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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 24, 1938

Page

14

Mid-Year United Brethren Conference Closes in Logan

More than 200 clergymen and lay delegates attended the two day Mid-Year Conference of the United Brethren Church of Southeastern Ohio in Logan. Dr Hazen G Werner spoke on Europe a World Struggling to be Born and other ministers shared addresses with motion pictures and discussions on mission work and Africa. Delegates were hosted in local homes and church women served meals at Beta Hall.

Europe W. O. Weidler Kentucky New Mexico A. R. Clippinger M. D. Kidwell Samuel G. Zeigler E. S. Neading Circleville W. G. Clippinger Otterbein College Bishop Clippinger D. T. Gregory P. E. Wright Beta Hall

Walkers Coals Triumph Over Thomas Lunch Team

Walkers Coals toppled Thomas Lunch by 902 to 2553 for the three games at Pastime alleys Tuesday night. R. Smith led with 578 pins, including a 202 in the final game, while J. Columber posted 197 in his second and R. Conner had a high 233 in his second game.

Logan—Walkers Coals Thomas R. Smith J. Columber R. Conner

Winners Named in District Essay Contest by American Legion

Logan district students were announced by Commander E. J. Eveland. Subject My Responsibility as a Citizen. Girls winners include Bonita Dodson Bremen first in Ninth Grade, Phyllis Schmeltzer Bremen second, and others from Oak Hill Bremen Jackson Glouster. Boys winners include Lee Armstrong Bremen and Glenn Voris Bremen in Ninth Grade, with Robert Circle Jackson first in Tenth Grade and more. Participants hailed from Jacksonville Bremen Glouster Oak Hill Jackson and Trimble.

Helen’ Evans Jackson Maxine Kincade Bremen Lee Armstrong Glenn Voris Robert Circle Billy Wilty Leon Sikorski Glouster Delmont Skinner Bob Jones Oak Hill Jacksonville Trimble

Mrs. Pansy McClain Dies at Licking County Sanatorium

Mrs. Pansy McClain 29 wife of Walter McClain of Good Hope Township died at Licking County Sanatorium at 11 20 p m Tuesday one day after admission. She was the daughter of Leroy and Mrs Rider of Rockbridge. Funeral at Advent Christian Church Rockbridge on Friday at 10 a m. Burial in Fairview Cemetery.

Theft Charge Filed Against Simon Steward in Wayne Price Incident

An affidavit accuses Simon Steward of taking $7 from the Wayne Price business cash register on W. Hunter St. early Wednesday morning. He pleaded not guilty at arraignment before Mayor Dallas Kinser, with trial scheduled for Friday evening.

Logan Simon Steward Wayne Price Business Place W. Hunter St Dallas Kinser

Logan High School 1912 championship football team

Alfred Campbell probation officer recalls Logan High School’s 1912 football champions. The lineup includes Campbell, Bebout, Shaw, Ack er, Tritsch, Kemper, Harbaugh, Harrington, Thomas, Thurness, Sparnow with Claude Pettit as coach. Only Campbell Kemper Harbaugh and Thomas remained Logan residents.

LOGAN Alfred B. Campbell Logan High School Alfred Campbell Russell Bebout Hugo Shaw Don Acker Ben Tritsch Edward Kemper Melrose Harbaugh Rollin Harrington Harry Thomas Bernard Thurness Stanley K. Sparnow Claude W. Pettit Campbell, Kemper, Harbaugh Thomas

Book of the Month Club reviews The Outward Room

Mrs Francis Roberts reviews The Outward Room by Nilsen Brand at a Book of the Month Club meeting hosted by Miss Della Webb on N Walnut Street. The refreshment hour followed with Miss Marjorie Tschappat and Miss Jean Webb assisting. Members present include Mrs Roberts and sixteen other named guests.

Nilsen Brand Francis Roberts Della Webb N. Walnut St Miss Webb Marjorie Tschappat Jean Webb Mrs. Roberts Minnie Louise Bowen Grace Hibarger Sally Holmes Elizabeth Jones Iris Lowery Bertha Madlener Sara Rockhold Louise Strentz Monica Acker Janet White Alice Genevieve Poston

Society meeting at Methodist Church discusses missions and deeds

The Home Missionary Society met Tuesday at the Methodist Church with Mrs. Kittie Dill presiding. Members heard prayers, devotionals, a poster on missionary achievement, and lessons on Christian Citizenship. The group presented a play and welcomed new members. visiting relatives and a conference trip were noted.

