Peking County Best Spellers Championship Finals Set
Dunty wide spelling finals will be at Logan High School on April 9 at 9 30 a m with winners reporting then. District eliminations are listed by district and grade level with several students named as winners in each category.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Logan High School
County Superitendent
Gore
Ita Summers
Jean Owings
Edna Wilermuth
Dora Boring
Bonnabelle Denison
Roberta Westbrook
Marion
Naxine Welsh
Fern Ruff
Watts
Harold Snyder
John Sterling
Tses
Lillian Sater
Helen Joy
Green
Huddy
Rebecca Tucker
Daisy
Margery Hartley
Harvey
Madge Courtney
Ward East Side
Ernest Campbell
Eizabeth Turn
Ruth Camp
Virgil Kell
Catherine Sanborn
Hazeleed
Florence Lanning
Murray City
Catherine Acker
Dorothy Martin
Seulah Maness
Vivian Erwin
Mary Louise Jones
Clayton Ferrell
Mystery Surrounds Logan Man's Death
John Connor of Logan died in Columbus hospital after being found unconscious in a city automobile. The 38 year old interior decorator had been out of work for months and relatives expected details as authorities investigated the peculiar death.
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John Connor
Columbus Hospital
Logan
East Second Street
Columbus
Connor
Pital
Columbus Offic
Red Cross Worker Relocated for Southern Tornado Relief
Mrs. Wallace Thomas national Red Cross worker assigned to the local family case office since November 1 leaves Logan for Birmingham Alabama after instruction from National Headquarters. She will join a corps in the south to aid relief operations following deadly tornadoes and a subsequent storm. Thomas is a Mississippi-born southerner who moved to Ohio years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Wallace Thomas
National Red Cross
National Headquarters
Birmingham
Alabama
Thomas
Columbus
Corps of National Workers
South
Ohio
Mississippi
Franklin Kerr Guild Opens Meeting With Buffet Social
The Franklin Kerr Guild held a Monday night session at the First Presbyterian Church with half the members as hostesses under Mrs. Paul Spears and Mrs. Harold Chambers. Mrs. Seth Sloan, president, led the business and noted the guild’s year rating of eight points. Mrs. Fred Burchfield read the devotional, Florence Bort led a Japan themed lesson, and delegates Mrs. Harden and Mrs. Soan were elected for the upcoming Presbyterial in Athens. Mrs. Edward Jones presented a bouquet to retiring president Sloan in appreciation of her work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin Kerr Guild
First Presbyterian Church
Paul Spears
Harold Chambers
Seth Sloan
Guild
Fred Burchfield
Florence Bort
Japan
Frank Harden
Soan
Athens
Goon
Edward Jones
Sloan
Stars Forecast for Thursday March 31 by Genevieve Kemble
Conflicting signs mark the astrological map for the day. Business and industry promise solid progress and possible fortune through sound ideas and faithful work, but personal matters may be unsettled by sudden and irregular events. Birthday individuals may see yearly gains via perseverance and steady effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Genevieve Kemble
500 Seed Packets Received in Logan
500 gardening seed packets have been received at the Logan Red Cross office and will be distributed to those unable to buy seed. The seeds from the National Red Cross include beans cabbage carrots corn squash lettuce and other vegetables, with follow up to ensure planting. Crop reports will be made later in the summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Red Cross
National Red Cross
Lucullus
Boy Scouts Active In Hocking County
Hocking County units are part of the Central Ohio Area Council with five troops in Logan Haydenville and Murray City. The county enrolled 29 new Scouts during the achievement roundup and promoted 18 tenderfeet to second class while four second class scouts advanced to first class. A total of 56 merit badges were earned, and the county now has 131 Scouts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Hocking County
Central
Haydenville
Murray City
Columbus
Shoemakers Top Judy Grocers in Bowling Upset
Logan March 3 Bowler Bob Smith subbing for Shoemakers rolled 665 total with a 279 high game to spark the upset as Judy Grocers faltered. Grocers’ lead off man Smith totaled 666 and teammate Schorr added 651 in a tight league contest.
