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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 1933

Page

10

Logan Gridders Enter Season With Fast Light Backfield

Logan High football coach John Longley schedules steady practice focusing on fundamentals. Backfield looks light and fast with Gabriel and McMullen tested. Hansel Fitzgerald and Acker compete for spots. Roland McMillan returns, boosting confidence as potential linemen rise.

Logan Logan High John Longley Gabriel McMullen Brandt Hansel Fitzgerald Acker Roland McMillan

Honor Mrs Mohler at Logan miscel­laneous shower week

Sept 20 Logan Delta Theta Tau Sorority hosted a dinner at Moore's Restaurant for Mrs Robert Mohler Kathryn Lecrone. Guests then attended a shower at Mrs Margaret Woodruff home. Earlier in the week Ruth Webb Jean Edwards Elizabeth Trimmer, Agnes Waldy, and Helen Columber arranged additional showers.

Logan Delta Theta Tau Sorority Moore's Robert Mohier Kathryn Lecrone Margaret Woodruff Mohler Ruth Webb Jean Edwards Elizabeth Trimmer Agnes Waldy Helen Columber Logan Shoe Factory Waldy

Logan to Have Part in Columbus Jubilee

Logan invited to join the 1933 Gateway Jubilee in Columbus October 1 to 4 with the program centered on the NRA. Queen Nira will appear and Logan may select a princess to attend. The American Legion Band invitation is also under consideration.

NRA Logan Columbus Chamber of Commerce Nira American Legion Band

Son in Peiping China Surfaces as Marine Guard Member

Mrs. George Reynolds of Nelsonville reports her son Private Richard Reynolds has been located in Peiping China serving with the Marine Attachment Company A American Legation Guard. A Red Cross search followed three months without word and a telegram confirmed his excellent health and that a letter was mailed to his mother.

Rockbridge School Enrollment Rises to 225

In Logan on September first week Rockbridge High reports 65 pupils while total Rockbridge enrollment reaches 225. Officials anticipate higher high school enrollment as Brownsville District students may join. Good Hope Township votes to close Brownsville School after one week as Brownsville pupils were not sent to Rockbridge. G W Byers transfers to Rockbridge as a grade teacher.

Logan Sept Rockbridge High School Brownsville Good Hope Township Rockbridge G. W. Byers

Logan Social Notes Share Family Visits and Outings

Mrs W W Martin returns from Monticello Kentucky with her parents Mr and Mrs G M Hedrick and brother Lewis visiting a few days in Logan. J M Cooley and wife spend Sunday at Albany visiting Edward McVey then at Shade with Lewis Sargent and guests Richard Brooks Hanna family. M E Choir and Women's Chorus travel to the Woodard farm near Union Furnace for a barbecue and corn roast with accompanying relatives.

W. W. Martin Monticello G. M. Hedrick Lewis J. M. Cooley Albany Edward McVey Shade Lewis Sargent Richard Brooks Hanna M. E. Choir J. W. Woodard Union Furnace

Logan Follows Columbus as Fans Watch Championship Series

In Logan on September 20 fans gathered daily to track the Columbus and Minneapolis championship series. Radios and tickers buzzed as the game moved toward the final out with scores flicking on the ticker through the day.

Logan Columbus Minneapolis

Logan Man Chosen for Special Duty in Buffalo

Dr. R. D. Green of the Bureau of Animal Industry Department of Agriculture, long stationed at Cynthiana Kentucky, is selected for special work in Buffalo New York for one month. Green, a former Logan resident, will carry out duties in New York.

Logan R. D. Green Bureau of Animal Industry Department of Agriculture Cynthiana Buffalo N. Y Green New York

Mrs Claude C Lyon tops Hocking County squirrel hauls

In Hocking County for the squirrel season, Mrs Claude C Lyon was noted as a successful hunter. On a recent trip she bagged three squirrels while others in her group received only one each.

Rev Shank Returns to Logan in Methodist Charge

The Rev. W. N. Shank is reassigned to Logan as Methodist pastor after a year in charge. The Hocking County Parish stays under Rev. James T. Yocum, with other pastors including Rev. P. A. Harlan to Vinton County, and Rev. G. C. Nutter to Haydenville.

Shank Logan W. N. Shank Columbus Hocking County James T. Yocum P. A. Harlan Vinton County G. C. Nutter Haydenville W. H. Harble New Straitsville W. A. Cooper Sedelia J. W. Orr Junction City Fred Brown Bournville Anderson J. R. Fields First Church Xenia J. H. Ludlow Thornville J. S. Ricketts

Haydenville Students Begin Transfer to Logan High

After a Haydenville High School meeting, several students reported to Logan High Tuesday and most are expected to start Thursday. Transportation is being arranged. Principal H. H. Sands has transferred to Logan to teach in junior high, with two other Haydenville staff members temporarily unemployed.

