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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1940

Page

12

Logan Mayor Hears Eight City and State Highway Cases

Logan mayor Dalis Kinser presided over a week end court session charging eight people with driving under the influence and related offenses. Robert Vaughn pleaded guilty to reckless driving and paid fines. Carl Yates, Murrin Ryan, Charles Mack Jr., Raymond Pittman, James Kerns, Joan McConnell, and Kenneth Carter faced varied penalties including fines, costs, suspended driving rights, or jail for failure to pay.

Logan—Fome Viewmtions Daliis Kinser Bury Robert Vaughn West Sty Lan Caster Saturdaay Murrin Ryan Charles Mack, Jr Logan C.D. Notestone Raymond Pittman Arlington ‘Ave James Kerns West Logan Leo Reynolds Joan McConnell Foxte Jal Kenneth Carter New Plymouth Gallipolis Harold Eakin Marie Coy J. L. Stephenson Methodist

Logan Caddies Triumph At Circleville Meet the locals lose 14 to 7

Logan caddies from Hocking Hills course defeated Circleville rivals 14 to 7. Leading scorer Jack Hughes posted a 0 while Mark Lohr added a 79 for the locals. Court notes: William Griffith arraigned for second offense DUI, pled guilty, fined 100 dollars, 60 days jail, two year license suspension. Family reunion at Gills home near Gage details relatives from Long Beach and Maumee. Frances Lee Roth visits from Columbus. Joan Mackenzie hosts breakfast at Forte feation Hill Park.

Logan L Ogan Hocking Hills Circleville Jack Hughes Mark Lohr Louan William Griffig Phil A. Henderson Cohol County Joan Mackenzie Forte Feation Hill Park Frances Lee Roth Columbus Aristhey

Community Birthdays Celebrate Kildare Klub Members

The Kildare Klub honors members Alma McCormick Eulah Williams and others with a birthday supper and outing Friday night aboard the Mud Cat on Holzer scow. Miss Esther Rickabaugh leaves for Indianapolis to serve as secretary and treasurer of Missionary Bands of the World.

Kildare Klub Alma” McCormick Eulah Williams Otto’ Carter G. B. Gillingham Holzer’ Scow Esther Rickabaugh Riehande Indianapoli India North St. By Warner Ave Logan

Divorce Case in Gallia Co Involves Ada Frances Castle

Gallia County reports Felton F. Caste charged in a divorce action with portion of home and two small children. Ada Frances Castle is defendant claiming wife left July 192?. She now resides with her parents at Chesterhill. Also note local interest in Edwin McCormick's take at Fairfield Sunday.

Gallipolis Felton F. Caste Ada Frances Castle Castle Chesterhill Furnes Edwin McCormick Fairfield

Camp return and social notes from Gallipolis area

Gallipolis editors report local friends and relatives returning from a Ross-Hocking stag camp with a two day outing pleasing attendees. Judge Harry Hoffman and Will Dernan attended an Odd Fellows convention in Portsmouth. Several residents visit relations in Columbus, Pleasantville and Jacksonville.

Gallipolis Nna Ross-Hocking Sun Gay Aala Orulan Ira Swisher Harry Hoffman Will Dernan Howard Barr Oscar Olsem Dickie Youngstown Hoffman Dernan Odd Fellows Portsmouth Hazel Hine Margaret Ecker Columba Marian Bessette Carolyn Case Pleasantville N. Y Hine-Ecker Miss Ecker Dick Simmons Edward S.A. Simmons Item Helen Rossell Air Fella Mohr Magnetic Springs Ohio J.P. Keefer C. B. Allen Laura [Casto Leon W. Va Roy Keeter Ella’ Lupton Myrtie Norton Garnette Lupton Lewis Lupton Guy Seashores Jacksonville Fla Hendersonville N. C Ty J

Gallipolis Social Notes Update of Local Visits and Travels

Gallipolis society page records arrivals and visits across Ohio and beyond. Cousins, sisters, and friends arrive in town while others travel to Detroit, Erie, Rochester, and Kansas. Mayo Clinic trip noted for a local doctor. several families plan summer stays and returns from trips to North Carolina, New York, Washington, and beyond.

