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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 01, 1937

Page

10

Fifteen Teams Scheduled In Class B Sectional Tournament

Logan High School hosts the Class B Sectional with 15 teams, drawing led by manager Fred Burchfield. Opening games Wednesday include Shawnee vs Grouster and Hamden vs Oak Hill, with a full slate over Thursday and Friday and finals Saturday. Officials from Co H Jones Wellston and Tom Vernin Chillicothe chosen. Meigs County joins as the 15th entrant, boosting expected turnout past 1100.

Logan Fred Burchfield Logan High School Shawnee Grouster Hamden Oak Hill Middleport Mercerville Racine the Plains Vinton Chauncey Ames-Bern Laurelville Glenford Crooksville Coolville Co. H. Jones Wellston Tom Vernin Chillicothe Meigs County

Postmaster Bowen Quits Illness At Home On Mulberry Street

Logan Postmaster C. Wood Bowen returned home Sunday after a three day influenza illness at 8 Mulberry Street.

Financial report of York Township Village Rural School 1980

The board of education presents fiscal year 1980 accounts showing receipts of 64 530 95 and total revenue from taxes state aid and other sources. It details disbursements by personal services maintenance fixed charges debt service and capital outlay with a year-end balance and asset totals.

THE Board OF Education U. S Ecagesncccea Kool Buildinganota Capital General Fund Total Transactions Aseets and Aseetscaah

Logan Women celebrate tenth anniversary club event

The Women's Bus iness and Professional Club marked its tenth anniversary with a Sunday luncheon at the White House banquet room. Miss Marie Lines opened the program, and Mrs. Lewis Graham accompanied by Miss Elizabeth Dollison sang. Several state officers attended and were presented corsages. Out-of-town guests and planning committee members are listed.

White House C. 8. Clarke Marie Lines Lewis Graham Elizabeth Dollison Virginia Fletcher Xenia Dollison Harold Techau Finland Miss Fletcher Florence Givens Columbus Florence Bort Logan Geraldine Hope Athens Techau Logan Club Olive Hartman Dorothy Shaffer Edna van Fossen Ethel Sell Mary M. Gast Verna Dixon Lillian Betts Dorothy Wrightman Helen Johnson Verna Hand Blanche Moorehead Ellen Burnell Frances Bennett Nelsonville L. C. Bort Bess Mutchmore Clara Allen

Local Visitors Visit A H Brooke In Ill Health

Mrs E E Campbell and Mrs John Billison from Columbus visited their father A H Brooke in Logan on Saturday. Mr and Mrs Paul Wernick of Columbus joined Sunday and accompanied them home.

William McBroom Columbus Logan George Lehman McBroom H. M. Whitcraft Blanche Lutz Buellaby Frank Harden R. A. Henderson Earl Brown Poplar St Brown J. F. Rutgers Jack Dunnick W. W. Martin E. E. Campbell John Billison A. H. Brooke Paul Wernick

Barker Dinner Party Hosts Bridge Evening at North Street

Mr. and Mrs. James Barker entertained with a dinner party and an evening of bridge at their North Street home on Saturday night. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Salts Mr. and Mrs. Fred Murray Mr. and Mrs. Harold Chambers Miss Gertrude Barker Miss Lucy Barker and Ellsworth.

James Barker North St Clarence Salts Fred Murray Harold Chambers Gertrude Barker Lucy Barker Ellsworth

Logan High to stage Pirates of Penzance on March 2

Logan High School will present Gilbert and Sullivan comic opera The Pirates of Penzance on March 2 with Bob Ralston as Richard the pirate king and Maurice Cole as Frederic. The cast includes Albert Leonard as Samuel and Shirley Mooney as Mabel, with Harold Barbee as the Major General and Geneva Snyder as Ruth. A matinee at 2 30 p m and an evening show at 8 15 p m are planned with student ticket committee coordinating sales.

Frederic Shirley Mooney Mable Harold Barbee Geneva Snyder Ruth Joe Stoughton Phyllis Nixon Sue Rochester Mary Cline Bob Snyder George Blosser Marion Strawn Gene Gell Sam Arnett James Kelch Paul Nutter James Ff. Rutgera The Industrial Arts Elizabeth Jones Department of Fine Arts Gertrude Bliss Department of Physical Education Dolores Lee Helen Funk Josephine Adcock Minnie Bowen

Local Rural Schools Stage Seventh Eighth Tournament

Officials held a week long tournament to boost basketball among rural seventh and eighth graders. Games began in Gibisonville on Wednesday and continued Thursday, with finals moved to Carbon Hill for the county tournament. Gibisonville defeated Rockbridge 27 to 10.

Logan Gibisonvile Carbon Hill Gibisonville Rockbridge

Logan W Bowers Purchases New Orchard Spray Equipment

Logan W. Bowers, a leading owner in Hocking County, has bought a stationary spray device. The system pumps a mixture through pipes to all orchard sections, with multiple openings along the lines to operate several sprays at once.

