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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1941

Page

12

Logan Future Farmers display awards at bank

Logan Chapter of the Future Farmers of America shows state awards earned in June at the Farmers and Merchants Bank. The group placed in cream and poultry judging, milk and wool, with ten ribbons and two banners. Harold Saxton oversees the chapter. 410 schools participated statewide. plans for Junior State Fair with about 200 entries. broadcast set for WHKC at 7:15 PM Tuesday.

Logan Future Farmers of America Farmers & Merchants Bank Harold Saxton Logan High School Young Farmer’s Organization WHKC

Four Men Added To Logan Fire Department

Logan changes add four new firefighters under Director R R Loomis due to resignations. On duty first tonight are Dean Collison Harry Krumilauf William Rafferty and Kenneth Bright. Resignations include Wayne Price Patrolman Ray Zanner and Willard Miller.

Logan Logan Fire Department R. R. Loomis Dean Collison Harry Krumilauf William Rafferty Kenneth Bright Wayne Price Ray Zanner Willard Miller

Buchanan Makes Third Trip to State Tourney

John Buchanan at 15 makes his third state tournament appearance as a catcher and outfielder. He debuted at 12 and has two more seasons. Bill Scott handles catching this season while Buchanan plays in the outfield.

Logan John Buchanan Buchanan Bill Scott

Fireproofing Plant Repairs Underway at Haydenville Factory

Extensive repairs at the National Fireproofing Co. Haydenville plant replace old wood with tile pillars and steel beams. A tilt-up roof is added over the No. 1 factory dryers. Three weeks into work, two more weeks expected. Supervisor is C A Augsberger of Canton.

Logan National Fireproofing Co Haydenville C. A. Augsberger Canton

Trustees Add Sanborn and Frank Cook to Logan Board

Sanborn and Frank Cook will seek another term on the Ward Township trustees board. Sanborn traveled to Logan to obtain petitions for circulation. The board's third member is Charles Robinson of Murray City.

Logan Sanborn Frank Cook Ward Township Charles Robinson Murray City

Gallipolis Winton Bean Dinner Draws Many

The Winton bean dinner Saturday and a town hall night program drew large crowds in Gallipolis. Many former residents spent the weekend there, turning the affair into a community homecoming.

Gallipolis

Logan visitors from Glouster and surrounding area

Logan residents Mrs Harriett Weymueller and Miss Anne Weymueller plus Bill McGrew of Glouster visited Saturday. Multiple local families hosted guests from Columbus Pittsburgh Hay day Lorain Cadiz Towanda and Logan with extended visits and future moves noted including Kerrs Scheides Weltys and Schmitters.

Harriett Weymueller Anne Weymueller Bill McGrew Glouster Logan John Rectenwaldt Curtiss-Wright Columbus Leo Rectenwaldt F. G. Fribley New Philadelphia Frank Fribley L. M. Christie Pittsburgh Clarence Matheny Haydenville Matheny Ralph Hess Jackson Hess James Karshner James Smoot Marilyn Jimmy Kent Crooks Belle Loomis Barbara Ann Beverly Kerr Buckeye Lake Cadiz Kerrs Lemma Harriet Clayton Scheide, Jr Lois Lorain James Hutchison Shirley Jerry Gilbert Sterner Jerry Meacham Louise Schmittter Earl Thompson Ewald Schmitter Miss Schmitter Sterners Meachams Ann Judy N. Market St Harry Ambrose

State Highway Patrol Arrests Three Drivers

Logan reports three arrests by State Highway Patrolmen over the weekend leading to arraignments before Mayor Dallas Kinser. Cecil Foster of London Route 4 faced a $10 fine and costs for speeding in a truck. Richard Hertenstein of Chillicothe Route 6 pleaded guilty to reckless driving and paid $15 and costs. Charles Slagle of Bremen was fined $10 and costs for failing to display license tags.

