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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1933

Page

12

Harley Meyer to coach Logan team during Longley illness

Logan High football will be temporarily led by Harley Meyer after coach and athletic director John Longley underwent appendectomy at Columbus Hospital. Longley, who directed the team against New Lexington Friday, is recovering and a former Logan coach will oversee training during his absence.

Logan John Longley Logan High Columbus Longley New Lexington Middleport Harley Meyer Meyer

Lyon Spring Dedicated in Rockbridge Basin

Friends of Dr. Claude Lyon dedicate a spring at the Rockbridge Basin naming it Lyon Spring. Lyon is president of the Hocking County Fish and Game Association and a key booster for turning the basin into a county fishing center. James Waldron and Willis Ohlinger led the dedication near the basin’s lower end with a large sign announcing the water supply.

Logan Claude Lyon Rockbridge Hocking County Lyon Spring Ign

State Kicks at $2000 Verdict Favoring Hahn

Logan Ohio October 16 motion for a new trial has been filed in the case of William F Hahn against W O Merrell highway director after a common pleas court jury awarded Hahn 2000 dollars The state charges the verdict was excessive and influenced by prejudice Bricker attorney general and Godown assistant signed the motion for the state

Bricker Logan William F. Hahn W. O. Merrell Common Pleas Hahn John W. Bricker J. A. Godown

Keller and Cox Star For Rio Grande In Victory

Logan fans cheer Don Cox and Hugh Keller from Rio Grande who played against John Marshall. Keller delivered a decisive shove and scored a winning touchdown after rising from a strong backfield showing. Keller had been a standout in the Southeastern Ohio High School Association last fall.

Logan Don Cox Hugh Keller Rio Grande John Marshall Keller Southeastern Ohio High School Association

Logan Briefs and Local Visits Noted in town

Miss Juanita Williamson of Lancaster visited Mrs. Virginia Bell Sunday. Miss Marie Lines Miss Leviolet Redick and Miss Thelma Keyes were visitors in Columbus Thursday. The Rev Leon Arpee preached Sunday at First Presbyterian Church as his thirty first anniversary of ordination was observed.

Juanita Williamson Lancaster Virginia Bell Marie Lines Leviolet Redick Thelma Keyes Columbus Leon Arpee First Presbyterian Church

Local Birth Notices Include Bedford Trio

Thomas D Wyle aged 24 a teacher of Bedford appears as son of Mr and Mrs David Wyle. Weldon Alice Smith two, at home in Logan FP D daughter of Mr and Mrs Samuel Smith also noted.

Thomas D Wyle Bedford David Wyle Weldon Alice Smith Logan Samuel Smith

Champion Angler in Logan Sinks Big Bass Haul

Logan reports Frank W. Harden as the standout angler of the season after he landed seven large mouth bass measuring 12 to 15 inches each. The catches were made in local waters and mark the finest reported this year, with Harden a longtime fish and game club member and veteran angler.

Logan Frank W. Harden Harden Fish and Game Club

Absentee Ballots Ready for Applicants in Logan

Logan election board clerks report absentee ballots ready for issuance after a delay caused by legal conflicts. Five applications arrived during the delay and were forwarded. Officials expect a large turnout by absentee voting this election due to many inquiries about proper procedures.

Logan Election Board

Man Seeks Court Review Over Compensation Fund Denial

John Galentine of Ward Township petitions the common pleas court to review the State Industrial Commission denial of his right to participate in the compensation fund. He says he was injured on October 13, 1924 while employed by the Big 4 Mining Company, suffered a hernia, and had medical expenses paid. He notes that earning power has fallen from a prior wage to 15 dollars weekly and asks for ten dollars weekly from October 13, 1924 for the remainder of life.

Logan John Galentine Ward Township Common Pleas Court State Industrial Commission Big 4 Mining Company

Logan Hospital Patients Improve after Accidents

Logan city resident Benjamin Mowery shows improvement from injuries in a Thursday motor accident. Marion Bell of Logan is recovering after a fall near his home. Both receive care at Cherrington Hospital.

