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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 04, 1932

Page

12

Logan's Centenarian Honored at Courthouse tribute

Logan residents gathered at the courthouse for a formal tribute to Barnhard Stracke, Logan's oldest resident, celebrating his 106th birthday with remarks by Judge Harley Whitcraft and greetings from officials. A color guard, prayers, and a reception followed as friends from across Hocking County paid homage to the centenarian.

Homer Stracke Germany Amos L. Heyte Guerts Hansen’s Orchestra W. W. Harden Joe Harder MB. Ties William Ferntz Linognd A. Mount Joe Lane Charles Potts Wiliam Eweazey Green Township Valeyine Christmann Whitcraft Hocking County George Washington Mr. Stracke Marnhart Stracke Logan Wiks Grand Arma of the Republic

Flour distribution scheduled in Chauncey-Dover district

Government flour will be distributed Wednesday afternoon from 3 to 4 o clock. Distribution points include Chauncey Millfield Sugar Creek and Beaumont. Card holders calling for flour every two weeks will receive their allotment.

Chauncey Chauncey-Dover Millfield Sugar Creek Beaumont

Dover Township Trustees Hold October Meeting in Chauncey

The Dover Township Board met in Chauncey town hall Saturday with president F. B. Boudinot presiding. A routine business session approved several bills and set the next meeting for the Saturday night of next month.

Chauncey Board of Trustees of Dover Township F. B. Boudinot

Chauncey Dinner Honors Local Guests

Mr. and Mrs. Guy Brookins of Chauncey entertained with a chicken dinner Saturday at their Converse Street home honoring Mr. and Mrs. Lannie Carpenter, Stafford, Elmer Bingman and Anna Lee Channell of Athens, and Mrs. John Shafer of The Plains.

Bert Fulwin Camarille Chauncey Guy Brookins Converse Street Lannie Carpenter Stafford Elmer Bingman Anna Lee Channell Athens John Shafer the Plains Brady Pierce John Gaittern Wy Everet Dunlap Virgi Bell F. J. Dressel Teddy Fredy Dressen Jean Emma Mae Ny Quinn Quinn Sam Frasure Herbond Wiliam Colburn Mary Cannon Heber Cox F. A. Cady G. DD. Gorham Clarence Garrison Frasure Ada Powell Mary Mc.Millen Avondale Frank Klinger Lucelle Crooksville John Duffy Buckingham John Cook

Forest Flore Rebekah Lodge to Meet in Chauncey

Chauncey readers are informed that the Forest Flore Rebekah Lodge will hold a special meeting at the hall on Thursday at 2 o clock. Members are urged to attend.

Chauncey

Robinson speaks at Chauncey Church School event

Chauncey on October 4 featured W D Rob insom from Athena addressing the Bible School session and morning worship. A mixed quartet and instrumental music complemented services with Elizabeth Close to perform solo next Sunday. Plans include Rabby Day observance and choir rehearsals at the church with Rev Reef J Downs preaching.

Chauncey W. D. Robinsom Athena Vieted Thauncey Charen Keet Bunday Eima Cassang Case Charlies Bellare Henry Case Elizabeth Chase Cara Elizabeth Close Church of Christ Bible School Reneaven Reefi J. Downs Athens Thrushe Ralph Brown

Honor Children Chauncey Kiddies Are Tendered Party

Helen Sweeney celebrated her sixth birthday and Dwight Ferrel his fourth with a party at the Ferrel home. Mrs Charlies Sweeney and Mrs Watt Ferrel hosted guests for games, contests and refreshments. Attendees included Geraldine Parry Marilyn Parry Florence Osborne Richard Osborne Erle Bridgewater Jr Dan Bridgewater Charles Waiters Eldon Swart Mary Helen Bweeney Mary Ferrel and others.

Chauncey Helen Sweeney Dwight Ferrel Mra Charlies Sweeney Watt Ferre Geraldine Parry Marilyn Parry Florence Ann Osborne Richard Osborne Erle Bridgewater Dan Bridgewater Charles Waiters Eldon Swart Mary Helen Bweeney Sarah Ferrel Eric Bridgewater Mins Helen Dorr Blanche Hayden Bernice Ferrel Mary Ferrel Charlies Bweeney Watt Ferrel

Chauncey Local 358 Plans Evening Meeting

Chauncey Local No 358 members meet at the Washington School Building in Chauncey at 6 PM to hear Rev Gase Graham report on Hollister meeting held Sunday October 2. Secretary Floyd Karnes announces. Elmer Allen presides.

Chauncey Hollister Washington School Gase Graham Floyd Karnes Elmer Allen

Chauncey Dinner Honors Bridgewaters and Carpenters

Mr. and Mrs. Joe Bridgewater and daughter Winona of Chauncey hosted a Sunday dinner for Mr. and Mrs. Erie Bridgewater and sons Eric Jr and Don, also joining were Mr. and Mrs. Bert Carpenter and family.

Chauncey Joe Bridgewater Winnona Erie Bridgewater Eric, Jr Don Bert Carpenter

Motorcycle Crash Injures Carl Dickens Near Millfield

Carl Dickens of Millfield was injured when his motorcycle skidded on a highway near Millfield Sunday. He was thrown onto the roadway and sustained injuries to the head face and arms.

