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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1938

Page

10

Hocking County Bus Inspection Results Announced

State Highway Patrol reports in Hocking County found most school buses meet standards. District by district notes include replacements needed for wooden bodies, gas tank changes, and upcoming-year updates. Janet White forgoes marriage to keep a $30 weekly job, while Leonard Marler sues for $300,000.

Page Ten Messenger Athens Hocking County Patrol Logan J. W. Coleman Benton Falls Good Hope Greene Laurel Laurelville-Perry Marion Salt Creek Starr-Washington Ward Janet White Rochester N. Y Leonard Marler Sir Herbert Marler United States Miss White Leonard

Davis Wins Right to Sell Benton Township 150 Acre Property

Esther A. Davis sues James S. Davis and others over title to 150 acres in Benton Township. The court sided with Davis and granted her the right to sell. Ruling delivered Monday.

LOGAN Esther A. Davis James S. Davis Benton Township

Plan Matinee To Assist Toy Collection Program

Logan firemen start an old toy collection with a matinee at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Logan Theater arranged by manager Ed Paul. Admission is an old toy to donate for Christmas repairs. Public schools and St John Parochial School join the effort. another collection by firemen is planned midweek. The city will collect and repair discarded toys.

Plan Matinee LOGAN Ed. Paul Logan Theater Fred Burchfield St. John Parochial School Dallas Kinser

Arrangements For Logan Pet Show By American Legion Auxiliary

The American Legion Auxiliary Unit is organizing a Logan pet show as part of the Armistice Day program. Total awards amount to ten dollars with individual prizes to be announced later. Mrs. Walter Huffman, unit president, heads a committee including Mrs. Harry Thomas, Mrs. Irma Powers, and Mrs. W. E. Lyke to supervise the event.

LOGAN American Legion Auxiliary Unit Walter Huffman Harry Thomas Irma Powers W. E. Lyke

Principal Announces Attendance Report at Senior High

Logan room 24 led with 98.34 percent attendance for Sept 6 period, with 87.5 percent not absent or tardy. Room 32 S. followed at 98.57 percent attendance and 83 percent not absent or tardy. Schoolwide average attendance was 97.1 percent.

Coal Truck Fire Traced to Lantern on E Second St

A small coal truck fire in Logan triggered a call to the fire department on Monday evening at E Second St. Investigators said the blaze likely started from a lighted lantern. Assistant Fire Chief Gerald McLaughlin led the response and kept the blaze contained.

Logan E. Second St Gerald McLaughlin

Fine Columbus Man After Guilty Plea

Ernest R. Pierce of Columbus was arraigned in Logan on a dentistry license charge. He pleaded not guilty at first, then guilty later the same day. A $50 fine plus costs was imposed.

Logan Columbus Ernest R. Pierce Nellis Smith Phil Henderson Ernest Smith William Justice

Police Crack Down On Halloween Porch Pranks

Logan police report an east side resident suffered $25 porch furniture loss from Halloween pranks. Police Chief Lew Reynolds calls for cooperation of parents to stop property damage. If suspects are identified, officers will hold them liable for the losses.

Logan East Side Lew Reynolds

Band Wins First at Legion Conference in Murray City

Logan Union Furnace High School band directed by Harold Aspenwall won first place at the Fall Conference of the American Legion in Murray City. School officials praised the performance and the conductor's work.

Logan — Union Furnace The American Legion Murray City Harold Aspenwall

Logan Charbo Seeks U.S. Citizenship

Murray City resident Logan John Charbo has filed an application to become a United States citizen. Born in Austria Hungary on March 5 1897 he landed in Baltimore December 19 1900 and has resided here since. He declared his intention April 3 1918 but did not pursue naturalization. He works as a coal miner in Ward Township.

Logan John Charbo Murray City United States Charbo Austria-Hungary Baltimore Ward Township

Seniors Top Honor Roll At Logan

Logan students view a six week honor roll with 31 percent of seniors, 28.7 percent of sophomores, and 18.3 percent of juniors on the list. The names of seniors, juniors, and sophomores named include Lawrence Adcock, Wayne Ball, Carl Clendenen, Mary Collison, Rosemary Canty, plus many more.

