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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1939

Page

12

Logan Civic Leaders Unite for Coal Foundation Meeting

Favorable weather is expected to draw a large crowd to Kachelmacher Park in Logan for the Ohio Coal Foundation gathering tonight. The Rotary and Kiwanis clubs join the event with a Logan High School Band concert at 6 30 p.m. followed by a speaking program featuring Mayor Charles Wallace Glouster foundation president Oralg Daugherty L C Lewis from the State Industrial Commission Conrad Dawes of Columbus and Dr Walter E Brehm Hocking County representative to the General Assembly.

Logan Kachelmacher Park Ohio Coal Foundation Rotary Kiwanis Logan High School Charles Wallace Glouster Foundation Oralg Daugherty Athens County L. C. Lewis The State Industrial Commission Conrad Dawes Columbus Walter E. Brehm Hocking County General Assembly

110 Are Present At Brown Reunion

One hundred ten descendants of Thomas and Hannah Brown met for their 12th annual reunion at the Lancaster Fair grounds. Albert M. Brown, 83, Logan, is the family’s sole living member while Sylvester Brown, 81, Maxville, is the second oldest. Albert spoke on his parents as Marion Township pioneers. Rev. Orland Brown of Thornville also spoke. Mr. and Mrs. S. Glenn Brown of Lancaster were elected president and secretary for 1940. A large crowd from Hocking county attended.

Logan Thomas Hannah Brown Lancaster Fairgrounds Albert M. Brown Sylvester Brown Maxville Albert Brown Marion Township Orland Brown Thornville S. Glenn Brown Lancaster

Logan Park Picnic Held by American Legion Auxiliary

Logan American Legion Auxiliary held a picnic Monday evening at Rachel Macher Park. Members and families attended with about 100 people gathered for the event.

LOGAN Logan American Legion Auxiliary Rachelmacher Park

Frasure family moves from Judson Shriner property to Front Street

Mr and Mrs Alton Frasure and family relocated from the Judson Shriner property on Iron Street to the Front Street residence once occupied by Mr and Mrs Fred Primmer. The Primmer family rented the Comly property on North Orchard Street.

Auto Collision on Route 180 Causes Property Damage

Samuel Karr of South Perry and Earl Lockman of Frederickstown drove on Route 180 near South Perry Sunday and collided. No injuries reported. Deputy Sheriff Nellis Smith investigated the incident and property damage occurred to both vehicles.

Logan Samuel Karr South Perry Earl Lockman Frederickstown Nellis Smith

Michigan Man Is Arrested at Murray

Roy Johnson of Michigan faced Judge Phil Henderson on a secret April grand jury indictment for non support. He was ordered to pay 2.50 weekly child support and bond of 500 to ensure compliance. Sheriff Joe Farhearn sought the arrest, catching him in Murray City over the weekend.

Logan Roy Johnson Michigan Phil Henderson Joe Farhearn Murray City

Revival Meeting Under Tent Plans in Logan

A Nazarene church revival began Monday evening after a delay in securing a tent. Despite the setback, organizers planned to pitch the tent on a vacant lot at S Mulberry Street near Front Street to hold the meeting this evening.

Logan Church of the Nazarene S. Mulberry St Front St

Logan residents witness neighbor dispute case in Benton Township

At least two score Benton Township residents were in Logan Monday called as witnesses in a court case about a small land parcel. Those not summoned attended as spectators. Logan High School Band will be led by Bruce Price at Kachelmacher Park due to the city absence of director James Horwell.

Logan Benton Township James Horwell Logan High School Kachelmacher Park Bruce Price

Erect 45 Intersection Traffic Signs In Logan

Logan service department begins installing 45 new stop signs at through street intersections. Signs will use two inch pipe standards set in concrete with aluminum backgrounds and black lettering, replacing painted street signs.

