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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 26, 1926

Page

12

Logan business men to hear Messenger publisher

F W Bush publisher of the Athens Messenger will speak to Logan business and professional men next Tuesday evening about organizing a Logan Chamber of Commerce. Fifteen solicitors canvass the city for members, aiming for a two year commitment with graduated dues. The meeting, at the courthouse auditorium, begins at 7 o clock.

Logan F. W. Bush Athens Messenger Athens Chamber of Commerce Bush Athens Chamber & Commerce Court House

Advertising salesman arrested for bad checks in Logan

H. W. Linn, an advertising company salesman, was arrested by Cambridge police on Logan request on March 26. He faces charges for writing multiple worthless checks to a Union bus station, a local restaurant, and a hotel while attempting to secure advertising for bus routes. He will be held for transfer to Greenville police after local cases.

Logan H. W. Linn Cambridge Brandt Linn Civine Merchants Association Greenville Police

District Man of M. E. Church to Preach Here

Rev Kelley Jennes will preach three times next Sunday in Hocking County. He speaks at Logan Methodist in the morning, Fairview church Gibisonville charge in the afternoon, and Baydenville in the evening. Dr Sparks becomes Lancaster district superintendent succeeding Dr L Oarks. He has served in multiple states including California and Virginia. This marks his first appearance in Logan since taking charge of the Lancaster district.

Ohio Methodist Berkeley California Parkersboro W. Va Morgantown Tremont Church Boston Ghillicothe Logan Lancaster

Harbaugh Named to Hocking County Board of Electors

Logan insurance man Melrose Harbaugh was named by Secretary Thaljwn to fill the unexpired term of A. H. White on the Hocking county board of electors. The appointment was announced in Logan on Thursday.

Logan Melrose HarBaugh Logan Insurance Thal Jwn Am H. White Hocking

Harbaugh's Role Edges into Youth GOP Circles

The text notes Harbaugh’s activity among young Republican politicians since his return from the South several years ago, highlighting an ongoing engagement with party youth figures.

Widow Sues for 25000 Damages in County Accident Case

Novella Allberry seeks 25000 in a damage suit against the Hocking County Board of Commissioners over the death of her husband in an auto crash two years ago near Five Mile on the Union Furnace road. She says guard rails were warranted at the site. rails were installed after the fatality.

Logan Novella Allberry Board of Commissioners of Hocking County L. G. Worstell Allberry Five Mile Union Furnace Five Mile Creek

Funeral services for Dorothy Marie Kemper held at St. John’s

Funeral services for Dorothy Marie Kemper daughter of Mr and Mrs Edward Kemper of South Market street were held at St John’s Catholic Church at 9 o’clock Friday morning. Burial followed at Oak Grove Cemetery by the Harden Company.

Logan Dorothy Marie Kemper Edward Kemper South Market Street St. John’s Catholic Church Harden Company

Intercity Rotary Meet Draws Large Attendance

Rotary clubs from Athens Nelsonville and Logan held an intercity meet in Logan on Wednesday evening. Principal speaker Paul M. Herbert outlined The Duties of Citizenship. Healy of Burlington Railroad and Placky of North Pacific spoke, showing scenes around Denver for the upcoming international Rotary convention.

Logan Athens Nelsonville Paul M. Herbert Franklin County Healy Burlington Railway Placky North Pacific Denver Rotary Lagan Honstein Hocking Valley Judge Worstell John Wooley Athens Club Fred Johnson Nelsonville Club Fred Chapman

Chillicothe Club Event Hosts Noted Guests and Music

The Chillicothe club featured Joe Smith and his orchestra providing music for the evening. Outside visitors included H. W. Chapman Bert Poston Charles Jack and Al Speenagie from the Chillicothe club and C. B. Russell from Marion.

Chillicothe Club Joe Smith Eveniing H. W. Chapman Bert Poston Charles Jack al Speenagie The C. B. Russell Marion

Retired Pastor Visits Logan Cousins and War Vet

The Rev. L. G. Matheny retired Methodist minister from Nelsonville visited Logan on March 26 for a day with cousins Mr. and Mrs. John Young of East Main. He called on Will Moore, once raised with him at The Plains, now homebound. Matheny, a Civil War veteran and G. A. R member, noted Nelsonville post shrank from 118 active members to thirteen in twenty years.

Logan L.G. Matheny Nelsonville John Young East Main Street Will Moore the Plains

Former Logan Woman Dies at Columbus Home

Mrs. J. J. Snider, 74, widow of a Logan lumber manufacturer, died at her daughter’s home in Columbus after living in Logan until four years ago. She leaves two daughters Emma and Tillie. Funeral services in Columbus with burial in Oak Grove, Logan, Saturday afternoon. husband already buried there.

Logan J. J. Snider Indianola Avenue Columbus

Athens High School Band Delivers Second Public Appearance

The Athens high school band made its second public appearance this morning during the regular Friday assembly. Director Russ Stevenson was absent, with John Fields acting as drum major and leading the program.

Athens High School Russ Stevenson John Fields

Tissuelike Disposal Pad Claims Odor Control

An ad copy touts a disposable pad that absorbs five times more than ordinary cotton pads. It promises no laundry or embarrassment and claims deodorizing action ends all odor concerns.

De Molays Attend Episcopal Service in Nelsonville Easter

The local De Molays have accepted an invitation to attend the Episcopal church in Nelsonville on Easter Sunday in April.

de- Molays Episcopal Church Nelsonville

Hi Y Boys Discuss Gambling At Meet

The HI Y luncheon at Athens High School discussed gambling led by Cecil Ladd the president. A brief business meeting preceded the discussion and plans were made to hold future meetings early in the morning on the hills when weather permits, as in previous sessions.

Athens High School Cecil Ladd

Hi Y bulletin board for Hi Y club

L. B. Voorhees, manual training instructor and sponsor, prepared a bulletin board for the Hi Y club. It will be placed in the main hall and used for Hi Y purposes only.

L. B. Voorhees

Chemistry in Germany Faces Severe Overcrowding

A concise report notes the profession of chemistry in Germany suffers from overcrowding. It highlights high competition for limited positions and the resulting pressure on graduates. The piece draws attention to the need for policy or educational adjustments.

Albany March 26 Bauer's former agent turns farmer near Athens

Albany March 26 Ralph Barker of Athens, formerly a county agent, is identified as a farmer near Athens in this brief item.

Albany Ralph Barker Athens

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