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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1940

Page

12

Logan Chieftains Add Two Non League Games to Schedule

Logan Chieftains will play a ten game football schedule with three non league opponents Jacksonville Trimble Bexley and Lancaster. The season opens September 13 at home against Jacksonville Trimble and September 20 hosts Bexley. The schedule also includes trips to Jackson Nelsonville Athens Pomeroy Gallipolis Wellston Middleport and Lancaster.

LOGAN Logan Chieftains Jacksonville-Trimble Bexley Lancaster Chieftains Jackson Nelsonville Athens Pomeroy Gallipolis Wellston Middleport

Rutland Social And Personal Notes

Rutland residents record visits and travels within Ohio and beyond. Ralph Spires and Mitt Spires hosted relatives. Richard Kennedy planned a Columbus stay. Ray Steiner attends state fair band camp. others visit family in Sistersville Cleveland and St. Petersburg with numerous local moves and social calls.

Rutland Ralph Spires Crooksville Mitt Spires Thomas Porter Sistersville W. Va Earle Steiner Boys’ Industrial School Lancaster Emery Steiner Richard Kennedy Nellie Columbus Carl Reeves Fairport Harbor Martha Bolton Ayler Harley Bolton Stephen Davis Athens Ray Steiner Christian Church Lake Hope Zaleski Newton Brothers Circus Texas Frances Hatfield Steiner Paul Kennedy Painesville Joe Young William Buck Blanche Robinson Cleveland Lee Darling St. Petersburg Fla Vernon Mills Herm Graham Earl King Josh Sowers Helen Schoonover the Plains Clarence Schoonover Marie Steiner Gallipolis Edward Schoonover Camp Zaleski Mary Beard Nora McNaughton Rex Davis Janice Powell Rye Beach Harold Smith Cora Smith Oliver Little George Tulsa Okla Lucy Hooper Will Lanning

Hamden Bride Celebrated At Lady’s Shower Party

Mrs. Bryan Cassill entertained in Hamden honoring August bride Mrs. Willis Dixon with a miscellaneous shower. Numerous local guests attended including Mrs. Leo Entsler, Mrs. Max Newman, Mrs. Orson Chapman and others. Gifts were sent by several friends as well.

Leverett Murdock Edna Robbins Margaret Calvin Mary Camink Mae Harkins Earl Woltz Daughters of Columbus Alice Kruger Allensville Willis Dixon Bryan Cassill Blanche Robbins Arch Brown Harry Dickman Adda Yeager Wellston Earl Gardner Comm Cox Rayz Margaret McCarley, McArthur Nancy Huffman Nannie Perry Frank Calvin

Logan Social Notes and Community Gatherings

Logan social notes describe Dr. James Boyd and Betty Boyd visiting Logan for an extended stay with Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Toerner. Courtship and church events are noted along with scouts meetings, a fishing trip to Dyer's Bay Canada, and community club meetings.

Jessie McManigal Boyd Logan First Presbyterian Church Mrs. Buellaby Mildred Collins Millie Rainer Tommy Walsh Dyer's Bay Canada The

Tiny pioneer wagon visit from Gallipolis to Logan

S. P. Simms of Gallipolis visited Logan and presented his mother Mrs. J. M. Cooley with a miniature pioneer wagon. He crafted the oxen and driver from soap and carved the wagon from wood, mounting the whole ensemble on a board.

Logan S. P. Simms Gallipolis J. M. Cooley

Godman Team Falls 6 0 in State Softball Tourney

Godmans District 17 softball squad fielded at Massillon lost their opening game 6 to 0 to Dayton. Pitching shut them down as they bowed out but the trip gained valuable experience and they plan a return next year.

Logan — Godman Massillon Dayton

Bean Dinner Tables Erected in City Park

In Gallipolis about 1,000 feet of bean dinner tables were set up in City Park today. Sixteen large kettles will cook 1,200 pounds of beans tomorrow. Rev. E. Howard Cadle of Indianapolis announced he will attend, telling the sesquicentennial committee he will "be there with bells on." Cadle speaks at 2 p.m. from the bandshell in City Park.

