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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1936

Page

14

Hocking Meet Faces Rights Transfer Drama

Logan county officials warn routes chosen for transfer to the state highway system may be dropped if property owners do not cooperate. About 75 percent of Gibisonville and 60 percent along Geneva Road have signed easements with July 1 as a deadline, extended likely. A county meeting at the courthouse is set for next Thursday at 1 pm to urge owner participation along several highways. Also in Logan Clifford Wright, 28, Murray City, is held on intoxication charges. Karl Marx and Lillie Howdyshell, both of Logan, are named in the report.

Logan State Highway System D. M. Heft Gibisonville Geneva Road State Highway Department South Bloomingville Pattonville Greendale Starr Union Furnace Buck Run Asbury Ridge Goose Creek Johnson Hill

Hulda L Northcutt Plea Guilty Driving Charges

Hulda Lewis Northcutt of Buchtel changed pleas to guilty to driving under the influence and to reckless driving before Magistrate S B Whitehart. She was fined $100 and costs on the intoxicating charge with a one year driving ban, and $10 and costs on the reckless driving charge.

Veteran Rail Worker Dies in Columbus at 72

Logan Ohio reports Harry Q Wasson aged 72 of 1795 Franklin Park South died at Grant Hospital after weeks of illness. A longtime rail official for Hocking Valley and C&O he served as first freight agent and later general freight and passenger agent. Survived by wife Margaret, son Robert in New York, grandson Harry Q in Detroit, daughter Margaret and son Harry Rempel predeceased him. Funeral set for Friday at Columbus with Rev H M Lichliter. body to Logan for Oak Grove Cemetery burial.

Logan Harry Q. Wasson Franklin Park Columbus Grant Hospital Hocking Valley Wasson Margaret E. Wasson Robert Q New York City American Telephone and Telegraph Co Harry Q Wasson Detroit Margaret Harry Rempel Wasson F. A. Koppe Lizzie Rempel H. M. Lichliter Oak Grove Cemetery

Lever Family To Move To New Home in Fall

The Rev. and Mrs. C. M. Lever of Logan will move to Superior, Wisconsin about Sept. 1 to be near the naval chaplain assigned work. Mr. Lever will resign the local pastorate he has held for five years. The Rev. F. C. Randolph of Lancaster is conducting services at St Paul Episcopal Church while Lever is gone.

Will Give Benefit Logan Chicken Dinner July Fourth

Ladies' Aid of the United Brethren Church in Rockbridge plan a chicken dinner on July 4 to raise funds for a local benefit. The event details include a noon to dusk serving period and a community gathering. Proceeds will support community needs and church outreach.

Logan The United Brethren Church of Rockbridge

Lincoln National Life agents attend Hot Springs convention

District agents Logan C Warren, Athens, and Arlie Brimner, with Mrs. Warren, Leah Rachel, Mrs. Virginia McDaniel of Athens, Mrs. Brimner, Logan, and Raymond Chapman of Pomeroy, returned from Hot Springs Va where they joined the eastern convention of the company late last week.

Logan C. T. Warren Athens Arlie Brimner Lincoln Nation Life Co Hot Springs Va

Odd Fellows Mark Steubenville Lodge Centennial

Willis Lehman reported to the local lodge on the recent grand lodge meeting in Steubenville. The Steubenville lodge celebrated its 100th anniversary with attendance by Past Grand Patriarch Rolland Bright of the city.

Logan Grand Lodge Steubenville Odd Fellows of Ohio Willis Lehman Rolland Bright

Scouts Camp at Rachel-macher Park Near Logan Ohio

Logan and Hocking County Boy Scout troops hold a two day Camporee at Rachel macher Park. Scoutcraft includes knot tying first aid nature compass and relay with five projects and a campfire to honor advancements. Revielle at 5 30 am Friday precedes 8 am scout activities and 11 am final inspection before disbanding.

Logan Hocking County Rachelmacher Park Harley Meyer Court of Honor Camp

Large cherry tree cut on W Hunter Street lawn

A large cherry tree on the Krieg lawn at W Hunter Street was cut on Wednesday and is being reduced to firewood after being winter killed. Dr Harold F Koppe of Dayton, son of Mr and Mrs F A Koppe, is pursuing postgraduate work at Harvard Medical College after several years in general practice in Dayton.

LOGAN Krieg Lawn W. Hunter St Harold F. Koppe Dayton F. A. Koppe Harvard Medical College

King Is Released After Charges Dropped

Levi King, held in the county jail on Parkersburg police request, was released Tuesday when Sheriff Joe Farbearn was informed that charges against him had been dropped.

