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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 25, 1936

Page

25

Logan Council OKs three year gas rate ordinance

Logan City Council approved a three year gas rate ordinance by a five to two vote introducing a 63.4 cent average per thousand cubic feet. First year rates start at ten cents per hundred for the first thousand cubic feet, with five cents thereafter. Second year features 20 cents for first five hundred cubic feet, plus five cents above that. Third year 20 cents for first five hundred, five and a half cents for next 4500, and five cents thereafter.

Logan J. M. Meldrim Bright and Kinser

Notice of Partition Suit in Nelsonville Real Estate

Lillian Silcott files in Athens County Common Pleas against Paul Hellyer and others for partition of two parcels in Nelsonville Ohio the west halves of In Lot 168 and In Lot 15 with an accounting and equitable relief. Defendants must answer by May 11 1936 or judgment may be rendered.

Notich Paul Hellyer Lillian Silcott Common Pleas Court Athens County Ohio Paul Hellyer Nelsonville Athens Nel Gonville Margaret Call Lillian Bilcott

PTA Meeting At Logan High School Discusses Community Programs

Logan Parent-Teacher Association held a meeting in the music room with Mrs. John Lee presiding. The Mothersingers reported for federation and planned a benefit show after Easter. A $5 donation aided the Girl Scouts. Speakers included B A Holl on controversial teaching and Rev. John A Toy on medical socialism.

Logan Parent-Teacher Association Mra John Lee Allen Adams Adams Anthony Toerner James Rbittgners Ways and Means Committee B. A. Holl Walter M. Haas John A. Toy C. F. Rauch Wilma Martin Lee Clinton Webb Newell Grooms Florence Larimer Orville Farrar

Irishborn Finley Leads Midwest Farm Labor Drive

Ira M. Finley, 49, a Missouri native and former state legislator, rises as a force in Midwest politics. He heads V I A Veterans of Industry of America, an Oklahoma farm labor group pushing a "share the land" plan to fragment large farms by distributing ownership to tenants.

Ira M. Finley Midwest Missouri Finley Veterans of Industry of America Oklahoma

Resolution on hill project between Hunter and Mound Streets

The proposed improvement from Hunter to Mound Streets would cost the government 3534 dollars and the city 1597 dollars. When the resolution to adopt the improvement was considered, legal questions required clarification. Solicitor Harley Meyer requested time to review the issues.

Spring Street Hunter Mound Streets Harley Meyer

Council debates Mulberry Street project and sewer cribbing

Council votes unanimously on including both streets in the project. Fox notes need for more cribbing on the east end sewer work and the council approves $105 for materials. Loomis says engineers should finish the Mulberry Street sewer survey next week. Larimer presided due to vacancy after Fred Carpenter’s resignation. mayor Fitzgerald has not announced a replacement.

Bright Mulberry Street East End Fox Council Loomis

GAR Ladies officer Cathrine Hoyt dies at 88

Mrs Cathrine A Hoyt aged 88 former national corresponding secretary of the Ladies of the GAR died Monday night in Minneapolis.

GAR Minneapolis Catherine A. Hoyt The Ladies of the Gar

Bus Drivers Struggle as Snow Disappears Yet Roads Bad

With the disappearance of snow, road conditions remain poor across the county. Bus drivers cover parts of routes daily to meet schedules while students walk portions to reach buses.

Logan

Trains Run to Gallipolis From Logan and Pomeroy

River Division services limited by high water shorten trips to Gallipolis with trains operating between Logan and Pomeroy rerouted.

Logan Pomeroy Gallipolis

Elm and Maple Trees Trimmed at Courthouse Site

Workmen trimmed large elm trees on the west side of the courthouse and removed a partly dead maple from that area.

LOGAN

Ewing Juvenile Grange Meeting Reports Awards

Members of the Ewing Juvenile Grange held a meeting led by Mrs Roy Turner and Howard Seller in charge. Grace Turner presented the program as lecturer. Awards were given to Everett Rheinscheld and Junior Moyer for notable service.

Juvenile Grange LOGAN Ewing Juvenile Grange Roy Turner Howard Seller Grace Turner Everett Rheinscheld Junior Moyer

City officials find room repapered and repainted after meeting

Council members and city officials discovered their room had been repapered and repainted since the previous session. The space also serves as the office of Mrs. Josephine Hansel, the city auditor.

Logan Josephine Hansel

Public Forum Set on Social Security by Emergency Schools Commitee

Arrangements made for Harry H. Wright to discuss Social Security at a county public forum by the committee on emergency schools. Meeting place to be announced later with possible use of the American Legion Hall.

Logans Harry H. Wright Committee On American Legion Hall

Logan-Rudy's Buckeye Ramblers to play for gas meeting

The Logan-Rudy's Buckeye Ramblers of this city have been engaged to furnish music for a gas company meeting to be staged at The Mayfair near Athens on Friday evening.

