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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 01, 1935

Page

12

Warning Against Forest Fires Issued at Logan

B KE Leete associate forester in charge of fire control warned of heightened fire danger as the fall season begins October first. He urged hunters and residents to cooperate in prevention, with reports directed to Camp Mocking, Camp Logan, or the CCC camp at Athens. The Southeastern Ohio district faced its driest year in eight years and a high fire risk period from Oct 25 to Nov 25.

Logan B. KE. Leete Chillicothe H. F. Benton Camp Logan Leete Ohio Camp Mocking CCC Athens

Extension Classes Open at Court House in Logan

Ohio University extension courses started Monday evening under Dr. Peckham and Dr. Shannon with sufficient instructors to offer both studies. Peckham leads Survey of English Literature and Shannon teaches Social Problems. Next session set for 5 10 p m next Monday.

Logan Ohio University Peckham Shannon

Logan High School Expands Jobs Under NYA Program

Superintendent G E B Carr says Logan High School will place eligible students in NYA supported work to earn at least six dollars monthly. The program aims to cover lunch, books, bus fare and other essentials for needy boys during financial difficulties.

LOGAN Logan High Schoo G. EB. Carr National Youth Administration Carr Logan High School

Logan Visit by State Highway Division Leaders

Two officials from Division Ten of the State Highway Department visited Logan Monday evening. Harvey Calvin, division head, was accompanied by G. M. Gerhart.

Logan Division Ten State Highway Department Harvey Calvin G. M. Gerhart

Women Hunters Lead Morning Squirrel Seekers

Mrs. Pete Burgoon and Mrs. Mem Cook joined a forest hunt for squirrels this morning. Both are proficient with shotguns. Burgoon is also a noted angler known for landing many fish each season.

Logan Pete Burgoon Mem Cook

Coach Schroeder speaks Monday at Rotary meeting

Logan Rotary Club hears Coach Carl T. Schroeder outline athletics history and benefits. He shares college days anecdotes and praises sportsmanship, fair play, and self control while noting no reference to local football. October program committee named Dr Allan Cole Dr Harry Eastman and F J Reid.

Logan Carl T. Schroeder Logan Rotary Club Charles Breene L. K. Showalter Schroeder Allan Cole Harry Eastman F. J. Reid

Budget for Hocking County Cut to 7300 for October Half

Max W. Johnstone relief director said the Hocking County budget for the first half of October would be limited to 7300, a marked reduction from the previous month. He could not explain the half month allocation, suggesting the federal government may have provided the Ohio allotment for that period only.

Logan Max W. Johnstone Hocking County Ohio

Cement Pour Ends as Route 31 Bridge Near Rockbridge

Miller-Orndorff Company completed the cement work on Route 31 north of Rockbridge and will begin laying a brick course soon. Brick delivery from Hocking Valley Brick Company is expected by week’s end to supply more than 500000 bricks for the project.

Logan Rockbridge Miller-Orndorff Company Hocking Valley Brick Company

Robbery Gang Flee Route 31 After Lancaster Grocery Heist

Sheriff Farbearn and Deputy Smith led one of twelve units pursuing the robbers who fled toward Columbus after the Lancaster grocery store robbery. Authorities blocked Route 31 to halt the escaping bandits.

Logan Sheriff's Office Lancaster Farbearn Deputy Smith Columbus

Grand jury session to open next Monday named forty witnesses

Sheriff Farbearn and deputies summoned 40 witnesses for the upcoming grand jury session. More witnesses are expected as over forty cases are in prospect, with the session anticipated to last at least two days.

Logan Farbearn

South Side Merchants to face Conkle Oil at 8th and 8S Park

Logan notes the South Side Merchants' football team from Columbus tentatively booked to play Conkle Oil at 8th and 8S Park next Sunday. Manager Leroy Conkle expects acceptance of the date after Conkle Oil’s 6 to 0 defeat to Camp Logan in a hard fought, fiercely tackled match.

Logan South Side Merchants’ Football Team Columbus Conkle Oil Leroy Conkle Congle Oil Camp Logan

Former Logan Girl Is Killed Near White Bluff Tennessee

Marie Welch aged 31 wife of Clay Welch was killed in an automobile crash near White Bluff Tennessee when a car struck a telephone pole. Her parents Mr and Mrs Howard Green of Bowen Street and several siblings and relatives in Logan are listed as among survivors. Funeral plans await return of the body from Tennessee.

