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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1940

Page

12

Logan Council Approves Clinton Pump Purchase for Waterworks

Logan council sanctioned buying a crank and flywheel water pump from Clinton to boost plant efficiency. The one and half million gallon capacity pump will replace a smaller unit, with a new condenser costing about 2000 dollars. The project aims to cut costs by using surplus steam, as directors Loomis and Dalton inspect Clinton’s pump. Parking change for the post office was tabled.

Clinton Frank G. Brown Loomis N. Market St Bill Miller

Warn Motorists of Turns on Main Street

Logan police warn that U turns are prohibited on Main Street no matter where. Drivers misjudge intersections at Main and High, Main and Gallagher, but no U turns are allowed anywhere on Main Street and fines apply.

Logan Main St Main High St Main and Gallagher Ave

Musical Kessler Family Holds Home Concert

Approximately 30 friends attended a Sunday evening concert at the Lawrence Kessler home performed by sons Charles and Harold. Charles, a Northwestern graduate, is a pianist while Harold plays violin. Other Kessler family members, including the father, have musical talent and the father previously belonged to the American Legion Band.

Logan Lawrence Kessler Charles Harold Northwestern Kessler American Legion

More Dogs Tagged In Hocking Area

Logan Ohio report shows 2300 dogs registered in Hocking County so far this year. Auditor Kenneth R. Fitzgerald notes 1939 total was 2199 as a point of comparison.

Logan Social Notes Highlight Upcoming Wedding

Mrs. Mabel Wolfe announces the approaching marriage of her daughter Juanita to Joseph Karshner at the bride’s home with Rev. E. B. White officiating. Attendants include Jane Karshner and Homer Wolfe. Also noted are visits and a family reunion planned in St Clairsville and Columbus area travels of local residents.

Mr. Homer Wolfe George Wheeler Beverly Jane Buffalo N. Y St. Clairsville Logan Wheeler Mann White Cross Williams Green Township Columbus Hospital

Birthday Surprise for Mrs. Frank Wilson at Logan Home

A Saturday evening party honored Mrs. Frank Wilson on her 71st birthday at Logan R F D 3. Guests included many relatives and friends such as Pearl Wilson and children Delmer Harold Eugene Thompson Donna Kenneth Donald Paschal Tigner Robert Tommy, Lon Woolever family, Krieg Wade family, John Wilson family, Miss Gladys Gande, Miss Lena Nelson, and the hosts. Refreshments of ice cream and cake were served.

Frank Wilson Logan Pearl Wilson Delmer Harold Eugene Thompson Donna Kenneth Donald Paschal Tigner Robert Tommy Dewey Miller Nell Ruth

Visit Notes and Departures From Nelsonville Household

Susanne Emmish departed for Nelsonville Tuesday after a week with Mr and Mrs Stanley Baker. Her brother Jackie arrived Monday for a weeklong stay. Miss Betty Boyd, who stayed the past week, left Wednesday for New York City, accompanied to Co-

Susanne Emmish Nelsonville Aont Stanley Baker Jackie Betty Boyd New York City

Logan Park Sees Large Weekly Attendance At Kachelmacher Park

Registration at Kachelmacher Park reached 1 463 for the last week per Ray Keck supervisor with daily counts 198 203 200 284 215 and 364. Attendance the prior week totaled 1 446.

Logan Kachelmacher Park Ray Keck

Logan Man Brings Fifth in Insurance Convention

Arlie Brimmer of Logan placed fifth in a broad convention qualification contest spanning the United States and Canada. As a prize he is invited as guest of Loyal Protective Life Insurance Co to a three day convention at the Statler Hotel in Boston on August 28 29 and 30.

Logan Arlie Brimmer Ohio United States Canada Brimmer Loyal Protective Life Insurance Company Statler Hotel Boston

Mrs Bond Dies Tuesday After 60 Year Marriage

Mrs Ellen Rebecca Bond 76 wife of Levi Bond Haydenville died Tuesday after a 60 year marriage. She leaves six sons and four daughters including John George William Orla Bond Pearl Bond Naomi Cochran Ruth Radenoff Orpha Sterrett Gertrude Weed plus a sister Mrs Joseph Smith Orient. Two sons preceded her in death. Rites at Haydenville Methodist Church at 2 pm Thursday with burial in Haydenville Cemetery.

