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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 10, 1938

Page

10

Day Defeats Taft in Votes Cast Tuesday

Logan County results show Governor Martin L. Davey carrying Hocking County by about 300 votes over Charles Sawyer in a Democratic gubernatorial race. Judge Arthur H. Day won the Republican senatorial contest in Hocking County by a two to one margin over Robert A. Taft amid county and state tallies across multiple offices.

Dr. H. T. Phillips Damon D. Watkins Dean Hickson Russell Cunningham F. J. Peavy Nellie Kemp Bracker Paul Herbert Griffith Hummell McCarthy Turner Baker Ebright Hoover Lewis Williams Herbert Metcalf U. S Day Taft Bender Jeffreys Marshall Wharton Yearick Supreme Court Boyd Wanamaker Justice Mathias Hart Rich Struble Ward Allen Congress Thomas White Cred Silbaugh Court of Appeals McCurdy General Assembly Brehm Brashares North Evans Fitzgerald Davey Sawyer Davidson Harper Metzenbaum Rogers Steele Bible

Licensed To Marry In Hocking County

Two marriage licenses were issued Tuesday in Hocking County to Raymond Edward Sanborn 27 laborer Nelsonville and Elizabeth Ellen Galbraith 25 housekeeper Athens County. Also licensed were Francis Jay Nimon 30 teacher New Plymouth and Juanita Mae Gandee 26 teacher Nelsonville Rt 2.

Logan Raymond Edward Sanborn Nelsonville George Sanborn Elizabeth Ellen Galbraith Athens County William Galbraith Francis Jay Nimon New Plymouth, Rt N. F. Nimon Juanita Mae Gandee Nelsonville Rt C. M. Gandee

Auto Owners Must File Reports With County

Logan motorists are reminded that a certificate of title or assigned title for an automobile must be filed within three days after ownership changes. Clerk of Courts D. W. Feather notes many have overlooked this rule and warns of a heavy penalty for noncompliance.

Picnic at Cantwell Cliffs Planned by Club Members

Logan Business and Professional Women's Club schedules a picnic at Cantwell Cliffs for Thursday afternoon. Members assemble at the club rooms by 8:30 AM. those absent by then will be transported to the cliffs at 4:30 PM.

Logan Business and Cantwell Cliffs

Logan Mourns Jennie Brown 79 in Sturgeon Bay

Mrs. Jennie Brown wife of W O Brown of Sturgeon Bay Wisconsin died in that city Tuesday morning news reaching her Logan relatives. She left Logan about 1901 on marriage and is survived by her husband and sisters Miss Ida Steinman and Miss Clara Steinman of this city. Ida Steinman traveled to Sturgeon Bay Tuesday for funeral services.

Logan Jennie Brown W. O. Brown Sturgeon Bay Wis Ida Clara Steinman Ida Steinman

Sand Run School Reunion Planned at Cantwell Cliffs

Arrangements are made for the annual Sand Run school reunion to be held at Cantwell Cliffs on Sunday September 4. Organizers expect a large turnout including former teachers patrons and pupils.

Logan Sand Run Cantwell Cliffs

Mrs Amos L Heyde Confined by Illness at Home

Logan Mrs. Amos L. Heyde is confined to her home due to illness and has suffered poor health for several weeks.

Logan Amos L. Heyde

Attendance at Old Man's Cave Surges in July

Ranger S A Reichley reports 30 188 visitors at Logan Old Man's Cave in July, up from 22 357 in 1937, an increase of 8 831. Foreign visitors included Canada and Cuba. West Virginia led the states with 320, Michigan 162, Illinois 99, with visitors from 32 states overall.

Logan Old Man's Cave S. A. Reichley Canada Cuba West Virginia Michigan Illinois

Mrs Dan Lemon Dies in Logan Home

Mrs Dan Lemon aged 63 died at her sister in law Miss Mary Lemon on North Walnut Street after an extended cancer illness. The family moved from Logan to Toledo years ago and spent the summer with the sister in law. Survived by husband a son George a daughter Mrs Elmer Engle and two grandsons. Funeral services will be held at the Lemon residence on Thursday afternoon with burial in Oak Grove Cemetery.

