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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1931

Page

12

National Legion Officer Addresses Meeting Here

National service officer Carl C. Brown spoke to local American Legion members and visiting veterans, touring Ohio to educate post officers. He outlined federal laws on disability and insurance, urged claims filing, and highlighted Legion growth as Ohio remains a strong state. He travels next to Pomeroy with plans for multiple district meetings.

Nocan F Fon Carl C. Brown Ohio Ir. Brown John Elden National Organization Docking County American Legion Legion Ince United States American Legion States of the Union Pomeroy

Commencement Tonight at Pythian Theater for Class of 1931

Logan reports class night at the High School Auditorium for 89 graduates. Salutatory by Alice G Poston second honor, valedictory by Christine Eberst first honor, with Ralph Arnold and Eugene Brey presenting the key. A film portion and multiple class presentations followed, ending with the class song. Graduation exercises Thursday at the Pythian Theater feature Rabbi Tarshish as speaker.

Misa Launta Kleinschmidt Natha Mae Eichel Nellie Frasch Peggy Hack Pythian Theater Rabbi Tarshish of Columbus Harry H. Wright Board of Education

Beougher Pleads Guilty to Intoxication Charge

Logan May 28 Jesse Beougher of Haydenville appeared before Judge A M Ellinger for a hearing on intoxication. He changed a former plea to guilty, was fined 100 dollars and costs. Beougher was arrested last Saturday night by Deputy Sheriff Joe Farbeann.

Logan Jesse Beougher Haydenville A. M. Ellinger Beougher Joe Farbeann

Radio Measure Is Voted Down Here in Logan

Logan May 28 defeat was recorded in City Council on Tuesday evening to the proposed ordinance regulating apparatus interfering with radio reception. Opponents argued the measure would have no effect since it protected reception only within 25 miles, and no station lies in range. A second proposal to narrow Elm Street was tabling to death. Council noted the need for more fire hose as funds are unavailable, per Service Director Fred C Shively.

Logan Elm Street Fred C. Shively

Scout Report Shows $477.75 Raised for Boy Scout Campaign

Logan May 28 The Hocking County District Committee met at Gordon Oil Company offices. Dr J B Cher rington reported a total of $477.75 raised for the scout program in the recent campaign and aims to increase the sum to keep the county progressing.

Logan Hocking County Boy Scouts Gordon Oil Company J. 8. Cherrington Cherrington

These Fathers Play to be Presented by Scout Troop 160

The article notes Troop No. 160 of the Presbyterian Church will present These Fathers at a Court of Honor June 10 in Logan High School Auditorium chaired by Judge Harley M. Whitcraft. Open to the public, the event aims to show what Scouts learn, with merit badge counselors to be recruited soon. The Boy Scouts plan a Memorial Day service and patrol leaders camp at Camp Lazarus June 6–7, with June 7 as visitors day for a basket picnic.

Ohio Presbyterian Church Logan High School Harley M. Whitcraft J. E. Frew Camp Lazarus

Asbury Ridge News Visit Highlights Family Ties

Mrs. Lydia Shalfan spent Wednesday through Friday with her daughter Mrs. Emmett Pickett of Chauncey. Mrs. George Zevenden, son Frank Lin, and granddaughter Shirley shared in the visit.

Asbury Ridge Lydia Shalfan Emmett Pickett Chauncey George Zevenden Franklin Shirley

Family visits span weekends across Point Rock and Kimberly

Mr and Mrs Emmett Pickett and daughter Dorotha spent the weekend with relatives. Mrs Lydia Chalfan and sons Harvey and Harley, along with Mr and Mrs Charles Chalfan and Mr and Mrs Emmett Pickett with Dorotha, visited Ezra Wells and C B Wells near Point Rock. Miss Nellie Johnson stays with Miss Bernice Davis at Kimberly.

Akron Emmett Pickett Dorotha Lydia Chalfan Harley and Harvey Charles Chalfan Ezra Wells C. B. Wells Point Rock Nellie Johnson Bernice Davis Kimberly

Kiwanis Junior League Opens Monday In Logan

Kiwanis Junior League baseball starts Monday night at the Athletic Field with the Methodists facing the Catholics at 6 o'clock. Six teams are set for the league, with Lutherans vs United Brethren Wednesday and Presbyterians vs Episcopalians Friday. Three games weekly on Monday Wednesday and Friday evenings.

Logan Kiwanis United Brethren

Parish league prep with new managers for 1915 season

The article notes age reckoning from 12 to 16 with December 1914 as the date and lists new managers for several denominations. J. D. Sanderson leads the Presbyterians, Harry Krumlauf replaces Davy Williams for the Episcopalians, Carl Johnson guides the Lutherans, Rex Keller runs the United Brethren, Dr. M. H. Cherrington heads the Methodists, and Mike Krumlauf leads the Catholics. Changes due to eligibility rules are anticipated, with the Episcopalians expected to be strong and several teams viewed as contenders. John Columber and Clint Webb are mentioned among others.

J. D. Sanderson Harry Krumlauf Davy Williams Episcopalians Williams Carl Johnson Lutherans Ray Zan Ner Rex Keller United Brethren M. H. Cherrington Methodists Mike Krumlauf John Columber Clint Webb

Umpires Assigned for Opening Game Shaping Up

Officials named for the season opener include Howard Columb from last year’s staff. Three new umpires are likely to join the staff as additions, with further details continued on page five.

Howard Columb Probal

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