Logan Ellen Rebecca Bond Levi Bond Haydenville Akron Gertrude Weed Joseph Smith Orient Haydenville Methodist Church Haydenville Cemetery

Logan and Gore Boards Seek Additional Teachers

Logan schools seek two teachers from Starr-Washington District to fill vacancies. The Starr-Washington board aims to fill these posts and Gore district also has one or two openings. Both boards plan meetings this week to select candidates.

Logan Starr-Washington Gore

Logan Mingos Plans Nelsonville Trip

Logan Mingos will be in Nelsonville Thursday evening to meet Carbon Hill in the Twilight League game. Abe Leonard is expected to pitch for the locals while Jim North is scheduled to twirl for Carbon Hill. Logan aims to return to their victory stride after Sunday’s loss at The Plains.

Logan Logan Mingos Nelsonville Carbon Hill Abe Leonard Jim North the Plains

Storm Debris Cleared After Hilltop Bank Washes

Logan city crews from the Service Department worked Tuesday morning to remove evidence of the prior day's storm. Tree limbs and debris covered streets and sidewalks, with mud at Church St and Warner Ave. from exposed Hilltop area banks.

Logan — Service Department Church St Warner Ave

Laurel Township annual gathering at Old Man's Cave

Logan Pine Anderson School of Laurel Township organizes an annual gathering for Sunday in September at Old Man's Cave. A basket dinner will be served, followed by a program. Former teachers and former pupils are invited.

Logan — Pine Anderson School Laurel Township Old Man's Cave Logan Union United Brethren Sunday School Rock House

New marquee installed at New Ruble theater

Logan notes indicate a new marquee is being installed in front of the New Ruble theater. the old one has been removed and the new unit has been received.

LOGAN Ruble Theater

Attendance Drops at Logan Pool After Opening Game

Weather and the football season kickoff cut pool attendance in recent days. Swimmers and lifeguards report lighter crowds while officials monitor summer errands and outdoor conditions.

City Park Bandshell Receives Aluminum Paint Coat

Gallipolis reports the fifty to sixty year old City Park bandshell has a fresh aluminum paint coating. The structure is kept in excellent repair and is expected to remain usable for about six more decades.

Gallipolis City Park

Steps Taken To Protect Waterworks

Logan officials implement federal guidance to safeguard the waterworks. Burglar alarm systems are being installed at two well houses with alerts routed to police headquarters. Night lighting will cover the plant, filter house, wells, and surrounding property. Access requires a permit from the service director, with signs posted. Government recommendations mirror actions in other cities during the emergency period.

Logan

Two Divorce Cases Heard in Common Pleas Court

In Tuesday session Judge Phil Henderson presided over two divorce cases. Edward Blach sued Ethel Blach. evidence was heard and the matter was taken under advisement. Mildred Brown was granted a divorce from Denver Brown for neglect, and her name was restored to Mildred Ringhiser.

New Scoreboard Nearing Completion at Chieftain Field

Logan report notes a near finished electric scoreboard installed in the northeast corner of Chieftain Field replacing the old structure. The upgrade is among the final improvements before the season starts next month. Kenneth Frazier resigns from Work Brothers Hardware to join Sears Roebuck Co and starts September 3 after 11 years with the local firm.

LOGAN Chieftain Field Kenneth Frazier Work Brothers Hardware Sears, Roebuck and Co Frazier

Reverend Pinnell to Speak at Fairview Church

Logan Reverend A F Pinnell, pastor of Iron Street Christian Church, has been invited to preach at Fairview Methodist Church near Rockbridge next Sunday evening. Services begin at 7:30 p m.

Logan A. F. Pinnell Iron St. Christian Church Fairview Methodist Church Rockbridge

Bradbury Social and Brief Personal Notes

Bradbury Social and Brief Personal Notes record visits and family events. Somerset Indiana residents Harvey and family spent the weekend with Rev. and Mrs. J. P. Miller while Columbus guests Miss Jennie Shank joined S. M. Gilmore and family. Wallace Russell’s twenty first birthday dinner was hosted by Ruth and Delbert Russell with attendee families from Pomeroy and Dayton.

