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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1933

Page

10

Youth Steals Boat and Sells It for a Dollar

A youth calling himself Roy Bloomfield stole a boat at Rockbridge Monday afternoon and floated to Logan on the Hocking River where he sold the craft to Bruce Grove for one dollar. Joe Tucker of Rockbridge saw the youth near the boat, then disappeared. Sheriff Sol Ellinger pursued, and officers believe the escape mirrors a prior Boys Industrial School escape.

Rockbridge Logan Roy Bloomfield Hocking Bruce Grove Joe Tucker Tucker Sol Ellinger Emple’s Grove Cape Boys Industrial Dhool

Insurance Talk Highlights Life Coverage at Logan Rotary

Columbus man W. P. Stagg addressed the Logan Rotary Club on Monday night about life insurance. He noted the United States holds seven percent of world population yet a large share of insurance, and discussed Ohio tax effects on laws. H. J. Stevenson arranged the meeting, and John Lee joined the club.

H. J. Stevenson John Lee

Cooleys Welcome Guests for Day Dinner in Logan

Mr. and Mrs. M. Cooley hosted Mr. and Mrs. Richard Cooks Mrs. Bess Hanna and Norma Jean Alfred Brooks and Hazel Glass for a day dinner in Logan Then they drove to Nelsonville that afternoon to attend the prom held by the Presbyterian church there.

Logan M. Cooley Richard Cooks Bess Hanna Norma Jean Alfred Brooks Hazel Glass Mrs. Cooley Nelsonville

Logan Couple United In Marriage At Catlettsburg Ky

Miss Gladys Irene Columber daughter of Mr and Mrs Earl Columber wed Lawrence Schorr of this city last Saturday in Catlettsburg Kentucky Mrs Schorr is Logan High School class of 1928 graduate Her husband is son of Mr and Mrs George Schorr and works for the Cincinnati Shoe Company They will reside in Logan

Logan Gladys Irene Columber Earl Columber Lawrence Schorr Catlettsburg

Preschool clinic held at Rockbridge on June 14

A pre-school health clinic took place at Rockbridge Monday with eight children from Good Hope Township examined. Dr. W B Lacock led the clinic assisted by Mrs. Robert Weaver and Miss Lucille Roberts health nurses.

Logan Rockbridge Good Hope Township W. B. Lacock Robert Weaver Lucille Roberts

Courthouse Walls Being Cleaned by Relief Workers

Interior walls of the Logan courthouse are being cleaned this week by relief workers on the employment list, reflecting local relief efforts during rebuilding.

Logan

Catholica tops Presbyterians in Junior League game

Logan report notes Catholica defeated Presbyterians 6 to 1 to lead the Junior League standings. Upcoming schedule lists Lutherans vs Methodists Wednesday and Episcopals against United Brethren Friday.

Logan Catholica Presbyterians Episcopals United Brethren

Health Department At Logan Is Halved

Logan health department cuts two staff as Mrs. Robert Weaver county health nurse and Kenneth Linn sanitary engineer leave due to reduced federal funding. Weaver served years and Linn less than a year. Lucille Roberts and Charlotte Lappen remain.

Charlotte Lappen

Anglers Eager for Bass Season Opening Friday

Logan anglers look ahead to Friday as the bass season opens with many planning outer-county trips. The Hocking River area around Logan reports good fishing with no pollution reported and water conditions ready for game fish propagation.

Logan Hocking River

Becker School of Dancing Recital at Pythian Theater

Thelma Palestrant of the Becker School of Dancing Columbus will present a local class recital at the Pythian Theater at 8:30 Friday night featuring 22 youngsters in the program.

Logan Mise Thelma Palestrant Becker School of Dancing Columbus Pythian Theater

Settlement Reached in Coakley Minor Support Case

In Logan on June 14 an agreement between counsel in the case Piezza Coakley vs James G. Coakley was approved by Judge Wilbur M. McKenzie in Chillicothe. The defendant will pay $200 as a complete settlement.

4-H Club Officers Confer Friday at Senior High

Logan residents learn that county 4-H officers and advisors plan an all day conference at the Senior High Building. W. W. Brownfield Columbus T. H. Johnson Athens and Harold Thayer Lancaster assist Harold Chambers and Miss Hazel Cooke with faculty work. A picnic dinner will be enjoyed at noon.

Logan W. W. Brownfield Columbus T. H. Johnson Athens Harold Thayer Lancaster Harold Chambers Hazel Cooke

Local Woman Found Dead In Home Near Logan

Lydia Ann Og 82 of Coonville was found dead in her bedroom about 8 15 Tuesday morning. Coroner Vance Brian and Deputy Sheriff Joe Farbearn investigated the death.

Logan Lydia Ann Og Coonville Vance Brian Joe Farbearn

Stoy Visit Aids Health Efforts In Logan County

E C Stoy of the federal health department is in Hocking County aiding the local health unit. He spent April here and will stay until early July to continue cooperation with the county's program.