Logan Haydenville High School Logan High H. H. Sands

Magician Birch to Appe ar Logan High Auditorium

Logan officials finalize plans for Birch the magician to perform at Logan High Auditorium September 28 with staff and musical star Miss Mabel Sperry. Richard McCutchan directs the band to raise funds for uniforms. In a separate note, John Snyder of Columbus is arraigned on a check fraud charge and bound over to the grand jury.

Logan Logan High School Birch Logan High Mabel Sperry Richard McCutchan John Snyder Columbus W. W. Martin William H. Woodruff John Bell Snyder Sweden Britta Jakobsson Prince Wilhelm Gustav Stockholm

Lanning and Woolery Wed In Nelsonville Ceremony

William O. Lanning 57 and Jennie Florence Woolery 45 were married in Nelsonville with the Rev. W. E. Ewing officiating. The couple reside at Logan and Nelsonville Rt No. 2 respectively.

William 8. Lanning Logan Jennie Florence Woolery Nelsonville Rt W. E. Ewing

Logan Team Travels to Union Furnace for Contest

Logan S and B Market Recreation ball team will travel to Union Furnace for a game today. The local squad has a fair season with 27 games already played. L. E. Strawn leads the team. After the game, players will enjoy a wiener roast.

Logan Market Recreation Union Furnace L. E. Strawn

W. C. T. U. Holds September Reorganization at Gatchel Home

In GLOUSTER on September meeting of the W. C. T. U. reorganized with Mrs. Laura Gatchel hosting. Present state worker Mrs. Kate Blake aided in the proceedings. Officers elected include President Mrs. Lulu Bingman, first vice president Mrs. Lena Smith, second vice president Mrs. Faye Rogers, secretary Mrs. Della Geasell, recording secretary Mrs. Ethel Leadbetter, treasurer Mrs. Laura Gatch lel, L. T. L. leader Mrs. Iva Pedicord.

Glouster Laura Gatchel Kate Blake Columbus Lulu Bingman Lena Smith Faye Rogers Della Geasell Ethel Leadbetter Iva Pedicord

Weekend Visit Notes Nod for Local Family Exchanges

Cheshire families and relatives from Middleport Gallipolis Kananga Ryger Point Pleasant and Columbus spent Sunday or weekend with local households. attendees included Mr and Mrs Kennedy Davison Roush Clark Blazer Boise Yeanger and others. A. S. Davison attended a Methodist Conference in Columbus. James Rothgeb and Earl Jenkins returned home after visiting Celbernae.

Leo Kennedy Lee Roush Middleport Ralph Davison South Webster A. S. Davison Taylor Gordon Ryger W. Renner Columbus Marty Clark Raymond Grover Lew Spires Aaron Davis Gallipolis F. W. Butcher Wade Yeanger Charley King C. E. Lewis Kananga Vaughn Scott Dayton Kennedy Homer Kennedy James Roush Loyd Roush Orest Roush Rura Blazer Milton Blazer Bulaville Floyd Thomas Rachel Thomas Charley Boise

Murray City Prepares For Fox Hunt And Baseball Game

Murray City announces a festival day featuring a 5 p.m. baseball game between the Athens Hocking and Perry County Fox Hunters and the Dr. Walker Old Timers. Fox hound teams include Sam Witham and others. admission requires two or more fox hounds. A fox hound parade and a free chicken and noodle supper precede the hunt with a committee led by Jack Taylor Mike Loper and Dr. Walker.

Murray City Athens Hocking Perry County Dr. Walker Fox Hunt Sam Witham Jacksonville Mike Lopez Jack Taylor Smoky Garner Monday Ed Denny Nelsonville Orlie Tath Modoc Ernie Swindle Dr. Elias Glouster Dick Jones Shawnee Bud Carsoner Orbiston Alva Clavey Longstreth Charlie Ralph Walter Albaugh William Taylor Ed Smathers Ben Wagner Joe Taylor George Garner Paul Theisen al Dilcher Leo White Fred Thompson Gilbert Smith Henry Krotche Eagle Building Mike Loper

Local families gather for Clover Farm picnic at Moxahala Park

Carbon Hill and Nelsonville residents visited kin and joined the Clover Farm stores outing. Buses filled with Carbon Hill attendees carried groups from Carbon Hill and nearby towns to Moxahala Park for the well attended picnic with many private cars joining the journey.

Wesley Matheny John Lois Barbara Jean Columbus John Matheny Evert McNabb Robert Johnson Guy Stedman William Landis Nelsonville Beulah Coe Eloise Stedman Leslie Evans Clover Farm Moxahala Park Carbon Hill

Ladies Aid quilting meeting and social notices

Lottridge Ladies' Aid Society of Lawrence Chapel met at the Swartz home for quilting and a noon cafeteria lunch. Six members and two visitors attended. next meeting at the Watkins home in Amesville. Visitors joined Mr. and Mrs. Swisher and family at the Windon home near Chester. Mr. Windon is H. C. Swisher's brother, aged eighty five. Additional guests included Runion family, Ores Swartz, Myrtle O'Brien and Frank Figley at the Watkins residence in Amesville. Celia Kinnen and Paul Kinnen attended a Rome Grange all day meeting in Stewart. Virginia Masterton and Mary Ellen Littles of Athens dined with Frank Lawrence family. Aubrey Morris and James McClanahan of Athens visited in the afternoon. Ola Murphy visited his sister Mrs. Carl Gautier from Friday through Sunday.

