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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 30, 1936

Page

12

Head on crash near Enterprise injures four in Logan

Four people were injured in a Sunday afternoon head on collision on Route 31 near Enterprise. James H. Jeffries of Chillicothe is held in the Hocking County Jail on possible alcohol impairment charges. The Lancaster group in the other car, Mrs Frank E Erick and her children, were taken to Cherrington Hospital with serious head and facial injuries.

Lancaster Hocking River Bridge Jeffries Joe Farbearn Federal Reformatory Chillicothe Common Pleas Court

Masons Held Election And Installation Friday

Logan chapter of Masons conducted its election and installation of officers Friday evening with lunch served after the business session. Rolland Bright, past high priest, officiated as installing officer and a list of officers was inducted. Clarence Shaffer was arrested Saturday on a red light crash charge, with no overtime parking arrests reported.

LOGAN Logan Chapter of Masons Rolland Bright Edward Miller Alfred Lanning Russell Keyes C. W. Dollmatach Sojourner Harry L. Smith J. W. Woodard Pearl Watkins Co. BE. Lyke Ed L. Ewing Veilman Neal Shaw Charles Kleinschmidt Clarence Shaffer Bremen A. F. Evans

Kiwanis Club Bide Lecture Slated for Thursday

Kiwanis will host Harold D. Bide at Logan High Auditorium Thursday as the third entertainment in the series. He will also join the club for dinner that evening. Bide, who left Norway in 1912, joined engineers on a Spitzbergen expedition to assess coal viability. His illustrated lecture recounts the group’s Arctic expedition experiences.

Logan—Kiwanians Harold D. Bide Logan High Auditorium Bide Norway Spitzbergen Hide

Lin couple welcomes seven-pound son in Cherrington

Mr and Mrs Fred Lin Scott of Nelsonville announce the birth of a seven-pound boy at Cherrington Hospital on Sunday.

Logan Fred Linscott Nelsonville Cherrington Hospital

Tropical agriculture school in Honolulu cited as bid for tropical status

Honolulu hosts one of the nation’s rare efforts to claim tropical country status through a Graduate School of Tropical Agriculture. The program aims to advance research and education in climate and crop management for tropical environments.

Honolulu United States

Sheriff sale of real estate in Athens County Ohio

The State of Ohio Athens County sheriff sale of 25 acres in the northeast quarter of Section 6 Town 10 Ohio River Survey with two acres exempted. Property appraised at 365 dollars. minimum bid two thirds. Auction at Athens County Court House December 26, 1936 at 1 30 P M. Cash only. Attorney Keenan represents the county.

Sherife Athens Ohio Leland Athens County Ethelbert D. Rivers Clinton L. Poston George H. Smith Sugar Creek Erin Oy Thes County Emnety Keenan Aéttorney

Logan Veteran Hardwooders Start Practice

Logan High School basketball practice begins tonight under Coach Tom Bender. No league games before holidays, but two to three games are planned this month. veterans include Bob Ralston Maurice Cole Eddie Nelson Jimmy Richardson Albert Leonard with newcomers Bob Snyder Bob Johnson Joe Thomas Dick Sparnow and John Dollmatsch. Association play starts January 8.

Logan Logan High School Tom Bender Bob Ralston Maurice Cole Eddie Nelson Jimmy Richardson Albert Leonard Ralston Bob Snyder Bob Johnson Joe Thomas Dick Sparnow John Dollmatsch

Logan Brief Social Notes

Mrs. Simeon Carpenter and Fred Carpenter of Noblesville Ind. visited relatives then returned home. Charles Notestone Jr. went back to Ohio State University after a brief visit with his parents. Esther St. Clair of Columbus visited with her parents at Webb Summit. Gifford Hull and family from Columbus returned home after visiting Ann Shriner. Lem Hess and son Thomas from Marietta stayed with George Miller over the weekend. Eleanor Woodard returned to Ohio Wesleyan University after Thanksgiving recess. Ralph Matheny and family from Sugar Grove visited Logan Sunday evening.

Simeon Carpenter Fred Carpenter Noblesville Ind Charles Notestone Ann Shriner Lem Hess Thomas Marietta George Miller Eleanor Woodard Ohio Wesleyan University J. W. Woodard Ralph Matheny Sugar Grove Logan

Hold Last Rites for Sadie Bobo Tuesday

Logan mourns Mrs. Sadie Bobo who died Saturday morning at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Mason. Services are at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the C. L. Stout Chapel Nelsonville. Burial follows at Smith Chapel Cemetery. Lucille Bobo remains at Cherrington Hospital after an appendectomy and has not been told of her mother's death.

Logan Sadie Bobo Charles Mason C. L. Stout Nelsonville Smith Chapel Lucille Bobo Bobo Cherrington Hospital

Logan Relatives Attend Rites for Mrs. Crabbe

Logan relatives and friends attended the funeral of Mrs. Clara H. Crabbe at St Marys Catholic Church Columbus. She died Saturday at the home of her brother Lawrence Hack with whom she had lived several months. Burial followed at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. She leaves a son and was sister to Ford Lawrence and Eugene Hack.

