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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1935

Page

13

Memorial Day Rites Planned by Logan Patriotic Groups

Logan plans Memorial Day ceremonies with Attorney John Silbaugh delivering the address. Comrade James Allen chairs the joint committee from local patriotic orders. Activities include a 9 am parade to Oak Grove Cemeteries, grave flowers by adoul children, then events at Worthington Park with music by the American Legion Band and services by Women's Relief Corps and James K. Rochester Post.

American Legion George Weir Women's Relief Corps James K. Rochester Gerald W. Lanning Logan Walter M. Haas Lincoln Mr. Bowen W. W. Martin Lewis Mack Edward Herzog Luther Timberlake George Fee John Allen Clinton Webb

June Tax Collection Opened by Treasurer

Logan county treasurer George C. Henger announced the opening of the June tax collection on Friday. He urged taxpayers to pay early as many subdivisions face funding pressures due to tax limitation reductions and a shrinking duplicate, with real estate taxes needed to ease the strain.

Logan George C. Henger

Ohio River Notes on Dam, Dredges and River Traffic at Gallipolis

The Ohio River rises near 20 feet with dam safety discussed by Federal Engineer A F Fleetwood who doubts coffer dam floods. The Turley towboat and dredging tests run from Dam 11 to Buffington Island as sandbars form. Rumors hint at a possible channel shift on the West Virginia side while historic steamboat lore recalls the Sidney and St Lawrence at Buffington’s Island. The Jasmine, Neville, Isthmian and Campbell Line vessels are active, with new transport plans and a failed self propelled barge trial I L I 101. Gallia residents Johnston book Pittsburgh trip aboard Gordon C Greene guided by Capt Volney White and steward William Sampson.

Gallipolis Ohio River A. F. Fleetwood Eureka Locks Pittsburgh Fleetwood United States Turley Huntington Steubenville Buffington’s Island Ravenswood West Virginia Ohio Sidney Wheeling Cincinnati Lists St. Lawrence Clay Chapel Eureka Jacob Riggs Commodore Laidiey Charley List Billy List Upper Ohio United States Light House Jasmine New Orleans Union Barge Line Neville Pittsburgh Steel Mississippi Campbell Transportation Company Carnegie Steel Company Campbell Line D. W. Wisherd Fairplay Joan G. Britton Shawnee Memphis Cumberland River Nashville Tenn Chicago Canal Illinois River Arthur C. Shier Water Routes, Inc Shier Hollis C. Johnston Gallipolia Greene Line Gordon C. Greene Volney Stogie) White Gordon Greene William Sampson Sampson Queen City

Logan School Schedules Exams and Partial Day Friday

Lower grades continued until noon Friday for final exams with no afternoon session for students. All pupils must report tomorrow at 10 o clock to receive their grades.

Logan School

Logan FFA Boys to Enter Contests at OSU Event

At Ohio State University on May 31 and June 1, the Logan High School Future Farmers of America will compete in dairy cattle, general livestock, wool, meat, agriculture engineering, poultry, milk, sheep, and crops judging contests. H. D. Saxton leads training. Wayne Frantz and Robert Hansley will attend the seventh annual FFA convention as delegates.

Logan Ohio State University Future Farmers of America Logan High School H. D. Saxton Future Farmers Convention Wayne Frantz Robert Hansley

Delivering Contracts Set For Logan Schools Meeting

Contracts for Logan Schools for the coming year will be delivered at the regular Logan city board of education meeting on June 21. Sept. G. KE, Carr, has a new three year contract. Carl F. Schroeder is named new coach with a contract for the year. In Logan the absence of Chief Lew Reynolds has him out of town. Patrolman George Jurgensmier handles daytime duty and Special Officer Francis Toole serves on the night force.

Logan City Board of Education G. KE Carr Carl F. Schroeder Lew Reynolds Westerville George Jurgensmier Francis Toole

Musicians To Study For Fall Activities At Logan High

Logan High prepares a fall school band with summer classes led by Richard McCutchan. The first session was held at the Junior High Building Friday afternoon with forty five students enrolled across sections including clarinet trombone flute baritone drums saxophones and trumpets.

LOGAN Logan High Richard McCutchan Washington Bowers Retha Deibie Louise Schmitter Wilma Jean Mohler Ella L. Hammond Katherine Brooker Helen Fickel Virginia Fitzgerald Gerald Carter Paul Clifton Jean Glass

Logan Purchases Bay Property at Mound and Warner Corner

Logan buys the Bay property at Mound Street and Warner Avenue in a deal closed by L K Showalter. Mr and Mrs Edward Lecrone, current occupants, will vacate as the Showalter family moves in next week. The Lecrones rent on Jennison Avenue. Dr and Mrs C P Swett lease the Hall property at Main and South High, plan to move soon and Dr Swett will set up his office in the residence.