Logan Levi King Parkersburg Joe Farbearn

Repainting Nears Completion on Local Dwellings

Two Roy Kleinschmidt homes on W Main Street are being repainted with work nearing finish. James Shaw properties on Warner Avenue are undergoing repairs and repainting as well.

Logan Roy Kleinschmidt W. Main St James Shaw Warner Ave

Albany Grange Meets June 27 in Albany

The Albany Grange will hold its regular meeting on Saturday night June 27 with refreshments of sandwiches. The notice also lists numerous local visits, guests, and social events including Bible study evenings and assorted family and community appearances in Albany and nearby towns.

Postman Victor Pope Retires After 44 Years in Ryde

Sydney reports Victor Pope, a Ryde postman for 44 years, estimates delivering 2,860,000 letters and walking 260,000 miles. He retires after making a record at one post office in Australia.

Sydney S. W Victor Pope Ryde Pope

Magistrate Whikehart Handles More Cases Without Fees

S B Whikehart, justice of the peace in Hocking County, heard 82 cases in 1935 where costs were lost as sentences to jail replaced fines. A portion of these lost costs is repaid by the county commissioners' appropriation, leaving many fees unpaid.

Logan S. B. Whikehart Hocking County

Logan Garden Club Meeting Discusses Roses and Insects

Members of the Logan Garden Club will meet next Monday evening at the Wellman sisters garden on 8 Spring St. A program on Care of Roses Cutting Roses The Flower Show and Control of Garden Insects will be presented by Emma Wellman Mrs. Lawrence Hack Mrs. Harry J Stevenson and James R Smoot. Also notes on visitors and local property work on Warner Ave. titled two properties being painted and repaired by James Shaw.

Logan Garden Club

J T Lambert Funeral Will Be Held Friday

Funeral services for John T Lambert age 49 will be at Gore United Brethren Church at 2 pm Friday. He died at his Logan residence early Wednesday from a cerebral hemorrhage after a prior stroke. Survived by wife Etta and son John Jr both of Logan. brothers Firm Oreville Mrs Goldie Burgess James. Rev W N Shank to preach. Burial in Gore.

Logan Gore United Brethren Church John T. Lambert N. Culver St Lambert Etta Lambert John Jr Firm Lambert Oreville Goldie Burgess Gore James Lambert Cleveland W. N. Shank

Highway Approval Reaches Local County Hearings

Logan public hearing at the courthouse Wednesday reviewed taking over the Nelsonville Carbon Hill western road for state highway system. With no objections, the action proceeds. The section spans 6.5 miles. Logan Samuel Primmer lands a job with Crystal Rock Gas Co after six years as Shell Co district supervisor. He started his new duties this week.

Logan Nelsonville Carbon Hill Samuel Primmer Crystal Rock Gas Co The Shell Co

Oberle Rites Held for Miss Maude Oberle

Miss Maude Oberle aged 47 of Columbus died earlier this week and was buried in Oak Grove Cemetery in Logan on Wednesday. She is survived by her parents Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Oberle and a brother Carl. The family formerly resided in Logan.

Logan Maude Oberle Columbus C. E. Oberle Oak Grove Carl Oberle

Another Dividend Will Be Paid Glouster Depositors

Glouster Depositors in the defunct Glouster State Bank will receive another 10 percent dividend starting next Tuesday. About $46,000 will be distributed, bringing total dividends to 45 percent. To receive checks, depositors must provide proof of claim. Special agent F A Mekus said those far away can mail their claim. checks will be mailed with proof of claim. Notices are being mailed today.

Glouster Glouster State Bank F. A. Mekus Mr. Mekus

Glouster Softball Beats Nelsonville 19 to 2

Ohio Collieries team defeats Thomas Jewelers 19 to 2 in Nelsonville. Henry pitched well allowing five hits and no walks as the locals racked up 22 hits including a home run three triples and four doubles.

Glouster Ohio Collieries Nelsonville Thomas Jewelers Henry Athens State Hospital Hoffman Mies Borrell Symeennone Zimmer Nelsonville AB Newman Forbes Silcott H. Toliver

Losing Team Honors Winners in Glouster Church Contest

In Glouster the Loyal Women's Class of the Church of Christ hosted a social after a contested game won by visiting guests. Bertha Carpenter led the event with Della Gessell giving scripture and Hazel Janchius offering prayer. Ice cream cake and coffee were served to one guest and forty members. A Shell and Dawson family reunion is planned at East Branch Church next Sunday with a basket dinner at noon.