Logan

Former county official treated after heart attack at Charl ton

Logan Charles Brown of Marion Township, a former county commissioner, is hospitalized at Cherrington Hospital after a heart attack last week. His condition has improved.

Logan Charles Brown Marion Township Cherrington Hospital

Logan Chamber hires Coon Logan to portray Santa

Hire Coon Logan C Reich ley H Coon Reich ley South Bloomingville returns to represent Santa Claus in Logan for the Christmas season. He served last year and, despite offers elsewhere, chose Logan Chamber of Commerce. His long gray hair and beard draw children’s attention on the streets and in stores.

Logan Reichley South Bloomingville Santa Claus Logan Chamber of Commerce

Jury trials begin in Common Pleas Court

Docket cases opened this morning in the Common Pleas Court with Ernest Daubenmier charged with embezzlement and Chester River of Western Hocking County charged with operating a vehicle under the influence. Over the next four days Judge Phil A. Henderson will oversee trials including Harold Edwards aged 20 of Haynes charged with manslaughter in a fatal automobile accident that also injured Florence Miller of Rockbridge, the only survivor among three relatives struck by Edwards. Turley Jackson was the third victim.

Deputy Recovering After Auto Crash in New Straitsville

Logan Deputy Sheriff Newton Spencer visited the sheriff's office on Saturday for the first time in nearly two weeks. He is recovering from injuries sustained in an automobile accident in New Straitsville.

Logan Newton Spencer Sheriff's Office New Straitsville

Building Check by Inspectors Continues in Logan

Director R. R. Loomis received word from the Ohio Inspection Bureau that two inspectors will continue surveying buildings listed for renting under the bureau order. Logan Chamber of Commerce representatives told the bureau a property owner sentiment referendum is being taken. A chamber recommendation is expected after the survey.

Logan R. R. Loomis Ohio Inspection Bureau Logan Chamber of Commerce Bureau Chamber of Commerce

Decorate City For Holidays In Logan

Logan Chamber of Commerce plans holiday lights on Main St. electricians string wires for miniature trees on boulevard standards. Santa’s headquarters will feature an igloo in Worthington Park and a community tree. Merchants cooperate. Townsend Club to meet Dec 10 at Pocahontas Hall to elect officers.

Logan Logan Chamber of Commerce Main St Worthington Park Logan Townsend Club Pocahontas Hall

Trimble Church Progressive Class to Meet in Pettit Building

The Progressive Class of the Trimble Church will meet Tuesday night December 1 at the new parish house in the Pettit Building. Officers will be elected.

Trimble Church of Church Pettit Building

World records tide visit and family guest notes

Mr and Mrs Oliver Steinmetz of McConnelsville were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs L R Gooding. The Bay of Fundy in Canada reports the world's highest tide at 53 feet, drawing attention to the extreme sea level there.

Trimble Oliver Steinmetz McConnelsville L. R. Gooding Bay of Fundy Canada

Thanksgiving reminiscences and local visits mark Mineral brief

Mineral notes recount Betty Addis healing from scalds after a tub accident. Local families and visitors share Thanksgiving events, meals at the Town House, and church programs. Observations include Rev. Secoy, Rev. McDaniel, and gatherings from Wellsville to Athens with relatives and coal mine ties at Hewitts Crossing.

Betty Addis Everett Addis Burns Herman Secoy Mary Clark Ruth Pratt Robinette Ridge Smithfield Merritt Heron George Hartley Louise New Marshfield Orland Ely Athens William Brooks Herbert Penrod Hewitts Crossing Helen Drake Wellsville J. P. Emish H. Russell Middleport Vinton Bolen Helen Martin Fauntelle Martin Emma Jenkins John Pfautz Akron Rus! Pfautz J. S. van Dyke Parker E. van Dyke Columbus J. P. Snyder

Birthday Party Honors Joanne Trimble Gooding

Mr. and Mrs. L. R. Gooding hosted a Saturday afternoon birthday party from 2 to 4 for six year old Joanne Trimble Gooding. Guests enjoyed games, a large central cake, and refreshment tables with attendees including Regina Lee, Janet Earich, Dotty Brown, Dorothy Antle, Cedric Antle, Earl Davis, Ruston Pettit, Heber Roberts of Chesapeake Ohio, Roy Dean and Donna Rogers of Gloucester, Helene Gibbs of Athens, Irma Jean and Billy Nicholas of Jacksonville, Mrs Leona Nicholas, Mrs Iris Pettit, and Hazel Raber. Joanne received many gifts.

Trimble

Velois Family Visits From Detroit Over Thanksgiving

Mr. and Mrs. M. R. Velois and children Beverly and Jackie traveled from Detroit to visit Mrs. Velois' parents Mr. and Mrs. Joseph West for Thanksgiving and stayed through Sunday.

