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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 18, 1936

Page

12

Trustees Named by Committeemen to Invest War Relief Funds

Logan Legion Post adopts a resolution to appoint five trustees to invest $10,000 from the Hocking County War Relief Fund in Ohio fiduciary compliant securities. Interest plus $500 of principal to be used annually by the post for activities, with fund exhausted in 20 years.

Logan — Legionnaires Logan Post Hocking County War Relief Fund Ohio Service Department Post Sons of the Legion Frank Walters Forest E. Weinrich B. W. Wright C Wood Bowen C. C. Lyons Lawrence Adcock Fred Carpenter George E. Carr Frank Judy Legion

Hocking County Garden Club Forms in Logan

Logan Hocking County forms its second garden club in a probate court room meeting addressed by Margaret Fenton of Chillicothe. C Fulton Smith and Fred Keeler accompanied her. Harry J Stevenson organized preliminary work. About 20 attended. Officers: Anna Wellman president Amos L Heyde vice president Precious Correll secretary treasurer. Next meeting at 7 30 Monday in the Grand Jury room.

Logan Hocking County Probate Court Room Margaret Fenton Chillicothe C. Fulton Smith Fred Keeler Harry J. Stevenson Anna Wellman Amos L. Heyde Precious Correll Grand Jury

Logan Briefs from Logan and nearby towns on Sunday visits

Logan resident Logan Gano visited Glouster while Mr and Mrs John Wallace hosted him. Harvey Mohler and daughter Retha Jean from Marion Township dined with Lawrence Ellinger. William Holtzapfel of Ironton joined Walter Huffman family gathering. William Lehman and family of Logan visited Columbus. Lehman also saw W B Henney, former local resident. Jessie McManigal left with Mrs Harry Hamilton for Springfield to attend the DAR state convention. Crawford family from Columbus visited Legon. Cuthbert of the Ohio Department of Education met health officials about deaf students in Logan.

Bob Gano Logan Glouster John Wallace Harvey Mohler Retha Jean Marion Townemp Lawrence Ellinger William Holtzapfel Ironton Walter Huffman William Lehman Columbus Lehman Joan Strawn W. B. Henney Jessie McManigal Harry Hamilton McArthur Springfield DAR J. Crawford Tommy Legon Leroy Crawford Cuthbert Ohio Department of Education

Legion Lighth District Holds Second in Membership

Logan District Eight of the American Legion remains second in weekly membership with 2279 members or 94.7 percent of its 2406 quota. Lancaster post leads the district with 314 members as Logan reports 127 toward its quota and McArthur hits the 90 quota week. Murray City shows 73 of 74. The 1995 total stood at 1731, now surpassing the 1935 grand total.

Logan American Legion Lancaster Post McArthur Murray City

Prevention Study At Logan Senior High

Logan senior high students spent a 45 minute Tuesday session on an accident prevention program sponsored by the Red Cross. They learned home inspection methods to support the program.

Logan The Red Cross

DoJ File in Weekington Lists 1800 Pitomobile Tire Patterns

A Department of Justice file from Weekington lists 1,800 Pitomobile tire patterns. The document details the variety of patterns and their identifying codes.

Department of Justice Weekington

Easter program at United Brethren Church class meeting

The Christian Culture Class of the United Brethren Church met at Mrs. John Keich home with hostesses Mrs. Fred Kelch Mrs. James Hutchison Mrs. Harry Sweazy and Mrs. Lawrence Evans. Leader Mrs. Herman Leonard presented a pre Easter program In the Garden. A trio sang Angels Roll the Rock Away Bruce Price played flute solos with Bob Price at piano. Reading and a business meeting followed. Lunch was served by hostesses. Guests included Mrs. William Maffin Mrs. Allen Adams Mrs. Paul Cruise Bob and Bruce Price Martha and Frances Kelch.

United Brethren Church John Keich Fred Kelch James Hutchison Harry Sweazy Lawrence Evans Herman Leonard N. N. Brown Paul Cruise Hutchison Bruce Price Bob James Rees William Maffin Allen Adams Martha and Frances Kelch

Franklin Kerr Guild Concludes Fiscal Year Meeting

The Franklin Kerr Guild held its final year meeting at the Presbyterian Church social rooms Monday night. Mrs. Fred Burchfield led, with devotions by Mrs. Desmond Braddock and a study from The Challenge of Change by Miss Helen Rochester. Mrs. J. R. Smoot sang two solos, joined by Mrs. Allen Adams. New president Mrs. Fanny Spears will attend the Presbyterial meeting in Gallipolis on March 31 and April.

