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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 22, 1931

Page

10

Teamwork Is Way Out of Slump Bevis Tells Kiwanians at Logan

Cincinnati finance director Howard Bevis told 110 Kiwanis members in Logan that intense individualism must yield to cooperative living. He urged cooperation among cities, states, nations and a greater sense of responsibility as a solution to economic slump, noting government growth and the need for teamwork in peacetime.

Bevis Logan United States A. H. Schramm Marietta Kiwania Kimanis Fred White Columbus Forrest Smith Ned Marrington Logan High Boys Glee Club Rephel Warren Elizabeth Collison Keith Pythian Sisters Ta‘lea G Large Harden W. W. Harden Joe Harden Harry Waltz Lloyd A. Mount M. B. Iles Lawrence Kessler L. P. Mooney E. L. Bergman Chillicothe Maine Stein Hiwanis Dr. Bauch

Blossoms Respond to Warm Weather in Logan

Continued warm weather in Logan boosts growth of grass trees and shrubbery. Residents report swelling buds ready to burst into leaf with the mild fall surpassing recent years.

Logan Bicom

Former Resident Hurt In Auto Crash Near Wooster

Logan reports Mrs. Margaret McWethy, once Logan’s public health nurse, injured in a Thursday auto wreck near Wooster while en route to Columbus for a Sanitarians convention. She previously lived in Logan. Dr. W G C Rhoten, Wooster health chief, had held a similar post there.

Margaret McWethy Logan Wooster Rn. McWethy Columbus Convention of Sanitarians W. GC. Rhoten McWiethy Vanaterved Anna

Golden Wedding Anniversary Celebrated in Logan

Logan observes the golden wedding of Mr. and Mrs. George L. Blosser with a Friday evening dinner at the Brandt home on N. Spring Street. The couple married November 4, 1851, in Logan with Mr. and Mrs. F. F. Starcher as best man and matron of honor. Family and neighbors gathered as Blosser, a 76 year old retired Armstrong Hardware employee, is honored along with his wife who helped nurse him during illness.

Logan George L. Blosser Carl F. Brandt N. Spring Street Mra. Brenat Roy Dupler Athens Harry 4. Blosser Columbus Walter L. Blosser Blosser Armstrong Hardware Company Triamich Wntll Order of Odd Fellows Gosa Blower Graname Bhi Grandview Heights Spring Street Ford Rush WLW Cincinnati Harry H. Blosser Roy L. Dupler Ralph Dupler

Classified and Circulation Notices Note

Partial OCR lines reference classifieds and circulation content for The Messenger. Mentions Dr. F Milne and phone 272, along with Society and Ocala contacts and a 6024 number, indicating ad and circulation notices rather than a full event.

Messenger F. Milne

Hals To Assume New Duties as Postmaster

Logan headlines announce A. El Huts, editor of the Logan Republican, will become postmaster of Logan Saturday after receiving his commission. He takes over Monday morning succeeding Paul A Dollison, with Ming Ida Steinman ending her term. Dollison remains a veteran clerk, Steinman returns to registry duties, and Hula’s son Fred E. Hula becomes managing editor.

Logan A. EL Huts Logan Republican Hull Paul A Dollison Ming Ida Steinman Dollison Mass Steinman Registry Department Toin Bla Clty Hla Fred E. Hula

Joint Thank Offering Session by Three Groups in Logan

In Logan on Friday night a joint thank offering meeting was held by the Women’s Missionary Society Presbyterian Guild and Franklin Kerr Guild at the church. Mrs H L Geddee presided. A varied program included songs and prayers with numbers by Miss Violet Brehm Mrs Charles Scholl and readings by Mrs M A Campbell Mrs Elle Rochester and others. An offering near 65 dollars was collected and eight refreshments followed.

Logan Women’s Missionary Society Presbyterian Guild Franklin Kerr Guild H. L. Geddee Dave Howals M. A. Campbell Violet Brehm Charles Scholl Helen D. Rochester Roger Friend Mary Sloan James Campbell

Lithographs Arrive for Logan Schools in Washington Display

Forty copies of George Washington lithographs arrived for Logan area schools, received by Superintendent G E Carr from Congressman Mell G Underwood. The prints will be distributed so one per classroom. Also received were copies of Father of the Land We Love by George M Cohen commemorating Washington’s 200th birth anniversary next year. Deputy Joe Farbean sprained his ankle in Ward Township while aiding an investigation earlier in the week and is walking with a limp.

