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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1935

Page

14

Memorial Day Address Warns of Communist Propaganda in Logan

Logan memorial exercises include Atty John Silbaugh warning that the enemy within America today is propaganda financed by Moscow. He cites Soviet subsidizing in colleges and calls for Americanism and patriotism as only two fema in the nation. A parade to Oak Grove cemeteries preceded the day’s rituals and grave tributes.

Logan John Silbaugh Lancaster America Europe Moscow American Legion Snez Union Fema Oak Grove Cemeteries Boy Scouts Girl Legion W. A. C. American Legion James Allen American Legion Band

Harbaugh Falls From Vine Swing At Laurel Cottage

Melrose Harbaugh toured the Laurel Township summer cottage of Mr. and Mrs Harold Larimer with Mrs. Harbaugh. He attempted a grape vine swing and the apparatus broke sending Harbaugh into a nearby spring several feet deep.

Logan Melrose Harbaugh Harold Larimer Laurel Township

Falls District votes to move Iles School Building to West Logan

The Falls District board of education met with Supt. J. W. Coleman and voted to relocate the Iles School Building to West Logan for temporary quarters while permanent construction occurs. Teachers listed include Neal Kitchen Grace Adcock John Clark W est Logan Panny Helber Faith Krinn Enterprise W Schaa Carnes Mariam Ringhiser Nickel Plate Helen Rush Scotts Creek Velma Skinner Webb Summit Juanita Powell Calico Ridge.

Logan Falls District Board of Education Supt J. W. Coleman Iles West Logan Neal Kitchen Grace Adcock John Clark Panny Helber Faith Krinn Enterprise

Grooms Named Candidate for Local Treasurer

Logan reports Newell Grooms, Democrat, seeking the city treasurer post in the upcoming August primary. FE L Nelson runs on the Republican side for a second term, with Mrs Josephine Hansel and Mrs Virginian Belt vying for auditor and its Republican nomination. Herman Tudor, Democrat, plans to file for council from the Second Ward, challenged by incumbent H A Bright on the same ticket.

Herman Tudor H. Bright

Local Hospital Reports Postoperative Conditions

Logan Charles Danielson Jr. of New Straiteville R F C was rushed to Cherrington Hospital for an emergency obstruction operation and is listed in serious condition. Mrs. Ames Winland of Laurelville was discharged after six weeks following surgery. Miss Ethel M. Cooper, superintendent of nurses, is recovering satisfactorily after a major operation.

Logan — Charles Danielson, Jr New Straiteville R. F. C Cherrington Hospital Ames Winland Laurelville Ethel M. Cooper

Funeral Rites Held for Mrs Vel in Carbon Hill

Mrs Mary De vel widow of Civil War veteran Allan De vel died in Carbon Hill. Funeral held Friday at 2 p.m. at the M E Church with burial at Green lawn. She leaves one daughter Mrs Frank Lehman and six sons Loren Pome roy Will Nelsonville Phil Murray City and Charles Jesse and John. Local relatives attended the Columbus funeral of Mrs Will Kimmel. Also notes on local visitors and school picnic plans for summer vacation.

Carbon Hill Mary Devel Allan Devel M.ef Greenlawn Frank Lehman Loren Pomeroy Will Nelsonville Phil Murray City Charles Jesse John Will Kimmel Columbus Roy Smith Hester Real Don Dawley Harold Gaston Lawrence Smith

Memorial services held by Woman's Relief Corps leaders

G A B and memorial services were conducted by the Woman's Relief Corps with Gerald W. Lanning delivering the Memorial Day Order of General Logan. Walter M. Haas read Lincoln's Gettysburg address, C Wood Bowen served as master of ceremonies, and W W Martin acted as officer of the day. Treut Paul Stewart of Camp Hocking led the firing squad and supplied several detail members.

Woman's Relief Corps Gerald W. Lanning Logan Lincoln Walter M. Haas C. Wood Bowen W. W. Martin Paul Stewart Camp Hocking

Hunter 88, Spry as Ever in Fox Hunt Tale

Marion Township reports 88 year old hunter Loghan Dishennett joining a local fox hunting group. He remained alert through a long chase ending at 2 a.m. and showed keen hearing, calling the lead dog promptly. The piece notes his long hunting history and readiness for lunch.

Dishennett

Twins Born to Ma thias Family in Good Hope Township

Mr and Mrs Frank Mathias of Good Hope Township announce the birth of twins last week a boy and a girl each weighing over nine pounds The father is 64 years old.

Logan Frank Mathias Good Hope Township Bhabies

Mrs Roy Stallemith Improves After Cols Hospital Appendectomy

Logan report says Mrs Roy Stallemith, city resident, underwent an appendectomy for acute appendicitis at a Columbus hospital Tuesday and is somewhat improved.

Logan Roy Stallemith Columbus

1 H Club Elects Officers at Oakdale

The Nimble Thimble 4 H Club under Helen Love elects officers for the year. Presidents are Delores Felter, vice president Bernice Barnes, secretary treasurer Faye Nott, recreation leader Virginia Love, news reporter Elizabeth Christman.

Oakdale Helen Love Delores Felter Bernice Barnes Faye Nott Virginia Love Elizabeth Christman

Dexter Tigers Troop past Vinton All-Stars in 10 innings

Meigs County's Dexter Tigers out pitched and out played the Vinton County All-Stars of Radcliff in a 3 to 2 10 inning intercounty game. The New Philadephia note mentions Sheriff Abe Laird threatening deputization in the Tuscarawas strike. A May birth is announced for Mr and Mrs J F Dillard. The New Madrid land resurvey followed the 1812 quake.

