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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1941

Page

12

Coach Bender outlines Logan Chieftains football prospects

Logan Rotary heard Coach Tom Bender assess the 1941 Logan Chieftains football team. He noted heavy graduation from Wellston, Athens and Logan, listing key losses and explaining the defense should be strong while the offense needs development. Backfield stars Johnston and Hum mell were slated for duty, with Casto Kelch and Conrad returning, and several reserves plus a freshman squad filling gaps. Earl Elberfeld joined the Rotary club, inducted by H. E. Kirk in Meyerry’s absence. Darley Kitchen led song.

Wellston Athens Logan Bill Bryan George Graham Mark Lohr Jake Irvin Pete Brandon Bill Smith Cecil Scott Chieftain Bill Johnston Morris Hummell Conrad Lou Casto Roy Kelch Bender G. E. Carr Earl Elberfeld Harley Meyerry H. E. Kirk Darley Kitchen

Mingos Edge Adelphi in 12 Inning Marathon

Logan Mingos defeated Adelphi 11 to 10 after twelve innings at Adelphi Sunday. Mingos connected for 16 hits to Adelphi’s 9, with tied late drama as both sides traded runs including a ninth inning four run rally by Mingos and a two run tying finish. Brandt and Mowery delivered key late hits to seal the win. Bob Tomlinson started, Bill Spence relieved, Greene pitched for Adelphi.

Logan Mingos Adelphi Brandt Mowery Joe Thomas Leonard Lemon Fair Ground Bob Tomlinson Bill Spence Greene

Tannahill Rites Are Held in Logan

Funeral services were conducted for Allen Sherman Tannahill 81 at Leonard Funeral Home Logan. He died Sunday at his Green Township residence after months of ill health. A civic figure and longtime trustee and school board member, he was survived by three daughters Mrs. Gladys Smith Mrs. Marcus Lohr and Mrs. Henry Jaggs. Burial followed at Smith Chapel Cemetery.

Logan Leonard Funeral Allen Sherman Tannahill Green Township Marshall Lancaster Tannahill Gladys Smith Marcus Lohr Henry Jaggs Smith Chapel Cemetery

Logan Football Team Sets Wednesday Practice Start

Logan Chieftain football players will be fitted with shoes today and start practice at 5 PM Wednesday under Coach Tom Bender. Weekly sessions focus on calisthenics and running to build season readiness with assistants from Notre Dame Ohio Wesleyan and Ohio University. The squad aims to reach at least forty players at opening, fill line gaps, and develop backfield depth led by Bill Johnston and Morris Hummell. The first game rests Sept. 19 against Bremen.

LOGAN Logan Chieftain Tom Bender Bob McBride Notre Dame Albert Leonard Ohio Wesleyan Joe Thomas Ohio University Bender Bill Johnston Morris Hummell Bremen

Final Rush for Marriage Licenses Ends Saturday

Logan district issues final batch of marriage licenses under the new law. Recipients include Edward Dalton and Maxine Welch of Columbus, Paul Hall of Nelsonville Route 2, and Sylvia Stufflebean of Nelsonville, among others, with ages ranging from 16 to 25.

Logan Edward Francis Dalton Charles Dalton Maxine Rosalie Welch Columbus Claud Welch Paul Arthur Hall Nelsonville William Hall Sylvia Louise Stufflebean Ashford Stufflebean Samuel Edward Mount Haydenville Samuel Mount Erma Lillian Waugh Fred Waugh Melvin Crist Lancaster Clarence Crist Anna Margaret Ray Nelsonville Rt. 1 James Ray

Underweight Girl Recovers After TON JON No 1 Trial

Edith Radabaugh of Washington County Ohio says persistent constipation kidney trouble stomach distress and nervousness vanished after taking TON JON No 1 2 3. She reports gaining weight and feeling well and urges others to talk to a TON JON Health Representative.

Edith Radabaugh Washington County Annerarietta Ohio B. Church

Defense Courses To Be Broadened At Ohio University

George C. K. Johnson, Ohio University representative, visited Logan to outline broader fall and winter defense training courses in engineering science and management. Applications and full course listings will be available September 1 at the Ohio State Employment Service Office in Logan, with classes starting about October 1. Tuition is free and the government covers expenses except text material. Most courses require high school graduation.

