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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1932

Page

12

School Situation in Haydenville Studied by State Representative

L W Reese of the State Department of Education visited Haydenville in Hocking County on the school funding issue amid tax delinquency. He will report findings to the department and a permanent high school could face financing steps, though closure is not imminent. L L Louthian from Columbus inspected state aid records to review Hocking County’s aid operations.

Logan L. W. Reese State Department of Education Hocking County Haydenville Reese L. L. Louthian Columbus

Red Cross Regional Meet In Zanesville

Miss Pearl French and Mrs. T. W. Craig attended the Red Cross Regional Conference in Zanesville with Kiwanis and Rotary Clubs. Maurice Reddy and Douglas Griesemer spoke on roll calls, flour, and wheat distributions, noting 44,000 volunteers and 500000 bales of cotton allocated to relief efforts.

Pearl French Athens County Red Cross T. W. Craig Athens Zanesville YY. W. GA Douglas Griesemer Kiwanis Rotary Mr. Griesemer United States Chicago Maurice Reddy Reddy

Logan Hunters Bag Squirrels and Kill Four Copperheads

Emmett and Merrill Ashbaugh of Logan bagged the squirrel limit while in Harper Run woods on Thursday morning. They also killed four large copperhead snakes in a group, with one shotgun blast destroying two. The largest snake measured just over 40 inches, the longest seen in years.

Logan Emmett Merrill Ashbaugh Harper Run Emmett Ashbaugh

Krieg Files Charge Against Local Motorist

William Krieg of Logan filed reckless driving charges against Ray Stack of Columbus after a Sunday collision at Carroll. Krieg, and passengers Miss Virginia White Miss Frances Dona hue and Noel White, sustained injuries with Krieg's car wrecked and two young men slightly hurt.

Logan Lancaster William Krieg Ray Stack Columbus Krieg Carroll Virginia White Frances Donahue Noel White

Funeral For Mrs Julia A Clark Held Friday

Mrs Julia A Clark 74 widow of Samuel Clark died at home near North Orchard Street. funeral Friday at 2 pm at the residence. She had been ill since her son’s death about a year ago and bedridden four weeks. Survived by daughter Nellie Converse of London Ohio. Burial in Oak Grove Cemetery.

PSG Hlafte Clark North Orchard Street Julia A. Clark Samuel Clark Clark Nellie Converse London Ohio Oak Grove Cemetery

Queen Vashti Lodge of Rebekahs to Observe Anniversary

The Queen Vashti Lodge of Rebekahs plans an anniversary program Friday at Odd Fellows Hall in Logan. Members and their families are invited for the program and a meal to follow.

Logan Queen Vashti ‘Lodge of Rebekahs Odd Fellows Hall

Lancaster Girl Marries Clell R Duncan Formerly of Logan

Miss Mildred Catherine Pickering daughter of Mr and Mrs G W Pickering Lancaster marries Clell R Duncan son of R A Duncan Logan. They wed at Vanceburg Kentucky on Aug 6 1931. The bride a Lancaster High School graduate studied at Otterbein College and worked as a bookkeeper. Duncan a Logan High School and Ohio University graduate with Harvard postgraduate work is athletic director at Girard Ohio where they will live.

Lancaster Clell Rh. Duncan Logan Mildred Catherine Pickering G. W. Pickering That City Clell R. Duncan R. A. Duncan Vanceburg Kentucky Lancaster High School Otterbein College Hocking Valley Bank Duncan Logan High School Ohio University Harvard Girard Ohio

Uncle Henry's Wedding thrills Logan audiences at Pythian Theater

The American Legion Auxiliary Unit sponsored the home talent production Uncle Henry's Wedding at the Pythian Theater on Wednesday and Thursday nights. Audiences numbered several hundred, with about 100 locals in the cast. The show aimed to raise funds for the relief program and the auxiliary expects to raise a considerable sum, though exact figures were not available.

Legion Auxiliary Logan Uncle Henry Pythian Theater American Legion Auxiliary Unit

Better Home Makers Club Meets at Mrs Lint Home

Members of the Better Home Makers Club met at the home of Mrs. Pearl Lint on Wednesday afternoon. A paper on Practical Use of Modern Furniture was presented by Mrs. Frank Thompson, followed by a short round table discussion. Guests included Mrs. Willard McNallen, Mrs. Harry Sweazy, Mrs. Clarence Schempp and Miss Ruby Thompson. Refreshments were served.