Carr. Logan George Washington G. E. Carr Mell G. Underwood George M. Cohen President Washington Logan Joe Farbearn Ward Township National Education Association Supt G. BE. Carr Carr

Destruction of Adelphi Liquor Outfit Reported

Nov 21. A small liquor making outfit near Adelphi in Hocking County was destroyed Friday afternoon by Deputy Too Har beann and Constable George W. Sells. No one was present. only one barrel of mash was recovered in the fire damaged property.

Logan Adelphi Hocking County Too Harbeann George W. Sells

Mrs Vickroy Dies After Illness in Columbus Hospital

Mrs Hilzabeth Vickroy 38 wife of Charles Vickroy died Thursday in a Columbus hospital where she had been treated for pallegra over several weeks. Besides her husband she leaves five young children. Funeral services were held at United Brethren Church Union Furnace at two oclock Saturday afternoon led by Rev C E B Agheil. Burials in Oak Grove Cemetery.

Columbus Logan Hilzabeth Vickroy Charles Vickroy United Brethren Church Union Furnace Orlock Ceb. Agheil Burtgl Oak Grove

Elmer Norton Dies After Weeks of Illness in Greendale

Logan reports Elmer Norton aged 48 died at his Greendale home at 4 PM Thursday from complications after a illness of several weeks. He had been in failing health for two years and worked as a laborer at the Greendale Brick Plant. A wife and all children survive. Funeral services set for 2 PM Sunday at Radelfte with burial in the cemetery there.

Hinesa Logan Elmer Norton Greendale Norton Radelfte

Road Work Progress On Route 21 South Of Logan

Logan November 21 Despite rainy weather progress continues on the Route 31 improvement south of Logan with Roush Bros directing the main contract and Willian Loomis and Son in charge of concrete work A survey shows Roush Bros employ 20 men on day shift and 10 on night shift Most workers are drawn from Logan and vicinity Loomis and Son require 20 local men most of the time all from the local district.

Logan Roush Bros Willian, Loomis and Son Looms

Rally Planned for Thanks giving Nelsonville Game

Logan reports strong turnout anticipated for the Nelsonville football game with a planned rally at 7:30 p m Wednesday in the L H 8 Auditorium. Music speeches and cheering expected. public welcome. Coach Longley aims to field a ready squad for Thursday’s contest.

Logan Nelsonville Fred Burchfield John Longley

Wood supply made available in Logan

Through the cooperation of the Ohio Power Company and Logan Chamber of Commerce a wood supply has been made available for those who may need it. The power company donated old poles for fuel and those interested should contact the Chamber of Commerce. The wood is available for sawing.

Logan Ohio Power Company Logan Chamber of Commerce Chamber of Commerce Chamber of Commerre

Dances Under Fire Complaints Hit Pittsburg Hollow Dance

Deputy sheriffs probed a rural Pittsburg Hollow dance under a11 permit issued to Burl Lanning and Herbert Edgell. Permit holders were ordered to show cause before Judge A M Enger why licenses should not be revoked. Nearby dances in rural districts drew similar investigations in recent weeks.

Logan Youth Injured In Fall Fractures Ankle Near Home

Logan November 21 Ray Lanning Jr 14 son of Mr and Mrs RR Lanning suffered a fractured right leg Thursday evening while seated on the sidewalk He was taken to Cherrington Hospital where a bone was fractured just above the ankle He attends Junior High School Mrs John L Steady hosted a dinner party Thursday at her home with guests Mrs Sidney Miller Gibisonville Mrs Retha Krinn Mrs Lucy Nihiser and Mrs Edward Miller all of this city

Logan Raymond E. Wade Paris Island Marine Corps Bishop Wade Wade Ray Lanning, Jr R. R. Lanning Cherrington Hospital John L. Steady Sidney Miller Gibisonville Retha Krinn Lucy Nihiser Edward Miller Nelsonville

Judge McClintic Sets Record for Sentences in One Day

In Charleston West Virginia on Friday federal Judge G W McClintic set a record by sentencing 65 people to terms ranging from days to five years in prison. His prior daily record was three sentences.

Charleston W. Va U.P G. W. McClintic

Haydenville First To Complete Drive

Haydenville led rural Hocking County in the Fed Crony Roll Call with a $123 subscription to Dr. C. F. Rauch, reaching ten percent of its population quota and surpassing the prior year’s total. Other rural districts are near completion and reporting increased effort as Logan shows steady progress.

