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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1932

Page

10

Logan Republicans and Democrats Name Executive Leaders

In Logan on May 23 central committees for both parties organized and chose leaders for the campaign. Republicans met at the courthouse auditorium naming C. S. Matheny chairman and D. W. Tucker secretary, with about 50 members to an executive panel. Democrats held a 7:30 p m session in the probate court room selecting Barton A Hall chairman and Charles N White secretary as a smaller 16 member executive committee was planned.

Logan C. S. Matheny Haydenville D. W. Tucker Rockbridge Matheny Vance Webb Webb F. M. McKay G. W. Lanning McKay Ed L. Ewing Lanning Clinton Webb Fairy Liles Helen D. Rochester David Ingalls Hocking County Barton A. Hall Charles N. White Laurelville Dav! O. Sparnon Central Committee W. A. Henderson Phil Henderson M. D. Hansel E. E. Bright Rolland Bright

Classified and Circulation Notes for Messenger

Classified ads for The Messenger or anything pertaining to circulation are requested. D. Y Milne is listed as contact, with phone numbers 6024 and 272 for assistance.

Messenger D. Ymilne

Local eighth grader earns top state score in Logan district

Clayton Ferreall of Murray City placed among the state’s top pupils with 166 points on the eighth grade promotional tests. He also won the April seventh and eighth grade spelling contest in Hocking County, earning a cup. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Floyd Ferreall. Oroville School led the county with four eighth grade diplomas awarded.

Logan Clayton Ferreau Murray City State Department of Education Ferreall Hocking County Floyd Ferreall State Department Oroville School

Cabin to be Gift for Scout Nature Contest Win

Construction of a rustic cabin proceeds at Rock Stall in Marion Township scenic center opened this spring. H. H. Hughes, leasing the tract, directs the work. The cabin will serve Boy Scout troops as a summer outing point and later be presented to the winning troop of Hughes nature contest.

Logan Rock Stall Marion Township H. H. Hughes

Mrs Lawrence Hack Hosts Tourist Club at North Market

Mrs Lawrence Hack entertained the Tourist Club on North Market Street Thursday afternoon. A book review by Mrs John Wellman covered The Changing Years. Roll call prompted special topics and after the program dinner was served. Guests included Mrs Crabbe Mrs Holloway Columbus Mrs Forest E Weinrich Mrs Ida Mathias Mrs Anna Cole Mrs Charles Scholl Mrs Albert Schreck Mrs John Krieg and Miss Elsie Martin.

Lawrence Hack North Market Street John Wellman Crabbe Holloway Columbus Forest E. Weinrich Ida Mathias Anna Cole Charles Scholl Albert Schreck John Krieg Elsie Martin

Nifty Nine Sewing Club Elects Officers in Marion Township

In Logan on May 23 the Nifty Nine Sewing Club met at Miss Thelma Rutter’s home. Miss Ruth Welty was chosen president with Ivy Rutgers as secretary-treasurer, Rebecca Rush as recreation leader, and Lola Bell Hockman as news reporter. A follow up meeting is set for June 2 at Welty’s home.

Start to Build Childs Character During Earliest Life

A health column emphasizes beginning character training at birth with regular feeding and sleep schedules. It advises waking a sleeping baby for feeds, avoiding night nursing unless needed, and limiting night feeds after six months. It warns against letting a baby sleep with the mother and notes stress on emotional factors affecting milk flow and discipline.

New York New York City

Short throat feeling in an 18 year old woman

Question about a short, up feel in the throat for an 18 year old female 5 feet 4 inches tall 123 pounds. Answer notes possible causes include heart and lung issues bronchitis nervousness or indigestion. Doctor exam and treatment plan advised.

Concrete Base of Road Is Completed

Logan, May 23. E N Turner the road contractor reports completion of the concrete base north of Logan in two weeks since start. 714 feet of concrete laid in seven hours, brick course to follow with two weeks needed if weather holds. brick made at Hocking Valley plant. If conditions stay favorable traffic could start by mid June.

Logan E. N. Turner Hocking Valley

Ideal Weather Draws Crowds to Hocking Scenic District

Sightseers flocked to the Hocking Scenic District as ideal Sunday weather drew visitors from Columbus and central Ohio. Ash Cave Old Man's Cave Rockhouse Conkle Hollow Crane Hollow and other sites attracted a steady stream of tourists while work continues on a Rockhouse to Old Man's Cave highway set to finish by mid summer.

Logan Hocking Scenic District Columbus Ohio Ash Cave Old Man's Cave Rockhouse Conkle’s Hollow Crane Hollow Old Man’s Cave Conkle Gorge

Logan selects Buckeye Lake for weekend fishing run

Logan residents flocked to Buckeye Lake seeking prime fishing grounds. The event drew many locals beyond the Hocking River area, which was excluded from the latest Conservation Department closing order.

