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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1940

Page

11

Study Is Made Of Procedure At Lancaster 15 En In GAL begin cept

Logan reports at the special building code committee meeting discuss outside help to draft a city code. Dr. Walker of Ohio State University would check needs and leaders from trades form a code committee. Cost expected under $100 except advertising.

Wonn Bill Miller Gilbert Leffier Main St West St Dallas Kinser Ward Chase F. W. Phillips Athens Ohio Fuel Gas Company Utilities Commission Logan Commission

Evangelist GALLIPOLIS to feature Pat Withrow at service

Rev. George Sagen of Fiist Baptist Church invites Pat B. Withrow of Charleston to sing and evangelize Sunday evening. Withrow, son of Rev. Pat Withrow head of the Union Mission, is a nine year radio hymn singer. He will perform A H Ackley Stand by America and the church choir and congregation will join in accompanying songs.

Gallipolis George Sagen Fiist Baptist Church Pat B. Withrow Charleston Withrow Pat Withrow Union Mission Tri-State Pat A. H. Ackley America Baptist Church George Morison Clarendon Paul Morrison Cora Carroll Nashport Owen Wallace Nellie Bird Inisno Cincinnati William Bird John Duffy Ellen Friel Jim Columbus Margaret Lloyd Evelyn Davis Charles Davis Thea White George Coughtrie D. C. Moffett Logan Maud Ward Firm Lambert Corning Green Advance M. E. Church Woodbine Rebekah Lodge Minnie Strawn Byler Lena Vernon Joe Blankenship Conservatory of Music

Testimony Concluded in Kane School Transport Suit

In Perry County a court heard John W. Kane of South Perry sue Laurelville Perry Board of Education for 710 dollars and 50 cents for transporting pupils from 1932 to 1934. Judge Phil Henderson took the case under advisement after over a day and a half of testimony from Perry Township witnesses.

Krieg Funeral Services Planned for Harriet Krieg

Funeral services set for 2 p m Thursday at Leonard Funeral Home for Mrs. Harriet Krieg 72 wife of M A Krieg who died at home after an extended illness She is survived by her husband and three sisters Rev Stanley W Wiant to officiate burial in Oak Grove Cemetery

Logan Leonard Funeral Home Harriet Krieg M. A. Krieg Stanley W. Wiant Oak Grove Cemetery

Condition Improves After Major Operation

Mrs Edward Davis of E Second Street sat up at home Tuesday after being confined to bed since a return from Columbus hospital where she recently underwent a major operation. A supply of 25 gold fish was added to the pool at Kachelmacher Park Tuesday.

Logan Edward Davis E. Second St Columbus Kachelmacher Park

Vandalism at airgrounds To Be Halted

Logan county officials vow to stop property destruction at the fairgrounds after repairs to the south fence. Police identified youths who smeared the grandstand steps and cleaning crews were enlisted the next day to restore the area. Prosecutions may follow if vandalism continues.

Logan Fair Board Lew Reynolds

Encounter With Army Units During Tour Through the South

While returning from New Orleans, Mr and Mrs Newell Grooms with their daughter June and son Tom observed large United States Army units moving toward Louisiana for field maneuvers. Units traveled for miles in armored trucks with anti air craft guns light artillery and motorcycle corps. Tourists were halted for about thirty minutes to allow troops to cross a bridge.

Logan New Orleans Newell Grooms June Tom United States Army Louisiana

Harsh Couple to Attend Willkie Notification Ceremonies

Mr and Mrs Carl Harsh of this city will travel Thursday to Elwood Indiana for the Wendell L Willkie notification ceremonies. They once lived in Elwood where Harsh taught in the high school. To secure lodging they take cots and bed clothing and their car bears a parking sticker for Elwood.

Logan Carl Harsh Elwood Ind Wendell L. Willkie

Funeral held for Samuel McVey in Logan

Funeral services were conducted Tuesday afternoon at the Heinlein Funeral Home for Samuel McVey whose death occurred Sunday in Athens. The Rev A B Kirkendall Creola was in charge with Mrs Edgar Halver singing and Mrs Wayne Timberlake as accompanist. Burial was in Oak Grove Cemetery. Pallbearers were John W McBroom Harry Nill John Bownes Sr George Smith Sol Ellinger and William Mercer.

Carnival travels to North Carolina mark season end

Logan Virgil Derr reports from Lockport New York that he is headed south with a carnival company for a twelve week season. The tour will conclude in North Carolina, after which he plans to return home for the winter.