Logan Bowers Hocking County

Logan's SEC Champs Beat St. Marys

Logan Chieftains defeated St. Marys 35 to 13 in Lancaster following their Southeastern Ohio League title win over Nelsonville. Jimmy Richardson led scoring with 12 points, Leonard 11, and Captain Bob Ralston notable before fouling out. Snyder stepped in at center as the lineup shifted.

Logan Nelsonville Logan Chieftains Lancaster St. Marys Chieftains Jimmy Richardson Leonard Cole Bob Ralston Nelson Ralston Snyder

Laurelville 1937 County League Champions

Laurelville defeated Gibisonville 22 to 18 to win the Hocking County League title at Carbon Hill. Leading 15 to 6 at halftime, Laurelville held late resistance from Gibisonville. Rockbridge beat Carbon Hill 40 to 15 in the consolation. Carbon Hill won the girls game 36 to 35 over Murray City. Laurelville advances to the Class B sectional tournament opening next Wednesday.

LOGAN Laurelville Hocking Carbon Hill Murray City

County Seeks State Relief Funds Under New Legislation

Logan Hocking County commissioners adopt a resolution requesting a January February allotment of funds under amended Senate Bill 45 for relief work. The measure creates a new relief setup and seeks the county's share of the state funds.

Logan — Hocking County

Ruth Rheinscheld Appointed Extension Office Clerk

Logan announces Ruth Rheinscheld appointed to fill the extension service office clerk vacancy after Elizabeth Hansel’s resignation. Rheinscheld, previously with Meldrim St. Clair Co. on South Mulberry Street for two years, has approval from Columbus and will begin duties soon.

Logan Elizabeth Hansel Ruth Rheinscheld Department At Columbus Rheinscheid Meldrim-St. Clair Co South Mulberry St

J. E. Phillips Injured At Columbus Railroad Yard

Relatives report J. E. Phillips of Warner Ave was injured working as a car man for the C and O Railroad in Columbus. He sustained back and leg injuries while under a freight car and was hospitalized.

Logan Columbus J. E. Phillips Warner Ave C. and O. Railroad

Names In Lights Sparks Between Daphne And Jennifer

Daphne and Jennifer clash over social control as Jennifer teases about beaus while Daphne asserts independence. Tuck calms the moment but Daphne remains firm, setting rules for a night out as Jennifer returns from dressing in blue satin and mingled with discarded clothes.

Daphne Jennifer Tuck Maggie Daph Jenniifer Ting

Dreaming of riches and marriage in a sisterly chat

Jennifer and Daphne discuss futures with Jennifer chasing a Wall Street job and marriage to a millionaire. Daphne envisions luxury life on Fifth Avenue and Palm Beach, while Jennifer declares a career and her plan to find work tomorrow. The scene ends with Daphne admiring her own lipstick.

Maggie Jennifer Daphne Jerry Wall Street Fifth Area Palm Beach Dephne Tuck

Our House Museum in Gallipolis Sees 3000 Visitors

Gallia County Museum Our House reports more than 3,000 visitors in the first six months, drawing guests from 35 states. Miss Alma McCormick notes letters about the Northwest Centennial in Marietta 1938 and plans to restore the original kitchen and Colonial garden.

Gallia County Gallipolis Our House Marietta Alma McCormick Charles E. Holzer Ohio Valley Miss McCormick D'Hebercourt Louisiana Francois D’'Hebercourt

Local School Board Drops Spring Vacation Plan

Gallipolis officials decide against a spring break for students due to two weeks lost from high water closures. The decision cites the need to recover instructional time and maintain the school calendar.

Gallipolis

Plan Hocking County Achievement Meeting

Logan residents gather at the extension service to map a county-wide achievement meeting. No date is set pending Logan school approval to use the high school auditorium. County groups prepare their program portions in the interim.

Logan Extension Service Office

Pig in the Rear: Driverless Horse and Unclaimed Hog Wander Gallia Road

Frank Jacques of Walnut Township tied a 200 pound Poland China hog in his buggy and the horse wandered off with the animal aboard. Two Rutherford boys found the driverless horse and ownerless pig near the Rutherford garage and alerted authorities. Patrolman Leaper freed the pig and horse and held them for Jacques.

Gallipolis Frank Jacques Walnut Township Jacques Hoke Robinson Fairgrounds Rutherford Boys Chester Leaper Rutherfords

Sale of Auto Tags Starts in Gallia County

Gallia County began issuing 1987 license plates with 4 000 sets of Z 51 J through M. Deputy registrar Elmer E Caldwell and assistant Miss Rhoda McKean oversee plates at the Danner building in Gallipolis with sub stations in Crown City led by R H McClure and Vinton led by G R Brown. Additional help will be added between March 10 and April 1 when plates become mandatory.

