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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 08, 1938

Page

14

Will Discuss Job Plans of National Unit

Logan James H Kellner of Columbus will be principal speaker at a district Fraternal Order of Eagles meeting in the city Friday evening. He will discuss the fraternity plan to stabilize employment and the legislative program including mother’s pensions old age pensions and workmen’s compensation. Charles Riggs president said the meeting may be the largest here this year. Earl Hood district director joins Riggs in planning. Neighboring areas are expected to send large delegations.

Logan James H. Kellner Columbus Order of Eagles Charles Riggs Earl Hood

Pioneer Youth initiates nine at Miller Chapel event

Sixty pres ent attended a Pioneer Youth initiation at Miller Chapel Grange Hall Tuesday evening. Nine new members were admitted including Gene Harden Dorothy Hartman Ruth Keck Kenley Krinn Lucille Krinn Ambrose Primmer Merle Primmer Walter Stone and Paul Woltz. Afterward the group attended a barn dance at Charles Rauber’s Washington Township home. A nature hike is planned for September 18 at Cantwell Cliffs with Forester F W Dean of Wooster in charge. The next meeting is set for September 20 at Scotts Creek school building.

Forester F. W. Dean Wooster Scotts Creek School

Return From Trip To New England States

Mrs. Newton Kitchen and Mrs. Juanita Root returned home from a motor trip through the New England states and nearby cities visiting Mt. Washington White Mountains Plymouth Rock and other historic sites. They were joined by Mr. and Mrs. Dale Dysart of Columbus. Arrests in August totaled 41 with 19 over time parking. drunkenness leads at ten and gambling three more. New children born include a daughter to Charles Connor and wife at Logan Rt 1 and a son to Jack Reeves and wife of Haydenville.

Logan Newton Kitchen Juanita Root New England Pennsylvania New York New Jersey Maryland West Virginia Mt. Washington White Mountains Plymouth Rock Masson Monument Pilgrims Burial Ground Plymouth Mass Salem Augusta Cumberland Allegheny Mountains Dale Dysart Columbus Charles Connor Logan Rt. 1 Jack Reeves Haydenville Wendell Emerick Gore Emerson Iles Westerville Otterbein College Charles Green Gallagher Ave Hobart Boster Huntington William Bailey Pennington N. J James Barker Bailey Hocking County George Harden Knox County Ind Mike Hansel Frank Riggs Paul Collison North St Black Jack Camp R. S. Rochester Dean Dollison Bowen St. George Chesher Hayes Pritchard Bob Jurgensmier Michigan Canada William F. Hahn Rockbridge Fred Phalen Clarence Weaver Clarence Blosser Herman Lash Jack Frazee Kenneth Evans Mt. Vernon Canton Mansfield Cleveland A. Ziebold Co. & O. Railroad

Judge Henderson Ill Confined to Room at Ambrose Hotel

Judge Phil Henderson has been ill for several days and shows slight improvement. He remains confined to a room in the Ambrose Hotel under a physician's care. If his condition does not improve, he will be moved to a Columbus hospital.

Logan Phil Henderson Ambrose Hotel Columbus

Two Drivers Appear Before Logan Mayor

Logan charged drivers face mayor arraignment for driving while intoxicated. John Six Jr of near Logan pled not guilty. bond set at 300 for grand jury, unable to post returns to jail. Gerald Hamilton of Logan pled guilty, fined 100 plus costs. ten day sentence suspended and driving rights suspended.

Logan John Six, Jr Near Dallas Kinser Gerald Hamilton

Union Furnace Reports Record Enrollment at Schools

Enrollment on opening day reached 440, the largest in the school history. The upper six grades include 203 students and 237 are in the first six grades. Senior class has 18, juniors 31, sophomores 43, and freshmen 33. Four post graduates are enrolled. D. O. Davis is superintendent.

LOGAN Union Furnace D. O. Davis

Logan Hears Wedding Announcement For Hazel Hershman and Junius Stone

Announcement from Logan reports the coming marriage of Hazel Hershman of Coshocton and Junius Stone of Philadelphia. The ceremony will be at Coshocton Methodist Episcopal Church at 4 o'clock on Saturday September 24. Hershman taught at Logan High School from 1931 to 1935 before moving to Denton Texas to work at Texas State Teachers College. Stone works with Firestone Tire and Rubber Co in Philadelphia and will make that city their home.

Logan Hazel Hershman Coshocton Junius Stone Philadelphia Coshocton Methodist Episcopal Church Miss Hershman Logan High School Denton Texas Texas State Teachers College Stone Firestone Tire and Rubber Co

Dollison Injured in Logan Collision Report

Verle Dollison wrecked his car while returning from Columbus Tuesday night. He and other vehicle occupants escaped injury. Dollison’s auto was damaged. He had driven with brother Ray from Cleveland after visiting parents Mr and Mrs Paul Dollison in Logan.

