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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 26, 1935

Page

14

Election Dispute Placed Before Secretary Of State

Hocking County election board members reviewed a dispute over the Laurelville Perry District special issue election after 18 ballots disappeared from Salt Creek Precinct. Officials say ballots were unmarked and might have been returned in cuppies. J W Hula George Eberst and Samuel Blum traveled to Columbus to consult state election officials. A recount request for the Murray City three mill levy failed to meet the 66 percent threshold and was not filed. Murray City also carried a $5 000 deficiency bond issue deemed valid.

Logan Laurelville-Perry Salt Creek J. W. Hula George Eberst Samuel Blum Hocking County Murray City Inoue

Corn Crop Saved by Neighbors Near McArthur

Logan residents rallied to help Elijah Sims who was ill by husking 15 acres of his corn with about 40 neighbors. The volunteers gathered at his home and shared lunch, while expressions of appreciation were offered to those who aided in saving the crop.

St. Marys Mills

Nelsonville Man Fined by Magistrate for Gasoline Fraud

Austin Allen of Nelsonville was arrested for obtaining gasoline and oil under false pretenses. He appeared before Magistrate 8 Mh. Whitehart in Logan for arraignment. Investigating officers say he posed as a son in law of a former sheriff to gain fuel. He pled guilty and was fined 25 dollars plus costs.

Logan Austin Allen Nelsonville Whitehart Costa

Truck Driver Fined for Intoxication on Route 31

Edward Painter of near Tibisonville was charged with operating a commercial truck while under the influence along Route 31 south of Logan. Patrolman J L Kchardeon arrested him and he appeared before Mayor Kenneth RR Fitzgerald, pled guilty, and paid a $100 fine plus costs.

Logan Edward Painter Tibisonville J. L. Kchardeon Kenneth RR. Fitzgerald Painter Eg & Com

Salem man visits casino then attends football game

Earl D. Ford of Salem West Virginia visited with Mr and Mrs Oscar Breward on Saturday. The group then traveled to Athens where they attended the football game.

Wogan Earl D. Ford Salem V Va Oscar Breward Mra Stewston Mr. Ford Athens Mia Mike McBride Walter McBride Bobby Evans Charles Kuhn Russell McBride Lona John Kuhn John Edward Katheryn Charles John McBride Rosee Joseph Bob McBride

Logan League Reorganizes at Epworth Church

Epworth League of the Methodist church reorganized Sunday under Les Amies Clans leadership. Bartle Hamilton elected president with Charlies Lyke Evelyn Courter Mary Walker and Raymond Lanning as vice presidents, Bill Case secretary and Mary Smith treasurer. Auxiliary meets set for Monday with 79 members and plans for a Christmas party and magazine subscriptions for Whipple Hospital.

Epworth League Methodist Episcopal Church Les Amies Bartle Hamilton Charlies Lyke Evelyn Courter Mary Walker Raymond Lanning Bill Case Mary Smith Mre C Clark

Holl Talks on Shoe Factory in Logan

Rotarians and Kianians met Monday at the Ambrose Hotel for a program by Barton A. Hall in place of H. C. Godman Co officials. He outlined shoe manufacturing steps at two local plants, noting 0 to 30 workers and an annual payroll of 200000 dollars. He invited members to visit the plant as Mrs Clark sang and Richard McCutcheon played violin.

Clark Richard McCutgheon

Pleads Guilty in Logan County Drunkenness Case

Logan arrest in Weat Logan Sunday evening by Sheriff Farbewon and Deputy Spencer on intoxication charges. James Poling appeared before Magistrate RB Whitehart the following day, pleaded guilty, and was fined 850 with costs.

Logan Weat Logan Joe Farbewon Newston Spencer James Poling Whitehart

G O P Women to Hear Columbus Man Speak

Preparations by the McKinley Republican Club women include a community lunch on December 6 at headquarters before the regular meeting. Dale Stump of Columbus is scheduled to speak and is viewed as a possible candidate for secretary of state next year.

Logan McKinley Republican Club Dale Stump Columbus Stump

Husband Asks Divorce in Vorhees Case

Marvin Vorhees files suit for divorce from Delphi Vorhees whom he wed Jan 19 1934. He says after the marriage she confessed prior marriage and lacked divorce. Neglect is charged. Defendant's whereabouts are unknown per the petition.

Logan Marvin Vorhees Delphi Vorhees

Dexter Briefs Highlight Social Visit Notes

Dexter residents share social visits with Dexter-Emerson marching band members and families from Gallipolis and Pomeroy. Postmaster Blanche Davis returns to duties after illness as Ruth Davis visits, Ed Minx hosts a luncheon and tours Columbus by plane over the capital. Reverend Perkins to preach at the Christian Church. Mrs Weatherby mourns her father J P Mohler's death.

Dexter Emerson Marchington Roberts Columbus Homer Marchington Gallipolis Loyal Forden Jacob Baller Pomeroy Blanche Davis Ed Minx Ruth Davis Ube G. O. Will Ohio University Wesleyan Athens J. P. Mohler

Chase Young People To Hold Social At Chase Church

The Baptist Young People Union will hold a social at Chase Church on Wednesday evening, November 27. Candy, pie, cake, sandwiches and coffee will be sold. Several community members attended the Albany school carnival Saturday night. Church services are planned for Sunday morning December 1 at 9:30 conducted by Rev. C. A. Spriggs.