Logan Virgil Derr Lockport N. Y North Carolina

Mrs Neal Shaw Hurt Hand in Monday Wringer Incident

Mrs Neal Shaw of North Walnut Street suffered a right hand injury Monday while operating a clothes wringer.

Logan Neal Shaw N. Walnut Sr

Logan Social Notes and Engagements Highlight Logan News

Sigma Phi Gamma held a surprise postnuptial shower for Mrs. Robert W. Burton at 71 S High St with gifts and refreshments. The note lists attendees and absentees. The Burton event sits beside an engagement announcement for Marcella Risch and Robert Haldeman with Aug 31 nuptials at St Matthew Lutheran.

Sigma Phi Gamma Sorority Robert W. Burton Mildred Columber S. High St Hayes Pritchard Maxine Notestone Millie Rainer Jane Irvin Risch Near Logan Marcella Robert Haldeman Grant Haldeman Marion St. Matthew Lutheran Church Amos L. Heyde Miss Risch Logan High School

Straitsville Personal Mention

Community notes from Straitsville list weddings anniversaries travels and visits. People attend the Lemon golden wedding at Coe Chapel while others visit Columbus Newark Shreveport and Pittsburgh or relax at local cottages by the river. Local events include church conferences ice cream socials and lodge meetings with names and relationships noted.

New Straitsville Artie Devol Fannie Devol Frank Lemon Coe Chapel Wanda Roberts Columbus M. E Donald Timerman Newark Ohio Mary Breeze Forest Coakley John Sweazy James Lemon Grant Hospital Sue Webb Cress Webb Harry Eisentrout Akron Howard Blankenship Delbert Orndorf Hackensack N. J Raymond Orndorf Mildred Rizer William Devol Dotty Anne James Gloria Jean Shaffer Don Little Shreveport Alfred Matthews William Walters Bliss College Joe Callahan Frankie Matthews New Lexington Margie Cheetham Athens Pearl Cheetham Sandusky Kathleen Koon Washington, D. C Novella Williams Blazek Pearl Aaker Lew Newman Clark St James Campbell Williard Keefer and Son Harrison Morgan Somerset

L B Williams Dies At Crown City Home

Gallia county obituary for Lewis Benjamin Williams age 76 who died Tuesday at his Crown City home. Funeral held in Crown City Methodist Church with Rev Oma Williams officiating. Survived by five children Corrie Williams Carrie Felure Irwin Williams Elijah Williams and siblings C W Williams I S Williams Ed Eckhart and Mary Cooper of Crown City.

Gallipolis Lewis Benjamin Williams Crown City Oma Williams Corrie Williams Carrie Felure Irwin Wilams Huntington Elijah Williams Racine C. W L. S. Williams Ed Eckhart Mary Cooper

Road Resurfacing Advances In County Routes

Resurfacing of main county roads is moving rapidly. Route 141 from Engel Hill to the Waterloo line is completed, a 22 mile stretch. Work continues on Route 35 from Gallipolis to Thurman linking with a concrete highway into Jackson County, and Route 160 from Chickamauga Park to Ewington enters Vinton County.

Gallipolis Engel Hill Lawrence County Waterloo Thurman Jackson County Chickamauga Park Ewington Vinton County

Seek Marriage Permits In Gallipolis Region

Marriage license applicants include Woodrow Kinnaird 23 and Margaret Stover 22 of Gallipolis along with Nicholas Roger 31 of Detroit and Mary Elizabeth Tiller 26 of Mansfield Raymond F Maye 21 of Cheshire and Lorraine Saylor 21 of Gallipolis Lewis Albert Call 21 and Barbara Ellen Beaver 18 both of Winfield West Virginia.

Gallipolis Woodrow Kinnaird Margaret Stover Nicholas Roger Detroit Mary Elizabeth Taller Mansfield Raymond F. Maye Cheshire Lorraine Saylor Lewis Albert Call Barbara Ellen Beaver Winfield W. Va

Improvements At Fairground Are Under Way

Logan Ohio progress on Hocking County fair improvements with fences around the race track to be completed in one day. Materials arrive to push the project including two new toilets under construction and plumbing by a local firm. Walter Bean attraction called Dick Rodgers Motor Maniacs will open the fair on September 26 and also appear at the state fair opening day this month.