Franklin Kerr Fanny Spears Gallipolis Smoot Roger Friend Allen Adams Florence Bort R. A. Henderson Paul Dollison Louise Strentz

Wineriose Club Hosts Victoria Swett Home Event

The Wineriose Club was entertained by Mrs. Victoria Swett at her home on Monday night. Guests substituting for absent members included Mrs. Carpenter Mrs. Ed Kemper Mrs. Erwin Matheny Emma Lloyd Mrs. Belle Hyson and Mrs. Carl Judy.

Wineriose Club Victoria Swett Carpenter Ed Kemper Erwin Matheny Emma Lloyd Belle Hyson Carl Judy

Sewing Club Luncheon Hosted by Mrs Wellman

Mrs John Wellman acted as hostess for the Sewing Club luncheon held Tuesday at noon. Attendants included Mrs Fred Ambrose Mrs Anthony Toerner Mrs J D Sanderson Mrs A K Smith Mrs Mayme Bowen Mrs Walter Kleinschmidt Mrs Wiley Thurness Mrs Walter Rochester Mrs Harry Bartlett and Mrs Wellman. Sewing followed the meal as the afternoon passed.

John Wellman Fred Ambrose Anthony Toerner J. D. Sanderson A. K. Smith Mayme Bowen Walter Kleinschmidt Wiley Thurness Walter Rochester Harry Bartlett Wellman

Central Grade School hosts St Patrick's tea for families

Teachers of Central Grade School welcomed parents with a St Patrick's tea Tuesday afternoon. Each grade performed in the music room, then guests moved to the sight-saving room for tea service featuring a green and white color theme. Several pupils helped pour and serve under supervision of Miss Ruth Brooke and six other teachers.

Central Grade Ruth Brooke Wilma Martin Lucille Oeffier Kathryn Bell Elsie Martin Minnie Moore Bea Ross

Diplomatic Corps Topic at Junis Club Meeting

Our Diplomatic Service was discussed at the Junis Club with Mrs J D Sanderson presenting. A miscellaneous roll call was entered by members and two guests Mrs M S Pond and Mrs George Cunningham Lancaster attended. Mr Minnette McCray hosted with a 6 o clock dinner preceding the program.

Junis Club J. D. Sanderson M. S. Pond George Cunningham Lancaster Minnette McCray

Women’s Clubs Meeting Attended by Athens Group

Miss Marie Lines Missa Minette McCray Miss Mary Lemon Mrs Fanny Spears Miss Grace Hunter Misa Precious Corre Miss Florence Bort and Mrs Beas Mutchmore attended a Business and Professional Women's Clubs meeting in Athens on Sunday.

Marie Lines

Cornhog Contracts Planned in Logan Hocking County

Logan Hocking County prepares corn hog compliance contracts for approval. Extension service notes many contracts from other counties require corrections before final approval.

PLAN Logan — Hocking County Extension Service Office

Ten Will Take Examinations

Logan High School selected ten seniors to participate in the county-wide scholarship tests to be held at the senior high building at 8 o clock March 25. Local students Martha Herron Emma Barker Ray Collison Ray Lanning Lynn Miller Mary Monks Victor Nixon Helen Graham Connie Wells and John Cooper will compete with reps from other high schools under a committee headed by G E Carr Fred Burchfield Paul A Potts Laureivlre and S H Dillon.

Logan Logan High School Logan School G. E. Carr Fred Burchfield Paul A. Potts Laureivlre S. H. Dillon Rockbridge Martha Herron Emma Barker Ray Collison Ray Lanning Lynn Miller Mary Monks Victor Nixon Helen Graham Connie Wells John Cooper

Club Presidents Aid Prevention Campaign

Logan leaders from eight clubs endorse the Red Cross accident prevention drive. Statements cover various campaign facets and list endorsing women: Mrs John Krieg Saturday Club Mrs Harry H Wright Nondescript Club Miss Betty Martin Junior Tourists Mrs Mayme Bowen Tourist Mrs Clayton Scheide Jr Cosmopolitan Mrs Fred Burchfield Tourist Book Mrs C B Clark Euterpean and Mrs W H Hansel Among Ourselves.

