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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 05, 1931

Page

12

Good Hope Township Board Passes on Traxel School Reopen

Logan October 5 Good Hope Township Board of Education met with about 100 patrons. Supt J W Coleman attended as the board declined to act on reopening Troxel school. A delegation sought a rescinding order from the State Department and former principal George W Christmann threatened mandamus action. Board affirmed year plans would proceed as proposed.

Good Hope Traxel School Logan Good Hope Township J. W. Coleman State Department George W. Christmann Rockbridge High School Even Is

William Lenz Dies at 63 in Enterprise

Logan Ohio October 5 William Lenz 63 retired farmer died at his home after a three year illness. He leaves wife Minnie, daughters Catharine and Mrs. Pierce Stratton of Columbus, his mother Catharine Lenz, five brothers John George Samuel Bert Charles and two sisters Kate Wolfe Perry County and Mrs George Engle Logan. Funeral was at 1 30 p m Monday at St John s Lutheran Church near Enterprise with Rev Amos L Heyde officiating. Burial followed in St John s Cemetery.

Logan William Lenz Enterprise Minnie Lenz Catherine Lenz Pierce Stratton Columbus John George Samuel Bert Charles Kate Wolfe Perry County George Engle St. John’s Lutheran Church Amos L. Heyde St. John’s Cemetery

Lancaster man fined for intoxicated driving in probate court

Dewey Rose of Lancaster was fined 100 dollars and costs by Judge A M Ellinger after pleading guilty to intoxicated driving. The sentence was withheld and his driving privilege was suspended for nine months following an accident near Rockbridge. Sheriff Sol Ellinger had arrested Rose earlier in the week.

Logan Dewey Rose A. M. Ellinger Rose Sol Ellinger Rockbridge

Two Women Fined for Intoxication in Logan Court

Logan. On Saturday morning in the Court of Magistrate C T Stephens Sarah Finn and Clara Garlington both of Athens changed their pleas and were fined 5 dollars and costs each for intoxication. They were arrested with three men Thursday evening by Deputies Joe Farbearn and Stanley Sparnow. Bill Martin, one of the three men, entered a not guilty plea in Magistrate E E Brights court and also changed his plea to guilty with a 5 dollar and cost fine.

Orchestra Organ Built In Marion Township With Fifteen Members

Melvin Harbarger of Logan, in charge of county school orchestra instruction, has organized an orchestra in Marion Township with about 15 members. Sessions are held each Wednesday at Marion Township High School.

Logan Melvin Harbarger Marion Township

Messenger Classified Circulation Ad Notice

Local notice lists phone contact D. Y. Milne for classified ads and circulation matters in The Messenger. Telephone number 272 appears in the section titled Classified and Circulation. The piece mentions Clinton Webb and staff correspondent notes but provides no further event details.

Clinton Webb Your 6024 Messenger D. Y. Milne

Five Logan Families Move Into New Homes

Logan Oct 5 five families report changes of residence in a week. Clyde Beverage moved to the Fred Hoopes residence on Warner Avenue. H K Robins moved from East Main to North Mulberry Street. Al Schreck moved to Eberst property on West Front Street. A C Atha moved to McCray property on West Hunter Street. Frank E Roush and wife plan to relocate to Logan near Route 31 road work for contract duration.

Logan Clyde Beverage Ford North Market Street Fred Hoopes Warner Avenue Hoopes Cleveland H. K. Robins East Main Street Frank E. Roush Pomeroy

Vines Blooming and Roses in Full Bloom in Logan

Walter Lane of Nesboro notes warm weather renews vigor in grape vines with new blooms and small fruit. J. M. Cooley and spouse report yellow roses in full bloom in their Warner Avenue yard.

Logan Walter Lane Nesboro J. M. Cooley Warner Avenue

Population Increases with Two New Logan Sons

Logan residents celebrate two births on Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Carpenter welcomed a son born at a Columbus hospital, their second child. Mr. and Mrs. Pete Cole welcomed a son born Friday. Grandparents include Mr. and Mrs. M. J. Cole and Mr. and Mrs. George Schwenke of Logan.

Logan Fred Carpenter Columbus Pete Cole Warner Avenue M. J. Cole George Schwenke

L. H. S. Football Practice Welcomes Ineligible Learners

Five ineligible boys report for practice under Coach John Longley at Logan High School. They seek to learn football fundamentals and receive instruction, though they cannot participate in inter-school contests.

Logan John Longley

New Athens County Deputy Begins Duties in Logan

B F Schwartz of Glouster is the new deputy game protector for Athens County taking office October 1. He spent Friday in Logan with Deputy C C Higgins to learn duties. Higgins is a veteran in the department and helped orient the new officer.

