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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 02, 1933

Page

12

Hocking County Park Lumber Sawed for Barracks

A sawmill moves to state land in Hocking County parks to cut timber for reforestation. Civilian supervisors direct tree removal from Cantwell Clif and Rock House Park Tract areas with Camp Hocking details. Lumber supports permanent barracks at Camp Hocking and work near the Rock House fire tower.

Cantwell Clif District Rock House Park Cantwell Cliffe Parke District Camp Hocking Rock House

Father of Ten Asks For Divorce Decree

Irvin Vickroy sues Orpha Vickroy for divorce in Logan claiming neglect and cruelty after she left Aug. 28 and has not returned. He seeks custody of all children except the ten month old, restraining her from returning, and denial of any property rights. a prior suit was dismissed when both were living in the same house.

Logan Irvin Vickroy Orpha Vickroy Vickrey

Father Doubts That Jail Will Hold Son

Glenn Singleton, back in Hocking County jail after a second escape, earned a unique record as a jailbreaker. Arrested on a motor law charge, he tested the steel ceiling, escaped, then faced a malicious destruction charge for damaging the jail. He was fined and later placed under a peace bond. His father hopes the confinement lasts until his term ends.

Glenn Singleton Logan Hocking Aew W. W. Martin

Ladies Are Guests at Logans Night Social

Knighte Templar of Logan Commandery held a Ladies Night at Masonic Hall with about 75 attendees. Mrs W E Brehm and vocalists including Shirley Mooney performed, Ruth Ann and Jackie Boocks danced, and a theater party at the Pythian followed. Committee members were J W Woodard Pearl Watkins and Melrose Harbaugh.

J. W. Woodard Pearl Watkins Melrose Harbaugh

Murray to enter Ohio State for law course

Fred Murray of Union Furnace leaves for Columbus to enroll at Ohio State University for his senior year in a law program. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Ernest Murray.

Logan Fred Murray Union Furnace Columbus Ohio State University Ernest Murray

Skunk Herder Is Ahead for Prowess

LOGAN October 2 The odd scene on Main Street ends with D C Milne spotting a skunk near the Armstrong Building and Ab Cohagen chasing it through a hallway. A bystander bet him a quarter he could not flush the animal from its hiding place, which Cohagen eventually collected as the skunk vanished between buildings.

Logan Main Street D. C Milne Armstrong Building Ab Conagen Cohagen

Geddes Delivers Final Sermon At First Presbyterian

Logan October 2 Rev H L Geddes preached his last sermon at the First Presbyterian Church after resigning his post. That evening Rev Lloyd Evans declared the pulpit vacant per Athens Presbytery action. Geddes reviewed six years of ministry noting church progress early on and limited gains later and urged lifting spiritual life above clubs. He plans to leave the manse soon but will remain in the city for now.

Geddes Jesus Christ

Wheat Meetings To Be Held This Week

Logan reporters note three community meetings this week organized by Harold Chambers to form the wheat adjustment committee for Hocking County. Laurelville hosts the first Tuesday. Thursday brings Good Hope and Logan Community meetings at the courthouse auditorium. Only signed contract applicants may vote.

Logan Harold Chambers Laurelville Good Hope Courthouse Hocking County

Lancaster Man Is Wanted in This City

Logan officers arrest Lancaster man Charles Macioci at the request of Sheriff Ellinger. He is wanted in connection with an alleged theft in Tar Hollow, Hocking County, involving guns valued at $00. An affidavit is filed in Magistrate V. W. Martin's court.

Logan Charles Macioci Lancaster Fairfield County Sol Ellinger Tar Hollow Hocking County Alvin Nungester Macioci V. W. Martin

Logan High Students Rally Behind Football Team

At Logan High on Friday assembly Coach John Longley introduced the squad to the student body and left season outcomes to the players. Captain McMillian asked for strong school support with a new cheer section. cheerleader tryouts followed as the band, led by Richard McCutchan, performed several numbers.

