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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1934

Page

10

Logan High School Completes Fall Grid Schedutes

Logan High School athletic officials finalize football and basketball bookings for next year. The football schedule includes a home game against Murray City High on Oct. 12 after signing the contract. Basketball adds West High Columbus Dec. 19 and games with Jackson Feb. 16 and Wellston Feb. 17.

Logan High School Murray City Logan Murray City High School West High Columbus Jackson Wellston Ceme Waterloo Vernon Athens High

Farmers May Sign Wheat Reduction Contracts in County

Logan farmers may sign wheat reduction contracts in Hocking County, with 1933 and 1964 or 1935 payments to portions of signers. Extension agent Harold Chambers notes options for those who signed last year and new signs, with 18 percent acreage reduction based on 1980 1931 and 1932 sowing averages. Farmers unable to meet reductions may plow under, pasture, or mow crops before maturity while complying with the acreage agreement.

Logan Hocking County Harold Chambers

Comrade James Allen Celebrates 87th Birthday

Logan residents honor Comrade James Allen on his eighty seventh birthday observed after a family dinner. More than forty relatives visited as he plans Memorial Day activities and meets American Legion members to organize the program. He serves as adjutant of the James K Rochester Post of the G A R.

Logan James Allen Allen American Legion James K. Rochester

Local families host weekend gatherings across Columbus and area

A flurry of visits fills the weekend as Charlies Houston and family from Columbus stay with Mrs. Houston’s parents the Simons. Athens’ George Gears visits his home, and many others including the Shaffers Sheltons Lovett Spencers and Thomas families travel to or host relatives in Columbus and Bethel.

Murray City Charlies Houston Columbus Dora Spencer Anna Bell Thomas Clarence Archer George Archer Harry Mullenkamp Cora Gaffey J. A. Ayers William Bracken

Five Teachers Earn Elementary Certificates in Pxominations

Five applicants passed the teachers examination last Saturday and received certificates from the board of examiners. Three year elementary certificates went to Kenneth Risch Enterprise Jay Nimon Starr Township and Margaret Rush Marion Township. One year certificates were issued to Lowell Irick Marion Township and Lawrence Lehman Ward Township. Some test takers only completed half and will retake the first Saturday in June.

Injuries Limited in Logan County Through CWA Period

Injury cases in Logan County during the CWA era were limited, with 76 reported. Of these, 15 led to more than three days of lost time and compensation totaling $255.74. Medical, hospital, and funeral bills during the period reached $1,535.10.

Logan CWA Hocking County Paul L. Sanderson

Logan candidates file for local offices in county race

Democrat incumbent Brian Vance Logan coroner filed a petition Tuesday to seek another term. John Conkle and C Wood Bowen, both Democrats, are urged to run for commissioner and prosecuting attorney respectively. Mr and Mrs C E Wharton returned to Logan from a winter in Miami.

Logan Vance Brian John Conkle C. Wood Bowen Bowne Conkle C. E. Wharton Miami Florida

School teachers meet Logan at Carr home

Senior High School teaching staff gathered Monday night at Mr. and Mrs. G. E. Carr residence. Losers in a bridge series planned to entertain the winners. Guests included Miss Iris Hull and Mrs. Carr. Programs for the Epworth League Institute at the Camp Grounds are being prepared. Rev. H. Wilbur is institute manager. Rev. H. A. Rothrock and Mrs. Rothrock will serve as dean of men and women respectively.

Main Street upgrades include new lanes and brick sidewalk tiles

Traffic lanes were painted at Main Street intersections and parking zones on Tuesday. Tile with brick coverings was placed at sidewalk and street intersections to replace the old wooden bridges that had been in use for many years.

Logan Main Street Yars

Decker v Industrial Commission of Ohio Dismissed

Clifford Decker's action against the Industrial Commission of Ohio in common pleas court is dismissed after a reached agreement between the parties. Judge Harley M. Whitcraft presided as the case ends without further action.

Memorial Day address set for New Straitsville

Judge Harley M. Whitcraft has been invited to deliver the Memorial Day address at New Straitsville. Rev. W. H. Harble of the Methodist Episcopal Church and members of the American Legion Post are coordinating arrangements.

Gravel delivered to Hocking County for secondary highways

Hocking County road officials received 225 car loads of gravel for the county highway system. Unloading was completed on Tuesday.