Gallipolis City Park E. Howard Cadle Indianapolis Sesquicentennial Committee Cadle

Funeral Service Held for Mrs Kansas Jones

Mrs Kansas Jones aged 85 died at her home on Lincoln Ridge on Saturday. Funeral services were held this morning at Dickey Church in the neighborhood. Surviving sisters are Mrs C C Graham Mrs W A Gills and Miss Roma Hively all of this county.

Gallipolis Kansas Jones Lincoln Ridge Dickey Church C. C. Graham W. A. Gills Roma Hively

Logan Fans Flock to Mingo Game at The Plains

Large crowd from Logan attended the Sunday baseball game against Mingo at The Plains. Notables included Merle Karshner family, Juanita Wolfe, Earl Landis family, Blackston, Sam and John Buchanan, Fred Davis, Willard and Theodore Newman and families, Harold Voris, Ned Webb, John Mowery, Foster Bobo, Dr. Walter Brehm and family, H. Bryan, Theodore Kennedy, Blanche Shriner, Otto Keller, Toledo visitors, and Cleveland guests Ray Dollison and Richard Sparnon. The Rev Henry Stoody and Mrs. Stoody visited en route home from California.

Logan Mingo Plains Merle Karshner Juanita Wolfe Earl Landis Charles Blackston Sam Buchanan John Fred Davis Willard Newman Theodore Newman Harold Voris Ned Webb John Mowery Foster Bobo Walter Brehm Tommy Jimmy H. Bryan Theodore Kennedy Blanche Shriner Otto Keller Toledo Miss Shriner Ann Shriner Keler J. L. Stoody Ray Dollison Richard Sparnon Cleveland Paul L. Dollison D. O. Spannow Henry Stoody Corning California

Annual Picnic Held at Orbiston

Mary Banfield and Elizabeth Roberts hosted the annual picnic at the Long Hollow Grove near the Dearing mine on Wednesday August 21. Attending were numerous residents of Orbiston including Ted Campbell Billy Dixon and Clyde Sorrell with guests from Nelsonville Trimble and Murray City.

Orbiston Mary Banfield Elizabeth Roberts Long Hollow Grove Dearing Ted Campbell Bobby Campbell Dee Dixon Billy Dixon Ted Dixon Mary Alice Banfield Danny Carsner Phillis Carsner Bertha Ann Carsner Tommy Dixon Marlyn Dixon Denny Camp Dean Glancy Junior Carsner Clyde Sorrell Charles Sorrell Floyd Sorrell Donald Wade Dana Bill Bookman Jack Bookman Billy Roberts Jane Roberts Vinnie Carsner Clarence Banfield, Jr Esther McKee Sonny McKee Lillian McKee Stanley Zglenichi Pauline Zglenichi Junior Sorrell Murray City Lessie McManaway Trimble Donald Newton Irene Marty June Tommy Nelsonville Laura Peacock Hazel Robinson Joan Robinson Clarence Banfield, Sr Etta Camp

Meeting to clean Mt. Zion Cemetery Saturday

Mt. Zion Cemetery cleanup planned for Thursday morning August 29 with all interested invited. Ladies asked to bring lunches for the noon hour. Community notes include visits by the Coen families and relatives, a prayer service at the Colemer home, and Sunday services at Zion Mission and M. E. Church.

Mt. Zion Cemetery G. E. Coen Carol Gilbert Coen Shirley Trimble G. E. Coens Frank Spires Grandmother Spires William Colemer Flora Kyle Audra Shaw Athens C. L. Goldsberry Velma Barnhill Lulu Catherine Goldsberry Columbus Zion Mission M. E

Miller Couple Celebrates 50th Anniversary in Michigan

Mr and Mrs James Miller observed their 50th wedding anniversary on August 7 while visiting Mt Pleasant Michigan with Mr and Mrs Noah Andrews and relatives. Miller was ill for much of the visit but has since shown improvement and was able to be on the street Saturday.

Logan James Miller Mt Pleasant Mich Noah Andrews

McConnellsville Court Notes Include Personal Injury Suit

Morgan County docket lists Roy J. Butler filing two suits in Evansville for damages to daughter Erma Butler from a Jan 29 1939 auto wreck near McConnelsville. Claims total seeks 50 000 and 2 368 85 for hospital costs plus arraignments for other locals. Also covers petty larceny fine for Herbert Kasler and several divorce and custody actions, plus marriages and property transfers and a note on Quadequina introducing popcorn to English in 1630.

