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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 12, 1938

Page

8

Reverend Buchanan Leaves Pulpit for Theological Study

Logan church notes Rev Albert B Buchanan has preached his final sermon and will depart Tuesday for Union Theological Seminary in Columbia to resume studies. Officials begin contacting clergymen to replace Rev R Babylon whose resignation was accepted two weeks ago, with the first substitute likely to fill the pulpit Sunday.

Logan Albert B. Buchanan First Presbyterian Church Union Theological Seminary Columbia Babylon

Logan-A High Enrollment Up At South Bloomingville HS

Edson Shaw, principal, reports higher overall district enrollment this year than last with 36 high school pupils and 125 in the eight lower grades. The high school building was plumbed for gas on Saturday to improve home economics equipment. Summer renovations included remodeling and repainting, and improved finances over recent years allow the school board to fund these upgrades.

Logan South Bloomingville Edson Shaw

Logan Opens Adult Art Classes At High School

Logan will offer adult education art courses starting September 19 in the Logan High School building. Instructor Mrs Josephine Sayre, now in her fourth year of teaching the subject, will lead beginner and advanced classes. Of 12 students who signed up initially, eight remain. Seven sentences containing the main facts.

Logan Logan High School Josephine Sayre

Logan Police Chief and wife return from Cleveland vacation

Chief of Police and Mrs Lew Reynolds came home Saturday after a week with relatives in Cleveland. Chief Reynolds resumed duty Sunday morning. Patrolman A F Evans returned to night duty, replacing Patrolman Harrison Litherland.

Logan City Council to Meet Tuesday Evening

Regular city council meeting set for Tuesday evening to consider several important matters. Officials expect varied agenda items and potential decisions on local issues.

Logan

Logan Social Notes Residents Leave and Visit Across Ohio

Logan Social Notes lists John Kleinschmidt departing for Providence to teach and pursue a master's at Brown University, plus a flurry of visits and gatherings. It notes trips to Buckeye Lake, Glouster, Lima, Deshler, Columbus, and Russell Kentucky, with numerous Logan residents hosting friends and relatives from Norfouk, Oberlin, Denver, and New Lexington.

John Kleinschmidt Walter Kleinschmidt Providence R. L Brown University Kleinschmidt Oberlin Wilda Couden Lancaster Logan Robert Couden Irene Couden Glouster William Miller R. S. Rochester Lima Joe Sniff P. R. Wandling Union Furnace H. W. Stoody Robert Deshler John L. Stoody Ohio University Denzil Weltner Novella Jean F. H. Hildebrandt Robert Gano Buckeye Lake Curtis Cole Joe McLinn Columbus Albert Iles Kermit Blosser Enterprise C. C. Hansel Charles Hansel Mary Lou Chillicothe Clara Hansel

Perry Teacher Begins 34th Year in Salt Creek District

Orville Hartsough opened his 34th consecutive year as a Perry Township teacher at Fast Pike Run school Salt Creek district. He ranks second in the county to G W Byers of Rockbridge, who is in his 36th year. Most of Mr Hartsoughs service has been in Perry and Salt Creek districts.

Logan Orville Hartsough Perry Township Fast Pike Run Salt Creek G. W. Byers Rockbridge Hartsough Perry

Illness Strikes Logan and Waldo Terrell

Eddie Cole of North Street and Waldo Terrell, former life guard at the local pool, are both ill with mumps. The report notes Terrell has not completely recovered from the illness after a summer stint as lifeguard.

Logan Eddie Cole Curtis Cole North St Waldo Terrell

Marion School Opens For New Year In Logan

Marion Centralized School opens today under board directive. The district operates eight months this term with nine months decision pending. Other Ward Rural schools Orbiston Newtown Jobs and New Pittsburgh begin today as county schools resume. Mrs Ida Weublein Mrs Robertson visit. Robertson writes for The Cleveland Plain Dealer. William Sayre injures left hand with safety razor blade.

Logan — Marion Orbiston Newtown Jobs New Pittsburgh Ward Logan—Willam Sayre County Board of Education

Mrs Featherolf Improves After Illness in Laurelville

Laurelville reports Mrs George Featherolf is improving after several weeks of illness. Her condition has shown improvement and she is progressing toward recovery.

Logan Laurelville George Featherofl

Rare Logan Journal-Gazette edition found by Miss Ryan

A 36 page souvenir edition from 1896 of the Journal-Gazette is owned by Miss Blanche Ryan of Freisner Avenue. The edition, compiled by J. C. Tipton, includes images of stores, factories, officials such as Sheriff William J. Ryan and Mayor John A. Smith, and scenes from Keynes Mill and Stiers Department Store. It also features Journal-Gazette staff members and views of the old office and Opera House Block.