Logan Dallas Kinser Cecil Bennett Foster London Rt. 4 Richard Hertenstein Chillicothe Rt. 6 Charles Slagle Bremen

Hospital Run of Surgeries Reportedly In Local Ailments

Gloria Ann Logan eight year old daughter of Mr and Mrs George Becker Logan R F D underwent an operation for appendicitis at Cherrington Hospital Saturday Dorothy Jean Colvin Shawnee was given a major surgical operation Saturday Lloyd Moshier Carbondale went home Saturday following a major surgical operation some days ago Mrs Ralph Miller and son were dismissed Sunday from the hospital and went to their home here Mrs Herbert Woody and daughter Nelsonville returned to their home Sunday from the hospital Miss Lulu Sowers of Jobs was admitted to Cherrington Hospital Saturday night and was operated upon Monday morning

Logan Gloria Ann George Becker Logan R. F. D Cherrington Hospital Dorothy Jean Colvin Shawnee Lloyd Moshier Carbondale Ralph Miller Herbert Woody Nelsonville Lulu Sowers Jobs

Two Drivers Fined After Reckless Driving Arrests

Logan sheriff Floyd Duffy, returning from Columbus, arrested Frank Leadman of Lancaster and Hilber Quivey of Pomeroy for reckless driving near Enterprise on U S Route 33. Both pleaded guilty before Magistrate Frank St. Clair and were fined $10 plus costs.

Logan Floyd Duffy Columbus Frank Leadman Lancaster Hilber Quivey Pomeroy Enterprise U. S. Route 33 Frank St. Clair

Second voter ballots in city primary Bertha Nimon votes

Mrs Bertha Nimon became the second person to cast an absent voters ballot in the present city primary. She voted Saturday before leaving for West Virginia to visit relatives. Her grandchildren Martha Ann and Jack Kinser had been visiting there for two weeks.

Logan Bertha Nimon West Virginia Martha Ann Jack Kinser

Release Granted for Logan Glendenning in Worthless Check Case

R L Glendenning was released from Hocking County jail after paying court costs and making good the checks. The charges were dismissed when the complaining witness withdrew.

Gallipolis Social Notes Recap Of Local Scout Outing

Local Girl Scouts and leaders including Grace Wilson Bess Evans and June O Dell enjoyed a weekend retreat at Grace Biddle Lodge near Athens. The group listed several members by name and noted a Sunday reunion in Albany with the Whaley family representing Athens.

Gallipolis Grace Wilson Bess Evans June O'Dell Grace Biddle Lodge Athens Dorothy Viola Gilkey Betty Alice Mary Ada Mackenzie Barbara Cardwell Kathryn Boster Judy Wetherholt Joan Sowers Vivian Chandler Mildred Burns Vivian Say‘re Mary Alice Lupton Mary Anne Null Charlene Robinson

Birthday celebration at Waterloo home of Rev and Mrs Brooks

Thursday evening a group of relatives and friends gathered at the Waterloo home of Rev and Mrs George R Brooks for Mrs Brooks birthday. The 6 o clock dinner was followed by a social hour with Rev Thomas Taylor and Elizabeth from Oak Hill Rev James Lane from Rodney and Mrs Brooks parents Mr and Mrs Joe DeLille and children Raymon Bruce and Mildred Louise from Rodney. They were joined later by members of Rev Brooks congregation and refreshments of ice cream and cake were served.

George R. Brooks Waterloo Rev. Brooks

Local residents chase summer visits and hires

A chain of short notes records visits and travel among local families. Reuben Wood and relatives head to Indian Lake for a yearly retreat. Dayton and Athens guests visit, along with office and nurse travelers from Cleveland and Columbus bound for Little Rock.

Holzer Fosters Idea For Model Farm

Dr. C. E. Holzer proposes converting the Rio Grande College farm near Gallipolis into a demonstration project to showcase modern agriculture. The 300 acre farm would host meetings for farmers, with student labor under a farm superintendent guiding demonstrations in tillage pasture and forestry conservation.

Gallipolis Rio Grande College C. E. Holzer Board of College Trustees Holzer

Bicycle Thefts Rise At Swimming Pool

Gallipolis police report that bicycle thefts are outpacing auto thefts with teen youths as the principal offenders. The pool area is the main spot where bicycles are left unattended while owners swim and play, and several bikes are taken daily with many not recovered.

Gallipolis

Massie Rites Held for J W Massie at Wilgus Church

Funeral services for J W Massie who died Friday night at his Wilgus home were held Sunday at the Baptist Church on Greasy Ridge. Surviving sons include D C Massie Crown City Oden Columbus and Luther Massie of Gallipolis a daughter Mrs John Humphrey Hillsboro and other relatives.

