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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1941

Page

12

Logan Council Approves Combination Health Program

Logan approves a joint city county health program with $1500 for 1942. A full time nurse and part time sanitary engineer will be provided. epidemic control and extra costs stay with the city. Start date is January 1, 1942, with $125 monthly city share.

Logan County Health Board H. M. Boocks Board of Health Kinser Bert Bell North Walnut St Miller Leffler West St Lawrence Souders

Clowns Eliminated by H Bettis Co Team in Zanesville

Logan Clowns were eliminated from the district softball tournament in Zanesville Monday evening by the H Bettis Co team. The final score was 2 to 1 with both teams having four hits and Logan making two errors to one for H Bettis. Dick Milne pitched for Logan and Slater pitched for H Bettis. The Zanesville pitcher has won 40 of 42 games this season.

LOGAN Logan Clowns Zanesville H. Bettis Co Dick Milne Slater

Kachelmacher Portrait Hangs in Shelterhouse Hall

An enlarged photograph of the late N S C Kachelmacher, encased in a gold frame, is hung over the mantel in the shelterhouse named for him. Kachelmacher was a city benefactor whose will funded part of the shelter house construction.

Logan N. S. C. Kachelmacher Chelmacher

Warn Boys Not To Shoot Migrating Birds

LOGAN area sees migrating birds gathering for southward trek. Boys with rifles and air guns have been shooting some birds. Federal law protects these birds and violators face arrest and prosecution.

Logan

Pheasant Chicks Distributed in County Townships

Out of 200 pheasant chicks sent for propagation 191 survived and were distributed in Falls Green Laurel and Falls Gore Townships per Game Protector Edward Eberst. A new shipment has arrived and is expected to fare likewise.

Logan Edward Eberst Falls, Green Laurel Falls Gore

Loomis Woman To Return Home From Cleveland Clinic

Mrs William Loomis is expected to return home Thursday from Crile Clinic in Cleveland after being taken there Sunday by her husband for observation and treatment.

Logan William Loomis Crile Clinic Cleveland

Clark Reunion at Rio Grande Sunday August 31

Members of the Clark family plan a reunion at Rio Grande on Sunday August 31. The gathering invites relatives to join in the clerical and social event hosted by local descendants.

Clark Gallipolis Rio Grande

Weltner Wins Democratic Mayoralty Nomination Easily

In a three man Democratic mayoral race W. Denzil Weltner captured the nomination while Dallas Kinser was unopposed for the Republican post. Smith wins Republican council president. nearby races show Dems and Republicans splitting votes with write-ins unlikely to qualify. Election returns finalize by Thursday morning.

Logan W. Denzil Weltner Dallas Kinser Sterling B. Smith Council Weltner Lloyd E. Strawn Charles A. Eaton Kinser Smith Carl Emmett Blosser Virgil L. Spencer Fred A. Murray Margaret V. Knapp L.W. Adcock William Miller Keith L. Schultz J. D. Tipton R. D. Clark L. Wonn Walter Jurgensmier George S. Moore Russell Howe H. O. Tom Election Board

Tournament Team To Hold Practice Session

Tournament team players will hold a practice session at the fairgrounds diamond at 5 30 o clock Friday evening. Manager Albert Leonard will be given a chance to look over a number of new players. All players eligible for next year are urged to attend.

Logan Fairgrounds Albert Leonard

Two Teachers Named To Hesboro School

Logan. The Starr Washington Board of Education filled vacancies in Union Furnace and Lilesboro and hired a music instructor for Lilesboro. Marion Abell from Talmadge Ohio will teach grades four to eight at Union Furnace. Dorothy Johnson from Groveport takes the Lilesboro post. Grace Orr becomes the Ilesboro music instructor.

Ohio State Lecturer To Speak in Gallipolis

About 1,200 invitation letters are mailed through the county agent office to announce Dr. Jonathan Forman of Ohio State University will speak on nutrition and health at Washington Auditorium in Gallipolis on Wednesday night August 20. Leaders of church civic and farm groups are asked to contact their members and stress that the public is invited.

Gallipolis Jonathan Forman Ohio State University Washington Auditorium

Seven Couples Are Granted Licenses

Gallipolis marriage license notices list August Banco 28 and Flossie Farley 34 from Fayette, W V. Olivier Lane 17 and Maxine Persinger 17 from Gallipolis. Gerald W. McWilliams 20 and Miriam F. Scott 19 from Urbana. Oakie Cox 25 and Lovina Hensley 17 from Dunn. Eldon Cunningham 25 and Arlene Ash 21 from Charleston. Roger E. Wilson 18 and Mary Hazlett 18 from Springfield. Isaac Rupe 46 and Gail B. Backus 46 from Cheshire.