Logan Columbus Verle Dollison Dollison Ray Cleveland Paul Dollison

Hen Theft Suspects Held for Investigation in Wellston

Henry Erwin and Donald Lehman of Wellston were arrested early Wednesday by Sheriff J. Farbeard after leaving 47 chickens with a local dealer. Authorities believe the birds were stolen and are holding the pair for further inquiry.

Logan Joe Farbearn Henry Erwin Donald Lehman Wellston

Hybrid Corn Men Set Prices for Next Year

Ohio Hybrid Seed Corn Association members from Hocking County met at Croton to study 110 single cross hybrids against local varieties during a field day at J. R. Vanfossen's farm. In the afternoon a business meeting set 1939 seed corn prices: mediums and large round grains at 5 dollars per bushel and medium and large flat grains at 6 dollars per bushel, the same as 1937.

Hospital News Notes Inpatient Aids Major Surgeries

Mrs. Allie Cullison of Nelsonville admitted to Chilington Hospital Wednesday afternoon for a major operation. Mrs. Emma Turner of Murray City underwent a major surgery that morning after arriving the night before. Attorney Allen R. McBroom, treated at the hospital for a week, was discharged Wednesday with improved condition.

Logan revival under large gospel tent in Marion

Evangelist James T. Maffin leads a revival in a large gospel tent at West Side Logan with Logan churches aiding. Services start at 7:30 nightly and all-day services are planned for Sunday, Sept. il.

Logan James T. Maffin Marion West Side

Logan Social Notes and Local Gatherings

The 18th annual White family reunion was held at Rock View Park on September 4 with 75 attendees from Van Buren, Logan, Rockbridge, Carroll, Baltimore, Millersport, Columbus, Toledo, Bloomingsburg and Winchester. Officers were elected and music and readings were presented. The Sweazy reunion followed labor day at the old Sweazy homestead with multiple relatives in attendance. Logan personals list travels and visits, including trips along Skyline Drive and Otterbein College plans. Various clubs and church groups met, with bridge, refreshments, and welfare efforts noted.

Rock View Park Rockbridge van Buren Ind Logan Carroll Baltimore Millersport Columbus Toledo Bloomingsburg Winchester William White Howard Arts Florence Kumler John White Doris Jean White Norma Jean Ballmer Donald Paul Murphy Frank White Orville Osbourne Homer White

Logan Band Booster Meeting Plans at High School

Band booster club will meet in the Logan High School music room at 7 30 Wednesday September 14. Parents of band students urged to attend. James Horwell new band instructor will outline his policy and explain a program for the coming school year.

Logan—Band Logan High School Logan High James Horwell

GOP Women Plan To Meet on Monday

GOP Women of Hocking County will hold its September meeting at the McKinley clubrooms at 7 30 o clock Monday evening September 12. A program of interest has been prepared and plans for the coming campaign will be discussed. All Republican women are urged to attend.

Logan — Republican Women's Organization Hocking County McKinley

Logan Chieftain Drum Major Returns for Outdoor Band Season

Logan Shriner is back as drum major and works on new stunts and strength for the opening of the outdoor band season. Under James Horwell new band director, bandsmen swing into training with improved stamina and routines.

Logan Glendon Shriner James Horwell

Logan Gun Club Hosts Trap Shoot at Fair Grounds

Logan A trap shoot and rifle range will be held at the Fair grounds at 1 30 Sunday under the Logan Gun Club auspices. Many out of city marksmen are expected to attend. A Logan A marriage license was granted to Robert Lutz 26 farmer Rockbridge Rt 2 son of Mr and Mrs Benjamin Lutz and Ida Margaret Coakley 19 at home Rockbridge Rt 1 daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Coakley. Lewis J Guess 22 truck driver Logan son of Mr and Mrs Henson Guess and Betty Jean Hammond 16 at home Logan daughter of Mr and Mrs William Hammond were issued a marriage license Wednesday.

Logan Logan Gun Club Robert Lutz Rockbridge, Rt. 2 Benjamin Lutz Ida Margaret Coakley Rockbridge Rt. 1 Frank Coakley Lewis J. Guess Henson Guess Betty Jean Hammond William Hammond

Chester Shower For Bride And Groom At Mora Home

A Chester area shower was held at Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Mora home Thursday evening in honor of newlyweds Mr. and Mrs. Donald Myers Pauline Mora. About 80 relatives and friends attended and ice cream and cake matched a yellow and white color scheme. The Myers, with ties to Chester High School and Ohio University, received many gifts. Also noted is a Scout Troop 41 reorganization and a brief list of local visits and travels. Giraffes fighting use their long necks as sledgehammers.