Mcconnellville Roy J. Butler Zanesville Raymond Head Evansville Ind Erma Buller North River Road McConnelsville Erma Butler Lead Butler Bethesda Hospital Children’s Hospital Columbus Justice Seaman Herbert Kasler Pennsville Byron Dougan Meigsville Eileen Dougan Cleveland Waterford Stanley Estella Rhodes Hickman Thurman Hickman Riecker Howard Norris Bartlett William and Annie Mayle Norris Zenna Mayle Chesterhill Rockford Dollie Kennedy Mayle Isaac Kennedy William H. Ford Morton D Emma Harmon Ford Glenna Ray Frank and Mary Gilliland Ray

Plains Team Ends Mingos Streak 5-1

The Plains defeated Mingos 5 to 1 Sunday afternoon at The Plains. Harrison pitched well allowing nine hits and one run in the eighth. Spence also gave up nine hits as B Nelson hit a home run while C Nelson and Hill hit triples. Harold Brown had two hits and was thrown out at third on a steal attempt. Hill made a sharp play to rob Webb early.

Logan - Mingos the Plains Harrison Bill Spence B. Nelson C. Nelson Hill Harold Brown Rob Webb

Institute Planned at Bradbury Institute Planned at Bradbury

The Meigs County Fellowship sponsors a Christian family institute at Bradbury Church of Christ this week. Mrs. Clarence Hamilton of Oberlin leads sessions on Parents Are Important Living the Middle Years and Marriage Is a Way of Life with youth sessions and home life talks scheduled. Mr. Hamilton, a former China missionary, teaches at Oberlin College.

Bradbury Bradbury Church of Christ Clarence Hamilton Oberlin Middleport Church China Hamilton Oberlin College Meigs County Fellowship

Flower Show Planned at Tuppers Plains

The Gar den Club will hold a flower show in the M. FE. Church Thursday afternoon and evening Aug 29 with Long Bottom Reedsville and Chester clubs invited. Various local residents attended events and visits in Parkersburg and Washington in the past week.

Tuppers Plains M. FE Long Bottom Reedsville Chester City Park Parkersburg W. Va J. K. Swindler Prospect Velma Cassidy Oltie Millhone Gladstone Brunton Trimble Frank Shirkey Hilda Stiles Bettie Gerald Lamb Cecil Gordon Caldwell Washington, D. C Hall Parker Charleston Gorden Taylor Walter Thrash Carl Parker E. G. Kim Robert McConnellsville D. G Holeman A. E Vietta Springer J. S. Davis West Georgia Springer Ald Lamb Carl Lamb Syracuse Park

Election Officials To Be Named Soon

Letters are mailed to county precinct leaders asking for recommendations for judges and clerks. The county board will appoint precinct officials to one year terms starting Sept. 15.

Logan

Restaurant Proprietor Files Assault Charge

Grant Irwin is charged with assault in a menacing manner in the mayor court after a Sunday arrest by patrolmen Note stone and Evans. The affidavit by restaurant operator Homer Rhodes states Irwin advanced with a drawn knife and threatened bodily harm. he faces arraignment today.

Reedsville and Area Socials and Visitors Noted

Local families from Reedsville Canton Akron Parkersburg Columbus Ravenswood and Charleston hosted and visited relatives this week. A birth announced for Earl Powell is noted along with a benefit social at the M. E. Church basement and a Youths Rally in Pomeroy.

Reedsville Peter Jacobsen Herman Bruegger Canton C. L. Swain June Donald Akron Pearl Swain Annalene Junior Kenneth Bay Parkersburg G. Bruegger L. L. Swain Flossie Barcus George Schlobaum Russell Higley Ernest Barton Patience Russell Columbus Randolph Ward Ravenswood Anna Randolph M. E. Church Ruth Moore Jerry John Hess Deloris Pavey Marjorie Parks Mrs. Moore Ethel Packard Fred Coleman Sue Thompson Eastle Arvin Petty H. Warren James Buckley Little Hocking Lena Brewster H. D. Parker Belpre George Stansbury Parkersbury Pomeroy

Mrs Carl Gordon Returns Home After Surgery

Mrs Carl Gordon recovering at home after a surgical operation at Grant Hospital two weeks ago. She is improving steadily. The article notes the world’s largest area of quicksand near Diamond Shoals off Cape Hatteras.