Blaine Woodyard Chase C. A. Spriggs Lois Woodyard Hattie Savage Dana Saulters Maxine Fred Smith Shade W. B Woodyard Lois Mr Bliss Woodyard Pauline Ann! Woodyard Middleport Herbert Laziman Patty Ann Lucile Martin Athens

Aid To Combat Mine Blaze Is Sought Anew

Delegation from Perry and Hocking Counties led by Representative Mell G Underwood and A E Faine travels to Columbus to press for a mine fire control project in New Straitsville. WPA Ohio administrator Dr Carl Watson promises to bring in Bureau of Mines advisor Forbes to assess the proposal.

Logan Perry Hocking County Carl Watson WPA Ohio New Straiteville Forbes Bureau of Mines Columbus Mell G. Underwood A. E. Faine G. J. Kane Hocking Willard Mason T. J. Price George Rogers Albert Bailey U.S. McGonagie John Davis New Lexington Johnson Joe Meenan Frank Matthews A. J Laverty H. A. Ambrose Sam Rothman George Wilson George Lehman New Straitsville John Lovett Murray City Barton A. Hall Carl Larimer

War Veteran George Burke Celebrates 90th Birthday

Logan marks the 90th birthday of Comrade George H. Burke of West Main Street, one of two Civil War veterans in the city. Burke, born in Lancaster, served in Company M of the 12th Ohio Cavalry, lived in Columbus before moving to Logan twenty years ago, and received friendly gifts from neighbors as he recovered from illness.

Logan George H. Burke West Main Street Burke Company M Twelfth Ohio Volunteer Cavalry Lancaster Fairfield County Columbus Mrs. Burke

Malloy Pleads Guilty To Gambling Charge

George Malloy pleaded guilty to permitting gambling at his residence before Mayor Fitzgerald at City Hall. He received the maximum $100 fine and costs, after a raid by Chief Reynolds and patrolmen on Thursday night. Eight other men were detained, with no action taken yet.

Every Pupil Joins LOGAN Junior Red Cross

The Golden Wand notes all Sixth Grade pupils at the Weat School Building become members of the Junior Red Cross. At October time, 43 Fourth Grade pupils show a rate with some absent or tardy.

Logan Weat Red Cross Golden Wand

Current Picture at Court Attracts Horror Film Fans

Universal Pictures pushes terror on screen with Frankenstein Dracula and Poe The Raven shown at Court Theater featuring Karloff Lugosi. Nearby Athena Theater presents His Night Out and Redheads on Parade with John Boles and Dixie Lee at the Ohio Theater. Also notes on amateur acts and early Rome taxicab history.

Universal Pictures London Universal Edgar Allen Poe Court Theater Karloff Bela Lugosi Dracula Fox Film John Boles Dixie Lee Bing Crosby Ohio Theater Alan Dinehart Raymond Walburn Jack Haley Dinehart Boles Dixie

Logan Man Keeps Title as Youngest Master of Masons

Logan county resident William Russell Keyes remains the state’s youngest presiding officer of a Masonic Lodge. A note from Cumberland Ohio’s William D. Keyes says his namesake was elected master of his lodge the same day he was elected mayor of his village, narrowly tying the local man for the record.

Logan Man Logan William Russell Keyes Mingo Lodge of Masons William D. Keyes Cumberland Ohio Masonic Lodge Ohio University Cumberland Keyes

Warns of Dumping Rubbish in Alleys in Logan

Logan complaints filed at City Hall warn that alley cleanliness is deteriorating as ashes and rubbish are dumped in driveways. Police say the act violates ordinance and must stop. C. W. Smith returns home after three weeks with the Steward family. he has recovered from a serious illness in Richwood.

Logan City Hall C. W. Smith Richwood Oscar Steward Mr. Smith

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Eal D. W. West and Son Robert Laurelville R. G. Hansel Martha West Solomon Kline Pansy Kline Gibisonville Fether Britt Mingo Junction Ames E. Brown Marion Township Cherrington Hospital F. H. Hildebrandt Novella Weltner Robert Gano Tampa Fla Hilderbrandt Esther Dever Shawnee Otto Evans American Legion Auxiliary American Legion Hall Ewald Schmitter Harry Thomas Unita H. D. Foster Cy Rochester Bernard Boyles Veterans’ Hospital Whipple Ariz Legion Post Walter Huffman Phil Tsachappat Frank Judy Schmitter Thomas Gerald Lanning Ralph Yontz Joe Rowley Sophia Judy Irma Powers Clete Scholl Jerry Nixon Landh Legion Nixon Harry Willige Charles Rafferty Frank Mason Girl Scouts Florence Bort Precious Correl Opal Wylie Veiva Bra Sh Ares Ia Holl Logan Rotary Kiwanians G.O.P Columbus Man Wun-Der Uack Brown South Court St Athens Famil Y Shoe Store Perry County U. S Malloy Boris Karloff Bowes Schine Athena Theater Connecticut Four Alfred Aiello Bruce Clark Clark Ringwolt Ringwolt Clarence Heding Elsie Tucker Irene Mauseth Gloria Berger Jack Savant Athena Edward Everett Horton Irene Hervey Rome Pullmans ST. Marys Zenners Eta Lee Everett Horton Frank Morgan Cicely Courtneidge CC. W. Smith Lugi Court UGL Dorothy Wilson Russell Hardie Charles Sellon Louise Henry Bill Robinson Corey Fox Picture Wednes Thes America Will Roger Louise Henry Bill Yrope
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