Logan

Logan Brief Social Notes

The Club of Carbon Hill met at Mrs. Edgar Stedwell's home on Thursday evening August 10 with 11 members and four guests. Members named include Hedley Lowes, John Smith, Jesse Devol, Harry Guess, Robert Hardy, Howard Wiseman, Don Dawley, John Delmen, Joe Blosser, and Viola Bond. Guests included Mrs. Frank Webb, Florence Johnson, Ross Binsley, Miss Mary Shelton, and the hostess. The group presented a gift to bride-to-be Viola Bond and planned a picnic at Rising Park on Friday August 18. Lunch followed social hour.

Frank Webb Carbon Hill Florence Johnson Columbus Ross Binsley Logan R. F. D. No Mary Shelton Nelsonville Viola Bond Rising Park Margaret Betty Smith

Wedding and visits mark Toledo weekend notes

Mrs. Charlotte Strentz and C Wood Bowen visited in Toledo for a Grand Council Masonry meeting and a city official visit. An informal wedding occurred at Carbon Hill Christian Church with Charles Courtney and Viola Bond uniting in a single ring ceremony.

Charlotte Strentz C. Wood Bowen Toledo Strentz Mary Hutchinson Bowen Grand Council of Ohio Masonry Charleston N. C Christian Church Carbon Hill Charles Courtney William Courtney Greendale Viola Bond Joe Blosser Logan R Courtney Carbon Hill High School Bliss Business School Columbus Christian Sunday School Taylor Station

Logan Man Undergoes Second Operation

Logan man Charles Heine, a local meat packer, underwent a second major operation at Grant Hospital Monday morning. Heine has been in poor health for months after a recent hernia operation and now faces gall bladder trouble.

Logan Columbus Charles Heine Grant Hospital Heine

Building Code Committee Names Members for City Study

Logan meeting opened with Mayor Dallas Kinser and Service Director R. R. Loomis presiding over the initial session. Councilmen Harold W. Larimer Fred Murray and George S. Moore form the panel to study a new building code based on Athens current code for later council review.

Logan City Council Dallas Kinser R. R. Loomis Harold W. Larimer Fred Murray George S. Moore Athens

Engineer Finds Note Praying For Nudist Camp

Farnum A. Haskins, civil engineer of Gallipolis, found a pigeon with a note reading Please return to Miss Sally Rand Nudist Camp. He released the bird toward the west and neighbors speculate on a local source.

Gallipolis Farnum A. Haskins Sally Rand Haskins

Truck Wreck Victims Reported Recovering

Gallia County report from Holzer Hospital states George Addelstein and Nelson Francis, Columbus men aged 32 and 28, are expected to recover after their truck overturned near Thurman and burst into flames. They escaped by plunging into a creek, and were removed to Holzer Hospital by Funeral Director Steve Thomas.

Gallipolis Holzer Hospital George Addelstein Nelson Francis Columbus Thurman Gallia County Steve Thomas

Expert Studies Corn Disease in County

Ohio State University plant pathologist C. C. Allison spent a day in Gallia County at the invitation of County Agent E. G. Royer to examine helminthosporium outbreaks harming corn wilt and ear maturity. The disease begins as a blackish green spot on blades, turns brown, and can affect both hybrid and open pollinated corn. The cause is undetermined, with Royer suggesting severe winter freezing could kill the presumed insect vector.

Gallipolis C. C. Allison Ohio State University Gallia County E. G. Royer Roger

Elm Disease Spreads Alarm County Tree Owners

Gallia County letters report elm disease sweeping the county as County Agent E. G. Royer notes fear of loss of fine trees. Chief Forester F. W. Dean recommends forced feeding of fertilizers and ample water to trees.

Gallipolis Dayton

To Extend Airmail Service 20 Minutes

Gallipolis reports an American Aviation Co. extension of airmail service by 20 minutes at all mail collection points. The daily mail plane will arrive in Gallipolis at 12 40 en route to Huntington.

