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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1938

Page

14

Hocking County School Busses To Be Inspected In October

Logan officials arranged a patrol led inspection schedule with State Highway Patrol Corporal Joe Grogan and Supt. J. W. Coleman. On October 3 at 9 a.m. Laurelville drivers from Laurelville Perry Benton Salt Creek and Laurel Districts report. On October 5 at 9 a.m. Logan drivers from Gore Good Hope Marion and Falls Districts plus the Logan District bus report. On October 6 at 9 a.m. Logan drivers from Green Starr Washington and Ward District report.

Logan Hocking County Joe Grogan State Highway Patrol Supt J. W. Coleman Laurelville Perry Benton, Salt Creek Laurel Gore, Good Hope Marion Falls Green, Starr- Washington and Ward

Logan local visit notes mushroom harvest pickup

Charles Schempp toured rural districts near Logan Thursday afternoon and gathered a peck of fall mushrooms. Reports indicate a plentiful supply after recent rains.

Logan Charles Schempp

Logan Social Notes Highlight Local Club Meeting

The Tourist Club met at the Bowen home on N Market Street with Miss Mary Louise Bowen as new president. A one o'clock luncheon, a musical program, and a memory contest filled the afternoon while guests included Mrs. Heft, Mrs. Stevenson, and Mrs. Work.

C. E. Bowen Mary Louise Bowen Bowen N. Market St F. Meade Bowen Home Edwards Tralee Glover R. R. Lanning F. M. McKay Walter Kleinschmidt George Clayton Shaw Underwood

Mrs Whitcraft Hosts Bridge Club Social

Mrs H M Whitecraft hosted the Duplicate Bridge Club at Mrs Edith Ellison's home on Wednesday afternoon. Guest player Mrs Edward Kemper joined the three table game. The club plans to meet in two weeks at Mrs Dallas Kinser's home.

Whitcraft H. M. Whitecraft Duplicate Bridge Club Edith Ellison Edward Kemper Dallas Kinser

Women Unite in Presbyterian Hall Meeting Night

The Women's Union held its quarterly gathering in the Presbyterian Church social rooms with Miss Jessie McManigal presiding. A devotional service preceded mite box collections, and Mrs. Wayne Carnell sang with accompaniment by Mrs. John T. Underwood. Hosts and refreshments followed social hour contests. LOGAN PERSONALS include Alfred Lanning Esther Stoughton and Fred Stoughton in Columbus Thursday. George Francis formerly of Logan was a business visitor. Among Our selves Club met Wednesday afternoon organized by Mrs. Rudolph Brandt Mrs. Clayton Scheide Sr and Mrs. Roy Crawford with a PK Shop luncheon prior to the program.

Women’s Union Women's Union The Presbyterian Church Jessie McManigal Wayne Carnell John T. Underwood Second Ward LOGAN Alfred Lanning Esther Stoughton Fred Stoughton Columbus George Francis Vernon Rudolph Brandt Clayton Scheide, Sr Roy Crawford

Delphian Chapter Opens Fall Meetings at Barker Home

The Delphian Chapter began fall meetings Tuesday afternoon at Mrs. Charles Barker S Logan home with an Opera introduction and a paper on Early History of Music by Mrs. Paul Monks. Musical current events were shared by roll call and a potluck supper followed at 6 pm. Names present include Mrs John Dougherty Mrs Walter Rochester Mrs Edward Godfrey Mrs James Barker Mrs Jesse Frasure Mrs H J Unver zagt Mrs Monks and Miss Anna Mayme Emma Wellman.

Delphian Chapter Charles Barker S. Logan Paul Monks John Dougherty Walter Rochester Edward Godfrey James Barker Jesse Frasure H. J. Unverzagt Monks Anna Mayme Emma Wellman

Rural Students Will Have Physical Tests

Dr. W. B. Lacock will conduct physical examinations for all rural high school athletes starting Thursday. Schools to be visited include Union Furnace Islesboro Laurelville Rockbridge Carbon Hill Murray City and Gibisonville. He will also continue the smallpox vaccination program begun last year.

Logan W. B. Lacock Union Furnace Islesboro Laurelville Rockbridge Carbon Hill Murray City Gibisonville Lacock

Methodist sermon invites democracy in faith theme

Rev C W Graham will preach at the Methodist Episcopal Church Sunday morning on Christ or Chaos and discuss the outlook for democracy and religion. Services begin at 7 30 with the sermon titled Joy Cometh in the Morning.

Mrs Burcham Dies after Long Illness in Green Township

Logan Ohio. John W. Burcham 69 died at the home of Mr and Mrs Talloy in Green Township after a lengthy illness. He leaves five sons and three daughters. The body will be taken to Gilmore Kentucky for burial. Ohio University to practice at Logan High School under the lights Wednesday at 7:45 pm with officials arranging use of the gridiron.

Logan John W. Burcham Ohio U Logan High School Ohio University

Hocking County Democrats Attend State Convention

County chairman Hubert D. Lappen led the delegation from Hocking County Democrats to Columbus on Thursday morning to attend the state convention.

