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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 24, 1932

Page

5

Fragmentary note on people and ships

Incomplete OCR text mentions names and a ship with unclear context. The readable words indicate references to people and a voyage but lack coherent details or events to confirm.

Additional Chicken Theft in Hocking County Reported

Logan reports Herman Wolfe of Fox Run in western Hocking County lost 65 chickens from his farm a week earlier. Deputies Farser and Sparn learned five men arrested at Adelphi had 125 chickens with a sale in Chillicothe. Sixty birds matched Mrs. Hattie Eulis, and Wolfe’s remaining flock confirmed the rest were stolen.

Logan Herman Wolfe Fox Run Hocking County Joe Far Se Stanley Sparn Adelphi Chillicothe Hattie Eulis Wolfe

Good Friday Services Slated at United Brethren Church

Logan reports union Good Friday services scheduled Friday afternoon between two and three o'clock at the United Brethren Church.

Call Your Doctor If You Suspect Flu

The notice urges immediate contact with a doctor at the first sign of flu symptoms advising prompt medical consultation to prevent complications.

Clergymen and Congregations Unite Across Churches

Clergymen from several churches join together to strengthen community ties and share plans for joint services and outreach efforts. Local congregations announce a united effort to support mutual aid programs and joint worship events through the season.

Three Councilmen Absent Slow Logan City Meeting

Logan March 24 Only a little business was transacted as Councilmen Canty Showalter and Weiss were absent. A solicitor’s opinion on the light contract was referred to the lighting committee. No action on boulevard lighting rates. A Dover council communication urged action toward state relief from Governor White. Bread truck issue discussed but no steps taken.

Gan City Logan John E. Canty L. K. Showalter Fred Weiss Gerald W. Lanning Larimer Ohio Power Company Council of Dover George White Myron D. Hausel

Mine Situation Quiet. No Special Deputies Needed

Logan March 24 The mine situation in Hocking County remains quiet. Sheriff Sol Elinger says regular deputies handle the work and no special deputies have been appointed. There have been no calls from the mine area in the eastern part of the county for more than a week.

Logan Hocking County Sol Elinger

Sunday School Elects LOGAN Officers in Election

Presbyter ian Sunday School held its officer election after a covered dish supper. Harry L L Smith was re-elected superintendent for his seventh year. Harold Chambers was named vice president and Mrs Howard Ralston secretary treasurer.

Hartsough Charged With Non-Support In Logan

Fred Hartsough of South Perry faced non support charges filed in Logan. He was arrested Wednesday by Deputy Sheriffs Sparnow and Farbearn, arraigned before Mayor Elias Bright, pleaded not guilty, and was bound over to the grand jury with an $800 bond.

Logan Fred Hartsough South Perry Stanley Sparnow Joe Farbearn Elias Bright

Tourists Flock to Beauty Spots Early

Logan report from Ranger S A Reichley at Old Man's Cave notes January and February attendance higher than last year with strong visits this month. Last Sunday 76 visitors. three campers stayed overnight Monday. Forestry Department retrenchment leaves Reichley without an assistant at the cave.

Logan S. A. Reichley Old Man's Cave Forestry Department Reichley

Knights Plan Easter Service in Logan Church

Logan Commandery Knights Templar will hold an Easter service at 10 30 a m Sunday at the Methodist Episcopal Church with sermon by Rev James R Fields. Chapter inspection is set for Friday evening April 1 with Frank Delay Jackson as inspecting officer.

Logan Logan Commandery Knights Templar Methodist Episcopal Church James R. Fields Frank Delay Jackson

Columbus Visitors Reported From Local Social Round

Mrs Frank W Harden Mrs Dorothy Bell Mrs W B Lacock and Mrs Clinton Webb were Columbus visitors Tuesday. Mrs Frank Stevens returned from a few days visit in Columbus with her daughter Mrs Foster Crumley Mrs Robert Wright and Miss Faith Wright were in Columbus Tuesday. Mrs John Bownes and daughter Miss Mabel Bownes Mrs John Bowness Jr and Miss Frances Bownes were visitors in the Capital City Tuesday.

Frank W. Harden Dorothy Bell W. B. Lacock Clinton Webb Columbus Frank Stevens Foster Crumley Robert Wright Faith Wright John Bownes Mabel Bownes John Bowness, Jr Frances Bownes Capital City

Local families share visits and church events in Logan area

A series of social notes from Logan and surrounding towns record visits by Elmer Lock family and others, baptisms planned at the M E Church, and Sunday gatherings with neighbors in Diamond Nelsonville Union Furnace and Columbus. 4 H Rainbow Club members attended a rally in Logan as entertainment from county clubs accompanied by Sunday School election updates and Easter Sunday orchestra plans.

Elmer Lock and Sons Harold and Car Logan Irvin Lock Edward Joy Diamond Lester Crothers John Saunders Judson Herr Mary Tucker Andy Roush John Matheny Fanny Gettie Nelsonville W. R. Allen Columbus Wesley Waltz Goldie Pierce Laurel Run Rose Pierce Union Furnace Chester Beougher Vivian Seel Violet Ellis Ethel Sinnitt Beatrice Skinner G. C. Nutter M. E Kenneth White Vonne McQuaid BE. C. McQuaid Norma Jean Mundy Arthur Todd Glen Fairey Haydenville 4-H Rainbow Club Alice Allen Gertrude Ginther Homer Carter Dorothy Vollmer Jane Nutter Laura Smart

Zodiac Forecast for Friday March 25 by Genevieve Kemble

The Moon transiting Mars heightens initiative but risks diverting work toward personal matters. Domestic social and romantic pursuits may dominate with possible sensational outcomes. Those born on this day may feel strong urges toward enterprise that favor romantic or leisure channels, risking employment and profits.