Gallipolis Elmer E. Caldwell Rhoda McKean Gallia County Danner Building Second Ave Crown City R. H. McClure Vinton G. R. Brown Caldwell

DAR Meets Monday At Home of Mrs. Maddy

Gallipolis chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution met with Mrs. L. L. Maddy. Mrs. Wayne Booth led a Constitution discussion. State Conference delegates named include Mrs. Harry R. Hurn and Miss Anna Simmerman. they may be joined by Mrs. L. L. Maddy.

Dar Mrs. Maddy Gallipolis French Colony Daughters of the American Revolution L. L. Maddy Wayne Booth Columbus Harry R. Hurn Anna Simmerman

New Gallipolis Theater Planned With Modern Features

Fred W Wheeler and his son Har ry plan a two story brick theater of 45 by 110 feet in Gallipolis with 700 seats on one floor. Western Electric sound, velour hangings, and art glass frontage set a grand design inspired by Cleveland Mayfair. Name kept secret, honoring the French settlement.

Gallipolis Fred W. Wheeler Harry Ohio Frank Mason Columbus State Building Department Wheelers Western Electric Cleveland Middle West

Electric Co Manager Honored by Associates

John L. McNealey, local superintendent for Southern Ohio Electric Co, was honored at a surprise birthday dinner by out-of-town officials at the Lafayette Motel in Gallipolis. About 30 people attended, presenting gifts and a large cake after a turkey dinner, with numerous local and visiting company officials and employees in attendance.

Gallipolis Lafayette Motel Southern Ohio Electric Co John L. McNealey George Kauffman Warren Tracy Carl Clark Jack Lime Ruth Peters Columbus Frank Grove J. Laurence McNealey Nelsonville Harry Laing Pt. Pleasant Tom May Middleport Paul McNealey John Gard T. C. Halley Emory Carter Frank Brothers W. H. McCormick L. C Hende Persinger S. H. Gardner Edward Watts C. A. Rathburn E. J. Skinner Helen Myers Betty Ann van Gilder Winifred Bosworth Rowena Stormont Mr. McNealey

Aged Woman in Gallipolis Critically Ill

Relatives notified about the serious illness of Mrs. Mary Cherrington Ewing 97 at her Jackson home. She was born in Thurman Gallia County.

Mary Michael Gallipolis J. T. Hall John O'Dell Matilda Hall O. A. O'Dell John H. Harrison Leslie Hall Huntington Mary E. Michael Walnut Township Gallia County Mary Cherrington Ewing Jackson Thurman

Mrs Oliver White Leaves Holzer Hospital For Convalescence

Mrs Oliver White of Campaign is discharged from Holzer Hospital after surgery and moved to the home of Mr and Mrs R R Starbuck in Gallipolis for convalescence.

Gallipolis Holzer Hospital Oliver J. White Campaign R. R. Starbuck

Legislators Tour Ohio Hospital for Epileptics in Gallipolis

Finance committee members from both Ohio Legislature branches visited Gallipolis on an inspection tour of the Ohio Hospital for Epileptics. Superintendent Dr Kincon requested 250000 dollars to build a new administration building replacing the condemned structure and 375000 dollars for three additional cottages.

Gallipolis Ohio Ohio Hospital Kincon

Visits County Seat Gallipolis on business Saturday

William Rupe aged 80 of Ryger Gallia County visited Gallipolis on business for the first time in five years. He noted many changes but said he wished to return home about 12 miles away.

Gallipolis Galliipolis William Rupe Ryger Gallia County

Mrs Laura Luckey Dies After Stroke in Cheshire

Mrs Laura E Luckey 76 died after a recent stroke. Funeral services were held Sunday at the M E Church in Cheshire conducted by Reverend Snider. She was a native of Rg ger and the last survivor of Oliver Evans family. Surviving children are George Flossie Luckey at home Sprague M Luckey of Columbus and Oliver Luckey of Delaware.

Gallipolis M. E. Church Cheshire Snider Laura E. Luckey Luckey Rgger Oliver Evans George Flossie Luckey Sprague M. Luckey Columbus Oliver Luckey Delaware

Logan School Elects Student Editors and Aerial Staff

Logan High School elective members were named to assist staff after Thursday elections. Named are Luther Heyde assistant editor, Jané Grooms assistant business manager, Albert Leonard assistant advertising manager, Bonnie Belle Donaldson society editor, Roberta Westbrook feature editor, Dorothy Krumlauf girls athletic reporter, Jimmy Richardson boys athletic reporter, Elizabeth Smith sophomore reporter, Betty Hall junior reporter, Virginia Canter senior reporter, Elizabeth McGonagle alumni reporter.

LOGAN Logan High School Luther Heyde Jané Grooms Albert Leonard Bonnie Belle Donaldson Roberta Westbrook Dorothy Krumlauf Jimmy Richardson Elizabeth Smith Betty Hall Virginia Canter Elizabeth McGonagle

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