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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1940

Page

16

Tax rates lowered in Logan as schools cut levies

Logan auditors show a 14.50 mill rate, down from 15.70 mills due to the Logan city board of education reducing its levy. Murray City area also gains, with Murray City school rate dropping from 13.05 to 11.05 mills. Falls and Laurelville Perry areas await levy decisions in November.

Athens Logan Board of ‘Education Kenneth R. Fitzgerald City Board of Education Board of Education Murray City Hocking County Murray Falls Laurelville Perry

Jaycees Rally To Beat Camp Hocking 14 to 4

Logan report shows Jaycees score five in the second inning and cruise past Camp Hocking 14 to 4 after ten Jaycees hits and six Camp errors. Canty Wilson and Wright each had two hits for the winners as Tomlinson held Camp to five hits.

Logan

Ohio case dismissed on witness withdrawal

Anna Good, complainant in the State of Ohio versus Gerald Good, asked to withdraw her affidavit and the case was dismissed Wednesday with Judge Phil Henderson granting approval.

Logan Anna Good State of Ohio Gerald Good Phil Henderson

Astrological Forecast for Writers and Promoters

The stars indicate a lively day with progress possible in writing publishing publicity and promotions. Expect short journeys for new contracts or contacts and a vibrant year for birthdays involving business communications and promotional ventures. Exercise finesse with opposition as jealousy and extravagance are discouraged.

Astral Auguries

Logan Brief Social Notes Honor Son George Graham

Mr and Mrs Fred Graham hosted a chicken dinner at their home south of Logan on Tuesday evening to honor their son George on his 17th birthday. Guests included members of last year's Logan High football squad and coach Tom Bender with many local friends and relatives.

Fred Graham Joan Wright Tom Bender Bob McBride Bill Shaw Lewis Casto Frances Ervin Dan Roberts Claude Brandon Roy Kelch Bill Johnston O'Neil C. Mowery Bill Bryan Jack Hughes Frank Dew Tracy Conrad Fred Davis Bill Smith Dick Robinson Jack Graham Bob Graham Lewis Graham

Sunday Dinner Guests and Family Visits Across Town

Sunday evening dinner gathered Mr. and Mrs. Judson Shriner and extended family from Springfield Caro line Marion Glenroy and Toledo plus visitors from Michigan and Ohio. Nearby travel plans include the Moorehead family visiting from Olean New York and Dorothy Jean Shriner joining EF H James to Toledo for a two week stay. Etta Oiler attended Bell Oiler's funeral in Wellston with relatives and Francis Cupp with daughter Shirley visited Columbus for an eye exam.

Judson Shriner North St Herbert James Springfield Glendon James Evelyn Thomas E. H. James Caroline Roger James Toledo Otto Deinser Michigan Ivan James Danny Marion Edwin James Glenroy Wallace Shriner Byron Moorehead Toni Jean Olean N. Y Dorothy Jean Shriner EF. H. James James Miss Shriner New York City Etta Oiler Wellston Bell Emery Oiler Logan Francis Cupp Shirley Columbus

Mrs Elizabeth Myers 55 dies in Marion hospital

Mrs Elizabeth Myers wife of Jacob Myers dies in a Marion hospital aged 55. She is mother of Ruth Myers of this city who was in Marion last week. The Myers family lived here before moving to Marion three years ago. Funeral rites will be held in Marion with burial there Friday. She leaves husband two sons Paul and Charles both of Marion and a daughter in this city.

Logan Marion Elizabeth Myers Jacob Myers

Press Booth Ready At Chieftain Field

Work finished on the ticket office and press booth at Chieftain Field. The front is glassed with a drop shutter, a news writer shelf and bench installed, seating to follow with chairs. The announcer will use the booth for live game running accounts.

Logan Chieftain Field

McLaughlin Property Action Is Concluded

Court confirmed sale of Forest McLaughlin versus John McLaughlin and others. Sheriff to execute deeds and distribute proceeds. Total sale brought 4961 dollars. Parcels acquired by Dr. J. S. Cherrington John Mc Laughlin John Lee and Minerva Helber. Properties located on West Hunter Street near West Grade School.

Logan Forest McLaughlin John McLaughlin J. S. Cherrington John Lee Minerva Helber W. Hunter St

Court confirms sale in Dunkle property dispute

Logan William L Jinks and Ola Jinks purchased property sold in a case brought by Florence Dunkle against Herbert Dunkle. The court confirmed the sale and ordered the sheriff to issue a deed and distribute proceeds. The total was 2400 dollars. after taxes and costs, Florence Dunkle Earl Weaver Bessie Steele and Roberta Gaines will each receive 524.43 dollars.

