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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1939

Page

12

Committees Named for Ohio Foxhunters Meet in Logan

Logan committees designated by Hocking County Foxhunters Association will run grounds and field trials for the Ohio state meet in Logan from Oct 29 to Nov 4. Listings include Greasy Ride Longstretchs The oppins Board Fence Cook's te Cherry Tree and multiple northern grounds with names like Postons Purgeon Ridge Locust Grove and Green Hill.

Logan Hocking County Foxhunters Association Ohio State Francis Williams Union Furnace Robert Stephenson Coonville Hocking George L. Wright Jacob Gleason Hocking River Postons Purgeon Ridge Gallagher Ridge Green Hill Fork Road Cook Ridge Abe Cook Guess Knob John W. Poling Clarence Brooks Webbs Irainn Ridge Bowlby Ridge Linton’sidge Williams Woods Weldon Little Laurel Geiger Ridge Chestnut Knob Fred Mowery Kirby Snyder Thomas Riddlebarger

Kreider Family Plans Move Back to Logan

Mr and Mrs Paul Kreider and their family will return to Logan this week to establish a home. They have lived on Wellston Rt 2 for two years while Mr Kreider worked with the D T and I Railroad and now transfer to the Baltimore and Ohio at Chillicothe. The family will stay in Logan with their son Edward a high school sophomore who will join the Chieftain Band as a cornetist.

Logan Paul Kreider Wellston Rt. 2

Hocking Spud Crop Is To Be Large

Logan Hocking County agriculture reports promise a large potato harvest. Extension agent James R Smoot and 4 H Club exhibits with B L Thompson observed promising patches. Farmers voicing optimism corroborate the outlook for the crop across the county.

Logan Hocking County James R. Smoot B. L Thompson

Eastern Christian Church Conference in Logan at First Christian

Logan Ohio—The Eastern Christian Church conference will be held at the First Christian Church on Iron Street this week. The first session starts at 2 p m Thursday August 24 and the meeting runs through Sunday. Logan An injury to his right hand last week harmed Marion Township farmer Sam Canan when a knuckle was knocked off during farm work.

Logan Ohio Eastern Christian Church Conference First Christian Church Iron St Sam Canan Marion

Logan High School Football Practice Opens Today

Logan high school begins football practice this afternoon with players meeting at 4 under Coach Tommy Bender. After uniform issue and conditioning checks, early drills focus on conditioning as the squad develops, with Captain Bob McBride returning and likely moving to the backfield along with several候 candidates such as Bill Shaw and Bill Bryan. The coach aims to assemble an eleven for the season beginning in about a month.

Logan Logan High School Tommy Bender Bender Bob McBride Bill Shaw Bill Bryan Dan Roberts Peck Mowery Tommy Brehm Jack Hughes Morris Hummel Hamilton Bill Johnston Clyde Bloomfield Lou Casto Tracy Conrad Riddlebarger Dew Wayne Todd Fred Rose Irvin Fred Davis Brandon Kelch Nutter

Logan Legion Seniors Fall to Camp Nelson 5–3

Camp Nelson defeated the Logan Legion Seniors 5 to 3 Sunday afternoon to halt Logan’s unbeaten run. Leonard allowed five hits with three triples, while Kenny pitched seven innings for Camp Nelson. Logan had seven hits but failed to bunch runs, suffering their first setback of the year.

Logan Camp Nelson American Legion Dick Brandt Roy Marshall Leonard Bill Spence Kenny Medley Lehman Karshner Smith McClain Argebrite Burgess Webb

Three Nelsonville Residents Hurt Near Haydenville

Three Nelsonville residents injured Sunday afternoon when their car sideswiped another vehicle on U S Route 33 near Haydenville about 2:30. Mary Ray bruised left leg and arm. son Dick Ray cut on head face arms hands. Joe Pedigo cut on left face near ear. All taken to Cherrington Hospital. Charles Moore Logan admitted Saturday for injuries from a motorcycle wreck near McArthur with friction burns and head lacerations.

Logan Nelsonville Lancaster Haydenville Mary Ray Dick Ray Joe Pedigo Cherrington Hospital Charles Moore McArthur Moore

Otis Crookham Injured in Holzer Hospital Fight

Gallipolis Otis Crookham 21 of Leon West Virginia is treated at Holzer Hospital for facial injuries and possible skull fracture after a club attack by an intimate with whom he had differences.

Gallipolis Otis Crookham Leon W. Va Holzer Hospital

Cleveland Bank Brings Suit in Gallipolis

National City Bank of Cleveland files for collection of a $2,348.82 judgment against Leo E. Carter of Caldwell Ohio formerly of Gallipolis. Carter is co heir with his brother Ivan Carter to their late father Robert Carter's estate.

Gallipolis — National City Bank of Cleveland Leo E. Carter Caldwell Ohio Gallipolis Carter Ivan Carter Robert Carter

Renovation planned for Gallipolis Bethel Cemetery

Residents of the Ohio township neighborhood will renovate Gallipolis Bethel Cemetery tomorrow, pooling labor and resources to restore the historic site.