LOGAN Fred B. Burchfield Lawrence Adcock Wayne Ball Carl Clendenen Mary Collison Rosemary Canty Marion Gray Dayne Hartman Bob Houk James Snider Robert St. Clair Bette Ann Brown

T. S. Club Hosts Masquerade Party in Carbon Hill

The T. S. Club of Carbon Hill held a masquerade at Mrs. How ard Wiseman's home with autumn decor. Members included Mrs. Hadley Lowes and others. Pattonville guests joined. Prizes went to Mrs. John Dehnen and Mrs. Joe Blosser for original and comical costumes.

T. S. Club Carbon Hill Howard Wiseman Hadley Lowes John Smith Jesse Devol Harry Guess Edgar Stillwell Robert Hardy Clarence Lehman Don Dawley John Dehnen Joe Blosser Viola Bond Pattonville Ross Binsley Walter Evans Donald Blake

Venus Chapter OES delegates named for Columbus sessions

Representing Venus Chapter Order of the Eastern Star at the Grand Chapter sessions in Columbus from Tuesday to Thursday this week will be Mrs. Willard Lyke worthy matron Mrs. Lewis Reynolds Mrs. Edgar Paul Mrs. Charles Smith Mrs. Guy Loomis Mrs. Ben Humphrey Mrs. Carl Anderson Mrs. R. E. Allen Mrs. Florence Powers Mrs. Judson Shriner and Miss Norma Ralston.

Venus Order of the Eastern Star Columbus Willard Lyke Lewis Reynolds Edgar Paul Charles Smith Guy Loomis Ben Humphrey Carl Anderson R. E. Allen Florence Powers Judson Shriner Norma Ralston

Surprise Birthday Celebration for Mrs. Burchfield

A surprise party honored Mrs. Fred Burchfield on Saturday evening. Guests arrived at 6:30 and joined by Mr. and Mrs. Burchfield for dinner at Crystal Springs Inn, then returned to Logan for socializing. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Howard Kirk, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Leonard, Mr. and Mrs. James Rutgers, and the hosts.

Fred Burchfield Burchfield Crystal Springs Inn Logan Howard Kirk Walter Leonard James Rutgers

Local Social Notes From Logan Area

Y Wallace Shriner left for Springfield Sunday to work at Crowell Publishing Co. Mr and Mrs Willard Landis of Athens visited Mr and Mrs Earl Landis. Mr and Mrs Raymond Peck of Columbus stayed with the Burchfields. Mr and Mrs W G Garmhausen of Chillicothe visited the Lacocks and Sterling Smith. Mrs R S Trimble and daughter of Newark visited Neal Shaw in Logan. Evelyn and Dick Coots spent the weekend with grandparents in Athens. The Mundys were in Athens Sunday.

Y Wallace Shriner Springfield The Crowell Publishing Co Willard Landis Athens Landis Earl Landis Raymond Peck Columbus Fred Burchfield W. G. Garmhausen Chillicothe W. B. Lacock Sterling Smith R. S. Trimble Newark Logan Trimble Neal Shaw Evelyn Dick Coots William Coots Earl J. Mundy

Halloween Party at American Legion Auxiliary

About 20 members attended a Halloween party hosted by the local American Legion Auxiliary unit on a Monday evening. Decorations matched the season and lunch followed the business session. Mrs. Walter Huffman named committees for Armistice parade, Armistice Sunday dinner, kitchen, and dining room.

American Legion Auxiliary Walter Huffman Bernard Boyles Ross Adcock Cy Rochester W. F. Lyke Kirby Snyder Harry Mack Bryant Vanatta Charles Struble Barton Hall Harry Thomas Walter A. Leonard J. B. Waldron

Maccabees Club Plans Social and Masquerade Event

The Maccabees will host a social meeting at their hall at 8 o clock Wednesday evening inviting the public. On Saturday evening the lodge will hold a masquerade party at their hall.

Maccabees

Logan Man Clarges Plea Change in Night Break-In Case

Appearing before Judge Phil Henderson on Monday Wayne Mooney changed his plea to breaking and entering in the night season. He was placed on probation for a period of two years.

Logan Phil Henderson Wayne Mooney

Transfer of Roberts and Schrader Between Stations

Logan resident Mike Roberts will be moved from a local Sohio station to New Lexington once arrangements are ready. Lawrence Schrader, previously of this city and in charge of the New Lexington station, will be transferred to Steubenville to assume similar duties.