Logan George C. K. Johnson Ohio University Ohio State Employment Service Office

Logan Driver Fined After Mulberry Street Collision

Lester Arbell of Gibisonville was cited for reckless driving after his car collided with Fred Thrush’s vehicle at Mulberry and Second Streets Logan Route 3. Taken into custody by Police Chief Lew Reynolds, Arbell pleaded guilty and paid a $10 fine plus costs before Mayor Dallas Kinser as both cars sustained damage.

Logan Mulberry Second Sts Lester Arbell Gibisonville Lew Reynolds Dallas Kinser Fred Thrush

City Officials To Discuss Employee Wage Increase Proposal

City councilmen and officials will hold a conference this evening to consider a proposal for a wage increase across several departments. The matter was referred to the council as a committee of the whole last week.

Logan

Queen Divorce Hearing Delayed in Logan

A motion in the divorce case of Clara Queen v Samuel Queen was postponed by Judge Phil Henderson to allow further proceedings. The request seeks alimony pending the case and a reasonable attorney fee. Clarence Green, 24, Logan Route 4, was arraigned for intoxication and fighting. he pleaded guilty and paid a $10 fine and costs at Haydenville Magistrate S B Whitehart. William Erwin, 27, Union Furnace, was arrested at Haydenville Sunday night by Sheriff Floyd Duffy and Deputy Forest Keck and is held awaiting charges.

Logan Clara Queen Samuel Queen Phil Henderson Clarence Green S. B. Whitehart Haydenville William Erwin Union Furnace Floyd Duffy Forest Keck

Logan McGonagle Improves After Thumb Fracture

Jimmy McGonagle of the American Legion tournament has recovered from a fractured left thumb suffered in a prior game and will soon regain use of his thumb.

Logan Jimmy McGonagle American Legion

Local peaches begin to hit market with expected heavy harvest

Logan notes peaches are entering the local market as growers anticipate a plentiful crop this season across the county. Orchardists report abundant peach trees and a strong harvest outlook for the coming months.

Logan

Primary Candidates Must File Expenses

Logan city primary participants must file expense accounts with the county election board by Friday. All candidates must file whether they won or lost and regardless of expenses. Certificates of nomination will be issued to the winning candidates.

Logan County Election Board

Logan Social Notes Steak Fry at Maydenville Home

Several members of the Tuesday Contract Club and their husbands met at the lawn home of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Matheny in Maydenville for a steak fry. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. John R. Pierce, Frank Harden, Dr. and Mrs. Victor Simiele, Clarence Blosser, James Barker, Clinton Webb, all of Logan, plus the hosts.

Logan Clarence Matheny Maydenville John R. Pierce Frank Harden Victor Simiele Clarence Blosser James Barker Clinton Webb

Marriage of Lillian Tignor to Dale Primmer in Cleveland

Mr. and Mrs. Joe Tignor announce the marriage of their daughter Lillian to Dale Primmer son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Primmer Haydenville. The ceremony occurred at Collinwood Methodist Parsonage Cleveland at 7 30 o clock August 16 with Rev J Monroe Wolfe officiating. The couple will live in Cleveland where Mr Primmer works for Republic Steel.

Joe Tignor Zanesville Ave Lillian Dale Primmer Walter Primmer Haydenville Collinwood Methodist Parsonage Cleveland J. Monroe Wolfe Rudy Becker Ravenna Primmer Republic Steel Corporation

Windsor announces birth of son James Franklin

Mr and Mrs Ralph R Windsor announce the birth at home on August 16 of a son weighing nine pounds named James Franklin. The Windsors also have a daughter Dortha Jean age 11. Mr Windsor works for William Loomis and Son contractors in Logan.

William Albert Milsted Miner New Plymouth Jacob Milsted Jane Earline Kern Logan Earl E. Kern Ralph R. Windsor James Franklin Windsors Dortha Jean Mr. Windsor William Loomis and Son Contractors

Non resident fishing permit sold in Hocking County

Clerk of Courts Don Feather issued a temporary ten day fishing permit to J. F. Booth of Huntington West Virginia. The permit was one of the year’s few non resident issues and the sale occurred Monday at the county clerk’s office.

Logan Hocking County Don Feather J. F. Booth Tenth Ave Huntington W. Va

Baptists To Meet In Mercerville Church

The Gallia Baptist Association will convene at Mercerville Baptist Church starting Wednesday and continuing Thursday. Officers listed include Rev. Jennings Cremeens as moderator C. C. Halley as clerk and Sylvia Fowler as treasurer.