Margaret Floyd John Esther Florence Ina Louise Green Mildred Green Lancaster Celtis Mellinger Cedelia Davey Groveport Tennessee Buty

Anglers Bright and Hall Net 49 Pounds in Beverly Haul

Logan reports George Bright and Joe Hall leading local anglers with a 13 fish catch totaling 49 pounds. Largest fish weighed 12 pounds shovel head. other catches included a 9 pound buffalo, a walleye, and a 5 1/2 pound shovelhead. This marks their third large catch this season.

Logan George Bright Joe Hall Beverly

Logan Host Highlights Local Gatherings and Moves

Blanche Shriner and the Hulls of Columbus visited Mrs. Ann Shriner in Logan over the weekend. Guests at the Hutchins on North Walnut included the Harrisons Aleshires Pattons and others from The Plains Haydenville. Henry Bruning of Columbus, VP of Hocking Valley Brick, conferred with Harold W. Larimer. Ben Spicer and family move to 260 Wood Street Logan. Spicer works in the oil field.

Blanche Shriner Gifford Hull Columbus Ann Shriner Joe Hutchins North Walnut Street Harry Harrison Dave Aleshire Evelyn Marie the Plains J. W. Patton Haydenville Henry Bruning Logan Harold W. Larimer Bruning Hocking Valley Brick Company Logan Logan Ben Spicer Oreville Wood Street Spicer

Acid spill injures Logan-Lester Risch in wrapping task

Logan-Lester Risch suffered a severe laceration of his right hand when a bottle of acid spilled during wrapping. Curtis Reed notified court officials Monday that he has withdrawn as counsel for Frank E. Roush in the common pleas suit by O. E. Schrappe. Trial is scheduled for next week.

Logan Lester Risch Curtis Reed Frank E. Roush Common Pleas Court O. E. Schrappe

Man files answer in Tennihill v Industrial Commission trial set

Defendant in the case of John Tennihill against the Industrial Commission files an answer as trial is scheduled next week. The plaintiff contends compensation was provided for injuries sustained while employed at Powell Coal Company's mine on Sept 18, 1924. Miller Chapel Grange to hold regular meeting Wednesday with Rockbridge Grange members presenting program and a potluck supper served.

Logan John Tennihill Industrial Commission Powell Coal Company Logan—Miller Chapel Rockbridge

Logan Local Guard Members Picked For Posts

Five Lancaster youths in Company G of the Ohio National Guard are said to have two non commission posts. William E. Smith is a sergeant and Leroy Marx was named company clerk. Logan notes a Lancaster Friday game led to early exit from practice as varsity Chieftain members were excused after a short session Monday with reserves scrimmaging under Coach Schroeder.

Logan Ohio National Guard Lancaster William E. Smith Leroy Marx Chieftain Schroeder Berthappleman Wilby Harden George Hengst James Nupp W. N. Shank Methodist Church Harry Hughes Ed Myers Headley Shaw Ford Smith Hengst

Rochester Visitors Plan Squirrel Hunt Trip

While visiting their parents Mr and Mrs Walter Rochester Mrs Thomas Evans of Marion Indiana and William Rochester of Buffalo will spend part of their time in squirrel hunting Mrs Evans enjoys the sport and is said to be handy with a gun.

Logan Walter Rochester Thomas Evans Marion Indiana William Rochester Buffalo Indianapolis

Chauncey Church of Christ Holds Annual Home Coming

CHAUNCEY The Chauncey Church of Christ held its annual home coming on Sunday with a large turnout. Sunday School 237, Everyman’s Bible Class 75, Friendship Class 36. A cross decor, illuminated, and a busy program featured Rev. Gilbert Courtney, a long choir, and a basket dinner. Notables included former members and out-of-town guests from Van Nuys California. The event closed with singing and a choir photo.

