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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1940

Page

12

Win Right To Play Again at Massillon

Logan Godmans of the City Soft Ball League were district champions by defeating Washington County 4 to 1 in Marietta. Marion Strawn pitched strongly with nine and 11 strikeouts in two games. Godmans will face Suchers Packers of Dayton district champions at Massillon next Sunday at 3 45 PM. The trophy was presented by City Loan Co.

Logan—Godmans Marietta Washington County Godmans Marion Strawn United Furniture Workers Donald Taylor Harold Ewart Ray Manter Lawrence Hartman Richard Schultz Lawrence Casto Logan

Furniture Workers Triumph in Six-Run City Softball Clash

In a pitchers’ duel through six innings Milne limited West Logan to four hits while Chapman allowed one. United Furniture Workers then erupted for five runs in the seventh, aided by three more hits including a home run by C Stewart and some errors. Scott led West Logan with two hits.

Fight Card Planned at Haydenville Hall

Logan reports a boxing card at Haydenville Community Hall on Friday evening led by a main bout between Billy Gaston of Athens and Freddie Ray of this city. The pair recently met with Gaston winning in eight rounds. Dreamer Morris of Glouster faces Dick Gaston of Athens in a six round semi final and two or three four round preliminaries are scheduled.

Logan Haydenville Billy Gaston Athens Freddie Ray Gaston Ray Dreamer Morris Glouster Dick Gaston

Election Board Meets in Hocking County Session

Hocking County Election Board met Monday afternoon to discuss routine matters. J. G. Collins attended after weeks of absence due to injuries from a motor accident. The board approved requests for information on voting rights and discussed possible registration audits if compulsory military training law is enacted.

Logan Hocking County Election Board J. G. Collins

Bell Fined for DUI in Hocking County Court

Logan Bell of Logan Route 3 appeared before Mayor Dallas Kinser on a charge of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. He pleaded guilty, was fined 100 dollars and costs, and jailed for inability to pay. He was certified for suspension of driving rights. Bell was arrested Saturday afternoon by Chief Lew Reynolds.

Logan Paul Bell Logan Rt. 3 Dallas Kinser Hocking County Bell Lew Reynolds

GOP Club Meeting Set at Republican HQ Rempel Block

Logan Hocking County Moe Kinley Club will meet at the Republican headquarters in the Rempel Block at 7:30 p m Wednesday evening. Members are urged to attend and bring new members.

Logan—Hocking County Moe-Kinley Club Republican Rempel Block

Logan City Council Regular Session Set for This Evening

City council of Logan will meet for a regular session this evening. Several matters are expected to come before the council for consideration and reports are likely to extend the meeting length.

Logan—City

Road Work Progresses in Belmont County

Road contract in Belmont County held by E. N. Turner and Sons is advancing. Workers expect to stay busy on the present state contract through October.

LOGAN Belmont County E. N. Turner and Sons

Weasel Appears At Residence Prompting Capture Attempt

Frank Lanning and Walter A. Leonard report a weasel appeared at their residence Sunday afternoon. They tried to capture the animal but it escaped.

Chase Logan Frank Lanning S. Walnut Sr Walter A. Leonard

Coughenour Rites Held in Gallia County

Funeral services were held this afternoon in Pomeroy for Mrs Sarepta Coughenour 83 a longtime resident of Raccoon Township born in Pleasant Valley. She lived near Cheshire after marriage and was a member of the Methodist Church. Local relatives and friends attended.

Gallipolis Gallia County Sarepta Coughenour Pomeroy Pleasant Valley Raccoon Township Cheshire

Alcantara Repairs After South Atlantic Engagement

The British armed merchantman Alcantara sustained a gaping wound and other damage in a recent South Atlantic duel with a Nazi raider. Repairs were completed at Rio de Janeiro and Alcan tara again sailed forth to resume battle with the raider.

Alcantara South Atlantic Rio de Janeiro

Turner Jailed Again After Brief Freedom

William Turner of Benna Vista was released from Hocking County jail last week and returned to custody Monday after a court found him guilty of taking a $20 pair of spectacles from another prisoner. Re-arrested Sunday by Fairfield County sheriff, he was handed to Hocking officials for arraignment and, before Magistrate S B Whitehart, pleaded guilty. He received a $25 fine plus costs and 30 days in jail.

