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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 11, 1941

Page

12

Guilty Pleas Entered in Hocking County Cases

Logan arraignments before Judge Phil A. Henderson resulted in six guilty pleas on 14 indictments and one guilty plea on an information. Eldon Fox and Ernest Gray faced petty larceny findings with fines. Several defendants pleaded not guilty or had sentences and bonds set, with trials scheduled as the petty jury to be called April 21.

John McDonald Meyer Evert Burgess Ralph Burgess Clyde Anthony George Emrick Russell Thomas Paul Wayne Morgan

Easter Egg Hunt and Social Gatherings Lead Logan Week

Mrs Earl Elberfeld arranged an Easter egg hunt for her daughter Martha Harrold at their Logan home with fruit juice and cookies served to guests including Mrs Jimmy Brown and daughter Jennie, Mrs George Clayton Shaw and children, and many others. Mrs Clarence Blosser hosted the Wednesday Sewing Club at Midland Place with refreshments and a forthcoming meeting at Mrs Meyer’s home. Elsewhere Olive Eggleston and Gertrude Bay joined a Washington trip. the Delta Theta Tau Sorority met for a business session with bridge and tripoli contests and lunch at Blossers. Various clubs held readings and luncheons, with plans announced for future meetings and travel, including Panama-bound Mrs Keyes.

Logan Earl Elberfeld Martha Harrold Jimmy Brown Jennie George Clayton Shaw Nancy Mary Ann Allan A. Cole Warner Norma Jane Dayton Schulthies Ann Judy Hubert D. Lappen Danny Claude Chrisman Sally Dean Collison Ken Lee Harley Meyer Heinie Fred Murray Jimmy Lester Risch Carol Raymond Turner Larry Clarence Blosser Billy Midland Place Carlos Gaffin Thomas Bender Charles Eberst Victor Simiele Cecil Harding Jones Francis Myers Mildred Johnson Meyer Delta Theta Tau Henry Adcock Bridge Tripoli John Roberts Marguerite Betty Rohrer Ruth Riggs Betty Smoot Helen Rush Mary Griffith Elizabeth Heinlein Blossers

Lost Pig Observed As Aquatic Artist

Logan Arliss Hiles reports a pig missing since Wednesday. George Miller, a resident along the Hocking River, watched the animal swim merrily downstream.

Logan Arliss Hiles George Miller Hocking

John McLaughlin dies en route to Akron

John McLaughlin age 72 died about 12:30 Thursday in an ambulance near Sugar Grove while en route to the home of his daughter Mrs. D E McNeely in Akron. He had returned to Logan after visiting his daughter and left word arrangements were to take him to Akron. He leaves a son William Logan and a daughter Rhea Columbus along with brothers Dee McLaughlin Logan Max McLaughlin Akron and Mrs. Jesse Thomas Taylorsville. The body was returned to Logan and funeral plans were not set by Thursday night.

Logan Akron D. E. McNeely John McLaughlin Sugar Grove McLaughlin William Rhea Columbus Dee McLaughlin

Circleville Commandery Hosts Annual Inspection Delegation

Circleville Commandery Knights Templar held their annual inspection on Wednesday evening with a visiting delegation from Circleville. Denzil Weltner Curtis Cole H D Arnold Washington Bowers and O O Stephenson attended along with Mrs Bowers and Mrs Stephenson accompanying their husbands.

Logan Woltz Appointed Assistant to Alma Shop Welder

Kenneth Woltz of this city has begun work in Alma Michigan as assistant to the shop welder after completing a welding course locally.

Logan Kenneth Woltz Alma, Mich

Fred Shively County Bridge Employee Ill at Work

Logan-Fred Shively, a county highway bridge employee, became ill while at work on Wednesday and was transported to his home for care.

Logan Fred_ Shively

Local Social Figures Named in Society Notes

Prominent residents listed include E. K. Sands, E. Sheffield, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Huffman, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Thomas, Fred Jurgeris mier, R. O. Grimes, Ralph Moore, Mrs. Virginia Belt, Mrs. Barton Hall, Mrs. Joe Rowley, and Mrs. Irma Powers.

Arbor Day Observed at Greendale School

Greendale observes Arbor Day with morning tree planting and afternoon pupil program led by Seber Lehman. Seedlings from the McGuffey Elm used. Program features spring songs recitations and a sixth grade exercise “Who Are We?” An Ohio State museum display shows colonial and regional mementos. Conservation week concludes Monday afternoon with speaker James R. Smoot.