John Longley McMillan Longley Fred Burchfield Richard McCutchan

Fox Squirrel Hit by Truck Returns Home

Dick Evans brought home a large fox squirrel killed when it was struck by his truck near Juergenemeier Hill. The animal died from a broken back as it crossed the road on Thursday afternoon.

Logan Dick Evans Juergenemeier Hill

Community Notes From McLeish and Area

McLeish and nearby towns report visitors over the weekend including Fred Hawk and Will McClellan families, Flossie Syx of Modoc, and Harve Stiers of near Corning. P.T.A. met with old-time music and talks, Basil Roberts of Burr Oak visited, and Oakdale pupils toured McLeish School while upper grades played a baseball game 88 to 88.

Oakdale People Host Guests and School Outing

Oakdale notes guests from Tuesday to Thursday include Mr. and Mrs. Richard Frazier Sr and son William with grandchildren Louise and Dorothy Frazier. Raymond Brookmiller and Mary Gatehel of Pittsburgh travel to California en route. Floyd McClellan and son visited from Glouster. they dined with Will Christman Jr. Wednesday evening. The Oakland School pupils with Miss Standley and Mr. Oberholzer visited McLeish Friday afternoon.

Oakdale Richard Frazier Raymond Brookmiller Mary Gatehel Pittsburgh Brookmiller California Floyd McClellan Glouster Will Christman William Louise Dorothy Frazier Bishopville J. M. McDonald Oakland School Miss Standley Oberholzer McLeish

Hoover Not Slated To Head Leland Stanford

Palo Alto California October 2 Dr Ray Lyman Wilbur denied vehemently today a New York columnist report that former President Herbert Hoover would succeed him as president of Leland Stanford University Wilbur a former secretary of the interior and neighbor of Hoover said he has no intention of resigning and he assured Hoover has no designs on his position

Palo Alto Cal U.pp Ray Lyman Wilbur New York Herbert Hoover Leland Stanford University Wilbur Hoover

Whartons Plan Winter in Miami with Friends

Logan residents Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Wharton will leave Tuesday for Miami Florida to spend the winter. They will be joined by Mr. and Mrs. John Hudson who will base in Daytona Beach this season. Both couples have long winters in the South and own property in Miami.

Logan C. E. Wharton Miami Fla John Hudson Daytona Beach South Mrs. Wharton

Officials named for Logan vs Pomeroy Friday football game

Logan announces the officials for Friday's game with Pomeroy. Krieger from Ohio University is referee, Freeman from Ohio State is umpire, and Henderson from Georgetown is the head linesman.

Mrs Leyshon Leaves Logan for East Main Street Home

Dr and Mrs H M Boocks and family plan to move to the Leyshon property on East Main Street next week. Mrs Leyshon has gone to Columbus to run a sorority house for the winter season.

Marriage License for John Benedett and Anna Conaway

John Benedett a 37 year old glass worker from Pennsylvania and Anna Conaway age 4 with listed residence hounviceper Logag appear in marriage license records.

John Benedett Pennsylvania Anna Conaway Hounviceper Logag

Relatives Visit Coast to Coast Amid Local Robberies

Jobs Fauna Mathews and Mrs Lester Cooke of New Pittsburgh spent Tuesday with relatives in Longstreth. Clara James and Mahala Johnson visited the Huntley family of Lane Hollow on Monday. Mrs Daisy Taylor of Murray City visited here last week. Mr and Mrs William Erb of Murray City hosted the farmer's sister Mrs Harry Farmer who was ill Tuesday. The Preston OU Company supply house was entered Sunday night with tools and items stolen. The Gwin Coal washroom was robbed that same night of clothing tools and carbide. James Campbell and wife of New Pittsburgh along with Ed Hayes and wife of New Town were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs David Campbell. Mr and Mrs William Aumock and daughters Lillian and Helen of Obetz Junction were Sunday guests of Mrs Rummock's parents.

