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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 28, 1932

Page

8

Logan Post Office Schedule Changes With Train Time Cut

Logan Ohio reports a new mail timetable after the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad trimmed one northbound and one southbound train daily. Outgoing mail closes earlier the shipment day. The schedule lists truck, bus, and train pickups for a range of towns and rural routes with Sunday adjustments.

Logan Chesapeake and Ohio Nelsonville Gore New Straitsville Shawnee Murray City Buchtel Greendale

Public reception planned for Rev. and Mrs. Shank in Logan

Arrangements are under way for a public reception at the Methodist Episcopal Church at 7 30 p m Thursday for the Rev and Mrs Willoughby N Shank who recently arrived in Logan from Xenia following an Ohio Conference assignment The event invites both church members and local citizens to attend after he has preached the last two Sundays

Logan Willoughby N. Shank Methodist Episcopal Church

Snake and Lizard Rescued by Bystanders in Logan

Roy Sigler and Bob Smith witnessed a snake attempting to eat a large lizard along Old Town Creek. The two men intervened, freeing the lizard from the partially swallowed predator. In Logan September 28 J W Coleman finished first round of high school visits, noting increased enrollments overall except Rockbridge which remains to visit.

Logan Old Town Creek Roy Sigler Bob Smith

Tablet Commemorates 1914 Senior Class Donor

In Logan on September 28 a wall tablet in the Senior High auditorium was found behind a marker after removal during new construction. It records the signatures of S. H. S. Class of 1914 and faculty, honoring the class donation of the old auditorium seam, with a list of members and staff.

Adelaide Fox Hilda Gabriel Margaret Brown Marie Webb Lelia Robey George Larimer Katherine Koppe Ruth Shriner Fanny Bort Hazel Aplin Rosamond Wellman Charles Curran Besse Oliver Rugh J. Wright Fred Hall Mary Elizabeth Strawn Margaret Toerner Ward M. Chase Minnie Stracke Harry Willege Fred B. Rochester Bryan Heft Mary L. Wright Paul Brown Alfred Benson Campbell Fred F. Jones Laura May Hopper Dayne P. Wardwell Nan McBride Edna Flagal Emma Downey Margaret Campbell Noah B. Nunemaker Martha Verges I. J. Morse James K. Rochester

Churches Observe Week of Penitence in Logan

Logan churches plan a week of penitence and prayer from October 2 to 8. United Brethren and Presbyterian and Episcopal and Methodist Episcopal churches will unite for services with clergymen taking part. Each night begins at 7 30 p m starting Sunday at United Brethren Church. Monday and Tuesday at First Presbyterian Church. Wednesday at Episcopal Church. Thursday and Friday at Methodist Episcopal Church.

Logan Churches of America United Brethren Presbyterian Methodist Episcopal Protestant Episcopal United Brethren Church First Presbyterian Church Episcopal Church Methodist Episcopal Church

Health official expands diphtheria immunization in Salt Creek

Logan health commissioner Dr. W. B. Lacock spent Tuesday in Salt Creek Township advancing the rural diphtheria immunization program. More treatments were administered and Schick test readings were taken from last week’s tests.

Logan W. B. Lacock Salt Creek Township Schick

Maxville Old Timers Beat Marion 7–5 in Annual Clash

Logan pitcher English allowed five hits as Maxville’s old timers defeated Marion 7 to 5 before 300 fans in Maxville. Dawson hit a home run off English, and Summerl robbed Mowery of another. Brown returned to play for Maxville.

Logan Maxville Marion Maxvill English Dawson Mowery Summerl Brown

Democrat Sentinel Wins Hocking Ballot Printing Contract

The Hocking County Election Board awarded the ballot printing contract to the Democrat Sentinel for 10 685 ballots at 280 00. Ballots for 36 precincts include general judicial and questions and issues ballots with seven columns on the general ticket and an independent commissioner candidate in the county. Absentee ballots may be requested starting October 8.

Logan Hocking County Election Board Democrat Sentinel Prohibition Hocking County Thomas R. Dackin Gore Washington

Damages Sought in Auto Crash Injury Suit

Annabelle Syx a minor seeks 20000 in a personal injury suit filed by Douglass Syx in local court against Leo Kiener. The incident occurred Aug 12 1932 north of Murray City when she rode as a guest in Wes McManus auto. A defendant truck driver allegedly struck the McManus car sending it over an embankment. The petition cites a skull fracture and permanent injuries.

Hundredth Birthday to Be Honored at Courthouse

Sept 28 Logan special invitations will go to county residents over 80 for a courthouse ceremony honoring Barnhart Stracke on his 100th birthday. Among invitees is Alex F. Queen 87 and his wife 84 of Salt Creek Township. The couple has been married 67 years with an April anniversary.

Logan Barnhart Stracke Alex F. Queen Salt Creek Township

Nellie Forrester Faces Dependency Charge in Logan

Nellie Forrester of New Straitsville appeared before Judge A M Ellinger in Logan on a charge of contributing to the dependency of her child. After hearing the evidence the court took the matter under advisement.