Chauncey Chauncey Church of Christ Sam Tippett Sue Downhour Freda Smart Lucille Rivers Courtney Gilbert Courtney Christine Brown Elizabeth Close Barnett Band A. J. Gould W. Rhibrand R. F. Strickler Orville Williama McArthur Church of Christ Blackwood Chaunecey James Day Athens Milton Brookins Wiley T. Sprague van Nuye Calif

Miss Simms Hosts Dinner Bridge Party at Cottage Tea Room

Evelyn Simms entertained her club with a dinner bridge at the Cottage Tea Room on Friday night. Three tables played with high score to Mrs. Dorothy Geedeen and second to Mrs. Chris Une Brown. Attending were Jeasie Fiske Christine Frown Mre Ruth Bridgewater Lor thy Goodson Ruth Ficke Jad ya Pickering Berah Thomas Chery stal Simms Frances Moward and guests Shir fey Thomas Christine Porter.

Chauncey Evelyn Simms Cottage Tea Room Dorothy Geedeen Chris Une Brown Jeasie Fiske Christine Frown Ruth Bridgewater Moe. Lorthy Goodson Ruth Ficke Jadya Pickering Berah Thomas Cherystal Simms Frances Moward Shirfey Thomas Christine Porter

Esther Class Meeting At M. E. Church Chauncey

The Esther Class of the M. E. Church will meet Tuesday night at 7 at Mrs. Elmer Allen’s home on Mill Street. The Ladies' Aid Society will hold a business and social meeting at the church Wednesday night at 7 30.

Chauncey Esther M. E. Church Elmer Allen Mill Street Ladies’ Aid Society

Arnold Hintz Rites Held at Sugar Grove

Funeral services for Arnold V. Hintz age 3 were held at the Coe residence and St. Mathews Lutheran Church in Sugar Grove Ohio with burial at the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife Lettie Coe Hintz three sons Oliver Hintz Webster Hintz and Gloria Hintz, plus five brothers and two sisters. Relatives and a Chauncey Dover high school delegation attended. A note on potato nutrition follows.

Chauncey Arnold V. Hintz Isabelle Coe St. Mathews Lutheran Church Sugar Grove Ohio Glaser Gloria Coe A. C. Hints H. C Hinta Oeviwein Iowa Lew Hintz Keister Minn Bertha L. Teffman Minneapolis Minnie Fischer Barney Hintz Duluth Godfrey Hintz Alden A. C H. C. Hintz Oelwein Cincinnati Chauncey-Dover High School

Chauncey Area Guests Visit From Nearby Towns

Chauncey residents hosted and visited relatives over the weekend. Ida Pender and family, George F. Pender, and Edith Coulson with Hubert Coulson traveled to Granville Ohio to see Mrs. Sarah Weber and Mrs. Gertrude Blade. Roy Pendergrass and son Charles joined guests William Grounds and Delia Grounds from Powellton West Virginia in Detroit departing for Windsor Canada to visit James Conrad in Painesville and Mrs. B H Fielder family. Agnes Oliver of Chauncey spent Sunday with her father and William Donaldson and family were in Kimberly.

Chauncey Ida Pendergrees George F. Pendergrass Edith Coulson Hubert Coulson Granville Ohio Sarah Weber Gertrude Blade Roy Pendergrass Charles William Grounds Delia Grounds Powellton W. Va Detroit Orren Grounds Windsor Canada James Conrad Painesville B. H. Fielder Agnes Oliver William Donaldson Kimberly

Ten Mines at Work in Chauncey District

Ten mines in the Chauncey district were marked for work on Thursday. The active list includes No. 235 No. 267 No. 219 No. WX Ohio No. 1 Posten No. 6 Lick Run Kimberly and Salem Hollow.

Chauncey Ohio Posten Lick Run Kimberly Salem Hollow

Helber Descendants Hold Third Reunion at Marion Township

The Helber family reunion for descendants of George and Isa Belle Tigner Helber met at the old Marion Township homestead. Attendees included 12 of 13 living children with 137 present and a 2% basket dinner. Officers elected to make it annual: Mrs. Ralph Henry and Mrs. Della Ruff Hamlin.