Swett

Legion Sons Meet LOGAN Bons and Initiation Held

Legion Sons met Thursday night under H. D. Foster with assistance from Ewald Schmitter. Initiation occurred and membership pins were distributed, received earlier in the week by Eldon Carr, finance officer.

Logan-Bons of the Legion H. D. Foster Ewald Schmitter Eldon Carr

Sight Saving Clinic Held in Logan Health Office

A sight saving clinic by the Ohio Commission for the Blind was held at the Logan health department office on Wednesday. Thirty of 42 registered participants were examined. Dr. R A Howard of Cincinnati and Dr. Frost of Columbus led the clinic with local aid from Miss Mary Sears, Mrs. Della Griffith, Dr. W B Lacock, and Miss Bertha Machener. Five were recommended for cataract surgery and one advised to have an eye removed. The rest will receive glasses. Unreported attendees will be contacted later.

Logan Health Department Ohio Commission For Blind R. A. Howard Cincinnati Frost Columbus Mary Sears Della Griffith W. B. Lacock Bertha Machener

Driver Escapes After Route 180 Crash Near City

LOGAN W. J. Lumby of Dayton escaped with minor injuries when his auto was demolished on Route 180 nine miles west of this city shortly after noon Thursday. He was taken to Cherrington Hospital with a scalp laceration and bruises, later returning to the scene with Deputy Sheriff Nellis Smith. A charge of reckless driving was filed against Walter Griffith of Rockbridge R. F. C. and ordered to report for arraignment Friday.

LOGAN W. J. Lumby Dayton Cherrington Hospital Nellis Smith B. Whitehart Walter Griffith Rockbridge

Nelsonville Logan High Bands Plan Worthington Park Concert

Logan and Nelsonville high school bands unite for a 7 pm Saturday concert at Worthington Park. Band Parents Club sponsors a lawn fete. director Ward W. Hamm will lead the program of marches. Last week the Logan band aided a Nelsonville concert. The combined eight-piece ensemble will perform.

Logan Nelsonville Worthington Park Band Parents Club of Ward W. Hamm Logan High Nelsonvile

Play LOGAN You Wouldn t Fool Me at Union Furnace High

Senior class play to be held at Union Furnace High School Auditorium at 7 p m on Wednesday May 29 directed by Miss Thelma Arnold. Cast includes John Frank Dorothy Patton Harold Dyer Evelyn Schmidt Faye Price Ercel Eggleston Freda Cox Ruth Goodwin Donald Arnold Madge Phillips. Carbon Hill Alumni Association holds its annual meeting May 29 at the high school gym with banquet and dance. membership is about 200 with about two thirds planning to attend.

The Carbon Hill Alumni Association

Bus Driver Case Heard By Judge In Logan Court

Walter Casaley, driver for Valley Public Service Co, faced a reckless driving charge after a spring arrest by State Patrol on Route 31. Judge Harley M Whitcraft waived a jury trial and kept the case under advisement with Forest E Weinrich and James Hale aiding the defense and Gerald W Lanning the prosecutor. Logan High School Class of 1926 plans a May 31 reunion at 4 pm at Mrs Fred E Hulls on East Hunter Street before the Alumni Association meeting.

LOGAN Walter Causiey Valley Public Service Company Harley M. Whitcraft Casaley Bollia and Bower Forest E. Weinrich James Hale Columbus Gerald W. Lanning Logan High School Alumni Association Fred FE. Hull

Rainer Family Attends Rio Grande Funeral for Mrs JoAnna

Members of the Thomas Rainer family traveled to Rio Grande for the funeral of JoAnna Rainer age 93 mother of the local man who died in Rio Grande Monday Burial followed at Rio Grande cemetery

Logan Thomas Rainer Rio Grande Joanna Rainer

What's on the Air with Al Smith and LaGuardia on CBS broadcast

Radio listings describe a CBS Sunday night special featuring Al Smith and Mayor LaGuardia as co‑interlocutors in a New York Elks Lodge minstrels show to raise funds for charity. The schedule notes a 9:30 p.m. broadcast and Friday through Saturday programs across WEAF, WABC, and WJZ with various acts and political discussions.

