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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1928

Page

12

Margaret Lutz to Attend National Social Work Conference

Miss Margaret Lutz of Hocking County Ohio has been named a delegate by Governor Donahey to represent the state at the National Conference on Social Work in Memphis Tennessee May 2. Her merit in family and child welfare work led to the appointment. she serves as executive secretary of the local Cross chapter and secretary of the Hocking County children's board of trustees. Her writings on social service will be published in booklet form by the state department of public welfare.

Logan Margaret Lutz Donahey Ohio Memphis Tenn Oorces County Miss Lutz the Cross Hocking County

Wright to leave hospital after foot surgeries

George L. Wright president of the county board of education will leave the Columbus hospital where he was operated on for removal of toes and bone sections on both feet. He is not expected to walk for several weeks and resides on a farm two miles south of Logan on the Nelsonville pike.

Logan George L. Wright County Board of Education Columbus E. E. Campbell Wright Nelsonville Pike

Guardian removal bid refused in Logan probate court

Judge A M Ellinger dismissed Catherine Grants petition to remove guardian J W Wade for Fontain Grant noting insufficient evidence. Grant, a Civil War veteran in Buchtel Buch County, lives with his wife and relies on a government pension used by his guardian.

Quarterly conference at Webb's Chapel near Webb Summit

The quarterly conference will be held at Webb's Chapel Methodist church at 2:30 Sunday with Rev J W Blair presiding and delivering a sermon and administering communion. Rev P S Kreider assists. Lancaster district superintendent Rev Kelley Jenness is ill so Blair leads the district. A revival will begin soon at Webb's Chapel following a recent successful Maxville revival adding 14 members. Elmer Dupler of Rockge assisted with singing.

Webb's Chapel Maxville Logan Elmer Dupler Rockge

Merry Makers Club Hosts Evening At Miss Pleukhard Home

Miss Ruth Pleukhard hosted the Merry Makers club Wednesday evening at her home. Dinner was served to members after which social time followed. Two contests were offered with Mrs. Phil Tschappat and Miss Vierence Bort proving most proficient.

Ruth Pleukhard Merry Makers’ Club Phil Tschappat Vierence Bort

County Engineer H. W. Nixon Expected to Resign

Logan March 16 County commissioners plan a special meeting Saturday to consider the resignation of H W Nixon county engineer submitted to Prosecutor Phil A Henderson Thursday morning Nixon who has been on leave for three months and has worked as field representative for Logan Clay Product since December 1 is expected to resign and be replaced Boyd Wright assistant engineer has managed the office in Nixon's absence Nixon has served two terms and previously worked for the state highway department before his recent renaming to residential engineer

Logan H. W. Nixon Phil A. Henderson Nixon Logan Clay Product Company Boyd Wright Hocking County State Highway Department States Highway Director

Logan Royal Arch Masons Chapter Inspection Friday

Logan chapter of Royal Arch Masons will be inspected Friday evening by Merrill Montgomery of Newark. He will inspect the arch where the local chapter is located, confer work in the most excellent master's degree, and refreshments will follow.

Logan Royal Arch Masons Merrill Montgomery Newark

Fire Alarm Clear After Duct Smoke At City Home

An overheated hot air duct filled John Walsmith’s residence at 343 East Hunter Street with smoke Thursday morning. The alarm at 7:40 a.m. prompted a department response, but no chemicals or water were required.

Logan John Walsmith Hunter Street

Pettit to Receive Law Degree at Ohio State

Logan Miss Rhea Bliss Pettit daughter of Mr and Mrs John C Pettit will receive a law degree from Ohio State University as part of a class of 140 graduates. She has worked in her father’s law office during vacations and plans to return to Logan to practice with him.

Logan Rhea Bliss Pettit John C. Pettit Ohio State University

Man Taken to Hospital After Appended Rupture Surgery

He was brought from Crooks ville late Wednesday evening in an ambulance. At operation the appendix had ruptured, complicating the case and necessitating immediate surgery.

Crooksville

Better Home Makers Meet for Community Project

Members of the Better Home Makers gather for a community project and discuss plans to improve local housing and volunteer involvement. The group coordinates workshops, fundraising, and outreach to residents seeking home improvement guidance.

The Better Home

Makers' club gathering at Barthlow home on East Front

Makers' club members met Wednesday afternoon at Mrs. William Barthlow's East Front Street home. President Mrs. John Rodman and officers led a discussion on Club women's Manual. Two contests honored winners Mrs. Homer Alien and Mrs. Grace Adcock. A two course lunch followed at Candyland. Guest Mrs. Hattie Greiner attended.

Makers’ Club William Barthlow East Front Street John Rodman Arch Rodman Grace Adcock Hugh Meldrim Candyland Barthlow Hattie Greiner

Arthur Mason In Serious Condition After Operation

Logan March 16 Arthur Mason son of Mr and Mrs Wilford Mason of Falls township is in serious condition at Cherrington hospital after an appendicitis operation Wednesday evening He and his brother Cassie Mason worked as teamsters in the Crooksville oil field and were stricken a day or two earlier.

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