Greendale Seber Lehman McGuffey Ohio State Museum James R. Smoot

Seniors Meet at Hemlock in Village Gathering

Household event notes detail Hemlock gathering hosted by Marie Fowler and Grace Russell where seniors enjoyed contests and lunch. Attendees include Ernest Lanning William Davis Carol Flowers Anna Mac Artor Bob McCoy Paul McDaniel Margaret Cantor Erma Gasper Alice Storts Lois Hodgson Helen Buza plus Supt. Cottrell and others.

A. C. Eisele John Tobias Virginia Lucas Main Street Church of Christ Alice Tharp T. T. Cottrell Hoyt Parker Chillicothe Renetta Hodgson Imogene Charles Nina Davis Glenna Williams Zanesville Chris Wolfe Nelsonville Richard Lanning Roy Lent Lancaster Bernard Hodgson Maxine Fouts Near Corning Mae Williams Jean Tharp Chicago Joyce

Dr. Robinson to Direct Easter Cantata at Logan High

Dr. C. C. Robinson head of Ohio University music department will lead the Easter cantata at 8 p m Sunday in Logan High School auditorium under the Logan Choral Society. The choir of 50 voices has been rehearsing with Mrs Allen Adams as accompanist.

Logan C. C. Robinson Ohio University Logan High School Logan Choral Society Allen Adams

Army Tests Logan Ira Lee Justice to Leave for Ft Hayes

Nelsonville area man Logan Ira Lee Justice will depart for Fort Hayes on April 17 as a replacement from the county. A second examination will be held at the courthouse at 6 PM on Thursday April 17 with 50 registrants to be called.

Measles Illness Report In Greendale Village

Greendale residents William Court ney and Floyd Waddell are reported ill with measles in the village.

Greendale William Courtney Floyd Waddell

Police Radio Tower Construction Begins in Logan

Work began Thursday on an 80 foot steel tower for the police radio system. The tower will be placed atop the city garage at the rear of the police building. Director R R Loomis expects the radio equipment soon and installation hoped to be ready by the first of May.

Logan R. R. Loomis

Lewis Funeral Rites Held for Mrs Hettie Lewis

Funeral services were held in Wellston on Thursday afternoon for Mrs. Hettie Lewis age 72. She was a sister of Frank Wolfe and several area residents and mother of 12 children, ten living. Attendees included relatives from Detroit Cleveland Akron Jackson Columbus and Springfield along with numerous Wellston residents.

Jessie Lewis Wellston Danny Lewis Jackson Manley M. Lewis Cleveland Smith Swackhammer Columbus Clarann Gettles Detroit Joe Hutchins Frank Wolfe Willis Lehman Logan Arthur Jenkins Eleanor Beatty Charles P Carl McCartney Clarence Cooke Springfield

Straitsville Brick Plant Is Reopened to Operations

NEW STRAITSVILLE The New Straitsville brick plant returns to work after a period of inactivity. It has received an order that will take at least six weeks to complete, with hopes for additional orders to sustain operation.

New Straitsville

Easter Vacation Begins at Logan Schools

Easter vacation started at Logan schools Thursday evening and will run until next Tuesday. Superintendent G. E. Carr said this will be the full spring break with the rest of the year devoted to commencement preparations.

Logan G. E. Carr

Car Recovered Quickly After Logan Stolen Vehicle Report

Police quickly located Carl Jurgensmier's car after he reported the theft from in front of the courthouse. Officers found the vehicle on West Main Street within minutes of the 11 15 AM report.

Improvement Reported For Local Merchant Charles Breene

Charles Breene of Hill Street remains under care after a heart attack more than two weeks ago. His condition shows improvement as doctors monitor his recovery at home.

Logan Charles Breene Hill St

Easter Morning Services Across Logan Churches

Logan churches plan sunrise services at 6 o'clock with choirs and special music. United Brethren Church hosts J R Howe from Otterbein College. cantata at 8 pm at Logan High School with Dr C C Robinson. Other churches feature baptisms, receptions, world service offerings, and Easter cantatas led by local pastors and choirs.