New York al Smith LaGuardia CBS New York Lodge No. 1 Elks Weafnabc Black Chamber Jessica Dragonette Pick Pat Joe Cook Jesse Crawford Jimmie Carrigen Wabc - Cbs Laith Stevens

Oliver and Brandeberry Family News and Local Visits

Mr. and Mrs Lloyd Oliver attended the Fifteenth District Rural Carriers Association banquet at Norwood M E Church in Marietta. Mr and Mrs William Brandeberry welcomed a ten pound son named Richard Kent born May 14 with grandparents G D Brandeberry, William Young. The Dunbar family Chesterhill visited T T Dunbar family. Virginia Place stayed at Belpre with Perce Oakes and family. Lara Goddard visited Roseville with Ernie McKain and family. Don Welch Frost visited Fred Grubbs family. Effie Secoy and son Keith spent days with sister Lewis Meeks. William Root Stewart visited Frank Root's family. Young People class had picnic at the natural bridge. C K E Brandeberry Coolville visited relatives here.

Keith Lewis Meeks Stewart William Root Frank Root Natural Bridge C. KE. Brandeberry Coolville

Singing as Exercise Helps Chest and Throat Strength

Singing as exercise benefits individuals with chest or throat weakness by improving breath control, posture, and vocal endurance through structured vocal activity. The practice can support respiratory function and confidence in daily speaking and singing.

Perry and Raccoon townships gain limestone road aid

Gallia County approves lime quarrying projects to be sent to the State Relief Commission for consideration. FERA labor will be used. Projects on the Shriver farm with Miller Brothers crushing limestone for county roads in Perry and Raccoon Townships, Clark quarry and Huntington Morgan Townships, Starcher quarry, Greenfield and Springfield Townships, with Grover and Bartels named for crushing.

Gallipolis Board of County Commissioners State Relief Commission FERA Shriver Miller Brothers Perry Raccoon Clark Ray Grover Huntington Morgan Starcher William Bartels Greenfield Township Dotson Grover Springfield

Caufman Rites Held For J K Caufman

Funeral services were conducted Friday at Walter Caufman home Gallipolis Township for J K Caufman 61 stricken by paralysis. Survived by three siblings including G H Caufman Southside W Va and Mrs J W Hooker Delaware. Burial in Mound Hill Cemetery. Member Harmony Baptist Church and Junior Order of American Mechanics.

Gallipolis Walter Caufman Gallipolis Township G. H. Caufman Southside W. Va J. W. Hooker Delaware Mound Hill Cemetery Caufman Harmony Baptist Church Order of American Mechanics

Relief office survey seeks women’s work projects in Hocking County

A Columbus relief office representative conducts a LOGAN A survey in Hocking County at the request of Samuel Ryan, work division director, to determine possibilities for women’s work projects.

LOGAN Columbus Relief Office Hocking County Samuel Ryan

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Logan Patriotic Groups American Legion Band Bowen Miller's Meat Market Ibs Ohio River News Logan FP. FF. A Littler’s Bread Legion Sons Niagara Miller Bros. Wall Paper Co No. Court St Dial Athens, Ohio Nelsonville-Logan C. D. Shafer By C. FE. Butterfield Court of Human Relations Hollywood Hotel Richard Himber Colonel and Budd Sonny Woods WJZ NBC Ruth Etting Peatrice Lillie Phil Baker Meetin’ House John E. Rankin Weafnbc People’s Lobby Wabccbs Billy Mills Wjz-Nbc Vie and Bade Ma Perkins Doctors of Melody Betty and Bob John Barker Rex Griffith Dorothea Ponce Antonio and Orch Jack Armstrong Lowell Thomas Bob Nolan Glenn Lee Bob Newhall the Marmonizers Charles Sawyer Walts Floyd Gibbons Sam Music Box Lum Abner Johnny Burkarth Trans Radio News Enric Madriguera Manny LaPort Continental Orch Blue Steele Kay Keyser U. S. Army Band Betty Barthell Adventure Hour Mickey Circus Bobby Benson Carlton and Shaw Bill the O the O'Neills 7:45—Boake Carter Leith Stevens Court of Relations Stoopnagle Budd Frank Dailey Art Jarrett Luigi Romanelli Charles Dornberger NBC Music Guild WLW Eddie Duchin Kearny Walton Hotel Syracuse Orch Carl Preed Rob Newhall Cincinnati University Ray Noble Castle Farm Orch Moon River Columbia System Louis Panice Buffalo Presents Jean “Brunesco Three Ambassadors Prederic William Wile U. S. Navy Band Tennessee Archie Bleyer Claude Hopkins Orville Knapp Ray Herbeck Jacob Tarshish Joe Penner Major Bowers Charles Previn Walter Winchell Gibson Eddie Dunstedter St. Louis Ed McConnell Will Rogers Wayne King Pray and Braggiotti Consumers Special PICO Glouster Zenne Oxfords Wrisley Charles of the Ritz Coty Jergen Yardley Gillette Hudnut St. Denis Twilight Williams Woodbury's
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