Better Home Makers Club Pearl Lint Frank Thompson Willard McNallen Harry Sweazy Clarence Schempp Ruby Thompson

Hunting without license leads to $25 fine in Hocking County

Logan, Sept 23. Howard Mettler of Haydenville was arrested by Deputy Game Protector Edward Eberst for hunting without a license. He appeared before Mayor Elias Bright, pled guilty, and was fined 25 dollars but unable to pay.

Logan Hocking County Howard Mettler Haydenville Edward Eberst Elias Bright

Mooney to Speak at South Bloomingville PTA Meeting

Representative L. P. Mooney is named principal speaker for the first meeting of the South Bloomingville parent teacher association Friday night. Ira F. Thomas, a teacher, arranged the program.

Logan L. P. Mooney Parent-Teacher Association South Bloomingville Ira F. Thomas

Cousin of Mrs Westenhauer Dies in Milwaukee

News reached Logan on Tuesday that Fred Koenig died in Milwaukee Wisconsin, prompting notification by his cousin Mrs John Westenhaerer.

Logan John Westenhaerer Fred Koenig Milwaukee Wis

Logan man returns home after gunshot wound recovery

Logan Sept 23 Park Trowbridge has returned to his home after receiving treatment for a severe gunshot wound to the ankle. The injury occurred when he accidentally fired a gun while preparing a weapon at his home.

Logan Trowbridge Stoty Fram Columbus Hospital

Logan Youth Injured After Motorcycle Collision

A youth named Juer genemeier Jr. was injured Thursday while walking home from a show when he was struck by a motorcycle ridden by Melvin Manter. He sustained a head cut and injuries to his shoulder and leg. doctors report the injuries as minor.

Logan Weter Juergenemeier, Jr Wile Melvin Manter Tie

Local families visit over Sunday at multiple homes

A list of Sunday visits shows the Tate and Conley families with children in Pomeroy and Pt. Pleasant stopping by the Boho home. The Gilkey family from Harrisonville joined Mrs. Reeves, and the Jewell families from Athens State Hospital and Downington visited Mr. and Mrs. Vinton Jewell.

Harry Tate Luther Wally J. B. Conley Wanda Rea Elmer Louise Baum Benita Shaw Dick Brown Pomeroy Ronald Woomer Pt. Pleasant Stanley Boho Clint Gilkey Harrisonville W. E. Reeves C. H. Jewell

Glouster Board Names Election Clerks and Judges

Glouster Board of Elections names the judges and clerks for Trimble Township precincts for a one year term starting with the November election. Listings include precinct by precinct appointments with Democratic and Republican appointees and note the Hollister precinct Democratic official vacancy.

Glouster Board Glouster Trimble Township Board of Elections Hollister Central Phla Alta Stockdale Inez Williams William James, Sr Bessie Taylor Dan Monney Phyllis Roberta Joseph Richards, Sr Frank Wolf Harry B. Williams Lewis Gatchel Lou Munden Delma Post Giouster Thomas McAllister Frank Seiler Worthy Parker Hale Leach Carl McLain Byron Conway Bertha Angle J. V. Yaw Maude Williams Harry Gardner Hel Noon J. C. Duncan Jacksonville Leo McMenamy Joseph Kearnes John L. Baird James ©. Hartley Alpert Gordon Frank Binderbasin Trushire Lewis E. Clark Mary 3. Davis Sutger Donald Johnson Worther Lentz Bess Seyre Gertrude Ramey Trimbie Township J. M. McDonald Charles W. Milhoan J. J. Shepard Eli Westfall Charles&. Roberts Guy Hawk Greens Pun Carl Cartwright Carl Hoisington Richard Nutter John & Kempton Clarence Cartwright Juline W. Bratka Hiram Deem Thomas Hardy Elmer Andrews Quinn Holtow Quinton Quinn Robert Mace Pat Loper Elmer Grin

Wright Pleads Guilty to Intoxication in Logan

Bruce Wright pleaded guilty to intoxication in Logan with Mayor Elias Bright imposing a $10 fine plus costs. The arrest was made by Chief Lew Reynolds.