Fauna Mathews Jobs Lester Cooke New Pittsburgh Longstreth Clara James Mahala Johnson Huntley Lane Hollow Daisy Taylor Murray City William Erb Farmer Harry Farmer Preston OU Company

Myers Issues Check List of Ohio Bulletins

Ohio Secretary of State George 8 Myers issues a quarterly check list of 87 state documents for libraries, schools, officials, and newspapers. The list highlights offerings from divisions including Conservation and Ohio State University, with plans to revise every three months. The Health Department warns of a sleeping sickness outbreak with 19 Ohio cases and three deaths, urging precautions and noting no state alarm while describing symptoms.

State Department Columbus Ohio George 8. Myers Division of Conservation Ohio State University Public Welfare Department Secretary of State State Department of Health St. Louis Akron Barberton Cleveland Heights Findlay Toledo Guernsey County Scioto County Warren County Piqua Portsmouth Cleveland H. G. Southard Department

Charting health from grade school to adulthood in Athens

Health officials led by Dr. J. M. Higgins and Miss Viola Fell maintain detailed early records on weight height vision and hearing for first six grades in Athens schools. Examinations cover teeth tonsils adenoids heart lungs skin glands and nervous liabilities with notes sent to parents and records kept for life.

Athens J. M. Higgins Viola Fell Miss Fell Higgins Schick Miss Fell Grted Hhat BR Allechud Lola

Ohio University Library See High Campus Use in 1933

Edwin Watts Chubb Library on Ohio University’s campus drew over 305000 patrons and 193501 books circulated in 1933. Daily attendance averaged 1500, with winter the peak and May 1933 marking 42819 in one month. Books favored biography religion philosophy science and travel while fiction declined.

Edwin Watts Chubb Ohio University Columbus Logan Nelsonville Pomeroy Anna E. White Anne Keating

Community Notes From Bishopville and Nearby towns

The Milhoans visited Floyd Milhoan’s parents in McLeish with Doris Jean Harold and Bobby. J M McDonald hosted Raymond Brookmiller of Pittsburgh and Frazier family guests in Oakdale. Dwight Smith of Taylor Ridge visited P M Smith’s family. Church of Christ homecoming drew many attendees. The Morgans moved to Glouster, Robinsons to the old Morgans’ house. Charlie Roberts of Millertown stayed with grandparents James Palmer and Fred Kittle. Atehns and Hall Chapman families visited Ira Falls for the homecoming.

Floyd Milhoan Doris Jean Harold Bobby Mary Margaret Milhoan John Milhboan McLeish J. M. McDonald Raymond Brookmiller Pittsburgh Richard Frazier William Louise Dorothy Frazier Oakdale Dwight Smith Taylor Ridge P. M. Smith Church of Christ Evan Morgan Will Hoon Glouster Raymond Robinson Charles Minck Morgans Charlies Roberts Millertown James Palmer Fred Kittle Atehns Hall Chapman Coolville Ira Falls

Langsville social notes recall travels and illness

Langsville residents report Mr and Mrs R F Whitmer returning from Chicago and the World's Fair. Mrs D N Entsminger and Mrs J R McKnight host kin from Middleport. A newborn daughter to Mr and Mrs Levi Searles weighs three and a half pounds. Several local health updates follow plus church gathering, a death in Columbus families, visits to Clifton and Huntington, and a large picnic hosted by Mrs Elizabeth Ward with relatives from Pennsylvania attending.

R. F. Whitmer Chicago D. N. Entsminger Middleport J. R. McKnight Levi Searles Charlies McGee W. E. Wright Langsville Ladies Aid Society J. E. Longstreth Columbus Celesta Longstreth Harry Lang Pt. Pleasant W. Va J. R. Miller Keith Union Ridge Mary Braley Alberta Imogene Queen Bernice Leciie Huntington Ruby Kennedy Cincinnati Q. F. Kennedy Clifton Elizabeth Ward Marcella Baker Mary E .Knight Mollie Ward Pennsylvania Alice Hooper Ora McClain Margarite Janett Green Elza Brown Gallipolis

Zeigler Withdraws Candidacy for Marion Clerk

Charles V. Zeigler has withdrawn his bid for Marion Township clerk. The field now includes five candidates: Howard Rowland Edward Helber Ray Huston Charles J. Wright and Herman Sheine.