Gallipolis J. W. Massie Wilgus Baptist Church Greasy Ridge D. C. Massie Crown City Oden Columbus Luther John Humphrey Hillsboro

Knife Fight Leads to Injuries in Gallia County

Ted Harris is jailed on charges of engaging in a knife fight with Bennie Manns Saturday night. Harris suffered a slash to the left forearm while Manns had a deep neck cut. Manns was hospitalized and released the next day. Both men are colored.

Gallipolis Ted Harris Bennie Manns Harris Manns

Hippo tusks surpass elephant ivory in value

The statement notes that hippopotamus tusks yield more valuable ivory than those of an elephant, highlighting a surprising fact about animal tusk value.

Legion District 8 surpasses quota with record Ohio enrollment

Logan district 8 of the American Legion in Ohio reports 2045 members over quota by 35. The district reaches 101.7 percent of its goal as Ohio’s total membership hits 50,900 from a 45,000 target, marking the largest enrollment in state history.

Legion Logan American Legion Ohio

Issue Eight Marriage Licenses in Gallipolis

Gallipolis grants licenses to wed including Ross White and Gail Stover both 21 22 from West Virginia neighbors, Claude McFarland 22 and Ann Stacker 21 from Guthrie West Virginia, George W Lewis 32 and Neva Clark 34 of Blackford West Virginia. W S McKinney 23 and Ora Ethel Bailey 21 Richlands West Virginia. William M Pooley 32 and Sadie Marie Stringer 30 Crown Hill West Virginia. Frank Picker 60 and Flora McGlasson 50 Charleston. Albert Moon 38 and Flora Hollingshead 34 Charleston.

Gallipolis Ross White Gail Stover St. Albans W. Va Claude McFarland Ann Stacker Guthrie George W. Lewis Neva Clark Blackford W. W. Cooley Nellie L Lambert Chapmanville W. V W. S.mckinney Ora Ethel Bailey

Finger Smashed In Workplace Door Pinning Incident

Miss Letha Ruff secretary at the Extension Service office suffered a smashed middle finger of her left hand when a door struck a desk pinning her hand. The injury occurred Saturday while at work.

Logan Letha Ruff Extension Service

Legion Team Heads to Columbus State Tournament

The American Legion tournament squad departed Logan Sunday afternoon for Columbus to enter the state tournament with Albert Leonard and Clinton Webb in charge. Transportation was arranged by Supt. Samuel H. Dillon, Sam C. Buchanan, and Robert Mackey. Two players left later in the day.

Logan American Legion Columbus Albert Leonard Clinton Webb Supt Samuel H. Dillon Sam C. Buchanan Robert Mackey

Tourists Troll Hocking Valley Early Morning

Ideal Sunday weather drew many visitors to scenic spots in the county as tourists began the morning flow.

Logan Hocking Valley

Ice Cream Social Draws Record Crowd at Marion Central

An ice cream social held at Marion Central school Friday night attracted the largest crowd in the school's history with many city residents in attendance.

Logan Marion Central School

Haydenville youths kill rattlesnake near mines

Two Haydenville youths, sons of Albert Sparks and Arthur Crane, killed a rattlesnake at the mines near the city last week. The reptile measured 45 inches long with 14 rattles.

Logan Haydenville Albert Sparks Arthur Crane

Fair Director Praises Cattle Show Work in Gallia County

O. D. Dailey Albany resident and director of the Ohio State Fair cattle exhibit commends the Gallia County chamber of Commerce cattle improvement committee. He notes public interest and general support, cites 2100 head of heifers acquired in four years, and says local growers will soon supply buyers without importing stock. The cattle committee, F. C. Christ and E. G. Royer, reports rising orders and upcoming shipments.

Gallipolis O. D. Dailey Albany Chamber of Commerce Cattle Improvement Committee Gallia County F. ¢. Christ E. G. Royer

Martins Remembered at Glenwood Funeral

Mrs Myrtle Perry and Mrs Minnie Perry of Crown City joined other relatives from the area at funeral services for Ordell Martin who died over the weekend at age 67. The service was held Sunday in Glenwood, West Virginia.

NEA Charles S. Shipman Emma Sue Schultz Zanesville, O Gallipolis Myrtle Perry Minnie Perry Crown City Glenwood W. Va Ordell Martin

Mrs Josephine Brown Undergoes Hospital Operation

Mrs Josephine Brown of near Logan was taken to Mt Carmel Hospital in Columbus Wednesday and underwent an operation Saturday. Her condition is reported as satisfactory.

Logan Josephine Brown Near Logan Mt. Carmel Hospital Columbus

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