Logan Mike Roberts Sohio New Lexington Lawrence Schrader

Tenth Anniversary Held By Enterprise Church

Tenth anniversary of the Kline Memorial Church at Enterprise observed with a large gathering. Sunday School classes reported record attendance. Dr. E. S. Harris spoke on The Church in Action emphasizing witnessing and obedience. A memorial service honored deceased members. Rev. E. B. White gave a brief address. Missionary playlet and music marked the evening. Redeoration work to begin this week.

Cipal P. E. Wright Lancaster Sanders Robert Brashares Leon Flesher

Odd Fellows To Meet In Logan Tonight

Delegates from five encampments and seven lodges attend a joint District 34 Grand Encampment and District 61 Grand Lodge meeting at 7 30 tonight in Logan Odd Fellows Hall on E Main St. Grand Patriarch J Harry Stracke of Van Wert will speak. others attend. A short musical program follows and a banquet will be served.

LOGAN Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows Odd Fellows Hall E. Main St Harry Stracke van Wert

Petition Dismissed in Washburn Estate Case

Judge E L Ewing dismisses petition by Eli Washburn against Charles Clark as administrator of the estate of W J Washburn. Washburn sought 930 for services prior to decedent's death. court finds no basis to sustain claim after hearing evidence.

Mrs Bush Receives Sunshine Box From Venus Circle

Mrs William Bush of this city, after a stroke and complications, is reported improved. She expressed gratitude for gifts in a sunshine box prepared by Venus Circle of the Order of Eastern Star, which brightened her week.

Logan William Bush Venus Circle Order of Eastern Star Bush

Logan Mayor Dallas Kinser Walks on Duty Despite Cold

Mayor Dallas Kinser moved with difficulty Monday due to a cold settling in his neck muscles while on duty after a physician visit.

Logan Dallas Kinser

Logan-Lester Canan Leaves Hospital After Appendicitis Operation

Logan-Lester Canan of this city was discharged from Cherrington Hospital Monday after an appendicitis operation two weeks prior. Dr. A. O. Kelch of this city attends the National Dental Association meeting in St. Louis this week.

Logan Lester Canan Cherrington Hospital Louis Logan A. O. Kelch National Dental Association St. Louis

Sylvia Showalter and Kenneth McCune Wed in Sand Ridge

Magistrate John J. Ley officiated at the ceremony held Sunday afternoon at Sycamore Street home. Witness Carlos Rutter of Sand Ridge attended as the couple, who plan to make their home there, exchanged vows.

Chauncey John J. Ley Sycamore St Sylvia Showalter Kenneth McCune Sand Ridge Carlos Rutter

Democrats To Hear Speakers At Meeting

Democrats in Hocking County will host a meeting at the clubrooms on Thursday featuring William G. Pickerell of Dayton, a familiar campaign speaker, and Russell S. Cunningham of Lancaster, candidate for state senator. County candidates will attend.

Logan Hocking County William G. Pickerell Dayton Pickerell Russell S. Cunningham Lancaster

Betty Barber Dies at 12 From Pneumonia

Chauncey relatives report Betty Barber 12 daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas Barber former Chauncey residents died Sunday at 11 am at their Columbus home. Funeral and burial set in Columbus. Granddaughter of Richard Dowler Chauncey she visited here 10 days ago. Survived by parents a sister Mary 16 and brother Paul 14.

Chauncey Betty Barber Thomas Barber Madge Dowler Columbus Richard Dowler Mary Paul

Chauncey Personal And Social Roundup

Chauncey and Athens hosts entertain guests at a chicken dinner in the Grinstead home. Ohio University student Walter Wharton Jr. is ill with influenza in The Plains. Local residents visit relatives in Athens Columbus and Pomeroy. 13 month old George Smith shows improvement after serious illness.

Walter Wharton, Jr Ohio University The Plains

First Quarterly Conference At Chauncey Tonight

Dr Ira Jones district superintendent of the M E Church will be in Chauncey tonight at 7 30 for the first quarterly conference to be held in the M E Church Members of the church board and all church officers are requested to be present as there will be important business.