Logan Hocking County Fairgrounds James H. Barker Fairground Barker Walter Bean Hocking County Fair

Honor Past Masters At Mingo Lodge Ceremony

Seven former masters of Mingo Lodge of Masons received past masters jewels Monday evening. The event followed a special meeting during which the past masters conferred the Fellowcraft degree on two candidates. Jewel recipients included Dr. Walter E. Brehm Luther Timberlake Lawrence Adcock Karl Anderson Charles Huffman Neal Shaw and Edward G. Miller.

Logan Mingo Lodge of Masons Fellowcraft Walter E. Brehm Luther Timberlake Lawrence Adcock Karl Anderson Charles Huffman Neal Shaw Edward G. Miller

Logan Chamber Sponsors Square Dance at Courthouse

The Logan Chamber of Commerce will sponsor a square dance in front of the courthouse on Saturday evening with dancing starting at 9 30. Eve Christian of Urbana will call the figures and local musicians will provide the music. An amplifying system will be installed by arrangement with Frank Ricketts.

Logan Logan Chamber of Commerce Eve Christian Urbana Frank Ricketts

Death of Thaddeus Gibeaut in Dayton Rail Accident

Relatives were notified yesterday of the death of Thaddeus Gibeaut a railway employee and former Kananga resident killed in a Dayton rail accident. He lost both legs and died shortly after. He was a widower and a World War veteran survived by three children.

Gallipolis Thaddeus Gibeaut Kananga Dayton

Condition improves for Mrs D B Rheinscheid at hospital

Mrs D B Rheinscheid of Union Furnace is reported improving in general condition after a Sunday admission to Grant Hospital for observation. She previously had goiter surgery several months ago and returned for a check up.

Harbaughs Confined by Illness at Logan Home

M. G. Harbaugh a Logan business man is confined to his home by illness. His wife Mrs. Harbaugh also remains in ill health for an extended period.

M. G. Harbaugh Logan Main St

August 15 Forecasts of Drama and Practical Growth

The text predicts a day with surprising and dramatic potential across romantic, emotional, spiritual, and intellectual spheres. It notes a clash of celestial influences with earthly, practical developments and advises balance between practical judgment and higher guidance. A birthday on this day is linked to creativity, resilience, and disciplined effort.

Laurelville Man Ill at Harbaugh Home in Laurelville

Laurelville resident Logan Merrill Armstrong is in failing health for four months and being cared for at the home of his niece Mr. and Mrs. Melrose Harbaugh on East Second Street. Armstrong recently lost both parents, Mr. and Mrs. William F. Armstrong.

Logan — Merrill Armstrong Laurelville Melrose Harbaugh E. Second St Mrs. Harbaugh Amstrong William F. Armstrong

Local businessman undergoes goiter operation at Grant Hospital

Roy Bowers of East Front Street underwent a goiter operation at Grant Hospital on Monday and is reported to be recovering well. Bowers is a local businessman.

Logan Roy Bowers E. Front St Grant Hospital Mr. Bowers

Orn Sues For Divorce Over Wilful Absence

Oliver G. Orn filed for divorce from Nellie Orn citing wilful absence as the charge. The suit seeks equitable relief in addition to a decree.

Logan Oliver G. Orn Nellie Orn

Mrs Richard Brooks Suffer Neuritis Attack in City

Logan Mrs Richard Brooks of this city is suffering from an attack of neuritis which has affected her left arm.

Logan Richard Brooks

Daughter Is Born in Nelsonville

Mr and Mrs Ira Clark of Nelsonville welcomed a daughter born at Cherrington Hospital in the early hours of Tuesday. Mrs Frank Bowlby of Winona entered the hospital Monday for a major surgical operation.

Ziegler at 4 H Camp in Atlanta and Athens

C. W. Ziegler of this city is in Atlanta Georgia this week working with 4 H campers. He recently attended a state wide meeting in Athens Georgia with 500 club members present. This marks the fifth consecutive year he has been at Athens.

Logan C. W. Ziegler Atlanta Athens

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Grand Trainir Ellis Sharp College Aviatic Rangir Galli Lancaster Emma Aplin John Kane Krieg South Willkie Samuel McVey Cornelius Young Oakwood Park Pearl Duffy Union Furnace Phil Tschappat Utica Billy Tschappat Pleasant Mich Lever Straitsville L. B. Williams Logan Chamber By Genevieve Kemble Pabst Blue Ribbon Pabst Brewing Company Milwaukee Syto Sohio X
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