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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1932

Page

12

New Heating Delay Leaves Logan High In Cold

Logan October 7. A cold morning forced suspension of classes at the senior high building as the new heating plant, recently installed, was not yet ready. While additions over the summer required the system, officials hoped heat would be available in a few days and school would resume if weather warms. In a separate note, coach John Longley on Wednesday night tore his pants during a varsity practice after a fierce tackle, prompting a manager to fetch spare apparel.

Logan John Longley

GOP Women Meet State Central Committeeman Speaks

In Logan on Wednesday night Republican women gathered at the headquarters with Mrs. Fairy Iles presiding. Principal speaker was Mrs.

State Central

Fox Hunters Ready for Season in Hocking County

Officers were reelected by the Hocking County Fox Hunters Association at the Junior Order Hall. New-year leaders include Fred Mowery as president and J E Frasure as vice president. The group plans the November 5 hunt and discusses lease violations with landowners. A memorial resolution honored George Christian Maxille. Members were urged to cooperate with the Anglers Club.

Logan Hocking County Fox Hunters’ Association George Christian Maxille Hocking County Anglers’ Club Navy

Community turnout draws Logan and rural district residents

A large crowd attended the event with many residents from Logan and several attendees from rural districts, indicating broad local interest and participation.

Young Messengers Taught Duty in Service Meeting

Barton A. Hall spoke to Messenger carriers at Logan chamber offices about delivering papers in good condition and on time. Present were Grant Gilkey Edward McBride Gilbert Shannon Roscoe McKibben D Y Milne Earl Bell Pearl Bell Jimmy Campbell John Glass Eddie Stiverson and Clinton Webb. The session included sales demonstrations and qualifies for further meetings this winter.

Logan Barton A. Hall Fred Weber Chamber of Commerce Grant Gilkey Edward McBride Gilbert Shannon Roscoe McKibben Athens D. Y Clinton Webb Hall Messenger McBride Shannon McKibben Weber Milne Gilkey

Merry Makers Club Bridge Night Acknowledges Awards

Bridge was enjoyed Wednesday night at Mrs Buellaby’s country home. Awards were received by Mrs Charles Smith, Mrs Irma Powers and Mrs Phil Tschappat. Guests included Mrs Sarah Anderson and Mrs Clarence Ford. Mrs Ford helped serve a light lunch.

Merry Makers Club Buellaby Charles Smith Irma Powers Phil Tschappat Sarah Anderson Clarence Ford

Attica Family Hosts Local Visitors Amid Illness Update

Mr and Mrs L R Gangluff and family of Attica were guests at the home of Rev and Mrs Amos Ll Heyde. John Smith of Columbus visits relatives in Logan. Miss Dorothy Smith of Cincinnati returns home for a short visit with her brother Dr R K Smith who is seriously ill.

Bowen Honored as Grand Sentinel of Masonry in Ohio

Logan Ohio October 7 C Wood Bowen prosecuting attorney for Hocking County was honored in Columbus this week for election as Grand Sentinel of the Grand Council Masonry He has been senior inspector in Ohio and was next in line for the selection He is longtime active in Masonic bodies and trustee of Mingo Lodge No 171 F and A M

Logan C. Wood Bowen Hocking County Columbus Grand Council Masonry Ohio Mingo Lodge No A. M

Seed recovery in Riverdale garage linked to missing renter

In Logan on October 7, authorities report three and a half bushels of clover seed recovered from a Riverdale District garage. Chief Lew Reynolds aided Deputy Sheriff Joe Farbearn in the investigation but the renter who used the garage and then left the city remains at large.

Methodist Men to Meet at Church Thursday Evening

Logan. Arrangements are under way for a meeting of the Men's Bible Class of the Methodist Episcopal Sunday School to be held at the church next Thursday evening. The committee promises an interesting program.

Logan Methodist Episcopal Sunday School

Thimble and Art Club Elects Officers After Luncheon

Thimble and Art Club members gathered at Mrs. D A Rannells home for a Wednesday afternoon luncheon at 1 pm. Election of officers followed with Mrs. Jennie Preston as president, Mrs. Arthur Miller as vice president, and Mrs. B C McManigal as secretary and treasurer. Club guests included Mrs. W B Laccok, Mrs. C G Weitzell, Mrs. John Dougherty, and Mrs. J L Showalter.

Thimble Art Club D. A. Rannells Jennie Preston Arthur Miller B. C. McManigal W. B. Lacock C. G. Weitzell John Dougherty JL. K. Showalter

Mrs. Gladman Recovers After Porch Fall Fracture

Mrs. George Gladman of Mound Street is recovering from a fractured arm after a Saturday fall from her porch. Her husband notified and neighbor Dr. A. A. Cole attended to provide medical aid.

Mason Miss Mary Jane Mason among Wellsley honors

Logan report Miss Mary Jane Mason of Eric Pennsylvania daughter of Mr and Mrs Herbert Mason ranks in the highest group of honor students for the Wellsley College class of 1935 This marks the highest academic honor for sophomores and ties to her grandmother Mrs Myrtle White and aunt Mrs Elta Miller of the city

Logan Mary Jane Mason Eric Herbert Mason Wellsley College Mason Myrtle White Elta Miller

Logan High Band Prepares for Poling Contest Appearance

Logan High School Band of about 40 students under Richard McCutchan practices marching formations on October 7 in anticipation of its first public appearance at next week’s Logan football game against Gallipolis for the annual contest.