Gallipolis Gallia Baptist Association Mercerville Baptist Church Jennings Cremeens C. C. Halley Sylvia Fowler

Plan Reunion Brings Gooch McCarley Kin To Harrisburg Church

Members of the Gooch and McCarley families schedule a reunion Sunday at Harrisburg Church. The organizing committee includes Lloyd Hughes Max Thomas Ethel McCarley Lulu Thomas Mildred Bumgardner Alma Gooch.

Gallipolis Gooch

Fine 3 Men For Cutting Of Bee Tree

In Falls Township on the D. E. Harsh farm three men William Sizemore Lester Vermillion all Logan area were arrested for malicious destruction of property after cutting a large oak bee tree. The tree fell across a line fence causing $15 damage and $10 fines plus costs were imposed after pleas of guilty. Bees protected the tree until deputies arrived and took the trio into custody.

LOGAN D. E. Harsh Falls Township William Sizemore Lester George Vermillion S. B. Whitehart Harsh

Malone Fined After DUI Plea in Logan County

John Thomas Malone of New Plymouth Route 1 faced a Logan court after an accident on Route 33. He pleaded guilty to operating a motor vehicle while under the influence and was fined 100 dollars plus costs and will have driving rights suspended.

Logan John Thomas Malone New Plymouth S. B. Whitehart

Custody Action Seeks Change in Wood Decree

Cora B. Wood sues for modification of a court decree in the case against Martin Wood to change custody of the minor children. The motion will be heard August 26 by Judge Phil Henderson.

Henderson Approves Real Estate Sale

Confirmation of the sale in the case of Hazel Lehman vs Francis Stump and others was given by Judge Phil Henderson. The Floyd Pond property sold earlier to C J Tucker of Lancaster for 1250 dollars. A motion to correct a bad description of the real estate in the advertisement was heard.

Kiwanis Club To Hear Post Office Story

Logan Kiwanis Club plans a meeting tonight with vice presidential election on the agenda. Candidate slate includes Rev Stanley W. Wiant and Harry D. Arnold. Postmaster Frank Brown and Richard Lavey will discuss the local post office, led by Howard Rolston.

Kiwanis Club Logan Logan Kiwanis Club Stanley W. Wiant Harry D. Arnold Howard Rolston Frank Brown Richard Lavey

Local Hospital Roundup From Logan Area

At Logan Hospital Logan Eugene Glancy underwent major surgery for a hernia at Cherrington Hospital Monday. Luther Bridgeman of Nelsonville was admitted for treatment. condition reported serious. Mrs Floyd Riggs of Logan Route 1 admitted Monday afternoon. John Marinko of Murray City injured in Saturday accident that killed Joe Jenkins. recovering and expected to return home soon.

Logan Eugene Glancy Orbiston Cherrington Hospital Luther Bridgeman Nelsonville Floyd Riggs Logan Route 1 John Marinko Murray City Joe Jenkins

Kibble Fined for Pett y Larceny in Laurel Township

Andrew H. Kibble of Rockbridge Route 2 was charged with petty larceny by Guy Green of Laurel Township. He was arraigned before Magistrate S. B. Whitehart, pled guilty, and fined $25 plus costs for scrap iron theft from Green’s premises.

Logan Andrew H.kibble Rockbridge Guy Green Laurel Township S. B. Whitehart

Logan Rotary Sees Visiting Lacock Officer Return

Dr. and Mrs. W. B. Lacock of Columbus attended Logan Rotary Monday evening. Lacock, a Medical Corps officer stationed at Ft. Hayes, formerly served as county health commissioner in Logan.

Logan W. B. Lacock Columbus Lacock Rotary Club Ft. Hayes

Flint Team Wins Regional Title In Cincinnati Tournament

Flint defeated Cincinnati three game series two to one at Cincinnati and earned a trip to Charlotte North Carolina to represent the region in upcoming sectional contests.

Logan Cincinnati Flint Mich Charlotte N. C

Logan rain postpones tourney team tryouts at fair ground

Heavy rains soaked the fair ground diamond all day, delaying practice and forcing the tournament team tryouts to be postponed tonight.

Logan Fairground

Masons Meet Logan Mingo Lodge After Monday Session

Masons met at the Temple Monday evening to conduct routine lodge business and discuss ongoing fraternal matters. Members engaged in standard proceedings as they gathered for the meeting.

