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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 01, 1937

Page

10

Judges Instructions For Election In Logan Hocking County

Logan Hocking County election officials prepared for balloting starting at 6 30 am with presiding judges briefed Saturday. Absentee ballots rose to 177 requests with 138 from Logan residents and 39 from rural precincts. Officials predict about 3000 total ballots with weather possibly boosting turnout.

Logan Hocking County County School Board Election Board First Ward Second Ward Third Ward Fourth Ward

Logan beauty spot attendance climbs with good weather

Ranger S A Reichley at Old Man's Cave reports strong weekend visitation when weather is favorable. On Oct 17 four thousand ninety six visited, while Oct 24 saw seven hundred eighty? correction: 1 580 visitors in cold snowy day. Calls exist for more shelterhouses to shelter visitors in rain. plan to seek forestry department help.

Logan S. A. Reichley Old Man's Cave Forestry Department

Logan Ballot Record Hint From Final Voting Hours

Two years ago Logan saw 1,000 ballots cast in the final three hours of voting, suggesting a peak period for turnout. The note indicates a historical benchmark for future elections without naming officials or specific dates.

Ing Logan

Preparations to Mine Coal Near Murrey City Junction

Charles W. Schultz of Sand Run says strip mining plans advance near Murrey City Junction. The firm holds about 80 acres of coal, much buried under eight feet of earth, and a bridge will be built to access the mining site.

Logan Murrey City Junction Charles W. Schultz Sand Run

Oil Test Well Planned on W T Broshares Farm

Preparations are under way to drill a test oil well on the W T Broshares farm in the Gibisonville district. An Indiana company holds the lease.

LOGAN W.T. Broshares Gibisonville Indiana

Logan Couple Marks 60th Date Of Wedding Celebration

Sunday marked the 60th wedding anniversary for Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Starrett of Logan at their home 876 E. Main St. A family gathering with 100 guests, four generation photos, and chat honored the couple who wed near Morgansville on Oct. 31, 1877. The Starretts have six children and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. Numerous relatives from Logan and surrounding communities attended the event.

Logan J. W. Starrett E. Main St Starrett Morgan County John Cox Mary Betty Ruth Kathleen Vernon Cochran Jimmy Howard

Downard Funeral Held for George W Downard at 76

Funeral services were held at Leonard Funeral Home at 10:30 this morning for George William Downard 76 of 8 Freisner Ave who died Friday night. Rev C W Graham presided with burial in Oak Grove Cemetery. He leaves wife Anna a son Ralph Sunith Michigan and two daughters Mildred Burkett Smithfield and Hazel Thompson Wilkesville. He is survived by sisters Elizabeth Walters Zanesville and Clara Stuckey Springfield.

Logan Leonard George William Downard Freisner Ave C. W. Graham Oak Grove Cemetery Downard Anna Downard Ralph Sunith Mich Mildred Burkett Smithfield Hazel Thompson Wilkesville

Presbyterians Hold Service for Missions Centenary

A First Presbyterian Church service observed the centennial of Christian Missions in the denomination. Rev. R. C. Babylon led the service and delivered a special sermon honoring martyrs in foreign mission work. Special music was provided by a choir directed by Mrs Harriette Weymueller.

Logan—A First Presbyterian Church Christian Missions R. C. Babylon Harriette Weymueller

Rizer couple use Logan-Airmail to send ballots

Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Rizer of Hackensack New Jersey used the Logan-Airmail service to ensure their ballots reached the election board on time. They provided stamps for the method and the ballots left Logan on Wednesday night and were returned Saturday morning. The Rizers own property locally but reside in an eastern city where Mr. Rizer works.

Logan W. F. Rizer Hackensack N. J Election Board

Women’s Foreign Missionary Society Meets at Church

Members of the Women’s Foreign Missionary Society will convene at the Methodist Episcopal Church at 3 o’clock Tuesday afternoon for a first fruits gathering.

LOGAN Women's Foreign Missionary Society Methodist Episcopal Church

Foreman Injured in Filtration Plant Construction Accident

Logan M. J. Light foreman in charge of filtration plant construction was injured Sunday afternoon when struck on the left side of the face by a piece of timber being hoisted.

Logan M. J. Light

Logan Brief Social Notes

Logan residents visited from out of town while locals worked elsewhere. Guests included Gifford Hulls of Columbus with Ann Shriner family and Gayle Mooney in Bainbridge. Also noted were trips to Cleveland for the Order of Eastern Star and clubs hosting a Hard Times party at Rockview Park with mixed local and out of town attendees.