William Waner John A. Smith James L. Martin E. P. Armstrong B. K. Tritsch Charles Wright L. R. Ruble Thomas Rochester Keynes Stiers Department Store S. Mulberry St Pratt-Hawkinson Company Journal-Gazette F. M. McKay Thad Allen T. J. Allen Ida McCarthy Minnie Allen Nellie Kern West Main St

Logan Youth Prepare For School Entrances

Logan residents prepare for the new academic year as several youths set to enroll in colleges. Ray McGill, son of FE L McGill, and June Grooms, daughter of Newell Grooms, will attend Ohio State. Ann Bowen will enter Oberlin, Jean Lanning will enroll at Wilmington, and Jean Duffy along with Victor Nixon will enter Ohio University.

Logan Ray McGill FE. L. McGill June Grooms Newell Grooms Ohio State Ann Bowen F. Meade Bowen Oberlin Jean Lanning R. R. Lanning Wilmington Jean Duffy Floyd Duffy Ohio University Victor Nixon Burr Nixon

Reverend Williams Speaks on Townsend Plan for America

The Rev Patrick Henry Williams of Cambridge addressed a crowd of several hundred at the courthouse Saturday on What the Townsend Plan Will Do For America. He was presented by J J Engle of Marion Township, a local club member, with attendees from surrounding towns. Harry L Smith, seriously ill Friday night, was reported improved Sunday at his North Market Street home and out of bed part of the time.

Logan Harry L. Smith North Market St

Souvenir sous issued for Northwest Territory celebration

Proceeds from the distribution and sale of souvenir French sous intended to commemorate the sesquicentennial founding of the Northwest Territory will support civic or charitable purposes. A committee lists 28 business partners aiding sales, with local firms including First National Bank, Gallipolis Tribune, and Hotel Lafayette among participants.

Gallipolis Northwest Territory E. E. Caldwell E. R. Wallace Robinson's Insur

Bowers wins argument after 14 foot corn stalk shown

William Bowers of Washington Township presented a 14 foot corn stalk in Logan to argue that tall corn can be grown on Hocking County hill farms as well as river valleys.

Bowers Logan Hocking County William Bowers Washington Township

Barracks Welcome Daughter Born at Cherrington Hospital

Logan and Mrs Samuel Barrack of Second Street announce the birth of a daughter at Cherring ton Hospital Sunday morning.

Logan Samuel Barrack Second St Cherrington Hospital

Four arrests filed affidavits and arraignments slated

Police made four arrests during the weekend with affidavits filed before Mayor Dallas Kinser. The suspects Lawrence Bishop E. E. Nichols Don Freese and Foster Hood are to be arraigned today.

Logan Dallas Kinser Lawrence Bishop E. E. Nichols Don Freese Foster Hood

Birth of Son to Dr and Mrs Richards at Clifton Springs

Friends in Gallipolis announce the birth of a son to Dr. and Mrs. C E Richards at Clifton Springs New York. The couple married in Cincinnati over a year ago and he served on the Holzer Hospital staff.

Gallipolis C. E. Richards Clifton Springs N. Y

Nine School Boards Seek Three Mill Levy in County

Before September 9 Starr Washington Board of Education filed a resolution with the county election board calling for a three mill levy for school purposes. Nine districts in the county will vote in November to replace expiring levies and qualify for state school funds.

Logan Starr-Washington Board of Education County Election Board School Foundation

Attendance steady in western Hocking County schools

Attendance in the western part of Hocking County during the opening week was satisfactory, according to Attendance Officer Carl C. Poling who has led the effort there for several years. A few truancy cases are expected, but overall attendance is regular.

Logan Hocking County Carl C. Poling

Sing You Sinners at Athena Theater Delivers Madcap Beebe Family

Bing Crosby and Fred MacMurray lead the comedy Sing You Sinners at the Athena Theater. The Beebe family’s uproarious Los Angeles adventures unfold as Bing bets on a racehorse and comedic chaos erupts led by Donald O’Connor and Ellen Drew.