Logan Hospital Logan Benjamin Mowery Marion Bell Cherrington Hospital

Dalton Divorce Petition Dismissed by Judge Whitcraft

Logan court records show Marjorie Dalton’s divorce petition against Paul Dalton dismissed by Judge Harley M. Whitcraft on Saturday, with no further action indicated.

Prowlers Sighted in Logan Seek Gasoline, Residents Say

Eastern Logan residents report night prowlers in alleyways checking garages by car. One observer saw them examining several garages as they traveled through the area. Police note gasoline theft as the suspected motive.

Logan

Marriage Licenses Issued in Catlettsburg Area

Henderson C. Wolfe and Katherine M. Todd, both 21 and of Logan, obtained a marriage license in Catlettsburg, Kentucky, last week.

Logan Catlettsburg Kentucky Henderson C. Wolfe Katherine M. Todd

EKike Lodges Hold Southeast Ohio District Meeting

ELAS officers in Logan on Oct 16 convened a district business meeting at the order's club rooms with delegates from thirteen lodges. Pauline Norton of Haydenville is ill with scarlet fever per health department. no new diphtheria cases reported.

ELAS Logan Ohio Pauline Norton Ethel Norton Haydenville Health Department

Logan Buses Benefit From Federal Repair Funds

Logan officials report commissioners approved transferring federal funds to school bus routes for repairs. About nine miles of township highways used by school busses are slated for repair under the program.

Logan

Local Notes From Wilkesville and Nearby

Wilkesville visits include Mrs J T Long and son Raymond from Columbus visiting friends here Mrs FE L Newsom spent time with her Caldwell parents Bessie Phettieplace who was in University Hospital Columbus has moved to Dayton to stay with Mrs Vern Strausbaugh Doris Wells resigns due to ill health Neila Hawk fills her position Lnhy Duffy relocates from Long property to Ogdin house on Mill Street Frank Beckley Hamden visits relatives Several locals attended after Fair and a note on three school basses used for whewy

J. T. Long Raymond Columbus FE. L. Newsom Caldwell Bessie Phettieplace University Hospital Coonbus Vern Strausbaugh Dayton Doris Wells Neila Hawk L Nhy Duffy Long Ogdin Mill Street Frank Beckley Hamden

Cherringtons Return From California and Fair Visit

Dr. and Mrs. M. H. Cherrington returned to Logan after seven weeks away. They toured California visiting Chicago for the World’s Fair and stayed in Hollywood with relatives. They were accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Yocum of Mechanicsburg.

Logan M. H. Cherrington California Chicago Hollywood J. D. Yocum Mechanicsburg

Form Student Council New Members Are Selected by Three Classes

Logan Oct. 14 new junior high student council members were elected by three classes Friday morning. The nine member council includes four new members: Joe Karshner Ruth Thomas Féward Nelson and Neil Nelson. Returning members are Mary Cline Joe Stoughton Marjorie Henderson Annabelle Weymueller and Luther Heyde.

Annabelle Weymueller Luther Heyde

Local Farming and Social Roundup in Sharpsburg

Sharpsburg farmers sow wheat while corn is harvested and pumpkins gathered. A sale at Frank White’s home drew many locals Wednesday afternoon. Visitors and guests include Floyd Fawcett, Marie Mathis, Mrs. Coffey of Pueblo, and Lillian Bard.

Frank White Floyd Fawcett Marie Mathis Coffey Pueblo Colo Lillian Bard A. D. McCune Leota Strode Lenore Vera Ruth Hannah Thompson Lancaster Dwight Talbot Ruth Brooks Columbus Maria Grimes

Notable Family Visit Across Counties During Weekend

Langsville residents including Von Miller and children John and Eleanor and sisters Alice Daisy Ethel and Mabel along with Mrs Webb of Pomeroy visited T W Wilson family and Mrs Mollie Six in Nelsonville on Sunday. A night blooming cactus owned by Amy Lowery produced a single eight inch white bloom at night and closed by morning. W E Wright and his son are picking their apple crop. A potluck supper was held at the Rose Hill E Church Tuesday evening honoring the pastor and wife Rev and Mrs Gaylord Bogardus.