Gallipolis Bethel Cemetery Ohio Township

Heavy Fruit Yield Expected At Local Orchards

Logan Arnold and Bailey report a 30 acre Washington Township apple orchard may yield a large crop this year due to scientific treatment under new ownership. M W Bailey was the county's first extension agent. Clarence Skinner's Nickel Plate orchard with 500 peach trees is heavily loaded and most fruit will be sold locally. Early apples including Wealthy Maiden Blush and Summer Winesap will begin picking soon.

Logan Arnold and Bailey Washington Township M. W. Bailey Hocking County Clarence Skinner Skinner

Benton Will Urge Special Levy for Tax

Logan Benton school district plans a three mill levy for current operating expenses. The levy would extend an existing levy for five years and a proper resolution has been filed with the county election board.

Logan—Benton County Election Board

Souths Are Honored By Their Friends

A house warming party for Mr. and Mrs. W. H. South and family in McArthur Ohio R 2 welcomed relatives and friends on Thursday night. The Souths moved into their new log home Aug 1 and received many gifts. Attendees included Norval and Viola South and other relatives from McArthur Allensville London Derry Columbus Kentucky Delmar and Delmar Ohio.

Gifford Fee Mildred Wayne Arthur Farnsworth Lacey Hayhurst Roy Nixson Jean Roy Jr Richard Lewis Kruger Viola Gay McArthur Arch Stanley Melvin Lucy Graves Lenard Bails

Five Couples Are Licensed To Marry In West Virginia

Licenses to wed were issued over the weekend to five couples. Baylous Waugh 21 and Nervie Melton 21 of Frazier's Bottom, Beatrice Hall 30 and Wesley Shoemaker 34 of Gallipolis, Georgianna Webb 21 and David Ball 21 of Ew ington, Mary Hastings 18 and Nathaniel Gould 63 of Charleston and Laura Butcher 64 and Nathaniel Gould 63 of Vinton.

Gallipolis Baylous Waugh Nervie Melton Frazier W. Va Wesley Shoemaker Beatrice Hall David Ball Georgianna Webb Ewington W. E. Sullivan Mary Hastings Charleston Nathaniel Gould Laura Butcher Vinton

Stevers Sells Stock In Hardware Store

Charles B. Stevers of the Gallipolis Hardware Co has sold his stock to W. L. Ingerick who arrived from Huntington at the start of the year to join the firm. Ingerick plans to continue the business while Stevers contemplates his future plans.

Gallipolis Gallipolis Hardware Co Charles B. Stevers W. L. Ingerick Huntington Ingerick Stevers

Colored Youth Treated for Foot Injury in Gallipolis

Harold Deeds, a young colored escapee from the Children's Home, is receiving treatment at a local hospital for foot injuries after stepping on a nail. He lives in Porter and the accident happened while he was en route there.

Gallipolis Harold Deeds Porter

Man Held on Assault and Battery Charge

Robert Weese, 65, of near Vinton, is held for a hearing in Magistrate F. E. Millisor's court on charges of assault and battery filed by neighbor Thomas A. Fox. Fox showed facial marks in court as proof of the encounter.

Gallipolis Robert Weese Vinton F. E. Millisor Thomas A. Fox Fox

Divorce Awarded and Custody Granted in Gallipolis Case

Mrs Gladys Stanley is awarded a divorce from Eldridge Stanley and custody of their six children. The complaint cites gross neglect as the basis for the action.

Gallipolis Gladys Stanley Eldridge Stanley

Divorce Petition Filed in Athens County Court

Perry Jennings Wriston of Kingston West Virginia is notified that Mattie Chloe Wriston filed for divorce in Case No 17404 of the Court of Common Pleas Athens County Ohio. The hearing is set for on or after August 28 1939. Attorney R W Finsterwald Signs 7 17 39 66th.

Perry Jennings Wriston Kingston West Virginia Mattie Chloe Wriston Court of Common Pleas Athens County Ohio

Repair of Bridge Is Found Necessary

Logan officials urge improvement of Mulberry Street bridge due to increased traffic. All traffic to Rachelmacher Park and Route 75 south uses the bridge. state highway department cooperation is sought for the improvement program.

Logan Mulberry St Rachelmacher Park State Highway Department

Resident of County Home Dies Sunday

Logan Jack Corwin, 78, died at the County Home at 3 p.m. Sunday after being admitted July 5 following a fall near the railroad bridge at the depot in June that fractured his hip. A former Nelsonville resident, he had lived here for many years and worked in garbage collection. He leaves a son and several stepchildren. funeral arrangements were not yet set Sunday evening.

Logan Jack Corwin Corwin Nelsonville

Logan Brief Social Notes

Miss Ruth White and Mr. William G Tannehill wed at the bride’s mother home in Athens. Rev A Y Wilcox officiated at 9 am in the presence of immediate family. Bride wore ivory satin with seed pearl ornaments and carried an ivory bound Bible. Bridesmaid Miss Janet White. best man Noel White Newark. After breakfast at the White House, guests included out of town relatives. The couple will live at 150 S Orchard St after a 10 day honeymoon through Michigan Wisconsin and Canada. GIRL SCOUTS TO MEET central committee will meet at Quannacut Camp Thursday at 4 o clock for a picnic and business session.