S. C. Bright John Lee America C. W. Graham Clifton Henle Joe Shaw Charles Kleinschmidt Merritt Wenn, Jr John Mack Ed Bright Blanche Brown Rose Krischbaum Charles Brehm Harry Reeves James Napp Matthew Murtha Ruth Krischbaum Herman Studer Kittie Dill Vance Stewart Gertie Harden M. Bles Ruth Brooke Pearl Duffy Union Furnace Myrtle Backus New Plymouth Columbus Akron Grant Goodwin J. C. Wilson Beaver J. D. Tipton Irene Tipton

Young Lutherans Organize At Trinity Lutheran Church

Trinity Lutheran youths formed Young Lutherans in church social rooms after meeting Tuesday. Rudolph Rempel presided, Lloyd Gompf served as secretary, officers include Sheldon Cox president Rudolph Rempel vice president, Lloyd Gompf secretary, Mary Gompf treasurer. Committee members appointed for April entertainment and refreshments. Twenty four members attended with games and refreshments afterward. Sheila Ann Arnold to return to Gladwin Michigan after visiting local families.

Trinity Lutheran Church Rudolph Rempel Lloyd Gompf Sheldon Cox Mary Gompf Karl Smith John Buntz Kermit Bliss Dale Arnold Sheila Ann Gladwin Mich M. Bles Arnolds James Patton Church St

Boys Glee Club To Sing at PTA Meeting in Logan

March PTA meeting at Logan High Auditorium 7 30 p m Monday March 28 features Logan High Boys Glee Club songs and demonstrations by commercial arts and science departments with refreshments to follow.

Boys Glee Club PTA Logan Logan Parent Teacher Association Logan High Logan High Boys

Taylor Ridge Church Observance With Song and Music

Taylor Ridge The Disciples of Christ observance of Brotherhood night will feature a program of songs and music at the Taylor Ridge Church Thursday at 7 30 p m presented by Sunday School youth including orchestra clarinet trombone violin and guitar solos and duets An offering will be taken for World Causes of Christ Public invited.

Taylor Ridge Disciples of Christ Church of Christ Spencer Davis Thomas Oliver Arron Burnard Greens Run Clarence Winn Glouster William Davis James Harrison Sam Myers H. D. McGee Chillicothe Elmer Davis Fred Heffken Mr. McGee John Davis Herman Kempton John Kempton Fred Kempton G. W. White Millfield Carl Welling Dwight Smith MG Wips Clarence Loper the Plains

Farm meeting outlines 1938 program near Logan

About 28 men attended the county agricultural conservation program meeting Tuesday at Marion Centralized School. Local leaders outlined the 1938 program and its goals for farmers in the area.

Logan County Committee of the Agricultural Conservation Program Marion

Logan Mayor Seeks State Health Survey

Logan mayor Dallas Kinser will ask the state department of health to send a representative to the city to survey health work needs. A report will be submitted to the city council detailing necessary health setup and operating costs. The state department may later cooperate to unite county and city health units under one health commissioner.

Logan Dallas Kinser State Department of Health State Department

Rev Gibson to Speak at Easter NYPS Zone Rally

Logan Ohio March 28 Rev C A Gibson district superintendent will deliver a missionary address at the Easter NYPS Zone rally at the Nelsonville Church of the Nazarene at 7 50 PM Monday evening March 28 C L Rodda Urbana District will lead the meeting J C Campbell Cleveland will provide music All churches in the Athens Zone are invited banners will be awarded for largest attendance and for attendance percentage

Athens Zone

Local Extension Leader Visits Columbus Office

Logan W. Brownfield of Columbus, district leader in the extension service, visited the local extension office on Tuesday while in the district. He called on his son William Brownfield, president of the new firm that took over the coal tipple and plant near Pattersonville.

Logan W. W. Brownfield Columbus William Brownfield Pattonville Brownfield

Hocking County Schoolmasters Club Meets in Logan

About 52 members attended the Hocking County Schoolmasters Club in Carbon Hill with Dick Smith of the state education department as speaker. Joe L. Archer presided and the address centered on school finances. Smith warned that an Akron driven constitutional amendment to bar excise taxes could cost 32 million for schools and endanger the foundation fund. he noted 13 million in relief taxes would be cut if enacted and urged careful consideration before signing.

WPA

Mrs Anna Cole Heads to Roswell for Son’s Illness

Anna Cole travels to Roswell New Mexico to visit her son Robert Hutchinson a military academy cadet who has a head infection. She is recovering from a major operation ten weeks ago and this is her first trip since hospital discharge.

Logan Anna Cole Roswell New Mexico Robert Hutchinson

Logan Man Improves After Paralyzing Auto Crash

Paul Jonas of Murray City is described as slightly improved at Cherrington Hospital where he has been since last July after a July Orbiston wreck left him paralyzed from the waist down. He can now sit up in a wheelchair.

