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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1931

Page

10

Memorial Day Observances and Business Closures

Logan plans a Memorial Day with stores closed all day Saturday except Friday night hours until 9. A parade at 9 leads to cemeteries, 10 am ceremonies at Worthington Park Soldiers Monument with Rev W H Marble speaking. New Straitsville services at 12 at their cemetery. Haydenville hosts two baseball games at 1:20 at the Marion Township field on the Logan Bremen road.

New Straitsville Logan American Legion F. Leroy Allan Union County Haydenville Marion Township Logan-Bremen Road Logan

Scout Executive Injured Falling From Ash Cave

Henry S. Curtiss, a Columbus Boy Scout executive, fell from a cliff at Ash Cave while accompanying scouts. He suffered a fractured clavicle and fractures of both bones in his left forearm. Dick Davidson and others gave first aid before Curtiss was taken to Cherrington Hospital, where his condition was listed as favorable several days later.

Logan Henrys Curtiss Columbus Cherrington Hospital Ash Cave Dick Davidson

Graduation Attendees Honor Class in Nelsonville

May 29 report from Logan notes Mrs. Ann Bond and relatives including Miss Mary Bond Miss Anna Bond Mickey Brown and Miss Emily Gage attending commencement in Nelsonville. Gordon Campbell grandson of Mrs Bond and son of Mr and Mrs Earl Campbell was among the graduates.

Logan Ann Bond Ralph Yontz Mary Bond Anna Bond Mickey Brown Emily Gage Nelsonville Gordon Campbell Bond Earl Campbell

Marden and Webb Visit Scio For Alumni Banquet

Mrs. Frank W. Marden and Mrs. Clinton Webb left Logan Friday for Scio Ohio to stay with friends. They will attend the Scio High School alumni banquet Saturday night. both were formerly residents of the village.

More Clerical Work Pushes Claim Call at Bank

Logan, May 2. The receiver of the First Rempel National Bank delays calling for proofs of claim from depositors. The process, initially set for Monday, now targets June 8. Depositors will file claims alphabetically per a published list to reduce congestion.

Logan Rempel National Bank

Becker School of Dancing presents Hansel and Gretel recital

Miss Thelma Palestrant led 25 pupils of Becker School of Dancing in a pantomime recital at the Pythian Theater on Wednesday evening. Acted by students including Jack and Ruth Ann Brock, Gladys Bart, and Marjorie Lytle, the program featured the home woods and a Gingerbread House with team dances and solo performances.

Thelma Palestrant Becker School of Dancing Pythian Theater Hansel Gretel Jack Ruth Ann Brocks Gladys Bart W. E. Brehm Marjorie Lytle Witch Mary Elizabeth Eberst June Grooms Sara Rutledge Marjorie Tsachappat Jean Webb Betty Bell Jean Weltner Jean Lan Sarah Anderson John Lohr

Vacancy Exists Murray City Superintendency Is Open

Logan May 29 reports a vacancy exists in the Murray City superintendency. The notice indicates the position is open and pending a new appointment.

Murray City

Murray City Schools names W A Stage as superintendent

After a board meeting delayed staff decisions, Murray City Schools announces W A Stage will continue as superintendent for the third year. The district operates on a state-aid schedule.

Murray City W. A. Stage

Education official surveys rural schools in Hocking County

George M. Morris of the State Department of Education visited Haydenville Board of Education and part of Green Township patrons to discuss rural school matters but did not meet Green Township Board. He also visited Newtown and Orbiston in Ward Township to make plans for the coming school year and promised a written report to the Ward Township Board soon.

Logan George M. Morris State Department of Education Hocking County Haydenville Board of Education Green Township Newtown Orbiston Ward Township

Logan Schools Close Term With Friday Grade Cards

Logan reports the present term ends Friday with commencement exercises held Thursday night. Pupils will return Friday to receive final grade cards. Several teachers who live outside the city will depart for their homes in the coming days.

Logan

Mrs. Alice Hamilton Dies After Short Illness

Mrs. Alice Hamilton 62 widow of Azariah Hamilton died at her Third Street home at 11 30 PM after a brief illness Heart trouble. She previously lived on a farm east of Logan and moved to town with her invalid husband. She leaves ten children three brothers and three sisters. Funeral plans pending with services at Iron Street Christian Church conducted by Rev P S Kreider Burial in Oak Grove Cemetery

P. S. Kreider Oak Grove Cemetery

World traveler Edward Moriarity speaks to Logan Kiwanis

Edward Moriarity of Memphis Tennessee spoke to Logan Kiwanis Tuesday about his world travels as a soldier of fortune. He recalled humorous and tragic incidents from his years abroad. Moriarity, who has long served with the Illinois Central Railroad in Memphis, is born in Logan and visits annually to see his brother and sister.

Logan Edward Moriarity Memphis Tenn Kiwanis Club Moriarity Illinois Central Railroad

DIES THURSDAY IN NEW STRAITSVILLE HUGH MILLS SR

Hugh Mills Sr died at his home after a long illness in New Straitsville on Thursday. He leaves wife Mary Jane three sons and three daughters plus grandchildren and many relatives. Surviving siblings include Charles in Athens and sisters Hettie France Jermie Jones and Florence Blankenship. Funeral is set for Sunday at 2 PM with burial at New Straitsville Cemetery.

New Straitsville Hugh Mills Mills Mary Jane New Straitaville Willam Brown Mary Shillings Daniel Thomas Akron Hugh Edward Willard Charles Athens Hettie France Jermie Jones Florence Blankenship New Strattaville Cemetery

Copper Wire Theft Hits Snake Hollow Mine

About 1500 feet of copper wire was stolen from Dr. C. G. Dew’s mine in Snake Hollow Hocking County. Sheriff Sol Ellinger and Deputy Joe Farbearn investigated after being summoned Thursday morning. Tracks were found but no suspects identified. This marks the first copper theft in Hocking County in months.

Logan C. G. Dew Snake Hollow Hocking County Sol Ellinger Joe Farbearn

Hospital Notes Reflect Postoperative Recoveries

Logan May 29 Mrs Eli Adams of New Plymouth rests well after an appendicitis and gall stones operation at Cherrington Hospital. Robert Hutchinson son of Mrs P J Cole of this city recovering from mastoiditis surgery. Harry Snider of New Straitsville showing improvement after appendectomy.

Women’s Home Missionary Society Meets At M E Church

Members gathered in the social rooms of the M E Church Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. Kitty Dill presiding. Devotions by Mrs. Roy Crawford and prayers by Mrs. L G Dollison opened a program of papers on A Black Easter Beets Dead Or Alive Youth and Art. A piano solo by Mrs Wilbur Lanning followed, mite box duties by Mrs Merritt Wonn, and a report from Mrs George Lehman on a society group’s work. A two course dinner was served by a host of members including Mrs Charles Adcock Ruth Robinson Vance Webb Bert Bell W A Lanning and Cora Turner. Mrs A C Atha joined the society.

Women's Home Missionary Society M. E. Church Kitty Dill Roy Crawford L. G. Dollison L. G. Sain Russell Berlin Wilbur Lanning Merritt Wonn George Lehman Charles Adcock Ruth Robinson Vance Webb Bert Bell W. A. Lanning Cora Turner A. C. Atha

Protest Increases On Utility Tax Opposition

Representatives of public utility corporations gathered at the general assembly to oppose any increase in the utility excise tax rate. The protest reflects pressure from major companies as lawmakers consider tax changes.

Columbus General Assembly

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