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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1940

Page

16

Low Cost Model Home Planned in Logan

Logan plans for a two bedroom cost friendly dwelling to be built in South Logan through the Logan Chamber of Commerce and the Kachelmacher estate. James D. Wells oversees design with construction by a chamber manager. The house features a basement full electric wiring and a central heating plant. Use of local clay products and native lumber aims to keep cost under 2500 dollars and may spawn additional homes.

Logan South Logan Logan Chamber of Commerce Kachelmacher James D. Wells Chamber of Commerce Sho Ceat Chamber of Commerce Officia C. B. Donahue Kache! Inacher

Press Box Plans at Chieftain Field Near Southeast Ohio League

Logan official notes work soon for a new press box at Chieftain Field to accommodate newspapermen covering the Southeast Ohio League. Plans drawn and expected to proceed ahead of the season opening.

Chieftain Field LOGAN—A_nign schior

Masons Confer Degree Work in Logan Caravan

Logan Mingo Lodge plans a Fellowcraft degree conferment as part of a caravan through Logan. A detachment was scheduled to pass Main Street at two o clock with Chief Lew Rey and past masters awaiting to escort the procession. More than 80 vehicles lined the route though several chairs remained filled by past masters and Guard detachments.

Logan In National Guard Mingo Lodge Lew Rey Nords

Mrs Yocum in Serious Condition at Cherrington

Logan reports Mrs Lulu M. Yocum remains in serious condition at Cherrington Hospital after several months of treatment. Family members were called. a son Trell from New York City arrived by plane, with two others expected within days. Buckeyes plentiful on Hocking County trees this season. Clarence Weaver north of the city brought a seven-branch specimen to Logan.

Logan Lulu M. Yocum Cherrington Hospital Hocking County Clarence Weaver

Logan Host To 24 Yo-Ag Instructors

Agricultural instructors from District 17 including Athens Hocking Sartonaes and Vinton County met at Logan High School for their annual conference. Twenty four in attendance, with roles for Rolender and Fr Hutchinson in teacher training, as Supt Carr welcomed them and discussed upcoming programs. Lunch was provided at the Pc Restaurant as HD Saxton coordinated arrangements.

Logan Vacenories Athens Hocking Sartonaes Vinton Cortien Logan High School Balding Rolender Hutchinson Department of Education Ft Onio State University Supt Ge, Carr Thin Kitn HD. Saxton

Reckless Driving and Assault Fines Levied

Logan arraignment before Mayor Dallas Kinser resulted in fines for two men. Morrison Ryan of Junction City pleaded guilty to reckless driving and paid $10 plus costs. Robert Conra of Logan faced assault charges, pleaded guilty, and paid $5 plus costs. both cases recorded amid local notices of reunions and visits to Logan residents.

Logan Dallas Kinser Murrin Ryan Junction City Land Costa Robert Conra Stone Logan Rt The Stone Carl Cyrus Rising Rt Tritehel Park Lancaster Wedville Nesday William Harvey Oroville Hocking County

Hocking Fairgrounds To Get New Fence

Logan contractor William Loomis oversees removal of the old fence around the fairgrounds race track for a replacement. The project, part of September fair preparations, includes bid procedures and contract conditions for village improvements in Chauncey Ohio.

Hocking Fairgrounds Logan Wileiam Loomis

McArthur Club Picnic At Mrs Hixinbaughs Home

The McArthur Club a Professional Women's group held a picnic at the home of Mrs Mary Hixinbaugh in New Plymouth growth on Monday evening. Attendees included Helen Archers Usureme Rone Clarks tala Shy Lowe Gladys Witte Bernadine Peck Carp Hazel Wareheim Gar ett Woulweaver Carel Sparks for Sane Davidson and Mary Rabbini with others arriving from Pittsburgh and Union City for the vacation.

MeanrHun Torn Mary Hixinbaugh New Plyhrowth Helen “Archers Usureme Rone Clarks Tala Shy Lowe Giadys ‘Witte Bernadine ‘Peck Carp Hazel Wareheim Garett Woulweaver Carel Sparks Sane Davidson Mary Rabbini Giadge Trowell Pitsburg Giadge Trowell Pitsburg Har Arrived To Mearthur Witte Charles Hook Union City Ind Mary Elizabeth Rannelis Pickerington Colu Margat Walon Sauray Trom Catumpus Pilcher Son Fry Lake’ Toughton Michigan le Mrv C. C. Reed Ray Cox Ton Max Acetion California Ste Archares Hamricks Peter M. Laman Houghton Renee Stas Ezabeth Smythe Dayton Edna ‘Kenney New York State Vinting He Warehelm Vinton Artur Radebeugh Lancaster Harvey Briagee Rien Rutherford Cub Talaye

Rutland News Notes Oddities and Family Updates

Rutland column records social visits to Columbus by Mr and Mrs Ri sell Sloman and aug Bryan. John Utsinger and Mildred visit. Mrs Russell Little improves. William Folan hosts birthday dinner for Carolyn Forrest on her 90th birthday with C B Forrest of Fremont and Herman Aulman of Omaha present. Mrs Jeste Woods dies at 56, leaving husband and daughter Frieda. Beard returns to Cleveland for work after a week away. Mrs Hettie McMillin noted in update.

