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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1940

Page

18

Hocking County extends real estate tax deadline to Sept 1

Hocking County Treasurer R N White announced an extension of the second half real estate tax payments to September 1. The June through second half statements are mailed. only one statement is sent for the first half. Taxes for the full year remain due, and taxpayers are urged to update address records. Work proceeds on tennis court pouring at the high school field as WPA crews begin landscaping nearby. Balloon barrage noted as Britain’s defense facing continued German air attacks along the southeast coast.

Logan Tate Hocking County R. N. White Treas Britain Germany

Fewer July job placements at Logan BUC center

Logan Employment Security Center reports July private industry placements totaling 42 of 53, with overall benefits payment down 66 percent from June. End of July active job seekers reached 5150, unemployment claims totaling 203 with benefits paid totaling 8627045.

Logan Logan Employment Security Center Ohio Bureau of Unen Btment Ht. H. Sands BUC Sands Logan Area Manelager Sande Fan Benetine

Reward Offered for Reichley Case Body Recovery

Logan County offers a $250 reward for information leading to the recovery of Conrad Reichley s body. The Benton Township man was last seen March 4 and the search continues amid football season planning. Captain Bil Farbearn led a committee reporting on the reward distribution and schedule.

Logan Conrad Reichley Benton ‘Township Kenneth Ru Pitagerald Richard Sioniheri Val Oto Ben Flee Aix Ian Begion Niteady Trace Conrad Melrose Harbaugh Roy Kelch George Graham Jake Ervin Brandon Rehieener Pettentel Asics Wis

High Gridders Report for Practice Tuesday

All Smith is being groomed as a likely backfield letterman with Captain Bill Bryan, Mork Tummel, BI Johnston and Jack Tughes in the backfield. Linemen include Weight 210 and Bowman 190 with several ends and guards in reserve. The squad lacks last year’s captain Bob McBride who will try for Notre Dame’s freshman squad.

Smith Bill Bryan Mork Tummel BI Johnston Jack Tughes Husky Jack Weight Bowman Lohr Bob Robinson Eckhart Dew I Nson Oller Paul Blosser Karl Schmitter Bob McBride Notre Dame

Logan Social Notes Bridge Shower Honoring Miss Smith

Mary Smith hosted a Sunday bridge party at the home of the Smiths, with guests including Miss Elizabeth Smith and relatives. An evening shower followed dinner, garden centerpiece decor, and a travel award was given to Mack for the honor guest.

Logan Mary Smith Misa Elizabeth Harry Smith Shiew Minn Nixon Mise Dolores Lee Owards and Mint Marcella Ioch Bridge Mack Pauline” Heine Misa Marcella Risch Bette Ann Brown Mise Shirley Mooney

Logan FFA seeks honors at Ohio State Junior Fair

Logan High School under instructor M D Saxton bids for honors at the Ohio State Junior Fair this year. The group has 25 members and filed 190 entries, including 6 in the sheep department. Entries span corn potatoes cattle poultry wool and photography. Mingos leads Logan toward a Friday night game with league leader Buchtel in Nelsonville then faces Laurelville at the fairgrounds Sunday afternoon.

Logan Future Farmers of America Logan High School M.D. Saxton Logan- Logan Mingos Nelsonville Buchtel Brooks Shoes Mingus Laurelville Fairgrounds

Logan Hospital admits traveler from New York World Fair

In Logan the New York World Fair traveler Ivergon of Chicago was brought to Cherrington Hospital after an accident, with Mrs. Paul Person of Murray City and John Wesley of North St treated. James Ward and two others discharged as the wreck’s fatality Jay Weaver of Newark is noted. A Pioneer Youth meeting is set for Tuesday at Thelma Mowrey’s home in Washington Township. Local entertainers Rumel Carpenter and wife will sing in Logan on Sunday at the Nanrene Gang event.

Logan — Stra Ivergon Chicago Cherrington Hospital Paul Person Murray City John Wesley Wesley Cannan North St LOGAN Pioneer Thelma Mowrey Washington Township Richard Mowrey Mary Piper Logan Logan Rumel Carpenter Canal Winchester

Logan Man Raises Seedless Tomato Experiment

Logan, working with tomatoes, experiments to predict and produce seedless fruit. Ralph Walker of N. Spring, St. faces criticism as his related effort to store a deadlean statement appears unsuccessful.