Three Games in Week for Mingos in Local Schedule

Logan Mingos will play three games in a busy week, two home evenings in the Nelsonville Twilight League and a Sunday afternoon matchup against Laurelville. The team has drawn the season’s largest crowd after strong play in recent weeks, with expectations of a big turnout for Laurelville here next Sunday.

LOGAN Logan Mingos Nelsonville Laurelville

County Halts 4-H Picnic Over Infantile Paralysis

Gallipolis authorities report no infantile paralysis cases but continue preventive measures. County Agent E G Reyer, after medical consultation, postpones the 4 H Club picnic and related events slated for Friday. The Washington Auditorium program is paused with plans for a possible rescheduling within two weeks if no cases appear.

Gallipolis E. G. Reyer Washington Auditorium

George Thomasson Dies Saturday at Addison

George Washington Thomasson near octogenarian dies Saturday night at his son F E Thomasson home in Addison Township He spent years in a wheelchair after an ice fall native of Virginia moved to Ohio in 1908 Survived by six sons and daughters 30 grandchildren 26 great grandchildren Funeral services held this afternoon at Bulaville Church with burial in Rife Cemetery

Gallipolis George Washington Thomasson Octogenarian F. E. Thomasson Addison Township Ohio Bulaville Church H. M. Smith Rife

Plan 53rd Cherrington Reunion at Thurman

For the 53rd consecutive year members of the Cherrington family will gather for a Thurman reunion on Thursday, Aug. 22. They are descendants of William Cherrington’s 16 children and are spread from coast to coast, with many in the ministry.

Gallipolis Cherrington Thurman William Cherrington

To Hold Glenn Rites

Local relatives and friends will attend funeral services at Waverly Wednesday afternoon for Miss Helen Glenn sister of Mrs. Herman A. Lewis of Cheshire Miss Glenn's parents Mr and Mrs Robert Glenn formerly lived in Vinton

Gallipolis Waverly Helen Glenn Herman A. Lewis Cheshire Glenn Robert Glenn Vinton

Logan Brief Social Notes

A Logan birthday party for Mrs John D Shaw was held at Rachelmacher Park on Sunday. Relatives attended including Mr and Mrs Shaw and children Joan Sue Carol Lou Norma Jean Margie Ann Junior Lancaster Mr and Mrs John A Shaw Bobby Columbus Mr and Mrs Joe Shaw Jerry Mr and Mrs Harry Meldrim Patty Betty Mr and Mrs Joe Brown Tommy Mary Jo Mrs Allie Bay and Miss Josephine Bay all of Logan.

Logan John D. Shaw Rachelmacher Park Shaw John A. Shaw Joan Sue Carol Lou Norma Jean Margie Ann Lancaster Robert Benbow Bobby Columbus Joe Shaw Jerry Harry Meldrim Patty Betty Joe Brown Tommy Mary Jo Allie Bay Josephine Bay

Mary Lehman announces marriage to Joe Matheny at Russell Ky

Mary Lehman announces the marriage of her daughter Mary to Joe Matheny. The ceremony occurred in Russell Kentucky on May 17. A party at 534 West Second Street Nelsonville featured a wedding cake and gifts for the newlyweds. Attendees included the Matheny family and relatives from Nelsonville Junction City Logan Columbus and other nearby towns. A separate picnic outing and family reunions were noted for Stoughton and Floyd's Pond groups in nearby communities.

Mary Joe Matheny Nelsonville William Lehman Second St Russell

Sebold Wedding Party Serenade Led by Local Figures

Mr and Mrs S H Sebold recently married in Zanesville were serenaded Monday evening by friends led by Dr A K Smith Judge Phil A Henderson and Bob Keynes. A seven piece band organized with James Horwell sought a truck and visited the Sebold home on S Culver St for an impromptu concert.

