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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 27, 1933

Page

10

Hocking County Scenic District Plans New Deal This Summer

Logan Ohio reports booster A L Burgess outlines steps to promote Hocking County scenic district this year. Ohio Highway Guide will feature the area with over 409 photos from Burgess L T Worley collection and local chambers. Maps and publicity efforts by Logan Chamber of Commerce Kiwanis and Rotary aim to attract tourists to Conkle Hollow Old Man's Cave Ash Cave and Rock House.

Logan A. L. Burgess Columbus Hocking County Barton A. Hall Chamber of Commerce Ohio Hocking Area Highway Department Chamber E. Thomas Maston Columbus Art Gallery Conkle Hollow Ash Cave Old Man's Cave Rock House Hall Kiwanis Rotary Clubs

Kriebel dies at 65 longtime Hocking Valley agent

Logan reports the death of 65 year old S B Kriebel at his daughter H P Zieschang's home in Worthington after weeks of illness. He served as Hocking Valley Railroad agent at Union Furnace Station for years and retired about ten years ago to live with his daughter. Survived by one daughter and three brothers Wilbur James Charles. Funeral in Columbus Tuesday, burial at Oak Grove Cemetery in Logan.

Logan B. Kriebel H. P. Zieschang Worthington Kriebel Hocking Valley Railroad Union Furnace John Sinnott Haydenville Wilbur James Wells

Fish Are Marooned in Flooded Hocking County Pools

Flood waters receded along the Hocking River but lowlands hold pools where carp and suckers trapped by the overflow have been reported. Veteran fishermen note bass and other game fish stayed in streams, so anglers expect no losses.

Logan Hocking County Hocking River

Names Talesmen Drawn for Service

Thirty persons are drawn to serve on juries for the April term by jury commissioners in Logan. Grand jurors report April 3 at 9 a.m. and petit jurors report the following Monday. Names include Walter Kleinschmidt, J. R. Thomas, Florence Myers, and others from Logan and nearby townships.

Walter Kleinschmidt Logan J. R. Thomas South Bloomingville William Bowlby Fails Township Frank Brown Florence Myers Samuel Bakey Rockbridge No John Hiles Frances Settles Logan Rt. No

China Is Discussed

Members of the Tourist Club met at the home of Mrs Altie C Atha in Logan on Thursday. The Great Wall of China served as the paper topic by Mrs H D Atha and Agriculture in China by Mrs H L Geddes. Guests included several club members and others.

Mra China Mra. H. D. Atha Mra. H. L. Geddes Peking

Miss Evelyn Green Weds William Grubbs

Announcement in Columbus reveals the marriage of Miss Evelyn Green daughter of Mrs. Minna Green and Joseph Green to William J. Grubbs Jr. They were married in a Logan ceremony reported in the city paper.

Evelyn Green William Grubbs Logan Columbus Minna Green Joseph Green William J. Grubbs, Jr

Couple Weds in Kentucky as OSU Ties Highlight Union

The groom, a 1932 Ohio State University science degree holder in mechanical engineering, and his wife, a Logan High School and Columbus training school graduate, were married in Kentucky on January 7. She has worked for Miller Oil since graduation.

Kentucky Grubbs Logan High School Columbus Miller Oil Company Ohio State University

Annual Masonic Inspection At Glouster

Glouster Lodge No. 607 F and A M will hold a special Wednesday communication for an annual inspection. Charles Cameron of Athens, district lecturer, will serve as inspecting officer with entered apprentice work featured. Refreshments will follow. visiting Masons are welcome.

Glouster Glouster Lodge Charles Cameron Athens

John Brown Sr. Dies at Burr Oak After Stroke

John Brown Sr. aged died at his Burr Oak home Sunday at 10 45 am after a stroke ten months earlier. He leaves a widow and four children John Brown Jr Glouster LeRoy Brown Clifford Brown and Mrs Emmett Mingus. Funeral services will be at Spencer Ridge Church Tuesday at 2 pm Rev B F Pugh officiating burial in Dew Cemetery nearby.