Gallipolis August Banco Flossie Farley Fayette W. Va Olivier Lane Maxine Persinger Gerald W. McWilliams Miriam F. Scott Urbana Oakie Cox Lovina Hensley Dunn Eldon Cunningham Arlene Ash Charleston Roger E. Wilson Mary Hazlett Springfield Isaac Rupe Gail B. Backus Cheshire

Minersville youth hospitalized after car overturns near bridge

Jack Thomas a 19 year old resident of Minersville is hospitalized with non serious head injuries after the car he was driving overturned near the Pomeroy Mason bridge over the Ohio River.

Gallipolis Jack Thomas Minersville Pomeroy- Mason Bridge Ohio River

Elks Attend Services for Frank Deardorff

Local Elks Lodge members and family friends gathered at Pine Street Cemetery for graveside services this afternoon for Frank Deardorff who died in Huntington on Monday.

ELKS Gallipolis Elks Lodge Pine St Frank Deardorff Huntington

Victory J Niday to Build Three Cottages at Northup Tract

Victory J Niday plans three more summer cottages on the Gwinn Ecker Hatfield tract at Northup increasing the number under construction there to six at one time.

Gallipolis Victory J. Niday Gwinn\Ecker-Hatfield Northup

Lafayette Post Will Elect Officers Tonight

Lafayette Post members meet tonight to elect officers led by W. M. Elliott. Nominees include Thomas Adams as commander Blazer Wetherholt J. E. Saunders Ernest Levisay as vice commanders R. M. Farmer as trustee Sarah Robinson adjutant Stanley Lanier finance officer Charles Huber service officer and Harry Alexander sergeant at arms. The post plans to continue milk provision for indigent school children through the free lunch program.

Gallipolis Lafayette Post W. M. Elliott Thomas Adams Blazer Wetherholt J. E. Saunders Ernest Levisay R. M. Farmer Sarah Robinson Stanley Lanier Charles Huber Harry Alexander

Red Cross Hastens To Finish Hospital Clothes

The Red Cross sewing unit in Gallipolis will meet after noon in Washington School and work two more Wednesdays before school opens. With early vacation of the home economics room, speed is increased. Specialization focuses on hospital shirts and operating gowns to be shipped as soon as completed.

Gallipolis Red Cross Washington School

White Oak Club Enters 4 H Nutrition Contest

Gallipolis reports the White Oak Club plans to enter the Ohio State Fair nutrition program as the county’s sole 4 H unit. County clubs will compete in demonstration health and dress revue contests at intervals on Thursday August 28. Contests will be chosen at the field day meet and picnic set for Tuesday in the city.

Gallipolis White Oak Club

Mrs. Stone Dies Husband Capt. Charles F. Stone

Relatives report the death of Mrs. Stone wife of Capt Charles F Stone U S Army in San Antonio Texas on Sunday Capt Stone a native of this county has brothers Loren and Ross Stone living here and they are parents of an adult son and daughter.

Gallipolis

William A Queen, 46, Dies in Huntington Home

William A Queen aged 46, native of Mercerville and son of James A Queen, died at his home in Huntington.

Gallipolis William A. Queen Mercerville James A. Queen Huntington

Picnic Closes Ohio Fuel Gas Office in Gallipolis

Ohio Fuel Gas Co office at Gallipolis was closed today as employees attended a company picnic at Moxahala Park.

Gallipolis Ohio Fuel Gas Co Moxahala Park

Rev J P Keefer Ill at Fort Knox Visit

Rev J P Keefer fell ill while visiting his son Ralph Keefer at Fort Knox Kentucky. The son was furloughed to drive his father home after the illness.

TL Gallipolis Fort Knox Ralph Keefer J. P. Keefer

Many Candidates Apply for Blanks in Hocking County

Logan Ohio residents report a surge of petition filings for trustee seats across 11 townships with two trustees to be elected each in November. Incumbents largely seek reelection and many new entrants join contests, while few seek justice of the peace or constable offices. Squire W A Robinson, Laurel Township, a veteran magistrate, has filed to run for justice of peace. four years ago he was entered by 100 friends after not filing. This would be his 12th term serving over four decades.

Logan Hocking County Election Board Justice of Peace Squire W. A. Robinson Laurel Township

Birthday Dinner Observes Mrs. J. T. Robinson

A family dinner at Mrs. J. T. Robinson's home celebrated her 75th birthday. Attendees included daughters Mrs. Leland Darling and Mrs. Helen Russell, their spouses, and Barkey Robinson. Also present were Mr. and Mrs. C. T. Robinson and J. T. Robinson Jr. of St. Petersburg, Fla.