Rangers Hold Oak Grove Grange Meeting and Events

The Oak Grove area held a ranger inspection announced for Friday September 6 with 23 visitors from Albany Rome and Summit Granges. Members of Summit Grange led a candle lighting service and an apple pie baking contest was planned by York Grange. Multiple local residents and guests visited family and attended events at White Cottage and Lake Zaleski, with various names listed as attendees.

Albany Rome Summit White Cottage Zanesville M. Shires Lawrence Daughte Esther” Weigel Grande Irene Bonnie ‘Thompson Bernard Pickett Mr. Johnson Columbus Salem Carl Andrews Ash Hewitt Roy Momtanus Rex Parker Paul ‘Robinson Linda Andrews Lake Zaleski C.F. Hosking Pittsburg Hollow

Large rattlesnake captured near Fruitdale in Ward Township

Floyd Hemeworth and Marion Lambert captured a three feet ten inch rattlesnake at a mine near Fruitdale in Ward Township. The reptile was taken alive to Carton Hill where it was later killed and skinned. It is the first rattler reported killed in the area this season.

Louan Eek Fruitdale Ward Township Floyd Hemeworth Marion Lambert

Final Tourney Game Sets Decisive City Matchup Tonight

Logan reports the county fair tournament reaches its final after Bodmans faces United Furniture Workers of the City League in a Monday evening game. The winner advances to the district meet in Marietta to represent the city.

Logan Bodmans United Furniture Workers Marietin

Hunter Street Repairs Before Council Again

Logan council calls another special meeting to consider a resolution related to state highway work on W Hunter Street. The measure aims to relieve the state from potential maze complications arising from the improvement and aligns with state specifications.

Hunter Street Council

Logan Briefs: Social News and Local Courtesy Events

Logan notes detail a party and bridal shower for Shepard of Columbus, with bridge games and gifts at the White House. Additional items mention visitors, vacations, local residents traveling, and weekend family visits around Logan and nearby towns.

Pau Cole Mex Frederick Blume Matlon ‘Len Shirley” Moon Eilzabethy Westbrook

Obituary of Mrs Sarah Call Call at Clipper Mills

Mrs. Sarah Call Call aged 70 wife of T O Call died Friday at the family home after a long illness. Funeral services were held Sunday at Bethel Church near Baden with Rev Earl Cremeens and Rev Tennings officiating. Surviving children include Mrs Ada Archer Eureka Mrs Marie Green and Merrill Cail Bladen Mrs Faye Hamilton Gallipolis and Denver Cail at home. Sisters Mrs Henry Houck and Mrs Bessie Gothard and brother W Le Gilmore Eureka. The report also mentions local residents Kerr and Ruth Richards visiting relatives and Dr J P Haskins set to visit Bloomington Ind with Mrs Haskins leaving soon. Dr Haskins is a dentist in the U S Army stationed at Fort Hayes.

Frank Hutsmnpller Bainbridge FA. Norton Mise Letitia Mill Charles E. Browen North Carolina Marta High Point Wiliam F. Swisher Barberton Lisi Stee W.H. Scott Cheshire F. W. Shane Francis Shane T. J. Allison Rio Grande Rochester, Minn Mayo Clinic Kansas Charles Emmert l Jack Roger Chillicothe H.W. Wetherholt Harry Howell F. Trombley Lansing A.C. Dayton H. Brown Ella Thomas Las Cruces N. Mex T. C. Thomas Madelaine Campbell Appalachian N.Y Katherine « Sinpiller Ealith J. H. Steele Lester | Glassburn Mildred Mills New York Washington Dwight Wetherholt Carolyn R. R. Starbuck Coshocton Wayne Blackburn Helen McNealey Commercial & Savings Bank Gordon Walker Spring Lake Mich Walker Robert Shaw Columbus Reno Nev Frank Shaw Jean C. W. Lanier Washington D. H Earl Willis Ralph Clark Howard Covington Afd Tra W. le Gilmore Eureka

County board inspects damaged bridge on South Mulberry

Logan area reports the County Board of Hocking views the South Mulberry Street bridge to inspect its worn flooring. New flooring will be installed at multiple spots after prior discussions by state, county, and city officials. Commissioners delayed payment of a reward for C. H. Reichley’s body finding, leaving Butler’s claim unresolved as the investigation continues.