Logan Dan Lemon Mary Lemon North Walnut St Toledo George Elmer Engle Springfield Lemon Oak Grove Cemetery

Auxiliary Meets on Lawn at Mrs Thomason Home

The American Legion Auxiliary gathered Monday evening on the lawn at Gallagher Ave home of Mrs. Harry Thomason. Mrs. Bertha Oberle presided and formed a nominating committee Mrs. Harry Mack Mrs. Walter Huffman Mrs. Gertrude Waldron Mrs. Willard Lyke. Reports from the recent Cincinnati state convention were given by several members. The hostess served light refreshments at the close.

American Legion Auxiliary Harry Thomas Gallagher Ave Bertha Oberle Harry Mack Walter Huffman Gertrude Waldron Willard Lyke Cincinnati Oberle Barton Hall Lawrence Adcock

Sorority Picnic and Swimming Party at Floyd's Pond

Sigma Phi Gamma sorority held a picnic and swimming party at Floyd's Pond Monday evening with attendees including Mrs. Donald West Columbus Mrs. Phil Henderson Mrs. John Green Mrs. Walter Price and several Misses. Other social notes recount entertaining at homes on N Market Street W Hunter Street and updates on visits from relatives and guests to local families through late August.

Sigma Phi Gamma Sorority Floyd's Pond Donald West Columbus Phil Henderson John Green Walter Price Maxine Notestone Helen Bright Ruth Goodlve Theresa Kaiser Fanchion Blackstone Helen Walsh Martha Magle Jane Walsh Iola Evelyn Courter Lolabelle Hockman Charles Huffman Wylie Thurness Rudolph Lortz William Poling Farl Krieg Chicago James Krieg Buell Eby Frank Harden Bruce Ford, Jr Edith Graham Louis Bettendorf Cleveland Jean Gilson New Castle Walter Miller Geneva Graham Jack Mounts Nancy Lancaster John Liff Gloria Martha Lee Robinson Murray City W. T. Poling Zanesville Ave

Revival meetings at Haydenville Church of God continue nightly

The South Haydenville Church of God near the FE C Cheshire service station on State Route 33 hosts revival meetings every night at 7 30 pm led by evangelist Mary Wahl with special singing at each service.

Haydenville South Church of God Mary Wahl Cheshire

Record flight certificates show growth in pilots and aircraft

The Bureau of Air Commerce reports on July 1 there are 20 076 pilots and 9 732 aircraft with active certificates, up from last year by 3 500 pilots and 800 planes. Total aircraft including uncertified stood at 11 031 versus 9 680 a year earlier. 543 of the certificated pilots are women. Ohio ranks fourth in pilots with 425 commercial, 505 private, 96 amateurs and 11 gliders, while California leads aviation activity followed by New York and Illinois.

Department of Commerce Bureau of Air Commerce Department Ohio California New York State Illinois

Has-Beens Move To First In Twilight League

The Has-Beens defeated Coalport 6 to 5 in seven innings to take first place in the Twilight Recreation Ball League. Trailing 4 to 5 in the seventh inning, the Has-Beens scored two runs and shut Coalport out in the final half inning to secure the win.

Pomeroy Has-Beens Coalport

Election workers paid after the primary in Logan

Logan precinct officials received 1865 dollars at the close of the primary. Workers were paid eight dollars each plus mileage for presiding judges in addition to their regular fee.

Logan

Primary Voting in Hocking County Report

Balloting in Logan started slow Tuesday with voters streaming into 11 polling places only by 2 pm. Democrats organized precinct workers early and canvassing afternoon effects showed turnout. Outlying precincts focused on the Democratic governor race.