Burr Oak John Brown Here John Brown, Jr Glouster LeRoy Brown Pleasantville Clifford Brown Hatfield Emmett Mingus Spencer Ridge Church B. F. Pugh Dew Cemetery

Plan for Aid Night by Trimble Ladies Aid Society

Trimble March 27 Ladies Aid Society of the M. E. Church met at Mrs. A. L. Morrison home with 16 members and four visitors. They planned Aid Night at the church April 11 featuring a mock wedding a short program and refreshments. An Irish program closed the meeting and refreshments were served. Next meeting set for Mrs. Alma Leadinghaus home.

Trimble Ladies Aid Society M. E. Church A. L. Morrison John Wolfe Alma Leadinghaus

Logan Band Plans Weekly Broadcasts With WALU

Ned Barthiow and his group sign a contract to appear before WALU in Columbus at 7:30 each Saturday evening. Clyde Barthiow Freyd Loomis and Charlies Loomis join Ned. The band has played Logan clubs and aired programs for two years while Ned also attends Junior High School.

Logan Ned Barthiow Mike Walu Columbus Ned Clyde Barthiow Freyd Loomis Charlies Loomis

Logan warns pet owners to keep dogs, chickens contained

Chief Jen Reynolds warns Logan residents that dogs and chickens must stay within bounds as gardening season approaches. He notes that a dog’s registration does not excuse roaming and garden damage and says steps will be taken to stop the practice.

Logan Jen Reynolds

Hospital recoveries and social club gathering in Logan

Edward Pierson returned home after a surgical operation at Charlington Hospital two weeks earlier. Mrs John Wellman also returned home following surgery. Mrs Clarence Guess was admitted for observation and treatment. Dorothy Wardwell hosted the Gli Amici Club dinner and bridge night with Mrs Faward Jones high score.

Logan Edward Pierson Cherrington Hospital John Wellman Clarence Guess Dorothy Wardwell Gli Amici Club Bridge Faward Jones

Porter Waugh Returns Home After Week in Columbus Hospital

Logan reported Porter Waugh was sent home Friday after a week in a Columbus hospital. He has been ill for the last month.

Logan Porter Waugh Columbus

Nurses visit Cherington Hospital in Logan

Miss Muriel Sinnott and Miss Enid Campbell from Athens were in Logan on Saturday and Sunday to visit friends at Cherington Hospital. Both are graduate nurses of the institution and are pursuing college work at Ohio University.

Logan Muriel Sinnott Enid Campbell Athens Cherrington Hospital Ohio University

Birthday Dinner for Mrs. Cora Morgan Observed

Mr. and Mrs Magh Meldrim hosted a birthday dinner at their Logan home on Sunday for Mrs. Cora Morgan the guest of honor. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Graham and family Mr. and Mrs. Frad Graham and family and J. M. Meldrim.

Logan Magh Meldrim This City Meldrim Cora Morgan Lewis Graham Frad Graham J. M. Meldrim

Glouster Eighth Graders Ready For Civil Government Study

The eighth grade class in Glouster schools finished history and will study civil government for the remainder of the term.

Glouster

Local Social Notes From Silver Ridge Farm

A sequence of community updates lists residents visiting and time spent with neighbors. Thelma Shafer, Louise Pearman, Flora Marie Tuttle and Edith Betzing are mentioned with local hosts. Delbert Gaul and Emma Partlow are among those hosting and visiting, with Donna Shafer recovering from measles and various family gatherings noted at the Christy and Snider homes.

Delbert Gaul Thelma Shafer Louise Pearman Lucy Gaul Flora Marie Tuttle Vesta Bentz Edith Betzing George Pearman Emma Partlow Holt Smith Garrett and Stanley Christy Vanse Snider Pratts Fork Donna Shafer G. W. Christy Dana Swartz Alfred Rev Snider Amy Violet Snider C. F. Retzing Bernice

Glouster Alumni Association Meeting Tonight

Glouster High School Alumni Association holds a 7 o'clock meeting at the high school building to discuss matters of importance.

