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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1937

Page

14

Two Men of Group Indicted by Hacking Grand Jury Enter Guilty Pleas

Two of the defendants arraigned before Judge Phil A. Henderson pled guilty. Harry Blosser admitted motor vehicle operation while intoxicated and James Young of Benton Township pled guilty to operating a vehicle without the owner’s consent. Others remained on bond or pled not guilty as hearings were set.

Logan Phil A. Henderson Harry Blosser James Young Benton Township

First Snow Hits Logan County Early

Logan Hocking County records its first snowfall of the season with a rapid temperature drop Wednesday night. Ice reported in many areas marks the coldest weather this early in fall in two decades.

Logan Hocking County

First Votes Are Cast in Logan Absent Ballots

Logan absent ballot voting began in Hocking County with Mr and Mrs James Miller casting their ballots. Last year first absent votes were on October 5. A few have sought application blanks to file for this ballot. Disabled voters ballots will be issued within 15 days of the election and may be returned by noon November 2. Smoot in Lancaster James R Smoot, Fairfield County Fair extension agent, is judging 4-H Club exhibits.

Logan Hocking County James Miller

Mrs. Gooding Hosts Among Ourselves Club Luncheon

Mrs Harley Gooding hosted the Among Ourselves Club with a 1 o clock luncheon at the White House on Wednesday. Mrs Roy Crawford presided as vice president and the group heard a report on the Lancaster federation meeting.

Harley Gooding White House Roy Crawford Merritt Wonn Federated Clubs Lancaster Rudolph Brandt Katherine Ann Porter Mae Oakes Santa Monica Calif William Lehman Bess Mutchmore Clara Steinman Kittie Dill

Wednesday Sewing Club Social at Mrs Myers Home

The Wednesday Sewing Club spent a pleasant evening at Mrs Frances Myers home on North Market Street. Guest Mrs Stanley Baker joined a social and sewing session followed by lunch.

Frances Myers N. Market St Stanley Baker

Social Circle elects officers at Mrs Bell Miller home

Members of the Social Circle held a business meeting at Mrs Bell Millers home Wednesday evening. Officers elected for the coming year include Mrs Miller president Mrs Edith Ellison vice president Mrs Russell Berlin secretary and Mrs Will Keynes treasurer. Regular meetings begin in two weeks with Mrs M G Harbaugh as hostess.

Bell Miller Miller Edith Ellison Russell Berlin Will Keynes M. G. Harbaugh

Plan Band Benefit for Carbon Hill Musicals

LOGAN Band Mothers Club of Carbon Hill sponsors a gym program next Wednesday evening to raise funds for new uniforms. The Carbon Hill High School Band, in its third year under director Melvin Harbarger, has performed countywide and may enter the state contest next spring.

Logan Band Mothers Club of Carbon Hill Melvin Harbarger

Back Taxes Would Solve County Costs

Hocking County’s delinquent general and utility taxes total 258 853 73 as of February 1 1937 per Auditor Ora Yaw for the State Tax Commission. Special assessments delinquent amount to 45 476 61. The report notes some collections in two years but states the large total could fund county operations if paid. Eleven persons use Whittemore Law to stay current. two more began payments but did not continue.

Logan Hocking County Ora Yaw State Tax Commission

No Bed of Roses Sermon at First Christian Church

Rev Neil Crawford will preach No Bed of Roses at the First Christian Church Sunday morning. The choir directed by Mrs Thelma Jobinson will sing A Song of Trust with Addison Dixon baritone and Walter Pahner tenor delivering solos. The Quadrangle Club and High School Society plan a 6 pm supper Sunday. Rev Gilbert Courtney speaks at 7 pm on Experiences of a Soldier in France. Women’s Missionary Society holds 6 pm potluck supper Wednesday with program at 7:30 in Philathea Class room.

Neil Crawford Thelma Jobinson John S. Fairs Addison Dixon Walter Pahner Jesus O'Hara Quadrangle Club High School Society

Haydenville Delegates To Attend Conference

Rev. L. O. Lineberger will preach at Haydenville Church at 9:30 a.m. Sunday. Rev. John Curnis preaches at Murray City Church at 7 p.m. Sunday. Lineberger reorganizes the Ep worth League at Haydenville Church with new officers and a winter program. Communion at 7 p.m. Haydenville. The charge members and Rev. Lineberger family will travel Monday to Carroll for the Chillicothe District Conference led by Dr. J. Ira Jones.