Logan Red Cross John Krieg Harry H. Wright Betty Martin Mayme Bowen Clayton Scheide, Jr Cosmopolitan Fred Burchfield C. 8. Clark Euterpean W. H. Hansel

Tax Officials Attend Columbus Oil and Gas Valuation Meeting

Auditor W. S. Yaw and Treasurer George C. Hengst attended a county officials meeting in Columbus called by the State Tax Commission. The purpose was to determine values for assessing oil and gas properties for 1936, crucial for Hocking County with many such companies.

Logan W. S. Yaw George C. Hengst Columbus State Tax Commission Hocking County

Woman Severely Injures Hand While Packing for Move

Mrs. Frank Tipton severed an artery in her right hand while helping her husband pack for a move to Hackensack New Jersey. A local physician attended her. The Tiptons plan to move east soon for Mr. Tipton’s new job.

Logan Hackensack N. J Frank Tipton

Holl Addresses Legion In Glouster Tuesday

Logan Barton A Holl visited Glouster Tuesday evening and addressed the American Legion post. He conferred about the spring District Fight conference set for May 10 in Glouster. The Glouster Post earned the district conference by meeting its 1936 membership quota and is now about 40 percent above quota.

Logan Barton A. Holl Glouster American Legion Post

Scout Speakers to Address Troop 160 at Willow Lake

Scoutmaster Alfred B. Campbell led Logan Troop 160 on a Friday trip to Willow Lake where a campfire and wiener roast were held. Guests tonight will be Judge E. B. L. Ewing and Eber Mowery of the Troop Committee who will speak and Campbell plans several similar meetings in coming weeks.

Snow Delays Rural School Bus Service in Hocking County

Snowdrifts halted buses in Marion Township and Starr Township delaying sessions at Marion Centralized and Union Furnace. Russell Brown transported Marion high school pupils to Logan but could not reach the grade school. 18 children sheltered in Logan. Muddy roads and slush blocked city streets. service crews kept gutters open to drain excess water.

Logan Hocking County Marion Centralized Union Furnace Russell Brown Marion Marion Township Starr Township J. W. Coleman Service Department

Alpha the Carbon Hill High School Senior Annual

Carbon Hill seniors plan a 50 page annual named Alpha with Dorothy Hawk as editor in chief and a staff including Max Kineer Thomas Parry and Roy Vollmer. The paper will cover school activities while the junior class prints a monthly paper and bands and societies are active.

Carbon Hill High School Alpha

Five Seek Post in Fourth District Court of Appeals

Five candidates seek the Republican nomination for the fourth district court of appeals. In addition to Judge Harley M. Whitcraft of Logan, contenders include Judge M. R. White of Gallipolis, Wilder H. Middleton of Waverly, Frank Delay, and Judge Roy Gillen of Jackson. Hi Club to present high school assembly Friday morning with Kenneth Oeffler, president, in charge.

LOGAN Kenneth Oeffler

Judge Whitcraft Speaks on Respect for the Law

Judge Harley M. Whitcraft spoke Monday evening in Chillicothe as the guest of the Brotherhood of the First Presbyterian Church. His address focused on respect for the law.

Logan Harley M. Whitcraft Chillicothe Brotherhood of the First Presbyterian Church

Logan Magistrate Attends Sister's Funeral in Zanesville

Magistrate S B Whitehart was summoned to Zanesville on Monday by the death of a sister. He remained there to be present for the funeral rites Tuesday.

Logan S. B. Whitehart Zanesville

Gallia County League Examines Candidates For Office

Gallia County Better Government League led by Dr. R A Howell sends questionnaires to potential office holders asking about party membership age dependents years in service and candidate education. It questions real estate ownership unlawful money use political influence and liquor use and invites attendance at Friday meetings.