Rutland Risell Sloman Bryan and Terson John Utsinger Mildred Howard Phipps Columbus Russell Little William Folan Carolyn Forrest C. B. Forrest Fremont Herman” Aulman Omaha Jeste Woods Frieda Beard Cleveland Hettie McMillin

Coach Bender to Return for Football Practice Start

Logan records announce coach Tommy Bender will return from Pittsburgh after the weekend to begin football practice. He has spent summer at the University of Pittsburgh with Mrs Bender and daughter Jane remaining in the city.

Logan Tommy Bender Pittsburgh Prac Bender University of Pittsburgh Jane

Logan Mingos Meet Clover Farm Team

Logan Mingos prepare for a Sunday game at the fairground against Clover Farm of Columbus after a 10 all tie in Nel sonville. Hunter may not start. Albert Leonard or Bill Spence are set to start for Logan in a key season contest.

Logan Logan Mingos Clover Columbus Hunter Albert Leonard Bill Spence

Boxing card at Haydenville Community Hall called off

Logan report notes Jackie Devore and Bob Roland of Lancaster cannot attend the Friday boxing program at Haydenville Community Hall due to rain and postponement. A return match is set in Lancaster for Freddie Ray and Billy Gaston of Athena, Gaston having previously defeated Ray.

Logan Jackie Devore Bob Roland Lancaster Haydenville Comunity Hall Nas Freddie Ray Billy Gaston Athena Gaston Ray

Our Men Over 7 Attend Farm Out at Camp Rose

Logan reports a farmers outing at Camp Rose with men in attendance including four land-year veterans. Two attendees hailed from Hocking County Edward Foltz of Washington Township and CD Anthony of Union Furnace. Insurance topics discussed set for Friday August 9 from four to five in the afternoon as a representative from the Nelsonville Social Security Board attends to discuss old age and survivor insurance.

Logan Nelsonville Social Security Toard Comine Ion

Laurels Board of Education names new Gibisonville High teacher

Logan The Laureinriet Board of Education held a meeting Tuesday evening to fill the vacancy created by Delbert Davis resignation. They tendered a contract to Paul Carr a native of the district who will teach at Gibisonville High School as principal last week he accepted the Marion consolidated school post.

Logan Laure Inriet Board of Education Delbert Davis Marion Consolidated School Paul Carr Gibisonville High School

League Officials Plan Junior Team For Boys Aged Seven To Thirteen

A Legion Junior League gathering at Chieftain field at 5 30 this evening aims to organize a boy team rostered by youngsters aged seven through thirteen. Bob Clendenen, a current Junior League graduate, is expected to be chosen as manager with help from other youths.

Legion Chieftain Bob Clendenen

OSU Scholar Plans Women Work Study in Hocking County

Christine Carlson of Ohio State University visited for a conference with Mrs Ruth Bennington to discuss a winter project titled Hospitality in the Home. The study focuses on women workers in Hocking County and their roles this winter.

S.ogan Christine Carlson Ohio State University Sudy Hocking County Ruth Bennington

Mrs Forest Poling Dies After Illness at Home

Logan Ohio reports the death of Mrs Forest Poling 47 wife of Charles G Poling Marion Township following a long illness She died at her home Wednesday afternoon She previously underwent surgery at Columbus Hospital She is survived by her husband a daughter Wilma her mother Mrs Sarah Focht and a brother John of Columbus A reunion and picnic of the Logan Athens County Society of Columbus is planned for Sunday August 11 at Old Man's Cave with details from The Messenger representative.

Logan — Forest Young Charles G. Poling Marion Township Columbus Hospital Wilma Sarah Focht John Columbus LOGAN Athens County Society of Columbus Old Man's Cave

My Love Came Back Heads Double Bill At Athena Theater

Athena Theater opens Friday with a double feature featuring My Love Came Back and Wagons Westward. Olivia de Havilland and Teffrey Lynn star in a light comedy of young ambition and mistaken rumors, supported by Eddie Albert Jane Wyman and more.

Athena Theater Olivia deHavilland Teffrey Lynn Hollywood Wise deHavilland Lynn Joyce Sand

Engineer To Inspect School Water Supply

William F. Smith county sanitary engineer will inspect and test water supplies for several county schools in the coming days. The move supports preparations for reopening on Sept. 3 and includes inspecting toilet facilities throughout the county district.

Ogan Tral Hocking William F. Smith

Farmers May Apply for Grain Loans in Hocking County

Farmers in Hocking County may apply for grain loans announced by district field supervisor 1 Fealty. Applications are filed at the extension service office in the courthouse. Loans assist farmers without other financing, secured by a first lien on the current crop, limited to crop needs and not exceeding 400 dollars.

LOGAN Hocking County Extension Service

4 H Achievem Judged by Agents in Ohio County

4 H Achievem judging by agents Stein and Ruth Bennington with mise Falkenstein, Warren County home agent, selects entries for state fair. Much work will be exhibited at the county fair September 26 to 28. Fish arc biting at Buckeye Lake as Arch Bangert returns with a limit of catfish. Bell patent mentioned for transmitting two or more signals simultaneously on one wire.

Logan Arch Bangert Buckeye Lake Alexander Graham Bell

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