Gallipolis J. T. Robinson Leland Darling St. Petersburg Fla Helen Russell J. T C. T. Robinson Barkey

Marriage of Mary Agnes Smith to Wayne Sheets in Springfield Church

Reverend H M Smith officiated as his daughter Mary Agnes Smith wed Wayne Sheets at the Church of God campground chapel in Springfield. Attendants included Wendell Halley and his wife, the bride’s mother, and Rader McDaniel, all from the city. Mr Sheets runs a local restaurant and Mrs Sheets works in Dr R T Allison’s dental office.

H. M. Smith Mary Agnes Wayne Sheets Church of God Springfield Wendell Halley Rader McDaniel Sheets R. T. Allison

Burger and Rife Marry in Bidwell Ceremony

Roy Burger and Miss Marifern Rife wed Sunday at the home of Rev. J. L. Stephenson of Bidwell. Attendants were Stanley Rife and Miss Dorothy Thomas. The couple's families are listed as Mr. and Mrs. P. H. Burger of Mills Station and Mr. and Mrs. Carl Rife of Addison township.

Roy Burger Marifern Rife J. L. Stephenson Bidwell Stanley Rife Dorothy Thomas Miss Rife Miss Thomas Mr. Burger P. H. Burger Mills Station Carl Rife Addison Township

Party in Honor of Glenna Rife Held by Mrs Dallas Rife

Mrs. Dallas Rife hosted a Saturday evening gathering for her daughter Glenna with a large group of relatives and friends enjoying games after refreshments.

Dallas Rife Glenna

Local Social News Highlights From Gallipolis and Nearby

Mr and Mrs J G Johnson and family of Gallipolis and Mr and Mrs John Hawkins and family of Cheshire were dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Warren Thomas of Bladen Sunday. Mrs D C Priestley, son Archie and daughter Mary Esther have returned from a motor trip through the south visiting Norris Dam and other places. Mrs J L Haskins and Miss Charlotte Hambrick are spending two weeks at Magnetic Springs. Miss Anne Nibert has returned to her job in Columbus after a vacation with her family.

J. G. Johnson Gallipolis John Hawkins Cheshire Warren Thomas Bladen D. C. Priestley Archie Mary Esther South Norris Dam J. L. Haskins Charlotte Hambrick Magnetic Springs Anne Nibert Columbus

34th Hengst Keller and Marks Family Reunion at Ash Cave

The 34th annual reunion of the Hengst Keller and Marks families will be held at Ash Cave on Sunday. All members of these families are invited.

Logan Reunon of the Hengst Keller Marks Ash Cave

Miss Minnerine Burke Hosts Hartford Dinner Party

Logan Miss Janet Tribble of Hartford and guests gathered for a dinner at Pritchard s with theater plans after. Attendees included Mrs Work, Jane Dew of Athens, Mrs Evans and daughters from Detroit, Judy Ogg, Amy Lou Harden, Ann Schulthais, Barbara Hull, Joan Bowen, and the hostess.

Amy Lou Dayton Schultheis Ann Fred Hull Barbara Ann Bowen

Educational Class Picnickers Enjoy Lake Hope Outing

The Eo Educational Class of the United Brethren Church held a Sunday picnic at Lake Hope. Boating and swimming were enjoyed followed by a picnic supper. Guests included Margaret Redhenwald John Blasius Ruth Griffith Earl Griffith and members Helen Clark Marjorie Huston Lawrence Griffith Hazel Hammond Retha Lohr Margie Price Dorothy Price Martha Magle Carl Emmett Blosser and Bob Price.

United Brethren Church Lake Hope Margaret Redhenwald John Blasius Ruth Earl Griffith Helen Clark Marjorie Huston Lawrence Griffith Hazel Hammond Retha Lohr Margie Price Dorothy Price Martha Magle Carl Emmett Blosser Bob Price

Cast of Let Toby Do It picnic at Camp Grounds cottage

Cast members from the Miller Chapel Grange play Let Toby Do It visited Lancaster on Monday evening. They picnicked at the Camp Grounds cottage of Mr and Mrs R E Allen with numerous attendees including the Frey Blum Funk Power Hansel Clarke and Houston families and Frances Funk a grange delegate.

Toby Miller Chapel Grange Lancaster R. E. Allen James Frey Woodrow Blum John Funk Frank Power Paul Hansel Helen Clarke Marjorie Houston Frances Funk Grange

Eastern Star Past Matrons hold summer picnic

The Past Matrons association of district 27 Order of Eastern Star will have a picnic at New Lexington Park on August 21 starting at 6 oclock. Invitations extend to other Eastern Stars and are sent by Mrs. Beulah Bugh, president.

