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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 05, 1937

Page

10

Lancaster High Showdowns Stirs Logan Gridiron Fans

Logan fans wonder how Lancaster High School will perform against the Chieftains in Friday night’s game. Lancaster boasts a strong line and powerful backs, having beaten New Lexington 40 to 0 and Jackson 13 to 0, but losing 13 to 0 to Steubenville last week.

LOGAN Lancaster High School Lancaster Steubenville New Lexington Jackson Chieftains Fred Burchfield Lancaster Band

Mrs. Yaw Takes Oath As Hocking Auditor

Ora Yaw was sworn in to fill the unexpired term of her husband Winfield S. Yaw as Hocking County auditor. Prosecutor Hubert D. Lappen administered the oath. She has worked in the office six and a half years, with deputies Blanche England and Margaret Soliday continuing in their roles.

Logan Ora Yaw Hocking Winfield S. Yaw Hubert D. Lappen Yaw Blanche England Margaret Soliday

Logan Legion Post To Install Officers

Plans are completed for tonight's installation at Logan Post of the American Legion with District Commander Everett Eveland of Crooksville in charge. A social with Crooksville American Legion Quartet music follows. Attendance is expected to be large as former servicemen are invited and Armistice Day observance actions may be taken.

Logan Logan Post American Legion Everett Eveland Crooksville Crooksville American Legion Quartet

Logan welcomes former state senator on Logan visit

Attorney C. E. Vollenweider, once McArthur state senator, spent most of Monday on business in Logan, lingering most of the day in the city.

Logan C. E. Vollenweider McArthur

Mrs Joe Walburn Reported Slightly Improved at Cherrington

Mrs Joe Walburn was taken to Cherrington Hospital for treatment after being injured Saturday. A physician said she was slightly improved and would undergo a blood transfusion operation later this week.

Logan Joe Walburn Cherrington Hospital

Start New Home on Warner Ave in Logan

Excavation began Monday for a new frame cottage to be built by Roland Woolery on Warner Avenue in Logan. It marks the third new dwelling erected in that city section over the past year.

LOGAN Warner Ave Roland Woolery

Clara Stone Returns to Cherrington Hospital Duties

Miss Clara Stone resumes the post of assistant office secretary at Cherrington Hospital on Monday after a two weeks vacation. Part of the leave included a trip to the East.

Logan Clara Stone Cherrington Hospital East

Public Auction Notice of Mable Lawrence Estate

The undersigned will offer for sale on the first day of October 1937 at the residence of Mable Lawrence deceased in Athens County Ohio public auction. Items include mules yearling heifer yearling bull milk cows hay rake mower disc harrow and other farm equipment with cash in hand. J D Lawrence administrator and John F P Kelso attorney.

Mable Lawrence Athens County Athens Ohio

Athens Ohio Prohibits Airgun Use Within City Limits

Ordinance 776 forbids shooting or throwing with airguns or other weapons inside Athens Ohio. Violators face a fine of 1 to 25 dollars. The ordinance takes effect at the earliest legal time and was enacted September 20, 1927. Cornelia presided, Gordon Gray attested, Len McCune approved.

Athens Ohio Cornelia Gordon KB. Gray Len KH McCun

Logan hunter nets four squirrels in Monday trek

Veteran hunter Jerry Hammon of Logan and his son Claude bagged four and three squirrels respectively on a Monday woods trip. Hammon said the turnout was sparse with few signs of prior squirrel activity as nut cuttings were scarce.

Logan Jerry Hammon Claude Mr. Hammon

Logan Industrial Fund Liquidated After Dividend Ordered

The Logan Industrial Fund formed in 1929 to attract businesses is being liquidated. The final dividend was ordered after the auditing committee completed its work. The auditing report and fund committee books are on file at the Chamber of Commerce Office for donors to inspect.

Logan Logan Industrial Fund Chamber of Commerce

Local Woman Hurt In Auto Collision

Mrs. E. D. Harden of near the city was injured Sunday evening when her car collided on Zanesville Ave with a car driven by Dalton Terrel of Gore. Harden suffered head and side injuries. both vehicles sustained damage.

Logan E. D. Harden Zanesville Ave Dalton Terrel Gore

Lancaster Pastor To Resume Logan Rites

Logan The Rev C F Randolph of Lancaster will resume services at St Paul Protestant Episcopal Church Navy Plans for church redecorating were laid by the Guild at a meeting held at the home of Mrs V G Bowen Friday

Logan Pioneer Lucy Bowen Celebrates 88th Birthday

Monday marked the eighty eight birthday of Mrs. Lucy E. Bowen of N. Market Street a pioneer of Logan and Hocking County. She has retired from work as organist at the First Presbyterian Church after more than fifty years of service. Friends gathered during the day to offer greetings and presents.

