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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1935

Page

12

Odd Fellows Memorial Service Highlighted by George Neffner

Logan district 61 Odd Fellows held memorial services at the temple on East Main Street with about 109 attendees. George Neffner of Columbia spoke on religion’s role in progress and reflected on American leaders, while Rolland Bright presided and Bert Roderick gave brief remarks.

Odd Felllows Haydenville Lodge Logan Neffner Asia Thomas Wilday Oddfellowship Cuyler Colfax Rebekah George 8. Myers Roderick

Seattle woman visits Sedalia kin in Logan area

Mrs. Phillip Bill of Seattle arrives in Columbus on Saturday and is greeted by her father the Rev. W. A. Cooper who escorts her to his Sedalia home for a short visit before a longer stay with relatives including Mrs. Walter Haas Mies Ethel M. Cooper Norman and Freyd Cooper.

Logan Phillip Bill Bertha Cooper Seattle Columbus W. A. Cooper Sedalia Walter Haas Mies Ethel M. Cooper Norman and Fieyd Cooper

Teachers for Marion Township Employed

The Marion Township School board met at the office of Supt. J. W. Coleman and named Kenneth Risch as principal with Florence Ellinger and Harley Poling as grade teachers. The board approved financing for central building improvements costing about 2800 dollars to add a room and a reservoir with running water for inside sanitation, to be begun after legal steps and ready when school opens next fall. Jean Bierly, Logan resident, daughter of Mr and Mrs Raymond Bierly, is ill with measles, a disease noted as prevalent in parts of the city per Health Commissioner Dr. C. P. Swett.

Togan Marion Township Supt J. W. Coleman Kenneth Risch Florence Ellinger Harley Poling Alsa Schoor Logan Jean Bierly Raymond Bierly Warner Avenue C. P. Swett

Federal prisoners moved to Hocking County jail

Seven federal prisoners were brought to Hocking County Jail from Dayton after sentencing by Federal Judge Robert Nevin. Sentences ranged from 90 days to several months on liquor law violations affecting six defendants, with one man convicted of embezzlement. Names include Hershel Janior Georgetown and Arlo Blount Fast Lockland.

Hocking County Joe Farhbeamn Nellia Smith Dayton Robert Nevin Hershel Janior Georgetown Far! H. Rodefer Middletown Wester Durreh Denton Ciem Batts Vervaines Arlo Blount Fast Lockland John Sehull Camden Lowell Maaidin Dayton

Eagles Install Logan Officers in Main Street Hall

Logan Aeries of Eagles inducted new officers led by Virgil Davis. Officers named were Kart, Colum ber, president. W Snyder, vice president. Charten Khas, chaplain. Stanley Sparnon, secretary. Carl Bell, treasurer. Board trustees named John Mt Anais, Dikiexy Hyvelt, Earl Hod. Logan police report a fighting charge. Melvin Garrett pleaded guilty and paid $10 plus costs after an affray at Mound Crossing.

LOGAN Logan Aeries of Eagles Virgil Davis Athens Main Street Kart Columber Worthy W. Snyder Charten Khas Stanley Sparnon Carl Bell Met. Bere John Mt. Anais Dikiexy Hyvelt Earl Hod

Guaranteed relief product ad claims cure all ailments

An advertisement for a supposed miracle remedy promotes Fenwaee Q-02 Cnaranteed relief for several illnesses and guarantees to help sufferers. It touts a famous specialist’s preemption and asserts quick, effective results with a few doses. Located at Quick's Cut Rate Store in Athens, Ohio.

Theemaetion Neurtin Sristien Lambeget Psn Quick Athens Onio

G-Man J Edgar Hoover Receives Honorary Degree

J Edgar Hoover head of the Justice Department Bureau of Investigation is pictured in cap and gown as he receives an honorary Doctor of Laws from George Washington University Washington DC The mild mannered figure surprises many as he leads the nation’s G men in serious crime work.

J. Edgar Hoover Department of Justice Bureau of Investigation G-men George Washington University Washington, D. C

Oreville School Board Reviews Consolidation Option

The Oreville Board of Education weighs actions for the next term as tax revenue declines. A proposal from New Straitsville to take seventh and eighth graders and to keep one room at Oreville for grades one through six is under consideration. State guidance hints at a district merger, potentially removing the territory from Hocking County.