Hollywood Bing Crosby Fred MacMurray Athena Theater Bing Los Angeles America Beebes Miss Patterson Mac Murray Wesley Ruggles Paris Donald O’connor Ellen Drew Donald Fred Miss Drew Cinderella MacMurray

Ballots Ready for Tobacco Growers Vote in Huntington Market

Gallia County tobacco growers may cast ballots on federal inspection of their crops at E. G. Royer’s office in the Courthouse. Voting runs Sept 15 to 19. Burial in Columbus for Emma Wilson Lewis follows funeral services in Gallipolis with daughter Ed Michaelis and relatives. Chambersburg Ladies Aid Society to meet Sept 22 at Mrs. Jennie DeWitt’s home.

Gallipolis Gallia County Huntington W. Va E. G. Royer Columbus Gallipolis George Wetherholt Emma Wilson Lewis Bidwell Columbus Ed Michaelis Libbie McBride J. W. Wilson Athens J. J. Wilson Chambersburg Ladies Aid Society Jennie DeWitt

United States Leading Leather Producer Worldwide

The United States remains the largest leather producing nation, topping global output and shaping industry trends through its substantial tanneries, processing facilities, and export activity. Major firms and regions drive the production scale and competitive position in international markets.

United States

Sanitary Sewer and Police Debate in Gallipolis

Citizens urge Gallipolis City Commission to add patrolmen as a cost cutting measure leaves the city covered by two officers. They argue adequate protection is physically impossible under current conditions and seek added police presence at next week’s meeting.

Gallipolis

Aged Gallia Farmer Dies at Centenary

Gallia County resident Russell FE Rus sell aged 78 lifelong farmer died at his home near Centenary Friday night after a fall two weeks earlier. Survived by wife Margaret Hamilton and sons Homer Centenary and Floyd Humbolt Iowa. Born on the family farm he died on. Funeral services were held this afternoon with burial at Mound Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers were neighbors Frank Swigert Asa Houck Raymond Howard Broyles Paul Niday Herman Northup.

Gallipolis Randall FE Russell Gallia County Centenary Margaret Hamilton Homer Floyd Humbolt Iowa Enoch Russell Mound Hill Cemetery Frank Swigert Asa Houck Raymond Howard Broyles Paul Niday Herman Northup

City Schools Open In Gallipolis District

Gallipolis City schools opened sessions this morning one week later than usual amid increased enrollment across all district buildings as students returned.

Gallipolis

Four Year-Old Bitten by Copperhead Near Gallia

Gallia area child, Orville Tackett four, was bitten on the foot Sunday morning by a copperhead snake. He was hospitalized promptly and shows improvement, with his condition improving today.

Gallipolis Orville Frank Tackett Gallia

Use of River Is Certain To Be Regulated

Gallipolis officials weigh a WPA backed sewer plan after critics from the Ohio Public Health Association urge a sewer system to curb Ohio River pollution. They warn interstate action and federal intervention may follow, as a hotel meeting reviews the proposed sanitary sewer plan with city commission and citizens.

Gallipolis Arthur H. German Charles G. Greig Ohio Public Health Association Columbus Ohio River Congress Ohio Ohio Valley Chamber of Commerce Lafayette Hotel City Commission

Gallipolis Nurse Students Begin Six Month Cincinnati Affiliation

Six Holzer Hospital Training School student nurses travel from Gallipolis to Cincinnati for six months of affiliation work at General Hospital. Named are Charlotte Thomas, Anne Smith, Lotus Ashworth, Alice Schwartzwalder, Nellie Greenlee and others. Mrs O M McIntyre closes Gatewood in Gallipolis and returns to New York City for winter. caretaker is Mrs Wilma Leighton, cousin.

Gallipolis O. ©. McIntyre Gatewood New York City McIntyre Wilma Leighton Holzer Hospital Cincinnati General Hospital Charlotte Thomas Anne Smith Lotus Ashworth Alice Schwartzwalder Nellie Greenlee

Start Move To Keep Up Gallia Cemetery

Gallia report: Postmaster Mary F. Carter of Patriot leads a drive to form a cemetery association for perpetual care of Salem Cemetery in Perry Township. A meeting at Salem Church Tuesday evening aims to finalize plans and elect officers. Anna Carter Evilsizer, now in Marysville, has donated 1000 dollars, with hope for additional gifts.

Gallipolis Mary F. Carter Patriot Salem Cemetery Perry Township Salem Church Carter Anna Carter Marysville

John Angell Moved To Jail in Gallia

John Angell, 29, was shot in the right groin by Robert Samuel Tobin during a dispute over a gun at Tobin’s home southeast of Rio Grande. He has recovered enough to be moved from Holzer Hospital to the county jail. Tobin is charged with assault with intent to kill Wesley Tobin and released on $200 bond pending grand jury action.