Radcliff Radcliff Colts Hamden Merchants Vinton County All-Stars Dexter Tigers Meigs County Philadelphia Abe Laird Tuscarawas County Davey Laird New Madrid

McKibben Rites Held At Zaleski Attended by Many

Funeral services for Mrs. Jennie McKibben were held Tuesday in Zaleski with many relatives from across the region in attendance. Prayer by the Rev. Ray Dotson and a large gathering of friends and kin from Zanesville Logan Roanoke Wheelersburg Charleston Rio Grande Columbus Athens Chillicothe joined the ceremony.

Zaleski Mis Jennie McKibben Ray Dotson Gorby Edw Taylor Clyde Hawk Hattie Hawk Claude Nichols Dale Spencer George Riley Ellen Warner Josephine McKibben Frank Hawk Fred McKibben Frances Rowan Zanesville Charlies Mott Dora Albright Emma Napp Logan Asa Long Little Hocking Donald McKibben Roanoke Virginia H. A. Reeder Joneon King W. H. Jewett J. Scott H. L. Atkinson Ida Lemsey Pearl Lemley Athens Columbus John Schneider William Ottman Chillicothe W. G. Betz

Memorial Day Guests Visit Local Families in Logan

Mrs. Howard Jones of Hunting ton and Rev and Mrs Warren Bright of Ironton stayed with Mr and Mrs Warren Bright as Memorial Day guests. Clayton Bull and two children of Columbus joined Mr and Mrs George Jurgens and others. A Logan woman donated a framed Wright family memorial picture to the South Mulberry Street rest room. Charles Wright died February 1, 1935. Metal ID plates for vendors must be shown to the county treasurer to buy sales tax stamps per state tax commission notice to George Henget.

Howard Jones Huntington Warren Bright Ironton Ruth Brooke William Brooke Clayton Bull Columbus George Jurgens.mier, Sr Bull Paul Eberst J. W. Gabriel Logan State Tax Commission George ©. Henget

Mother Fights as Nest Is Threatened

LOGAN C. W. Zeigler, a local naturalist, reports a titmouse family near his Washington Township farm. The mother bird defended the nest and refused to abandon it on three separate visits, signaling a protective response unseen in other nests.

Logan C. W. Zeigler Washington Township Zeigler

Hurls Electric Light During Fight at Logan

Dale Harrison ran wild in Iron Street residence of Walter Nutter and threw an electric light at him, then wrecked a stand. Police arrested Harrison Thursday afternoon and held him in the city lockup on a charge of fighting.

Hocking County Farmers Favor Retention of AAA

Wheat referendum results show 24 votes for retaining Triple A features and five against among Hocking County farmers. Of 30 signers from about 800 growers, 15 votes came from non signers. Laurelville and Logan hosted voting last Saturday. F. C. Wolf Irvin Risch and Paul H. Shaw led the referendum, blaming mild weather for a light turnout.

Logan Hocking County Extension Service Laurelville F. C. Wolf Irvin Risch Paul H. Shaw

Log an County Board of Visitors Gets New Member

Judge E L Ewing appoints Nellie Hansel of Logan to the Hocking County Board of Visitors and reappoints Frank Walters for a three year term. Remaining members include Florence Heine Rhea Harden Eber Mowery and Clinton Webb.

Logan Hocking County

Logan Men Escape Injury After Sideswipe Crash

A Logan group narrowly escaped serious injury when their car veered into a ditch near Groveport Thursday. Driver D. Milne and passengers Frank Lyke Arlo Weis Ralph St. Clair and Ray Zanner were unharmed except Lyke who suffered a knee injury. Weis and St. Clair had previously ridden in Dick Vore’s car when it overturned near Lithopolis last week, with no injuries.

LOGAN Groveport D. ¥. Milne Frank Lyke Arlo Weis Ralph St. Clair Ray Zanner Lyke Weis St. Clair Dick Vore Lithopolis

Only G. A. R. Member Honored by Family

Logan Comrade James Allen the town’s last Civil War veteran and sole G. A. R. member was honored by his family on Thursday. His children and relatives from Columbus including Willis and Fred Allen Loyal Curfman Sue Allen Allen Kay and Estey joined a gathering with additional relatives for a dinner party in Enterprise.

Allen John Allen Edward Myers Enterprise

Honey Cracked Wheat Bread Aims to Relieve Constipation

Ad claims Honey Cracked Wheat Bread relieves constipation by adding roughage from crushed whole wheat kernels and honey. It promises faster bowels, more energy, and natural relief, urging a ten day test and noting fresh bakes twice daily with extra crust coating.

Ady

Reckless driving charge for Theodore McDaniel in Carbondale

Theodore McDaniel faces reckless driving charges before Mayor Kenneth R. Fitzgerald after being taken into custody by Patrolman George Jurgensmier. The arrest stems from an alleged hit on a parked car on West Front Street Wednesday night.

Logan Eagle Lodge to Attend District Four Meeting

Logan Aerie members plan to attend the District Four meeting at Murray City on Sunday and are expected to send a large delegation.

Logan Eagle Lodge Murray City Logan Aerie

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