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Logan
Shoe Factory
Judy Grocers
Bob Smith
Smith
Grocers
Schorr
Elizabeth Clark 52 Dies of Cerebral Hemorrhage
Miss Elizabeth Clark 52 of Asbury Ridge Logan died Monday night from a cerebral hemorrhage after a short illness. She was sister to Joshua Clark of Asbury Ridge. Funeral services were held at 2 30 PM Wednesday at Asbury Ridge Methodist Episcopal Church with burial in the nearby cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asbury Ridge
Logan
Elizabeth Clark
Joshua Clark
Starr Township
Asbury Ridge Methodist Episcopal Church
Quarantine Lifts at Campbell Home in Starr Township
Logan Ohio March 30 Last quarantine in Hocking County is removed from the Campbell home in Starr Township Tuesday morning per Dr W B Lacock health official. The action ends a period of restricted movement and signals normalizing conditions in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Campbell
Starr Township
Hocking County
W.__B. Lacock
Final Elementary Exams Set for Hocking County Schools
Final exam dates for Hocking County elementary schools are set for April 15. Eighth graders will take tests in Geography History Arithmetic and English using state booklets. The next teachers’ examination will be April 2 at Logan High School with Paul A Potts Orlandeth Lehman and J W Coleman in charge.
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Logan High School
Paul A. Potts
Orlandeth Lehman
J. W. Coleman
Clergy Couples Visit Logan Guests of Local Pastor
The Rev. and Mrs. E. E. Prange of Lancaster and the Rev. and Mrs. Robert E. Glaser of Sugar Grove were in Logan Monday evening as guests of the Rev. and Mrs. Amos L. Heyde.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
E. E. Prange
Lancaster
Robert E. Glaser
Sugar Grove
Amos L. Heyde
Local social notes from Haydenville and surrounding areas
Residents and visitors in Haydenville and nearby towns are listed spending weekends with relatives. Names include Phettyplace Gustin Bond Nutter Riddlebarger Boyd Matheny Hinerman Sinnott Walters Bright Gastin Wolf Iles Campbell Ruble Seel Beougher Allen Thompson Crothers Saunders Wilson Crothers Joy Carpenter and others. Hospital visits and church activities noted.
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James Phettyplace
Columbus
John Gustin
Andy Roush
Marietta
Blosser Lehman
Cherrington Hospital
Ralph Bond
George Bond
G. C. Nutter
Homer Carter
Thomas Riddlebarger
White Cross Hospital
Margaret Boyd
B. E. Peck
Margie Matheny
James Brown
Mansfield
Kenneth Hinerman
Waterford
Thomas Sinnott
William Achauer
Nelsonville
C. A. Walters
Glenden Bright
Logan
J. D. Francis
Roy Gastin
Dayton
Junita Wolf
Donald Iles
Union Furnace
C. C. Iles
M. E
Gertrude Ginther
Ralph Campbell
Fultonham
S. C. McCandish
Harvey Ruble
Willard Seel
Chester Beougher
Nellie Allen
Vira Thompson
Lloyd Matheny
Mildred Moore
Mabel Wolf
Elizabeth Donaldson
Jane Nutter
Garnet Gleason
Phyllis Swain
Aileen Pollock
Dale Primmer
Dale Arnold
Leland Walters
Hallie Campbell
Kenneth Waltz
LeRoy Crothers
Laurel Run
Lester Crothers
Ed Joy
the Diamond
Ervin Lock
John Carpenter
Lancaster
Tom Fling
Funeral in Harrisonville Draws Large Crowd
The funeral of Mrs. Ray Alkire at her residence drew a record attendance, with fifty three cars in the procession to the cemetery and many out of town attendees from Akron Circleville Athens Dyesville Columbus and Franklin County. The Palace of Carelessness variety show at the High School Auditorium drew a large audience and raised 26 dollars. The M W A of Dowington held a meeting with three candidates initiated and vote to meet weekly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Alkire
Harrisonville
Golda Huntsinger
Akron
Frank Turner
Howe Turner
Charley Turner
Circleville
George Turner
Athens
del Turner
Dyesville
Geo, Clark
Franklin Co
Columbus
Ethel Hegewood
Jennie Hogue
Chester
Dowington
John Sinckwood
Crover
Lyors
Home in East Millfield Destroyed by Fire
A four room frame house owned by the Pos ton Mine Company in East Millfield and home to Mr and Mrs Earl Bentley and family was destroyed by fire of unknown origin last night at 11 o clock. The Bentleys were at a neighbor s home when the blaze was found. Passing motorists raised the alarm but the flames had headway and the structure and contents were lost. There was no insurance on the household goods. Observers note this was the second East Millfield fire in 20 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Poston Mine Company
East Millfield
rMs
Earl Bentley
Bentley
Miners to Attend Eight Hour Day Celebration in Bellaire
A 40 man miners delegation from Chauncey will travel to Bellaire on Friday for the eight hour day celebration at the miners temple. Provisions were issued to 505 families totaling about 2 550 people at the Chauncey community commissary. The commissary reopens Thursday noon and closes Friday.
