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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 28, 1933

Page

12

Logan World War Veterans to Organize Armistice Day Plans

Logan Post of the American Legion forms a seven member committee led by Clinton Webb for Armistice Day arrangements with publicity by Webb and Company H 332 Infantry reunion planning by Harold W. Larimer and others. The group weighs Legion Night at the Pumpkin Show and notes department commander Thomas McCaw and Sam Cobb may attend. Ewald Schmitter plans to attend the national convention in Chicago.

Logan Logan Post The American Legion Frank Judy W. W. Martin John E. Krieg Ewald Schmitter Harold W. Larimer Don Bort Barton A. Holl Clinton Webb Holl H. 332 Infantry Somerset Legionnaires Thomas McCaw Sam Cobb State Headquarters Paul Tague New Lexington Chicago

Community notes from New Straitsville and Logan

The New Straitsville news reports a Woodbine Rebekah Lodge meeting in the Odd Fellows Mall and local visits. It notes improved health of John 8. Wilson, travels by Wilma Riley and Hazel Miller to Logan, and upcoming American Legion dances at the new pavilion starting Oct 1.

Woodbine Rebekah Lodge Odd Fellows Pete Waldie Gill Harry Strain Michigan Bob Clark Bill Edwards Akron George Lannin William Harble Methodist Parsonage Logan

Pastor Harble Retained at Local Methodist Church

Mrs Harble has spent several months while Mr Harble is retained as pastor of the local Methodist Church for the coming year.

Aged Farmer Simon Wolfe Dies Suddenly at 70

Simon Wolfe, 70, Perry County farmer near Maxville, collapsed from heart disease at 1 30 PM Tuesday while talking with family. He operated a threshing machine in Hocking County. Survived by five children Charles W Wolfe Elmwood Illinois Starling Wilbur and Mrs Michael Mohler and Mrs Taylor of Perry County. Funeral at St Paul Lutheran Church Friday at 10 AM. Burial at St Paul Cemetery. Uncle to Lyke family members in the city.

Logan Simon Wolfe Perry County Maxville Wolfe Hocking County Charles W. Wolfe Elmwood Illinois Starling Wilbur Wolfe Michael Mohler Taylor St. Paul Lutheran Church Amos L. Heyde St. Paul Lyke

Hansel Nominated for City School Board Seat

Logan September 28 report: committee presents Myron D. Hansel to fill the vacancy on the city school board ticket after Anna Doyle Murtha withdraws. Hansel accepted the nomination Tuesday and will become an active candidate. He is a newspaper man.

Logan Myron D. Hansel City School Board Anna Doyle Murtha Hansel

Jacob Hengst Dies After Long Hocking Years

Jacob Hengst, 75, died at his Lancaster home after living in Hocking County and moving to Fairfield at age 14. A retired farmer, he was cousin to County Treasurer George C. Hengat and to Mrs. D. E. Harsh and Mrs. A. F. Skinner. Relatives from Logan attended the funeral.

Logan Jacob Hengst Lancaster Hocking County Fairfield County Hengat George C. Hengat D. E. Harsh A .F. Skinner

Prisoner Escapes Hocking County Jail Through Roof

Logan reports Marion Vancy of Pickaway County escaped the Hocking County Jail by pulling a ceiling section, cutting the roof, and sliding down a drain pipe. He had been jailed for breaking and entering dating to 1928 after being moved from Circleville Jail.

Logan Hocking County Marion Vancy Pickaway County Liberty Vancy Circleville Ings

Logan High Prepares for McArthur Game in Mud

Logan High faced a tough practice on a muddy gridiron under Coach John Longley as they drill defensively for the McArthur game. The sessions also stress offensive timing and signal familiarization after a portion of the squad showed gaps in signals during last week’s practice game.

Logan John Longley McArthur

Wife Asks Divorce in Logan Case

Sarah Huston sues Al fred Huston for divorce alleging cruelty and neglect since their May 1929 marriage. She says they bought property in 1932 with only her payments, seeks temporary restraining order to shield the property and to bar dower rights. The item also notes Lydia Cottermans eighty first birthday at Maxville with local attendance and a trial-date change in Hillsboro.

Logan Sarah Huston Alfred Huston

Awaiting Report Proposed Road Improvement Pends Word From Highway Department

Logan reports no new developments on Route 7 percent improvements along Zanesville Avenue as city council waits on an engineer report from the highway department. Funds were shifted to the cemetery fund to cover back salary for Sexton George Engle and an application was filed to request an advance tax draw for sinking fund expenses.

Logan Zanesville Avenue Highway Department

Zeigler completes busy 4-H camp season travels eight camps

Logan Ohio reports 4-H club camp instructor C W Zeigler finished a demanding season spanning Kentucky and Virginia in addition to Ohio. He traveled many miles by train trolley bus auto ferry canoe and ox cart to reach eight camps and taught handicraft nature appreciation and recreation to 1570 boys and girls.