Logan Buckeye Lake Hocking River Conservation Department

Modern Bridge Club Hosts Friday Night At Warner Avenue

Mrs. Belle Hyson hosted the Modern Bridge Club Friday night at her Warner Avenue home. Guests included Mrs. Myrtle White Mrs. Bell Miller Mrs. W. C. Adair and Mrs. Carl Judy. Miss Hazel Kanade will host the club in two weeks at her North Market Street home.

Belle Hyson Warner Avenue Modern Bridge Club Myrtle White Bell Miller W. C. Adair Carl Judy Hazel Kanade North Market Street

Logan Defeats Athens Nine 7-3 on Saturday

Logan beat Athens 7 to 3 at the local diamond in front of a large crowd. Tommaselle pitched for Athens, while Hook Walker started for Logan. Keller, Columber, Tolbert, and Iles with a homer highlighted Logan's offense. next Saturday the teams meet again at 3 p.m.

Logan Athens Tommaselle Keller Columber Tolbert Iles

Tolliver and Wriggle Released on Promise to Pay Fines

George Tolliver, convicted Feb. 26 by Common Pleas Judge O F Rowland for inciting a riot during coal mine strike disorders, released from Athens County Jail on promise to pay a 100 fine and 13.30 costs with monthly 10 installments. Tolliver credited 7.50 for five days. Indigent claim noted. Clyde Wriggle, convicted Feb. 17, 1932 by Magistrate J R Kasler of stealing, released on promise to pay by Dec. 1, costs 30.50, fine 100 suspended.

George Tolliver Common Pleas O. F. Rowland Athens County Tolliver Clyde Wriggle J. R. Kasler

Canaan Grange To Meet Tuesday Night

Canaan Grange will meet Tuesday night May 24. After the business session a literary program will be given by juvenile and subordinate members. Items include a game Forty Ways of Getting There a play The Bashful Beau and songs Carolina's Calling Me The Bells of Avalon readings Things Men Won't Touch a memorial and a closing song.

Canaan Grange Grange Virgil Harry Hill Lucille Williams Marle Norris Morris Gaston Paul Grant Carolina Avalon Rose Sutton Donna Halbirt the Grange

Burn Ohio Coal and the Fight to Save Local Industry

A long regulatory battle over a proposed Ohio coal commission seeks to promote state coal, oppose outside competition, and fund $30,000 in judicial advertising. The piece notes opposition from a coal operator, later funding by Ohio State University, and calls for cooperation between miners and operators to restore confidence and pursue fair wage bargaining.

Ohio State University Ohio Coal Cooper Board of Control Ohio LeFever Columbus West Virginia Chillicothe Luhrig Canaanville Baltimore and Ohio

McArthur Hosts Morrison Guests From Athens and Columbus

May 23 report from McArthur notes Mr and Mrs John Morrison welcomed Sunday guests including Mrs Sadie Salters daughter Helen Mrs H J Salters and Mr Eugene Glover of Columbus Ohio Also present were Mr and Mrs Charlies Beverage Mrs Frank Mitchell daughter Myrtle and granddaughters Anna Mae and Alice Mitchell Mr William Salters and son Mr and Mrs Leighstey and son Mr and Mrs Emmett Morrison and daughter all from Athens.

Mcarthur John Morrison Sadie Salters Helen H. J. Salters Eugene Glover Columbus Charlies Beverage Frank Mitchell Myrtle Anna Mae Alice Mitchell William Salters Leighstey Emmett Morrison Athens

Clothing Center wraps year amid depleted supply at Armory

The Community Clothing Center ended its year at the Armory as supplies were exhausted and distributions dwindled. From February to April 662 families and 3 100 individuals in Athens Township and nearby areas received clothing across six classes including men and women garments, infants wear, and miscellaneous items.

Community Clothing Center Mary Phleger Smith Ohio University Clothing Center Athens Township Ames Canaan Dover Rome Trimble Waterloo York Lodi Womn Red Cross Salvation Army Athens Miss Smith McHenry and Sisler Preston’s Zenner’s City Service Bureau Girl Boy Scouts

Ohio Faculty Members Named on Committee

Prof. R. L. Morton and Prof. A. B. Sias from Ohio University along with Kenneth Ray Coolville superintendent were named to the State School Finance Committee by U S Education Commissioner William John Cooper. The Ohio panel also includes twenty nine other educators and public officials.

R. L. Morton Ohio University A. B. Sias Kenneth Ray Coolville William John Cooper United States Spe Ohio

Hemroid Tablets Claim Fast Cure for Piles

An advertisement touts Hemroid Tablets from Dr J B Leonhardt as an internal remedy for piles. It claims 1,000 patients treated with 960 cures and offers a money back guarantee from Quick's Cut Rate.

Leonhardt Quick

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