Logan Mulberry Stridge C. H. Reichley Richard Lawrence Butler Ha

Boys Return From EMC Camp With Medals At Logan

Logan group reports a fine trip from the EMC Camp at Ben Harr igon during July. Frances Ervin earned sharpshooter medal for range work. Robert Snyder placed second in diving and received a medal.

Logan Frances Ervin Jack Boocks Harry Struble Mickey Brown Robert D. Snyder FL Ben Harrigon Ervin Rudy ‘Snyder

Trainmen relocated as fire calls increase at Logan

Trains on the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad Iver Division moved through Logan Oregon. Three of these trains went south Saturday requiring extra crew. One worker was shifted from another department to serve as brakeman on the trip.

Logan—Ore Iver Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad Hough

Marion District Sees New Principal

Logan report states Marion District Board named Delbert Davis as principal of the centralized school for the coming term. Davis will lead after years on the South loomingville faculty and follows the resignations. Mrs Angie Kristmann was named to the grade staff replacing Miss Juckey who resigned to take another post.

Logan Marion

No Reservations at Kachelmacher Park Continue

Mayor Kinser reports high demand for park use while inviting the public to enjoy facilities. A new shelterhouse lock is installed and floodlights stay on at 10:30 each evening. Ray Keck, supervisor, records last week attendance totaling 1523 with Sunday at 485.

Raygrounds Kachelmacher 18 Kinser Ray. Keck Upervisor

Logan Logs 21 July Arrests In City Police Report

Police chief Lew Reynolds reports 21 arrests in Logan during July. Five tied to drunk and disorderly conduct. four for parking on the wrong side. three for permitting gambling. three for overtime. two for quarreling. one each for reckless driving, assault and battery, driving while intoxicated, and failing to stop at a stop sign.

Logan Lew Reynolds

George W. Clark Succumbs to Paralysis in Logan

George W. Clark age 0 died at 758 E Second St Sunday after a stroke of paralysis last Thursday. Found near Oak Grove Cemetery after being absent from home for a day. Survived by wife Maggie and son Stanley of Coleman Michigan with relatives in Columbus Erie Pinehurst Ga Corning Delaware and Lancaster. Funeral at Leonard Funeral Home Tuesday at 2 pm with Rev Stanley W Wiant officiating. Burial in Millers Chapel Cemetery.

Logan George W. Clark Second St Oak Grove Clark Union Furnace Maggie ‘Clark Stanley Coleman, Mich William Columbus Eaward Pinehurst Samuel “Atkinson Corning Ida Mathias Delaware Sadie Bowman Lancaster Leonard Funeral Home Stanley W. Wiant Millers Chapel Cemetery

Police Chief Reynolds Catches Pranksters

Juveniles were apprehended by Police Chief Lew Reynolds in connection with the destruction of a boat belonging to Dale Engle an Ohio University student who kept the boat in the Hocking River. The trio cut holes in the boat and the offense occurred on July 28.

Shre Lew Reynolds Dale Engle Engle Ohio University Ing Reynolds

Newark Man Dies After Head On Crash Injuries

A 31 year old Newark man died at Cherington Hospital Sunday afternoon from injuries after a head on collision. He had fractures of both legs and internal injuries. Other victims including Roxy Lewis of Newark and Nevin Long and James Ward of Carroll were treated and improved.

Logan Nelsonville Newark Cherrington Hospital Nevin Long James Ward Carroll Roxy Lewis Weaver War Mertersy Harry Risley John Johnson

Maxville Native Almeda Denny Dies in Columbus

Funeral services held in Columbus for Sir Almeda O. Denny former designer at Dunn Tatt Co after long service. Native of Hocking County she lived most of life in Columbus and died at the Columbus Home for the Aged. Burial in Green Lawn Cemetery. Survived by four.

Columbus Almeda O. Denny Dunn Tatt‘Co Columbus Home Broad Sts Green Jinn Benny Hocking County Columba Dunn-Talt Co

Firemen Complete Painting of Engine House in Logan

Fire Chief Roy Stallsntt and Assistant Chief Gerald Mer Aughlin led a crew in painting the Engine House in Logan. Firemen Weightmasterohn Schorr assisted while efforts focused on preserving a creamy tone noted in recent work.

Logan Weightmasterohn Schorr Roy” Stallsntt Assisant Gerald” Mer “Aughlin

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