Gallipolis Better Government League of Gallia County R. A. Howell J. T. Hall Howell Better Government League League

Former Mail Carrier Dies Near Addison

Philip Trichler aged 72 longtime Gallia County mail carrier died at his home near Addison after a period of illness. Surviving are his father Dan Trichler a German native a sister Mrs Amanda Swisher a son Elwood Trichier and his second wife Effie Sterns Trich ler and their daughter Amanda Rayburn. Funeral services are set for 2 PM Thursday at the Addison M F E Church with Rev E C Vent in charge and burial will follow at Coal Hill Cemetery above Addison.

Gallipolis Philip Trichler Addison Gallia County Dan Trichler Germany Amanda Swisher Elwood Trichier Dayton

Forest Service Starts Rural Population Census in Gallia County

The U S Forest Service launches a rural population census in Clay and Guyan Townships to map residents, households, farm stock, and work types. Crews under Ranger A J Quinkert and Ranger J A Seward conduct surveys to aid National Forest planning and land examination. Mrs John Hutchinson of Vinton reports the death of her uncle William Dallas of Marion, brother to the late Mrs W H H Frederick of Bidwell.

Gallipolis U. S. Forest Service Clay Ohio Guyan Gallia County A. J. Quinkert Ironton Greenfield Walnut Perry Gallia J. A. Seward Jackson Quinkert Forest Service John Hutchinson Vinton William Dallas Marion W. H. H. Frederick Bidwell

Birthday Observed for Ida Paugh in Joppa

JOPPA The 68th birthday of Mrs. Ida Paugh was celebrated at her home with a cake bearing 68 candles. Attendees included her son Wilber Paugh and daughter-in-law, plus relatives from Akron Doylestown and Limberger Ridge. The Ladies' Aid Society held an all day quilting meeting with a potluck dinner.

Joppa Ida Paugh Inlaw Wilber Paugh Gay Baker Akron Vern Green Raymond Doylestown John Christy Lucy George Reed Vernon Roy Bailey Mary Wellis Elmer Reed Hattie Leonard Alta Paugh Ladies’ Aid Society M. J. Benedum E. W. Pratt L. R. Barr J. R. Kibbee G. L. Ruth Vivian Pratt Parkersburg W. Va Clifford Miller Vienna Frank Burns C. W. Sanders Clyde Sanders Silas Clark Rockland Clark Fannie Coleman Ralph Adams Long Bottom T. F. Dye Elmer Blake Junior Rolland Dodderer Misa Jessie Wilson Marietta Robert Dodderer Esther Ida Sanders Dale Pratt Ernest Griffin CCC Pomeroy

Death summons for Lewis Summers brings Kanauga residents

Mrs Mollie Denney traveled from Parkersburg West Virginia after her brothers death funeral and burial at Maddy Cemetery. Fred Hanson and Pete Dale of Gallipolis circulated among friends. Mrs Janie Burnette and grandson Billy visited Mrs James Roberts and husband. Bake sale in Gallipolis for church funds was successful. John Lambert of Dickerson West Virginia visited relatives. Mrs Bernard Harmon visited Parkersburg on business. Mr and Mrs Perry Thaxton of Gallipolis visited Mrs Tean Hix.

Kanauga Mollie Denney Parkersburg W. Va Lewis Summers Georges Creek Maddy Cemetery Summers Jennie Reese M. E. Church Fred Hanson Pete Dale Gallipolis Janie Burnette Perry Thaxton Tean Hix

Acquittal in Gallipolis Support Case

George Vario was found not guilty by a jury in a Gallipolis support case. Flora Vario, mother of Rose Varlos, testified under subpoena but the defense supporters presented her testimony. Foreman W L Gilmore led jurors with several members named, while the Greek-born mother described prior money sent for child support.

Gallipolis Flora Has Varios George Vara Greece W. Va Rose Varlos Varlos Red House W. L. Gilmore Eureka Loren L Jeanette Emerson J. FE H Charles Eilker S. Gray J. F. Leaper Fannie Caldwell Thivener Hughes Thur

Indian Evangelist to Conduct Service at Local Mission

G Allipolis reports the Rev. y. Walker, an Indian evangelist, and his wife will lead services at the folks' home and mission on Mil street Friday and Saturday nights. Walker is of the Chippewa tribe, born in Oklahoma. His wife will sing hymns with guitar. They recently closed a revival at Pt. Pleasant Virginia where more than persons joined the church.

Y. Walker Mission

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