Red Cross War Relief Nearing Sept 1 Finish

Logan reports War Relief drive for Hocking County nearing close with $889.50 in. Local church groups add gifts including $5 from Mrs. Albert Seabright and $1 from Rev. C B Clendenen. Wheat donations from several residents total $4.06 and $22.50 from Charles Epstein. Committee aims to reach $1000 by September 1.

Logan—Red Cross Hocking County Albert Seabright von Born Society St. Matthew Lutheran Church C. B. Clendenen the Nazarene Church Russell Beery Paul Shaw Charles Buckingham W. F. Krinn Charles Heigle Keynes Charles Epstein War Relief Fund Committee

Enrollment of Seventy To Bring New Teacher

Gore school expects to reach an enrollment of 70 by the end of the first week of school next month. The state department of education will provide a three teacher staff under this cooperation. Supt. Samuel H. Dillon and board members learned of the agreement after meeting state heads in Columbus. If the target is met, two additional teachers will be needed because Faith Krinn has resigned to take a Logan post.

Faith Krinn Logan

Logan High reports record football practice turnout

Logan High School reports a record number of players at Chieftain Field on Wednesday evening. Coach Tom Bender expects 55 players by completion, the largest early practice squad ever. No official assistant is listed, with Bob McBride assisting on fundamental drills.

LOGAN Chieftain Field Tom Bender Bender Bob McBride

Grid Iron Reconfigured at Logan-Chieftain Field

The gridiron was moved westward about 40 feet and resurveyed to improve visibility from all stands. New goal posts are ordered for the west end with the other end shifted accordingly. Lighting capacity rises from 72 000 to 90 000 watts and a grass surface awaits the season with most practice on the north side.

Logan Chieftain Field B. W. Wright Clarence Salts Meredith Gano

Mingos to Meet Buchtel Friday in Tie-Game Rematch

Logan Mingos travel to Nelsonville Friday for a key basketball game against Buchtel following a 5 to 3 win over Carbondale on Wednesday. The win extended Mingos’ streak to 11 in a row, not counting two prior ties, with an infield rotation after injuries sidelined Dick Brandt and Bill Spence.

Logan Logan Mingos Buchtel Nelsonville Carbondale Dick Brandt Bill Spence Cochrane Webb Karshner Marshall

Four Enter Pleas of Guilty in Logan

Four Vinton County men from McArthur pleaded guilty to larceny in Logan. Defendants Robert Felton Frank Gregory James W. Dayton and Joe Swaim faced charges for stealing property from the Sharpneck Oil Company lease on the Hoskins farm in Washington Township valued at 150 dollars. Bonds were set at 1000 dollars each and they remained in county jail awaiting grand jury action.

Adult Education Program Awards Certificates at Logan High

Logan High School auditorium hosted an achievement ceremony for a large adult education class. Lanning Orchestra opened, H. Ray Wagner sang, and a flag salute by Boy and Girl Scouts followed.

Logan Logan High School Lanning Orchestra New Pittsburg H. Ray Wagner America Amos L. Heyde St Matthew Lutheran Church Wagner E. L. Ewing Samuel H. Dillon Hocking County Roy Weller J. G. Cole G. E. Carr Veto Pesano

Logan Legion Post To Hold Election

Logan American Legion members met after a six week gap due to heat. Alternate Russell James will attend the Toledo state convention with Commander Tom Goslin. Election of officers is set for Sept 3 with installation in October. Barton Holl Jr. expected to speak in September. he represented the post at Buckeye Boys State in June. Holl is a Logan High student.

Logan Logan American Legion Melrose Harbaugh Toledo Walter Huffman Walter Starr Russell James Tom Goslin Barton Holl, Jr Logan Post Buckeye Holl Logan High School

Logan Hospital Patients Undergo Major Surgeries

Betty Greiner of Logan underwent a major operation at Cherrington Hospital Wednesday for complications. Mrs. Ray Gill of Los Angeles arrived in Logan and will enter the hospital today for major surgery. Darley McCoy of Hemlock was operated on for a hernia this morning. Mrs. M. G. Harbaugh and Harry Risley of Logan received blood transfusions Wednesday. Richard Cremean, a Logan businessman, was admitted for treatment Wednesday.

Logan Betty Greiner Near Logan Cherrington Hospital Ray Gill Los Angeles Darley McCoy Hemlock M. G. Harbaugh Harry Risley Richard Cremean

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