Trimble Auxiliary Members to Lead Benefit Tonight

Trimble is hosting a benefit program at J.T. High School gym with the U M W A Auxiliary in charge. Admittance requires a donation of food goods thread soap or safety pins. The nearby Jan Be shara Building alley on High Street has been paved with Beshara covering the cost.

Trimble Union Auxiliary J.T. High School Jan Beshara High Street Mr. Beshara

Athens High Rooters Anticipate New Lex Ohio Game

Athens High football fans chant bold predictions as New Lexington braces for a tough clash. Townsfolk from Perry County anticipate a decisive matchup while newcomers to Ohio University note the broader interests in Athens.

Athens High Athens New Lexington McKinleymen Ohio University

Special Service for University Students at Athens Church

A special service for Ohio University students affiliated with the Christian Church will be held Sunday evening at the church in Athens. Rev. Reed Downs will preach on Meeting Life's Tests and Living Examples in the morning. Promotion Sunday will be observed in the Bible School with the Junior Department providing the program. Many parents are expected to attend.

Ohio University Christian Church Athens Reed Downs

Unclaimed Letters For Ohio University Students At Athens Post Office

Letters addressed to Ohio University students in Athens delay awaiting street numbers. Many letters bear only Ohio University identifying text. Postal staff hold batches for hundreds of students, some likely containing important contents, with addresses unknown. Jerry McKinstry mentioned among recipients.

Athens Athens Post Office Ohio University Jerry McKinstry

Crabbe Joins Vets in Campaign Favoring Prohibition Repeal

C C Crabbe former attorney general and author of the Ohio dry law joins local committee and state advisory board of the Association Against the State Prohibition Amendment. Announcement by H W Kramer notes Crabbe favored repeal of national and state prohibition laws and the state group aims to circulate petitions to place repeal on 1933 ballots with headquarters in Cleveland.

Columbus U.P C. C. Crabbe H. W. Kramer Cleveland Crabbe

Mona Jean Lead inghaus fifth birthday party at home

Albany youngsters gathered Saturday at Mr and Mrs Albert Leadinghaus home for Mona Jean Lead inghaus fifth birthday. Children played games sang and opened gifts while later 20 A Y P U members toasted Ruth Wiggin farewell with a marshmallow roast at Blake farm east of Albany. The Albany Young People's Union now meets Sundays at 6 30 at the Baptist Church with officers listed. Mrs Sarah E Dailey visited in Athens with daughter Mrs Goldie Moore last week.

Albert Leadinghaus Mona Jean Leadinghaus Blake Farm Albany Ruth Wiggin Cincinnati Albany Young People's Union the Baptist Church Harold Luckett Hattie van Dyke

Singer Paul F Sebring Opens Columbus Studio

Paul F Sebring a former Ohio University voice and solfeggio instructor announces a new singing studio at 1277 East Broad Street Columbus for lessons and vocal training with a barytone instructor.

Paul F. Sebring Barytone Ohio University East Broad Street Columbus

Soviet recognition eases war threat with Japan

Moscow reports that the Soviet Union will recognize Manchukuo, easing tensions with Japan. Ruth Wiggin resumes studies in Cincinnati. Local social visits include Mr and Mrs Wil Cline and others in Nelsonville Athens and Toledo. Albany High opens football season at Rutland. Helping Hand Church hosts chicken supper September 30. Albany beats Stewart 5 to 4 on the local diamond. next Sunday Albany travels to Dyesville for a return game.

Ruth Wiggin Cincinnati Wil Cline Lonvisa Brooks Lucreta Douglas Goldie Perry Nelsonville Isaac Snowden Athens John Sprague C. W. Tewksbury Los Angeles Calif Andrew Tewksbury Rutland E. J. Morris The Baptist Church Albany Stewart Dyesville Lasapna

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National Director of Information Zenners Logan Man Pythian Theatre E. Main St Man Charles Bickford Constance Cummings Thrilling Sun Greta Garbo Melvyn Douglas Owen Moore Eric von Stroheim Lowell Thomas B. H. M. Club Mooney Schgogl Clarence Mackay Telegraph and Cables Anna Case Mackay John Long Island Aks Cally Vets Dalton Comfort Batt Schmoller Mueller Apollo Melville Clark Parker Bros. Music Co Sebring Moscow Manchukuo Russia Japan Society Brand Mallory Weldon Oxfords
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