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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1935

Page

14

Nelsonville tops Phi Sigs in final frame comeback

Nelsonville earned its first win in the Senior League by routing four runs in the last inning to defeat the unbeaten Phi Sigs 6 to 5 after darkness halted play. Lunsford faded late as a fielding error sparked the rally. Denny relieved to close, with Young Stage Osbourne and B Lancaster supplying key hits. Pack debuted at shortstop with injuries sidelining Brand and Scott.

Nells Logan Nelsonville Phi Sigs Lunsford Denny Young Stage Osborne B. Lancaster Figgins Pack The Brandt Scott Union Furnace Brand

Tuesday Book Club Travels to Glouster

The Tuesday Book Club met in Glouster for the final fiscal year meeting with a review of Now in November by Josephine Johnson led by Mrs. Alfred Carpenter. Guests from Glouster and Logan attended, with light two course refreshments served by members and others assisting.

B. R. Angie A. McDonald William Bryson Morris. Logan Blanche Luts Florence Bort Ann Bowen Weymuelier

Modern Sewing Club Organized for Year

Smith Chapel group named officers Mary Howdyshell as president Josephine Adcock as vice president Dorothy Duffey as secretary Dorothy Grove and Martha Smith as recreation leaders and Marjorie Hardy as news reporter.

Stolen Axe and Bicycle Reported in Logan

Two thefts were reported to police on Thursday in Logan. Denman Goss said his axe was taken but later found, sold to a third party. John Iles reported his son’s bicycle stolen. the wheel was found that afternoon by Probation Officer Alfred Campbell in the Dicken Addition.

Logan Denman Goss John Iles Alfred Campbell Dicken

Branigan Completes Third Year of School

Durward Branigan finished his junior year at Oberlin College and returned home on Wednesday to spend the summer with his parents, Mr and Mrs James Branigan of North Mulberry Street. He ranked high academically and was elected captain of the baseball team for next season.

Logan Oberlin College Durward Branigan James Branigan North Mulberry Street

Advises School Boards Not To Borrow Funds

Logan reports Supt J W Coleman received directions from Ohio education director B Skinner advising school boards not to arrange borrowing under Wright Bill 405 until study time is allowed. The guidance notes possible complications in collecting cigarette tax funds if boards borrow against the sales tax fund.

Fraternity Picnic At Crystal Springs Enjoyed By Many

About 30 couples attended the Beta Phi Sigma Fraternity picnic at Crystal Springs on Thursday evening. Pledges and their girlfriends joined in a picnic supper a program and dancing.

Logan Beta Phi Sigma Fraternity Crystal Springs

What’s On The Air By William McGape In New York

Radio listings sketch a schedule across networks WABC CHUS CHS WJZ NBC and WEAPF for Friday July 2 night and Saturday. Notable items include Alf Landon budget talk on Kansas Palances Her Budget at p.m. and varied acts from Jessica Dragonette to Bert Block’s Orchestra plus Derive shows like The Alien Menace to America and Handel's Theodora dramatization.

New York Alf Lan Kansas Wabc-Chus Wrafnbc Jessica Dragonette Abe Lyman Joe Cook Jesse Crawford Henry King WABC Johnny Green Human Relations Court Hollywood Hotel Richard Himber Stoopnagle Tra WJZ NBC Irene Rich Ruth Etting Beatrice Lillie Phil Baker Theodora Martin America Weapfnbc Aqueduct Homewood CBS Tabernacle Baptist Choir Utica N. Y Dalton Bros Rhythm Ramblers Farmers’ Union

Friday Radio Schedule from 2:30 to 11:30 PM

The listing shows a Friday radio program lineup with times and performers including Eddie Dunstedter, Connie Gates, Adventure Moor, Jack Armstrong, Boake Carter, Hollywood, Richard Himber, and several orchestras. Programs range from talk segments, news, and variety to music and dramatic features across the evening schedule.

Eddie Dunstedter Crab Bag Army Band Connie Gates Adventure Moor Jack Armstrong Mickey Benson and Jim Stoopnagie Budd Dornberger Romanelli Lenny Wood Prank Datley

Radio Schedule Detected With Wide Variety of Orchestras and Programs

A Saturday radio lineup lists times and programs including Farm and Home Hour Americanism Miniature Theater Music Guild Whos Wheat WLW Dreams in the PM Nobility of broadcasting with many musical acts such as Ray Noble's Orchestra Abe Lyman's Orchestra and Claude Hopkins' Orchestra plus news flashes and political content across the day.