Gallipolis American Aviation Co Pittsburgh Ohio Valley Daily Mail Huntington

Caulley Rites Held At Rehoboth Church

Funeral services were held yesterday at Rehoboth Church near Waterloo for Harvey Caulley age 68 who died during the weekend from apoplexy. Of his six surviving children one Mrs Louise Boggs lives at the homestead.

Gallipolis Rehoboth Church Waterloo Harvey Caulley Louise Boggs

Appointed to Board in Gallia County Farm Board

O. J. White Stanley Wood Roy Waugh are named to a local advisory board in Gallia County as part of Farm Security Administration efforts.

Gallipolis Gallia County O. J. White Stanley Wood Roy Waugh

Welfare group to hold meeting at Providence Church

Grant Johnson secretary announces a Community Welfare Association business meeting set for Thursday at 1 PM in Providence Church. The event seeks members and interested residents to discuss community welfare concerns and organizational matters.

Gallipolis Grant Johnson Community Welfare Association Providence Church

Drunk Driving Charge Leads to $100 Fine

Edward Bickel of Logan faced Magistrate S B Whitehart on charges of operating a vehicle under the influence and leaving the scene after his car struck two autos on U S Route 33 north of the city. He was fined $100 on the intoxicated driving charge and $10 on the hit and run charge, with driving rights suspension to be certified. Bickel agreed to cover repair costs for the other vehicles.

Logan Edward Bickel Enterprise Michigan S. B.whitehart Joe Farbearn U. S. Route 33 Bickel

Spence Family Birth ninth son Harry Edwin announced

Mr and Mrs William Spence announce the birth of a son named Harry Edwin born Monday morning in this city. He is their tenth child. Jack Spence Sr Logan is the only grandparent living.

Logan William Spence Harry Edwin Jack Spence

Masons Hold Funeral for George Boring Gore

Logan Masons from New Straitsville and Logan lodges joined for final rites for George Boring Gore who died Sunday. Services were held this afternoon with other rites. Mr. Boring had been a Mason for many years.

LOGAN New Straitsville Logan Lodges George Boring Gore Mr. Boring

Logan Burt and Velma Calvert Obtain Marriage License

Logan Burt 24 a store manager of Butler Pennsylvania and Velma Calvert 22 a Groveport clerk daughter of Mr and Mrs Berman Calvert secured a marriage license here Saturday.

Brother Killed in Pomeroy Auto Accident

Mrs Harold Standiford of this city was informed by city police Monday evening of the death in Pomeroy of her brother. He was reported killed in an automobile accident.

Logan Harold Standiford Pomeroy

Local repairman injured. understudy fills in

Logan H. P. Thomas, a car repairman, is off duty after dropping a heavy material on his foot. Walter Clark is covering his tasks during the absence.

Logan H. P. Thomas Walter Clark

Baptist Association Marks 81st Anniversary Meeting

The Central Baptist Association will observe its 81st anniversary August 26 and 27 at Macedonia Baptist Church near the Gallia County line. Officers include Moderator Rev. R. R. Denney and Clerk A. J. Glassburn, both of Gallia County, with program participants listing several reverends and Miss Helen Wicks.

Gallipolis Central Baptist Association Macedonia Baptist Church Lawrence County Gallic County R. R. Denney A. J. Glassburn M. E.cheatwood Gallia County Cecil Jones Earl Cremeens Charles Lusher Jennings Cremeens C. H Stull Helen Wicks G. A. Riggs P. J. Morris Russell Milam

Gallia Granges Plan To Attend Field Day

Gallia County Grangers will be largely represented at the Farmers Field Day at Carpenter Friday, in response to invitations from Meigs County Pomona Grange. Walter F. Kirk, state grange master, will be on the day’s program and well known to many local grange members.

