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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 23, 1932

Page

10

Campaign to Finance Boy Scouts in Hocking County

Logan reports preparations for a county wide fund drive with Walker Franks as chairman. The initiative, aided by Rotary Kiwanis and the Logan American Legion post, aims to fund Scout activities during the second week of April. Three troops already operate in Logan with others planned in Murray City Haydenville and surrounding areas.

Logan Walker Franks Frank Walters Walter Leonard C. V. Shepard Charles Huffman Rotary and Kiwanis Clubs Logan Post American Legion Hocking County Franks Logan Sr Murray City Haydenville

Gale Rips Logan with Heavy Rain and Damaging Winds

Logan suffered a severe gale Monday night with heavy rainfall and broken shade trees. Property loss was not extensive, though signs were loosened, and the temperature dropped markedly after the storm.

Logan

Classified and Circulation Notes In The Messenger

Classified ads for The Messenger or anything pertaining to circulation are announced by Clinton Webb staff correspondent. Call Dr Milne at phone 272 for details and service. The notice promotes telephone readership and local society updates with a focus on circulation.

Clinton Webb The Messenger Dr. Milne

Fire Subdues at Joe Francis Store on Gallagher Ave

A Tuesday morning fire, started on the second floor of the Joe Francis store on Gallagher Avenue, caused $125 in damage and was contained by firemen who saved the building, with insurance covering first floor stock and a fire chief injuring his toe but continuing to direct operations.

Logan Joe Francis Gallagher Avenue Gallagher Estate Walter Nixon

Republican Women hear Mooney on Financial System

Logan March 23 Representative L P Mooney speaks to the Hocking County Republican Women's Club at 7 30 p m in the home of Mrs Warren Lanning. It is the third meeting since the club became active with music and other business. All Republican women are invited.

Logan L. P. Mooney Hocking County Republican Women's Club Warren Lanning

Easter assemblies held at Logan schools with Rev James R Fields

Easter assembly hosted by Logan Junior and Senior High Schools featured sermons from Rev James R Fields of the Methodist Episcopal Church. The Junior High program also included a group of Biblical folk songs performed by Miss Betty Whitener.

Logan James R. Fields Methodist Episcopal Church Betty Whitener

Corning P T A program highlights talks on child health

In Corning on March 23 the P T A met with talks by Dr Crosby Perry County health official on children's diseases and by Dr Darell Witham on dental care and health effects on teeth. Members and guests attended a luncheon and a host of local residents were listed as present or visiting relatives in nearby towns.

Blake Will Awarded To Widow In Probate Court

Andrew Blake estate details read in Probate Court with Sarah Ann Blake named principal beneficiary. Upon Mrs. Blake's death Eugene Oliver and Chester Blake share the estate kept under Andrew Blake estate with most property described as real estate in the city.

Eugene Oliver Chester Blake Andrew Blake John C. Pettit Elizabeth Ludlow Henry Jacoby Howard Mumford James Miller

Lighted Cigaret Interruption Sparks Hotel Fire

Robert Burkley of Kentucky lit a cigarette while reading in an Ambrose Hotel room and fell asleep. He woke to bed clothing on fire, extinguishing it himself. Loss estimated at 16 dollars 50 cents.

Logan Robert Burkley Kentucky Lewis Reynolds Burkley Ambrose Hotel

Troy Grangers Hold Meeting in Coolville on Saturday

Troy Grangers will meet at Grange Hall Coolville on Saturday March 26 at 1 30 pm. Program includes music puzzles and games Edgar Dixon on Origin of Easter and Arbor Day reading The First Arbor Day and special music. Local residents attended funerals and visits across Athens County with reports on the tax body and county organization leadership.