Logan

Police Adopt LOGAN A Report System For City Patrols

A new hourly log system ships officers to file reports on territory covered and activities each hour. Department heads will monitor patrol progress and ensure close contact with every officer's workload.

Logan

Keck Births A Carbon Hill Boy With Grandparents Named

Mr and Mrs Pearl Keck of Carbon Hill are the parents of a son born Saturday evening. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs I J Blosser of Carbon Hill and Mr and Mrs Clint Keck of Black Jack.

Logan Pearl Keck Carbon Hill I. J. Blosser Clint Keck Black Jack

Dobbs Family Spend Weekend Mountain Trip in West Virginia

Mr and Mrs Frank Dobbs of London England and their daughter Dr Elizabeth Dobbs of this city spent from Saturday until Monday touring the mountains of West Virginia. The couple have been visiting their daughter here for several months.

Logan Frank Dobbs London Eng Elizabeth Dobbs West Virginia

Logan native George Schorr visits Logan for election time

George Schorr of Columbus, a former resident of the city, spent a few days in Logan with relatives. He maintains voting residence here and comes to Logan at each election time, staying with Mr. and Mrs. Mike McBride and family.

Logan George Schorr Columbus Mr. Schorr Mike McBride

Banik Gyurko Set For Glouster Headline Bout

Eddie Banik of Murray City meets Steve Gyurko of Glouster in eight rounds at Glouster Arena on Thursday night. The undercard features Dreamer Morris vs Gus Banik, Freddie Ray vs Skeet Sikorski vs Marion Lambert, and Delbert Tedrow vs Junior Champ of Logan, all under Herman Sheline management.

Glouster Eddie Banik Murray City Steve Gyurko Glouster Arena Dreamer Morris Gus Banik Freddie Ray Skeet Sikorski Marion Lambert Greendale Lad Delbert Tedrow Millfield Battler Champ Logan Banik Lambert Herman Sheline

Bears Save Movie in Boise Amid Beard Shortage

In Boise Idaho the production of Northwest Passage faced a beard shortage that threatened filming. An SOS for 150 men with beards who could swim and endure cold water resolved the issue and allowed shooting to proceed.

Boise City Ida

Logan Council defeats store Closing Ordinance amid legal doubt

Logan City Council voted 5 to 1 against the proposed store closing measure after a solicitor’s written opinion deemed it unconstitutional if enacted. Oscar Steward was the sole proponent. The meeting also discussed a new 6,500 dollar water well project capable of 1 050 gpm, a two year note plan, and an 8 500 dollar Goose Creek bond for creek work plus requests for 100 000 brick for South Mulberry Street paving. Continuous sidewalk and safety improvements were proposed along with an 1939 budget reading.

Logan Harley Meyer Oscar Steward R. R. Loomis Loomis Goose Creek Snyder Zanesville Ave Mulberry St State Highway Department South Mulberry St South Logan

Kiwanis Club Hosts Chicken Dinner At Angle Home

GLOUSTER Kiwanis members and guests gathered Tuesday night at the country home of Mr and Mrs B R Angle for a chicken dinner. After eating, attendees joined on the lawn to sing old songs beside a lawn organ, including Mr and Mrs Roger Kittle and many other couples and friends.

F. D. Kinney C. E. Haskins H. F. Kittle F .G. Boroff C. A. Pride E. H. Taylor L. E. Richardson L. E. Burnelle Wm. Martin Harriet Weymueller Mary Burns Margaret Chappelear Gail Wallace Louise Dowler al Craft B. R. Angle

Bennett Anderson Dies in Jacksonville

Bennett Anderson age 81 of Jacksonville died Tuesday at 6 25 a m at the home of his son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Harry Dust His wife died nine years ago He leaves two sons Thomas Glou ster and Pearl Trimble and two daughters Mrs Edward Rhinehart Amesville and Mrs Harry Dust Trimble Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 30 p m in the VU B Church in Jacksonville Rev H O Davis officiating Burial will be Maplewood by C F Wallace and Son funeral directors