Mars

Presbyterian Choir Plans Cantata at First Church

Logan March 24. Members of the choir will present a cantata at 4 p.m. Sunday at the First Presbyterian Church directed by Mrs M F Weymueller. Rehearsals have occurred for two weeks. Friday a dinner will be held for Mixes Marjorie Lytie who departs Sunday for Chicago to begin nurse training, leaving after the cantata.

Being Portsider Has Advantages Being Portsider Has Advantages

Eugene Bray, Logan High School football star, was attacked Sunday evening as he walked home. A stranger demanded money. Bray, a lefty, struck with his left foot, stunning the assailant who fled. Police reported no trace of the attacker.

Logan Eugene Bray Bray

Births and local notices fill daily page items

Mr and Mrs Marvin Pierce announce a baby boy. Mr and Mrs Bob Boland announce a baby girl born Saturday March 19. Grace Graham and daughter Robertta of Parkersburg visit the Blankenships. A car left the road near Liberty station damaging Orla Coakley porch. Mildred Blankenship in Logan hospital for treatment. Revival services begin at the corner church March 20 after remodeling. Absentees and illness rise as scarlet fever and whooping cough spread in local schools.

Bob Boland Grace Graham Robertta Parkersburg W. Va Barney Blankenship Chfford Downs Liberty Orla Coakley Charles Strain Backus Mildred Blankenship Logan Virginia Dick Ambrose Sam Ambrose

Scouts to Attend Central Ohio Scout Circus Event

Logan scouts from Troops 08 133 and 160 will travel to Columbus Friday evening for the Scout Circus of the Central Ohio Area. They will stay at the Ohio State University Armory with meals provided and return Saturday night under supervision of T. G. Alien fled executive.

Logan Columbus Ohio Ohio State University Dota T. G. Alien

Copper Wire Found In Men's Possession Pair Arrested

In Logan on a Wednesday Sheriff Ellinger and Deputies Farbearn and Sparnow arrested William Myers and Elmer Dailey after finding 15 pounds of copper wire in their possession. They were held for questioning and later arraigned before Mayor Piass Bright on a driving while displaying fraudulent license plates charge.

Local Hospital Recoveries Report Mixed

Logan residents receive updates on multiple medical cases. Mark Vancuren underwent hernia surgery at Cherrington Hospital and is listed in satisfactory condition. Darlene Ellis of Murray City is reported favorable after appendectomy. Mrs C H Weinland of Laurelville has had major surgery and is improving. Lewie McCray and Vern Dicken of Nelsonville, injured in a mine accident weeks ago, show satisfactory recovery progress.

Huston Couple Bound for Northwestern Michigan Club Post

Mr. and Mrs. Tide Huston will move to northwestern Michigan where Mr. Huston has been offered a keeper position at a fishing and hunting club. They plan a summer stay in the district and will return to Columbus later.

Logan Tide Huston Northwestern Michigan Huston Columbus

Get a 25¢ Buketa test box for urinary relief

Advertisement from Cline's Pharmacy Athens and E B Drury Glouster Ady promotes Buketa bladder tonic with juniper oil and buchu leaves claiming a four day money back guarantee if not satisfied.

Former Hocking County deputy airerift and railway police member

The text notes a former deputy airerift of Hocking County who also served for many years as a member of the Hocking Valley Railway police.

Mrr Huston Ma Airerift Hocking County Hocking Valley Railway Police

Easter Program Sets Tone at East Side School

The East Side School Student Council staged an Easter program led by newly elected president Curtis Wilton. Fourth grade pieces opened with Faster carel, Scripture reading by Robert Hanes, and poems and readings from students including Shirley Betz and VIRGINIA Bardin. The program closed with a playlet Choosing a Tree and poems Trees by Joyce Kibmer and Arbor.

East Side Thureday Curtis Wilton Carel Robert Hanes Shirley Betz Virginia Bardin Marjorie Moler Elisabeth Rialey Phine Nolo Marcella Wiley Anna Grace Ater Joyce Kibmer Virginia Hutchingon

Day Facts and School Songs Highlight Fifth Grade Play

The article lists a Fifth Grade program featuring songs and plays including Mary Dont You Weep The Value of Trees and Alice in Ireland performed by Sixth Grade members such as Susanne Danford Kathryn Sherrard and Opal Brown. The piece notes the chorus Gloria sung by the Fifth Sixth Grades and mentions performers Virginia Porter Curtin Wilson and June Bated among others.

Mary Alice Ireland Susanne Danford March Hare Opal Brown Mad Hatter Marie Helrich Kathryn Sherrard Ballyc Are June Bated Virginia Porter Curtin Wilson Junior Batley Gloria

Mack Sauer Joins Tall Story Club

Mack Sauer, former advertising manager of The Messenger, is a contributor to Lowell Thomas Tall Story Club. On a Wednesday night in Ripley Ohio, Sauer closed the world news broadcast with his tall tales, which listeners deemed the tallest of the tall.

Mack Sauer Tall Story Club the Messenger Lowell Thomas Thomas Mack Ripley, O Sauer

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