Glouster Glouster High School Alumni Association

Atlas and Ruth Ruth Atlas to wed Melvin Goldstein in Zanesville

Mr and Mrs Herman Atlas attended the wedding of Mrs Atlas sister Ruth Atlas of Zanesville and Melvin Goldstein of Ashtabula at the Hotel Zone in Zanesville. The ceremony occurred Sunday at 5 pm with about sixty guests. A dinner followed and the couple planned a brief trip before settling in Ashtabula.

Glouster Herman Atlas Atlas Ruth Zanesville Melvin Goldstein Ashtabula Mrs. Goldstein

Old-Fashioned Bell Ringing Follows Duncan Wedding

Ninety five guests gathered at Otto and Mrs. Duncan’s home after the marriage of their son James Duncan to Grace Watkins of Jacksonville. The couple, Jacksonville Trimble High School Class of 1932 graduates, received a post ceremony gift shower with many presents. The PTA met at the school house Monday to elect Otto Duncan as president K T Fierce as vice president and Edith Kasler as secretary treasurer.

Otto Duncan James Grace Watkins Jacksonville Jacksonville-Trimble High School Parent-Teacher Association K. T. Fierce Edith Kasler James Duncan

Local social notes and events from Wilkesville area

Wilkesville residents in Wellston and Jackson this week include Mrs EB Newsom and Mrs Louise Thompson. Birth announced of Janet Faye nine pounds on March 17. Families report illness and improvements for several children and adults. Auxiliary meetings, birthday party for Edith Newsom, bake sale planned, and Gold Star mothers receive potted flowers.

EB. L. Newsom Louise Thompson Wellaston and Jackson Kearney Ogdin Janet Faye Fred Strong Margaret Betty Dr. Bean Gallipolis L. C. Calvin Ray Cooper Radcliff Carl Hill Robert Dexter Walter Beckley L. G. Reed Edith Newsom Georgia Gray Edith Johnson Erma Newsom Mattie Morris Irene Newsom Jewell Strong Hope Kruskamp Eva Morris Evelyn de Vault Newsom C. R. Reed F. E. Davis McArthur John Reed Robert Steel Arthur Woodall South Presbyterian Ladies Aid Society Bishops Store American Legion Auxiliary Debbie Fitzpatrick Rose Anna Hutcherson

Pleasanton Visitors Return From Cincinnati Trip

Pleasanton residents Mr. Dale Kenney and Miss Orpha Kenney along with Miss Laura Woodyard of Chase returned home Thursday after a week visiting relatives in Cincinnati. They also visited Dayton relatives while there.

Dale Kenney Orpha Kenney Pleasanton Laura Woodyard Chase Cincinnati Dayton M. E. Oxley I. Dinsmore Wayne Kenney Frank Kenney John Cooley Ernest Woodyard Winnie Marshall Charles Hudwell Jane King Frank Martin

Miss Thompson A Calm New White House Presence

New York March 27 Miss Malvina Thompson Mrs Roosevelt's longtime personal secretary assumes a broader role as the White House's informal social secretary in a regime described as homelike and welcoming. Thompson reflects on growing duties and her calm approach learned from Mrs Roosevelt.

Malvina Thompson Franklin Roosevelt White House Miss Thompson Mrs. Roosevelt Washington Rebe

Chauncey High School Hosts Home Talent Show

Chauncey-Dover High School students in the salesmanship class oversee tickets for a Chauncey Parent-Teacher sponsored home talent minstrel show in the high school auditorium Thursday night. The program features Chauncey Millfield Community Band, a stringed orchestra, dances, songs, and jokes, with proceeds aiding the Millfield Boy Scouts. Local Union No. 358 will meet at Chauncey Grade School at 7 o'clock with Elmer Allien presiding and Floyd Karns as secretary.