Glouster Bennett Anderson Jacksonville Harry Dust Thomas of Pearl Trimble Edward Rhinehart Amesville VU. B H. O. Davis Maplewood C F. Wallace and

Republican Groups Claim Victory in Committee Fight

Two rival Republican factions in Meigs County claimed wins in the central committee race amid a tense battle with several doubtful comitteemen. The list of winners includes Alfred, Errol Follrod, Guy S. Sergant, Will Heilman, Roland Torrence, A. D. Morrison, Bern Wood, Joe Turner, E. O. Tagsgart, Dana Turner, Harve Norris, James D. Hawley, and many others across Middleport, Pomeroy, Letart, Rutland, and nearby towns.

Pomeroy Republican Party Meigs County Central Committee Republican Central Committee Alfred Errol Follrod Bedford Guy W. Sergant Chester North Will Heilman Chester South Roland Torrence Columbia A. D. Morrison Dexter Bern Wood Dyesville Joe Turner Great River E. O. Taggart Harrisonville Dana Turner Langsville S. G. Clifford Brown Letart East Harve Norris Long Bottom James D. Hawley Middleport Wilbur Pierce David O. Jenkins Norman T. Wayland Homer J. Russell R. A. Davis Charles Childs

Veteran Middleport voter Capt T W McDermet votes Democrat

Middleport notes Captain T W McDermet, aged 90, walked to the Jones Garage polls on S Third Ave to cast a Democratic ballot. A longtime resident for 55 years, he served on the election board and is the oldest Knights of Pythias member in town.

Middleport T. W. McDermet Jones S. Third Ave MccDermet Cap Knights of Pythias

Attendance at Churches Good Despite Heat

Meigs County Churches of Christ continue a seven week campaign to prevent the summer attendance drop. County Auditor George Meinhart reports no church falls below winter averages. Latest totals show men at 295 and women at 262, with Women’s Day 811 and Men’s Day 882. Town figures include Bradford 111 and 99, Dexter 45 and 49, Rutland 54 and 67, Pomeroy 100 and 91, Long Bottom 55 and 53, Middleport 332 and 373, Bradbury 114 and 149.

Middleport Churches of Christ Meigs County George Meinhart Bradford Dexter Rutland Pomeroy Long Bottom Bradbury

Glouster Republicans Hold Heavy Tuesday Primary Lead

Glouster voters gave heavy turnout in the Tuesday primaries with Bricker at 535 votes and Davey ahead of Sawyer at 272 to 248. LeFever led in Glouster for representative and George Rose for probate judge while a Sanitary Sewer bond failed for lack of Washington authority. Other statewide races showed Bulkley 386 White 130 for U.S. senator and Kin 29 Peavy 306 Cunningham 89 for state senate with Mechem 32 Hoover 13 LeFever 563 for representative and Rose 494 probate judge among GOP results.

Glouster Glouster City Bricker Davey Sawyer Dr. LeFever George Rose Wallace Washington Board of Elections Bulkley White U. S Kem Peavy Cunningham Banks Mettler Keenan Tyroler Burdiss Wilson Koons Taft Day Congress King Jenkins

Trimble Township GOP Club to Meet Thursday Evening

The Trimble Township Republican Club will convene Thursday at 7:30 PM in the Mayor's office. Important business on the agenda.

Glouster Trimble Township Republican Club

Zarley Jr. Taken For Appendectomy In Ambulance

Marion Zarley Jr., son of Mr and Mrs Marion Zarley, was taken to St Francis Hospital Tuesday evening in the C F Wallace and Son ambulance for an appendectomy.

Glouster Marion Zarley, Jr Marion Zarley St. Francis Hospital C. F. Wallace and Son Ambulance

Clerk Stricken. Washington Precinct Replaces Heinelein

L M Heinelein Republican clerk in Washington precinct fell ill at noon Tuesday and was carried home. Mrs Birdie Griffith was called in to take his place.

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