Community Notes Highlight Local Visits and Ceremonies

The Jacksonville area records visits by Mr. and Mrs. Edward F Koch of Charleston W Va to the Hallam family. A surprise birthday party honors Mrs W N Hartley with relatives and friends invited. The Ladies Aid of the Methodist Church plans a benefit antique program at the local M E Church.

Edward F. Koch Eddy Jean Ann Charleston W. Va William Hallam W. N. Hartley R. E. Davis Mae Swindell Pete Hartley Frank Binderbasin, Jr Jack John Baird Cloyd Householder Arthur Lowry Otto Brinkley Chester Lowry Ralph Dugan William Jansen John Davis Zoa Reickle David Evans William Swartz Freda James Williams David Swartz Kate Brown Ladies’ Aid Society of the Methodist Church M. E

Health Groups Gather In Athens October 11 Meeting

Representatives from Athens Hocking Meigs Monroe Morgan Noble Perry Vinton and Washington Counties will meet in the Athens Chamber of Commerce rooms on Wednesday October 11. W L Gard will preside. The session runs 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. A luncheon is noon to 1:30 p.m. Dr. Robert G. Paterson and Arthur H. German will lead discussions on health issues and 1983 Christmas seal plans.

Athens Hocking Meigs Monroe Morgan, Noble Perry Vinton Washington Chamber of Commerce W. L. Gard Athens County Monroe County Public Health League Morgan County Public Health League Perry County Washington County Noble County Public Health League Vinton County

Ohio University Forensic Association Hosts Reception

The Forensic Association at Ohio University will hold an informal reception in the Men’s Union ballroom on Tuesday evening October 3 at 8 o’clock. All students interested in speech are invited. Committee members include Ralph Arnold Logan Grace Thayer Chagrin Falls Mary Susan Sullivan Fayette John Stockham Geneva Coleman Portsmouth and Margaret Flory Wauseon.

Ohio University Forsenic Association Ralph Arnold Logan Grace Thayer Chagrin Falls Mary Susan Sullivan Fayette John Stockham Geneva Coleman Portsmouth Margaret Flory Wauseon

Local Residents and Family Updates From New Straitsville

New Straitsville reports Anthony Budd Stroupe, 25, wed Mary Miller, 26, in Logan and plans to settle at a Logan home where Stroupe will run the local bakery. Alp Mathews and daughter Betty Jane visit Columbus for surgery. Mary Bowe’s mother dies in The Plains. George Lemon returns to Main Street.

Anthony “Budd” Stroupe Mary Miller Elberfelds Logan Stroupe Alp Mathews Columbus Betty Jane Andrew Angle New Lexington Angle Vincent Bowe Mary Bowe Alex Bowe Roseville Hi Drum Main Street Sid Johnson Lemon Rackmaker Company Mary Auker Vera Orndorf Anice Mary Margaret Waldie O. O. Coakley Chillicothe Mae Morgan Bee Dishon Lizzie Morgan

Campus Leaders Named for University Boards

Mary Rusnak Cleve Florence Smith Squanton and Elmus Snoderly appointed to campus affairs committee. Men’s Board adds John R Johnston Victor Whitehouse Bert Faulkner Don fin William West Coolville George Harvey Newell Harvey. Women’s Board led by Dean Irma E.y with Edith Wray Ruth Irvin Lillian Findlay Mary Young Delia Dorsey. Applications open for vice president of Women’s League. sophomores juniors and seniors eligible.