Ruth White William G. Tannehill John M. White North St A. Y. Wilcox Athens Janet White Noel White Newark White House E. Hunter St William Krieg Columbus Louisa Jennings Union Furnace S. Orchard Sr Michigan Wisconsin Canada S. Orchard St

Feather and Gilsdorf wedding in Columbus at bride's home

Mr and Mrs Don Feather and daughter Jean attended the wedding of Miss Mildred Gilsdorf and Herman Mitchell in Columbus Saturday afternoon at the bride’s home. A reception followed the ceremony. Feather is a half brother of Mitchell. There was a local note about camp attendance and visits from various county residents.

Don Feather Jean Columbus Mildred Gilsdorf Herman Mitchell Mr. Feather Mr. Mitchell

Young Mother Seeks Divorce in Gallia County Case

Mrs. Evelyn Mehl, a minor and mother of a two year old daughter Mona Jean, files for divorce from Edwin Mehl. She accuses habitual intoxication and failure to provide.

Gallipolis Evelyn Mehl Mona Jean Edwin Mehl

To Receive Treatment

J B Walter of Harrison Township is at daughter Mrs L C Carter’s home in Gallipolis to receive surgical attention for an arm wound from a knife work incident.

Gallipolis J. B. Walter Harrison Township L. C. Carter

New Signers Sought For Pension Plan Petitions

In Logan on Saturday new petitions appeared as circulators urged extra names to overcome 168 signatures removed by the county elections board. Secretary of State Earl Griffith faced doubt over Bigelow Pension Plan petitions amid defective signatures while Townsend Plan supporters opposed the Bigelow effort as a diversion from a broader aged assistance plan.

Logan Bigelow Pension Plan Earl Griffith County Board of Elections Townsend Plan Bigelow Plan

Serious condition after operations at Cherrington Hospital

Logan Arlene Leach daughter of Mr and Mrs John Leach underwent an appendicitis operation with complications Sunday at Cherrington Hospital. Her condition is serious. Harold Emerick son of George Emerick was admitted Saturday in serious condition. Mrs Charles Garrison Bremen Rt 1 is undergoing treatment after Sunday admission. George Kuhn Rockbridge Rt 1 arrived Saturday for treatment.

Logan Arlene Leach John Leach Cherrington Hospital Harold Emerick George Emerick Charles Garrison Bremen George Kuhn Rockbridge

Smith Returns From Columbus Hospital

Logan Cliff Smith returns home Sunday from Columbus Hospital after several weeks of treatment for a back injury from a pool dive. His condition is steadily improving.

Logan Cliff Smith Columbus

Carbon Hill School Dedication Postponed to Term Start

Dedication of the new Carbon Hill high school was postponed until after the school term begins. The building has been taken over by the board for education from the contractor. Suitable dedicatory services will be arranged.

Logan Carbon Hill Board For Education

Grows His Own Tobacco in Washington Township

John Mowery of Washington Township grows his yearly supply of smoking tobacco from seed. He propagates enough plants to meet his needs with white barley as his favorite variety. Some of the crop is reserved for friends who enjoy home grown stock.

Logan John Mowery Washington Township

Local man halts car fire by pulling wires

W. E. McCormick of Dicken Addition averted damage to his automobile Saturday afternoon by pulling wires from the car after a short circuit started a small blaze in the garage. He severely burned his fingers in the action.

Logan W. E. McCormick Dicken

Jail for Failure to Pay Ordered for LOGAN-Clinton Huston

LOGAN Clinton Huston was ordered placed in jail by Judge Phil Henderson on Saturday until he makes court ordered support payments. He was cited for contempt for neglecting to pay and had prior appearances for missing payments.

Logan Clinton Huston Phil Henderson

Logan High Band Presents Final Concert at Worthington Park

The Logan High School band, under Director James Horwell, held the finale of its July Saturday concert series at Worthington Park. Musicians who featured previously returned to perform and receive applause. Preparations shift to football season with the band planning marching formations to enhance home-game pageantry.

Logan Logan High School Worthington Park James Horwell

Record Crowd At Old Man's Cave Draws Attention

Ranger S A Reichley reports more than 3200 visitors at Old Man's Cave last Sunday and year to July shows 3000 more than the prior year. The trend extends to Conkle Hollow Cedar Falls and other scenic spots attracting unprecedented crowds this season.

Logan Old Man's Cave Ranger S. A. Reichley Conkle Hollow Cedar Falls

Ore Shipments to Jackson Resume Through Logan

Ore shipments resumed in the latter part of the week via Logan over the River Division with Jackson as the destination. A double header train went to Jackson on Thursday, followed by another the next day. C and O railroad has carried much ore recently to Portsmouth and Wheeling.

Logan River Division Jackson C. and O. Railroad Portsmouth Wheeling

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