District 27 Order of Eastern Star New Lexington Park Beulah Bugh

McKinleys Entertained Ahead of Fremont Move

Week end gatherings included Eleanor Durr corn roast with guests Dr. and Mrs. M. H. Cherrington and others. A Sunday dinner at Blosser's and a Crystal Springs Inn dinner followed by a theater party at the Cherrington home on E. Hunter St. with Mr. and Mrs. Paul and Mrs. Lulu Yocum among attendees.

Charles McKinley Fremont Eleanor Durr McKinley M. H. Cherrington Craig Adair Charles Notestone Ruth Brooke Wilhelmine Deissele Blosser Mrs. McKinley E. Hunter St Warren Bright

Marriage Licenses Rise at Probate Court Figures

Logan county court records show a continued uptick in marriage licenses with couples including John E. Thompson and Nellie J. Myers in Haydenville, Oliver W. Roop and Ida Maybelle Lines in Logan, Harry W. Spencer and Arleta Turn in Jobs, Eros Castle and Golda Castle in Logan, and Thomas Aberts and Ester Thompson in Murray City among those recently wed under Rev. E. B. White.

Charles. Thomas E. B. White Harry Walter Spencer Sand Run Asa J. Spencer Arleta Louise Turn Jobs Carl R. Turn Eros Castle Cleveland Golda T. Castle Logan Thomas Christopher Aberts Miner Glouster Edward Aberts Ester Avadell Thompson Murray City Reece Thompson John Francis Love Carpenter Helper Eustace Love Dolores Marie Leasure Jackson Clarence C. Leasure

Judge Moriarty Injured At Sun Glow Plant

W Moriarty was injured Monday at the Sun Glow plant when acid got in his eyes. He returned to duties as Logan 4A precinct presiding judge Tuesday but with temporary vision difficulties.

Logan Sun Glow Plant William Moriarty W. Front St Logan 4A

Logan Area Social Notes From Buckeye Lake to Logan

A family and friends travelogue highlights visits across Ohio towns. Martha Short and companions vacation at Bangers cottage Buckeye Lake with Nan and others. Toledo weekend for A R Kelch. Paul Matheny of Canton visits Haydenville. Charlotte Richards from New Lexington stays with Nancy Pond in Logan. Mack Carl of Cincinnati plans Logan visit. Mrs Clifford Turner in Columbus. Jim and John Proctor host relatives from Gore Mineral and Logan with grave visits at Mt Calvary Cemetery Straitsville.

Bangers Cottage Buckeye Lake Martha Short John Roberts Nan Henry Adcock Rudolph Brandt Tommy Marjorie Brandt Ray Roy Kelch A. R. Kelch Warner Ave Toledo Rolland Canan Columbus A. J. Curl Clifford Turner Leslie Evans Jim John Proctor Gore Lucy Shingler Mineral Grace Lowry Ada Carman Logan Glenn Woods R. O. Carman George Barbara Shingler Mt. Calvary Cemetery Straitsville

Steel Work Began On New Cook Building

Steel work started this week on the new building on W. Main St for Mon Cook. The main steel beam for the front was placed on supporting posts as foundation work completed and the basement excavated and walled. A deep water well is drilled and cased with grading done and bricks moved to the site. William Loomis is in charge.

LOGAN W. Main St Mon Cook William Loomis

Walter Price Dies in Huntington West Virginia

Walter Price of Huntington died suddenly on Monday and a telegram to his cousin Effie Price confirms the death. He was the son of the late Aaron Price and formerly lived in Logan where he was born.

Logan Walter Price Huntington W. Va Effie Price North St Aaron Price

Logan County Auditor Fitzgerald Improves at Home

Auditor Kenneth R. Fitzgerald who fell ill at his office Sunday morning showed improvement at his West Hunter Street home. He remains under a physician care and is not reported to be critically ill.

Logan Kenneth R. Fitzgerald West Hunter St

Speeding charge filed against Daniel Sauders in Logan

Daniel Sauders received a speeding charge after a Tuesday patrol stop on W. Hu nter Street by Patrolman Pearl Derr. He was fined $10 and costs by Mayor Dallas Kinser.

Birth of Daughter to Mr and Mrs Karl Grove in Columbus

A daughter was born to Mr Karl David Grove and Mrs Esther Thomas Grove of Columbus on Monday at St Ann's Hospital. Parents report the joyful arrival as their first child.

Karl David Grove Columbus St. Ann’s Hospital Grove Esther Thomas City

Logan-N J merchant struck by sunstroke at store

Logan N J Rarick of Main Street suffered a sunstroke at his business place Tuesday morning. A physician attended him and he remained at the store confined to a cot for the day.

Logan N. J. Rarick Main St

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