Chauncey Chauncey-Dover High School Chauncey-Millfield Millfield Boy Scouts Elmer Allien Floyd Karns

Chauncey P T A Meets Tonight with Dr Carl Hanson

Chauncey P T A holds a regular meeting at 7 30 tonight in the high school auditorium. Dr Carl Hanson of Ohio University will speak after a brief business session followed by a musical program. All interested are invited.

Glouster Chauncey Chauncey Parent-Teacher Association Carl Hanson Ohio University

Matheny Simons Run in Chauncey Greens Run

Reverend G B Courtney of the Church of Christ officiated at the marriage of Miss Anna Bell Matheny of Chauncey and Guy Simons of Greens Run. The ceremony occurred Sunday morning at 8 o'clock in the minister's home. Anna Bell is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Matheny of Chauncey.

Chauncey G. B. Courtney Church of Christ Anna Bell Matheny Guy Simons Greens Run Charles Matheny

Baby of Misner family buried in Nye Cemetery

The body of five weeks old son of Mr and Mrs Ben Misner was brought to Chauncey for burial in Nye Cemetery after funeral services at the family home in Millfeld. The couple now has two children remaining.

Chauncey Ben Misner Nye Millfeld Ernest Knight Earl Bernard Eiselstein Columbus Thelma Talkington William Wallace Ward Hays Joe Bailey D. M. Warner J. W. Frank Ralph Parker Tuttle Ray Smalley Hobart Allen Reno J. R. Allen Mary Bailey Illinois

Seven Mines Active in Chauncey District Reported

Chauncey on March 27 reports seven mines in operation including Chauncey Mine No. 25 and Poston No. 6 of Millfield. Also active are Luhrig No. 28 No. 24 No. 49 and Carbondale.

Chauncey Chauncey Mine Poston No Millfield Luhrig Carbondale

Retirement celebration for Route 3 carrier Harris

Cutler Rural Mail Carriers Association met at the home of Mr and Mrs Charlies R Harris on Sunday March 19 honoring the retirement of Harris longtime Route 3 carrier. He received a fine chair from the association. Several visitors and family members shared the weekend gathering and news of a newborn daughter Virginia Ellene born March 19 to Rock Mayle and wife.

Washington County M. L. Kimmey Roy Dalley Athens Charles Harris Lewis Meek Stewart Secoy Harold Gill Dana Rosie van Wormer Mattie Place Rock Mayle Virginia Ellene

Chester and Windsor Family News and School Plays

Chester relatives host Windsor family from Akron and discuss the Junior Class play Cyclone Sally and Senior Class Alabama Bound. Easter and commencement events slated for April include a Bac calaureate sermon April 23 and commencement April 26.

R. C. Windsor Akron Chester Cyclone Sally Alabama

Funeral services for Henry Warren held in Reedsville

Henry Warren 70 died Wednesday evening. Funeral held Saturday at 2 PM at his residence led by Rev. M E Hoon and Rev. David Flora. Survived by widow and brothers Edward and George of California. Warren was a Reedsville Christian Church member and Meigs County Agricultural Society.

Henry Warren M. E. Hoon New Marshfield David Flora Hemlock Grove Mr. Warren Reedsville

Seniors See Scholars Scored Winners in County Tests

County seniors took scholarship tests overseen by Superintendent Ray. Top five were deemed eligible for county and state certificates covering four year college tuition. Average scores favored girls in many subjects. seven Athens High seniors competed in culture tests. Ohio State Trustees award twenty four year scholarships in agriculture.

State Department Do. Ray Leges Onis Kenneth ¢ Ray Madeens Athens High Harry Gee James Stansbury Fro High School Coly Trustees Ohio State College of Agriculture

County farmers urged to apply for government crop loan

Farmers may obtain government crop production loans through County Agricultural Agent Thomas H. Applications are for fertilizer spraying tractors and related farm needs. Loans are bonafide and limited to farm use. tenants with fixed rents cannot use them for family garden purposes.

Abhens County Thomas H

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