Ladies’ Aid Society Lawrence Chapel Ores Swartz Celia Kinnen Paul Rome Stewart Virginia Masterton Mary Ellen Littles Athens Frank Lawrence Aubrey Morris James McClanahan Ola Murphy Carl Gautier Ohio Fuel and Gas Company Edward Bailey Ruby Audra Church William Gillilan Coolville R. L. Sharp

Community Guests Share Weekend at Local Homes

Gainer and children returned home with a family visit. Dozens of neighbors and relatives including the Lawrences, McKinleys, Gastons, Hixons, Kaysers, Stouts, Chevaliers, and Parkersburg travelers joined in Sunday gatherings at various homes across Coolville, Athens, and nearby towns, with multiple visits noted through Friday to Sunday.

Tuppers Plains Residents Return After Visits and Travels

Tuppers Plains residents and visitors are noted in a series of short items. Robert Stewart returned from Columbus after three weeks with relatives, joined by Emory Keller Harold and Ivan Tetters for squirrel hunting and family visits. Homer Connolly and family moved into a home after a year on the Nickles farm Meigs Creek.

Robert Stewart Columbus Emory Keller Harold Ivan Tetters Homer Connolly Nickles Meigs Creek Helen Bernice Cole Parkersburg Charlies Summers Henry Swartz Alfred George Shields Pittsburgh Effie Warren Reedsville Gardner Middleport Church of Christ Sarah Parr Maywood Fayman Cole Canton Elias Cole J. C. Parker Pt. Pleasant Stewart Bardett Clara Barnett Charley Hardway Alice Parr E. E. Schreiber Weet Casaellion

Tammany Defeated In Primary Election

New York voters shifted against Tammany Hall as the Democratic comptroller candidate was defeated and Mayor John P. O'Brien won a notably small plurality in the mayoralty race. The results marked a sharp setback for the political machine and signaled potential momentum toward ousting Tammany from city government.

New York U.P Tammany John P. O’brien

Will Ordain Bishop In Boyhood Church

Charles Hubert Le Blond will be consecrated Bishop of the Diocese of St. Joseph at St. John's Cathedral in Cleveland. The ceremony honors a priest who was baptized and served Mass in the same church where he was ordained earlier in life.

Cleveland U.P Charles Hubert le Blond Father le Blond St. Joseph, Mo St. John’s Cathedral

President Roosevelt Recovers From Cold in White House

President Roosevelt's cold and fever have disappeared and he will stay in the White House another day. Doctor Ross McIntyre ordered him to remain away from the executive offices to ensure a complete recovery.

Washington U.pr Roosevelt White House Ross McIntyre

Trusty Flees With $21 Eating Fund

Prisoners at Lake County Jail in Painesville complain as John Waramus, 22, of Scranton Pennsylvania escapes while serving as a trusty. He was treasurer of the prisoners dining fund and reportedly took about $21.

Painesville Lake County Johnny Waramus Scranton T. J. Kilcawley

Steel Ingot Output Rises in Iron Age Weekly Estimate

NEW YORK Sept. 20. Steel ingot output shows the first rise since July 11, with production estimated at 43 percent of capacity, up from 41 percent the prior week, according to the Iron Age Weekly.

New York

Alexander Presbyterian Church Chicken Supper Friday

The Women’s Auxiliary will serve a chicken supper Friday evening September 22 at the church on the Athens Albany road. The Little German Band of Pomeroy will provide music for the event which starts at 5 o’clock.

Alexander Presbyterian Church Athens-Albany Pomeroy

Mrs Annie Besant Dies in Madras at 86

Mrs Annie Besant, 86, longtime advocate for India's depressed classes and a noted author and lecturer on religious philosophical and scientific topics, died today at Adyar Madras.

Madras India Annie Besant Adyar

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Longley Mrs. Mohler Delta Pheta Tau Security THE Colombal Famance Company North Court Street Ohio C. D. Shafer CO Sou China Red Cross Ried DR. Green BANKS Cheshire Roy Asabell Virgil Emerich Garland Hawk Futtile Myrna Don Aultman Jobs Charlies Shultz Wanda Sweazy John Collins Kathleen Lyons Adrean Coe Bud Smith Delbert Nutter Misa Rice Lottridge Miss Sweden E. B. Parker Parker Mable Barnett Emory Parker Helen Cole Athena Vance Millhone Baby Joppa Clyde Millhane Lena Parr WU. B Tuppers Plains Ali White R. A. Stewart Trusty Zenners Leathe Sensation Price Ian Crepe Navy Chona Coats Wells - Treisty Fur House Mr. Hartley
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