Logan Carl Gordon Grant Hospital Diamond Shoals Cape Hatteras, BC

Food Exhibit At Fair Now Is Assured

Logan reports 14 local merchants have signed to take part in the food show at the Hocking County Fair. At least four more exhibitors are expected. Merchants will be supported by their manufacturers and distributors. Stanley W. Baker leads the feature in a 30 by 120 foot tent on the south side of the fairground.

Logan Hocking County James H. Barker Stanley W. Baker

Plan Home-Coming At Longstreth Sunday

Pro gram marks Longstreth home coming next Sunday with a Plains versus Carbon Hill baseball game in the afternoon. A basket dinner and evening music and dancing are planned to entertain former residents returning home for the event.

Logan Longstreth the Plains Carbon Hill

Logan Hospital Treats Local Residents After Weekend

Mrs Vina Blair of near Logan is admitted for treatment at Logan Hospital and may avoid surgery if her condition improves. Mrs Paul Person of Murray City returns home after several days of care. William Spencer, also of Murray City, is admitted for treatment. William Stufflebean of Nelsonville is reported in serious condition.

Logan Vina Blair Near Logan Paul Person Murray City William Spencer William Stufflebean Nelsonville

4-H Members Awarded for Hereford Cattle at Ohio State Fair

Logan Risch and Billy Risch from Rockbridge along with other 4-H club members received awards for their Hereford cattle entries at the Ohio State Fair. Judging took place Saturday.

Logan Sue Risch Billy Risch Rockbridge 4-H Club

Gridders Resume Week Practice With New Plays

Chieftains return to practice after a two day layoff with Coach Tom Bene der leading workouts. New plays will be introduced for newcomers while emphasis shifts to punting and passing and developing strong replacements.

Chieftains Tom Beneder Nwecomers

Police Investigate Two Auto Accidents in Logan

Police investigated two Saturday evening auto accidents. No injuries occurred but both caused property damage. Lester Snyder on Logan Route attempted a turn onto S Mulberry Street and was hit by Floyd Mason of Logan. Mason’s car was damaged. Charles Chambers of Union Furnace backed his motor in reverse and struck Dwight Priddy of Jackson, damaging Priddy’s car.

Logan Lester Snyder S. Mulberry St Floyd Mason Mason Charles Chambers Union Furnace Dwight Priddy Jackson

Logan Youths Rent Cleveland Apartments

Five local young men working or studying in Cleveland rent two apartments in the college area. The group includes Ray Collison, Richard Spannow, Kermit Bliss, Curtis Henderson, and Lloyd Heinlein with Heinlein at an embalming school. They were joined by two other youths in establishing quarters.

Circulating Petitions Back Neaffner and Turner in State Race

Petitions in Hocking County support George M. Neaffner for secretary of state in the short term and Edward Turner for a short term judge of the supreme court.

Logan Hocking County George M. Neaffner Edward Turner Supreme Court

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Hamden Joy Warren London MT. Pleasant Aid Roy Turner Virginia Glaspell Lorrain Glaspell Fern Reddick Dorothy Primmer Red Wing Patrol Grace Turner Ross Hocking Ladies Aid Society Mt. Pleasant M. E Community Helpers Club Frances Settles Dessie Angle Adda Joy Ellen Bowersock Alice Smart Clara Gleason Florence Miller Dorothy Settles Norma Gleason Edytha Walker Dora Knapp Frank Wilson S. P. Bimms Bob Jim Bill Godman Mrrs Carden News Michigan Morgan County Court Recorder's Office Inez Price Mary Adrean Lelia McNally Howard Harold Price Wilmina Dawson Belle Willey Ivan Kuntz Clyde W Marjorie Bankes Malta Dunnington Wally Hunter Cora Hunter Brilliant Ohio Center Township Belle Kidd Harry M. Wilson Unionville Adelia Scott Ethel Heintzelman Ralph Scott Harriet Quadequina Massasoit Mingos Melcot Haddox Wills Hilt D. Nelson Kostival Ross Harricon Institute LO. O. F. Temple J. R. Goldberg Optometrist Worstell Bldg N. Court St Zenner’s Dept al Reg Pepsi-Cola Bottling Works Jim Josten Logan Hospital GET Fair Logan Youths Cleveland Apartments Athens Ice and Storage Co
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