Chester Theodore Mora Donald Myers Pauline Mora Ward Kimes Henry Beaver Lloyd Dean Roy Christy E. R. Hayes John Walter Frank Kenneth Murphy Lloyd Wolfe Paul Baer Virgil Wood Paul Kimes Richard Valandingham Alice Valandingham Midland Esther Hutchinson Fred V. Rice Richard Rice Delaware Barbara Massar Pomeroy Rita Voltz Ellen Mae McDaniel Cincinnati Frank Gaul Ernest Brown Parkersburg Columbus Liza Coleman Guysville Earl Kimes Pauline Athens C. R. Kimes

Chieftain Grid Squad Fights 5 Heat in Daily Drill

Logan Chieftains push daily scrimmages under Coach Tommy Bender as they prepare for Sept. 16 action. A veteran line is shaping up with seven lettermen set to start, while newcomers vie for first string spots. Backfield options include Bill Shaw Joe Thomas and Joe Karshner with Bill Bryan contending for a starter. Backs are plentiful.

Chieftain Grid Squad LOGAN Logan Chieftains Tommy Bender Chieftains Bender Bill Shaw Joe Thomas Joe Karshner Bill Bryan

Slight Enrollment Rise Noted at Logan

Logan schools recorded a small enrollment increase on Wednesday with 12 more students present, bringing total attendance to 1,601 from opening day levels.

Logan

Cole family relocates to Emerson Poston farm residence

Mr and Mrs Paul Cole and their children have moved from Athens to a country home on the Emerson Poston farm along Federal Route 33. Mr Cole works in the Logan Clay Product Co sales department.

Logan Paul Cole Athens Emerson Poston

Ill of Scarlet Fever in Green Township Infant

Ruth Logan Lehman seven months old daughter of Mr and Mrs Leonard Lehman Green Township is ill of scarlet fever This is the first case reported to the county health office in several weeks

Logan Ruth Leonard Lehman Green Township

Rural Meet Planned by Hocking County Farm Women

Logan news notes a county wide meeting of the Hocking County Farm Women set for Thursday September 15 at the home of Mrs Fred Graham Green Township. Opening session starts at 1 30 PM with principal speaker Mrs Ivan Hummell Canal Winchester.

Rules Meeting in Athens Interprets High School Football and Basketball

Logan Coach Thomas Bender and officials Claude Chrisman Harry Clarence Krumlauf and Charles Eberst attended a Wednesday Athens meeting to interpret football and basketball rules. The men have officiated in district high school games.

Logan Thomas Bender Claude Chrisman Harry Clarence Krumlauf Charles Eberst Athens

Stolen Car Recovered Near Spring Street

Logan automobile owner S. H. Sebold reported a Tuesday night theft. The vehicle was found abandoned on S. Spring St the next morning by Sheriff Joe Farbeer. The keys were missing.

Logan S. H. Sebold Joe Farbearn S. Spring St

Christian Church at Tuppers Plains Painted

Tuppers Plains Christian church is being painted by Homer Blackwood. Dorcas Needle Club met at Mrs Homer Blackwoods for a Sept 7 gathering and now makes garments for the Cleveland Children's Home. Rev D G Holman and family visited Livingston Tenn to see his ill mother and preached there. Mrs M E Powelson and daughter Alice visited the Holman family Sept 3. Holman will attend a Columbus training conference Sept 14 for ministers leading local Christian church conferences this fall.

Tuppers Plains Christian Church Homer Blackwood Dorcas Needle Club The Cleveland D. G. Holman Livingston Tenn Mr. Holman

Also Mentioned on This Page

Pioneer Youth Judge Henderson Logan Mayor Wreck Fort Worth Tex Oscar McCain J. E. Westmoreland Hospital News Wunder Shoe Store Great Savings Oxfords Court ST Sweazy Maysville William Kellenbarger L. L. Sweazy Chauncey John Sweazy Helen Howard Charles Sweazy Don Sweazy Paul Sweazy Eddie Jack Fridley Maxine la Quinta Jay Marvin Sweazy Dot Marvin Harry Herman Charles Martin Harold Joe Robert Roberta Harry Schrader Lewis Sweazy Pontiac Mich Mary Ellen Deanville June Grooms Newell Grooms Jean Weltner Betty Liff Shirley Mooney Alice Carpenter Betty Annabelle Heine Virginia Sprankel Betty Smoot Jean Webb Ann Bowen Phyllis Nixon Betty Hall Webtner Liff Mooney Presbyterian Church Fanny Spears Estelline Creal Dessa Hanna Lucille Oeffier Florence Bort Harry Smith Esther Louise Strentz Spears Miss Blake Mildred Blake Just Us Girls Club Robert Wilson, Jr Flavius Appleman Lancaster Eugene Miller Lawrence Vancuren Thelma Swick Irene Evelyn Campbell GOP Poston Athe I. R. Goldberg Shapiro Worster Zenner’s Kroger’s Ohio Triple Gem Infort
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