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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1937

Page

10

Petit Jury Indictments Set for Hocking County October term

Logan jurors are to report Oct 25 for the October term. Judge Phil A Henderson assigned cases after grand jury indictments. Not guilty pleas list includes Clifford Mason Oct 25 Wayne Groves Lewis Hutchinson Oct 26 Anthony Wilson Oct 27 Walter Huston Oct 28 Irvin Huston Oct 29 Robert Corbett Nov 1 Marshall Downs Charles Snyder Nov 2 James McManus Nov 3 Hobart Trisdale Nov 4.

James McManus Hobart Trisdale

Logan Car Stolen Sunday From Main Street Business

Logan Car vanished about 630 PM Sunday from behind a Main Street business. An employee at Spencer filling station in Haydenville later called to report a man driving the car stopped for eight gallons of gasoline and drove away without paying. Mr. Thomas notified Sheriff Joe Farbearn and Police Chief Lew Reynolds and an alarm was spread.

Kiwanians Sponsor Four Entertainments in Logan

Logan Kiwanis Club organizes a four show series in November and December with bookings through Collins Festival Service. The first event November 18 at Logan High School Auditorium features Hugo Brandt Concert Company. November 25 presents C E Jones electrical show. December 2 brings Lon Johnson Company and Caveny novelty acts. December 9 closes with The Mysterious Mr Mason comedy about high finance.

Logan Logan Kiwanis Club Collins Festival Logan High School Hugo Brandt C. E. Jones Lon Johnson Company Caveny Mr. Mason

Electric Lights for South Perry Hall Lodge

Odd Fellows Hall at South Perry will have electric lights after a new plant begins. Wiring is to be completed and installation ceremonies are planned for November 18. The lodge will host its annual rabbit supper on November 20.

LOGAN Odd Fellows Hall South Perry Hocking County

Chieftains Pivot After Narrow Loss to Gallipolis

Logan Ohio Chieftains coach Tommy Bender plans a hard run of games after a one point defeat by Gallipolis. The squad targets Middleport and Jackson next as they consider shifting signal calling to Albert Leonard, a leading ground gainer.

Logan Chieftains Gallipolis Tommy Bender Middleport Jackson Albert Leonard

Fine Two on Charges of Illegal Hunting

Two men appeared before Magistrate C. T. Stephens on Sunday on hunting charges. John Congreve and John Dorman pleaded guilty and each was fined 25 dollars plus costs. Deputy Game Protector Edward Eberst made the arrests.

Grange Plans Halloween Booster Meeting at Logan Miller Chapel

Granves hosts a Halloween booster gathering at their hall on October 29. The program will proceed with refreshments to follow and members are urged to invite prospective members.

Logan — Miller Chapel Granves

Logan Boyd Bumgardner Undergoes Emergency Appendectomy

Logan Boyd Bumgardner a 19 year old resident of Starr was taken to Cherrington Hospital late Saturday evening for an emergency operation to treat acute appendicitis.

Logan — Boyd Bumgardner Starr Cherrington Hospital

Logan W A Canan Cast Absent Ballot During Home Visit

Logan W A Canan of Columbus spent the end of the week in Logan with his family and has worked as a carpenter for several weeks. While home this week he cast an absent voters ballot.

Logan W. A. Canan Columbus

Daring Woman Pilot 1 Who was the pictured flyer

A list of cryptic clues appears to spell out a biographical outline of a notable female aviator. The clues reference aviation milestones and related terms, including being the only woman to make an Atlantic flight, with later entries hinting at her legacy and era.

Judge Henderson Imposes 30 Day Jail for DUI Guilty Pleas

In a campaign against intoxicated driving Judge Phil A. Henderson has begun adding a 30 day jail term to sentences for guilty pleas or convictions. Over the past months about 30 drivers faced the charge since January, with many now serving time as a result.