Bradbury — Bible School Harvey Somerset Ind J. P. Miller Clarence Lathey Estaline Jennie Shank Columbus S. M. Gilmore Harding Russell Fort Hayes Harrison McCargish George McCargish Dayton J. M. Carsey Ruth Russell Wallace Richard Reuter Delbert Russell Helen Smith Pomeroy Howard Nobles

Chieftain Football Player Recovering From Appendix Surgery

Grant Hospital reports Bob Brandon, a member of the Chieftain football squad, is recovering from an appendectomy. His mother Mrs. Claude Brandon is in Columbus to be at his bedside.

Logan Grant Hospital Bob Brandon Chieftain Claude Brandon Columbus

Mystery Thriller Money And The Woman At Athena

A spine tingling Warner Bros film Money And The Woman shows at Schine's Athena on Thursday. Jeffrey Lynn and Brenda Marshall star in a tale of murder robbery and blackmail as they try to thwart a $90,000 looting.

Schine Athena Warner Bros Jeffrey Lynn Brenda Marshall Jeffrey Brenda James M. Cain Robert Presnell William K. Howard

Rutland Social And Personal

Rutland notes list visits by numerous residents and relatives from Montana Darby Columbus Beaver Falls Cleveland Harrisonville and West Alexandria. Highlights include the death of Leo Johnson at Langsville Church and a birth announced for Wendell Diehl's family.

Rutland Pearl Lutz Montana Will Theobald Ernest Stansbury Darby Lillian Adams Howard Marion Wood Mildréd Utsinger Irene Egnor Graves Canaday Horace Grover Columbus Curt Swick Robert Marion Calvin’ Black Bert Beard Cleveland M. E. Rathburn Wilbur Theobald McElhinney Middleport O. O. Patterson Beaver Falls Marie Little Sam Wyatt Harrisonville Leo Johnson Langsville Frank Utsinger Wendell Diehl West Alexandria Herbert Nelson

Motorist Fined After Front Street Speeding Plea

Logan Emmett Carsey of Millfield was arraigned before Mayor Dallas Kinser on Tuesday evening for driving 40 miles per hour on Front Street. He pled guilty and was fined ten dollars plus costs.

Logan Emmett Carsey Millfield Dallas Kinser Front St

Glouster Civic Group To Take Up New City Problems

Glouster civic group plans to address local issues. Social notes list a Methodist Talent Hour party with prize winners and gifts, plus upcoming church picnics and extensive local personals from Glouster and surrounding areas.

Glouster Epworth League of the Methodist Church Margaret Summers Phyllis Dyer Marilyn Lantz F. G. Boroff

Stopping of Work on Sidewalk to Trimble Cited

Glouster Kiwanis Club discussed several issues at a Tuesday night meeting at Hotel Gordon. Work on the Glouster Trimble sidewalk has halted. George W. Rose was named to study a roadside park at the south city limit and the club aims to secure a government contract for regional rearmament industry. Gateway at the north end will be completed soon. Next week’s meeting will be held at the hotel.

Glouster Kiwanis Club Hotel Gordon Trimble George W. Rose

Mohler Reunion Set for Sunday at Lancaster Fairgrounds

The Mohler reunion will be held Sunday, Sept. 1, in the Lancaster Fairgrounds grandstand. Family members are invited to attend and share memories.

Logan Mohler Lancaster Fairgrounds

Aged Woman Dies at Home in Trimble

Mrs. Orissa Lantz, 79, died at 4 30 Tuesday afternoon at the home of her son Emory Lantz in Trimble after illness. Widow of William Lantz, she leaves four sons Elmer and John of this city Edward and Emory of Trimble. Funeral is Thursday at 2 pm at Trimble Church of Christ with Rev. Gilbert Courtney officiating. Burial in Sands Cemetery, Trimble.

Glouster Orissa Lantz Emory Lantz Trimble William Lantz Elmer John Edward Emory Trimble Church Gilbert Courtney Sands Cemetery

Relief Clients To Meet Friday In Glouster Mayor Office

Relief clients and WPA workers especially the unemployed are asked to meet Friday August 30 at 7 p m in the Glouster Mayor's office according to Chester Sanborn secretary.

Glouster WPA Chester Sanborn

Courthouse Offices Were Washed by Prisoners

Ceilings and walls in the courthouse offices are being washed by prisoners as part of maintenance work.

Logan

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