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Chauncey
Bellaire
Olive Tablets Offer Gentle Liver and Skin Support
Advertisement promotes Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a gentle substitute for calomel, claiming they cleanse blood bowels and liver without sickness. It asserts clearer skin and relief from pimples and bad breath, noting olive color and vegetable formula with prices 15c 30c 60c.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Edwards
Edwards
Chauncey and Millfield Readers Hear Local News
Messenger Staff reports Chauncey Millfield and The Plains residents receive daily updates from The News. Local briefs cover community events and notable happenings as reported by the newspaper team.
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Bradeteld, JR
Messenger
Chauncey
Millfield
the Plains
Easter Dinner For Fifty At East Millfield School
Fifty children at East Millfield School were treated to an Easter dinner organized by Miss Jessie Smart, with eggs sandwiches baked beans cookies and fruit. Donations came from Athens women and the Athens M E Church Junior Department provided the colored eggs. Local residents assisted in serving as teachers and matrons helped host the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
East Millfield
Jessie Smart
Athens
Miss Smart
Athens M. E. Church
Frank Finsterwald
Della
Blanche Finsterwald
Harry Wilson
Lee Cox
Josephine Guest
William Shears
Florence Pyle
Mack Wallace
Fast Millfield
Evelyn Deal
Florence Howard
Isabel Smart
Curtis Lock
Columbus
Chauncey Loyal Temperance Legion Meets at Lincoln School
Chauncey group met Tuesday night in Lincoln Grade School with Mrs Ralph Brown leading and Alice Johnson as president. Betty Jane Courtney gave the secretary's report as Julia Johnson directed the program. Entertainment included songs and recitations. attendees listed include Jean Bingman Lois Ann Shafer Isabel Courtney Vivian Bingman Pauline Agin Nellie Agin Alice Johnson Julia Johnson Betty Jane Dickerson Betty Jane Courtney Ellen Black.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Chauncey Loyal Temperance Legion
Lincoln Grade School
Ralph Brown
Legion
Alice Johnson
Betty Jane Courtney
Julia Johnson
Jean Bingman
Lois Ann Shafer
Isabel Courtney
Vivian Bingman
Pauline Agin
Nellie Agin
Betty Jane Dickerson
Ellen Black
Local Names Displayed in Community Notice
A list of residents and individuals including Ruth Schoonover Helen Schoonover Lex Sarich Mabel McColley Evelyn Stewart Elsie Worden Virgene Palmer Leatha Collins Ethel Henry Louella Pencelli Ruth Cruikshank Myrtle Pencelli Margaret Smith Jean Brewer Marguerite Fouty Faye Conrad Elizabeth Schoonover Charles Harvey and Marguerite Courtneys appears in the public notice segment. The item records names associated with a local event or notice without further details.