S. H. Sebold Zanesville A. K. Smith Phil A. Henderson Bob Keynes James Horwell Lebold S. Culver St

Local social notes from Logan and nearby towns

Miss Patricia McNamee returns home after a week with friends in Columbus. Stanton Pond travels to Chicago for a week to attend an insurance men school. Mrs Ad Edgell of Nelsonville visits Logan with the McNamee family, returning home with her husband. Mr and Mrs Sam Bright and daughter Barbara from Columbus visit the Brights in Logan. Barbara stays until Wednesday. Mrs Ralph Bond of Haydenville spends the week in Columbus with the Evyans family.

Patricia McNamee Columbus Stanton Pond Chicago Ad Edgell Nelsonville Logan James McNamee Sam Bright Barbara Warren Bright Ralph Bond Haydenville Leslie Evyans

Grangers Plan Field Day at Test Farm in Ohio

Grange members from Jackson Athens Meigs and Gallia counties meet at the Southeastern Ohio Test Farm in Carpenter for a field day. Morning farm tour followed by a basket dinner and afternoon addresses by W F Kirk M A Bachtell and J Willard of Ohio State University. Gallia Granges expected to send large delegations.

Gallipolis Jackson Athens Meings Gallia Southeastern Ohio Carpenter W. F. Kirk M. A. Bachtell Co. J. Willard Ohio State University Agricultural Faculty Gallia County

Funeral Held for Mrs. Andora Roush in Cheshire

Funeral services were conducted at Cheshire Baptist Church for Mrs. Andora Roush 78, widow of Cornelius Roush, who died Sunday at her Cheshire home. Rev. E. S. Higginbotham led the service, with interment at Gravel Hill Cemetery. A long-time county resident born to the Shaffer family, she and her husband were well known in the area.

Gallipolis Cheshire Andora Roush Cornelius Roush Cheshire Baptist Church E. S. Higginbotham Gravel Hill Cemetery

Girl, 16, Suffers Foot Injury After Cow Injury

Mary Call of Bladen, aged 16, suffered a toe amputation after a cow stepped on her right foot yesterday at Holzer Hospital. She was barefoot when injured and other toes were bruised by the hoof.

Gallipolis Mary Call Bladen Holzer Hospital

Non support charge in East Gallipolis

Edgar White of East Gallipolis is jailed on an $800 bond to await grand jury action after being charged with non support.

Gallipolis Edgar White East Gallipolis

McBride Practicing With Chieftains Ahead of Notre Dame Fall Term

Logan High School players, including Bob McBride formerly of the Chieftains, worked out on the practice field Monday evening. McBride has enrolled at Notre Dame and will join freshman football this fall. Coach Tommy Bender plans a full squad session next week to ready for the September 13 opener.

Logan Bob McBride McBride Notre Dame Logan High School Tommy Bender

Legion Junior Teams Continue Ball Series at Chieftain Field

Legion junior league game Monday at Chieftain Field saw Buchanan's beat Clendenons 12 to 7. Over 20 players aged 10 to 13 joined the action with tournament team members aiding in organization. A practice session for the tournament team was announced for Wednesday at the fairground diamond.

Logan Chieftain Field American Legion League Buchanan's Clendenons Fairground

Property Damaged Youth Fined $25

Virgil Emerick of Dicken Addition faced Malicious destruction of property charges after arraignment before Magistrate S B Whitehart. Pleading guilty, he paid a $25 fine plus costs for wrecking a boys camp on the Jay Campbell farm with benches and other items damaged. Two minors with him were turned over to juvenile officers.

Pie Contest Winners Set For Nov 4 Competition

Gallia county subordinate grange pie baking winners will face county wide contest on November 4 likely in Gallipolis. Sixteen groups compete as keen contest unfolds. Grange inspection dates announced by County Deputy O E Painter include Cora Aug 23 Gallia Sept 6 Springfield Sept 11 Harris Sept 12 Huntington Sept 14 Bulaville Sept 17 Ohio Valley Sept 18 Centenary Sept 20 Cadmus Sept 21 Georges Creek Oct 4 Eno Oct 5 Patriot Oct 10 Swan Creek Oct 11. Definite dates not yet set for Rodney Thurman and Little Kyger Granges.