Troy Grangers Coolville Troy Grange Hall Rock Street Edgar Dixon B. F. Blackwell Vada Dartt Athens S. O. Blackwell Raymond Dover Ohio F. E. Shafer M. Bingman Athens R. D. No John Gibbs Ireland Kate Starkey Aldo McKinley G. W. Anderson Cincinnati Hill A. C. Mills Orland MccGirr Af Little Hocking Winters Ira Sburnfield Marietta Ross Daugherty A. B. Rogers A. B. Saunders G. H. Sands Athens County Taxpayers Frank Clark Earl Clark C. Dodd S. J. Wildman W. E. Bingman Troy Township W. B. King

Three More Charged In Chicken Stealing

Logan report says Cleve Kraft John Kraft and Joan Norman were charged with stealing $60 worth of chickens from Mrs. Hattie Ellis in Perry Township. The men face bonds of 1000 dollars each, Kraft and Kline face 2000 and 500 dollars respectively, with additional charges pending. Authorities suspect the quintet tied to numerous chicken thefts across western Hocking County and possibly Fairfield County.

Logan Hattie Ellis Perry Township Cleve Kraft John Kraft Joan Norman Monday Elias Bright Ben Simms John Kline Kline Kraft Hocking County Fairfield County

Grange Initiates Logan Residents at Miller Chapel

Logan March 23. Miller Chapel Grange initiated several local residents at a meeting attended by more than 100 people with Ewing Pomona and Ewing Grange members present. Those awarded the third and fourth degrees include Ed L. Ewing A L O Neil Nathan Nimon James Frey Wes Ferrenberg Charlene Phelps and Catherine Nixon.

Logan Miller Chapel Miller Chapel Grange Ewing Pomona Grange Ed L. Ewing A. L. O'Neil Nathan Nimon James Frey Wes Ferrenberg Charlene Phelps Catherine Nixon

Brown to Speak in Logan April 18 at Courthouse

Republican governor candidate Clarence J. Brown will address a Logan crowd at the courthouse auditorium on April 18. Local party workers in Hocking County arranged the speaking engagement, with other speakers yet to be announced.

Birthday party honors two Gaffey siblings in Murray City

Mrs. Cora Gaffey of Columbus, formerly of Murray City, celebrated Ralph Gaffey’s twenty first birthday and Kathleen Mollenkamp’s twenty six birthday. Local attendees included J A Ayers Eleanor Thomas Ruth Penn and others. Guests from Athens New Straitsville Barberton and Dayton areas also visited.

Murray City Cora Gaffey Columbus Ralph Kathleen Mollenkamp J. A. Ayers Eleanor Thomas Ruth Penn William Thomas John McGurty Bobby Reilly Pat Bengoon Clyde Hite Harry Mollenkamp Porter Johnson Blanche Mackinaw Vic Andrews Jean Newman Ralph Gaffey Lucille Patrick A. A. Person Athens E. A. Person Ed Albaugh New Straitsville Lizzie Stiff Ben Hartman Clarence Dayton Lucy Jane Breeze Billy Mary Evans Pearl McClellan Glouster Mark Shelton Berne Franklin Soma Jack and Dale Barberton

Funeral and Pound Party Programs at Pastime Theater

A funeral for Mr. Carl Herbst is attended followed by a Pound Party at the Pastime Theater at eight. The program features tap dance, cornet and violin solos, stage acts, and student performances by local groups and families from Columbus and Jacksonville.

Nevada David Judson Harold Shirkey Guy Vernon James Mandrell

Amesville High School to stage Jerry of Jericho Road operetta

Sixty five students from Ames Bern High School will perform Jerry of Jericho Road Friday March 25 in the High School Auditorium. Minuet and modern dances will be in costume under Mariana Bing music teacher. An Easter program at the Presbyterian Church will feature The Celestial Garden pageant and a choir. A March 7 birthday party honored Max Heston and Richard Jago with 26 gifts and dancing. Mrs Heston assisted by Esther Wilson. Mrs Edward Moore is recovering from an appendectomy after pneumonia. Dean Kusler has improved from flu and an abscessed throat after illness. Funeral of Charles Morris attended by Henry Sedwick and others in Columbus Tuesday.