Logan—Oreville Hocking County

Judge Lehman Performs First Starr Township Wedding

Justice of the peace Eugene Lehman, newly serving Starr Township, officiated his first marriage ceremony Friday. Miss Cynthia E. Hammond wed Robert Eh. Mettler, both Haydenville residents, in a simple hometown ceremony amid smiles.

Logan Eugene Lehman Starr Township Cynthia E. Hammond Robert Eh. Mettler Haydenville

Officials Tour Courthouse Rumor Tied to Commissioner Vacancy

Judge BE LL Ewing Auditor W 8 Yaw and Recorder Sparnow met at the courthouse for a half holiday gathering. Rumors swirled they would name a new commissioner to fill the vacancy since June 1 after Tom Vancuren resigned. Instead they proceeded to Zanesville to inspect a large government seized still from months earlier.

Logan-Mon Creek board taps Harold Potts for Maxville principal

Harold Potts of Murray City receives a contract to become principal of Maxville schools for next term. Potts has led the Oroville School in Hocking County for seven years. Also notes recovery of A A Clark after an explosion near Six Lakes and local high school graduation events in Union Furnas area.

Logan Monday Creek Township

Weather Forces Dismissal of June Church Service

On June 9 at the First Presbyterian Church in Logan, Rev. R C Babylon dismissed Sunday services due to cold weather and no fire in the furnace. He judged continuing the service would cause discomfort for attendees.

Short Change Gang Sought After Hardware Store Incident

Logan officers and a deputy sheriff questioned several strangers after a group of four men attempted a short change racket at Carpenter's Hardware. Clerk Edward St. Clair tipped off the owner, leading to police pursuit on Saturday morning.

Logan Sheriffa Edward St. Clair Carpenter's Hardware

Sheriff Responds Quickly After Fatal Accident Inquiry

The Logan sheriff faced criticism for not having officers at a fatal crash scene promptly. The inquiry found no call to the sheriff until J F McGrady reported to the jail. Sheriff Joe Farbearn sent two deputies to the scene and arrived himself shortly after. He requested faster notification in accidents to start investigations and aid removals.

Logan J. F. McGrady Rockbridge Joe Farbearn

Bray Improves as Doctors Note Hopeful Change

A Columbus hospital reports slight encouragement for Eugene Bray who has been in serious condition for two weeks after four blood transfusions. A local physician who visited him late in the week conveyed that some hopes exist for a better condition.

Logan Columbus

Cookes Begin New Residence at Malta Village

Herbert Cooke of Midland Place and his wife plan to move to Malta as work continues on a five room modern cottage. Cooke recently resigned after 25 years as superintendent of the Logan Pottery Company and will rest a year before seeking new employment after years in pottery.

LOGAN Malta Herbert Cooke Midland Place Cooke Logan Pottery Company

Annual Children's Day program at United Brethren Church

The primary department of the United Brethren Church held an annual Children’s Day program during the public worship hour at 7 50 o clock Sunday evening. Mrs. M N Brown directed the program which drew a large audience.

Logan The United Brethren Church M. N. Brown

Logan Lodge Honors Strum and District Actions in Murray City

Logan Lodge of Knights of Pythias visited Charles Strum’s residence in Murray City at 8 p m to conduct final rites directed by M Brown A large delegation attended For the funeral the next day each Aerie of Eagles in the Fourth District provided a pallbearer The district initiation scheduled for Sunday at Murray City was cancelled in respect for Mr Strum Also in Logan Miss Sarah Holmes a Junior High teacher leaves Monday for summer with her parents Mrs and Mr Alfred Holmes of Clarksville Town and will return shortly before next school year Roy Summel brought back to Logan from Pompey to answer assault and battery he pleaded guilty was fined 15 and costs

LOGAN Logan Lodge Knights of Pythias Charles Strum Murray City M. Brown Strum Sarah Holmes Alfred Holmes Clarksville Town Roy Summel Pomeroy B. Whitehart

Logan Home Building Undergoing Modernization Project

Logan Edward Hamilton and Harry W. Shaw plan extensive repairs at the six room frame building on Wood and Third Streets owned by the Logan Home and Savings Association. The work includes two coats of paint and a rear garage proposal.