George Isabelle Tigner Helber Marion Township Frank Emma Helber Cook Alliance Abel Helber Lester Gilbert Helber Porter Ruff Katherine Steward Ralph Hammitt Ralph Henry Mary Bond Nelsonville Della Ruff Hamlin Abel Carpenter Oliver Smith Katheryn Glouster Russell Williamson Columbus Clifford Carpenter Canal Winchester Ray Allis Elizabeth Helber Ellinger Irene Ellinger Annabell Howdyshell Charles Geil Logan Anna Helber Bond E. N. Campbell Gordon Campbell Lillian Bond Brown Mickey Brown St. Augustine Fla Charles Bond Ralph Yontz James Bond Ann Fred Ruff Robert Ruff Lancaster Della Hamlin R. C. Ankrom Beulah Ruff Stewart Stallemith Jennie Ruff William Helber Edward Helber John Hartman Guy Hartman Lucius Conrad James Reedy Fairy Conrad Shirley Ann Harry Shaw Chester Conrad Robert Waddell Newark George Helber Ernest Helber Keith Phillip Blackston Carroll Simeon Derr Carl Whitlatch Norma Jean Clifford Harmon Bremen Frank Helber Kathryn Steward Lester Sheets Blanche Carpenter Olive Carpenter Belva Ansel Marry Colgan Mildred Robey Sara Hosher Harold Watke Cincinnati

Edingtons From Xenia Visit Baker Household

Mr. and Mrs. N B Edington and their son of Xenia arrived Sunday evening for a visit with Mr. and Mrs Stanley W Baker of North Market Street.

N. B. Edington and Son Xenia Stanley W. Baker North Market Street

Corn Crops Advance Despite Frost Threat

Corn cutting is rapidly progressing in the district with most fields ahead of frost danger. Silo filling remains a principal farm task this week as farm work continues.

Logan

Logan Slattery cuts arm on broken glass at school

Edward Slattery Jr. sustained a deep cut on his left arm Monday after striking broken glass while playing at the Central Grade Building. Medical attention was required to close the wound.

Logan—Edward Slattery Edward Slattery

Hi Y Club Initiation Adds Six New Members

Logan initiation conducted Monday evening at the Senior High building admitted Floyd Mason Lloyd Heinlein John Donahue Wendell Swaim Charles Grinstead and Victor Nix Jr under the leadership of Kenneth Oeffler.

Logan Floyd Mason Lloyd Heinlein John Donahue Wendell Swaim Charles Grinstead Victor Nixon Kenneth Oeffler

Estimated stratosphere range above United States

The text places the stratosphere’s bottom at about seven miles and the top at around 30 miles above the earth, outlining a broad vertical span for the layer. This reflects historic approximate altitudes used in early atmospheric science discussions.

United States Earth

Legion Post To Eley New Officers Installation

Logan. Installation of officers for the American Legion Post to be held this evening at 7:45 with Cap Hall district commander presiding. Huffman will become commander succeeding ... year and will announce committees for the new year. He will assist in Athens and Murray City on consecutive evenings.

Logan visitors linger with Lety family in town

Mrs Elizabeth Seh Miss Catherine Ruehling Mig Krites and Elmer Schroeder from Fulton visited Mr and Mrs Carl T Lety and Mrs Schroeder mother of Logan High School football players, remaining in Logan for two weeks.

Logan Elizabeth Seh Catherine Ruehling Mig Krites Elmer Schroeder Fulton Logan Suns Carl T. Lety Schroeder

Also Mentioned on This Page

Fire Control Coach Schroeder Rotary Marie Welch Robert Green Cherrington Hospital Risch Chaunce ‘Y Church of Christ Church of Christ George Harvey Nye Harvey Courtney Grant Wallace Mra Nora Graves John Shafer Wallace Pratt Loren Nye Lemuel Cunningham Zern Cunningham Samuel C. Lahugh Trimble Charles Oge Grace Goldsberry Charles Sweeney, Jr Young People’s Choir Taylor Ridge Church of Christ Christian Endeavor Sherman Keasey Miss Simms Arnold Hintz Isaac Wilson Outfitters Helber Descendants William Hansel Henry Hansel Hansel Wiliam Hansel Lucille Wright Richard Bartlett Joe Mattox Carrie Lutz John Gardner J. O. Pilcher L. W. Pilcher William Pilcher McArthur Clayton Scheide Montana Anna Cole Butte Georgianna Hutchinson Bernadine Eberst Presbytery Nelsonville, New Plymouth, Union Furnace Logan Presbyterian Missionary Societies Blanche Riley Dillonvale Ecedes Fall Stork Oxfords Wunder So. Court St Enna Jetticks Maida Southern Ohio Electric Co Corn Legion Post Eley Tony Thriftville Zenner Larry Glenn Larry Won TRE Messenger
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