Glouster Church of Christ Bertha Carpenter Della Gessell Hazel Janchius Bertine Preston Shell Dawson East Branch

Scouts Meet Sunday at Church of Christ Troop 72

All Scouts and scout committee of Troop No 72 are requested to attend Sunday School at 9:00 AM for the presentation of the charter and tenderfoot badges. Walter Gayton Jr is scout master of this troop.

Glouster Scout Committee Church of Christ Walter Gayton, Jr

Loyal Daughters June Program At Church Of Christ

Loyal Daughters Class of the Church of Christ held their June meeting at Miss Lalla Danford’s home with Mary Kinney assisting. Velyn Vernon led Bible study. Esta Cunningham and Vera Kinney sang a vocal duet. A fortune telling display and a luncheon followed. visiting relatives include Mrs. Gary Stephenson and daughters Beverly of Detroit staying with Mr. and Mrs. Joseph West.

Ruth Watkins Bess Henshaw Maude Wiliams Nelle Peugh Mary Shephard Mary McCance Goldie Francis Nora Dart Evelyn Vernon Cassie Vaughn Jessie Sharp Edith Stahl Vera Kinney Betty Martha Lou Kinney Sabra Armstrong Esta Cunningham Glouster Gary Stephenson Alfred Verna Stroupe Maxton Valois Beverly Detroit Joseph West

Jacksonville Social Notes Shifts Through Sunday Visits

Jacksonville residents enjoyed a flurry of weekend visits from relatives and friends across nearby towns. Notable gatherings included Herman Vanhall family hosting guests from Toledo and Dayton, while William Gibbs welcomed Garnersville and Wellston visitors. A newborn, Kathryn Eileen, arrived to be raised with help from grandparents in Glouster and Jacksonville, as NYA supervised playground work wraps up and opens to the public.

Jacksonville Herman Vanhall William Vanhall, Jr Larrie Frances McGrath Harry McGrew Harvey Lee W. H. Leary Toledo William Mingus Trimble Andrew Vanhall William Gibbs Chester Gibbs Billy Garnersville N. Y Jeannette Jonas Jo Ann James Gibbs Grace Gibbs Roger Pratt Dayton Lawrence Burdess Edward Lee Sarah Jarvis Athens Pearl Wakely Marietta Watt Hysell Rutland Clifford Hysell Francis Barrett White Cross Hospital Columbus Everett Hovenstine Kathryn Eileen Charles E. Robinson Glouster Louis Houenstine Anthony Massie Wellston D. L. Kane Frances Judson Lancaster Ruth Brown Millfield NYA Recreation

Wheat Harvest Begins in Hocking County This Week

Logan reports wheat cutting started in Hocking County with crops ripening fast and most fields ready for harvest by next week. The crop is described as fairly well filled.

Logan Hocking County

Work on trunk line sewer east end near C and O railroad

WPA labor is engaged in laying the trunk line sewer between the C and O railroad tracks in the Old Town yards, with work progressing at the site.

LOGAN C. and O Old Town WPA

Mrs Mount Sufferip From Electric Shock

Mrs Dessie Mount of Dauis Mount recovering after an electric shock from an iron. She tested the iron Monday night and the live wire caused a shock that threw her to the kitchen floor as she prepared to retire. An escaped knife blade touched the live wire.

Logan Dessie Mount Dauis Mount Spring St

Also Mentioned on This Page

Hocking Clifford Wright Murray City Andy Powell S. B. Wikehart Karl Virgil Marx Charles Marx Lillie Margaret Howdyshell Judge Puffle Gene Ahern Buchtel I. Logan Harry Wasson Logan Cemetery Lever Wun-Der Enna Jettick Athens Family Shoe Store Albany Grange Albany Burton J. Elliott Ohio State Veterinary College Lee Elliott Boyd Williams Albany R. D John Stanley John Altman Inez Roger Frances Henrietta Henning New Castle P. G. Coe Ewing Walters Baptist Church C. P. Swett Victoria Swett Sugar Grove Philathea Society of the Baptist Church W. D. Vorhes RK. A. Wines Adriel Welker W. E. Swisher Cheshire George Coe Maude Carpenter Milford Center Whikehart Garden Club Dorothy Wardwell J. M. Kirk Mildred Stockdale Howard E. Kirk J. T. Lambert Jacksonville Social Notes Gulf Signa of the Orange Disc Mer Tom Gulf Products Zenners Percales
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