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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 29, 1941

Page

12

Cecil Scott to Face Lancaster at Logan If Arm Heals

Cecil Scott, the lanky right hander, may start against Lancaster at Logan Wednesday if his elbow cooperates. A long batting drill followed by an infield session was held Monday night as Coach Ben Ger plans field changes and Scott works to stay in the lineup. John Buchanan has been catching well and Scott may shift the youngster from behind the plate to fit the game plan.

Logan Cecil Scott Tom Ben- Ger Lancaster Wenger Bill Scott John Buchanan Scott

Kenneth Brown Injured in Lancaster Hospital Fall

Mrs. J F Rutgers reports her brother Kenneth Brown of Columbus is in Lancaster Hospital for injuries from a Friday fall. He was working at the Anchor Hocking plant when he fell eighteen feet from a scaffold, fracturing his right leg. He formerly lived in Marion Township Hocking County and is a brother of Earl Brown.

Kenneth Brown Lancaster Logan J. F. Rutgers Columbus Anchor-Hocking Brown Marion Township Hocking County Earl Brown

Logan Soldier Inducted and Serving with Cavalry

Information received over the weekend from William T Hansel son of Mrs Guy Hance of this city who is stationed at Fort Riley Kansas reports he was inducted into service and assigned to the cavalry He says he likes the army and may stay longer than his original induction He has qualified as a sharpshooter.

Logan William T Hansel Guy Hance FL. Riley Kan Cavalry Army

Leverett Ellis Fined for Vehicle With Insufficient Brakes

Leverett Ellis appeared before Mayor Dal Ins Kinser Monday on a charge of operating a motor vehicle with insufficient brakes. He was fined five dollars and costs. The arrest was made Saturday evening by the late Highway Patrol.

Logan Leverett Ans Samyuen Ville Dal- Ins ‘Kinser Highway Patrol

Local residents attend Masonic lodge events and social visits

The report lists Logan area residents visiting relatives in Columbus Gore and New Straitsville for a Mingo Lodge meeting, inspections at the Masonic lodge, and social outings including a horseback ride and a Lake Hope boat trip. It notes guests from The Plains, Happy Mellow, Union Furnace, Gore, and Zanesville areas.

Trangua Urant Logan Sun J. W. Woodard Bob Blankenship Loren E. Nixon New Straitsville Mingo Lodge Ma Roscoe Hansel Columbus H. Hansel Masonic Lodge Richard Vore Charlotte Chicago Foster Bobo Thomas Morris Gore Eda Sale Nutter Farm Basil Culbertson the Plains John Altman Mary Agnes Archie Barnes Alfred Lanning Larry Laura Ann Zanesville

Revival Meetings Begin Tonight in New Straitsville

Minister Rev. Hurton Donaldson leads revival at Odd Fellows hall on Main St with Sponoring Logan Nazarene Church. Services start 7 20 pm with special music and distribution of surplus commodities planned across western eastern and Logan areas including potatoes beans rice flour and corn meal.

Hurton Donaldson New Rman Logan Nazar Everett Jacoby Rene Church Logan

Logan student earns second in Columbus spelling contest

Logan-Bob Johnson, eighth grader and son of Prank Johnson, placed second in a Columbus spelling contest representing Logan schools. The event highlighted local student achievement amid a period of commodity distribution underway.

Logan Bob Johnson Sire Prank Johnson Columbus Johnson

Father Son Win Red Cross First Aid Match Awards

The event at Gallipolis honored class of students in the Red Cross First Aid program. Recipients of certificates include Grover Jonaon Exel Sorrinon Sarah Revied Whitington Nine T Digs oda Gates Thomas Te Games Harley Morgan Eli Winston Mentor Winston Forrest Rotinuon Aneel Wilson Serome Wine Lester Wilson Milared Blazer Alamostastern Louse IMtcCttack Golde Nichyr-Aceneth Mo Raw Lowte Sim Maggie Wetherhat Forrest Devi Samuel Guilbsat Frank Richard Thoman Mackensie Julia Watsn Helen White.

Oun Newton Spencer Mitc Red Cross Aone Sida Gallipolis Actas Ralph Fein” Scrutts Anor Rl Grover Francis Jonnaon Exel Sorrinon Sarah’. Revied Whitington B. “Gates Thomas Te Games Harley Morgan Eli Winston Winston Forrest Aneel Wilson Lester Mo Raw Lowte Sim Maggie, Wetherhat Forrest Devi Samuel “Guilbsat Frank Richard ‘Thoman Stated Mackensie Julia Watsn Helen White

Car Overturns Injuring Two Near Crown City

A car left the road near Jackson south of Crown City injuring two occupants John Baltes and an employed advisory capacity who were treated at Holzer Hospital for minor injuries. The vehicle overturned and became wedged between two trees, requiring difficult extraction.

John Baltes Larence Crown City Holzer Hospital Jackson

Kiwanis Host To Seniors At Dinner Tonight

Kiwanis Club will host Logan Senior High students and teachers for a dinner at six o'clock with Prof. Einar Hansen of Ohio University as guest speaker. Les Amies Class of the Methodist Sunday School serves the meal. National Music Week events, an auction sale May 13, intercity meeting May 22 at Chillicothe, and a Memorial Day program on May 71 are planned with various committees in charge.