Young People Rally at Nazarene Church Friday Night

Logan reports a youth zone rally at the Church of the Nazarene at 7 30 p m with delegations from Lancaster Athens Syracuse and others attending. Rev Clarence Perry district president will be principal speaker. Music arranged by societies. The largest delegation will win a banner.

Church of Nazarene Logan Church of the Nazarene Lancaster Athens Syracuse Clarence Perry

Miss Georgia Hansel Begins New Job in Huntington

Logan residents report Miss Georgia Hansel, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Hansel, has accepted a position in Huntington West Virginia. She traveled there Sunday and began duties Monday morning after graduating from Logan High School and Columbus Business College.

Logan Georgia Hansel E. C. Hansel Huntington W. Va Hansel Logan High School Columbus Business College

Clarks Chapel Ladies Plan Chicken Dinner

The La dies Aid Society of Clarks Chapel plans a chicken dinner for Thursday evening October 6 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Phillips. Visitors and local residents are noted visiting neighbors and attending Epworth League services with music as a program topic.

Ladies Aid Society Richard Phillips Effie Bean Hadley Moose Lake Minn Charlies Robinson Catherine Phillips Mary Athens Helen Cox Logan Glen Cook Dorothy McClanahan William McClanahan Wilbur Young Epworth League Carl Friscie Ella Dillinger Bill Liggett Irene Charles the Plains Oscar Dillinger Canaanville Dwight Duncan Harry Gorby West Virginia Norman Haning Richard Columbus Abner Frost Haning Frost Chas. Robinson Alice Alexander Smith Gilbert Crawford South Canaan Iletus Mulligan Potter

Obituary notices mention local families and services

Mrs. Wilbur Potter of Ames ville and Mrs. Frances Haning visited Athens last week due to illness. Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Ruth and family visited Shade and Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Bell. The funeral of Herbert Hawk held here Sunday drew a large crowd.

Frances Haning Hugh Meighen Athens C. E. Ruth Shade Jas. Bell Herbert Hawk

Honor Birthday of Mrs Kapple in Lottridge District

About 45 relatives and friends gathered at the Kapple home in Lottridge to honor Mrs. Kapple on her birthday. Lunch was served. attendees included local families from Fairview Athens Parkersburg and nearby towns. guests attended a funeral in Trimble and a Grange meeting in Coolville. the day featured ice cream and multiple family visits.

Lottridge William Kapple Kapple Okey Pulling Elza Gilliland Carrie Gilliand Lillie Pullins Linder Randolph Sumner Anna Bailey Rex Clyde Bailey Coolville H. R. Watkins Paul Hardman Ores Swartz Myrtle O'Brien Fred Cole W. C. Warren Nancy Clark Evalina Clark Elizah Cole John Golden Charley Cornwell William Gilliand Fairview Lennie Sharp Gibson Chilliecothe United Brethren Church Chillicothe Thornton John Archer Nellie Swisher Glen Harold Lelia Brandeberry John Barnhill Dutch Ridge Isadore Montle

Local Social Notes Mention Weekends and Guests

Bashan Mrs B E Orr spent Monday and Tuesday with C B Orr. Maxine Bailey stayed overnight with Wilma Ammons. Mrs Neal Jewett and Mrs Myrtle Warner visited Friday afternoon. Eddie Griffith and family were Sunday visitors. Roland Torrence hosted Sunday guests including Carl Babcock and Ruby Burke. Raymond Evans visited Robert Bailey. Chas Babcock hosted Nelson Torrence and family Saturday. George McCullough left for Ohio State University Columbus. Allen Lee Frecker returned home with his grandparents. Harvey Wheeler of Gallipolis visited Friday evening.

Maxine Bailey Wilma Ammons Neal Jewett Myrtle Warner Joe Frederick Roland Torrence Eddie Griffith Carl Babcock Ruby Burke Ruth Orr Beverly Wolfe Raymond Evans Robert Bailey Tom Burke Chas Babcock Nelson Torrence Roland Ruby Bailey Dana Starling George McCullough Ohio State University Columbus Allen Lee Frecker Harvey Wheeler Gallipolis McCullough William Wallace Syracuse

Grangers Plan Booster Night at Athens Grange Hall

Athens Grange prepares Booster Night at Grange Hall Athens County Fairgrounds on Friday at 8 PM. The national drive includes 8000 lodges with music by the committee led group and a one act play A License to Wed featuring Haller Malone and McLean. Prizes honor best balanced program and state winners while guests join from former members and agricultural supporters.

Athens Grange Grange Athens County Fairgrounds Cecil Westfall J. A. Malone J. T. McLean America

Athens area to film modern comedy with open leading role

Athens residents can audition for a new Hollywood style comedy directed like Mack Sennett. The project seeks a leading female from Athens or nearby, with an application due by Thursday October 6. Photographs may be mailed to aid casting and no contestant is obligated.

Athens Elinor Glynn Athens Messenger

Curtis Visits Coolville as Vice President Tours Tuesday

Vice President Curtis passed through Coolville Tuesday morning at 10 o clock where Coolville Schools greeted him. He was introduced by Congressman Jenkins and spoke for two minutes to gathered students, though not all could see him.