Mittee Mary Rusnak Cleve Florence Smith Squanton Elmus Snoderly W. Va John R. Johnston Victor Whitehouse Bert Faulkner Zanesville Donfin Cleveland William West Coolville George Harvey Burgh Newell Harvey Ville

Elks Resume Meetings In Athens Lodge Plans

Athens Lodge Elks announce the club will resume regular meetings Tuesday evening. At the first gathering they will present plans for winter activities and a rush event.

ELKS Athens Lodge Elks

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Hocking County Park Rock House District Ziasons Ohio State C. D. Shafer CO Presbyterian Church Evans Tar Hellow Logan High School Flossie Syx Modoc Keller McGee Harve Stiers Corning Apent Arthur Coffman Worthy Roberts Wash Murphy Beech Grove Melvish P. T. A Basi! Roberts Burr Oak Georgia W. D. Christman Basil Roberts Dan Roberts McLeish School Oakdale School Standley McDonald John Milhoan Oakdale News Leland Stanford Elmer Price Langsville News Jacksonville News By Arlene Davis Edward Koch Marietta Little Jimmie Roman Bennie Roman Fred Wemmer William Grossman Robert Meeks Fierce Ridge Blanche Young Parent-Teacher Association Ralph Edward Ed Fisk Ruth Ann Phillips Eighth Street Ruth Ann Ernestine Shirkey Jo Ann Judson Janelda Hoisington Eddie Alderman Ruth Brown Mary Geary Roger Cox Wilbur Davis Kathryn Ann Mingus Mary Alice Phillips Johnny Barrett Joe Barrett Barbara Bycolski Bob Draper Dorothy Erwin Leo Erwin William Henry Forsbach Dicky Mingus Deloris Riley Kathryn Ann Safreed Thomas Shannon Ticky Smathers John William Southard Billy van Hall Ernest Burdess Johnny Davis Robert Geary Johnny Matyskella Emma McFarland Cleo Morrison Billy Nicholas John Ridge Donna Faye Seckinger Lelia Shannon Jimmy Shumway Alberta Southard Jack Whitlatch Robert Williams Ruth Snyder David Cox Junior Draper Mary Erwin Roger Hooper Helen Konikowski Delbert Lemoine Junior Mingus Verda Faye Morrison Charles Riley Mary Roman Edna Mae Sanborn Bernice Stoltz Raymond Smathers Gerald Koster Betty Tinkham Charlies Witham Margaret Witham Jane White Lillian Barrett Erma Draper Carl Grubb Dorothy Hartley James Judson Eleanor Matyskella Eli Jenkins Dick McMeanmy Alta Rollins Inez Stoltz Jack Tinkham Jimmy Davis Marcella Davis Naydeen Frazee Lawrence Frederick Thomas Morrison Irma Jean Nichols Alice Poches Alex Poches Helen Roman Wanda Shumway Cholela Southard Jean Tinkham Robert Vernon John Williams Marcella Barrett Leo Lemoine Edna Lemoine Mary Margaret McMahon Donald Morrison Billy Mandrell Jack Russell Eileen Southard Charles Safreed June Safreed Virginia Hartley Cleo May Conaway Betty June Dunlevy Melba Grimm Frances Judson James Mandrell Leo Matyskella Helen Scerba Ruth Southard Joe Watson Juanita Withem Paul Barrett Gertrude Bernard Maurice Brinkley Mary Irene Dust Flo Hallam Vivian Hallam Frances Hartley Donald Mingus Katherine McFarland Reta McMenamy Sarah Ridge John Roman Julia Scerba Frank Talbert Elizabeth van Hall Charles Welling Ralph White Lewis Scerba Forest Conservation Service Andrew Scerba Eloise Davis William Frazier Betty Logan Betty Eastman Hocking County Relief Commission New Straitsville Zenners Dept Zenner's New Henderson Taylor Talli Silhouette Tic Congress Paton-Crane FLOOR Hoes Jock Sutherland America J. B. Sutherland University of Pittsburgh
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