Logan Phil A. Henderson

Final Bank Liquidation Step Taken

Logan First Rempel National Bank liquidation reached final step Friday as receiver Stanley McCall burned records. Four truckloads of papers were destroyed at the waterworks boiler fireboxes after distribution of dividend vouchers, some unclaimed and sent to the comptroller in Washington D C for claimants to recover. The bank closed its doors March 11 1931 and has been in liquidation since.

Driver Is Arrested For Alcohol Influence

Logan Norman V Bolton of Columbus was arrested Sunday evening by Police Chief Lew Reynolds. He faces charges of operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol. His companion B C McDonald of Columbus faces intoxication charges.

Logan Norman V. Bolton Columbus Lew Reynolds B. C. McDonald

Logan Man Promoted in State Industrial Commission

Charles F. Barker of Logan has been assigned to the Ross Adams Pike and Highland counties in the commissions claims department expanding his duties while allowing him to keep his home in Logan He spent over Sunday with his family indicating a brief home visit.

Logan Charles F. Barker Ross Adams Pike Highland Counties Claims Department State Industrial Commission of Ohio

Logan Bolden Arrives Safely in Santa Barbara for Visit

Logan Clarence Bolden arrived safely in Santa Barbara California last week. He plans an indefinite visit there with his sister Mrs. R E Moniot and will stay with family, according to information received by his father George Bolden of this city.

Logan Clarence Bolden Santa Barbara Calif George Bolden R. E. Moniot

Logan Rotary Club Meeting Attendance Sought

Secretary Harley Meyer says no program announced for this evening but strong attendance is hoped. Last week 85.3 percent of the Logan club attended the meeting.

Logan

Hickory Nut Hunters Seen Plentiful in Hocking County

Hickory nut hunters gathered in Hocking County on Sunday as ideal weather favored collecting. The district hosts hundreds of hickory trees with a strong yield this season.

Hocking County

Logan D O Sparnow and Rol Land Bright Attend Odd Fellows Meet

Logan D Sparnow and Rol land Bright of Logan traveled to Huntington West Virginia last week for a Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows meeting. Both men are active in the order in Logan city and district with Bright active in the state grand lodge.

Logan O. Sparnow Rolland Bright Huntington W. Va Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows Mr. Bright Grand Lodge

Greens Run PTA to Host Guest Speaker Judge Tyroler

Greens Run Chauncey monthly PTA meeting gathers at the high school auditorium Athens with guest speaker Judge Tyroler. Mrs. Luella Clifton will perform a violin solo. All members and interested residents urged to attend.

Chauncey Greens Run PTA

Loyal Women Bible Class to Meet at Mrs Johnson Home

The Loyal Woman's Bible Class of the Church of Christ will meet Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Homer Johnson. Mrs. Floyd Nye will lead the meeting and Mrs. Peter Rankin will present the lesson.

Chauncey

Brazil’s Waterfalls with Power Potential

A historical note counts 378 waterfalls in Brazil. Among them 164 are estimated to have a potential power of at least 50 1000 000 horsepower, indicating substantial hydroelectric prospects.

Brazil

Dover To Present Work At Chauncey Grange Hall

Dover Grange No. 2646 meets Tuesday night in Chauncey K of P building. The first and second degrees will be exemplified by the Dover degree team. Mrs. A B Prior leads the lecture hour and the social committee chaired by Mrs. Christine Brown serves refreshments.

Chauncey Dover Grange Grange Chauncey K. of P A. B. Prior Christine Brown

Mines in CHAUNCEY district resume work with twelve sites

Twelve mines in the CHAUNCEY district reported active operations on Monday. The list includes No. 5 No. 9 No. 107 No. 98 No. 28 No. 255 Lick Run Chauncey No. 25 Poston No. 6 Carbondale and Kimberly.