Logan Rudy Buckeye Ramblers Mayfair Athens

Coshocton Banker George Cassingham Dies

The body of George Wilson Cassingham age 69 president of the Commercial National Bank and former mayor of Coshocton was en route for funeral services and burial Thursday. Cassingham, a former coal mine operator, died Sunday at his winter home in Naples Florida.

Coshocton George Wilson Cassingham Commercial National Bank Cassingham Naples Florida

Tiffin Coroner Rules David Day Death Self-Inflicted

Coroner Perry Perin returned a verdict that the death of 79 year old David Day, a wealthy retired farmer, was by his own action. Day was found with a bullet wound to the head and a revolver in his hand. the coroner noted Day had been in poor health.

Tiffin Perry Perin David Day

Tri State Senior Tournament Opens With 20 Teams

The East Liverpool tourney kicks off Friday with 20 teams listed as starters in the Tri State Senior basketball event.

East Liverpool Tristate

Appointment of James R. McMillin as Administrator de bonis non

James R. McMillin of Frazenburg Ohio is appointed Administrator de bonis non of the estate of Chas M McMillin deceased late of Athens County Ohio. Dated March 10 1936 and signed by Probate Judge 8 M Johnson.

James R. McMillin Frazenburg Ohio Chas. M. McMillin Athens County M. Johnson Said County

Kiwanis and Rotary Joint Meeting Heard by Crowded Ambrose

R M Winegarner head of the Athens Division 15 sales tax force was main speaker at the Kiwanis Rotary joint meeting at the Ambrose Hotel. He discussed various phases of the new law. Kiwanis officers led by Wilbur Lanning presided.

Logan Kiwanis Rotary Clubs Ambrose Hotel R. M. Winegarner Winegarner Athens Kiwanis Club Wilbur Lanning

Wreck Crew Responds to Sand Car Issue at Old Town Yards

A car carrying 6 tons of sand derailed or left the rails at Old Town yards on Tuesday. Wreck crew arrived and spent several hours replacing the car without unloading its load.

Logan Old Town

Garden Club Forms, Holds First Extension Meeting

Logan Garden Club, organized last week, met at the extension service office Monday evening with 20 attendees. Mrs. Anna Wellman presided as committees were assigned and more will follow. Several new members joined, others are being sought.

Logan Garden Club Extension Service Anna Wellman

Golf followers meet at Wellman Woodard store

Arrangements are made for a golf followers meeting at Wellman Woodard store at 8 o'clock Thursday evening to discuss plans for the Hocking Valley course for the coming summer. Those interested in the sport are invited to attend.

LOGAN Wellman Woodard Store Hocking Valley

Logan Moore secures summer job in Michigan city

David Moore of this city was sent to Mt. Pleasant Michigan last week and has been hired by Scott Westbrook formerly of this city. He plans to remain in the Michigan city during the summer.

Logan David Moore Mt. Pleasant Mich Scott Westbrook Moore Michigan City

Bridge crews repair work on C&O Railroad River Division

Logan Bridge maintainers of the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad are encamped in this city this week. Crews of carpenters are engaged making repairs on bridges along the River Division.

LOGAN Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad River Division

Logan Woman Ill After Heart Attack

Mrs. Adam Poling of near Webb Summit is ill after a heart attack and confined to her bed.

Logan Adam Poling Near Webb Summit

Sigma Phi Gamma Notes Easter Dance Plans

Logan Social notes show Sigma Phi Gamma Sorority meeting Monday with Easter Dance plans and band arrangements to be announced this week. Bingo awards went to Kathleen Jurgensmier and Vera Brashares with 25 members present. Next meeting April 6 includes a 6 30 potluck. pledges Evelyn Courter Martha Magie and Helen Walsh served refreshments.

Sigma Phi Gamma _ Sorority Kathleen Jurgensmier Vera Brashares Evelyn Courter Martha Magie Helen Walsh W. B. Lacock Billy Columbus Bainbridge Chillicothe Lucy Murphy Athens Logan Lydia Westenhaver Glenn O'Reilly Mt. Pleasant Michigan

Plowing Delayed by Wet Weather in Logan County

Logan Hocking County farmers report slow spring plowing due to wet conditions with western areas only about one tenth of work done this year. Last spring about three fourths was completed. A farmer said ground may not be ready for plowing by week’s end without more rain.

Logan Hocking

Logan Harblie Undergoes Minor Operation at Cherrington Hospital

Logan Jack Harblie, son of Mr and Mrs Jack Harblie, underwent a minor operation at Cherring ton Hospital on Tuesday in this city.

Logan Jack Jack Harblie Cherrington Hospital

Infant Dies in Week-Old McLeish Family

The week-old infant of Mr and Mrs Worthy Roberts died Saturday night around nine o'clock. Burial was held Monday.