Wrather Music Guild Byracun Hee Hob Newhall Virgiteens

Musical Night Listings At Radio Theater

The schedule lists acts from 1:00 to 10:40 with performances by Vox Humans, Canadian Band, Joe Penner, Amateurs, Wayne King's Orchestra, Vivian Chiesa and more. Radio Theater broadcasts feature drama, string quartet, bolero and comedy segments along with regular news and press updates.

nLw Radio Theater Vox Humans Uncle Ned Thorobied Muasle Joe Penner Silkep Savnge Crumit Sanderson Romance Roads Rhythm Gulf Wayne King Orch Vivian Chiesa Congress Ideas Radio News Hogan's Orch Master’s Orch Joe Haymes Dalley

Dandelion Grower Unearths Largest in Oak Grove Cemetery

Logan reporter Guy Diltz, a waterworks engineer, found the year’s largest dandelion in Oak Grove Cemetery. The stem measured 2 inches and the bloom spanned a 17 inch length with a five inch width, located in the new section slated to open soon.

Logan Oak Grove Cemetery Guy Diltz

Logan 4-H Boys Attend Dairy Cattle Judging in Athens

Five members of Logan 4-H clubs travel to Athens under extension agent Harold Chambers to take part in dairy cattle judging. They are met by Ivan McKellip of Columbus, a dairy specialist, to prep for future competition.

Logan Athens Harold Chambers Ivan McKellip Columbus

Bridge Honors Logan Couple

Logan honors Miss Lucy Bowen and Mr. Clayton Shaw with their forthcoming marriage as Miss Bowen hosts a bridge gathering Tuesday night with five tables. Guests include Mr. and Mrs. Fred Arnold Salt Lake City Mr. and Mrs. Jack Wright Cleveland Mr. and Mrs. Pearl Shaw Mr. and Mrs. Lester Risch and many Bowen and Strentz family members. Mrs. Wright and Mrs. Shaw win high scores while Miss Bowen receives a gift. a refreshment course is served.

Pat Eberst John Wellman, Jr Lucy Bowen

Car Turned Somersault In Ohio Crash

Postmaster C D Smith of Monnett Ohio greeted rescuers after his car somersaulted near Marion during a crash with Dr M H Cherringtons car. Cherrington and passengers Mrs Cherrington and Dr and Mrs Swett left to aid the other vehicle, only to be greeted by the calm driver.

Mrs. Margaret Stultz Dies at 91 in Logan

Mrs. Margaret Stultz widow of Harvey Stultz died of a heart attack at 10:30 Wednesday night at her brother David Clark’s home in Horn's Mill. Age 91, she had lived in Logan with her son Bert Stultz until two months ago. Burial in Oak Grove Cemetery. Services led by Rev. W. N. Shank. Member of the Women's Relief Corps. Grandchildren in Cleveland are her only other close relatives.

Logan Methodist Episcopal Church Margaret Stultz Harvey Stultz David Clark Horn's Mill Bert Stultz Women's Relief Corps

Three Affidavits Filed From One Residence

Disagreements at a Washington Township residence led to three affidavits filed in Magistrate 8 B. Whitehart court. Deputy Smith arrested Daniel Metz on assault charges. Metz pleaded guilty and was fined 25 dollars. Perry Fish and Margaret Fish pled not guilty and were bound over to the grand jury on 300 dollar bonds each.

Logan Youth Undergoes Eye Muscle Operation

Logan youth Joseph Canty was taken to a Columbus hospital Wednesday for an eye muscle severing to straighten the eye. He was accompanied by J. P. Canty and Lewis Canty and was expected to return home Saturday.

Logan Columbus Joseph Canty Leo Canty Warner Avenue J. P. Canty Lewis Canty

Legion Junior baseball teams sign-up deadline set

Logan announces registration for American Legion Junior baseball teams must be completed by Tuesday June 25. Teams consist of 15 players with a sixteen year age limit. District tournaments lead to state and national events, with Clinton Webb as district chairman and entries mailed to him.

