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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1936
Page
16
Logan observes Poppy Day on May 23 with poppies sold by the American Legion Auxiliary led by Mrs. Harry Thomas. Disabled soldiers craft the poppies and volunteers sell them on the street to support local soldier welfare and families.
Logan firms announce multiple relocations effective early June after two acquisition deals. Ogg and Beasley take the Ford Hack Building on West Second Street housing Hack Accessories and C C Redd auto agency. Jacob Wine buys the Willard Shaw and Son Building on South Spring Street and will move his agency there.
Logan Young Democrats Club held a Thursday evening gathering in the Masonic Social room with B A Hall as master of ceremonies. Charles D Leasure of Columbus spoke as assistant finance director of the state, joined by Mia Myrna Smith, secretary to Governor Martin J Davey. Venus Chapter of the Fantern Star served dinner.
Rolland Bright and C. Wood Bowen of Logan served as inspecting officers for Chapter and Council Masonic bodies in Athens Wednesday evening. They were accompanied by Charles Kleinschmidt.
Joseph J Canty returns to the city to reopen his law practice with Henderson and Canty after two years in government service at Louisville and Columbus He is the son of Mr and Mrs John E K Canty of Mound Street and lives with them now.
In the first four months of 1936 Hocking County sold 182 new cars and trucks, up from 137 in the same period of 1935. April last year had 4 percent sales, while March this year leads with 66 sales.
Logan county election officials met to organize precinct supplies and issue final tabulation instructions to 36 presiding judges. A Saturday courthouse meeting aims to set procedures for counting ballots, with tests showing 20 to 25 ballots per hour, indicating slow returns on a large primary vote.
Juanita Swick and James Dougherty of Nelsonville dispute a published wedding announcement. Dougherty declares they are not married, and the notice was forwarded to the Messenger for correction after being received as a signed article.
Logan Frank McKay a veteran newspaperman of this city is ill at his W Second Street residence. The brief notice identifies him as a longtime journalist and local resident.
Logan News reports D Y Milne received word that Mr and Mrs Richard Milne of Sandusky welcomed a daughter born Thursday evening. The Milnes become grandparents for the first time.
The Federal Relief Administration sent a second shipment of 4.90 pounds of Indiana onions to Findlay, placing them in the heart of Ohio's onion marsh region.
Logan J M Conkle, a Democrat candidate for commissioner, said on Thursday that a rumor of his win in a candidate combine is false and that he is running his own separate campaign.
Mr and Mrs Stanley Sparnow of Columbus visited Logan on Thursday while Newell Carr of Walbridge passed through en route to Starr to see relatives.
A political advertisement asserts the people of the district oppose buying influence in Congress. It praises Thomas A. Jenkins as a fought and proven leader who should be retained for his strong representation, claiming Republicans back his continued service.
High scores were held by Mrs Harry Eastman and Mrs Byron Wolfe Sr when the E Z Bridge Club was entertained by Mrs Wheeler Dew at the home of Mrs Byron Wolfe Jr Tuesday evening Gold Star Mothers will be guests of honor at the meeting of the American Legion Auxiliary to be held Monday evening Members who wish to attend the spring conference of the Auxiliary at Middleport on May 13 are asked to contact Mrs Fwald Schmittera not later than Saturday
Mrs Alfred Lanning hosted the Wednesday Bridge Club at her N Spring Street residence with two tables in play. Mrs Lawrence Harden led the club with high score and Mrs Walter Nixon earned the guest award after the session, followed by refreshments.
Members of the Priscilla Club gathered at Mrs Don Warners home on E Hunter Street Wednesday evening for a social session followed by refreshments.
Grace Cole is named president of the Girl Reserves with Sue Rochester as vice president Louella Brown as secretary Bonnie Pelle Donaldson as treasurer and Miss Ruth White of the faculty serving as adviser in the election held this week.
Miss Gladys Bauman Miss Teresa Kaiser Mrs Obie Wolfe and Mrs Edward Jones were guests Wednesday evening when Miss Kathleen Medronagle entertained the Sewing Club. Following the social hour refreshments were served by the hostess.