Glouster M. R. Velois Beverly Jackie Detroit Velois Joseph West

Club Meeting Held At Mrs Marie Hamble Home

GLOUSTER Get Together Club met at the home of Mrs Marie Hamble with president Mrs Lucy Kirkbride in charge. A play was planned and the mystery box awarded to Mrs Sadie Robinett. Hazel Kasler won the turkey contest. Quilt blocks were made and a turkey dinner served. Participants included Hazel Easler Kirkbride Reed Williams Robinett Carpenter Halbert Kay Triplett Standley Edwards Robinson Chalkie and Alberta Rogers Corning. Next meeting set for Bishopville town house Thursday at 1 pm with Christmas exchange numbers drawn.

Bertha Carpenter Marie Halbert Alice Kay Ruth Triplett Edna Standley Edith Robinson Betty Lou Edna Hashman Chalkie Alberta Rogers Corning Bishopville

Samuel Eichenbaum Dies at 83 in Corning

Corning veteran Samuel Eichenbaum age 83 died at his home after a two month illness. A resident since 1876 he served as mayor and postmaster under Cleveland and Wilson administrations. He was on the Corning Board of Education for 30 years. His wife had died nine years earlier. Funeral services were held in Cleveland at the Jewish Synagogue with burial in Glendale Cemetery.

Corning Samuel Leichenbaum Grover Cleveland Woodrow Wilson

Noon Takes Business Trip to Cleveland and Detroit

T. A. Noon left Sunday to spend several days on business in Cleveland Ohio and Detroit Michigan.

Glouster T. A. Noon Cleveland Detroit

Bishopville Lodge Elects Officers for 1937

Bishopville Lodge No. 470 F and A M elected officers for 1937 led by Worshipful Master E. E. Galloway and Senior Warden Fred Price. Also named were Junior Warden Harold Ahle Treasurer J. J. Shepard Secretary D. M. Shepard Senior Deacon M. E. Gladden Junior Deacon John Vickrey Tyler E. G. Campbell Stewards A C McCance H E Moody Grievance Committee C W Antle Emery Wells J J Shepard Trustees R S Henry H E Moody O R Davis.

Bishopville Bishopville Lodge E. E. Galloway Fred Price Harold Ahle J. J. Shepard D. M. Shepard M. E. Gladden John Vickrey Tyler E. G. Campbell A. C. McCance H. E. Moody C. W. Antle Emery Wells R. S. Henry O. R. Davis

Jacksonville Eagles To Erect Christmas Tree In Town Square

Mohawk Aerie of the Fraternal Order of Eagles sponsors a community Christmas tree in Jacksonville where treats will be distributed on Christmas Eve. Santa Claus will greet visitors at the Eagles home square. A dance to raise funds is planned in the Eagle Hall on December 18.

Jacksonville Mohawk Aerie Order of Eagles Eagles Santa Claus Eagle Hall

Glouster Independents blank Logan Merchants 25 to 0

In Glouster on Sunday the Independents beat the Logan Merchants 25 to 0. Bert Smith connected on several key passes to pace the scoring while Logan threatened repeatedly but was halted by Glouster’s strong line and turnovers. This marked their second meeting of the season after Logan won 7 to 6 at Logan.

Glouster Glouster Independents Logan Merchants Bert Smith Logan

Small Daughter of Earl Hamilton Dies

Phyllis Jean Hamilton three months old daughter of Mr and Mrs Earl R Hamilton East Millfield died Saturday afternoon of pneumonia Survived by parents and grandparents James Hamilton Russell Thomas Russell Funeral services held at home Monday at 2 with Rev Joe McDonald officiating Burial Maplewood Cemetery

Glouster Phyllis Jean Earl R. Hamilton East Millfield James Hamilton Thomas Russell Joe McDonald Bishopville Maplewood Cemetery

Hollister Youths Stage Dotty and Daffy Play

Twelve young actors perform Dotty and Daffy at Hollister gymnas ium on Tuesday December 1 at 8 pm Proceeds go to Hollister U B Church funds.

Hollister Dotty and Daffy Hollister Gymnasium Hollister U. B. Church

Football squads to dine together at Glouster gym

Kiwanis Club hosts a dinner for Glouster and Jacksonville Trimble football squads at the Glouster gymnasium Tuesday at 6:30. Glouster won the Big Six title undefeated. Jacksonville Trimble claimed the Little Five championship. Mrs. Martin Preston returned home from St Francis Hospital Columbus after three weeks of treatment.

Glouster Kiwanis Club Jacksonville Trimble Glouster Gymnasium K. of P. Hall Glouster Temple Pythian Sisters Martin Preston St. Francis Hospital Columbus

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Enterprise Logan Hospital Straitsville New Lexington Main Street Great Hocking Valley Coal Fields Great Hocking Valley Coon Bloomingville Santa Common Pleas the Security Bank Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Marie Hamble Samuel Eichenbaum Jacksonville Eagles Newark Gormley Parks O'Connell Herman Jones Wright Biddle Hemsley Price J. Wolf Earl Hamilton NG PeveRace Athens Bottling Works McPherson's Union St Ovier Aenegara P. Lorillard Co
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