Logan American Legion O. Perkins Howell Commission Oak Hill Clinton Webb

Logan’s Oldest Gas Bogey Makes Trip to Columbus

Logan’s oldest gas bogey, the second automobile ever owned here, moves to Columbus for the Gateway Jubilee. Glenn Bickle of Columbus bought the high wheel two cylinder vehicle from A F White for the event. The car’s chain of owners traces back to C N Bowen and the Sunderland family before White acquired it in 1916 for Logan’s Centennial celebration.

Columbus

Progress Report on Athletic Field Grading

Despite rain, crews work daily for two weeks leveling the north side of the athletic field. Dirt removed fills low spots on the football field and excess goes to Oak Grove Cemetery to fill a ravine in a new section planned for sale.

Logan Oak Grove Cemetery

FHA Conferences Set for Next Week

Logan report notes Dean Belt, FHA field representative, will be in the city next Thursday from 9 to 12 at the Better Housing office in the Johnson building on Main Street. He will discuss loan features with interested persons.

Logan Dean Belt Federal Housing Organization Better Housing Office Johnson Main Street FHA

Snakes Observe Garden Play Near Washington Township

Mr and Mrs Fred M Collins of Washington Township hosted Miss Margaret Lutz of this city who watched two blue racer snakes in the Collins garden. One snake reportedly held a leaf in its mouth while the other seized it and wriggled away.

Logan Fred M. Collins Washington Township Margaret Lutz Collins Garden

Marine Returns to Logan After Four Years Service

Logan resident Raymond Wade returned to his parents home after discharge from the Marine Corps at Portsmouth Virginia ending a four year enlistment. Wade served in China Japan the Philippines Guam and Hawaii and said he would not reenlist if he could obtain work.

Logan Raymond Wade Bishop Wade Marine Corps Portsmouth Virginia Wade China Japan Philippines Guam Hawaii

Gloom Busters hold farewell party for Miller visit

Members of the Gloom Busters Club met at the Iles Cottage Washington Township for a farewell party honoring Mr and Mrs James Miller who depart for an extended visit to Mt Pleasant Michigan Sixty people attended with music dancing and refreshments reported. Mental illness cases in the United States have risen more than 100 percent in the last 25 years.

United States

County Home Wheat Yield Is Promising

Logan S. W. Arnold, superintendent of the Hocking County Home, reports prospects for a large wheat yield on the farm there. The crop last year produced one of the highest yields per acre in the district, and a similar crop is expected this year.

Logan S. W. Arnold Hocking County

Brick Hurler Fined $10 by Logan Mayor

Logan mayor Kenneth R. Fitzgerald fined John Mowery $10 and costs after two days of advisement for hurling a brick through a window at the relief warehouse on South Mulberry Street Saturday night.

Logan Kenneth R. Fitzgerald John Mowery South Mulberry Street

Logan: Former County Commissioner among 35 seeking board vacancy

Harley Armstrong of Laurelville, a former county commissioner, was in Logan on Thursday and is reported to be one of 35 candidates seeking appointment to the current vacancy on the board.

Logan Harley Armstrong Laurelville

Edward Tanner jailed for dis orderly conduct arrest

Edward Tanner was locked in the city jail Thursday night by Patrolman George Jurgens after police took him into custody at his Ragger Addition residence. He awaits arraignment on a dis orderly conduct charge.

Logan Edward Tanner George Jurgensmier Ragger Addition

Logan People Feature Local Society Notes

Miss Thelma Keyes deputy clerk of courts was in Columbus. Eleanor Woodard left for a sorority house party at Ruggles Peach and will visit East Palestine with Miss Betty Ward. Collison family moved to a summer cottage at Black Jack Camp. James Allen the last surviving G A R member from Logan attended encampment sessions in Columbus and joined 12 veterans in the parade. Chester Miller visited Columbus. Edward Yinger fished a four pound carp in the Hocking River. Families attended a dinner in Lancaster for C J Williams marking thirty years with an insurance company. Gibbons joined the group from Shawnee.

Eleanor Woodard J. W. Woodard Ruggles Peach Lake Erie East Palestine Ohio Wesleyan Betty Ward Paul Collison Black Jack Camp Logan James Allen Columbus Chester Miller Edward Yinger Hocking N. M. Brown R. E. Swartz J. W. Spicer Bert H. Hooper Lancaster

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