mwas W. R. Lford Priviay Walters Wods Walton Vanhbibber Vanhibber Houston Columber Paling Et al Tiffany Electric Co The Login Clay Product Co

Caldwell Receives Lodge Jewel at Mingo No 1 Meeting

June 1 sunrise Mingo Lodge No 1 F and A M held a meeting where James C. Caldwell received a 50 year member jewel. Caldwell, long affiliated though living in Kanmore, has 86 years in Masonry and was initiated by Kilwinning Lodge No 10 in Dalkeith Scotland. He moved to the U S in 1889, later joining Uhrichsville then Mingo Lodge since 1898. Rev H L Geddes presented the jewel before 130 Masons, with 50 visitors from Lancaster, Bremen, New Straitsville, and ae Jeski. Breakfast followed the session. committee members listed.

Logan James C. Caldwell Mingo Lodge No Caldwell Kanmore Carter Ds Kilwinning Lodge No Dalkeith Scotland United States Male Massilion Uhrichsville Mingo Natco H. L. Geddes Lancaster Bremen New Straitsville Ae Jeski Lloyd A. Mount J. V. Woodard W. H. Hansel Charles Hufttan Frank Larimer Willard Lyte Ross Adenck Lawrence Harden Merle Wermuelier Ben Humphrey

Kiwanis Club Plans Meeting Logan

Kiwanis club plans a district meet at the Py thian assembly room to be hosted by five clubs. Arthur R Harper will be principal speaker with Ned Harrington Peter Land Clare E Fox and others contributing a full program including orchestra vocal solos and vaudeville numbers for about 225 visitors.

Hag Harburger Jean Walker Dorothy McDaniels Columbus Merle Weymueller Jane Ackers Gamma Symphony Orchestra M vDinner Pythian Pythian Sisters WW. S Fred Carpenter M. H. Cherrington Bright Sumner Martin Melrose Harbaugh

Wessler Fined After Bus Collision Near Columbus

Wessler Logan of Columbus was arraigned for driving while intoxicated after a collision with a New Straitsvilla bus near Bessie Purnace. He pleaded guilty, paid 128 fine plus costs, and had driving privileges suspended for six months. Bruce Ford, bus operator, was the other party.

Logan Straitsvilla We Jc Wesster Columbus A.M Eminger Bessie Purnace Wessler Bruce Ford Lagan Joe Farbeam

Logan Chamber of Commerce appoints committees for year

Barton Hall announces committee assignments including Charles Bell chairing the oil division with Roy Crawford H D Atha Mortis Yarbrave Jacob Keller and C Bright. Raymond Lanning heads road and parks with H W Larimer M J Cole and J Vernon Woodard. Committees focus on refinery project and Hocking County Scenic District road improvements.

Logan Dune L Goat Noads Rks Logan Chamber of Commerce Barton Hall Charles Bell Roy Crawford H. D. Atha Mortis Yarbrave Jacob Keller C. Bright Raymond Lanning Hocking Counnty Scenie

Wrong Office But Couple Finds the Right Place to Marry

Logan witnesses a young couple obtain their marriage license after an emissary checked Judge Harvey M. Whitcraft was in his office on a Friday morning. They had been referred to Probate Judge A. M. Feltinger for the permit and received it.

Logan court fines speedster after arraignment

Clifford Cramer of Columbus appeared before Judge A M Ellinger on a speeding charge. He pleaded guilty, was fined 25 dollars plus costs, and was allowed to return to Logan unaccompanied for arraignment. The report notes a series of local visits and social mentions in Logan and surrounding towns.

Logan Clifford Cramer Columbus A. M. Ellinger Foe Barbeann Columbas Polics

Logan High School Graduates 79 in Class of 1429

Diplomas were presented to seventy nine graduates comprising the Class of Logan High School at the Cynthian Theater Friday evening. Malmud W. Soper of Ohio Wesleyan University delivered the address on Ambition noting dreamers shape achievement. Wood Bowen, Board president, distributed diplomas as graduates filed by. Invocation and benediction were offered by Rev. J. L. Geddes.

OGAS Logan High School Cythian Theater Malmud W. Soper Ohio Wesleyan University Roper Wood Bowen Board of Education Ohio State University J. 1. Geddes

Taboo on Punchboard Dealers In City Warned

Chief of Police James Thomas ordered local merchants to remove punchboards after a city survey found four outlets still presenting boards to the public. He warned that arrests will be made if boards are found operating, noting only a few merchants risk violation during holiday seasons.

Logan James Thomas Mers Vhams Thomas Wil Fe Omade

Ladies Aid to Be in Charge at Charte Church Service

Torgan June 1 The Ladies Aid of Hunter Street Lutheran Church is set to lead Sunday evening services this week as June brings a series of programs. Rev T F Mittler, former pastor at the time of the Aid’s founding, will speak. The program includes the song Is the Name composed by Mrs Fred Koppe and other ministers, including Rev W Spellman and Rev S Lome, visiting from nearby towns.

Torgan Hunter Street Lutheran Church Lanes Aid Group T. FL Mittler Galton Terview Fred Koppe WT. Spellman DL Miamishore So. Lome Waldo A. H. Kuhlman Columbus

Rock Rifle 4-H Pig Club Organized in May

County Extension Agent T. H. Johnson helped organize a 4-H Pig club at Rock Rifle on May 27 in James A. Belt's home. Officers include President Dean Williams Vice President Flurry White Secretary Jess Coss Treasurer Charles Wuhcams News Reporter Hubert Mc Cutcheon and Recreation Leader Leon Hughes. The club name will be chosen at the next meeting set for June 6 at 6 PM.