Logan C. W. Zeigler Kentucky Virginia Ohio

Erect New Fence Grid At Athletic Field Endorsed

Workmen began installing sideline fencing at Athletic Field for football use with seasonal removal after games. Grace Hibarger, JHS teacher, takes two week medical leave to Detroit. Mary Bright substitutes. McBroom and Heine families head to Chicago for Century of Progress and American Legion sessions. Camp Hocking hires five cooks Led by Geslin, Columber, Kellenbarger, and Baker with duty starting soon.

Logan Athletic Field Grace Hibarger Detroit Mary Bright

Grain Prices Fall in Every Ohio Market

In Columbus on September 28 grain movement from Ohio elevators was slow. Wheat fell 74 cents a bushel, corn dropped five cents, and oats declined three cents. The drop followed the stock market setback and inflation sentiment cooling. The Ohio Farm Bureau notes weaker farm income reduces domestic demand for farm products.

Columbus Ohio Ohio Farm Bureau

NRA Canvass Yields Large Logan Run of Signatures

Logan ward captains report 1500 signatures from NRA canvass with about 100 women taking part in house to house visits. Gibisonville Enterprise and South Bloomingville report near total cooperation. Miss Margaret Lutz of Logan chairs the county campaign.

Logan NRA Gibisonville Enterprise South Bloomingville Margaret Lutz

Defense Counselor Leads Leipsig Trial for Reichstag Fire

Dr Alfons Sack counsel for Ernest Torgier communist leader leads defense at Leipsig trial aiming to introduce findings of the unofficial international jurists commission. Arthur Garfield Hays acts as American representative and plans to present the commission's stance on the innocence of the accused.

Alfons Sack Ernest Torgier Arthur Garfield Sack Leipsig

Changes in Weather Marked in District

A 36 degree drop from Wednesdays high of 96 to this morning s 60 shows the season s temper. Clear skies one day rain the next and humid heat in between. Brisk mornings call for coats and gloves with plans for what to wear and do often changing. Yesterday rainfall measured forty six hundredths of an inch.

Athens Court Docket Reports Inheritance Tax and Divorce Actions

Inheritance tax for Homer C. Brooks estate set at 62.84 with estate valued at 10026.25, 6514.16 taxable. James H. Spires 20 and Helen W. Sayre 16 named in court notices. Grace Walker Love petitions for divorce alimony and custody from Claude F. Love alleging cruelty and threats. couple married in 1924.

James H. Spires Athens Frank Spires Helen W. Sayre George W. Sayre Homer C. Brooks Athens County S. M. Johnson Grace Walker Love Claude F. Love Athens County Common Pleas Court

Authentic Kidney Health Boost Promised

Panicked claim of rapid eye and bladder relief through a product called Foley Pilla. Promises quick results, neutralizes acids, soothes pain, and guarantees money back.

Foley Pilla

Greens Run Church of Christ Young Married Class Meeting

Chauncey September 28 members of Greens Run Church of Christ Young Married People’s Class gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Pearl Brown for their monthly business and social session. Mrs. Emmett Olbers led devotions and served as president. Virgil Fierbaugh oversaw the program. Refreshments were served to attendees including Rev. G. B. Courtney and several couples.

Chauncey Greens Run Church of Christ Pearl Brown Emmett Olbers Virgil Fierbaugh Wayne Snyder G. B. Courtney Carrye Smith Wm. Dalton

PTA Names Members to Ship Committee

Mrs. Dana Glouster announces a ship committee for the Parent-Teacher Association. Members listed include Mrs. A. C. McCance, Mrs. Margaret Bry, Sara Williams, Mrs. John, Mrs. Fred Householder, on Gayton, Sr., Mrs. Leo Bradley, Vesta Norris, Mrs. Will Zimm, and Mrs. Tom Morris.

Dana Glouster Parent-Teacher Association Dang Heck A. C. McCance Son Margaret Bry Sara Williams John Fred Householder Gayton Leo Bradley Vesta Norris Will Zimm Tom Morris

Past Chiefs to Meet at White Rose Temple Event

The Past Club of White Rose Temple in Sisters will gather Friday at 7 30 at the home of Thomas Williams Sr. in a community meeting announced for Sept 28.

Mef Glouster White Rose Temple Sisters Thomas Williams

Insull Charge Sparks Outburst in Divorce Case

Famed opera singer Mary McCormic sues Georgian mate for divorce after an outburst prompted by charges from Prince M'Divani that she was too friendly with Samuel Insull, utilities magnate. The sensational dispute centers on alleged improper familiarity and public accusations in a high profile civil action.

Prince M'Divani Mary McCormic Samuel Insull Dale

Also Mentioned on This Page

Logan World War Veterans Legion New Straitsville News CEVA Barbara Mery Raymond the Athens Messenger M. D. Hansel Hocking Logan High Lydia Cotterman William Delong Charles Mohler Wilma Jene Frank Delong Homer Delong Craig McBride Hillsboro S, W. Zeigler John McBroom Clarence Heine Wile Cook National Jurists’ Commission Court News IN Common Pleas Court Greens Run Grand Rapids Furniture Makers Guild Qumart M. i. Lis New York
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