Logan Gifford Hull Columbus Ann Shriner David John Moore George S. Moore South Logan Jack Baker Ohio University Stanley W. Baker Constance Fitzgerald McArthur Harry Fitzgerald Dorothy Myers Indianapolis Edward Myers George Shorr John Downey Carl Judy Gayle Mooney Bainbridge L. P. Mooney Ida Rosser Lewis Skinner Leo Fox Pt. Pleasant Mamie Patchen William Patchen Joseph J. Canty Rockview Park Joe Case John Allen Warren Bright James Smoot M. H. Cherrington W. E. Brehm Harry Stevenson Clarke Fred Carpenter H. M. Whitcraft Edgar Paul Ruth Stooke Lulu Yocum Mechanicsburg Fred Baird New Lexington

Logan men visit relatives at end of week

Logan J. E. Lecrone and Charles Westenhaver of Toledo with George Swick of Walbridge came to Logan to spend the end of the week with relatives. Lecrone and Westenhaver are carmen for the Wheeling and Lake Erie Railroad while Swick works for the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad.

Logan Logan J. EE. Lecrone Charles Westenhaver Toledo George Swick Walbridge Logan Mr. Lecrone Mr. Westenhaver Carmen Wheeling and Lake Erie Railroad Mr. Swick C, and

Radio Listings Show Big Band and Host Schedule

Program grid lists Eddie Cantor and Bernie Cummins Orchestra on WLW-8 CBS-9 plus Casa Loma and Dick Jurgens Orchestras mid program. NBC-8 features Gen. Hugh Johnson and Philadelphia Symphony with Doncester Orchestra and Edgar A. Guest at 10. Operetta at 10:45. CBS-8:30 highlights Al Jolson Jack Oakie Benny Goodman Tommy Dorsey. NBC-8 includes Husbands and Wives Vox Pop Hollywood Carnival Celia Gambo.

WLW Eddie Cantor Fibber McGee Paul Sullivan Bernie Cummins CBS Radio Theater Casa Loma Dick Jurgens NBC Gen Hugh Johnson Philadelphia Symphony Radio Forum Doncester Edgar A. Guest al Jolson Jack Oakie Benny Goodman Tommy Dorsey Vox Pop Hollywood Carnival Celia Gambo

Chauncey Scout Home Repaired and Alumni Meeting Set

Chauncey Chauncey Boy Scout troop 78 home on Drake Street undergoes extensive repairs with interior painting papering gas wiring and new shelving benches and tables crafted by Chauncey-Dover High School students. Max Wilson sets Scout meeting for Monday at 6 30 p m and alumni plan a Monday 7 p m meeting at Chauncey High School for Thanksgiving homecoming dance plans.

Chauncey Drake St Chauncey Boy Scout Troop Manual Training Chauncey-Dover High School Thomas Hamilton Carl Shafer Max Wilson Chauncey Alumni Association

Birth of Shirley Mae Guess in Chauncey

Mr. and Mrs. Delmer Guess announce the birth of an eight pound daughter Shirley Mae at their Main St home Saturday October 30. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. William Guess Beebe formerly of Millfield and Mr. and Mrs. George Lennigar Chauncey.

Chauncey Delmer Guess Elsie Lennigar Shirley Mae Main St William Guess Beebe Millfield George’ Lennigar

Ill Logan operator Theresa Glass falls ill at work

Logan Miss Theresa Glass, a local telephone operator, became ill while on duty at the Logan telephone office around noon Sunday and was later sent home.

Logan Theresa Glass

Marion Township farmer walks on crutches after horse kick

Logan Emanuel Ellinger, a Marion Township farmer, was forced to walk on crutches after being kicked on the knee by a horse about ten days ago while in Logan Saturday.

Logan Emanuel Ellinger Marion

Robbers Enter Judy Grocery Steal $3 in Change

Robbers entered Judy grocery on E Main St after midnight Sunday morning and stole about $3 in change. Entry gained through a rear window. It was the second city robbery that week as Logan Chakeres theater had earlier been entered by a pried rear door with loot over $100.

Logan Judy Grocery E. Main St Logan Chakeres Theater

Delinquency Charge Brings Jail Term

Logan-Lewis Morris of the Dicken Addition was found guilty of contributing to the delinquency of a minor after a Thursday hearing. Judge E. L. Ewing ordered 60 days in jail plus a $25 fine and costs. He faced a charge of molesting a 15 year old girl.

Logan Lewis Morris Dicken E. L. Ewing

Post Office Clerk Plans Cleveland Hospital Visit

Logan Paul Dollison, a clerk at the Logan post office, will travel to Cleveland on Tuesday for hospital treatment and a probable operation. He has suffered a hernia and expects a stay of at least a month.

