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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1941

Page

16

Five men from Hocking County listed for Sept. 17 call

Logan and Nelsonville men named among the five to report. call 27 targets negroes and does not affect Hocking County. Two volunteers identified are Kenneth Evans of Logan and Raymond Tennahill of Nelsonville Route 1. Others likely come from July 1 registrants as draft plans move to broader reemployment efforts.

Logan Hocking County Selective Service Office Kenneth Charles Evans Raymond Albert Tennahill Nelsonville Route 1 Board of Advisory Committee

4-H FFA Show 21 Head at State Fair

Logan Hocking County 4-H clubs and Future Farmers of America displayed 21 cattle at the State Fair this week, the first time since the county has had a separate section in the livestock building. Most will return for exhibition next month at the Hocking County fair. Other livestock by local farmers will also be shown, with indications that the department will rival or exceed last year’s strong showing praised by veteran fairgoers.

Logan Hocking County Future Farmers of America Hocking Columbus

Kenneth Iles Shows Open Class Steer At Ohio State Fair

Logan Iles of Entrprise becomes the first Hocking County exhibitor to show a steer in the open class at the Ohio State Fair. He also displays cattle in the 4 H club class.

LOGAN Kenneth Iles Enterprise

Logan Social Notes Highlight Local Society Meetings

Logan Mres. Lester Risch presided at the Women’s Society of Christian Service meeting at the Methodist Church. Devotions, songs, prayers and talks on Alcohol and Narcotics framed the program, with district plans for September 18 at Lancaster First M. E. Church. Socials, dinners, and a variety of visits followed as members and guests gathered at homes and community events across Logan.

Risch Lancaster Camp Grounds Cole Summer Fields Brahms Neidlinger Bert Bell Thomas Connors S. W. Wiant Bell Rev. Wiant Women's Society For Christian Service M. E Lancaster Gloria Wysner

McBride Joins Notre Dame Football Squad

Logan High star Bob McBride prepares for Notre Dame practice after summer conditioning. The 200 pound athlete aims to break into the Fighting Irish lineup this season with readiness and determination.

Logan Bob McBride Logan High Notre Dame Big South Bend

Oil Output Of Hocking Is Important

Oil production remains a key industry in Hocking County with 182 884 barrels annually from 595 wells. More than 100 workers are employed and the payroll reaches about 150 000 dollars yearly. Over 22 000 acres stay under lease despite past surrendering during downturns. An increase in crude price to 2 55 dollars per barrel could spur further development and boost income and jobs.

Logan Hocking County

Men Spend Vacations On Old Home Farms

Two former Hocking County residents now living in the East visit Logan to work on their ancestral farms. Engle has bought Homer Engle's former farm and Sheets has taken over his father's property. They plan repairs and new equipment for tenant use and discussed adding up to 40 cattle or stock.

Logan Hocking County Engle Harrington Park N. J V. N. Sheets Darby Erwin Sheets Marion Township Mr. Engle Homer Engle Mr. Sheets James R. Smoot

Hocking County Homemakers Meet at Kachelmacher Park

Annual meeting at 11 am at Kachelmacher Park with Mrs. Fred Graham as new president presiding. Mrs. Margaret Gephart will speak. A basket dinner will be held at noon.

LOGAN Hocking County Kachelmacher Park Fred Graham Margaret Gephart State Farm

Harden Reroofs Home on North Culver Street

Frank W. Harden is reroofing his dwelling on North Culver Street. Work appears underway with materials and workers present at the residence.

Logan Frank W. Harden North Culver St

Mrs Lanning Runs for School Board in Logan

Mrs. Jane McKay Lanning has qualified as a candidate for the Logan board of education in the November election. A Logan High School graduate of 1916, she has remained active in alumni affairs and church work. Her bid marks the first candidacy by a woman in many years and the city has never had a female trustee.

Logan Jane McKay Lanning Board of Education Lanning Logan High School Methodist Church Euterpean Tourist

Squad Gets Fundamentals This Week

Logan Chieftain reports practice sessions focus on fundamentals for a 60 member squad. Coach Tom Bender, with Bob McBride and Abe Leonard, run drills ahead of Friday scrimmage. Players show zest and advancing conditioning, with a new blocking machine proving its value.

LOGAN Chieftain Tom Bender Bob McBride Abe Leonard Bender McBride Leonard

Man Pays for Car With Indian Head Pennies and Nickels

G. L. Williams of the W. and H. Chevrolet agency delivered a car to a Shawnee man Tuesday evening and was paid on the spot with a mix of 1900 Indian head pennies and 6600 nickels stored in a suitcase.

Logan Store Clerks Form Union in Logan

Logan store clerks moved to form a union affiliating with the CIO. Officers elected include Delbert Marstiller as president Wellington Ziegler as vice president and Frank H Wright as secretary treasurer. Next meeting scheduled for next Tuesday evening.

Logan CIO Delbert Marstiller Wellington Ziegler Frank H. Wright

Reroofing Work At Logan Pottery Underway

Reroofing of about one third of the main Logan Pottery building is in progress. The facility employs about 50 people and houses essential clayware equipment.

LOGAN Logan Pottery

TON JON Health Reminder From Belpre Woman

Mrs Hattie Hawk of Belpre Ohio reports dramatic relief after using TON JON for indigestion colitis and fatigue. She claims improved appetite steadier heart rhythm and better sleep feeling years younger and recommending the treatment. Visit Quick's TON JON Health Representative.

Hattie Hawk Belpre Ohio Marietta Quick's

Football Field In Good Condition For opener

Logan reports the Chieftain football team will begin the season against Bremen on Sept. 19 with a field in good condition. A summer resod and recent rains have thickened the sod, and practice is held north of the gridiron to prevent damage.

Logan Chieftain Bremen

30 Petitions Filed for Trusteeships in Hocking County

As the filing deadline nears for village township and school board offices in Hocking County, 30 candidates have filed for trustees across eleven townships. Marion leads with nine filings, Salt Creek follows with seven, and several more petitions are circulating. No village petitions yet from Laurelville or Murray City, final filing 6 30 PM Friday September 5.

Logan Hocking County Marion Salt Creek Laurelville Murray City

Logan Police Warn Bicycle Riders

Logan police report complaints about bicyclists riding on sidewalks. A cyclist struck a woman on Main Street causing clothing damage. Chief Lew Reynolds notes an ordinance banning sidewalk cycling with a $5 fine and emphasizes required headlights and taillights at night under local and state law.

Logan Main St Lew Reynolds

Drilling Advances at Hemlock Crest Well Site

Drilling at Hemlock near Hemlock Perry County proceeds as A J Colgan Co Ili nois Division sinks a new well on the Dennis farm. George L Eggert of Lancaster oversees the operation as crude oil extraction expands in the area.

LOGAN A. J. Colgan Co Ilinois Division Dennis Hemlock Perry County George L. Eggert Lancaster

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