Gallipolis John Angell Robert Samuel Tobin Holzer Hospital Tobin Rio Grande Angell Wesley Tobin

Mrs Artie Leonard Oiler Dies at 33

Mrs. Artie Leonard Oiler, 33, wife of Jerry Oiler of Utica Ohio, died in a Newark hospital Friday. Daughter of Mrs Flora Thomas and the late Wellington Leonard, she leaves six children. Funeral services held at the Oiler home in Utica Sunday afternoon attended by local relatives. Gallipolis. Mrs S M Ball of Caldwell arrested for cashing a fraudulent check at a Gallipolis hotel, jailed under $500 bond after a hearing before Justice Fred Millisor.

Gallipolis Artie Leonard Oiler Jerry Oiler Utica Ohio Newark Flora Thomas Addison Wellington Leonard Oiler S. M. Ball Caldwell Fred Millisor

Dance draws crowd at Gallipolis club rooms

A well attended dance sponsored by Aerie of Fagles took place Saturday night in the Luckoff Block club rooms as part of a playground advancement project.

Gallipolis — Lovs! Aerie of Fagles Luckoff

Waterloo Doctor Joins Ironton Partnership

Dr J Db Suan of Waterloo moves to Ironton and forms nine partner practice with Drs PF and 2) plus Dr J Webster of Ironton, expanding to a new medical group in the city.

Irontons Gallipolis J. Db. Suango Waterloo Ironton

Pair Jailed After Assault On Warden

GALLIPOLIS Wyman Hively 40 of Teen's Run Clay Township jailed Saturday evening and Raymond Ross 40 of the same neighborhood Sunday on charges of assaulting Roy Johnson 62 county dog warden with intent to kill. Following a dog dispute Hively accosted Johnson on Second Ave in The City Park Saturday evening and knocked him down. Johnson fired a pistol but missed. Ross aided Hively in taking Johnson's gun and the warden was severely beaten. he lost some teeth and was badly bruised. Johnson was not arrested. The incident drew a crowd of shoppers and dancers. Officer Leaper jailed Hively in municipal prison.

Gallipolis Wyman Hively Clay Township Raymond Ross Roy Johnson Hively Johnson Ross Leaper

Bride Asks Divorce From Clarence Scarberry

Mrs. Mary Margaret Scarberry, a June bride, has filed for divorce alleging beating and threats to cut her throat. She seeks alimony and restoration to her maiden name Winters.

Gallipolis Mary Margaret Scarberry Clarence Scarberry Winters

Dr Howell Meeting Success in New York

Gallia County native Dr Robert A Howell after a year in evangelistic work plans to continue religious activities in Southern Ohio counties and possibly adjoining states. He will use a large tent with musicians and singers and pursue ministry for the rest of his active years. Rev Samuel D Whilding of Jackson, a Welsh Church preacher in Gallia County, is critically ill in a Columbus hospital after surgery. Mrs Whilding is visiting Wales.

Gallipolis Robert A. Howell Gallia County Howell Ohio Samuel D Whilding Jackson Columbus Whilding Wales

Appendicitis Surgeries Keep Doctors Busy in Local Area

Logan and Nelsonville residents report multiple medical procedures. Darby underwent emergency appendectomy at Cherrington Hospital after noon Saturday. Mrs. Don Smith returned home Sunday after an earlier appendectomy. Mrs. Thomas Shafer and son left for Nelsonville, and Miss Regina White had a minor operation returning home. Harold Marstiller, from Nelsonville, recently had an appendicitis operation.

Logan Guy Darby Murray City Cherrington Hospital Don Smith Thomas Shafer Nelsonville Regina White Harold Marstiller

Cripple Burris Suffers Leg Fracture in Accident

Logan James Burris, son of Mr and Mrs A H Burris of Cincinnati, suffered a leg fracture according to a letter to Mrs Victor Simiela. The family formerly lived on North Street. He has been crippled since infancy after infantile paralysis and had an operation on the same leg months ago.

Logan—James A. H. Burris Cincinnati Victor Simiela Burris North St

Fishermen reel mixed catch in Hocking River near Floyd's Bridge

Real catch by Catch Logan Oakley Glass and Walter McGhee from Union Furnace included three catfish two bass a carp and a leatherback turtle weighing nearly 10 pounds. Turtle taken on a live minnow during last week's trip.

Logan Oakley Glass Walter McGhee Union Furnace Hocking River Floyd's Bridge

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