Logan E. C. Stoy Feneral Health Department Hocking County

Mattern Held Back By Storms and Fogs

Jimmy Mattern remained in Khabarovsk, Siberia, awaiting calmer weather to finish the perilous Aleutian crossing to Nome, Alaska. He returned yesterday after a nine hour first leg in the ice encrusted Century of Progress and was exhausted from wart storms and fog.

Mattern Moscow U.P Jimmy Mattern Khabarovsk Siberia Aleutian Island Nome Alaska Century of Progress

Residents Journey From Coolville to Chicago World’s Fair

Coolville residents including Mr and Mrs C E White and Mrs Ss T McBride with others returned from a week at the Chicago World’s Fair. The item also notes obituaries, funeral attendances, union Children’s Day program, home improvements, births, and church service plans across local families.

Albany youth group enjoys picnic and church pageant in Vanderhoof

A Albany group traveled to Vanderhoof Sunday for a picnic supper at Chase Grove and a musical program at Vanderhoof Baptist Church led by Rev. Morris Cunningham. The pageant Nature's Praiseful Voices delighted a capacity crowd with colorful costumes and songs. Proceeds from a postponed ice cream supper benefit the church budget. Albany's baseball team leads the Hocking Valley League with upcoming game against Nelsonville. The Future Farmers of America judging results show Dale Scott placing 10th in sheep judging and Albany overall team high scores.

Vanderhoof Chase Grove Vanderhoof Baptist Church Morris Cunningham Ernest Stanley Hazel LaHugh Charlotte Max Woodgerd Elva Marie Throckmorton Lowell Chase Harold Luckett Millard Parker Dana Cheadle Cunningham Jack Dorothy Aldine Radcliffe F. E. Radcliffe E. H. Lasch M. E Alexander Presbyterian Church Albany Plains Glouster Nelsonville Young Men's Farming Club Raccoon Creek Keith Scott Gordon Farley John Cordray

Funeral Services Held For Mrs Henninger

Zaleski June 14 Funeral of Mrs William Henninger conducted by Rev Frederick Rice Wellston held at home Friday afternoon. She died Wednesday evening at 66. Survived by husband one daughter four grandchildren two great grandchildren one sister one brother. Out of town attendees listed from Columbus Allensville McArthur Nelsonville Prattsville Cincinnati and Vinton Township.

Zaleski William Henninger Frederick Rice Wellston Henninger Pearl Cline Evelyn Ruth Columbus Milton Androw Thomas Matilda Ward Allensville Aaron Will Jean Lola Crow McArthur William Cline Albany Christina Cavanaugh Thomas Potts Jennie Sweeney Nelsonville George Dearth Fannie Daft Edna Dearth John West Prattsville Harry Sands Cincinnati Inez Dora Vanderford Ralph Herrold Charlies Vanderford Elk Township Homer Mason Cora Pearse Harvey Tripp Vinton Station

Rutland Titus Visits Colum bus and Virginia Trips

Rutland James Titus visits Columbus and travels to Virginia for two weeks in the mountains. Louis Lanning plans a two week stay in the Virginia mountains with family. Mr and Mrs Glen Smith and their Cleveland children spent last week visiting his parents Mr and Mrs Thomas Smith. Mr and Mrs Tom Davidson, overheated last week, are improving. Bernard Higley of Columbus is noted in brief.

Louis Lanning Virginia Glen Smith Cleveland Thomas Smith Tom Davidson Bernard Higley Columbus

Local social notes and hospital update from town

Mrs DeWitt Agner of Columbus visits her parents Rev and Mrs Harley Bolton. Kirt Spires remains in serious condition at Holzer Hospital Gallipolis. Wilber Theobauld and Audry Circle announce marriage. they will reside at Prall Apartment over the Post Office. Gerald Rupe of Akron visits here. Intermediate Class of the Christian Church meets at Jay Stiles home. Ladies Aid Society gathers at Roy Grimes home for dessert and social.

DeWitt Agner Columbus Harley Bolton Kirt Spires Holzer Hospital Gallipolis Kermit Brown Akron John Wilson Cleveland Thomas Smith Robert Brown Lee Myers Wilber Theobauld Miss Audry Prall Gerald Rupe The Christian Church Jay Stiles Ladies Aid Society of the Christian Church Roy Grimes

Potter Rites Held At Zaleski

William Potter funeral held at his sister’s home in Zaleski last Tuesday with services by Reverend Webber of Chillicothe. American Legion posted details. Attendees included William H Williams Thomas Williams David Herbert Clara Cava and others from Glouster Zanesville and surrounding areas.

Local names listed across communities

Ethel and Everett Jackman along with Buchanan Be Roland Roy Hanning Watson Clyde Watking and others appear in a fragmented roster of residents from Chicago Wellston New Plymouth and Columbus. The passage lists several individuals with partial titles and locations, indicating a community notice or social register fragment.