Logan Hubert D. Lappen Hocking County Columbus

Troop 209 Scout Banner Awarded For Three Months

Logan reports Troop 209 sponsored by St. John Catholic Church will display the Hocking District Boy Scout banner for three months after the Fall Court of Honor at Rockbridge led by Harley Meyer advancement chairman. Rank and merit badge awards went to Bill Johnson Pat Donahue James Crabbe Tony Brown Tom Weiland Jim McGonagle and others. Troop 160 Logan and Troop 37 Laurelville also received recognitions for various ranks.

Melvin Archer John Bowers Logan Charles Rauch Carbton Hill Clarence Winigman John Devol Paul Wilkinson David Devol Neal Dillon Hubert Mundy Cameron Brooker Dick Brown Dick Warner Ralph Fickel Otto Hartman

Charley Too Busy To Attend Laurelville Fair

Democrat gubernatorial candidate Charles Saw yer failed to appear at Laurelville street fair on Wednesday evening. Judge Gorman of Cincinnati took his place on the speaking program. Sawyer informed organizers he could not be present as planned. Democrats from five counties attended, with a large Logan delegation.

Logan Charles Sawyer Gorman Cincinnati Sawyer Laurelville

Grange Meeting Hears Hocking County Chorus

Miller Chapel Grange hosted a Wednesday meeting with the Hocking County Grange Chorus performing several songs. After the business session, watermelon was served. Booster Night is planned for September 30.

Logan Miller Chapel Hocking County Grange Chorus

White Couple Receives Church Fellowship After Assignment

The Logan congregation of the United Brethren Church hosted a reception Thursday evening for Rev. and Mrs. E. P. White and their family. Mr. White was assigned to the local church earlier this month at the conference held in Columbus.

Logan The United Brethren Church E. P. White

Bert Humphrey III Logan Retired Rail Man Recovering

Bert Humphrey III Logan a retired railroad man on West Front Street is recovering from a bout of lumbago at his home. He is reported to be improving.

Bert Humphrey III Logan Bert Humphrey W. Front St

Hocking Could Use Milk Goats Profitably

James R. Smoot, Hocking County extension agent, says milk goats could profitably grow on local farms. He notes hilly, overgrown terrain and that dogs do not threaten goats like sheep. The article mentions lespedeza as a suitable pasture crop for goats.

Logan Hocking County James R. Smoot

Band to back Reichley's Huskies on home field

Logan notes the New Lexington football team will receive support from a 45 member high school band announced by Principal Fred Burchfield. The Huskies are coached by Pearl Reichley.

Logan Lexington Fred B. Burchfield Pearl Reichley

Will Draw Jurors Saturday at Logan

Jurors for the October court term will be drawn Saturday in Logan in the presence of the jury commissioners and other court officials. The grand jury will report on October 10 with the petit jury following one week later.

LOGAN Petit Jury

Paralyzed visitor Anna McBride taken to hospital

Mrs Anna McBride visiting Magnetic Springs was stricken by paralysis last week and transported to Cherington Hospital Thursday evening. She remains in serious condition after suffering a double stroke the same day.

Logan Anna McBride Magnetic Springs Cherrington Hospital

Building and Repair Work Prepares for Logan Winter

Logan area sees several construction projects as winter nears. Mark Lackey of Gore bought roofing materials for his home. In Green Township a poultry house and a garage for Walter Nixon began Thursday, with William Canan and Parley Nutter as contractors. Casey Jones progresses on a Hom er Gabriel residence on Mound Street with roof work started Thursday. William Rolsten repaints city property in the western section. E W Risch of Enterprise adds a porch to his home. F J Beougher of Rockbridge excavates for a new residence. Repairs continue on the Goose Creek archway, slated to finish in the next WPA period.

Logan Mark Lackey Gore Walter Nixon I Green Township Union Furnace William Canan Parley Nutter Casey Jones Gabriel Mound St William Rolsten E. W. Risch Enterprise

Resigns From Health Board After 10 Years

Logan reports Mrs. Russell Berlin resigns from the City Board of Health after a decade of service. Appointed by the late Mayor J P Rochester and reappointed four years ago, her departure prompts consideration of a replacement by Mayor Dallas Kinser who plans to appoint soon.

Logan High Band to unveil new formations at game

Logan High School band led by James Horwell with assistant Dr. E L Long will perform new formations during the Logan New Lexington game at Chieftain Field this evening after a week of practice.

Logan Logan High School Chieftain Field

Operation for appendicitis at Cherrington Hospital

Logan Verna Dane, daughter of Mr and Mrs Mood Dane of this city, underwent an operation for appendicitis at Cherrington Hospital on Thursday.

Logan Verna Dane Mood Dane Cherrington Hospital

Columbus Man Fined for Fake License Plates

Logan Paul W Caulk of Columbus was arrested Thursday by a State Highway Patrol detail checking vehicles. He was charged with operating a truck showing fictitious plates. He appeared before Mayor Dallas Kinser and was fined $10 plus costs.

Logan Paul W. Caulk Columbus Dallas Kinser

Carr Woman Brought Home Then Repaid To Hospital

Mrs G E Carr, earlier returned home from a Columbus hospital two weeks ago, was again taken to the hospital on Thursday for treatment and returned the same day.

Logan G. E. Carr Columbus

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