Amy Lowery W. E. Wright Rose Hiil. E Gaylord Bogardus

Dedicatory Service Attended by Silver Ridge Locals

Silver Ridge residents and families from Hazael Chester Alfred Pt Pleasant and Sumner attended the Buffington Island Memorial State Park dedication and a Sunday Alfred all day meeting. Leaders of Young People's Christian Endeavor were elected with Edna Harper president and Alta Harper secretary.

Charles Smith Hazael Hart Smith Viola Pooler Chester Silver Ridge Buffington Island Memorial State Park Alfred Clarence Partlow Lucile Bailey Alta Edna Harper Val Harding Lee Legard Pt. Pleasant Viola Booles Willie Pooler Horton Smith Oneila Elinor Tuttle Avias Maxine Gaul Sumner Bertha Harper Dorothy van Meter Edith Betzing Vesta Bentz Walter Tuttle Young People’s Christian Endeavor D. Vanse Snyder Bernice Betzing Alta Harper Stanley Christ H. C. Smith George Caldwell Long Bottom Chester Hall

Eightieth Birthday Party for Mrs Mary D Wilson

Mrs Emma Sisson hosted a party Tuesday night for Mary D Wilson turning eighty. The guest list included relatives and friends from Glendale California and Parkersburg with mentions of visits to Ohio and Morgan County. Other local notes include marriages and movements of residents such as Glen Milhoan and Miss Ith V Kibble, and activities of Elizabeth McDougle, Ernestine Barton, and Virgil Miller family.

Emma Sisson Mary D. Wilson Ernestine Barton Parkersburg Virgil Miller Viennna L. D. Watson Mollie Ware Belleville W. Va Wharton H. Warren J. F. Wilson Wilbur

Auditors Office Handles Large September Finances

J Clyde Edmundson county auditor reports September financials show a huge workload with twelve state and county licenses issued and all county relief funds managed alongside regular duties. Receipts include beverage stamps and excise taxes, while disbursements plus road and health expenses rose above prior months, balancing with overdrafts.

J. Clyde Edmundson Renicense Athens Nelsonville Mr. Edmundson

Local Social Notes From Logan and Nearby Towns

residents and visitors share visits illness and family events in Logan Nelsonville and Murray City. Mr and Mrs W S Sweazy move to Edgar Stedwell property and new home. births and guests at multiple homes. Minnie Dixon returns home from care in New Straitsville. Rose of health concerns. Hawks Coal buys a new mine pony.

Della Shuttleworth Murray City Beulah Coe W. S. Sweazy Edgar Stedwell Frank Johnson Sweazy Arthur Echels Vera Glen Virgie Emerich Charles Gerald Emerich Ed Emeric Hawks Coal Company D. E. Stedman John Coe Ted Nutter Nelsonville

Rome Grange Booster Night at Rome High School

Rome Grange No. 2247 announces a Booster Night at Rome High School on Tuesday evening October 17. Members are asked to invite non members. The program features an officers drill, music by the Rome High School orchestra, talks and readings by grange members, and the event is open to the public.

Rome Grange Rome High School Grange

Visits of Washington D H and Hetzer Family

Washington D. H. visited friends here on Sunday. Arthur Hetzer and family were guests at Tuppers Plains recently with Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Biggs.

Washington D. H Arthur Hetzer Tuppers Plains J. A. Biggs

Children’s Cough Need Or Better Cold Remedies

Advert reads Creomulsion with six other elements for coughs or colds, touting soothing of inflamed membranes. Claims a cheap, ready remedy from your druggist for instant relief, urging prudent shoppers to choose this treatment.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Lyon Friends of Association Shagmoor Ford, Black The D. Zenner Co State Cox Logan Stars Shine For Rio Wilkesville Cherringtons Sharpsburg Eunice Armstrong Marietta Hannah Rardin Chesterhill Rev. Long Alexander Root Mary Root J. Jewell Montgomery Belle Burns Lillian Bardin Carlos Harris T. E. Dickson East Ann Burlak Red Flame Washington Langsville von Miller John and Eleanor Alice Daisy Ethel Mabel Mrs. Webb Mollie Reedsville Baia County Board of Educa Carbon Hill I. O. O. F. Boosters Club Mrs. W. S. Sweazy Lorenzo Hammel Minnie Dixon Bud Smith New Straitsville Mary Lou Nutter Stewart Netuvej Lucky Smoker
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