Logan B. F. Schwartz Glouster Athens County C. C. Higgins Higgins

Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin For Bowel Help In Infants

A historical ad touts Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a remedy for infant constipation and slow weight gain. It claims gentle action without sickness or griping and recommends half teaspoonfuls for bottle fed babies and for adults, praised for a long record of safe births.

Dr. Caldwell

County's Oldest Man Celebrates Birthday

Logan October 5 One feature of the Brotherhood meeting at St Matthew's Lutheran Church was a birthday cake presented to Barney Stracke Hocking County's oldest citizen who will be 99 Saturday He attended the meeting gave a brief talk and sang a song from the Vicksburg siege with the Union Army The visiting St Paul Lutheran Church Lancaster group led by Rev Erwin Prange shared in the program along with music by the Arnold Orchestra and a local playlet.

St. Paul Lutheran Church Lancaster Erwin Prange Logan Arnold Orchestra Amos L. Heyde

Former Teacher Dies in Lancaster Hospital

Logan records death of Mrs. Genevieve Huls White 27 wife of Harry White who taught at Logan Junior High for three years. She was Ohio University student and daughter of Mrs. Frank Hufford of Rockbridge. Funeral at Advent Christian Church Rockbridge Tuesday 1 30 p m led by Rev. E L Woodworth.

Logan Genevieve Huls White Harry White Lancaster Hospital

Local Fall Fair Showcases 85-Pound Pumpkin Prize

In Maxville, the Parent Teacher Association display featured an 85-pound pumpkin entered by Clyde Mohler, seven, son of Arthur and Mrs. Mohler of the nearby village.

Logan Parent-Teacher Association of Maxville Clyde Mohler Arthur Mohler

Missions in College Discussed by King's Daughters

Mrs. Raymond Lanning led a Friday Methodist Episcopal Church meeting of the King's Daughters on the topic Missions in College. Several members presented short articles and devotionals while new members were welcomed and committees named for plans and a special project. A two course dinner followed, served by a hostess committee.

College Raymond Lanning King’s Daughters Methodist Episcopal Church Harry Thomas Orle Ator Bertha Oberle Lester Waltz Minnie Moore Mildred Laube Christ Thomas Laube Mary Shepard Lester Risch Waltz Charles Struble Arlie Brimner Lanning Joe Harden Harry Hammond L. P. Mooney George Wonn Wilbur Lanning Walter Prather Nelle Adams John Allen Margaret Cook

Grangers To Debate LOGAN Next Friday Evening

Ewing Grange in Ilesboro announces a debate on the resolution that Granges of the county should sponsor a more extensive business program. Affirmative team includes L L Heinlein Miss Birdie Garner and Raymond Skinner. Negative team features B H Dillon Miss Velma Skinner and Miss Ida Ankrum.

Logan Ewing Grange Ilesboro Committee On Ll. M. Heinlein Birdie Garner Raymond Skinner 8. H. Dillon Velma Skinner Ida Ankrum

Night Class To Meet In Court House Tuesday

Second meeting of the extension class for Hocking County will be held at the Court house at six o'clock Tuesday night with instructors from Ohio University in charge. C. W. Zeigler arranged the classes this year and invites non teachers who may profit by attending. About 25 teachers from Logan and elsewhere in the county are enrolled in two classes.

Logan Hocking County Ohio University C. W. Zeigler

Couple Applies for Logan Marriage Permit

Logan October 5. George Dorris a 60 year old farmer of Union Furnace and Lydia Holcomb 17 of Logan Route 3 applied for a marriage permit. Judge A M Ellinger said they must wait five days before the license is issued. The ceremony is to be performed by Magistrate E E Bright.

Logan A M. Ellinger George Dorris Union Furnace Lydia Holcomb Nils Holcomb E. E. Bright

Postponement Granted in Logan Liquor Case Hearing

Logan October 3 Judge Harley M Whitcraft granted postponement for Joe King and James Bruce after they appeared for trial. They requested more time to prepare their cases. They face charges of transporting intoxicants and possessing liquor. Bonds set at 800 dollars with reassignment planned for next Saturday morning.

Logan Joe King James Bruce Harley M. Whitcraft

Perry County Superintendent to Speak at Maxville PTA

O E Hearing superintendent of Perry County Schools will be principal speaker at the Maxville P T A meeting on October 13. Hearing urges a large attendance of Monday Creek Township citizens to hear an important matter he wishes to present.

Logan O. E. Hearing Perry County Maxville

Southeastern Ohio League Holds Meet On Basketball Schedule

Logan October 6. Coach John Longley and Fred B. Burchfield attended a conference of athletic officials in Wellston. They discussed the approaching basketball schedule which is now nearly complete and soon to be released. New Boston did not participate.

Logan John Longley Fred B. Burchfield Southeastern Ohio League Wellston New Boston

Urbana man first to apply for absentee ballot in Hocking County

Logan Oct 5 Harry Krumlauf of Urbana became the first Hocking County voter to apply for an absent voters ballot for the November election. The election board reported that once ballots are ready his supplies will be sent forward.