Ethel Chicago Ilinois Everett Jackman Angers. Buchanan Be Roland Roy Hanning Watson Ering Clyde Watking William Medert Chile A. A. Boal Legge Columbus Robertkins Wellston Walter New Plymouth

Sister of Two Athens Residents Dies Rece

Mrs. M. B. Cooley died at her Hun W. Va. home. A daughter of Rev. Edward Wesley Howe, she had sisters Blanche and Miss Howe in Athens and Mrs. Pake of Bainbridge. Survived by two children Stella May and Edward Henry. husband predeceased. three grandchildren.

Edward Alden Charles Bartlett Arthur Archibald Huntington E. H. Cooley Boston O. C. Statts Parkersburg Laura Alden Marietta Cooley Frank Pake Bainbridge Maude Blanche Howe Athens J. E. Bailey Earl McKenzie Bourneville Union Congregational Methodist J. E. Meredith East Rock Street J. A. Humphrey H. C. Blair Ira Conley Rock Street O. E. Carpenter R. L. Derrick Delaware Derrick Zona Marquis Columbus Emmett Blair Buddy Betty Carl Yagala Richards Lena Lantz Earnest Cole M. E. Church M. B. Cooley Hun W. Va Edward Wesley Howe Becca Maddox Howe Misa Howe Pake Bainbrig H. Cooley Mass

Benefit Ice Cream Social at South Canaan Church

An ice cream social will be held at the South Canaan Church in the evening to raise funds for a local benefit.

South Can South Canaan

Latvia Declares Charges on German Goods

Latvia announces government charges on German goods amid embargo tensions. Officials say the measure targets products to protect local markets as authorities enforce trade restrictions.

Latvia Eup Riga

Bashan Lawn Social Planned At Bashan Park Saturday

A Bashan park lawn social is set for Saturday night June 17 with public invitation. Several local residents are listed as visitors and guests amid a week of illness and family visits including Mrs Dale Warner still ill and Ed White's children with scarlet fever.

Bashan Park Dale Warner Ed White Frank Bailey Pomeroy Oliver Bailey J. C. McKay Middleport Ea Bailey Floyd Forest Run William Warner Horse Cave Roland Bierce Wilma Ammons Bald Knobs Maxine Bailey Tom Bailey Hanson Holter A. H. Bailey Minnie Orr Lottie Hayman Raymond Oliver A. K. Oliver Ralph Frecker George McCullough Columbus Maybelle Osborn Sumner Roy McCullough

Local Socials and Graduation Notes

Clarks Chapel residents Geneva Masterton and family hosted Abner Frost's home last Friday. Elizabeth Phillips returned to Lisbon after visiting here, and R I Wolf with Coolville visitors joined Frosts Sunday. A Children's Day program is planned for Sunday evening June 25. Epworth League leader Claris Beebe spoke on Making a Christian's Choice. Nurse Frances Haning, visiting Middleport, spent Sunday at home. Gene Young from Athens visited James Bell's family. Local attendees joined Athens High School graduation exercises, including Josephine Robinson and Rita Sheridan.

Geneva Masterton Robert Virginia Pauine Abner Frost Elizabeth Phillips Lisbon Snow R. I. Wolf Coolville Claris Beebe Athens Epworth League Frances Haning Middleport Gene Young James Bell Athens High School Josephine Robinson Rita Sheridan

Ice Cream Social at Clarks Chapel Church Friday

An ice cream social hosts at Clarks Chapel Church Friday night to raise funds for the church. Proceeds support church programs and maintenance.

Clarks Chapel

Shields Release After Not Guilty Plea in County Court

Roscoe Shields of Grosvenor was released on a 500 dollar bond after pleading not guilty to an indictment in Athens County Common Pleas Court on Saturday for failure to provide.

Roscoe Shields Grosvenor Athens County Common Pleas Court

Social visit notices and church services in Waterloo

Waterloo residents Mr. and Mrs. Dale Spencer Mrs Frank Hawk and Misses Jennie and Josephine McKibben spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Elmer McKibben and families. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. James McKibben Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Sharp and four children and Mrs Lily Daft Athens. Children’s Day services at the M E Church Sunday night were well attended.

Dale Spencer Frank Hawk Jennie Josephine McKibben Elmer McKibben James McKibben McKibben Herbert Sharp Lily Daft Athens Daft M. E

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Lancaster School Rotary Club Messenger Haiti Columbia Floyd Bennett Field New York Port Au Prince Robert G. Lyon J. F. Boyd Harold P. Davis Clarence A. Chamberlain Eisleben Germany Boyd Harry O'Connor Harbor Grace England Columber Schorr Catlettsburg, Kentucky Southern Ohio Electric Company General Electrics Mrs. Weaver Kenneth Linn Stoy Samuel Davis Harry Neville Herman Shahan Claude Newton Billingshea Bristol W. Va J. L. Barnes Zanesville Eppy Shahan Ravenswood C. C. Davis Clarksburg Davis G. R. Gunder Earl Parkins Parkins Moley U. S. Post Harry F. Pager Raymond Moley Roosevelt Rutland James Titus Athen Dad Zenners Men’s Shop Arrow Cheney Croydon Bashan Shields Waterloo
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