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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 1936

Page

6

Honor Roll at JHS Released Fourth Period

Logan records show 111 students made the honor roll for the fourth six weeks at Junior High School. Howard E. Kirk, principal, released lists by grade featuring dozens of eighth and seventh graders and many ninth graders with multiple names.

Howard E. Kirk Helen Allen Jean Amerine Dorothy Boyle Bette Brown Betty Brown Cleo Campbell Eldon Carr Connie Cline Jane Dollmatsch Jean Ebbers Albert Blick Paul Fickel Dorothy Foster Betty Heine Curtis Henderson June Hickman Virginia Johnson Maxine Lemon Mar! Lent Betty Liff Betty Marquard Violet McWilliams Jonas Morris Margaret Morley Thelma Mowery Fred Rose Paul Sanderson Betty Scholl Dorothy Wardwell Sean Weltner Anniea Woltz Betty Zeigler Eleanor Anthony Kathryn Brooker Goldie Brooks Jack Brown Billie Bryan Thelma Clark Mary A. Coleman Ruth Cooper Helen Fickel Ethel Goss Ferne Goss Mary Goss Thelma Green Margaret Harrison Paul Henderson Esther

Barton A Holl to seek Congress in 11th District

Barton A Holl of Logan announces his candidacy to succeed Mel G Underwood in the 11th District. Holl, 44, a World War I veteran, has led regional industry efforts and served in the American Legion while active in Democratic politics for two decades.

Logan Barton A. Holl Mel G. Underwood Fairfield Mocking Pickaway Perry Ross Hall Hocking Valley American Legion Logan Post

WPA Workmen Injured In Automobile Wreck

Two WPA laborers were injured when a car carrying WPA workers overturns on Zanesville Avenue in Logan Wednesday morning. John Thompson, driver, and Mike Krumlauf suffered cuts and bruises. Krumlauf also had a shoulder injury. Mrs Amos Dicken and three other WPA workers escaped with minor bruises. Also note Rev R C Babylon returned to Logan after visiting relatives in Covington Ohio and marked his birthday with a family dinner.

Logan Zanesville Ave Amos Dicken Dicken John Thompson Thompson Mike Krumlauf Krumlauf R. C. Babylon Anna Babyson Covington Ohio

Logan social notes recount club meetings and visits

Logan residents hosted and attended several literary and social gatherings. Misa Monica Acker and Miss Louise Strentz led a book discussion at the Nelsonville home, with new members Bertha Machener and Mrs Carl Schroeder present. Other events included a Junior High ballroom dance class, the Among Ourselves luncheon in Columbus, and the Ladies Aid meeting at the Methodist Church with readings and poems.

Misa Monica Acker Logan Nelsonville Mary Joe Gabriel Homer Gabriel Ferne Abbott Pauline Heine Elizabeth Smith Shirley Mooney Phyllis Leonard Rosanna Jones Ruth Lever Dale Engle Billy Wolfe Lawrence Adcock Vance Stewart Ralph Nash Alfred Gilmore Methodist Church Sam Jones

Boy Scouts Prep Tenderfoot Tests in Troop 99

Older members from 1998 guide newer Scouts through tenderfoot testing. Members who have passed include George Blosser Ralph Moorehead Jack Moorehead Charles Starcher James Huffman Don Lanning Charles Brooks and Carl Schmitter. Those who passed are Joe Mason Jack Roberts Homer Mason Harold Dawley and Marcus Lohr. Others seeking tenderfoot requirements are Harry Struble Billy Robb Harold Brim ner Kenneth Dawley Washington Bowers Jack Brown Jack Newman and Bill Miller.

Harold Brimner Kenneth Dawley Washington Bowers Jack Brown Jack Newman Bill Miller

Logan District Sees Two New Entries in County Races

Logan area candidates entered the county contests on Wednesday while a third is expected to announce. Walter Jurgensmier launched a Democratic bid for treasurer, and Herman F. Bratton joined the recorder race. Dart O. Sparnon would not seek reelection as recorder. Judson J. Johnson withdrew from clerk of courts race. Petitions also filed for treasurer William R. Cherry Republican, commissioner J. M. Conkle Democrat, prosecutor Gerald W. Lanning Republican, coroner Vance Brian Democrat, representative Harry H. Wright Democrat, and Congress hopeful Harry B. Welch Democrat from Rockbridge announced filing for Congress with the Ross County Board of Elections.