Coolville Curtis Congressman Jenkins McElthany Circleville Theron Strickler R. L. Derrick M. E. Church Vanderhoof A. Z. Penrose Mary Evans Sharpsburg Chesterhill John Shanks Delmar Erie R. B. Daugherty Charles Bentz MEF Ollie Young Pomeroy Ella Haning Mayme Calaway Everett Cole W. O. Stout C. L. Stout Nelsonville R. R. Crislip Brimstone Ridge

Poultry Barn Enlargement Plans Reported in Local Chronicle

Cristip converts his barn into a three story poultry building with one floor housing 800 fowls. Rev. Howard E. Warner will conduct communion at Carthage Presbyterian Church next Sunday afternoon at 2 30.

Cristip Howard E. Warner Carthage Presbyterian Church

Local Social Roundup From Dutch Ridge and Athens Area

Sunday visits include Dutch Ridge residents Joseph Guthrie and family and Mrs B G Atherton with children. Many photos show neighbors from New Asbury Sumner and Coolville visiting and attending events in Athens, Clarks Chapel and Orange communities.

Local Visitors and Residents Share Weekend Hosts

Hebbardsville figures Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Parity visited with grandfather John Gilkey of Pratt's Park. Athens residents Mrs. A A Weisenbach and son Walter visited Mr. and Mrs. James Whaley. Ohio University enrollment includes William Whaley Donald Johnson and Carl Parker.

Dennis Parity John Gilkey Pratt's Park A. A. Weisenbach Walter Athens James Whaley Arthur Reeder Columbus Martha Blackwood Dora Moler Nelsonville G. V. Wingo Harry Hawk George Hawk Stewart Oscar Chase Lehrman Parker A. L. Evans William Whaley Donald Johnson Carl Parker Ohio University Orville Bell Betty Edith Trout Edna Shuler New Asbury

Harvest Home Rally Dominates Amesville Sunday

Harvest Home Rally at the Amesville Presbyterian Church drew large local and out of town attendance. A children's thanksgiving program and music directed by Miss Effa Glazier opened the day, with Curtis Gould Breckenridge as the morning speaker. The Bartlett Band provided dinner-hour music, and the old time choir led afternoon singing.

Irma E. Voigt Ohio University Amesville Music and Study Club Presbyterian Church W. H. Clark Blanch Phillips Athens F. G. Shoop McConnelsville Hazel Harris Chesterhill Jessie Lortz Barbara Gressly Wilbur Carpenter Fred Balderson Case Wilson Patricia Ann Frank Dunbar James Parkersburg W. Va W.C.T.U F. L. Thomas

Road tax refund plan for Ohio farmers proposed by group

The Ohio Service and Tax Relief Association proposes full reimbursement of state highway taxes paid by abutting property owners before the gasoline tax law. In the immediate district the figures include Athens 254 464 dollars Meigs 15 894 Hocking 117 634 Gallia 76 616 Perry 59 822 Morgan 43 629.

Ohio Ohio Service and Tax Relief Association Athens County Meigs County Hocking County Gallia County Perry County Morgan County

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mrs. Shank Lizard J. W. Coleman Rockbridge Biedel - Mead Oil Company Exide Batteries C. D. Shafer CO Mrs Alex Queen Stracke The Colonial Finance Company N. Court Athens, Ohio Clarks Chapel Wilbur Potter Amesville Grace Goldsberry Virginia Charles Miller Frank Lawrence Fred Varner Varner Daniel Ackley John Bachelder Paul Okey McDaniel Trimble Emmett Swisher H. C. Swisher Eber Russell Esmond Brandeberry Earl Kincade C. D. Swartz Verde Chevalier Success Edward Chevalier Andy White Joseph White Wayne Sharp Laurelville Robert Sharp C. O. Townsend Dwane Wanda Donna Lee Woolley C. W. Townsend Herman Ahart Little Hoching L. T. Runnion L. H. Allen R. M. Allen Custer Allen John Chevalier Mr. Chevalier Will Chevalier Bashan B. E. Orr C. 8. Orr Grangers Mack Sennett Mr. Newland Joseph Guthrie George Guthrie Frank B. G. Atherton Ray Williams Hartsel Windland Wilbur B. F. Blackwell C. E. Woode Hartsel F. Windland Blendenna Blanche Dale Robert Palestin C. C. Snodgrass Garnett Windland George Pearman Harley Midkiff Ward Bentz Charles William H. F. Windland Milo Dinsmoor Israel Swartz Harvey Buck New Albany Harry Carsey Dorothy Carsey Delmar Annon Orange Norman Elbert Midkiff Jackie Herman Bobbie Bernard Hebbardsville Amesville Presbyterian Church Meta Glazier Lucille Linscott Vinnie Howard Esther Lois Filing Colorado Springs Colorado J. W. Cecil Birchie Thompson Florence Sie Wheaton Hardware CO General Electric D. Zenner Co
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