Chauncey Lick Run Poston Carbondale Kimberly

Sunday School organized at Sand Ridge by Rev. Walter Martin

A Sunday school was organized at the Sand Ridge schoolhouse four weeks ago under the supervision of Rev. Walter Martin Free Methodist Minister at Redtown. There were 54 in attendance Sunday afternoon. Charles Byers is superintendent. A prayer meeting will be held at the Sand Ridge school building Tuesday night at 7 o'clock.

Chauncey Sand Ridge Walter Martin Redtown Charles Byers

Birth of a son announced in Chauncey

Mr. and Mrs Earl Johnston announce a 6 pound son born Friday at Sheltering Arms Hospital. Grandparents are Mrs Catherine Johnson of Chauncey and John Swaim of New Marshfield.

Chauncey Earl Johnston Sheltering Arms Hospital Catherine Johnson John Swaim New Marshfield

Chauncey High shop boys to view equipment display in Logan

The Junior and Senior shop boys of Chauncey Dover High School with instructor Woodrow Ferrer are invited to Logan to see a shop equipment display at Ford Hack Auto Supply. They will depart Chauncey at 6 p.m.

Chauncey Chauncey- Dover High School Woodrow Ferrer Logan Ford Hack Auto Supply

Ninth grade Wiener roast noted at Plains school

The Plains ninth grade held a wiener roast on Monday while Miss Sproul, a second grade teacher, was absent ill and replaced by Robert Taylor. Local families and visitors from Athens and Columbus attended gatherings, a Wesleyan Church meeting and a Ladies Auxiliary social with a chili supper.

the Plains Ruth Jinks Athens W. W. Jinks John Parfitt Smith Plains Arthur Coon Wesleyan Methodist Church Leon Gold Joe Rhoda Lohse Jean Eileen Yoho Roger Dahl Helen Hamer Bart Keeton Joe Lohse Belle Shrieves Son Columbus Hubert Shrieves U.M.W Pearl Coon Virgil Adams Lawrence Haltz Verna Williams Leslie Coon Margaret Coon Francis de Vaughn West Virginia

Hold Birthday Party for Boy At Millfield

Mr and Mrs Lawrence Johnson surprised their son Ernest last Friday with a birthday party at home. Schoolmates attended, cake was shared, gifts given, and games played.

Millfield Lawrence Johnson Ernest Donald Roof Nyla Jean Bonnie Jo North Dorothy Jackson Lester James Waldeck Arthur Smith Ruth Miller Dorothy Jewell Mary Hale Betty Charles Tinkham Tom Sisson Richard Bobo Lavonna Johnson Leonard Johnson Albert McClain Clarence Willis Pauline Dorothy Handa Clarence Ruth Mae Simpkins Barbara Ann Norma Kay Willis Donald David Charles Hands

The Plains Revival Ends Sunday Night

The Plains Church of the Nazarene held a two week revival led by Rev. W. E. Boggs of Columbus. Five joined the church. Rally Day had 174 in Sunday School led by Mrs. Carrie Channell.

the Plains Plains Church of the Nazarene W. E. Boggs Columbus Drell Goff Carrie Channell Grandy

Three Hurt In Accident On Route 31

Three Logan residents were injured in a head on collision between a Logan car and a Circleville car on Route 31 between Athens and Chauncey. Miss Mary Louise Bowen drove the Logan car with Rev. R. C. Babylon and Miss Mary Babylon as passengers en route to Athens for a Richard Crooks concert. All six wounds were bruises and lacerations with shock but no fractures. W A Martin assisted in return to Logan. The Circleville driver was a man named Mader whose first name was not learned.

Logan Athens Chauncey Circleville Mary Louise Bowen Rev R. C. Babylon Mary Babylon Richard Crooks Mader

Logan Brief Social Notes

Logan residents share social visits and events across Athens and Columbus. Guests include Mr. and Mrs. Joe King and family, and many attendees at the Ohio U Miami game and Richard Crooks concert in Athens. Proof of friendships and gatherings include picnics at Cantwell Cliffs and Beta Theta Phi homecoming activities.