Logan Hocking

Trimble Church of Christ Announces Mother's Day Plans

Trimble Church of Christ sets Bible School attendance goal at 200 with 30 mothers expected. Special music by Junior choir Suffer The Children To Come and Mary Marie Phillips solo It Would Be True. Worship theme Mary The Mother of Jesus. Flower committee and several speakers named. Chauncey hosts visiting guests including families from Logan County and The Plains.

Trimble Church of Christ Trimble Mary Marie Phillips Bable Susie Heckman Mary Jesus Arda Kasler Laura Addington Oliver Steinmetz Gertrude Rainey C. E. Haskins

District Personals At Chauncey And Millfield

Mrs Elmer Morrie and guests from Chauncey and Frankfort visit at the country home near Alderman. Alderman residents Mr and Mrs Ivan Matheny and children join Mrs Elizabeth Robinetts in Millfield. Mrs Edward Evans hosts Faithful Circle at Millfield Church of Christ. Martha Bible Class to meet Friday at Mrs B H Pettit's Jackson Givens home. Corning returns from short visit with Chauncey relatives.

Chauncey Elmer Morrie Alderman Riley Tedrick Denver Bricker Mary Carolyn George Rebrams Frankfort Wilbur Sharp Ivan Matheny Nelsonville Matheny Elizabeth Robinett Millfield Daniel Fulton Edward Evans Faithful Circle

Funeral services for Elizabeth Mosier at Chauncey Church

Funeral services were held Tuesday for Elizabeth Mosier 73 conducted by Rev. G B Courtney of Chauncey Church of Christ. Burial followed in Greenlawn Cemetery. She died Sunday in Columbus State Hospital where she worked 40 years. She is survived by a sister Mrs Thomas Porter Athens and a brother Michael Parker Detroit. CHAUNCEY Mr and Mrs Harry Webb announce birth of Eva Jean a granddaughter of Mrs Charles Downhour and Mrs Richard Waidie Chauncey.

Chauncery Elizabeth Mosier G. B. Courtney Chauncey Church of Christ Greenlawn Cemetery Mosier Columbus State Hospital Verda Thomas Porter Athens Michael Parker Detroit Chauncey Harry Webb Jennie Newman Eva Jean Charles Downhour Richard Waidie

McKay Heads Rotary Club in Athens

Fred M. McKay of Southern Ohio Electric Co was elected president of the Athens Rotary Club at a Hotel Berry lunch meeting. H C Pendry named vice president C H Harris secretary and John Jagers treasurer Directors include R W Finsterwald Dr C H Creed Louis I Brown The club announced a cabin project for the Athens Girl Scouts and a 15 acre woodland gift for a reservation near Tick Ridge School Ohio University activities and Athens High School scholarship honors were noted.

Fred M. McKay Southern Ohio Electric Company Athens Rotary Club Hotel Berry McKay R. F. Cuyler H. C. Pendry C. H. Harris John Jagers R. W. Finsterwald C. H. Creed Louis I. Brown Athens Girl Scouts Tick Ridge Girl Scouts

Putnam Class Presents Old World Program

Pupils of Mrs. Clara DeLand's special education class at Rufus Putnam School dressed in bright colors imitated Czechoslovakians for an assembly on the country’s life and customs. The presentation featured pictures colored by students, a peasant scene, geese, a farm, country-made toys, and the Leaning Tower of Pisa. Announcers were Frank Sanborn Roberta Jones and Willard Guseman. German folk song and Hot Cross Buns violin numbers were performed by Jack Chappelear Robert Jones Walter Bobo Franklin Sanborn and Billy Maxwell. Two drum selections accompanied the program with each pupil playing a part.

Clara DeLand Rufus Putnam Pisa Frank Sanborn Roberta Jones Willard Guseman Jack Chappelear Robert Jones Walter Bobo Franklin Sanborn Billy Maxwell

Guard Officers Visit Athens Company Unit

Major Dale Thibault and Captain Marsh of the 74th Brigade Staff visited Company L, 166th Infantry, Ohio National Guard in Columbus Monday night for a brief inspection. He urged cooperation with higher units and acquainted officers and enlisted men. New enlistments and four re enlistments were recorded, including Sergeants Huggins and Bartlett and Privates Bartlett and Hoffman. Recruits include Clifford W. Martin Clarence O Neal John W. Tippie Corbin A Norris. New Camp Perry uniforms arrived Monday. The unit will depart by truck for camp in July and will march in the American Legion parade on Sunday May 13.