Logan Man Logan Cress Ralph Walker N. Spring Walker

Logan couples obtain two marriage licenses

Judge nb. Ewing issued two marriage licenses Wednesday in Logan. William Vance Brian, 34, barber, Logan, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Brian, and Marjorie Ann McLaughlin, 27, at home, Logan, daughter of Charles J. and Anna Wright. John Russell Bolin, 31, painter, Logan, son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Bolin, and Fay Mildred McDonald, 20, at home, Logan, daughter of Ray F. and Mrs. McDonald.

Big Chief Indian Herb Tonic

An herb tonic advertised as a general system medicine for all members of the family. Claims to stimulate appetite aid digestion and relieve occasional constipation with rest and herbs.

BIG Chief Indian Herb Tonic

SIE 3 totals Add 10 estes for ems wuvsse

The notice lists a total of SIE 3 with a charge of 1.59 dollars and adds ten items for EMS packaging and mailing. Details are unclear due to garbled OCR but indicate a miscellaneous postal service fee.

Ems

Tonto Snake Oil Liniment Advertises Pain Relief

An old newspaper fragment promotes Tonto Snake Oil Liniment to be used with Big Chief Tonic. It claims relief for neuralgia pains stiff neck from exposure drafts muscular cramps stiffness soreness from exertion fatigue mosquito bites frost bites back chest throat and minor sprains.

Hocking Red Cross Total Announced

Logan Hocking County Red Cross fundraising under Rev. Talmadge C. Gregory and local leaders has reached 848.58 dollars. Recent gifts include 485 dollars from Union Furnace United Brethren Church and 2 dollars from the Social Circle. The campaign used an ask your organization plan, with Sept 1 set as closing date for the drive.

Logan Hocking County Rome Talmadge C. Gregory Union Furnace Red Cross

Park Club Program Aims at Buckeye Lake Weekend Visit

Logan Business and Professional Women's Club held a picnic meeting at Rachelmacher Park at 6 o'clock Tuesday evening. Mrs Neal Shaw and others arranged the event conducted by president Miss Charlene Huffman. The club outlined its 1040 41 year program with each member's name in the covers. Announcement that Sterling Columbus would be guest speaker September 10 at the meeting at the iage Coach Inn. Florence Bort chairs the arrangements with Sept 6 attendance notice. The club accepted an invitation from Miss Minette McCray to a Buckeye Lake cottage weekend in October. Attending were Miss Huffman Mrs Cora N Brown Miss Irene Tipton Miss Emma Petty Miss Elizabeth Collison Miss Mary Connor Miss Margaret Lutz Miss Florence Bort Miss Brecious Correll Miss Hester Lee Miss Mildred Blake Miss Jane Wheeler Miss Marie Lines Miss Emma Hall Mrs Shave Miss Minnett McCray Miss Hazel Armstrong Miss Mac Schas Me tey deeer eee teal Mutehmore Miss George Hansel Miss Ruth Rheinecheld Mrs Harry Mock and Mrs Dessie Hanna.

Iage Florence Bort Minette "McCray Buckeye Lake Ella Mae Lemon Margaret Cook Huffman Cora N. Brown Irene Tipton Emma Petty Elizabeth Collison Mise’ Mary Connor Margaret Lutz Brecious Correll Hester Lee Mildred Blake Mise Jane Wheeler Mise Marie Lines Emma’ Hall Mise Minnett McCray Hazel Armstrong Mac Schas Ey Deeer Eee Teal Mutehmore George Hansel Ruth Rheinecheld Harry Mock Dessie Hanna

Testing Water Supply Of Hocking County Schools

Logan William X Smith, sanitary engineer, has begun testing water supplies of all rural school buildings in Hocking County. Tests will be finished before the opening of school on September 3. Logan case notes for driving arrest. William Ford pleaded guilty to reckless driving, fined 15 and costs. taken into custody by a state highway patrolman.

Logan William x. Smith Hocking County Dallas Kinser Lees William Ford

Scoreboard upgrade planned for Chieftain Field opener

Logan announces installation of an electric scoreboard at Chieftain Field before the local high school football season. The project, part of field improvements, aims to render the venue one of the best equipped in the region, enhancing game day appeal for nearby communities.

Logan Chieftain Field

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