Bixhoya T. H. Johnson Rock Rifle James A. Belt Dean Williams Flurry White Jess Coss Charles Wuh- Cams Hubert McCutcheon Leon Hughes Jones

Oldest county city celebrates Melon Moore's 94th birthday

Logan on June 1 marks the second oldest city in Hocking County as Melon Moore turns ninety four. He has spent his life within a 24 mile radius of his Athens County birth, living in Starr Township before retiring to his home with daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs C H Keynes of South Market Street. Moore, noted for a remarkable memory of early Hocking Valley history, greets friends on the porch, enjoys reading and history, and is joined by his daughter and three other daughters Effie Eleanor and Hon Moore of Halleyrood California. His sisters Lydian Westenhaver in this city and Elizabeth Moore in Columbus also visit as greetings are extended.

B.D. Martin Samuel Blum Evan Smith Cotughus Logan S.C. Smith George Lehman Blanche Moorehead Blanche Nelsonville Merle Werpineler Glouster James Barker Columbus Charles Notestone Maxine Missi Thelma Keyes Atl Buckeye Lake Lillian Roberts Shawnee Atten Sines Spring St Byron Wolfe Elta. Miller Melrose Harbaugh Jackson Tunis Nunemaker Portsmouth Nunemaker Charles Andrew Nunemaker Owen Yaw James Shaw Josephine Starr Delaware Betty Fiastman Ohio Wesleyan Hocking County Wilson Moore C. Hf. Keynes South Market Street Moore Athens County Starr Township Tara Vollume Lega Hocking Valley Biesides Lyves Effie Eleanor Hon[Moore Hallyrood Calif Lydian Westenhaver Elizabeth Moore Keynes

Logan Banker Carlton Bright Recovering After Surgery

Logan banker Carlton Bright is recovering from an operation performed Wednesday. Mrs Bright remains with him in Columbus as he rallies from the procedure and moves toward a rapid recovery.

Logan Columbus Carlton Bright Hernin

Stone wins honors for eggs per hen in April

Falls Township farmer W L Stones with 135 White Leghorn hens topped April egg production at 23 eggs per bird, as reported by extension agent Robert Lang who notes no score or record of hacks in Horking County this year.

Logan W. L Stones Falls Township Robert, W. Lang

Rochester Ut for City Mayor Rochester Third Term Bid

Logan June 1 Mayor Rochester entered the race for a third term as city chief executive. A veteran Republican ex traveling salesman, he has served two mayoral terms and four terms overall, while George Blan leads the Democratic ticket. Local social notes follow with guest visits from Zollinger and others.

Logan Rochester Third Centre Republian Party George Blan Coeinen

Funeral Rites Held For Jerry Chidister 75

Funeral services for Jerry Chidister 75 were planned at Logan United Brethren Church at 2 PM Monday, with his death occurring at home after a brief illness. He leaves two sons in Oregon and Texas, and arrangements note possible delays if Texas-based son is late.

Logan Lolan United Brethren Church Lotolock Jerry Chidister Falls Township Loagan Charles S. Chidister Lolean Clyde Chidister Manfard Texas

Benton Township School Board Suit Over Transportation Fees

Logan residents report a suit by Stet Ebuse of Benton Township against the Benton Township School Board seeking 162 in interest since 1919. He claims the board failed to provide promised transportation for his four children, after an agreement for a dig for Lena transportation and lengthy travel claims. Local report also notes visitors from capital and a tennis club project awaiting completion, with officers named for the new court committee.

Logan Lan Stet Ebuse Benton Township Bentren Township Schhool Board Perth Waintiff Sa Tr:uis Ienaie Transportation fTour

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Trice Mingo Lodge of Masons Kiwanis Clus Parry Floyd L. Perry Carbon Hill Ward Township Board of Education Election Board Creén Dave John Jean Longetreth Chautauqua Assocation W. J. Frenke Duoyicaiond Holl Chamber of Commerce Court House Sainswiches Salon Short Columbus Man Laney Brahr Langel Columbus Hospital Theatre Peay Mordlay Keith-Orpheum Cireuls Glad Girls Polly Anna WLW Jacquelin Logan P. Mt. -Prives Dr. Soper Chio Wesleyan Rock Riffle Boys Jantzen D. Zenner Co Melon Moore Gutida Bors Suzar Creek S. Carltnn Oprrarton Farmers’ & Merchants’ Bank TL Stone CTY Cresent Kan Pardice Wiles Ferward Zollinger Wil Ure Abe Arter Freddry Mb Truchlod Atres Clinton Webb Mollinger Abell Far] Campbell Nelsonvit John F. Bond the Depot Ian Logan Ohio Feom Ohl Cox Bros Union Si Dial Madam Fay Fife Fairgrounds Harry E. Chidister Mary C. Blackstone Logan United Brethren Church Simeon Blackstone Marion Township Bertha Augustine James Blackstone Linden Daniel Blackstone Webb Summit Charles E. Blackstone Jesse Phelps Dayton Mia Edward Schmeltzer Homer Blackstone Ray John Estella Blackstone Marten Township Logan United Brethren Mr Ankrom O.land W. Va E. H. Dailey Stedl Oak Grove Cemetery Allen Wes Logan Laura Allen Chariea T. Allen Sheowitister Tr. Cook Midland Tie Allen Cook Home Venus Aapter Order of Eastern TURES Mes Am Bragagurn Lene Street Edison Cooley Kenneth Worthman Aileen Falmer Cathering Wilkes Gilhann Garet Alice Florencearvey Alice Bardin Kathleen Kannon Olive Walbert Catharing Connett Blackburn Mert Hunter Capital Weinvieh Semt Westbrock Washington Bon Senate Gettysburg Battle Field WSIS E. B. Acomb Majestic Theatre Athens
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