Dale Thibault Marsh 74Th Brigade Columbus 166Th Infantry Ohio National Guard Thibault Company L Athens Clifford Huggins Homer F. Bartlett Charles E. Bartlett Lawrence W. Hoffman Clifford W. Martin Clarence O'Neal John W. Tippie Corbin A. Norris Camp Perry American Legion

Community Notices From Local Churches And Schools

The Ladies Aid Society of the M KE Church will meet at 7 at the Parsonage for a polluck supper. Standard Bearers meet at Mrs Dora Lockhart home with Mrs J L Pickering of Athena present. A birthday surprise greeted Rev R L Derrick after a call in town. Marietta women's club to hear Mrs Harriet Walker Friday. readings at Bartlett alumni banquet. Logan PTA to hold final meeting May 16 with officer elections.

Ladies’ Aid Society M. KE Dora Lockhart J. L. Pickering Athena R. L. Derrick Harriet Walker Marietta Bartlett G. W. Pierce Orville Clayta Louise Athens E. M. Pierce Mary Lou Holdren New Plymouth F. C. Taylor C. L. Stout Nelsonville Marcella Davis Roy Thompson Malta A. B. Saunders Dan Mohr Ada Carl Lockhart Virginia Knecht Annie Walden Hope Walden Charleston W. Va B. F. Blackwell W. O’brien Burlingham Jean

Athens residents fined for two hour parking violation

Thomas H. Johnson Goldie Ashworth and C B Vorhes of Athens were fined one dollar each by May or Len B McCune for parking beyond the two hour limit on city streets.

Thomas H. Johnson Goldie Ashworth C. B. Vorhes Athens Len B. McCune

State Patrol Chief Cites Two Main Offenses

Lieut. E. A. Capell of the Ohio State Highway Patrol told the Athens Kiwanis Club that driving while intoxicated and operating illegally registered vehicles are major problems in Southeastern Ohio. He noted fines of 100 dollars and six month license suspensions as common penalties and said registration income has covered patrol costs. Capell urged stricter enforcement as schools buses require 10 feet clearance when loading and unloading passengers. Sgt. F. J. Crume and Patrolman Lloyd Carey joined Capell as guests.

Ohio E. A. Capell Chil- Heathe Athens Kiwanis Club State Highway Patrol Capell F. J. Crume Lloyd Carey Lieut

Granville Stevens Pleads Guilty to Intoxication Charge

Granville Stevens of Woodland Avenue was arrested by Constable Frank White Saturday night on intoxication charges. He appeared before Magistrate Carl H. Porter on Monday, pled guilty, and was fined $10 plus costs.

Granville Stevens Woodland Avenue Frank White Carl H. Porter Stevens

Marital Listings for Pomeroy Couples and Harrisville Pair

Pomeroy residents Ray Harper 23 and Opal Keeton 21 are listed with their parents Willis Harper and Ray Keeton. Harrisonville merchant Delbert F. Chase 52 and Amy E. Geary 42 of Pomeroy also appear in the notice.

Pomeroy Ray Harper Willis Harper Opal Keeton Ray Keeton Delbert F. Chase Harrisonville Amy E. Geary

Also Mentioned on This Page

Murray City News Jones George M. Jones County Health Board County Advisory Council Jimes James Loomis Union Furnare Dist Lssks Logan —lLogan Lexington Massachusetts Congress Edith Nourse Rogers Capitol J. C. Hutchinson B. L. Fenn Robert H. Holt C. J. Coburn Mrs. Rogers Frederick Fischer Lynn Carter R. B. Parker Brian Hun Whartons Return Chauncey, the Plains Trimble Two Betty Johnson Pearl Christman A. L. Preston Luella Syx Neva Bryan Dayton Bernadine Gibbs Glouster Frank Preston Florence and Virgil Logan County Harley C. Collins Glenna Betty Lau Blanche Raymond Billy Frank Crooksville Erwin Channell Dale Bill the Plains McKay Heads Rotary Club Athens Group T. C. McCracken Ohio University Athens High School Putnam Athens Company Coolville Parent-Teacher Association Offeers Samuel Insull, Jr New York Greece Overparkers State Patrol Zenners SILK Baroness von Hutton Paris Rayon Underwear Hollywood Possem Vanity Searts
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