Joe King Columbus E. C. Hamilton Winifred Engle Florence Bort Dale Engle William Knapp Ohio U.-Miami Richard Crooks Athens Athens Community Concert Association Logan Cooperative Concert Association Fred Burchfield George Carr Frank Blasius Dayton Schultheiss Cora Brown Blanche Lutz Elizabeth Creal Estelline Creal Margaret Lutz Elsie Martin Lucille Oeffler Mary Babylon R. C. Babylon William Martin Earl Hartmann Rudolph Lortz Walter Ream Tommy Herbert Baughman Mary Lou Carol Ann Springfield Cantwell Cliffs Imogene Ruble Pleasant Mich Stanley Baker Jack Baker Ruble Baker Logan Ohio University Helen Belt Virginia Belt Dean Collison Fred Huls FE. Hunter St

Wagoner and Opal Jr. to Marry in Delaware Ceremony

Announcement reports the marriage of Miss Helen Wagoner, a former Logan high student, to Edward Opal Jr. of Delaware. The ceremony was at St. Marys rectory in Delaware on Friday at 4 30 PM. Maid of honor was Veronica Wagoner of Logan. guest James Acker attended. The couple will reside in Delaware.

Helen Wagoner Logan High Edward Opal, Jr Delaware St. Mary's Rectory Veronica Wagoner Logan James Acker Opal

Women’s Missionary Society meets at Mary Neville home

The Presbyterian Women’s Missionary Society gathered at Mary Neville’s E Main St with Mrs. Campbell as assistant hostess. President Mrs. Paul Monks opened with prayer and devotion led by Mrs. Charles Brehm. Plans for a joint meeting on Oct 24 to mark the church’s 100th anniversary were announced by Mrs. Monks, with Mrs. Charles Oakes of Santa Monica sharing church work. A China war-conditions report from Rev Halleck was read by letter, India paper read by Mrs. Monks, and Mrs. Montgomery reviewed Mecca and Beyond. Year Book of Prayer led by Mrs. Work, roll call on Alaska. Closing prayers by Mrs. Gaffney.

Women's Missionary Society Presbyterian Church Mary Neville E. Main St M. A. Campbell Paul Monks Charles Brehm Harry Reeves Athens Charles Oakes Santa Monica Calif Halleck China Shanghai Alaska William Gaffney Stanley Hysell Steubenville Gaffney Columbus Lucy Nill Lancaster W. B. Lacock

Mrs Sanders Hosts Quilting Party at Home

Mrs. Clarence Sanders entertained at her home with a quilting party last Thursday night. A refreshment course was served to Mrs. Elizabeth Robinett, Mrs. Jessie Fulton, Mrs. Garnet Blower, Mrs. Helen Sanders, Miss Olive Brookins, Mrs. Lucille Sanders and sons, and Mrs. C. E. Sanders.

Chauncey Clarence Sanders Elizabeth Robinett Jessie Fulton Garnet Blower Helen Sanders Olive Brookins Lucille Sanders and Sons C. E. Sanders

Wade Carnival Ends as Family Returns Home

Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Wade in charge of the Wade Carnival have finished their summer tour through Ohio and Pennsylvania and returned to their Millfield home for the winter. They are joined by sister-in-law Mrs. Rosie Kendall who is visiting at the Wade home.

James Omen Zanesville Millfield Ladies’ Aid Society M. FE East Side Lena Bradka Greens Run Minnie Dust Bobby Trimble Maxine Boudinot Mae Boudinot Emma _ Heffkin Glouster Joe Morgan Ebon Gillespie Fielden Willis Nelsonville Alex Kaszonyi Eleanor McKeesport John Kaszonyi Howard Brothers Athens Ida Hill Cleveland D. V. McDaniel Martina Dee Port Clinton H. O. McDaniel Ohio University Mabel Smith Martha Bible Church of Chauncey Harvey Wade Wade Ohio Pennsylvania Rosie Kendall

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