McLeish Worthy Roberts

Glouster Legion Wins Prize For Membership Campaign

Frank McCann Post Glouster won a set of World War source records for leading an eight county district membership drive. With a 73 quota the post reached 102 members, 29 over the target, and the records were added to the local library for post access. A congratulatory letter from Ohio department commander Milt Campbell to post commander C. G. Lunsford noted the achievement.

Glouster Frank McCann Post American Legion C. G. Lunsford Milt. D. Campbell American Legion of Ohio

Services Held for Mrs. Nella Tanner in Trimble

Large turnout for the funeral of Mrs. Nella Tanner with many out of town attendees. The procession included Mr. and Mrs. H L Tanner with daughters Virginia and Kathleen and numerous relatives from Zanesville Columbus Roseville Pennsville Mansfield Glouster Athens Hooper Ridge and surrounding towns.

Maude Murphy Corning Bert Rouanzion Pennsville Ray Hill Audrey Davis Elizabeth Glaspy McConnelsville S. M. Johnson R. R. Johnson W. G. Danford P. H. McKinley Anna Woodard Mansfield Charles Oxley Lizzie Oxley Minnie Johnson Guy J. Fierce Forest M. Guthrie Clifton Brown Creed Osborne Fannie Hogue Flo Daugherty Edith Faires Miss Lambert Ella Moriarity William Shuff Athens Spicer Keirns George Keirns Harvey Wolfe Hooper Ridge E. LeFever Jane LeFever John Mee- Creanor Glouster

Willing Workers Class to Meet at Mrs Richardson’s

The Willing Workers Class of the M. E. Church will gather Friday evening at 7 o clock with Mrs. Harry Richardson.

Glouster M. E. Church Harry Richardson

Kiwanis Club Inducts Two New Members at Tuesday Meeting

Kiwanis club welcomed Lester Faires and Dave Kennedy as new members during a Tuesday noon session at Hotel Gordon. Attorney George W. Rose led inductions as part of the ongoing membership drive, bringing total new members to 31. Plans for a May 25 ladies night with speaker A. S. Kelley were set, and next week's meeting will feature E. J. Mechem at the M. E. Church.

Glouster Lester Faires Dave Kennedy Kiwanis Club Gordon George W. Rose Committee On Kiwanis Education A. S. Kelley Chicago al Craft Morrison Brown R. H. Gamwell Fred Burdiss Richard Wilson M. E. Church E. J. Mechem Department of State Public Welfare Board of Directors David P. Morris

Chadwell Family Returns Home After Columbus Visit

Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Chadwell have returned to their home after spending several months in Columbus with Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Binderbasino and Mr. and Mrs. S. A. Chadwell.

Trimble J. F. Chadwell Columbus W. F. Binderbasino S. A. Chadwell

Rubber-covered milk containers aim to cut early morning noise

A rubber company introduces rubber-covered milk bottles to reduce the rattling and clatter heard in early morning hours, signaling an invention designed for quieter household mornings.

Glouster Church Class Holds March Meeting

The Loyal Women's Class of the Church of Christ in Glouster met in the church social rooms for its March gathering led by president Bertha Carpenter. Edna Bingman read the scripture, a brief business session preceded contests with prizes to Sophia Nagle Fig Henry and Weltha Williams, and 30 members attended with lunch served by hostesses Jennie Wallace Della Gessel Bessie West Lizzie McKee Freda Pickering and Ella Johnston.

Jennie Wallace Della Gessel Bessie West Lizzie McKee Freda Pickering Ella Johnston

NYA Class Offerings Expand in High School Building

Mrs. Margaret Cary assists Miss Edna Binder with NYA piano classes that now enroll 100 students. Sewing, art and dramatic classes are conducted under capable supervisors. Enrollment invited after school hours at the high school building.

Pike Can Be Out of Water for Hours Without Harm

A note states that pike may be kept out of water for several hours without causing injury. It describes safe handling and potential effects on the fish during temporary drought or transport.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Logan Council R. R. Loomis Meldrim Mauk Joseph Kemper Culver Street Ohio Drilling Company Meidrim Kineer Water Works Committee Braddock Tipton and Tipton Fitzgerald Kinser Don Fox Edward C. Collins WPA Walnut Second Streets Zanesville Avenue U. S Julia” Marcum Williamsburg Holl STATE Federal the Security Bank Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Pabst Tapacan Fiat Pabst Ec Tapacan C. D. Shafer Co Athens, O Glouster Legion Library For Veterans Nella Tanner Schenley Whiskey NYA Cincinnati Colonial N. Court St Dixie Schenley’s Cream of Kentucky Kentucky U S Schenley Distributors, Inc N.Y Geo. T. Stagg Co. Inc Frankfort Schenley Products Co Roos Levies
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