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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 17, 1933

Page

3

Demonstration Against Relief Director at Logan Averted

A Logan County demonstration aimed at relief policy was organized by local figures including Chester Miller and William Truax. Officials stated the aim was not for higher allowances but to address relief aid limits while noting current per family benefits average about 14.65 dollars monthly, higher than some nearby regions.

Logan Ohio Chester Miller Columbus William Truax Miller State Commission Hocking County

Bell Rites Held at Church of The Nazarene Thursday

Marion Bell 72 died Tuesday and was buried Thursday afternoon at the Church of the Nazarene. The Rev. F. ed by the pastor conducted the service. Bell, once a trustee candidate, leaves a wife, four former spouses, and four stepchildren. Surviving relatives include Merre Bell of Logan and siblings Bert and C. E. Bell. Gibisom notes were made in Oak Grove Council.

Church of the Nazarene Marion Bell Church of the Bell Logan Ridge Michigan Columbus Bert C. E. Bell Gibisom Oak Grove

Recount Sought After Township Vote Anomaly

iVote recount filed with the county election board after a township vote outcome. Vorhees and 108 voters cited. board hearing set for Saturday. Fire destroyed wiring on Front Street around 12:30 PM. Hiram Aurand responding firefighters fought the blaze.

and & M. Vorhees Hiram Aurand Front Street Wes Ferrenberg

First Winter Chill Deepens Here As Thermometer Drops

Logan records three degrees below zero marking the coldest point of the season. Government tested thermometer owned by Marvin C. Martin on North Mulberry Street shows the low early Thursday. Freezing weather has persisted since week’s start.

Logan Marvin C. Martin North Mulberry Street

Theft of Four Chickens Leads to Fine and Jail Time

Arthur Poling of Marion Township was sentenced by Judge Harley M. Whitcraft after pleading guilty to breaking into a premises with intent to steal four chickens. He received a $50 fine plus costs and 30 days in county jail based on accomplice testimony.

Logan Arthur Poling Marion Township Harley M. Whitcraft Poling

United Brethren Convention to Be Held All Day Tuesday

Logan District of the United Brethren Church holds a Christian educational convention at Rockbridge Church Tuesday. Morning program begins at 10 with Marie Whittington directing and talks on teaching children. Afternoon focuses on adults and church activities with several reverends presenting. Evening speakers highlight young people work.

Logan United Brethren Church Rockbridge Marie Whittington Baltimore Ida Mathias Laura Shick J. R. Love E. R. Wilson George Weir C. B. Agbell C. M. Bowman Portsmouth D. S. Mills Ray Chapman Columbus E. B. White Oak Hill H. O. Thompson Newark G. C. Peters

Haydenville Briefs Club Studies Author Haydenville

Mr and Mrs Harry Locke welcomed a daughter. Columbus guests Mr and Mrs Charles Patton visited with Mr and Mrs John Patton. Mrs Wilda Hutchins and son Joe visited the Saund ers. Maxine Todd visited relatives in McConnelsville last week. Russell Devol of Carbonhill visited Clarence Reider. Woman’s Foreign Missionary Society meets Nov 22. Mrs Frank Crothers and Alice Allen host at Mrs Frank Allen. Marie Martin and George McBee of Columbus spent Sunday with W A Martin. Arthur Todd visited McConnelsville Sunday. District missionary meeting at Cir-

Harry Locke Charles Patton Columbus John Patton Wilda Hutchins Joe Near Logan John Saunders Maxine Todd McConnelsville Russell Devol Carbonhill Clarence Reider Woman's Foreign Missionary Society Frank Crothers Alice Allen Frank Allen Marie Martin George McBee W. A. Martin Arthur Todd Vern Robinett Nellie Allen Cir

Tact and Patience Needed to Meet the Public

A writer observes how receptionists and public-facing workers must blend tact and patience to handle diverse, demanding clients. The piece highlights department stores, doctors offices, and utility firms, noting methods to defuse friction and foster goodwill while stressing core traits: tact, courtesy, memory, and cheerfulness.

Local Visitors Share Sunday at Crothers Home

Sunday guests included Mr. and Mrs. Joe Snyder and family from Columbus, Mr. and Mrs. Gene Wilson of Nelsonville, and Mr. and Mrs. Andy Roush and son from Marietta. Also noted are community group meetings and upcoming plays at Community Hall.

Cleville Joe Snyder Famly Columbus Gene Wilson Nelsonville Andy Roush Marietta Frank Crothers J. D. Francois Barbara May Kings Daughters Dorothy Vollmer Nellie Ohlinger Alice Allen Gertrude Guinther Dearie Community Hall W. L. Achauer Lancaster Elizabeth Filley Nelsonville R. F. D Homer Carter

Suspected Diphtheria Case Reported in Logan

In Logan on November 17 another suspected diphtheria case is under observation with Floyd Anthony as the patient. It is the first case reported to the department since the month began, and most cases have yielded to treatment with only a few remaining under quarantine.

Logan Floyd Anthony

School leaders to meet with educators at courthouse

Logan officials say Dr. B. O. Skinner state director of education will attend a 7 o'clock meeting at the courthouse auditorium tonight with teachers bus drivers and others interested in school matters.

Logan B. O. Skinner

Roosevelt Family Involvement In Local Nursing Drive

The article notes the President's mother presiding at the first meeting of a committee formed to raise funds for the Visiting Nurses Service at her New York home. It emphasizes active Roosevelts and ties to local charity efforts.

New York

Pastors Share Topics For Sunday Services

The Methodist Episcopal Church heads morning with What We Learn From Jesus preached by Rev. W N Shank and evening with Compromising with Wrong. Church of the Nazarene hosts evangelistic service at 7 30 with Rev J W Steen. St Paul Episcopal holds morning prayer and sermon by Rev C M Lever at 10 30.

Jesus Shank Logan Methodist Episcopal Church W. N. Shank Church of the Nazarene J. W. Steen Junction City St. Paul Episcopal Church C. M. Lever

Judgment Reduced for Heirs of Harry Lane in Retrial

Franklin County courts cut a prior $12,500 award to $2,000 in a retrial over the death of Harry Lane near Lancaster. Lane, originally from Logan, was killed in a motor bus accident while visiting Lancaster. heirs in Logan receive the smaller judgment after Public Service Company sought a new trial.

Logan Franklin County Harry Lane Lancaster Public Service Company Hocking Valley Lane

Senior choir to present Old Fashioned Singing School

The Senior choir of the First Presbyterian Church in Logan rehearses an Old Fashioned Singing School to be staged at the church next Wednesday night with Miss Elizabeth Dollison as accompanist.

Local Auto Insurance Official Attends Columbus Convention

J. H. Barker district manager for the State Automobile Insurance Company visits Columbus for a two day convention with company officials and agents in attendance.

Logan J. H. Barker State Automobile Insurance Company Columbus

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iVote Hianeatre Kenneth R. Fitzgerald United Brethern Convention Haydenville Briefs Club Studies NEA Skinner Roosevelt Luckoff Athen Glouster and Coats The American Tobseen Company
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