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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1938

Page

14

Pioneer Youth Group Hosts Southeastern Ohio Conference Gathering

About 200 youth from six counties attended at the Masonic social rooms in Logan. The Pioneer Youth of Hocking County organized the program with Ruth Rheinscheid presiding, Miles M. Graham giving a talk, and musical numbers by Mrs. James R. Smoot, Mary Louise Bowen, and a brass sextet. Square dancing closed the evening with the M. B. Iles Orchestra led by caller Edward Richards.

Logan Ohio Masonic Hocking County Ruth Rheinscheid Miles M. Graham James R. Smoot Mary Louise Bowen A. T. Spears Ralph Mary Masure Luther Heyde Harold Dawley Ralph Poston Dale Engle Harry Shaw Robert Price M. B. Iles Edward Richards

Two Divorce Actions Filed in Hacking Court

In Logan Virginia M Corwin sues Clifford M Corwin for divorce on grounds of willful absence over three years. They wed March 10 1934 in St Marys West Virginia and are parents of one child with custody and alimony requested. Chester F Lehman sues Hazel G Lehman for divorce alleging willful absence for three years. marriage date November 26 1919.

Logan Social Notes Highlights Local Visits and Club Events

Mrs. H J Unverzagt travels to Columbus to visit relatives. Edingtons attend William Poling funeral in Logan, staying with the Bakers. The Funk family moves to 171 Warner Ave. Baby girl born to Mr and Mrs Richard Finley. Von Born Society hosts a St Matthew’s Lutheran gathering at the Seabright home with lighted candles, lunch, contests, and awards. Tourist Book Club reviews The Enemy Gods by Oliver La Farge, at Mrs Eberst’s home with several guests from Columbus and Logan.

Logan H. J. Unverzagt Columbus Frank Darby Nathaniel Edington John Cuyahoga Falls William K. Poling Stanley Baker Howard Funk Warner Ave Richard Finley von Boras Albert Seabright Hugh Howdyshell St. Matthew's Lutheran Church Seabright Garnet Sheets Williams&. Smith St. Patrick’s Tom Goslin Williams. Miller Howard Peck George Gribble Irma Powers James Smoot Harry Willege William H. Miller Mildred Mary Struble Alice Frasch Emma Hall Florence Zanner A. L. Heyde Tourist Book Club Oliver LaFarge George van Fossen Charles Eberst Midland Place

Luncheon Held by Mrs Paul Sanderson for Social Circle

Mrs Paul Sanderson hosted a 1 o'clock luncheon at her home on Wednesday for Social Circle members and two guests. Spring flowers decorated tables with 14 named attendees including Blanche Lutz Edith Ellison and Russell Berlin.

Paul Sanderson Blanche Lutz M. G. Harbaugh Edith Ellison Russell Berlin Ella Keynes H. M. Whitcraft Edgar Paul T. R. Walburn George Goulding E. O. Pettit Harry Stevenson

Entertains Bridge Club with Two-Table Play

The Pastime Bridge Club met Tuesday night with Mrs. James Barker hosting. Mrs. Rudolph Hankison and Mrs. H. J. Unverzagt led high scores, with Mrs. Hankison as guest player.

James Barker North St Rudolph Hankison H. J. Unverzagt Hankison

Hostess Faith Wright Hosts Bridgettes at E Hunter Street

Miss Faith Wright hosted the Bridgettes at her E Hunter Street home Tuesday night. Two bridge tables were in play with Miss Catherine Stoughton and Miss Margaret Spannow taking awards. A refreshment course followed the social hour.

Faith Wright E. Hunter St Catherine Stoughton Margaret Spannow

Shaw Couple Celebrates 62nd Wedding Anniversary

Logan. Mr and Mrs John P Shaw of South Bloomingville marked their 62nd anniversary at home with Squire Peter Eby performing the ceremony. They have lived in Benton Township since marriage. Mr Shaw, 83, has held township offices including constable and justice of the peace. They are parents of five children.

New Patrolman To Begin Special Duties

Logan's new patrolman Lither land will start special duty for the first time on Saturday. Chief Lew Reynolds announced the assignment after bond was arranged Wednesday and the oath of office taken. He will assist with traffic regulations Saturday afternoon and evening.

Logan Harrison Litherland Lew Reynolds

Deaths Outnumber Births in February in Logan

February in Logan shows 12 deaths and six births per Vital Statistics released by deputy registrar Faith Wright. Rural districts report 11 deaths and 16 births. Newborns include three Logan boys to Patton, Rector, and Richards couples and three Logan girls to Sherburn, Krannitz, and Richards couples.