Be& Cross Hill Logan Haydenville Hocking County Ita C. FF. Rauch Rauch Pother

Oil Output Listed in Pennsylvania and Ohio Fields

Oil production records for the Pennsylvania crude fields show the Ohio field with a daily average run of 6,500 barrels for the week ending October 31, with the whole four state area recording 71,400 barrels. Refinery runs averaged 69,537 barrels, indicating a surplus buildup of nearly 2,000 barrels daily and a possible factor in a recent price dip. Tourist Club gathering at Mrs. C. G. Allen’s West Main Street home featured a program on Mexico a Land of Contrasts and Foreign Contacts, with duets and poems, followed by lunch. attendees included Mrs. A. F. White, Mrs. C. V. Shepard, Mrs. Howard White, and many others.

Logan Pennsylvania Philp N. Faine District Conservation Bosra Ohio C. G. Allen West Main Street Mexico H. L. Geddes Ei. D. Atha Bowen A. F. White C. V. Shepard Howard White Albert Schreck Robert Tee White Anna Cole George Leyshon Atkinson A. Rannells Jennie Guthrie Phillips Forest EH. Weinrich Christine

Logan visitor records trip through Ohio State Illinois game

David Kauff Tan spent several days in Logan visiting friends on his way to Cleveland after 2 Kile South. He traveled to Columbus with Miss Mary Bond to attend the Ohio State Illinois football game.

Logan David Kauff- Tan Cleveland Columbus Mary Bond Ohio State Illinois

Two Gridders Out for Logan High Season Finale

Logan High loses Harley Gooding tackle and Ray McMullen halfback to injuries from the Pomeroy clash. Neither expected to play again this season as the Nelsonville game ends the Logan season. Gooding may rejoin for basketball next season.

Logan Harley Gooding Ray McMullen Crookaville Pomeroy Nelsonville Logan High Seaon Gooding Logan High

Copperhead Found on Lodi Township Farm

Henry Lauer of Lodi Township reports killing a large copperhead on his farm after seeing the sunning snake on a rock. Lauer notes daisies blooming, new cherry leaves, and a general need for rain as creeks run low.

Henry Lauer Lodi Lauer Mr. Lauer

Ohio University Grad Heads Metals and Alloys Conference

Frederick E. Plummer of Case School of Applied Science chaired a three day Metals and Alloys Conference at Case on November 18 to 20. Plummer, Ohio University graduate, 1920, and Case Masters 1924, spoke as associate professor. The event, co sponsored by Case and the Cleveland Engineering Society, drew over 499 engineers and metallurgists from architectural and chemical trades. He has consulted on major structures including the Zeppelin dock at Akron and the Lorain Central high level bridge.

Frederick E. Plummer Case School of Applied Science Case School Plummer Ohio University Case Akron Lorain-Central High Level Bridge Cleveland Cleveland Engineering Society

Lincoln guard dies for Anto Man U

John J Roderick, an honorary guard at Lincoln's body lying in state in Independence Hall Philadelphia, died yesterday at his daughter's home in Lincoln. He was among the guards for the event and is survived by family members.

Lincoln Anto Man U

Fire Strikes Home Destitute Family Seeks Help

The Red Cross appeals for furniture for a destitute family after a Friday night fire destroyed their home. Five children aged two months to ten years survived. Red Cross已 provided clothing and food. needed items include bed, clothing, stove, table and chairs. Call 23521 to arrange pickup.

Hed Cross Thea Red Cross

Cleveland Community Fund total sails past three days left

Cleveland with three days remaining for the Community Fund drive reported a total of 3,794,618 dollars towards the 35,650,000 dollar goal. Local organizers urged continued contributions to reach the ambitious target as the deadline approached.

Cleveland U.P

Berea Fund Over Subscriptions Oversubscribe Drive

Berea's Community Fund Drive reports strong early progress with 3000 pledged and signs it will exceed 3400 by weekend. Local officials say the campaign has momentum and expects reaching the goal soon.

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Hill Street Clinton Webb Society Ocala Ibis Servics Bhals G. EL Carr Roman Brooker John Drolinger Clarence Brooker Joe Brooker W. C. Martin Board of Education J. W. Coleman Pittsburg Hollow Wiy Ohio Field Tal Finance Geez WY. Court St. Dial McMullen Togs Howard E. Kirk Marjorie Bell Sarah Holmes Edward Herzog Lancaster Logan Munday Herzog John Williams New Lexington C. T. Stephenson Lodi Township Moore’s Restaurant E. B. Acomb Majestic Theater Berea Fund Mare Berea U.2 Berea Cuthura Mra. L. Baker St. Moline, Til Coticura Laboratories Dept. H Malden, Mam Isulf Poet Freezeze Puritan Soap CO socuusTen N. Tf Logan, Ohio Dorothy Perkins D. Zenner Athens, Ohio
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