Logan Logan High School Richard McCutchan Gallipolis

Two Men Killed in Slate Fall at Walford Coal Mine

Two men died and a third was seriously injured in a slate fall at the Walford Coal Mine near Newport on Wednesday night. Rescue and investigation are underway as witnesses report the collapse occurred late in the shift.

New Philadelphia Walford Newport

Churches Plan Week of The Ministry Services Oct 2 9

The Churches of Christ in Athens County announce The Week of The Ministry from Oct 2 to Oct 9 with preaching on The Office of The Ministry in each church. List of participating churches includes Athens Glouster Nelsonville Trimble Taylor Ridge New Marshfield Bishopville Hoopers Ridge Beech Grove Millfield Chauncey Greens Run notes Oct 2 service and Oct 9 evening events.

Chauncey Churches of Christ Athens County Disciples of Christ Athens Reed J. Downs Glouster Rogers Nelsonville Trimble G. B. Courtney Taylor Ridge W. D. Robinson New Marshfield Bishopville Miles Hoon Hoopers Ridge Beech Grove Mr. Williams Millfield Greens Run

Crothers Funeral Held in Nelsonville on Wednesday

Funeral services for Mrs. Jenny Crothers were held Wednesday afternoon at the residence of her daughter Mrs. Eugene Wilson in Nelsonville with Rev. G. B. Courtney officiating. Interment followed at Greenlawn Cemetery. She was 73, a former Orbiston resident, and survived by five daughters Mrs. Wilson Mrs. Maude Young Mrs. Gertrude Gilmore Mrs. Florence Hilderbrand and Mrs. Cora Wooley and a son Frank Crothers. A brother and sister also survived. Her husband had died several years earlier.

Mrs Welling Dies Former Chauncey Resident Suc cumbs At Toledo

Mrs Melissa Welling 87 widow of Wes Welling a Chauncey resident died in Toledo Ohio Her body will be brought to Millfield for funeral at 10 a m Saturday from the Millfield Church of Christ Rev G B Courtney will conduct services burial Nye Cemetery Chauncey She leaves four sons two daughters a sister and three brothers 13 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren The family includes Dr A J Learned of Millfield a brother of Mrs Welling.

Chauncey Toledo Melissa Welling Ohio Millfield Nye A. J. Learned

Halloween Party Set Tonight at Millfield Church

The Ladies Aid Society of Millfield Church of Christ holds its annual Halloween party tonight at the home of Mr and Mrs Gilbert S Keirns in Millfield. Members and their husbands are invited guests.

Chauncey Ladies’ Aid Society of Millfield

Teacher Hosts Plains High School Girls Class

Mrs. C. S. Rice, teacher, entertained the Plains Methodist Episcopal Church High School girls at her home in The Plains on Wednesday night. The event followed the regular class meeting and included social time and refreshments with assistance from Mrs. Joe McCullough.

Chauncey C. S. Rice The Plains Plains Methodist Episcopal Church Rice

Breathing Exercises for Beauty and Posture

A guide on breathing through the nose, doorframe lunges, and posture drills to improve air intake, lift the head, and straighten the spine during daily movements. It emphasizes use of nostril breathing, controlled exhalations, and an imaginary thread to boost upright alignment.

Make This Model at Home Apron Frock Pattern 2404

The Athens Messenger pattern sheet offers a simple apron and frock design labeled pattern 2404. Step by step diagrams accompany instructions to guide home sewers through sizing cutting and assembly of the garment.

Anne Adams

Fall and Winter Anne Adams Pattern Catalog Preview

The Athens Messenger advertises pattern 2404 for sizes 34 to 44 with 45% yards of 36 inch fabric for size 34. Includes illustrated sewing instructions and costs 15 cents per pattern, catalog 15 cents, or 25 cents for catalog and pattern together, to be mailed to The Pattern Department NYC.

Anne Adams Athens Messenger Pattern Department W. 17Th Street New York City

Ohioan Kills Bandit After Shootout at Sidney Station

Elmer Brunner, 46, gas station owner on Sidney’s outskirts, shot and killed bandit Venetious Clawson after Clawson shot Brunner and wounded him. The bandit, 28, from Houston, died on the station floor about 15 minutes later. Police Chief Williams O’Leary identified him. The clash also involved Brunner’s son Emil Brunner, 22, who aided his father during the confrontation.

Sidney U.P Elmer Brunner Emil Brunner Brunner Williams O'Leary Venetious Clawson Houston

Bomb Milk Plant Wrecked in Burlington Milk War

Bombers blew up a new Burlington Co-Operative Pure Milk Association creamery early today wounding no one but kidnapping and releasing a watchman. Five masked men used two bombs causing about 35000 dollars in damage and shattering windows up to six blocks away. Detectives suspect nitroglycerin as the explosive in a milk price dispute.

Burlington Wis U.R Burlington Co-Operative Pure Milk Association

Also Mentioned on This Page

E. Main ST Logan, Oo Dorothy Wilson Arline Judge Richard Cromwell Eric Linden Sun Tues Sally Eilers Ben Lyon Joel McCrea Fay Wray Leslie Banks Robt. Armstrong Fred Mowery J. E. Frasure Perry Inboden Bert Bell L. B. English Edward Erwin John W. Poling C. A. Brooks Helen Black Anderson Circleville State Central Committee Zenners General Electric Electrical Department G. BE Merry Makers Honor Wood Bowen Reynolds Thimble and Art Club Miss Mason Christian Churches Brotherhood Crothers Greenlawn Cemetery Athens Messenger Dairy Pattern Department Sidney Man Children’s Jersey Woodbury iSe Paris
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