L. O. Lineberger Haydenville Murray City John Curnis Lineberger Epworth League Young People's Society Chillicothe Carroll J. Ira Jones

Holy Communion Service At Good Shepherd Church

At 10 30 Sunday morning the Good Shepherd Episcopal Church in Corpus Christi Texas holds Holy Communion and sermon. Rev William C Munds rector delivers the sermon. Transients barred from the jail in Ashtabula Ohio by city manager order now allowed only elderly and disabled to stay.

Good Shepherd Episcopal Church William C. Munds Corpus Christi Texas Ashtabula

Messenger Carrier Ends Long Service in Athens Route

John Schaal, longtime Athens Messenger carrier for four and a half years, has discontinued his service to pursue other work. He was a veteran member of the staff and well liked by subscribers. Mark Lohr, Jr. becomes the new carrier on the route.

Logan John Schaal Athens Mark Lohr, Jr

Logan L Haynes Pleads Guilty to DUI Charge

Frank L Haynes of Kingston entered a guilty plea in common pleas court on an information charging operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. He was fined $190 and costs, sentenced to 30 days in jail, and his driving privilege was suspended for six months.

Logan S. B. Whitehart Rudolph Gottke Greendale Frank L. Haynes Kingston Common Pleas Court

Logan Neglect Basis for Divorce Decree Granted

Roger W. Friend of Florence and Columbus woman Helen Friend were granted a divorce in common pleas court on Thursday. The decree was uncontested and includes custody of a minor daughter for the plaintiff.

WPA alley improvements near Elks and Oddfellows Buildings

Progress advances on WPA work in Logan as intersecting alleys near the Elks and Oddfellows buildings are lifted and relaid. A new grade is being established, signaling ongoing improvement activity in the area.

Logan Elks and Oddfellows

Dedicate H. S. Stadium Friday

Logan high school to dedicate its stadium Friday with a game against Gallipolis. The Logan High Band directed by Richard McCutchan will perform and several short talks were planned. The program starts at 7:30 PM and the game should begin about 8:00 PM. Fans observe the Chieftains have an even chance against Gallipolis.

LOGAN Gallipolis Logan High School Richard McCutchan Chieftains

Road Project Starts at Route 31 Crossing

Logan reports work on the relocated Route 31 crossing the Co and O railroad near Enterprise. Telegraph wires go underground and pile driving begins for the concrete bridge foundation. Fourteen carloads of bridge material have arrived.

Logan Co. and O Enterprise

Revival Opens October 24 at Logan United Brethren Church

Dr. R. C. Haycock known as The Little Evangelist with the Big Message will start a three week revival at the United Brethren Church in Logan on Sunday October 24. He belongs to the Interdenominational Evangelistic Association of Winona Lake Indiana.

Logan R. C. Haycock United Brethren Church Interdenominational Evangelistic Association Winona Lake Ind

Logan pastors hold Sunday services across communities

Local churches announce morning and evening services. The Methodist Episcopal Church led by Rev. C W Graham featured The Two Foundations with Junior Choir, The Last Chariot for evening worship, and Epworth League officers to be elected. United Brethren opened with Is It Nothing to You and featured The Parabasis of Unbelief in the evening. First Presbyterian scheduled 10 30 worship by Rev R C Babylon. Trinity Lutheran had morning services at 10 with Rev Elmer Bliss. Aged Catherine Hone, over 70, is ill in Logan. Mr and Mrs James Miller travel to Mt Pleasant Michigan for a month with Noah Andrews family. Miller plans deer hunting part of the stay.

John A. Toy United Brethren Church First Presbyterian Church R. C. Babylon Trinity Lutheran Church Elmer Bliss Logan James Miller Mt. Pleasant Mich Noah Andrews Miller

Natives of Solomon Islands Wear Beetle Leg Necklaces

Natives of the Solomon Islands craft necklaces from beetle leg segments as symbols of love and affection, reflecting local customs and craftsmanship in traditional adornment.

Solomon Islands

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