Logan Lucy E. Bowen N. Market St Hocking County

Logan Common Pleas Opens October Term

The April term of common pleas court closed and the October term opened on Monday morning. Next Monday morning the grand jury will convene with about 25 cases to be presented by Prosecutor Hubert D. Lappen. On October 25 the petit jury is scheduled to begin its work.

Mrs Anthony Toerner to undergo throat operation at Crile Clinic

Mrs Anthony Toerner, accompanied by Mr Toerner and Mrs Frank Harden, traveled to Crile Clinic in Cleveland on Monday for a throat operation advised after weeks of ill health and a recent examination at the clinic.

Scouts Hold Joint Meeting At Fairgrounds

Scout Troop Meets LOGAN Troop One along with Girl Scouts sponsored by the Business and Professional Women's Club. They conducted observation and nature games, made scale maps, completed first class judging, led by Mrs. Lewis Grass Graham and Miss Precious Correll, ending with a picnic supper.

LOGAN The Business and Professional Women's Club Fairgrounds Lewis Grass Graham Precious Correll

Lecture on International Youth Offered at Logan High

Logan high schools will join for a 12 45 p m lecture by Miss Gertrude Westaby as part of a six session series on the assembly program. Lucille Deems was granted a divorce from Zedock Deems in common pleas court on Saturday on willful absence with custody awarded to the mother.

Logan Gertrude Westaby Lucille Deems Zedock Deems Common Pleas

Brooks and Lanning Given Marriage License in Logan

Charles A. Brooks a 24 year old shoe worker of Logan and Ruth L. Lanning a 23 year old book keeper of Nelsonville obtained a marriage license Saturday. The note adds a line about transmission and engine friction consuming about 12 percent of a car's fuel energy.

Logan Charles A. Brooks Rious Brooks Ruth L. Lanning Nelsonville Elmer Tolliver

Logan Kiwanis To Elect Officers At Tonight Meeting

Logan Kiwanis will elect officers and delegates to the state convention in Toledo from October 17 to 20. In addition to the regular officers, two delegates and two alternates will be chosen at the meeting this evening.

LOGAN Toledo Logan Kiwanis

Logan Gunners to Host Sunday Shoot at Fairgrounds

Logan Gun Club will not hold Thursday after noon shoots but will host a Sunday session at 1 PM at the fairgrounds range. Trap shooters from Lancaster Zanesville Nelsonville Glouster and New Straitsville expected to attend. Carl Stevens, pro champ who hit 100 straight last Thursday, likely to be present.

Logan Fairgrounds Lancaster Zanesville Nelsonville Glouster New Straitsville Carl Stevens

Hocking Fox Hunters Nominate Officers for November Election

Officers were nominated at a Hocking County Fox Hunters Association meeting held Monday night. Election: during the regular November meeting. Plans for the Armistice Day field meet and a beach show the preceding evening. Social program closed the session with the Inboden orchestra providing music.

LOGAN Hocking County Fox Hunters Association Inboden Orchestra

New Prize Added to Local Baseball Museum Collectors Piece

Bill Sauer's baseball trophy display gains a donated item from Russell James of Haydenville. The ball bears the signatures of all New York Giants members except Bill Terry who was ill when the pennant clinching NL title date was signed.

Logan Bill Sauer Russell James Haydenville New York Giants Bill Terry Giants

Logan Debt Shrinks as Years Pass

Logan's general debt has declined since 1933, dropping from 46,647.21 in 1933 to 33,516.51 in 1934 and 25,450.55 in 1935. Unpaid utility bonds total 9,000 and assessment bonds 4,500, but both are being met annually, leaving net indebtedness at 38,950.55.

Logan Hocking

Crash Victim Con fined Foreman Slowly Recovers

Logan Willis Lehman of North Mulberry Street remains homebound for weeks after pleurisy followed injuries from an automobile crash. Doctors say he will not return to duties as city service foreman for many weeks.