Members of the Lancaster Auxiliary attended the Ladies Auxiliary to the Sons of Union Veterans meeting held Thursday evening. Mrs Zella Schreive of Lancaster served as inspector. A polluck supper followed the business session.
Mrs Cyrus Rochester acted as hostess at the Sister Susies Club gathering held Wednesday evening at her North Orchard Street home. After a social hour, lunch was served.
Public auction set for June 1 1936 at 1 30 pm on courthouse steps Athens County Ohio. Two parcels in Carthage Township described with fractional surveys 109 acres and 50 acres 40 perches approx. life estate of Cora E Warner French. oil and gas lease by Fairfield Oil and Gas Co. Minimum bid two thirds of appraised value 400 and 200 dollars. cash only.
Sheriff Joe Farbearn reports theft of flowers from graves after a funeral, a practice brought to attention. Investigations will be conducted to identify responsible individuals and prosecutions will follow.
Hocking County Fox Hunters Association held a meeting this week with several county candidates as speakers. On the program were H. H. Wright Clarence W. Skinner J. M. Conkle William Mam ek Ralph Moorehead and Sol Ellinger. Music accompanied the program and a lunch followed.
Logan South Bloomineville organized a 4 H Club on Wednesday with Mrs Funice L Book as leader. James R Smoot from the city assisted. Officers named Irene Couden president Marcella Book secretary treasurer Catherine Mel cher reporter Wilma Couden recreation leader.
Cheshire High School senior class to stage the farce Father Goes Domestic at the CHS Auditorium on Wednesday May 13 at 8 oclock. Local community notices list births illnesses funerals and visits including Lloyd Roush newborn son Jacob Rupe and daughter Cora serious illness of Jacob Rupe pneumonia funeral for Elizabeth Haskins and various relatives visiting in Cheshire and Kanauga.
Jimmie Foxx homered twice to power the Red Sox past the Browns 9 6. Billy Sullivan drove in the Indians with a crucial ninth inning triple. Luke Appling led the White Sox with five RBIs in an 11 6 win over the Senators. Billy Herman had a late double for the Cubs in a 9 8 win over the Bees. Bill Dickey hit a two run homer as the Yankees rallied past the Tigers. Ralph Birkhofer pitched well for the Pirates past the Giants. Joe Medwick drove in the tying run and scored the winning run for the Cards against the Phillies. Van Mungo held the Reds while the Dodgers won.
George H. Burke, a 90 year old Civil War veteran of West Main Street, files for a disabled voters ballot as the oldest applicant on record.
A new burglar alarm at the Eagles Building activated Thursday morning after about an hour of operation. Investigation found no burglary but a short circuit in the electric wiring caused the alarm.
Members of the state highway department of Hocking County gathered at Logan Post of the American Legion on Wednesday evening. They were called to this city from all parts of the country. No public announcement was made as to the purpose of the meeting.
LOGAN Mouriel B Aurand files for divorce from Clarence E Aur and requests alimony. They married December 25 1925 and he left July 5 1935 with no word since. She seeks restoration to her maiden name Muriel B Mowery and a decree.
Logan Aerie of Eagles elected officers at a Thursday meeting with Edward C. Hamilton named worthy president. Claude Angel became worthy vice president and Arthur Ewart worthy chaplain, with W. C. Snyder asworthy secretary and Carl Bell as worthy treasurer. Other officers included Earl Hood trustee Carl Walker inside guard LeVett Voris outside guard and Walter Smith conductor.
Rev J N Rice will preach on motherhood and the cross at Canaanville at 9 30 with Sunday School at 10 30 He will also preach at Stewart at 10 45 with Sunday School at 9 30 and Epworth League at 6 45 Guyville services include 7 30 pm preaching 9 30 am Sunday School and 6 45 Epworth League Bethany holds a 2 30 pm service with 1 30 pm Sunday School
District 61 booster event at Comley Head Shawnee drew over a million members and featured election of officers. Roy Logan was named president with John G as vice president and Edna Canter as officer from Shawnee. A program on freshmeats was followed by refreshments. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Roy Domin nee Lehman Edward Primmer Rosl Bright and D O Sparnon.
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