Logan Paul Jonas Murray City Cherrington Hospital Orbiston

Athens County Tops Legion Enrollments

Division 2 of District 8 American Legion reports the highest enrollments at 91.9 percent of quota. Athens County leads with 96.1 percent and Hocking County at 85.5 percent. Other divisions show 88.9 85.7 and 73.9 percent respectively.

Athens County Legion Logan American Legion Athens Hocking Hocking County

Funeral for Charles Townsend Attended by Local Party

Mr and Mrs James Harris Mrs Frances Holt Miss Altha Townsend and Mrs Eva Campbell of Columbus joined Mrs Oscar Steward in Logan on Tuesday to attend the funeral of Charles Townsend in Stewart.

Logan James Harris Frances Holt Altha Townsend Eva Campbell Columbus Oscar Steward Stewart Charles Townsend

Three Held on Dyer Act Stolen Car Charge

An FBI agent questioned George Farmer Robert Lewis and Rosella Rooks of Springfield after they were apprehended by Deputy Sheriff W R Brandt. They allegedly stole a car in Springfield crossed into Kentucky and face federal prosecution on a Dyer Act violation.

Rural schools to discuss athletics trends meeting soon

Supt. J. W. Coleman says a meeting of rural school heads and coaches will be called within two weeks to discuss trends in athletics. A definite date has not been announced.

Logan J. W. Coleman

Mt Union Personal And Social Briefs

Sunday, March 27, preaching day announced. Mrs. Nicholson and Evelyn visited McMillan Hospital for observation and Evelyn improving. Multiple local residents hosted and visited across Harrisonville, Columbus, Rutland, Albany, Bunker Hill, Dyesville and Charleston.

MT. Union M. A. Nicholson Evelyn McMillan Hospital Sidney Jordan Gilbert Michael Harley Carr James Clark Ernest Carr Harrisonville John Carr Side Hill Don Ross Donna Jean William Chase Dana Epple Bunker Hill M. A. Epple Willis Wiseman Calvin Epple Charleston W. Va Glenn Turner Carl Delbert Turner Dyesville

Shanley Fined for Reckless Driving in City Plea

Joe Shanley of this city pleaded guilty to reckless driving and was fined $10 plus costs by Mayor Dallas Kinser on Wednesday evening.

Logan Joe Shanley Dallas Kinser

Welsh Saying Defines Hamlet By Tools And Roles

A Welsh proverb from the old days states that a hamlet becomes legal only with a cook, a churn, a bull, a cat, a herdsman, a kiln, and a plow, reflecting rural community requirements of the time.

Plan outlines new rural power line route from Laurelville to Gibisonville

Logan March Kindler of Lancaster has promised James R. Smoot to survey a proposed power line from Laurelville to South Perry and Gibisonville. Over 50 potential consumers would receive current on the route. For months, efforts sought a power company to build the line to these villages.

Logan Marvin Kindler Lancaster James R. Smoot Laurelville Perry Gibisonville

Mrs. Love to Return Home From Sanatorium

Eva Love, long treated at Licking County Sanatorium, will be brought back to her home this week though her condition shows little improvement.

Aged man recovers after long illness near Logan

William Fields, 79, of near Logan, has recovered enough from a four week illness to move about his home. He had double pneumonia and is now improving.

Logan William Fields

Mrs Hamilton Recovering After Fall On Icy Walk

News from Walbridge reports Mrs Albert Hamilton is recovering after suffering dislocated vertebrae in a fall on an icy walk. Mr and Mrs Hamilton formerly lived in this city.

Logan Walbridge Albert Hamilton Mrs. Hamilton

Mrs Stout Recovers After Major Surgery

Mrs Edward Stout, who recently had major surgery at Marietta Hospital and a tonsil removal, is recuperating at her home on Friesner Ave.

Train air brake instruction car in city Tuesday

The air brake instruction car of the C and O Railroad arrived in Logan on Tuesday. Car crews received practical instruction in this type of braking operation.

Logan C, and O. Railroad

Florida Faces About 90 Electrical Storms Per Year

The report notes Florida experiences roughly ninety electrical storms annually, highlighting the state as a hotspot for such weather events and signaling ongoing concerns for safety and preparedness.

Florida

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Walkers Coals A. B. Campbell Alois Hitler Adolf Munich Adolf Hitler Austria Leonding Taylor Ridge Church Gibson Hocking Co DR. Urban’ S Dusty ROSE Naturel Mr. Union Personal and Social Briefs Micu Jim Josten Everblooming New York Taylor Stores, Inc Schine Athena Theatre
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