Gallipolis Gallia County Carpenter Meigs County Pomona Grange Walter F. Kirk

Red Cross to hold Athens meeting for Southeast Ohio

Several Red Cross officials plan to attend a meeting in Athens on September 28 for representatives of the organization in Southeastern Ohio. Stanley Evans of Gallipolis is the annual roll call chairman for Gallia County. Chambersburg Ladies Aid meets August 2 with Mrs. Woodrow North in Gallipolis for the last meeting of the month.

Gallipolis Red Cross Athens Ohio Stanley Evans Gailia County

Public auctions in Athens County Ohio 1939 notices

Probate Court sets August 19 1938 public sale at 1 30 P M for one half interest in Inlet Number Two Hundred Sixty Nine Guthrie Gould and Company Addition known as 10 Maple Street Athens appraised 1150 must sell for at least two thirds cash terms Administrator M D Hughes Estate of Elizabeth Weisenbach Also Sheriff sale August 27 1939 at 1 30 P M at Athens County Court House for Lots 1898 and 1901 in Sycamore Heights abutting Columbia Avenue Columbus Ohio appraised 485 cash in hand two thirds minimum Sheriff Charles W Bayless Deputy Esther Re Gross attorney Parrett 7 25 39 Sotw

Athens County Ohio Athens Guthrie, Gould and Company Maple Street M. D. Hughes Elizabeth Weisenbach Yen Andrew Nichols State of Sycamore Heights Athens Township State of Ohio Columbia Avenue Seid Charles W. Bayless Esther RE. Gross Co. K. Parrett

Benton Township Youth Joins Navy

Logan Daniel Johnson, age 20, of Benton Township, has enlisted in the United States Navy through the Athens recruiting service. He will begin training in Norfolk, Virginia, for a six year term, following his older brother Ralph Johnson who served four years.

Logan Daniel Johnson Judson Johnson Benton Township United States Navy Athens Norfolk Navy Ralph Johnson

Legion Team Plans Series For Remainder Of Season

Logan American Legion seniors outline a schedule with games at Shawnee Aug 17 and Aug 31, Camp Nelson Aug 20, Carbon Hill Aug 24 and Aug 27, Clover Farm Columbus Aug 10, and tentative Sept 3 home game seeking district opponents for that date.

Logan—American Legion Shawnee Camp Nelson Fairgrounds Carbon Hill Clover Farm Team Columbus

Logan Commandery Knights Templar Regualr Session

Logan Commandery Knights Templar will hold a regular session tonight at the Masonic Temple.

Logan Logan Commandery Knights Templar Masonic Temple

July Logan Births Outnumber Deaths. Low Rate Report

Logan and Hocking County July vital statistics show nine births and three deaths in Logan, with rural districts recording twenty births and eight deaths. The combined area reports one of the lowest July death rates in recent years, listing numerous families with newborn sons and daughters.

Logan Hocking Faith Wright A Gompf Lawrence Ougher Roy Beougher Henderson Wolfe Vern Lee Beal Thomas E. Voris Thomas Riley Earl G. Meade John Myers A. H. Sanborn Howard Stalder Wilbur Gainer George Tingler George S. Leffler Carl E. Montgomery Ralph A. Rheinscheid

Foxhunters Group Meets in Logan

Logan Ohio October 29 through November 4 is the Ohio State foxhunters meet announced at a Logan Chamber of Commerce Elks building session. Members discussed the group’s role and many volunteers were assigned to prepare for the state gathering.

Foxhunters Logan Hocking County Foxhunters Association Chamber of Commerce Elks

Attendance Jump at Logan Kachelmacher Park

Park attendance rose again with 1 150 registered by Ray Keck supervisor over six days. Sunday turnout was also heavy, underscoring growing interest in the park events.

Logan — Kachelmacher Park Ray Keck

Logan August sales: seven new cars for Hocking County dealers

In the first half of August, Hocking County dealers sold seven new cars, reflecting early summer demand across the local market. The report notes turnover among local auto outlets and hints at ongoing activity in the regional car trade.

LOGAN Hocking County

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