Logan Harry Krumlauf Urbana Hocking County Election Board

Logan youths punt on Main Street in Sunday practice

A Logan group uses Main Street for late season football practice. Young enthusiasts focus on punting as fans observe the street scene echoing past summer baseball interest.

Logan Main Street

Ackers to be transferred to Nashville sanatorium

Relatives in Logan report Don Ackers of Jersey City awaiting a transfer from a New York sanatorium to a government sanatorium in Nashville Tennessee. A former World War II lieutenant, he has TB in an inactive stage and the southern climate is hoped to aid his recovery.

Logan Don Ackers Jersey N. J New York Nashville Tenn Ackers

Kitchen Named Guardian for Benton Township Minor

Jesse Kitchen of Washington Township was named guardian of Adam Thomas in Benton Township. Judge A M Ellinger announced the appointment after hearing evidence a week earlier.

Mrs Roy Tracy Undergoes Goiter Operation Prep

Mrs Roy Tracy of 68 Hill Street is hospitalized in Columbus for treatment ahead of a planned goiter operation. The exact date is not yet set. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs J R Elder of near Logan.

Logan Roy Tracy Hill Street Columbus Tracy J. R. Elder

Glouster Church of Christ Home-Coming Sunday

A large turnout at Glouster Church of Christ marked the home-coming with forenoon services and a noon basket dinner on the church lawn. Afternoon activities included song, speaking, and fellowship. Rev. M B Rogers and Rev. W A Williams spoke, followed by evangelistic services led by Rev. Miles E Hoon starting that evening and each night for two weeks at 7 30.

Bishopville Church of Christ Rogers Glouster W. A. Williams Beech Grove

Drury Drugs Run to 13 0 Win at Glouster

Glouster Drury Drugs defeated New Straitsville 13 to 0 on Sunday afternoon. Wilbur Hill scored both touchdowns and fullback play sparked the offense. The line opened big holes for the backs and many substitutes saw action. Drury Drugs have 12 wins and one defeat in the past two seasons, Cambridge the only team to score against them.

Glouster Drury Drugs New Straitsville Wilbur Hill Drury Anderson

Ask Clothing Donation P. T. A. Will Collect Clothing

Glouster on October 5 reports all residents with usable clothing should have items ready for the Welfare committee of the Glouster P. T. A. The committee will collect Friday and Saturday. Members listed include Mrs. Ralph Carpenter Mrs. John Henshaw Mrs. Herman Janchius Mrs. Will Wolf and others.

Glouster Glouster P. T. A Ralph Carpenter John Henshaw Herman Janchius Will Wolf John Clark, Jr Co. K. Rockhold W. W. Leadbetter A. H. Chute

Widow Mrs Easler Dies At Trimble Home

Mrs. B M Easler 57 years old died at her Trimble home Sunday at 11 30 am after years of poor health. Survived by husband two sons Austin of Massillon Ohio and Edsel at home two sisters Mrs Alice Eddy Trimble and Mrs N S Blake Columbus state WCTU organizer. Funeral at Trimble Church of Christ Tuesday at 2 pm with burial to follow.

Cumbs Alness Glouster M. Kasler Trimble Austin Massillon Ohio Edsel Alice Eddy N. S. Blake Columbus Easler Morton Vore Nelsonville Trimble Church of Christ

Services Planned for Mrs Kasler at Trimble Church

The funeral will be held at West Union Street Cemetery in Athens with G B Courtney of Chauncey directing. Mrs Kasler long served Trimble as Bible School superintendent and Church of Christ teacher and W C T U president. Casket will stay closed at church. viewing at home until 1 pm Tuesday.

West Union Street Athens Fey. G. B. Courtney Chauncey Trimble Kasler Church of Christ

Infant Pearl Gordon Buried Near Jacksonville

Pearl Gordon infant son of Mr and Mrs Albert Russell died Wednesday and was buried Thursday in Russell Cemetery near Jacksonville.

Jacksonville Pearl Gordon Albert Russell Russell

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Syrup Pepsin Monticello Ilinois Barney Stracke Elf Ieee N. Court St Grangers Ewing Ohio University Extension King Bruce Longley Burchfield Guardian Columbia Nother Peterson Frank Capria Jack H J Ralph Graves Wray Production Icture Hell's Angels Liberty Columbus Motor Express, Inc Naghten St., Col Logan, O Ridenour’s Storage Company Glouster Church of Christ Majestic Ee Pe HI Theatre MI Aes Vina Delmar Roxy Cas Perks Lionel Barrymore Kay Francis Madge Evans Wm. Bakewell C. Aubrey Smith Polly Moran Act Buster Keaton Tre D. Zenner FLOOR
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