LOGAN Edward Hamilton Harry W. Shaw Wood and Third Streets Logan Home and Savings Association

Local Visitors Reported in Logan Area

Logan welcomed Mr. and Mrs. Paul Pearson from Murray City on Sunday. Mrs. Ambrose Gribble of Bridgeport visited Logan for the week with her son George Gribble and family in Midland Place. Mrs. Homer Bay of Starr contracted a local contractor for repainting her residence in that village. Miss Amy Mutchmore, after days with her mother Mrs. Boss Mutchmore, returned home to Columbus Saturday.

Paul Pearson Murray City Logan Ambrose Gribble Bridgeport George Gribble Midland Place Homer Bay Starr Amy Mutchmore Boss Mutchmore Columbus

Judge Orders Additional Ten Jurors For Chivers Trial

In Logan the court directs the jury commission to draw ten extra names from the jury wheel for the Joe Chivers trial set for June 2. Judge Harley M. Whitcraft oversees the process as the April term continues. The extra draws are planned for next Saturday.

Summer Sweethearts Continued Mystery of a Hatless Man

A hospital reporter noted a possible taxicab accident at Park Avenue and 48th Street injuring a young man around 27. Katharine seeks news of Michael Heathcroe’s fate while Violet suggests a clue, but Michael’s silence fuels doubt and a cruel joke theory.

Park Avenue 48Th Street Michael Strykhurst Innicock

Thousand 4-H Club Members Visit Rock House

Highland County 4-H clubs will tour the Rock House on Wednesday for an entertainment day planned by Ranger L. T. Worley. He expects about 1000 visitors and a 40 piece band, recalling last summer’s visit by clubs to the Rock House.

Logan Highland County Rock House L. T. Worley

Logan Girl Is Member of Browning Society

Miss Pauline Heine visits Columbus to see sister Minnie Lou ise Heine initiate into the Browning Society at Ohio State University. Both daughters of Mr and Mrs Charles Heine of Bowen Street plan to return home Monday.

Loganmiss Pauline Heine Columbus Minnie Louise Heine Ohio State University Charles Heine Bowen Street Browning Society

Peacock Is Improved After Wreck Shock Eases

Logan visitors at Cherrington Hospital report Bob Peacock of Murray City improving but still in shock after a Thursday morning fatal wreck with Charlie Strum machine. Deputy Nellis Smith pressed for information as investigators work the case.

Logan Cherrington Hospital Nellis Smith Bob Peacock Murray City Charlies Peacock

Mothers' Club to Meet at 7 30 Wednesday in Jacksonville

The Mothers' Club will gather at 7 30 Wednesday evening at the home of Mrs. Alice Shirkey with Mrs. Adda Blower as assistant hostess. It will be the season’s last meeting. Readings show visitors and guests at several local homes during the week.

Jacksonville Mothers’ Club Alice Shirkey Adda Blower Ephraim Young Albert Holsington Somerset Charlies Hoisington Cecil Stephenson Frank Currie Glouster Carl South Dayton Ida South Charles Hoisington Beulah Craig Theresa Heiser Washington, D. H Alfred Smith Wilbur Carlos Harris Amesville Victoria Hoisington Margaret Southard Mary Jones Lulu Millia R. J. Kittle Athens Grace Ann Holmes Donna Faye Hoy J. Seckinger

Green-Haydenville teachers chosen for district posts

Logan teachers hired for Green-Haydenville District with C. A. Woods retained as Haydenville School principal. Other named instructors include Fred Wright James Frey Katie Johnson Evelyn Schein Leona Swackhamer Bernice Salts and Margaret Rush the new staff member. At Greendale Seber Lehman remains principal with Eli Chute and Joan Wright among the staff.

Logan Green-Haydenville C. A. Woods Haydenville Fred Wright James Frey Katie Johnson Evelyn Schein Leona Swackhamer Bernice Salts Margaret Rush Miss Rush Greendale Seber Lehman Eli Chute Joan Wright

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