Logan Walter Jurgensmier Herman F. Bratton Recorder Dart O. Sparnon Judson J. Johnson Benton William R. Cherry J. M. Conkle Gerald W. Lanning Vance Brian Harry H. Wright General Assembly Harry B. Welch Rockbridge Congress Ross County Board of Election

Minstrel Program Set For Logan Legion Show

Logan Post of the American Legion prepares its annual minstrel at Chakeres Logan Theater this Friday and Saturday. Merle Weymueller manages. L P Mooney directs. the Kessler family contributes three members. Featured soloists include Herbert Streifler Walter Prather Bob Jurgensmier and Hal Phelps. End men are Kenneth Frazier Harry Sweazy Roy Thompson Far Shaw Merl Kimball and Dukes Weymueller with C Wood Bowen as interlocutor. Prather directs the music and Mrs Prather is pianist. Fishing licenses are sought by George Bright and James Miller after favorable weather. They plan to begin angling soon.

Logan Logan Post The American Legion Chakeres Logan Theater Merle Weymueller L. P. Mooney Lawrence Kessler Herbert Streifler Walter Prather Bob Jurgensmier Hal Phelps Kenneth Frazier Harry Sweazy Roy Thompson Far Shaw Merl Kimball Dukes Weymueller C. Wood Bowen Frazier Sweazy Thompson Prather George Bright James Miller

Logan Garden Club Meeting Planned at Probate Court

Arrangements are being made for a Logan Garden Club meeting in the probate courtroom at 2 PM on Wednesday March 18 to discuss organizing the club. Harry J. Stevenson has led the program efforts and hopes a Chillicothe club speaker will attend. Flower growers are urged to attend.

Business and Professional Women's Club Tureday Athena Opal Wylie Mary Connor Emma Hall Velva Brashares Logan Harry J. Stevenson Chillicothe Club

Roller skating banned on Logan Main St sidewalks

Logan police issue order barring roller skating on Main Street sidewalks and in front of churches and funeral homes after multiple complaints.

Logan Main St

Its A Swell Number Frosted Buttons on Frock

Rhine stone studded numbers from one to seven serve as buttons on a black crepe spring frock worn by Pat Patterson film actress. Bodice treatment described as entirely new. Youthful Breton sailor hat made of cire straw completes the outfit.

Pat Patterson Cire

Pettit Rites Held at First Presbyterian Church

Funeral services for Attorney John C. Pettit were held Wednesday at the First Presbyterian Church with Rev. R. C. Babylon presiding. Mingo Lodge of Masons conducted Tuesday night rites at Leonard Funeral Home and members of the Hocking County Bar Association attended Wednesday services. The body lies in a crypt at Oak Grove Mausoleum.

First Presbyterian Church John C. Pettit Columbus R. C. Babylon Leonard Funeral Home Mingo Lodge of Masons Hocking County Bar Association Oak Grove Mausoleum

Take First Dip at Old Town Creek Breathing Cold

Pete Wolfe and Kenneth Wolfe of this city swam in Old Town Creek on Tuesday. They reported the water was plenty cold after taking their plunge in the inviting swimming hole.

Pogan Old Town Creek Pete Kenneth Wolfe

Hospital Notes From Logan and Court Plea

Logan area hospital notes report Miss Laura Shick admitted with influenza and Mrs C L Koons under treatment. Robert Rizer listed as fair after an appendectomy. Discharges include Mrs Myrtle Tennahill Alva Dougherty and Richard Rickabaugh. Effie Groves case dismissed while Willard Groves pled guilty to unstamped home brew, fined $25 and 20 days jail suspended.