Logan Kiwanis Club Einar Hansen Ohio University Les Amies Methodist Sunday School Chillicothe House Committee

Five Couples Marry in Ohio and West Virginia

The record lists five marriages with details of spouses ages occupations and hometowns. Couples include George T. Hendricks and Bessie Boggs Hardman both from Mineral Wells and Gilmore West Virginia. Lester Ellsworth Haybron and Juanita Josephine Gabriel from New Plymouth and Coonville. Richard E. Ruble and Gertrude Bailey from Lancaster and Rockbridge. Marion Ellsworth Dupler and Audrey Irene Barnhart from Nelsonville and Logan. Earle H. Price and Freda E Poole from Columbus and Glouster. Each ceremony conducted by different officiants.

George T. Hendricks Mineral Wells W. Wax Bessie Boggs Hardman Gilmore W. Va Edward F. Andrea Richard E. Ruble Lancaster Rt. 4 Merritt J. Ruble Gertrude Juanita Bailey Rockbridge Mughter Fred Balley Marion Ellsworth Dupler WPA Nelsonville Charles Duple Audrey Irene Barnhart Logan John Barnhart Albert Selbee Earle HL Price 0. S. Army Columbus Earle Price Freda E. Poole Glouster Russell Poole Frank St. Clair

Logan Leonard Named for Annapolis Naval Academy Appointment

Albert Leonard of this city has been designated for appointment to Annapolis Naval Academy. He is a Logan High School graduate and Ohio Wesleyan student, recommended by Congressman Hl. K Glaynoot. His eligibility to accept the offer has not been announced.

Annapolis Logan Albert Leonard Mrc Mra Walter A. Leonard Naval Academy Hl. K Glaynoot Chillicothe Leonard Logan Ohio Wesleyan University

Church W Comedy Pri sen Plan

Bidwell Methodist Church plans a presentation of a comedy titled Mrs Apples and Her Corps at the school auditorium on May 13. Supper will be served after the plan. Cast includes Mrs T Moore Georgia Uzonn Ma Welker Mire Donald Love Paul Cline and others.

Bidwell Methodist Church

Elks Host Scout Troop Visit At Lodge Meeting

Logan area Elks Lodge hosted Boy Scout Troop 193 sponsored by the Edge of Elks for an evening program. The gathering drew 168 attendees including visitors from four Columbus area groups and local lodges as dinner preceded an inspection and presentation.

Lowan Edge of Elks Annat Sam Durant Don Ohlinger Venus Eastern Star Colum Logan Cittard Hiviard Olan Grove Ely Toronto Nelsonville Lancaster Zanesville Ielznea Mayne Zanenvle En State Heel Vier Plessantile Zalakt James Litherland Cannelton Ind Logan Jey Camptell

Birds Nest Box Observed On Washington Farm

On a Washington Township farm the clerk of courts Don shed reports the box filled with two compact bird nests built side by side. The brief note records the unusual nesting scene observed during a farm visit.

Logan Washington Don

Death of William G. Hugh at Gal lipolis Ferry West Virginia

William G. Hugh aged 78 died at his home in Gallipolis Ferry West Virginia. His brother DeKalb Hughes lives near Patriot. The notice records the deceased and the surviving family.

Seas Gallipolis William G. Hugh Gallipolis Ferry W. Va DeKalb Hughes Patriot

Rutter Second in Southeast Ohio Agricultural Scholarship Contest

Wes Logan won second place in the Southeast Ohio District agricultural scholarship contest with a score of 9 out of 94. Merle Vorin of Johnstown took top honors among 96 district entrants. Net Beery from Lagan was second in his grade. Rutter will receive a $240 scholarship. Revival services at Holiness Church open Sunday May area 4 with Evangelist Reverend Alderon Lavite leading nightly at 7:30. Band Booster Club at Logan High School hosts a bands program with refreshments served afterward.

Parmesan Rose Wes Logan Southeast Ohio H. D. Saxton Rutter Merle Vorin Johnstown Destrict Net Beery Ruttersum Holiness Church of This Vile Anip Tiase Universe Caresing Sunda Alderon Lavite Charles Wache Fehweana

Minister Is Speaker At White House Rotary Meeting

The Rev. Purrington delivered a guest talk at a Monday Logan Rotary event hosted at the White House. The speaker addressed America To styers amid illness quarantines and noted recovery of Richard and Anna Lou from scarlet fever.

Logan Rotarians White House Purrington Athens Wardwell and Nedland Park Johnson Murray America Tostyers LN. Myers City Antine County Health de Myers Richard and Anna Lou Athtice Selective Service Atens Nelsonville McArthur and Board

Legion to Pick Boy for Buckeye Boy State

The American Legion committee plans to choose a Lom yan High School junior to attend Buckeye Boy State in Columbus this June. The list of candidates is prepared and selections will be announced soon. The Auxiliary also plans to sponsor one enrollment at Buckeye State for the first time this year.

LUA American Legion Committee Lom Yan Columbus American Legion Auxiliary Buckeye State

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