Revival in Progress at Chauncey Pentecostal Church
Revival services are in progress in Chauncey at the Pentecostal Church with Rev. T H Spears assisted by Rev. Mrs Grover of Columbus. Services are held nightly at 7 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Pentecostal
T. H. Spears
Easter Dinner Hosts in Chauncey and Millfield
Mr and Mrs Milton Brookins and daughter Olive hosted an Easter dinner at their Millfield home. Guests included Mr and Mrs Guy Brookins and Thelma Jean and Jack Brookins of Chauncey Mrs Mary Mills and Roger Mills of Athens attended. Lucille Mason gave a bridge party and dance in Chauncey with a two course luncheon. she was assisted by Anna Shears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Milton Brookins
Olive Brookins
Millfield
Guy Brookins
Thelma Jean
Jack Brookins
Mary Mills
Roger Mills
Athens
Lucille Mason
Anna Shears
Chauncey Personal Notes Reflect Local Visits
Miss Pauline Shepard of Mountville visited Chauncey on Saturday and Sunday as guest of Miss Pauline Keck. Jimmie Brewer, son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Brewer, Chauncey, is ill with mumps. The Bricker family and Mrs. Riley Tedrick of Chauncey joined a Millfield dinner at Mrs. Bricker’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Omen. Jessie Smart of Chauncey attended Easter dinner with the Radford family in Athens. Louise Dew of Lancaster and Clifford Williams of Nelsonville visited Chauncey Easter as guests of Nile and Pauline Dew. J. C. Conrad returned to Wellston after visiting Chauncey with B. H. Fielder, Mrs. Earl Johnson, and Carl Conrad. Mrs. Floyd Nye of Chauncey is ill at her High Street home. Eben Gillespie of Millfield was an Athens visitor Tuesday.
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Chauncey
Pauline Shepard
Mountville
Pauline Keck
Jimmie Brewer
Arthur Brewer
Denver Bricker
Mary Carolyn
Riley Tedrick
Millfield
Bricker
William Omen
Jessie Smart
W. H. Radford
Franklin Avenue
Athens
Louise Dew
Lancaster
Clifford Williams
Nelsonville
Miss Dew
Nile Dew
J. C. Conrad
Wellston
B. H
Church of Christ
Harold Brower
Ladies’ Aid Society
The
Fielden Willis
Arthur Triplett
C. H. Boudinot
P. D. Hill
Mildred Ryan
William Ryan
Beaumont
Homer Sission
James Ogle
Canaanville
All-Day Quilting Party at Pocahontas Lodge Trail
Mrs F E Boudinot reports an all-day quilting party at Pocahontas Lodge Trail on Thursday with a potluck dinner at noon. After the regular council meeting Thursday evening members will enjoy an old fashioned taffy pulling. All members urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
F. E. Boudinot
Pocahontas Lodge
Order
Easter Church Services Highlight Local Activities
Easter Sunday services at the Church of Christ included a Sunday School program with special songs and recitations. Attendance reached 51. Mrs. Harold Brower reported the figure.
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Peking County
Bee
Clinton Webb
Dr. Milne
T. R. Walburn
Hope Myers
Billings
Mont
Bernard McLain
H. H. Sands
Chambers
Violet Brehm
Bessie Briscoe
Frank Walters
Harry L. Smith
Hazel Clark
Chas. Carsey
Tom Wells
Eugene Wyatt
H. J. Williams
Williams
Logan Man
Boy Scouts
Tory Bowlers
Johnson
Foreman
Achauer
Shoe Factory Brehm
B. Smith
J. Kranditz
P. Krannitz
Clark
Rev
Heyde
Lodge
Joe Mason
Clyde Mason
Elizabeth Phillips
Alice Kincaid
Charles Bradfield
George Williamson
Ann
Buddy
Bradfield
R. A. Surtees
Leonard Koenig
Workers’ Missionary Society
Henry LeMaster
Mill Street
Arthur Smith
C. D. Shafer CO
U.S. Dept. of Agriculture
Walsh Electric Company
Phong
Pentecostal Church
Millfield News
Killarney
Caroline Testout
Lady Hillingdon
K. A
Victoria Frances Scott Key
Willow Mere Paul's Scarlet
Mary Wallace
Yellow Rambler
Dorothy Perkins Excelsa
van Fleet
Floor
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