Logan Faith Wright Alva A. Patton Wendell F. Rector Kenneth R. Richards Pearl W. Sherburn Joseph F. Krannitz James H. Richards

Orchardist Johnson Plans Peach Expansion in Benton Township

Logan J. Johnson of Benton Township, owner of a large bearing apple orchard, plans a spring expansion by planting several hundred peach trees after ordering them for the coming season.

Logan J. J. Johnson Benton Township

Dyer Family Announces Birth of Son in Union Furnace

Mr. and Mrs. Harold Dyer of Union Furnace announce the birth of a son on Tuesday. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Dyer of Union Furnace and Mr. and Mrs. John Allen of Coonville.

Logan Harold Dyer Union Furnace Isaac Dyer John Allen Coonville

Shawnee Merchant Found Dead in Own Car

Shawnee merchant Logan Pearl Bell of near Junction City was found dead in his automobile Tuesday afternoon with a .38 caliber revolver beside him and a bullet hole in his right temple. He appeared to have been dead for several hours before the body was moved to a Logan mortuary for burial preparations.

Logan Pearl Bell Junction City Logan Mortuary

Four More Model Forest Plots Approved in Hocking County

Four additional forest demonstration plots were approved in Hocking County by the extension service. The plots cover farms of Thomas Wolf F O Wolf Charles Heigle and Thomas Kessler with more under work at W H Mowery and Paul Shaw farms. A timber improvement plot was chosen on Clarence Skinner’s farm. All plots run five years with state forestry department cooperation.

Logan Commandery Confers Temple Degrees Tuesday Night

Work was conferred in the Temple Degree Tuesday night by Logan Commandery Knights Templar. Following the degree work a luncheon was enjoyed.

Logan Logan Commandery Knights Templar

Logan Sees Weather Swing as River Rises

A Wednesday weather mix brought sun and warmth then hail and thunder. Early rain flooded small streams and raised the Hocking River, which overflowed in lowlands and flowed through the lower part of Kachelmacher Park as river levels continued to rise.

Logan Hocking Kachelmacher Park

Hold Cincinnati Man In Logan Morals Case

Claude Hambrick of Cincinnati was arrested on Main Street by Deputy Sheriff Nellis Smith after a juvenile court complaint by a Logan girl’s mother. The charges allege inducing the girl to leave home and placing her in a house of ill repute. the girl was returned home and Hambrick faces Judge E. L. Ewing.

Logan Claude Hambrick Cincinnati Main Street Nellis Smith Hambrick E. L. Ewing

Louise Strentz Undergoes Goitre Operation in Columbus

Louise Strentz of Logan underwent an operation for goitre at a Columbus hospital on Tuesday.

Logan Louise Strentz Columbus

Logan Operetta Opens At School Tonight

Logan High School presents the three act comedy Hollywood Bound tonight in the auditorium. Miss Minnie Louise Bowen Miss Bartelle Hamilton and Miss Gertrude Bliss head the faculty staff directing the Boys and Girls Glee Clubs in the operetta.

Logan—Aii Logan High School Minnie Louise Bowen Bartelle Hamilton Gertrude Bliss

Judge Jones Sits in Logan for Ellinger Demurrer Hearing

Judge W J Jones of McArthur arrived in Logan on a special assignment to hear arguments on the demurrer in the case of A M Ellinger. The action was brought by Allen R McBroom in the Parmelia French suit ongoing in court for years.

Logan W. J. Jones McArthur A. M. Ellinger Allen R. McBroom Parmelia

Syrup Season Wanes in Hocking County

Maple syrup producers in northern Hocking County report a poor season due to insufficient cold weather. Much of the new syrup has been sold in the city at about 50 cents per quart.

Logan Hocking County

Benton Grange Meets at Logan On Poultry and Orchards

Benton Scenic Grange met Tuesday with Harvey Smith presiding and Ruth Johnson directing the program. James R. Smoot extension agent spoke on poultry and discussed phases of orchard spraying.

Logan Benton Scenic Grange Harvey Smith Ruth Johnson James R. Smoot

Plymouth Brakes and Economy Features Highlighted

Plymouth highlights include double action hydraulic brakes that self equalize and offer smooth safe stops, a separate handbrake system, 4 ring pistons with full length water jackets, directional cooling, and a Floating Power engine mounting system with a Hypoid rear axle and X braced frame. The car claims low oil bills and best durability among low priced rivals.

Plymouth

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