Ames- Bern High School Jerry Jericho Road Mariana Bing Presbyterian Church Max Heston Richard Jago Will Heston Max Edward Moore Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens Dean Kusler Henry Sedwick H. O. Sedwick Basil Sedwick Elva Carpenter Arthur Thompson Earl Sedwick Grace Linscott Charles Morris Columbus

Fire Department Recommends Hose Purchase to City Council

May Buy More Hose LOGAN March 23 Purchase of additional fire hose and other equipment has been recommended to City Council by the Fire Department. Fire Chief Walter Nixon and his committee said at least 400 feet of new hose and two new nozzles are necessary to maintain at least two thousand feet of serviceable hose at the engine house.

Logan Walter Nixon

Eighth Grade Basketball Tournament Held In Jacksonville

Community notes list local visits and gatherings. Among events, the Eighth Grade basketball tournament at the Jacksonville Trimble High School Building was held Saturday afternoon due to an error in the original Sunday schedule. The piece records numerous Sunday and weekday visits from Athens Columbus and nearby towns.

Pat Loper Beulah June Loper Murray City Cecil Lunsford Gilouster Kate Staubus J. L. Altman Robert Graves the Plains Henry Exenkamper Columbus Pat McCann Nell McCann Katharine Thyne Harold Sams Miss McCann Alex Brinkley Kate Brown Jeanette Loren Coe Athens William Hill Hettie Rambo Carson Sanders Ira Conaway Vern Kempton Delmer Zoa Reichie Jack Hahn Joan Deimer

Sayre Family Visits and Local Gatherings

Crescent Ridge residents Elsie Bailey and Annetta Sayre from Hooper Ridge visited Edna Sayre on Wednesday. Victor Sayre of Oak Harbor is visiting his parents Mr. and Mrs. Ed Sayre. William Russell of Columbus spent Sunday and Monday with Mr. and Mrs. W. N. Russell. Edna and Victor Sayre visited Blanche Russell on Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. George Chapman and son Junior visited Mr. and

Joe Chapman Wm. Tinkham Jesse Carsey Columbus Henry Ping Corning Edna Sayre Crescent Ridge W. N. Russell J. W. Wemmer Congress Run Elsie Bailey Hooper Ridge John Antle Victor Sayre Calbert Doak Beverly John Baird Jacksonville William Jansen Annetta Sayre Oak Harbor Ed. Sayre William Russell Edna Blanche Russell George Chapman Junior

Marmola: a cure for excess fat claims and dosage

An old medical advert proclaims Marmola tablets cure obesity by correcting a supposed weak gland. It claims global medical support and long use, stating millions have used the product over 24 years. The ad notes a book included in each box and prices at $1. The tone appeals to youthful figures and general health benefits.

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Moore Hamilton Hickmans Pie Representative Mooney Republican Club Rev. Fields Corning Public Schools Parent- Teacher Association William Wilson Ernest Dunlap John Mindigo Morris Rodgers Fred Fisher Crosby Perry County Darell Witham Betty Lee Jacqueline Queen Esther Society Alva Ballis Virginia Lee Lucelle Mason Edna Louise Dunlap Wilma Spence Francis Bell Wilson Kenneth Leasure Georgia Hull Dorothy Mae Rodgers Helen Fenneken Lorene Dal Wilma Haskins M. E A. A. Turner Ladies' Aid Society Ladies’ Aid Society United Brethren Church Grenwood Chapter Pythian Sisters Pythian Temple Morris Guthrie John Sherrick Gus Wintgens New Lexington P. H. Clifford Jas. Sears Jaz. Sears St. Vincent Hospital Toledo Ralph Hardy Charles Graham Paul Allen Charles Schlingerman Myrta McCoy Donley Edwards Jack Sam Frasure Mary Elenore Bucyrus John Hilling Mabel Newport News John Thomas Ray Dean Nellie Preest Columbus Ruth Wilson A. Moody Vashti Wilson Ernest Foraker Delmar Foraker Alice Mae Wilson Roselia Starbuck Ruth Jones Martha Prall West Liberty Murray Brown Pittsburgh Harry Parker Portsmouth Clarence Garrison Blake Will Blake Grange Brown Carl Herbst Amesville N. Court St Dial Zenners Zenner Underwear Simplicitus U. S Gossard
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