Logan — Mingo Lodge of Masons Temple Order

Efforts To Stop Forest Fires in Gallia County

Gallia County fire warden Stafford Davis plans warning placards to curb October and November fires. Hunters and rural residents must secure permits for rubbish burns. Officials weigh an 80 foot steel observation tower on McDaniel Hill near Cadmus for year round fire wardens. The area remains heavily wooded and prone to past disasters.

Gallipolis Stafford Davisson Davisson McDaniel Hill Cadmus Poplar Knob Gallia County

May Keep Pool Open After Sept. 1

Gallipolis officials expect the municipal swimming pool to close after Labor Day but may stay open longer if weather and public interest justify. The pool this year shows a smaller gross income with no operative loss expected. a balance from two years ago remains, and fewer family ticket sales reduced revenue. After closing, equipment will be stored and the basin drained.

Gallipolis E. E. Higgins Board of Education Higgins

Ohio State Expert To Discuss Foods In Gallipolis

Dr. Jonathan Forman of Ohio State University will discuss nutrition and public health problems at Washington Auditorium Wednesday night. He will advocate simpler foods and explain their purchase and preparation as leaders from many clubs are invited to attend.

Gallipolis Washington Auditorium Jonathan Forman Ohio State University Forman

Marriage Licenses Total 777 for 1941

Gallia County probate court issued 777 marriage licenses from January 1 to August 18 before the new law takes effect. Monthly totals were 49 in January 39 in February 58 in March 66 in April 111 in May 145 in June 161 in July and 148 in August.

Gallipolis Ohio Gallia County

Divorce Suit Filed by Donald H Cra mer

Donald H. Cra mer files for divorce from Reba Cra mer, citing neglect. The couple married in Meigs County two years ago and have no children.

Gallipolis Donald H. Cramer Reba Meigs County

Allot Huge Contracts To Boat Company

Gallipolis report says Marietta Boat Manufacturing Co. of Pt. Pleasant received coast artillery boat contracts totaling four and a half million dollars. The firm has worked on similar contracts for over a year and operates 24 hours daily. Four mine tenders near completion with additional similar craft in progress.

Gallipolis Washington Marietta Boat Manufacturing Co Pt. Pleasant Coast Artillery

Garfield School rented for sewing center by county

Gallipolis reports county commissioners rented the Garfield School Building from Joseph Epling and others, recent buyers, for 25 dollars a month. The WPA sewing center will stay through winter, with plans to convert the building into a church in early spring.

Gallipolis Garfield Joseph Epling WPA

Expect To Can 3000 Quarts For Schools

In Gallipolis at the Washington School building a canning center aims to produce 3000 quarts of food for schools. Mrs. Elizabeth Carter leads WPA workers, with a glass container shortage noted and donations welcomed. To date 1726 quarts valued at $450 have been canned, tomatoes and corn are the main items.

Gallipolis Washington School Elizabeth Carter WPA Carter

Red Cross Plans to Meet Double Quota in Gallia County

Gallia County quotas 2000 memberships for Red Cross drive. The Gallipolis directorate will select campaign chairmen and sponsor the annual drive as Mrs. C W Booth, executive secretary, states a more intensive county campaign is planned to hit the doubled target.

Gallipolis Red Cross C. W. Booth Gallia County

Virginia teen sustains severe spinal injury in Gallia crash

Gallia district police report Henry Manley a 19 year old Virginia Beach resident was driving when the car overturned on a Rodney curve. Manley suffered a severe spinal injury and was hospitalized. Passenger Nick Broyles of Gallipolis sustained a broken nose and facial cuts.

Gallipolis Rodney Henry Manley Virginia Beach Nick Broyles Dayton

Fulton 57 Dies in Huntington Former County Native

C C Fulton 57 year old native of this county died in Huntington Sunday funeral services were held there this afternoon He is survived by his widow and their three sons Stanford Fulton a brother lives here

Gallipolis C. C. Fulton Huntington Stanford Fulton

Jean Jones Named Secretary to High School Principal

Miss Jean Jones daughter of Mr and Mrs Raymond Jones and. employed in clerical duties at the county relief office, has been appointed secretary to high school principal Carl C Byers. She succeeds Mrs John Taylor who has removed to Galion Ohio.

Gallipolis Jean Jones Raymond Jones County Relief Office Carl C. Byers John Taylor Galion Ohio

Bartletts Move Into New Home Near Gallipolis

Mr and Mrs Roy Bartlett formerly county engineer for the state highway department have completed a new residence just south of Gallipolis and moved in recently.

Gallipolis Roy Bartlett State Highway Department

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