Chauncey Carl Dickens Millfield Dickens

Case Remanded in Logan Court Over Affidavit Certification

Walter Nixon case in Logan returns to the Mayor’s court after Judge Harvey M. Whitcraft finds error in certifying the affidavit of prejudice. Mayor Elias Bright must certify to the Common Pleas Court for determination if Nixon can get a fair trial. Nixon previously was convicted of possessing liquor and fined 106 dollars plus costs. Edwin Ricketts appealed. Miron has served as fire chief for ten years.

Comemeetives Walter Nixon Logan Get Elias Bright Coenen Pleas Court Harvey M. Whitcraft Bright Common Pleas Court Whitcraft Nixon Edwin

Hocking County Republican Women's Club to Elect New Officers

A meeting at Republican headquarters in Logan on Wednesday evening will elect a president and a vice president to replace Mrs Harry Themes and Mrs Eliza Miller who have resigned.

Logan Hocking County Republican Women's Club Republican Wice Harry Themes Eliza Miller

Green Township School Bus Dispute Reaches Courthouse

Pupils from Green Township resumeCarbon Hill High School attendance. A temporary restraining order blocks changes in school control. Dwight Stacey hired to drive the Green Township bus while Roscoe Evans of Carbon Hill challenges arrangements in Common Pleas Court. Superintendent Coleman awaits court action before further moves.

Hich Logan High Brit J. W. Coleman Coleman Green Township Carben Hill

Local Visits and Anniversary Event Noted in Columbus

Mr and Mrs George Schorr of Columbus visit friends. Mr and Mrs Charles Stracke of Missouri drop by for relatives. They attend Earnhardt Stracke’s anniversary celebration with Mr and Mrs Walter Bates Wesley Bates and Laura Putnam also listed among attendees.

Somme W. Stracke George Schorr Columbus Charles Stracke Missouri Earnhardt Stracke Walter Bates Wesley Bates Laura Putnam

Local Society Notes From Corning Gatherings

Corning residents hosted a sequence of social events including sewing club and bridge parties at homes of Mrs. Wendell Love and Miss Belle Hopkins. Attendees ranged across many local families with prize winners noted and October bazaar plans for St. Bernard church.

St. Bernard Catholic Church Hermer’s Hall Beile Genevieve Hopkins Thomas Hopkins State of Washington Ada Goulding Edward Debney Thersa Steffen Margaret Joyce Mary Margaret Debney John Cook Gertrude Theresa Steffen M. J. McManus Annn Parsons Frank Johnson William Hermey Josephine Hatfield Glouster Patricia Clifford Cecil Clifford Belle and Geneveive Hopkins Earl Wilson Clarence Garrison John Gaitten Sam Frasure James Craig Maud Hardy Lu Brown William Reich Harold Rodgers

Logan Post to Elect Officers at Meeting

Logan October 4 election of officers will be the principal item of business for the Logan Post of the American Legion Tuesday evening. Other important matters will come before the post for action and officers urge a large attendance. The feed committee will function, according to W. W. Martin, post adjutant.

Logan Logan Post American Legion W. W. Martin

Teachers' extension class enrollment rises to 43

Logan October 4 More neqmba expected to enroll Tuesday evening at the Courthouse during the regular meeting of the teachers extension class. The class now has an enrollment of 43.

Logan

Coroner Delays Report in Death of Charles Murphy

A post mortem was held on Charles Murphy in Logan under Coroner J P Miller. Surgeon Dr A K Smith will interview Harry Stobbs before a finding. Stobbs is held pending further investigation directed by the coroner. Murphy, unmarried, to be buried in New Straitville. His mother Mrs Sarah Murphy and several siblings survive. Brothers William and John arrived to arrange funeral details.

Charles Murphy der. Smith Harry Stobbs New Straiteville Murphy Stobbs C. Wood Bowen Miller Sarah Murphy William John Murphy Logan

Local Man Pleads Guilty to Assault in Hocking County

Edward Giffin of Ward Township was arrested Sunday by Sheriff Ellinger and Deputy Sparnow. He pleaded guilty at arraignment before Magistrate Stephenson and could not pay the $10 fine plus costs, resulting in commitment to the Hocking County Jail.

Logan Edward Giffin Ward Township Sol Ellinger Stanley Sparnow C. T. Stephenson Hocking County

Sunday Guests and Funeral Attendance Reported

Columbus residents and others were hosted by Mrs. Lowell Dawley and by Mr. and Mrs. Edward McVey and Mr. and Mrs. Edward Rickey of near Albany. Cooley hosted visitors and traveled to McArthur. Several ladies and couples attended the funeral of Mrs. Albert Matzolf in Zanesville on Monday.

Columbus Effie Winter Lancaster H. 8S. Webb Webb Summit Lowell Dawley Edward McVey Edward Rickey Near Albany J. M. Cooley Cooley McArthur E. Y. Matheny Chris Brooker Aerilia Goodlve Samuel Blum Albert Martzolf Zanesville

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