Logan Laura Shick Cherrington Hospital C. L. Koons Glouster Robert Rizer Nelsonville Myrtle Tennahill Alva Dougherty Richard Rickabaugh Camp Zaleski Effie Groves Rockbridge Willard Groves Harley M. Whitcraft

Logan High to Host County Scholarship Tests Saturday

County wide scholarship tests will be given at Logan High School at 9:30 Saturday morning March 28 according to Supt G E Carr who was named chairman of the committee Other members are Fred B Burchfield Logan H Dilion Rockbridge and Paul A Potts Laurelville The tests cover mathematics English social science science reading and language concepts.

Logan Logan High School G. E. Carr Fred B. Burchfield S.”. H. Dilion Rockbridge Paul A. Potts Laurelville

Logan Melvin Manter Goes to Hawaii with Artillery Unit

Logan Melvin Manter, formerly of Logan, left Ft. Sam Houston Texas Wednesday for the Hawaiian Islands with a field artillery unit. He is Arnold Manter’s son. He enlisted ten months ago while visiting Texas. Before departure he had a fifteen day furlough spent with Mr and Mrs Bruse Leonard in Carrizo Springs Texas, Mrs Leonard his sister.

Logan Melvin Manter Ft. Sam Huston Tex Hawaiian Islands Arnold Manter Texas United States Bruse Leonard Carrizo Springs Leonard

Burchfield Plans 1937 Logan High Basketball Schedule

Logan High under Fred Burchfield works on the 1937 schedule with games booked against Marietta Nelsonville Wellston Pomeroy Athens Middleport New Boston Jackson and Gallipolis. The Chieftains will face Southeastern Ohio League teams and plan a home and away series with Nelsonville with open dates filled by out of league opponents.

LOGAN Logan High Fred Burchfield The Athletic Association Marietta Nelsonville Wellston Pomeroy Athens Middleport New Boston Jackson Gallipolis Chieftains Southeastern Ohio League

Lumber Yard Fire at New Straitsville Causes 5000 Loss

Fire destroyed a lumber yard office and building in New Straitsville early Wednesday, with a $5000 estimated loss. A truck was saved and firemen kept flames from spreading to neighboring structures. Insurance coverage contributed to the loss estimate. Separately, Logan dealers report 17 new car sales in the first ten days of March and over 100 bills of sale, per Clerk Charles C. Achauer.

Logan James R. King New Straitaville Charles C. Achauer

Cherry Blossom operetta at Logan High Auditorium

Logan High Glee Clubs present Cherry Blossom on Friday March 27 under Miss Minnie Louise Bowen. The Senior High School group performs in the auditorium with Bowen directing the musical event.

LOGAN Logan High Minnie Louise Bowen

Talks on City Governments in Logan by Mayor

Mayor Fitzgerald addressed the Kiwanis Club on city government forms including manager and commission models. He urged selecting high quality council members and citizen involvement, noting cost differences between Logan and similar towns in executive offices and services.

Logan Fitzgerald Kiwanis Club

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Ging JHS Underwood U.S. Senate Legion New Coe's Corner State and Court Entertains Book Club Among Ourselves Club White House W. H. Hansel Sidney Lanier George Wonn Lanier Columbus Art Gallery Hansel H. G. Hansel J. W. Woodard W. WN. Shank Harry Foster Emma Westenhaver Columblus John F. Bond FE. N. Campbell Ralph Henry James Bond Capital Glasgow Book Ellen Glasgow Kathryn Wright Tourist Book Club Margaret Soliday Ladies Aid Emma McLain Cora Morgan Jones Laura McCormick John Hudson Morgan Harry Reeves Eugene Wright Reeves Hudson Charles Brehm W. S. Yaw Mra Jerry Hammon Walter Frazee Harry Thomas Roy Butterfield RB. F. Wade Will Payne Albert Iles Anna Keller Franklin Kerr Guild Presbyterian Church Harold Chambers Ruth Heft Mra Chambers Carl Brown Frank Harden John McBroom Rudolph Brandt Harry Smith Alfred Campbell Heft Arthur Wyatt R. A. Henderson Burchfield Clinton Webb Brown Boy Logan District Jurgensmier Bratton RINSO Pettit Logan—Funeral Services Were Hawaii Sorethro Colembus Patrick A. Y. Roberts Mary Catheerts Ray Roberts Athens Pharmacy N. Court St North Court St
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