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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 28, 1934

Page

2

Barn Fire Destroys McCarthy Farm Barn Near Logan Route 31

A fire on the McCarthy farm two and a half miles north of Logan on Route 31 destroyed a large barn and killed livestock. Loss was estimated at 5000 dollars with 15 tons of hay 160 bushels of wheat and oats and farm machinery lost. Ownership listed as Mrs W J Frash Mrs Ida Weubben and Phil McCarthy with tenants Lewis and Jacob Wooley Jr. assisting with water from a cistern.

Logan Logan Fire Department Walter Nixon W. J. Frash Ida Weubben Phil McCarthy Lewis and Jacob Wooley, Jr

Moore Rites Saturday at Logan Residence

Funeral services will be conducted at 2 pm Saturday at the home of Mrs. Clara Jones on South Orchard Street for William B. Moore 61 who died Wednesday in Haydenville at his brother Charles Moore's home. He leaves five children two sisters Mrs. Pearl Watkins Logan and Mrs. Alpha Ramsey Convoy and burial is in Oak Grove Cemetery.

Logan Clara Jones South Orchard Street William Moore Haydenville Charlies Pearl Watkins Alpha Ramsey Convoy Oak Grove Cemetery

Sewing Classes To Start in Two Weeks

Canning project in Hocking County will close within the next two weeks. Sewing classes will begin immediately under supervision of Gildys E. Bauman, assisted by Mrs. Florence Evans and Mrs. Lucille Adcock. Sessions run 1 30 to 4 30 p m on Tuesday at Haydenville Community Hall and Gibistonville Church, Wednesday at several Logan locations, Thursday at Murray City High School, and Friday at Gore Knights of Pythias Hall.

Logan—Canning Hocking County Gildys E. Bauman

Class Is Organized Thirty Two Will Take Up Study of Mental Measurements

In Logan 32 attendees met at the probate court to organize an extension class for winter. A majority favored studying Mental Measurement. Enrollment will be taken next Wednesday with class work starting at 7 p.m. Interested persons should report in time for enrollment.

Logan Probate Court Room

Fresh Meat Delayed. Distribution Begins After Oct 1

Logan relief headquarters announced no fresh meat will reach Hocking County for relief families until after October 1. When distribution begins a 24 hour schedule will be in effect on arrival. Enough canned meat remains for complete distribution this week. Lieut Frank Darby has returned home to Cleveland after a year at Camp Hocking. County officers seek the owner of another vehicle that damagedLawrence Hack’s car downtown Wednesday.

Logan Hocking County Frank Darby Camp Hocking Cleveland CCC

Pine School Laurel Township Holds First Reunion

About 200 attended the Pine School reunion in Laurel Township last Sunday. Former teachers Edwin D. Ricketts Charles W. Zeigler Lulu Carr Birdie Stoady Orville Hart sough Harley Emmons were present. Talks were given by Ricketts D A Cash Lancaster Zeigler and others. Organizers May Drum intend the gathering as an annual event.

Logan Pine School Laurel Township Edwin D. Ricketts Charles W. Zeigler Lulu Carr Birdie Stoady Orville Hartsough Harley Emmons Ricketts D. A. Cash Lancaster Zeigler May Drum

County Sells Bonds Second Transaction of the Year

Logan officials report selective sales tax bonds totaling 17,500 sold by county commissioners in the second sale of the year. The bonds are retired from state sources, not local taxes, bringing annual bond issues to 47,500. Funds are designated for relief purposes.

Logan

Logan arrests and Legion leadership updates in town

Arthur Rowland was arrested in Lancaster and brought to Logan for arraignment before Magistrate C. T. Stephenson on charges of non support. The Logan Post auxiliary elected Mrs. Phil Techappat as president with officers Mrs. Roy Anthony, vice president, Mrs. Edward Jones, secretary, and Mrs. Willard Lyke, treasurer, with appointive posts to follow. John Dicken, a guard at London prison farm and former local patrolman, was in Logan on Thursday.

Logan Arthur Rowland Lancaster C. T. Stephenson Logan Post American Legion Phil Techappat Roy Anthony Edward Jones Willard Lyke John Dicken London Dicken

Logan High offers season tickets for seven home games

The Logan High athletic association announced adults may attend all seven home games for a total of $1.75 as a move to boost season ticket sales.

LOGAN Logan High The Athletic Association

Pastors Outline Sermon Topics in Logan

Rev John Amos Toy new United Brethren Church pastor in Logan will preach Sunday morning on The Program of The Church and Sunday evening on One Came Running. At the Methodist Episcopal Church Rev W N Shank will lead morning worship on What Jesus Hates Most and evening service on Mendicants of the Kingdom.

Logan Fans Pack Columbus for Deciding Series Game

A large Logan delegation gathered in Columbus on Wednesday to cheer their team as they attempt to clinch a place in the Little World Series against Toronto, hoping to advance.

Logan Columbus Toronto

Mary L. Cameron to preach at Pilgrim Holiness West Logan

Mary L. Cameron will preach at Pilgrim Holiness Church in West Logan on Sunday at 10:30 a.m. The service is open to the public.

Logan Mary L. Cameron Wellston Wal Pilgrim Holiness Church West Logan

Corn-Hog Vote Set for Athens County Next Saturday

The 1934 corn hog contract signers will vote in a nation wide referendum on October 6 at 1 pm in five district meetings across Athens County. Ballots present two questions about 1935 adjustment plans and a 1936 one contract per farm option.

Athens County Ames-Bern Amesville F. W. Vernon Troy Township Troy-Carthage Edgar Dixon Frank Pugh Albany Albany High School Lee Elliott H. Johnson Chillicothe Athens County Committee Dorr AAA

Apple Orchards in Athens County Report Little Damage

Athens County will have a full crop of Rome Beauty apples and good color and size according to a county survey this week by County Agent Thomas H. Johnson and extension plant pathologist A. L. Pierstorff of Ohio State University. The growers’ spray program is satisfactory with virtually no disease or insect damage. Stamen Winesap is also a pro-

Athens County Rome Thomas H. Johnson A. L. Pierstorff Ohio State University

Grimes Golden Harvest Notes Include Delic Es Varieties

A fragmented note mentions Grimes Golden as a chosen variety for this season and references related Delic es varieties. The text is incomplete but indicates selection and fruit types within a farming context.

Grimes Delices Whic

Reverend Maness to Preach Twice at Methodist Church

The morning sermon titled The Keys to the King Heaven What Are They will be given by Reverend Maness of the E. Maness parish, with Rev. Maness also delivering a Sunday night service at 7:30. The second sermon asks When Will It Be.

Methodist Church E. Maness Maness

Exploding Spray Blinds Logan Woman

Mrs. Phil Techappat was temporarily blinded when a spray bottle used for meth preparation exploded at her North Street home. Most of the liquid hit her face and she showed improvement the next day. The other item notes a country church sale authorized by the annual M. E. Conference in Zanesville, with Benna Vista church to be sold after years of disuse.

Logan Phil Techappat North Street

Plans for four new Masquers members at Athens High

The Athens High School Masquers initiated plans to welcome four new members at the first meeting of the year. A. A. Nellis is the faculty adviser. Parker Walker and Roger Jones earned entry by stage settings work, while Julian Bing and Myrna Riggle qualified through participation in plays and operettas.

Athens High School A. A. Nellis Parker Walker Roger Jones Julian Bing Myrna Riggle

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