Logan Willis Lehman N. Mulberry Sr City Service Department

Funeral services for Mrs Bettie Tippie held in Chauncey

Chauncey The Sugar Creek Church hosted the funeral for 51 year old Mrs Bettie Tippie who died Saturday at her Peach Ridge home after a long illness. Rev Gilbert Courtney and Chauncey Church of Christ singers presided. Burial followed at West Union Street Cemetery Athens. Pallbearers included Robert Goodman and son Alva Karns Ervin Karns Charles Karns and Floyd Karns all of Chauncey. Survived by husband Ben a son Warren Tippie Lancaster three sisters and four brothers.

Chauncey Sugar Creek Bettie Tippie Peach Ridge Columbus Gilbert Courtney Chauncey Church of Christ West Union St Athens Robert Goodman Alva Karns Ervin Karns Charles Karns Floyd Karns

Church Conferences Announced by Ohio Churches

About 300 Churches of Christ in Ohio hold weeklong conferences for board members and church officers and teachers. Rev. A C Young of Lancaster leads with theme The Effective Church. Oct 6 Greens Run Oct 7 Trimble Oct 8 Taylor Ridge at 7 30 p m each location.

Chauncey Churches of Christ Ohio Greens Run Taylor Ridge Trimble Church of Christ A. C. Young Lancaster Trimble

Chauncey Library to Receive New Books

Mrs Nell Rupe librarian reports 190 books in circulation during September. A number of new books are expected at the Chauncey library on Ellis Ave which will be available in the next few days.

Chauncey Nell Rupe Chauncey Library Rupe Ellis Ave

Rally at Hollister School Announced for Homecoming

Hollister A B Sunday School plans a 9 30 am rally to start the day with a basket dinner at noon. Officials expect 202 attendees, with souvenirs for all. Classes will render music during services and both old and young will be recognized.

Hollister Hollister A. B Albert Berg Marietta Gene Larry Rosser Albany Gladys McGee Athens

Trimble Grange Holds Regular Meeting With Canaan Visitors

Trimble Grange No. 1830 met Saturday night in the Grange hall. A program was given by the Trimble Grange lecturer. Five visitors from Canaan Grange attended. A social hour followed as attendance was large.

Chauncey Trimble Canaan

Five Injured In Chauncey Area Car Crash

A car en route to Chauncey skidded on wet pavement near Walnut Creek Bridge south of Columbus, overturning and injuring five, including Mr. and Mrs. Roy Ware and two year old son Buster. Mrs Ware and Mr Stone were seriously hurt and taken to St. Francis Hospital. The Wares are daughter and son in law of Chauncey residents Margaret Lowery and Mr Lowery.

Chauncey Roy Ware Margaret Lowery Buster

PTA Meet Called By Millfield Association Leader

CHAUNCEY Eben Gillespie, president of the Millfield PTA, announces a regular meeting to be held Tuesday night October 12 at East School. A program is being arranged and all parents and those interested in PTA work are urged to attend.

Chauncey Eben Gillespie Millfield Parent- Teacher Association East School

Mrs Lizzie Ryan In White Cross Hospital

Beaumont resident Mrs Lizzie Ryan lies in White Cross Hospital Columbus likely to undergo surgery. Her daughter Mrs Edith Brown remains at the bedside with her.

Chauncey Lizzie Ryan Beaumont White Cross Hospital Columbus Edith Brown

Chauncey Brief News Notes and Personals

Chauncey and nearby residents are listed visiting relatives in Harlan Kentucky Athens Ohio and Millfield. Local social items note visits by the Sweeney Chadwell and Pendergrass families and an M E Church Ladies Aid meeting with quilting and a potluck in Millfield.

Chauncey Emmett Sweeney Edna and Hazel Harlan, Ky Charles Sweeney Nell Rupe H. A. Leiber William Sisson Lorena Mae Athens B. W. Simpkins Millfield Oris Chadwell Dayton Allen Chadwell Edward Lantz Trimble Ladies’ Aid Society of M. E. Church Anna Vincent Agnes Hillen Pete Pendergrass Mildred Pendergrass

New Circuit Pastor Preaches at Chauncey

Rev. Robert Lawrence new pastor of the M E Church circuit preached at Chauncey Church Sunday night and Millfield Church Sunday afternoon Leonard Simpson serves as superintendent at Millfield M E Church Sunday School attendance is rising and an invitation is extended to interested in the work

Chauncey Robert Lawrence M. E Chauncey Church Millfield Leonard Simpson Millfield M. E

Arctic and Antarctic Oceans Show Vivid Green Tone

Observers note the Arctic and Antarctic Oceans appear unusually vivid green due to cold temperatures and lower salinity, a striking color variation across polar seas.

Arctic

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