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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1931
Page
13
Logan and Hocking County reporter notes classifieds and circulation contact details for The Messenger. Includes staff names Clinton Webb D Milne and phone 272 for subscription and local notices.
Logan June 12 Judge Harley M. Whitcraft gave the principal address at the Boy Scout Court of Honor in Logan High School Auditorium. Awards included first and second merit badges, Senior Patrol Leader certificates, training certificates, and various class awards for Troop 180 led by Alfred Campbell.
Officers were elected at a Logan meeting. A Y Adcock was named chancellor commander, Raymond Goss vice commander, Nellis Smith prelate, Walter Kleinschmidt master of arms, William Durant inside guard, and W A Harden outside guard.
June 12 announcement from Columbus parents Dr. and Mrs. Robert McGuinness of Columbus about the birth of twin sons at a Columbus hospital on Tuesday. Mrs. Brown, formerly Miss Mary Brown, is the daughter of Mrs. Frank Brown of this city and is at the McGuinness home. Dr. McGuinness previously practiced in this city.
Logan event centers on A E Faine of New Straitsville delivering an address Monday night at Mingo Lodge hall on Masonic History. Officers urge a large turnout as the following evening Logan Commandery Knights Templar holds its annual election.
On June 12 Mayor Eilas E Bright filed for re election bringing the field to eight candidates. Five Republicans and three Democrats compete for the mayoralty as clerk Charles C Achauer records the slate.
Logan, June 12. George W. Christmann retired after 37 years as a teacher, with all but one year in Ohio. He spent eight years as district superintendent and five as county superintendent, the last two as principal of Rockbridge school. A native of Athens County, he taught for years.
In Logan on Wednesday evening the Methodists edged the United Brethren 5 to 4 after a late rally in the final half inning. Baker and Keller pitched evenly, Shaw as new third baseman starred in fielding, and both sides turned two double plays. The upcoming Friday features a game between the otherans and Presbyterians.
Funeral services for Walter Plenkharp a South Bloomingville merchant killed by bandit guns were held Thursday afternoon. Sheriff Sol Elinger and Deputies Joe Farbearn and Stanley Sparnow attended after a week spent追追追 following clues in the killers' pursuit.
A 20 member delegation from the Local Lodge of I O F C paid a social visit to New Straitsville on Wednesday evening. They enjoyed lunch provided by the host lodge and plans for future trips and a joint social meeting.
Mrs George Watson entertained at her North Street home on Tuesday evening with bridge to honor the forthcoming marriage of Miss Marjorie Fox and her matron of honor Mrs Bernard Lye. Four tables played while Miss Cecelia Blausis and Mrs Charlotte Work Tribble won prizes. The bride and Mrs Lye received gifts from the hostess and out of town guests included Mrs Bernard Lye of Akron and Mrs Charlotte Work Tribble of Elliott City Md. A luncheon followed.
Logan June 12 Twenty-five births and 19 deaths were recorded in Hocking County during May per the deputy registrar. Ten deaths occurred in the city district and fifteen were of people over 50. All births were in Logan city. Cases of mumps scarlet fever measles and tuberculosis were reported, with three in Logan. Listed births include sons of Paul R Hansen James A Phillips Charles Epstein Jesse H Tucker Hovie Hagan Harry R Green Howard Crosby George Huffines Leroy L Pierce John Conley Sherman G Schooley Guy Darby and daughters of Davis M Hickman Harold M Potts Ralph E Swartz Stephen S Howdyshell S H Bowles Parl Keeton Jacob Hoskins Lawrence E Hankison Raymond H Stephens Chandler J Benner Floyd Linn Burke Wolfe James Horn.
The Rev. James T. Nevin was guest of honor at a Logan reception to mark 25 years since his ordination. The event at the parochial school included remarks by Rev. James Dunn and a purse of silver from parishioners. Nevin, a Niagara University alum ordained 1906, has led Logan parish 16 years and helped fund the school and convent.
Aaron Williams of South Perry surrendered voluntarily in Logan, pleading guilty to a Saturday village fight with Guy Good at a dance. Judge Ellinger held sentence until next Tuesday when charges against Good, Cavince, and Bainter will be heard. the brawl occurred during a village dance.
Officials from M. A. Hanna Coal Company and Belmont County Prosecutor Waddel planned to travel to Columbus to ask Governor White for state aid to curb violence by sympathizers of striking miners arrested during disorders at the New Laferty Mine. Leo Thompson of Pittsburgh, linked to the national miners union, was arrested after a 2000-person demonstration at the county jail.
A woman fell from a chair at her May Avenue home and was treated by Dr. C N Sanders of Millfield. The report notes medical attendance but provides no further details on the outcome or cause.
Mr and Mrs Cleuth Hayden announce the birth of a daughter Mary Kathleen June 3 at their home in Warren Ohio The baby is the granddaughter of Mrs Blanche Hayden Chauncey Mr Hayden is a former resident of Chauncey
Flag Day will be observed Sunday night at Trimble Church of Christ in Chauncey with Rev. G. B. Courtney leading. Program includes songs, poems about the flag, a vocal solo, a playlet, and the Star Spangled Banner, followed by a July meeting at Mrs. Ernest Stanley’s home in Albany.
Mrs. Dora R. Orr and daughters Miss Doris Orr and Mrs. Filmore Jones with Mr. John Reese of Columbus visited Chauncey on Thursday. They attended the Athens High School Commencement where Lois McHarg and Eleanor Minister were among the graduates.
Chauncey residents host relatives and travelers with short visits. Lee Henderson of St Louis travels to Chauncey to stay at his mother Pearl Davis’s Converse Street home. Edward Minister Jr leaves Chauncey for Pittsburgh after a family visit. Nettie Shields and Pearl Hawk visit Mrs William Poston in Vore Ridge. Lizzie Barber of Nelsonville visits Mrs F M McHarg in Lower Plains. Wendell Dew of Corning visits Chauncey to see his uncle and aunt.
Six mines are operating in Chauncey as of today including No. 9 No. 10 No. 86 Pen ton No. 6 No. 119 and Black Diamond. The report lists the active sites and provides a snapshot of local mining activity.
The True Blue Class of Millfield Church of Christ met at Miss Clara Bell’s home with Mrs. Viola Sanders in charge. Mrs. Edith McDaniel and Mrs. Irene Wade assisted, and Mrs. Garnet Blower led devotions. A program by Mrs. Ben Theisen followed the business session and refreshments.
Mrs Fred Garlinger and children leave Chauncey for Steubenville after visiting her parents Mr and Mrs William Cunningham on Main Street. They are joined by Mrs Garlinger's sister Miss Phyllis Cunningham. Chauncey will visit Steubenville.
Irene four year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Hillyer of Chauncey sustained a fracture of the left collar bone.
Miners interested in coal weight cases against Ohio Miners Co and Hocking Mining Co must contact E. H Lantz in Glouster Ohio or Mike Krivesti in The Plains Ohio immediately.
Mr and Mrs Nile Dew and family and Mrs Harry Pregge and son of Columbus attend a Chauncey event with Mrs Pregge’s brother and in-laws. Also present are Mr and Mrs B 5 and family from Converse Street.
Steubenville on June 12 fears of further violence arose after a bombing at the home of H. G. Malin, an employee at Mine No. 1 Dillonvalle. Deputy sheriffs patrolled the mining district as a five man search hunted the bomb throwers. Malin and his wife were uninjured though his home was wrecked.
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