Chauncey Ira Jones Columbus M. E. Church M. E

Birthday Dinner Honors Millfield Couple and Son

Mrs. F. E. Boudinot in Millfield hosts a dinner Sunday to honor her husband and son Orris on birthday anniversaries. The annual affair at the Boudinot home featured a season color scheme, a large birthday cake, and white and yellow chrysanthemums as a centerpiece. Present were Mr. and Mrs. Orris Boudinot and daughter Bonita Kay, Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Boudinot of Millfield, and Miss Marjorie Mansfield of Vincent, Ohio.

Millfield F. E. Boudinot Orris Boudinot Orris Boudinot Bonita Kay Marjorie Mansfield Vincent Ohio

Chauncey Social Event Hosts Mrs Sweazey Dinner

Mrs L L Sweazey was entertained at a chicken dinner Sunday at the home of Mr and Mrs S S Shaw New Marshfield Road Chauncey guests included Mr and Mrs Reynolds Lennigar and son George Doris Struble and Florence Lennigar McAfee of Columbus Mrs Sweazey traveled with her brother and sister in law Mr and Mrs Reynolds Lennigar from Chauncey to Columbus after the event.

Chauncey John Shafer Victor Grinstead Athens Joe Bridgewater L. P. Neff Alice Arlington George Deweese Ee Michael Allman Jacksonville Minnie Koons Ben Border Ida Pendergrass George F Ray Gardner R. D Pomeroy Edith Ryan Brown Donald Ryan Columbus L. L. Sweazey Roy Pendergrass Jimmy Smith Nancy Sue Pete Pendergrass Juanita Smith Pendergrass Everett George Smith S. S. Shaw New Marshfield Road Reynolds Lennigar George Doris Struble Florence Lennigar McAfee

Athens Ohio Ordinance Accepts Locust Heights Plat

City of Athens Ohio approves the plat of F F Sells and Laura L Sells Locust Heights Subdivision and confirms dedication of streets and alleys. Ordinance takes effect at the earliest lawful date. Passed October 17 1938. Clerk and mayor sign.

E. F. Sells Laura L. Sells Locust Heights City OF Athens Ohio F. F. Sells

Annual church conference set for Wednesday at church

The Official Board of the Church of Christ and Sunday School officers and teachers will meet Wednesday at 7 p m at the church. Rev O W Williams of the McArthur Church of Christ will conduct the conference. An effort is being made for a large attendance.

Chauncey Church of Christ O. W. Williams McArthur Church of Christ

Chauncey-Dover to Meet Undefeated Rutland Thursday

Chauncey-Dover Blue Devils prepare for a highly anticipated clash with an undefeated Rutland team. The game schedule shifts to Thursday at 2 45 p m due to the Southeastern Ohio teachers meeting.

Chauncey Chauncey - Dover Blue Devils Rutland the Plains Buchtel Chauncey Blue Devils Southeastern Ohio Teachers Meeting Joe Guerra

Martha Bible Class Hosts October Meeting

Miss Olive Brookins and Mrs Elizabeth Robinetto host the Martha Bible Class of Millfield Church of Christ at the Brookins home Friday night October 28 at 7 o clock.

Millfield Olive Brookins Elizabeth Robinett Martha Bible Millfield Church of Christ Brookins

Needle Club Meeting Hosts Women in Millfield

Mrs Bertha Sanders will host the Millfield Needle Club gathering Wednesday night. Members are asked to dress as children or be prepared to pay a fine.

Needle Club Millfield Bertha Sanders

Tarlton Presides at Rally in Chauncey

CHAUNCEY attendees reach 125 at the Republican rally in Chauncy High School auditorium. Earl Tarlton chaired with a quartet and accordion tunes by Richard Stalder. Local and nearby speakers were introduced, and after the meeting a social hour with pumpkin pie and coffee followed.

Chauncey Chauncy High School Earl Tarlton Richard Stalder Nora Atkinson Anna Evans Nelle Pickering Athens Dike Wilson Nelsonville LeFever Francis White H. T. Phillips

Potluck Dinner and Quilting at Chauncey M E Church

The Ladies Aid of the Chauncey M E Church schedule a potluck dinner and quilting session at the church on Thursday. The event brings together parishioners for fellowship and sewing projects.

Chauncey—Ladies Aid of the M. E. Church

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