Logan J. R. Howe Otterbein, College United Brethren Church Logan Choral Society Logan High School C. C. Robinson Ohio University E. B. White Methodist Church Martha Ann Kinser E. N. Turner S. W. Wiant Christ Allen Adams C. S. Clark Frank Lyke First Presbyterian Church Fred Burchfield Cecil Harding Jones Harriet Gibson Weymueller Church of the Nazarene C. B. Clendenen St. Matthew Lutheran Church Amos L. Heyde

Sunrise prayer meeting and Easter message noted

Jobs Brief reports a 5 am Sunday prayer meeting at the Methodist Church and a 7 30 pm Easter message by Miss Laura Mae Gears. Also notes funerals for Robert Eugene Wooten age six and Mrs Mary Chick age 85, with burials at Greenlawn.

Jobs Methodist Church Laura Mae Gears Robert Eugene Wooten John Wooten Children’s Hospital Columbus Greenlawn

Hundred-Pound Loaf Exhibit at Louisiana Purchase Exposition

A remarkable display at the 1904 Louisiana Purchase Exposition in St. Louis featured a loaf of bread weighing one hundred pounds. The exhibit drew spectators and highlighted novelty foods during the fair.

St. Louis

Cement Is Used as Garden Fertilizer

Logan residents Woulter Rochester and his son Fred planned to plant onions this week. Fred fetched material from the basement and spread it as fertilizer. The bag turned out to be marked cement, indicating misidentified contents and potential risk.

Truck Driver Struck by Car at Enterprise

Minor injuries were suffered Thursday by Elden Edward Mang, a Columbus truck driver, when he walked into an approaching car near his truck at Enterprise. He was taken to Cherrington Hospital with a bruised forehead and a broken left shoulder. The car was driven by Mrs. Ben Bigham of Laurel Township who was escorting Mrs. James H. Bowen to Logan for a return trip to Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Logan Elden Edward Mang Columbus Enterprise Ben Bigham Laurel Township Cherrington Hospital Mang Floyd Duffy

McKinley Club Meeting Highlights May 14 Date Set

Logan McKinley Republican Club heard Robert C. Work and E N Turner speak at a large Wednesday night gathering. L P Mooney led the program with Boyd Wright presiding. Harley Meyer named entertainment chair with Floyd Stiff and others to select two from Logan. Charles Kreider chairs membership. four members to be chosen. Miss Wilhelmina Deissle joins program committee. Financial report shows good condition. Next meeting May 14.

Logan McKinley Republican Club Robert C. Work E. N. Turner L. P. Mooney Boyd Wright Harley Meyer Floyd Stiff Murray City Dwight Huggins Laurelville Charles Kreider Fred Murray Wilhelmina Deissle

Easter Sunrise Service at First Presbyterian Church

Easter Sunrise services will be held at 6 o clock at the First Presbyterian Church with music by the Junior Choir. Fred Burchfield will deliver the address.

Logan—Feaster First Presbyterian Church Fred Burchfield

Also Mentioned on This Page

Athens Mrs. Blosser Washington Olive Eggleston Gertrude Bay Entertains Club Kittie Dill Among Ourselves White House W. R. Brandt Ida Steinman George Wenn George B. Gilbert Wilbur Lanning L. O. Bort Roy Crawford Panama Russell Keyes Glouster Keyes New York City Milo J. Warner The American Legion Rk, L. James H. H Hillman Hearst OPM Sidney Hillman House Military Affairs Committee Circleville Michigan Fred Shively Hemlock Dr. Robinson America RG Robertshaw Tee Kew Grant Lewis Straitsville St. John Church Heyde St. Paul Episcopal Church West Logan Pilgrim Holiness Church Church of the New Covenant Dicken Addition Myron W. Clark Enterprise United Brethren Church Bethany United Brethren Church Clark Mary Chick St. Philip’ Neri Father Gallorni Grace Garner God's Bible School Cincinnati Clarence Garner Henry Sowers Dave Campbell Lee Denny Rio Rita Mohney Frank McClure Charles March Walter Shaw Bill Mackie Millfield James Powell Belva Pearl Powell New Pittsburg Harry Spencer Barberton Louise Turn Charles Horn Paul Edward Everett Stover Carbon Hill Awger Sowers Virgil Lemberger Fort Bragg N. C McKinley Club Plan Sunrise Service Imperial Zenners Home Furnishing Dept I. R. Goldberg O. F. Temple Worstell Prometrist Ig. N. Court St. Jenner’s Dept. Store Blondie Messenger
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