Gallipolis Grange O. E. Painter Cora Gallia Springfield Harris Huntington Bulaville Ohio Valley Centenary Cadmus Georges Creek Eno Patriot Swan Creek Rodney Thurman Little Kyger

390 Enrolled in Gallia 4 H Club Work

Gallia County reports 390 boys and girls enrolled in 4 H Club work across 34 clubs. The clubs plan exhibits of accomplishments at the fall festival beginning September 22 and running through the week.

Gallia Gallipolis

Funeral Held for Crystal McMillen in Ewington Church

Funeral services were held at Ewington Church yesterday for Crystal McMillen 13 daughter of Mr and Mrs Carl McMillen. She long an invalid and died of a heart attack late Saturday night. She is survived by seven brothers and sisters. Also note: steel sheets are pickled by immersion in acid to remove iron oxide scale from hot-rolled sheets.

Gallipolis Ewington Church Crystal McMillen Carl McMillen

Bliss Resigns Pastoral Post at Logan Church

Rev Elmer Bliss, longtime Trinity Lutheran Church of Logan pastor and dean of local clergy, tendered his resignation to the congregation during Sunday services. The resignation becomes effective at the end of August as he prepares to move to Cleveland to pursue social service work.

Logan Elmer Bliss Trinity Lutheran Church Bliss Fairfield County Cleveland

Dahlias Named in Honor of Swedish Botanist Dahl

The dahlia flowers carry their name from the Swedish botanist Anders Dahl, honoring his work in botany and plant classification. This attribution reflects a traditional link between flower names and historical figures in science.

Botanist Dahl

Kane Suit Continues Against School Board

John Kane pursues a judgment of 710.50 plus interest from 1935 in a Laurelville Perry Board of Education transportation case. Only part of the evidence was presented Monday and trial is expected to extend into today before the court rules.

Logan John Kane Laurelville - Perry

Attendance at Logan Park Week Totals 1451

Logan Park reported a weekly attendance of 1451 with Sunday peak of 339, per Ray Keck, supervisor. Attendance dips compared with the prior two weeks. Rachelmacher Park was also mentioned as 1451 in the report.

Logan Park Logan Rachelmacher Park Ray Keck

Youth Arraignment Set For Logan Mohler On Assault Charge

Logan James Mohler of Logan will face mayoral arraignment on an assault and battery charge after alleged contact with minor Don Robert Smith Monday. Complaint filed by the boy's mother, Mrs. Olan Smith.

Logan James Mohler Dallas Kinser Don Robert Smith Olan Smith

Logan Kiwanis Club To Entertain Women

Logan Kiwanis Club will host women guests at tonight’s meeting in the Enterprise School building. Antioch Grange ladies will prepare and serve supper. I. P. Blauser of Ohio State University will present a technicolor motion picture about a six week vacation to Lake of the Woods, Minnesota, including underwater fish and marine growth scenes.

LOGAN Logan Kiwanis Club Enterprise School Antioch Grange I. P. Blauser Ohio State University Lake of the Woods Minnesota

Hocking Hills Caddies Triumph Over Lancaster

Logan caddies from Hocking Hills Country Club beat Lancaster Country Club caddies 10 1 2 to 7 1 2. It marked their second win over Lancaster that week. Jack Hughes led with 78, Jack Dumm tied Lancaster with 78, and Ray Lohr shot 82 for Logan.

LOGAN Hocking Hills Lancaster Country Club Jack Hughes Jack Dumm Lancaster Ray Lohr

Bender Assumes Pool Management After Return Home

Logan Thomas Bender assumed control of pool operations after returning from Pittsburgh. In his absence Charles R. Eberst served as manager. Attendance for the season has reached the 20,000 mark.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Gali Sureka Cros Ferdar Saintere Massillon West Logan Haydenville Hall Election Board GOP Club Council AAA Nan Turner Brief Freedom Mingos George Thomasson Addison Plan 53Rd Reunion Charles P. Mack Bill Bob Katie Walker O'Shaughnessy Dam John Martin Virgil Boland John Harland Wingate Richardson Stoughton Floyd's Pond South Perry John Stoughton Jane John Sue Sugar Grove Leslie Evans Sol Stoughton Clifford Turner Doris Neal Keith Dawley Grangers Test Farm Chieftains Legion Araen Logan Church Kane Bender Graham Dan Nash Sed Studebaker Ster Law
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