Logan Paul Dollison Cleveland

Revival Services Begin at New Zion Church

Rev W A Cooper pastor and evangelist will lead revival services at New Zion Methodist Episcopal Church on Black Jack creek starting tonight and continuing for at least two weeks.

Logan New Zion Methodist Episcopal Church Black Jack Creek W. A. Cooper

Old streetcars replaced by motor buses in Lancaster ceremony

Mrs. William Moore and daughter Evelyn of Gibisonville witnessed the removal of old streetcars from service and the installation of new motor buses in Lancaster. Miss Moore, a student at Ohio University, also visited Logan later in the day.

Logan William Moore Evelyn

Columbus man attends funeral of Carl Judy

Logan Howard Fink of Columbus attended the funeral of Carl Judy in Logan. Fink was Judy's business partner for seven years in Logan.

Judy Logan Howard Fink Columbus Carl Judy Mr. Fink Mr. Judy

Nine Mines Active in Chauncey District Reported

Nine mines in the Chauncey district were marked up for work on Monday. The active list includes Hocking, Poston No. 6, Chauncey N. Y. 25, Kimberly, Lick Run, Coonville, Black Diamond No. 255 and No. 90. Loyal Woman's Bible Class of the Church of Christ will meet Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Burg Johnston on Converse Street with Mrs. Homer Johnson as leader. Mrs. Floyd Nye will conduct the business session.

Chauncey Hocking Poston No. 6 Chauncey N. Y Kimberly Lick Run Coonville Black Diamond

Police Cars Kept In Garage After Fenders Hammered

Elyria Ohio Police cruisers deemed vulnerable like private autos after Mayor Leonard Smith complained about dented fenders. Service Director N D Faxon ordered all three cars parked in a garage for repair.

Elyria N. D. Faxon Leonard Smith

Mrs. Daugherty Undergoes Operation in Columbus

Mrs Bert Daugherty matron of the County Home at Chauncey underwent a surgical operation at University Hospital Columbus last week. Though seriously ill she is as well as could be expected. She has had prior throat operations. Her daughter Mrs Clarice Gibbs has stayed with her. Her husband and daughter Gladys Pickering and Christine Brown visited Sunday.

Chauncey Bert Daugherty University Hospital Columbus Daugherty Clarice Gibbs Gladys Pickering Christine Brown

Barbara Lynne Morrison Born in Columbus

Mr. and Mrs. O. R. Morrison announce the birth of a seven and a half pound daughter, Barbara Lynne, born Thursday October 14 at their home in Columbus. She is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Mat Kilpatrick, Columbus, formerly of Chauncey.

Chauncey O. R. Morrison Gladys Louise Kilpatrick Columbus Barbara Lynne Mat Kilpatrick Grace Strausbaugh

Dinner Served by Greens Run Ladies Aid on Election Day

Chauncey area chicken dinner planned for Tuesday at Church Parish house. Greens Run Church of Christ Ladies Aid organizes the meal as part of its public election day service.

Ladies Aid of Greens Run Church of Christ

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Gures Henderson Zenners Ethel Burtnett Crooksville Earl Burtnett Raymond Pickerington Edward Brafford Vincent Virgil Brafford Mary Lou Leo McMaines Patricia Lee Belpre Norma McKay Athens Guy Tippen Eleanor Irene Dean Rockland Lawson Porter Virgil Merrill Scotty Akron Howard Humford Amanda Lehman James Clark Molly Clark Carl Littlejohn Robert Purgeon Elizabeth Curry Lewis Drake Patricia Philo Harry Arthur Inez Hambel Rosseau Alva Starrett Dorothy Bob Francis Starrett Bernard Billy Edgar Wise Junior Fred Roberts Dessie Leslie Clay Morgansville Madge Smith Freddie Dolores Poling Lancaster Lola Brown Arthur Brown Oliver Blake Mildred Mary James Guy Fiske Kearns Waters of Scott Haney Athens County Democratic Executive Committee Oral Daugherty Lewis Reynolds Curtis Thrash Order of Eastern Star Viola Thomen, Carroll Perry Fairfield Rudolph Lotz North St Rollin Canan Lawrence Ellinger John Kelch Evelyn Sater James Rees R. C. Haycock Highland, Ind John A. Toy Sherman Lebold Peter Smith New York Mother Cabrini Chicago Institute of Missionary Sisters Beatifica Tion RADIO Chauncey Scout Mrs. Daugherty Earl Worden Dover Township Chauncey Local Chauncey Mine 25 Homer Baird Dowler & Ferguson Funeral Home Ohio Yuee Arctic Mobilgas Socony Mobiloil Mobiloil Arctic America MOBIL Dae As East State Richland Ave Lancaster St
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